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The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-06-06

evidently mistaken me for some one
else, but he gave me no time to say a
word.
81 recognized you the moment you
came into the room, he went on, still
in whisper; you can plunge for the
limit He's ripe
Who's ripe?' could not help ask
ing.
Why, Bill Jackman. OF course he
said, reproachfully I'll see you in the
afternoon.
With that he departed, leaving me
wondering who in the mischie he was
and for whom he had taken me. Bill
Jackman was among the er .ries in tie
second race at New Orleans. i glanced
over the form chart hurriedly, but the
figures did not give him a chance.
Just then Brand put up the card. Bill
Jackman was quoted at to /; any
thing but decent price, in my opin-
me violently.
oh. look at the snap.' he said.
Get aboard right away. The owner
wired me to put good bet down for
him at morning odds, and with to l
cnalked you will notice your uncle
dallying with a few yellow boys for
himself
.seWhat's the horse? I asked.
'Bequeath, of course
"Bequeath was in the same race as
Bill Jackman. At once told Douglas,
as my FRIEND was named, what had
been informed regarding Jackman. He
smiled pityingly.
"a stout man, who had just entered.
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-06-06

Things aren't much like they used
to be-, grumbled the dyspeptic-looking
individual, as he made vicious stab
with toothpick at the stuffed olive
: in his cocktail. II had beautiful tip
this afternoon and couldn't find a
poolroom open in all the downtown
district When | finally made UP my
mind to leave my bet with hand
book man | was~too late The race
had been in on the ticker ten minutes.
what in the - mischief is New York
coming to, anyway
And did your horse VIM" asked
the tall man
ANo-no," admitted the other; cant
say it did. But It's the principle of the
thing, you know. L.
BLOW the principle of the thing"
said the tall man. Many day I'd
have thanked my stars if | couldn't
have got into a poolroom. But of
course there were other days. Want
to hear little story?
Just about three years ago." he
continued, Billy Brand had his pool
room in Church street. Brand was a
gambler Of class, shave, polished and
game. He did a land Office business.
So brisk, in fact, thGt he inaugurated
a system of morning ',ettils, both for
the benefit of those OF his ;u-tomers
who might desire to place their bets
during the noon-hour, ans also in
order to tighten the crush in the room
while the races were being run
81 got into the habit of dropping
into Brands about IL o'clock 70 see if
I couldn't catch him out, of lina' One
day as was waiting for the cards to
be hung up a stranger sauntered up
to me and whispered:
You're on hand early. l suppose
you got that message of mine? =This is
the day for the killing.
81 was about to tell him that he had
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-06-06

touch it with tongs. Here goes a CEN
tur straight on Bill Jackman.'
Il passed the bill to Brand. Jack
man now was quoted at 30 to 1. Doug
las sneered, but said nothing. 1 felt I
was making fool of myself and real
lied this more strongly when my in
formant of the morning suddenly ap-
peared in the doorway, hurried to me
and asked eagerly:
What did you get?
Twenty to Gre, said 1.
That's funny Hes only 5 to l.
he remarked.
Who's only 5 to III demanded.
'Vss,tu, Lite .--szz==------a-e: es.,l.rse
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His Excuse.

"Aad YOU won't rent the rooms to,
MS because we have a child?
"sorry, ma'am, but we can't admit
children in this apartment house.
You seem to have forgotten that
you were once a child yourself.
yes. but that was before the day
If apartment houses, ma'an. '-Cleye-
and Plain Dealer
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-06-06

81 suppose you got that message of
naine?"
asked Brand if he'd take $500 each
way Bequeath.
You're on, responded Brand.
This stirred up Douglas and he
rushed to the wicket
"4Bequeath. five hundred across the
board, lilly, he exclaimed.
Correct, said Brand. but added.
turning to his cashier. rub Bequeatl
to 6, 2 and even. What's up2-An-
other wildcat tiC from that Teas
bunch ?"
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10 a Deb1tante.


