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Evening journal., 1903-02-21
TO ALLOW
MRS. BOTKIN TO CO FRET.
Delaware Legislature Take
Steps Toward Providing
Money for New Trial

Dover. Feb. 21.-The General As
semblv Yesterday decided to look into
the status of the Botl1in case and 1t isl
likely that it's continued prosecution
will be favored. Action was begun in
the House, where Mr.. Connolly present.
ed the following resolution.
"Wheras, II has come to the atten-
ton OF the members Of the General As
sembly that the prosecution of the case
against Cordelia BOtkin of California,
is likely to be abandoned by the au-
thority of the State of California by
reason OF the expenses incident to the
attendance of witnesses from Delaware
and
Whereas, The prosecution of said
Cordelia Botkin is necessary that the
ends of justice may be subservcd and
the lives of the citizens Of Delaware be
protected; therefore be It
Resolved. By the Senate and House
Of Representative of the State of Della
ware. in General Assembly met;
"That a committee of one on the pari
of the Senate and two on the part OF the
House, be and the same Is hereby ap-
pointed to confer with the attorney
general of this State for the purpose OF
ascertaining the status of the case
against the said Cordelia Botkin; and
upon receiving such information from
the attOrney-gc general, the COMMITTEES
shall report the nature of the informa-
tion so obtained, with such recommen-
dations as the said committee, in its
judgment may deem best and proper. "
Mr. Connolly drew attention to a re-
port that a California judge objected to
the retrial Of Mrs. Botkin on account
of the expense.
After the passage Of tho resolution by
the House it was taken over to the SEN
ate. which today concurred in il.
Mrs. Botkin, il will be remembered
is accused of the murder of Mrs. ]. p
Dunning and Mrs. }. d. Deane, both OF
Dover, by means Of poisoned candy.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
NOTES OF CITY CHURCHES

1.-The Rev. Francis Bwgette Short,
who soon will leave for California, will
preach in Harrison Street NJ E.
Church. of which he was formerly pas
tor. on Sunday night.
LIN Grace Church tomorrow the
following musical p-ogram viii be
given:
Morning-Organ prelude. 'sAndante
Religoiso in A Minor" (VincenD an
them. There is One Way and Only
One, (Bullard), Mr.. Haynes and
choir ofertory tenor solo, Robert
Knight
Evening-Song service-Organ pre-
lude Evening Reverie. CSpinney);
anthem, 'The Soft Sabbath Calm.
(Barnby-Shelley) Clarence Terry and
choir; offertOry, male quartet, 20 Turn
Ye for Why VIII Ye Die" Messrs
Knight. Terry, Strickland and Haynes
(arranged frCm KoschaD; anthem.
Great God 10 Thee My Evening Song -
(Rheinberger- Shelley, Miss Alice Hum
phrey Mrs. McMullin and choir an
them. "It Came Upon the Midnight
Clear" (Sir Arthur SULLIVAN, Miss
Elda Idle and choir; anthem, abide
With Me- (Vogrich), Bren. Strickland
and choir
...St stephens musical program for
tomorrow will be as follows:
1890 a. m
'''Te Deum" Charles Edward Stephens
20 Praise the Mighty God,'
L. o. Emerson
Master ElwOOd Bartram, soloist
730 D. m
Il Win Lift Up Mine Eyes.
G. Elmer Jones
Howard Schwarz. solOsist
''Sing. o Ye Heavens ....H. r. Palmer
Master Elwood Bartram. soloist
Baritone solo ................Sel Selected
William r. Robinson. Jr.
Soprano and alto duet, "The Lord is
My Shepherd .....W. j. c. Thiel
Masters ElwoOd Bartram and Charles /
Schward.
The Rev Daniel Green viii adj !
dress the Epworth League at Asbnry |
church tomorrow evening.
.Au-members and friends Of Scott !
NJ. j.. Church are earnestly requested /
10 attend the morning service, when |
Madam Barakat "a pative of syria, and |
"a most Interesting speukcri VIII give
the wonderful story of her life. she .
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
MANY PROPERTIES
ARE SOLD FOR TAXES
Seventeen Dwellings andLots
Sold by County Treasurer
Rettew for Low Prices

