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Evening journal., 1903-02-27
ELECTED OFFICERS LAST NIGHT
Ferris Industrial School Held Adjourn
ed Meeting in New Century
Club Last Night.

ihe Ferris Industrial School Board
held an adjourned meeting at the
New-Century Club last night. when
these officers We're elected:
President Hon. Charles B. Lore:
vice. president. George S. Capelle: sec
ond vice president, Alfrea Gawthrop:
treasurer. Lindley &. Kent: secretary.
William T. Inderled.
The following committees were
named:
Administration-Alfr Gawthrop.
George $. Capelle, LiDdley c. Kent.
Wilmer j. Ellison. Frank H. Thomas.
Finance Wesley Weldin. Pres
ton Lea. Alfred ID. Warner. Joseph J..
Carpenter, Jr
Indenturing- S. Prickett. Lewis
.B. Bush. James H. Bryan. Walter l..
Butler.
Household-Mrs Frances NJ. Garrett.
Mrs Elizabeth M. Bailey, Miss Alice
10. Lobdell, Mrs. Jennie G. Lane. Mrs.
Sarah A. Pennypacker, Mrs. Margaret
w. Bush.
School-Alrs. Margaret w. Bush.
Miss Alice ID. Lobdell, Mrs. Jennie C.
Lane
Law-Hon. Charles B. Lore. w. S.
Prickett. w. n Lyman J. Frank Ball
Manual Training-Mrs. Elizabeth
NJ. Bailey. Preston Lea. Lewis p. Bush.
Mrs. Sarah A. Pennypacker.
Devotional and Entertainment-Ash
ton r. Tatum, Lewis p. Bush
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
Street CAR COMPANIES
HAVE ADOPTED TENDERS
Council Asked to Approve
the Philadelphia Guard
Now in Use

AS a result OF a conference held on
Wednesday night in reference TO street
car lenders communications from the
three railway companies operating in
this city, were presented at the regular
Wilmington and New Castle Electric,
and the Wilmington City Railway Com
panies informed the members that they
had decided upon adopting the Phila-
delphia Fender, which is at present in
use on the cars Of the latter corpora
ton. A letter from Manager Crook,
of the Peoples railway informed Coun-
Gil that MS company would be satisfied
to equip its cars with any fender ap-
proved by Council. If the Philadelphia
fender was accepted by the members, he
desired the same consideration. The
communications We're, upon motion, re-
ceived and referred to Council as a Com
mittee of the Whole to be discussed on
next Wednesday night
A resolution was presented by Mr..
Zebley providing for the division of the
salary of the office OF third assistant
city engineer among the present en-
plO1tS Oh lllt city tuhlA1tA = hti@AA NAANh'
which was adopted. The money will be
divided as follows: Rodmen. $40;
registry clerk, SIS and each assistant
engineer $40.
Upon motion of Mr.. Kane $1,000 was
ordered drawn from each Of the deposi-
tory banks and placed to the credit Of
the general expense account This
withdrawal for the depository bank:
will clear up the surplus fund.
The Fire Committee reported having
made the semi-annual inspection Of th'
different organizations in the city anC
recommended that the usual appropria
tions to each company be allowed.
City Treasurer Feaster reported
balance in bank to current expenses o
| ST1. 1850, and $4,000 in the depositorl
banks. Received from the following
Eugene NJ. Sayers. $3.50; George II. Nc
lCall. $3.50; Thomas Lewis 1857.
John Il. Neary. Clerk of City Cour
presented his report for the month o
january showing fnes and fees col
lected, S450.6S.
The miscellaneous payroll for Febru
larry, amounting TO S3.1672S; Counci
lpay-roll. s275.26 and police payroll O
IS5. .S9024, were ordered paid.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
OBJECTS OF MARCH WINDS

directions the most delicate skin will
unharmed by the severest weather.
If the complexion is naturally beau
tiful and clear never attempt to i'm
prove it by cosmetics. Powder softens
an ugly skin but hardens a fine COM
plexion.
strict temperance in eating and
drinking is needful where a pretty
complexion is desired.
The best rouge for a pale face is a
brisk walk in the open air.
A cold bath should be taken every
morning by women desirous Of pre-
serving their beauty when the system
reacts promptly, not otherwise.
TO be graceful, one must be unaffect-
ed. The smallest degree of affectation
destroys all grace.
Rice powder applied after bathing
the face in diluted glycerine will COO
the skin and reduce flushing to some
! extent.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
FIVE DEMOCRATS BLOCK
DEAL TO ELECT SENATOR
AS PROMISED REGULARS
Continued From First Page).

