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Evening journal., 1903-01-12
snecIal 10 the Evenlng Journal.


Dover, Jan. 12.--The legislative desks
are cleared for action and with the
naming Of the committees today the
two houses win be ready for business.
After the organization of the Legisla-
ture by a combination Of Republicans
and Union Republicans the latter de-
clared that the Democrats would not
be allowed a paid attorney and it is
possible that they may carry out their
threat though to do so they must have
the support Of the Regulars.
However, at this writing it seems
pretty certain that the Regulars will
oppose any scheme that is so ranlIly
partisan. There are many men in the
State who wish to see certain import
ant measures pass, and they do not
wish to see the very opening OF the ses-
sion marred by rank partisan legisla-
ton. They argue that since the Unions
have twenty-one members, the Regulars
nine and the Democrats twenty-One,
there should be either one attorney or
three. At this time it looks as though
the Regulars would insist ON fair play.
A member of the Senate said on Sat
urday: Il am opposed to any petty
scheme to deprive the Democrats OF an
attorney, and shall do all in my power
to see that justice is done. l don't con-
slider that l have been sent to Dover to
Iegislate simply for my party. So at
this writing it looks as though the
Democrats would be allowed to name
their attorney
But little interest is taken in the sew
eral contests which will be heard. II
these are pushed, much valuable time
will be taken. especially should the
. committee which will be appointed to
hear them enter into full investiga-
s ton. It is doubted very much whether
{ a single contest will result in the un-
seating of any member.
4 las to the senatorial question: the
Union Republicans really have no hope
of electing Addicks, and so express
n themselves to their friends. They may
get two of the ten Regulars, but this is
somewhat doubtful, as there seemst to b'
no reason for Addicls to assume fur
4 ther financial burdens without a hope
of an lection.
There is a really earnest effort on th'
part OF many Democratic leaders dOw1
y the State to get the Democratic mem
bers to vote for two Republicans fol
81 the Senate. They are processing n'
q love for the Regulars. but declare i
n would be good politics as we'll as goo'
q Ncitizenship. This sentiment is stronge
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
CANNOT FIND HIS WIFE
Disappeared on Saturday With Four.
year-old Daughter

The police have been nnable to dis
cover a clue leading to the whereabouts
of Mrs. James Donovan. Tho left her
home, No. 219 West Second street. last
Saturday with her f-year-o,d daughter.
She left a daughter ? years of age at
home, seriously III.
Mr.. Donovan cannot assign any rea-
son for the action of his wife
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
RIVER FULL OF FLOATING ICE
Navigation Almost at a Standstill on
Account nf ice Floes--Smaller
Craft Frozen Tight

Delaware bay and river were covered
with ice for the first time this season yes
terday from shore TO shore, and the
smaller craft were forced TO abandon all
work The heavier ships, which were
covered with iron. forced their way
through the ice. The moderation Of the
temperature yesterday afternoon, aided
by the swift current set the mass in mo-
tion and today the river is a mass Of
floating ice.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
RALLY TONIGHT
Evangelist Ostrom Announces His
Topics for Remainder Of Week

Evangelist Ostrom made an address
at both the morning and evening SER
vices in Grace Church yesterday. Mr..
Ostrom yesterday commented especial
ly upon the increasing attendance OF
young men at the meetings, stating
that at the meetings very few men were
present but that now a very large
were present at each meeting.
The service this evening will be a
Methodist rally and a large attendance
is expected. The topics for the re-
mainder Of the week will he as follows:
Tuesday, How Can | BE Filled With
the Holy Splrit?" Wednesday, what
Hindered Pentecost?" Thursday, "a
Message to Mothers" Friday, ''rhe
Fitting Life" AT the Thursday meeting
mothers only will be admitted.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
COAL BY THE BUCKET
Sold to Those Unable to Buy in
Larger Quantities

