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Evening journal., 1905-02-02
SIX WEEKS MORE
OF WINTER WEATHER
Ground Hog Saw His Shadow
and Promptly Hid Him
self

Railroad and trolleymen, teamsters and
rivermen, in fact all classes OF persons
who are obliged to face the elements are
swearing at the ground hog today for he
has come out Of his hole, seen his shadow
and returned TO winter quarters.
For generations the ground hog, which
is supposed to leave his winter quarters
on Candlemas Day. has been looked upon
as the forecaster OF weather. According
TO tradition if. when he leaves his hole
and casts his eye about MN he sees his
shadow he turns tair' and at once seeks
his hole. This indicates that winter will
continue for six weeks longer.
II. on the contrary the day Is cloudy
and the sun obscured the hog Is satisfied
that winter is over and remains out Of
cover. This little weather prophet ap-
peared this morning shortly after 3
O'Clock, glanced about. discovered his out
line On the snow and promptly retreated.
Hence the imprecations heaped upon his
head.
According to custom members OF the
Phoenix Fire Company held their annual
election for ground hog last night and
Thomas schurk was chosen, receiving 35
votes. Morrow made n good run with 80
ballots to his credit while Joseph Morrow
received p and Patrick Welch IS votes.
AS soon as Schurk was declared elected
he was pounced upon by his companions,
the trap in the engine house floor lifted
and the ground hog" dropped gently into
the cellar Driver James Patterson kindly
pitched down a bunch Of hay for schurl5
TO lie upon and there he will remain the
remainder OF the day.
Former Coroner Alfred d. Vandever
visited the engine house this morning
and after much persuasion was permitted
to drop a piece Of ginger cake 10 the
hog" which was devoured ravenously
| by him. Members Of the Phoenix Company
derive much amusement by this custom
and ofttimes the contest Is a spirited one.
Members Of the North End Athletic Club
held a ground hog election last night and
selected John Barr as their weather
prophet. He was captured this morning
and is now in confinement in the base
ment Of the club house.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
LEGISLATORS MAKE A
TRIP OF INSPECTION
THEY WENT TO NEWARK AND WERE SHOWN
THROUGH DELAWARE COLLEGE, THE
NEEDS OF THE INSTITUTION BEING
POINTED OUT IN DETAIL
WORKHOUSE WAS Then VISITED

The members of the Legislature, to-
gether with nearly all of the attaches
of the General Assembly, and promi-
nent members of the various State
Boards and officials of the State incl~d-
ing Chief Justice Lore went to New
ark and Greenbank today on an in
spection trip.
The legislative party arrived here
from Dover at 10 o'clock this morning
and proceeded by special train from
the Delaware avenue station over the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
At Newark they were received by
President George A. Harter and the
faculty of Delaware College, together
with nearly all of the members Of the
Board Of Trustees and the Delaware
College Cadets.
Shown Through the College.
The assemblymen were shown
throughout the institution which
will need, so the officials claim,
an expenditure during the current year
of $50, 900, which must come from the
Legislature by appropriation. New
buildings and necessary repairs were
pointed out as being in pressing need
OF immediate attention by the legisla-
tors.
At 2.S0 o'clock this afternoon the
special B. & o. train continued on its
way to Greenbank with the legislative
party where an inspection of the New
Castle county workhouse was made.
Measures will shortly be introduced
in the Legislature by Senator Rose and
others under which all the long-term
prisoners of Kent and Sussex counties
may be taken from the rickety jails
where they are now in idleness and
placed in this modern penal reforma-
tory.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02

The down-State legislators Will re-
turn home this evening.
The Guests.
Those who are in the party include;
Chief Justice Charles B. Lore, Insur-
ance Commissioner George w. Mar
shall, Lieutenant Governor ]. Thomas
Parker, Chaplain George p. smith, OF
the Senate: Senators George w. Sparks.
Thomas ]. Stirring, Artemas Smith,
David c. Rose, John A. Latta, ]. w.
Houston, Jr., A. B. Conner, d. II.
Boyce, T. w. jefferson; Representatives
W. S. Meredith, Dr. T. o. Cooper, f.
NJ. Sewer, ]. X. Handy. w. H. Miller
w. NJ. Eastbuu, ]. p. Armstrong, f.
L. Wilson, w. T. Smith. F. ]. Penning-
ton, A. ]. Wright, Gamaliel Garrison,
T. c. McGiunis. d. B. Murray, r. c.
Stevenson, f. ]. Prettyman, d. W. FL
lis, c. w. Messick, II. o. Bennum and
Henry Marshall.
When the gathering met in Delaware
College il was presided over by Insur-
ance Commissioner Marshall, who
spoke Of the needs of the institution
and of the good work done by It. DR..
Marshall then introduced Chief Jus
tice Lore who spoke in an enthusiastic
manner of Delaware College and OF
the three or four thousand graduates
who were proud to say that "Old Del
aware" was their alma mater. Dur
ing the course of his remarks the chief
justice said that since its institution
the United States Government had
given Delaware College between $500,
900 and $780, 700. while the State had
contributed but $3.50 The college, he
said, was doing nobly and should be
encouraged.
After the inspection the visitors were
dined at the Deer Park Hotel.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
7. c. DUPONT IS
MADE A GENERAL
Governor Lea Names Him
AS Quartermaster-G
on His Staff
THE OTHERS WHO ARE APPOINTED
Special to The Evening Journal.

