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Evening journal., 1903-01-16
KING STREET
REALISTIC ACTORS AND SCENERY
Boys Play Uncle Toms Cabin on the
chrisiiana Jumping Cakes Of

A sang of boys around Church street
wharf amused themselves this morning
rcr Eome time jumping from one cake
OF ice to another. which was floating in
the Clristiana. One youngster. with
dog in his arms. was impersonating
Eliza OF "UnCle Toms Cabin" fame
when his foot slipped and he was
thrown into the water. With the
agility of a cat he was upon another
cake of ice in an instant and made his
way to the shore where he stood in
the sun to dry his clothing seeming
none the worse for his frigid bath 1t
was not long. however, before he was
back among his companions. and the
sport although exceedingly dangerous,
was seemingly Thoroughly enjoyed by
these wharf rats who do not mind a
wettlng any more than ducks.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16

A handsome cloak for a girl of four
teen is Of dark blue cloth, the back
half fitting the front double breasted,
with two rows of large buttons. The
round collar is of cloth, edged with
velvet, and apphqued with cream lace,
and finished with long taffeta ties
A nice little afternoon dress for a
girl of ten or twelve is of dark blue
broadcloth, with two bias rluffes, and
vent and yoke of white gros grain.
Around the full part of the sleeve,
above the cuff, and at other points on
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Pretty Way to do the Hair

A pretty low hair coiifure IS made in
this way.
Take the hair and brush II we'll, so
that it is neat and glossy. A few large
waves, if possible, will make II look
prcttier, especially on the sides. Part II
little on the side and keep the front
part 20 use when the back is done.
Take what is left at the hack and make
a loose knot, giving it broad shape
Secure it with two or three large shell
pins. Take the sides. after having
pniled them more or less. iraw them
back and secure them with a comb so
as t0 meet the top Of the not Tuck
tie ends under the chigl'n. ,ncn
make a nice pun in front. a little
slaating on one side, and fasten it with
comb Keep the shape of the head
neat. That is a vogue in Paris.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
CARDS OUT FOR
CHURCH WEDDING
Contracting Parties Miss
Wilson and Mr.. Dupont
Pretty Home Wedding on the West
Sde-Chldren in a Charming
Dance
KeIIeY-MoneY

The Rev Richard H. Adams. d. d.,
OF Union NJ r. Church offlciated at the
wedding OF Miss Ella Money and
Charles II. Kelley, at the home of the
brides parents, No. 2ll West Four
teenth street, at $50 o'clock last night
The ceremony took place beneath a
canopy Of evergreens In the prettily-
decorated parlors.
The bride. who was attended by Miss
Matte A. Gilbert, as maid OF honor. and
Miss Dora Pennington as bridesmaid,
wore a handsome gown OF white crepe
De chine over white taffeta, and car
ried a prayer book draped with smilax.
Miss Gilbert was attired in silk
mousseline and medallion trim
ming. and Miss Pennington in
white Paris muslin
w. Carol Kipe. OF philadelphia, act
ed as best man.
The newly-wedded couple received
many handsome presents.
After a Southern tour Mr.. and Mrs.
Kelley win reside at No. PA West
Fourteenth street.
Among the wedding guests were;
George stark and family. George Aiken
and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Caulk.
Misses Bessie and Edna Springer, Mr..
and Mrs william n. Gilbert, Mr.. and
Mrs. John M. Hinkson, Washington
l1iinkson, Amanda Hlnlxson and daugh-
ter. Miss Sallie Mcdowell, Mr. and Mrs
Ezra Fell. Hiram Yerger Miss Name
Windail, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Lay.
man and daughter Henry G. Conrad
Horace G.. Eastburn. Mr. and Mrs
l George w Todd, Mr. and Mrs. ]. Wes
Hey Hance. Mrs. Thomas Cartmell. Mis-
, Mary Turner. Miss Sue Evans Hau!
Evans. Mrs. Lizzie Sayers. Mr. an,
; Mrs. Everett James, Miss May Taylor
Miss Carrie r. Mahoney. Miss Isabell
, Moore, Miss SADIE Titus. Miss Bessl
i Blackiston. Mrs. Saral Jester AM
n daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Rudolph
Mrs. Mary Money and daughter, Mrs
Fannie Joseph and son, Miss IT, W
t Mahoney. Mrs. H. c. Mearns, Mr.. an
3 Mrs. Harry Guthrie. Miss Pennington
Alrs. Clarence Hollis, Mr. and Mrs
T Botham. Alvin Robinson and sister
y Roth Pennington. Miss Ella Curlet
I. Mr. and Mrs. r. j. Baker Miss Creti
u Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Guthrie
Mrs McCaulley and daughter, d
Moore. A. w. Walker. Miss MAY Tag
lor. Mr.. and Mrs "A. Fairbanks. Henr
S. Young, George Till, David Brook
C lRiter Hopes. Fred. Holdmam Mii
u Meta Mcdaniel, Miss Sadie Moore. NJ
II and Mrs. Olson, Misses Mary and En-
lily TOulson. and others.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
zibeIine Goats for Children

