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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-11-24
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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-11-24
PETERSON DEFEATS LEW SHAW.

Chnmpfon OF Northwest Shows Speed
at 1S-Inch Balk-Lfnc Billiards.
Charles Peterson. champion hIllfardist of
the Northwest. defeated Lew Shawn the
shortstop tourney at Hauser's Hall last
night by score of 800 to ZIG.
Peterson had high runs Of IS and g and
an average of IL Shaw's best efforts netted
him 80 and IS. He averaged g.
After the game Shaw gave an exhibition
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-11-24
$3.50.

In view Of there being so many af-
hicted with private and chronic pei
vic diseases who are treating with
quack specialists and inexperienced
physicians without receiving any
bcneflf. we have decided to make .
special offer to charge only one-half
of our regular fee for curing those
who are now undergoing treatment
elsewhere and are dissatisfied. pro-
vided they come to ms before Decen.
ber I. 1904. For instance. II you are
afflicted with either Piles, Rupture.
varicocele. Hydrocele. Structure or
Nervous Decline. our charge for cur
ing either of which. without any
complication. IL $4,000. we will cure
Sou for 912.5O, and accept the money
in any way you wish to pay. We will
also cure Contaeioas blood Poisoa
for $1,000, which II just half our reg
ular fee. This liberal offer IL made
TO enable those to be cured who have
spent their money in doctorinE with
out relief and to show the many
who have treated with dozens of
physiciana without benefit that we
have the only methods that produce
n lifelong cure.
CONSULTATION FREE AND INvrT
be given by mail In case you cannot vi
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-11-24

About three-fourths Of the male popula-
tion from 20 to 60 years Of age are trou-
bled with an abnormaIly weak condition
of the organs Of procreation. and during
this period. by all means and at all times.
this function should afford pleasure Of the
highest degree. with no impediment what
ever to tho satisfaction OF the disposition.
The only obstacle to the enjoyment Of Ma
ture's most treasured gift to man is dis
ease which Is invariably brought on by
the youth in his teens or the many ex-
cesses to which man Is apt to be addicted
Varicoeele. emissions. drains, premature
discharge. small organs. weak back are
all symptoms Of rapid decline
OUR CURE Is thorough and scientific
course Of treatment which acts at once
upon the nerve forces. stopping the drain
and replacing the WORKOUT and rundown
tissues. 1t increases the weight in sound.
healthy flesh and muscles that give
strength and fills the brain and nerves
with fresh vitality. building up the en-
into a type Of perfect manhood
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
BRIDGEVILLE ELECTS OFFICERS
Promising Young Man Dies of Small
pox in lphia-Bridge-
Vile Matters.

Special to the Evening Journal
Bridgeville, Feb. 3.-The election OF
alderman. commissioners, exc, for
Bridgeville was held on Monday and
the following elected:
Alderman, G. W. Wiley.
Assessor. p. II. Stuart.
Treasurer. f. L. Wiley.
Commissioners, Horace Sudler. Ed
ward Brown, George w. Willin, j. T.
Vandenburg, j. w. Layton.
Harry McCaulley. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward McCaulley. living near
town. died in Philadelphia a few days
ago of smallpox. The young man was
about "A years Of age and has lived
in Philadelphia for the past two or
three years. He is well known in this
section and throughout lower Delaware
in baseball circles. The body was in
tered in Philadelphia.
Several Bridgeville sportsmen are
expecting to attend an all-day shoot to
be held at Denton, Md, February II,
when a pony cart and harness will be
awarded TO the person breaking the
largest number of clay pigeons in
twenty-five shots.
The Sussex County Levy Court is in
session today and will elect constables
tax collectors and road overseers for
the ensuing year.
Joseph Lednum and Miss Bowden
were recently married at Georgetown.
II. c. Layton has purchasel the
newspaper business of NJ. w. Welch
Some real estate belonging TO Well
ington Pattia was sold here Saturday.
Henry II. Morgan has been granted
"a
S. j. Brown formerly Of Bridgevflle,
is erecting a crate factory at Green
wood.
Mrs. d. F. Ball. mother Of Newell
Sail, of Bridseville, died recently at
her home at South Orange. y. J.
John A. Moore has been appointed
postmaster at Blanchard. ON the Queen
Anne's railroad.
NJ. L. Blanchard has sold his farm
near blanchard and removed to Bridge
vile.
1t is reported that an ice plant will
be erected here in the spring
Sleighing has been good here the past
few days. -s..sl
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

