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Evening journal., 1908-12-22
.R.COCHRAN DEAD
FROM INDIGESTION

William +. Cochran. a retired farmer
at Middletovn and a director of the
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
there. died suddenly from acute In
digestion this morning
Mr. Cochran was out yesterday. al.
though he had complained of feelinG
unwell for several days. He was
stricken about G o'clock this morning
and died within an hour. He was e
years old, the son of former Governor
John p. Cochran, and is survived hy
widow and three sons and two
daughters. The sons are John p, W.
r.. and Herman Cochran. The daugh
ters are the Misses Miriam and Lydia
Cochran. Mr.. Cochran was member
of the Episcapol Church. The funera,
arrangements have not been made.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
AGED EMPLOYEE
DIED IN ELKTON

lewis 2. Roderick. 64 years old. and
shipping clerk Tor the James Bradford
Company for thirty-two years. died
Yesterday at his home in Elkton from
stomach trouble. Although he was
employed here Mr.. RodericlI made his
home in Maryland. and travelled 10
and from EllSton each day.
The dead man was a verteran Of th.
civil War. lie was a faithful em-
ployc Of tho company until few
months ago, when he was compelled
10 stop work on account of illness.
Mr. RodericlS formerly lived In vii.
mington but left here for Ellkton about
twelve years ago He is survived hy
widow and three children.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
THIS MAN MARRIED
HIS MOTHER IN-LAW

ROANOKE. Va, Dec Ed. w.
Williams. a merchant of Floyd county,
has married his mother in law and now
his bride occupies the dual relation Of
grandmother and stopmother 10 his
two children.
Mr. Williams was FIRST married TO
Miss Mary Sours. and after living hap
PLY together for several years the
young wife died lie afterward court
cd his mother-in- who was a widow.
They applied to clerk Of the Court r.
S Pedigo. who issued a marriage IL
cense. Upon investigation he conclud-
ed that IL was Illegal IN issue a license
10 a man TO marry his mother in law
and revoked tho license. The couple
were detrmined not to be outdone, so
they cloped 20 Tennessee.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Chas. |. Story, W. :'iii;i Eighi ii''';;i Street.
HER MISTAKE.
The Way II Was Explained TO Her by
the Clumsy Man.

The Way II Was Explained TO Her by
the Clumsy Man.
Owing 10 the fact that the car lurch-
ed suddenly as he was passing along
the 49, Bronson was deprived OF
his balance, with the result that in
attempting 10 save himself from fall
ing he clutched one Of the shoulders
of n handsome woman who had sue
ceeded in getting a seat. Moreover,
he knocked her beautiful hat awry
and with great difficulty avoided step
ping on her toes. AS ne succeeded In
recovering his equilibrium the lady
turned toward him and said:
you contemplate pup wish you
TO understand that l am not a lamp
post or n piece OF furniture to he
clung to for support. You ought TO
ride In a cattle train. You have no
right 20 crowd In whore you can tear
other people TO pieces with your big.
awkward hands. You pitiful clown
You ought TO be thrown out into the
street You are not At to be allowed
to go where you are likely 20 inter
fere with the comfort OF refined peo.
pie You unmannerly pumpkin! You
deserve 20 be-
Excuse me. madam" Bronson man
aged to say, you have made a mis-.
take"
"A mistake the lady demanded.
her eyes flashing with wrath What
do you mean?"
II am not your husband. Chicago
Record Herald
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
ACCIDENTALLY
SHOT AND MAY DIE

Accidentally shot by Charles Sauls-
bury, colore1. while cunning on a farm
near Hockessin, Walter Smith. also
colored, son of Jacob Smith. a former
constable Of Hockessin, is at the Del
aware Hospital in a critical condi-
tion.
The shooting occurred late Yesterday
afternoon and Smith was badly ir~
iured ore ear was blown away, the
side of rs face and a part OF his head
we're mangled.
The men We're cunning on the Simon
Little farm when the accident occurred
Dr John Ball gave the man temporary
attention and then ordered him sent tu
Wilmington
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
BEST METHODS
FOR THE FARMERS

A conference for the purpose OF sscer-
tanning how the agricultural interests and
wealth Of the State may be best advanced
by the repeal Of old laws or the passing OF
new measures by the General Assembly is
being held in the satto House at Dover
to-day. Governor Lea, who is preparing
his message to the new Legislature. was
present TO hear the discussion Many we'll
known farmers and others are in attend
ance.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
PROVIDE MONEY T.
MEET SCHOOL BONDS