nicipal Corporations. reported favor
ably the bill authorizing Dover to bor-
row $4,000 for sewage system.
Mr.. Jones of the Committee on Mu-
nicipal Corporations. reported favor
ably bill authorizing Wilmington
/ Council to appropriate money to Bran
dywine Fire Company.
Mr. Bennett introduced a bill au-
thorizing the Secretary OF state to
have printed fifteen hundred copies OF
ballot and registration laws Of this
state for general distribution.
To Settle States Troubles.
The House passed two bills empow-
ering the Governor 10 appoint addi-
tional notaries public for the offices of
Pusey and Jones Company of Whining
ton, and the American Surety Com
pany, OF Wilmington.
A bill introduced by Mr.. Gooden,
which authorizes the removal OF a
number OF the Revised Codes OF 1852
from the Office of the Kent county
Prothonotary to tho State Library.
Representative Price introduced a
resolution In the House yesterday af-
ternoon which appoints a commission
to represent Delaware. consisting OF
Governor Hum, Attorney-Genera'
Ward and former Speaker Of the
House George II. Bates. who is the spe
cial attorney in the New Jersey+Dela'
ware LITIGATION, TO confer with a lik'
commission from New Jersey in regarS
to a suitable agreement for both sides
The Joint Committee of the Legisla
, fure. consisting OF Messrs. Alice, ELL
son, Smith, Frazier, Price and Buck
, master. at meeting this week, adopt
. ed the following course, a minority re
. Sport being filed by Mr.. Buckmaster.
Mr.. Holcomb asked that the resolu
= ton be referred to the Committee o.
. Fish. Oysters and Game. This actio
was protested by the Unions, but th
II Regulars and Democrats united an
had il referred to that committee.
II The resolution is as follows:
Ir "Be It resolved by the Senate an
House Of Representatives In Gener'
Assembly met:
"That John HUM. Governor; He
bert II. Ward. Attorney-General, an
- George II. Bates, special COUNSEL I
"a hereby and they are appointed and col
stitlted commissions of the state
Deiawarc to confer with like comml
sions representing the State of Ne
(, Jersey, for a purpose Of framing con
pact or agreement between the sa
G states and legislation consequent tner
- on. to be submitted to the Leglslatui'
l9 of said two States for action thereo
is looking TO the amicable termination
a. the suit between said States now pen
ing in the Supreme Court of the uniu
- states. and the final adjustment OF
TT controversies relating to the Dounda
- line between said States and TO IN
- reenective rights in the DelawarerlNe
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
Tlro Snssex Weddines

Georgetown, Feb. pa pretty we'd
ding occurred at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs Caldwell w. James, near Syca-
more, Wednesday night. The bride was
their daughter, Ada, and the groom c.
Arlington Pepper, son of Charles r..
Pepper, a prominent farmer of near this
town.
Hoyt Joseph, son of Robert Joseph,
and Miss Lizzie r. Wilson. daughter of
Jonathan j. Wilson, were married at
the Georgetown Circuit NJ. e. parson-
age "wednesday evening by the Rev.
w. S. II. Williams. A large number OF
friends witnessed the ceremony. The
bride and groom were attended by Miss
Alice Walls and Kendall Wilson, Jr.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27