Gray or white zibeline coats, with
caps to match ara very smart for small
children, and the general effect is the
same as though they were made of f';r,
with, as may be imagined, far less ex-
pense. Another use made of the light
colors and shaggy qualities is for opera
cloaks. For this purpose also the black
is used; lut then it is always elaborate
ly trimmed, one style being strapped
with black velvet and finished with
wide velvet flounce. Another with
sleeves, wide collar revers and cufs
and founce is extremely effective and
looks as though made of a new species
Of uncurled black astrakhan fur.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
ESCAPES FROM STRICKEN HOUSE
Detained by Quarantine in Restaurant
Infected by Smallpox--Man
Flees at Night

John Kelley, a border in the Robinson
restaurant at Eighth and Buttonwood
streets. house infested by smallpox
and under quarantine. made his escape
last night He was in the house when
the health officers made their visit and
Of course was not allowed to go out,
but some time during last night he
got away. taking his clothing with him.
A search was made for him this morn
ing. but no trace could be found. The
man was a moulder employed by the
Mccullough Iron Company.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
PLAYS AND PLAYERS

The acts that are attracting particu-
lar attention at DOckstader's this week
are the Edgar Foreman Trio. the Rob-
erts Family, and Conwell and Swan.
These three are the most conspicuous
features, while all the others are good
in their line. Conwell and Swan, in
their black face comedy sketch. have
made a decided hit during the week.
The Foreman Trio have proved at
tractive entertainers. and furnish one
of the really clever acts of the month.
The Roberts -Four, in their comedy
sketch of twenty minutes or more. pre-
sent "a line of work that is exception
ally interesting, i'm that it is different
from the usual run of vaudeville acts.
William Bowman, an expert card ma
nipulator, is an added feature for the
week, appearing for the first time on
Tuesday at the matinee Miss Russell
the Yiddish comedienne. offers an en-
tertaining novelty act. and The turti-
nos and Norris and Bowen. all come
dams, go to make up the remainder Of
the program. The reputation of the
house is being well maintained these
first few weeks of the new year.
The committee OF the Philadelphia
Orchestra announce the sale of seats
for remaining two concerts. January %
and March 3, at the box Office of the
Opera House today and tomorrow.
Subscription tickets may be had at
two-thirds of regular price and ad-
missions viii be as advertised, so
cents and 35 cents. II is hoped that
these superior concerts viii be largely
attended, as the opportunity for hear
ing such high class music. as we'll as
that of a popular character, may not
again be offered in our city. if not
more generously supported Mrs. Joseph
Swift is chairman, and Mrs. Otho
Rowland, secretary of the committee.
Contracts have been signed for Ezra
Kendall TO make play out Of Eugene
Fields Little Boy Blue for the star
ring tour of Arthur Dunn next season.
Production with 100 people is planned.
Wilton Iackaye and w. l.. Abingdon
late Of the Adelphia Theatre, London
will have equally important parts in
Amelia Bingham's production of Clyde
Fitch's new play. THE Frisky Mrs.
Johnson, which will be eeen at the
New York Princess Theatre Febru-
airy 9.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
.ChiIdren's S Coats

