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The Frankfort roundabout., 1906-11-17
CHOATTVIL.LE.

Rev. F. M. Bare preached at
the Choateville Church last Sun.
day. Every one seemed to he
very much delighted to hear him.
Mr.. Grover Watson. his best
girl, Miss Beulah Wiley, and his
cousin, Miss Bessie Watson, at.
tended the Choatevllle Church
last Sunday.
Mr.. Boone Hamilton called ON
his best girl, Miss Jessie Pierce,
Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Showalter is about
done gathering persimmOns, and
is now looking for girl. He says
that he won't be drummer any
more until next roasting ear time.
Miss Emma Dennis, Miss Goldie
Sudduth and Miss Lucille Walter
spent Sunday with their friend,
Miss Christi ne E. Weber.
Mr.. Barry Pierce spent few
hours with his friend, Mr.. Gus
Dean, Sunday last. He never gets
that far from home very often.
Mr.. Willie Watson and Miss
Edith Edge attended the Choate-
vile Church last Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Showalter tried to
have a talk with his friend, Miss
Meta Gordon, of Frankfort, Sun
day last, but she wasn't at home
at the time of the call.
Mr.. James ZOok, who has been
sick for several weeks, we are glad
to say is improving. We hope
he will soon be out again.
Mr.. Barry Pierce, Mr.. Ben HUI
lette. Mr.. John Pierce, Mr.. Willie
Walter and Mr.. Wm. Pierce
played several interesting games
of croquet Sunday afternoon.
Miss Florida and Miss Emma
Hamilton attended the church at
ChOateville Sunday last.
We are very sorry to hear thas
our friend, Mr.. Gus Dean, wat
very sick last week. We hope he
will soon recover.
Mr.. Dan Moore and his be st
friend, Miss Ethel Hulette, at
tended the Choateville Church last
Sunday.
Miss Lonia Moore spend Sunday
with Miss Jessie Pierce.
Some accident surely happened
last Sunday, for Mr.. Willie Wat
son didn't get down at Henson at
all. The people say that his horse
wouldn't wait until he was ready
to 60, So he didn't get there. l
hope he will have good enough
luck to get down next Sunday.
Mrs. Wright, of Louisville, who
The Frankfort roundabout., 1906-11-17

Wheii the tip of a dogs nose is
cold and moist, that dog is not
sick. A feverish dry nose means
sickness with a dog. And so with
the human lips. Dry, cracked
and colorless lips mean feverish-
ness, and are as we'll i'll appear
ing. To have beautiful, pink,
velvet~like lips, apply at bedtime
a coating of DR.. Shoop's Green
Salve. 1t will soften and heal
any skin ailment. Get u free,
trial box, ut our store, and be
convinced. Large nickel capped
glass jars, % cents. All dealers.
The Frankfort roundabout., 1906-11-17

Woven Golf Gloves, 25 & soc.
Silk Lined Gloves, SOC.
18-ButtOn Kid Gloves, 81. 90.
12-Butt"n Real Kid Gloves.
in Tan or Black.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
AFTER
MANY YEARS
Mutual Improvement Society
Will Again Meet in ASbury
M. {. Church

Twenty or twenty-five years ago a
hourishing organization known as the
Mutual Improvement Society met at
Asbury NJ. r. Church and among its
members were some Of Wilmington's
most prominent citizens. 1t remained
in existence for ten years and then dis
solved. Now after all these years. it
is proposed to have a reunion of the
surviving members and next Thursday
evening at Asbury is the time and place
fixed for the occasion.
Roll Call Of Living and Dead.
There will be a roll call of the living
and dead members, and it is expected
that of the hundred or more original
members there Uill be but twenty-five
or thirty who viii participate in the
reunion. A special program has been
arranged, including recitations, remi-
niscences of the past and debate, the
theme of which will be:
Resolved. That man makes, the cir
cumstances and not circumstances the
man. Affirmative, James Mckay and
David Powell; negative, l. E. Perry
and Elmer Gibney.
Among the first members Of the or
ganization are the Rev. Asbury Burke,
the Rev. William Sharpe, Magistrate
James w. Robertson. President Of
Council Colonel c. NJ. Leitch. James
Mckay and the Rev. w. L. S. Muir
raw. ID. d.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
POLICE BUSY
WORKING FOR POOR