ite ever since she made her first star
ring tour OF the play itself it is neces-
sary only to say that it is generally con-
ceded to be the best of the dramatized
novels, and the adapter has succeeded
remarkably well in retaining the at
mosphere and flavor of the original
story. All of the scenic suggestions Of
the book have been utilized as far as
it was mechanically possible to do so.
The scenery, especially that which pic
lures Alice's home at Vincennes with
the Wabash river in the distance. has
been spoken of as a most bril-sant ex-
ample of the scene-painter's art.
Seating room at the Lyceum The
atre last night was at a premium.
Never since the house opened was there
such a large audience present. and fully
half Of the spectators were women. All
four boxes We're occupied. a theatre
party of sixteen women being in one
of them. The play, The Little Church
Around the Corner" was well received.
The regular patrons and admirers OF
, the continuous perfOrmance-and their
nullta diC AtHlbn htlN NN heAAAe NN'f
found much to please in the aggrega-
tion holding the boards at DOckstader' S
this week Wilfred Clarke and Miss
! CaTew offer what is necessarily the
star feature in their comedy, "A Happy
Pair Both Clarke and Carew are we'll
known to the patrons of the legitimate
stage, having been associated with the
companies of the late Augustin DAILY
and others for years. other features of
the week are the musical act of Newell
and Niblo, which is deserving of more
than passing notice. Leuletta, the ex-
pert bicycle rider contributes a rather
sensational performance, riding a wheel
over an endless wire at a very fast pace
Barton and Wakefield, in a comedy
talking sketch; zanfretta and MANSFIELD
in more comedy; Armstrong and Holly
Hanson and Drew, and Hal Merritt al
/ contribute. The bill offers variety
enough to please the most oxactinl
critic.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
PET
LAW KILLED
CONTINUED From First Page).

vlous question. l shall stick to my
ruling The clerk will call the roll
A loud burst Of applause and cheers
from the Democratic side greeted this,
then all became quiet, listening Tor the
second name on that roll call The
dignihed Representative Aspril, college
bred. and peering over his eye glasses
was. too awaiting the call of that sec
Ond name.
"Mr Allen" called the clerk. Yes.
'sMr. Aspril." " "Yes." And the spectators
Immediately stirred things up for they
knew that the repeater was passing the
/ House. The vote:
Ayes-Allen. Aspril, Bancroft, Buck
master Connolly, Cook, Derrickson
Eastbun, Finn, Gooden, Hart, Hol-
comb. Hughes, Lowe, Monaghan, Para
dee Rose, Thompson-19. (This is one
more than the constitutional majority
The five Regulars who thus allied them
| selves with the Democrats to defeat th'
measure were Aspril Bancroft, Derrick
son, Eastburn, Finn.
Nays-Austln, Bennett Frazer, Geh
man. Jones. Lawson, Lingo. Messick
Newton. Powell, Price. Purnell Town
send. Tyre. Warren, Speaker Anthony
16. (The Regulars voting nay were
Price and Tyre.)
Representatives Jones and Tyr
changed their votes TO yes for the pur
pose of reconsideration.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27

does not require n very delicate
to be affected ~ the March wind,
ven the hardest complexion is IL
to be marred by its ravages.
a preventive against the i'll eff
of an easterly wind much may
chieved by preparing the face be-
hand, rather than seeking a rem
after the skin has become rough
'sore. In order TO do this a good
lent cream shoud be thoroughly
ed into the skin before going out,
being taken that the ears and
part of the neck as is exposed be
ed in the same way.
ter the application of the cream,
the face with an old silk handker-
and dust it lightly with the finest
lilet powders. On returning from
alk let the first care be the face
subject it to the same course OF
N and powder as applied before
g out. BY following these simple
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
acked Newspaper Woman

one Of the sessions OF the Conti-
ll Congress Of the Daughters Of
American Revolution. in Washing
one Mrs Mccartney OF Wilkes
+, attacked the press. she not
demanded the exclusion OF the
paper reporters but she engaged
warm discussion with one reporter
er own sex, declaring that she
u have all reporters excluded from
lext congress. do It." replied the
IAN reporter, lust try keeping the
paper reporters out OF your con-
! and there won't be enough OF
old society left in two years time
AXE. a grease spot. You all live on
paper notorlety and if you
int have your fuss and feathers
pink teas and your comiugs and
IS written up in the newspaper
would yield up your charters.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
-. NIornnn,n non TltIc.

