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Evening journal., 1904-12-17
GOSSIP ABOUT
SOME PEOPLE

One Of the most active members OF the
knights Of Pythias Lodge Of this State
is W. w. Knowles, the well-known young
attorney. Mr.. Knowles has filed most
every Office in the lodge and Is active in
all matters pertaining to the order.
George W. Hook, collector for the r. L.
Peacock Co.. is surprising his friends by
his knowledge of mushrooms Mr.. Hook
believes that the culture Of mushrooms
would be a paying adventure and is ex-
pcrimenting with them I'm the basement
Of his home on West street.
Joseph Montgomery. the well-known
jowolry merchant is a thorough believer
In a long walk before breakfast. 1t is not
unusual for Mr.. Montgomery TO take
walk to the Rockford water tower and re-
turn before the morning meal when the
weather is good.
The boys who were in the habit of
making the post-onice corridor a play
ground have disappeared from around the
building and have sought other haunts
for their play. Halleck S. Ray who is
night watchman in the building is re-
sponsible for this Improvement and fire.
quenters of the postofice are indebted to
him as the lads were becoming too bold
and enjoying.
f. A. Middleton, who was recently ap-
pointed as a clerk in Collector OF Port
Houston's Office has become fully ac-
quainted with his new duties He gives
promise Of making n good government
employc and Mr. Houston is TO be COM
plimentod upon selecting him for tho po-
sition.
Mrs. =. j. Smithers, formerly OF this
city who for the past twelve years has
been in Japan, has returned and is maxi
ing her home at No 5l2 West Eleventh
street. Mrs. Smithers husband is consul
at Kobe, Japan.
William Thomas, q well-known en-
ploye of tho DUPONT Powder Company, is
making a reputation as an amateur pho
tographer He recently took a number Of
views along the Brandywine and among
them was picture Of the new Rockford
water tower which his friends say, Is one
Of the finest photographs ever taken by
an amateur.
One Of the most promising young ply
sicians OF Wilmington. Is DR.. Julian
Adair. Although comparatively young,
DR.. Adair has built up an excellent prac-
tice during the past few years.
Collieries Suspend Fer Lack OF Cars.
Mahanoy City, Pa, Dec. flowing
to the Mahanoy Plane being out Of
service through a breakdown, the 20
or more eollieries Of the Philadelphia
and Reading Coal and Iron company
between here and Shamokin that ship
their output over the Plane are badly
crippled for lack Of cars. due to traffic
congestion. Several OF the coilierles
hereabouts suspended.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Rain Goats

Lots Of men nowadays wear rain
coats practically all the year round.
They are the handiest outdoor gar
ment ever invented. They always
look well and they are a protection
in any sort Of weather. Prices run
like this-SS. SO, S1125, $3.50 and
SIS.
We have a heavy raincoat at S12
that's fine for the man who has to
be out of doors much.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
AnvrRrIsING RATrs

DIsFLLyED: p cents per inch. Dis
counts on continued advertising will bo
forwarded on application.
CLASSIFIED: Situations Wanted, Free.
Goarding or Rooms 70 Rent. y cent q
Norc.
Help wanted, X cent a word.
Real Estate, (solid) 4 cent q word.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
SUBSCRIBERS.

Postage free in the united States outside
the limits Of the city. Subscriptions pay.
able IN advance as followss BY the week.
10. month. &c; year, $500.
In ordering change Of address give oic
a. wen as new. The Evening Journal h
Tor sale at all the News stands in VIII
minEton and at Broad Street station.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Smoking Jackets

Smoking jackets appeal to lots Of
men who don't smoke as the most
convenient lounging garment made.
Ours are nicely finished-frog fas-
tening, ~self-pockets, well lined.
Prices start at $3.50 and run to IS,
$3.50, $6.75, $3.50 and IS. The colors
are gray, deep red, oxford, blue
and two or three very pretty shades
Of brown.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17

Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
seems especially adapted to the needs
Of the children. Pleasant 70 take;
soothing in its influence; it is the rem
edy Of all remedies for every form OF
throat and lung disease.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
TINS IS THE STORE WHERE ror