Your dreams have never known a world
SO fair
AS this reality of joy and light;
The springs that DER your head have
winged swift flight,
Steal back again, with all their frag-
rance rare
OF Maytime blossoms. On the happy air,
Viol and harp and horn their burden
bright
Add to the charm of this enchantment
night.
That finds you queen with none your
reign to share.
But through the music's careless march
and swing,
Beyond these dancers forms that drift
and sway,
I hear for you a graver measure ring
Where far along on your appointed
way,
A girls heart to womanAs task you
bring,
Serene and pure, amid the troubled
Meredith Nicholson
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-06-06

evidently mistaken me for some one
else, but he gave me no time to say
The daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Beltrami Co., Minn.) 1903-1904, 1903-06-06

Will buy a neat book
case, made of birch, polished
finish in mahogany, adjust
able shelves with brass rods,
one of the best Grand Rap
ids makes; worth $1,000.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
Z Z, A WIN " FETE
A SUCCESS
Wedding of Miss Scott
and Gilbert 5. Jones
Rise of Former WILMINGTON
Young Man ia Business
World

Miss Helen. Countiss Scott daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Winfield Scott, and
Gilbert S. Jones, both OF this city, will
be married at 5 O'Clock this evening
at the home Of the brides parents, No.
2zS West Nineteenth street. The GER
emony win be performed by the Rev.
William Writ King, ID. D., pastor Of
Grace M. Z. Church.
The bride will be attended by Miss
Sue r. Metz Of Germantown, Pa, as
maid Of honor. and Miss Hettie w.
Richards of Smyrna ana Miss Anna 5.
Taylor of this city viii be the brides
maids. Miss Louise c. Sterling, niece
Of the bride. will be ring bearer.
Howad r. Jones Of smyrna, a broth
er Of the groom, will be best man and
the ushers will be Charles T. Williams
and II. Clifton Collins, both Of this city.
The wedding win be followed by a
reception.
Mr.. Jones Is a former newspaper
man, but is now connected with Dunn's
Mercantile Agency and is well known
throughout the State.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
IRON WORKERS PLAN
GIGANTIC STRIKE
90, 900 Said to be Ready to
Go Out in Sympathy
With New York

Pittsburg. Pa, Oct 7.-An interna.
tional sympathy strike Affecting the
10000 organized bridge and structural
iron workers IN the United States and
Canada is scheduled 20 be called in a
few weeks. Pittsburg will contribute
5000 men, completely tieing up all
bridge and structural work here and
throwing out of employment thou
sands Of men OF other crafts In this
city.
The strike Is TO be in sympathy with
the fight OF the New York members
against the Cornell Construction Com
pany. members of the big combine.
Pittsburg men and members OF the
union in other large cities have been
opposed to the strike because of Sam
Parks connection with the New Yori
strike Frank Buchanan, nationa
president. Is expected here to assure
the local people that Parks viii hav
nothing to do with the strike, where
upon It Is predicted Pittsburg wi
's-e-+ o ~ on ouf
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
SHERIFF. SALES.

