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Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Favorable Report on Bill to Admit
Oklahoma and Arizona.
WILL BE A MINORITY REPORT

Opponents Will Carry Fight to the
Floor Of the Senate-Many Amend
ments Have Been Made to the Orig
InaI Bill.
Washington, Dec. 16.-The senate
committee on territories by a vote of
to authorized a favorable report on
the statehood bill providing for the
admission into the Union of Okla
homa and Indian Territory, to become
the state of Oklahoma, and of Arizona
and New Mexico, to become the state
of Arizona. The bill is the one origi-
mating in the house in the second ses-
sion Of the 5Sth congress, but has been
amended materially by the senate
committee. The closeness Of the vote
practically makes it certain that there
will be a minority report. Senator
Beveridge, chairman of the commit
tee having the bill in charge, will
submit the majority report. The op-
ponents of the bill will contest it's pas.
sage on the floor of the senate. The
statehood bill will be the unfinished
business of the senate after a vote is
had on the Philippine bill.
The most important changes made
in the house bill are the insertion Of
clause prohibiting traffic in liquor for
a period of 10 years in that part of the
proposed state of Oklahoma now
known as Indian Territory, and the
elimination from the house bill Of all
provisions with reference to suffrage
except the following: THAT said state
shall never enact any law restricting
or abridging the right Of suffrage on
account of race, color or previous con-
dition of servitude."
Among other amendments made to
the house bill are the following:
Reducing the number of delegates
from the territory of Oklahoma to the
constitutional convention from go to
SO, and increasing the number from
Indian Territory from so to 81; re-
ducing the number from New Mexico
from 70 to sc, and increasing the num-
ber from Arizona from 40 to A.
Inclusion of the university prepara-
tory school and the colored agrlcul-
tural normal school in the educational
institutions to be benefited by land
reservations in Oklahoma.
Requiring that any lands sold for the
support of the public schools in the
state Of Oklahoma be sold at public
sale in 100 acre tracts or less. The pro-
vision giving preference to the lessee
at the time of sale is stricken out.
Requiring that all state officers OF
Arizona shall speak, read and write
the English language.
The provision of the Oklahoma bill
for the appropriation of s5,00O.OO0 for
the benefit of the common schools has
been incorporated in the portion Of
the bill which admits New Mexico and
Arizona as a state.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Larrv summerfeId Goes . JaII.

New York, Dec. 16-After boasting
for years that he would never serve
sentence, Larry Summerfeld, one Of
the best known confidence men in this
country, and also we'll known in Eu-
rope, went to Sing Sing prison to be-
gin a sentence Of not less than four
years nor more than seven years and
six months. He made the trip from
this city handcuffed to Frank Rich
ards, a convicted burglar. Summerfield
was convicted of swindling in connec-
tion with a copper mining company,
He appealed his case from court to
court, until the court of appeals early
this week confirmed the conviction.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
BUSi ESs OpPUKlUNii.ES
THIS classification lAc a word.
$685. ..-. Il. -

i-sso 60 % Ccss f-.i-ct Nan Pat.cr-
sen fHss eating Ycur.'s Widow.
New ork, Dee. 1G.-At the conclr-
zion Of the examination of Mrs. Young,
widow Of Caesar Young who was
called to the witness stand twice, AS
sistant District Attorner Rand practi-
Cally rested the case of the prosecution
against Nan Patterson, who is on trial
before Justice Vernon M. Davis in the
criminal branch Of the supreme court,
charged with the murder of Young.
Mrs. Young took the stand and veri-
fed for the records her testimony re-
gardlng the intercepted letter written
to Young 10 Miss Patterson's sister,
Julia Smith. Later she was recalled
and told of the arrangement for her
proposed trip to Europe with Young.
She said that after her husband had
retired early on the morning of June
4 she searched his pockets, and was
certain that he had no revolver. She
said also that he never carried a re-
volver.
John Mellin, Young's racing partner,
was also a witness. He told of efforts
Young had made to break OFF the rela-
tions with Miss Patterson while in Los
Angeles in March last. He said that he
purchased a ticket for her and gave
her $500 of Young's money when it
was decided that she should leave him.
Counsel for Miss Patterson held a
conference to decide whether to offer
evidence in her defense, but their de-
cicfon xvae not onnouncad
Evening journal., 1904-12-16

