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Evening journal., 1907-02-09
nlspensed wIth-ReadIng Of the iour-

dispensed with-Reading Of the jour
nal.
ieported unfavorably and made n
special order for ? o'clock next Tues
day aftemoon-HOuse bill for the re-
of immigration and to foster the agri-
cultural interests Of the State.
Reported favorably-House bills to
newal Of an act for the announcement
encourage the production Of alcohol in
this State (with an amendmenO; to
provide for the permanent improve
ment and maintenance of public high
ways in Kent county (passed; 81 yeas
and nays, with Messrs Baggs. Cub
bage and Knots voting I'm the mega
tive); to authorize the Secretary Of
State to procure a new seal for the
State; to increase the amount of the
official bond Of the Secretary Of State;
to determine the standard measure OF
milk and cream IN this state; to re-
quire the recorder Of deeds in New
Castle county to perform certain du-
ties in relation to the records Of lands
sold for county purposes to facilitate
the laying out and opening Of public
bitches.
Read and referred-Memorial from
the Friendship. Phoenix. Washington.
Weccacoe. Liberty Brandywine and
Union Fire Companies Of Wilmington.
requesting that no change be made in
the laws pertaining to the election of
officers Of the Fire Department in that
city.
Notice-By Mr. Cubbage, an act TO
appropriate $4,000 for the alteration.
repair and addition to buildings fo
the state College for Colored Students
introduced. read and referred under
suspension Of the rules).
BY Mr. McCanerty. an act in relation
to the division Of liquor licenses in
! incorporated cities and towns in the
state. BY Mr.. Holcomb. an act TO ex-
cmps certain school teachers from TAX
/ ing teachers examinations. introduced
read and referred in the afternoon).
BY Mr.. Lambdin. an act to divide the
Second representative district Of Sus-
sex county into two election districts
and to provide for the assessment OF
investments and the taxing Of the
same.
/ Passed-House bills in relation to
fruit distilleries Cwith amendments)
to encourage tho use of broad tires
on certain wagons and carts IN New
Castle county by a rebate of taxes.
4 Killed-House bill increasing tc
/ $500. now Sl200. the salary Of the su.
perintendent of free schools for Sus-
, sex county O7 nays and IS yeas). with
/ Messrs. Bennum. Cam, Thomas l.
Cooper Cubbage. Donaway, Elliott
Harrington Lambdin. Newton. Palmer
Rash. stats and Taylor voting in the
T negative).
Introduced (read and referred under
suspension Of rules)-By Mr.. Baggs
an act to enable the register of Wills
/ for Kent county 20 make new indices
/ BY Mr. Donaway an act to facilitate
the laying out and opening OF public
bitches. BY Mr.. Conwen an act re-
quirmg legislative lobbyists 20 regis
/ ter. BY Mr.. Hirons, an act to amend
an act. providing for the maintenance
discipline and regulation Of the Ma
tional Guard OF Delaware; an act IN
creasing the amount 70 be appropri-
ated by the Levy Court OF Kent county
10 the town OF Dover.
Recess.
Afternoon Session
House reassembled At . O'Clock.
Notices of bills-By Mr.. Newton. TO
iN and. regulate the fees pertaining tc
the Office OF county treasurer
Notices Of bills-By Ar. Messick. su-
Evening journal., 1907-02-09
POOL TOURNAMENT

The pool tournament being held by
Local Union No. g. of Journeymen
Plumbers. Is proving quite successful both
10 the players and their friends. The fol-
lowing scores were made this week;
Clark, %; Mcdonald, II.
Kramer 20; McCauley z
Hahn, 25; Romagna, TO-
Clark. %; Logan, o.
RIcCauley. %; Mcdonald, H.
Romagna, IS; Kramer, g.
Dunbar. %; Hahn, II,
Romagna, %; McCauley. 49,
Wilson. %. Romagna, 10.
Sinex, -. McCauley, IL.
Clark. 25; Romagna,
Snox, 25. Logan. 70.
Clark, %, McCauiey,
Sinex. 25; Romagna, Z.
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wonderfulIy Smooth and Creamy.