sHFRIFr'S SALE. by VIRTUE OF A
writ OF Levar Facias, 20 me directed,
VIII De exposed % public sale. az the
National Hotel. Tn the Town Of Middle
town. st. Georges hundred. New Castle
county, State Of Delaware.
on FRIDAY.
THE Hlrd DAY OF OCTOBER. 1903
ct 10 o'clock "a. m.
the following described real ESTATE, viz.
All that certain plantation and tract
OF lard situate, lying and being in 81.
Georges hundred. in the county of New
Castle and State of Delaware which IS
bounded and described as follows Co wilt
Bcsiunns at q point in the centre Of
the public read leading from ST. Georges
10 Dover. adjoining the lands of job
Dowrsend. hhcncc uione the said road
south four and thrce-quarter degrees
west siNty-hve porches and two-ten hs.
thence leaving slid road south nciy-ong
and "a half degrees Weit one hundred und
seven ana rwoatcnths parchcs, thence
north fOrty-one degrees. west one and
one and "a half degrees west nincty-seven
uercht- and onc-tenth TO fhc public road
leading from Hyam's Corner towards
summit Bridge; thence aiong fhe SAID
road north thirty-scven degrees west
nfty-fve perches and eight-tenfhs. north
thiriy-nine degrees wcst sixteen parches;
thence along said road north foriy-seven
dcerees west sixty perches and four
Ifenths. north seven degrees west twenty
FIVE perchts 10 The bridge over Scott s.
several courses and diVdine ehis from
land OF Ievl G.. Clark until 30 strikes the
land Of job Townsend thence leaving
Scotts run and by l1nd OF Townsend
south eighly-seven and a half degrees
east cnc hundred and four perches;
thence north norty-ihrae degrees east
for-y-dve pcrchos. and thence south
hfty-scvcn ond a hnif degrees east
thlry-ivc prrches and siN-ienths TO the
place Of beginning Containng one hum
dred and nincty-ilve acres Of land. more
or less fcNccTtlng fhrrcfr1m iho tcnart
house and one acre Of land 0f Montrom-
cry Johrs).
II heing the same land which bv in-
der.ure of even de-a htrevi'h Tovin' n
Johns and James Carroll Johns and wife
conveyed to james MrMulliu and the
money secured o. hF n1id by this lnden-
.ure being a PAM Of the curchare money
for The same
Seized and taken in sxecution as the
property ~ Mlrr VI. M8Nuilln surVlvinr
lmorteapor. md Merry NJ McNiurin and
Jamcr p. McNullin admini@ rltors Of
James McMr1iin. deceased and t0 bc sold
EafafIT r GTrD-EkNf shar'r
/ Sherins OFFICE. Wilmington. Delaware
] flfIt lhrr 81 1902
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
COMPANIES
CANNOT GET GOOD BOYS
lrls Would Not Be Practical
and Boys Are Steadily
Becoming Worse

, iris will not be used as telegraph
ssengers in this city. They are be-
: ltried in Kansas Citv and 1t was
nored they would be given q chance
re.
Trere are many reasons why they
Md not be practical here. the prin-
5al one being the large districts the
al telegraph companies are forced to
yer and the jaunts that have 20 be
,de to the outlying sections at all
|urs of the night.
/, While the companies here have great
| l3le in getting boys that are really
"a they Will continue trying them
A-clot resort to the use Of girls carry
/, leiegrams until it is absolutely
Il sssary, although If something is not
nc before long TO improve. the class
boys such strenuous method may
I've to be adopted.
Boys are steadily growing worse and
hat the outcome viii be IL they con-
ue for a few more years at the rate
~ are now going Is a matter of
Rsculation," said superintendent Hal
D. of the Western Union ONCE this
Nrning. When I was a young man
4 had no trouble In getting good boys
+. boys who had some education, but
~ have been steadily deteriorating
Hi the present article is the result.
II try to keep a stan Of about twelve
rs. but they are changed so often
Il we do not often have TO remember
i ir names"
The plan would not be practical in
#mington." said Manager Anderson.
1.-THE Postal Telegraph Company
He districts are too large and the
s PES that boys are forced to go would
n unit for girls as messengers. In
s Her larger cities there are districts
"a cover about five squares, while
e the district covers anywhere from
Fl nty to forty squares. There are
few girls who would go out late
night TO deliver messages in the
urbs. The matter Of messengers
however, becoming a serious one
81 as we may. It is next to impossible
set good boys"
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
ROBERT PORTER BURIED
Railroad Conductor Laid to Rest in
Harrington.

