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Evening journal., 1905-12-07

mates-l'ye chosen you and there's no
turning back. And you vii love me.
won't your" His voice dropped. and the
change was so great that sighed a lit
tie, and looked al HIM. but didn't see
anything but his eyes.
Il suppose It's what people call sin
since you've a husband-but don't
look at it that way. II your husband
can't keep yOu-he has no right to you.
He shouldn't have let you come of
here by yourself. BY Jovel | wouldn't
A grim stiffening Of his features had
d sturbed the careless harmony OF his
face. I watched him d-eamiy. and felt
the thrill of fear taat isn't pain Fo-
the moment was the unshrinkng cap
tive of ntu.is back. watching to see
which of two struggling fighters was
the stronger was the border maiden.
carried away in the headiong fight of
a lawless Highland raider. He filled my
mind and my eyes-th.re was somc-
thing about him that forbade question.
! said nothing, AMI, Reuben. as far as
/ can remember. thought nothing. The
rhythm of the dance was still in my
Evening journal., 1905-12-07

I'm going TO kiss Il enough 20 make up
for all the times I've wanted TO do H.
And - His tone snapped some
thing in my reverie. I shrank. He was
watching me, and he noticed IT, Even
then / felt that he adjusted his tone.
He went on, still watching me:
{ "You sec. I've got TO see the world
with your eyes, it's such a stunning
place / like your little ideas, and the
twist of humor; I've never known a
woman that had any before. You've got
a standard OF your own. too, and I ike
that You stimulate me TO laugh, and
you stimulate me TO think. and-a lit
tie sein.ly-eyed thing Ike you cant
know how you stimulate a fellow to
love you. It's the jolly touch Of the
woman under the saint that sets man
Wild. OF course, there win be a lot OF
fuss that's rather unpleasant before
you can marry me. But 1t can be man
aged. And your husband isn't the man
to fight 1.-THE let you come of here
by yourself know the sort. he'll suffer
from the shock and let you so.
Ito be Concluded Tomorrow.)
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
STATE AND PENINSULA

and smiling the next day pays his bills
and goes ahead with work that shall
eventually. it IS claimed. gridrou Kent
and Sussex cou tiles with rapid transit
railways Although none of the new
companys railway has been laid vet.
Promoter Click has already received
overturos from the people of Cam
bridge. Crisheld and other Eastern
shore OF Maryland and oyster centres
TO come there and lay all the steel rails
he can bring.
The lodges OF the Junior order of
American Mechanics OF Dover have
united in the leasing Of "a large and
commodious home in the Burton and
Sypherd building, opposite the Dover
Federal building and the Priscilla Block
corner LOockerman and State streets.
The new lodge home is decidedly cen-
trail and convenient and the lodge men
have taken renewed interest in their
orders affairs since the houseclean'ng
and furniture buying for the new head
quarters began. II is now proposed TO
occupy the place for the first time next
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
DOVER
Junior Order American Mechanics
Have Leased New Home.
Mechanics

Junior Order American Mechanics
Have Leased New Home.
Representative Daniel b. Murray, of
the Seventh district, Kent county. his
just returned TO Delaware from an ex-
tended New England trip. Representa-
tive Murray's people are all of the old
New England stock and his brotSar.
George II. Murray. Jr., has lately been
elected TO a professorship in Yale.
Professor Murray heads one Of the
scientific departments. having been
equipped for this special work abroad
and in some of the best American
schools.
Meetings or conventions Of farmers
are to be called soon to discuss the
tomato. corn and pea situation II has
become known that many of the Pc
ninsula packers suffered from an over
stock of canned goods last season, many
Of which are being disposed of at rad
ical rates. This will make II unlikely
that any contracts, which are usually
made before March /. can be made this
year for the good prices paid last year
of 81 and IS per ton for tomatoes. and
there will have to be a return to the
old Improbable price Of So per ton.
Many farmers may become dissatisfied
with this situation and decide to plant
their fertile fields in something else
than tomatoes and sugar corn. This
would make that commodity much
higher and il a general boycott Of tS-
matoes and corn resulted among the
farmers. prices would go up for the
packed article until a fancy scale was
reached. Baltimore buyers may. how
ever, bid for the Delaware product.
Occasionally, in the twinkling OF an
eye. the Kent county trolley boom turns
over and creates a general stir There
are indications now that the boom will
awake as Promoter L. G. Click, who
has fitted up a building IN Smyrna for
Office and equipments of the new con-
Germ, is a man Of resource and courage.
Difficulties may arise at every turn OF
the road, but Mr. Click turns uD fresh
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
To The One Ear Away

