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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-02-04
THE NEWS OF CHFLAN COUNTY

A Red Men lodge with thirty-fve
charter members has been organized at
Cashmere.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-02-04

E. NJ. Smith, state lecturer Of the
Washington State Grange, will lecture
in Cashmere February 9, when without
doubt large and thriving grange will
he orro,;1ad
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-02-04

Wenatchee is counting on a big
building boom this year, and the opti-
mists have figured out that the new
years work, not yet started, will ag-
gregate in value over S1,000,000.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1910-02-04

The Dr.. Latham place of twenty
acres, planted to an eight-year-old
commercial orchard, and located on
the south shore of Lake Chelan, has
been sold to Chicago parties for $751;
600.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11

said Mr. Bigelow. is that while We do
not vote directly upon laws. nevertheless
the people virtually make the laws in that
they choose representatives whose opin-
ions on public questions they know. Once
this was so. but not now. We do not and
we cannot know the men who represent
us. How then is it possible for us TO ex-
ercise intelligent discrimination in their
choice? In view OF this fact It certainly
seems wise to make it possible by petition
60 BRING questions occasionally TO direct
vote Of the people. We must have repre-
sentatives and We must leave to them the
great mass OF the public business. But II
would be a conservative safeguard against
ignorant or wilful misrepresentation TO
let the people take question out OF the
hands OF their representatives when they
please 10 do so and determine # for them
selves by a direct vote at the polls.
Moreover 1t would be a protection to
the legislator. as we'll as to the people
Now II the legislator votes for an unpopu-
lar measure because he thinks 1t Is right
he is sure TO be abused and more thar
likely TO have his motive impugned. on
, the other hand II he always heeds the
camor of his constituents he will fan into
contempt as a mere politician who keeps
his ear to the ground.
II the people had the initiative and
referendum. the power to reject at IN,
polls any law passed by their representa-
tives and the power to enact at the poll:
any measure rejected by them. the leg
islotor would then be free TO ignore IN,
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
MOTION PICTURES OPEN
AT GRAND OPERA HOUSE

At noon to-day the Grand Opera House
opened Its spring AMI summer season wi,n
an exhibition Of moving pictures which
is believed TO be the longest and best
ever offered in this country for the
money. FIVE cents for any seat. This plan
will be continued until the ouse again
goes into vaudeville early in August or
about that time. Moving pictures in a
comfortable house. spiendidiy furnished
and seating 1900 people in Wilmington
! Is something new but the show is even
more remarkable.
Hereafter the service OF pictures at the
Grand opera House will he what is
known as first service. Wilmingtonians
will not be compelled to wait until the
subjects has been shown in other places
before II reaches here. rhe Harris Amuse-
ment Company is determined that people
here shall have new pictures and has
therefore made an arrangement by which
this house and its house in Philadelphia
cooperate In that line. This gives the
company. on account of the number OF
films which it will use. the choice from
the worlds best and largest studios Of
motion photography
There win be three complete reels OF
pictures shown each day, all new. The
subjects will include silent plays posed
by some of the best actors in the coun-
try, humorous Incidents. pictures OF trav-
el and motion records Of all the import
ant events OF the day as shey occur
from time TO time Improper pictures
will at no time be tolerated for the idea
/ Is 10 give an exhibition which will be
acceptable to everyone. The same care
will he taken in presenting the pictures
that there was IN presenting the vaude-
Vile which made the house so successful
during the winter season.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11

