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Evening journal., 1903-01-13
WILL ABOLISH
ADDICKS LAW
Senator Sparks Gives Notice
of Bill to Appeal Voters
Assistants
PROVISIONS OF GOOD ROAD BILL
If It Became a Law It Would Result in
State Public Road Commission
Being Appointed Chancellor to Get
the Bids
Special 10 The evening Journal.


Dover. jan 13.-Two of the most i'm
portant bills of this legislative session
came up yesterday, and, singularly, the
two measures were given notice of in
both houses and almost simultaneously
yesterday.
The first is that to abolish the Union
Republicans Voters Assistant law,
passed two years ago. and under which
they are charged with carrying out a
system of Wholesale bribery. The
measure to repeal this law was pre-
sented by Senator Spark Irregular Re-
puhllcan) in the Senate, and by Mr..
Rose Democrat) in the House Of
Representatives. signifyng that the
Regulars and Democrats are to CO.
operate in wiping this statute from the
books. This combination will pass
the repeater through both houses, but
should Governor Hum veto it. there is
much doubt as to whether they could
ever pass it over his veto. The Cover
nor did not denounce the law in his
message.
The gOod roads bills concerning
which there has been a popular upris-
ing throughout the State, were present
ed through first notices, in the Senate
by Mr. Smith (Democrat) and in the
House by Mr.. Holcomb (Democrat)
The Smith bill, for a State road un-
der the control and supervision Of the
State. A State public road commits
sioner is TO be appointed by the chan
oellor of the State TO serve for two
years; one. State supervisor fol
each county to serve for the same
term, to be appointed by the State SUI
pervisor. A macadamized road, twenty
feet wide. running from Market stree
bridge, Wilmington, to North street o.
Lewes, along the line of the old Stat'
road, formerly known as the King
highway.
A seven-inch foundation of concrete
or macadam. which can be sifteC
through four-inch mesh is to be fins
laid, this to be covered by two inches
of stone dust The work is to be done
| by contract, 80 per cent. of contrac
price to be paid upon completion. II
per cent to be withheld until one veal
after the completion of the contract.
Bids for the big job are to be for
warded TO The Chancellor to be openes
in the presence of the bidders and theii
lattorneys,in the Chancery Court room
of Kent county, where the ChancellO,
Will examine proposals to see whethe.
they comply with the law, whereupoI
the supervisor is to award the contrac
to the lowest bidder~
The State Treasurer is authorized L
borrow $25O,00O upon an issue of pc
cent coupon bonds, numbered from
to 200, the first ten Of which fall du
January 1, 1905, thereafter ten bond
fall due and are to be paid each year
The State Treasurer is authorized Il
iset aside 25 per cent. Of the receipts 0
the general Incorporation law to b
used as interest and as a sinking fun
for paying the bonds.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
UNITED STATES
GRAND JURORS
Twenty-one Answered Roll
call-Two Prisoners May
Turn States Evidence

Twenty-one grand jurors answered
the roll call this morning when the
January term Of the United States
Court opened. Twenty-Five men COM
prise the jury and all were present
with the exception of Samuel Wright,
Jr.. of White Clay Creek hundred.
George w. Baker, of East Dover huQ-
dred. was chosen foreman.
Judge Bradford, in his opening
charge to the jury, said it was needless
to take up valuable time and simply in
structed the Jurors that twelve must
unite in order to find a true bill, six
teen or more being present at the time.
The jurors then filed into their room,
where District Attorney William Mich
ael Byrne will present the cases he de-
sires for their consideration.
There is a feeling current among
those who are in a position to know
that at least two Of the prisoners in
dicted for fraudulent naturalization, in
Guiding John Lemon, will turn States
evidence. Beside Lemon it is thought
that Domonico Pallenti who was re.
Gently brought here from Philadelphia
by Secret Service Agent Peelxe anC
held by Judge Bradford. will take tn,
stand as a States witness.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
PATENTED PLATE GLASS
Large Sections Riveted Together in
Market Street Display Window

Thomas b. Cartmell has placed new
patented glass in the large display
window at No. III Market street.
which store is soon to be occupied BY
the Charles M. Smith Printing and
Stationery Company. The glass is
known as the 'Polard Patent" and in
stead of strips of wood being used %
hold the sections together, the side
pieces are riveted to the large centre
piece. This is great advantage as
there is nothing to ohstruct the view
from a person looking in the window.
1t is the second one to be placed in G
window in this city The work OF
placing the heavy glass In position was
done under the supervision Of George
c. Mckay, manager for Il. b. Cartmell
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
COMMITTEE MADE REPORT

