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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
PRACTICAL KINDERGARTEN
Seventy 12-Year-Old Boys Taught Gar.
dening by a Girl.


dening by Girl.
st. Louis. Sept. 2S.-Under the di-
rection of Miss nirrell Stevens, young
woman scarcely out of her teens, sew
enty urchins from all parts OF the city
have just concluded a most successful
season in operating a garden in Va
cant city tract.
Miss Stevens has taught the boys
what she terms ''thc art of tickling the
soil to make it laugh with growing
crops" and in addition TO the practica
knowledge gained they have earned
spending money by marketing their
crops.
Miss stevens has thorough l1nowl-
edge of agriculture and botany, and
when the Civic improvement league
conceived the idea of teaching the boys
of st. Louis something of the practical
side of gardening, the officers selected
Miss Stevens to take charge OF the
work
Five acres of land was secured, and
one-twcnty. fourth of an acre was al
lotted to each young farmer. Each
0ers, cabbage, peppers, lc. tuce, radish-
es, turnips, beets and rutabagas, and
little bed OF flowers.
When the crops were matured the
boys were permitted to sell their pro-
ducts
The average age of her pupils was
Io wears.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
Misuse OF Ma,ls

Akron, Ohio, Sept. cat the insti-
gation of Anthony Comstock. of the
Society for the Prevention of Vice, six
prominent citizeus of this place were
arraigned before the United States
commissioner ut Cleveland for alleged
misuse of the mails They are all CON
nected with the Lyon Rubber company.
Manufactured articles, besides lnolds
and utensils to the value of ST., 900
were confiscated.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
Indifaranca At Rnpnta

New York, Sept 29.-Thc Herald is
advised that indifference was mani
tested in the Colombian congress to-
ward the death of the Hay Herran
canal treaty. Although the period for
the ratification of the treaty was to
expire at midnight of the 22nd, the
speeches delivered on the subject were
mild and referred more to the posi-
bility of new treaty than to the fate
of the present one.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
oklahoma rs,ber.as.

Guthrie, Sept. 20.-The carload of
Oklahoma liberia peaches, consigned
to London, England. parties during
August sold for s9I per bushel In tho
lot were two cases gratis for King Ed
ward and Ambassador Choate and the
commission company took advantage
of that fact to advertise the Oklahoma
consignment. Oklahoma ,orchardists
are clated over the announcements
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
WIN stamp Warrants.

Topeka, Sept. 29.-The examination
OF the state treasury by Governor
Bailey, the state auditor, Mr.. Wells,
and the secretary of state, Mr.. Barrow,
shows that there is less money in the
general revenue fund than there was
eleven months ago. 1t is believed that
the state treasurer will be compelled
to stamp warrants before the Decemb Der
taxes are received,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
Doing Legitimate susiness.

Washington, Sept. 29.-J. w. String
fellow, of Indian Territory, is here in
the interest of the companies which are
helping the Indians to select their
lnnds. against which the Dawes COM
mission issued orders of prohibition.
Mr.. Stringfellow contends that the
companies arc conducting Legitimate
business.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
A P:ne TImber Sale.

Honghton, Mich, Sept Cool.
VIM Coach sold to L. ]. Cody, of Du,
luth, and w. T. Adds, of Kansas City,
n tract of standing timber on CoquiIl
river, Oregon. estimated to contain
$50, 600, 900 feet The deal is one of the
largest ever made in Oregon pine lands,
the purchase consideration being $3.50,
OOO
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
OberIin NJ. Carter sues.

Washington, Sept 29-Whcn ODER
lin NJ. Carter, formerly captain in the
United States army, leaves the federal
prison at Fort Leave worth on Novcm-
Der %, he will begin "a contest for the
property, valued at $3.50, 900. taken by
the court ut the time of his conviction
or embeZzlement in connection with
the Havana harbor Improvement
fra.1dc
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Opening More Lands.

Washington, Sept. 2G.-Commission-
er Richar is of the general land office,
named November 10 next, at 9 a. m,
as the date of opening 10 settlement
the three-qnarters of million of acres
of eded Chippewa lands in Minnesota,
recently segregated from tile timber
land of that reserva ton.
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Rock Island After Tour,.t..

Topeka, Sept. 24.-The Rock Island
will pay special attention to the Cali
fornia tourist traffic this fall. From
now until November 80 tickets will be
sold at greatly reduced rates and it is
announced that special adyautasres
sill be offered in the way of equip
ment and the like
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President Goes TO The woods.