mai contents. He could say to them:
Gentlemen. thought so and So It was
my duty as I saw It to vote as / did. II
you think 1 acted unwisely YOU have a
remedy. Get up a petition and have the
matter settled at the polls. People abuse
legislators because there is nothing else
they can do.
The educational value of the initiative
and referendum is the most important rea-
son for this change Naturally when the
people have direct vote upon a question
they will give It more thought and dis
oussion than when it is entirely out Of
their hands and is settled in the secret
meetings OF a committee OF a legislature
Popular government is government by
public opinion. Il Is. therefore. OF the ut.
most Importance to have an alert and IN
telligent public opinion They are the best
political institutions which make the citi
Gems feel their power and responsibility
In the government. The initiative ana ref
erendum would accomplish this n nothinf
lelse. They would revive the spirit Of IN,
old town-meeting while sacrificing none
OF the benefits Of the representativ form
OF govrnmnt.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
CAPITAL GRANGE
AN ACTIVE BODY
VIII Try Plan to Exterminate
Parasite That BIightS
Pear Trees
speeIaI 70 THE EvENING JoURNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. April 1.-THE next Po-
mona Grange convention Of all the
Kent county oranges will be held in
Dover in October, with Capital Grange.
The place of meeting was reported at
the Capital Grange session here.
Il. II. Salisbury, who was appointed
by Capital Grange to attend and rep
resent the grange at the farmers and
grangers' hearing before the Levy
Court, gave anFinteresting account Of
the caucusses held by the farmers and
Of the final agreement between farmers
and Levy Continent for the expendi-
ture. at once for permanent good roads,
under the supervision Of a civil eiisi-
neer. of $4,000, without resorting 10
borrowing funds, as provided by the
| Soper law.
Congressman William II. Heald wrote
communication to Capital Grange,
acknowledging the receipt of the petit
tion asking for a soil survey Of Della
ware to be completedrthis year Mr.,
Heald said that he had taken the mat
ter up and would continue to look af-
ter it.
White potatoes. popcorn and pump
lIins were selected by the special COM
mittee Of Capital Grange appointed 10
arrange a boys and girls prize contest
IN market gardening. Making cake,
bread and pies were also selected as
the basis for a prize contest between
| the girls Cash prizes will be pre-
I sented to the winners in open grange.
Capital Grange. by invitation, re-
ceived price quotations for Paris green.
| bluestone and arsenate Of lead and
other spraying material to offset and
! overcome the bugs and the blights.
a concerted effort Of farmers and
! fruitgrowers 10 get at and overcome
! the effects Of the pear psylla, by
! spraying the necessary poisonous fluids
to exterminate the insect without dam
aging the trees, will be fully discussed
In a few days.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
NEW BILL AT eARRIcK.
This Weeks Offerings Promise to be
of Unusual Interest


Of Unusual Interest.
The bin which comes to the Garrick
Theatre today presents for big top
line features that will command in
stant attention, and suppiementing a
bill that looks good all the way down
the list the house promises a pro-
gram of unusual interest. Miss Mar
guerette Wycherly. the Frohman star
OF THE Thief' Company is to appear
here with her own selected company
in a vaudeville sketch entitled THE
Choice" The Morati Opera Company
will present THE Mardi Gras in
Paris" a feature that will prove OF
special interest to every lover OF grand
opera Tho act carries special seem
cry and iselaborate in every way,
Edna Luby. the charming little mimic
and comedienne is well-known as one
Of the bright and shining lights OF the
variety stage and her appearance is
sure to win a cordial welcome during
the week. Miss Edna Phillips will APP
pear with her own company in Lost
/ A Kiss in Central Park" a sketch
which is very highly spoken Of by the
critics everywhere. In addition &c
/ the above comes comes Marie Spar
row, the woman who sings Irish melo-
dies as they should be sung; SpragC
and AfcNeese, skating experts, and the
/ Angelo Trio, an imported equilibris-
tic act that has created more or less
| OF n sensation this side Of the water
and the moving pictures. II is an eX-
ception bill in more ways than one
and deserves the patronage Of loca
theatregoers generally.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
GEORGETOWN
WANTS TO BOOM
Board Of Trade Organized and
Town Will Go After
Industries

