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Evening journal., 1904-04-02
BALL TOSSERS'
FIRST PRACTICE
Newark Team at the Union
Street Grounds Working
Out Kinks
NO HARD WORK INDUCED n

Although they have been in thisscity for
two days. today was the first time the
Newark baseball team was able to be out.
The bright sun of the early morning
brought the players out. 1t was chilly at
the grounds, but the men kept exercising
all the time. The players did not take
off their sweaters. The mornings work
consisted of working the pitchers and
giving the men batting practice and run
ming the bases.
Manager Burnham said ne did not want
to work the players too hard. He merely
wanted to get them accustomed to their
uniforms and used to judging the ball
the weather permits the men will be
worked harder each day.
Union street grounds were in fairly
good shape consider1 < tlie neavy rains
of the past two days. The wind and sun
together had dried it sufficiently to play
upon at 10 O'Clock. If the clear weather
continues until Monday the grounds win
be as hard as a billiard table.
Praise For Grounds.
IF we had such grounds as these in
Newark" said Manager Burnham." we
would be a happy people. They are ideal.
There is just enough rise toward the out
field TO make St right. The soil Is the kind
that dries quickly and we have made no
mistake in coming here. Our grounds at
Newark are marshy and viii not be in
condition to play upon for another week.
We will leave here next Friday night fol
Newark"
Working at Y. M. c. A.
The players were working out the kink,
in the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium yester
day. None OF them We're worked hare
enough today to stiffen them up.
The High School team was also out thii
morning. They gained much valuable ad
vice from conferences with the players.
All the candidates are here now with tn
exception or Shea, billiard and Regeis
berger. who will arrive either today o
Monday.
The men are not on a training table. be
ing allowed to eat what they choose. Al
are conscientious, however. in their diet
They are a spry lot on their feet Th'
manner in which they handled the warn
ones this morning bodies no good for othe
teams in the Eastern Ifaguf, If whei
they get in condition they handle them
selves faster it viii take some work L
keep up with them.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
Burnham's Clan RoulIlon.

At Lynchs. We wholesale it in 4
pints pints and quarts. Get our prices
IN y dozen or ! dozen lots. ID. w
Lynch Company. n. w. Cor. Madison
and Fourth streets.
Telephone connections. adv
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
Killed on the Railroad.

While walking along the Pennsyl-
vania railroad tracks near Elkton last
night, tramp who was In an intoxi-
Gated condition was struck and Instant
~ killed. He was taken to Elkton
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
Renort Of vital statisties.

Secretary Wigglesworth Of the Board
of Health, reports 81 deaths, II births
and "a marriages for the week ending
today. For the corresponding period of
last year. % deaths, - births and II
marriages were recorded.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
Wlnter b over.

James +. Wood & co. are receiving
many orders from city and country TO
overhaul properties IN the way Of roofs,
spouts and cutters. Their telephone is
100, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
FORTUNE SMILED UPON HER
Woman Who Tramped Many Miles In
herits Money.

Last November a woman accompanied
by child passed through Wilmington
on her way 10 Baltimore. She had tramped
from Lowell. Mass, and spent one night
at the police station here. To the authori-
ties she said a fortune was awaiting her
at Baltimore. She refused 70 give her
name. Though discrediting her story the
police took up a collection and sent the
woman and her child TO Baltimore by
train.
It transpires now that the womana
name was Ella Simmons. She has in
herlted $1,000. left by an uncle and passed
through wilmington in Pullman car yes.
terday on her way hack to Lowell. Mass.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
BURGLAR GOT AWAY

Discovered by a Woman and Made His
Escape.
on Thursday night last a burglar en-
tered the home of Norris Ryan, Of No.
III Poplar street, and badly frightened
Mrs. Ryan and her two children. The
intruder escaped without securing any
thing.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
Special This Week.

ave Maria" with violin obligato,
sung by Mrs. Caroline Kendrick, at 3
o'clock every afternoon. at Lippincotts.
adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
DEATH CLAIMS
W. R. BRINCKLE
Was One of the Best Known
Business Men in Will
mington
IDENTIFIED WITH CHURCH WORK
In the Every Day World He Was Prob
ably Best Known as Vice Pres-
dent Of the Security Trust and Safe
Deposit Company.

