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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-08
Another Nat Goodwin Success
Coming to CrawfOrd's.
Love Story of Dick Carewe ana
the Trinity.
0WHEN WE WERE FL"
~Lost in New York" at the
Crawford Tuesday.
Other News of the Plays ana
Players.
ssWHEN WE WERE 81"
AZ THE CRAWFORD.


.sThe Cowboy and the Lady" tonight
Lest in New York. Tuesday
Two Married Men, Wednesday
when we Were Twenty-one," Thurs
day.
s9Under Two Flags" Friday.
THE Irish Pawnbrokers, Saturday.
There will be a variety of attractions
at the Crawford next week, including
1nelodrama, comedy and farce.
The principal attraction of the week
will be H V. Esmond's beautiful love
story, when We Were Twenty-one,
on Thursday, which was one of Nat
Goodwin and Maxine Elliott's successes
in the United States and London. the
play was seen here last season with
capable company, and was one OF the
best of the seasons offerings
The story is that of a youths infatu-
alton for a concert hall singer and his
rescue by sacrificing love. The or
phaned son of one of five old and fast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-08

been murdered was one of the best
ranchmen in central Montana and was
reputed to be worth over 500, 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-08

Under Two Flags Friday.
The Irish Pawnbrokers, Saturday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
WILL HOLD CONFERENCE
Mayor Fisher TO Meet Directors Relative
10 Light Contract

The light contract between this city
and The Wilmington City Electric Com
pany, has been signed and executed by
the Street and Sewer Directors after
their approval Of the same yesterday aud
il will be approved by Mayor Fisher this
afternoon.
Before atlixing his signature Mayor
Fisher wishes to meet the directors and
q conference will be held some time this
afternoon.
AS the contract calls for a period Of six
years il is believed that there win be no
further difficulty experienced, and 1t is
highly probable TINT the document will
be signed and executed by the city fol
lowing the conference.
There was a brief session of THE Park
Commission this morning, but little husi-
ness was transacted.
The jessup road matter came up for
discussion. but no action was taken reia-
tive 70 the work.
IL appeared 70 he the universal opinion
of the members that ID would be well "a
defer action until spring.
The barley dam question also was
aired at length, but no conclusion was
reached.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
Fair Maids Recipients Of
Many Tender MiSSiVeS
HEAVY INCREASE IN NAILS
Origin Of The History Of The Day
somewhat ShrOuded in Mystery.
Valentine Parties Galore

Some say that on this day the birds se-
lect thoir mates. However that may be.
it Is certain that many marriages grow
out Of the romunces Of st. Valentines
Day The hashful young swain who has
not the courage 10 tell the girl of his
choice that he adores her, hlesses the
good old saint and forthwith sends TO the
fair maiden the prettiest and most ex-
pensiye eoneoetion Of lace, ribbons and
poetry he could find, and probably q box
OF candy as WELL She learns that he is
the donor and an ends as merry as
wedding bell, and in most cases with
wedding bells
The rush Of valentines commenced in
the Wilmington post office last night, and
continued an day. The gray-coated mes
sengefs or Uncle sam were laden with
the mssives Of ST. Valentine and prob
ably they are among the few who do not
rejoice at the approach Of the day. Mails
are heavier today than they have been ON
any st. Valentines day for years. There
Is one rule Of the postoflce which should
be remembered by those sending valen-
tines Nearly all packages are opened to
ascertain it there is any writing inside.
Should anything like Il letter be found,
tional postage must be paid before deliv-
cry.
Flowers and potted plants and candy
are popular offerings of the season.
Among the daintiest OF the former are
little, heart.shaped baskets filled with
yiolets forgetmc-nots, lilies Of the valley
or some other small blossoms and tied
with bows Of satin ribbon to correspond
IN color.
This yenr the old-fashioned sugar
hearts of our grandmothers have return
ed 10 favor and there are pink hearts Of
strawberry flavor, white hearts Of pep
permint and black hearts Of chocolate.
They usually are sent in a heart-shaped
box adorned with flowers on scenes Of
sentimental nature.
But there are other sorts Of valentines,
dubbed comic, and which do not always
strike the recipient as being funny.
Sometimes these are sent in jest but like
'thc word at random spoke" which the
poet tells about finds mark the archer
little meant, and probably these ludicrous
and inharmonious affairs cause many an
unsuspected heartache.
There is no actual observance OF the
day, but there win be Valentine and
heart parties galore tonight.
just why this season should be dedi-
Gated 70 st. Valentine is somewhat diff
ticut TO determine Valentine, or Valin-
tinus, preshyter and martyr, according
TO the authorized Roman legend, was ar
rested and thrown into chains at the in
stance OF the Emperor Claudius, and
handed over to Calphurnius, who employ
ed one Asterius to try TO run him back
to idolatry. Valentine miraculously heal.
ed the blind daughter OF Asterus, who
accordingly believed and was baptized,
with all his house. The saint, after long
Imprisonment, was beaten with clubs and
finally heheaded on the Flaminian Way
on the fourteenth day Of February.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
FRANCE OPPOSED TO TREATY
Fears EugIand's New Alliance Will Make
Her Arrogant

