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Evening journal., 1904-12-03
Colonel Robert E. withers Dying.

Colonel Robert {. Withers Dying.
I.ynchburg, Va, Dec. 3.-The family
of Colonel Robert E. Withers has been
summoned to his bedside in Wythe-
Vile. Va. and the worst is feared.
Colonel Withers. who was a member
of the United States senate, 1S75-1Ssl,
and afterward consul at Hong Kong,
and who fought through the Civil War
in the Confederate army, is SO years
of age. His malady is fever the ex-
act nature Of which has not been de-
termined by his physicians.
Evening journal., 1904-12-03
TODAY ENDS 1T
First single" Contest For Dollar
Prize Ends Today.

The first "jlngle" contest ends today.
To the person who submits the best bit
OF verse telling of The Evening Jour
nal's want ads and their merits will be
awarded a one dollar prize.
Remember that the first contest closes
tonight. Another contest opens Mon
day and runs all Of next week.
one dollar for four or eight-line
jingle is mighty nice for holiday
spending, isn't #?
Evening journal., 1904-12-03
REGISTERS NOTICE.
Regisfer Of Wills Omc

Register of Wills Office,
New Castle Co, Del, November H. 1904
Upon the application Of George A. FL
lott. Executor of Amelia Ross Webster.
late OF Wilmington hundred. in said coun-
ty, deceased, ii is ordered and directed by
the Register OF Wills that the executor
give notice Of granting Of Let
ters Testamentarv upon the estate of the
deceased. with the date OF granting there
Of by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date OF such
Letters in six OF the most public places
all persons having demands against the
estate to present the same, OF abide by
an act of assembly IN such case made and
provided; and also cause the same to be
Inserted within the same period in the
Evening Journal. a newspaper published
in Wilmington, Del, and to be continued
therein three weeks (e. O. d.
Given under the hand and seal
of office of the Register OF Wills
aforesaid at Wilmington, in New
(SEALO Castle county aforesaid, the day
and year above written.
FRED. r. BACH,
Register OF Wills.
Notice IS hereby given that Letters Tes-
ed unto the undersigned on the eleventh
day of November. A. D.. 1904. and
that all persons having claims against
the estate OF the deceased must present
the same, duly attested. 10 the said execu-
tor on or before the eleventh day of
of assembly In such case made and pro-
vided. o,,or,c,,, ,,,rro,,.,
Executor.
Address The Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Company. Wilmington. Delaware
Evening journal., 1904-12-03

Bodily pain loses its terrors IL you've
bottle of DR.. Thomas Eclectric OH
in the house. Instant relief in cases Oh
burns, cuts. sprains, accidents OF any
sort.
Evening journal., 1904-12-03

lt isn't necessarily quantity Of circu-
lauon that counts-its results. That's
The Evening Journals strong point-re-
suits
Evening journal., 1904-12-03
EXCHANGE.
This ciassiication &c a word.

IhIs cIasslfCatlOn &c a word.
WANTED. Bring your tobacco tabs. cou-
pons. cigar bands, soap wrappers
and trade marks to the Hunt Stamp store.
So Market street. and exchange them for
the valuable Hunt Stamps.
Evening journal., 1904-12-03
BUSINESS NOTICES.

WRITE FOR booklet and color card Of
the best waterproof roof and barn
paint on earth. American Roofing Co.,
No. G65-67 N. 18th ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
noV25-3mos
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THE
EQUITABLE

COLLECTION OF INCOME
and the care Of Securities from
which the income arises is the
source Of worry and annoy
ance to many persons.
This Company will take
care of investments, collect
the income and remit it to the
owuer for a very moderate
charge.
TWO PER CENT. INTEREST
paid on deposit accounts sub
iect to check.
DIRECTORS
DR.. ]. A. Draper, L. Bringhurst, Jr'
J. smith Brennan. VIM. Bowe.
]. l.. Carpenter. John Bancroft.
Otho Nowland Franklin Taylor.
ramuel X. Smith. J. Wilkins Cooch.
willard Salisbury. Robert p. Wheeler,
John II. Dandy. Thomas S. Bellah
Victor r. Woolley.
n. w. Corner 9th and Market SITS.
Wilmington. De-.
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INSURANCE.
This elasslaeatIon lke word.

This classification 1kc a word.
INSURE your furniture and home. Don't
delay. The cost is so little that you
cannot afford TO be without 1t. The saw
ings Of a lifetime may be wiped out in
an hour. We deal only in the good kind
INSURANCE that INSURES. Get our
rates. A postal win do. r. c. LUPTON &
CO., 925 Market st. oct7-tf
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BOARDING.

