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The age-herald., 1902-01-04

Rev and Mrs. l.. O. Dawson will enter tain this evening in honor of the teach CTS of the Alabama Central Female Col lege.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

When compared with tax collections for 1900 it will be seen that there is consid erable increase. The State tax receipts for Decep,bar 1oon x,,ara.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

presented him with a gold watch and chain for Christmas.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

A party consisting of three or four couples was pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. L. S. Jones In Birmingham this evening.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

A double shift will be put on at the big pipe works beginning Monday.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

The police force presented Mr. c. F. Camp, chief. with on I. o. O. F. ring.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

home in Tuscaloosa yesterday after a visit to the Misses Sawyer.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

MT. N. G. Holly of Fosters has pur. chased residence and business inter. est in Northport, and will move his fami ly there at once
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
wilningto
Pottsville
lad Mar and Lean Man

over 1000 people Witnessed the game
OF BAH over the bridge yesterday between
the fat men and lean men. The specta-
tors were convulsed with laughter from
the beginning 10 the end of the game and
they were amply repaid for going. A very
pleasant feature OF the game was the
presentation to Umpire Smith of a hand
some silk umbrella donated by Snellen-
burg & Co. In the eighth inning the team
OF tat men surrounded Umpire Smith.
conducted him to the home plate, whore
Dr. James Morgan approached him and
said: Umpire Smith, your earnest ef-
forts TO honestly conduct the game In our
city and your kindness in assisting us in
this benefit prompts us to give you this
little token in remembrance OF this occa-
sion, and we hope that each time you use
II you win think Of this pleasant occa-
sion.'
Umpire Smith thanked the donors and
afterward remarked; Il couldn't say a
word. This is certainly a pleasant ex-
perience."
The heavy batting OF the fat men won
them the game. Simms. Keough and
Newell played good ball for the fat men
and Fahey Lowe and Frazer for the thin
men.
In the seventh inning "PorlSy" Kane,
who played with the fat men, was on
third; he refused 10 run in on a hit, and
two policemen took him out OF the game.
The running OF Moses IA. Fleming. weigh
ing 2S9, and Willie Collins. weighing 2S6
pounds, were great features. Keough's
attempt TO steal home caused him TO col
lapse into dreamland until a bucket OF
water was thrown upon him.
In the seventh inning a small colored
boy made run while the fat men held
the lean men and kept them from gettine
/ the ball. The proceeds OF the game will
net "a good sum. which viii be divided
among the pulp mill sufferers. The hnal
score was - to S In favor OF the fat men
The prize winners viii be decided to.
morrow. Dr. Morgan desires TO return
thanks TO all who assisted in making IN,
game a success.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
PRESIDEA'F ASKLD
TO gND COAL STRIKE
PuOlic Alliance Thinks Nor.
gan'S Edict Means Ruin
Bilkerbarre People RHtreat Mr..
Roosevelt 10 STAY the JuggCr-
naut Which CruSheS Them

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Aug. 80. The
Public Alliance of this city which has
been endavoring TO bring about a set
tlement of the coal strike in the inter
ests of business men of the anthracite
region. has sent the following appeal
to President Roosevelt:
ITO the President of the United
States-Since the inception of the bar
barous and senseless struggle in the
anthracite coal region, we, the non
combatants, who stand upon neutral
ground. have suffered the inevitable
fate of such unfortunates. The tide
of battle GIBBS and flows ever and
about us. We have endured patiently.
We have petitioned humbly. We had
hoped for much upon ]. Pierpont Nor
gan's return. But now, after a strug-
gle of four months duration, a period
of suffering and progressive business
paralysis, when It seemed to us that
the time was propitious for a settle.
ment of some kind, If not as a matter
of concession to public opinion. yet
as a plain business proposition, Mr.
Morgan has met with his henchmen
and the edict has gone forth: There
will be no settlement, no arbitration
no Cancellation, no mediation, no con
cessions. The fight must go on
'Mr. Morgan has placed ban upon
us which means universal ruin. destl
tuition, riot and bloodshed Is j. Pier
pont Morgan greater than the peoplel
Is he mightier than the government?
Will he be permitted to retain this
menacing power?
1T is time that the people should
speak. It is time that their voice
should be heard.
Representing the interests and sen
timent of nine-tenths OF our people
we appeal to you to use your influence
to stay the Juggernaut which crushes
us. Encouraged by your recent utter
ances. relying upon your Judgment and
patriotism. confident of your great
moral courage, we appeal from the
King of the Trusts to the President OF
the People,
"THE PUBLIC ALLIANCE"
President Mitchell said last evening
that there were no negotiations on foI
a settlement of the strike so far as he
knew Mr. Mitchell left here today
for Atlantic City. AMI viii spend tomor
row at the seashore. On Monday he
will go to Philadelphia and deliver the
principal address at the big Labor Day
meeting to be held in that city.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
A Roxal Marrlane.

