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Evening journal., 1909-03-24
$4,000 DEFICIT
CONFRONTS STATE
Legislature May Authorize
Bond Issue to Cover the
Amount
SENATE PARES
DOWN APPROPRIATIONS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. March 24-The Senate spent
all of this morning in secret session
discussing appropriation bills that have
already been passed by the House. The
Senators say no information viii be
given as to their action this morning
until a report is mode in open session
of the Senate. IL was learned, how
ever, that many OF the appropriations
that have gone through the House
were pared down this morning by the
Senate. A reduction of $1,000 was
made in the Farnhurst appropriation
bill and the question Of whether the
$4,000 Will be appropriated for a war
on consumption depends ON whether an
agreement can be reached on a $4,000
bond issue to meot a deficit confront
ing the Senate II was assorted in
the secret session that there will be a
further falling off of 100000 this year
in the Incorporation tax receipts and
fees, and the outlook is for an $4,000
deficit before the appropriations asked
for should be passed. The Republi-
cans and Democrats will caucus separ-
ately this afternoon to decide whether
to sanction a $4,000 bond issue TO
meet the deficit. If this issue is sane
toned, an appropriation of $4,000 will
be given to the tuberculosis commits
sion.
The House this morning passed the
following bills:
House bill prohibiting couples living
together as common law man and wife.
House bill authorizing Smyrna to
borrow $4,000 for street improve
ments.
House bill fixing a half bushel and
bushel as the standards of measure
ment for fruits and vegetables.
House bill authorizing the City Coun-
Gil, of Wilmington, TO enter into a
contract with the fire companies of
Wilmington. Representatives Welsh
and Connolly advocated the bill, and
letter from William Lutz, on be-
half OF the Wilmington Fire companies
was read favoring the bill.
House bill TO permit ditch companies
to issue bonds on a majority vote OF
tho company.
House bill in relation to pleading and
practice.
House bill imposing a $50 tax on
each oyster plantation OF 80 acres.
House bill hanging the time Of the
school election in Newark from the
third Saturday OF June to the third
Saturday Of April.
The House passed. and later reconsid.
cred and had withdrawn. bill prohibiting
the pse of automatic guns In hunting game
IN Delaware Representative Bradford had
the bill withdrawn because he feared II
was unconstitutional and the bill was in
troduced under another title as were sew
eral other bills this morning.
Representative Connolly objected to this
method, which he termed 'the cork screw
route"
The House made a bill to appropriate
$4,000 for new armory at Dover a special
order for this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Lobbx commIttes Entertalns.

The lobby committee Of the Y. NJ. c.
A. entertained the Windsor Club at a
luncheon last night in the association
building. Covers were laid for 80. The
following officers were elected at the
meeting: Stanley Baker, chairman; c..
II. Howell, secretary; and ]. b. Har-
bart, treasurer. The committee will
entertained the members Of the Y. NJ. c.
A. on Friday night.
The committee in charge Of the pro-
gram is as follows: C. +. Morford,
chairman; Stanley Baker. w. p. White,
j. Y. Cooper and Joseph Bartlett. The
program for the event viii be as fol-
lows: Saxaphone solo, Stanley Baker. !.
Elk's Male Quartet; Harmonica, w. p.
White: bag punching, j. f. Bennett
westling and spaTing. The program
will be open to the members Of the
association and their members.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Levy Court.

AZ the afternoon session OF the Levy
Court yesterday the following ASSESS
mont on the property belonging 20
Loudsley n. Mason, situated In the
Third district OF Brandywine hundred
was reduced from $1,000 TO $4,000.
The personal property in the Second
District Of Mil Creek hundred, ASSESS
ed TO william J. Ford for S27b. was
stricken from the assessments.
Ford has moved from the state since
the last assessment.
Eight and one-half acres Of building
land assessed to Charles Rutter. Third
District OF Brandywlne hundred, was
increased from s1700 to S2,500.
William Guthrie was elected engineer
IN charge OF the steam roller TO sue
coed Samuel Burris resigned.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
HAMPTONS
MAGAZINE
April-on Sale Now.