Holiday Tour to Washington via B. &
0. r. r. Rate $500 Including Ex-
penses.
Dec. p personally conducted holiday
tour to Washington covering period Of
three days rate covering railroad trans
portation and accommodations at first
class hotel. $500. Tickets good on train
leaving Wilmington at 2.47 p. m. Re
turning tickets will be good on train
leaving Washington at D. m. on the
third day Of the tour
For tickets and leaflets containing
full particulars apply to city ticket Of
fee. No. s0i Market street. and Dela-
ware avenue station. or address H. A.
Miller T. p. A.. No. sO4 Market street,
Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Reforms 70 Re Announced Dec. 1a.

st. Petersburg, Dec. ia special
council was held at Tsarskoe-Selo, un-
der Emperor Nicholas, at which Presi,
dent of the Ministerial Council Witte.
Minister of the Interior Sviatopolk-
Mirsky and Minister of Justice MurR
vieff discussed the question of reforms.
1t is understood that the emperor ad-
vised with them on the subject of a
manifesto which will be published on
December 10. on the occasion of his
majesty's name day. This document, IL
is believed, outlines a policy Of eau
tious, conservative reform.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
cnlllslnn In Midalr

New York. Dec. 16.-More than 100
feet in the air, on the narrow trestle
which holds the tracks of the trolley
line from Jersey City to Jersey City
Heights, two cars met in a rear-end
collision and were wrecked. Frederick
Brandes, 55 years old, of Hoboken, was
seriously injured and several others
were slightly hurt. Brandes was caught
between the cars and could not be re-
leased for some time He was injured
internally. The collision was caused
by misunderstanding of signals.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Greatly Improved Train Service to the
West, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

Attention is called to the winter
schedule published herein. Trains
leave Wilmington for Chicago and
points West and Northwest at SIG a.
m. and 2.47 p. m. daily; leave VIII
mington for Cinsinnau and St. Louis
and points west and southwest at SIC
a. m, Los and 900 p. m. daily.
Train leaving Wilmington at 2.47
p. m. arrives at Chicago at $50 D. M.
connecting at functions for all points
In Michigan and at Chicago for all
points west and northwest
Rates via the B. & o. r. r. are
lower than via any other line. Apply
TO ticket agent city ticket office. No.
So4 Market street, or Delaware avenue
station or address II. A. Miller. r. p.
A. No. S04 Market street, Wilmington.
Del
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
MARKET DAY HERD ALL THE TIME
ACCIDENT ON WARSHIP FOR TWO NEW STATES
Three Men Scalded to Death on
Battleship Massachusetts.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Giving Away Of easket On Boiler
EnveIoped Men In Steam and Hot
Water-Lieutenan Cole scalded In
Efforts to Rescue Others.
Philadelphia, Dec 16.-Caught in a
trap and helpless to save themselves,
three men lost their lives. and four
others. including Lieutenant William
c. Cole. were terribly scalded by a
rush of steam and boiling water in
the fireroom of the battleship Massa-
chusetts, lying at the League Island
navy yard The dead are:
Edward Bub, married, boilermaker
and civilian.
Andrew Hamilton, married, boiler
maker and civilian.
Charles Ritzel, boilermaker's helper
and civilian
lniured-Lieutenant William c. Cole,
u. s. N, assistant engineer of the Mas
eachusetts, scalded about the head and
body; William Anderson, ships boiler
maker, badly scalded; James Wilson,
boilermaker's helper and civilian en-
ploye, scalded; Joseph A. Duran, boil
ermaker's helper and civilian employe,
scalded.
With the exception Of Lieutenant
Cole, all the killed and injured resided
in Philadelphia.
Lieutenant Cole received his injuries
in an heroic effort to rescue others.
The accident was caused by the Civ
ing way of a gasket or rubber washer
on boiler on the starboard side OF the
ship.
The Massachusetts has been at the
navy yard for some time undergoing
extensive repairs, particularly to the
boilers and machinery. Although Cap
tain Edward d. Taussig and his COM
plement Of officers and men are aboard
the ship, the Massachusetts is virtually
in charge of the authorities of the
navy yard The boiler on which the
accident occurred had recently been
cleaned and thoroughly tested, and the
boilermalIers were at work on another
boiler. Without any warning the gas
ket between the boiler plate and the
boiler head gave way, and a terrific
rush Of steam and hot water occurred.
The doors of the firerOOm were closed
at the time the accident occurred, and
the only avenue of escape was a safety
ladder. Only one man, Bramlet, a
ships fireman, thought of the ladder,
and he escaped without a scar.
Few on the upper decks knew what
had happened until the steam came
rushing up from the seething pit be-
low. The work of rescue was prompt,
and to this promptness those who es-
capped death owe their thanks. The
first to enter the firehole was Lieuten-
ant Cole. Without hesitating at be-
coming scalded by the hot water and
steam, he entered quickly and dragged
the men from the place to the door,
where they were taken in charge by
others. Bub and Hamilton were dead
when found, and Ritzel died a few
minutes after being taken on deck.
Whether the gasket was defective or
whether It had been carelessly put in
place remains for the official court Of
inquiry to determine. 1t is said that
the boiler had been thoroughly over
hauled and tessted under a tremendous
pressure of steam. At the time of The
accident the steam pressure was only
sufficient to run the ships heating
plant.
The accident will cause little or no
delay in preparing the battleship for
sea service.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
LOST IN FALL OF BRIDGE
Three Killed and Five Injured at
Charleston, w. Va.