Arrangements for the entertainment at
the Opera House for the benefit Of the
police Christmas tree fund for poor chill
dren are progressing, favorably and the
affair promises 30 be one Of the best given
in this city.
While the treat for the poor this year
win not be so elaborate as in former years.
the unfortunate families Of the city will
be well taken care of but I'm an unosten-
tatious way. Heretofore the children re-
ceived at the City Hall beside candles and
fruits, mittens caps, stockings. dolls and
other toys. The police. however, have
come to the conclusion that many chill
dren in the past were sent to the police
station by their parents and secured gifts
when they were not ir need Of them.
Candy and Fruit For All.
The police this year VIII distribute only
candy and fruits and the charitable or
ganizations will do the rest. II there is
any money left over it will be used 10
cheer the hearts Of the needy in their
own homes.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
WON'T PAY MORE
FOR THEIR MILK
Retailers Oppose Producers
Scheme to Get Five Cents
For Product
NO OCCASION FOR
INCREASE, FARMERS SAY

Following the action Of the MIX Pro-
ducers' Association In raising the whole
sale price Of their product from four to
nve cents a quart the Retail Mink Deal
crs' Association at meeting held on SAT-
urday afternoon voicsd their sentiments
Of the action of the producers in strong
terms, and unanimously decided not to
pay the increase
Secretary creenwaN Talks.
When seen to-day by a reporter for The
Evening Journal. William Greenwalt, Sec
retary of the Retail MIX Dealers Asso-
clation said that there were present az
the meeting ON saturday, thirty-four
members OF the organization, who take
the product OF l22 dairics. lie claims thnt
one-half of the members OF the pro-
ducers association snip their milk to
philadciphia. and therefore should not q
considered at AN by local retailers. Others
he said, dispose Of their product shem-
selves In the city at retail aud at any
price they can get
we decided not TO nay more than 4
cents a quart for milk said Mr. Green
walt Further than this we consider tho
action Of the producers not only an injus-
tice TO us but TO the public and no matt
ter how high the producers put up tho
price, we will not increase Il above the
present price OF s cents. The uniform
wholesale rate IN Philadelphia Is iik cents
q quart, though some of the larger retail
dealers In wuglng war against the smaller
ones, are paying as high as s cents for
their milk
Committee in Philadelphia.
rhis IS the condition existing In That
city as learned by C. r. Toppin, one OF
the members Of the retailers. who was
sent TO That city on Saturday for infor-
nation.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03

DUPONT, 15i Ridgely TO- Addicks, 4,
Tunnel, /.
Henry A. McAfullen. who earlier in
the session had been elected as Mr.
Watson's successor as Speaker OF the
Senate, Immediately declared Colonel
DUPONT elected IT,. S. Senator for the
term beginnig March 4, 1895. and for
warded his credentials to Washington.
Then a a-bhter fight FOR recognition be-
gan The Senate Committe on Priyl-
leges and Election decided I'm favor Of
seating Colonel dupont, that body hav-
ing taken the view that even had not
Watson been qualified 10 take part IN
the voting. Colonel DUPONT had receive
ed a majority OF the votes OF the quail
fed members of the Legislature and
therefore was entitled TO his seat. Ad-
dicks. however, continued his iigha
He Influenced certain Republicans
Democrats and Populists against the
man who had defeated him In his FIRST
fight for a seat in the u. S. Senate
and when the question Of seating Col
dupont came before the Senate itseli
a bare majority was recorded against
Col DUPONT.
Ever since that time succeeding Del.
aware Legislatures have endeavored tC
elect Col DUPONT TO the high office
but It remained FOR special session
this year to confer on him the honor
His presence in the Senate to-day Is
tho culmination Of political struggle
that has made Delaware notoriousiy
famous. One Of her honored sons
however, has been chosen TO sit in the
highest position within the gift Of the
State and Col. DUPONT is wearing his
laurels we'll
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
.BEGGARS MUST
GET OFF STREET
Many Complaints Received By
Police and Chief Black
Issues Order