Twenty other great articles
and stories such as:
The Last Stand Of tie Indian:
If you've ever thrilled at the
sight or thought or description
Of the Red Man, you must read
Emerson Hough's brilliant
article. It's bully! Lots of in
formation, some fun and a fair
dash Of undertaking at the end.
4 Square Deal for the Babies;
Even a mere man who is not a
father will read this entertaining
fact-story by Rheta Childe Dorr,
and be more than interested in
the work that has reduced the
babies death-rate from 420 in a
thousand to 81
$500 aVkSH he Kills ME :"
said County Attorney Krone to
Mr.. Lyle, pointing TO a Night
Rider. And Mrs. Krone will
be sacrificed, too, if necessary.
You will have to read this article
to believe that such conditions
are possible in the United States
orr Fleet is Home: and you
must read Admiral Evans inter
csting article on "The Dangers
that Threaten our Battle Ships
President Roosevelt said that
Fighting Bob's writings are
lessons in practical patriotism.
Stories by Rex Beach, Joseph
inc Daskam Bacon, Perceval
Gibbon, Ellis Parker Butler,
Harris Merton Lyon, Forrest
Halsey, G. w. Ogden, julia
Truitt Bishop.
BUY it todny-any live newsdealer
Is cents
HAMPToN's MAGAZINE, New York
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
REApY ZOE sPRINe TRApE.
Jaeoby's Department Store is a Bril-.
liant Scene With Its Spring
Openino

lidnt scene WIN KS spring
Opening.
With the most elaborate decorations
ever attempted by the store, the ia
coby New Daylight Department store,
224-226 Market street is having its
spring opening. For the remainder Of
the week the store will be open until
10 o'clock at night. and preparations
have been made to accommodate a rush
of shoppers.
The store is resplendent in hand
some arrangements OF greens, ribbons.
crepe paper flowers and trellis work,
all conveying the idea of spring that
serves TO enhance the pretty summer
gowns. waists and other wear for
women and children all set out in
attractive array. The entire border
OF the huge show windows on Market
street has been marbled and the en-
trance IS striking. In the windows has
been placed, in tempting display, the
airy creations In which, at this time.
the fair sex. is so absorbed The win
dow decorations are decidedly original
and few feminine shoppers pass with
out feasting their eyes on the charm
ing display.
Within, amid beautiful decorations.
are seen gowns of the latest mode FOR
stylish women, waists that are a temp
tation to feminine eyes, dainty lin
gerie and al the other attractions that
are carried by a well-equipped depart
ment store.
Thefs Is a mems furnishing depar;
ment also that is winning great at
tcntion. Ncmen's wear. Of course, Is
specially Of the. establishment and
many original departures are seen IN
childrens clothing Tor the summer
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
]. II. LEWIS MAY
SUCCEED MELVIN
Politicians Heard the RumOr
Today But appointment
is Not Announced

It was reported to-day that ]. Hadey
Lewis, member OF the Department Of
Elections. would be appointed a member
Of the Street and Sewer Commission, to
succeed Thomas II. Melvin, whose term
will expire on April 1.
II was said that the appointment would
be made to-day but Mayor Horace Wilson
said he had no intention Of naming the
appointee to-day. He would not say
whether it would be Mr. Lewis.
There are seevral applicants for the
place, among them being councilmen Seth
VI. Feaster and Matthew l.. Kyle, George
Romel and Mr.. Melvin, himself
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
INSPECTION AT
NEWARK COLLEGE
Captain Penn Detailed by
War Department to Con-
duct il

Active preparations are being made for
the annual military inspection at Delaware
College. Captain julius A. Penn. attached
TO the General stan. United states Army.
stationed at Washington, has been de-
tailed by the War Department to conduct
the inspection.
The inspection win be held on Wednes-
day, April q. beginning at 10 O'Clock in
the morning and win occupy the entire
day. All the friends OF the college are in
vtcd to witness the manoeuvers.
The inspection viii consist OF the fol-
lowing: Review, parade. escort to the
color, guard mount. skirmsh drill, adj
vance ana rear guard, outpost, and Butts
Manual, with music.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Two Million BottIe.