Crofts Swiss Mix Cocoa is a delight
ful blending OF the finest cocoa with
rich pure milk prepared by n new and
secret process.
Its flavor Is delightfully."- natural and
refreshing. It IS always perfectly clear
never lumpy or thick
Smooth ana creamy and SO rich that
il goes further than any other. The
most hcalthful and easily digestad cocoa
10 ne found, and is the only cocoa IN
glass jars.
Evening journal., 1907-02-09
HARRISBURG GETS YERKES

David YerlSes, who pitched such good
bah for Dover last year. and in the latter
part Of the season was sold 70 the New
York American club, has been d.sposf d
Of to the Harrisburg Tn-sate Club. No
price Is named.
Evening journal., 1907-02-09
GOLDEN EAGLES
ON THE ALLEYS

Teams Of Crusaders Castle. knights Of
the Golden Eagles rolled last night
Chevaliers won three from the Crusaders.
and tho KNIGHTS and Hormits won two
from the Pilgrims and Esquircs respect
fully. The scores.
Evening journal., 1907-02-09

Ralph Rose. the giant shot puttcr has
turned scrapper.
Hugo Kelly has drawn the color line.
Several English boxers are anxious to
take on Nelson but so far he has side
slipped them all.
Evening journal., 1907-02-09
Only ono "sRoMo oUlNlNE'

That is LAXATIVE BROAIO ouinine.
Similarly named remedies sometimes
deceive. The first and original Cold
Tablet is a WHITE PACKAGE with
black and red lettering and bears the
signature Of Z. w GROVE. 25c.
Evening journal., 1907-02-09
THE NOBLE OUTCAST
Splendid Presentation Of Play BY St.
Paurs Choir and Association.

At the Grand Opera House last evening
st. Paul's r. c. Choir and Dramatic Asso-
citation presented the meiodrama 'Insha-
vogue. or The Noble Outcast. and tho play
was the equal of many OF the professional
performances seen in Wilmington.
The entire cast was az It's best and the
frequent applause Of tho audience. show
ing that the people appreciated their ef-
forts. was wen meritcd.
To single out any special performer
would be hard, as all the members were
81 their best, but James L. Corrigan, in
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COMEDY THEATRE

4o2 MARKET STREET.
W. O. Hyrup. General Manager
Three days commencing February Z.
Dreams OF a Rarebit Fiend.
Pirrotts Grief.
Thirsty Soldiers.
Winter Straw Ride.
Mr.. Smiths Bad Luck.
Illustrated Songs, sung by Hugh Braln-
ard.
Adults. 10 cents: children. cents
Matinees. 1.S0 p. m. &c to all.
Evenings. $50 p. m.
This building is thoroughly heated.
Come in and walt for your car.
Evening journal., 1907-02-09
BASKETBALL.

The Wilmington basketball team played
in Mahanoy city last night and received
an awful drubbing, the score being 55
to 10.
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Eairviem Rnat Wavnrlv.

At the Academy alleys last night the
Fairviow bowling team won three games
from the wavorly five by these totals;
Fairviow q. ..... e. q. ......6s9 72f 7i6-2i5g
Wavorly ... e. ..,.........653 5S7 65O-l9li
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crnsonnl clnh War.

Tho Crescent team won two out Of three
from the Driving Park last night on tho
Casino alleys. The scores follow;
Crescent. 60. o.. ,........Sn $40 75I-2iG
Driving Park. ..... e.. d. $50 Si9 SiS-2g7
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LYCEIIN THEATRn

LYCEUAI THEATRE
Tenth street west Of Market. Matinees,
l0c, 20c, 15c. Nights and holidays, l0c, pc,
Doc, SOC. February z and 9, Matinees Fri
day and Saturday kilroy and Britton's
new production, THE COWBOY GIRL
The Big MelO-Dramatlc Musical Success.
Seven immense song hits. Julia Rowland
and a FrOllicking Chorus Of Pretty Girls.
full scenic production from start 10
finish. Coming-"The Eye Witness"
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LOCAL OPTION
NOW UP TO VOTERS
CONTINUED From First Page.)

NI--e -et--eIu t'llt tAot aheJ
would become dry" and those in which
q majority express themselves for license
would continue to grant license privileges.
Senator Jester has introduced a local
option bill for Sussex county, which pro-
vides for a submission of the license ques-
ton to the voters at the general election
ia 1905
After the Railroads
Representative keenan, has not only
introduced his bin to set the taxes Of thu
Baltimore and Philadelphia Railroad
Company at $4,000 a year. but has also
notified the House that he would have a
bill to increase the Delaware railroads.
tax 10 $4,000 a year and another to pro-
vide for a railroad rate Of two cents a
mile for passengers.
The House bill to provide for Joint ac-
tion by Kent and Now Castle county Levy
Courts IN making repairs to the Elem
ing's bridge over Duck Creek was defeated
IN the ione.
The House also killed tho bill to Increase
the salary Of county school superintendent
20 $500 a year.
Special Tax Killed
Tho inheritance and income tax cam
paign received a mortal wound. The SEN
etc, by a decisive vote, killed the House
bin to so amend the constitution of Della
ware and which would have, therefore.
needed confirmation by another and sub
sequent Legislature.
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Afternoon Session