The following properties we're sold
at the County Court House this morn
ing by Auctioneer Shdham and Son in
default of taxes:
Lot at Twenty-fourth aad Jefferson
streets. property of Emma V. Poole,
to Samuel Slesinger, Cor so.
Two lots at Thirteenth and Washing
ton streets, property Of Hannah Al.
Covert, to Samuel Slesinger, for S29 and
S21.
Lot at Sixteenth and Scott streets,
owned by Anna NJ Moore, to Charles
Green for s26.O7.
Property of Henderson Scott at Rail
road avenue and Lobdell street, to viii
liam j. Faulkon, for S27.4S.
Porperty of Samuel Sayers, at Sew
enth and Buttorwood streets, to Charles
Green, for s51.7S. EaIiNIiNFW
John Thomas property at Tenth and
Lincoln streets, to Samuel Slesinger,
for S25.27.
Property of Mary A. Floyd, at Tween
,ty-ninth and Jefferson streets, to Rob
'ert Adair for S4S.
e. T. Dilworth purchased the Enoch
Conger property at Fourteenth and
Thatcher streets, for SAL.
Lot and two-story frame house of
Gerald Rollins, at Railroad avenue and
Bird street, to j. c. Kolck, for S1916.
Lot at Ninth and Clayton streets,
owned by Catharine JOrdon. to Mary X.
Thielman for S3S
Joseph Lampski property at A and
Locust streets, to Charles Green for
S26.1f
Samuel Slesinger purchased lot at
Twenty-third and Carter streets. owned
by James Jackson. for 1926.
Two lots ownel by August Fullmer at
Eleventh and Lombard streets. were
purchased by Charles II. Blaine, for
sl25.
Let owned by Agnes " Mines, at
Thirtieth and Tatnall streets, to sam
ucl Slesinger for $50
Benjamin Ewing property. at Button
wood and B streets, to John c. Kolck,
for $3.50.
Thep roperty of w. c. Guthrie was
sold to Samuel Sleslnger for $40, and
T. Ainsworth purchased the Emile e.
Hanf property for $3.50.
The taxes on the above properties
ranged from s. to $50. which was paid
by the purchaser. A number of prop
critics that had been advertised for sale
were redeemed.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
he Dolly Warden Hat

umcr speaks truly as TO what is
J us in headgear, our choice will
tween two extremes. those with
Ugh jampOt crown and the fiat
after the Dolly Warden order.
tty model shows the new crown
high, encircled with two bands
ick velvet, clasped with a steel
2. 1t is raised off the head on
ide with a becoming curve and
I panache or ostrich feathers
tng toward the back. The stage
ris has of late been rejecting
of the very prettiest styles in
ear, especially those Of the shep-
3 order. with soft laces and
ings of chiffon and tulle. turning
't at the angle, which shows the
to the best advantage. Roses
me other flowers are introduced
tn the brim. without doubt it is
cravings that are furnishing the
uggestions for our most modish
ear.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

will speak in the interest CT the W. f.
NJ. S.
The w. G.. r. L. of stanton and
Marshallton viii celebrate the heaven-
ly birthday OF Miss Frances T.. Willard
tomorrow morning at 1880 O'Clock. in
the "a. =. Church at Marshallton.. Mrs.
A. j. Guest president OF the union, will
preside. The Rev q. w. Burk viii
make an address, a tribute to Miss
Willard.
THE Rev. r. C. Waters. pastor Of
Haven NJ. r.. Church, has recovered
from a severe attack Of grip.
1.-THE Rev. William M. Jefferis, DID.
rector of Calvary Episcopal Church,
this city, has accepted an invitation to
make the address at the noon-day Len
ten services, for menfat the Church OF
lie Messiah. Baltimore, on Friday
March 13. These services are very
largely attended and produce wide
spread interest
1.-The musical program FOR Central
Presbyterian Church tomorrow viii be
as follows: 1880 a. NO BE joyful
in the Lord" Barnett; duet."In His
Hands % MendelssOhn. (From the 95ih
Psalm. Mrs. Smalley and Mr. Carver.
130 TO 7i5 y. Morgan recital; "Al-
legro in Il Flat" Handel Theme
and Variations Rink; America;
Lemaigre; prayer 7i5 D. MI Holy
Lord - Mozart; "Harkl Hark My Soul.
Sholley; 20 Worship the Lord. Wat
son. At the evening servi ce the Dcla-
ware Chapter of the Sons Of the Ameri-
can Revolution viii attend in body,
and special service will take place.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
NEW WORK FOR WOMEN