Of Perry Davis Painkiller sold every
year. Think Of IT, And every bottle is
lessening suffering and helping some hu-
man being to health and happinessi This
wonderful household remedy stops the
pain OF sprains. burns or bruises. il re-
neves rheumatism or neuralgia. II cures
colds cramps, collie. diarrhoea. There
ought to be a bottle on, your shelves
just now, ready for the first sign Of
trouble. Tho new size bottle is 35 cents
and there IS also the so cent size. Be
sure your druggist gives you Perry
Davis.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
More Powerful Than
Rockefeller

The overlord Of an "Inland
Empire greater than many an
European Kingdom.
Does it pay? Well!-he and
two associates have made
s4O7, 100000 out of it. Yes, and
yoH have made yony contribution
to this great fortune.
Howl Charles Edward Rus
sell answers all your questions
in an article that shows for the
first time precisely and clearly,
how the wonderful American
money-makipg machine works.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
CHARTERS GRANTED

DOVER, Del. March 2A-Charters were
filed here yesterday as follows: The stand
ard Alcohol Company, OF Wilmington, Del,
to manufacture. buy, sell and deal in al
cohoi and to erect warehouses for the
storing of the same; to export alcohol.
Capital stock, 100000. The incorporators
are Wilmington men.
Monroe Chemical Company. OF Philadel-
phia, TO manufacture, sell and deal in
drugs. Capital stock, $4,000.
Florence oil and Gas Company, Of st.
Louis. Mo. Capital stock, 100000.
New York Safety Reserve Fund OF Deia-
ware, Of Philadelphia. No capital stock.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
RElD's
DAUGHTER is NOW A MOTHER

LONDON, March 24.-A son was
born today 70 Mr.. and Mrs. John
Ward. the mother being the former
Miss Jean Reid. daughted OF Whltelaw
Reid. the American ambassador. John
Ward is the kings equessy.
Miss Reid's wedding TO John Ward
took palce June 90, and was an event
Of international social interest, being
attended by a large part of the Eng
lish royalty. including the king and
queen The wedding presents repre-
sented close to a million dollars.
Another new baby that win inter-
est Americans is the daughter that
has Just been born TO Mrs. Waldorf
Astor who was Mrs. Mamie Lang
horne shaw. Of Virginia, one OF the
famous Langhorne sisters, whose beau
ty won them marriages Of note.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Want 20 be Insnsctors.

Fifteen applicants for the three places
Of inspectors of exclusion steamers and
small power boats which Offices will be
oiled by Collector of PoGt Clark shortly,
are taking the examination for the po-
sitions today. The examination Is being
held In the post Office building.
The pay for the position is 50 per diem
and the work lasts during the summer
months.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24

to escort his lady friend" TO depot
lie himself planned to take an auto
mobile to Shelby, and catch Big -Four
train for the west there.
O'Reilly refused TO escort the woman.
or to permit his bartender to do so.
He notified the police. and tho man
and woman we're taken as they were
starting for the station.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
bad. bad Mrs. tiastIna EntettaIn.

Secretary of state and Mrs. Daniel
O. Hastings after a theatre party on
Monday evening entertained az sup
per at their home Governor Simeon S.
Pennewin Lieutenant Governor and
Mrs. John NJ Mendinhall. Adiutant-
General and Mrs. J. Pusey Wickershani,
Colonel and Mrs. Edmund MITCHELL
Senator and Mrs. George w. Sparks
and Colonel J. Ernest Smith.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
PREAcHER KILLs AMorAER.
ouarreled at a Meeting and Knives
and Pistols Used.