uFrc NiliS0 ana rive injured at
Charleston, w. Va.
Charleston, W. Va, Dec. 16.-Three
persons were killed and five others
seriously injured by the collapse Of the
suspension bridge across the Elk
river, which connects East and West
Charleston. On the bridge when it
went down were six children on their
way to school and a number of other
pedestrians. together with six teams.
The bridge went down without any
warning, but a number of those who
were near the ends of the structure
managed to reach land before it col
lapsed. Those who went down with
the wreckage fell a distance of AZ feet
into the ice-covered water of the river.
The steamer Baxter broke the ice to
allow small boats to reach the scene,
and the rescue work began imme-
diately. The injured first were assisted
to the shore, and later a search was
made of the river for dead bodies. The
bodies of Mamie Higginbotham, Ollie
Gibbs and Annie Humphreys were
taken out.
The accident was caused by two
cables on the north side slipping from
their moorings. When that side drop
ped, another cable snapped, and the
floor tilted end turned ennanietalv over
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Wagon in Flames, Horse Ran Away.

Wagon In Flames, Horse Ran Away.
New York, Dec. ia wagon all in
flames, containing an imprisoned and
terrified driver, was dashed along.b by a
runaway horse for IA blocks in Cen
trail Park West. The animal was fin
ally stopped by a policeman and an
alarm of fire was turned in. Firemen
put out the flames, but the vehicle had
been reduced to a skeleton Of charred
wood and twisted iron. The driver
mounted the horse and rode madly
away before his name could be learn
ed. The horse and wagon were own
ed by Herman Hehoelgel, a florist. A
can in which we're live Goals to keep
plants in the wagon from freezing
was overturned by the jolting of the
wagon and the coal set fire to excelsior
in the bottom. In throwing the can
into the street the man let coal fall
upon the horses back, whereupon it
bolted.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
NAVAL RUG MOHAWK oINKa