a woman can make from $50 to $3.50 a
week as the advance agent of theatre
cal attraction. but il she lacks one of
them she had better stay at home and
embroider doilies or do Battenburg, for
she certainly has no business out IN
the world among strangers trying to do
a mans work.
No" Mrs. Gibson answered in an
swer to the question, Il find no trouble
I'M regard to my sex. AS a newspaper
woman and in this work ] have been in
nearly every large city in the country
and I have always had the most court
oous treatment from all men. You see
In me a walking illustration of the chiv-
airy of American men. | have never
vet found a man who was not willing
to help me in any way he could, or who
treated me in any other way than he
would wish to have his sister treated.
"Of course / get into some peculiar
predicaments In one town in Ohio
was turned out Of hotel foR asking for
glass of water. IL was during the
hot spell in September that 1 reached
the little town in Ohio and going to a
hotel, registered. It was very warm.
was very thirsty, and / said to the
man behind the counter, will you bring
me a glass of water?
"He went over to the adjacent cooler
where a big colored porter had just
dropped the glass from his lips and fill
ing it handed it to me. I was born in
Kentucky and in the blue grass country
we don't drink even our mint juleps
after our colored servants, but did not
want to make a scene and l said this
water looks a little dirty. win you bring
me a bottle of Appollinaris?
"The man drew himself up in Writ.
uous indignation and looking down al
me said. Lady, we don't sell anything
intoxicating here and we don't keel
lwomen who ask for it, moved to an
other hOtel" "
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
Had a Pleasant Evening

The Christian Endeavor Society of
Hanover Presbyterian Church, Sixth
and King streets. last night, gave n
George Washington social at which
they and their friends passed de-
lightful evening. The room was pret-
tily decorated with American flags and
japanese lanterns, putting the red,
white and blue i'm great evidence. Both
vocal and instrumental music was rem
dered and games indulged I'm. Tiny red
paper hatchets were given to each one
present. who after participating I'm q
game requiring them,kept the missives
as souvenirs. Refreshments were
served. making the evening one of the
most pleasant in the history Of the So
ciety.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
MiddIetoryn
Special to the Evening Journal.

opecidl 10 the Evening Journal
Mlddletown, Feb. 21-Nlrs. Elizabeth
Cook, mother of Mrs. G. NJ. Wilson mas
Just finished a quilt which is a remarl,-
able piece of work for a woman of her
years. The quilt is made of light COL
ored calicoes. and is 2S by 2S SQUARES
in length and width. making It contain
fs4 squares Each Of these urge
squares contain eialat small ones. the-s-
by making the quilt contain 272
squares all told Mrs. Cook lust eele-
bIated her SD birthday last Saturday
The Junior Society of Christian En-
deavor held another of their interest,"
ing socials last evening at the hcme
OF Miss Mary Maxwell in West Main
street. It was a WashingtOn's Birth
day social. and those assisting were
dressed In styles worn during Wash
ington's time. Nearly ten dollars were
realized. After a pleasant literary and
musical program, cake and coffee were
served the guests. The program con-
sisted Of a motion song by seven lit
tle girls; instrumental deut by Misses
Lena Pleasanton and Nora Armstrong;
recitation. Miss Rielta Emerson; solo.
Miss Helen Rowe; reading, Master
Frank Tyson; instrumental duet, Misses
PleasantOn and Maud Deakyne; recita-
ton, Miss Emerson; solo. Miss Viola
Downey; recitation. Miss Jennie Mil
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
BrfdeerfIIe
laclnl II lhn Eveninr Ionrnai