Rev. NJ. -. Johnson, Of the Free VIII
Baptist Church shot and killed the
Rev. Solomon Odell, OF the Cumber-
land Presbyterian Church. following
quarrel at Russ. yesterday. Johnson
surrendered. He Is also president OF
the Laclede County Telephone Company
Subscribers including Odell, complained
of the telephone service. TO adjust
matters a conference was held yestcr-
day A QUARREL developed and meet
ing Odell later Johnson renewed the
trouble. Witnesses say Odell had an
open knife in his hand when the othor
preacher him, but closed It and
began pulling off his coat Johnson
then drew a revolver and fred and
Odoll fell. mortally wounded.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
POET MOUNTAIN GETS DIVORCE
Bames Order Of The Fifteen, but
Charaes Wife With Desertion.

PHILADELPHIA, March 24.--Wil-
liam f. Mountain, the railroad clerk
and poet. yesterday got a divorce from
Mrs. Valerie Mountain OF the order Of
the Fifteen
Since the investigation OF the order
OF the Fifteen by professors OF the
University OF Pennsylvania several
months ago there has been much talk
OF the troubles OF the Mountains. Al
though Mr. Mountain has been quoted
as ascribing his unhapplness 70 the H.
nucnce OF the order upon his wife, Mrs.
Mountain has denied this. Mr.. Noun
tain brought his suit ON the ground OF
descrtlon.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
sia w.ter Main Rurst

A large water main burst at Six
teenth street and the Boulevard. just
beyond Washington street bridge be-
fore . o'clock, this morning. and Hooded
the neighborhood. Employees of the
Water Department soon had the leak
under control. Hundreds OF persons
the operations.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Telenhon. Line For Farmers.

The farmers in Blackbird hundred
who were recently granted permission
by the Levy Court 20 erect line Of
telephone poles have not commenced
work. The line will be a private one
and will connect with the Delaware
and Atlantic line. The company will
then charge the patrons for the tele-
phones and the farmers win keep the
line in order.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
M.x Have Now Esrry Line.

Persons interested in new ferry
service between Pennsgrove and VIII
mington this summer are looking over
the field here with a view to starting
the line. The owners Of the steamer
General Lea Of Norfolk. are among
the promoters interested in the move.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
$4,000 TeIeqrams DELAYED.

PARIS. March 24.--Ninety- three
thousand delayed telegrams have been
sent out since the resumption OF work
by the operators yesterday. Big bags
of delayed mail We're also delivered
at the hotels today, much Of it being
for the American guests. The service
will be normal within the next "a hours.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
BUSY SEASON
FOR THE COURT

In Superior Court tomorrow morning
the argument list will be gone over. Jury
trials viii begin on Monday and as tho
Sussex county court opens on Thursday t
Is probable that there win be court going
on In two counties at the same time There
are many cases for trial at the present
term OF court
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
chanoeIlor Halts Pronertv Sale.

Hamilton Park will not be sold by
Sheriff Lippincott on March 81 as ad-
vertised. Chancellor Nicholson today
having granted a restraining order
staying Mary A. Baker and Sheriff Lip
pincott from selling the property on
that DAY.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
neornn M. b. Hart IlI.

TOWNSEND. March 23.-Former
state Senator George NJ. ID. Hart is
seriously i'll at his home here, but
his condition has been improving for
a day or two. He is one OF the best
known men in public and mercantile
life I'm the lower end Of the county and
o brother Of state Senator Edward
Hart
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
nnmnrrnr overrnIed.

In Superior Court this morning James
Salisbury argued in support of de-
murrer in tho case Of the Wilmington
Transfer Company vs.. Lammott du-
Pont. Jr The action IS TO recover
damages following collision
between Mr.. duPonts automobile
and a team OF the transfer company.
The demurrer was overruled.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
pEATHa
Rebecea Miller.
Edo.r Thonaae Skradlev.