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 30.-The be.
trothal ceremony Of Prince Nicholas
Of Greece. third son of King George,
and the Grand Duchess Helen
occurred yesterday afternoon at the
Great Palace at Tuarskoye Selo. The
marriage service was held afterwards
in tho palace church, the metropolitan
OF St. Petersburg officiating. A grand
state dinner was given in the palace
last evening and was attended by
members of the imperial family and
many other distinguished persons. The
Grand Duchess Helen is a daughter
Of tho Grand Duke Vladimir uncle
Of the Car Of Russia. She was born
In 1892
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
COMRADES OF THE C. A. r. WHO
INTEND TO VISIT WASHINGTON
DURING TEIE S6TH NATIONAL
ENCAMPMENT IN OCTOBER.

Many inquiries having been made
concerning Washington and its many
places Of interest, your attention is re-
spectfully called TO the illustrated
Guide to Washington" published by
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, as
one IF the most complete. correct and
the cheapest guide published. The in
formation contained therein is care
fully compiled and assists visitors in
touring the city to best advantage in
shortest time. lt is beautifully printed
on heavy paper the cover containing
an exquisite steel engraved portrait of
the stuart Washington suitable for
framing All the half-tone illustra-
tions are made from recent photo
graphs.
This guide may be obtained from all
ticket agents of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. "The Great Battlefield
Route" at 10 cents each. or will be
sent TO any address for Is cents.
C. A. r. Posts ordering so or more
will be furnished at special low rates.
A folder containing a correct battle
field map and special maps of Gettys-
burg and Antietam will be forwarded
with each copy
For further particulars address G. w.
Bassett. General Passenger Agent, b.
q 0. r. R.. Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
Front and Union PIekups

That game yesterday was corker,
and It pleased the crowd.
Il makes nine straight, and il they
win today they will have won every
game this week.
When did Wilmington ever have
such bunch Of players that represent
this city,
Pottsville worked hard to score. but
IL was no 90.
Manager Wiegand offers $40 extra to
the flrst team that stops their winning
|etroak, barring League teams.
Monday. at 10 a. m. and $3.50 p. m.
Norristown will try to land the extra
$40.
Tuesday the All-Cubans will take a
try at IL.
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday
the teams is up the State.
Next Saturday the Philadelphia
Giants the team that has given the
colts so much trouble, will be on deck.
Newark declares that they will win
today, but they may have another
think.
Leonard or Prentiss will pitch today
and Diggins viii catch.
The Newark team comes here with
the best record OF any team this sea
son.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
REPUBLICS CHEAP EXCURSION
Costs Bat Fifty Cents For Round Trip 10
Cane Nav

The announcement that fifty cents will
be the round trip fare on the steamer
Republica, beginning Tuesday next. Sep
temher 2, will be hailed with delight bv
the many thousands of people in and
around Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Chester, to whom economy Is a primary
consideration. The low rate OF fare will
enable them TO make uD or be one Of a
family party for the enjoyment OF this
splendid days outing-the gIandest river.
bay and ocean excursion ever offered to
the public at 80 cents for the round trip
70 Cape May. The popular steamer Re
public is rounding out her most success
ful and satisfactory season, under her
present high class management. Despite
unfavorahle weather conditions she has
carried fully 80 per cent. more people
than last season. This is OF course due
to her faultless management and the fact
that the people are becoming fully aware
Of the excellent methods applied by Cap
tain L. H. Cone in his direction OF the Re
public's affairs. Even at the reduced rate
of fare which begins next Tuesday, Sep
tember ., she will be the same swift, safe,
clean and orderly Republic and any mem-
Der OF the family can take the healthful
trip TO Cape May and return with the ut
most assurance OF agreeable and I'm every
way satisfactory conditions from start to
finish. The Republics time OF departure
viii be the same while the reduced fare
OF so cents prevails-730 every morning
from Pier 3. foot OF Chestnut street. with
stops at Wilmington every day and at
Chester every Tuesday. Thursday, Satur-
day and Sunday. Train leaves King street
station for pier at S.45 a. m.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
NATURE COMPARED WITH
ART WONDERFUL NIAGARA