Dover. Feb. 2.-The appointment Of
the military staff of Governor Preston
Lea, concerning which there has been
much interest, was announced by the
Governor today. 1t is as follows:
T. Coleman dupont, Wilmington,
Quartermaster-Ge General, with rank Of
Brigadier- General.
DR.. Evan G. Shortlidge Wilmington,
Surgeon-General with rank of Colonel.
William d. Denney. Dover, Aid-de-
Camp with rank OF Colonel.
George H. Hall. Milford. Inspector
General, with rank Of Brigadier- Gem
eral.
Weller f. Slower, Wilmington, As
sistant Guartermaster-G General with
rank Of Lieutenant-Col
Joseph G. Ewing. Wilmington, In
spector Of Rifle Practice, with rank OF
Colonel
Samuel Isenschmidt and Thomas ].
Bowen. OF Wilmington, were today ap-
pointed as notaries public.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
APPROPRIATION BILLS
ARE ACCUMULATING

blacks... ........ ......... 10000
tuberculosis Hospital $1,000. 10000
Harrington Hospital =. e. .... 10000
Delaware College 500. ....... 10000
Delaware State College for
Colored Students e.. g.. ..... 10000
The above does not include any OF the
customary appropriations to the state
Board Of Agriculture. State Board OF
Health. the INDECENT deaf. dumb and
blind children. or legislative session
expenses. and no mention whatever has
yet been made of the big item OF ex-
pense (if Governor Lea's recOmmenda-
tions are to be carried out), the Ma
tional Guard OF Delaware.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal
Dover. Feb. IA remarkable condition
OF affairs over the United States Senator
ship has arisen In the Democratic ranks.
and a long struggle ln caucus on Monday
night is expected. The empty honor OF a
caucus nomination is not all there Is in
volved. the real contest being a determi-
nation 10 fix the leadership OF the Demo-
cratic party in Delaware for the battle
over two senatorships two years hence.
which the Democrats think will surely re-
suit from the present Republican friction.
Along this line It Is astonishing TO the
Democrats OF lower Delaware TO learn
today that Ex-senator Kenney, who van
quished all OF his foes IN controlling the
last Democratic State Convention when
State candidates were nominated. Is ap-
parently down and out" He has not n
single legislator Of the present Demo-
cratic delegation Of twentS-one assembly
men. so Il Is asserted by Democrats OF
both Houses who are In position 20 know.
That change could have occurred with
In so few months as 10 depose the former
senatorial caucus nominee appears TO be
incomprehensiblc.
Sray-Biggs Faction Active.
Another development Is that the Cray
Biggs faction OF the Democrats. who have
been working and striving with the legls-
lators for the past fortnight and came
near overthFowing the caucus last Mon
day on the attorneyship, have centered
upon James II. Hughes, OF Kent county,
whom they propose to put up for the
senatorshp.
The last man 70 espouse their cause Is
said to be Representative ID. w. Ellis. OF
Sussex. Mr.. Ellis will not affirm or deny
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
Mr. panaIe AaaIn unfortunate.

Contractor David Dangle is laid up
at his home suffering from broken ribs
caused by being overturned in his
sleigh at Front and French streets on
Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. Dangle had
his ribs broken and shoulder injured in
a runaway accident in October last and
the same bones were broken in his mis-
hap of Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
california's Legislative Scandal.

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 2.-Joseph S.
Jordan, who is accused Of having given
money to State Senators French. Bum
ker, Wrig I. and Emmons for the pur-
pose of influencing legislation. has been
released on $4,000 bail eRgarding pos
sible proceedings against the accused
Senators. District Attorney Seymour,
of Sacramento county. admits that,
while he has been collecting evidence.
he has not determined whether he will
issue warrants.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
Special to The Evening Journal.