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del, April lin an
effort to promote the interests OF the
town and get manufacturers to locate
here, a citizens meeting. headed by Chas
L. Moore, organized a board of trade. The
interest shown in the movement was evil
denced from the crowd in attendance.
nearly every business man here being
present besides a large number OF citi-
zens.
Mr. Moore was made chaiEman OF the
meeting and after several interesting ia ks
as TO the best courses to persue from
many Of the citizens and business men.
the following officers we're elected: Presi-
dent, Landreth l.. Layton; vice-president,
Charles L. Moore second vice-president,
AL Hudson; secretary. Howard r. Short
treasurer, Andrew Marvel; auditor. FL
wood Holson: directors. William j. Thoro-
good. DR. Rowland G. Paynter. T. r. Pur-
nell. w Frank Sharp. DR.. John II. Ham
mond Benjamin Ableman. DR.. James II.
Chipman. Charles r.. Jones' Dr. o. d.
Robinson A committee on publicity con-
ssiting of Dr. John II. hammond, Charles
l.. Moore and Andrew Marvel was chosen.
Chairman Moore appointed the following
to solicit members for the organization
Landreth l.. Layton. attorneys Charles
5. Richards and Andrew Marvel. John c.
Abbott Howard T. Short. Already more
than thirty men have joined. The officers
and members win at once get in COM
municatlon with several firms in the cities
and offer inducements in order to get
them TO start enterprises. The board OF
trade will ask City Council to exempt all
/ from taxation who desire to erect fac
tories. Several of the members who own
/ land in the corporate limits have agreed
TO permit factory buildings 10 be erected
on their lots free of charge. A special ef-
fort will he made to get broom, starch and
! farming implement manufacturers TO 10.
cate and also one to can fruits.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
NEWS NOTES
OF NEW CASTLE
Building Association to Issue
New Loan Series Tonight.
Mission fer Men
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. April 11-Some wit
nesses who were in the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions on Saturday in the liquor
cases say they lost over 81 by attend
ing court and no arrangements were
made to pay them fees. Some Of the
men who lost q days work will appeal
to the Law and Order Society for
recompense.
The report Of the auditors of the Citi-
zens' Loan Association viii show the
loan to be in a flourishing condition.
The earnings during -he past year sur
passed those Of former years. Many
y"Ing men will take from fvo TO ten
shares each in the new series at the
meeting tonight.
In St Peters Church yesterday af-
ternoon the renewal of the women's
mission by Redemptorist Fathers Shol-
ly and Heinan closed. The renewal
for the men opened at the evening
! service. and the attendance was large.
Masses each morning will be cele-
brated ut and s o'clock.
Word was received here last evening
of the death of Mrs. George Webb. Of
No. 525 East Fifth street, Wilmington.
She was n former resident of this city
and was the mother of Frank Gott and
Mrs. Edward Carney.
In the Presbyterian Church yesterday
morning Holy Communion was admin
istered
! owing to the renewal of the mission
i in 81. Peters Church the meeting OF
| Division No. 3. A. O. r., has been
postponed from Wednesday evening tc
/ Wednesday. April 20.
/ William Attix, formerly of New Cas-
| tie. died Yesterday at Farnhurst.
/ Many shad fishermen are catching
! large fish. Six Founders a few years
ago were large ones, but now some
of the shad tip the beam at clever
pounds Pupils Of the New Castle
schools are learning much about tuber-
culosis.
In the Methodist Church yesterday
the newly organized junior choir sans
at the regular service.
The New Castle Athletic Association
bazaar closed on Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weldin Nining have
returned home from their wedding tour
They viii receive friends and lodgemer
on Thursday evening.
The newly appointed Board Of Health
will organize tonight. DR.. K. r. Ratl
will be president.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
M'NABB WAS ON
THE NAMING JOB
Told Mr.. BigeIOw About LeGiS-
Iature Members After
Others FaiIee

An amusing incident occurred IN con-
uection with the address Of Herbert S.
Bieelows before the City Council.
Mr.. Bigelow was making the point that
our representative form Of government
was in measure unsatisfactory because
to-day with our large constituencies 1t is
Impossible for the voters 10 know their
representatives. To prove this Mr. Bige-
low asked the members Of the Council II
any one OF them could name the fifteen
men who represented them in the state
Legislature. Not a one could do so. Then
AIR. Bigelow called upon any man in the
audience to name his representatives. J.
Edward McNabb said he could do so. and
there was a general laugh when Council
man Kane called attention to the fact that
hcNabb was the Clerk of the House and
knew the names because he had colled the
roll for several months.
The theory OF our present system
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
BURGLARS GANG
INSPECTS MILFORD

MILFORD. Del, April Hit is be-
lieved that a gang of burglars is maxi
ing its headquarters in Milford from
the many crimes that have taken place.
On Wednesday night the drug store
of II. Winter Moore was entered and
the money drawer emptied, and Thurs
day night the Welcome grocery store
was entered and considerable money
taken. The same day Mrs Daniel G..
Collins was robbed of her pocketboolI
while she was shopping, and on Friday
night the home of James #. Lynch
was entered and about S14 IN gold. a
quantity of silverware, two hams and
several articles Of wearing apparel
stolen.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
PENNSY TO
KEEP FARMERS