New York, Sept. 20. President
Roosevelt will soon visit the Adiron-
daclss as the guest of William II. Sew
ard of New York, according to d
dispatch from Utica. The date of the
presidents arrival in the woods has
not been definitely learned, but the
guides are planning to give him some
fine deer hunting.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
Post once Robbed.

Baxter Springs, Sept. 24.-The post
Office in this city was entered and the
safe blown to pieces with nitroglycerin.
The thieves took 500 in money, several
hundred dollars worth of stamps and
some merchandise. This is the third
time the office has been robbed within
a few wears.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
An Outlet For Products.

Manila, Sept 26.-Tne government
has decided to build II canal from Lake
Taal to the sea, at an expense of $780,
600 out of tile congressional relief
fund. This will give Il tapgas prov
ince an outlet for it's produ.:ts
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03

New York, Sept. 90 = Fire which
originated in the electric cable tunnel
in the basement of the Brooklyn rapid
transit power house in Brooklyn, did
5000, 600 damage and tied up the cable
system in Brooklyn. The damage was
con fined solely to the power house.
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Flames st Toronto.

Toronto, Ont, Sept 20.-Fire ragctl
on the island. rhe docks, ticket Offices
and the Hotel Hanlan were in flames
with every prospect of their being en-
iirc1y DESTROYED as the water service is
very inadequate.
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Rnrnala RnfIre IsIoeIr.

Dcs Moines. Ia. sept. 25.-One en-
tire block IN the heart of AYRSHIRE,
Ia, including property valued ut $780,
900 or more, is totally destroyed by
IRE. Nine business lsonses and their
contents were burned.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
Annther Ct In..nl,

st. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 29-Much en-
barrassment has been caused the off,
Gals of this city by reason of the
appearance of a dispatch making SEN
sational disclosures in musicipal affairs
with especial reference to the city
treasurer. The item of news was
intended TO apply to a city of another
state.
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wants yyar.biD. Removed.

Constln tinople, Sept 2s.-The porte
has expressed a wish for the with
drawal of the American warships now
off Beirut, $50 that the settlement of
the questions pending between the
United States and Turkey can be pro-
ceeded with"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03

San Francisco, Sept IA dog is a
chattel, and next To man is the most
important factor in the past and pres
emit history of the country" Suci, is
the decision handed down in the Uni
ted States court Of appeals
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Anthractte PrIInc up.

Willxesbarre. Pa, Sept. 25.-Notices
have been posted at all the colleries OF
the Delaware and Hudson Canal and
Coal company to the effect that the
miners will hereafter vorl, Eve hours
each day until further notice, instead
of nine hours as heretofore.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
A strike Settled

Goodland, Kans., Sept. 24-All the
strikers in the Rock Island shops here
returned 10 work, in accordance with
an agreement made with the officers of
the road. An increased schedule of
wages was allowed by the Rock Island
management and the men are salts
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
A AailIlon dollar Temple.

Baltimore, Nd. Sept. 20 - At the
session of the sovereign grand lodge of
Odd Fellows the committee on finance
reported favorably on the plan to erect
II million dollar memorial temple in
this city, but deemed it inadvisable to
connect the name of the sovereign
grand lodge with the project.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
Turkey Buying war SUPPLIES.

Berlin, Sept 2a.-The T,rlsisl, war
ministry has ordered 1900 pounds of
smolSeless powder at the Boutwell,
works Turkey has several agents
permanently residing in Germany who
BUY supplies for the army and navy.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
American FisI, poa.ber..

Ottawa, Sept % Tho Dominion
governmcnt has received reports from
Lake Erie saying there is Il great deal
of Illegal fishing going on and tic rev.
enue boat Petrol seized flfty-asx Anser-
lean nets ia Canadfau waserz
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
MLleage Of Roads Enterlng Chloaeo.

Chicago, Sept 2s.-Thc twenty-three
railways entering the city have CON-
bincd mileage of $1,000 mics; more
than third of the mileage of the
country.
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General Ola surrendern.

Manila. Sept. a9-Gene-al Ola, lead
er OF the band of insurrectos which has
been creating considerable trouble in
the province of Albay, Luzon. has sur
rendered 70 the American troops witt.
% officers and men of his command,
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sneo,al Cnttnn rrain.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. 90. = The
movement of this years cotton crop
along the line of The international and
Great Northern has increased to such
an extent that the roads have been
compelled to put on special cotton
trains
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
American squadron Prevented Riot.

London, Sept Ca correspondent
of the Times, writing from Beirut,
says nothing but the presence of the
American squadron prevented the re-
cent riot there from becoming a gen.
eral rnassacre of Christians
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To Settle Cuban Soil.

