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Evening journal., 1905-02-21
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE LEGISLATURE
Special to The Evening Journal.

Dover, Feb. 21.The Senate proceed
ings yesterday afternoon were:
Passed under special order-Act On
relation to the appointment OF special
constables for railroads and railways
(15 yeas; 1 nay).
Reported unfavorably-Ho Joint
resolution appointing a committee to In.
vestigate the condition OF the State
House.
Reported favorably Cwith amend
ment)-Senate bill regarding the gen.
eral selection OF notaries public
Passed under suspension of rules
Senate general notaries public bill.
Lost-House joint resolution No. 3.
appointing a committee to investigate
the condition Of the State House.
IntrOduced-By Mr.. Reed act author
izlng the Levy Courts Of Kent and Sus-
sex county to adopt measures for the
determination Of hawks.
Executive session.
Executive session prohibits the use
of the floor Of the Senate 0y lobbyists
or any other persons than the members
OF the Senate, beyond a bar designated
at the rear of the chamber.)
Adjourned until tomorrow morning,
1890.
The afternoon proceedings 6n the
House were:
Read and referred-House bill relat-
ing-to the establishment Of public IL
braries in Georgetown: House hill for
the permanent improvement OF high
ways in New Castle county; providing
for chief clerk and attorney for the
State Highway Commission: House bin
appropTiating $500 for a. monument to
mark where the Swedes settled IN
Lewes; House bill establishing dowei
nights for insane widows who die in.
testate.
Passed-HOuse bill TO change the
name OF Lettie Green to Esther Green
House bill increasing to $1,000 annu-
ally the salary of the court steno.
graphor.
House bill requiring private owner.
to maintain mill dams. and the coun.
ties to maintain public roads passins
over such dams. (Explained by II. C
Knowles)
House bill to prevent excessiv,
charges by express companies.
House bill repeating the law Of 1S9:
relating to charges by express compan.
les.
House bill authorizing the mayor ant
| Council Of Wilmington to convey bus
to a certain plot OF land.
Senate bill amending the charter Of
Camden.
| Lost-House bill providing a Satur-
day half holiday Tor banks in Ken
county.
Laid on the table-House bill for the
protection Of game.
Special order for tomorrow Ifous,
bill requiring the payment of wages
weekly by employers.
Decision reserved-By the speaker al
10 whether a majority or two-third.
vote ds necessary to pass the House bil
extending the jurisdiction of Justices o
the peace. (Vote ON the bill was p
yeas, IA nays-party vote)
Adjourned until 1890 tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
LOCAL OPTION FOR KENT COUNTY
earrison's Bill Will Be Modelled After
the Maryland Law.
Special to Tho Evening Journal.


Dover. Feb. 21.-In the House yester-
day Mr.. Garrison gave notice Of a bill
providing for the submission of the
question Of license or no license OF the
sale OF intoxicating liquors in Kent
county to the qualified voters.
The signers to the petition thus FAR
are Representatives Baggs, Denney,
Garrison, McGinnls, Benson. Murray
and Davis, Union Republicans, and
Representative Prettyman, Democrat.
The Senators who have promised 70
sign are Senators T. G. Moore. Barnard
and Houston. and II Is expected Sena-
tor Conner viii sign the petition.
The bill viii be drawn I'm conformity
with the local option law Of Maryland
which has been passed upon and de-
clared constitutional by the Supreme
Court of that State.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
SENATE HAS PLACED A
BAR ON ALL LOBBYISTS
speeIal 70 NC Evening journal.

Dover, Feb. 21.-nhe Senate, just be-
fore adjournment last evening, sat
down hard ON the Legislative lobby. An
executive session was ordered during
which the Senate resolved to close its
cloak rooms and establish a permanent
bar in the Senate chamber, (which will
shut out all who are not members Of
the Senate. Even the officers OF that
body will be required to rap for admis-
sion at the sergeant-at-am1s' door in
the lobby
One Of the Senators explained that it
was done TO permit the members to
open their mail or write a letter with
out somebody being at his elbow. The
cloak rooms are closed now to news
paper men, If the letter of the order is
observed, something that has never
been done in the State House.
The lobbyists, however are hit the
hardest. They are hoping. now. that
the House will not take a similar
course.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21