The committee on No. 2S school made
a report last night to the Board of
Education OF the fire in the building on
the day after Christmas. which entailed
a loss of S2.050 The contract for re-
pairs was given to w. d. Haddock &
Co. which promptly began operations
with the result that the school was
completed and ready for occupancy
January 3. the opening day.
The amount of insurance paid by the
different agencies was as follows: f. A.
Van Trump & Co., s1.1GZ16; Delaware
Insurance Company, SS45.S4; Hawkins
& Co, sl6.67; total, S2,O29.67.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
Mercury Took Sudden Fall and Did
Not Stop Until Six Degrees
Above Zero Was Reached
BEARS PLAY
LIKE KITTENS
Tigers Jump Through Fire
and Other Animals Do
Strange Things

The most remarkable exhibition OF
trained animals ever seen in this city
was witnessed by a large audience at
the Opera House last night. From the
time Madame Gilke came on with hen
beautiful plumed cockatoos and Arras,
that performed numerous anus
ing tricks to the feeding of the eight
big Polar bears that concluded the per-
formance big and little were delight
ed and amazed by the cleverness of
Hagenbecks trained animals
Probably the most remarkable act is
that Of a group embracing a giant ami
NAL half lion and half tiger, two lions,
two tigers, a panther "a leopard, two
pumas. two Polar bears and three boar
hounds who perform at the bidding Of
their trainer Herman Boyer. the most
astonishing tricks in the same ring. AT
the conclusion OF the act. Boger feedr
the animals from his naked hands, and
IL is enough TO make the blood of the
timid run cold TO see the beasts, espe-
cially the leopards, spring at the raw
beef.
John Dudak introduces a novel acl
with nine huge Polar bears captures
six years ago in Spitzbergenland. The
big, awkward creatures form pyramids
roll a drum, etc, and "Muffe,' the big
gest of the bunch, does a great wrest
ling turn with his trainer. while "Al
bano" and Eva have a drinking seem
that is very amusing
A wonderful exhibition is that Of /
Sumatra tiger which has been taught &
ride on the back of a little Ceylon ele
phant by Vaslle Popescu. and to iumI
across the ring through hoops Of fire
Besides these there are a funny pig cir
Gus. a goat congress Of all nations,
and the Alaska" act of trained Sc;
lions.
The trained animals will remain al
the Opera House nearly all this week
the engagement closing on Friday
might. thus giving every one an oppor
tunity to see the wonderful beasts
Matinees will be given daily
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
Jr. o. U. A. M. MlnstreIs

One of the most novel opening
chorus ever heard has been selected
and arranged by R. L. Appleby and Eu-
gene Start for the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Min
strels. 1t is a radical change from the
old form of openings and fairly bristles
with novel surprises, and win be one
of the big hits Of the show. Prof. j.
|T. Clymer is drilling the singers and
orchestra. Arrangements are being
looked after by Professor Samuel T..
Compton.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
House This Morning POstpOnes Ac-
tiOn Until Friday or Monday by
Consent of Members
FIRST TEST IS
AGAINST ADDICKS
Unions Depended Upon the
Votes of Two Men They
Did Not Get
SPECIAL to the Evening Journal.


Dover, Jan. 13.-The first showing of
strength between the Regulars and the
Addicks Republicans was made yester-
day in the House of Representatives,
and it shows that the Addicks men
were boasting in vain when they as
serted four Of the ten Regulars would
join their ranks.
The Addicks leaders have persistent
ly stated that Representatives William
G. Eastburn. Samuel G. DerTickson,
William A. Price and Abram l.. Tyre
would be found ON their side when the
Legislature opened. The Regulars
have conceded two, but not more. Rep
resentatives Price and Tyre voted with
the Union Republicans, but it docs not
follow that they will vote for Addicks.
The test came yesterday afternoon On
a motion made by Representative Tyre
that the contest Of Hurlock VS.. Jones
be referred to a special committee, TO
be appointed by Representative Henry
Is. Anthony the Addicks speaker or tne
House. Representative Holcomb OBJ
ieeted. Representative Finn, Regular
iRepublican leader of the House, moved
that the matter be made the special Or
der for today and carried his motion
the five Regulars, Messrs. Finn. Ban
croft. Eastburn. Aspril and Derrickson
voting with the Democrats for It,
This was a blow to Mr.. Addicks
homes for any Of these five Regulars
The AddiclSs men say new that then
vote will be twenty-three upon the sen
atorial balloting instead on twenty-five
as at first claimed.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
10 Give fine Concert