Miss Marian Pusey, OF Philadelphia,
is visiting Mr.. ana Mrs. Ed. Ladley.
Miss Ethel Thompson. OF Philadel-
phia, Is visiting friends here.
Miss Mary Beeby. Of West Chester,
is spending a few days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beeby.
Sharpless Leines is confined to the
house with the grip.
Many citizens are enjoying the sleigh
ing on Broad and State streets.
Mrs. William Swayne. Of Marshall
street. entertained her friends at a tea
this afternoon.
Henry Marshall made business trip
20 Philadelphia today.
Members of the Nennett Fire Come
pany viii attend services nc the Enis-
copal Church nest sunday night.
Charles GaWthropc hes presented TO
the Hennett Fire Company MY dol
lars. .... -,
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
THE LARGER HALF.
rhe same is WiIminuton as EIsewh,

The Same 10 Wilmington as Elsewhere.
The bigger half Of worldly trouble.
The greater part of mankind's suf-
fering
Can safely be laid TO the kidneys.
Kidneys filter the blood.
Keep the human system healthy.
But they can't do this when they're
sick.
Easy to tell sick kidneys
Look at the back for the note Of
warning.
Most backache pains are kidney ills.
Twitches, twinges, pains and aches
OF bad back
Should be treated promptly
Every days delay means future trou-
BILE.
Urinary complications set in dia-
betes Bright's disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills are kidney
specialists.
Cure every form of kidney ills
Proof Of this in Wilmington testi-
mony
James Z. Adams. No. s25 south
jackson street. carpenter in the West
Yard Of the p B. & W. r. r. repair
shops. says; Il had more or less trou-
BILE with my back and kidneys for 20
years and during all that time the only
! preparation I ever came across upon
(which I can depend to appeal to again
land again when slight occurrences take
place is Doan's Kidney Pills. Since !
became acquainted with Doans Kid
lney Pills l have ad.ised more than
one acquaintance ~ 40 20 Danforth's
drug store and procure n box. One
friend. Mr.. Jacob 3. Slifer. special OFF,
( Ger at the Madison street station. took
lmy advice and was cured"
! Doans Kidney pills re for sale by
al dealers. price 80 cents or mailed on
receipt Of price by Foster Milburn
Company Buffalo. Kew York. sole
agents for the United states. Remem-
/ ber the name, Doans, and take no
other.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT
Or. Harry D. Entriken Dies in St. Paul.
News Of Kennett Square.
spocial 10 The Evening journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal
Kennett Square, Feb. 3.--News was
received here last evening OF the death
OF former citizen and we'll known vet
erinarian Of this locality. DR.. Harry ID.
Entrlkeu. He was "a son OF Mr. and
Mrs d. w. Entriken. OF this borough
and practiced here up 10 a few years
ago when he went West and located
AT st. Paul. MINI. His body win be
brought here for burial from his
f;,rhers home The deceased was well
known and liked.
Chester Efenger, the young man at
the United Telephone exchange here
WAS taken home seriously in this
mornins
Taylor Thompson is taking a course
Ca painting at the Drexel Institute.
Niss Alice Palmer. OF Philadelphia
Is visiting her mother. Mrs T. Palmer.
Of Hamarton. who is in with pneu-
moria.
Mrs. b. +. Pierce and children arc
spending the day with her mother. Mrs.
:. @. Maxwell on Marshall street.
The store Of T.. c. Entriken Is closed
on account OF the death OF his brother.
Df. a. ID. Entrike1.
One Of the trolley cars from Brandy
wine Springs last neht jumped the
track short distance from The Springs
and did not arrive at Kennett until
early this morning.
Postmaster James NJ. Worrall. who
has been confined to the house fos
some time made 4 trip 10 Philadelphia
yesterday.
Philip Mauli has entered the railroad
service. having started la at kenrctt
station ON Monday
Mrs. Howard Polk Is spending the
day Ia Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
PUBLIC SALE