William r. Brinckle. 81 years old, one
Of the best known business men I'm
Wilmington, died at his home on the
Highlands at 6 o'clock this morning.
He had been seriously ill for about two
months, although his health was fall
ing for two years. Mr.. Brinckle took a
prominent part in the affairs OF Will
mington. He was the son Of the Rev.
Samuel C.. Brinchle, who was assist
ant to Bishop Lee when he was rector
of st. Andrews +. r. Church.
Mr.. BrinclSe began his early business
| life as a private clerk for General
Henry DUPONT When the Civil War
broke out he went to the defense Of the
I Union and enlisted in the Fifth Della
ware Regiment He held the rank Of
sergeant
His Business Interests.
He was probably best known as vice
president Of the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company. In addition to
the above position he was vice-presi-
dent for Delaware Of the American
Bankers Association, a director Of the
Pusey & Jones Company. president of
the Christiana River Improvement
Company and a director Of the Federal
Company Of New York.
Prominent in Church Work.
Mr. Brinckle was prominent I'm church
work. He was treasurer of the trus-
tees of p e. Church diocese Of Dela-
ware, senior warden of Emmanuel F.
r. Church. Highlands. He Is survived
by his widow. Mrs. Fannie r. Brinckie
a son, w. ID. Brincke; sisters. the
/ Misses Susan r. and Elizabeth Brnckle
and a brother. Major John r. Brinckle
u. S. A.. retired.
The funeral viii probably be held OF
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02

Carpet Lining. 50 yards soc Roll. Held
and Co., 40S shipley st. Toilet Paper a,
wholesale.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
No Estimate Of Loss.
Renefit MusIeaIe On AprII Z.

A musical will be held in the school
hall of st. Thomas r. c. Church on
Thursday evening, April Z. The pro-
ceeds of the affair will be for the BEN
eff Of the paroehial residence fund Of
the church.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02

wyatt & Co.. 25 and SOC Easter Neck
wear.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Elliott are back
from a trip South.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02
CONSTABLE SALE

Property of Baltimore Construction
Company TO be Sold.
Constable Jones wiz sell some pilling,
thep orperty of the Baltimore Construc-
ton Company, which concern is doing
work on the new bulkhead along the river
front, at a public sale on April 1S. The
sale will be held at Seventh street bridge.
1t is to be sold on a 5000 judgment Of
David II. Wells G Co.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02

Cummings, the photographer, so7 Market.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02

wyatt & Co.. % ana sc Neghgss shirts.
Evening journal., 1904-04-02

SITUATION WANTED
Ads in The Evening
Journal are free.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

The sewer proposition is the leading
topic Of local interest A few citizens
who think the time not rIpe for the in
stallation Of a sewer system have been
active in circulating remons'ranee
agains, the propo'ed acton OF the city
council. How many signatures have
been obtained we do not know. but are
advised ,ha, some names on the rsmon-
STRANGE were signed without full
knowledge Of the situation and will b
removed before tho papers are presented
to the council. The Enterprise last
week presented quite fully the reasons
why the council should order this much
needed public improvement. and we trust
,ha. the opposition will ee so slight As TO
in no way hinder the progress Of the
councils admirable plans.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

