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Evening journal., 1902-10-08

unsurpassed for richness. by any
worn in Washington.
Tho treasuring of this gown shows
Cne CT Mrs. Roosevelts most marked
characteristics. She always huys
handsome materials. and everything
pertaining to her gowns is In keeping.
When she has finished with them for
the time being SHE lays them away
carefully where they may rest eatlr,-
lv forgotten fer yean3. or until some
thing happens to call them to her
mind. One Of her GOWNS, made since
her husband became President. has
upon II buttons bought for a hand
some gown fifteen years ago and upon
one of her hats worn this winter will
be a sweeping ostrich plume brought
twenty years ago.
While Mrs. Roosevelt always
simple for the street, her Wis
iting and evening GOWNS are rich and
handsome. and to her good taste and
love of fine cloth can be attributed
Miss Roosevelts best gown for the
coming season.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
PLAYS AND PLAYERS

who have never been seen in this city.
The principal and most important OF
these is Frank LAlcr. who has pre-
viously appeared only In the larger
cities. Another Is Robert Daley.
younger brother, OF Peter Daley. OF the
Weber-F Field aggregation. ,.o
Rose Coghlan will play "rhs Second
Mrs. Tanaueray."
"A Homespun Heart is a COM
pamion play to Human Hearts," but
is said to excel that popular favorite
In its intensity and realism. It is
Hal. Reids latest and greatest sue
cess. and will be presented at Grand
Opera House tomorrow might.
Incidental to "The American Hust-
ler." which comes to the Opera House
this afternoon and tonight, several
clever and uD-tO-date speclalties will
be introduced and George Hall will
also be heard in his popular songs and
Uarodies and limitations OF prominent
actors.
Miss Eloise Davis is a very little
woman with a very large voice, its
range being extraordinary. Miss
Davis plays the singing girl Clssy in
Man TO Man" which comes to Will
mington soon. and her songs are one
Of the most enjoyable features of the
performance.
A western song and dance team,
Frank c. Young and Bessie Devote,
were engaged by Mr.. Rice for their
sDecialties for 'The Show Girl"
which comes TO the Opera House cm
Friday nieht. but were found to be so
clever that thew were assigned two CT
the principal parts I'M which they have
made most pronounced hits.
Viola Allen. who comes To the Opera
House on November 1. in her naw
play "The Eternal City, has scored
another success. all the critics being
enthusiastic In her praise.
This Corse Payton Stock Company
viii be at the Opera House all Of next
week.
Ccrse Payton's Stock Company viii
play a weeks engagement at the
Opera House beginning next Monday
night
This season the Corse Payton Stock
Company comes with an entire new
investment Of scenery. plays and all
those things which go to make the
greatest of repertoire organizations.
The company will open a weeks en-
lgagement at the Grand Opera House on
Monday next. presenting little Lord
Fauntleroy," in the afternoon and lne
Struggle for Life in the evening
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
EVERYTHING IN READINESS
TO ENTERTAIN BISHOPS
Distinguished Methodist Prelates Will
Gather in This City on Oe-
tober 20