NAVAL TUG MOHAWK clN<3
Her Ercincer Elew Whistles CT Dis
tress urtil She Went Down.
Norfolk Va. Dec 16-The United
States naval tug Mohawk sank at her
mCoring at the navy yard. Her engi-
noer, who stuck to the whistle cord
blowing signals Of distress until the
vessel went down. was rescued with
difficulty by the other members of the
crew. who had sought safety on the
wharf when the tug was first discov-
cred to be settling.
When the fireman of the Mohawk
went on deck he noticed that the boat
was low in the water, and called the
remainder Of the tugs complement. 1t
was found that the Mohawk was MAX
ing water rapidly, and efforts were
made to secure her to the wharf and
prevent her sinking.
No reason can be assigned for the
Mohawk's sinking.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
odell Annolnts LustIoes.

New York. Dec. 16.-Announcement
was made by Governor Odell after a
series Of conferences with Republican
state leaders Of the appointment of
Joseph A. Burr. of Brooklyn, for SUI
preme court justice for the second de-
partment and G. d. B. Hasbrouck, OF
Kingston, for supreme court justice of
the third department. Mr.. Burr sue
ceeds Judge Sullen and Mr. Has
brouck Judge Herrick.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Awarded sub-contracts For Grading

Binghamton. n. Y, Dec. 16. - The
first sub-contract for construction work
on the New York, Pennsylvania and
Southwestern railroad was awarded
10 Allen & Co. and Donnelly & Con
nelly, of Easton. Pa. Their contract
calls for the grading and masonry
work for Is miles northeast from
Wyalusing, Pa.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Taft Renorts 10 presldent.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Secretary of
War Taft, who returned yesterday from
Panama, reported to the president the
result of his mission, going thoroughly
over the situation in Panama as he
had observed it. The secretary said
that his mission to Panama was emil
nently satisfactory in all respects.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
MEDICAL

on RECEIPT of 1Oc I will send for
mula for making the best medi-
cine in the world for coughs, colds or
Consumption. I had throat and lung
trouble for six years and spit blood con-
tinuolsly. This remedy cured me in
three months am now perfectly well.
r. A. MAYS, 665 n. 18th ST., Philadel-
phia, Pa.
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TALKlEG MAcAIaIS
This classlncatlon 70 a word.

WE ARE headquarters for an 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. LTPPIN-
COTT & CO. S06-3l4 Market street. II
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THE
EQUITABLE
Guarantee & Trust Company,
Capital $5OO,OOO
Surplus and Profits, $438,OOO

Collects income. acts as Executor
Administrator, Trustee, Guardian
Agent. Attorney, etc.
Receipts for and keeps Wills free Of
charge until called for.
Receives Deposits subject to check on
which It pays interest at the rate OF
per cent per annum.
Takes entire charge Of Real Estate
makes sales. collects rents and RENTS
income monthly or as desired.
Rents Individual Safes in its steel,
fire and burglar proof vaults.
Issues Foreign Drafts and Letters OF
Credit available in any part Of the
world.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Queen's JublIee Preaents shlpped.

St Louis, Dec. l6.-Queen Victoria's
jubilee presents have been sent by ex-
press, in 2s large packing cases, to
New York city, where they will be
placed on board a steamer for Eng-
land. The shipment was secret. and
every precaution against accident was
taken.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Presldent Attends Prayer Meetlna.

President Attends Prayer Meeting.
Washington, Dec. 16. - President
Roosevelt attended the prayer meeting
at the Grace Reformed Church, of
which he is a member, and at the
conclusion of the service he made a
short adress to the large congregation
and held an informal reception, shak-
ing hands with all the members of the
church and Sunday school present.
Some time ago the president expressed
TO the pastor, Rev. J. M. Shick, his
desire to meet his fellow-members of
the church, and last night was set for
the occasion, the pastor sending out
invitations to all the members to be
present. AS a result the edifice was
filled to over1owing. The president ar
rived during the. service, unattended
save by his colored valet, and took his
seat in his pew. At the conclusion of
the prayer service the pastor intro
duced the president, who delivered an
address.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
WASHINGTON.
Holiday Tour via Pennsylvania Rail-
road.