Havana, Sept. e4.-Thomas ]. An
derson. general passenger agent of the
Southern Pacific railway, announces
that ne has come to Cuba with the idea
of arranging for the immigration of
American farmers to settle on Cuban
soil.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
Average Germau Consumpt,oD.

Berlin, Sept. 2S-Statistics show
that the average amount per head of
persons over Is, spent in Germany for
alcoholic liquors is $50.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
chtca~e,s c;epteunlaE.

Chicago. Sept es-chicago has com
pleted arrangements for the celebra-
ton of the centrnnial of its birth.
From Saturday snorning until Thurs
daE. n1Ehs on October 1
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Cause Of over Pro<iuetIon.

Lyon, Mass, Sept. e6.-Because of
ovcrproGuction the General Electric
Line company is to reduce is working
force by about 5000 men.
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A. O. o. w. Assessments.

San Francisco. Cali, Sept. 2s.-The
special session of the grand lodge of
the Ancient Order OF United XYorlzmen
has closed its labors and the new plan
of assessment prepared by the supreme
lodge was adopted By vote equal to
five to one. The new rates take effect
January first next.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03

Baltimore, Nd, Sept. 95.-The SOW
crcign grand lodge of the independent
Order Odd Fellows unanimously elected
Gen NJ. A. Hancy of AIarengo. In.
commanding general of tile Patriarch
Militant for term of four year.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
Seventh District Editors.

Hutchinson, Ktna., Sept 39.-The
Seventh District Republican Editorial
association has been called to meet
here October S. William Allen White
of Empori;a, Will be sneaker.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
n1ore DarrIoIks Rnrnad.

Beaumont, Tex, Sept. 26.-Fire
started in the east end of the Shoe
String district, destroying ~ derriclss.
and causing a loss estimated at $685.
COO. The principal loser WAS the West
Davic coiunanv
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rir rrnrn YeIIou rauer.

Mexico City, Sept %. = Refugees
from Wales. Victoria, Santiago, Lin
ares and Tampieo. fleeing through fear
of TIE yellow fever, are making their
appearance at Mexico City.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03
I.areest. PIata Factnrr-

Springfield, O., Sept. % Wiclsain,
Chapman & Company's plant, the
largest plate mandatory in the world,
was burned to the ground on Sept. 90.
Loss 500. 600.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03

Omaha, Sept. 2s.-Congressrnen of
Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa will ask
appropriations to iiprap the Missouri
river
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Bonds Held for Circulation.

Washington, Sept. 2s.-Of the issue
of S517. 600. 900 of 3 per cent bonds the
treasury holds for circulation $780,
o00, 600.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-10-03

Kansas City, Sept. 2S.-Woriz is re-
snmed on the Rock Island extension
from Amarillo, Texas, to Tucunrrari,
N NJ
Evening journal., 1903-02-10
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MATTERS DISCUSSED
Newly Appointed Members
Sworn in at Last Nights
Meeting

Robert W. Tadman, the newly elected
member Of the Board of Education from
the Fifth ward was present at the reg
ulsr meeting of the board last night and
was sworn in.
Treasurer Bartram made report for
the month OF January. showing a
healthy condition Of the departments
finances.
1t is likely that an additional teacher
will be appointed in the grammar de-
partment OF the High School because of
crowded conditions prevailing at the
present time. The matter was brought
up by Mr.. Carter, and referred to the
committee on teachers.
superintendent Twitmyer reported
the total number of pupils enrolled in
public schools January 30, 800. and the
average attendance 1894
The resignation OF Miss Martha Um-
brecht, a teacher in the High School,
was accepted. Miss Umbrecht will be-
come q teacher in the Yonkers High
School. Miss Emma Crawford resigned
as a teacher in school No. 10.
The Legislative Committee reported
that the city solicitor had informed
them that he did not think he had any
thing to do with drawing bills for the
Board Of Education. He asked what
to do.
On motion of Or. FrantE tho commit
tee was authorized to have bills drawn
ss needed.
lt was decided that Mr.. Tadman re-
place Or. B. r. Veassy on all commit
tees
AS Washingtons Birthday falls on
Saturday Mr.. Carter asked what day
would be celebrated. 1t was found that
the rules required the following Mon
day should be observed. Lihooln's
Birthday. which is observed this weel,
lis also a school holiday.
Evening journal., 1903-02-10
NE WS FROM BORDER STATES
DIED IN BROOKLYN
Allan Woodburn, Of Elkton, Nd, Ex-
pires After Brief IIIness.

