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The daily tribune., 1903-10-14

By the terms Of the act OF congress
granting $5, 900. 900 in aid Of the Louis
lana Purchase exposition at st. Louis
the appropriation was made condition
ally, the requirement being that twice
the amount should be expended by the
exhibition company in preparing for
the fair AS a guaranty Of good faith.
This having been accomplished, the
contr, bu tion to the Federal govern.
ment now becomes available. The
appropriations made by forty five
foreign nations, which have signified
their Willingness to become exhibitors
amount In the aggregate to over &c.
600, 900. several of the cooperating
nations having increased the amounts
Of their contemplated expenditures
when they realized the magnitude Of
the Forthcoming exposition. The
forwardness Of the enterprise is graft.
flying, and the qualification should
not be confined to St. Louis; the
whole nation is interested in the sue
cess of the centenary celebration of
its first and most important act Of ex-
nanaion
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
Moral and Material Progress.

Is the world growing better. or is
it growing worse? That question has
often been propounded by statesmen,
churohmsn and political economists.
and the anwsers have varied accord
ing to the point of view of each CUES.
tioner.
That the world has made colossal
strides in the accumulation Of riches
within the last half century is uni
versally admitted, but whether the
increase in the number Of millionsires
and multi .millionaires has raised the
moral standard Of this or any other
country that boasts modern civiliza-
tion is not quite 30 clear. That the
industrial revolution wrought by
labor saving machinery and the sp-
plianoe of steam and electric energy
in transportation has immensely
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14

The upward tendency of silver
should it continue for some time will
result not only in many Of the silver
mines of Colorado being re-opened but
in an active renewal of prospecting in
our old hills. The pick and the
shovel and the burro will again play
q prominent part in the development
of Colorado. But the news is too
good for silver to continue at the
present fair price.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned up to Monday noon for
drilling two oil wells 5000 feet or less,
the contractors to furnish the rigs and
everything necessary for the work
they will also receive sealed bids for
the drilling and the company to furn.
ish the rig and everything necessary
for the work. The Victor Oil. Gas
& Coal Co., Charles Neely, secretary,
Florence, Colo. 36. 81
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14

Governor Peabody has ordered
Colonel yerdeckburg, who Is at pres
ent in command of the troops at Grip
pie Greek to reduce the force to what
he considered was proper, retaining
only enough to protect life and prop
erty. 1t is stated that a further re.
duction will be made inside of SC
days. About halt Of the troops will
be sent home at this time.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14

The arrest Of Roy Campbell, brother
Of Polly Pry" member Of the
national guard a: Cripple Greek, may
cause other ugly complications with
civil and military authorities. Camp
Cell claims he WAS attacked in Vic
tor resort by four or five roughs who
abused him because of his uniform.
He says he drew his gun to protect
himself and that he was arrested by
the police
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
For Sale. Valuable Property

| offer for sale, at a bargain,
the Dir. Edwards residence,
corner of Pixies Peak and 9th
street. A two story brick,
nine rooms and cellar. Elec-
trio lights, waterworks, cement
walks, blue grass lawn, iron
fence, shade trees, brick barn.
2 IL lots all in good order.
Mrs. Helen s. Edwards,
u~ 60l Pixies Peak Ave.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
Cholera Intantum,

This has long been regarded as one
Of the most dangerous and fata
diseases to which infants are subject
cd. 1t can be cured, however, wheI
proprely treated All shat is neces
sary is to give Chamberlain Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
castor oil, as directed with each bo,
and cure is certain. For sale
by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
Ran Ten Penny Nail Through Han,

While opening a box, j. G. Mount,
of Three Mile bay, N. Y, ran ten
penny nail through the fieshy part OF
his hand. 81 thought at once Of all
the pain and soreness this would cause
me. :" he says, "and Immediately ap.
piled Chamberlain Pain Balm and
occasionally afterwards. To my sur.
prise it removed all pain and soreness
and the injured parts we're soon
healed. For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
One Way colonist Excursions.

