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Evening journal., 1905-05-16
LAUREL SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
One Of the Most Entertaining in His
tory Of the Institution.
Special 10 Tho Evening Journal

laurel, May 16-The ninth annual
commencement OF the Laural High
School was held last evening in Ba-
cons Hall and was one Of the most
entertaining in the history Of the
school. Paul Torhert. OF the class Of
'96, was master of ceremonies. The
salutatory was effectively presented
by Bessie MoMurray and Anna Giles
was the valedictorian.
Essays by Hollis Lowe and Nellie
Hobbs were features greatly enjoyed
an Grafton by Olive Warrington con-
tained much good thought. Reoitations
by Ida Hearn and Mary Short and adj
dresses by Judge James pennewill and
Professor Brooks completed the pro-
gram. The diplomas were presented
by Prof. Brooks.
Music. in which the piano presented
TO the schools by the Evening Journal
was much in evidence, filed the inter-
walls Of the literary program and de-
lspite the swetering heat and a thun-
der storm that was In progresslthe au-
ldience enjoyed the evening to the fun
The graduating class comprised
Misses Anna Lee Giles, Ida Bacon
Hearn Nellie Catharine Hobbs. Mary
Fisher Short. Elizabeth Elbertha Nc
Murray. Olive Marundell Warrington
and Mr.. Hollis Jackson Lowe.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
will TAKE ACTION
NEXT TUESDAY
Street and Sewer Commission
to Vote on Electric Light
Franchise
FAVORABLE ACTION is EXPECTED

The members Of the Street and Sewer
Commission, at their meeting ON Thurs
day next. will take some action on the
application of the Wilmington Electric
Light and Fuel Company for a fran
chiso to use the streets. to supply cleo
tric current to tho public. The matter
came up to-day. but after some discuss
sion II was laid over for another week.
at the end OF which time it viii he
voted upon.
From present indications, IL appears
that the franchise will be granted as
both President johnson and Commis-
sioner Melvin have expressed them
selves favorably on the matter Mr..
johnson has said that the proposition
Is the best that has as yet been pre-
scented to the board. He IS strictly op-
posed 10 tearing up amy more streets
and Is particularly struck with the
Wilmington Electric Light and Fuel
lCompany's proposition because that
concern. IL a franchise Is granted. pro-
poses to use the oonduits OF the Dell
marvia Telephone Company TO dlstri-
butte electric current.
AfAA NNNNA NNAilA NAs 'NANAN NAn NANAA
himself as being opposed to giving
away any more franchises without the
city getting something in return. He
favors municipal ownership and has exc
pressed his opinion on the subject on
several occasions.
Mayor Charles ID. Bird returned with
his approval the resolution granting tho
South Wilmington Railway Company
permission TO lay tracks south oi
Market street bridge. lie also returned
with his approval the resolution grant.
ling 20 the American Lighting Com.
lpany the contract 70 light the city witt
gas.
George L. willis made application fo
the position OF Inspector OF Paving q
the Delaware and Atlantic TELEGRAPH
and Telephone Company. He resides "a
No. al Orange street, and is a son o
Councilman George A. Willis.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
RUSSIAN FLEET GONE,
WHEREABOUTS unknown
Rojestvensky's Ships Sail
Northward From Vicinity
of Honkohe Bay

London. May le.-The despatch from
Saigon to the Associated Press stating
that the Roussian fleet had sailed north
ward from the vicinity Of Honkohe Bay
early in the morning Of Sunday May a.,
is tho latest news available in London re-
garding the movements OF vice-Admiral
Rojostvenslsy. His actual whereabouts is
not known.
a despatch from Hong Kong to the
Daily Mail says that Hamilton King,
American Minister at Bangkok, who Is
a passenger on board the steamer Pit
sanuloke, states that on May II the steam
or passed fourteen Russian warships
twenty-four miles north Of Kamranh
Bay and twenty-one miles south Of Hon-
kobe.
According 10 the Daily Telegraph's COR
respondent at Toxic. during a great
storm several days ago, tho japanese CON
verted cruiser Nekko was damaged by
striking on a reef of Fusan.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
German Move Alarms Toxic.