The body of Robert Porter, the Penn
sylvania railroad conductor, was laid to
rest in Harrington yesterday, and many
persons from the city attended the fu-
neral.
The party accompanied the remains
to Harrington in a special car attached
to train No. S5. which arrives at the
French street station from Philadel-
phia at S.2S. On the arrival of the train
at Harrington number OF friends and
relatives Of the dead conductor met the
party at the railway and the trip to
the cemetery was made. Services at
the grave were conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. Gibson of the NJ. p. Church OF
Harrington and the Rev. c. r. Atkins
Of the NJ T. Church of that town. The
funeral service Of the Order Of Railway
Conductors was conducted by General
/. II. Parker of this city. The pallbear-
ers were r. A. Fisher Of Sharon Hill;
r. +. Barker OF Delmar, and Colonel j..
4. Layiield. II. Y. Eason. B. +. Lafferty
and General l. 4. Parker OF this city.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
Gave a Delightful Surprise

A delightful surprise party was given
at No. 905 South Broome street last
evening in honor Of Miss Anna Gedlinp
The time was spent in singing. games
and music, and at late hour the
guests were invited to a fine spread in
the dining room. Those present were
Misses Anna Gedling, Mary Parrfs
May Lafferty, Anna Dickerson. Elsie
DiciSerson. Mary Parrish. Mabel Nvebb
Nellie Webb. Aleine Gedling. Clinton
Martin, James Parrish. william Miller
Joseph Acl1erman. August Alderman
James ODonnell. Samuel Denny
James DiclSerson. ID. b. Kyle and Mr.
and Mrs. Gedling.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
VETERAN LEGION ENCAMPMENT
Delegation From Wilmington viii At
tend Annual Session in Dayton.

The annual National Encampment Of
the Union Veteran Legion win be held
at Dayton, Ohio, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday Of next week.
The Wilmington delegation Will
leave for Dayton on Sunday morning
and will include the following: General
John z. Donahoe. General William A.
Reilly, General Charles A. Foster, Col
mel John Brier, Past-Colonel J. l..
French. Richard Heritage. Harry Felt
mier. William McCrea, Alexander $.
Mason, Lewis c. Grubb, S. S. Wilcox.
Delegates Frank Nealey, John b. Kel-
ley. William II. Lee, James Lynn.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
CLEARING HOUSE MEETING
George S. capeIle Re-eiected President
and H. P. Rumford, Secretary.

Tho Wilmington Clearing House As
sociation held its annual meeting at
the National Bank OF Delaware yes
terday. George $. Capelle. president
of the National Bank Of Wilmington
and Brandywine, was reelected presi-
dent OF the Clearing House Association
and II. p. Rumford cashier of the
Central National Bank. was elected
secretary. The Central Bank was
chosen as the clearing house bank for
the ensuing six months.
During the six months ended Sep
tember 3o the clearings IN the city
amounted TO S8i 8i.2f1.415, and for the
preceding six months. S31.S74,064, maxi
ing a total for the past year OF S62.-
5s5,f97, which was an increase of Si,-
3l2,414 over the preceding year.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07

New York newspaper woman and is a
charming woman. She says that 'Nin-
some Winnie Is a delightful production
In every SENSE. the company numbering
100 persons and viii be seen in its full
strength here, wath Faula Edwardes tn
the title role. The company opened in
Baltimore last week and comes here from
After finishing week Of
night stands, it VIII SO to New York. so
that the production win be fresh, bright
and new in every respect.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
SITUATION AT H0cKESSIN
Scarlet Fever Still Prevaient-Local
Officials Give Assistance.

Executive officer Burleigh OF the
Board Of Health went to Hockessin
this morning for the purpose Of fumi-
eating AMI quarantining a number Of
houses. There has been an epidemic
Of scarlet fever IN the town and owing
TO the fact that the residents of that
place have no facilities for fumigating
purposes the local Board Of Health has
been appealed to.
A conference on the situation was
held yesterday afternoon between DR.
E. w. Cooper. president, and DR.. Alex
ander Lowber Of the State Board OF
Health, and Secretary Wigglesworth
Of the local board. There are stin a
number Of cases and new ones are be-
ing reported.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
LOCAL BAND FROZEN OUT
Philharmonic viii Not Accompany
West Chester Firemen on Trip.