The Board OF Education at special
melting at noon to-day adopted a resolu-
tion providing that out Of tho moneys
to he appropriated the obard next year for
new buildings that tho sum OF S2O.0oO he
pledged for tho payment OF series r OF
the bond issue OF 1905 due and PAYABLE in
1916 The tochnlcality was observed at the
request Of brokerage firm which holds
part Of the recent bond issue
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Rarnex--Rrinton.

on Saturday mornin, December H..
Howard shaw Barney and Miss Char
lotte Brinton we're united in marriage
at Old Swedes Church by the Rev. AL
bert Clay
dress of broadcloth. was attended BY
Miss Helen Brinton. Harvey Brinton
acted as host man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney left on the noon
train for New York. They win be al
horne after Christmas, at 23l North
franklin street, this city.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
How to Make a Cup Of Cocoa.

Take a tablespoonful Of cocoa and
put It in tin cup. Add one teaspoon.
ful Of granulated sugar and one table
spoonful Of boiling water Mix we'll.
SO that there viii not he any Jumps Of
cocoa. Pour little less than one.
half pint Of milk into a saucepan and
cook 1t, stirring all the time. until
II Is scalded-that Is. until film
forms on II and 1t begins to bubble n
little. Stir the cocoa mixture into
this and cook until II boils up.-De-
lineator.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
TURKEYS SCARCE;
PRICES Low

Because Philadelphia and New York
men have bought large num-
bers OF Delaware raised turkeys there
is a scarcity of the poultry in the
local markets, although it is probable
that there will be enough to supply the
trade. Prices are lower this year than
last. the top-nOtch being about 2S
cents a pound
But fourteen barrels of turkeys ar
rived in town this morning from down
state. remarkably small shipment
three days before Christmas.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
OFFICIALS WANT TO
GIVE CORPORATE BOND

The Levy Court this morning direct
edits attorney. William G. Jones. Jr.,
20 prepare an act for submission To
the Legislature providing for corpor-
ate. instead OF individual bonds, fcr
county ofiiceholders. Although the act.
n passed. cannot apply TO the incoming
county officials until 1910, many of
them do not like 70 ask their friends
10 become surety for them. In sonic
Instances bonds Of 100000 arc required.
The court will urge the Legislature 20
rass the act
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
INDEPENDENCE
FIREMEN'S TAG DAY

The Independence Fire Company
will have a tag day on Thursday. Girls
and members OF tho company will sell
the tags. Those authorized TO sell will
wear a badge hearing the name Inde-
pendence.
The Independence members say they
are unable to meet expenses with the
money they get from the city. and they
ask the public to assist them.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
PHONE COMPANY
GIVES POLES TO CITY

The Delaware & Atlantic Telephone
Company has transferred to the Street
and Sewer Directors number of tele-
phone poles for the use of the police
and fire department. The company
has vacated the poles, having placed
it's wires underground.
Commissioner rierson this morning
was instructed To have the police and
fire officials specify the poles they do
not purpose to use so that they may
be removed The commissioner was
requested to redouble his efforts TO
lessen the number Of poles
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
NOW LOOKS LIKE A
WHITE CHRISTMAS

Prospects Of surprise-a "white"
Chrisimas-were brought 10 Wilmington
this morning with a vigorous fall Of
snow, the first one worthy OF notice this
fan. The fact that to-day is the first day
OF winter. was perhaps rather ominous to
those who had hoped FOR n mild season,
but Santa is the ono to be pleased and
Jack Frost evidently had nothing to do
but obey the MAN higher up
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
To Build DweIIinos on Avenue.

a. $. Reed and Brothers Company
have a contract to build two dwellings
in Delaware avenue between Rodney
and Clayton streets. The plans were
drawn by William y. Brinkle. who Is
also preparing plans for an apartment
house at No. SO2 King street for August
FerschNe.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Ron Wnnts to 90 home.

Howard Guycr aged IS years. whose
home Is IN New York whore no IS an
inmate Of an institution for homeless
children. Is az the police station await
ing 20 be returned 70 New York He
was sent 20 a farm at Clayton and
left there because he said he was ill-
treated Word was sent to the home
and the boy is awaiting a reply
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Rldn on Palntlnn cradle.