The Charles Warner Company an
nounces that for those who are unable
to take larger lots, It Is retailing coal
by the bucket at ton prices. at the COM
pany's yards at the foot of Market
street.
The companys shipments Of Reading
coal are extremely light and are be-
ing supplied its oldest orders at
S7 a ton. The company today has
about twenty-five tons of stove coal.
fifty OF nut ON which old orders are
given preference at $3.50 n ton cash
and fifteen tons of pea coal at IS per
ton cash.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Lost and Found His Check

]. B. Tibbit, recently appointed con-
ductor on the Pennsylvania railroad
recently lost his check for the months
pay Sn, before he took charge OF the
pay train as conductor. but his wife
found it upon the floor at home short
ly after he left and he did not know
Of its recovery until his return Friday
night.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
skatinr sim Contlnues

All the ponds and lakes around the cf'y
were crowded with skaters ON Saturday
and yesterday until the snow and rain
spoiled The sport But the cold weather
Of last night caused another freeze and
although the ice is rough there were
many who skated this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Second
Edition
LEGISLATIVE
COMMITTEES
Democrats Get Three Chair
men and Alice Is Made
Chairmen of Two
Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover. Jan. 12.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover. Jan. ~.
The committees were announced at
2.sO O'Clock this afternoon as follows:
Senate
Corporations-Sparks, Conner, Eli
son. Latta. Wright
Cities and Towns-Allee. Sparks,
Penniwell, Clements. McNulty.
Education-T. u. Moore, Alice, Smith,
Harrington, o. D. Moore.
. Claims Alice, Sterling, Smith,
Wright, Ellison.
Finance-Ellison, McNulty, Sparks.
Conner, Wright.
,Agriculture-O. ID. Moore, Ellison,
Jefferson, Clements, Brasure.
Elections-Sparks, Latta, Sterling,
Pennewill. Clements.
Acc0unts-GrOves, Clements, 'Har-
rington, Smith. Alice.
Printing-Brasure Sterling, Groves.
Clements. Jefferson.
Revised tatistics-Conner. McNulty,
Sparks, Pennewill. Iatta.
Fish, Oysters and Game-Sterling,
Groves, Jefferson, o. d. Moore, Har-
rington.
Judiciary-Pennewill, T. C. Moore,
smith. Harrington, Sterling
Enrolled Bills-Smith. T. c. Moore
Jefferson, McNulty, Brasure.
Vacant Iland-McNulty Wright, JEFF
lferson Alice, Groves.
Insurance and anking-Wright
Latta, Conner, Sparks, Ellison.
-Brasure, Harrington, o. ID
Moore, Smith and T. G. Moore.
Il will be noticed that three Demo.
Gratis are chairmen of committees. AL.
Zee is chairman of two of the most i'm
portant committees-Cla and Cities
and Towns.
House
Rules-Derrickson Powell, Thomp-
son.
Revenue and Taxation-Townsend
Frazier. Lingo, Finn, Holcomb, Lowe
Hart.
Elections-TyTe. Warren, Townsend
Frazier, Cook.
Judiciary Bancroft, Austin, lawson
Hart. Gooden.
Federal Relations-EastOurn, War
ren, Lingo. Pardee, Cook.
Crimes and observation-disclosures
Bennett, Price, Allen, Connely.
Accounts-Frazier, Bennett, Tyre
Morrison, Thompson.
Claims-Eastburn Gehman, Con
nelly, Lowe, 5iessicl1.
AgricultWe-DeIri Gehman
Pardee.
Municipal Elections-Jones, Warren
Tyre, Messick, HolcOmb. Monaghan.
Fish, Oysters and Game-Price, Pur
lnell, Eastburn. GOOden. Thompson.
Printing-Gehman Austin. Purnell
Tyre, ALLEN.
Revised Statutes-Fann. Powell
Townsend. Lowe. Hughes.
Private Corporations - Bennett
Jones, Powell, Messick. Bancroft
lTTughes, Allen
Temperance-POwe Newton, Ban
lcroft, Rose. Pardee.
ducatiOn-L lawson, Gehman. Buck
master, Aspril, Hughes.
Enrolled Bills-iAustin, Jones, AS
lpril Lingo, Rose. Monaghan
Appropriations-Asprii, Townsend
Newton, Cook. Buckmaster.
Miscellaneous Business-LingO Aus
tin. Price, Rose, Thompson.
Stationary and Supplies-Purnell
Aspril Derrickson. Connolly, Mona
lghan.
Banking and Inswance-HOlcomb
Frazier, Bennett, Newton, lawson.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Big New Plant for YorkIyn