Here are "a few suggestions as to the
filling Of the Christmas box which will
be opened with smiles and tears by the
lonely recipient, far away from the
Christmas home circle
Besides eatables. II the box is seus 10
a boy or girl at college. a few personal
gifts will .e eagerly welcomed.
For the collegian.
Where a box Is sent from home to "a
daughter or son at college, a few per-
sonal gifts are also included. Negllges
OF French flannel challis on wool crepe,
daintily made, are welcome additions 10
the college girls wardrobe. one can
never have too many lounging robes
for study hours. Neckpieces and a
new blouse Of China silk or some wash
able material are things which she has
not time TO make for herself. and yet
are I'm constant demand.
A laundry bag OF cretonne or liner
with her monogram worked In the cor.
ner. or a shoe bag, partitioned off int,
| little sections and which holds he
supply OF footgear. including rubhers
storm boots and skates, are gifts whlc
figure among the necessaries for he
comfort A handmade kerchief q
corset cover 20 wear with her thi
frocSs for teas and dances. appeals es
necially 20 her'love for dainty things.
An embroidered scarf for her burea
or dressing table, or a velvet scarf fC
her study table, ae appreciable gifts.
For the man at college let his moths
or sisters select a bath or lounging rot
or a house jacket. Suitable picture
for his walls, pillows for his corner
"a bit of tapestry for the backgroun
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
Received Her Friends

Mrs. Samuel r. Wood, OF Carlsbad,
New Mexico. who is visiting friends in
Wilmington, received the ladies' of
North Baptist Church at the home of
Mrs. c. II. Tribit Eighth and Franklin
streets, yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Wood was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. j. e. Rankin and Mrs. Tribit.
Those present included the Rev. and
Mrs. Pettingill Mrs. Frank Vansant,
Mrs. Washburn, Mrs. Dorsey Slicer,
Mrs. Samuel Benson. Mrs. Ella Dillon.
Mrs. Charles l.. Simmons. Mrs. John
Reed, Miss Elsie Kirby, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. L. Rankin, Mrs. L. ID. Sturgis. Mrs.
Norman Mousey, Mrs. Elizabeth A.
Brosus, Mrs. Cove Burton, of Chester,
land Miss Florence Mousely.
Mrs. Wood is the wife of the Rev.
Samuel r. Wood. who was pastor of
North Church five years ago. since
which time they have made their home
in the West.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
%% ENAIS SANCE ~
BY Margarita SpaIding Gerry

an arch of cool green shadows, which
wound temptingly away. The wander
spirit seized me. When the dance was
over, he made his way to me through
the applauding crowd. He looked at
me a moment, quietly.
"Come with me-" he said; Il want
10 tax to YOU"
! followed hint doesn't do any
good now TO wonder why. lie took me
into the little cardrcOm, which hap
.pened to be empty. The room was half
in shadow, the fire and the mellow
light of the reading lamp on the table
max rg glowing patches in the soft
gloom. He drew a chair before the
fire TO- me. 1t was SO soft and so. big
that Il made me helpless. Then he sat
down facing me. There was only a mo-
ment for me to be benumbed with sus-
p-nse before he spoke.
Il think you know how | feel about
you. I've been at no pa ms to hide it,
I know some fellows wou.d hide it,
just as some would conquer Il, and
some would forget But I've seen the
moose and the half-brced choose their
Evening journal., 1905-12-07