Bids were opened today az The once
Of the Fourth Light House District for
furnishing a painting cradle for use
AZ f'enwick Island Light in Delaware
bay The bidders were as follows. r.
r. Shaw Company Wilmington, S24:
John Bsizley Iron Works. Philadelphia.
s,5.50; Merritt and Company. Philadel-
phia. s27. James Peters and sons.
Philedalphia. $50; Pusey and Joues.
Wilmington. $40.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
COP, HANDCUFFED
TO MAN, LOST KEY

Hastings Appegate was fined IS and
costs on a charge OF disorderly conduct IN
City Court this morning by Judge Coch-
ran. the prosecuting witness being Mrs.
Jennie Platt of No. llO6 Head street The
charge OF assault and battery against
Applegate was withdrawn. Applegato was
brought from the workhousc by Patrol
man Hahn who had himself handcuffed TO
the prisoner. Hahn had misplaced his keys
and when he got TO the station ho couldn't
unlock himself from Applegate. Sergeant
Tucker solved the problem by procuring
another key.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Tao Day For colored Folks Home

January i6 viii be Tag day" for
the benefit of the Sarah Ann White
Home No. $50 French street. Work.
ers will he placed on the streets TO
solicit subscriptions. The home. which
is doing worthy work, Is in much need
Of funds.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Money Fer civ nnd countu N.

The police department and other city
departments received their checks to-
day Tor the month OF December. The
checks were made ready for the en-
Qloyes of the city In order that they
might have them for Christmas.
All county officials also received
Ileir monthly wages today.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
To Open Bids.

Bids will be opened at the Office OF
the Fourth Light House District on
Saturday FOR furnishing drafting sup
plies for the engineers Office.
Bids viii be opened on December
2S for furnishing one 5000 pound bell
Tor use at Edgemoor.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
INSTALLING THE
WIRELESS SYSTEM

Joseph F. Stevens and w l.. Frantz. OF
the United states Wireless Telegraph
Company are in this city arranging for the
installation OF the wireless station on the
roof Of the dupont Building. Preliminary
work on the station was begun to-day.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Busipes.like

The Beloved One-You object 70
Horace because he's not businesslike.
Stern Parent-CertainIy he's only aft
er you for your money Beloved One
We'll, pa. doesn't that prove he's
Observation-Disclosures City Independ
ent.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Not > Matt.r of chan..

The Nicar-Is it true. Samuel. that
your father allows games Of chance TO
be played in your house? The Boy
There amt no chance about Il. zur:
they all cheats,-London Opinion.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
NO GIFTS FROM BOTTLERS

owing to business depression the Bot
tiers Protective Association has deciled
to give no Chrisimas presents this year
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
peath Of Joseph Hieks Wav.

Joseph Hicks, 23 years old. son of Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel +. Hicks. of No. 1926
East Ninth street, died yesterday. The
funeral services will be held to-mor-
row.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
G0LDEY COLLEGE
DAILY NEWS
Several Students Enrolled
This MOrnine---MiSS Josef
sons Good Record

Miss Anaa Josefson, Of this city. has
passed the ninety-word- a-minute test
in shorthand and has a standing in
spelling OF % and in English OF 81. She
entered the Shorthand Department
August 5. last summer, and is one OF
the youngest students in the depart
ment.
Several students enrolled this morn
ing for January 4. Seats are reserved
in the order in which applications are
received. The present enrolment in
cludes students from Canada u
Georgia.
William w Rhodes, commercial '05,
bookkeeper for the Queen Anne Ma
tional Bank. Centreville, Maryland.
called at the College yesterday with
his wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Rhodes are
on their wedding trip and will sperd
a week in Washington before return.
Ing to their home in Centrevile. Mrs.
Rhodes spoke highly Of Wilmington,
There Is "a card I'm the show window
OF the College which says: "A practical
business education leads to success. the
lack of IT 60 failure" This is thought
that should be impressed on every
young man and young woman.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Holiday Vacation in the Schools.

The Christmas vacation in the pub
iio school win commence on Thursday.
The schools will not reopen until jan
usry 3.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22

Where there Is much pretension
much has been borrowed: nature nerer
pretends. s.-Iavater.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
Diamond Granae lnItiates candidates.