House reassembled at . o'clock.
Notices of bills-By Mr.. Newton. C
fix and. regulate the fees pertaining e
the Office OF county treasurer.
Notices OF bins-By AIr. Messiok. su-
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Afternoon Session

Notices-By Mr.. Mendinhall. to
amend Chapter 9ei, Volume %. Laws
OF Delaware being the general cor
pontion law.. TO permit railroad COM
palles TO lay water mains and tele-
graph and telephone lines on or be-
meath their right of way.
Introduced. read and rcferred-By
Mr.. jester; hill TO provide for the sub
mission TO the qualified voters Of Kent
county of the question OF license or nt
license OF the sale of Intoxicating Il.
quors.
Lost--House bill 10 amend the con-
stitution to enable the assessment and
collection Of progressive Inheritance
and income tax.
Concurred in-House bill 10 repeal
the law divorcing Caleb Brinton and
Clarine J. Brinton.
Special order for Tuesday al 2.30 p.
m.--House bin for the protection OF
squirrels.
Adjourned 70 1880 a. N. tomorrow
House Of Representatives,
DOVER. Feb. S--House met an
1880 o'clock, with speaker Hodgson
presiding.
Prayer
Roll caned-air Wmiams did not re-
spond
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Special Tax Killel
Routine Work Of the House.


senate
DOVER, Del, Feb. S.-senate con-
vened at 1890 o'clock.
Prayer by Chaplain Smith. Mr. Row
land and Mr. Boyce absent.
Concurred in-IIouse resolution shut
ting off new business on February IL.
Notices Of bills-By Mr.. Sparks. to
amend Article of the Constitution IN
reference 20 the judiciary. CTo pro-
vide for single judge court)
BY Mr. Mendinhall, TO authorize the
state treasurer to pay $4,000 to the
Delaware Industrial School for Girls
BY Mr.. life, 10 provide for addi-
ional school commissioners in districts
"a and 157 in Sussex county.
Introduced, read and refcrred-Ex- x
empting land in Sussex county from
taxation from the Marshy Hope I'M
provement Company
Passed-Senate bill I'm relation 10
appointment Of a janitor for the State
House
Senate bill to enlarge the powers ot
deputies TO the registers Of wills in the
state
Concurred in-House bills 20 Increase
New Castle county comptroller's SAL
airy to $500 a year: to make valid the
acts Of James W. Lattomus under
commission as notary public; provid-
ing that each road commissioner IN
Chrisiana hundred shall reside in ths
district he represents.
De- a., %
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ROXING.

Si4 65l 6s2-2iOO
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Offices 716 West ST. Cor rsDs N ss E SIS ' 3 = 4 ,sS 3 s'
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe. Norfolk and Jane stown every
evening III $50 and every morning at :
q lock-
Electric trains from 18th street and Penn
sylvan!a aveur" for Mount Vernon hourly.
J" a M 10 , pm. Arlington and AleXan-
drIa every twenty minutes.
Cars from station ut Aquodu2t bridge for
Arlington, Fort Myer and Falls Church half
AoUty.
Ferry steamer La kawanna 70 Alexandria
every hour and q half from am to &
pm.
Steamers of the Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Company to Baltimore
leave sth street wharf as per schedule.
Stoamer Charles Manchester for Mount
Vernon ~ 10 am. and 20 pm, and for
Marshall IiaII lp An. $50 and $50 pm.
Great Ialls-Electrca illumination. mu-
81, and dancing afternoon and night. Cars
leave Great Falls and Old Dominion rail-
road station, Sofa ana NJ streets.
Chesapeake Reach trains leave District
line station P:2l and II ain, 30, $40, 10
and e:I5 pm, subject 10 change without
notice.
Steamer St Johns for Colonial Beach
leaves 1tH street wharf at $40 am.
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Worst Form Of
Scalp Eczema
Lasted Four Years-Lost a Great
Deal of Hair and Head Was
Covered With Scabs - Grew
Worse Under Treatments Until
PERFECTLY CURED BY
GWIJlGWRA 0N a. WEEKS

