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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
THE TRIAL OF ;.
HANNAH ELIAS
THE SENSATIONAL T.,
CASE IS NOW IN COURT
Details of the Separation Of the SeniIe
Old Millionaire From Ills Coin
Through Infstuation for, a Dusky
Il Charmer VIII Be Related.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE final stage
III the struggle for the possession of
nearly $4,000 between John R. Platt,
the aged millionaire, and Hannah Elias,
a negress, who, He charges, obtained
the money from him, was scheduled to
begin in the supreme court today. 1t is
expected the whole amazing story will
come out. :*.| g.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
MINNESOTA LEAGUE.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 1.-THE
Minnesota Municipal and Commercial
League began its annual convention
today in this city. The convention
will last two days The most import
ant topic to be considered is the best
methods Of keeping books and records
Iof municipalities. Other matters that
will receive attention are railroad
rates, public service corporations,
municipal charters, health and santa
tion, parks and play grounds and taxes
and insurance
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
REMARKABLE CASE AT
PENNSYLVANIAN'S DEATH

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 11.-Enoch
Montgomery Richards, dying from
pneumonia, sent for his pastor and some
members of the church and asked a
=quartette to sing his favorite hymn,
'Jesus, Lover of My Soul.'
His voice, which could barely be
heard, suddenly returned and he burst
forth in a full, rich bass and sang the
hymn through with them and fell back
dead. %&<-s@ I
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
DREW || LOTS |. 0 IS .
FOR DEATH
SHIPWRECKED SAILORS HAD
REACHED CRITICAL STAGE
1t Had Been Decided to Kill Some of
the Survivors as Food for the Rest
Of the Crew When They Were Res
cued at Sea.

Waterford, Ireland, Jan. 1.-THE
steamer Zeno arrived here today with
the captain and twelve men of the
American steam dredger Texas which
had fonndered in a storm off the Heb
rides. The survivors, who suffered ter
ribly just before sighting the Zeno. had
drawn lots to decide who should be
killed for food for the rest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
RAIL WAY L LEGISLATION
MUST BE ENACTED

Washington, Jan. III President
Roosevelt regards the interstate COM
inerce question as y paramount issue
before the people andif the present con-
gress doesn't pass remedial legislation
an extra session Will BE called to deal
with ii. 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
THE DEFENSE
FOR SMOOT
MORMON SENATOR IS
PRESENTING HIS CASE
The Long Drawn Out Scrap Over Sem
ator Smoot OF Utah Is Still ON the
Boards With the Defense Putting In
Testimony.

B Washington, Jan. II.--The defense in
the Senator Smoot investigation was
begun today and the room Of the SEN
ate committee was crowded William j.
McC Council of northern Idaho was the
first witness.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
LOCOMOTIVE EXPLODED
AND TWO WERE KILLED

Cleveland, JAM 1.-THE engine at
tached to the fast express on the Erie
railroad blew lip at Creston, o., today.
The fireman and engineer are reported
killed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
E. S. WILLARD COMING.

London, Jan. lie. S. Willard and
|his company sailed on the Arabic to-
day. Mr.. Willard will begin his Amer
ican tour in New York on Jan. 23,
appearing :. in Wilson Barrett,s play,
Lucky Durham"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-01-11
WENT OVER.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE Platt-E Elias
suit went over. until tomorrow on ac-
count of the absence Of witnesses.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
Collecting Debts in the Army.
/ the washington Star.

