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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Misses Ella and Pearl Preston, of Leon.
came Saturday and are the guests of
friends. Miss Ella at one time made her
home here and was in the millinery bust
ness -Pleasan t0n Index
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

2. j. Sankey returned Friday from Des
MOines, where he had been attending the
Jefferson banquet and visiting the family
| of his son MORGAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Mrs Sarah Wakefield, who has been
visiting relatives in this county for several
weeks, returned Friday to her home al
Wray, Colorado. Her brother-in-law
James Wakefield, accompanied her for g
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Mrs. Harvey Rambo and daughter, Es-
ther, returned Tuesday morning from
Hastings. Neb,, where they went to at
tend the funeral Of their daughter and sis
ter, Miss Maud Rambo.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

Frank John retnrned Thursday from.
Rocky Ford. Colorado, where he and his
wife spent the winter. Mrs. John re-
manned for q longer visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-09

his home in Silverton, Washington, after
a pleasant visit In Leon with his aged par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. w. B. McDonongh,
aud other relatives and friends in this
county.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
GRANDSON
KILLED BY A FALL
Yale Freshman Plunges 100
Feet Trying to Scale a
High Rock

New Haven. Conn.,, Oct. 27.-Georgr
Benedict Sherman. a grandson of Gen
eral William Tecumseh Sherman, wa
killed by falling 100 feet from the Yves
Rock, near here. Sherman was a Yale
freshman and the son Of a millionaire
Young Sherman died in the college in
firmary, after doctors had worked over
him all day in an effort to save his
life.
With Sherman were George Wiltshire
and Amasa Stone Mathers, also Yale
freshmen, and hailing from Cleveland.
The three young men were attempting
a feat which has never been accom-
plished, and had ascended to a distance
OF over 90 feet up the rock, when a
piece OF jagged rock, loosened by Will
shire or Mathers, who were above
Sherman, fell, striking Sherman on the
head.
Sherman fell backward a distance OF
10 feet and rolled 40 feet to the bottom
Of the rock, which is 100 feet in height
His companions heard his cry and the
noise of his falling and hastily de-
scended.
They found the young man uncon-
scious and bleeding from a bad cut on
the head. They summoned aid and he
was removed to the Grace Hospital and
thence to the Yale Infrmarv.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
REVOLUTION IN
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Santiago Surrounded by In
surgents and Captured After
Severe Fighting

Cape Haytion, Oct. 27.-Ihe town Of
Santiago. in fSe Dominican republic.
was surrounded by insurgent troops
under the co.tnand Of General Epl-
fania Rodriguez After severe fight
Ing, which lasted for several hours
and during which a number OF men
were wounded. the revolationists tri-
umphed and Santiago fell into their
hands.
The revolution which has broken
out in the northern part OF the repub-
llc Of Santo Domingo and which has
already resulted in the establishment
Of a provisional government at Ppeto
under the presidency OF General Nor
ales, was caused by the numerous Gus
tom house frauds and the preyarica-
tions Of the ministers OF war and OF
finance. The signal for the outbreak
Of the revolt was given at 2 o'clock on
Saturday afternoon by three cannon
shots. That same evening all the par.
tisans Of President Wos Gil at Pu.
erto we're arrested. The inhabitants o.
Monte Cristi. La Ligne and Moca unit
ed and attacked Santiago. Telegraphi'
communication between Santiago an,
La Vega has been severed.
The revolutionary outbreak is ex
tending. and the general opinion Il
that the government Of President Wo
Y Gil is lost.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
COUPLES
CELEBRATE
City Folk Take Part in
Two Happy Affairs
Other Happenings of Social
Inter- ST to Wilmington
People and Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Barrett celebrate
ed their fifth wedding anniversary at their
home 5l5 Taylor street last evening. A
large number Of their relatives and
friends were present. and enjoyed them
selves by dancing and vocal and instru-
mental music. after which they all sat
down to splendid supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett received many
very pretty and costly presents. Among
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. j. C.. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. W. Ewing. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Leauby, Mr. and Mrs. James
Cooper Mr.. and Mrs. Il. s. Christy, Mr..
and Mrs. James Dicl1erson. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. r. Pancoast, A. IL. Miller of Atlantic
City; Frank Wilson and Miss l.. Gamble.
.of Philadelphia; p. T.. Barrett Of Havre
De Grace; William Davis and daughter
Bessie. OF Eismere; Miss l.. Hall, Miss
x. Dolen, Miss Morris and Messrs. b..
ICieaver. c. Stewart. II. Walker, James
Gillespie. Peser Fisher and William Nc
Nee.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
EDUCATION BOARD
WILL HEAR COMPLAINTS
Special Meeting viii Be He'd
Monday EyenIng-New
Member l ak