Lackey, Mrs. Henry Ellison. were ap-
pointed a committee TO distribute flowers
and fruit at the hospitals on holiday oc-
casions- Miss Helen Springer is chairman
OF the committee.
Clark Mahan Fribiey of Warrington,
Va. was made an honorary member Of
the association, the specific object Of
which is to contribute to the support Of
the children's ward OF the Delaware Hos
pital and TO add to the comfort Of the
nurses.
The branch will hold business meet
ings on the second Tuesday In March,
May, July, September. November and
January. Social meetings will be held on
the third Saturday in February, April.
june October and December.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
Davis-Moore

In West Presbyterian Church on
Wednesday evening Leslie T. Davis and
Miss Mary T. Moore, both of this city,
were married, the ceremony being per-
formed by the Rev. Henry Runner of
Newark. The bride was given away by
her uncle, William S. Moore, and was
attended by Miss Mabel Thompson as
maid of honor, Miss Margaret Derrick
son, Miss Emma Hickey. Miss Ethel
Thompson and Miss Nellie Moore as
bridesmaids.
Harry Hobson acted as best man and
the ushers were: Theodore w. Dixon,
James D. Moore and c. Gregg Derrick
son. The couple viii live at No. 800
Van Buren street.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
STUDENTS REoRGANlzE
High School Scholars Hold Their Resu'
lar Monday Morning Exercises.

The students Of the Wilmington High
School reorganized yesterday and met
for the regular Monday morning exer-
cises for the first time during the pres
ent term. Principal A. II. Berlin made
an interesting address taking for his
subject; Opportunity" He outlined
the plans Of the work OF the present
ternV and told the scholars that II they
reasoned correctly this term would be
the happiest tinfe in their lives.
The High School orchestra played a
selection an excellent manner and
the singing under Miss Fletchers
supervision was enthusiastic.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
Double Wedding

There was double wedding ami
versary near Mermaid, Mil Greek hum
dred, yesterday. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
William p. Peach and Mr.. and Mrs. L..
II. Pennington celebrated their tenth
wedding anniversary at the Peach
home.
The celebration was held in the af-
ternoon and was attended by about 125
persons from towns in Pennsylvania
and this State. The guests who ar
rived on the Kennett cars we're met in
large sleights An elaborate dinner
was served and the couples received
many handsome gifts.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
ReynoIds-Siboe

At st. James rectory, Newport, on
Saturday night, a pretty wedding was
by the rector, the Rev.
Alexander NJ. Rich. The contracting
PARTIES were William d. Reynolds and
Miss Anna L. Siboe. both of this city.
Among those present were; Mrs. WAL
liam E. Reynolds, Alvin Reynolds, Mrs.
William E. Kenney. mother, brother
and sister Of the groom, Mrs. Siboe and
Miss Katie Siboe, mother and sister OF
the bride.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
SAVINGS BANK IN A STOVE.

A bucket of coaa saved every day
over any other No. 8 five-hole range in
the market. This Is the famous Mon
arch Beaver that we are selling at Sis.
We are giving free Ia ton Of good coal
while the two carloads last. The saw
ing means TO you the price OF the stove
in less than a year:
Per day, Sc.
One week. SEC.
One month, 1924.
Nine months, S19.16
We have over 500 testimonials in our
city and suburbs that these are the
finest bakers and fuel savers ever used.
Our out-of-town buyers allowed the
cost of the coal. McAiahon Bros, 9TH
and King Sts.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
Entertained Friends

George w. Pyle, OF No. SIC West
Fourth street. entertained a number of
friends at dinner ON Sunday. His
guests were: Edward Bennett, Harry
smith. James Highton, Harry Jacobs,
and William Leathenby, OF Philadel-
phia; Frank n. Overdeer, William c..
Garrett. Edward F'oulk, George w. In
gram and James I. Price, Of this city.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
TO Hold Memorial Services

wilmington Union Of the w. c. T. u.
will hold a memorial service for Miss
Frances e. Willard at Temperance
headquarters. No. 100 West Eighth
street, tonight. Mrs. L. w. Emerson,
the president, will preside and an dnter-
esting program will be given. 1t will
include papers on the life Of Miss Will
lard, music and recitatiOns and Miss
Rietta NJ. Emerson viii tell about the
unveiling of the Willard statue which
took place in Washington last Friday.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
Actor Ruraess a Rankrupt.

Trenton. Feb. 21.--Neilson Burgess,
Of Highlands, n. j.. better known as
Neil Burgess, the actor, who acquired
fame in THE Country Fair" filed in
the United States District Court a Pc
tition in bankruptcy. His liabilities
are placed at s2i 900 and his assets are
given as two suits OF clothes Of the
value OF s25.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
MAY LOSE HIS SIGHT
Twelve year-OId Victim Of Explosion
Sent to Delaware Hospital.