SECOND STORY front room with board.
nov25-6t Apply 90 King st,
WANTED-Board for a little boy 3
years old. Three white girls for
house work. $3.50 per week Colored
man for housework $500 per week.
WILMINGTON INTELLIGENCE OF
FlCE.
Evening journal., 1904-12-03
THE NEWS IN REAL ESTATE
What the Agents and Owners Have to Offer to Loca
Property Seekers.

FOR SALE
230 French ST., II rooms, bath, store.
1 to IL East 18th St. 5 rooms.
1900 Market ST., store building.
1902 Market ST., rooms and store.
1920 Jefferson ST., rooms, bath, porch.
923 Orange St. 10 rooms and bath.
sos Washington street, IL rooms bath,
porch.
9O7 Tatnall ST., IA rooms, bath, porch.
Az Market St, store building.
1901 and 1911 jackson ST., rooms.
S13 KirkwOod ST., s rooms and bath.
1217-19 Linden ST., rooms and bath.
6O7 New Castle ave-, 6 rooms, bath,
porch.
507 +. 10th ST., Z rooms and bath, porch.
923 Gilpin ave-, 10 rooms and bath,
porch.
412 e. 9Th ST., rooms and bath.
sos King St.. u rooms and bath, store.
1924 Lancaster ave, rooms and bath.
217 w. 9TH St. - rooms and bath. store.
1872 E. 11th St., rooms and bath.
329 +. 7th ST., II rooms and bath, store.
1402 Van Buren, St., rooms, BATH
porch.
15O5-O7 Rodney St., rooms, bath, porch.
1922 e. 18th ST., rooms and bath.
1400 Lancaster ave-, rooms Oarge loO.
S31-3 Van Buren, ST., rooms, bath,
porch.
SOC w. 9Th St., 13 rooms, bath, porch.
400 Walnut ST., rooms, store.
1926 w. 4th St, rooms, bath, porch.
516 Lombard ST., Q rooms and bath
r. c. LUPTON & CO.,
925 Market Street.
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GOLDFIELD NEW

Do You Know About IP And how to
own il You may, butts YOUR MOVE.
KEYSTONE EXPLORATION CO.,
744 Drexel Building, Phila. Pa
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ROOFING.

This classification &c a word.
Roofing and heaters. williams. los W. 10th
Evening journal., 1904-12-03
Pension Vouchers.

Pension vouchers win be carefully eX-
ecuted on Monday. December 9Th at the
old stand, No. West 9TH st. open
from $50 a. m. to 10 p. IN.
c. ]. O'Keefe,
Successor to John f. Daley.
Evening journal., 1904-12-03
TALKING MACHINES.

WE ARE headquarters for all kinds Of
talking machines Edison and CO.
lumbia cylinder machines and Colum-
bia and Victor disc machines. This Is
a personal invitation TO hear the latest
records played-any piece on request.
journal machines exchanged. LIPPIN-
COTT & CO. 306-3l4 Market street. II
Evening journal., 1904-12-03
s1.oo spseeiai Excursion TO Baltino- e
and Return via Pennsylvania Rail-
road.

on Sunday. December A. the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company win run a
special excursion to Baltimore and re-
turn from Wilmington. for which tick
cts viii be sold al the extremely low
rate Of N.00 for the round trip. Special
train will leave Wilmington at s.45 a.
m; returning, Will leave Baltimore
d-nion Station) $50 p. M. Tickets good
only on special train n zach direction.
Evening journal., 1904-12-03
PIANOS

IF YOU want a bargain in used pianos
Of any make. write for Bargain
Booklet. BLASIUS & SONS. Dept. 10
Philadelphia. nov29-tf
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FOR SALE.-News stand. bakery coal
yard. grocery stores, saloons, farms,
houses and lots in all parts of city, on
easy terms. have clients who wish to
buy your property or business. Yours
might suit them. Send me a description
Of property or business and lowest price.
Money to loan on mortgage. Rents col
lected. Estates managed. I sell fire. life.
accident, health and plate glass insur-
ance. None but the best companies rep
resented.
7. f. McEVILLY,
Real Estate. Mortgage and Insurance
Broker. 623 W. Fourth St.. Wilmington,
Del. Both phones. m19-eodtf
FOR SALE-11O acres. small buildings.
all kinds of fruit. Water, shade,
nice home. Possession. Price 1880
Terms, S400 cash; balance 10 years. Cat
alogue free. CLARK & SON, Dover,
Delaware. d3-7t
TAKE A LOOK at the most complete
and prettiest houses of the size In
the city at Thirteenth and Clayton
streets. II rooms and bath; open fire.
place; laundry tubs. Open for inspec-
tion every day. CHARLES c. KURTZ.
Evening journal., 1904-12-03