OF hye carloads of storage goods to be
sold at the Auction Rooms Of stldham &
Son. No. III East Fourth street. on Fri
day. February 9, at 1880 O'Clock Parior.
bed room suites. dining and Kitchen fur
niturc. couches. sideboards, chairs, 10
cook stoves, as good as new; Brussels and
velvet carpets. onameied bedsteads. dishes.
silver plated goods. Is. All goods in first
class order. Can be seen evening before
sale sT1DHAM & SON.
Phone. ID. g. A. 535. Auctloneers.
f9-gt
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Trustees Lacked Quorum.

As there was not,a quorum present last
evening Jhere was no official action taken
by the few Trustees of.the Common. who
waited half an hour for enough members
to transact the business which was on
hand. Those present were Messrs. Ma
honey. McGrory Rodney shaw and To-
man. Mr.. Mahoney took the chair. after
which an informal talk followed. There
we're several bills on tho table These were
examined and will be paid subject to the
approval of the body. 1t is a difficult mat
ter TO get enough OF the trustees together
to transact the business before them
There was no official meeting in January
and last nights was of the same nature
Challenger's Antiseptlc Cream cures
chapped hands, zoe. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
NOTICES

OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY
The annual meeting OF the stockholders
Of this company for the election OF drec-
tors, and for the transaction OF such other
business as may be necessary or proper
win be-, held at the principal offices o.
the company, si-S5 Beach street. IN the
city CT New York. on Tuesday. February.
., 1904, between the hours OF twelve M.
and tne p. m. The stock transfer books
viii be closed ten days prior TO date OF
election. t.'
c. q. .AHLsTRoM, Assistant Secretary
Jan23tofeb9-1it
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Personally Conducted Tours to Wash
in9ton, D. c., and Return Via 6sti-
more and Ohio Railroad.

4 series of three-day peisonaiiy-con-
Quoted tours TO Washington, ID. g.. VIII
be run on the following dates;
February tth and lSth- March 3D.
and 2Sth April sth and DIST and May
5th. $500 for the round trip including
hotel and other expenses. Train leaves
Chester At S.2i p. M; Wilmington. $40
y. m.
As these four parties are limited to
the available hotel accommodations
and as reservations are made when
tickets are purchased. those Intending
to become members should register at
once.
For booklet and fur information call
on ticket agents or write 20 VI. \: Mil
ler +. 7. A. W9tcrand Market streets.
Wilmington pet
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

President. Miss Clara NJ Kast: first
Edward II. Naylor; sec
ond vice-pres!dent, Miss Ida Saunders;
third vice-president. Miss May Saunders;
fourth vlco-president. Miss Elsie Johnson;
organist. Mrs. John b. Manlove. treas
urer Miss Reba e. Saunders; secretary,
Charles Lank.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

WANTED PAPERS-The Evening
Journal wants copies of the follow
ing dates: October aud 81, November
and S and December IS. Five cents
apiece paid for FIRST copies brought to
this Office.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
WANTED.
IT'S YOURS

If there's anything you
want consult the Want
Columns of The Evening
Journal or, better still,
pay half a cent a word
and get what you're after.
Once tried, always con-
vinced.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
HELP WANT :D--FEMALE.
HELP WANT ED-MALE.

