Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-14

Col. A. j. Woodmau Of 1906 Pennsyl.
vanis avenue has presented to the lnsti
tute Free Library book which recalls
one OF the memorable events in the
history Of the country the urgani.
cation of the Sons of the American
Revolution. The title of the book Is
ETHAN Aliens Drama of the Revu-
luton, and 1T is dedicated by the
author. a prominent New York lawyer +
and member of the New York Sociery 4
Of the Sons Of the american Rovo
luton, Ito the sons and daughters of
Revolutionary sires, and to the friends
of human liberty the world over, who
sustain the Declaration of American
Independence. successfully defended by
Washington and his cumpatriots. " The
copy referred TO above is addressed by
the author to William o. Mcdowell of
New York, who presided at the organi-
zatiou meeting of the society and is
still prominent member Of the organi.
zation. Inside the cover ia the follow
ing by the author: "To William o.
Mcdowell. who has given more of his
energy for extending the results OF the
American Revolution and Tor the politi
cal hetterment Of all mankind than
any other living man-this book is sent
with the regards Of the author Ethan
Allen" MIR. Mcdowell sent the hook
to Col Woodman and wrote therein the
following: 4,
This book is presented to the
principal public library in Delaware in
appreciation of the corporation given
me April both, 1889, the centennial day
of the inauguration of George Washing
| ton az first President of the Uaited
| States, by Mr.. A. j. Woodman Of Will
NIL In nj 1in tho National
Society Of the Sons land the da nghtersl
OF the American Revolution, and with |
the hope that 1t may provs of great
service In advancing tho cause for
which Washington and Ills co-workers
OF 1776 stood, and with che question to
every reader How can this be bettor
accomplished than In co operation with
| those we place in authority in edu-
cational matters, in making production
Of the largest and best sesulls--Freo
Schools, Free Libraries and FREQ Adult
Education by Public Lectures for tho
People?' Nov. 1st, 1901, William D.
Mcdowell, Room 403, II Broadway,
New York"
Col. Woodman highly appreciates the
gift and takes great pleasure in pre- a
sentng 1t to the Wilmington INSTITUTED
Free Library, as the prinoips, publiGI
| III AtO
| Dowell has designated While tbe'poolSII
ia not large volume, il is valuable and
interesting and will rs an inporisnl
addition to the histurirn works OF thei
library. As Its titlo Indicates, it is ~
drama, in blank VERGE, founded Gt onS
the historic events o. the war forA
i American Independence, by Nj. Allen,
illustrated by Henry Eratzner. II ia
in two PARTS, each part having five acts.
The first part lie entitled From ne
Boston Massacre to Surrender of Hur,
goyne, and the second part, "Frorc
Red Bank and Valley Forge to &aln;
ington's Inauguration as Ptesidert uS
tho United States " r. Iennyson Nicely
of London, Chicago and New YORK, 10
the publisher.
niversary Of the Inauguration OF George
Washington as the first President of
the United States, q meeting OF do
scendents of people of the Revolutionary
period was held at Old Fraunce'a
Tavern. New York City, where wash
ington babe farewell to his officers after
the close of the war. Col. Wuodman
was the only person from Delaware who
attended this meeting The National
Society OF the Sons OF the American
Revolution was organized aud Mr.. Mo-
Dowell, who was one of the prime
movers, was the chairman. Col. Wood
man was made one OF the vice.
presidents. Ever since that time Col.
Woodman and Mr.. Mcdowell have been
warm friends. The colonel, who Ia a
member of the Delaware Society, ia
deeply interested in the work and hopes
1t will grow here. When seen by re-
porter OF Every Evening at his resi-
dence he talked enthusiastically Of thea
work. At present he is confined to the(
house from the effects of being injured
by falling from a street car at Seventh
and Market streets on September 25th.
He is suffering from injuries to his
spine and legs and is under the care OF
o physician. He manages to get about
the house with the assistance OF canes,
but cannot go out of doors and is im
| proving very slowly.