When Secretary Shaw's daughters
accompanied him to the subueasury
the other day. their father pointed out
TO them the Office OF J. Pierpont Nor
gan on the other side of Wall street
and the new Stock Exchange.
as Mr.. Morgan a bull or a bear? in
quired one of the daughters.
"Oh, he is the boss of the menagerie," d"
gravely replied the secretary of the
treasury.-New York Times.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
vALUABAE LAND PURCHASE
Landlth Improvement Company Re-
inqushes Title to Ground
Worth Thousands.

The transfer of two valuable pieces of
ground by the Landlith improvement
Company to Charles +. Brindle was re
corded this morning in the office OF
City Register Charles II. TenWeeges.
The amount involved will reach S22, 600
in each purchase.
The land is situated between Church
and Locust streets. and Seventeenth
and Vandever avenue. and Thatcher
and Locust streets and Seventeenth
and Vandeyer avenue.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
CROSBY & HILL.
Crosby & Hill,
coE c07 G0Q Marriott cfroo
.6O5. 6O7, sos Market Sireet.

Inter IS t II g information
which will be appreciated by
customers who do not object
to saving a Alittle money on
their dry goods purchases.
Misses and girls separate
skirts, a sample lot in Navy,
Oxford and Black Cheviotte,
Pebble and Venetian, best
makers, latest shapes and per
feet fit. The goods and prices
will interest you. Don't fail
to see them.
What make of Corsets dc
yon wear? Think we have i
for you. A little over 10(
pairs of the "Choice" BranC
left at % cents, formerly 81
cents a pair.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27

The University OF Wisconsin expects
to win first honors at the Poughkeepsie
regatta this year. The Westerners
have nearly all of last years eight on
hand. The candidates viii average
nearly 10 pounds, which augurs well
for the success Of the crew. Coach
ODea says that a new racing she'll
must be secured before the crew goes
East and the graduates will be asked
to contribute $1,000 for this object
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
phiIosophy Ancient and Modern.

"Epictetus said ALI philosophy lies in
two words, restrain and abstain
"Wen, Epictetus may have had it fig
ured out all right in his day, but in
these times philosophy seems to be
pretty fully expressed in the two words
gain and retain '"-Chlcago Record
Herald
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
Children's Hats reduced t,
10, % and 80 cents.
rIuSIin Underwear

On second floor. Corset
Covers for Saturday only &c
each.
Muslin Drawers, Lace and
Insertion Trimmings, 21c a
pair for Saturday only.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests,
18C, great value.
Mems Fleeced Vests, 33C
Saturday only.
Mems Outing Shirts, Per
cale, Seersucker, Cheviot and
Madras, 80 cent shirt for 35c
A great snap in stockings
l3 pairs Women's for 25c
jChlldren's Black Hose, extra
fine, 12IlC.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
Crosby &HilT'S.
n, yP&N CAR FLOAT TO LEAVE

Largest Ever Built BY Local Firm.
Will Accommodate Whole Train.
The large car float, built by the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company for the
n. Y. p. & n. railroad, will leave here
tomorrow for its destination at Cape
Charles. The float, which will accom-
modate thirty-eight cars or a whole
train, as the average train does not ex-
coed thirty cans, is the largest ever
built by a local concern. The float viii
ply between Cape Charles and Norfolk
being used to transport southern veg
etables and fruits to Northern markets
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
VIII lac a Mo- TrlaI.

A mock trial will be given at the
rooms of the Y. NJ. H. A.. n. E corner
Third and Market streets on Sunday.
The subject will be ''Who Crippled 81
Hopkins Cow?" The lawyer for the
defense will be Charles Topkins and
ihe district attorney will be J. B.
Finkelstein.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
ueInfnI Hubby.

