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Arizona republican., 1902-07-05

Law sakes." said Aunt Martha,
.why air you sittin' out all that pen.
ink an paper?''
We'll" answered Uncle silas, "the
summer boardin' season amt so very
Arizona republican., 1902-07-05
Men S
Hosiery

W. have several thousands Of
Gallala invested IN mems hosiery:
of course. a carefully selected stock;
that goes without saying. We
wouldn't invest such a sum without
securing just the things we want,
the popular standard goods AMI The
seasons handsomest novelties.
Black or tan socks. seamless and
fast cclors, ; pair for 25c: better
quality il plain or fancy patterns.
Woven and embroidered effects,
hundreds OF patterns to choose
from. pair for pc.
fnported hosiery plain or fancy
patterns. made in Franet and Ger
many. nc pair
Best quality zoe pair.
Arizona republican., 1902-07-05

The police az Fort Scott found lot
of stolen silks hidden under a church.
The chief of police refused to tell the
reporters the name Of tha church for
Arizona republican., 1902-07-05

Ncli-"\5-ho vere the people laa
Bible speaks CT as having eyes, they
sec not, ana having ears they hear
nots' " Eel ,-haper9ne7. 1 suppose. 90
Evening journal., 1902-02-27

troubles were now over. for the new
lest necktie which the shops are show
ing. supplies her many needs.
1t is called the Coronation Cravat, and
lit is not only convenient and chic, but
It has another little feature which
makes it invaluable to all women.
In buying a necktie, especially one to
be worn. with a shirtwaist. a women
never can make up her mind whether
to choose a four-in-hand or a bow tie.
Now she doesn't have to make up her
mind at all There is no choosing be-
tween them. For in the Coronation
Cravat she has both. It is a clever COM
blnation of a bow tie and a four-in-
hand.
It is easily adjusted and does not
Dull the collar out of shape. Beneath
the bow portion of the cravat is q
shield hook which may be fastened tC
the buttonhole Of the collar
This new Coronation Cravat is already
tied and can be slipped on in a hurry
(which is much in its favor.
It is made up in satin and also il
different colored silks. and gives ;
smart touch to whatever shirtwaist Il
| is worn with
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Concerning Miss Roosevelt

Hiss Alice Roosevelt. daughter of the
|.sident. is is years old.
wo years ago she was Of no more
minence than hundreds of American
lis. who. like her. are the daughters
|well-to-do men OF more or less note.
Iw her name is known throughout
world. Such sudden transforma-
10 comes to the lives of few. She is
medium height and slender. Her
|r is light, and il is dressed in the
|npadour mode She has blue eyes.
Hiss Roosevelt looks more like her
ther than like her father. Her
|ther. as is we'll known, was not
present Mrs. Theordore Roosevelt,
|. Miss Alice Lee. of Boston, after
ON she is named.
When Theodore Roosevelt was left q
Hover by the death of his first wife
IRE was some question as to what
build be done with the baby daughter,
/ upshot being that Alice was hand
over to an unmarried sister. The
tier. who is now the wife of Com
|lder William S. Cowles, of the navy
lot the child and acted the part of q
ther toward her in New York unit
father married the present Mrs
|osevelt. who was Miss Edith CarOw
New York.
Miss Alice was educated at home by
|governess. who had also taught heI
|Dther. This lady died several years
10. deeply mourned by her young
|pil. Afterward Miss Alice taught
special masters. and acquired &
|.owledge Of French and German
ith her girl friends she will some
mes chatter French.
While not remarkably robust, she hai
cd health She enjoys outdoor life
d is fond Of tennis. Horseback rid
Il is her dearest diversion. In thi
|ddle she is graceful and command;
r steed with a steady hand Hel
punt is a fine bay mare Of pony size
III of life and blood.
Miss Alice has a first cousin, a youni
Fl of about her own age, who is th'
|ughter Of Roosevelt Roosevelt. TIT
|andmother of this latter young lad!
Mrs. Astor. the leader of New York
Four Hundred" who gave a coming
It party for her recently. This cousi
|ant to Washington to attend the grea
II given at the White House in homo
Miss Allces debut.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Hot Milk a Stimulant