William wilkins, Of No. sss Chestnut
street, the l2-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood wilkins, was removed TO the Del
aware Hospital today He was horribly
injured about the eyes. several weeks ago
by an explosion oGa liquid. The eyes will
be operated on and the physicians have
grave doubts about saving the sight
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
covsred Psrsas Wlth SNOW.

While AL Martins "Uncle Toms
Cabin" Company was paraddng yester-
day one Of the Washington Chy Rail-
way Company's sweepers came along
and covered Uncle Tom and several of
ruhe paraders with a coating of snow.
The Ane scattered until the machine
had passed.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
POOR TRUSTEES TO ORGANIZE
Or. Columbus Henry viii be Reelected
President Of Board.

At the meeting OF tho Trustees OF the
Poor tomorrow organization for the en-
suing year viii probably be effected. As
DR.. Columbus Henry, who has been presi-
dent Of the Board for several years was
re-appolnted by the Levy Court last week,
he viii probably again be elected TO that
position. IL is also likely that Superin-
tendent Blackburn and his stan OF as
sistants will be re-appointed.
There arc only four new members Of the
board, the other members whose terms ex-
pircd having been reelected.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
Win Hold sneeial servioes

Special services will be held at Seventh
Day Adventist Church, Tenth and King
streets. this evening. The sermon viii be
preached by Elder O. o. Farnsworth,
President OF Chesapeake Conference, at
7.45 o'clock. The public is invited
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
News Of New Mattings

New lot of fine Japanese and
Chinese Mattlngs just in and
ready for visitors. We bought
them last fall. early. you will
probably say. but then we rot
them so much cheaper by placing
our order then and now you will
be benefited by our foresight. It's
not too soon TO be thinking Of
mattings. Come and look them
over.
Second Floor.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
GO-Carts

on the principle that the best
baby go-cart Is none too good for
the ''best baby the selection
should be made from the best
stock. In contributing to the
Fresh Air Fund for the little one.
go where the freshest stock IS
lined up a month earlier than
elsewhere. See our line Of 1905
Infants' Go-Carts and let the lit
tie one join the Babies Sunshine
Society.
Basement.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21

The theatrical manager can thank his
stars IL he has a successful season.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
Springs Choice
Dress Fabrics

We've a wonderful variety Of
handsome Dress Goods and silks
for spring. Your taste can be
suited to exactness in this assort-
ment. Never before were mater
ials so rich in color and texture,
nor so we'll adapted to the modes
OF spring. II the weaves are the
ones you like-all OF them are
seasonable and serviceable-yo you'll
do well to come for them early.
First Floor.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
Gas Lamps
The Good Kinds.

Light and heat are the two ele-
merits that represent, in no small
measure, a considerable item in
daily expense. Save money in
either. or both of these and YOU
make money. Now light IS the
most important factor IN the
daily life. and you get THRE.a
TIMES as much from a Universal
Welsbach or a Block as you would
from the ordinary gas burner.
and costs you about ONE-THIRD
as much as IL would az burned
from the ordinary gas Jet. Three
times the hght-one-third the
cost. That's saving money, isn't
it2 And II you save money, then
you make money. See our display
Of these lamps in our basement.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21

Some women think q marriage certi-
ficate is license which gives them the
right to rule the roost.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21
ASKS FOR NEW TRIAL
L. |. Handy Wants Richman and Prouse
Case Re-opened.

J.. Irving Handy, counsel for Rlchman
and Prouse, the Philadelphia contractors,
In the suit brought against them by
Walter S. Richards, which was decided in
Richards favor few days ago. yesterday
filed his reasons for new trial. Rich
ards claimed $500 In commissions for se-
curing for the builders the contract TO
erect ~ houses IN this city for the Land
lith Improvement Company. Mr.. Handy
gave as his reasons for new trial that
there was a fatal variance between the
contract alleged by the plaintiff I'm the
declaration and the contract testified to
by Mr.. Richards on the witness stand.
Mr.. Handy further alleged that the vcr-
diet had been contrary TO the evidence
and that the court erred in admitting
certain evidence.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21

Stop That Cough
with cartmell's Vinegar OF Tar.
Evening journal., 1905-02-21

has come to be known as the best
boys clothing department. in this
city. While our stock may not be
the largest It is known for its ex-
elusive styles and the high grade
Of materials and workmanship,
and our salespeople place at your
disposal the value Of their many
years Of experience.
Second Floor.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-13
Drink Osceola Water.