Because Of the numerous complaints
received from business men along
ing and Market streets. the police have
decided to put all mendicants doing
business in Wilmington out Of COM
mission.
The number Of beggars has been
steadily increasing and on Wednesdays
and Saturdays particularly We're they
thiokest. Most OF them belong in
Philadelphia, but knowing OF the nat
ural generosity Of Wilmingtonians the
knowing ones made regular trips. gem
orally on market days, and after get-
ting a pocket full Of loose change, went
back TO Philadelphia to blow" II in
Some Deserving Affected. ...
Unfortunately there are some deserv-
ing men who VIII be affected by the or
der. but Chief OF Police George Black
said to-day that he could make no ex-
ceptions. "They must all go" he said.
It would be different II they belonged
here, but none Of them do The people
are getting tired Of seeing. a half dozen
men begging aims almost every day
along Market and King streets, and il
the practice is not stopped now there
is no telling how many viii be plying
the business here by Christmas.
Many will feel sorry for the blind
man with the white dog. who has be-
come a familiar figure on Market
street No exception will be made in
his case, however.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
vlsIt 70 Local oranaemen.

An official visit was made by
Supreme Grand Master william Gil
len, OF the Loyal Orange Lodges to
Star Of Bethlehem Lodge OF Orange
men Of this city on Saturday night
He was accompanied by a delegation OF
about one hundred members OF three
lodges in Philadelphia and German
town. The visitors were met by VIII
liam j. kirkland, Edward Abrahems
and some other members OF the local
lodge and were escorted to the lodge
room, where a delightful evening was
spent. After the regular lodge session
luncheon and refreshments were serv-
ed, and speeches were made by
Supreme Grand Master Gillen and
others.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03

BY our own Wire. Publishers Piess.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The legis-
lative branch of the government re-
sumed business at the old stand on
the stroke Of 10 to-day Without any
ostentation, the second session Of the
Fifty-ninth Congress started on its
career of three months and day,
with the members determined to fulfill
the prediction made by President
Roosevelt that future histories will de-
clare unanimously that no previous
Congress has accomplished so much
good for the people and the nation.
Railroad rate, pure food. meat in
spection, immigration, national quar-
antine and Panama Canal laws, as
well as gigantic measures for public
buildings and river and harbor i'm
provements are among the scalps al
ready or soon TO be hanging at the belt
Of the F'ifty-ninth Congress.
To the old-timer to-day's proceed
lngs were without special interest The
whole program had been mapped out
before the session was called to order
and followed closely the lines set many
years ago.
Dul lnClG Was .tMOuHA " aAlldtA ~
the galleries and corridors the usual
first day throng.
In the House It was hard TO tell
whether Speaker Cannon or Mick
Longworth was the one particular at
traction. The odds were about four to
five IN favor OF the Presidents som
ln-law.
In the Senate the question most fire.
se at,,v.
Platts seat?"
This session is unique in that the
Senate has a full membership for the
first time in more than three years, to
Colonel Henry A. dupont the million
aire powder manufacturer of Delaware,
belonging the distinction OF bringing
the body up to its proper quota of
ninety.
The galleries missed the great floral
display that used to greet them in
other years. BY legislative enactment
the only blooms now admitted to the
chambers are those on the desks OF
the Vice-President and Speaker and
IN the lapels Of the members.
In the Senate.
The opening of the Senate was
marked by the unexpected introduction
by Mr.. Penrose, of Pennsylvania. of q
resolution calling upon the President
for information concerning his recent
order dismissing three negro compan-
les from the army. The chair called
attention to the custom that no bust
ness should be transacted until the
President had been officially heard
Mr. Penrose insisted.
Mr.. Foraker was on his feet in ar
Instant with a substitute, calling fol
Continued on Fifth Page.)
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
Dead Of Henry 3. 3. stapIsr.