Diamond Grange Initiates Candidates.
Five candidates for membership were In
tiatod at the weekly meeting OF Diamond
state Grange Al tsantcn last night The
limitations occupied the evening. The next
meeting viii bc devoted TO a discussion Of
several bills 20 be brought before the
legislature William 7. Peach. Of the
Legislative Committee OF Pomona Grange
will be the principal speaker.
Evening journal., 1908-12-22
STEAMSHIP
BATTERED BY
ANGRY WAVES

lcontnned From FIrsl ragel
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
Bob Taylor's Unsratoful Cousin.

wv tayi0F QU4FSkgIui AOuSiNs
"Flddling Bob" Taylor. United States
senator from Tennessee. still insists tc
all Washington that he fiddles no more
but he cannot diyest himself from
story telling.
"a convict In the Missouri penlten-
tiary," said he the other evening
wrote to me while l was governor OF
Tennessee. II was brief letter, sign.
ed Bob Taylor which looked as
though the man might have been some
kin OF mine. The letter read:
"My Tar Cousin--It Amt fittin'
fer one Nv yore kinfolks to be In the
pen, an wisht you'd git me out Of
you kim
II wrote this Endorsement In sending
the letter to the governor of Missouri:
i wish II you can conscientiously do
80 that you would turn this fellow
loose. II any OF your relatives get into
the Tennessee penltentlary. win re-
turn the favor
THE prison doors were opened for
this man. learned some time after
ward" concluded the "flddllng' sena-
tor. "but do not know what part my
letter had In shooting back the bars.
My cousin however, never so much
as thanked me-"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
SALOON MAN GUILTY
George Kern IL Convicted by Jury
nc Lewiston.

LEWISTON, Idaho. Feb. ga
George Kern, Morrowtown saloon
keeper, was found guilty OF violating
the Sunday closing law. his convic-
ton being based on evidence secured
by Rev. Il. Il. Van Vert OF Westlake,
who entered the saloon Sunday even.
Ing, February 2. wearing false whis-
kers and other disguise, which he
formerly used as a Pinkerton detec-
tive. Kern and a witness did not
deny that the saloon was open, but
allege that the bar was covered with
q calico curtain, and that no liquor
was sold or given away.
Under the state law 1t is not nee
essary to prove sale. as an open sa-
loon Is In violation Of the law.
A sensation was caused during the
trial when Phil Wyman. an employe
OF Kern. charged the minister-sleuth
with robbing the hotel Of $50. Wy
man declared that had he known Van
Vert he would have prevented him
from ever returning to Westlake.
did you see the Rev. Van Vert in
the saloon that Sunday EVENING""
asked County Attorney Needham.
wat, dat preacher son-of-a-gun?
Yah. ! seen him. He stole $40 from
the dining ROOM" replied wyman.
Needham ordered Wyman to come
to the prosecuting attorney office at
the conclusion of the trial TO swear
out a warrant for Van Vert. but he
failed to do so.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
sTANLEY KETcHE1L.

knocked Thomas out in the thirty-sec.
ond round after one of the fiercest bat
ties ever seen in a California ring.
Recently they fought again, and once
more the Montana cowboy was re-
turned a victor. He has proved his
class now. He is far better man than
Thomas ever was. He is smaller than
Thomas, harder hitter. more rug
ged fighter and one who can both fol-
low and set q heartbreaking pace.
Billy Delaney declares that Ketchell is
one of the toughest infghters he has
ever seen. In the mixes Ketchell does
not stand in front Of his man, as Bat
Ting Nelson does, but switches to the
side. betting his man on the back and
in the stomach. He goes from one side
to the other and at terrific pace The
body punishment simply tears the
heart out Of the other fellow, and as
he has beaten the zinc lined Thomas
three times we may look for him in the
mlddleweight finals. Ketchell is now
matched to meet Mike C'Twin"D Sulli-
van on Washington's birthday at Col
ma, Cal
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
PEOPLE OF THE DAY


The election Of Thomas l.. Lewis to
succeed John Mitchell Us president Of
the United Mine Workers Of America
may presage a change in the policy Of
that organization, For several years
Mr. Lewis has been vice president Of
the union and in close touch with the
membership.
II Is said that President Elect Lewis
has for some years been the head and
front OF the opposition In the union to
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
THOMAS Z, LEWIS,

Mr. Mitchell There has been no open
hostility between the two men. Their
personal relations have been harmo-
NOUS. but they frequently disagreed as
to policies.
well known writer on labor topics,
discussing the temperaments OF the
two men, said: 1.-THE trades unionlsm
Of Lewis is Of more militant charac-
ter than that Of Mitchell Lewis is es-
sentially fighter The occasional
waFlikc declarations emanating from
the official board Of the Mine Workers
during the recent years have In a
great measure been due to his influ-
ence."
Mr.. Lewis Is said to be man OF ex-
ceptional capacity and thoroughly ia
miliar with the labor movement
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
To Bow ina nnsr anat

