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Evening journal., 1903-02-17
Social and Personal Notes

Mrs William L. Heald attended a
meeting of the Ladies' Euchre Club in
the home OF Mrs. Charles r. Long. in
Chester, on Saturday afternoon.
Raymond G. Lnville has returned
from a visit TO Lancaster county, Pa.
+. Leslie Barker, of Delmar. was In
this city last evening.
Mrs H. NJ Whitfield. who mas been
visiting in Medford, n. j., has returned
home
Miss Margaret Reed, of Flrederica,
and Miss Mabel Espey, Of Washing
ton, are guests Of Miss Mabel Rettew.
Miss Lofiand. OF Milford. is visiting
Miss Mary Tadman. on West Eighth
street. ty~EflIll
Yesterday was the twenty-third anni-
versary Of the marriage Of Mr.. and
Mrs, Henry Blouth. Although no re-
ception was held. many people con-
graduated the pair.
Mrs. l.. 8. Williamson, and Cadet +.
II. Williamson are at the Strand At
lantic City.
d. L. Levy has been spending several
days in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Pyle, Miss Alice
Pyle and Miss NJ. Pyle are at the Sea
side Hotel, Atlantic City
Robert w. lsossamon. Of Charlotte, N.
G., after spending a few days here has
returned home.
Miss Caroline e. GIazier and Geary
w. Beam, both or Philadelphia, were
married by the Rev. II. S. Dulany at AS
bury M lE. parsonage at IL O'Clock
this morning.
Miss Florence May Fisher and Frank
G. Doughten were married by the Rev
H. S. Dulany on February II.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
GOLDEN
WEDDING
Celebrated by Former
Sussex Couple
Two Young Couples Joined
in WedIock Here
Today

Members Of an old Sussex county
family enjoyed n pleasant occasion IN
Philadelphia last night when Captain
and Mrs. Mears j. Darby gave a recep-
ton and dinner at their home. No. 1929
North Thirteenth street, in celebration
of the fftleth anniversary Of their we'd
ding.
They were assisted in receiving by
their daughters. Mrs. Osborn Congelton,
of Port Chester, n. "; Mrs. II. w. Cor
son and Mrs. John S. Atkinson. OF Phil
adelphia; their son. Frank E. Darby,
and Mrs Darby, of Ocean Grove, and
Mrs. George w. Joseph, Of Milton. who,
as Miss ella Vent, "a cousin OF the bride,
was one OF the bridesmaids at the we'd
ding fifty years ago.
Captain Darby. whose early life was
spent at sea, and who for many years
was a riverman on the Delaware. was
married February 16, 1853, toMiss Susan
y. Vent. at the home OF her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Abel Vent, at Milton, BY
the Rev. Dir, Kemp Methodist Episco,
pal clergyman.
Captain Darby, who. with his wife, Il
a native Of Milton, is n years old, Will,
Mrs. Darby is 49, -Four OF their dv,
children are living and they have tei
grandchildren. They We're the recipi
ents OF many valuable and appropriate
gifts.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
TOMATO INDUSTRY
LARGELY INCREASING
Farmers in Sussex County
and Other Parts of State
Predict Good Year

Greater activity will mark the coming
seasons work among tomato growers
and canners i'm all parts of the State.
than every before. Farmers in Sussex
county predict q profitable year and are
making arrangements to grow large
crops Of the vegetable.
In the neighborhood of Stokely, a
company has been formed composed OF
tlllers Of the soil living in that section
who intend to erect the largest cannery
in Delaware. Thirty farmers have
agreed to grow 100 acres Of tomatoes.
each to supply the new plant which will
be equipped with modern machinery
and competent men employed TO operate
IT,
William Hertel, of Hollyville, will
build a large cannery at that place
along the line Of the proposed trolley
road between Seaford and Lewes. He
has secured a market for his product
and has the promise OF a sufficient
quantity Of tomatoes to successfully
operate the plant
While some Gamers are not willing
to pay more than Sc or 81 a ton for the
vegetable, farmers in the nelghbor-
hood of Delaware City have signed con-
tracts with the Anderson Cannery Com
pany to supply that firm with tomatoes
at $40 ton and enough acreage at that
figure has been secured by the concern
to run the eannery.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