1t is reported on good authority that
there will be one Of the largest plants
started in tho spring for the manufacture
of vulcarizcd fibre in this country at
Yorklyn.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
EvERYrHING nIErlN

Bells. annunciators. incandescent and
arc lamps, speaking tubes, motors and
dynamos. Morris Electric. Company,
Sl5 Shipley street
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Each Party, From Pres
ent Indications, VIII
Have an Attorney of Its
Own
General Sentiment Is
That Addicks Cannot
Possibly Be Elected at
This Session
speeIal 10 the EYenang journal.

Dover, Jam 12.- D. MN the SEN
ate this morning Mr.. Sparks gave no
tice of an act repeating chapter 63 vol
ume 22. Laws Of Delaware, an act Gre
attn ght coffee of voters assistant. Mr..
Smith gave notice of an act to create
and permanently improve a State road.
Mr.. Harrington an act opposing an
amendment to section 4. article 8, Con-
stitution Of Delaware, providing for a
permanent registration of voters. Mr..
Alice an act for appointing an addi-
tiona notary public for Dover. Upon
a resolution of Mr.. Alice. all specifca-
tons and answers in the contest of
George r. Magee Union Republican,
for the seat of Thomas W. Jefferson,
Democrat from the Fifth senatorial
district, of Sussex county. were read
and will go to the E lections Commit
tee when appointed. Superintendent
Cannes E. Carroll. of free schools, was
admitted to the privilege of the floor.
and read the special report of the
State Board of Education. 1000 copies
of which were ordered printed
In the House
The following notices were presented:
by Mr. Rose an act repeating the
voters assistant law; act prohibiting
the use of trading stamps; act increas-
ing tho authority of the Municipal
Court; providing for the purity Of pri-
mary lections in New Castle county;
authorizing Wilmington Council to ap-
propriate money to the Union Fire
Company; act constituting eight hours
a work day on State, county and
municipal operations in Delaware.
BY Mr.. HOlcomb, an act providing for
good roads; repealtag the attachment
Of wages law
BY Mr.. Buckmaster-An act incor-
porating Blue Rock Council. X. G. E. /;
by Mr.. Monaghan, providing for a di-
vision OF the money received as liquor
license fees in the city Of Wilmington;
an act providing a new charter for the
city of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Hels Now a Conductor

Clayton Hoffecker was Saturday pro-
NOTED from fiagman to conductor on
the Pennsylvania railroad
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

The Rev r. A. Elwood pastor OF OIL
vet Presbyterian Church, Is IN and
threatened with typhoid fever.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

Clearing sale Of so fine Marten fur
scarfs, $3.50 and $40 kind now 1885
and $3.50; SIS and SIS coats at half
price Greenbaum's, SO4 Market street.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

Horse blankets reduced to your own
price at Yerger's, IL East Third street.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

Weather-Toda Fair and
colder Tomorrow, Fair, with
fresh west winds.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

The Evening Journals News
Is the Brightest and Cleanest
of Any Local Paper.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
WORK BEGINS
IN EARNEST
Legislators Settle Down to Business
in Dover at Beginning of Ad-
jOurned Session

u Kent and Sussex than in New Cas-
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Fire.