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has issued a pamphlet entitled THE
Pennsylvania Railroad and the Farmer. ''
The brochure tells Of the various things
The railroad is doing to create trahic
by cooperating with the farmer The
concluding paragraph is as follows:
What does all this mean TO the rail-
E'ad? II means there will be more fer
tilizer TO haul more farm implements.
more raw material rom Winch these tools
are made. more crops to haul and more
passengers 20 carry. II means thar the
railroad is performing its share of the
work which must be done by the newly
former partnership. railroad and farme {,
asrienl'urai communities are to progress
and prosper.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
INCREASE CHOIR
TO HUNDRED VOICES

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, April 1.-THE action OF
the music committee Of The People s
Church in increasing, bv ballot for each
member, its already large chorus choir
to a membership of 100. has created a stir
among musical circles in central Della
ware The Peoples Choir may sing again
in Philadelphia by special invitation, but
the music now being prepared is for dedi-
cation day at the new Peoples Church.
June s. Rehearsals will be held IN the
auditorium of the church every Friday
evening Until the church is completed,
however. rehearsals will be held regularly
in the Burton & Sypherd Building.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
Andastal<a chiefs Raised.

Chiefs OF Andastaka Tribe. No. Il. l. o.
R NJ. OF Newport, have been raised as
follows;
Prophet. Thomas Galloway; Sachem, p.
r. Young; Senior Sycamore Thomas
Slack Jr.; Chief OF Records, Harry A.
Dempsey: Collector of Wampum, T. w.
Young: Keeper Of Wampum, Howard
Nahan; sannans, Everett A .Hugglns. f.
A. Pennington; Guard Of the Forest,
Reuben Pordham; Guard of the Wigwam
W. T. Hall; Warriors. W. j. King VIM.
Benson. George Simpson, NJ. Cummings
Braves William shaw, Robert Betton,
Olden Ninson. James Benson Andasta-
ka has increased six in membership dur
ing the present term and have several
more out waiting adoption.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
CECIL COUNTY HAS A
REAL ESTATE BOOM

ELKTON. Nd. April 1.-THE real es-
tate market in cecil county has been
unusually brisk this spring. The num-
ber of properties that have changed
hands not only has been large hut the
prices brought in many cases have been
far in advance OF those received for them
the last time thev changed ownership
in several instances only recently. The
advance in the price of land along the
Elk river is very noticeable. II is safe
to say that all the land along the river
has advanced 25 per cent. i'm the last Il
years, and some of the farms could not
be bought to-day for twice what they
sold for only a few years ago.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
SEAF0RD BUSINESS
BOOMING JUST NOW

SEAFORD. April 10.-Wnh two
shirt factories now in operation. man
ufacturers are unable to supply tie
increased demand. and extensive i'm
provements are contemplated it IS
said. by both companies The work of
building the Carter Webster Com
panys Shirt and overall Factor ln
Blades, which was to have been coia-
menced in short time has been post
pOned until this fall Since its cstab-
lishment about two years ago, the size
has been increased TO twice the orig
inal and now IT is the purpose of the
company to add another hundred aud
fifty feet to the present building
When this is done it will be the ldrg-
est shirt factory in this state, and
one of the largest on the peninsula
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
BURY CHILD WHO
SWALLOWED DRUG

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del April IA funeral that
was attended by many townspeople and
farmers was that held this afternoon at
Bishops Corner-of little Miriam Rebec-
ca Harper, the two-year-old child of Levy
Courtman Andrew n. Harper The child
was well and happy all last week until
Friday when she got hold Of some cholo-
ride lime, and swallowed quantity Of
the drug. doctor reached the little girl
in fifteen minutes, but the child died In
agony soon after his arrival Interment
was made at Lakeside Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
RaIk on Potato PIantina.

GEORGETOWN. April 10.-Many
farmers throughout the county are
waiting to see if they can get rid Of
their large supply of white potatoes
before they plant. Some of them have
as high as eight hundred and a thou
sand bushels Of last years tubers
which they are unable to move. In
some cases where they have an eX-
ecptionally large number of bushels,
they are feeding them to their live
stock The prevailing price in this
section is from twenty to thirty cents
per bushel
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
Millsboro Nav Get Lioh+

MILLSBORO. April 1O.-A puolic
meeting Of citizens, it is said. will he
called to consider the feasibility Of
lighting this town with electricity. II
is not known whether an effort viii
be made to curb the waters OF the
Indian river or If the current will he
furnished by the Georgetown Heat.
Light and Power Company. Tho town
has been in almost total darkness for
the past few weeks as the result OF
the removal of the acetelyne lamps.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
BULLET FIRED In
CROWD HITS WOMAN

