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Evening journal., 1902-03-05

A farewell dinner was given in honor
of Arthur c. Davies, the retiring city
editor of the Evening Journal IN the
Hotel Wilmington last night by the em-
.plOyes of the paper 1t was one OF the
most pleasant affairs which ever have
taken place In journalistic circles
The dinner was a. complete surprise
TO Mr Davies. The members or the
stan and the CHESTS assembled in the
hotel and awaited the coming OF the
guest OF the evening, who was taken
there by William Carter to meet cou-
pie Of friends
An excellent menu was served in
good style by Messrs. Jefferson and
Lohand, proprietors OF THE hotel. who
EXTENDED every courtesy to the guests.
William Carter acted as toastmaster.
and those responding were Harrie T..
Price, president of the Press Club. and
city editor of the Morning News A. o.
H. Grier, city editor. and Charles b.
Palmer, of the Every Evening STAFF:
Joseph H. Martin, city editor of the
Sunday Star; Samuel L. Lane. city edi-
tor of the Sun; Francis M. Walker.
secretary Of the Journal Printing Com
pany; George B. HynsOn, William j.
| Holman, William Carter, Charles d.
Gray, Clarence Vernon. Charles s
Lednum, Lee HynsOn and Miss Wilson
of the Evening Journal staff All were
Expressive of the high esteem in which
Mr. Davies is held, and Of good wishes
or his future success. Mr.. Davies made
a fitting response. Several interesting
kilograms were received and read.
Following the dinner there wer,
songs and dancing in the parlor, ant
Charles b. Palmer told stories ant
gave recitations.
In the party were. Arthur c. Davies
lH. T. Price, Joseph II. Martin, A. o
H. GTfer, @. b. Palmer S. L. Lane. Il
NJ. Walker, George b. Hynson. vii
liam Carer. Charles e. Gray, Mr.. anC
Mrs w. j. Holman Mr.. and Mrs. 9th,
lShayer. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Vernon
Miss Nellie Vernon, Miss Mollie ]
lHorsey, Miss Elsie NicOls, Miss Bessi,
Harris, Miss Bertha Wilson, Charles S
lLednum and Lee Hynson.
Mr. Davies sewers his connection witt
the Evening Journal today, and ol
Monday next win assume his duties a.
a copy editor Of the North American
He will be succeeded by William Car
ter
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
Business N0man's Clothes

What a woman needs for business
wear is an unobtrusive gown that Is
evidently meant for service, quiet in
color and make. and finished at the
neck afer a fashion about which no
adverse remarks can be made.
A man sees THAT his collars and
cuffs are immaculate when he storts
for the office Should woman, who is
credited with greater daintiness, be
any less particular? A l.lussed or soil
ed ribbon win not do for today, any
more than viii a soiled collar Go fer
a man. II woman is obliged TO do
up her neckwear every nieht before
she goes to bed. she should start with
it fresh in the morning, and the more
black ribbons she wears around nsr
neck, the more economical she will md
It, unless she takes TO broad white ties,
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
THE NEW MANAGER.
why He Did Not Discharge n Certain
Railroad Conductor.

Railroad Conductor.
Among the FIRST railroads built In the
United States was a little line about
twenty miles In length. In the course
Of time a big tunnel line was construct
ed through the same country The orig
inal line became merely a branch. For
many years it was run IN a cheap way,
with one locomotive, one engineer and
two or three freight cars.
Finally a new general manager was
appointed He had been in the office
but week when he sent for the one
lone conductor who had held the posi-
tlon ever since the road was built.
Il would like TO have your resigna-
tion.' said the general manager when
the conductor appeared.
"Afy resignation inquired the con-
ductor in astonishment.
eyes, sir, yours"
"What for pray?'
"Well, / want to make some changes
and get new blood In the line" was the
general managers reply.
IL won't resign" answered the con-
ductor.
"Then / win be compelled to dis
charge you, a step which for your sake
1 had hoped I would be saved from
taking"
young man, you viii not discharge
me. own a controlling interest IN the
stock Of this railroad and elect the
president and board OF directors.
shall have you fired"
The old conductor did really own the
majority of the stock and. as he said
put In his own board Of directors anC
| nresldent.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
Lion and EAGLE.