z Children's Refers Of
heavy cloth reduced to 81 from
$4, ages 3 years.
3 Children's Long Coats re-
duced from $3.50 to 81.
10 Coats, mostly Wooltex,
reduced from So and so to So,
ages 5 to II years.
1S Children's Silk Caps,
size IA, reduced from 75c and
81 to 25c.
More of the English Long
Cloth 81 a piece of II yards
20 dozen sample Towels
left at half prices.
10c and 121Ic Flannelette
reduced to 71sc.
Remnants of Woolen Dress
Goods at half price.
Boys heavy Bicycle Hose,
sizes 6 to 10, will be sold Sat
urday and Monday at 12Hc.
Mems 1211c Hosiery now
&c a pair.
Golf Gloves 25c, SOC and
SOC.
Dress Shields reduced.
Safety Pins reduced.
u Boston Shopping Bags
now SOC aud Zoe.
Sc Torchon Laces now 3 &c.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
chiIdren panee the eerman

Miss Kate McClafferty gave ger
man this afternoon for her Friday af-
ternOon children's class, which is chap
eroned by Mrs. Painter. II was the
prettiest thing imaginable, and the Wis
itors were charmed with the beauty
and grace of the tots.
The favors were In the form Of
slaves. I'm pink blue red yellow. violet
and other shades each topped of with
pink rose. They filled a prettily
decorated sleigh. pushed by a small
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
HANDSOME CLOAK FOR GIRLS

the frock run cords OF two toned veil
vet, between which are little embroid-
cred silk dots.
Another of these little one piece
frocks is of dark blue crepon, trimmed
with velvet of the same shade, and
white lace appliques.
"A little Gibson froclz for school is Of
blue canvas. with sailor devices en-
broidered in white. Another is a Rus
sian blouse suit, also in dark blue
which is the standard favorite in
school girl wear with tie and inlalC
collar of bright red polka dot taffeta.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Maried by Mr.. Dulany

The Rev. Henry S. Dulany perform-
ed three marriage ceremonies within a
few hours i'm Asbury M. b. parsonage
yesterday. In the afternoon he united
Miss Mary Conway and John A. Smith.
An hour later Miss Emma A. Gooden
and James Il. Johns were married, and
al z o'clock Mr.. Dulany married Miss
Bessie Pauley and Walter w. Steele.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
FACES HIGHER TRIBUNAL
"Ginger" Brown. Slayer of James
Gilmore, Released by Death
Special 20 the Eyenlng journal.

SpocInl 10 the EVenlnE J0urn0I.
Dover, Jan. 16.-Heart disease ended
the life last night of Frank. alias
"Glnger." Brown. convicted in No
vember last of the murder Of James
Gilmore, and who was confined in the
Kent county jail
After his arrest for the crime Brown
was a fugitive from justice for three
years, and he won some sympathy
through his efforts to sell history OF
his life. which he had written during
his hours in jail in order to raise funds
for his defense.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Funeral Of Mrs. Morris

The funeral of Mrs. Mary F. Morris.
who died at the Homeopathic Hospital
on Wednesday with typhoid fever, will
take place from No. 40S South Franklin
street tomorrow morning The de-
ceased was 25 years old and had been
married but eight months.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Entertained Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mckay enter
tained a party OF friends at their home,
No. 6O7 Franklin street last night.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence r. Holt, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Mckay, Mr., and Mrs. Harry Melon, Mr..
and Mrs. William a. Holt, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cummings, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank o. Moseley Mr.. and Mrs George
w. Hook and Mr.. and Mrs. William T..
Hayes.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Mock, Terrapin

