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Evening journal., 1903-05-22
PoSTAL'S WORK INCREASES
Since Western Union Has Been ousted
More Men Have Had to
Be Secured

The wwrlS of the Postal Telegraph Com
many has greatly increased since they ac-l
ouired me Pennsylvania railroad work
They have been forced to put on more op-
orators and augment their messenger ser
vice here. There were about $50 offices
turned over TO the Postal Company, which
were formerly conducted by the Western
Union system Now every place mentioned
ON the time card of either the Maryland or
Delaware division Is using tho Postal SER
vice
BY the opinion of City Solicitor d. J,
Reinhardt received last night by city
Council. Election Commissioners J. II.
Lewis and r. A. ID. Hutson and Jonathan
b. Roberts. clerk OF the elections depart
ment, will . coivc their back salaries. The
salaries OF the eleution commissioners date
from the time of their appointment by
Governor John HUM and Jonathan Rob
erts Is entitled 20 his SALARY as clerk from
January J. last.
Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth Of the
Board Of Health sent a communication
asking why the annual report Of the board
submitted eleven weeks ago had not been
printed. The work was ordered done az
/ that time.
A discussion arose and in answer Chair
man Smith. OF the Printing Committee
said that the work was In the hands OF ths
printer but he had not hurried him, claim.
ing that printers were peculiar people und
could not be hurried The communicative
was filed.
The ordinance fixing the duties Of th'
gas inspector was raturned by Mayor
Fisher with the latters approval. Tbs
measure was declared a law and will q
into effect at once.
A communication received from tn
/ brotherhood OF Carpenters declaring tha
{ some Philadelphia contractors, who ar
, erecdng houses in fhe Ninth ward, ar
violating building laws was referred q
3 Building Inspector Cassidy.
City Treasurer Fcaster reported th'
d balance in First National Bank TO curren
expenses to be s2.0sS iS park fund 81 200
received OF Eugene NJ. sayers, si75; Goorg
II. Nccan. $500
The Finance Committee OF Council an'
3 Sinking Fund Commissioners held con
T sultation after the meeting and decided &
receive proposals for the loan OF $4,000 4
i be used for constructing the Prices RuI
a sewer on June 10.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Social and Personal Notes

Miss Bertha l.. Hoffecker, Of Smyrna, is
the guest of Miss Helen v. McCaulley for
"a week
Mrs Charles Murch, of No. 1908 West
Fifth street this city. is seriously on at a
hospital I'm Philadelphia.
A license has been ISSUED In Philadelphia
TO uhe marriage OF Edward De II. steele,
Of that city ana Miss Jennie NJ. Short, OF
Georgetown. sister OF the Rev. Francis
Burgette Short.
Mrs. Minner Lowe is visiting her
mother Mrs. J. e. Bailey, in Whining
ton.
Mrs Ira Cordrey and Miss Bertha
Cordrey have returned from Nelson's
Sussex county.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Shirt-waist Suits.

We have these wanted suits in
great variety, ranging in price
from So. IS to 5000.
The S2.25 Suit is made of white
lawn with black figures, waist
tucked back and from, new tab
collar, skirt 7 gore.
At Ss.75, made Of Chambray,
skirt s gore, stitched straps. Waist
has tab collar and full sleeves;
colors, green, blue and gray.
At $500, we are showing many
styles white linen, dotted lawns,
linen with Persian bands.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
The New Pillow

The newest thing in pillows is that made
Of old kid gloves. And this IS how it is
done. You cut out triangles, squares and
fancy shaped pieces, baste them down on
canvas, and then catstitch them together
with silk floss. OF course, the more colors
you have the better; If your own supply is
inadequate you must call on your friends
for CASTOR evening gloves. Even If you
have no gay colors. the effect Of grays and
beiges is ''autumnap' and pleasing. This
sort Of a cover will outlast any other kind
and Il is delightfully."- cool and smooth.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Family Wedding Gown