There Is scarcely a person alive who
does not look backward with little
keen thrill of pleasure to his or her
soap bubble blowing days To the
minds of youth, the soap bubble party
presents the acme of bliss and know
ing this. it is a little strange that
grown-ups do not AFFORD the youngsters
mere happiness along that line Eor
the indulgent mother who could lie
tempted to provide such amusement for
her young folk. the way to make soap
bubbles as big as a pumpkin and so
tough that it would roll over the aQor
for ever so many minutes before break
ing would be valuable information.
Here it is;
Into a pint Of warm water shave a
piece of brown laundry soap about
an inch square, containing a good pro-
portion Of lye. When this is thorough
ly dissolved, add a tablespoonful Of
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
Crosby y&Hill'S.
WILL HOLD STREET CARNIVAL
Numerous Attractions Will Be Brought
Here and Merchants Induced
to Advertise.

The members of Wilmington Aerie
No. "A, f. Q. T.. decided last night to
hold a carnival in this city from June
10 to 20. inclusive. The affair will be
given on an elaborate scale. and fOnr-
teen shows will be included in the at
traction.
Merchants will be given special in
ducements to advertise. and everything
will be done to make the carnival a
success. The main show will be an
attraction, inasmuch az il will appear
for four weeks In Baltimore before
coming here. The carnival will open
at O'Clock ON the evening of June 10
and viii close at midnight on June ~.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
Women,s 5 CInb Dimes

Members Of the Ladies' BllSur Chalin
Society celebrated its first anniversary
with a dinner ON Sunday night The
committee In charge consisted OF.
President Mrs. II. Kanofsly; the vice.
president. Mrs. Prank. the secretary.
Mrs. slansly; the treasurer, Mrs
Beiger, Mrs. Lurge, Mrs. Topl1is, Mrs
Brant Mrs. Tier and Mrs. Leshem.
and the affair was enjoyable In every
way The Rev. DIR. Schoer and his
choir OF boys were present. and with
Abe Schlagin, furnished excellent en-
tertainment j. Harry Gordon was the
toastmaster and speeches were made
by the Rev. Dr. S. Schoer. the Rev. II
Resltz. the Rev II. Buchanan, OF Phila-
delphia; Morris Levy Nathan Barsky
Louis Topkis. ID. NJ. Lurge Abe Tollin
and l.. Glonsky.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
For the housewife

Raw eggs and milk are a remedy for
poison Of any kind taken into the stom-
ach.
Before applying a poultice cover the
skin lightly with glycerin to prevent
any particles from adhering.
For chatting try fuller's earth pulyer-
lied. Moisten the surface first when
applying it. Oxide Of zinc ointment is
also excellent.
One teaspoonful of glycerin to a
tablespoonful of boiling water taken
ten minutes before meals is said to be
a certain cure for indigestion.
If a finger has been pounded or
crushed, plunge it into water as hot as
cam be borne. This will relieve the
pain more quickly than anything else.
Hot milk slipped slowly is efficacious
for relieving the throat irritation that
frequently follows a severe cold or is
An accompaniment of a bronchial
cough.
A felon NAV be cured in It's early
Stages by wrapping it in a mixture
made of half a teaspoonful of water
stirred into one ounce of Venice tur-
pentine.
The juice squeezed from a ripe pine
APPLE is the finest thing in the world
for cutting the funguslilSe membrane
which coats the throat in diphtheril
and Il used in time never fails to cure
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