Dover. Feb. 2.-The State Senators are
becoming restive over an accumulation
of appropriation measures, and are
urging the State Treasurer to appear
before them on Monday. or perhaps to-
morrow. with an exhibit Of the States
resources and a definition Of just what
moneys are at hand, subject to special
appropriation.
The early rush of legislation has
brought with it a large number OF bills
calling lOr expenditures Of the States
funds. among which are the following
Delaware State Hospital at
Farnhurst ..... ............S114,00 200
Same, for new building for
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
Inspecting New Cars.

General Foreman Freise, Of the Norfolk
IS Western railroad. with headquarters in
Roanoke. Va, has been in Wilmington
for the past few days inspecting the work
of the building Of a number OF cars for
that line at the Harlan & Hollingsworth
Company's plant. Mr.. Freise left Tues
day might for his home.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
DEMOCRATS CONTEST
FOR THE LEADERSHIP
AS A RESULT, THE SENATORIAL CAUCUS OF
THIS PARTY AT DOVER ON MONDAY
NIGHT PROMISES TO BE PRO-
TRACTED AND INTERESTING
POLL MADE OF THE LEGISLATORS

this rumor but he IS being entertained
frequently by James L. Wolcott, one OF
the Hughes leaders.
The friends Of State Chairman Willard
Salisbury. it is said. did not propose to
inject any war tactics into the Democratic
caucus but they win now go In TO win.
The Indications are that they will be
victorious after a sharp fight.
How the Legislators Stand.
A ooncensus Of the standing OF the Dom-
ocrats taken today, reveals the following
situation;
For NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Boyce, Smith,
Jefferson and Monaghan; Representatives
Ellis e. p; Handy, Mahoney, Meredith,
w s.; SEWER and Wright-10.
For Hughes-Senators Latta. Reed and
Rose; Representatives Ellis. ID. W.; Hart,
Pennington, Prettyman. Meredith. ]. c.
Stevenson-9.
Representative Cooper
and Smith,.
Total, p; necessary 10 a choice. IL.
IL Is believed that Dr. Cooper. who is
from this city win turn IN with the sauls-
bury men which will give them control OF
the senatorial caucus.
Chairman Salisbury came here from
Wilmington yesterday and had personal
talks with the Democratic members. The
latter arc vigorously opposing both fac
tions Of the Republicans. A number Of the
Democrats favor the presentation OF a
solid front on all matters, but they want
different senatorial nominee each day
so that more activity viii be displayed in
the party for the expected battle royal
two years hence for two senatorships.
Tho Republicans are fighting OF tho
all-nbsorbing count OF noses on their side.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
LARGE STEAMSHIP ASHORE
It is Aground on the South Side of
Lookout Shoals.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Superintendent
Kimball, of the life-saving service. to-
day received a despatch from Keeper
Gaskill, OF the life-saving station at
Cape Lookout, n. c., stating that a
large steamship was ashore on the
south side OF Lookout Shoals.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
Roard nf rrada Meetinn.

As all OF the data desired has not
been secured, the special Board of
Trade committee to inquire into the
water question will not make its re-
port ait the regular meeting of the
boar dtonight. There will be a num-
Der OF other important questions to be
discussed.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
Cancer Caused Her Death.

Cancer caused the death of Mrs. HUI
Der. stepmother of William Huber. OF
No. 2O3 Market street, early last even
ing. Mrs. Huber has been afflicted with
the disease for some time. She was so
years of age.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
FelI on sIipperx sidewalk

Mrs. Jennie Riley fell and broke her
noon. while walking along Sixth street
DR.. Edgar Worthington is in attend
ance. Mrs. Riley makes her home with
her daughter. Mrs. Clara Baldwin. No
'4O5 West Thirtieth street.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
Have Hopes For His Recovery.

Although the condition of DR.. John
c. Fahey remains the same. attending
physicians express hopes today of his
ultimate recovery.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
Dinner For euardsmsn.

Arrangements are being made to give
the enlisted men OF the National Guard a
dinner and dance in the near future. The
officers will assist to make the affair a
success.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
-Four charqed Win prunkerr.,..

There were only four persons in CITY
Court this morning. Charges Of drunken
ness were preferred against each and
nominal fines were imposed.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
LOST. FOUND AND REWARD.

LOST-On Tuesday. a Fox Terrier.
Suitable reward if returned to No.
701 Adams st. f2-tf
Evening journal., 1905-02-02

There are four times as many words in
the English language as in the French.
Evening journal., 1905-02-02
THE WEATHER.