Hot milk is slowly coming TO be the
mulant Of the day For a long time
has been recognized as a panacea
|r all complexions. If the face be
rinkled. sallow. freckled or in any
ay afflicted hot milk viii effect a cure.
bnverts declare that the face after
bing washed with milk at night feels
Onderfuily refreshed, while the skin
bon becomes very soft and white.
bople declare that a generous quanti-
I of milk poured into the water for a
hth is magical in removing fatigue.
bottle of cheap red wine thrown into
be bath is also beneficial. 1t will be
Bmembered that Mary Queen Of Scots
nd Queen Elizabeth used both milk
nd wine or their baths, and the EN-
ress Josephine always washed her face
! a bowl of milk and sweet violets
tut now the ideal drink for the weary
erson is said to be a glassful of very
ot milk. slipped slowly. That last
is perfectly unnecessary if the
lilk has reached a sufficiently high de-
rec of temperature. for no one could
rink it any other method. But If you
ry the milk cure for mental or physi-
al fatigue. take ten minutes in which
D sip il.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
LAST FLORIDA TOUR-VIA PENN
SYLVANIA RAILROAD.

The last Pennsylvania railroad tour OF
the season To- Jacksonville, allowing al
most three months in Florida, will
leave New York, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, and Washington. March A.
Excursion tickets, including railwsy
transportation, Pullman accommodate
tions lone berth), and meals en- route
while going on the special train, viii
be sold at the following rates: New
York. $50; Philadelphia, Harrisburg,
Baltimore. and Washington, S4S; Pitts
burg. s53. and at propOrtiOnate rates
from other points. Returning, passen-
gers will use regular trains until May
81 1902 Tickets admit Of a stop-off at
Charleston Exposition on return trip.
For tickets itineraries. and other in
formation apply 90 ticket agents, or "a
George W Boyd Assistant General
Passenger Agent. Broad Street Station
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
IndcrtrnctlhiIItr of cednr.

The resistance Of cedar wood 20 de-
cay has long been famous. and cedar
fenceposts often last for generations.
A remarkable instance OF the indie
structibility Of cedar has been noted
IN the state Of Washington. where Il
forest of hemlocks near Acme has
grown up over an ancient buried forest
Of cedars. The trunks OF ccdar. al
though lying in n moist soil, have been
almost perfectly preserved for at least
$50 years the length of time that the
rings Of growth show the hemlocks to
have been growing above their fallen
predecessors.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
BUYING GROCERIES AT LYNCHs

is genuine economy, you get 100
cents worth for every dollar, and
more. You get anything you ask for
and it's good. They recommend the
following seasonable goods: Salmon
l2c can; Lobster, 2Oc can; Pure Cod
fish, Toe. pound; white fat Mackorel
lOc each; Smoked Salmon, 14c. pound ;
Smoked Herring. 1Oc. bunch; Boneless
Herring, l0c can; Sardines. Sc. can;
Imported Boneless Sardines. zoe. can
fresh Shrimp. 10c. can; fresh CLANS
lOc can; Cove Oysters, 12c. can;
Kippered Herring. 20c cam Soused
Mackerel. 15c. can. Soups: Pea, To-
mato. Celery. Asparagus. Vegetable
Turtle and Clam. l0c, 25c. and 35c
can. heinzs Vegetarian Baked Beans,
l5c. can. Farinaceous goods. All
kinds. Neufchatel Cream Cheese. Sc
package. Grated Parmesan Cheese
zoe. Jar. Schweitzer Cheese. Club
Cheese
Dan. W. Lynch Company's stores
Madison and Fourth streets, King and
Eighth streets.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Social and Personal Notes