A large circle of friends IN this city and
vicinity We're shocked yesterday by tho
tidings that Henry B. d. stupler. we'll
know New York attorney and son-in-law
OF the late J. Taylor Cause had passed
away on Saturday az White Plains n.
v. after brief illness with pneumonia.
Born In Alabama IN 1852 Mr.. stupler re-
moved to Wilmington at an early age ana
gained his preparatory education at the
Reynolds Academy. He entered the legal
profession in later years and was al ono
time first assistant TO the District At
torney OF New York
Funeral services viii be held at White
Plains tomorrow, the body to be brought
here on Wednesday for interment In VIII
mington and Bundywine Cemetery De-
ceased is survived by widow and four
Evening journal., 1906-12-03

ne cannot recover. The shooting oc-
CURED during a quarrel over the at
tentions of guest at a party. Milan
etti came TO Midland from SteubenviHe
hVe days ago. He charged his wife
with inhdelity.
NEW YORK-The police say before
might they will cellar away in part the
mystery surrounding the pretty baby
boy found dead in a perambulator az
Third avenue and Niney-sixth streets
Saturday evening. Two arrests are
expected to-day.
SHERIDAN, Wyo.-Intense excite
ment prevailed here to-day aver the
opening of the trial Of Miss Edna
Irvine, the eighteen-year- daughter
of State Treasurer Irvine, on a charge
Of premeditated assault with intent to
murder growing ont of her shooting Of
Ben. Knight. on her fathers big ranch.
Miss Irvine was educated in Boston
Omaha, and Chicago. and much inter-
est has been manifested in her trial in
those cities.
NAPLEs-what would appear to be
a most important archaeological dis
covery has been made at Formiac.
ner which place Cicero was assasgi-
mated nearly twenty centuries ago.
This discovery consists Of remains
which are thought to be the tomb OF
the great orator They stand on the
mill dominating both zhs Appian and
Herculaneum ways
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
Much eread-LIttIe Flour.

A bread baking contest took place at
Irish American Hall Saturday evening
in which $50 Of the best housewives OF
Wilmington took part from y pounds CT
Ardee -FOUR which was used exclusively
at the contest, one Of che bakers turned
out IA loaves, each Weighing l pound, 10
ounces this being equivalent to $40 loaves
Of regulation bakers bread. the average
weight Of which is ] pound to the loaf
Those receiving prizes were as follows;
Mrs. Ewing, Mrs. Annie Arthur and Mrs.
D. Hall
After the contest the bread was dis
tributed to various charitable organiza-
tions.
Ardee -four is distributed In this city
by Richard and Eeton. who fully war
rant It.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03

Pont Is gratifying to Delawareans in
asmueh as previous to the terms Of
Senators BAH and Alice the Diamond
State had not been fully represented
in the Senate for many years.
A Memorable Struggle.
The presence Of Colonel dupont IN
the Il. S. Senate to-day recalls that
memorable fight IN the Delaware
Legislature of 1895, which resulted in
the election Of Colonel dupont to the
Senate for the first time. He was,
however. deprived of his seat through
the Vaccinations Of John Edward Ad-
dicks and his Populist and Democratic
friends at Washington. That event
marked the beginning OF the Delaware
senatorial struggle. The Republican
party had for the first time elected a
Governor, Joshua Marvel The Legis-
lature was safely Republican and the
senatorship problem would have been
easily solved had not death interfered.
William II. Watson. Democrat. had
been elected speaker pro tenn Of the
Senate. and upon the death of Cow
ernor Marvel he retired 10 become act
iH6 RVNcilpis Aht 9tiitifoi lai hbH- NAe
on, and when on May 9. the last day
Of the session Of the Legislature, a
Senator had not been elected, Addicks
made a deal with Watson to return to
the Senate chamber and take part IN
the senatorial voting. Addicks hoping
thereby to see a detection from the
Regular Republican ranks to MIN.
Watson carried out his part OF the
deal. The Legislature then had its
full quote of thirty members and on
the last ballot they voted as follows:
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
HEALTH OFFICERS DRAW LINE
ON FILTHY BREAD BOXES