n the Washington Star.
new way to induce army
srs to pay old debts" remarked an
al of the War Department, has
inaugurated by General Grant,
handing the department of the
In a case in point an officer in
led 10 a regimental club TO the ex-
of about 800 was finally persuaded.
considerable correspondence. 20
'e TO liquidate the Indebtedness in
I installments at long intervals
ring more than a years time. IL
the hest arrangement that could be
l. with him apparently, Soon after
II. however, the officer applied for
We of absence. In reply Gen. Grant
'med him that inasmueh as he was
able TO pay a long standing ac-
.vledged debt of $50 in less than one
s time the military authorities con
red 1t proper to deny the appli-
|ln, presumably on the ground that
|oheer would be under less expense
L remained on duty.
When the officer received this COM
|iication he promptly sent General
|lt a check for the entire amount of
Indebtedness to the club and re-
led his application for leave. The
on which prompted the denial hav-
been removed, the application was
|lted. much to the qualification of
parties concerned"
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
Hints to the Cook

caulihower a 10 Huntingdon.--Re-
move the outside leaves from the eau-
linower. cut off the stalk and soak in
cold water for half an hour. Put
into O. colander clover closely. and
steam over a kettle of boiling water
until tender. When done separate the
caulifower into small pieces and pour
over sauce made as follows; One and
one-half teaspOonfuls OF mustard, one
and one-quarter teaspoonfuls of salt
one teaspoonful of powdered sugar. and
e-quarter teaspoonful of paprika.
Add the yolks OF four eggs, slightly
beaten. and one-quarter cupful Of melt
el butter When thoroughly mixed,
add half a cupful of weak vinegar in
which one-half teaspoonful Of onion has
stood for ten minutes TO infuse. Cook
over hot water until thick, remove
from the fire, and add one-half tea
spoonful OF curry powder two table,
spoonfuls Of melted butter, and one tea
spoonful df finely chopped parsley.
Dreaded Potato Rolls.-Pare. boil and
mash sufficient potatoes to make three
pints. Beat into them two tablespoon
fuls each of scalded milk and butter.
pepper and salt to taste. two teaspoon
fuls chopped parsley four tablespoon
fuls mild grated cheese, and two well
beaten eggs. Beat thoroughly together,
and set aside until cold. With the
hands mould into balls the size of wall
nuts, dip each In slightly beaten egg
and breaderumbs. and fry to golden
brown in smoking hot fat or oil
Sweet Potato Soufle.-Season two
cups os baked and mashed sweet pota-
toes with three-fourths Of a teaspoon
ful OF salt. One-fourth teaspoonful Of
naprika. and two level tablespoonfuls Of
brown sugar. Moisten with a fourth
cupfuI OF rich cream and beat thor
oughly together. Add the yolks Of
three eggs we'll beaten and fold in the
whites beaten to a firm snow. Turn
into a buttered pudding dish and bake
twenty minutes in a hot oven.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16

for our lamps are gone out. But the
wise answered, saying; Not so; lest
there be not enough for us and you
but go ye rather to them that sell, and
buy for yourselves"
Mr.. Rockefeller forcefully presented
the lesson that is taught i'm this par
able, and said that the wisdom of be-
ing prepared for an emergency could
not be more strikingly presented than
in the case of the foolish virgins who
had failed to buy enough OIL When
he finished, and IL was time for little
talks from the members at large. one.
who had a record for raising discord,
arose and asked: but suppose the
price of oil was so high that they
couldn't procure it?"
Mr.. Rockefeller called for the sing
ing Of a hymn. saying that he had un-
consciously taken up too much time.
and adding that the usual offertory
would be skipped.-From Success
Magazine.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
Pha. and Reading Ry Norfolk & Western Ry