The Board Of Education held another
hot air" session last night For two
hours or more the question OF Increasing
teachers salaries was discussed and Tin
ally motion was made 10 hold a special
meeting ON Monday evening next TO
hear complaints.
Dr.. Cooper called attention to the fact
uhai the sixth ward was without repre-
sentatlon in the beard and moved that
Ian election be held 10 M the vacancies.
Another discussion followed which end
ed by the matter being referred TO the
speciai committee on law and the City
Solicitor. There was a differences Of opin-
ion as ITO the night OF the board TO nj
ehe vacancies, now THAI the departments
charter IS defunct aud the matter was
Therefore referred to the committee end
Mr.. Harman.
Permission was given 10 tho cotani1tce
on evening schools TO open three schools
as soon as the necessary rooms could be
secured. The teachers will receive Ehe
same pay as last year.
An order for S17.50O was drawn TO pay
interest and certificates Of indebtedness
due on November 1.
The attentlon of the committee on nom
resident pupils was called 10 the fact that
Of the Isl nonresident pupils now attend
ing the schools. only a few had paid their
tuition. No action was taken.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
FARMER
INNOCENT BUT UNWIsE
Swindled Out of $1,000 by
the Three Card Monte
Gano

Hartford, Conn, oct. 27. - Two
strangers. who are alleged TO have
swindled @. 3. Burnham, OF this city.
out OF $4,000 through three-card-
game are being sought for .y the po-
lice authorities here and in other
places. Burnham iH a well-to-do re-
tired farmer, about 65 years old.
One Of the strangers said that his
name was Brooks. and that he was
connected with bank ia Torrington,
Conn. while the other represented
himself as a southerner who had come
north for the purpose of finding his
sister In Winsted. to whom he was to
pay $4,000. Having learned that his
sister was dead, the southerner said
he was reckless as 10 what became Of
the money. He offered TO show Brooks
and Burnham how to play the three
card-monte game. with the result that
Burnham was induced to draw $4,000
from the bank and put II in a tin
trunk. together with roll alleged 70
contain $4,000. which the southerner
placed as his part Of the wager. Burn
ham was given the key for the trunk
and the men drove 20 West Haverford.
stopping at a secluded place in the
woods. where the game began.
Burnham won. and receiving the
trunk, started home alone. IL was not
until he arrived home, opened the box
and found Il empty that be realized
he had been duped.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
WILL HOLD CONFERENCE
ON THE RACE PROBLEM
Three Days Session to be
Held in Washington, Be
ginning November 9

Washington, Oct 27-Commencine
Monday, Noversber 3. and continuing
for the three days there will be held In
this city an interesting conference on
the race problem in the United States
Many prominent leaders in the coll
ored race have promised TO attend the
conference, which Is % be held under
the auspices Of the National socio-
logical Society. an organization for the
study Of the condition Of the colored
people In the United States.
The object Of the conference Is stated
to be TO deliberate on the most seri-
Gus phases of the race problem and
10 formulate plans for the relief Of
a strained situation brought about by
the presence of said problem; to dis
cover some common ground upon which
all Of the friends Of the cause may
stand. and 10 adjust the different and
divergent views respecting the solu-
ton Of the problem into a definite
and harmonious proposition"
The conference will also consider
the religious. educational, physical. in
dustrial and ethical aspects Of the race
question, and considerable time viii be
spent in discussing the evil influence
Of urban life on the colored people.
Among those who will speak are Rev.
Dean Richmond Babbitt, OF Brooklyn;
Bishop l. II. Holsey. Of Atlanta; Rev.
A. ID. Mayo. Of Boston; Rev. A. S.
Crapsey. Of Rochester; Bishop Abra-
ham Grant. Of Indiana, and Prof. E.
A. Johnson. Of Shaw University. Ra-
leigh. N. G.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
TWO INSTANTLY KILLED
BY ENGINE EXPLOSION
Two Other Men Fatally In
jured When Railroad Lo-
comotive Blew Up