The Thanksgiving turkey given
to the President by Horace Vose
OF Rhode Islands, weighed Al
pounds.
Ship your cream to the Minot Central
Creamery. Your cash is ready for you.
tt.
A Cando confectioner will give
away stick OF candy weighing
II pounds. This would make
four good sized stomach aches.
FOR SALE-Restauran property in
City of Minot, in good location. For
information inquire at this office. tt
Ignite coal miners claim that
a ton of Ignite will go as far as
half a ton OF hard coal. Ignite
coal can be bought at the mines
for less than So a ton, too.
Jase Hunt, does general blacksmith,
ing at his new shop. He guarantees all
of his work to be hrst-class. Work done
while you wait. Opposite Scotield's
livery barn. tt.
A. s. Blakey has found it
necessary to make more room in
his fine drug store, SO has moved
his prescription room farther to
the rear. This gives him a very
large show room.
See the Blaisdell- Bird Co. for alb
stracts, loans, and city lots. Blaisdell
g. Bird, Attorneys They have Offices
in the same building. tt
Old Bill Mumby Of the Berthold
Tribune is making money. Last
week his entire front page was
filled with adver Using and Bills
type settergot up iustfour locals.
Jase Hunt, the blacksmith, does scien
tihc horse shoeing. All faults corrected
and work guaranteed. Try him. OPP
posite Scofield's livery barn. Minot. tt
Mrs. Mary Kline, a German
woman living near Velva, went
out after the COWS, and became
lost in a storm. She made her
way to the straw stack, dug a
hole and crawled in. The next
day she found her way home, but
one foot was badly frozen.
PHOTOGRAPHS in all styles and
prices at the Grams Gallery, one
door north Of Elite Laundry II
Phone No. 10, CAROLS meat
market, for the best OF every
thing in the meat line. The
choicest beefs, pork, chicken, NUT
ton, fish, oysters, etc. in the city.
VIM. Carroll with II. E. Wheel
er, Minot. tt
Frank Krier, a Flaxton farmers
owns no Ward county land, but
that does not interfere with his
making money. On rented land
he raised 81 bu. of oats per acre,
% bu. OF wheat and $50 bu. OF
potatoes. He received $500 for
breaking land for other parties
| laSU season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-13
M|N0T, SL0CUMS DRUG STORE. N.
Drink Osceola Water.

Jos. Carlson, who departed for
Sweden to visit, will return in
the spring with a fair haired
bride. Joe is trying to steal a
march on his Ward county
friends, who do not intend to
stand for it.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is
simply liquid electricity. 1t goes to
every part of your body, bringing new
blood, strength and new vigor. 1t
makes you we'll and keeps you well. IS
cents. w. b. HAwLEY.
0. A. Whiteman from Port
land, Ind. a real estate man,
purchased land in Ward and
Bottineau counties, because he
believes that it will advance
rapidly in value. He spent the
whole summer looking over the
state, and says that this land is
the best he could find. He is ell
gagged in placing Indiana far
mers on this cheap land, which
in time will be very valuable.
LOST One Grey mare 4 years
old, one grey gelding 4years old.
A crowfoot brand on left shoulder
Ten dollars reward will be paid
for information as to their
whereabouts.
12-2Op j. B. Blankbnsh,
Garrison, N. D.
JOS. Rowan, the furniture man,
has disposed Of seventeen cars of
furniture this year and his bust
ness already for the year has
surpassed $4,000. MIR. Rowan
and his clerks have been doing
business all the time. AS an ex.
ample Of the way he buys goods,
he is getting in a car and a hall
of chairs, over 1000 in number,
all styles and sizes, to sell from
so cents to $50 each.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-13

On Christmas night, a swell
masquerade ball will be given at
Jacobson's opera house. The
opern house orchestra will fur.
nish the music for the occasion.
Liberal prizes will be given for
the most elaborate and the most
grotesque costume. The Grill
will serve supper during the
night. A. F.. Bacon will have
suits to rent and to sell several
days before the affair, which will
be the most enjoyable OF the kind
yet given in this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-13
MINOR TOPICS
Drink Osceola Water.