Last Special Tour to Florida, Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad-onIy S48
for the Round Trip From Wilmington
As Specified As Below.
March 10. Tickets, including, in ad-
dition to round trip railroad fare,
sleeping car accommodations and
meals, Washington to Jacksonville, but
not for the return. Returning, tickets
will be good on any regular train until
May 81. 1903.
For full detailed information and
pamphlet, call upon Baltimore and
Ohio ticket agents, or write TO H. A.
Miller. T. P A.. Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
A Morning Wedding

Charles ID. lIohldecl1n' and Miss Edna
"A. Pierson were married this morning
at the residence OF the Rev. a. NJ.
kelgwln, y. ID, pastor of West Pres
byterian Church, No. 1913 Park Place.
Harry W. KohldeclSer, brother of the
groom, and Miss Blanche v. Pierson,
sister Of the bride, attended the cou-
pie. Mr. and Mrs. KohldeolSer left im-
mediately after the ceremony for a trip
to Niagara Falls. and upon their re-
turn will reside at No 1916 West Sec
ond street.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
NOTES OF CITY CHURCHES

Large congregations attend the
revival meetings in Bethany Baptist
Church.
The Newport Equal Suffrage Club
will hold its monthly meeting vt Mrs.
Mary d. Green's tcmorrow afternoon.
at O'Clock.
The Christian and Missionary Al
lance win hold an all-day meeting on
Thursday OF this week in Alliance Hall.
no. clo Adams street at 1880 a. m, ?
and I.30 p. m. The Rev F. H. Swift,
of Philadelphia, is expected to speak.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
N. B. RILEY
Rummage Sale
in the Art Needle
work Department

Two thousand dollars worth of
Art Goods to be sold for one thous-
and dollars this week.
Stamped Collars, both silk and
cotton, white and colors; have
been roc, r2c, r9c and 2oc; sale
price &c.
One lot of odds and ends in silk
oline, denim, etc, SC yard.
Also 10 and 2oc doylies SC.
One lot of lace doylies SC each.
IS pieces Iaic silkoline reduced
to SC 4 yard.
Tray Covers and bureau scarfs,
value soc and 7sc; sale price asc.
rs and S5c hemstitched shams
and scarfs; sale price soc.
Oriental pillow tops value rs
and SSc; sale p-ice roc.
ssc huck-a-back square stamped.
sale price a5c.
3 dozen Oriental pillow slips
with tassel in each corner, reduced
from soc TO ssc
IS ana tSc hthograph tops; sale
price nc.
soc pillow tops, now 3sc.
SI.75 and Sa hand-knit shawls,
some soiled; sale price soc; only
about 10 of them.
4 pieces of heavy tapestry drap-
Iery as inches wide, used for couch
covers or curtains, reduced from
so, rs and Ssc a yard to asc.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
LETTER FOLLOWED HIM TWO YEARS
For Two Years Missive Mailed by Al
leyne's Mother Was on
His Trail.

Richard Alleyne, a clerk in the em-
ploy of Joseph Bancroft & Sons Com
pany, has received a letter which had
been following him about the world for
two years.
Aleyne was q member of the Second
United States Cavalry and was in
China when the letter, which was writ
ten by his mother, started.
Before the letter reached him Alleyne
was sent 70 Cuba. Il followed him 70
that point, and III subsequent travels,
finally overtaking him here
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
FLORIDA.
'eeks' Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad

st Pennsylvania Railroad tour
aso1 to Jacksonville, allowing
IS in Florida, win leave New
Baltimore and
Eon by special train on Febru-
on tickets, including railway
.ition, Pullman accommoda-
+ berth), and meals en- route
while travelling on
lll train. will be sold at the
lrates: New York. $50; Phila-
Harrisburg, Baltimore and
son, s4S;Pittsburg, $50, and at
4 ate rates from other points.
ets, itineraries. and other in
& apply to ticket agents, or to
4 Boyd, Assistant General Pas
ent, Broad Street Station,
81 ia.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
LeaisIators to Make : visit.