The famous Cecilia Bradford Quar-
tet will give a concert in West Presby-
terrain Church on next Monday evening,
January 10. Miss BRADFORD the vio-
iinist is accompanied by Miss Charlotte
bradford. nezzo-contralto; John Brad
ford. flute, and James Bradford. pian-
list. They have been before the public
since childhood and their exceptional
talents have won for them an enviable
place in the musical world.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
AWARDS PRINTING CONTRACT
j. m. Rogers Presto Publish isuper'
intendent Twitmyer's Report

The John NJ. Rogers Press was given
the contract for printing Superintend-
ent Twitmyer's report for s179.S5.
The committee on repairs reported
adversely on the bill Of George 5
Charles and the report was adopted
Mr.. Charles claimed to be the lowest
bidder for school work and because he
did not receive the contract put in q
bill for time spent in estimating.
The Legislative Committee appoint
ed by President Shortlidge comprises
the following members: Dr. E. G.
ShOrtlidge. L. B. Morrow, Robert G,
Fraim, DR.. A. e. Frantz and DR.. H. G,
Buc6master.
DR.. John Palmer was authorized to
act as chairman of the Finance Com
mittee until the vacancy is filled.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
DISMISSED FOR STEALING COAL
Judge Cochran Said Practice Would
Cease II Railroad Company Would
Get Fuel Here

Only three cases were called in City
Court this morning and quickly dis
posed Of by Judge Cochran. John Cole,
colored, was arraigned ON a charge of
trespassing on the p, B. & w. railroad
and discharged. Special officer Can
non testified that he arrested the de-
fendant while stealing coal
His honor in dismissing the case
said: "The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company should see that more coal
reaches this city and then coal steal
ing would cease"
John A. Pierce and Elmer zebley
were each fined SO and costs for acting
disorderly on a Brandywine Springs
car last night.
Pointed Cake OF Soap
AT last nights session Of City Court
the case of John Ancher. charged with
pointing a pistol at Thomas Hashen
was dismissed The evidence showed
that the defendant pointed piece OF
soap at the plaintilf, who thought IL
was a revolver.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
MId.wInter speeiaIs Al LYnehIs

Good butter, zoe, 25c, and SOc lb.
currants, SC h.; raisins, 10c h.; new
apricots, 1Oc To-, lbs. Csc; large new
California prunes, 10c b., 3 lbs. 25c;
tomatoes. SC and 1Oc can; sweet corA,
1Oc can; peas, Sc, 10c and 12c can;
fancy lima beans, 3 cans 25c; baked
Sc can. G4ynch's stores, Fourth
and Madison streets, Eighth and King
streets.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
Turnpike cHeers Elected

The Wilmington and Great Valley
Turnpike Company, which owns the
Concord turnpike, has elected the fol-
lowing officers: President Edward
Bringhurst, Jr.; secretary and treas
urer, William Poole; managers. Ed
ward Bringhurst, Jr., F. T. Warner.
Preston Laa. Henry c. Moore. John II.
Dandy, Thomas R. Day and William
Poole.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
CriLienion Home Meeiing

The monthly meeting of the Florence
Crittenton Home will be held at the
home, No. BOG West Fifth street to-
morrow afternoon at 8 o'clock. Mem
bers of the Christian Endeavor, Ep-
worth League and Kings Daughters
will be present. The rummage sale to
be held the first week in February will
be discussed.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
Bids for EnRlneer,s Report

Bids will be opened this afternoon at
g O'Clock at the office of the Water
Department for printing the chief en-
gineer's annual report. A bond OF
500 accompanies each bid, and the de-
pertinent reserves the right to reject
ANY or all bids.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
VIII Form a Social Union

The Hon. John Sparhawk, of Phila-
addressed a mems meeting in
Central Presbyterian Church last night.
Following the address a social union
was formed. Organization will take
place next week and a committee was
named to select officers. A repast was
served by Caterer HANNA and there
were musical selections by f. III. Mason
II. II. Carver and n. c. Morgan.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
Ne,u pnner Named
newt