THE WEATHER.
Tomorrow promises to be faIF
. 10 partly cloudy, decidedly
colder. Saturday, cloudy and
continued cold with snow.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05
Notice of Stock
holders Annual Meeting,

Public Notice is hereby given, that the
regular annual meeting OF the Stock
holders OF The Wilkes Barre Mining and
Milling Company, will be held at the
Office OF said company, in the City of
Central, in Gilpin County, Colorado, on
January 18th, 1905 at y o'clock noon, of
said day, for the purpose OF the election
Of Directors of said Company, and for
the transaction Of such other business,
as may be properly brought before said
meeting.
And further notice is hereby given,
that there will be submitted, to said
meeting, for the consideration and vote
OF said stockholders, resolution pro-
viding for an amendment to the Certifi-
cate OF Incorporation OF said Company,
increasing the capital stock Of said com
pany, from s75000O to s1.OOOOO0.
By order OF the Board OF Directors,
p. II. Kehoe, President.
John P. Scbmitt, Secretary.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05
A WONDERFUL INvESTIoS

1t is interesting to note that fortunes
are frequently made by the invention Of
articles Of minor importance. Many OF
the most popular devices are those de-
signed to benefit the people and meet
popular conditions, and!one Of the most
interesting OF these that has ever been
invented is the DR.. White Electric Comb
patented Jan. l. 80. These wonderful
Combs positively cure dandruf, hair
falling out, sick and nervous headaches,
and when used with DR.. Whites Elec.
trio Hair Brush are positively guaran-
teed to make straight lhair curly in %
days time. Thousands Of these electric
combs have been sold in various cities Of
the Union, and the demand is conse-
quently increasing. Our agents are rap
idly becoming rich selling these combs.
They positively sell on sight. Send for
sample. Mems size 35c., ladies' 50c.-
(half price while we are introducing
them.) The DR.. White Electric Comb
Co., Decatur, III.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05
RUSSELL GULCH.

Miss Sylvia Cannon returned Satur.
day FROM the valley where she has been
spending the Xmas holidays. She was
attending to her duties at the school
Monday.
Prof. c. E. Ware spent the Xmas va.
cation visiting friends in Denver and
relatives at Wray. He returned again
Saturday SO as to be on deck Monday
morning.
The public school opened Monday
morning, after the Christmas vacation.
Many young one was disappointed be.
cause they didn't have two weeks, but
will probably appreciate it when they
have an extra week during the summer
Burt Polkirghorn Of Aspen arrived
here last Thursday on a visit to relatives
and friends. He probably will return to-
day.
Miss Lizzie Nichols, formerly OF this
place but now of Denver, came up on
Thursday to visit relatives and friends
The cantata and festival given last
Saturday evening by the ladies' OF the
Methodist church at Odd Fellows hall
was pleasing success in every way, and
fine program was rendered.
The invitation leap year dance, the
the last Of the season, was given at I. O.
o. F. hall last Thursday evening, and
those present report good time.
T. p. Thomas returned from Denver
Sunday morning.
Miss Pauline Cheatley OF Colorado
Springs, returned to her home Monday
afternoon, after short visit to relatives
in this section.
Wm Shull, was up from Denver this
week in connection with important min.
ing affairs.
Coal was being hauled to the Oranoko
mine this week, aud the probabilities
are that the property will soon be run.
ming in full blast under the management
OF Mr.. William Shull.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05
NEvAOAvllLE.

Mrs. Robert Hastie returned from n
visit to Denver last Frida,.
Mrs. Henry is up from Denver where
she has been for some time, and is visit
ing with her husband, e. Henry.
Mrs. Trembath left for a visit to the
Queen city last week.
james Angwin returned from Denver
last Saturday where he had been visit
ing several days.
John Curnow arrived here last Satur-
day evening from a short pleasure and
business trip to the valley.
John Prouse was a passenger to Den
yer Saturday.
Martin Lawler leaves today for Den
yer to recuperate from recent attack
OF pneumonia.
The school children are having their
second weeks vacation now, but will
begin again uext Monday.
bliss Mable Hollow is out again after
short illness.
r. G. Warren is down sick with the
grippe.
l. N Parsons who has been sick for
some time is out again.
Special services are being held at the
M. z. church every evening this week.
II. Rucker, manager of the King fat
mines, returned from short trip to
Denver Monday.
Denny Lying, son Of John Lying fell of
donkey last Thursday and cut his
forehead and eye rather severely. Dr.
Seright was called and attended to him.
A letter received here announces that
Miss Dora Rachofsky. who was taken to
Denver last week for her health, is rap
idly recovering and will soon be able to
return home.
Hon. Fred Bolsinger, recently elected
representative for this section, left for
Denver Monday morning to take his
seat in the house. Mr.. Bolsinger has
occupied seat among this body Of dis
tinguished gentlemen before SO the peo-
pie can look forward to good represen-
tation.
Matt Edwards was reinstated into the
Rising Tribe No. 2, Imp. o. Il. NJ. at
their last regular meeting Tuesday even.
ing, after which the newly elected Of
ficers were raised to their respective
stumps. At the conclusion OF the lodge
a smoker was INDUCED in.
Last Friday evening the Firemen Of
this town gave their 18th annual ball
which was fairly well attended. The
dance started about o'clock with
grand march and all enjoyed themselves
until late hour the next morning.
Music was furnished by Koenigsbergs
orchestra and they certainly did render
some beautiful selections. The supper
was given by the Ladies Of the Episco.
pal church and was served most elegant
ly, being pronounced fine by the many
partakers.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