CENTREVILLE. Nd. April lion
Saturday night some unknown person
fired into a crowd of colored men and
women i'm an alley fronting on Water
street, Centreville. and seriously injured
Jennie May Brice. young negress. The
ball found Judgement in her right
cheek. knocked out several teeth and is
imbedded in the upper part Of her
jaw The local authorities are work
ing IN the case and an arrest has re-
suited M
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
Laymen b Have nlnn.r

The Laymen's Missionary Movement will
have a dinern. followed bv aadressos ,,,
prominent Philadelphia laymen. on thurs.
day evening. Aurn p at $50 o'clocl, IN
y. NJ. c. A. Hall. Tickets can be oh.
tanned from George E. Barrett. charIe,
w. Bush and J. II. Burns.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
Milk Case continued.

Charged with violating the milk or
diance. Aaron Burke was arraigned in
City Court this morning. The COM
plainant is Milk Inspector Grantland.
The case was continued until We'd
nesday. II is charged that Burke
adulterated his milk He has a stand
on King street. near Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
Grace erotherhood Meetino.

A vocal and instrumental musical pro-
gram will be enjoyed by Grace Brother
hood tonight, and there will be addresses
by the Rev. Charles L. Candee Of Rod
ney street Church, and by Josiah Mar
vel. ESQ.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
Memnrial snruin. II 60.

ON Wednesday night a memorial
service will be held at Grace Church
for the late William Fl. Billany. A
number of members Of the church and
friends Of Mr.. Billany will speak.
Evening journal., 1910-04-11
Watch Talk
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If YOU are interested in Watches
that keep the correct time Come and
have a talk with us. We handle all
the leading makes, including the How
ard, Hamilton, and the 3. 3. 3. Special
We have had years of experience
along this line and want you TO pro-
ut by it, Ask to see the Watch Man.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-29
WAS WAITER IN DAY AND
SOCIETY LEADER AT NIGHT
Man Who Eloped With l6-Year-old
Girl is Arrested After Three
Years Search.

MONTREAL. March 2S.-John Cope
hart. alias Shew. alias Cox. is under ar
rest here charged with clipping three
years ago with Anna Behner. the 10
year-old daughter of Louis Behner, OF
Hartford. Conn. The finding of Cope
hart and the girl together here ended
a fathers three years search. for his
daughter, that has carried him all
over the United States.
II is probable charge of KIDNAPPING
will be made against Copehart who
has posed as a lieutenant In the Unit
ed States navy.
Behner left for his home, accom-
panied by his daughter. The girl says
she and Copehart were married but
she had no certificate to prove IL.
CopehaTt's departure with the
| Behner girl three years ago caused a
sensation In Hartford. Despite a Wig
orous search for the pair they drop
ped completely out of sight until with
In the last week
Copehart II is said worked as a wait
er in a Hartford cafe. At night. how
ever, he laid aside his apron, donned
n navy lieutenant's uniform and be-
came quite a lion in Hartford society
circles that knew nothing Of his call
| ing by day. Copehart refused TO say
where he and the Behner girl spent
the last three years They arrived
here only few days ago
The Detroit times., 1910-03-29

we're in a precious hurry this morn
ing"
No. 1112 only shook his club threat
eningly. rGet i'm yer red express
train" he commanded If they's amy
more talkin', they'll be double charges
on the slate"
A cranking 10 the mutter of pro-
family; a mighty chugging and seowl-
ing. and the big roadster faced about
for the district substatlon. where
Chas. Freylinghausen irving gave
bond for his appearance.
There was a mighty whispering ana
comforting with the obsequious Of
ficials. with sundry pointings ana
holdings ar No l1l2. That oncer
stood without, feeling much as II re
had arrested Jupiter Olympus ana
awaited the thunder OF the gods.
Then Chas. Freylinghausen irving
strutted out. mo. 1112," he said grui-
fy. ARE You ready to resign
II am II must" answered lll2'
gloomily. for he and Norine had set
the day
Then resign" snapped the multi
millionaire. and be quick about IT,
For | need Just such an honest, de'
pendable. mcorruptible, spite of wind
fire. water and weather chief OF my
private watch and guard. at $4,000 a
year"
No. 1ll2 only grinned very foolish
lly. He could not even humble IN,
articulate thanks. For the vision OF
$4,000 a year and the blue eyes oil
Norine was too gloriously over-whelm'
| ing for mere speech.