The Delaware Jeffersonian has been
selected as the name for the new Demo-
cratic Sunday newspaper. The name
was suggested by Mrs. l.. B. Eastman,
Of No. q South Clayton street, who
will receive the prize offered. The
paper is expected to appear on the first
Sunday in February.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
Was Actress Married asre2

1t is reported that Stella Maury, an
actress with Rogers Bros. IN Philadel-
phia, was married in this city on Fri
day last Deputy Clerk of the Peace
Janvier and all the local magistrates
deny having issued a marriage certid-
cate to any parties by that name. The
name Of the groom is unknown
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
MeelIngs Are weII Attended

Large congregations attended all the
conducted by the Rev. Henry
Ostrom in St. Paul's and Grace
Churches yesterday. Last night in
Grace Church he preached to back
sliders and there were two or three
conversions at the altar service. The
chorus choir under direction CT Mr..
Hills Will sing again tonight.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
Want Nancy for Coal

The increased demand on the Asso-
ciated Charities for coal has made it
imperative that the association have
more money. Therefore the managers
make an appeal to the citizens Of VIII
mipeton for CASH contributions for the
fund,
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
stranger serlouslv Injured

While looking for a boarding house
last night, George Davis, aged "a years,
fell from the steps OF a house in Lin
den street and sustained serious injur-
les. He was taken TO the Delaware
Hospital, where his injuries were
dressed. The authorities of that in
stitution report his condition improved
today
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
Wlll celebrate AnnIyersarY

The Delaware Saengerbund will Gale
brate on March IL, St. Patrick's Day,
the fiftieth anniversary Of the founding
of the organization. It is expected that
the festivities will last for two days.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
EiIlInp Ice Houses

Owners of ice houses yesterday began
harvesting the crop. The ice is about
6 inches thick. At Gresnbank the ice
taken from the lake yesterday for the
workhouse was 6ls inches thick.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST.

Crocker-Wheeler Motors and Dyna-
mos. Ask for catalogue. Morris Elec-
trio Company, Sl5 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
Tug in lce-bound River

The tug Amanda Powell had consid-
cradle difficulty In getting a barge out
the Christiana this morning The
river is full of floating ice and bump
ing against the tug would stop her
headway, causing the barge she had in
tow to buck her.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
CoId Weather stons Work

Work is at standstill at Todd's Cut
and the Pennsylvania railroad contract
ors will do practically nothing until
about March IS. II is impossible to do
any masonry work either there OF on
the abutments for the new elevated
tracks.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13
BrandYwlne Opens Rlvsr

The steamer Brandywine of the VIII
mington Steamboat Company is re-
sponsible for opening the Christana
this morning. The river was frozen
solid, bnt the craft opened the channel
and several other boats went out in her
wake
Evening journal., 1903-01-13

Ths7Evening Journals News
Is the Brightest and Cleanest
of Any Local Paper.
Evening journal., 1903-01-13

Weather-Today, Fair and
colder Tomorrow, Fair, with
fresh west winds.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-01
A Patriotic Pineuahlon,

A very pretty little pincushion can
be made Of small American flags. To
make the cushion two silk flags will
be needed. The best flags are those
that are made Of ribbon about three
inches wide. This ribbon may be
bought by the yard. About nine inches
will be needed for q cushion three
inches wide. For a cushion of this
size you will need about 16 inches of
red silk ribbon three-quarters of an
inch wide. The ribbon should be the
exact shade of the red in the flag.
Wool, Or old wooden rags, make the
best stufing.
To make the cushion follow the ex-
act plan of q bed. mattress, cut the
flag ribbon exactly in half for the top
and bottom of the cushion, sew the
ribbon around the edges of top and
bottom with red silk, overland stitch,
leaving n end open to insert the
stuffing. When this is done close the
end like the other. Then with red
silk tuft your cushion just like q
mattress. .Sachet powder may be put
inside the cushion If you wish. II
the cushion is to be hung up, attach
q piece of the red ribbon to n cor.
ner.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-01
DIDN'T RrooeNIzE !. P. MORGAN