Sept. 10 to November 80. 1908,
special one way second class Coionist
rates to Utah, Montana. Idaho, Ore
gon, Washington and California.
Rates range from $50 to $26. Stop
overs allowed
@. 7. MENZEL, Agent.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14

Botanists tell us that the sunflower
sucks up 145 pounds of water during
its growth, This sounds like another
trust
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14

{. The indianapolis municipal cam
paign seems to be conducted on a
policy of beer, boodlipg and BULLDOG.
ing vs. intelligence and decenoy. &C.
cordinY to the Indianapolis News.
indianapolis ought to be genuine
Mecca for gentlemen Of the hobo
variety.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
Rubber Stamps.

The Tribune is prepared to furnish
them on short notice. Gall and see
samples Of type and leave your order.
The Tribune also furnishes corporate
seals, stock ledgers. stock certificates.
etc.. ~ Denver prices. #
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14

Much has been said regarding the
advocacy by Ed Indiana judge of the
whipping post for wife beateIs. The
only criticism we have to offer is that
the punishment is not half severe
enough for such contemplate hound
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
Do You Wish to Go to Arizona2

Now is the opportunity. The
rate from Denver is only $25. 90 via
the new Dalhart-El Paso route.
Write T. E. Fisher, G. p. a., Colo
RADIO and Southern Ry,, Denver. Your
inquiry will receive especial atten-
tiOn tt
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
For Young Men.

You don't write home every month
but your parents and relatives are al
ways too glad to get the news from
the neighborhood in which you re-
side. Sendthem the Weekly Tribune
for six months or . year tt
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
Atehison. Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Denver & Rio Grsnde Railway.
G. T. MENzEL, Agent.

ARRIVE DEPART
No. Pacific coast limited
from Denver and eastern
connections -------.-----. 2: :S7 pm 2:37 IN
No. 2-Atlantic coast limit
ed, from California and
western points----------- 10 :56 a m 10 :aS a m
No. S-Pacific coast express
from Denver ! :01 a m -OI a m
No. 4-Atantic coast eI-
preas from California and
western points -..-----. I n p m 4:2I p m
No. 5-Tsanscontine n ia
limited from Denver and
eastern connections IL AS m II :46 - m
No. 6-Trans-contine ntaI
limited, from California
and western points 5.14 m h:I4a m
No. 9-Denver and Canon
City Flyer. ---.,-----.--. :2s p m 8 :2s p IN
No. 10-Canon City and
Denver Flyer------ ~ :&6 D m IL :46 o 10
No. I5-Colorado Express
from Denver 2:&S m 2:<S a m
No. 18-Colorado express
from all western points In
Colorado ---------------- S7 q IN .37 q m
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14

II. II. Preston Is agent for the
Singer sewing machines and supplies.
Office Rogers block. 900 East Main.
The daily tribune., 1903-10-14
Another Opportunity for Homeseek-
ers to Home-seek.

| The Frisco System again announces
that Il will sell tickets from st Louis
and Kansas City to points in Okla
homa, Indian Territory. Kansas
and Texas. at the very low round trip
rate of si5 90. Opportunities for
homes in the southwest are still plen-
| tiful, and the best lands are BY no
means all taken up. Excursion tick :
cts sold at this extremely low rate
will be good on any of the Frisco regu-
lar trains leaving St. Louis at $50 p
m, 8:35 p m. and 1000 p. m. Octo-
her 90, aud leaving Kansas City 7:I5
p. m.. and II 80 p. m, on the same
date. II you are looking to the south
west for future home. this excursion
Of October 20 this an excellent oppor-
tunity to investigate the country.
Your home ticket agent will be able
to give you full information rs to
rates and limits of tickets
Write for our interesting booklet
entitled, New Lands Along the Frisco
System. by Byran Snyder, and for
detailed, information to X. S. Lemon.
Secretary Frisco Immigration Brueau.
st. Louis. 3G.43
~ have been troubled for some
time with indigestion and sour
stomach, days Mrs. Sarah W. Curtis.
Of Lee, Mass, "and have been taking
Cbamberain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets which have helped me very
much 80 that now can eat many
things that before could not. II
you have any trouble with your
stomach why not take these Tablets
and get well? For sale by all drug
gists.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
TO TEST NEW SIGNALS
2. w. Prentice Will Ring Bells With
out the Use Of Wires.