Beginning on October 20 and continuing
four days. the annual meeting OF the
Board OF Bishops OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church win be held Ia Grace NJ. f.
Church. this city At this meeting
bishops viii be assigned to preside over
the spring conferences. All the active
prelates will be present, excepting Bishop
John +. Hurst. Of Washington, who Is an,
and Bishop Warner, OF India.
During their stay In this city the
bishops will hc entertained as follows
Bishops Vincent and Walden-Mrs. Job
H. Jackson, Eleventh and Washington
streets.
Bishops Fowler and Hartzcll-C. Wes-
ley Weldin Eighth and Broome streets.
Bishops Fowler and Foss-Willinm NJ
Field, kcutmcre.
Bishops Fitz Gerald and Hamilton
Rev William Writ King, y. d.. Ninth and
Washington streets.
Bishop McCabe-Rev. w. l.. S. Murray,
ID, d.. no. 3O5 West Seventh street
Bishop Joyce-Rev. William r. Ham
mond No. 1926 Market street.
Bishop Thoburn-Henry L. Pickles, No.
1904 West street.
Bishop Andrews Chief Justice Lore.
No. 1i00 Delaware avenue.
Bishop Cranston-H. S. Goldey, No. tob
Delaware avenue.
Bishop Merrill-Rev. Alfred T. Scott,
Tenth and Washington streets.
Bishop Mallnlieu-Rev- r. II. Adams.
ID. D.. No, 505 Washington street.
Bishop MoOre-Mrs. Mary j. Marvel,
No. 1907 Van Buren street
/ Bishop GoOdsell-charles Beadenkopf
/ No sos franklin street
on the evening Of October 30 the
bishops viii be rendered a public recep-
tion In Grace NJ Il. Church. Bishop
Fowler viii preach In Grace Church u
l the morning and Bishop Hamilton vii
lpreach IN the evening The pulpits FOR
Sunday morning at other churches Will be
filed as follows:
Asbury.by Bishop Joyce; St fauls, bS
Bishop Vincent or Bishop Moore' Union
/ by Bishop Mallalieu Scott, by BishoI
Foss; Bmndywine, by Bishop Cranston
Mt. Salem. by Bishop Fitz Gerald
/ Epworth. by Bishop McCahe; kingswood
| by Bishop Thoburn; Madelcy by Bishol
/ Waidcn Wesley. by Bishop Merrill; Sill
vcrbrook by Bishop Andrews; Harrison
Street by Bishop Goodsell; CooSman, b!
Bishop Hartzell; Bishop Warren win dc
liver an address at the meeting to be he'll
az the Opera House In the afternoon b,
the Young Mems Christian Association
II any bishop breaches in the evening. eN
ccpt in Grace Church, Il will be by pri
vate arrangement
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

"A HomesDun Heart at the Opera
House tomorrow might teaches
wholesome lesson without being
''rreachy." and while arousing the
sympathies OF the beholder. moving
manv at times 10 tears. It has also its
funny side for a vein OF good whole
some comedy breaks i'm hare ana thtre
like a rift of sunlight, through dark
oyer-lacing boughs Of a dense wo-d.
Harding and All Sid. the clown and
the Chinaman. are possibly the fea-
ture or the bin at Dockstader's this
week. and their act pleased yester-
davis audiences nightly Johnny
Healey. in a black face act scored the
hit which is always accorded this
well-knDwn comedian wherever he
appears. Worlds Trio return to
town and contribute what Is one OF
the best acts on the program. Georgia
Gardner and 10 Maddrcn. in a new
comedy. Too Many Darings" offer
what is one of the best sketches OF the
kind seen in vaudeville this season.
Gruet and Guet. in minstrel Epe-
cialty: Nettie Fields. in some fancy
dancing. Harrington. in ventriloquil
sketch: Mile Olive. a clever little
iuggler. and George II. Diamond, in an
illustrated song act, complete the list
for the week.
George +. Hall comes to the Opera
House this afternoon and tonight in
''An American Hustler" While this,
his new play. resembles The Ameri-
can Girl' in title. It is an entirely diff
ferent kind of a play. being a farcical
comedy. nure and simple.
Sir Alma Tadema made plates fcr
477 costumes for Mansfeld's revival
OF Julius Caesar" soon to be made
at the Chicago Grand Opera House.
Nixon g. Zimmerman's American
production of George Edwarde's Lon
don Gaiety Theatre success, The
| eAfssenger Boy" which ran for SIX
months at Daly's Theatre In New
/ York. will be the attraction at Grand
| Opera House on Friday night. with
| Frank Deshon the funny little com.
edian in the title role together with
one of the strongest companies evei
engaged in musical comedy.
William Gillctte's company This sea
son will include Elida Cortelyot /;
cousin Of President Roosevelt's secre
tary. who will be his leading woman
I In "Rice's Show Girl" the mcst at
tractive Of all the recent conglomera
tons Of song. dance costumes AM
scenery commonly called musica
comedy. which will be seen at Gran'
ODera House ON next Saturday even
ing. October IL. are two comedians
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
MARRIED HAMMER HIMSELF.
The wedding Came AbOut Through
Deal over n Mortgage.