Toxic. May 16. IL a. NIT Is re-
ported that Germany has despatched
force Of troops and occupied Haichou
in the southern portion Of the Province
OF Shantung, where they raised and
saluted the German flag. Haichou is
on an extensive bay, north Of the old
channel Of the Hoang river Germany's
object and intentions are not clear. II
is suggested that she is seeking an
extension of her interests in China and
is taking advantage of present political
conditions, but explanations may even
tually clear up the situation.
II is feared that any changes in the
existing status quo Of China, coupled
with the recent Indo-China incident
may seriously complicate the war situ-
ation
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
WILLIAM {. HAMMOND
RECOVERED HIS MONEY
Advertisement in the Evening
Journal Brought Back $3.50
Which Had Been Lost

Through an advertisement in the
columns Of the Evening Journal Will
lam E. Hammond Of No. $50 in money
which he lost in a wallet last week. A
lad called at Mr.. Hammond's home
yesterday morning during his absence,
and showing his mother clipping of
the Journal ad. announcing the loss.
Informed her that he knew a boy who
had found a wallet containing a large
sum of money.
Mrs. Hammond did not ask the lad
his name and accepted his promise
that he would bring the boy TO the
Bennett street home along with the
money.
True to his promise the lad returned
last evening with a companion and
turned over the money intact to its
owner. He refused to give his name
ard after accepting q reward depart
ed
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
PROHIBITION TICKET
George w. Booker, Nominated as the
Candidate for Mayor.

The Probibitionists at a meeting held
last night nominated the following
ticket for the coming city election:
Mayor, George w. Booker
President of City Council. Minor c.
Smith.
City Treasurer. Thomas ]. Biscoe.
City Solicitor, to be supplied.
Assessor and Collector for the North
ern District, William II. Adams.
Assessor and Collector for the South
ern District, Joseph Derrickson.
For member of City Council from
the First ward. William w. Water
bury; Second ward. TO be supplied;
Third ward, l.. u. Cloud; Fourth ward,
Lemuel NJ. Hall; Fifth ward, p. p.
McCaulley; Sixth ward. Clarence G.
Frick; Seventh ward. Solomon e.
Barker; Eighth ward, Frank A. Gael;
Ninth ward, Elwood Lynch; Tenth
ward, Fred C. Richards; Eleventh
ward, to be supplied; Twelfth ward,
Oscar E. Appleby.
Richard Brown was chairman of the
meeting and l.. w. Brosius. secretary,
and these officers were authorized TO
fill any vacancies existing at present
or that may exist. The convention de-
cided TO adopt the home as the en-
blem for their ticket.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
FRATERNAL MYSTIC CIRCLE
SSupreme Officers Addressed the Will
mington Rulins-Order
GROWING.

The Supreme Officers or the Fraternal
Mystic Circle attended the meeting of
Wilmington Ruling in the Opera House
building on last Saturday night There
was large attendance. Twenty-one petit
tions for membership were received and
fourteen were admitted to the order in a
class.
Addresses were made by Supreme
Mystic Ruler F. H. Duckwitz. Supreme
Recorder J. d. Myers; e. N. TTaag, editor
OF the Recorder and-M. S. Van Avery
Supreme Deputy. all Of Philadelphia. The
membership of the Wilmington Ruling
now numbers nearly two hundred OF
whom lco have been admitted within the
past six weeks.
The work Of reorganization is in charge
OF T. Harry Jackson and A. J. McCracl-
en-, both of this city.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
MRS. HANDY DIES
At PRINCESS ANNE
Mother of Ex-Congressman
Expires From ComPlica-
ton of Diseases
SISTER OF THE BRECEINRIIGES