On Wednesday evening while the
people of the town were assembled at
Armory Hall to witness the High
School commencement some one yelled
fire. At the sound the audience became
almost panic stricken, and for a few
minntes the people were in great con-
fusion, but by the quick wit OfsOme of
the men the people were soon quieted
and the exercises were hegun 1t was
learned that it was the property Oc-
cupied by Charles Nutter that was the
victim of the flames. The fire company
and many of the men left the hall and
they were able to quell the fire with
only the loss Of the kitchen. The loss
of the property and furniture is said to
be about $500.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
ATTEMPTED SWINDLE
UPON FRUIT BUYERS.
OHIO MAN GETS INTO TWO COMMIS
SION FIRMS.
4 Man Giving the Name Of A. j. Care,
Secures Money from Jacob c. Will.
son and Lee 0. Truitt to Load
Cars With.

Two firms dealing in fruit at the
Milford station had an experience this
week with a man from Cleveland. o.,
that neither desire TO have repeated.
On Tuesday a man named A. J. Carey,
claiming to represent J J. Pitts Il Co.,
of Cleveland, Ohio, called on Jacob G.
Wilson, of this place, and wanted a
car of Strawberries; but stated that his
money would not be here until that
evening. His credentials appeared to
be all right and Mr.. Wilson agreed to
loan him the money to buy on the
morning market of that day, and Mr..
Wilson used 1868 - of his own money.
while deal was made with Lee o.
Truitt for the balance of the car, which
amounted to S26l 80. Mr.. Carey agreed
that the car should not be consigned,
or sent away from Milford until the
money was forthcoming; but early on
Wednesday morning he attempted to
have it sent out on the first passenger
train; this aroused the suspicious of
the dealers, who stopped his proceed
Ings at once. They then consigned
the car on their own account to Hart
'ord; but a wire from that market
caused them to divert the car to Albany, |
\. Y, where it is hoped that the cost
If the fruit may be realized. The
moral of this experience is, never load
/ package of fruit for any man, unless
he cash is in sight.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Baccalaureate at NJ. Z. Church.

The graduating class of the Milford
High School attended the Avenue NJ.
E. Church on Sunday morning last
and listened to baccalaureate sermon
delivered by DR.. Morgan. A large con-
gregation WAS present, and the sermon
is said to have been one of the best that
has ever been delivered in that pulpit
The people were also very much pleased
with the solo rendered by Miss Davies.
The choir rendered several very pretty
pieces, and the entire program was
much enjoyed.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
EndeavOr Convention.

The annual convention of the Della
ware Christian Eudeavor Union will
be held in Milford Presbyterian Church
on October % and %. Rev. ]. Franklin
Bryan, president, and the committees
are making extensive preparations for
the convention and expect to have some
distinguished speakers. The State So
ciety is now free from debt, and Presi-
dent Bryan has urged the members to
keep the organization in this condition.
Rev. Bunstein and the members of
his church are making preparations
for the reception of this convention.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
New Century Club

The annual election Of officers fol
the ensuing year was held in the club
last Monday with the following result
President, Mrs. g. w. Marshall; 1st
vice-pres., Mrs. S.W. Kinder: 2nd vice.
pres, Mrs. Frank Richards: 3rd vice.
pres, Mrs. G. Smeallie; sec., Mrs.
Bayard Burn; treas, Mrs. J. S. Willis;
auditor, Miss May Foulk. france was
chosen as the country to be studied
next year A short address, was given
by Mrs. Harry Prettyman, of London,
Ohio.
Next Monday the new officers will
be installed. A report of the State
Federation will be given, followed by
social tea, rendered to the club by the
retiring executive board. after which
the club will adjourn until the first
Monday in October.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Al The Athletic Field.

There will played on the Athletic
Field on Decoration Day the first game
Of ball Of the season, at which time the
boys of this town will cross bats with
the Green wood Club. Mr.. William
Parvis, who so successfully run the
"Invincables" last season, will have
charge of the game and all who are
interested in this popular sport may
expect to witness as of old very in
teresting game. The game will be
played at 2 O'Clock p. m. All are in
vited to come out and help the cause.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Kent County Fence Viewers Named.