The members Of the Legislature viii
be taken to Rehoboth on special train
on Thursday They will spend the af-
ternoon on the beach and go 10 Lewes
i'm the evening. where they viii be given
a banquet at the Lewes Club. The
members will spend the night at the
Hotel Rodney and Virden House, and
return to Dover early next morning.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
Pile Terrors Swept Away.-Dr. Ag

news Ointment stands at the head as a
reliever healer and sure cure for Piles
in all forms one application will give
comfort i'm few minutes. and three to
six days application according 20 di-
rections viii cure chronic cases. 1t re-
lieves all itching and burning skin dis
eases in day. 35 cents.-40.
Sold by Miller Drug Company, and n.
B. Danforth.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
Quiet Day for the Clergy.

This is being observed as a quiet day
stead today. The service began with
by the clergy Of Delaware at Bishop
the celebration cf the holy communion.
There were a series of meditations and
address. The service is in charge of
the Rev DR.. Nash. Of Cambridge. Mass.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
Prettr Things III the Shops

Pretty IHInSS III Inc SHOpS
For seventy-fve cents there are big
cushion covers Of bright plaids with
rufhed edges.
Small hearts of brown satin, per-
fumed and stuck full OF pins. are ten
cents.
Table tennis and typography are
both worn threadbare, but here is such
an odd little racquet with the prettist
Japanese girl burned on the wood. IL
costs seventy-five cents.
Those attractive table mats with vel
vet centres surrounded by a wreath OF
leather oak leaves cost 81.
Attractive waste paper baskets are
covered with lowered cretonne and
lined with crepe paper to match. They
are square in shape and tied at the cor
ners with satin bows. A small one
with violets on the covering is linet
with green paper, tied with violet bows
and costs fifty cents.
A fetching little jardiniere in burn
wood costs 81. II is four-sided anS
decorated with water lilies. 1t is larg
enough for a good-sized flower pot.
Here is a charming little suit of mer
cerized madras in black and white. Tn
skirt is tucked in lengthwise clusters
| opening within a foot of the hem. A
the bottom Of each cluster is a blac
and white medallion, the blouse am
sleeves are similarly trimmed, an
! the suit costs only So.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
An Adapted Food

for infants is a scientifically prepared
cows milS--just the right percentage
of fats and proteids. For forty-five
years Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed
MIX has been the leading infant food
of the world. Use it in tea and coffee.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

All the healing baisamic virtues OF
the Norway pines are concentrated in
Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup. Ma
uure's own remedy for coughs and cclds.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

tic Pets. In the latter the action CEN
tres around a pet dog of the husband
and pet cat OF the wife and develops
q series of situations that in the end
become very much entangled. The So
luton of the complications furnishes
an interesting climax. Murphey and
Andrews in new act give a clever and
entertaining bit of fun. Sabine and
Mullaney, a black face singing and
dancing team; Phil and Carrie Russell,
in comedy; Bennett and Young, in an
illustrated song act; Adair and Dahn
presenting a novel tight wire perform.
ance, and AL Rano and his Boston blue
ribbon terriers, complete the program.
Il is almost entirely new to the patrons
of the house and if yesterdays perform
ances afford a fair illustration it is an
altogether satisfactory bill from the
standpoint Of the critic and frst-night-
ers. Commencing Thursday, Ellsworth
and Burt will present q new domestic
act entitled, Catching a Train"
'Hully Gee. they're chasing me all
the time" exclaimed Jimmy" the
newsbOy as he stood wondering IL he
was stuck on his papers Ann 1
bird of chestnut? Nit! Extra sport
ing edition. " His persistent cries
brought customers, and before 9 D. m.
he was sold out and went home. But
to what kind Of a home? A hoyel in the
lower five tenement house life Of
greater New York, where he met
debauched father and an intemperate
mother who were locking eagerly for
his return so that they could crafty
their appetites for drink. Poor Jimmy!
He had worked hard for the pennies he
had, yet his father snatched them from
him and rushed the growGer" But the
poor boy kept on in his work like a
royal son Of toll. After buffetings in a
reform school and at home he finally
found himself heir to property that re-
ieyed him of newspaper vending and
made him a peerless newsboy. This
suoTy is illustrated in "a Boy of the
Streets. to be presented at the Lyceum
Theatre next Thursday. Friday and
Saturday, two performances daily.
The appearance in this city, at the
Lyceum Theatre, Of Miss Annie Oakley
I'm LAng,iOn McCormick's new melo-
drama. THE Western Gild." is Of more
! than ordinary interest There is no
woman before the American public who
is better known than Miss Oakley She
was for years the star attraction OF
BuffalO Rilfs wild West, and her re-
markable work with the rifle and shot
gun while with that well-Snown aggre-
cation astonished the public OF two
continents. However, Miss Oakley is
not compelled to rely solely upon her
skill with firearms. She is a clever
actress. and when Manager Mcclellan
selected her to enact the title role in
THE Western Girl" her engagement
gained immediate recognition and the
most lavish predictions were made fol-
her success. These have been fulfilled
beyond all expectations and the work
done by the star in the play stands Out
as one Of the best characterization oil
the kind offered to theatre-goers. Miss
Oakley is surrounded by a company OF
wen-known players, and the piece has
been staged with great attention tc
details. The engagement IS for the
FIRST three nights OF this week with
matinees.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
WASHINGTON, D. c.