II feel that It is my duty to others that suffer
as did to tell what the Cuticura Remedies have
done for me. About three years ago was troubled
with eczema Of the scalp in its worst form, a lot
Of hair came out in spots and my head was Gov
cred with scabs. / consulted doctor and he told
me 1t was only and 1t would soon heal up.
He gave some .alve for It, but 1t did not do
any good. Then 1 consulted another doctor and he
could not tell me what 1t was, but gave me some
salve for 1t and some medicine for my blood, but
the trouble still grew worse. At last was ad
vised by a friend who had suffered did to try
the Cuticura Remedies. So went and purcha sed
a complete set Of Cuticura for one dollar and
after using them for two weeks all the dis
appeared and in about four weeks 1 felt was
completely cured Altogether had the eczema
for about four years, and am confident that II
had used Cuticura sooner 1t would have saved
me a great deal Of suffering and loss Of money
for doctors bills. Although feel that am per
fectly cured, l still use Cutlcura Resolrent a
spring tonic. Edward Arrs, Mckinley ST., Cham
bersburg, Pa, May 2, 1906. and Feb "a. 1907
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Bovello and His Band at Luna Park.

Bovello's Greater Washington Band. with
q formative period in style that Is all Its
own, Is making an impression that is edi-
flying to the parks management and fiat
tering to the bands conductor. Seeing to
it that his orchestra would not lag for want
of novelty, Director Bovelo has made his
programs up OF popular and descriptive
pieces, and 1t can be said in connection
with the latter that many of his musicians
are called upon to act, whistle, sing and
go through a number Of side Issues. MAX
ing each number TEEN with anticipation.
Irene LaTour and her Pomeranian poodle
Zaza, are presenting an act that is novel
and entertaining. The canine member Of
the firm does everything but talk. and goes
about its work with the agility and abso-
lutte confidence Of an old sta2er. AS
contortionist, Mile. LaTour certainly brings
out all that is demonstrative Of the poetry
of motion. her forward and backward
bending being both difficult and graceful
Acting upon the request of Washington
and Alexandria parents whose children
were unable to attend on the days Manager
Sunday school children days, Saturday,
August 8. all children from the aforesaid
cities are requested to form a combination
excursion and partake OF the parks conces-
placed at their disposal, free of charge
Similar events were held Monday. July %
and Saturday, August 8, affording I'M
limited pleasure TO all who attended, and
because of their great success consolida-
ton of the two has been arranged and q
day of unusual merriment Is looked for
ward to.
The Mech Trio. gymnasts, athletes and
strong men. will present Its famous spe-
calty on the hippodrome stage week of
August II. Mr.. Loeb, a meraber of the
trio. IS conceded to be the champion weight
litter and strong man Of Europe.
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Decrease in Hardness

Enforcement of the rule requiring gov
eminent printing office employees to be in
the building before the whistle blows in the
morning is said TO be responsible for a de-
cided decrease in the number reported on
the time slips late This rule requires
employees arriving after the whistle sounds
20 report at the North Capitol or front en-
trance and sign a late" slip, giving their
name and noting the division In which they
are employed. After this slip is filed out
II IS stamped with the exact minute of ar
rival and referred to the public printer,
and the employe IS sent to the proper de-
partment and goes to work at $40.
When this rule was first enforced 1t Is
said, the number of late slips frequently
numbered over 100, and occasionally as high
as 100 have been taken up in one day For
several months these late slips have aver
ased from eight 10 ten a day. il is said
with prospects OF the number being further
reduced.
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Alleged Lack of Marital Felicity

The bliss that was expected to follow
their marriage did not materialize in the
case Of William T. and Carrie b Johnson
467 School street southwest, both colored,
according to testimony given by the wife
Ia the Police Court today. Her husband was
charged with making threats toward her.
You charge this man with making
threats toward you" Judge Mills stated
Tell me what he did"
He threatened to kill ne if | left him
and he said he would kill me If stayed
with him and did not do as he said" the
wife replied.
Did you go or stay2" she was asked
I'VE wuz married Saturday, and Sunday
morning l had to go to my mothers home
to eat the wife explained.
She added that her husband who had
taken her to picnics and bought her peanuts
before their marriage, had failed TO supply
the necessities of life after their marriage
less than four weeks ago.
And he has revolver, too" Mrs. John
son explained.
She said her cal L. - been in a flutter
because of tn It's. Johnson, however said
he intended bis wife no harm, and his per-
sonal bonds W re taken to keep the peace.
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Mauritania"