Schedule in effect Jane II. IsW.
Leave WILMINGTON. Penna- r. r. sta
tion:
40 a. m. daily-An points on Norfolk
and Western; also Knoxville. Chatta-
noosa and Memphis.
6.as D. m. Washington ana Chatta-
nOoga Limited--Roanole, Bristol. Wins-
ton, Eeiem. Knoxville, chattanoorn
Nashville. Memphis. New orleana.
Through sleepers, cafe cars
For Norfolk via Washington ana Rich-
mond. l2.8 a. m, daily. Z15 a m. daily.
las p. m. daily. Arrive Norfolk llN 4.
m, $50 D. m. 1c.O .. m.
Via Philadelphia-Pennsyl r, n. ana
Cumberland Valley r. R.-shenandosh
Valley Route.
Trains leave Philadelphia. PsnnsyIvaala
r. r Stations
SIS p. N. dsily-shenandoah special hr
Luray, Elkton. Basic Buena Visa. Nat
ural Bridge. Roanoke r. Radford. Wis.,
ston-salem, Blueheld. Welch ana Gary.
Pullman buffet sleeper between PhIla-
delphis. welch and Gsry.
u.40 D. m. daily-Express. Vor Lurax.
Natural Bridge. Buena Vista. Roanoke.
/ Radford. Wythsyllle. abingdon. Bristol.
Morrisl own. Knoxville, chattanooga and
Memphis. Pullman sleeper between
Philadoiphla and Knoxville.
Via baltimore and Ohio r. r.
From b. 4 o. station log .. m. daily.
for Berryville. Luray. Shenandoah. Elk.
ton and intermediate polnts
r.. J. LOCKWOOD. Passenger Agent
18th street and New York Ave. Bone
Bldg, Washington, ID, Z.
W. d. BEvILL. q. p. A.. Roanoke. Va
Evening journal., 1905-11-16

Rates from Wilmington and Ches-
ter are; Pittsburg, (Pittsburg Limited
leaving Chester at 9.46 p. m. and VIII
mington at 1908 p. M. $500; Cincin-
natl, $3.50; ST. Louis. S2l.25; Chicago
$500. Two fast express trains daily
to Chicago. Compare the above rates
with those of other lines.
1t is probably not generally known
that tickets to western points via the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad are much
lower than via any other line, al
though the train service is first class
in every respect Fast express trains
running via Washington are equipped
with day coaches OF the latest design.
Pullman sleeping. parlor and dining
cars leave Wilmington and Chester
daily for Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chi
cago and st. Louis without change and
connecting m union depots for all
western points.
For full particulars. tickets rates.
etc, call on ticket agents or write II.
A. Miller T. p. A.. city ticket office,
sO4 Market street Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
Woman,s VIZ VIZ

Copies Of the report Of the Board OF
ady Managers Of the st. Louis Expo
'tion, beautifully printed on plate
iper and bound in the most artistic
I'd extravagant manner has appeared
Washington, and members OF Con-
ess who saw the publication, issued
hder the auspices of Mrs. Daniel
lanning, assumed that the astute
lairman Of the womens end Of the ex-
Nsition had scored a decided triumph
Yer Representative Lands, who, as
airman of the joint committee on
hitting, had publicly announced that
se printing of this report was not in
1cord with his conception OF the eco
Smic printing policy Of Congress and
Hat he would not permit its publication
. the government printer.
Chairman lands Immediately start
out on a still hunt to ascertain what
icial of the printing Office had been
iponsible for this violation of his or
rs, and was heard to mutter dire
Neats as he pursued his way TO the
government printery. But Mr..
ndis' wrath changed to mirth, and,
fsumably it is President Dave"
incis OF the exposition company who
Fl Nmuttering threats and gnashing his
IN over the cunning of the chairman
the Board Of Lady Managers.
VIII be recalled that when Con-
ss voted TO loan S4.600,000 to the st.
lis Exposition it was with the pro-
#o that 100000 Of this sum should
placed at the disposal OF the lady
Nnagers, and it now appears that ar.
ncis has never succeeded I'm induce
the women to turn over 20 his con-
the uneXpended balance OF this
p which was supposed 10 aggregate
lething over $4,000. President
ncis was compelled to return the
ernments loan to the last penny,
on this ground he has made elO-
nt appeals to Mrs. Manning to re-
. the balance she controlled, but
bout avail.
ow the mystery of that reluctance
the part Of the women to cough
is explained. The beautiful report,
es of which have reached Wash
ON, was not printed at the Govern
t Printing Office, but at a New
k printing establishment. and the
has been settled out OF the unex-
led proceeds on the receipt of which
sident Francis had been so conf
" depending. Representative Lam
now admits that he is really glad
the women have succeeded i'm get
their handsome report printed, in
of the fact that the government
not have to foot the bills. and
ng President Francis friends none
laughing more heartily at his ex-
e than Mr.. Landis.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
Wilmington dlvlsion.l