xxrANTED-SeveraA Industrious per
w sons In each State to travel for house
established for clever, years and with a
large capital to call upon merchants
and agents for successful and profitable
lire. Permanent engagement. Weekly
cash salary of f14 and all travelling ex-
penses and hotel bills advanced IN cash
each week. Experience not essential.
Mention reference and enchose self
addressed envelope. NATIONAL. Cax-
tom BLDG. Chicago. j26.1ot
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
PERSONAL

WOULD YOU MARRY If SUITED;
10000 desire to marry; many
wealthy; descriptive list containing pho
tos and addresses. 25c; none free. Pleasant
Moments Pub. Co. Dept. G, Cory, Pa.
j7o-ot
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
REkL ESIAIE
-iAs suIIaIng Los. For sale or 1

islAt HuildIng Lots For 5als on In
stallmcnts-
= eift OF Building Lot would be an &C
ceptable ono to yourself or family. You
can make such gift without sinking
much capital by means Of the instaliment
plan and at the same time you are laying
the foundation for a home for yourself
and family. Prices ranging from ninety
dollars and upward; any Size. and In any
part OF the city. Business corners and
manufacturing sites or reasonable terms.
Also number of desirable houses for
sale and FOR rent.
PETER j, FORD & CO..
Tenth and Market Streets.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE on DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE OF DISSOIlIIION. ~
Wilmington. Del. Jan. 25. 1894
Notice Is hereby given that the partners
ship heretofore existing between William
b. sharp and Walter Harold Smith 10 n
OF the city OF Wilmington. county OF New
Castle and State OF Delaware under the
firm name OF VIM. D. Sharp a. Co, has
this day been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. All debts owing TO said partner
ship are to be received and receipted for
by the said Walter Harold Smith and
al demands on the saiu partnership are
TO be paid or settled by the said Walter
Harold Smith.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
L0SI AND Hound

r OST-A small pocketbook with IS
gold piece inside. Reward If re-
turned to William Prettyman, 6IS West
Second street. f3-3t
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

IT is customary 10 make fun OF
Beautiful SNOW" but there is no de-
nying that it is better than a great
daal af the modern snow poetry.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
VIM. b. SHARP.
W. HAROLD SMITH.
NOTTCF

The Dry Goods Business. Carpet Busi.
ness, etc, heretofore conducted by Wm.
h. Sharp e Co. will be conducted az the
same place. the southeast cOrNrr OF
Fourth and Market streets. 81 the oitN
of Wilmington ana state OF Delaware
by the undersigned
Successor 10 VIM. B. sharp q Co
cod-fS
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
SITUATIONS WANTED.

IF YOU are hunting place put an ad
4 in The Evening journal. The service
il free. u
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
The Town Pump Contract,

The yearly contract for taking care of
he town pumps will expire on February
.. Mr.. Pedrick. who looked after this
work during the past year. was present
and said he would renew his bid. but II
anybody wanted it at lower figure they
might have It. THE lowest bidder is not
always the successful one" interposed
Mr.. Gallagher. 1t was decided to hold
this question over for a special meeting
on Friday evening when other applicants
for rhe contract would be given an op-
porvunity TO submit bids.
Mr. Gallagher wanted to know IL the
SPECIAL meeting would be like a previous
one which was arranged for but fell
through because only a few Of the coun-
cilnsen were on hand. President Reynolds
said the question was irrelevant at that
time.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

FOR SALE-One Composing Stone,
= s6x4S inches, in good shape. One
Stone, 74x4S inches, in fair condition.
-Four six column Twin Chases, inside
measurements, p by IA inches. Five
Chases, s4Hx2aH inches wide-can be
used for newspaper or job work. Cross
Bars can be supplied Address Business
Manager, The Evening Journal viii
minetou, Delaware. n27-u
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Bills Approved s2,52f.11.

The following bills were read and ap-
proved. after which the secretary was
instructed 20 draw orders for them:
John McCalian. s2.S5; william Pedrick,
SO; J. T. Eliason. $3.50; Andrew
Aiinclhn. IS; Electric Railway Company,
light. s2.iSO.16; total. s2.52i.u.
A bil from Alexander B. Cooper for
SIS for professional services was laid over
Tor one month
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
COUNCIL AIRS
LIGHT QUESTION
Holcomb Tells Why Lights
Have Been Unsatisfactory.
Promises Better Service
TRUSTEES HAD no QUORUM
speclal 10 the Erenlng Ionrnal.