Bucher makes Wire Signs. els shipley.
10 moment and analyze the question
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Empty Seats of ORGANIZATIONS

There is one place in a big city
where an organization for young peo-
pie is SO lacking in seating capacity
that three persons have to use one
chair--one in front and one on each
side This letter does not apply in
such case
Another organization in the city
has a gallery with five hundred empty
seats nearly every time the members
get together and sometimes the seats
on the main floor are but half occu-
pied. Many leaders have reported
that it is easier to get members than
it is to secure attendance. To get
members and get them in their places
when they should be there requires a
sustained interest in a central object
Without definite object there is no
excuse for an organization. With a
definite object well understood and
Systematically pushed by means of
wide awake methods members come
to meetings.
Wide awake methods are not neces-
sarily new methods-they may be as
old as history. but they must have life,
activity, usefulness and variety. To
think Of them and adjust them re-
quires originality and sense. Sense
comes by respect for others and or
iginality begins with love for the
object Unless a leader loves his work
he will not get members out IN all
kinds of weather or away from other
attractions. But love for the work de-
vises plans and awakens resolutions
and determinations in others; it also
hears, sees and keeps for the right
time and place ideas and information
as useful tools and powers, for doing.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Games Of Chance.

Across the lawn sweet Kitty trips,
a smile upon her rosy lips.
Her bright eyes flashing:
But all in vain are glow and glance
OF lips that laugh and eyes that dance.
For l am thinking of the chips
l might be cashing.
No doubt. her beauty is divine
And should ensnare this heart OF mine.
So fresh its graces;
a queen she Is to other men.
But l am the exception, then:
For me, no queen of all the line
Can beat four aces.
She has a rival, and her name.
By strangt mischance is just the same.
And more's the pity!
That 1.-The graceless vagabond-
Should fly a maid so fair and fond.
To court that less deserving flame.
My poker kitty"
And yet. when flush and jackpot pail.
l rather like to make a call.
To chat, on ramble;
And she who chides my love of play
May win the gamester's heart some day
For Is not marriage. after all.
A sort of gamble?
Eric Moore in New York Times.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
A FISHPoND EXPERIENCE.

The SissOns had farm which had
fish pond, which had one pet trout
and twenty-seven big suckers.
Cousin Orvice and his mother were
visiting the Sissons. O-vice had a
bushel of enthusiasm win gill of dis
elimination.
When he wanted to fish they let him
fish and he had that pet uou: out in
thirty minutes.
The Sissons had good hearts-they
served the trout for Orvice's break
fast.
When nearly ready to leave for
home Orvice heard Mr.. Sisson say
that he would have to drain the pond
some day to get the suckers out before
he could stock it with good fsh-also
that he intended to draw some muck
from. near the woods for his lot near
the barn.
Orvice was original. quick to think
and good in debate when he made up
his mind he wanted to do something.
In twenty-four hours he had plans laid
for Mr.. Sisson to invite some more
cousins, drain the pond, catch, the
the muck from the pond.
The other cousins came. the dam
was broken, the water let out, the
suckers caught in way to excite the
crowd. a good dinner consumed and
the muck remained in the bottom of
the pond and continued to remain
there.
If Orvice could have remained there
and got the muck from the pond to the
field, rebuilt the dam and stocked the
pond with speckled beauties then all
would have been well, but he didn't re-
main-he went home and then went to
college.
Mr. Sisson had other things to do,
and when Orvice would ask in his let
ters about the pond and in the letters
coming back the pond would be re-
ported as in the same condition as
Orvice left it, Orvice began to r.
view his visit and his work.
In time Orvice began making re-
gretful remarks, and he wrote letters
that brought forgiving replies. In two
years word came that the farm had
been sold with the pond as Orvice had
left it, but not to worry any longer
over the vacation event.
But this vacation event was put
down in Orvice's book of experience
as case of short-sighted blindness
for temporary selfish pleasure which
produced two years of discomfort and
permanent regret.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Remains Of Oxford's Founder.

A peculiar incident was the recent
discovery at Queens College, Oxford.
of leaden casket in the crypt bear
ing the words "Reliquae Fundatoris.
the remains of the founder, Robert
Eglesfeld, chaplain and confessor to
Philippa, Queen of Edward ILL., Eg-
five centuries have passed. during the
greater part of which even his namo
was almost forgotten, Chance ha,
restored his name temporarily to no
tice. History remains. but the name
of its makers sometimes have a pre-
carious claim to remembrance.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
ISLAND RULED BY WOMEN.
One Place en- Earth Where Men Play
Second Fiddle.