That belligerent and reckless hero OF
Spanish history. romance poetry, drama
and opera, Don Caesar de BaZan, the vaga-
bond courtier and soldier Of fortune. lion
lied by every department Of literature. will
have his operate exploitation by the Aborn
Opera Company next week at the New
National Theater. when "Maritana' will
be sung. The score of "Maritana," of the
same romantic atmosphere its libretto.
contains the best inspirations of the famous
composer, w. Vincent Wallace. and its n1I-
merous gems outnumher those of any of his
other operas. The Aborn management Is
producing this opera in compliance with
the demands of their clientele, as expressed
in the voting contest a few weeks ago in
which 'Maritana,' ;.mong other operas, re-
ceived a larger number of ballots than any
except the present weeks Offering. Next
to "Maritana.' Ferdi's splendid grand
opera. al Trovatore,' was a choice of near
ly equal popularity, and will be sung for
the following week.
For the Wallace opera Messrs. Ahorn an
nounce a cast with the usual attractive list
of favorites. including Grace Orr Myers in
the title role; Joseph W. Smith, tenor.
transferred from another Aborn company
to the New National especially for one
week in the role Of Don Caesar: Edith
Bradford, cast for dashing boy part. one
of the best of her repertoire; Phil Bran
son, in the comedy character of the Mar
uuis de Montef1ori, and Tilie Sallinger. In
the equally laughable role of the marchion-
ess: Charles P. Swickard az King Charles;
Huntington May AS the intriguer. Don
Jose: William Loushram as the captain.
and c. W. Phillips as the alcalde: while the
same big chorus ever will be heard to
advantage in the beautiful concerted num-
bers of Mariana" The opera season at
the National closes the week Of August 10,
with a revival Of III Trovatore." Estelle
Wentworth and number Of other artists
coming back for the final performances
Speeches. flowers and souvenirs will mark
ha closing season.
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Paws the Penalty.

Joseph Mack. who was one OF the crowd
that threw stones at Policeman J. w. Jukes
Of the eighth precinct Monday night when
that officer was trying to arrest a member
Of disorderly crowd on / street south
west, was arraigned before Judge Mills in
the Police Court today on charge of as
saulting the officer. Judge Mills imposed a
penalty of $40 fine or imprisonment for
thirty days
Policeman Jukes testified that he had
Mike Miller under arrest for disorderly con-
duct. when a crowd surrounded him and
began to make efforts to separate him from
Ills prisoner. The officer drew his revolver
and fired twice to frighten the crowd, but
it had no effect The prisoner made his
escape and Policeman Jukes was bonn
barded with stones.
The police Of the fourth precinct are con-
tinuing their efforts to arrest other mem
bers Of the crowd which attacked the Off
GER and 1t is expected that more arrests
will follow today.
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PROVES A SURPRISE
REQUEST OF BooKBINDERs FOR
PRESIDENTS RESIGNATION.

At a largely attended meeting of tn,
Pookb'nders' Union last evening at Twp.
graphical Temple the office OF business
agent of the organization was discontinued
by vote. and the incumbent, Mr.. James l..
Feeney, who is also president Of the union.
was requested to resign from both offices
4 resolution was offered at the July meet
ing asking that the office of business agent
be abolished and the abolition of the place
therefore expected, but the request
for the resignation of Mr. Feeney from
the presidency was a genuine surprist.
1t followed the report of Mr. Parry 20
the effect that the arbitration committee
after consideration had concluded that the
Office Of business agent was superluous at
this time, and recommended that Mr..
Feeney be requested to resign at once,
Mr.. Hogarth then moved that President
Feeney he requested to resign the pres
dency. Both motions were adopted. Then
another motion by Mr.. Flaherty was passed
providing for the payment to Mr.. Feeney of
his salary as business agent At the rate OF
$50 per week until February |.
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ESCAPES FROM WoRKHoUSE.
Prisoner Detailed to Engine Room
Takes Departure.

Frank Cook, twentye!ght years o. age.
whose address was given as 6s7 l. street
southwest, was We'll satisfied to get detail
in the engine room as fireman when he was
sent to the workhouse several days ago to
serve ninety days for carrying concealed
weapons. but this week he became tired OF
the work, thinking the weather was hot
enough without the addition Of artificial
heat.
Cook left his apartment and went 10 the
engine room this morning about o clock
to enter upon his days work, but he
quickly decided it was the water anu woods
for him and so deserted his post
In the building he found a change of
clothing. and without wearing a striped uni
form 1t was an easy matter for him to get
outside the gates. When his absence was
discovered he had succeeded In leaving HE
grounds. The police were notified of tie
escape and We're asked to find Cook.