tNouudy tour Via pennsylvania HALL
road.
December q has been selected as the
date for the Personally Conducted Holi-
day Tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad to
Washington. This tour will cover a period
of three days, anording ample time to
visit all the principal points OF interest
at the National Capital including the
Congressional Library and the new Cor
coran Art Gallery. Rate, covering railroad
transportation for the round trip and ho-
tel accommodations. $500 or 5000 from
Trenton. Sll5O or $500 from PHILADELPHIA.
and proportionate rates from other points.
according to hotel selected. Rates cover
accommodations at hotel for two days
Special side trip to Mount Vernon.
All tickets good for ten days. with
special hotel rates after expiration Of
hotel coupon.
For itineraries and full information ap-
Ply TO Ticket Agents, or address Geo w.
Boyd, General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street station. Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1904-12-16

-. W. Lynch Company. Groceries,
Raisins. Currants. Pure Spices, Pure
Olive Oil. Citron, Jordan Almonds,
shelled. Two stores. 4th and Madison,
Sth and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16

Trunks. Suit Cases. Robes. Blankets
Bells and all kinds Of Leather Goods al
Yergers, II E. Third st.
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GOLDFIELD NEW

Do You Know About 1t2 And how to
own it2 You may, but it's YOUR MOVE.
KEYSTONE EXPLORATION CO.,
744 Drexel Building, PhiIa. Pa
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
WALL PAPER.
This classification 1kc a word.
Jones, hne wall paper. 422 Market St.
PUBLIC SALES.

PUBLIC SALE-The farm Of about III
acres of the late Dennis Hickey
located i'm Mill Creek Hundred, will be
exposed to public sale on the premises
on Thursday, December %, 1904, at
o'clock in the afternoon.
Andrew Hickey, Administrator.
]. II. Whiteman, Attorney.
d14to22inc.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
GENERAL MARKETS

Philadelphia-Flour steady; winter
superhne, S3.60@3.75; Penna. roller,
clear, S4.75G5; city mills, fancy,
$6.l5G $40. Rye -four steady; per bar
rel, S44O. Wheat firm; No. Penna.
red, new, ,SLO9q 1.09ls.. Corn steady;
No. 2 white, clipped, 37c.; lower
grades, SAC. Hay firm; No. l timothy.
$14015. Pork firm; family, S17. Beef
steady; beef hams, $23n24. Live pOul-
try firm; hens, 1lc.i old rOosters, &c.
Dressed poultry firm; choice fowls,
13c.; old roOsters, 912c. Butter steady:
creamery, Bic. Eggs firm; New York
and Penna., 32c. per dozen. Potatoes
steady; new, 55Q60c. per bushel.
Baltimore-Wheat quiet and easier;
spot contract, S1.10ss @1.1015; steamer
No. red, Sl03Ss @1.0315; southern,
by sample, Csc. 0S1.11; southern, on
grade, $1O1G111. Corn dull and
lower; spot, new, 5OAG5 5Ossc.; year,
50h d50$sc.; steamer mixed, 48h a
low corn, 45G soc. Oats firm; No. 2
white, seize; No. 2 mixed. 35ik035%c.
Rye dull; uptown, No. western, SIC.
Butter steady; fancy imitation, 200
Gle; fancy creamery, 27Q28c; fancy
ladle, 17M1Sc.; store packed, 14416c.
Eggs weak; per dozen, 3Sc.
New York-Butter steady; cream
,
cry, held, do, 19624hc.; state dairy,
do. $50 25c.; renovated do, 100 020c. !;
western factory. common to coice 13
@17c.; western imitation creamery.
common to choice, 151a@20c. Cheese
quiet and firm; state full cream,
small colored, fancy. 12c.; do. colored,
choice, lie; do. fair to good. 100
1015c.; do. white fancy, 1l%c.; do.
colored and white, fair TO good, go
9Iac.; do. poor, SQS%c.; skins, light
to full, 3la@9i5c. Eggs steady; state,
Penna. and nearby fancy selected
white. 3SG40c.; do. choice, 35637c.; (;
do. mixed fancy 35Q36c.; western
finest selected, 32c.; do. average best,
3Om31c.; southerns, 22d30c.; refreg-
Grated. 20Q221Ac. Live poultry firm;
western chickens, lie; fowls. 12c. I;
turkeys, 12013c. Dressed poultry
firm; western chickens, 14615c.:
fowls, 10m11c.; turkeys. 1561Sc Po-
tatoes steady; Long Island. SL75Q2;
sweets. S2M3.50. Cabbages easy; fat
Dutch, per 100 head. $2Q3.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
EXCHANGE.
Thla classIacatIon IL . ~