A remnant of the Sevls tribe OF In
dians inhabits the island of Tiburon.
in the gulf of California, and is rulea
entirely by the women. Formerly the
tribe numbered about 5000, but is no"
shrunk to few hundred, living lie
of almost complete isolation, and re-
fusing to intermarry with any OF the
Indians of the main land. Food ana
fresh water are scarce on Tlburoh'
but what is left of the tribe is healthy
and vigorous, and has always main
tanned it's independence, fighting VAIL
antly for it when necessary. me
woman is master of the household
and council of matrons is at the
head of public affairs, the men nav
ing no voice in them. They have
nominal chief, who is man. but ne
has no authority, and any assumption
of it would bring the women about his
ears like nest of hornets. 1t does
not say much for the wisdom OF fe-
male government that the tribe is SO
rapidly dying off, but it would PROB
ably be no better with men at the
head of its inconsiderable but rather
interesting affairs.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
A Bad One,

One of the most honorable men in
most honored American state made
public bunder that surprised himself.
Though one of those little things likely
to happen any time it will be n long
time before he will forget it. He was
on a train with lady and gentleman
who were to go beyond his station.
AS he got up to shake hands and bid
them goodby he picked up one of their
telescope cases and started off with it
but the owner called to him. Then the
scious act and exclaimed: my grac-
ious. should say SO; guess thought
was going to take a trip" AS he
does take trip with luggage frequent
ly it was an easy error.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01

In every country of the civilized world
Sisters of Charity are known. Not only
do they minister to the spiritual and intel
lectual needs of the charges committed to
their care, but they also minister to their
bodily needs.
With SO many children to take care of
and to protect from climate and disease.
these wise and prudent Sisters have found
Peruna never failing safeguard.
DR.. Hartman receives many letters from
Catholic Sisters from all over the United
States. A recommend recently received
from Catholic institution in Detroit.
Mich, reads as follows:
DR.. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio:
Dear SfE-"The young girl who used
the Peruna was suffering from Laryngi-
It's, snd loss of voice. The result of
the treatment was most satisfactory.
She found great relief, and after
further use Of tho medicine we hope to
be able to say she is entirely cured. -
Sisters of Charity.
The young girl was under the care of the
Sisters of Charity and used Peruna for
catarrh of the throat with good results as
the above letter testifies.
Send to the Peruna Medicine Co.. Co
lumbus, Ohio. for free book written by
DR.. Hartman.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Checks for Large Amounts.

One of the largest checks ever
drawn was used in completing deaI
in KIM erley mines. 1t was drawn
up by the De Beers for the round sum
of f5,000,000 ($25 100000. At the
time it was supposed to be the larges
check =ver drawn, representing more
wealth than any other object in the
world. Since the drawing of the De
Beers check. however, several new
records have Ieen made. including a
check for G1O,OOO,OOO (s5O,OOO, ,OOOJ
drawn u-cn the Bank of England by
the Chinese government in settlement
CT the Chinesc-Japanese war indem-
nifty.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Was Not His Cue.

From the untimely demise of a
member of his congregation the pa
tor of rural church was drawing a
lesson several weeks ago. After urg.
ing upon his hearers the consideratiuu
of things spiritual and the necessiu
of preparation for death. he asked in
pressively: "ls 1t not solemu
thought? repeat it, Is it not so
emn thought" At this all was silent
for a moment. when small boy il
the rear, in whose direction the min
lister had apparently been looking. an.
swered naively: Yes. sir: 1t is"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
How Old Is a Young Man7

Some think eighteen and some think
fifty-five. 1t depends on whom you
have in mind, as some are old before
of age. and some are young after
reaching borrowed timr-three score
and ten. We want to be old IN mind
but young in body, and little private
study every day. and a few minutes
of simple general exercise before
breakfast will do much in helping us
live a century of comfort and useful
neaS.
This is an age of better methods
everywhere, and people are living
longer and living better-common
people are living bettersthan kings
lived few years ago.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Gigantic Water-pipe,

The biggest water-pipe in the world
capable, 1t is said, Of holding an
average river-is that of the Ontario
Power Company on the Candian sidr
of Niagara Falls. The gigantic pip
which is made of steel throughout. is
a mile and a quarter in length and
- feet in circumference. The stec
plates from which the lig tube is made
have the thickness of onehalf inch.
and in putting them together 200 tons
Of rivets were required.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
A Field for Investigation,

Yes, our oldest son is of a very in.
curing disposition. He delights in
investigating things and is always
dteging aud prying in places where
there's a chance of upturning some
Thing surprising
Il haven't noticed it.
Haven't you? Well, you just watch
nm at the table and you'll see that he
Always calls for mince pie"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Town Of Divorces,

The town of Plauen. in VogtlanG
holds the record in the matter of d..
vorces. In one day no fewer than
seventy divorce cases were dealt with
by the civil court of the town, which
has a population of $4,000. Ever
month the court is occupied with 1t
large number of divorce cases, but iu
many instances the petitions are dis
missed.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
DEVOTION OF A DOG.
His Master Dead, Life Was No Longer
of Value.