Lancaster. Pa, Oct. 27.-PennsyIva-
MIA railroad locomotive No. 2S1s. draw
ing a westbound freight, exploded Just
west Of Rohrerstown. Two men were
Instantly killed. and two others IA.
tally injured. The explosion was OF
terrific force. tearing up the track for
a distance of several hundred feet. The
dead are; James Rowan, conductor.
and Fireman Leslie A. Helm. The fai
tally injured: Engineer Aaron r. Lutz
and Brakeman Sherman E. Swingl or.
All are residents of Columbia, Pa.
All of the victims were horribly
mangled. The wheels of the locomo-
tive remained on the track, thouf5h por-
tons Of the engine were hurled In all
directions for several hundred yards
The cause of the explosion is not
known. In his delirium the engineer
muttered: "The boiler was full OF
water" Swingler was blown a dis
lance of so feet into field along the
track. Engineer Lutz was blown 20
yards to the right of the track and
Fireman Helm double that distance to
the left
Brakeman SwingIsr died early this
morning.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
THEATRICAL NOTES

b great were the crowds at Docltstad-
, Theatre yesterday afternoon ami. last
ht that 1t was impossible for every
" TO find a seat, but then the new Gar
k viii be ready soon and all can be
|ommodated. However, those who could
gain Ambulance yesterday will prob
y have an opportunity to visit the the
. later in the week, when the show
, be the same. The sully family gave
b Interrupted Honeymoon in a pleas
manner, featuring VIII Sully as Bill
.ks and John suliy as Johnnie Boston
.ns. "A Homespun Wooing" was put
by Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Young in a
Fdedly eredttable manner. The Hatch
.thers gave a musical act that was ex-
'tionally good. Charles Lane. the clever
BIOLOGIST. scored a great Init. Mule
Ftina Is a fine cOntortionist and dancer
ii her work was appreciated. Ozar and
|mo have a juggling act that is fine.
Arles Galleute's monkey and dog show
|one of he best in the business and
'toany pleasing 10 children. Miss
.sabeth Esteilo was applauded time and
'in for her singh and dancing. The
|atagrs2h has a list Of new pictures
~ eA better than before, The show
yen "A fth seeing.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
Coats.

10 special coats for Wednesday
selling IT S. 90, made of Kersvy
cloth, full sleeve, colors black,
blue an castor.
- special coats at $500, made
+ Kersey cloth, full sleeve, cir
liar cape and tab collar, both
the S. 90 and $500 coats are bar
.alns and wi sell quickly.
pieces, 75c qrality Melrose at
So va d.
So quality covert cloth at 800
yard.
r mnants Of dress goods at re-
duced prizes.
More of the I5c chiffon covered
collar forms for Wednesday at
Toc or 3 for asc
A real bnstle wood back hal
uush al 25c.
10 yard lengths of canton fl m
n 4 from sSc to 81 SO for 'he end.
10 yard, OF a good white muslin
or soc.
10 yards unbleached muslin ior
6oc.
Childreu's crib blankets. soc.
Full size blankets at soc u
IS.
Sr.so quality silkaline covered
omforts at $3.50.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
SEVERAL HOMES FOR SALE
Hawkins & Co. to Dispose of Several
Dwellings Without Reserve.