TINS Is THE STORE WHERE YOU
can do as well as you can in Phila-
delphia Our prices are as low as any
place tn this country. our quality Is
higher than in most stores We consider
our Judgment in the purchase of goods is
OF value 20 our customers. Many articles
mat we win not purchase, because OF
ther Inferior quality. are brought to us
lot repairs and We fno are often pur-
enlSeo IN the large stores in Philadelphia
ana elsewhere. Our business will not per-
nit us 20 purchase an the goods nnode IN
any hne' 90 we use our Judgment ana
purchase the best only The stores in the
larger cities can sell an they purchase
ana are not SO Particular in buying. Con.
sequentiy goods purchased here are more
Hzeiy 70 be good than from the larger
cities. and we are always close Nv 10
make right any mistakes
Evening journal., 1904-12-17

There is One Thing about those ter
rible Mormon oaths that should not
be overlooked: They are so blood
curdling that It is impossible TO take
them seriously. And another thing
is significant: There is no evidence
that these terrible threats have ever
been executed.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17

Does Office Holding make men vici-
ous?" asks the Newark Ledger. we
don't know, but II we could prove
that II does, then we will wager
that half Of our population would
take a correspondence course in
viciousness.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Bath Robes

Young men particularly are keen
on bathrobes. We have the blan-
ket styles and those made from
Turkish toweling-extra values in
both lines. The blanket robes are
priced at $3.50 to $6.75 and the
Turkish ones are 1915 TO $3.50.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17

The University Of Paris has arranged
for a course Of lectures on American
law. The old world capitals are be-
ginning to discover that America Is
worth considering.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
.Paianas

Pajamas are being liked more and
more-they are good Christmas
gifts, too. We have them in outing
flannel at 81.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Fancy Vests

A fancy vest viii often meet the
young mans wishes in surprisingly
good fashion. We have the much
liked brown shades at S2.25 and
$3.50. In white duck and pique and
figured and dotted pique prices
range from 81 to S2.75.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Brown Bread ar5 V1--1.

From the Chicago necorG-HeraH
Rice and hsh have long been. AZ ev-
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
neutrality-suspicious.

Brief communications on all subjects OF
interest, temperate in their nature and
Iigned by the writer (name not 70 be pub
ished unless desired are always welcome
s.~7.r.. Dvc.,,a.n - 49,.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
THOSE WATER RIGHTS.

sAruRpAy. DEcnaInnR y. Iooi.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17

One of the most promising young ply
sicians Of Wilmington, Is DR.. Julian
Adair. Although comparatively young.
DIR. Adair has built up an excellent prac-
tice during the past few years.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17

If you lose your job next
week could your son hustle
for himself-could he earn his
living7
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
DIAMOND RING ROBBERY.
Police Arrest a Solicitor on Suspicion
Complainant is Missing

u. r.. Hcssmg, solicitor, was arrested
this morninh by Detectives Chuso R1.
leigh and Burt and Sergeant HcmpoL
and ls being held az the police station
pending an Investigation iutN the charge
that ne stole a diamond ring from one g.,
D. Randall. valued at $50.
II is alleged that the theft occurred ear
y this morning IN a stale hu,t', IIitv"i's,
nghOusp, but the strange part ol II Us
that Randall can not he found ny the pc
lice, although he seemed greatly cNer-
Ciscd over the loss of his gem.
According to the Information received
by tho police, llcssing and Randall went
TO the roomiughouse early TINS morning
They drove up In "A mcl, and Randall,
who had Just COME I'm from the cut-ou
was in helpless state of iUtoNlcatlou
The two men went 90 a room together
Il Is said, aud remained there Tor some
time
Suddenly ucssng disappeared and
about the gamc time. Randall recovered
his senses fully enough tp realize that HIS
diamond ring was missing lie nt ouco
reported the matter to Sergeant HompVl
and later the case was placed IN tho hands
Of the detectives They found Hessing
and placed him under arrest They also
took Randall To- the station TO question
him further about the atfalr But while
at headquarters. Randall suddcly dropped
out Of sight and he had not been loca' cd
accounts he was seen out riding I'm hack
with aomc women, blessing protests his
innocence, and declares that he did not
even gee a diamond ring belonging TO
Randall But ne Is being held iust the
same, until the alleged victim ~ found.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31