"Never heerd how 1 got the best OF
ole Simmons, did you?" queried the
farmer from the upper part Of the
state. who is visiting his son. you
knowed what a skinfint he was?
Worst 1 ever see or read about.
well, you been floppin round a good
bit bout ole widderers glttin married
ag'in, so I'll tell you how it was. Sim
mons held n mortgage on that south
forty. He beat me outen the money
on a sharp dicker, and been ready
ter put the scalpin knife enter him
ever sence, but l calkerlated thet I'd
have ter settle or give him the land.
While was savin up ter clear of the
mortgage 1 got q intermashing frum
ST Duke that ole Simmons was payin
'tention ter Hammer Watsing. 81 gi'me
the hint and same time tole me he was
lettin on ter be Hammers stiddy jest so
as ter devil Simmons.
"When 1 went ter see the ole skin
flint bout givin me a leetle more time
on the mortgage, he kinder glggles
round and looks like he'd been stealth
sheep and asst me what the talk was
bout ST and Hammer. Now, I amt no
college perfesser, but l see right off
what way the wind was BLOWN. aud ]
spun yarn bout it bein common re-
port as how Hammer and 81 was goin
ter hitch.
'I thought ole Simmons would have
a SPELL but / braced him up. all the
time a-tellin him thet ST and Hammer
would be a good match. Wen. the up
shoot was thet he said eff I'd git 81 tel
move to Indlaney and stay there
could have the mortgage cleared with
out payln n cent. 81 was blamed glad
ter 90 for $50, and it cleared me bout
$500. But ole Simmons was so tar
mel mean in talkin bout it thet he got
my mad up. and sailed in and mar
ried Hammer myself. Thet's the way
you got yer new mother-in-law. anC
eff you ever hear of me bein knocked
over you lnvestergate ole Simmons. y
Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

for Boston, where they viii attend the
National Convention cf the Brother
hood of St Andrew.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kirn have is
sued cards for the marriage OF their
daughter, Ida, to Alfred TAFT, on We'd
nesday, October %. Mr. TAFT is a clerk
in the Union National Bank.
Miss Fannie w. Ratiedge. Of near Mid
dletown, and John II. Lyman, OF near
Smyrna. were married today.
Henry NJ Candy has severed his con-
nection with the Harlan and Hollngs-
worth Company to go into lumber opera
tions with Charles IL. Thompson, OF the
Lewis Thompson Company, Of Philadel-
phia.
Miss Helen Pennel of Laurel, is a
guest Of friends in this city.
Miss l.. c. PlunlSett is the guest Of
Miss Cora McGirr, in Bedford, Pa.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Ladv Somerset Arrives

Lady Henry Somerset, president Of
the Worlds Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union, arrived in New York
on the steamship Minneapolis from
London yesterday. She is here to az
tand THE coming convention Of the
Women's Christian Temperance
Union and to study, with the help Of
the American organization, the work
of reclaiming inebriates.
Il am looking forward TO studying
American methods" she said. with
great enthusiasm. Our union in Eng
land has been advancing with great
strides during the past two years, and
We have done an enormous amount Of
good work"
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
The sword.