Wife, wish you would let.me know
what sort Of dinner to havetonight.
Husband-That's a good idea. Well,
l shall either not be home at all or else
1 shall bring three or four friends with
me-Life.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
R. H. SCOTT,
3i4 Market St.
Special Sale
of Remnants of
Black Dress Goods
Z. i. SCOTT.

Tomorrow we will sell all
short pieces and remnants of
our black goods-1l to 81
yards long-goods from 25c
to $1.25 per yard-will be
sold at about half their regu-
lar price.
White Goods
Our stock is now complete
with the very best and latest
styles Of mercerized white
goods. Two specials and very
desirable new arrivals are as
follows:
15O yards Of Madras with stripes like
silk. Would be cheap at sic. Special
price zoe. per yard.
150 yards of Satin Stripe Basket
weave Madras. About the most desir-
able style this season, which we viii
sell for 25e. per yard.
White Pique
Saturday we will sell 500
yards of white Pique, medium
size cord, special values at
j I121lc and 16c per yard. Reg
ular 16c and 25c qualities.
, Printed Madras
, Tomorrow we will close out
J the left over printed Madras
in short pieces of the 121sc c
| grade for SIC per yard all
36 inches wide.
a Coli Vests and Gloves
g Saturday we will close out
{ all our Ladies' Golf Vests al
! 49c each. Golf Gloves at 29C
y each.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
Thoroughness.

"When do anything" saidithe young
man, Il believe in doing it thoroughly"
YES" answered his faith er. with n
sigh, especially when it coIues to get
ting into debt. ."-Washingtonl Star.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
Nonn.Dav Mestinn.

Bishop Adams, of Easton. Md, adj
dressed the first of the MONDAY meet
ings in St. Andrews Church. Eighth
and Shipley streets, today. There was
a large attendance.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
Bodv Will Arirve Toniqhi.

The body Of Thomas Mulrooney. who
died I'm Hot Springs. Arkansas. several
davs ago. viii reach here tonight. The
funeral will take place on Monday
moraing from No 1016 Elm street
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
N. J. DOUGHERTY.


For Saturday, Special Prices on
Laces. Embroideries and Appliques.
Torchon Laces, 1c.. &c., &c, and &c. yd.
Appliques, lie, l5c.. 2Sc. and 45c. per
yd. White silk Applique I'm the new
grape patterns. 62c., 75c. and 81 per yd.
Embroidered Medallions. 12isc., 15c.
and 22c. per yd.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
.0olf Nests and QloYes
r. H. SCOTT.
WILMINGTON TAKES ANOTHER
Easily Won From conshOhocken Five
in That Place.

BY defeating the Conshohocken team
last night the Wilmington basketball
team took a solid grip upon second
place In the National League Champion
ship. The game was one-sided, the
locals winning by the score Of to 10.
The lineup follows:
Wilmington. Conshohocken.
White .. e.. forward .... classy
Neuman 49,. forward o.. go. Knecht
Penino O.. . centre o.. -. Heron
Hancock
Wallace. o. guard q. .Dippy
Markwardt D.. guard .. 80. Reynolds
peninO
Goals from field. White. 8; Neuman,
Wallace, 3; Knecht. Reynolds. Goals
from offense, Reynolds, Is; White, 10;
Wallace. Onenses Classy, a; Knecht,
6; Heron, 8; Dippy, 10; Reynolds
White, G.; Neuman. s; Wallace 2; PEN
ino. Referee Schoenhut. Time Of
halves, 20 minutes.
And still another for Brother Frank.
The Delaware Peaches are hustling
toward the top.
Shoe, frankie" says Brother Billy:
you are getting too near the band
wagon"
The Wilmington team viii have the
Burlington Shoe Pegs for their oppon-
ents tomorrow evening. VIII they be
able to hustle on the good work?
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
Too ManY PeopIe paIIv With

tarrh.-It strikes one like a thunder
clap, develops with a rapidity that no
other disease does. DR.. Agnew's Ca
tarrhal Powder is the radical. quick,
safe and pleasant cure that the disease
demands Use the means, prevent its
deep-seating and years of distress
Don't daily with Catarrh. Agnew's
gives relief in ten minutes. so cents"
-49.
Sold by Miller Drug Company. and
n. b. Danforth.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
E. B. Riley.
h. B. RILEY
Notions