Paris, Feb. 14-Lucien Milleyoye,
deputy from Paris, said yesterday:
France and other countries should
take advantage of England's difficulties
to settle old accounts. If England gets
over the Transvaal muddle her arro-
gance, with the fighting japanese at her
back, will be intolerable, and SHE will
poster us, not only in Newfoundland
but in the FRENCH isles of st. Pierre
and Micuelon We dislike the treaty,
because we dislike England, and be-
cause it is against Russia"
Palm Beach, Fla, Feb. Alt is said
that a lengthy letter has been forward
ed to Admiral George Dewey by Prince
Henry OF Prussia a warm personal
friend, which was sent by the Prince
from Berlin. 1t expresses the kindesi
personal regard and is in a way an
apology from Germany to the Admiral
Prince Henry admits that the Ger
mans made errors in the engagement
at Manila, and that Admiral Dewey was
right and acted best in all things.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
FEBRUARY FOLLOWS
HICKS INSTRUCTIONS

February, up to the present time has
dlverged but slightly from The track
laid out for 1t by Hicks, the weather
forecaster.
The prediction Of this famous prog
nosticator was that the first of the
month would be characterized by re-
dictionary storm periods with rain and
snow.
His prophecy for the vulcan storm
period central on the 7th, covering the
5th to 10th. was that intense cold
weather would prevail becoming mild
en- following the latter date.
According to his forecast there will
be storms on the 18th and goth, show
ing a trace of equatorial or tropical in
fluences. Lightning and thunder, es-
pecially southwark he predicts, viii be
natural, A storm period will be brew.
ing as February goes out, the crisis ol
which will fail in March.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
WORKMAA'S GRAND LODGE ADJOURNS
Sympathy Expressed to Past Grand
Master PrettYman

After interesting exercises, the annual
meeting Of the Grand Lodge, a. o. q.
W., adjourned yesterday afternoon. IN
the morning the oyeruling Of several
amendments to the bylaws Of Whining
ton Lodge by Grand Master Workman
J. I. Ellis, was sustained. The amend
ments were for the purpose Of permitting
the members 10 raise "A fund for the aid
Of members over IS years old and to APP
point committees to distribute such
funds.
The Grand Lodge Of Michigan, in ses-
sion in Battle Creek, sent a greeting and
an appropriate reply was made By the
Delaware Grand Lodge Grand Master
Workman Groves appointed the follow
ing Finance Committee: G. b. Pretty.
man, Of Dover. c. NJ Murch. Of VIII.
mington, and James Clark. Of Marshall
tui
A telegram Of thanks was received
from c. b. Preuyman for the message
Of sympathy the lodge sent him Wednes-
day when Mr.. Prettyman's son was
drowned it was decided to send a floral
tribute to the funeral.
The Delaware Grand Lodge will hold
its next session in Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
ROOSEVELT
In WILMINGTON
Special Train Stopped at
French Street EaFIy Today
EXECUTIVE NOT DISTURBED
Train Carving Former President
Grover Cleveland Also Went
South This Morning

President Roosevelt was in this city
a few minutes this morning. the special
train bearing the distinguished passen-
ger from the bedside Of hts sick son
reaching French street station at 745
O'Clock. While the trains arrival al
THAT hour had been heralded in ad-
vance. there was no demonstration in
the train shed The citizens evidently
respected the Presidents ordeal of the
past week, and refrained from disturb
ing him during his brief stop-over in
the city
Presidential trains are never late, is
a railroad maxim that was cXemphiled
today, when the Roosevelt special publ
ed in promptly ON schedule time. The
curtains We're drawn at the windows oi
Mr. Roosevelt's car, and it was stated
THAT the President was sleeping. The
train remained but a few minutes here
BY a coincidence the train bearing
former President Grover Cleveland
from his home in Princeton to Norfolh
for a cunning and fishing trip passed
Through only a few hours in advane,
of the Presidential train.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
$3.50 FOR HIS Lire
This the Amount Of Damages Meals
Administrator Recovers