a test of the Haritzan Wave Block sys-
TEN is to be given by T. W. Prentice. the
pater.ee on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
read tracks in this city today. The test
was to have been made on Saturday. but
on account OF the weakness Of the bait
terics, he abandoned the fun test until
today
Mr.. Prentice demonstrated the strength
of his patent on Saturday by causing a
ben to ming in the rear portion of Delaware
avenue station about nifty feet away, sepa-
rated from the battery by three walls and
with no wire connection.
For use on the railroad. Mr.. Prentice
proposes to show THAT With his mechanism
an open switch or a signal at danger will
cause a bell 10 ring on the engine Of a
train a mile away. TIE bell lis placed in
the cab Of the engine. and a battery Is
placed at switch or sisnal. II the switch
is open or the signal is set at danger the
batteries bring a contract point into play
which starts u series of sound waves
These sound waves on reaching the bel
In the engine cab cause it to ring when a
mile frim the switch or signal When tn,
signal or switch is set safely so far as IN,
train is concerned the contact is nor
brought into play and the message oi
warming is not sent through the AR oi
rail TO the engine.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
VICTIM OF
"'HOOBOO D0CTRESS'
Woman Says She Paid Thirty
Dollars for a Charm
Belt

Another victim OF Julia smith, the col
ored "hoodoo doctor appeared before 'he
police this morning. and said that she mud
been seperated from $50 by the woman who
was held last Friday Tor the upper count
by city Court Judge Edwin r. Cochran,
Jr. Mary johnson, oolored, appeared
arains. the Smith woman Friday and in
formed the court tha- she had given the
prisoner $40 for. charm belt which ws's
credited 70 possess great curative powers.
Martha Rice, cqlored, who Is the latest
victim OF this crafty woman, was victim
lied -out Of $50. She did not, however,
swear out warrant for the Smith wo-
mans arrest, but viii appear against her
as q witness In the Johnson case at the
coming term Of count. Il as said that There
are many others WHO were relieved
of money On this manner by the
'hoodoo doctor but me ashamed to ad-
init having been duped.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
.ADDICKS KEEPING
TABS ON COMMITTEE

Politicians are active today. and
there promises to be some startling de-
velopments at the meeting of the Union
Republican First District Committee
this evening. Many members OF the
committee are sore at Boss Addicks
for having caused the passage OF the
resolutions against common primaries
The matter will probably be brought
up again this evening.
Ii is rumored on the street 'hat a
number of the committee is tired Of
being pulled around to suit the Gas
man. and win resign. Addicks evident
ly realizes that something is liable to
drop tonight, and he and Senator Alice
have been in town all day trying to
slraighten out matters. A prominent
Union Republican stated this morning
that the "old man" would be at the
meeting tonight. and, Notwithstanding
the rumous to the contrary, he would
whip the men into line
There will also be a meeting OF the
Regular Republican First Distict Com
mittee tonight. Resolutions VIII De
PRESENTED at both meetings, the object
of which will be to allow a candidate
to place his name on but one ucfe'.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
FITTING UP FRUIT CARS
Preparing for Transportation Of the
Peninsula Fruit Crop.