The Spring Mills Band that Will ac-
company the West Chester Fire COM
pany on trip to Lebanon today is I'm
a bad way. If it parades with the
company the members will be expelled
from the Musicians Federation and
will not be allowed in any parade with
union bands. and If they do not they
break their contract with the fire COM
pany.
The Philharmonic Band OF this city
Is the cause. After engaging them for
the occasion the fire company found
they could secure the Spring Mills band
for about S75 cheaper and the local
musicians were left out in the cold. The
case will he brought up at the February
term Of court al West Chester. as tho
Philharmonic band proposes TO hold
the fire company to its contract al
though it was q verbal one.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
.RSON HELD ON
BIGAMY CHARGE
ccontigusd from First Page.)

(Continued from First Page.)
"a in evidence a certificate Of the
-riage performed in this city by the
/. George L. Wolfe. IL was a dupli-
of the original, which Mrs. Taylor
fled her husband had stolen from
before his departure for the West.
Springer also offered certified
prds from the courts OF Iowa and
Registrar of Vital Statistics Of
Iowa, showing that Tay-
had been married at the latter place
September Is. 1900 to Florence b.
YES, The papers in the case We're
itteb IN evidence.
= No 1Misa Nas For ptsonse,
he defeml had 80 testimony 70 OF
but Mr. Lyman contended that no
Imy had been committed IN this
|e. He claimed that in order to
I made a charge Of bigamy valid
las necessary that the defendant
bid have signiied his intention to
4 IN to this State TO reside. "As the
was a visitor. according TO the
i Of the State, he cannot be held.
Mr.. Lyman. "and accordingly
for my clients discharge
' r. Springer said that as the court
only acting IN the CAPACITY OF a
uniting magistrate he thought the
|oner should be held for court, and
" a jury TO determine the validity
be charge against him and his guilt.
prisoner was held. =.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
Woman Representative

Mrs Anna S. Richardson, was a VIII
mington visitor today. She is the advance
OF the new opera, "Win-
some Winnie which win be presented at
the opera House next Monday night.
Mrs Richardson Is Of the few women
press Representatives. Miss Anna Marble
being one Of the best-known in the busi-
ness. Mrs. Richardson formerly was a
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
Home From Europe

After having made n five months
tour Of Europe Mr. and Mrs J. Davis
Sisler and daughter and Mr.. and Mrs.
Periee c. Sisler returned home ycster-
day. While away they visited nearly
every place Of interest in the British
Isles and on the continent. They were
in good health and related to friends
many pleasant experiences in their
travels.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
Lilac Blooms Twice.

The vicinity Of Third and Poplar
streets is permeated by the fragrance
of big lilac bush in fun bloom in the
yard of Mrs. Joanna Cross OF No. 423
East Third street. This is the second
time this season that the shrub has
been in flower.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
Took Lonu TrolIey LIE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kyle and Cap
tain and Mrs. Horace Wilson returned
last night from trip to New York
city made by trolley. The party left
this city on Sunday morning and went
up By way Of Staten Island. The re-
turn trip was made through New Jer-
sev BY another route.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07

Agents; either sex. wanted through
out the State for newly patented arr
tlcle. used IN every home; sells for so
cents. Investigated and endorsed by
the editor Of this paper Madison &
Balm Mfg CO.. No. 1909 Keystone
Building. Pittsburs. Pa.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
HAD PECULIAR VISITOR

g Elijah" Honors Wilmington But
Vice Soon Drives Him Away.
ilmington had a peculiar visitor in
person Of king Elijah" as he
"a himself. who arrived here yester-
He did not remain long on ac-
Il of the great amount of vice here.
a rickety wagon. which threatened
Jake down at every crossing and
,la3 were Biblical Inscriptions. 1t
-,,q by a pair Of horses which
afnce passed the days of frisk-
Nreg gccompanied by two dogs.
lbitS turnout labored up Mar
n,o,At several points along the
ra,enerable-looking old fellow
he crowd on their sinful
sourth and Market streets
tom his wagon and for ten
atnte to a rapidly gathering
- - ted by his unusual ap-
sn the close Of his talk he
~, eket street and said he
grgo" 'oand at reforming Ches-
SO Natte
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
MANY MAKING CATSUP
South Side Residents Take Advantage
Of Cheap Price Of Tomatoes.