Drink Osceola Water.
Good clean barrels for sale, all you
want at Auslander's bakery. If
An. Eagles lodge will be or
ganized at Garrison.
Ship your cream to the Minot Central
Creamery. Your cash is ready for your
If.
Editor and Mrs. NJ. 0. Hall
have left for Norway for a visit.
Butter milk is sold at the Mi
not creamery at five cents a
gallon. tt
Henry Auslander is giving
away a handsome match box as
an advertisement.
Farmers, pay cash for hides,
chickens, pork and sheep. High
est market prices.-Wm. Carroll
with Il. E. Wheeler, Minot. tt
F. 6. Squires, a we'll contented
Glenburn farmer transacted bust
ness in Minot Friday.
Clear thinking, decisive action, vim
and vigor of body and mind, the sparkle
of life, comes to all who use HOLSTER S
Rocky Mountain Tea. IS cents Tea
or Tablets. w. b. HAwLEY.
O. A. Knudson, a Tagus land
owner, has returned to Pelican
Rapids, Mimi, for the winter.
Beartifying methods that injure the
skin and health are dangerous. Be
beautiful without discomfort by taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. Sun
shiny ia .es follow its use. 35 cents.
w p HAWLEY.
A. C. Olander was called to
Helena, Mont, Saturday night
on railroad business.
You get home grown meats at
Carroll's new meat market. We
are satisfied with a fair profit on
our meats. Give us a trial,
you'll be pleased. VIM. Carroll
with II. E. Wheeler. Minot, tt
A. P. Slocum returned from
Cakes, n. D., where he attended
the funeral Of his wife's brother.
The decendent was we'll known in
Minot having spent nearly all OF
last winter at the Slocum home.
The mission of early Rlsers' is to
clear the way.and give Nature full sway
These famous little pills rid the stomach
and bowels # all putrid matter, thus re.
moving the causes of headache, consti
patton, sallow complexion, etc. De
Wits Little Early Risers never grippe OF
sicken. A safe, pleasant, perfect pill
Sold by Mccoy & Co.
The Ertresvaag sisters a,
Sherwood who have been at the
point Of death from typhoid
fever, are convalescing. They
were not informed of the death
OF their brother some weeks ago
until last Sunday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-13
FOR CRACKED HANDS.

Rough skin and cracked hands are
not only cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, but an occasional application will
keep the skin soft and smooth: Best
for Eczema, Cuts, Burns, Boils, etc. The
fords immediate relief in all forms of
Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Protruding
Piles. Sold by Mccoy & Co.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-13
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS

In we'll located city lots, only ~ block
from new handsome $4,000 Great
Northern depot. Will sell to prospective
home builders on easy terms. Title alb
solutely good. Call and see me at once.
Sale will not last long.
tt DIR. j. M. EKREN.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-12-13

DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT
SUITS.
Bows Long Pant Suits.
Boys Short Pant Suits.
All Glasses and Sizes.

These are positively new and al
date clothing just opened this W
We bought them late in the season
very low prices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-13
Home Coming Of Komura may
Result in Riots.
TRUTH NOT YET LEARNED
Rev. Ko1aki Discusses Situation in
Flowery Kingdom-Enlightenment of
Chinese has Begun-Non-Payment of
Indemnity Cause of Trouble.

Seattle, Sept. l2.-That Baron 10
mura, the japanese peace plenipoten-
tiary with his party may be met with a
hostile demonstration on the arrival
in Japan is the opinion expressed laast
night by Rev. II. Kozaki, prominent
japanese minister, who arrived in this
city Yesterday to attend the meeting
of the American Board of Missionaries.
Rev. Kozaki saays, however, that If
the class of people who aie response
bic for the present uprising learn the
true conditions before the arrival Of
Baron Komura, that he maay not be
molested.
Rev. Kozaaki also states that unless
Japan receives the amount
agreed upon as reimbursement for the
expenses of taking care of Russia's
prisoners that economic depression may
result for a year or so. If this money
i received within short time, how
ever, this danger will be ayerted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-09-13
POLICE MAKE NO PROGRESS.
Murder of Jacob H. Thompson Still
Remains a mystery,

New York, Sept. l2.-Although a
dozen detectives have been continuously
engaged on the case, no progress has
been made in running down the muir
derer of Jacob H. Thompson, veteran
exchange editor of this city who met
his death Thursday night. How a man
without an enemy could be brutally
assaulted aand robbed in a quiet hotel;
one where Mr.. Thompson lived and with
out attracting the slightest attention
from occupants of rooms on both sides
of the apartment in which the tragedy
occurred is something which puzzles the
police.
Something in the nature or subs
for the theory that the
murderer waas merely for the purpose
or robmery and that the deed was done
by some one familiar with the inside
Of the house was Learned last night
that within the last six weeks two rob
berries occurred in the hotel.