The Board Of Health officers are
about to wage war on unclean bread
boxes, permanent fixtures outside of
grocery stores, into which the drivers
Of bread wagons, in the early morning
hours. dump the still warm and crisp
loaves
Reports have been received at the
health office to the effect that cobwebs
and oftentimes filth have been allowed
TO accumulate IN some OF the boxes
These boxes" said Secretary Joseph
Wigglesworth Of the Board OF Health
to-day should be cleaned out at reg
ular intervals. and furthermore gro
GERS should take more care how they
handle the bread after taking It from
the boxes. I was told recently Of one
man who piled the loaves under the
counter right on the bare floor and
in the dirt. He has since been noti-
fed and has stopped this practice"
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
CRIMINAL COURT
DRAWS TO CLOSE
Case Of Prof. Hermann Set
at the Foot Of the
Civil List

Court OF General Sessions has about
closed IT'S work in the December term
u court as there are but two criminal
cases yet to be tried, one OF which was
begun thi smornlng.
1t was expected that the case OF the
state VS. G.. Lawson Hermann would
have been taken up this morning, but
j. Frank BAN. who represents the de-
fendant, asked for a continuance ON
the ground OF the bsence of material
witnesses and the Illness Of another.
I'm order to fix upon a definite time
for trial the court directed that the
case SO over until the termination OF
civil business and prior to the taking
up Of special jury cases. Witnesses
were directed toreturn on December
ls. at which time the case will be taken
up.
Charged With Embezzlement.
Mrs. Mary f. Miller was placed on
trial on a charge OF embezzlement as
ballee Of certain articles. the property
OF Mrs, Madge Fegley the prosecutor.
Horace G.. Knowles represents the de-
Hastings conducted the case for the
state In drawing the jury there was
but one challenge by either side Mr.
Hastings requesting Henry C.. Robin
son to step from the box.
Mrs. Fegley testified that in April
last she lived at No. 3i7 East Third
street ana that Mrs. Miller had rooms
with her. When she broke up house
keeping I'm March she moved her
household goods to the house No. COS
East Fourth street, which had beeen
rented by Mrs. Miller. Prior to the
moving Mrs. Fegeys goods had been
levied upon for rent
Witness stated that she had gone 10
Chester TO work and while there had
received a communication to the effect
that her household goods had beer
sold by Constable Green to satisfy The
claim. Upon coming TO Wilmington
Mrs. Fegley found that her goods ha,
been seized as stated and sold. Mrs
Miller, witness claimed. told her tina
everything had been taken and sold bl
the constable.
Believing this statement TO be un-
true Mrs. Fegley took out a searct
warrant and alleges that upon its exc.
cution she found several articles that
belonged to her still in Mrs. Miller''
possession. She alleged that she found
there two carloads OF goods which hat
not been disposed OF.
Cross examined. Mrs. Fegley denied
that MINIS. Miller hadnouhed her o.
several occasions TO come and get hei
| furniture, but stated on the contfar,
that she had better not come to VII
mington as theme were two warrantl
out for her arrest.
Miss Jennie Larkins being called b,
the State testified that she knew botl
Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Fageley. She
testified that on the Wednesday after
Mrs. Fegley had moved her goods t'
Mrs. Mller's she had gone to the lat.
I ter's house and had seen what she be-
lieved TO be oil Of Mrs. Fegley's goods
there Miss Larkins further testihe,
that she had received telephone mes
sages from Mrs. Miller saying that 9
Mrs. Fegley came TO Wilmington sh'
would be arrested.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
PLEASED WITH WORK
Mayor and Council Delighted With
Manner in Which Major FIasIer
Expended city's Money.