ears. and the warmth Of the room
wrapped me in a sort Of happy leth-
argy.
Il don't know what Eurt your hus-
band is, q doesn't conce.n me especial
ly. I used to know a fellow of his
name once; one OF the clever, ascetic,
cod sort of chaps you find in the
States now and then. I imagine that's
the sort of influence you've been under.
It's been great to watch you, IN another
atmosphere, blooming into-what you
are now; ana to have had something
to do with IT, And I'm going TO have
everything TO do with it now, I've
found YOU out, ana no one could expect
me to let you go. Could anyone, Ger
trude? You needn't start, I've been
calling you that to myself fo- the last
two weeks. | love your mouih-it
lcontradicts fatty everything the rest OF
your face says, for it knows how to
laugh and-tempt. D.d you know YOU
were a Circe. little girl. and all The
more because you don't really mean it2
Some time when we're together scud-
ding before the wind toward Havre,
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
Mrs Cathel finds out that she no longer
loves her husband yet hates to tell him.
knowing that il VIII hurt him. She decides
10 leave home and writes her husband
letter setting forth her reasons for ceas-
ilhg 10 care for him.
She describes her stay at the home OF
her friends the Bethunes, and OF her days
OF enjoyment I'm the sports Of the Cam
adian winter. There she met Jimmie
Carmichael and he rapidly assumed ia
her mind the position of n lover. He had
never spoken of his regard but the lSnowl-
edge made her feel happy. She grew
younger and prettier under the attention
and admiration. then came "a moonlight
sleighride with the Bethunes and Jimmie
Carmichael.
We were a little bit chiled-it was
twenty a, ,gFees below-when we halted
at Longeull So We all crowded around
the stone firep ace with its great logs
We lounged in the disgraceful.y lazy
chairs cubs always affect, and baked
ourselves a cheerful req. Than when
We had had a steam.ng hot supper,
they dragged away the bearsk'n rug.
AMI we danced in the shadow-softene1
hail The light of the roaring fire
head. and they threw it back in mellow
danced along the polished raftcrs over
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
WILL BUILD CAR FLOATS
Local Branch Of American Car and
Foundry Company Gets Contract
From Pennsylvania Railroad.

Omcials Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company have placed an order
with the local branch of the American
Car and Foundry Company for the
construction of five car floats, the
building Of which viii commence at
once
The railroad is In the market for
thirteen barges for Dghterage purposes.
and the contract for them will bo
awarded In a few days The Maryland
Steel Company at Sparrows Point, Nd,
of which Andrew Wilson. formerly of
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany, is president is building three
tugboats for the Pennsylvania road,
and IL is the purpose Of the railroad
management TO add the whole marine
equipment 10 its New York facilities.
The additional tugboats and barges arc
necessary because OF the greatly in
creased freight business.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
HELP THE CAUSE
Salvation Army Lassies VIII Be on
the Lookout for Money on Saturday.

9aNaAion army Ioeoioe WH ~ W
the Lookout for Money on Saturday.
Lassles Of the salvation Army will
appear on the city streets on Saturday
to solicit money with which 10 pur-
chase Christmas dinners for the poor
of the city. Ensign Williams, who Is
IN charge Of the work, told an Evening
journal reporter this morning that IL
Is the desire OF the Army 20 provide at
least 15O baskets OF food for deserving
families this year. Heretofore the
Army has given a public dinner, but
believing that greater good can be done
with the contributed funds the Army
has decided this year 10 distribute bas-
kets of food TO needy families. TO AN
$50 baskets with turkeys. chickens and
vegetables will require a fund OF at
least $3.50 and Ensign Williams and his
assistants will work earnestly to get
the money.
This year the girls will not stand
with contribution boxes as heretofore,
but will stand guard over a pot sus-
pended from tripod. This is the
method followed In New York where
Ensign williams and Mrs. Williams
worked for years.
Contributions OF money and food
stuns may also be left at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs Williams, at No. 500 East
Sixth street.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
WOMEN AS THEY PASS