Make one cup Of white sauce; add to
it two cupfuls Of cold cooked veal or
chicken. cut in dice, yolks of two hard
boiled eggs, chopped fine, whites chop
ped fine, half a teaspoonful Of salt and
a little cayenne peper; mix well and
add three tablespoonfuls Of sherry
wine
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
rownsend,s Oldest Man Dead
sneclsi 10 he Evenlne jonrnal

NnVCI1I 70 me ENeWnk IOTTnII,
Townsend, Jan. 16-David Hinson.
the Oldest resident OF this section. died
yesterday after an illness lasting more
than two years, lie was % years old
and had resided in this vicinity all his
life. He attributed his longevity to the
use Of tobacco.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16

4 Veterans story. George Lewis, Of
Shamokin Pa. writes: Il am eighty
years Of age. I have been troubled
with Catarrh for fifty years, and in my
time have used n great many catarrh
cures, but never had any relief until
used Dr. Agnew"s Catarrhal Powder
one box cured me completely" so
cents.-13.
Sold by Miller Drug Co, 402 Market
street, and n. 3. Danforth.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
SISTER SHOT BROTHER
Pointed Toy Gun, Pulled Trigger and
Bullet Entered His Brain
speelal to &c Evenlng Journal.

Laurel. Jan. 16.-The two-year son OF
A Phillips was fatally shot by his six
year-old sister while playing with a
toy gun at their home in Hoopers Is
land.
The sister, thinking the gun was not
loaded pointed it at the boy exclaiming.
IN shoot YOU" The ball pierced the
brain.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16

Thirty-fve people will be seen in the
big musical comedy hit Looping the
Loop" which will appear at Grand
Opera House tomorrow afternoon and
night. Among the principals may be
mentioned Dave Marion and Fanny
Vetter. ALI S. Pearse, Chas. e. Voell,
Andy Barr and Florence Evans, Danny
Simmons, Dorothy War;, Charles Ma
roney. Saddle Vetter and chorus of
twenty-five we'll trained voices serve
to introduce a series Of handsome cos
tune pictures.
Gilbert Parker is dramatizing "The
Right of Way and will deliver it to
Mr.. Frohman some time in February,
who will most likely star Mr.. Faver-
sham in it next season. Julie Opp, Mr..
Faversham's bride of few weeks, will
probably not play this season, but has
been offered a place in Faversham's
company az leading lady for next year.
James O'Neill has new leading lady
this year, Miss May Buckley, who is as
beautiful as she is clever. and whose
performance is being most highly COM
mented on. Miss Buckley has had but
"a few years stage experience, but she
lis rapidly acquiring a most enviable
record, and it is safe to predict brill
liant future for her. They come to
Grand Opera House on Wednesday
night next in The Manxman."
Leon w. Washburn, with Stetson's
"Uncle Toms Cabin" Company begins
an engagement at Grand Opera House
on Monday and Tuesday afternoons and
nights when the patrons of that popu-
lar house will see this timehonoredplay
in all its superior attractiveness. Uncle
Tom" the hero of this purpose1ul story,
is portrayed by Fred Bennett. Stetsons
original Uncle Tom" probably the best
known impersonator of this celebrated
character in the world. There will be
two Topsies and two Marks in the great
double cast The work of competent
players is further enhanced by beau
'tifrl stage settings and new electrical
devices. Colonel Sawyer's celebrated
pack Of Siberian blcodhounds is one Of
the features with this company. as well
as the prize Shetland ponies.
fiagenbecks trained animals win
perform their feats for the last time in
this city at the Opera House tonight.
They have drawn large audiences there
all this week, and in the afternoon
children have been very much in cvi
dence. Yesterday afternoon one woman
purchased fourteen tickets for the per-
iormance. and her guests were mostly
children. This aggregation is voted the
best Of the kind that ever visited VIII
mington.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16