The work Of prcpar rs the freight cars
for the coming fruit season Of the PENN
sula began on Saturday. The cars are
being fitted out with shelving as is tho
custom each year The work is being done
at West Yard. THE local shops being too
crowded 10 have dt done here. e. j. Brad
ley has charge Of the work and 1T VIII con-
finue for some time.
The cars will be hrst used for straw
berries and later for blaclxberries. peaches.
pears and other fruits. The cars are
brought back again In the fall and the
shelving taken out aEG piled up for the
next season and tho cars are used for
general work during the winter months.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
TWENTY DOLLARS FOR
ASSAULT AND BATTERY
Two Prisoners Fined This
Amount by Judge Cocl-
ran in City Court

Two fines Of $50 and costs were imposed
by Judge Edwin r. Cochran in CITY Court
this morning on prisoners charged with
assault and battery. Eliza Mayor, an
aged oolored woman appeared against
Harry Mccain. also colored and testified
that he struck because she refused to
close a door when commanded by him TO
do so. Although the assault took place ON
Saturday the witness right eye was sdll
badly swollen this morning Mccain was
fined so.
Nicholas Annucci an italian, was
charged by Vigelo Pacella with assault
and battery and he pleaded guilty. Pa
celia appeared In court with his head
swathed in bandages and tesbihed that
the prisoner threw a brick which banded on
his (Pacella 81 head. \ fine of $50 and
costs was also imposed m this case and at
its conclusion Annucc was again ar
raigned. this time on charge of carry
ing concealed a deadly weapon. He was
held under 800 bail for the upper court.
A charge Of pointing a pistol was pre-
ferred against Taylor Wilson, Of No. 7Oa
Kirkwood but as the testimony was not
sufficient to convict, the case was dis
missed. Attorney John Lynn represented
the defendant.
Violet Gibbs, colored, and John Hicks,
We're arraigned on different charges of
disorderly conduct and fined S5 and costs
each.
A number Of drnks including more than
the usual number Of regulars" was ar
raigned and sentenced Among the reg
ulars' were Edward Mulvey. Jr., John
O'Day and Joseph Meyers. The former
was fined s. but the latter two escaped
with sentences Of 50 ard costs.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
NEW TOWNSEND
CHURCH DEDICATED
Sermon Preached by the Rev.
Samuel MacBurney of
Philadelphia
OTHER MINISTERS TAKE PART
Handsome Memorial Windows in Honor
Of Prominent Delaware Methodists.
New Church Building One Of Pret-
tiest on the Peninsula.
spaclal % ne Evenlng Journal

NlNNiHA To Nl' AaNfNlNk journal
Townsend, May 4.-The new Metho-
dist Episcopal Church was dedicated
yesterday with all-day services. The
dedicatory sermon was preached by DR..
Samuel MacBuney, of Philadelphia.
Other ministers participating were
George II. Jones. Thomas Beauchamp,
r. Irving Watkins, ID. d., c. r. Wyatt.
ID. d., W. G. Koons, G.. K Morris and
the pastor, the Rev. John b. Beau
champ. The morning, afternoon and
evening services were all largely at
tended, and the services Of dedication
were most impressive.
About $1,000 has so far been raised.
which sum will be devoted to pay the
Indebtedness. the sum of $1,000 being
raised on Sunday, while the remainder
of the total amount had been previously
collected.
The Rev. John Ii. Beauchamp. the
pastor, was appointed to this charge a
little over one year ago. and since that
time the membership of Immanuel NJ.
T.. Church has been greatly ircheased.
The new church is a brick building of
modern style, having a slate roof. and
| iiANNu bAton AnNHlNiAAl "MAluOMts IL AldE
a beautifully decorated metal ceiling
The woodwork is finished with oil. II
is heated with hot air. and lighted from
a gasoline plant The furniture Is oil
oak The auditorium and lectlue room
which are arranged so they may bl
thrown into one. viii accommodate
about 600 persons.
The memorial windows are in mem.
cry of the following persons; Bishol
| Levi Scott. the Rev. j. Carroll. the Rev
William Wise. the Rev. J. II. Wiley
the Rev. c. w. Prettyman, the Rev. T
X Killiam. the Rev. II. e. Bell III
Rev. L. p. RcIlerts, the Rev. c. x. Nor
ris. the Rev. S. NJ Morgan, the Rev. I
lar. Corkran the Rev r. I. Watkins. ih
Rev. Herman Roe. the Rev H. r. Car
penter the Rev. a. Chandler. the Rev
George p. Jones. the Rev. j. u. Beau
champ, William Graham, James Taylcr
| Mollie b. GIL, Archibald Finley, VIII
liam A. Finley Henry Wilson. vii
liam Daniels, Hannah Daniels. Ann'
Hart. Addie II. Reynolds, Samuel Town
send, Anna Townsend. Richard Town
send. Levi Lattomus. Preston Latto
mus. John Naudain, Rachel Naudain
Lodges, Appoouinimink Castle. NO. ~
X. G.. T.. and Townsend Council, NO. II
IJr. o. u. A. M.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
BELIEVES IN CHURCH
SUPPERS AND SALES
The Rev. John Shape Thinks
They Promote Sociability
and Do Good