Our notion sale will continue un-
til next Wednesday. Thousands
of little needfuls for little price.
Laces, Embroideries, Buttons
and neck fxings at reduced prices.
Remnants OF ribbon st half
price; 2sc hanuelette underskirts,
roc; soc outing flannel underskirts,
3Sc, colors pink and blue.
Dress Goods
1c pieces wash silk, special price
soc, regular price soc.
soc Wolfe at soc.
Wolfe, SIC and 81.
Etamine at 75c
Mohairs. so and 75c.
Taffeta silk at SOC, sec, 69c, 75c,
81 and SI.as
The last Of the 21zc percales at
8 cents, short lengths.
IS colors of the near silk at nc,
worth nc. Saturday only.
A good heavy black Mercerized
sateen will be sold on Saturday for
Ioc yard.
COrsets
Thomson's glove-htting Corset
needs no argument to convince
one of its accuracy in style and fit,
Just try it.
Among the new numbers.
No. 1Is, bias gored, straigh
front medium bust and habit hip
made of coutil, The popular cor
set for medium and full figures, 81
NJ. M. Militant, straight front
medium low bust, long over hip
curved seams, good quality jean, 81
Grand Duchess, style for stou
women, Sr.a5.
These, with many other popula
styles and makes, it will be on
pleasure to show you.
Il Waists
Z We are showing white shii
waists in lawn, pique, linen an
q madras, from 81 to S5.75.
a Walking Skirts
Ladies' Walking Skirts IS, Ss.2
d Ss. 50, s4.2s, S., S5.S5 and SO.
Ladies s Tailor-made Suit
l"Wooltex, at SII.5o, SI4.5o, 5.
, and S7I. Wooltex skirts ard sui
4 will look we'll longer and we
+ better than any other make.
: 228-23O KING STREE
Evening journal., 1903-02-27

The fourth quarterly conference
of Brandywine NJ. f. Church viii DE
held next Wednesday evening.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27

Do you think Congress will do any
thing to the trusts?
/ don't know. 1t may arrange a
benefit performance for them If neces-
saHV.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
La France Shoe

For Ladies, $500 a pair,
the best for the money.
Children's Shoes. Ladies
and Children's Rubbers.
Evening journal., 1903-02-27

be colonial play. "Alice of Old Vim
'es," will be the attraction at the
I'd Opera House. Friday evening
'ch 6. The tour of Gertrude Cogh-
n this play has been marked by the
tiattsring appreciation and ap-
Sc from both the critics and the au-
ces, and her personal popularity
INCREASED to a remarkable degree
pugh she has been a great favor
Evening journal., 1903-02-27
Remnants of Ribbons,
1c, SC, l0c and l21sc per yd

Near Silks. all colors, 12c.
/ yd. wide lining, 4lAc.
1 yd wide heavy black Satin, 75c-,
reduced from S1.25.
L All wool Wolfe ina an the new shades,
39c. Mohair plain ana polka dot, 45c.
All Flannelettes reduced 10 &c. per
va. Bargains IN Hosiery and Gloves.
Bargains i'm Muslin Underwear.
.232 King Street
Evening journal., 1903-02-27

Read the Evening Journal for all the
news. .t.i-.,l
Evening journal., 1903-02-27

llivan, Harris & Woods latest adj
5n to the popular priced attractions
be given an audience at Grand
la House on Wednesday, March 4,
nee and night. The play is called
e PeddlGr," and serves to introduce
Welch in a stellar role. He has
bundled himself with a first-class
lg company. picturesque scenery by
ley Merry, and the best of mechani-
ieifects and accessories. The play
written by Hal Reid, and abounds
scenes Of pathos and comedy. Mr..
ch has been given full opportunity
display his histrionic ability. pre-
ing vivid representation Of an
Side peddler.