An English paper notes It as curl
GUS fact that although the eagle is the
national bird Of the United States and
therefore deserving Of peculiar honor,
yet in point Of fact, the bird is nearly
always ruthlessly killed when the op-
portunity offers.
This statement seems to be Impress
i've until 1t is remembered that when
ever they have a chance Englishmen
ruthlessly kill the lion, which SYM
bolizes the greatness and power Of the
British empire.-New York Tribune
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
Loves LOYALTY

Filled was my house with guests, one
day,
While Fortune weaved a golden
spell
Fair guests, in hattering array,
Brave guests, who wished me we'll
But when one came unbidden there,
With words that turned to dross my
gold,
! heard strange whispers everywhere,
And saw strange looks and cold
Wealth turned and fed, and In his
wake
False Pleasure sought my grief 70
shun;
Speechless, 1 saw them all forsake
My festival-save one.
Ay, when the last of them had gone,
Unsped, and with unuttered plea
Love, undismayed, stayed on and on
And bravely Jared with me-
Frank Walcott HUT
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

u. S Hoffecker has returned to the
mines in Dunlap. Tenn.
Letters testamentary were granted
Yesterday to Thomas n. Hilton. on the
estate Of Mary Hilton
Mrs. j. w. Scott. of this city. who
has been i'll for some days is recover
ing.
"A number of fine gold fish have
been placed in the aquarium of the
Lafayette Hotel
john Cathcart the wen-known
horseshOer of Front and Tatnall
streets, who has been i'll is at his place
Of business again.
THE annual meeting of the Star OF
Bethlehem, l.. o. L., will be held on
March q.
Eureka Council, Jr o. L. A. NJ.
last evening admitted five candidates
into the lodge.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
Is YOnng at 90

Mrs. James Gates YarbrOugh, al
Southern woman now in New York, ex-
poets to celebrate her ninety-second
birthday on May 1S.- She retains all
her mental endowment, and is physically
well and active, except the sight is al
most wholly gone. Her excellent health
she accounts for in this way
Perhaps dts because l always got
up early, while the morning glories
were in bloom and full of dew, in the
days when we had fine, old, bloOmy
gardens and people all lived in whole
houses (all their own, where they had
room to turn around and breathe.
81 never took much medicine. We had
the doctor when necessary, but it was a
sort of pleasure to get sick a little,
sometimes, go to bed and be petted,
and actually paid to take the medicine
and chicken soup. We had plenty Of
company and social entertainment, but
did not dissipate and keep late hours
and eat late dinners. Bless you, no!
Our dinners were from II to o'clock,
year in and year out-and a delicate
supper.
ALI my life l have taken a cold
bath every morning, hot bath sew
eral times a week, but never a Turkish
bath No Turkish bath for me, to steam
the life out of me! take a cold sponge
bath myself, every morning now, after
1 get up, at any time from to 2
O'Clock. l dress myself, too. l rarely
have a cOld if l have vertigo l take
some mild laxative and hold my head
under, the cold water faucet and turn
on the water until my head c0ols of.
Ny daughter proitsts against the latter,
but 1 always dc ii. and it relieves ne.
No matter how cold the veltler,
I've always DatLed my face in the ccld-
est water l co.ld get-ice water many
a time-and never used any cosmetics
save a little baby powder sometimes
after using a bath of CASTLE soap to gel
the dust out of the pores. A little CO.
lOgne water on an old cambric hand
kerchief beats your chamois skin fal
and away, to clean the face and neck
beautifully and If you lige, dash ol
powder to soften the skin, lightly
brushed OF afterward Of course, one
must be careful to protect the face anc
hands from exposure to sun and winds
especially the March and spring winds
We used to wear thick wells and anC
carry parasols when out walking OF
driving. Women do not seem to cart
much for fine compilations these days
they get sunburned and make up tc
cover It, or grow old and paint it over
Only vulgar women, used to rouge, bu
long before I lost my sight l saw re
spectacle women painted, though i'll
bad taste.
I'VE girls used to wash our faces il
buttermiik, rain water, lemon juice
boiled with the white Of an egg, anS
such harmless lotions, and rub on fresl
cream to take OF any sunbun ate
travel a picnic or fishing party.
Il have never been fussy' about diet
eat anything I like, drink coffee an'
tea, and 1 always drink a glass Of coli
water as soon as get up in the morn
ing"
The speakers complexion is as clea
and unwrinl1led as that of a woman o
thirty, and her eyes, though so nearl,
sightless, are so bright and expressly
that It is hard to believe that they ar
blind. She has travelled much in he
native South and through the Nortl
and remembers incidents and peopl
with an accuracy THAT makes them still
a source Of interest to her.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
OLD POINT COMFORT, RICHMOND
AND WASHINGTON. ID c.