This the Amount Of Damages Meals
Administrator Receivers
After being out little more than half
an hour yesterday afternoon, the jury
in the case OF Harry Meals administIa-
tor vs. The Wilmington and New Castle
Railway Company, returned a verdict
for the plaintiff for the sum of $3.50.
This amount will be shared among
four persons, there being three law
yers in the case for the plaintiff. The
company offered administrator 81 l500
some time ago to drop the case, but he
thought he could get more from a jury,
and declined.
The case of Howard f. Vernon vs.
William II. Klair, an appeal from a
magistrates decision, was settled by
Mr.. Vernon by the payment Of s135 and
costs.
Judgment, with costs, was given the
Homeopathic Hospital whose trustees
got judgment against A. Szalswh in a
lower court.
Trial Of the suit Of John H. Herbener
VS.. James Crossan, an action TO recover
So 600 for alleged malicious prosecu-
tion, was commenced this morning.
The plaintiff was arrested on the
charge OF entering and robbing the
h0me Of James Crossan on February 2,
1901. Hebener was given hearing be-
fore Magistrate Albert 4. Williamson,
IN HOckessin. proved an alibi, and was
dismissed. Several witnesses testified
that there was little or no ground for
the arrest Of Mr.. Herbener
Mrs. Herbener was put on the stand,
and testified that her husband was al
home on the day and night Of the date
Of the alleged robbery In the Crossan
home.
j. Edward Herbener. the plaintiff in
the case, was the last witness on the
stand for the prosecution. He. Of course,
denied that he had ever committed a
robbery.
Court took a recess before the direct
Examination was finished.
/ Chief Justice Lore informed the at
ltomeys in the case OF Thomas =. We'll
din vs. the Mayor and Council Of Will
mington, that the court would deliver
i its opinion on the question involved to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock. The
Question is whether the Water DEPART
ment has the legal right to purchase
land, paying for it out Of the surplus
of the department.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
MAY BE WILMINGTON WOMAN
UnknOwa Frozen to Death in Chester
Boarded Trolley Car Here

The police and coroner of Chester are
trying to solve the mystery Of the iden-
tity of the woman who was frozen "a
death while sitting on the steps leading
TO the Clayton mansion in that city, yes.
terday morning.
1t has been ascertained that the woman
boarded a Darby car ia this city late on
Wednesday afternoon and that she left i
at Ninth street and Highland avenue
Chester, about o'clock the same night
It is said that the woman was intoxi.
Gated, and dropped a whiskey bottle and
glass which We're handed to her by the
conductor of the car. She told him thai
she wanted to 90 to FELTON,.
The woman was about 40 years old
with dark hair and eyes and was about
five feet, one inch in height, and weighed
ninety pounds She wore a gray walking
skirt and short seal skin coat and black
fascinator.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
REINHARDT CONFIRMS
A VERBAL OPINION
City Council will Assist Health Board
in Preventing Spread Of
Smallpox

At the meeting of City Council last
night Mr.. Kane presented Il written
opinion from City Solicitor Reinhardt,
confirming his verbal opinion of the pre-
vious evening that h. r. Cochran, Jr., Is
entitled TO salary as judge of the Munic-
ipal Court The opinion was filed and an
order for 81 ,334GS was drawn in favor OF
Mr. Cochran.
The bin Of II. III. Ward and Robert q.
Harman for $1,000 for legal services in
the case 70 prevent the Water Commis-
sioners from purchasing land, was order
cd paid
City Treasurer Feaster reported the
balance in First National Bank to be
S54,010.70; in each Of the four depository
banks $4,000, received Of H. S. Lewis,
81, 1870; Eugene NJ Sayers. 81 300
Mr.. Kane asked for a third reading of
the ordinance making extraordinary APP
preparations. The ordinance was read
and passed. It makes an extraordinary
appropriation OF $14.500 for incidental and
miscellaneous expenses.
DR. James H. Morgan, OF the Board Of
Health, was extended the privilege Of the
floor and said the board had adopted such
measures as it thought would stamp out
smallpox but the board is compelled TO
ask for $1,000 for this work Since the
last meeting the board has expended
s440.45 in fighting smallpox.
In answer to questions, DR. Morgan
said four patients had been sent to the
emergency hospital Cnder the old rule
the board furnished a physician and sup
plies, but now the board only does this
vixen a patient has been sent to the
emergency hospital
Council took a recess and after a con-
| ference lasting nearly an hour, Mr.. Mon
| Afghan presented bin for S1sS to pay the
salaries Of the special executive officers
Of the Board Of Health, and 1t was or
dered paid. Mr.. Monaghan also an
nounced that Council had agreed to pay
the bills incurred by the Board Of Health
in suppressing smallpox
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
B. & 0. FLYER
KILLS A LINEMAN