NHftfstfte-N NtfrN+N-TN
Time Table IN Eject September s, 1905.
Trains leave Wilmington, iISing street
station). for Elsmere Junction. Mont
chanin, Winterthur. GuyencOrrt. Gran
egue. Cossart, Chadd'H Ford Junction.
Pocopson. West Chester. Embreeyille.
MOrtonvllle. Coatesville and intermediate
stations. daily, except Sunday. az 7s2 a.
p., daily 22o and lbo .. m. Sunday only
slO a m, a2o $50 D. m.
For suplee Elverson and intermediate
stat .ons. daily. except Sunday. ut "a a.
m. daily. a2O and $50 D. m. Sunday only
$40 a. M, 40. $50 .. n.
FOR Joanna Birdsboro. Reading and
intermediate stations. daily. except sun
day at 7a2 A. m and 40 p. m. sunday
only az s.io a. m. and 30 ,. m.
ATLANTIC CITY r r. From Chestnut
81. Ferry. For south St see timetables
Al stations.
WEEK K-DAYs.-Atlantic Clty.-70 a
m. Lei, 900 a, m. Exp, u2O a. m. Exp..
200 d. M. EXP. 400 p. m. EXP, (6O min.
utes), 500 p. m. Exp, 500 D. m, Lei. ~.
M, EXP.
Cape May and Ocean city.-S5o a. m.
4l5 p. m. 500 p. m.
Sea Isle City,-S5o a. m.
suNDAYS.-Atlantio city.-S00 a. m,
Lei, 900 a. M, Exp 1000 a. m. Exp, 500
D, m, Lei, T15 p. M. Exp.
Cape May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City.
-Si5 a. m,
A. T. DICE, EDISON J. WEEKS.
Sepl supt. Gen'l Pass Agt
Evening journal., 1905-11-16

Improved Street Car Service Between
Pennsylvania Railroad and the New
York Central Station in New York
City.
For the benefit Of persons travelling
between points south and west of New
York city and points north and east
thereof, the New York city Street
Railway Company will inaugurate on
October % a service of through cars
between the West Twenty-third street
station of the Pennsylvania railroad
and the Grand Central Station at
lForty-second street and Fourth avenue.
These cars will be run between the
hours Of 7.30 a. m. and p. m. and
will afford a convenient connection be-
tween the Pennsylvania, and the New
York Central and New York, New
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
A Servant PrebIem.

NfRAANNNs
called at the house of
lend. who answered in person the
at the door. With careworn ex-
Fion and Hurried manner she apollo
for the confusion that apparently
bed IL the house. saying:
|y parlor maid is upstairs ill-not
|nough to go TO the hospital TOO
, work, too far from home to go
7, yet needing attention from me.
lvaitress is having a fit of the sulks,
1 have sent her to do an errand
get some fresh air. The cook is
now not on good speaking terms
her husband-the cOachman-and
|elxing a divorce. so that one or the
i must so. The foOtman came home
* last night and had TO be dis
|ged this morning. My house is at
! and sevens. my husband lunched
/ town, my mother has taken the
|ren and nursery maid home with
guests arrive this evening, and L
spent the day i'm a vain search for
in the house. I belong to a club
|ying household economies, and
allowed 1t TO turn a searchlight
II my household affairs in the in
rs OF society at large. I am now
N to call a halt. to refuse to have
domestic arrangements considered
hitting ground for theorists. TO pro-
zee all such clubs vain mockeries,
les and delusions. inventions of the
hy for suuandering time. and show
he bitter contrast between abstract
|'y and concrete reality. The only
I am interested in must provide
|ip maids who never get i'll or sullxy,
Is without a temper, and cOachmen
footmen OF unimpeachable habits.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
Fashion Tips

When one wishes to appear particular
ly well, the becoming picture hat remains
the favorite
Amethyst is color that is seen more
frequently as the season advances.
Ear-tickling heights have been reached
by the up-to-date collar. which curves
under the chin.
Taneta frocks will he worn throughout
the winter under long redingotes Of vel
vet.
Gold and silver tissues are a particular
feature of all modish millinery, but arc
used with discretion.
Wide pompadour ribbons are used for
founoes on some OF the prettiest pettl-
coats.
Deep velvet bands border the skirts Of
many smart evening gowns Of this mate-
rial
Young girls are out in new frocks that
combine cloth skirts with pleated velvet
jackets
The old polonaise is here with creden-
tials that admit it to the most exclusive
circles.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
KENNETH SQUARE ROAD.