It is a remarkable fact that while
one or two views OF any work of art
is sufficient for most persons. we never
ire or looking at natures masterpieces
of scenery.
One of the greatest Of these is Nj
-agara Fails, and few persons ever Wis
tied this stupendOus and wonderful
specimen of natures handiwork with
out desiring to revisit it time and time
again. The fact is that it seems almost
impossible to realize the wondrous
beauty and strength of the falls and
rapids at first. and the more you gaze
lat It the more its majestic grandeur
impresses you.
The popular Ten Dollar Excursions
to Niagara Falls via Philadelphia and
Reading-Lehigh Valley Route leaving
Reading Terminal August 80. Septem-
ber IL and 27, and October afford a
grand chance 10 view Niagara and
also the beautiful Lehigh and Wyoming
valleys en- route at small cost.
The tickets are good going only on
special train leaving Reading Terminal
$50 a. m. above dates, but good to re.
turn within ten days on all regular
ltrain except "Black Diamond Express.
Stop-off allowed, returning, at Buf
falo, Rochester Junction (for Roches
teri, Geneva. Burdett (for Watkin'
Glen) and Mauch Chunk OSwitzerlanl
of America), on the return trip.
/ The following side trips at specia
rates are announced and same ar
available for parties holding an
showing these tickets.
NIAGARA FALLS to TORONTI
and return, tickets good only for da
OF issue. Via N. Y, c. & II. r. r Il
to Lewiston. thence Niagara Naviga
! tion Company across Lake Ontario
: rate 81. Via George Route" and Mag
ara Navigation Company, rate s1.2l
Members of tour of August 30 wi
have an opportunity of visiting "Can
. adas Great Exposition and Industria
Fair" to be held at Toronto, Septem
ber 1st to 18th.
ROCHESTER, to ALEXANDRIA, BA-
and return Thousand Islands). Tick
cts good for five days. but not to ex
ceed limit of Niagara Fall tickets. Rat
g $3.50
CHARLOTTE, N. Y. Port of Ro
! chester) TO THOUSAND ISLANDS an
return via Lake Ontario and st. Law
renee River Bay Line Steamers. tick
cts good two days including date G
sale; rate SO. Rochester to Charlott
and return 20 cents.
For time of train and rates of far
from other points. and other informa
ton desired, consult any Philadelphi
e and Reading Ticket Office.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
Baseball Notes

All-Cubans over the bridge.
Did "Porky" Kane sell out?
Myers Is pitching great hall.
Newark at Front and Union streets.
Everson was in the game all right.
Diggins seemed to have lots Of fun.
win Jess accept the challenge Of Bran
dywine?
Keough says he has played his last
game of baseball
Everyone feels sure williams win do as
well as Smith has done.
Monday at 10 a. M. and $3.50 p. m. the
colts and NorristOwn will battle for the
last time this season.
The schedule next week is as follows;
Monday. Norristown. morning and after
noon; Tuesday, All-Cuhans, Wednesday
az Mt Carmel; Thursday and Friday at
Pottsvillei saturday Philadelphia Giants,
here.
To the player making the highest bat
ting average Monday In the two games
with Norristown at Front and Union
streets, Gailahcr & Pyle. the shoe mor-
chants, will present fine pair Of shoes.
The Philadelphia Inquirer OF today
prints the following and an wait anxious
y 20 hear Jcsss answer;
Brandywine and Wilmington A. A
baseball teams may shortly meet at the
Athletic grounds. this city. 10 play over
Last Wednesdays game, which ended IN
a DISPUTE and the withdrawal OF the VIII
mington team from the field. The umpir,
was the cause Of Wilmington's kick.
The night Of the game Manager Jesse
Frysinger. Of the Wilmington A. A. wired
The Inquirer that he would play Brandy.
wine a game for $500 side, with the un-
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
Eagles Hold outing

Knights OF the Golden Eagle are
holding their annual outing at Shellpot
Park today. Athletic sports were held
and several interesting contests were
witnessed.
The headquarters for the Delaware
members OF the G. A. r. will be al
No. lis Maryland avenue. Washington
d. c.. when The big encampment takes
place there. .iz
Evening journal., 1902-08-30