Miss Mollie A. Merry. OF Elston. and
Harry r. Wilson. of North East, were
married in Elkton today.
Major John Biddle Porter. of Phila-
delphia. who was in command of the
volunteer regiment at Montchanin in
1898. has returned from the Philippines
after stay of two years. He has
many friends in this city.
Miss Mamie e. Clark. Of this city, and
John NJ. Durham. of Kent county, Md
were married in Asbury NJ u. Church
parsonage yesterday afternoon by the
Rev H. S. Dulany, pastor of the
church.
Miss S. B. Alfree, of this city, and
Frank Baker, of Philadelphia. were
married in the parsonage Of Asbury NJ
p. Church by the Rev. H. s. Dulany
yesterday afternoon.
Members of the Wilmington Bicycle
Club will entertain their men friends
at a euchre this evening.
Miss Susie Morris and Charles r..
Stevenson. both of this city. were mar
ried last night by the Rev S. Beatty
Wylie. pastor of First Presbyterian
Church. The couple went on a wedding
trip TO Washington.
Miss COoney. of No. 7O9 East Tenth
street. entertained a large number of
her friends at a cobweb party last
night Her guests numbered about
$50.
Nathaniel Ford is visiting his brother
in Brenford.
Mrs. john Bringhurst entertained al
a tea at her residence, from TO q
o'clock, yesterday afternoon. II was a
delightful affair. and largely attended
Harry v Pyle has accepted q position
with the American Shipbuilding Com
pany Of Camden. n j.. and will remove
his family 10 thar city next.week.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
BeN are Of OinfmeniS for Ca
tarrh That Contain Mercur.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell ana completely derange The
whole system when entering "a through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damaee
they viii do IS ten-fold TO the good Won
can possibly derive from them. Halls ca.
tarrh Cure. manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Toledo o.. contains no
mercury, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur-
faces of The system In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure he sure YOU get the genu-
Inc 70 Is taken internally. and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by +. J. Cheney g. Co Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls family Pills are the best.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Yelveteen More Popular Than Ever

Velveteen costumes for street wear
have been fashionable all winter, and
now oddly enough. are more popular
than ever. 1t is certainly unusual to
see street gowns turned out at this
time of the year made of materials
such as were first shown in the early
autumn. but now yelveteen and cordu-
roy walking gowns are the smartest
things possible, and as such the fash
iOnable woman finds it necessary TO
have hem Corduroy gowns are made
most simply. velveteens are elaborate
| ly trimmed and made up not only in
the plain. but the fancy effects. A
smart and most attractive velveteen
gown is Of striped gray and white,
with a curious sheen over it. The skirt
| is trimmed with curved bands of fancy
black and white braid. The jacket has
bands of the same braid, and is made
short at the back. but with long points
/ in front and with narrow waistcoat Of
white cloth embroidered in sprays OF
tiny roses. The sleeves are cut tc
show undersleeves of heavy white lace
and above the white waistcoat shows
white lace blouse
In black. corduroy is a severely sim
pie but very smart street gown, witt
lshort, plain skirt, short, fitted jacket
bound with black braid and fastened II
ldOuble-br breasted effects. with black but
tons The beauty Of this gown lie.
exclusively in its cut and perfect fit
for there are not even the smallest Of
revers. faced with lace and satin.
For the moment the most fashion.
able of all the new styles in velveteeI
gowns is the brown velveteen. with The
box plated short skirt and long boz
coat which is most elaboraely trimmed
with bands of brown taffeta silk. Il
is smart, unQuestionably, but as it sue.
oessfully hides every line of the fig
lure It is not becoming. save to tai
women with broad shoulders, and is
after all, rather a contradiction, 70,
= it is intended to be worn in all sort:
. and kinds of weather. and yet is 81
very deliberately trimmed as to maxi
it the coat at all events. none tot
= elaborate for a reception nr evening
: wrap.
, Velveteen gowns for house wear ar
never very popular, but for the mo
ment there are two OF three style
which are attractive and worthy o
b note. The smartest of them is the on
! of striped design, with polka dot o
white. The skirt. medium length Il
quite simple trimmed with attachel
hounce. headed with bias band of tn
material. The waist has a deep yok
= of lace back and front over which ar
straps OF the velveteen, finished witt
white fringe The waist elbow tn
yoke is in three narrow box pleats
= which in front fall in blouse effect owe
2 the belt. which is fastened with an an
tioue silver buckle This is not an ex
r pensive gown and is really attractive.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Delightful Birthday Party