Mrs Marie Breckinridge Handy, aged
60 years. wife of the Rev. DR.. william C.
Handy and mother Of ex-Congressman
I. Irving Handy, Of Newark, died last
night at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
DR.. Tealxle J. Smith, at Princess Anne
Nd. She had been i'll for some time with
a complication Of diseases.
Mr.. Handy received a telegram this
morning notifying him of her death and
he left on the Norfolk express for Prin-
cess Anne. He will be away until Friday.
The deceased will be buried tomorrow at
Princess Anne.
Mrs. Handy was born in August 1886. in
Paris, France, during q European tour
of her parents. Her father was the Rev.
DR.. Robert ]. Breckenridge of Kentucky.
Her mother was a Mss Preston Of Vir-
ginia, who was a sister of the famous
William c. Preston, United States Sem
ator from South Carolina and a great
Whig advocate during his day.
OF her brothers and sisters two survive
They are Judge Robert J. Breckenridge
former. Attorney-General of Kentucky
and Major General Joseph c. Breckin-
ridge, United States Army. retired. Col.
onel William c. p. Breckenridge, who dice
at Lexington, Kentucky last December
and who for a number of years was ir
Congress and famous as aD orator was
also brother Of Mrs Handys.
The deceased's husband, the Rev. Dr
Handy, is a preacher of the Dutch Re
formed Church, but is now retired az
pastor emeritus. For more than twent.
years he was pastor of a church at Scho
harie, n. Y. DIR. Handy only recently re
tired from the ministry and his retire
ment was principally due to the tailinl
health of his wife.
Mrs. Handy is survived by the follow
ing children Robert B. Handy of tn
Agricultural Department at Washington
William c. Handy. 5r.. managing edito
Of the st. PAU Pioneer Press. Mimi; L
Irving Handy. of Newark; Captan
Joseph B. Handy. a lawyer in New Yor
city and Mrs. DIT. Teakle j. Smith, o
Princess Anne, at whose house she diec
Among the older citizens the decease
was well-known all over this Peninsula
She was beloved by the poor whereve
she lived and in fact by everyone VIII
knew her. She was a woman Of IN
strongest personality, possessing trait
which have brought fame TO so many q
her relatives. Several months ago sh
visited her son. L. Irving Handy at New
ark.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16

room. Il see it don't agree with me"
The Chief Justice sentenced Conway
to be imprisoned one year. Another
charge OF larceny against him was
dropped.
The severest penalty of the day was
imposed on Thomas Clark, colored, who
pleaded guilty TO two indictments OF
petty larceny and who admitted that
no had been convicted before. In each
case Clark was sentenced to receive
ten lashes and be imprisoned six
months, or twenty lashes and one year
in all.
Harvey Haywood, who pleaded guilty
TO the larceny of some shirts and stock
ings was ordered TO be imprisoned six
months.
David Griffin pleaded guilty to carry
ing a revolver ana was sentenced tc
serve twenty days Imprisonment.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
DECISION GIVEN
IN THE SALOON CASES
Judge Edwin R. Cochran
After More Time to Con-
slider Evidence

Judge Edwin r. Cochran in City Court
today did not hand down a decision in
the cases of the nine saloonkeepers.
charged with violating the screen law.
He announced tnat owing TO press Of
business and several cases in the Upper
Court which demanded his attention he
had been unable to give tt~ evidence
taken during the hearing, the careful
consideration It should receive and con-
sequently deferred the cases until June G.
The defendants are: Leon Reinstein,
Patrick Mundy, Charles Rex, Aaron Kiel,
James White. John Mccain, Dennis Lucy
Frank Fogan and Charles Hoelle.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
ERRING GIRL
IN CITY COURT
Annie Rock Committed to In
4 dustrial School Under
Name of Karzzwesky
BURST INTO TEARS IN COURT ROOM