The following persons have been ap4
pointed fence viewers for the ensuing
year:
First District-Alfred L. Hudson,
Samuel 5Grifin and John P. Garrison.
seeond--John w. Fennimore, Charles
Pardee and J. Thomas Lowe.
Third-David Rees, George Cook and
Thomas Attix Jr.
Fourth-John A. Slaughter, Henry
Hutchinson and David P. Hutehins.
Fifth-Daniel Farrow, Samuel Moore
George West, Douglass A. Alice and
John Jones.
Sixth-rhoRas II. Weleh, Eben
Hughes, Alexander Blades,J. Hsrmad
Oooden ana Robert J. Reynolds.
Ssvsnth-OharlsB n. Hooh, Iohn G.
vesbsll, JshH W. Evans, W. Die
feDdsrfsF and WilHEm Andersen.
Rtshth--sasrgs O. Herring, william
". MesFs sBagonaud W. Darby, Jr.
Einff-J6hR d BEown, Geayge W.
CsiliRs, Jsmey Il. MOrsan, William
g. WILEY and 2sphS. erakan.
.Fspth-JehR ,, Aoss, ksaas pruitt
aas Hllas SegW:
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Teachers Entertained.

The teachers Of the Milford Public
Schools were entertained by one of theii
number, Miss Minnie Q. Richards
Friday evening, May 22nd,
The feature of the evening was the
ILLUSTRATION Party" Miss Johnson
won the lst prize, Miss Foulk the 2nd,
Miss James the BOBBY and Miss Billings
the consolation.
Those present were Mrs. John D.
Brooks. Misses Mary Billings, Anna
and Mary Hall Una NJ. Cranston,
Elenor James, Bessie Johnson, Lulu
Ross, Anna RadclifT, May Foulk and
Cora Sipple.
After delightful supper all dispersed.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
MILFORD GRANGE
Holds Last Meeting Of the Season al
Their Hall.

Milford Grange wound up an unus-
ually prosperous season last Saturday.
with a large attendance and an utter
esting program, albeit impromptu in
character. 1t has beeu decided that
during the hot months, meetings shall
be held only on the last Saturday of
the month.
A picnic has been scheduled to take
place at Slaughter Betch about August
lst- date to be fixed hereafter. Mem
bers are privileged to bring their fami-
lies, and any visitors whom they may
happen to have.
Scarlet clover was the chief topic of
discussion in addition to present crop
prospects. A suggestion was made
that the Dorthy Chaplain, Rev. G. y.
Walker, should pray for rain. But
that gentleman refused, fearing lest he
should overdo it.
Following the feast of reason, the
Grange closed to discuss something
more substantial, namely trawberries,
cake, ice cream and other good things
The members then formed themselves
into an artistic group and smiled at
Photographic camera.
Only a brass band and fireworks
could have sdded an iota of eclat to
this long-tO-be-Femembered session.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Colonel William Richards Hurt.

Last Wednesday at noon, Col. VIM
Richards, of Laurel, who had been in
Milford on business and was returning
to Harrington on the noon freight train,
was seriously injured by falling from
the seat Of the caboose, or riding car,
of that train. A cash about three in.
ches long was cut on the side OF his
head. He had entered the car previous
to its starting, and vas alone. When
the train men found him ne was un
conscious, and after being revived had
no recollection as to how the accident
happened. DR. Geo. w. Marshall gave
medical attention, and Colonel Richards
was sent to his home on the 2.45 p. m.
passenger train.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
COLLECTORS AND
USHERS UNION
GAVE SUPPER AT ARN0RY HALL FRI.
DAY EVENING, MAY 22d.
The Supper Vas Given for the Bene-
fit Of the Avenue ". Z. Church and
was One Of the Most Success
full Ever Given in Milford.