Leave Wilmington. Saturdays, March
Is and 29 11.01 a. m Rate, s3t
for round trip, including railroad fare,
transfers, stateroom berth Washington
ito Old Point Comfort, one and one-half
days board at Hygeia Hotel. Old Point
Comfort, one and one-Quarter days
board at the Lexington Hotel. Rich
.mond, and two and one-half DAYS
board at the Ebbltt or Riggs House.
Washington. For itinerary and full
particulars, write or apply to II. A.
Miller, Passenger Agent. Wilmington,
Del.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
rhc Period OF Danger.

During the recent trial Of a suit to
collect medical fee a witness was put
on the stand TO prove the correctness
of the physicians bill
The man was asked by counsel for
the defense whether the doctor did not
make several visits after the patient
was out OF danger.
mo" was the reply. Il considered
the patient in danger so long as the
doctor continued his visits"
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
TIMELY RECIPES FOR
THE BUSY HOUSEWIFE
BOILpD COFFEE.

Put the powdered coffee into the poi,
pour boiling water over it and let it
reach the boiling point Remove and
stir into it the slightly beaten white of
an egg and the crushed shell. Replace
It over the fire and boil one minute to
clear the coffee of the fine particles
which are held in suspension. Pour a
tablespoonful of cold water down the
spout to clear that and place IL on the
side of the range where 1t will be per-
fectly still for five minutes. Pour off
the liquid carefully to avoid shaking
the sediment.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
DEI.AWARE CITY
Special to Tho Evenlng Journal.

optcllA 70 tue ENeinhB journal.
Delaware City. March 5.-At a meet
ing of the Volunteer Fire Company Of
Delaware City, held in the engine
house. on Clinton street. last night.
James Mulllgan was elected president;
John Keane. secretary, and Charles
Pancoast treasurer Frank Davidson
was elected chief It was voted that
new extensiEn ladders and a new hose
carriage be bought and the old engine
renairod
Mrs. r. Hines has returned from a
visit 20 Wilmington.
Harvey Moore who has been visiting
friends In town. has returned TO his
home. in Betterton
Mrs. Harry Glatfeller spent yester-
day I'm Wilmington.
Miss Primrose of Wilmington. is
stopping at the Delaware City House.
Mrs. F. s. Dunlap has returned from
Wilmington
Mrs Bradway and daughter, Miss
Ida. have gope to Atlanic City for the
season.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05

Parker has earned q large fortune for
him. and from the same writer he OBJ
talqed Under Southern Skies Evil
IDENTIFY Manager Brady is a believer in
the theory that "there must be more
where this came from" and that his
belief was not misplaced has been
proved by the success Of Miss George
in the role of the Southern belle, sweet
and dainty. but withal a human char
acter whose joys and emotions find a
living prototype in the charming per-
sonallty of Miss George.
IL may not be generally known that
Charles Hoyt. the playwright was a
member Of the New Hampshire Legis-
lalure. A few years ago Mr. Hoyt
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
whiting.

All Writings are made from chalk.
The more common preparations some
times contain considerable gritty mat
ter which scratches highly polished
surfaces. These coarse particles may
be removed In this manner: Mix the
whiting with water TO paste and then
add water until it is very thin. strain
through cheesecloth and let the strain
ed mixture settle. Pour Off the water
and dry the whiting.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
Double His salary.