Mrs. Mary Flickinger was rendered a
birthday party in her home. No. 1913
Union street, last evening Those
present: Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Lynch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bickta. Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Short, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Barr, Mr.. and Mrs. James Skelley. Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Bickta, Mr. and Mrs
Charles Short, Mr. and Mrs. Morris
Cook, Mrs. Silcox, Miss Katie Farnen,
Miss Annie Bickta, Mrs. Sarah A. Mil
len Mr. and Mrs. Flickinger, Harry
Bicldta, Eleanor Short. Claudia Short
Joseph Flickinger, Miles McDermott
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen. Annie Allen Eddie
and Willie Allen. Edward and Annie
Bickta and Johanna Cook, and others
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Pleasant Masquerade Party

A surprise masquerade was given to
Mr.. and Mrs. John Graham, in their
home Second and Franklin streets, by
their friends last night A delightful
time was spent Mrs. Charles Ora
ham. James Leach and Mr. Mordlock
gave some fine musical selections. and
at a late hour all we're invited to the
dining room where a dainty repast
was served
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
John Graham. Mr.. and Mrs d. r.
Penny Mr.. and Mrs. James Leach. Mr.
and Mrs Charles Graham, MIR. and
Mrs. Walter Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Ed
ward Mortlock Mr. and Mrs. william
Sawyer. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Phillips
Mrs. Abe ROthrock. Mrs. Annie Shaw
Mrs. Grant Carter. Mrs Annie Kane
Miss Mabel Rothrock. Miss Anni
Babb. Edward Shaw and Mr.. McVey.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
The Coronation Tie

To the shirtwaist girl the necktie
question has always been a serious one,
|ays the New York Journal. And
ow that the shirtwaist girl is an all
he year round girl, she has been puz-
hing her pretty head over it the whole
lear through.
However. it would seem as if her
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Catarrh

The word catarrh. as popularity used.
means either nasal catarrh or bron-
chitls. Nasal catarrh is often helped
by snufiing up. so as % carry It into
the mouth. a weak solution OF salt and
water. repeating the operation several
times a day. Where the disease is very
persistent 1t is well. when possible. to
try change OF climate. In bronchitis
the case should be attended by a ply
sician.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
What Persons Thought
Water Is Reeeding

The water was not so high in the
Brandywine today although il was
much higher than usual All the ice
has disappeared from the race.
The high water has flooded the ground
floor of the Rockland mill necessitatinl
the closing down of the mill. Above th,
mill the raging water has carried ava,
fences and outbuildings, destroyed tn,
lives of fowls and in various Other
ways caused great loss of property Il
those people living along the stream.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
McAlister- Sherwood

Miss Lola Sherwood, and John S.
McAllister, both of this city, were mar
ried last night at 9 o'clock i'm the home
of the bride, No. 207 Poplar street. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Henry S Dulany, pastor Of Asbury NJ.
L. Church.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Mrs. lille Yereer Dead

Mrs. Lille Yerger daughter of Will
liam Bright of this city died suddenly
In New York last evening. where she
lived Mrs. Yerger lived here until two
years ago.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
The Drawback to orlsinaI,tx.

why do you keep repeating quota
tionsY asked the irritable man. why
don't you say something orlginal?"
'AIy dear sir. there's no use Of that
Every time l think Of anything good
enough 10 be original l find that some
body said 1t years ago. Washington
Star.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
To Settle Gas Case