of this little niche. a silken blanket to
drape his window seats, a pair OF APP
proprlate curtains. desk accessoriea, 8
book stand or holder. year books with
calendar attaNled, which may be used
as engagement diaries, are gifts which
country sweet hearts may send their
college heroes without fear Of criticism.
A girl recently sent her brother al
college a handmade little tabourettt
of silvery maple which he Is exhiI-&1e
to his friends, who are casting some
alarmingly jealous glances in It's direc-
tion
Cakes, Candy and Fruit.
But. OF course. the main interest is
the variety and daintmess OF the good
things enclosed.
Old-fashioned molasses candy. but
ter Scotch and fudge. made with fresh
cream. are among the priced home
made bon-bons. Then there is a spe-
cial kind OF sweet which appeals 10
lchildren on account OF It's varied col
lors. IL Is simply molasses candy, filled
with raislns (seedless), nuts. igs,
lcloves, thin slices OF candied or pre-
lserved pineapple and little red noun
tain berries, teaberries, they are called
: that are sweet but pulpy and which
+ gives the whole a festive air.
I A small barrel OF rosy checked apples
b such as Baldwins. rainbows. lady
blush and the dainty little snow apples,
q besides nuts OF all kinds. Some home
r made mince pies and big fruit cake
will be hailed with shouts Of joy
r The things prepared at home VIII
e taste doubly dear TO the ones far away.
s and this, rather than expense should
" be the main point TO be remembered
4 when packing a Christmas box.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
,SociaI and PersonaI Notes

Mrs. Daniel p Parks. who was Miss
May Lafferty. arrived here from Tren-
ton Yesterday afternoon for weeks
visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Lafferty, of No. 22O7 West street.
Mrs. Francis schweinhart and Mrs.
John A. Ahrens are arranging for a
dance to be given in Eden Hall.
Harry c. Ray son Of Halleck s. Ray
Is recovering from an attack of pneu-
monia. Harry sat up yesterday for the
first time in four weeks.
Mrs Toppin Watson and daughter Of
Baltimore. who have been visiting her
\father. Colonel y. p. Barnard have re-
burned home.
isaac w. Lenderman is seriously i'll
at his home, No. S22 Van Buren, street.
His condition is said to be improved.
Miss Edith A. Ridgeway has returned
from a weeks visit to Bridgeville and
other points in lower Delaware.
Miss Helen Gray has returned from a
visit to Phoenixville. where she was
the guest of Miss Elsie Hereward.
Frand d. Foss, of Hartford, Conn.
whohas been the guest of DR.. and Mrs.
b r. Veasey Of Penn Hill, has re-
turned home after a weeks visit
]. L. Dashiel and A. r. Hart have re-
turned from a cunning trip.
Rev. Dewitt Benham, Of Baltimore,
is visiting in this city.
Mrs. L. Ainsworth and daughter.
Miss Alice of Philadelphia, were visitors
in this city yesterday.
Mrs. Charles Gibhoney is visiting
relatives in COatosvfllp
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gallagher. of
Clifton Heights, have been visiting in
this city
Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers attended
the Dean-Disbron wedding at Ridley
Park, on Tuesday evening.
Earl Kimhle. Of this city, has been
visiting at Ridley Park.
MisI Nan Messick. OF Ridley Park
who has been visiting here, has return
ed home.
Robert West. Of this city. has re-
turned from a visit to Morton friends
Mrs. A. G. Vernon is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. lie Roy Clayton in
Kansas City.
Miss Sarah p. Byrnes OF Philadelphia
is visiting relatives I'm this city.
This evening the organ and vocal
recital Of W. L. Nossau and his wife
will be given in st. Stephens Lutheran
Church.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
MIDDLETOWN
Century Club Entertained by the odes-
sa Organization.