At one time the seventh inning was a
Jonah to the Wilmington A. A.. but the
trick has been changed and now the ninth
inning Is It's most lucky one. Such has
been the case IN the last few games and
yesterday was no exception. In the ninth
inning with the score to In favor OF the
Pottstown players, the visitors came up
and batted out two runs Aubrey opened
with n two-bnse hit, Deal went down at
first and then Hartley came up and made
a home run.
Deal played a great trick on Wade, the
pottstown's pitcher. While on first he
asked 70 see the bah and when Wade
threw IL to him, Deal let 1t pass and
thereby scored run. Wade was sur
priscd, but took the trick good naturedly.
Today the All-Cuban team viii play
over the bridge.
VIII. A. A......0 ZOE 1O2 2 o 2-7 IA 2
pottstown o.. ...3 90 i o 0 O-6 10 A
Not a man was out when winning run
was scored
Batteries-W Wilmington A. A.. Winham
and Barton; Pottstown, Wade and Weand.
Umpire, Sharkey.
Myers was in the box for Manager We'll
gands colts at Front and Union streets
yesterday and "Joe's" pitching was a
revelation, not only 10 the strong Potts
VILE men, but also 10 the spectators His
work was superb ana throughout the nno
innings. he had the visitors at his mercy.
He had good support the team behind him
playing a great game.
Lloyd pitched for the visitors and nc
was battcd hard. Only the fast fielding
OF pottsville prevented the home team
from scoring more runs
Wilmington drove out some long flies
but the opposing nelders generally man
aged to get under them.
Hartman, the catcher for the "colts,
was struck In the throat with a swift
BAN from Myers and for a time could not
play. pottsvile IS no longer the Jonah
Of the Wilmington,
Today the strong Newark team vii
play at Front and Union streets.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
wilmington .... ..2 o o 900 1 x
Pottsville ..... ......0 0 0 OIL
Earned Wilmington .. Two-bas,
hit-Titus. Three-hase hit-Woigand
Sacrifice hits-Tierney. Mullin. Basel
on halls-On Myers 1: of Lloyd. 3
Struck out-By Myers, i; by Lloyd, Q
Stolen hascs-ricrney. Double play
owen 20 Kane Left on hascs-Wilming
ton, 4. Pottsville, 4. Umpire-1larkins
Time-f.15.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
wRleHT's REPORT ON strike
President Has Received It From the
labor Commissioner.

Labor commissioner.
Newbury, N. H.. Aug. S0.-President
Roosevelt has Carroll d. Wriehts re-
port on the coal strike. The main part
Of the report is merely an account OF
the situation as Mr.. Wright found
it ana familiar to all newspaper read
ers
There is appended. however, a more
informal report in the nature of sug-
gestions for the settlement of the
strike by mutual concessions. Ii is
not likely that this part OF the report
will be made public as yet lt seems
to be felt that the effect Of il would
merely be to irritate what is alrca iy
sufficiently inhamed situation.
Should il appear. however, that the
strike is TO settle down to a deadlock,
and that there is no hope of settle
ment by original initiative. the report
may be let out, AT present there is
no official information vouchsafed re-
garding II.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
Land Mark selng cemoIished

One OF the city's oldest land marks is
disappearing with the demolshing Of
the old Baptist church at Fourth and
French streets. The tower las been
torn away so that two men can now
work at the top. Another man is en-
ployed at the base of the spire tearing
away all but the frame work. The
side walks have been roped of TO pre-
vent passers-by from being struck with
the material as it descends from the
tower
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
ATHLETICS WIN ANOTHER GAME;
POTTSVlLLE TEAM WAS SHUT OUT

derstanding that both teams should be
exactly the same as they lined up in the
recent contest.
The following day word came from
Manager Wilson, Of the West Chester
team, that the supporters of his team
were willing 10 put up $500 Last night
Information came TO this Office from West
Chester that Manager Frysingers chal-
lcnge had been accepted and that he win
post his cash as soon as the details are
arranged.
In few hours yesterday, according to
the West Chester dispatch the necessary
$500 was raised among the faithful, and
IL is now in bank awaiting for a similar
amount from Wilmington.
IL was impossible last night to commu-
nicate with Manager Frysinger. He was
probably on his way from Pottstown.
where the team played yesterday.
The Inquirer wired both managers to
the effect that the money could be posted
at this office as a neutral stakeholder.
West Chester has already accepted the
offer and in reply TO the message wired
back:
Money is ready when agreement is
reached as TO the game"
The Inquirer suggests that neutral
umpire be selected, preferably one from
this city who Is not interested in the sue
cess Of either club. The Inquirer can Of
fer such a man.
II is probable that the Athletic grounds
can be secured for the game any day be-
fore the return Of the Athletics. which
viii be on Tuesday. September 9.
II Is evidently all up to Manager Fry
singer now. What he says today viii be
Of a great deal OF interest to baseball fol-
/ lowers.
The Wilmington A. c. would like tc
hear from any l4year-old team in the
city TO play for the championship. ID. B
McAvaney No. 1905 Hoald street, South
Wilmington, will receive challenges.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
crabblnr Parlies Numerous