Personally Conducted Tour, via BaIti-
more and Ohio Railroad.
day, February 10. Rate. SO for round
trip, including all expenses. For pamph-
let and full information, write or apply
to y. & o. Ticket Agents, or II. A. Mil
Ter, T. p. A., Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
Couch Covers
Short Skirts

Alias hannelette skirtsnow roc.
All soc nannelette skirts now
58c.
All 81 knit skirts now 6oc.
All $I.as heavy woolen skirts
now SIC.
All $r.5 knit skirts now 81.
All 81 knit skirts now SIS
All SITS knit skirts now SIPS.
During this sale we will sell silk
floss pillows at greatly reduced
prices.
IS inch, 81 cents; 20 inch, so
cents; 20 inch, 80 cents; "a inch
~ cents; 90 inch, 50 cents.
.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

The feature OF the week At Dock
stader's theatre are The AnHell Troupe
Of Dancing Girls, in a series Of steps
and figures that are dec idedly interest
ing. and Eugene Ellsworth and Madge
Burt introducing their Somedy ''Domes-
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

n~f,, d.. for Bronchitis, casarh. Asth-
VuiJ 0Vr0 ma, Old Grip 10 ssazlllan ssla
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

Rebecca Warren. in 'East Lynne, -
will appear at the Lyceum Theltre
next week.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
nauests HeId Last Niaht.

throat with a razor with sui
Il, was the verdict reachd by
lpaneled to make an inquest
Path of Samuel Alcorn. last
the case Of Lewis Miller, who
|lixture Of laudanum and
|aturday, the verdict was that
/ I call-. to his death from ex-
of alelnol.
Cold in Head Cure is sure
Af0 uea.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

Women's, Children's and Mis-
ses' Hats, l5C, 25C and SOC
Each less than half price.
80 pieces Muslin Underwear,
at cut prices to close out.
Is Children's Coats, A, 6, 8
and 10 years, reduced to
$1.00 each less than half
price.
LargeWhite Blankets atSl so.
What we consider the best
value we have offered for
years. People who want to
save a little money will
trade at
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
PLAYS AND PLAYERS