Towne-I see there's IA new teller at
the bank. | suppose Smugley was
fired.
Browne-Not exactly. They're offer
ing double his old salary TO get him
back.
Towne-Ahl Resigned, eh?
Browne - Not exactly that, either.
They're Offering $1,000 reward for him.
Philadelphia Press.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05

Hoyt's "a Texas Steer" will be seen
again this season at the Grand Opera
Houke ON Saturday afternoon and
night
Don't fail 10 obtain your seats for
Culhane Chace & Weston's Minstrels.
This Is a guaranteed attraction. and
comes to the Grand Opera House to-
morrow afternoon and night Will
liam II. Chace has been before the
public for over thirty-hve years. hav-
ing entered the profession as a dancing
wonder when years of age He IS
also one Of the oldest Elks in the coun-
try being a chartor member OF the
Providence Or, ID Lodge
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
viii Launch sarges

The American Car and Foundry Com
pany has about completed two large
barges, which, it viii launch in
short time. One of the barges is Tor
the Philadelphia transportation and
Lighterage Company. and the other for
the Peoples Brothers, OF Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
SociaI and Personal Noe

Miss Kizzle Gooden. OF Henderson,
Nd. is visiting in this city.
Mrs. j. MonGar has returned from
Cherry Hill. Nd
Arthur Price has been visiting in
Salem, N. j.
Miss Kate Armour is visiting in
Chester.
Miss Jennie Cross and Miss Bessie
Brink have returned from Chester
Charles Yetter has recovered from i'll
ness and is able to be about his place
of business.
The twenty-third birthday of w. J..
Hunter Of DuPonts Banks, was cele-
brated last evening by a number Of mis-
friends.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
OF for Chicago

Curtis Lewis. who was arrested here
several days ago charged with steal
ing s420 from mis- employer in Chicago,
was taken back TO the Windy city this
afternoon in charge Of Detective James
Hayes. They went via the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
AMONG THE PLAYERS

An eminent critic Of Boston paper,
In commenting on "The Penitent,' w.
Il. Nankeville's successful dramatiza-
ton of Hall Gaines powerful story,
saws. "Ono cannot attempt TO review
The penitent' in an hour AT the first
glance one drinks In its beauty, its
power. its greatness. To realize all re-
ouires a further knowledge, gained
only by attendance at its presentation.
The Penitent will live. IL Is not only
a brilliant and mastery play but IL is
the equal Of the best-known Of the
Calno plays-The Christian Entirely
wholesome. q sermon II you will. but
lscintllating with wit. captivating with
its love story, supreme in its natural
ness. and teaching a lesson, that none
fail 10 read who sees its unfolding.
This potent drama comes to the Opera
House THE afternoon and tonight. and
will be shown with all the beautiful
scenic and other effects that aided 50
much in making It's run in Boston sue.
cessful
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
DIED

WATSCN.-In this city. on the 25th
instant Mary e. Watson. widow Of
Jesse A. Watson.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral,
from the residence Of her son, Jesse E..
Watson No. "a Carpenter street. on
Saturday afternoon March 8. at 3
o'clock. Interment al Asbury Gene
terry.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
RICE CRUMPETS.

Beat three eggs until light; add
cup and half of milk and teaspoon
ful of melted butter: stir in one cup OF
cold boiled rice. one cup of corn flour,
half a cup Of wheat -four, half tea
spoonful of salt and three level tea
spoonfuls of baking powder; bake in
large crumpet rings on top of stove, or
bake in creased gem pans in a quick
oven twenty minutes.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
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DEVILED KIDNEYSY.

Remove the white part and tubes
from four veal kidneys; then cut them
into thin slices; put one tablespoonful
of butter into the frying pan; when
hot add the kidneys; toss them
for a few minutes over the fire, then
add half a teaspoonful of SALT dash
of pepper and grating of nutmeg;
take the kidneys from the butter and
put them in a hot dish to this butter
add a tablespoonful Of flour and
brown: then add half a pint Of stock
half teasDOonful Of kitchen bouquet,
a teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce,
dash or two of cayenne and when
boiling remove and add two table
spoonsfuls of sherry wine and strain
over the kidneys.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
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TOMATO JELLY SALAD.