In his morning sermon at Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church yesterday the
Rev. John Shape discussed the question
of churches engaging in suppers, sales
entertainments, etc., for the purpose OF
making money or other purposes.
He announced his belief in suppers.
sales, fairs. festivals, moonlight excur-
sions, lectures, entertainments. mock
trials, etc, held by the church, in the
church and for the church--if all ths
work connected with them all is dona
to the glory Of God.
II believe in them, said Mr.. Shape,
because they increase sociabiliH. We
are created with social instincts The
hermit is less or more than human. In
the young. this social instinct is more
pronounced than in the old. The young
recluse is an anarchronism and an
anomaly The old fault-finder ought to
have bsen born old and forever denied
the privileges Of sociaibility which lie
is now so eager to deny to his son.
ann not arguing for lavity, but for dis
elimination and common sense.
Il would Ike to see our meeting
house opened every night in the week
brightly lighted, and if we could af-
ford it, all the magazines and papers oI
the day for the use of the young people
who would come here instead lit may
| bed of going to witness "A Desperate
Chance in a snow storm.
Il believe in these things because
they bring in the money. The idea
church is that church supported wholly
by the voluntary free-will offerings OF
the members. But l have never beer
pastor Of an ideal church"
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
WEATHERiF0RECAST

The New York Herald forecasts that
in the Middle States and New England
today partly cloudy to fair weather will
prevail with rain and fresh, variable
winds. becoming mostly westerly and
northwesteBy, followed in this section
by clearing and cooler conditions On
Tuesday fair weather and light to fresh
westerly winds will prevail. with slowly
rising temperature. and on Wednesday
fair and warmer. followed By rain
near the great lakes. European steam
crs row sailing will have mostly fair
weather. with moderate. variable
breezes 10 the Banks.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
NAMED FOR
LEHIGH TRACTION CO.
Creditors, Headed by Tom
Johnson and A. |. Du Pont,
Ask for Appointment

Allentown, Pa. May 4.--Iate on Fri
day afternoon a bill in equity was
filed in the United States circuit court
at Philadelphia by Tom l.. Johnson.
executor OF Albert l.. Johnson, de-
ceased; Alexis I. Du Pont. of Deia-
ware. and John B. Hoefgen. of New
York. as creditors Of the Lehigh Val.
ley Traction Company. asking the
court for the appointment OF receiv-
ers. knowledge Of the filing of this
bill was not brought to the local ON.
GERS Of the company until late Satur-
day. The application win probably
be heard in the United States court
at Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Among other things the petition
sets forth that the company suffered
severely last year from floods fire and
coal strikes, creating a coal famine;
that under ordinary circumstances the
receipts will be sufficient 10 meet al
current expenses and fixed charges
as well as 10 provide a basis for fund
ing the floating debt; that some of the
creditors are now pressing for imme
diate payment of their claims; that
suits are threatened which will inter
fere with the operation OF the road
and that I'm order to prevent the seiz
ure of the property in such suits and
TO hold and protect II, a receivershiI
is necessary.
It is understood that the company
will make no resistance TO the ap
pointment of receivers.
The lines of the company extend
over a considerable portion Of the
oouthoactorn mart of ponnevIvonia
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
Proqram Committee to Meet.