Miss penelope Azalea Smith is a bright
child, aged years, living in st. Angus
tine, Fla. Awaiting her bridal day is a
gown 300 years old, which has been used
as a wedding dress by fifteen of her an
cestors. Fifteen Penelopes, one after am
other, have been married in this regal
gown of silk, and it is all ready for Miss
Penelope No. 16 when she has grown up.
Keeping company with the robe are some
rare jewels that belonged TO the first Pene-
lope and are very valuable. A string OF
pearls which mas been worn by fifteen
brides is included in the collection.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
LOOKING FOR LOCATION
No Place Has Yet Been Found for
Pennsylvania Railroad Office Force.

Pennsylvania railroad agents are
busy looking for a location for the Of
flee force now chartered In French
street station. The temporary depot
will be built across the tracks from the
present structure. but 1t is hoped a
place for the staff OF clerks may be
found in the vicinity OF Front and
French streets. If a suitable place can
not be found a temporary office build
ing viii also have 10 be erected, but
at present Il is not known what viii be
done. The temporary depot VIII be
built as soon as the oil house, ON which
site it viii stand, can be moved to
Todd's Cut The general impression is
that the temporary station Will be oc-
cupied about July ].
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
MlIford seho0l comnienoement.
spoclal 10 Tho Evenlng journal.

Milford. DEL May 22.-The COM
mencement exercises OF the Milford
High School will begin on Sunday
morning, when the Rev. S. M. Morgan
will preach a baccalaureate sermon to
the graduates I'm the Avenue M. f.
Church, on which occasion the con-
gregations OF the Presbyterian and
Methodist Churches viii Worship to-
rether. There will also be special
music
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Third street Bridge Repaired.

The planks on Third street bridge
are being repaired ~ ihe Wilmington
City Railway Company. Fo- some time
there have been complaints mace by
those driving across the bridge about
the unsatisfactory and dangerous con-
dition of the boards. I'm some places
there were holes that have caused much
damage TO wheels.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Married at Houston
speclai 10 the Evening Journal

aD0CIlI 20 T1e LV0nIng IOuTnlI.
Milford. May 22.-A very pretty we'd
ding was solemnized at Houston last
evening when Miss Maud, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Vinyard. OF that
town, was married 10 Howard, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Deatrich, q pros
porous farmer Of that community. The
marriage ceremony was performed by
the Rev. j. II. Wilson, pastor of the
Houston NJ. T.. Church, at the home OF
the brides parents and in the presence
of number of relatives and friends.
Many useful and valuable presents were
received by the young couple The
groom is one Of the heirs Of coal lands
in Pennsylvania, said TO be worth over
$4,000 600. The couple viii reside in
Houston.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
PLAYS AND PLAYERS

OF simvelle's grand production of
Romeo and Juliet" which comes to Grand
Opera House on Saturday afternoon and
night, the following has been said:
sold out standing room at my theatre,
February "a for Simvere's production OF
Romeo and Juliet" Audience delighted %
j. j. McAIenamin, Manager Grand Opera
House, Freeland, Pa.
Displayed S. r.. o. sign ait my theatre
last right for Simvele's Romeo and
Juliet which has my unqualified recon-
mendation." L. r. Kitchen, Manager
Opera House, Berwick, Pa, February H.
1908.
Il take pleasure i'm recommending Sim
velle's production of Romeo and Juliet,
which delighted large audience at my the
atre last night, as frst-class attraction.
Robert A. Heberling, Manager Opera
House, Mauch Chunk, Pa. Feb. II, 1908.
The Black PatM Troubadors come Ia
Grand Opera House tonight. The big new
acts include a hilarious. stunning and
laugh-provoking Weber and Field sSii
called "Darktown's Circus Day" the big.
gest first part hit ever scored by the
Troubadors. "rhe Whang Doodle Comedy
Four" am act that made the smart set in
New York, Newport, Saratoga and all
points enroute rave with enthusiasm and
laughter; Soldiers Camp Glees," a happy
revival Of the sweet melodies Of the camp
battlefield and plantation, ten new special
ty acts by Black Patti, Bucker, Kemp, The
dhls, Thompson, Mack Allen and the
Troubadours Quartet; "a Festival of Par
isian Melody" with Black Patti and the
entire company. A splendid rendition OF
excerpts selected from the French Opera
Bouife, Barbe Blue Belle Helene, File dc
Madame Angot, Genevive de Brabant
Girohe-Girofa, Grand Duchess, Orpheus
and La Perichole.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Wedding Reception

Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Thomas gave a re-
cepuon in honor of the recent marriage OF
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Mcvey. sn thelr home,
large number Of guests were present and a
delightful time was spent. Bride and
groom received numerous handsome gifts.
Mrs. McNey was Miss L. Elizabeth
Thomas.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
MANY TRAINS OVER CUTOFF
Great Relief to Passenger Traffic in
This City.

Since the opening OF the cut-on OF
The Pennsylvania railroad. a change
can be noticed by the most casual OBJ
server al French street station. The
long lines OF freight cars that used to
clatter past have disappeared, and only
the passenger trains and freight deslg-
mated for local parties come through
the city.
All the fruit and other trains ar,
now passing over the cut-on. and this
morning almost steady stream OF then
going In both directions could be seen
Il is great relief to the passenger
traffic, and does away with much dam
ger. Fewer accidents win occur in the
local yards now that so many trains
run beyond the city limits.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Skirts.

White Pique Skirts at 81 rs,
Ss.5 so, $500, SS.as, $500 and
S. 90.
White India Linen Skirts made
with tucks and straps, go nicely
with white lawn shirt waists, at
81 so, SI.7s. S2.2s and $500.
We are showing a Handsome
White Butchers Linen Skirt, hand
somely braided with grape designs
7 gore flare, at S4.7s.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
FIRST OF
JUNE BRIDES.
Wedding of Miss MauIl
and Mr.. Heritage
other Matters of Social In
terest to Wilmington Peo-
pie and Their Friends

cards have been issued for the wedding
of Miss Julia Maull, Of this city and
Christopher Heritage The ceremony will
take place IN Central Presbyterian Church
on Tuesday, June and vii be performed
by the Rev. DR.. McCurdy. Miss Maull Is
the daughter Of the late DR.. David w.
Maull who was one Of the best-known
physicians in the State Mr.. Heritage Is
i'm the employ of the Pennsylvania rail-
rOld.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
TO Entertain Graduates

Members of the Gildey College Alumni
will give a reception tonight i'm honor OF
the graduating class. The affair VIII take
place IN the college hall. An excellent pro-
gram will be given and refreshmonts
served. Arrangements also will be com
ploisd for the banquet to be held on
June 9.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Great Came Tomorrow.

Bethlehem win be the attraction az
Front and Union streets grounds tomor-
row. This team has not been here be-
fore. and should draw a big crowd.
Wilmington has been playing gilt edge
ball this week Chandler has put more
life I'm the team than any man signed
for weeks His coaching is novel; and
his original sayings keep the specta-
lnra I'm lnuohinr.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22

have novelties I'm every direction as the
used to, surely won't go now" Nobody
knows this better than Manager Gus Hill,
who brings the Smart Set back here,
consequently he has packed it chock full
of features brand new and of the very best
types of the schools from which they have
been derived.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
RoseviIIe Water Rights Purchased.

The White clay Creek Supply Com
pany. OF Avondale, has purchased
from Philadelphia parties the water
rights at Roseville in Mil Creek hum
dred, near Newark. Negotiations for
the purchase have been pending sew
eral weeks, but was not completed un-
I'll this morning. The Supply Com
pany will build a dam at this point and
erect a modern electric plant.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Z. B. RILEY

Very Important Sale of ready
to-wear garments, Saturday and
Monday, Every Skirt and Waist
bought before the rise in raw
material and we give our customers
the benefit,
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
REPORT OF STRANGE FIND
Body Of a Child Said to Have Been
Found in Well.

ahere was a report current this morning
that the dead body Of a child was found
i'm a well at Newport. Coroner Mccormick
went to that place to Investigate the ru-
NOR hut up to the time Of going TO press
he had not returned.
The report also said the child had been
missing for two weeks and the finding OF
the body solves the mystery Of dts disaD-
peaunce.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
onsvillx Leaves This Port.