Special to the Evening journal
Brldgeville. Feb 21.-Thomas ]. Gray
is visiting in HmloclS, Md
The Rev. w. r. Mowbray has return
ed from Port Deposit. where he has
been spending several days.
Professor K. NJ. Wiley is the guest oi
friends I'm Harrington.
Professor L. A. Davis. of Greenwood
was a Bridgeville visitor on Thursday
evening
NIiss Maggie Wilson, Of Seaford, was
in town on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John u. Harris. who
have been spending this week in Will
mington and Philadelphia, have return.
ed home.
Ell. Sawyer and Lee Short have re-
turned from a visit to Frederick
friends.
John Smith, Of Dover, WAS Bridge
lville visitor recently.
Carl Graef was Seaford visitor OF
Friday.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
Married in New York

Frank b. Massey and Miss Alice NJ.
Francis. of this city, were married in
New York city last evening, by the
Rev. w. D. Saxton. They sailed today
for the Bermuda Islands. where they
viii spend probably a month. Miss
Francis is the oldest daughter Of State
Detective Theodore Francis, and one
Of the most popular young women I'm
her set.
Mr.. Massey is son Of the late J..
clayton Massey. of this city. and re-
sides at No. 1904 Market street. He
lis associated with the Pusey and Jones
Company. He has been in ill-health
for several weeks past and had
planned a trip to Bermuda. as benefit
to himself The announcement this
morning OF his marriage TO Miss Fran
els came as q complete surprise to an
their friends.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

!. Ida McGlone Gibson who gave
ramatic lecture at the Lyceum on
~ morning is one Of the few
IN personal press representatives
'eatrical attractions in the cuun-
Mrs. Gibson says that she knows
ly one other. Miss Anna Marble.
ioes the work for Elsie DeWolfe.
have been asked" said Mrs. Glib
a number of times II i thought my
was suitable for a woman. The
ions always strike me as funny.
rtainly If | did not think it was
pie for a woman would not be do
ny kind OF work is suitable for a
n provided she is suitable for the
"a
sometire th'- K my questioner
is it pIcftsbie to a woman, and
| she be abe to stand it. might
pr this by saying that to be the
n ahead you must first have news
training Of a peculiar kind. Ad-
. the nose for news which every
paper man or woman Is supposed
We, must be a special knowledge
9 drama as a whole; you must
always what you are talking
Secondly you must have perfect
2, as the work is very hard
ing monOtonous and the hours
The woman who attempts ad,
work with a lack of humor in her
would probably not be able tC
put until the end Of the season. Tt
e funny side Of things goes a Ions
towards sweetening discour
9nts and disappointments of al
work. l will not mention tact al
5ary as every woman is supposed
We a superabundance of tact, bu
ability which, unfortunately ever!
n does not have, must be one o
publications of the aspirant O
IS in advance work. Given thes'
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
BRISK DEMAND FORsPoULTRY
Prices Charged for Luxuries and Ne
cessities Today.

The market is brisk today, with a
sharp demand for vegetables and poul-
try whose prices remain about the
same as for the past week. II the cold
weather continues the price of eggs is
likely to advance. as the spring-like
weather Of last week caused Delaware
hens TO begin laying in earnest and as
q consequence the price of eggs
dropped. The following prices were
asked today. Chickens. IA TO
10 cents "A pound; ducks. IA to Is
cents a pound; turkeys, rs to 20 cents
a pound; eggs, 20 cents a dozen; new
white potatoes 10 to % cents quar-
ter peck sweet potatoes. 20 to 25
cents half peck; cabbage. to 10 cents
"A head; onions, 20 cents half peck:
carrots, is cents half peck. spinach.
10 to 20 cents half peck turnips. II
cents half peck; Gale 15 cents half
peck, salad, 10 to 10 cents head:
beets, to cents "a bunch: tomatoes
10 to 20 cents a quart egg plant. 8 to
10 cents apiece; celery. 80 to As cents
a bunch; plneapples. is to 80 cents
apiece; Strawberries. 40 to 55 cents "a
luart; cranberries. 10 to rs cents n
quart; caulihower, s to Is cents "a
nend; grape fruit 10 10 15 cents
apiece; e;oranges, 10 TO SO cents dozen:
lemons, II to 20 cents 2 dozen: apples
~ to 30 cents half peck; bananas. to
10 cents dozen: white grapes, Is to
3 cents pound; hot-house mush-
rooms, 30 70 80 cents a pound: cocoa
nuts TO 10 cents apiece; Bermuda
onions 10 to Is cents a quart; string
beans, % cents quarter peck: green
pens, % cents "a quarter peck.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