The regular monthly netting Of the
w. CT. u. is being held at temperance
headquarters, No. 100 West Eighth
street, this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
,rOSby & Hill.
FACTORY INSPECTOR BILL
Passed Children Under Fourteen
Years Cannot Re Employed

Years Cannon re Emplofeu
1T IS expected that bill providing
Il the appointment Of a factory in
|sctor will be passed by the Legisla-
Ire. One Of the most important fea-
res of the bill is that part which re-
hes TO child labor and provides law
'hich will make it unlawful for chill
en- under fourteen years to be en-
Dyed in factories.
IThe bill calls for a thorough in
lection of all mills and factories as to
3eifs sanitary conditions, and a rigid
ANIMATION OF all machinery that may
imperfect or dangerous to life and
( nb Of the person or persons employed
operate them.
8n the event of the bill becoming a
y some one will receive thousand
sllar position.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16

When knives and carvers are blunt.
rub them across a common brown
earthenware dish. rough side, and you
will obtain a good edge.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
HORSES DIE OF STRANGE DISEASE
Farmers OF Near New Castle the
Losers--Other Notes Of the Old
Town
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
New Castle, Jam 16.-There was a
fast game OF basketball in the Arm
ory last evening. The Branduwina
team, Of Wilmington and Company
HIS second team battled for honors.
which were divided, as the score was
IS 30 y. The lineup:
White ....... forward ... .McCafferty
|Clymer ... forward ..... Brainier
Vantlne centre ....s. Taggart
l4awler ........d defense ...... Foster
Montgomery 49,. defense 49,. Raymond
Field goals-Raymond, 3; Taggart,
l.; Foster, J.; McCafferty, 1; Clymer, 2:
White, /. Foul goals-White. 3: Ray
mond, /. Referee. Hance; time
keeper. Wise.
Richard Megginson has accepted a
position as motOrman with Whining
ton City Railway Company.
Levy Court Commissioner Charles
Megginson is filling his ice-house from
the King pond
The scarcity OF coal in this city has
led the people to steal. On Tuesday
evening thieves entered the Lenape
Fire Company house and stole coal
from the cellar
Albert Timms has accepted a position
with an insurance company in will
mington
The anniversary of the First Baptist
Sunday school will be held tomorrow
evening A pleasing program has been
ARRANGED
The game on basketball between the
Defender and Union teams in the Jail
corridor tomorrow evening will no
doubt prove interesting. The line-up
Of the teams will be as follows: De-
fenders-Florwards James Caldwell,
John Foster; centre Evan Lancaster;
defense, Frank Frazer. Albert King.
Unions-Forwards Charles Wright.
James Hatton; centre. John Biggs: de-
Tense. James Hance. Leslie Walls.
Several horses have died near this
city from a peculiar disease. Thomas
Stafford. farmer lost three fine driv-
ers from the disease within the past
forty-eight hours The animals throats
become swollen and they die I'M great
agony.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16

Ladies, clean your MD giOves with
b Dry Cleaner. II is not a liquid;
kves no odor and can be used while
3 glove Is on the hand. For sale only
F. W. Woolworth & Co., Five and
In-ceut Store.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
M. j. Dougherty

Our sale Of reduced Dress Goods will
continue Saturday and all OF next
week; also Muslin Underwear, Laces
and Embroidery and Golf Gloves.
232 KING STREET.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Mutton croquettes

Heat half a cup of milk or stock; melt
one tablespoonful of butter; add one
of -four; add this to the hot milk;
when boiling add salt, pepper, one tea
spoonful of onion juice one tablespoon
ful of lemon juice, one tablespoonful
of chopped parsley, and one cupful Of
minced lamb; spread on a platter;
when cold shape into croquettes; roll
in crumbs. then in beaten egg, then in
crumbs again; put four in a frying
basket and fry in smoking hot fat;
drain on paper; arrange on a folded
napkin and serve with tomato sauce.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Salmon Soup,