Gus TO pay a last tribute to the dead
statesman. During the earlier hours
the residence OF the late senator was
closed TO the outer world, and those
who were closest to him In life, spent
the time with the dead free from in
terruption.
A private service was held at the
house and under a guard OF honor from
the Beaver g. A. X, post. the remains
were removed TO the First Presby-
terrain church. where for three hours the
public was given an opportunity 10
view the faces of the dead senator.
Floral tributes from all parts OF the
country have af.ived
one Of the first arrivals here was
Gov. Pennypacker, who, with ex-Lieut,
Gov, Lyons and a number OF relatives
OF the late senator came In on the same
train.
Every train brought IN persons of
prominence I'm the state and country
A large silk American flag was draped
across the casket and no other decora-
ton marked II.
During the time the body lay In state,
several thousand persons viewed the re-
mains.
At the public services committee
Of the United States senate was I'm
charge as a guard Of honor. The SER
vices were marked by simplicity,
The remains, at the close OF the SER
vices were conveyed to the family plot
in Beaver cemetery for interment.
Among the floral tributes was great
wreath Of American beauty roses and
white poems, with maiden hair fern
interviewer. from the president.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
WAR SHIPS AT TANGiER.
Population Impressed by Arrival
OF American Squadron.

Tangler, May 3l,-The United States
gunboats Castlne and Marietta arrived
here during the night. completing with
the cruisers Brooklyn and Atlanta, which
arrived yesterday the American squad
ron sent here In connection with the Kid
mapping BY the bandit Ralsauli OF Ion
Perdcars the American, and his step
son, Cromwell Marley, a British subject.
The population are deeply impressed by
the assembling OF 30 many United states
war vessels, and people living outside the
city are removing here for safety.
The British and American ministers
have sent special courier 10 the sultan
concerning the prisoners, The officials
maintain strict secrecy regarding the me-
gotiations In progress.
A death has occurred on board one Of
the American ships, Funeral services
were held today
~The British dispatch boat Surprise ar
rived here during the day with the adj
mival from Gibraltar TO confer with the
British minister In regard 10 tho kidnap-
ping Of Pcrdicarls and Marley. The Unit
ed States flagship Brooklyn saluted the
Surprise
The inhabitants Of Tangler are uneasy
and the British residents outside the town
have been requested by their consul to
come TO Tnngler,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
In Miss RooseNslt,s Honor.

st. Louis May 3l-Worlds Fair
Grounds. Tho social event Of today on
the grounds was the luncheon rendered
Miss Alice Roosevelt 10y the board Of
lady managers 1t was held IN the wo-
mans building II was the first ntcn-
ton Of the board TO limit the invita-
lions TO 100. but the pressure brought
by st. Louis society women who wished
to meet Miss Roosevelt was so great
that the list was extended 60 1870 and
when Miss Roosevelt took her place at
the center of the table the official mem
bers Of the party sWelled the number
about the board to nearly 200,
When NCRoroTaknhira, the Japanese
minister, arrived ON the grounds today
he was greeted by President Francis,
who extended cordial welcome to the
hikado's representative. Mr. Takahi-
IA visited several buildings and express.
ed himself much impressed by the mag
niude OF the exposition,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
Takes strategetieal Position.

Mukden, Monday, May 3d. Delayed
in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10 adj
vices received here Gen. Stoessers force
has taken up a strategical position near
Port Arthur which is supported by the
guns Of the outlying batteries and the
fortress
II Is believed here that Gen. Oku has
received strong reinforcemcnts from the
japanese army which landed at 'ralu-
shan,
There is little change In the situation
o. the eastward Of Lao Yank.
A correspondent ~ the Associated
Press has iust returned here from a
go mile journey In the upighhorInR
country which has disproycd the re-
ports OF the presence OF Japanese IN
this vicinity, lie found that perfect or
der prevailed and the conversation OF
the people showed that they had no
knowledge Of hOstlitics,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
s. G. MUM, son & co.
Head Clerk and About $l25,00C
Are Gone,