There is only one sword factory in
the United States, a Massachusetts
concern. and that one has ample capac-
ity for supplying the domestic demand
for swords. The saber lost its efficiency
as n cavalry weapon as far back as the
war Of the rebellion. and the increased
range OF rifles has made the sword
equally obsolete as an implement OF
actual combat. 1t is about as danger
Gus now as n bandmaster's baton and
serves much the same purpose.-New
York Tribune.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
MUCH INTEREST
In GOLF PLAY
Marriage Of Miss Vernon
and Mr.. Townsend
Otber Notes Of Social Interest to VII.
mington People Their Neig hbors
and Friends

The grounds were in such bad shape
yesterday that no high scores were
made in the second days play of the
women's golf tournament Of the Will
mingtcn Country Club. A feature of
the day was the contest between Mrs.
Robert Pennington and Miss Elizabeth
Pusey, which Mrs. Pennington won by
two up. Miss Pusey is one of the
youngest players in the club, and her
work yesterday in contest with more
experienced player caused much dis
cussison amcng tho club members
Another close match was that between
Mrs. z. 4. Wright and Miss Mary Peo-
plss, which Mrs. Wright won by two
up.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
For Maid and MatrOn
Roman lace is The newest.


Dark velvet coats come with MORE
skirts of Light color.
Metal-dimmed buttons OF cloth or
kid 10 match a garment are very
smart.
Four and five box plaits figure at
the back Of many skirts and blouses.
Many large hats drooD both back
and front but more in the back.
Full-length cne-piece lace stoles Of
a plastron-like shane half cover choice
imported evening dresses.
Gray note paper is the popular tint
at present White sealing wax is
used with It.
A bunch Of cords with dangling
pendants is cauRht TO the upper left
front of the modish blouse or other
coat
Some of the choicest new COSTUMES
have blouses to match. -
Plaids are being generously used fer
street gowns.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
THEY WANT MORE FIRE PLUGS
Residents of TwentY-fourth I'd Wash
ington Streets Want Better Pro-
tart;on From Ere


Thomas Dowd, of No. 170S Peansyl-
vania avenue. appeared before the
Water Commissioners at their meeting
Yesterday with a bill for $5,S5 for repair
ing leak in a sewer in front Of his
house. The bill was allowed.
In a letter from William Lea and
Sons Company, under the date Of Oc-
tober 8, they expressed their willing
ness to have the new dam breast com
pleted in case the commissioners will
agree to bar all the expense. The mat
ter was referred to President Belts.
w. II. ions, of No. 2419 Washington
stret, sent a communication to the
board calling attention TO the scarcity
Of fire-plugs in that vicinity He ask
ed that the matter be looked into. Chief
Engineer Bond win investigate.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Bull Dog in Bondage

Dog Catcher Kopp has gathered in
the bull dog which attacked the little
boy, John Walling, at 4121s East Sew
enth street, on Sunday, badly lacerat-
ing his leg. The dog win be held ten
days until it is ascertained whether
the boy will have rabies, but present
conditions point that the little fellow
will recover, as no indications of the
disease have been discovered.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Fatal Collision On Pennsy.

Harrisburg. Pa. Oct. sc. ,. Rich
Of Duncannon. a Pennsylvania Rail
road brakeman, was killed, and five
men we're injured in a rear-end col
lision of freight trains near Mifhin
yesterday. Those slightly injured
were: G. A. Shambaugh and A. }.
Carmichle, drovers; Engineer Wise
and his fireman, H. Arter. Rich had
been visiting at his home in Duncan
non and was on his way to Pittsburg
when the accident occurred.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
polk miller Coming

Polk Miller and his plantation dark
les will give an entertainment on the
evening of October IL. at the Century
Club. styled "Old Times Down South. "
The program is filled with mirth and
melody of a different character from
that usually seen. Mr. Miller's reputa-
ton as a negro imitator is widespread.
ana his Offering this time is said to
eclopse any former effort
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Meeting Of orphans, court

In Orphans Court this morning
John Rodney, ST., was appointed guar
dian of Joseph Hull, to permit him to
enter the navy. Hull is but IA years
old. Return of sale of the real estate
of the Caldwell minors and the Tat
nall property was made and confirm
ed. An order to partition tho real es-
tate Of Joseph Baird was granted on
the application of Edwin Cooch.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
The stimulus.