Annie karzzweslSy, who IS better
known by the name of Annie Rock,
who appeared I'm City Court yesterday
as the prosecuting witness tn the case
OF Homer Handy charged with assault
and battery. was a prisoner herself be-
fore that tribunal to-day. She was
charged with being incoirigaIble and
after hearing the evidence, Judge Ed
win r. Cochran committed her to the
Industrial School for Girls. She burst
into tears when sentence was pro-
.nounced and asked the court 10 forgive
her this time, but the former said:
the Industrial School is the place for
such girls as YOU" and she was led
weeping from the room.
To Agent Frank Stout, OF the S. p.
c. c., yesterday the girls father.
Anthony Karzzwesky. stated that the
erring girl was IL years of age and
that he could not control her. Friday
on the witness stand. he testified that
she was is years old, but in cross ex-
animation he said she was born I'm the
winter Of 1883, which makes the girl
II years of age and not Is until next
winter.
Hanby's case was postponed yester-
day until Tomorrow, as was the case
of John w. Peters, to whom Handy
is alleged 10 have passed the razor with
which he had intended to cut Annie
Karzzwesly. A policeman arriving on
the scene, frightened Handy who
quickly passed the razor to his friend,
with the result that the latter was ar
rested on a charge Of carrying a con-
cealed deadly weapon.
BRATTON CASE POSTPONED.
The case Of William 2. Bratton
charged with violating Section J.
Chapter Al, Volume 20 OF the Laws OF
Delaware, relating 10 gaming on horse
races. was continued until tomorrow
morning HIS counsel Josiah o. VOL
cott, asked for a continuance until
Saturday, ut Assistant City Solicitor
Baldwin Springer objected to such a
long postponement, saying that he de-
sired 10 have the case presented to the
jury before that body adjourns OF
Friday The court then postponed the
hearing until tomorrow.
The cases Of Patrick Monigan and
John Lackennaier, both charged with
assault and battery. were dismissed and
Conslglia Simoni, charged with a simi-
lar offense was fined So and costs.
Frank Owens waived a hearing tor
1.-THE Upper Court on a charge OF
larceny He Is accused Of stealing a
coat and vest, hat and shoes. the prop
erty of Francis II. Winchester He
took tho articles from the Winchestei
while the latter was asleep.
Andrew A1eekis and William Cole
both charged with disorderly. conduct
were fined three dollars and costs each
Barbara NJ. Whiteland, also charged
with disorderly conduct, was fined S.,
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
WELL-KNowN WOMAN DEAD
Special to rho evening journal.

Special to Tho Evening Journal.
Georgetown, May l6.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Davis. aged rs years, widow of the Rev.
A. D. Davis. died at her home here yes
terday afternoon Of general debility.
She was one of the oldest residents Of
this town and was known throughout
Sussex county. Mr.. Davis died about
five years ago. He was pastor of the
NJ. Z. Church here in 1871 and con-
tinued in that capacity for four years.
Mrs. Davis leaves three daughters.
Mrs. Mollie Vangesel. Mrs. b. Frank
Wagamon and Miss Ida NJ. Davis. all
of Georgetown. Funeral services will
be held in Wesley NJ. 4, Church to-
morrow afternoon with interment in
Union Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
WATER DEPARTMENT MAY
LIGHT ITS OWN PLANTS
Mayor Bird Suggests That
Filter Beds and Parks BEN
Lighted by City

Mayor Charles d. Bird was present az
the meeting OF the Water Commission
yesterday afternoon and in line with his
sentiments relative to municipal owner
ship OF public corporations, suggested tho
advislbility OF constructing an electric
light plant for lighting the water plants
reservoirs and park lands, and eventually
for lighting the city
Though no action was taken by tho
members Of the board, cie suggestion
looked upon with favor and there is a
strong possibility Of the mayors plan
being carried out.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
MiraouIoua Esoape From Death.