WEST CHESTER. KENNErr AND
WILMINGTON ELECTRIC RAILWAY.
Car leaves Brandywine Springs at TOa
a. m. for Hockessin, arriving at 7H;
Yorklyn, 7ss; Kennett Square. 500; Tougl
ksnamon. SO; thereafter every hour until
no. y. m. Saturdays and Sundays only,
last car leaves at 1900 midnight.
Car leaves roughkenamon at $40 q. m.
Tor Kenaett Square. arriving at GG;
Yorkiyn. 7.27; Hockessin, 7a5: Brandy
wine Springs. 500; thereafter every hour
an 1916 D. m. Saturdays and Sundays
only. last car leaves Toughkenamon al
iO.f5 p. m.
Passengers leaving Sixth ard Marker
streets. Wilmington. at a quarter past
the hour can make connections with cars
for Toughkenamon al Braudywine
Springs
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
NECKLACES the Yoeue

Necklaces of graduated beads will be
worn throughout the winter, says the
Delineator for December. The newest
ARE of genuine amber. She is a lucky
maiden whose grandmama has preserv-
led the amber necklace that once clasp
ed her own girlish throat, for il is the
counterpart OF those now fashionable
Another revival Of old-time treasures
lis a bracelet or "A necklace of canoes
framed in the quaint setting Of half a
century ago.
A bit more modern and particularly
appropriate for young girls is "a neck
lace of enamelled daisies set In filigree
and hung with tiny enamelled pendants
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
BUSES DAILY STEAM FREIGHT LINE

Freight forwarded to all points prompts
~ and cheaply.
Personal supervision and careful hand.
ling given shipments Of every character.
Freight received both in Wilmington and
Philadelphia until p. m. daily Sunday
excepted.
GEORGE W. BUSH & SONS Co,
French st. Wharf, Wilmington. Del.
Pier 3. South Wharves. Phlla.. Pa.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
Cleaning Furs .

II women realized that hot sand and
saw dust rubbed into dark furs and
then beaten out with light rattan sticks
would clean and make them look like
new, and that ermine and other white
ones treated similarly with plaster OF
paris and corn starch would be fresh
ened and softened, every one would be
wearing practically new coats, boas,
and collarettes this fall.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
A Plea for the Foolish viroir,,

hen John ID. Rockefellr. Jr.. en-
ltered the parable about the foolish
ms who had no oil in their lamps.
h was the lesson of the day for his
|e class. every member leaned for
4 with interest TO hear what a
kefeller would say about the folly
|nprovidenee as illustrated in a lack
bin.
And the foolish said unto the
, = quoted Mr. Rockefeller from
thew 25; SO, "'Give us Of your oil;
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
BALTIMORE & OHIO r. r.
City Ticket Office, s04 Market Street
Wilmington. Del.

II you are going west, or want any
Information relative to rates to any
point in the United States, or Canada.
can on the ticket agent Rates lower
than by any other line and cervice first
class in all respects. Mileage books.
communication tickets. winter excur-
sion tickets TO Southern and Colorado
points, local and foreign tickets on
sale. Pullman berths reserved TO any
destination in the United States. Tin
eraries prepared. Time tables on hand
Ito all points.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16

e most conspicuous veil is what is
Nn as the complexion net. one, as
name suggests, Of flesh color, be-
lkled with velvet or chenille dots.
the way Of accessories for neck
sleeves nothing win be so smart all
Ter as heavy linen coarsely EN-
iered i'm the openwork style known
roderie Anglaise.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
Penna. Railroad
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TIoN. PHILADELPHIA.

TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TloN PHILADELPHIA.
October 3, 1905
For the West and North.
$40 a. m. Pittsburg Express.
'i0B a. m, Chicago Special.
1i.40 n. M, Main Line Express.
10 p. m, ST. Louis Limited. For Cincin-
natl and st. Louis
. 10 p. m. Tho Pennsylvania Limited.
Aso p. m, Chicago, Cincinnati. ana ct.
Louis Express.
5.U y. M. Pennsylvania Special from
North Philadelphia; is hours 10
Chicago.
'7-os p M, Chicago Limited from North
Philadelphia.
$50 p. M, st. Louis ana Cincinnati Er-
press
$50 y. m. Western Express.
'ii.o5 .. M. Cleveland ana Cincinnati, ~
press.
li.io p. m, Pacific Express.
'i2.0S a. m, pittsburg Special. frou, pyo-,,.
Philadelphia
fa6 a. m, daily. for Lock Tfaye,
$50 a. m, daily for Erie. ana vv.,i, -.
for Elmira. 49,
iifo a. M. weekdays. for Eimira .nS
Remove.
go p. M, Sundays, for WillismsDor,
o'eQ p. m- week-days for WiIllau.ro,.,
@o2 D. M, daily for Elmira, Erie srS ~,
City. anu "u
n.fo p. M, daily, FOR EImira ana ~.
Cumberland Valley r. r.. As 80 =, a.
a M $50 $50 and 1i.iO D. M weol,-dsv-
sundays A25 a. m. $50 and no p. m.
For Buffalo.
$50 a m. ans $40 p. m. daily.
For Abury Park Ocean Grove, eny.,.,s
Asbury Park, sundays) and Long prs,.l
SOS. sos lio2 a. m.. a3o. 400 ana koo '1sIes 1s-.
Sirt only D. m. weekdays. Sundays. asl
a. m. -
From Market Street Wharf.
For Island Heights, Seaside Park A..
bury Park. and Long Branch. $40 a =,
and 400 D. m. weekdays. sundays. A A
a. m.
For Browns Mills-in-the-pines. eoo
100 a. u,, 400 and 5Oi p. m. weelr-davs
For eBach Haven. $50 a. m. weelr-dsv.
For Tuckerton, $50 a. m. and 400 \. ~.
weekdays.
For Barnogat city. 400 D. m. weel,. .aav.
% Dining Car. C)Accommodation tra,ns
% Limited Express. vestibula PavIor
Cars, Vestibule Passenger Coaches. ana
Dining Car. No extra fare.
Tho wilmington Transfer Company ,vyu
call for and check baggage from hotels
and residences.
For further information. passengers ara
referred TO the ticket agent at the station
w. w. ATTERBURY. r. WooD.
General Manager. Pass. Tran. Agt
GEO. W. BOYD. Gen. Pass. Agt
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
HUNGRY BURGLARS THESE
Enter Houses at Delaware City and
Eat Hearty Meals.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Delaware City, Nov. ia band Of
hungry burglars have been visiting
several houses in this city during the
past week. and while nothing of value
has been stolen they helped themselves
to the good things contain in pam
tries and sideboards.
At the home of James Alfree they
We're heard and Mr.. Alfree fired at
them, but as it was dark the robbers
were not hit.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
Western Rates Via Baltimore and Obi,
Railroad.

Persons contemplating a trip to the
West. Northwest or Southwest viz:
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chi
eago and points west thereof. can save
money by purchasing tickets via the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad.
Evening journal., 1905-11-16
peath Of coIorsd Preaohar.
speclal 10 The Evenlng Jonrnal.

Bridgeville, Nov. 16-The Rev. Will
liam Scott, colored, aged 20 years. died
on Sunday from dropsy after a linger-
ing illness. He was well known and
highly respected. He was minister of
several charges in his earlier life. The
funeral was held from his late home
here on Monday afternoon.