An unusual opportunity for persons de-
siI6ng to own their home VIII be presented
by Hawkins and Company tomorrow.
when a great many desirable dwellings
viii be disposed Of at auction at the Court
House. beginning at 10 O'Clock.
These houses, or a large part Of them,
are located In the very oentre Of the resi-
dence portion OF the city. A great many
OF them VIII be sold without reserve; that
is they win be disposed Of al. whatever
price they bning. The owners have left
the city and want Ito dispose OF them
without delay. This will be a rare oppor-
tunity TO get bargains.
As an investment the houses are also
good. They are at present paying about
rs per cent and with nhe promised high
er rents. OF course will pay better divi-
dends.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
At an Anniversary

Several Wilmington people attended the
tenth wedding anniversary celebration uf
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lodge Jr., in Ches-
ter hast night. There were numerous
guests present and an enjoyable time was
spent In vocal and Instrumental music
and other oocial diversions. Those present
from this city were william Coale, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Meredith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Preston Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Rumford, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Adds
the Misses Payne. Mr. and Mrs. J. =.
Coale, Mr.. and Mrs. John Berry, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Burns. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Remington, Mr.. and Mrs. George Downes,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lynch, Harry Stewart
and Mass Viola Highland.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
sIssELL's SENSE OF HuMor
stories Told of the Former Post
master General.


The announcement Of the death o..
former Postmaster General Wilson $
Bissell was received with sorrow b..
the older attaches of the post Office de
partment. says a Washington specia
to the st. Louis Republic. Expression
Of regret were heard on every side
Mr.. Bissell. though brusque in mannei
ofttimes and blunt in expression. hao
the faculty OF making friends.
Many stories are told of him, SOM
Of them of a humorous nature. Trav
us Ross. who has served under NOR
than dozen postmasters general, said
Senator Coke OF Texas was a man
Of ponderous weight He had long.
shaggy eyebrows that were as prolifi
in growth as an ordinary mustafchC
He was good natured and afVay
found time to pilot his constituent
about the departments. Coke Tgas fol
ever and eternally chewing a big qui,
Of tobacco Of the kind that is grown Il
Texas.
There was a post Office swar on 4
earnest in some town in his state. an
a half dozen or more Of tkis constitu
ents. together with the applicant VIII
had been indorsed by me senator, cam
east to have the f<ght settled. Cox
came over to the department and in
troduced his friefhds to Mr.. Bissell.
a'Now. Bisssell' said Coke. and hi
laws were working with regularity O.
a mouthful/ /of plug. I want you to Ar
point this man calling him by name
postmaster at -.
"sYoh know he continued. that Tex
as is now composed Of 1000. 600 GOOD
loyaH citizens
"fYes.' Bissell broke in, and LOCO
OoJ OF them are up here after Office -
Ross told another story Of a membe
T OF congress who came to the depar,
ment one day and rushed into Bisselr
office.
Il have no business to transact
said the representative; "just droppe,
In to shake hands"
Bissen looked up from his desk an,
quietly asked. "Have you a photograph
Of yourself that you might leaveYp
Mr.. Bissell was one Of the best me,
1 ever served UNDER" said Ross. an
was considerate of every one VIII
worked about his Office"
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
WAS NOT DROWNED
Supposed Victim Writes to Journal
That He Still Lives.

The mystery concerning the fate Of the
launch and the two men who were last
seen fioundtring around IN the Delaware
river of this city in the storm Of Oc-
tober II, mas been cleared up. Captain
Spicer, keeper of the Ohrisuana light de-
clared the boat sank. Other persons
thought they saw the boat so down. The
names of the men were unknown but
men dragged the river hoping TO recover
their bodies.
This morning the Evening Journal re-
ceived letter from George r. Binder, of
No 2226 North Twentieth street. Phila-
delphia asking for a copy Of the paper
the lighthouse keepers story.
Binder is evidently one of the men who
was in the boat as the letter contained the
following postscript: Il heard that the
lighthouse keeper thought we were
drowned.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
sam Parks on Trial.