STRADLEY-In this city. on March %.
1902 Edgar Thomas. only son OF oakley
the residence Of his parents, 6lS East
Ninth street. on Thursday afternoon, AT
o'clock. Interment at Silverbrook Gene
terry.
Our little darling in the arms OF Jesus
MILLER-In this city, on March ~ lsVs'
Rebecca Miller. aged 76 years.
Relatives and friends OF the family are
invited to attend the funeral from her
late residence. 1921 West Elgntn street on
vices to be continued at Newark Union
NJ E. Church.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
no Aruua Eor New TrIaI.

Argument for a new trial in the case
OF Joseph Segerella the Italian con-
victed of felonious assault last week
will be heard in General Sessions Court
on Monday. In his reasons filed for a
new trial II. Morris alleges that jurors
summoned on the second jury panel of
the Court of oyer and Terminer should
not have been compelled to sit in the
case
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Diooino Channel In sav.

The dredge Commodore began work
yesterday in digging a channel on the
Reedy Island range. Delaware Bay, be-
low Reedy Island This work is nee
essary 20 clearly establish new lights
est water.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Polo at Newark.

The Delaware polo club will go to
Newark tomorrow evening to play the
team at that place.
on next Thursday evening the White
PEARLS will play the same club at
Newark.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Card Of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Witt wish to ex-
tend their thanks for the floral offer
ings and attendance at funeral of their
son, George Witt; also, Ladies' Section
OF Labor Lyceum Association and
Ladies' Section OF the Wilmington
Turngemeinde.s
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
WOMAN FOUND
DEAD In BED

Mrs. Susie Sweeney aged IS years. wife
OF Michael Sweeney OF No 6sS East Fifth
street. was found dead I'm bed this morn
ing.
Dr. II. c. Buckmaster was called and he
pronounced heart disease as the cause OF
the woman's death. lie had been attending
her.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
War. Married bv the Mavor.

John H. Ecroyd. Of Gloucester, n. J..
and Miss May A. Jones, of No. 1245
South Third street, Camden, were mar
ried by Mayor Wilson az City Hall
yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Noon. day Lenten Service.

The Rev. r. Marshall Harrison. d..
D.. Of Philadelphia, was the preacher
at the noon Lenten service in St
Andrews Episcopal Church today. The
Rev Dr. l.. e. Washbourne VIII preach
tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Male Chorus to Sing.

The male chorus of Harrison Street
Brotherhood will sing at the Ushers'
Union service OF Union NJ. E. Church on
April 9Th. The chorus met for re-
hearsal at the home Of Mr.. Jones. Third
and Franklin streets last evening.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
csraae For Mr.. Walker.

A permit for the erection Of one
story concrete garage for Vincent c..
Walker IN the rear OF No. 1906 Penn
sylvania avenue was issued by Build
ing Inspector Johnson today The
garage is 10 cost 5000. Fred l.. Becker
is the contractor.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Mr.. Woolley a Commissioner.

Chancellor Nicholson today ap-
pointed Victor b. woolley commits
sioner TO take testimony in the case
of Joseph wharton VS.. the p b. & W.
Railroad Company.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
MANY Farmers Are Movina.

This is busy day in the country
districts as hundreds of farmers in New
Castle county are moving or prcpar-
ing to move tomorrow. The advent OF
fine weather has gotten the farmers
into the notion Of plowing.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
To Give Social.

A cake and coffee social will be given
at the residence Of Mrs. Nellie J. Dew
lin. No. 703 Maryland avenue this
evening for the benefit Of Olive Temple
No. ., l.. G. e.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
sutfraqettes Blocked in Boston.

BOSTON, March pam attempt to
introduce a womans suffrage bill in
the House Of Representatives yester-
day was defeated by vote of As to 100.
The galleries were thronged with wo-
men during the debate.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Another Marathon Tournsy.

The second marathon bowling tour
nament at Peirce's alleys will be held
on Saturday night. Entries will be in
by Thursday.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Orphans Court.