Make the tomato jelly, arrange let
tuce leaves on a platter. Place a small
Jelly on each leaf. Put a little mayon-
naise dressing on the side of each jelly.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
Knocked Down by Team

James Mcguire, of No 2O9 Orange
street was Knocked down by VIII
mington Transfer Company team this
morning. but was not badly hurt.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
No OrnhansI lourl TodaY

Judge Spruance did not hold Or
phans' Court this morning The bad
weather and his recent illness caused a
postponement Of the session.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05

See Alfonso and CASTOR at the Boys
High School Minstrels. March Z, New
Century Club.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
NEWSPAPER
PEOPLE DINE
Farewell Dinner to Mem
Der of Profession
Notes As TO the Whereabouts Of City
Folk, Their Neighbors and
Friends

Communication OF social nature. re-
ceived by the Evening Journal. The So
ciety Reporter may be reached every
morning from TO II o'clock by telephone,
No 500 ID. a. A., or PAS Demarvia.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05

William A. Brady, under whose
management Grace George win present
Under Southern Skies at the Opera
House next Friday. has steadily adj
vanced as a producer of plays by
American writer's. until now he leads
In this particular line OF theatricals
Way Down East" by Lotue Blair
Evening journal., 1902-03-05

No muddy water at Hollis Quick
Lunch Parlor Pure Brandywine
Springs water Clear and invigorating
Evening journal., 1902-03-05

No muddy water at Hollis Quick
Lunch Parlor. Pure Brandywine
Springs water. Clear and invigorating.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
Pomona Granre 10 Meet

In this city tomorrow Pomona
Grange OF New Castle county viii hold
an all-day meeting in DUPONT Post
room. w f. Kurtz will deliver an ad-
dres on county reform.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05

No muddy water at Hollis Quick
Lunch Parlor Pure Brandywine
Springs water Clear and invigorating.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05

No muddy water at Hollis Quick
Lunch Parlor, Pure Brandywine
Springs water Clear and invigorating.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
CEREALINE MUFFINs.

Stir one cupful of cerealine into one
cup of hot milk; add one tablespoon
full of butter: sift together three
fourths cup of flour, one tablespoonful
of sugar. one teaspoonful of salt and
three level teaspoonfuls Of baking pow
der; beat one egg till thick; add half
a cup of cold milk to it, then mix all
and beat well pour into buttered muf-
lin pans and bake thirty-five minutes.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
Fitting Up Offices

The p. w. & B. railro ad is fitting up
the building at Second and French
streets as temporary offices. while the
new station and offices are being built
Evening journal., 1902-03-05

The Boys High School Minstrel
show. March T. viii be the hit of the
winter. Don't miss 1t.
Evening journal., 1902-03-05
POTATO PUFFs.

Pare and boil the potatoes until ten
der in salted water: drain thoroughly;
remove the cover; throw a thin cloth
over the saucepan and let them stand
on back of the range until they are dry
and mealy. Sift half a cup of -four
over the potatoes and toss them light
": then mash them See that they are
free from Jumps They should be
smooth as velvet and consistency Of
soft dough. Heat fat as for frying and
when hot dip a spoon in the fat; then
cut off a piece of the potato dough and
drop into the fat and fry light brown.
A little onion juice improves the puffs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-15
GEORGETOWN NEWS.
Suicide Of John r. Walker, Resident
Of Walker Chapel.


John R. Walker, fifty-three years old, one
of the best known residents of Walker
Chapel, Alexandra county, Va, was yes
terday morning found dangling at the end
of rope in the loft of the barn of Mr.
Charles Shipman Of the place named. The
suicides body was found by Mr.. Shipman.
who went to the loft for grain for his cat
tie. Mr.. Shipman Immediately notified the
dead mans friends, who agree that the
rash act was prompted by melancholia,
from which Walker had been suffering for
more than year.
The dead man had been missing from his
home since Monday. Funeral services over
his remains will be held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock, at Walker Chapel.
Walker was unmarried and was a member
of the family after whom the town was
named.
Justice of the Peace Randall Webb, pre-
siding in the Georgetown district, yester-
day afternoon rendered a decision in favor
of the defendant in connection with the
proceedings instituted by Westcott, Wilcox
Henry Copperthite for commissions
amounting to $3.50 for services alleged to
have been rendered in connection with the
negotiation of $4,000 loan. The real es-
tate brokers were represented by Attorney
Henry Matthews, while Attorney Jesse H.
Wilson looked after the interests of the de-
PENDANT.
The annual grand visitation of the Grand
Lodge of Masons of the District to Potomac
Lodge No. 5, of Georgetown will be made
on the Goth instant.