United States Engineer Flaglers super
vision Of the Christiana river improve
ments. IN so far as the city was financial
ly interested, has met with the approval
bers Of Council and they arc much pleased
with the manner in which the money was
expended.
Major Flagler returned over 800 to the
city Of the appropriation of more than
$4,000 which was made some time ago. as
the work had been completed. the sum
remaining being the expended balance.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
CONGRESS BACK TO
FINISH ITS WORK
Closing Session Which Opened
at Noon Will Consider But
Little General Legislation
HEAR PRESIDENTS
MESSAGE TOMORROW

Met and inaugurated the last ses-
sion Of the seth Congress, which
has just three months and one Gay
to live.
Showed a full membership of the
Senate Of 90, 81 Republicans and SS
Democrats.
Showed a membership in the
House of 3S4, two vacancies being
untitled, one from New York and
one from Masachusetts-249 Repub-
ucans and 1876 Democrats.
Sent word to the President that
the legislative mill is ready to grind.
After a short session adjourned
until Tuesday, when the Presidents
message win be read.
Evening journal., 1906-12-03

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-U. S. Sena-
tor Henry A. dupont Of Delaware was
sworn into office at 1905 o'clock to-
day. He was escorted to the desk by
Senator Alice. Many Delawareans
were present when their new Senator
took the OATH
Once more Delaware is in line with
her sister States in Congress with her
full quota Of representatives. Colonel
Henry A. dupont having been duly
sworn in as United States Senator from
Delaware at the National Capital at
Delaware at the ational Capital to-
day.
That they might be present at the
ceremony of swearing in Colonel du-
Pont quite number Of prominent Re-
publicans went to Washington this
morning. and when the newly elected
member took his seat in the upper
branch. Of Congress there was a large
delegation OF Blue Hens chickens to
welcome him as Delaware's Senior
Senator.
Among those who left this morning
to attend the opening session of Con-
gress were: General T. Coleman du-
Pont. FORMER Senator L. Heisler BAN,
State Senator George w. Sparks,
Mayor Horace Wilson, Recorder OF
Deeds H. H. BillanY George A. Elliott.
Sheriff elect Harry SStSafford, Former
Postmaster William H. Heald, General
Charles Bird.
The formal seating Of Colonel du-
Evening journal., 1906-12-03
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE
Special to The Evening journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
LONDON,-In vie wof the recent SEN
sational rumors regarding the condi-
tion of the health of Joseph Chamber
lain, former Colonial Secretary, a bull
letin was issued from his residence.
Highburys Moor Green, Birmingham,
this morning, stating that Hr. Cham
berlian maintains a steady improve
ment, that he is able to take daily
walks and drives and that his eyes
have so much improved that he is now
permitted to read.
cHICAGO-Thee Adams Express
Company has announced an increase
in wages which will affect over 1000
of its 5000 employees throughout the
country. The advance becomes opcr-
ative to-day.
HONGKONG-A large meeting has
been held at Canton to consider the
disposal of accumulated funds suo-
scribed to maintain the recent boycott
on American goods. A resolution was
adopted at the meeting to establish
industrial institutions with the object
in view Of being Independent of foreign
supplies.
EAST LIVERPOOL, O.-Donato Nil
anetti. twenty-seven years old. Of Mid
land, the new steel toNn near here,
fired two shots in his wife's breast to-
day. killing her instantly. and then
shot himself twice in the head. He
b IN a hospital here, where. it is said,