sa Organization.
Tuesday was Reciprocity Day at the
Century Club The Odessa Cub came
here and entertained the Middletown
Club. An interesting program had
been prepared and the afternoon was
thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Daniel w.
Corbit, president of the Odessa Club,
presided at the meeting. Misses Mary
and Helen Townsend gave several in
strumental duets, and Mrs. Henry
Shredder played in her usual good
style. Mrs. William West read a paper
on "An American Girl Who Became a
German Princess" Mrs. West was per
.sonally acquainted with the subject of
the sketch. Miss Agnes Sinclair, who
afterwa-d became Princess Salm Salm.
Mrs. Corbit read an interesting pa
per on "Glimpses Of the Social Side OF
Life in Scotland" Mrs. Corbt has been
visitor in Scotland and gave some
very pleasant personal experiences.
Some of the Odessa people present
were. Mrs. Daniel w. Corbit, Mrs
Walter J. Woods. Mrs Joseph Brown
Mrs. r. l.. Hallett, Mrs. c. w. Apple
ton. Mrs. Frank B. Watkins, Mrs
George Davis, Mrs. Sparks, Mrs
George J.. Townsend Jr., Mrs. Curtis
Mrs. William Davis, Mrs. Walter
Gumby. Mrs. William West, Miss Cath
arine whlttock. Miss Mary Townsend
Miss Louise Corbit and Miss Helen
Townsend.
Coffee and cake were served Ds
members of the social committee.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
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Barn Dance

In Sacred Heart Hall last might
Messrs Titus and Finn gave an enjoy
able barn dance. japanese lanterns
and rustic decorations gave the hall a
barn-liko appearance and the refresh
meuts, which consisted OF cider, old
fashioned ginger cakes and apples
added to the rustic atmosphere. The
music was furnished by Professor Ed
wards orchestra.
Among those present were: Miss
Agnes Klauder of Philadelphia, Harry
Doto. Frank Sawin, William Mccall,
Miss Blanche steel, Miss Reta Sparks
Miss Hanna Groves, Miss Jennie
Groves. Fred Rommell, Joseph VIII
liams. Mr.. and Mrs. James Rowe,
David Rose, Miss Sinnex, William
Mann
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
Laurel Personals

Elwood Hastings Of Crisheld. is visit
ing his uncle. c. w Hastings. on
Eighth street.
Misses Ida and Sallie Deane Of Hur-
locks. are guests Of Mrs. James z.
Bostic
Misses Name and Louise Phillips of
Bridgeville. are visiting the Misses Holt
on Front street
Misses Hattie Wallace and Lily
Wright who have been visiting Miss
Emma Sirman on Poplar street, have
returned to their homes i'm Seaford.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
Christmas Tree Dance

A Christmas tree dance, display of
fancy articles and Christmas gifts, and
an elaborate supper are the attractions
at the annual doll sale of the Junior
Board of the Homeopathic Hospital this
afternoon in the New Century Club
building.
An evening dance viii also be given
from to II o'clock.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
CHILDREN ARE TARDY
Howard School Teachers Complain
That Pupils Are Behind Time.

The teachers of the Howard School
are experiencing much trouble and an
noyance because Of the lateness Of their
scholars.
The sessions Of the school begin at 3
and 2 o'clock. and every parent or
guardian having the welfare of the
children at heart should see that they
leave home in time. Many of the
children linger on the streets on their
way to school and are themselves re-
sponsible for the tardiness. but there
are those who are detained at home
until there is not sufficient time for
them TO reach the school at the proper
time
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
SCHOLAR AS SHIPMASTER
Spanker of Scholars Now Looks After
spanker Of Vessel.