ten; duet, Misses Prudence and Mary
Lewis; quartet, Mrs. John Armstrong,
Miss Nora Armstrong, Messrs. Sam
uel Price and Albert Massey.
Miss Elizabeth Holten spent Wednes-
day with her sister. Mrs. Harry r..
Shapely. in Smyrna.
Mrs. E. r. Cochran and Miss Marga-
ret p. Beasten are located at the Penn
hurst. Atlantic City
Miss Eliza r. Hurn is spending few
days With Philadelphia friends.
Miss Rietta Emerson, OF Wilmington
visited Miss Mary II. Maxwell yeeter-
day.
Mrs. Charles Dickerson has returned
from a visit TO Elkton relatives.
Messrs Charles Bryon and Oscai
Whitlock have returned from a pleas
ant visit 10 Odessa.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
Newport
Special to the Evening J0urnal.

Special 10 the Evening journal.
Newport. Feb 21.-S. A. Workman,
who has been suffering with the grip, is
much improved.
Alfred Frame is confined to his hons
suffering with rheumatism.
Mrs. w. H. Wakefield, of Jenkintcwn.
Pa. was q recent visitor to her mother.
Mrs. Jane Sindall
Charles Sindall who has been con-
hnsd TO his bed with the grip. is much
improved and able to be around again.
MIS- Jane Massey, of Wilmington.
was a recent guest Of her mother. Mrs.
Jane Sindall.
Miss Mary Tyson is spending some
time with relatives and friends i'm Cal
vert. Md.
Miss Carrie Cooper. of Wilmington.
has been visiting her aunts Mrs. r. A.
Cooper
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
CARDS AT
THE DANCE
To lbe Pleasant Feature
Ofthe Mardi Gras
other Matters of Social
Inter est to WILMINGTON
Folk and Friends

The Madri Gras dance to be given
for the benefit Of the delaware Hos
pital on Monday night of next week.
will be the last notable event in Tine so
cial world before Lent. Those who do
not care for dancing will find card
tables arranged in the parlors up
stairs.
Tickets may be procured from any
of the following committee: Mrs. VIII
lard Hall Porter. Mrs. william F. Sell
ers and Mrs. It. L. Gilpin.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
Things Wei to Know

If the glass stopper of a bottle seems
immOvable. put a drop or two Of glycer-
inc in the crevice around the stopper
and await the result In an hour or
two it will be comparatively easy
matter to remove the stopper.
Bath bags are easy to make and in
pensive as we'll "a yard of cheese cloth
is sufficient for half dozen. Fill with
bran, powdered orTis root and CASTLE
soap shavings and use as a sponge.
When packing away blankets or
other wooden articles. cut up a we'll
dried bar Of yellow soap and place the
pieces among the folds: this win keep
away moths.
To cleanse wells. wind the veil care
fully, with edges even. around a piece
of broom-handle. lay across a boiler OF
saucepan Of water and steam for three
uuartors OF an hour. Leave on Tho
broom-handle until dry and all the dirt
and dust viii be gone, giving a new
stiffness.
If boiling water be poured over ap
pies that require to be peeled, the skins
may he easily removed. and muol
waste and labor saved.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
oounty worI.hoase oHIoers b.