New York. Oct 27-The trial Of
Sam Parks. the walking delegate who
has already been convicted Of one
Of the extortion charges against him.
was begun before Judge Newburger.
The Indictment in the present case is
known as the Tiffany studio indict-
ment" in which Parks is accused OF
having extorted $500 from Louis
Schmidt. president of the Tiffany
Studio Company. rs the price OF call
ing of strike on a new building
which that company was having con-
structed The jury was completed.
and after the opening addresses wit
nesses were called.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
Social and PersonaI Notes

Robert Simpson and son Harry, Of
Philadelphia, spent yesterday with
Waller Burris at his home on Delaware
river front.
Miss Nema Price IS visiting Miss Flor
ence Webb in Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hance have re-
turned from a visit to Chester.
Miss Martha Stout Is visiting in Booth.
Wyn.
A license has been ISSUED IN Media fol
the marriage OF. Jesse W. Philips. o.
Wilmington. and Miss Helen r. Unborn
of Swartnmore.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
-AWARE HOSPITAL DONATIONS
Well Remembered by Its
Friends on Recent Dona-
tion Day.

Large quantities of provisions, cloth
/, bedding and about $500 in money
're received by the Delaware Hos
'hl upon its recent donation day,
|ose contributing to the fund were;
william NJ. Candy. r. Topkis &
|ns, Mrs. T. Coleman Dupont, Mrs.
liam Luke, Benjamin +. Shaw Com
by, Mrs. Sarah Simons. Joseph
Ither. Margaret a. McClary Miss NJ.
Il B. DUPONT. Miss Rebecca Crawford,
|ss E. B. Hilies, H. c. Jones, William
Ike, Miss Mary Lee. Miss Anna Lea,
IS. Lamont Dupont, n. b. Danforth,
'rs. L. Smith, Miss Anna Candy, Mrs.
|lliam Sellers, Miss Martha Ferris,
IS. William Belts. Miss r. Bring
'-st. Mrs. Job II. Jackson, l. f. Hilles,
f. Porter, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Will
ID Bancroft, John Clifford, Mrs. David
4dsay, Miss z. c. Justis, Miss c. T..
piles, Miss Lafferty, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Evans, Mrs. NJ. q. Baker, VIII
IN Engelhardt, Mary I. Foster, Mar
ct Atkinson, Katherine Leasten,
5. w. II. Vance, Mrs. II. T. Cause,
5. Mahoney, William G. Mendinhall,
rbit Warner. Courtland Cause, Mrs.
( a A. T. Candy, Bavarian Brewing
|mpany. William II. Harriott, ELL
+ od Griscon.
Provisions. clothing, etc, We're do
+ ed by Miss Blouth and Miss Truss
New Castle. Mrs. Nones, Mrs. Eli
. od jackson, Hockessin Branch,
is Hicks, James II. Pierson. Mrs.
{ wis P. Bush. w. H. Mccarthy, Mrs.
SLnal. L. Ostericher. A. F. Nelson,
and Mrs. John Bancroft, L. B. Fell,
5. McCorkle. Mrs. l. Valentine, Mrs.
ln Black. Mrs. A. Belts, NJ. Ellis
ks, Mrs. Henry Grant, Mrs. G. w.
ans, Mrs. Job II. Jackson and Mrs.
ytOn.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
To ATTEND Wedding

Sergeant and Mrs. Hiram White and
Misses Martha NJ. and Anna
]. White and Miss Ella Ferris will at
tend the wedding of Mss Mamie Boyd
and Robert b. Foyle tomorrow evening
at their future home in Roxborough,
Pa.
Miss Boyd is a niece Of Mrs. Hiram
White and has many friends in This city.
Mr.. and Mrs. James N. White and son
Hiram White, Jr., will also attend the
wedding.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
Anna HanthOrn,
AIT Market St.
TO REOPEN ELwoOD CASE
Special Session Of Prosbytery Of New
Castle Will Be Held at Middletown.

There will be a special meeting Of the
PresbyTery Of New Castle at M.ddletown
on he morning OF November 9, when the
case Of the Rev. r. A. Elwood VIII be re-
opened.
Az ghis meeting IL Is expected that a
committee win be appointed TO consider
the mabter OF bringing charges again-t
Mr.. Elwood ana formulating such charges
as are 10 be brought. He win then be
tried according no the laws Of the Presby-
terlan Church.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
DUCK on pavy Season.