The Street and Sewer Department
will meet tomorrow and decide wheuh-
Ter to compromise The Welsbach Gas
Company contract. or decide to adver-
tise for new bids. The time for the
meeting has not yet been decided upon.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Parsons Hanna

Miss Bertha A. Hanna and Arthur e.
Parsons, both of this city, were mar
ried last night at the home Of THE
bride. No 207 West street. The cere-
mony took place at $50 O'Clock. and
was performed by the Rev Henry S.
Dulany, Of Asbury NJ q. Church.
Among the guests was the great-grand-
mother of the bride, vino is 90 years
old
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Not Anxious TOR a Job

There is no one IN Wilmington who
desires TO be United States meat IN
spector. a civil service examination
was to have been held today, but there
were no applicants.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Questionable.

Willie Boerum-Pa.
Mr.. Boerum-Well. what is Il?
Willie Boerum learnestly)-Does' ev-
erybody in heaven have to have a
harp? Can't little boys have tin horns?
Brooklyn Eagle.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Permit for Repairs

Building Inspector Cassidy this morn
ing awarded permit TO David Dangle
TO make alterations 10 No. 12 East
Fourth street. They will cost 5000
Evening journal., 1902-02-27

Don't kick about the weather. When
it rains. it settles the dust; when the
sun shines, it dries the Chicago
News.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Another Circuit In

The third reporting circuit was repair
ed this morning and Is in working order
There are now three circuits working
the first second and third.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27

Professor George w Twitmyer
will be the speaker at the Sunday
School Missionary Anniversary in Mt
Salem NJ. E. hurch on Sunday after
noon.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
TROLLEY IN KENT
SEEMS ASSURED
AddiCkS and Others Are After
the Charter
DEAL ABOUT CONSUMMATED
Report That Contract for Building
Has Been Awarded and Work
Soon Will Begin
DEAL ABOUT CONSUMMATED
speeIal 10 tho Evenlnc Jonrnnl.


Dover Feb. 21.-'ren capitalists. headed
10y j. Edward Addicks and local Union
Republicans, have about closed negotia-
tons for the purchase Of the Delaware
General Electric road, with right of way
from Milford 10 Woodland Beach, TAX
ing in all towns Of Importance along the
route
The necessary papers in the deal are
being prepared and when this is finished,
the deal will be consnmmated.
1t is reported that SsOO,OOO has been
paid or deposited and that the contract
for building has been awarded.
The contractor is said to have bonded
Ia the sum of Si5OOO0, and in company
with a civil engineer. Is now going over
the route making his estimates.
Alice to be President
The local officers are said to be ].
Frank Alice; directors, Or. II. c. Moore.
smyrna; Secretary Of State Caleb r.
I Layton, OF Dover; DR. G.. W. Marshall
Milford. $. John Abbott, Milford. and
Simeon Pennewlil, Of Greenwood. All Of
! these officers are Union Republicans and
lieutenants of j. Edward Addicks The
Union Republicans interested make no
secret Of the deal and j Frank Alice. is
said TO have talked FOR about an hour re-
Gently in a public place Of business in
Dover outlining the plans Oh the new cor
poration regarding the trolley.
Work, 10 Is said, win De started at once
and in few months the trolley will be
whizzng through Kent county towns and
over the country roads.
IL is the object of the new line TO paral-
lei the railroad line as far as possible and
the capitalists in the scheme have little
love for the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany.
As the deal is not quite finished the
sellers of the charter are not doing any
talking, but some of them admit that the
franchise is sold and that Addicks is the
principal in the deal
Evening journal., 1902-02-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 4
tails to cure. e. W. Groves signature
V on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27