A. E. Wright. a special agent Of the de-
partment Of agriculture. has been making
study Of the irrigation Of the Rocky
Ford country for several weeks. He left
yesterday for Garden City where he will
gather statistics on irrigation as con-
Quoted by gasolin, and windmill power
The figures thus collected will be oi
much value to farmers who are above
bitches but have reliable underground
supply.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Hiyirg side;raeked Bryan on tho money
question. trusts and tho tariff. the Ne
brassan declares ;ha; imperialism will be
tho paramount issue in tho coming cam
paign. We may ,rus, Bryan TO ge. some
thing that IS paramount even II he Is
obliged to resort TO question that has
long been settled and settled righ.-colo-
rado Springs Gazette.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22
PERSONALS
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,con,inued from 9Th. pagoJ
Mrs. Fr. wie,zsr Is srjoying visi, from
her father and mother. Mr.. and Mrs.
Reimers. Of Grand Island. Nebraska
Hon. c. N. crowdsr. Of Cripple Creek
IL In town visiting his old friends. J. E.
Godding and Hon. J. n. Crowley.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. M. Hall are now eligible
for congratulations on account Of the fine
boy born 70 them today.
Mrs. J. W. waitmirs Of Monte Vista
paid Mrs Hilhksr visit this week en-
route to California.
James Ryan. wife and fathsr.in-law
and family Of Oklahoma left on Tuesday
for two months outing In the noun
tains.
l. p. Jones. . Rocky Ford citizen now
At Mt. Vernon. Ind. writes 70 say that
shsrs are 80 many Jonsss there that his
En.srpriss should b addressed Leslie
Jones In order 70 give him bsttsr show
for getting Il, and he can't do without Il.
Our fellow citizen. Dr.. Van Buskirk. Is
q member Of the board Of cirsetors Of the
Centennial State Oil and dsvslopms Go.
recently organized for operation In the
Florence oil region. Three new wells will
b drilled.
TUESDAY EVENINGS SOCIAL
GATHERINGS.
Tuesday evening was popular for gath
srinqs Of social nature. there being
four in which Rocky Ford's citizens spar-
tieipatsd.
The ies-ersam Of the Women Of Wood
craft and the fins program Of the Rocky
Ford Concert Band attracted to the City
Park probably the largest crowd ever as
sembled under the glare Of the electric
lights in this pleasant resort. The music
Of the band and the refreshments provided
by the ladies' were enjoyed until late
hour. The fac. that $50 was received at
the cashiers desk indicates an excellent
patronage. The financial part OF the
evening was managed more businesslike
than usual. Tickets were purchased OF
3. W. Bell before the guests took seats at
ths many tables. and Mrs. M. J. Ander-
son saw TO oit thatthe tickets were collected
and tha. all who enjoyed tho refresh
ments were provided with the necessary
pieces Of cardboard.
The Baptist Young peoples Union held
social a. the country home of j. II.
Whittenburg which was largely attended.
The Rocky Ford participants were con-
yeyed mainly by the hay rack transpor-
.at,on. The usual enjoyable time is re-
ported.
Miss Ruth Babloek was given party
by large number of her young friends,
who report having time long to be re-
membered.
Another gathering was held at the home
of Sterling Deweese, where party OF
Young folks spent pleasant evening
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Mr.. John r. Mclean predicts a great
demoe ATTIC victory this year. Mr.
Mclean will be remembered as the man
who received the smallest vote ever re-
corded for democratic candidate fo'
governor Of Ohio.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

The meeting Of the M. E. Ladies Union
with Mrs. W. T. Spieer yesterday af,sr-
noon was q pleasant social gathering. al
most exclusively ladies, although tho gen.
,lsmen were invited. The formal reersa-
ton Of the afternoon was tho discovery Of
ten articles which may be found on cop
per penny. The answers TO the queries
were written on neat folders bearing on
the front cover a Penny for Your
Thoughts" The lsdies proved good pug
,ie-workers and filed mos, o! the blanks.
The accompanying refreshments were
much enjoyed. For all Of which the mod
est sum Of ten cents was expected from
each guest
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Dun and Bradstreet report thatths bus
mess interests Of the country are recover
ing from the recent temporary depression
and that the outlook is most promising
for an exceptionally prosperous year.
That will be good news to everybody bu.
the Democrats.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Rains arc SO numerous in some sec
tons as to prevent the farmers from har-
vesting all the crops which they have
raised. But they will still harvest enough
TO prevent large majority Of them from
voting the Demo cratic ticket this year
FAIRFIELD, Ill.,, Republican.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

The census bureau reports that there
are 5000 pianos in the farm houses Of
one county In Kansas. In democratic
times tho census takers find mortgages
instead Of pianos in the farm houses Of
the nation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

"Mr. Cortelyou has done nothing In his
life for which he has 10 apologize" says
one Of his biographers. Tha. finally dis
poses Of tho charge that he ever voted
the democratic ticket
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Bryan predicted ths. eampaiTn with
Parker as tho candidate would begin
with foo. race and end with rout"
The country feels the same way and re-
fuses to be alarmed over prospects Of a
change Of administrations.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Tho democratic platform demands ,ha.
the army DO reduced to "a poin, historical
~ d imons,ra,ed TO be safe and sufficient
Tho army has already been reduced from
100000 to 30. 600. tho democratic de-
rnand can be safely consigned to tho
pigeon hole labeled 'speeious aubdub-
berry"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Professional tramps are getting toe
numerous. annoying town people and in
Testing ,he orchards of the adjaeen,
country. Police Magistrate Osborn had
2l Of them before him. almost without
exception professionals. and were given
work on ths streets.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22
Card Of Thanks.