Tony Augustine. a 6 year old boy, liv-
ing at No. l04 West Front street, had a
narrow escape from deach last night
lie WAS struck by car in front Of his
home and becoming fast in the fender
was dragged fifty feet before the car
was stopped. Beyond a few bruises
and a deep out on his right leg, he was
othenzvise iininiured.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
Military Board Met.

The Delaware state Military Board held
its semi-annual meeting at the armory
last night but nothing OF importance was
done. The board is composed Of Governor
Preston Lea, State Treasurer Thomas n.
Rawlins, Quartermastor General r.. Coles
man DUPONT. Adjutnnt General I. pusey
wiokersham and Colonel Theodore Town
send.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
viii Entertain Twelfth warders.

The Democrats Of the Twelfth ward
will be entertained by the Twelfth Ward
Democratic Club at smoker TO be held
in the rooms OF that organization. az
Fourth and DUPONT streets tonight Sew
eral prominent orators and the candidates
for place on the city ticket have been
invited and a large attendance is ex-
pectcd.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
Eel Down An Archway.

Five men leaning on railing, IN
front of 6O2 Kinug street caused 1t 10
give away and the men were precipi-
tated in the areaway which was sur
rounded by the rail. Thomas Senior
had his back wrenched and was bruised,
while Charles Delaney had his head
and face cut in landing at the bottom.
Fred Lewis had his hand lacerated'
but Alfred Owing and Frank Graham
were unscathed. All had their clothing
torn, however.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
Children Trampled On.

Polish men, women and children had
a struggle yesterday afternoon to gain
possession Of tho wood which IS being
torn from the roof of the old train shed
dren were tramD7ed on but none was SER
iously hurt.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
WINTER QUARTERS FOR zoo
Subject Will be Discussed by the Ex-
ecutive COMMITTEES.

The subject Of winter quarters for the
animals IN the Zoo will be discussed at a
meeting Of the executive committee Of
the washington Heights Zoo Association
10 be held at the home of Benjamin f..
Shaw tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
LaursI,a First Victim.

the new law I'm this State compelling
persons unable TO pay their fines to
work the amount out was James
Henderson, n Philadelphian, who was
chained to a BAH yesterday. Hundreds
watched the culprit dig sewers.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
charIes Ley. a Policeman.

Charles Ley. a German. American, was
appointed a member OF the police force
by the police commission last night to
succeed Charles II. Morrow, who re-
signed several days ago. Ley passed
the required physical examination to-
day and will go ON duty immediately
He IS a Republican
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
cARNEeIE'S OFFER REJECTED
Georgetown Turns Down Free Library
BY Vote Of 157 to GA.
snoclaI 10 The Evening journal.

Georgetown, May 16.-The citizens
of Georgetown yesterday at special
election rejected the offer OF Andrew
Carnegie TO donate $4,000 for the es-
tablishment Of free library with the
provision that the taxpayers annually
raise $500 to support the institution. The
vote was Ga in favor and 157 against.
The opponents OF the proposal con-
sidercd that n sewerage is needed more
just now than a library.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
Blshhop Monaghan at Port Deposit.

Bishop Monaghan, Of the Roman
Catholic diocese OF Wilmington. con-
hrmed a class OF forty-five at st.
Theresa's Church In Port Deposit.
Md, on Monday morning.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
Entertainment al calvary

The members OF Mrs. Adams Sun-
day school class at Cavalry p. r.
Church, Third and Washington streets,
viii give an entertainment in the Sum
day school room this evening at eight
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
Grace Church Matters.

Tho Grace Auxiliary OF the Woman's
Home Missionary Society will hold its
regular monthly meeting tomorrow after
nooa. at g o'clock. at the home OF Mrs.
c. Wesley Weldin, Eighth and Broome
streets
Evening journal., 1905-05-16

The Grace Cleaners viii meet tomorrow
evening at 7.s5 o'clock at the home Of the
Misses Thompson, NO. 2o9 West Ninth
street
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
Trustee sasle.