The opening game Of rhe duck on Davy
season at the grounds in South Whining
ton, hack of the Ebbltt house, will be
played on Saturday between the teams
OF James McNahon and BroclSton STAFF
ford. The game is not the kind the boys
play on the lots. but has scientific fea-
lures, which are viewed by large crowds.
who pay an admission to see the contests.
Sometimes there are as many as 800 spec
tators at the game.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
Wealthy Couple Poisoned BY Robbers.

Perryville, KY, Oct. o. - Robbers
ransacked the home Of Robert Robin
son, a wealthy farmer, near here, and
administered poison TO Robinson and
his wife. Mrs. Robinson viii die. but
her husband may recover. Paris green
and corrosive sublimate were found
in the coffee pot. and corrosive subli-
mate was also found in a crock Of
milk. It is not known, what amount
of property the robbers secured.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
Eating oysters Along the Wharf.

be oyster boats at Church street wharf
a land office. business yesterday sell
the bivalves at retall. The boats had
|rkers" along 'FRONT.' street and soon
big crowd there eating the oysters
|n the shells. 1t was a great custom a
years ago for crowds TO 90 60 the
|arf on Sundays with crackers and buy
oysters in quantity and SIT along the
arf and eat Them. This custom was
|e away with by the oystermen, but 1T
Imises to be revived with more than
old time vigor.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
FREIGHT Wreck Detains Travel.

Travel was delayed on the Delaware
road last night for three hours by one
freight train side swiping" another at
Middletown about 6 o'clock. One Of
the trains was taking a siding when
another ran into it. The locomotive
struck the last three cars. overturning
them and blocking both the north and
south-bound tracks. II was o'clock
before the wreck train cleared the
track and Delaware passenger train
due here at o'clock did not arrive
until about 10 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
Dangerous Court Error.

Dover. Del. oct 27.--1n Superior
Court yesterday Richard R. Renney
and Thomas Davis. OF Wilmington, ap-
pealed for correction Of a dangerous
error. In October 1856, Joseph l..
Cavender purchased at sherins sale
the property Of J. r. CIementg By
mistake in entry the sheriff's record
shows that John NJ. Yoshel purchased
IL. Mr.. Davis has since been the owner
and discovered the error.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
4. DOugherty
We are making a speciality
t Dress Goods and Silks.
N. ]. D0UGHERTY.

We have for this week more OF
le all-wool Cheviot, AS n. vide.
all colors, reduced 10 AZ certs
kr yard
Fine all-wool mixed Sritirg. Al
Ents. All-wool Grey Plaids, As
|. wide, AZ cents.
80 in. wide heavy Skirt'ng in
Jack. navy and gray, for IS cents
Fine all-wool black Suiting, 6S
tnts, rs cents and 81 per yard.
Fancy Silks for waists, all col
IS, IS, IS, SO snd IS cents.
Black Silk, SO in. wide, SI.Io.
Heavy black Satin, 81 and IS
|nts.
A lot of Table Linen Napkins
id fine Towels at half price to
lose out.
Children's Ribbed Pants and
tests, I2H, IS and IS cents
A small lot of Infants Hose, S
+ 'nts per pair. Another great bar
Iin-I2Hc Hose reduced to 10
nts.
GREEN STAMPS.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
onera House Meetinas.

The Rev. r. A. Elwood viii conduct a
series Of gospel meetings in the Grand
Opera House beginning next Sunday.
These services will be held each Sunday
Afternoon rain OF shine. beginning
promptly at O'Clock. the doors VIII be
closed at 345. and the service closed at
4.5O. Special music both vocal and tnstru-
mental will be provided at each service.
Evening journal., 1903-10-27
E. 3. RILEY.
{. B. RILEY
Wednesday Bargains,
: in Walking Skirts.

"a skirts will be sold Wedues-
day at $500, made Of a good
heavy thibet cloth, seven cores,
nice rows of stitching around
bottom, trimmed with bands and
buttons.
80 skirts at 50. so, colors blue,
black and gray, trimmed with but
ons and full length straps, seven
cores. three st, les at this price,
9th the $500 and s. so skirts are
wonderful bark aims and we expect
o sell everyone OF them Wednes.
day.