Put one quart Of milk over the fire;
drain off the oil from a can of salmon,
remove skin and bones, rub through a
sieve; melt two tablespoonfuls Of but
ter, add two tablespoonfuls of -four,
stir until smooth. then stir this into
the scalding milk and stir until thick
ened; add salt and pepper to season
and the salmon; serve very hot.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Coats, Suits and Furs

S3.g8 for Misses and Children s
Goats. were S. and SO.
S. for Children's Coats, we're
b6.oS, SIS and $500.
$3.50 for Children's Coats, were
|sIo. 90 and Sr2.so.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Women's Coats

The latest Of this winters pro-
luctions-the new prices are like
his
Sfo Coats now so ard 81.
SIa.5 Coats now IS.
SIS Coats now $40.
$40 Coats now SIa.5o.
Sa5 Coats now SrS.
|WOmen's Suits
S5.oS for usual 81. 50 Suits.
SS for usual SI2.so Suits.
SIo for usual SIS Suits.
The better Suits cut in proper
Evening journal., 1903-01-16

For Constipation and Piles. Brazil
ian Balm is magic.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16

D7.5 So NOIlOlk QUITS uOW r5s
SI2.so Norfolk Suits now $40.
Odd Suits in II, ID and 10 years
Nouts half price.
saters and Knit Goods
at clearance prices.
IT,, 50 for women's So 9S Sweat
l. DO for Children S $3.50 White
II, iers.
pmen's Knit Petticoats at 7sc,
|SI, Sr.5o and 81; were 81 to sa.so.
|-hiIdren's WhipcOrd Coats
Long or short lengths; CSC for
hose at 81. so formerly, and so,
f., sa.7s and s. SO, specially
priced.
Children's Skating Caps, a5c,
&C and soc.
Children's Silk and Wool Hoods,
oc, 75c and 81.
Children's Leggins of Jersey,
I 9 and soc.
SpirIted Shoe Selling
Our shoes are not those sorts
bought to sell at January reduc-
ion sales, but the trustworthy
inds we always keep. The stock
about as complete today as it
vas three months ago. The prices
Il re: a
la France, the best shoe for
Eomen, at S..
Boys Shoes, SI.so to SAYS.
Girls Shoes, s. to Sa.7s.
Babies Shoes, soc to 81.
Other Shoes for Women, 81. so
J b S7.5o.
Previously Announced
Reductions on Underwear
Oh Men, Women and Children.
liens Shirts, Ties and Suspend
rs still hold good. You'll miss a
ood chance if you don't look in
nrthe offerings,
rhe Muslin Underwear
5 still finding eager buyers. We
,ould like to demonstrate to you
be folly of making them up when
on have such an opportunity as
his to buy high grade underwear
such little prices.
Guaranteed
sewing rlachines
S cheaply priced as those you
ct no guarantee with. We sell
ae best for the price Of the cheap
St. Come, let our Demonstrator
how you why.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
CROSBY 8 HILL.
ydHill,
iO5, GOT, 6Os Market Street.
Splendid Buying
Opportunities

In every department the knife
las been applied-the winter
stuffs must positively find owners
hese remaining January days. To
|Speed their departure we've cut
some in half, some a third or a
quarter off their former prices
Some Of the goods affected are:
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Guaranteed
sewing r1achines

S cheaply priced as those you
ct no guarantee with. We sell
he best for the price Of the cheap
|st. Come, let our Demonstrator
how you why.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
Previously Announced
Reductions on Underwear

'or Men, Women and Children.
Hens Shirts, Ties and Suspend
rs still hold good. You'll miss a
God chance if you don't look IN
/ -n- n-the offerings.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
The Muslin Underwear

S still finding eager buyers. We
,ould like to demonstrate to you
be folly of making them up when
on have such an opportunity as
bis to buy high grade underwear
] t such little prices.
Evening journal., 1903-01-16
WOmen's Suits
'1isses' Suits

$3.50 Norfolk Suits now S..
S12.s so Norfolk Suits now $40
Odd Suits in II, ID and 10 year:
Nout half price.