In the case of the captain of an art1l-
lery company of South Carolina, who
was killed in the civil war. the officers
pet dog lay moaning upon the grave
OF his master, refusing to eat or drink,
for three days, and then died.
This instance is all the more re-
markable from the fact that the Off
ccr's body did not reach the family
home in Columbia until week after
death.
The dog met It at the gate, knew
by instinct that the coffin contained his
dead master, lay under it in the par
lor until the funeral. when he joined
the procession to the grave.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
.zzgJIslI<>)z.p|
.G INEl> I.aIaNl I.Ia
What Wouli Be Left.

school Inspector was examining
'.t-- IN a country school. IS an
&T Imetic test he put the following
Question 10 one of the classes:
t"utiths to John. two-fffths to
aac two-twelfths to Harry an?
"h"1ld take one-halr OF the. pie for my
-rI what would there be Left"
There was a profound study among
iH. boys but finally one lad held up
li. hand
Well, my boy. speak up lcnd. so
tiaL all may hear" said the inspector.
tn" plate" shouted the hopeful
young fellow.-Pearson' Weekly.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01

years standing David Meekison.
DR.. Hartman. one of the best known
physicians and surgeons in tho United
States. was TIE first man to formulate
Peruna. 1t was through his genius and
perseverance that it was introduced TO tho
medical profession of this country.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving .
full statement of your case and he will ba
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus, o.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
His Observation.

A young man from the country.
while in large city, said he now un-
derstood why city people had to move
lively-they had to or get left or get
killed. There are some corners, in
some cities, around or by which mere
people go each day than are in one OF
our smaller states.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Her Friendly Service.

Nel'-You and Jack Sterling seem to
be quite chummy these days.
Believes; Jacks good fellow
He's going to marry May Simpson in a
month or so.
Nell | knew they were engaged,
but | thought she was growing cold
I've been giving her the impression
lately that wanted him.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Five Times Five.

Close your eyes and open the die
tionary and select any word for a
subject, then devote five minutes a
day for five years to that subject and
you will increase your ability rs per
cent. We have the time to do TIE
things we want to do.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
His Faux Pas.

They were uttering the tender non
sense that succeeds the great ques-
ton.
And" said the girl bravely. "if
"ether."
All, dearest he replied, the mere
sight of your face would scare the wolf
1way."
And ever since he has wondered why
she returned the ring.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
keys to Rjohtness,

He was not sure whether the ad-
dress he had meant 51st street or 51st
avenue, some twenty miles away. But
forethought helped him notice that
the telephone number gave Austin as
the name of the exchange and Austin
meant avenue location.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Reversed.

"The average man out of work al
ways declares he would have been all
right if he had only had good show in
the last place.
Unless he's an actor; then his cry
is If he had only had good place
in the last show ''-Phila1elphia
press
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Somewhat Different.

Wilder-Poor OUTLOOK. Brokeum. The
doctor says you'll never live to see
so.
Brokeum-Oh, knew that long ago.
Wilder-Why, don't you expect to
,rcach two score and ten?
Bgokeum-Oh. thought he meant
I'd never live to see $50.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
Love Is Blind.

Sal-What's thet? cant get no
nan? Why, Hi Morton jest begged me
marry him when he wus over last
week
Si-Hump' | allus did hear as how
h"ggars was poor choosers.-NewY York
sun.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
The Doctors Orders.

Dedelia-Phat are yez doin' takin'
the lock off the cupboard dure. Pat'
Are yeZ chrazy?
Pat-No, darlin:: tn dochtor 'ould
me to-day thot must quit boltin' me
tood-and I'm going to obey iDsthr'lc-
tionv!
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01

Gentlemen: Il
have used several
bottles of Peruna
and feel greatly
benefited there
by from my ca
tarrh of the head.
and feel encour-
aged to believe
t hat its con-
tinued use will
fully eradicate a
disease of thirty
The Grit-advocate., 1904-01-01
A Mean Character.

Growell-He's about the meanest
white man | ever met.
Howell-At any rate, he's success
full. He has taken advantage of his
opportunities.
Growell-His opportunities were
small, no doubt; another proof of his
meanneSs.