The French vessel Quevilly cleared
this morning from Marcus Hook for
Rouen, France, with 1,321.00O gallons
of crude oil in bulk Her cargo is vol
ued at S69.21O.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Several Recorded This Morning BY
City Registrar Ten Weeaes.

The following real estate transfers We're
recorded this morning in the office OF CITY
Registrar Ten Weeges; Joseph l.. Car
penter to LEburne Chandler, one-half in
terest IN lot at Twenty-ffth and Lamotte
streets, for $ril7. and the other half in
..erest by II s. Evans to Chandler for the
same consideration; Hubert cassidy to J. j.
Cassidy. Seventh and Walnut streets, ST.
$50; b. Frank Dilworth, to j. j. Cassidy
Belth avenue and Broome street, $3.50
George w. Wigglesworth to Harvey B.
wigglesworth, No. $40 East Seventh street.
E2Og.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22

People who live out Of town, as a rule
retire early. At nine O'Clock the majority
OF of-town people are in bed or pre-
pairing for bed. and all is quiet. This Is
good for the nerves and for the growth oI
children. It is also good for the weakl,
adults or children and FOR the healthy peo
pie. t.s
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Eiro h coaI Yard.

AT the time of going to press fire
was in progress at the coal yard Of
Rhoades & Healey. An alarm was
sent I'm from box No. 27.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
CROSBY & HILL.
Crosby & Hill,
COS, GOT, 600 Market Street
Millinery

on saturday we shall sell 25O I'm
trimmed Hats, such as are now display
ed IN window, suitable for women.
misses, girls, boys and smaller chill
dren, for 25c. each. A bargain extra
ordinary in Hats. An illustration OF
the good things to be had in our Mil
linery Room.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Skirts.

All of our Linen Skirts are S, 7
and Q gore, with deep hens and
handsomely tailored, 81. so, Sr.75,
$500, So so, $500 and S5.75
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Z Dance fn fhe Park

Members OF the Temple Assembly
viii give May dance i'm the pavilion at
Shellpot Park tonight The patronesses
are Mrs. Philip A. Traynor, Mrs. r.. W.
Tadman and Mrs. r. b. Massey.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
10 Give Picnic

High School Alumnae members and
girl friends win give picnic 10 Bran
dywine Springs tomorrow afternoon.
May %. The party viii leave ON the
2.45 o'clock car.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Shoes and Only Good Shoes

1t matters not how often we repeat
BUR decision to never sell a shoddy
hoe. We mean to live up to tive
nave thus far. We are ready with every
ort Of shoe for the family save those
|,f the father We don't sell mems
hoes. but sell every other kind.
LA France the new shoe for
yomen, is the best for their price; have
ock oak soles, and are made in every
Gather and shape. We are sole agents
i ere.
Oxfords, $3.50. Shoes, SO.
,hiny Shoes for girls, low or high cut,
81 to 81
,hiny Shoes for Boys, high cut only,
81 to SO
lippers, for Boys or Girls,
75c. to $3.50
iabies' shoes. in all feathers,
soc. to S1.25
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
405 MARKET STREET.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
snnnosed No Do kiloId

Assistant Dos Catcher William Walls
shot supposed mad dog in Liberty street
last fight. Before the animal was killed
IL bit another dog and a cat and was be-
heved TO be suffering with the rabbies.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Muslin Underwear of Interest