The B. e o. Royal Blue express, due
here at 2.07. struck a hand car. near
Ridley creek yesterday afternoon, and
killed Daniel Kelley. His brother Hor-
ace escaped by jumping. Daniel was
about to jump, also, but his clothing
caught in the machinery Of the car
and held him a prisoner. The engine
struck the hand car with terrific force,
and Kelley was hurled forty feet, land
ing on the frozen creek below The
two men. whose home is in Spring
City. Pa. were employed in repairing
the Hall block signal system, and we're
using the hand car for that purpose.
They boarded here until a few weeks
40.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
INDIANS on THE INCREASE
EeOkuk Tribe Adds Materially to Its
Memhsrship List

Keokuk Tribe. Impd o. r. NJ, con
ferred the hunters degree on three
candidates last evening. The tribe has
been providing entertainment for its
members every meeting night, and
Wawaset's team. which holds the
medal for degree work, was invited to
be present last night They taught the
advancing brothers the further mys-
teries of the order. Knowing that the
team would be present many members
of other tribes paid a visit TO Keokuk,
and enjoyed the conferring of the de-
gree. This tribe for several years has
had more than it's share of the heavy
burdens of adyersity to carry, and
nearly collapsed under the weight A
bright future has dawned, however,
and twenty palefaces have already been
adopted into the tribe. Another adop-
tion will take place next Thursday
night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
TROLLEY LEASE SUSTAINED
Judge George Gray Dismissed The Suit
Which Charged Fraud

Judge Gray, of this city, in the United
States Federal Court IN Trenton, yester-
day filed an opinion sustaining the valid
ity Of the lease OF the Consolidated
Traction Company's lines in Northern
New York to the North Jersey Street
Railway Company. Judge Gray. in his
opinion, Says that the allegation of fraud
Oh the part of the defendants is not sus-
tnned.
The suit to have The lease set aside
was brought by j Oyerton Dickinson
and Samuel D. Thomas. They charge a
fraudulent conspiracy on the part Of tho
defendants. The men Who were most ae.
tive in bringing about the lease were Ber-
nard NJ. STANLEY and John II. Dryden.
Among The defendants are a. i. Cas-
satt, =. E q. Young. Jeremiah
0'Rourke. j. r. STANLEY, +. Al. b. Wild.
ener. William i. Elkins, Thomas Dolan,
Thomas u Ryan. John p. Crimmins
George Il. Perkins. Al II. Paget. who
Were directors il either ono or the other
or both 81 tile companies
Judge Gray therefore dismisses the
suit
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
DUPONT VETERANS CELEBRATE
Posi- ROOm Crowded LAST Night in Honor
Of Anniversary

In che post rooms last evening. Du
Pont Post, q. AZ r., celebrated It's
twenty-second anniversary. An excellent
program was given ana Commander John
II Mortimer presided d. Bogin offered
prayer. AN incident Of Gettysburg,
was given by Master Mclaughlin. and a
History of the Past" was told by j. s.
Litzenberg Professor W. r. Douglas re.
cited "Ihe Veteran and His SON" Miss
Mclaughlin spoke on George Wash
ington, and the Rev. n. A. III. O'Brien
made an address Instrumental music
was furnished by Messrs Kennedy and
Beckley, and George Passmore ran off
several pieces on his gramaphone.
Refreshments We're then served and
Past Senior Vice Commander Daniel
Ross gave speech. Past Department
Commander Lewis also spoke B. Cain
sang Mekinley's favorite hymn, Nearer.
My God TO Thee"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
VISITED Il. K. MULFORD PLANT
Physicians Of This City Inspect Famous
laboratories and Works at GleROlden

Upon invitation of G. w. Shenck,
representative Of the II. X Mulford
Company. a number of physicians OF
this city visited the plant and labora-
tories of the company, in Glenolden,
Pa. yesterday afternoon.
In the party were DR.. Evan G. Short
lidge. DR. J. H. Morgan. Dir. G. MI All
mond. DR. j. Harmer Rile. Dr. n d.
Cook Or. j. p Malcolm, Dr. S. II. Har-
ris. Dr. a. Il. Frantz. Or. J. Harvey
Spruance. DR.. IL. G. Buekmaster, DR..
Peter Iomlinson, DR.. w. G. Pierce and
William Poole.
The visitors were conducted through
the buildings and laboratories and
were shown the process Of making
vaccine virus and antitoxines. The Wis
itors expressed their appreciation OF
the opportunity to inspect the plant
the visit being pleasant as well as in
structive.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
PRESIDENT
LEAVES son
Lads Condition Now Beyond
the Critical Period
MRS. ROOSEVELT Al BEDSIDE
Ted Has Improved With Such Rapid
Jumps That | Am Sure He Is
Out OF Woods