From Third street bridge to Eden
Park the scent Of catsup in difierent
stages of boiling can be smelled. To-
matoes took q big tumble In price ana
the residents of South Wilmington
were not long i'm discovering the fact
and making a rush for Church street
wharf. where the vegetables were soon
disposed Of All yesterday afternoon
women and children crossed Third
street bridge with tomatoes. and today
the work Of converting them into cat-
sup is going on in almost half the
homes In that section.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
Rox Of cIothes Eor iome.

The ladies' connected with the local
lodge Of Orangemen have succeeded in
collecting q large box Of clothing which
win be sent to the new Orangemen's
Home at Hatboro, Pa, tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

notice.. JOHN KEARNEY. the ten
amt and occupant of the house situated
ak ihc n0rthwct- corner Of Third and
Lombard streets IN the Fourth ward Of
New Castlr and state Of Delaware. in
compliance with the requirements OF the
acts of the General Assembly, IN such
ease made and provided, DO hereby give
the Court Of General Sessions OF fhe
State of Delaware. in and for New Castle
county. on MONDAY the 18th day Of
November. A. D.. 1903. being the next
term Of said court. for n license for said
house as an Inn or tavern. for the sale
therein Of Intoxicating liquors in less
Quantities than one quart. 20 be drunk
on the premises and the following re-
spec.able citizens of said ward. at loasl
twelve Of whom are substantial free
holders Of said ward, recommend the said
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
Painting Lamps.

The gas lamps owned by the Ameri-
can Lighting Company are being
painted. They now present a fine ap-
pearance.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
Hotel s an Jose,

Belch end Of St. James Place. Steam
heat Electric lights and bells. Entirely
new. Rates. $3.50 TO 800.
J. BRITT & CO.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
SEASIDE RESORTS
Atlantic City. N. J.
VALDEMAR

1910 Pacific Avenue near Kentucky.
Open all the year; first class table. LOO
to $7.oo per day; s.. 90 to SI2.oo weekly.
BINDER & CO.,
Atlantic City, N. ].
Evening journal., 1903-10-07

Mrs Oscar +. Baynard and daughter.
Evelyn have gone to Sumter S. c., to
join Mr.. Baynard.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07

the farm ait This meeting as he had sev-
eral applications and would present then,
at the next meeting.
The application Of Noah Hggans was
nled and held over untn the next meet
ing.
Mr.. Mahoney reported having travelled
over the farm where repairing has been
made and found 1 IN good condition.
'tion.
A motiol was passed 20 notify Mr..
Holloway. president of the F.. b. & w.
milroad that tho people employed by
Ryan & Kelley COMPANY were Destroying
the property OF the Commons.
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
w in eleven vdleason.

aries Wan against 1t. Hopen II,
airing at ~ ana vote by when Il
les Reai' lt resulted I'M NningioI
the folltVor OF the preserp Is ex.
few nj ana twelve in "a
] ask on the table. --
aplied, ror and Against.
he WI those who were IN
/ thcer's presentation
q TO. Il. p. Lewis, DR.. MIN
so Moderator stahl. I5rfs1c
ne ass. w. L. treund. ElnoulO
'Sodallett. J. S. Cnfnan
u '-ontin,.a -, af
Evening journal., 1903-10-07
mass Examination.

d-aess y ed to pass the neces-
mn ,mination, Halleck s.
icET IT, ppointed a patrolman
W. 'iau mmission on Monday
woutke his place on the
.he Morrow. a conductor
90 ta City Railway Com
ot tlpointed In his stead
the lod this afternoon.