An immense stock and each piece of
5terling worth priced low makes it right
|Df us to ask your patronage.
Gowns, special, at so, 60, 70, CSC, $125
ind Sh69.
Drawers5 special, at %, 80, so, IS and
.bSc.
Corset Covers, special, at 10, 25, 80
md soc.
skirts, special. at so, as, CSC, S15O,
|;1.69 and S19S.
Every wanted thing in Children's
Inslin I-ndarMnar.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Shirt Waist Specials

OF the hundred or so thoroughly right
styles Of Summer Shirt Waists we quote
-four of special interest:
lar 1926 EACH-An linen, tailor-made
Shirt Waists, sizes to a..
lAT S1.25 EACH-Fine sheer linen
Lawn Waists. box pleated, with mer-
cerized straps.
|AT 81 EACH--A lot Of fine Shirt Waists,
worth up to 1925. Of sheer lawn,
trimmed in lace or embroidery, not
all sizes Of each kind. but an sizes
in the lot
IArr 81 EACH-Fine White Lawn
Waists, with Cluny bands ON front
collar and sleeves
Evening journal., 1903-05-22

one OF the biggest displays Of Muslin
Drawers. Corset Covers. Gowns. Skirts,
etc, for women and children is being made
now by Crosby and Hill.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
There's Good News
The Store Over for Saturday

Watchful eyes o nthe markets, under
priced offerings, ana daily study Of your
wants brings these 10 you, Saturday
for the unusual prices at which they are
quoted below.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Boys and Girls 25C Stockings
121lc pair.

A manufacturer sent us a case of
close ribbed, fun regular made heels
and toes, fast black, Children's Stock
ings, and because in some of them
here and there, there was an imperfect
weave he billed them so we could turn
our money over and give our custom
ers a good thing by pricing them 12iac.
There's all sizes, to 10, and plenty Of
the big sizes. We also offer
200 dozen women's all-oyer Black Lace
Hose, special ...............25c pair
60 dozen Mems 1215c. Black Socks,
special, Sc. pair
so dozen children's plain Sox, Lace Sox
long lengths, in white, tan and
black, lace or plain Hose,
enocia1 101Lc ne ir
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
WOmen's 25c Sleeveless LisIe
Vests 121lc each.

Sheer Lisle Sleeveless Vests, usually
sold at 25s., with q grease spot here
and there. easily removed. a case Of co
dozen win be sold Saturday for
12lAc. each.
There'll also be
Mems extra good Balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers, drawers have a double
seat, both have pearl buttons at
25c. each
Mems Shirts and Drawers of real Maco
yarn, felled seams, coutille facings, at
soc. each
100 dozen Sleeveless and Sleeved Vests
for sfol1t yvor1eu 121k and 95c each
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Waists.

White Lawn Waists at SI.oo,
SI.25, SI.so, SI.75, Sa.oo, S2.25,
/ 81. so, Sa.75 and $500.
White Linen Waists, 81 so and
Sz.75.
White Embroidered Waists 81. SO
and sa.75.
China Silk Waists, very thin, in
black, S3.25 and S3.75.
Black Peau-de-soie w Waists at
| S.. 90, vale $500.
White Silk Waists at So. 90,
S3.25 and $50
White Waists stamped.
White Waists embroidered.
Embroidery lessons, z5c an
hour.
Muslin Underwear at sale prices.
Corset Covers from 25c to $500.
Drawers, 25c to $3.50.
Gowns, SOC to SS.75
Skirts, soc to $3.50.
Infants White Dresses, from o
to IA years., Sz.oo to S6.75.
Beautiful Lawns, in white
ground pink and blue stripes and
figures, I2Hc yard.
More of the and &c Ginghams
at OIL c yard.
Beautiful New Neck Wear at
25c and soc.
One hundred and eighty pieces
Satin Tafeta, No. 10 Ribbon in
all colors, I5c a yard.
inch wide, Soft Taffeta Ribbon
in pink, blue, white, red and black
at 35c yard, worth soc.
Thin Underwear for men,
women and children.
COrSets.
We handle only the best fitting
] NA-r,t. -1l - O.
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
S. H. STAATS.
S. H. STAATS
Ladies' Neckwear.