The Program Committee OF the State
Christian Endeavor Society will meet
at the residence of George G. Penney,
No. 1901 West Eighth street, tonight.
The committee is composed of the Rev
j. Franklin Bryan, Dover, chairman:
George G. Penney, Wilmington; the
Rev. N. o. Gibson. Harrington; Miss
Edna c. Barker, Milford; Miss Louisa
Hardcastle, Wilmington; Mrs. Annie B.
Ellison, Summit Bridge; and the Rev.
II. L. Bunstein, Milford.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
Wreckino Crew Busy.

The wreoldng crew OF the Pennsylvania
railroad was kept busy Saturday and yes
terday there being several minor wrecks
and cars on the track.
the employees of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company donned their summer uni-
forms and white caps this morning. The
change is welcomed by the men, and
they are "a relief from ne dark blue caps.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
PREACHERS ELECT OFFICERS
Annual Meeting Of Methodist Ministers
Held in Union Church.

AT the annual meeting Of the VIII
mington Methodist Preachers Associa-
tion. held in Union NJ. f. Church To-
day, the following Officers were elected
fr the ensuing year: President the
Rev. John France; vice-president, the
Rev. II. S. Dulany; secretary and treas
urer. the Rev. George p. Jones; Cura-
tors. the Revs. J. W. Easley. a. w.
Lightbomn and ]. w. Jones.
The Rev. r. J. Watkins. of coving-
ton. Ky, who attended the dedication
of the new church at Townsend yester-
dal made an interesting address.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
. RUNAWAY CAUSES DAMAGE
Horse Attached 70 Milk Wagon Be-
comes Frightened, Dashes
Estay.

A team belonging 60 John Crossan'
Of Penny Hin. a milk dealer ran away
from Fourteenth and Walnut streets
this morning. Az Seventh and Walnut
streets the wagon collided with lamp
most. damaging tho wagon to some eN-
tent. and breaking a number Of bottles
containing milk.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
EAST SIDE RUNAWAY
Horses Run Into Tree and Woman
Faints.

Two horses belonging to IAveryman ELLIS
became frightened at Eighth apd Poplar
streets Saturday evening and dashed
away They continued their flight until
the railroad gates at Front and Lom-
bard streets were reached and finding
them down the horse veered and struck
tree demohshing the wagon.
They were making straight for Halls
Cigar store when the tree was struck and
Mrs. Hall, who was standing In the door
was transnXed with terror and tainted.
Several railroad men ran to the scene.
but the horses were away again, but finally
were stopped.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
To Have New Schedule.

a new schedule will 30 into effect on tho
Pennsylvania railroad some time this
month. Entirely new service will be made
I'm Philadelphia on account Of the new
West Philadelphia terminal. Trains for
the West and South VIII in most pant not
see Bread street station, but much time
will be saved on through trains.
Evening journal., 1903-05-04
TWO UNIONS
CALL OUT MEN
ELKS' MlNSTRELS
oroat and Novel Show Will Be Seen
Here Today.

The Elks Minstrels. which will be
given in the Opera House on Friday
night will be one Of the most novel
shows brought to this city for a num-
ber of years. 1t will be under the au-
spices Of the Wilmington Lodge. and
the performers are members of Cam
den Lodge who have won ladrels
wherever they have performed.
Fifty people will be in the cast. and
every one is an artist in mis- line.
After the regular minstrel show there
will be five vaudeville acts. Previous
to the show there will be a streeL pa
rade. The proceeds of the show will
be given to the charity fund.