\ short time ago DR.. Morgan, pastor
OF the Avenue NJ. +. Church, called
for meeting Of the young men of his
denomination to assist in promoting
the social features of the church, and
in response to that call a Union was
organized for the purpose of lifting the
mOrning aud evening offerings and to
assist in finding seats for all who at
tend the church services. The Union
has had several meetings, and as well
as to arrange for the assisting of the
regular Sunday services they have ever
kept in mind the social power of the
organization, and at the request of the
pastor Of the church they arranged for
a supper which they held in Amory
Hall on Friday evening last.
The hall was trimmed in the most
modern style,a reflected great credit
to the young men who did the work.
From the centre of the hall at the
highest altitude, four streamers were
run diagonally to the four corners of
the hall, the streamers wore made of
flag bunting and white muslin, and
the way the ribbons were arranged
presented an attractive appearance.
In the centre of the hall directly below
where the four ends of the streamers
met, handsome booth was erected for
the occupacy of the cashier the booth
was built by Mr.. Edward Hurley, and
being square, was placed in a diagonal
position to correspond with the stream
ers. The booth was trimmed with red I
white and blue. The top which was
round and running to point, much .
like the modern tent. was very beauti- /
fully decorated with flags The idea /
was original with Mr.. Hurley, and
added much to the beautiful display. /
There were twelve tables all beauti-
fully decorated and made doubly at
tractive by the beautiful young ladies
who unaffected every possible courtesy
10 the patrons of the supper.
a large number of people were in at.
eDdauce aud the supper was pro-
bounced one of the most delightful so
.isl events in the hi-tOry of the MethO-
list Church of this town.
After paying Sl2 50 for the use of the
lall, and about 800 for ice cream and
celery, the organization cleared $4,000. I
Much credit is due the ladies of the 4
.hurch for their untiring efforts to
make the supper a success.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Memorial Sermon.

The James A. Garfield Post, of this
town, and the Hiram w. McCOlley
Post (colOredl, attended st. Paul's NJ.
+ Church on Sunday lat in response
to an invitation from tn = pastor of that
church, the Rev. r. G. Waters (col. ,
There wer" also many Others of the
whites who attended that service. All
who were present have expressed them
selves as being instructively and de-
lightfully entertained by the elOqueRce
the pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
NJ. E. Graveyard.

Theold Methodistgraveyard, ,situated
on North street, above Second, has this
week been thoroughly cleaned ana put
in fine appearance for the Decoration
Day visits. The yard is historic place
because Of the fact that there rests
under its sod many Of the brave defen-
ders of the American flag; some who
have filled conspicuous places not only
in the military fields Of the country,
but as well in the diplamatic councils
of the nation.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Midsummer Carnival of Song and Drama

The special Summer concert Of the
Dover Singing Society, to be given
under the auspices of the Milford Ath-
letic Association, in Armory Hall. Tues
day evening, June 5th, will be a most
pleasing event. The Dover Singing
Society consists of two quartettes Of
singers and is assisted by Mr.. William
Smithers, who not only gives excerpts
from his famous old Reuben Scraggs"
lectures, but appears in several sketches.
Mrs. Miriam Sheppard Davidson, the
leading soprano of the society, is Pea
body Institute singer who has been
highly hOn0red. Miss Matilda b. Con-
well, the contralto, has been studying
for the past year under a prominent
Philadelphia tutor and possesses a rich
contralto voice.
The programme, besides special num-
bers by Mrs Davidson and Miss Con-
well, will include several elaborate
quartettes and two special sketches
never attempted by Delaware organ
ization. The personelle Of the quartettes
follows:
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Strawberry Market.

Strawberries seem plentiful in the
lower part of the State. At Selbyville
on Tuesday, there were "a cars shipped;
at Bridgeville, on Monday, there were
% cars, and Tuesday 35 cars, and at
both places they were compelled to
turn away many loads Of berries on
account of a scarcity of cars. At Mil
ford yesterday berries sold at rs cents
per crate. No refrigerator cars were
to be had.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-29
Woman Hurt.

While the people of the town were
frenzied with excitement over the fire
on Wednesday evening, Mrs. Mary
Powders met with painful accident.
As she was crossing the street at the
corner of Front and Church streets,
Benz Vinyard, who was driving at full
speed to reach the Ere, ran into heE
knocking her down and inhieting
many bruises. Mrs. Powders is much
better at this writing.