Allan Woodburn, aged q years, eon
of the former superintendent of the
Elkton Gas Company. died at Brooklyn,
n. Y. after a short illness from pneu-
monia. The remains will be brought to
Elkton for burial.
The marriage of ex-Sheriff r. II.
Smith. OF Centreville, and Mrs. r. "A.
Bradbury, Of Elkton, will take place on
Thursday at the home OF the bride-elect
Il. l. Malvin has been elected presi-
dent of the newly incorporated eavings
bank Of Kent Island. which will open
its doors this week with a capital of
S25.0O0.
The Southern Convocation OF the
Diocese OF Easton will meet in Sails
bury ON February IL, is and 49,
c. Reeve Vanneman. son of Mayor r.
K. Vanneman. of Havre de Grace. who
is student in the senior class at Cor
nell University, has been sent home IN.
Miss Elizabeth Davis. sister OF James
A. Davis, late clerk OF the Elkton Court.
died at the home Of her brother w. w.
Davis, al Port Deposit, aged 6S years.
Supreme Archon w. A. Gallahcr
made his annual visit TO Elkton Con
clave Improved Order Of Heptasophr
last evening and installed the ofEcers
elected for the ensuing year. A ban
quet was afterwards held at the Howard
Hotel
Evening journal., 1903-02-10
228-23O KING STREET

to her home in Hockessin after spend
ing several days with her sister, Mrs.
Samuel Hines.
The Rev. V. S. Northup has returned
from a week Is visit to Snow Hill, Nd
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warner are
spending several days in Connecticut
Mrs Hurlock. OF Centerville, Nd. is
visiting her sister, Mrs Elizabeth
Hines
Miss Annie Ayres Of Philadelphia, is
visiting Miss Anna Roberts.
Airs Ida Greed, OF Wilmington. spent
Sunday In town.
Mrs Harry Gladfelter. OF Whining
ton. who has been visiting her mother
Mrs. Roberts, has returned to nor
home.
Miss Jennie Marley. a teacher In pub
lie school, who has been home in. for
week, has resumed her duties today
Charlie Pancoast is spending a week
in Washington, d. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Moore. of New
York, are visiting Miss Annie Hickey.
Evening journal., 1903-02-10
OYSTER cANNERY
Has Been Located at Hridoston-New
Jersey News.

Has Been located at 5rid9eton-New
Jersey News.
The Port Norris CanniRa Company
has been incorporated al Bridgeton. The
company will can oysters
Promoters of the proposed pantaloon
factory in Woodbury. are meeting with
success in getting the necessary help.
and the Arm will locate there.
Mrs. James OKelly, OF Burlington.
never believed in banks until the other
day. The deed for her house and other
valuable rapeN had always been kept
In an old bandbox under the bed. A
Few days ago her mother. seeing the
box filled with what she thought to be
old papers. used il 10 build FIRE.
Failing four feet from a back doorway
last Wednesday. Mrs. Jane Mcneil. an
octogenarian Of vineland. sustained
injuries from which she died last night
her leg was broken and she was SO
badly shocked by the fan that she could
n9t rally from the effecs. She live
with her niece. Mrs. H. c. Harvey. a
popular singer and wife Of a prominent
business man.
Evening journal., 1903-02-10
BrfdeeviIIe

EntEldt 10 Ano Evening JOURNAL
Bridgeville. Feb. 1O.-Mrs. William H.
Murphy of Pennington. gave a tea ON
Saturday evening. Those from Bridge
vile who received invitations were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Newall Ball. Mrs. William
IN. Sudler. Mrs. John Jacobs and Mrs.
Gertrude Rust.
The Epworth League is rehearsing
for a play which will be presented in
the Opera House on February 90
Miss MOlle Hcwes gave an enjoyable
party to number Of her friends on
Broad street on Friday evening The
time was passed pleasantly in gaines,
etc. after which refreshments were
served. Those present We're Misses
Bessie Rash. Hester Wiley. Eva Jones,
Bessie Short Anna Leadenham. Fannie
Welch, Edna Ward. Messrs. Clayton.
Elliott. Everett Short. Roland Brown.
Ira Lewis Harry AXE. William Know
les. Russell Short.
Ralston Sudler. of jefferson College,
spent Sunday with his parents. Dr. and
Mrs. William ~ Sudler.
John Emery Sudler. OF Norristown.
Pa, is the guest of Bridgeville friends.
Mr. Bailey, of Philadelphia, is visiting
Mrs. Eta Layton.
entertained by Mrs. Henry Adams
Mr.. and Mrs. II. a. Cannon are en-
tertaining Mrs. Stella Rawlins and Mrs.
Rose Musgrove of Philadelphia
Edward Sudler OF Philadelphia. is
spending some time at his home here.
George Stradley, OF Laurel, was In
town recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Turpin. of Hurlock.
spent a few days last week with their
daughter Mrs. Linwood Layton
Mrs. Robert Swain and son, Robert.
Of Philadelphia, are spending some
time with friends in town.
Miss Hattie Niven. OF Seaford. is the
guest Of her aunt, Miss Hattie Ward.
Mrs. William Carter. of Greenwood.
was IN town recently.
Miss sara Sudler entertained a mum
her of her friends ON Saturday even
ing
John Coulter. Of Philadelphia. has
been spending few days with friends
here.
Evening journal., 1903-02-10
The Perfect Arm