"Do you think that genius is moved
to exert itself by inspirationT
Sometimes" answered the very serl-
GUS young man, but oftener by the ex
piration Of the period for which rent
has been paid.'-Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
A queen who Married Her brothers,

Queen Who Married Her brothers'
At II years of age Cleopatra was
married to her half brother, Ptolemy
Dionysius. who was then 13. This was
because OF the will of his father who
left him the throne on condition of the
marriage with his sister. They reigned
Jointly under the guardianship of the
Romans until Cleopatra became dissat-
isfed with her brothers attempt 10
gain sole power. She plotted against
him. and, obtaining the aid Of Julius
Caesar, she brought about Ptolemy S
death. Thereupon she married another
brother. a boy of IL. whom she later
poisoned, assuming sole power 43 B. G.
With her death go B. CO. ended the dy'
nasty Of Ptolemy in Egypt.-Woman's
Home Companion.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
ReyoIulionary Dauphters Meet

Caesar Rodney Chapter Daughters Of
the American Revolution. held its regular
monthly meeting In the rooms Of the Del
aware Historical Society yesterday after
noon. 1t was the first meeting of the fail
and there was a fun attendance Among
those present was Mrs. Curtis, of Newark.
chaplain Of the Coochs Bridge Chapter,
who gave an interesting talk about ii.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
WILL sulLu VAULT

Building Inspector John J.. Cassidy
has issued permits to erect a porch
and bay window at the northwest
corner of Fifth and Broome streets, to
cost S597. and to build a receiving
vault and chapel in Riverview Gene
terry, to cost s1597.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Cominp WeddInp Announced

Announcement has been made of the
coming wedding of Miss Ruth Anna
TOft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millard
II. Tcft. and William A. Dannenhauer,
both Of this city, to take place during
the coming winter. Miss loft Is a
graduate Of the Wilmington High
School. class of 1902, and Mr.. Dannen-
hauer is a popular mems furnishings
goods salesman of this city.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Violet Social Meets

The Violet Social, of South Will
mington, held its weekly meeting last
night at the residence of Mls. Kraus5,
Fifth and Pine strets. when It elect
ed seven new members. The social
will give a box party this evening.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
nemncrniic Commlttee Maj

The Democratic State Central Com
mittee met this morning at the Office
of Willard Salisbury. n here was
full attendance and plans for the COM
ing campaign were discussed.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08
Movement to Prevent White slavery

Franl1fort-on-the-Main, Oct S.-The
congress for the prevention Of the
white slave traffic was opened hero
yesterday, with Count Won Keller,
court chamberlain, who welcomed the
delegates in the name of Emperor
William. who, he said, was greatly in
terested in the success Of this interna-
tional movement Lord Aberdeen
communicated similar wishes to the
congress on behalf Of King Edward
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

Prayer meeting is held every
Monday evening from 7.S0 to s o'clock
at the Young Woman's Christian AS
sociatiou. "a
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

Ccrse Payton's Stock Company VIII
play a weeks engagement at the
Opera House beginning next Monday
night
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

William Gillotte's company This sea
son will include Elida CortelyotI. /;
cousin Of President Roosevelt's secre
tary. who will be his leading woman
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

Viola Allen. who comes TO the Opera
House on November 1. in her nav
play. "The Eternal City" has scored
another success. all the critics being
enthusiastic in her praise.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

This Corse Payton Stock Company
viii be at the Opera House all Of next
week.
Evening journal., 1902-10-08

In "Riceis Show Girl" the mcst at
tractive Of all the recent conglomera-
tons of song. dance costumes and
scenery commonly called musical
comedy. which will be seen at Grand
ODera House ON next Saturday even-
ing. October IL. are two comedians,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-04
War OF LEAGUES SETS
MANY RUMORS GOING
New York Fans Discuss the
Coming Campaign.
One Authority Declares the National
League VIII Get No Help From
Minor Organizations.