In Orphans Court today an order
was made TO sell the real estate of G.
NJ. Shorter and clara l.. Hoffman. The
property is in Delaware City.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Colds CAUSE lIeadaohe

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature e. w. GROVE, 25c.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
Governor Meets the Judges.

Governor $. S. Pennewill held a con-
ference while in the city yesterday with
the judges of the Superior Court.
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
rHkN0I I'D Undertakes
SMHNDALh & Embalmer

No. s1s W. Ninth Street
Careful attention day or nigns
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hots,s
and Hospitals removed and cared for
uutn claimed Carriages furnished
Appointments frst-clsss. Both Phcns>-
Evening journal., 1909-03-24
roc LATE FoR cLassIFIcATIoN.

NTEDSMILLINERs AT ONCE.
w Apply MRS. J. Z. SOOY, 2l2 King
street. in2i-3t
XxrANTED-BOY TO WORK IN PAINT
w shop: some experience preferred.
y. w. Cor. Third and Walnut. m24-lt
DOR SALE-CHEAP. SHAMPooIAs
parlors. Bornot BLDG. Room 100, 10
Market. ANNA NJ STEWART.
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
SULPHUR CITY.

Frank harris visited his sister at Farmington Friday and Saturday.
 Mrs. Lou Smith and children left Friday for their home at Springfield
 Mrs Bessie Mcconnell is visi- ting her mother Mrs. Douglas. near Arnett.
 Hildra Neil.of Wetumka, Ok, is visiting his father-in-law s Smith. at this place.
 Bill Carrigan and family and lack Frost and family left Thurs day for Oklahoma.
 Frank Mcconnell, wife and ba- bies of Neosho, Mo, are visiting relatives here now.
 Mrs. Mcconnell and Mrs Mary Boa visited the sick folks on Trace Valley Friday.
 Mrs Minerva Harris and brother Of Van Buren are visiting at Mrs. Dean Harris this week
 The evaporators are paying as high as 3 cents for cull apples. highest ever known here
 R. B. Jones, wife and son. came in Saturday from Tulsa where they have been for several months
 James Sutton came in from Kan las SunHay u ha Ia through the harvesting season
 Bob Boaz and wife of Fayette- vile are visiting the formers moth CT. who is very sick at this writ ing
 Riley Sutton. Audie Lewis. Earl I;asset and Walter Smith left Thursday for Oklahoma in search f work.
 Arnie Mcconnell has been on the sick list Mayo Head has been teaching in his place at Low Gap the past week.
 James Austin and family of John- son visited at John Ramsey's Sat urday and Sunday Lone Star gave them a call while here. Brother Reid and brother of Wlnslow are holdinng meeting at Black Oak We trust that much and lasting good may be done.
 Mrs Minnie Horner and sister Miss Fife Harris left for Ft Smith last week where they will make their future home. MT Horner is mail clerk in the transfer office at l that place
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

An Indiana man has made a proposition to the people of Rogers to establish wagon factory at that place if the town will furnish a tract Of land for the site and SIP. 900 which will be used in the construction Of the factory The title to the land is to remain in a trustee to be selected by the citizens, until the factory has paid out in wages s25 900 The gentle man agrees to deposit 5. 900 in the local banks as guarantee of good faith The factory will give employment to from - to B. men, and have capacity of ten wagons per day N A. Miller has been appointed as committee to go to Indiana and investigate the mat ter
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03

Dr. I Kellogg, graduate of the Ontario Veterinay College of Toronto, Canada, the gentleman who bought the pr Brehm farm is now prepared to do all kinds of veterinary work Dentistry. lame ness and surgery a speciality. All calls in or out of town promptly attended Residence phone No 37-tf
The Springdale news., 1909-09-03
Laundry Notice.

Stokes barber shop has the az ency for the Pierce City Laundry. Basket leaves every Monday after noon and returns Wednesday night. Laundry called for and delivered by Jesse Camden. Your patronage so- licited