Groton, Mass, Feb. lathe most
eventful day at the Groton school since
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., became i'll
closed with the departure of President
Roosevelt for Washington yesterday
afternoon. Before that the president,
in the homely phrase, Ted has inn
proved with such rapid jumps that
am sure he is out of the woods" had
told to the world of the load lifted
from his mind
Yesterday was full Of hapT ness for
the president and Mrs. Roosevelt, and
indeed for all who were at the mfr
mary or near the school grounds. At
4.15 p. m. the president, accompanied
by Mr.. Cortelyou, Mr.. Barnes, the ex-
ecutive clerk; Principal Peabody of the
school, and two secret service officers,
left in a carriage for Groton village
station. A special train was in readi-
ness there to take the party to Wor-
cester Many persons had gathered at
the station, and in response to their
cheers the president DOTTED his hat. He
also bade farewell to the newspaper
men grouped at his platform. The
president arrived in Washington today
at 1890 p. m.
Dr. Warren stated that the patients
temperature, respiration and pulse
were normal, decided contrast to his
condition the past few days. The boy
rested well all Of yesterday, although
his pulse was somewhat accelerated
for a short period in the afternoon be-
cause OF the departure of his father.
Mrs. Roosevelt has borne up well
under the strain. She will be relieved
somewhat during the next few days by
Miss Alice Roosevelt, who left Wash
ington today for Groton. Mrs. Roose-
welt hopes to remove Theodore, Jr., to
the White House within ten days. The
boy will return to Groton to complete
his course as soon as his health will
permit.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
STOLE BAND INSTRUMENTS
Delaware City CplOred Men to be Given a
Hearing

Constable Cleaver, Of Delaware City,
last night arrested two young colored
men, Harry Brown and William Fields,
charged with the larceny Of a kettledrum
and a pair Of cymbals, the property Of
the Delaware City colored band.
When arrested the mon denied all
knowledge of the theft, but i'm their
pockets We're found pawn. tickets Of
Morris Levy. Of this city.
Mr.. Cleaver came to Wilmington this
morning in company with 4 member Of
the band who identified the instruments.
The prisoners will be arraigned before
Magistrate Householder for a hearing
this afternoon.
Over one dozen pawn tickets were
found on Fields, and it is believed that
evidence will be brought out at the hear
ing which viii connect him with several
thefts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
POTATOES ARB CHEAPER
Coed New Bermudas and Germans Now in
the Market

While the state of the vegetable mar
ket remains anything but encouraging
to the feelings OF a housekeepels There
are some little crumbs Of comfort to
be found here and there One Oh these
is that potatoes are just little cheaper
now. they cost s2.75 a barrel. where
they were SO only a short time ago
This is, OF course. not much difference
but every little bit counts when prices
are as high as &C present
There are enough OF the new Ber-
muda potatoes In market now TO make
1t quite easy to get them. but their
price remains so cents "a half peck Ger
man potatoes for salad there are also
Sweet potatoes, too, can be had
in plenty at from % to 30 cents he
peck
Brussels sprouts are sall very good
although the height OF their season Is
passed and their price has not
changed very lately. It as is cents a
quart Very nice beets can also be
found, but they are rather high. as they
cost from to 10 cents a bunch. Most
of the beets now I'm the market arr
the new ones
Eggs are q little higher again THEN
price has changed many times lately
and some days ago they got down tc
.35 cents dozen but now they are 81
cents. That however, is not high com
pared to what they were two weeks
ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-14
FOUND DEAD IN SALOON
John LAWN Sat Down to Rest and Sud
denly Expired

John LAWN was found dead in a sa-
loon at Front and West streets last
evening shortly after z o'clock He is
an employe Of the Wilmington Coal
Gas Company. and went into the sa-
loon and proceeded to the back room,
where he sat down to take rest.
While there he apparently was stricken
with heart disease. and died when no
body was near.
His lifeless body was found by
James Moyden and Jane Kay, who are
connected with the saloon The body
was taken in charge by Coroner Frick
LAWN was 80 years old and lived at
Lancaster avenue and Harrison street
Arrangements for interment have been
made by his sister.
Coroners Physician Draper will
make a post-mortem examination.