Deputy Warden Leonard Crawford
and Centre Guard w. p. Windish. of
the County Workhouse, are off duty
suffering with the grip. Guards II. B.
Wigglesworth and J. r. Richardson
are filling the respective positions cf
the sick officials.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

The accessories OF the toilette are the
most important of items at present.
1t is a trellis-worll belt that gives the
tone to the waist possibly, and il has
a pair Of pOstillion ends.
Dainty handkerchiefs are now tucked
in the sleeve or in the front of the cor
sage, the latter as a compromise for a
pocket These handkerchiefs have mar
row colored hens and a flower embroid-
cred in one corner. and perhaps finish
ed with narrow lace frii.
The newest umbrella handle is of
jade mounted in gold; or it is coral,
gold mOunted--or It has a gorgeous
opal set in the new copper-colored
gold.
Belts are set with all sorts of mock
gems.
Hat pins are set with real jewels, and
as if to make one gasp at the size o;
a milliner's bill, the cost of the jewel
is figured in with the other expenses
OF the confection.
A natty stock is easily made at home
by lining soft white silk or velvet Will
white cotton flannel, and finishing it Ut
neatly and simply to nt the neck. Ovel
il may be worn any OF the dainty EN-
broidered turnover collars. Try this
and see how easily half a dozen attrac
tive bits OF neckwear viii materialize
The cotton-hannel lining affords bodl
and sufficient stiffening. and is sof
ad pleasant to wear at the neck.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

Have You Skin Disease 7-Tetter
salt Rheum Scald Head. Ringworm.
Ulcers, Blotches, Chronic Erysipelas.
Eczema,lt Itch, Barber's Itch.L Spots.
Prurigo, Psoriasis or other eruptons
of the skin-what DR.. Agnew's Oint-
ment has done for others it can do for
you-cure you. One application gives
relief.-35 cents.-44.
Sold by Miller Drug Company. and n.
Is. Danforth.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
Forced to shnt Down.

The west mill of the Harlan & Hol-
lingsworth Company's plant was forced
to shut down yesterday on account
of the lack of coal. The company had
plenty ordered, but the snow storm has
delayed it on the road. The mill will
pzbbahly begin operations again on
Monday, as the coal is expected to ar
rive today.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

the play and the lad As a star. SAINT
ley appears as a newsboy and the lit
tie hero of the play, which will have
its final presentation at the Lyceum
Theatre tonight.
The Little Church Around the Cor
ner' is the title of a stage story Of New
York life, which will appear at the
Lyceum Theatre for three days, Febru-
airy 26, q and 2S. The church. after
which the play is named is famous the
world over, and one of the scenes is
laid within its walls Marion Russell
is the author Of the play, which is a
typical story of New York. Melodra-
matte conventionalities are avoided to
a large extent; there is astrong plot
plenty Of action, some bright lines and
specialties.
In the five acts and seven scenes are
shown a law office. a tenement home.
Of a judge. Flatbush Insane Asylum
the court house and private chambers
and the crurch. The play is capably
acted by an unusually large cast and
a big weeks business is assured. Ev-
cry afternoon a souvenir matinee will
be given, at Houghton's famous "Lit-
tie Church Around the Corner"
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
AtAssembIy Dance

DR.. and Mrs. Jesse Williamson, MISS
sophie Williamson and Miss Elinor
Wilson attended the second Assembly
Dance. which took place in the Acad-
emy OF Music, Philadelphia, last night.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21
keIIar Enasaemen. caneeIIed.

The engagement of Kellar at the
Opera House. which was scheduled for
this afternoon and evening, has been
cancelled. owing to the death of the
mother Of Mrs. Kellar. This viii prove
q disappointment to many. as kellar is
a favorite in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

5ng the boy actors who have won
ltation, none is so conspicuous as
4 Santley. He is only 10 years
II might be said that he was
on the stage" for he appeared
,)abe i'm arms i'm Little Lord
leroy" and has been doing
81 on the stage ever since. His
for acting WAS inherited. His
and mother were both we'll
stage favorites. Early this sea-
,ntley appeared in THE Price OF
=" His success was so great that
4 called "a Boy OF the Streets,
written especially for him by
7. Vincent. Samuel Blair got
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

Administration joke: Where are you
going, my coal black maid? ITO get a
postoffice. sir she said
May I so with Won. my dusky-
skinned maid?' Yes. IF you're bullet
proof sir" she said.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

Cartmelrs Cold in Head Cure is sure
cure; easy TO use.
Evening journal., 1903-02-21

Cartmelrs Cold in Head Cure is sure
cure; easy to use.