But the FiRsncisr Gave the Mschsaio
Light from His Cigar.
]. Pierpont Morgan one morning last
week stopped on the corner Of two
downtown streets and stood for a few
moments waiting for a friend. In one
hand he carried a silk umbrella. on
which he leaned while he smoked a
cigar, and with his head back gazed
idly at the upper windows Of a bust
ness block opposite.
The hurrying crowd passed along,
giving him an occasional jostle, and
one man who had the appearance Of a
mechanic stopped at the orner Of the
building Just behind Mr.. Morgan and
tried tc fight his cigar, wasting sew
eral matches in a high wind. Turn
ing away in disgust. he said: Gimme
a light, will you?"
Certainly" said Mr.. Morgan, and
held his cigar in his hand while tho
other man pulled hard at his with the
end agaist the lighted one
The light secured, says the New
York Mail and Express, he nodded his
thanks, never lifting his eyes to the
face of his obliging countryman. Nj.
Morgan jerked his head in a "wel-
come" GESTURE, and both In that sixty
seconds operation wore an expression
as grave as though a great problem
were being considered.
A moment later the friend Joined
Mr.. Morgan and thew move along with
the crowd.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-01
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior.
rp;+od Sto4ou land Omca Davi1

Department of the Interior.
United States Land Office Devils
Lake, N. OAK, July 20, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit
having been filed in this Office by
Ludwig Novak, contestant, against
H. E. No. 27429, made March IS,
1902, for the nw4 Of section %,
township $50, n. range IS, w. by
Thorger Hagness, contestee, in
which it is alleged that said entry
man has wholly failed to establish
and maintained residence upon
the said tract since filing thereon,
and he has never improved or cul-
tivated fhe same in amy manner
and that said tract is in it's wild
state and wholly abandoned for
more than six months. and that
said alleged absence. abandonment
and failure to establish residence
was not due to employment in the
army, navy or marine corps of the
United States as a private soldier
officer seaman or marine during
the war with Spain or during any
other war in which the United
States may be engaged, and said
! parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegations at ten
o'clock a. III. on August %. 1903,
before j. E. Burke. a notary pub
lie Of North Dakota. at his office
in the village of Velva, N. Oak,
and that final hearing will be held
at ten o'clock a. M. OH September
4th, 1903, before the Register and
Receiver at the u. $. Land Office
in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit filed July 20. 1903
set forth facts which show that af-
ter due diligence personal service
can not be made, it is hereby or
J dered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publ
cation.
Ole Serumgarl.
Register.
fRecord address of contestee. Bell
vile. n. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-01
A Bookseller. Compliment.

The biographer of William Black.
the English novelist, tells an amusing
story of perhaps the solitary occasion
on which Black was forced into an
acknowledgment of his literary claims.
He had gone into a small postoffice in
a remote place on the west coast Of
Scotland to send off telegram. The
owner sold books and importuned
Black to buy some of his own novels.
every one buys Blacks books when
they come up here" At last Black.
to get rid of the mans attentions, was
compelled to say: "Well, these books
are of no use to me, for I wrote them
myself" Tho man stared in evident
incredulity at the person who made
this bold assertion, but when Black
handed in his telegram, which he had
duly signed, h, realized the truth and
said, patronizingly, well, If you are
William Black, L must say you're .
clever fellow"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-08-01

TAKEN UP.
.M~W~M~W~~

Taken up-One chestnut horse,
about 10 years old. wire cut on
right knee, shod all around, weight
about LOO. A. L. Lund:
June 27-3t Malcolm. n. D.
Came to my place, two miles north
of Washburn, one big black hog.
Owner Fan have same by paying
charges and taking same away.
JACK SHELDON,
4-3tf. Washburn, N. D.
Taken up-one dark bay mare
branded open Az on left front leg,
about 4 years old, weight about
LOO. Owner can have same by
paying charges. John Frank,
4-3 Hancock, N. D.
One black pony about six years
old; brand IL" right shoulder; had
on halter with leather AROUND nose
and rope; left about three weeks
ago. Finder send word to
Sec. 14-14S-S2E, FRED BERG,
3-3t. Malcolm, N.
TAKEN UP:-One Eay mare, right
hind foot white and white spot in
forehead and nose, branded HI on
left shoulder; one bay mare, white
spot in forehead, branded HI on
left shoulder and IS on left thigh;
bay mare. white left hind foot and
strip on forehead, no brand; black
mare, white left hind foot and star in
forehead, branded So on left thigh.
HELMER THOMPSON,
Washburn, N. D.