Special TO the Evening Journal
New Castle. Feb. s.-At the meeting Of
Town Council last evening the principal
subieet brought up was that OF the electric
light service. of which there has been
some complaint recently. Mr.. Holcomb.
Of the Electric Company, had been noti-
fled TO attend the meeting. He was on
hand and when asked what explanation
he had to make regarding the trouble SAID.
I'VE are trying TO keep the lights in as
good condition as we can. We are willing
to take the light committee on visit to
any down wsthin a radius Of one hundred
miles Of New Castle TO investigate their
lighting plants and the service and COM
pare ;he rate paid there. and here, and II
New Castle is not getting a cheaper rate.
and as good service 40 any, we are will
ing 70 pay all expenses of the trip.
Il am instructed to say that the COM
pany Is ready and willing TO sell the,plant
on any equitable plan the citizens are
ready to name. This is officially from the
company"
'Mr. Holcomb's reply does not answer
any Of our questions" said the chairman
Of the light committee, Mr.. Smith. I'VE
want TO know why so many Of the lights
have been out 1t is Claimed that during
December one third OF the lights were out
of service. There was an improvement
during the past MONTH"
In reply Mr.. Holcomb said:
I'VE are giving the matter our atten-
tion. The storms and the sleet caused
mucn Of the trouble"
Mr.. Holcombs statements caused a
general feeling Of satisfaction that the
trouble would be remedied as speedily as
possible ana that 1t would be reduced to
a minimum.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
FOR SALE.

CPEcIAL SALE--High Art Calendars.
After the Bath, Gems of the
Nude from Paris. new, all the rage
Sample dozen, Hand-wrtten Name Cards
by the Worlds Champion Gard Writer.
10 cents, to-day only. Call early; avoid
rush. 1908 Market St. j25-u
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
EOR REM.

FOR RENT-The large mansion. stable
coachman's house, large lawn. sit
nate on the Andrews farm. home Of Tie
late General Andrews Apply
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT.,
The Equitable Guarantee & Trust Co
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

FOR SALE--A few shares OF stock Of
the International BROOM Company.
Ltd, are for sale. For particulars ad-
dress ]. +. W, The Evening Journal Of
fee. nov7-u
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

IKTANTED-Purchasers tor 500 ladies'
and 500 geutiemen's Watches, to be
delivered now on small payments, bal
ance at {T.oo per week after the holi-
days Our confidential charge system.
II. S. Mitchell, 9TH and Poplar Streets.
decI7-H
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Surety Bonds
If You Want a Bond.

S United States, State,
"A County or Municipal
Official; Officer of a Fraternal
Society; Employee of d Bank,
Corporation, Mercantile Estab-
lishuent, Executor, Trustee,
Guardian, Administrator, Re
oeiver, Assignee, in Replevin,
Appeal or attachment Cases;
as Contractor, or for any other
o1rrDr,Sp ......ts .-...
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Tua Met Her Match.

The tug J. S. W. Holton made an in
anectual aEtempt to dock the schooner
Mary Adelaide Randall here yesterday
afternoon. The ice was so heavy that the
tug could not push through it with the
schooner, and after considerable work
finally gave up the task. The tugs Concord
and Lykens have left with their tows and
several OF the other boats which have
been lying here for several days also took
advantage OF tho change in the wind and
put down the bay. A southwesterly wind
covered the river entirely with ice yester-
day afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Wharf to be Repaired.