Grabbing parties to New Castle,
Delaware City and points along the
river are becoming numerous. Every
day they can be seen going out for a
days sport. but crabs are scarce, and
the catches are small.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
Bidding on Food for Soldiers

Sealed proposals for furnishing
auartermasters ana subsistence stores
for the use Of the First Infantry, N. G.
d.. at Camp Thomas A. Smyth, were
received at the office of the Adiutant-
General, State Armory, until noon to-
day. Contracts will be awarded later.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
DIED

PRITCHETT.-On Friday. August % 1902.
Harry, son of Marlton l.. and Annie A.
Pritchett, aged 10 months.
The relatives and friends Of the family
are respectfully invited to attend funeral
services. at the residence of parents. No.
2lS West street on Monday afternoon
September 1. at $3.50 o'clock. lntermeni
privatc
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
Retreat Is Concluded

The retreat of the Catholic clergy Of
the Wilmington diocese, which has
been in progress since Monday at St
Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, concluded
this morning. Impressive exercises
and masses We're held this morning in
token OF the conclusion.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
Hnnnars E,lIMarshes

Marshes along the Delaware river are
filled with gunners these days and the
reed birds are falling by the hundreds
The birds are growing, the hunters
generally return with well-flled game
bags. ''T-t2yfN u
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
American Leacue.

st. Louis. Z: Baltimore. / (1st game) ;
st. Louis, 4. Baltimore, I'D game).
Athletic. 10; Chicago. 8.
Cleveland 4 Washington, 2.
Boston. 6; Detroit, J.
National League.
Boston, 4; Brooklyn. 0.
Chicago. 9: pittsburg. 3.
Philadelphia. 6: New York, 2.
Cincinnati. 10; st. Louis, l.
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
ON MONDAY,
THE 18th DAY or SEPTEMBER. 10

the following described real estate, viz:
All that certain lot of land, being part
of Gordon Heights" situated ia Brandy
wine hundred New Castle county and
State of Delaware, bounded and described
as follows. to wit:
Beginning at the intersection of the
westerly side Of the marsh roao leading
from the Philadelphia and Wilmington
turnpike road to Edge Moor station with
the sOutherly side of Wcldln aVenue as
the same is laid down on plot of Gordon
Heights, said point of beginning being
distant about six hundred and fifty feet
from the intersection of said marsh road
with the Philadelphia and WILMINGTON
along the side Of said Weldin avenue two
hundred and eighty feet to the casterly
side OF Beoson avenue; thence south
erlv along said side of Bee
son avenue five hundred and
two feet and nine inches to a corner;
thence easterly parallel with Weldin ave
nue and Gordon avenu etwO hundred and
eighty feet TO the westerly side of said
marsh road and thence thereby northerly
five hundred and two feet and nine
inches to the place Of beginning. contain
Ing one hundred and forty thousand seven
hudred and seventy square feet OF ground
Excepting thereout the bed of all the
avenues and streets as laid out on the
said plot OF Gordon Heights. but eX-
pressly including the right of way. use
and privilege of all OF said avenues and
streets. also the right Of way and privi-
lege of an avenue forty feet wide leading
from the Philadelphia. Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad along land Of Michae
Address to low waiter mark on the Della
ware river front. I'm common with Others
entitled thereto forever
Seized and taken in execution as the
property Of Charles NJ. Townsend. mort
gagor ana TIT. and Philip L. Garrett
trustee I'm Bankruptcy of the estate of
the said Charles NJ Townsend. and to
be sold by
SAMUEL a. MCDANIEL. Sheriff
Shenms Office. Wilmington. Delaware
August 80 1902
Evening journal., 1902-08-30
sHERIFF,s SALES

O HERIFFS SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
- writ of Ievari Faclas, to me direct
ed, vii be exposed to public sale. at the
Court House. on Market street. between
Tenth and Eleventh streets, In the city Of
ware.