WANTED. Bring your tcDaac" labs. &. IL
pons. cigar hands, soHp wrappers
and trade marks to tho Hult Stnup 1to G,
So Market street and erc1anse theui tuT
the valuable Hunt Stamrs.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE., PATRICK MULROONEY.
the owner and occupant OF the house
situated at the northeast corner OF Chest
nut and Van Buren, streets, In the Tenth
ward in the city Of Wilmington. county of
New Castle, and State Of Delaware, in
compliance with the requirements of the
acts OF the General Assembly, in such
case made and provided. do hereby give
notice that ! shall apply In writing to
the Court Of General Sessions OF the State
OF Delaware. in and for New Castle coun-
ty. on Monday the 9th day of February.
A. d., 1906. being the next term Of said
court, for a license for said house as an
inn on tavern. for the sale therein of in
toNicating liquors In less quantities than
one quart, 70 be drunk on the premises
and the following respectable citizens OF
said ward, at least twelve Of whom are
subs-antial freeholders Of said ward,
recommend the said application. viz:
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Live Stock Markets.

tie lower; choice. $5.2595.50: prime.
.$4.S50510. Hogs active; prime heavy,
$475@4S0; mediums, S47O; heavy
Workers, S4.650470; light Workers..
.S4556460; pigs, s4356A45; roughs.
$4G4.3O. Sheep higher; prime weth-
ers, S4.S5G $40: common sheep, S20
3; spring lambs, S450971O; veal
calves. S707.75.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
FOR RENT.

SERVICE PENSIONS FOR AGE
New and important order. Sc wher
g.. 50 when e5. SO when 6s. sl2 when n
years.
JOHN WAINWRIGHT & CO.,
Pension Attys., 2nd floor, W. 7th St..
Wilmington. Del. apr29-tf
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oFrIcERs.

OTHO NOWI8AND, President
u. BRINGHURST. IR.. Vice-Presdent
]. #. PENNYPACKER Secretary and
Trust officer.
RICHARD REESE. Treasurer.
NJ. d. CROSSAN. Real Estate Ohicer.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
PATENTS
This classification &c a word.

PATENTS. copyrights and trade marks.
For free advice write Metzger & Wal
lace. patent experts. Washington, d. c.
nov12-StSats
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
PIANOS

This classification lkc a word.
f YOU want a bargain IN used pianos
Of any make. write for Bargain
'ooklet. BLAsIUS & SONS. Dept. 10.
nov29-tf
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
EDUCATIONAL.

II. s. KIRKLAND. teacher of singing.
Phlla. Mus Academy. 1917 Spruce 81.
receives private pupils. Address above.
nOvii-26t
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ROOFING.
SIGN PAINTING.

ALL KINDS or SIGNS MADE AT
Bucher's.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16

Giving Away Of easket On Boiler
EnVeloped Men In Steam and Hot
Water-Lieutenan Cole seaIded In
Effnrts TO Rescne Others
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FOR SALE.

GOOD secondhand delivery wagon for
sale. Messenger. Oil West Front
ofroof
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BOARDING,

REFINED LADY and gentleman de-
sire permanent rooms and board.
Both employed. Address Stanley, gem
eral delivery. Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16

STOCK Of the Eastern Texas OIL Gas and
Mining Company. Par. 81. Apply.
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