Manager Penny has booked "Aring
tons Comedians" for three nights
stand for next week, commencing Mon
day and closiog Wednesday inclusive
Watch for special announcement through
the circulars.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

II you want something extra nice,
something that recommends ITSELF, try
Morrell's hams and bacon. To be foun d
only at the HAwLEY MER. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

"Just Before Dawn stirring melo
drama, is the attraction at the Curtis
this week. A large attendance has been
played to at every performance thus far
Denver Post, Dec. 81, 1904. Opera
House, Central City, January Sth.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05
Local BreVitieS

Born To Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Colds
worthy OF this city, Saturday, December,
3lst, girl.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

A good sized crowd attended the leap
year dance which was given by the Owl
club Saturday night. A good time was
bad by all present, of course.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

Wm. Gumma has contracted we'll
defined case of smallpox and is under
quarantine at his boarding house at the
Trevithick residence. The quarantine
not only effects the person afflicted with
the disease but the entire household,
including Frank Mills OF the Sauer- Nc
Shane Mercantile Co., and three other
boarders making total oi eight
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

VIM. r. Backus and VIM. FL. Corcoran
have sold the North Perigo No. 2 and
the North Perigo No. 3 lodes, in Inde-
pendent district, to the Perigo Land &
Townsite corporation.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

We sell the purest made Havemeyer's
crystal domino cut loaf sugar-it spar
kles. Sold only in . pound sealed boxes.
HAwLEY MER, Co.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

Central City passengers returning from
Denver Monday morning were compelled
to wait until after 10 o'clock before the
train which is due here at II a. IN. pulled
out. The delay was occasioned on ac.
count OF the engine having frozen up
the night before, because Of being left
out in the weather instead OF being
placed in the roundhouse as is custom.
AIRY. The usual custom OF putting the
iron horse in its stall had not been com.
piled with on the pevious evening owing
to the turn.table being out Of order. Az
tor the injector Of the engine and other
parts had thawed, the hostler started
with the mogul for the train, bat before
reaching the cars attempted to run the
narrow guage engine on broad-guage
track, which wouldn't work at all. Be.
fore 1t could be placed back on the rails
another engine Of the "hog" type had
been provided for the trip. This old
scrap. heap lost time at every revolution
OF the drivers, and 1t was after o'clock
In the afternoon before the passengers
reached home.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05
Kansas City and It.

Kansas City and 81. Louis Are Hest
Reached via the Union Pacific. Two
elegantly equipped, fast trains daily.
See your local agent or address q. r
Griffin, General Agent, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

Clarence c. Palmer has sold the X. G.
and X. c. Extension lode and the Big
Casino, in Pine district, to The Twenti-
eth Century Gold Mining & Milling COM
pany. Consideration $500.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

"Just Before Dawn" is doing remark
ably well at the New Curtis this week.
1t is just such a play as the regular
patrons of that house enjoy most, and
the result has been full houses since the
opening.-Denver Post, Dec. %, 1904.
Opera House, Central City, Sunday jan
uary Sth.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05
FOR SALE

Two fresh yourg COWS. Inquire OF
lgnatz Gundy, Quartz Valley.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

A slim attendance greeted the attrac-
tion. "Ole Olson," at the opera house Sat
urday night, due doubtless to the fact
that since the holidays the residents are
as clean of money as bull frog is OF
feathers. The performance was very
pleasing one.
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

The members of the Owl club have
decided to let the decorations of their
anniversary ball remain in the hall. This
is good idea as it improves the appear
ance of the ball room considerably
Gilpin observer., 1905-01-05

The Wilkes Barre company has leased
the Gladstone property and other claims
adjoining the Gladstone, and will start
extensive operations at once. The Glad
stone mine has not been worked for some
time, but when operations were being
pushed on the property it was one of the
best producers in the Pine district aad &
very high grade of ore was taken out.