Sarah Cowell LeMoyne is known ia
her friends as a cheerful aad vivacious
MomAni rather inclined to take as much
enjoyment out of life as possible and
not in the least melanch oily or pessi-
mistic Il was for that reason amusing
TO Mrs. LeMoyne's friends to see the
way in which her name was recorded
on the passenger list OF an ocean
steamer When she recently returned
from Italy the German clerk in. the Of
lice OF the company entered her name
in this way on the list or passengers:
Frau Sarah Coweil de Morgue" AS
Mrs. LeMOyne is not in the least sug-
gestive of any sad subject she set out
TO prove it by organizing the most in
teresting concert that has ever been
held on board the steamer, and collect
ing 81 900 for it's charitable purpose.
Mrs. LeMoyne will be seen in this city
at the Opera House en- "wednesday
evening, when she win present Glen
MacDonough's new play, Among Those
Present"
When the Bell Tolls" is the unusual
title Of a beautiful romantic play which
will he produced at the Opera House
on Friday evening. The title is taken
from the tolling of the bells in the ALPS
by travellers host in the sncw storms
to call the St, Bernard dogs to their aid.
Cne OF the most perplexing illusions
presented by Magician Kellar this sea
son bears the odd title. "Out cf Sight
The newspaper men in the cities have
dubbed it 'GEGellars Divorce Machine "
1t illustrates a theory that OBJ lains in
India amongst the thoosophic adopts
that they are able to cause their bodies
to disintegrate. and vanish into thin
air at win. 1t is a pretty tough theory
for Americans to swallow. but it is
good story. Kellar has a scaffold-
like structure. with a common chair
suspended for the cross beam. by
means Of ropes In this chair he places
the lady who is to be parted with, fires
pistol at her, and-well, that ali there
is to the trick. She's simply gone
and not a trace Of her remains. The
empty chair falls TO the floor and ths
audience grasps, "0hi" Kellar will pre-
sent a dozen marvellous oriental illu-
sions, and an entire new budget of ex-
periments in pure sleight-of-hand when
he comes to this city on Saturday af-
ternoon and night at the Grand Opera
House.
Denman Thompson and George W.
Ryer's glorious play, THE Two Sis
ters.' WAS suggested by the famous
painting Les Deux Soeurs by Charles
Guerin now on exhibition in the
Louvre in Paris. Around it the dis
tinguished authors wove O. dramatic
tale OF rural and metropolitan life,
which for intensity. quazntness and
hunDr has never been eQualled. 1t car
riea the auditor through scenes and I'M
ci0ents that must be recoa nized as real
and tells the old, old story in q manner
that plays On ones heart strings with
telling effect The Two sisters will
be at the Grand Opera HCuse on Thurs
! day afternoon and night, and TWO Of
the biggest audiences Of the season are
suae ic be in attendance.
The feature of the week at Dock
stader's theatre are The AnHell Troupe
of Dancing Girls. in a series Of steps
and figures that are dec idedly interest
Evening journal., 1903-02-17
CROSBY & HILL.
Crosby & Hill,
COS, 6O7, 609 Market Street.
WIE are now offering.
w som e splendid

WE are now offering
w some splendid
values which every
rudent buyer of dry
goods should see. We
are also showing a
large collection Of new
Spring dress fabrics,
silks and wash goods
at satisfactory prices.
Pacific Foulards, &c a yd
Apron Ginghams, SC a yd
Fancy Flannelettes, 21aca yd
40 inch Unbleached Muslin,
7c a yd
Plaid Muslins for Aprons,
&c a yd
All Linen Russia Crash,
l21aC a yd
Mems and Boys Percale Shirts
25c each
Mems Unlaundried Shirts,
31c each
A lot Of Women's Ribbed
Vests, 18c eacf
MEMS Heavy Undervests
slightly soiled, 38C eaCf
Odds and ends i'll Children:
Underwear, 15c eacl
Mems Cashmere Half Hose,
19c a pail
,lWomen's, ! Children's and Mis-
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

When the Bell Tolls" is the unusual
title Of a beautiful romantic play which
will be produced at the Opera House
on Friday evening. The title is taken
from the tolling of the bells in the ALPS
by travellers host in the sncw storms
to call the St, Bernard dogs to their aid.
Evening journal., 1903-02-17

Raw eggs and milk are a remedy for
poison Of any kind taken into the stom-
ach.