Mr.. Duffy reported progress on the mat
ter of repairs on the wharf. An examna-
tlon Aas been made and the needed renew
as will be started as soon as possible.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

physicians endorse
L the W. b. Ereets
Form corset. That's
because ;he Erect Form is
founded on the natural
fgure-assisting instead OF
hindering its fullest dcyel-
o2nen.. -he Erect Form
tasows cut tie chest -
fs;tens the abdomen -
braces th- back and rounds
oa hips and bust.a.o grace
ful modish lines.
More than 20 different
rode;s. Eaea s;y.e designed
for a diHerea. figure. Your
dealer carries TIE Erect
Form in s.oo,z at prices
upward from Goo.
wEINGARTEH BROS.
Makers
3--77-37S broadway. New Ycrk
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

FOR SALE-New nine room houses
on the terrace at the park entrance,
Fourteenth and West streets. Convent
ent location with open and picturesque
surroundings, A. L. JOHNSON, Eighth
and Shipiey. j2o-u
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

FOR RENT -.Farr Of 100 acres. good
land, building in good condition.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Want More Eire Proteetioh.

An application was presented on behalf
OF a number Of citizens requesting that q
fire plug be placed at the corner OF Della
ware and Sixth streets. The nearest plug
Us one block away, which renders the
fire protection altogether inadequate IN
the section OF Sixth and Delaware. At the
suggestion of Mr.. Jemison the fire COM
mittee was instructed to look into the
matter. see what can be done to remedy
the sNuation. and renort
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

FOR Jufurnished second story
front room and boari afs.s February
6ih. SO Vest Sixth st. jIs-im
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
street committee Instrueted.

The committee on new streets was in
structed TO notify the vestry Of the Epls-
copal Church to meet the committee or
council in reference to the opening or
Moo-efs avenue.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

FOR RENr--Farm of about $50 acres.
nearly aii tdlable laud mea- New
ark. Del. apply to George 4. Elliott
Equiiablc Building, Wilmington dso-if
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

FOR SALE-On easy terms, hre e
houses. Nos. $40. SIa, $40 du Pont
street. rooms and bath, front ,,orch
DANIEL MCKINNEY, Third and
Monroe SITS. l3o-9t
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Epworth League Officers.

The following officers cf the Epvorth
Lcssue Of New Castle M. T.. Church have
been elected.
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

FOR RENTz~g'urn isi,el ROOMS. no
7o41z Market st #
Evening journal., 1904-02-03
Repairing Wires.

Employees Of the trolley road spent a
good part Of yesterday repairing the wires
and lights along the line below town.
They were on a special car and had all the
paraphernalia necessary to curry on the
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT.
The Equitable Guarantee x Trnst Co.
j79-nlwf-tf
Evening journal., 1904-02-03

and lights along the line below town.
They were on a special car and had ali the
paraphernalia necessary to curry on the
work
Clerk Of the Peace Candidate.
II IS understood that upon request OF
the Democrats Of New Castle county
James 3. Toman. OF New Castle. will b,
a candidate for clerk Of the peace In 1904
Juniors Meet.
The Industrial Order Of the local Jr
10. 4. a. N. held an lnterc ting meeting
last evening ana transacted cons,derahi.
business. The membership ron IS bcin.
rapidly added TO ana the council IS in 4
healthy condltion.
Roads Drifted Full.
Many Of the country roads IN this vicin,
uy are so badly blocked with snow tina
they are impossible. The Delaware cit,
road Is full Of snow ana wagons have beer
forced 20 use the trolley tracks 10 ee
through. Many OF the roads in the vicin
ity OF llare's Corner We're entirely blocke,
yesterday afternoon. Rural Mail Carrier
Nelio.t had 20 drive several miles arouns
TO rcach some OF the mail boxes on hi.
route. Ife succeeded. however, in reaching
am the boxes although ln several cases h,
was compelled to wade through severa
feet OF SNOW.
The road between this city and Whining
ton 's also badly showed up IN places bu
passabe. The trolley company kept the
line open and maintained the service with
out my delay 10 speak Of.
Epworth League Officers.
The following officers c. the Epworil
Lcseuo Of Ncw Castle NJ T.. Church hav,
been elected.