Within the next twenty-four hours,
probably, there will pass up the Della
ware river. enroute from Bath, Me-, to
Philadelphia, the new ve-masted
schooner Davis Palmer, which is man
aged by w. +. Palmer, Of Boston.
Z has been but a short time ago
that Mr.. Palmer was a country school
teacher and steered the youth in his
community along the course of educa-
tion. Recently he launched forth as a
vessel owner and is gradually building
up p large keet for coastwise trade
The Palmer is capable of carrying 5000
tons of dead weight and cost s135.OOO
to build. She is now on her maiden
trim
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
Personals.

William II. Todd is visiting friends in
Philadelphia.
Gilbert Hin spent yesterday at Dell
aware city.
Mrs. Martha Saunders Is spending "A
few days with friends In Chester
Miss Mary Morris Is visiting her
mother al Dover.
Harry c. Lewis Is down the state on
a cunning trip.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
SALVATION ARMY WORK
Distinguished New York Officers to Be
Here on Friday Night,

The local corps Of the Salvation Army
have been holding special and interest
ing services in their hall. 800 shlpley
street, during the past two months.
Another interesting special service is
being looked forward to on Friday
evening when Lieutenant Colonel Mar
guette and STAFF Captain Boyd, Of New
York will be here. Colonel Marquette
is one OF the leading STAFF officers Of the
Salvation Army in this country. At
the present time he holds one Of the
most Important positions in the army,
that Of National Junior Secretary. All
are welcome TO the meeting by the OFF,
GERS in charge of the local corps.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
CADETS TO GIVE DINNER
Committee of Seven Appointed to Have
Charge Of Arranaements.

NAiet ~ ~ fNAAof 5tAhSHN9t
st. Thomas Cadets met last evening
and discussed plans for proposed din
neT. and the president appointed COM
mittee of seven to arrange for the affair
and fix a date
In regard to the institution Of the new
lodge of Hibernians. which takes place
tonight the following order was issued
by Captain Mclaughlin.
Special Order, No. l.
Issued for the information and guild
ance OF all cadets.
Cadets will assemble at the hall at
7.15 o'clock p. M; first call, 7.20; assem-
bly,, 7.3O. for the purpose Of escorting
the Hibernians to be instituted.
White caps and black coats will be
worn.
by order of John ]. McElwee. presi-
dent.
'B. NJ. Mclaughlin, captain and COM
mander of company"
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
Delaware City

Special 20 Tho Evening journal.
Delaware City. Dec. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bartlett have returned from Seattle,
iting since September
Miss May Benson, Of Maryland. Is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Richards. in
this city.
A. II. Collins, Of Dover, has returned
to his home after an extended visit
here.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
pIn,ct Election Of SENATOR.

New York American: Again reso-
lutions have been presented to Con-
gress demanding the submission TO the
State Legislatures of a constitutional
providing for the eect.on
of senator's by direct vote of the peo-
pie. We know of no public man, not a
machine politician, who opposes thia
demand. The politicians do oppose it
because it brings the Office of Senator
close to the people and eliminates the
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
HOUSTON
Social Held by the Williams.
willie M. E. Church.

The young people Of Williamsville NJ.
l.. Church gave a poverty social al the
residence of /. ID. Alexander. The even
ing was spent ia singing. recitations
and games OF different kinds, after
which "A six-coure dinner was served.
consisting i'm part Of Boston beans and
Delaware turkey. Those in attendance
from Houston We're the Rev. and Mrs.
Anderson. Mrs. Thistlewood, Miss Alice
Jump. Miss Jennie Jump, Miss Lille
Alexander, Miss Blanche Alexander,
Miss Viola Johnson Miss Eugenia Gra-
ham, Miss Edna Counselman, Miss FL
sic Anderson and Messrs. Charles Dem
ming. Merrill Thistlewood, Franklin
Anderson and r. Frank Burns.
Evening journal., 1905-12-07
9 ~ Women nld 10

Philadelphia Record" The women
did IL is the miserable plea i'm behalf
.of the men in Congress who abo ished
the garrison canteens in spite of the
almost unanimous reports and protests
.of the experienced officers of the
army"