New York May 3l.--The suspension
OF G, Mum, Son & Co., was announced
on the Cotton exchange today, The
firm Is one Of the oldest In the cotton
trade in this city.
The head bookkeeper and cashier dis
appeared about 10 days ago and the
firm believes that AS soon as assets are
Strengthened out ii will be able to re-
sumo, At the office OF the Arm IL was
said that Clarence f. Cameron, the Of
flee manager and head clerk, had been
absent for about a week. An examin-
alton Of the books so far made 1t was
added, showed apparent discrepancies
amounting to about sl25, 600,
The Mum firm Is one OF the most
conservative and respected In the cot
ton business. II Is composed OF Samuel
c. Mum and Y. H. Mum and the es-
tate Of A. Gowan Mum, Jr The firm
had coffee exchange membership, but
had few open accounts there. The fol-
lowing announcement from the firm
was read on the cotton exchange:
we hereby announce to the MEM
bers of the Cotton exchange that
through the absence OF our head and
trusted clerk who has left his books In
an involved condition, we are obliged
TO suspend. We trust this suspension
viii only be temporary.
1--WE would request all members OF
the exchange having open contracts
with our firm TO present the same to us
with accounts at once, We further
state thar we have very few open con-
tracts on the New York Cotton ex-
change and that these balance each
other''
August H. Skillen, the legal repre-
sentative Of the firm, said that the Chi
cago board OF trade accounts OF the
suspended finn were badly tangled up.
a week ago last Saturday II was said
Cameron left the office saying that he
was going to Brooklyn where his baby
was III. Mrs. Cameron called at the
firms office today and told the officials
OF the company that she had not seen
her husband since that day,
Cameron had been In the employ Of
the company for 10 years.
Members Of the firm Of Mum & Co.
say that their local accounts are all
right and have already been adjusted
and that the property OF the firm
properly diverted was small and nearly
500, 600
Several claims to meet notes were
made some time ago by firms doing
| business with Mum g. Co., by houses
| creditors to The suspended firm, and In
| this way II was discovered that some
| thing was wrong and on examination
| N the books the Irregularities were dis
| closed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Only a Limited Number of En-
ployes win Receive Pay.

Chicago, May 3t.--Wiliam +. Stone,
sergeant-at -arms at the coming Re-
public national convention NJ the coll
iseum, has devised system which he
believes will be great improvement
over former years. He Is determined
to avoid the friction his predecessors
had to contend with by reason of mis-
understandings over appointment Of
employees. lie also has announced that
a limited number of assistant door
keepers are the only attaches who VIII
receive pay for their services,
only such persons as are recon-
mended by members OF the national
committee viii be appointed to any
position in connection with the conven-
tion.
MIR Stone has mailed q letter 10 the
committeeman fully explaining his
plans, and stating specifically that tho
assistant sergeaut-at-arms and at
tendants OF every rank, must accept
with the understanding that they are
not 10 receive compensation, travelling
expenses or hotel bills.
The long used standards viii be done
away with. Placards carrying the
name Of each state VIII be tackled TO
the backs OF the seats,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
GRAVES DESIGNATED.
Thieves Denude the Breeder Burial
Plot in Mt olivet Cemetery.

Yesterday morning Mrs. Mai Breed
en- went to Nj Oliyet cemetery and at
great care and expense decorated the
family burial plot with potted plants
and cut flowers. The roses she put Inv
large water bottles while the other
flowers Wero placed In household vases,
the whole making q magnificent show
ing and one which the lady was justly
proud of ON its completion She left
the cemetery about ! O'Clock congratu-
l0uug herself that she had spared no
pains to make the plot look Just as
beautiful and attractive as possible,
At o'clock not veStigc OF the doc
oratiens was left the flowers, the
pottcd plants the water bottles and the
vases having been stolen bodily from
the graves. Needless 10 say Mrs
Breeder felt keenly the injustice done
her and reported her loss to those i'm
charge, The cemetery Wac crowded
during the afternoon and the theft
must have been carried out in fun view
of am assembled multitude.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
Amateur Golf Championship.

London, May 3l-The amateur golf
championship contest opened at sand
wich today in wet weather There
were l04 entries, including half a dozen
Americans, namely: Walter J, Travis
c. Il. Dick, T. NJ, Byers, w. w. Bur.
ton, f. O. Horstman, c, Emmett and j.
waller
-Four days win be occupied with the
championship games, In the first
round H. W. orr beat Horstman, four
up and three to play,
w. W Burton, American, beat Nor
man Cockrell, up and TO play.
Walter j. Travis beat II, Holden by
four M and three 10 play.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
BALTIMoRE's NEW MAYOR.
prest. L. Clay Timanus Sworn in
As McLane's Successor.

Baltimore, Md, May Sl.--Presldent Il.
Clay lrnanus, OF the second brancn OF
the city council, TOOK the oatn OF or
hce as mayor OF Baltimore today, be.
coming the successor to Robert M, Nc.
Lane, VINO ended his Inc yesterday,
Under provision OF the city charter
Mayor Ilmanus win serve out the re.
malnder OF mayor McLane's term Of
tnree years.
Mayor 'llmanus Is Republican. lie
announced touay that 1t Is too early tor
MIN e. definitely Outline what his policy
may DE-, 'Dut II Is no believed that he
win undertake ~ 400 the appoint
ments OF his predecessor, who was q
Democrat
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
May Corn's Wide Range.