George w. Johnson, an old time
New York oarsman, who is now living
at st. Augustine. Fla, has his news.
paper boat half completed. johnson
Is building a rowboat out of newspa.
pers, and when the boat is completed,
which viii be by next spring, he will
row in 1t from st. Augustine to New
York over the inside route, through
sounds, bayous and canals. Mr.. John
son has ten thicknesses Of paper on the
hull Of the boat and will add ten more.
He Is receiving newspapers from
Maine to California and from Alaska
to the Bahama islands. The boat is at
tracing the attention of tourists, and
every one who visits the workshop
where Mr.. Johnson has his novel craft
brings in a copy of some newspaper.
The boat, which is to be constructed
entirely Of newspapers. will resemble
a racing shell and will be about twenty
feet long and six inches deep. with a
beam of about twenty inches. 1t will
have ten water tight bulkheads. The
papers will be nodded under pressure.
forming a composition harder than
wood. The deck of the boat will be
constructed of thinner layer of pa
pers, and the headlines will be used as
a mosaic for the outside covering. Mr..
Johnson rowed from New York to Bos-
ton in somewhat similar craft In
1888 and is confident that his expedi-
ton through the inland waters next
spring will be eminently successful.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Tests FOR Wool and Linen.

or the goods sold as "all wool" there
Is not one-tenth that is genuine. Gen
orally the main component is cotton.
The test for this is simple. All that
Is necessary is to pull out a few
threads and apply a lighted match.
Cotton will go or in a blaze; wool will
shriyel up.
To distinguish pure linen from coun.
terfeit Is even easier. The intended
buyer need but wet her finger and ap-
ply 1t to the goods. II they are pure
linen. the moisture will pass straight
through; the spot touched viii be soak
ed at once and almost Immediately one
side will be as wet as the other.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
Iona rrins Eor Miehinan.

Announcement was made recently
that the University of Michigan base
ball team will make an eastern trip
during the coming season to play Cor
nell, Brown. Syracuse. possibly Penn
sylvania and few minor colleges
During the spring vacation the club
will make southern trip, on which II
will meet Vanderbilt Kentucky, Ten
nessee and several smaller colleges.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
New Tinware.

II new tinware be rubbed over with
fresh lard and thoroughly heated in
the oven before 1t is used 1t win never
rust afterward, no matter how much
It Is put In water.
For cleaning stained tinware borax
produces the best results.
II the teapot or cofreepot is discolor-
ed on the inside. boil 1t in strong So
luton OF borax for short time and
all its brightness viii return.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
Prevent color. RunnIna.

If black and white goods are washed
In this manner their color win be set
and will never run: First make a suf-
hcient quantity Of suds with any good
laundry soap and put on the FIRE to
boil. After the water boils drop in the
garment which you wish to wash and
boil it about eight or ten minutes. Re
move from the water and wash it as
you usually do any other garment. 1t
will never run or fade away after this.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
Obey Nlae-Isoar Law.

TOPEKA. Kan. Feb. cat was
learned today that both the Rock
Island and Santa Fe railways win in
crease their force OF telegraph opera
tors TO comply with the new federal
Rine-honr law. At meeting OF Rock
Island superintendent here Ii was
decided to increase the force In this
and the southwestern district by 56.
Approval OF this action was received
from Chicago. The superintendent
OF the eastern grand division OF the
Santa Fe met last week and decided
on an increase. and are now waiting
TO learn the number Of new men al
lowed BY the ofIlelals m Chicago. or
fieials here declare that none OF the
smaller stations viii be closed.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
Stomach Powder.

Stomach powder for all who have
failed to find cure for Indigestion.
This powder puts the stomach and In
testines into perfect order and diges-
tion of all the food is sure to follow.
says the Boston Globe. This remedy
has gone across the continent and is
kept in hundreds of homes: Cincho-
india sulph, ten grains; bismuth sub
nitrate, two ounces. Dose. one-third
of teaspoonful four times daily.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22

10 remove moth patches try the fol-
lowing ointment; Ten grams OF cocoa
butter. ten grams OF castor oil. twenty
centigrams Of oxide OF zinc. ten cent?
grams Of white preclpitate. ten drops
Of essence Of rose. Apply to the moth
patch night and morning.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-02-22
Director Of SAGE Fund.

John NJ. Glenn, chief officer of the
Russell Sage foundation, has an an
nual income of 100000 ut his dis
posal for humanitarian purposes. The
object Of the institution is the Inn
proyement OF social and living condi-
lions, and 1t has been endowed by Mrs.
Russell Sage with $1O,00OOOO.
The foundation. which has headquar-
ters In New York, does not attempt to