In these days Of elbow sleeves. both
h winter and summer. there lives not
girl with soul so dead who hasn't
hankering after a pretty. shapely
M This is one way to get it: Grasp
wand or cane. the hands extended
owe the head. Swing the arms and
builders in unison. first forward. then
edward. Extend the arms full length
it'll they are nearly as possible at
Sht angles with the body. Swing in
S way at the rate of about fifteen
pvements to the minute. The shoul-
IS must be swung with the arms, or
exercise will have little value.
The proportion of the artistic arm is:
myth of arm from shoulder to finger
s, 2S 7-1O inches: from shoulder to
Sow 12% inches; from elbow to
ger tips, 1524 inches; around the
per arm, 10 inches; around the fore
n, SA inches; around elbow, 11H
hes; around wrist, inches.
Evening journal., 1903-02-10
LIFE OF COLLEGE WOMEN

professional occupation, while Bryn
Mawr had 26.6 per cent. Recently Blyn
Mawr has published figures for 1901.
collected by her Alumnae Association.
Now it is seen that only 30.S per cent.
Of Bryn Mawr graduates are teaching
and per cent. engaged in graduate
study, while 24.4 are married, if the
two classes last graduated are not in
cluded The fact that fewer of the
Bryn Mawr graduates are teaching now
than three years ago does not, of
course, mean that Bryn Mawr has in
any way lowered her standard of work.
Indeed, every change that is made i'm
the college curriculum is a step up
higher. But more girls go TO college
now who wish the best intellectual
training, but do not intend to teach.
Some go with other professions; more
do none of the paid work of the world.
1t would be interesting to know If other
women's colleges are finding this same
change in the destinations of theii
alumnae."
Evening journal., 1903-02-10
Social and Personal Notes

Mr.. and Mrs Harvey. OF Philadelphia.
spent Saturday and sunday with Mrs.
OHanley. No. e17 Lancaster avenue.
Miss Emma Reardon has returned
from Prospect Park
Mrs. NJ. Stephens is i'm Atlantic City.
Mrs w. II. Smith is at the Seaside.
Atlantic City.
Mrs. c. G. Rumford is in Atlantic
City.
Tn Rev. Richard Turner, of this city,
officiated at the wedding OF his niece,
Miss Eva Taylor, and J. Bardsley Hon
in Philadelphia, on Saturday.
Miss Bessie Boyer. of Chester, has
been singing for the past five weeks
with the choir of Central Presbyterian
Church. substituting for Mrs. w. i
Smalley who is ill.,
Announcement is made Of the en-
gagement Of Curtis L. Talley, of Talley
vile, and Miss Adline NJ. Stevens. o
Philadelphia.
Miss Georgianna b. Ferguson hai
gone TO Palm Beach Fla, where sh
will remain for the next three months
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Rector. O
Hockessin. celebrated their 37th wedding
anniversary last Saturday evening.
large number OF friends We're presen
and pleasant evening was passed.
Miss Ethel May Derrickson and VIII
liam *. Eastburn. both of Mill Cree
hundred win be married on the evening
of February 21 at the home OF tn
brides parents. Mr.. Eastburn is a 80
of Representative Eastburn.
Evening journal., 1903-02-10
MINSTaELS TO MAKE MERRY
That Of Junior Mechanics Said to Be
Best Amateur Performance Ever
Given in This City.

Junior American Mechanics and
others who do not belong TO that order.
are looking forward with a great deal
Of pleasurable anticipation TO the min
strel show to be given by that organi-
zation in the Opera House next Monday
and Tuesday night. These entertain
ments always have been hrst-class. and
this one promises to excel all former
ones.
In the first place. the male chorus is
remarkably fine. 10 sings AN straight
song choruses in harmony without or
chestra accompaniment. and some of
the selections arc operatic There are
sufficient good soloists TO make COM
plete change of SONGS and singers. i'm
cluding end men, tho second night. The
spccialties are better than those of last
year and I'm general the performance
promises 10 be- the best amateur min-
strel show ever given in this city.