Omaha May 3l.-May corn on the local
grain exchange haa range VI ten cents
To-Day AS a result OF wnat Is SAID TO
have been an attempt By a leading mem
Der TO corner that delivery A number
VI brokers, who had sold snort Tor some
time, were iOrceu 10 buy back mucn OF
their snort corn at price ranging from
4 " cents above the price At WniCn tney
sold II.
A. Is. Jacquith. who has been the prom
lnent long, secured an injunction TO-DAY IN
the district court restraining the omaha
grain exchange from accepting for his nc
count loo,OOJ busnels or corn nom the
Union Elevator company, which that con
Germ was preparing to deliver TO Jac-
gum as NJ. corn lie alleges that the
corn Is below grade,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
Flood Condition Improving.

ottawa. Kan. Mcy 3l-Flood conditions
In this vicinity are fast Improving the
water today reccding rapidly Commu-
nication with North ottawa, where sew
eral hundred persons were driven from
their homes, was opened today with boats
ana provisions were taken To The uufortu-
mates, Six men maruoned In the Santa Fe
depot, who were without food since sun
day were brought away today. Many
others were removed from the Hood dis
trict, some OF whom had been forced to
upper stories or TO their house tops the
needy are an being cared for by the city
authorities, with the aid OF local churches
and lodges. The country west OF Ottawa,
for several miles has hcen swept clean,
crops having been wiped out and much
stock drowned All bridges here have re-
mained intact, br' train service Is still at
standstll the tracks for miles being
under water
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
EVACUATION OF DALNY.
-----
Was SO Hasty That the Russians
Left Much Property.

Toxic May 81 '(S D. m.).-The Rus
SANS evacuated Dalny so hastily that
they failed to destroy much property
which will prove highly valuable to the
japanese, Gen. Oku's scouts report
inat over 100 barracks and storehouses
lemain unlnjured. The railway and
telegraph stations with 200 passenger
ana freight coaches are also uninjured.
Inc Russians destroyed the big pier
and blocked all the dock entrances with
Hunken steamers, They destroyed all
me small railway bridges In the vi
entity Of the docks but left the jettics
unlniured, IL IL evident that the Rus
tians fed quickly when Nan shan hill
was lost expecting that Gen Oku
would Immediately take possession OF
Dalny. All previous reports OF the oc-
tupation OF the town were false,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
81. LOUIS BOODLERS.
Missouri Supreme Court demands
Cases of Assemblymen.

Jefferson city, Mo- May 3l,-The
Missouri supreme court today reversed
and remanded the GASES Of n. Edward
Albright Jerry } Hannigan ana
John A. Sheridan, former members OF
the st. Louis municipal assembly, con-
vioted on the charge OF bribery and SEN
fenced 10 five years each in the peniten-
tlary. The cases were reversed on the
brief Of the attorney general that the
lnformatlons We're not verified by affi-
davits as required by law.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
To Protect Baltic Coasts.

st. Petersburg, May 3l,-By an imper-
lal ukase Just issued the control OF the
ports Of Reval Sveaborg and Libau
and all the naval forces OF the Baltic
has been transferred to the command
ant Of the port Of Cronstadt, with the
title of commander-in-chief Of the fleet
and ports and of the defense Of the Bal
tic sea, The object Of the consolida-
ton OF the commands IL to insure uni
formity in the measures adopted In the
defense of the Baltic during the cXis-
ting state OF war
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-31
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.
Rcassembled in Convention to
Nominate Governor

Springfield, H. May 3l-Th0 delegates
TO the Republican state convention I'm re-
assembling today were generally of the
opinion that no nomination would he
reached before tomorrow or Thursday.
The adhoreuts Of COT FRANK O. Lowdcu
exhibited great confidence and said "a
any ballot after today. Charles $ Dem
Gems managers appeared equally conf
dent and the Yates men stathuhly de-
larod tho governor as much factor as
he was two weeks ago Friends of Atty
Gen. Hamin maintained that conditions
werc hourly growing more favorable 10
their candidate. This also was the view
taken by the surportots Of Congressman
Warner.