John w. Brady trustee, will sell tha
stock Of Eugene Wyatt. bankrupt az No.
II East Fourth street at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16

LOST-Saturday afternoon. gold scarf
pin, i'm going from 18th and Frank
lin to 619 Delaware avenue Reward ff
returned to 1901 Franklin st.
May 15-2t
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
LOST. FOUND. REWARD.

LOST-A grey gauntleted driving glove.
at or near the New Century Club.
Finder will please return to Miss Alice
Lea, 903 Delaware avenue May list
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
THE WEATHER. TvTE

Tomorrow promises to be =
fair, slight temperature ehang<
es.. Thursday partly cloudy
warmer.
Evening journal., 1905-05-16
MRS. HOUSEWIFE

read the offerings Of local
merchants you'll find
their store news mighty
interesting-money saw
ing, too.
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water Routes.
BAN FRANCISCO-PORTLA ROUTE,
steamer sails from Portland p. m. every
Snake River Route.
Steamers leave Riparia daily except satnf-
day Returning at 5:i0 a. m. leave Lewiston
daily except Friday. at q. m
m. w. smith. Agent,
Athena
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HEADQUARTERS FOR ICE.
Norway 10 the Source of supnIy for
che whole DR-
EnrOpe.

Few perhaps among the tourists
who visit Norway for the pleasures
of its scenery are aware that here
they are at the headquarters of Eu-
ropes ice supply. To the mountain
lakes Of that country the continent
looks for its ice. The ice is of the
finest quality, for the lakes arc of
crystal-clear water, high up in the
mountains. and are surrounded by
very tall pines The Ice supply il CON
trolled by syndicates, says Youths
Companion
After having been cut into great
squares by plows. the blocks of ice
are sent down the mountainside on
slides. On the way they acquire amar-
ing velocity, and plunge into an in
closed pond beyond which are the ice
ships awaiting their frozen cargo.
1t sometimes happens that through
aelay in the starting of the vessels.
or tAe cutting Of unusual quantities
from the lakes to supply exception
ii demands. the supply runs short.
Then it is chat Ice becomes dear, and
eyen in winter-time is luxury that
must Be induIged in sparingly- Hut
ice i used in Europe far less com
monty than N Ameriea. and de-
iicient supply does net occasion the
sense OF ioss tssss ii*s would N thin
country
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Notice off Final Account.

In the County Court Of the State Of
Oregon for Urnatilla County.
In the matter of the ( Notice of Final
tsta estate 6a,ssIs, Of Sara F0un- Account.
All persons whom it may concern
are hereby notified that the under
signed executor of the estate of Sarah
Fountain, deceased, has fled his
final account and report in the above
entitled Court and that the County
Judge thereof has fixed and app ,int-
ed Saturday, the s6th day of Aug ust,
A. D. 1905, as the time, and the
County Court house in the City of
Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon,
as the place where any and all objec-
tions to the said final account will be
heard and the settlement thereof made.
Done by order of the County Judge
duly made on the 21st day of July, A.
D. 1905.
Peterson & Peterson, j. s. Harris,
Attorney for Estate. Executor.
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4:59 p. NJ.
1870 p. IN.


Mixed, for Pendle-
l2:2O L,m ton and inteFmedi- 7:05 p' m.
late points.
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Dying of Famine

Is, in les torments, like dying of con-
sumption. The progress of consump-
ton, from the beginning to the very
end, is long torture, both to victim
and friends. "When l had con-
sumption in its first stage" writes
William Myers, of Carrfoss, Nd, /,
"after trying different medicines and
a good doctor in vain, / at last took
Dr. Kings New Discovery, which
quickly and perfectly cured me. "
Prompt relief and sure cure for
coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis,
etc. Positively prevents pneumonia.
Guaranteed at McBride's drug store,
price SOC and 81 a bottle. Trial bot
tie free.
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Mixed train walla
7;O5 %. m. walla and interme-
diate points.