NEW YORK. April There was much
talk among baseball fans here today re
garding the animus OF the National
League toward the American League. and
the means that the older league would
take to tight its opponent
This led to many interesting rumors.
among them that the Eastern and West
ern Leagues would combine with the Ma
tionaI to wage a bitter war on the Ameri-
can.
This story was quickly discounted. how
ever, by well-known sporting man in
close touch with league affairs.
He said.
when the Eastern and Western
Leagues We're supposed to be under the
sing Of the agreement held over
them by the National League. they found
that the National League was giving them
nothing for something. Now that the
National League has trouble on its hands.
10 viii probably look 70 smaller organiza-
tions for help. They can expect little.
The big league has been giving the minor
leagues the dinky-dink for years, and IL
can paddle its own canoe now"
Other reports were current today. but
confirmation was difficult.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-04
TODAYS PROCEEDINGS
IN THE DISTRICT COURTS

Equity Court No. ], Justice Hagner-
ls4s. National Electric Supply Company
vs.. Marshall; hearing concluded: decree
Diminishing bill. p .szS Davidson vs.. Da-
wilson. trustee; pro confesso against Ger
tain drafts ordered
Equity Court No. 2. Justice Bradley
s2.457 Mutual Life Insurance Company VS..
Rollow. commission TO James p Corbin.
Fredericksburg Va, ordered to issue.
Circuit Court No. /, Chief Justice Bling
ham-449T5. Lawson & Co. Us. IngersoIl;
motion for judgment oyerrulcd- 45.C7s.
Cox vs.. Stahler. leave 10 defendants at
torney to withdraw appearance; 1921,
Halter vs.. Middleton. set at foot calendar
Cor tIiaL 44432, Mason IS. Marshall; mo-
tion for new trial overruicd and judgment
en- verdict ordered. appeal noted and bond
fixed az si00.
Circuit Court No. .. Justice Clabaugh-
1850 Keleher VS. National Union; motion
fled February p for leave 20 flc amend
cd plea granted 1921. the Mertens-Ag-
new & Phillips Brick Company VS. Union
Sur ty and Guarantee Company; defend
Ent FL open court withdraws demurrer
and p'aintin withdraws motion FOR judg-
mCnt.
Probate Court. Justice Barnard-Estate
Of Mary Malaresta; petition Of Virginia
N Bryan FOR letters Of administration;
waiver and consent, order granting let
tiers Of administration 70 Virginia NJ Bry-
m; bond $500. Estate Of Francis s AboId.
receipt and release Of Sarah j. AboId 10
executors fled. Estate Of John W 6
Bradley; certified copy Of will. petition
OF u. X. Este Fisher FOR probate and re-
cord Of certified copy Of viii filed
Criminal Court No. I. Justice Anderson
United States rs. Marcelius Coles: muir
der, sentenced West Virginia penItcntiary
for life United states VS. Charles Cole
man; mansiaughter. sentenced 20 three
years IN West Virginia penitcntiary.
Criminal Court No. T. Justice Barnard -
fi.Si2, HaIIary II. Smith. pIainum vs.
Raphael A. Casilear, motion for new trial
overruled: costs OF this court 10 be taxed
against plaintiff, costs Of Justice OF TIE
peace 10 the taxed against defendant
Court OF Appeals-Oweus administrator
etc. vs.. Wilkinson, argumest continued
by Mr. Samuel MADDOX for appellee 10 to
T. Mercantile Trust Company 81 al. VS.
Hensey. ct al; passed until May. Hunt
vs. Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance
Company; argument commenced BIZ Mr.
John @. Ceilings for appellant. 1l:25.
Lawsuits hlcd-f5.320 Isabella Murray
vs. Annie Louise Powell; note. S4ZI 45a2I.
Matte Johnson rs American Home Life
Insurance Company. a corporation, APP
peal from J.. J. O'NeaI