Communications OF a social nature, re-
celved by the Evening Journal. The So
clety Reporter may be reached every
morning from 10 II o'clock by telephone.
No. 500 ID. & A., OF 2is Delmarvia-
-
Miss Edith May Hardesty, Of the
February graduating class Of the High
School. entertained her classmates in
her home. No. POOL Boulevard. last
hight The affair was in the nature OF
a class reunion. and proved so delight
ful that the members resolved to con-
tinue IL after their school days are
over.
There were vocal and instrumental
selections by the various graduates
and the feature of the evening was a
musical romance in which all partici-
Dated. The favors were hearts, on
which were emblazoned crossed flags
in cherry and white, the school colors.
Those present were Court Stenogra.
pher and Mrs. Edmond G. Hardesy
Howard NJ Dawson. Albert ]. Feeney
John A. Kienle. J. Gilbert Mearne
Harry p Hammond. William G
Downs. Joseph Il. Edwards, William
d. Schrack. Willard Springer, Jr., Mis-
Reba NJ. Joslyn Miss Lizzie II. John
son. Miss Lydia j. Foster, Miss Clar
Whalor, Miss Mary Blades. Miss Ven
A. Leonard. Miss Charlotte Mcconnell
Miss Lorraine A. Lynch, Miss Mabe
Clough Miss Martha Sayers, Mis-
Bella S. speer, Miss Sarah H. Harriott
Miss Blanche Grubb Miss Edith Ma,
Hardesty, Miss Clara Wood Miss Elsi
Nv. Herbert.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
Shows the Agreement

a COPY OF the above contract and the
letter of approval of the then City So
lcitor is as follows:
Robert G. Harman, Esq.
Dear Sir: The Finance Committee OF
Council adopted the following resolu-
ltions::
Whereas The city has assessed as
real estate in the city of Wilmington.
the roadbeds of railroads and street
railways, and THE wires of telegraph,
/ telephone and electric light
companies, and the pipes of gas COM
lpanies. and all of said companies have
refused 10 pay the taxes assessed to
them; now be il
Resolved, That the Finance Commit
tee of City Council do accepted the
first of the propositions submitted to II
lby Robert G.. Harman Esq for his
services, to wit:
THAT he receive for his services one.
Ihalf of what he actually collects II
cash In court or out of court. and
nothing at all for his services If h'
collects nothing, whether In court o.
out of court; provided. however, that al
Ito the railroad case he ehall receive TO
lhis services. though he loses said case
THE sum of two hundred and fifty dol
liars (S250). James Kane.
M. r. Cannon"
J The Hon. James Kane, Chairman III
nance Committee Of The Council
/ hereby agree to and approve tn
employment of Robert G.. Haimar
ESQ. TO represent the Council in pro
lceedings now pending, OF 10 be brough
/ Touching the collection of taxes tha
b have been levied against steam rail
! roads, trolley roads, gas, telephone
. telegraph and electric light companies
Yours respectfully,
Henry c. Conrad.
e Mayor Fisher was not present Q
the meeting of Council. subsequent {
my being retained as special council
and this Is why hI,s signature does M
appear to- The contract But he vote
}. lin favor of " with the other member
p las above explained. r. c. Harman.
e What Persons Thought
= People who heard of the matter thl
!, morning expressed mudh surprise ths
/, City Council HAD agreed TO pay such
large amount in counsel fees, when th
!. lcity needs money eu badly. They an
now wondering what arrangements fo
paying have been made for paying Nj
Harman for his services in the Wate
Department case. 10 is expected tina
q the question will be brought up at th
2 meeting of City Council this evening.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27

Paris burns the wood Of 1000 acres
Of forest week.
Evening journal., 1902-02-27
PIes---Itching. BIindI,n d

BIceding---Cured in three to six
nights. DR.. Agnews Ointment is peer
less in curing. One application gives
instant relief. II cures all itching and
Irritating skin diseases. Chatting Ec-
zema etc 35 cents.-72.
Sold by Miller Drug Company and N.
B. Danforth