Our assortment of Ladies' Neckwear
this season is larger than we have ever
carried. 1t comprises the very latest
effects in Spring and Summer Neck
wear.
New Turnover Collars Of Lace and
Embroidery and Pique. Lawn and
Linen Stocks Also. a good assort-
ment Of white Null Ties.
Stock Foundations, different styles
Liberty silk RuTs. all black and
black and white. I'm all the popular
prices.
Summer Gloves.
our line of fabric gloves for summer
wear is now complete.
LACE GLOVES i'm black white and
colors.
SILK TAFFETA GLOVES.
PURE SILK GLOVES,
Isle THREAD GLOVES
Ribbons.
A good assortment in all the best
widths of
SATIN TAFFETA RIBBONS.
SATIN LIBERTY RIBBONS.
VELVET RIBBONS
Evening journal., 1903-05-22
Corsets.

We handle only the best fitting
Corsets, soc to $500.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-12
PARIS FIRE VICTIMS.
Over a Hundred Were Killed in the
Railway Tunnel Calamity.


PARIS, Aug. 11.-Eighty four bodies
have been recovered and the death list
probably will exceed 100 in the under
ground railway disaster which occurred
here last night. The accident, which
occurred on the Metropolitan Electric
railway, assumed the proportions of an
awful catastrophe during the early
hours of the day, when more than four
score of the burned and suffocated
were removed with the greatest diff
Guilty from the suterranean right of
way The work continues and indica-
lions are that the death list will per-
haps exceed FIVE score.
The scenes at the mouth of the tun-
mel where the victims were brought
forth were of the most heartrending
description Crowds of men, women
and children struggled forward in an
effort to recognize their missing rela-
tives and friends. Most of the missing
are from the middle and working
classes.
Although the accident occurred at 6
o'clock last evening the officials and
firen1en were unable until early this
morning to descend into the tunnel,
owing to the binding clouds of smoke
from the burning train. Frequent at
tempts were made by heroic volunteers
whom it was necessary to revive, half
suffocated, and carry away to the hos
pitfalls.
Fire broke out this evening in one
of the trains of the Metropolitan Elec-
trio road at Ternos station. There was
quite panic, but only two women were
slightly injured.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-12
MAMIE DECRIS TELLS
OF THE WHIPPING
Makes Serious Charge Against
Warden of Georgia Prison
Farm.

, MlLLEDGEVILLE, Ca. Aug. lin
the investigation here today by the prison
commission of the charges. of excessive
cruelty against Warden Allagood of the
state prison farm, Miss Mamie Decris de
clared that it was not because she had
been 1mpertinent to the wife of the war
den that she was whipped last June, but
because the warden had made indecent
proposals to her which she had Indignantly
refused.
AT first I was treated just as though
q member Of the Allagood family" she
declared. Then this man made his pro-
posals to me. 1 scorned him. From that
moment his treatment changed to cruelty
impossible to describe.
About June 1, Capt. Allagood and I
We're alone in a prison room. He caught
hold of me and tried to caress me. L
pulled away from him and told him not
to dare touch me. He told me that IL
| ever repeated what he had done or said
he would make it hot for me, He told me
he would whip me. He did.
He made me lie across the bed. He
then whipped me with the leather strap.
don't know how many blows he struck.
For weeks these bruises and welts were
on my body"
She said she was spared the humilia-
ton to remove all her clothing, and adj
ded II was forced to work in the field
in the sun for two weeks after the Sun
day on which l was whipped"
Since the report of her whipping was
made public, Miss Decris said she had
been treated with every kindness. Her
testimony was corroborated in all it's sem
sational features by other prisoners.
The other side of the case has not been
reached yet, but Capt. Allagood today
declared the charge made by the woman
is false. He said:
"She had become unmanageable and
insolent to my wife and her example was
destructive of discipline. l whipped her
only after the prison physician pronounced
her condition good. The punishment was
mild. She was not hurt.