We desire TO return our thanks 70 many
friends for aid and sympathy during the
fatal illness Of our mother and sister. and
on the occasion Of tho funeral services.
Mrs. Frank Nssbitt.
Mrs. Nellie Stanbridge.
Chas. T. Tewes,
w. X. Tswss.
Samuel Tewss.
Mrs. M. X. Hutehin son
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Il have every confidence in the demo-
cratic party" declares Judge Parker.
The Judge is apparently determined to
emphasize the fact tha, he is different
from most people.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Taxrayers arc reminded that the last
half Of tho tax for 1908 will be delineuen,
Angus, l. After that date in,erss. will
be charged a. the rate OF ens and one
quarter pcr con; per month.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Summed up. the Democratic platform
reads I'VE know that we were wrong
before and are not eoeksure that We are
right this time"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22
- . -

president Parker will be aluringly al
lucrative" says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
AS a possibility it also sounds ruefrlly re-
mota.-Denver Rep biican.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

The Republican party fights things and
conditions that threaten to tattoo the na-
tion with indelibls marks Of calamity.
The democratic party welcomes them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

S. T. Fish. Of Chicago. whom F. D.
Stoop represents in the can.aloupe bus
mess is in town this week and being
shown the beauties OF the country by Mr..
S,oop. lis Mr.. Fish's first visit 70 COL
orado and he is much pleased with the
Rocky Ford country.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22
DEATH CLAIMS
AGED LADIES.
Mrs. J. n. Lowe and Mrs. Hester A.
Tewes Pass to the Better World
At Advanced Ages.
OBITUARY OF MRS. LOWE.

Sarah Alvina Foster was born in Nc
Donough county. H.. Oct. 20. l s5e. She
was married to James Holmes Lowe
March %. 1854. and lived in Illinois un-
1873. when they removed to Colorado.
She was the mother Of nine children. only
three OF whom survive her: VIM. 3. Lowe.
Mrs. r. A. Potter and Mrs. F. Y. Hsuek.
July -. 1904. at o'clock in the
morning she passed quietly and PEACEFUL
ly away TO be with the Lord. at the age
OF 81 years. 8 months and - days.
We make the following extract from
the funeral address Of Rev. W. |. Daven-
port:
Early in life she united with the Cum
berland Pres. church. and during the
many years OF hardship and toll incident
to the making Of home in the New West
she lived an earnest and consistent Chris
tian life. Without fare Of trumpet or
herald she lived her life. teaching her
children by both preeept and example the
way Of happiness and heaven. The duties
Of wife and mother fell upon her and
rested like mantle. dignifying and glor-
flying life lived as in the Masters sight
We mourn our loss. to rejoice in her
gain. Years Of sickness. suffering and
weakness are past The light and glory
Of new life are hers, and for her enrap-
tured soul. peace and Joy are full and
overhowing.
The funeral services were held At the
home. SIX miles southeast Of town. Friday
afternoon at three O'Clock. Rev. Daven-
port officiating. Friends and neighbors
covered tho easkst with beautiful flowers.
the last tribute they could pay 70 one so
loved and respected.
The family have the sympathy o. the
entire community in this Bereavement.
OBITUARY OF MRS. TEwES.
Hester A. Tswss was born In cinein-
matt. Ohio. March Is. 1887. and died At
the home Of her daughter. Nellie. near
Rocky Ford. Sunday morning July IL.
1904. aged sixty seven years, four months
and three days
She was the second daughter Of Hor-
ace Wells. tho founder Of the Cincinnati
Type Foundry. She was married TO
Charles Theodore Tewes. in Cincinnati.
November rs. 1858. Mrs. Tewes was
raised universalist. but In 1869 jcined
tho Baptist church She removed in 1864
to Champaign Co.. ILL.,. where she remained
until 1888. when she removed 70 Rocky
Ford. There being no Baptist church
hero she united with the Methodist church
and has been . faithful member since.
She was tho mother Of seven children.
Eve Of whom survive her. shreo sons and
two daughters: Charles. William. and
Mrs. Frank Nesbi,.. and Mrs. F.w. S'a,-
bridge. all Of Rocky Ford and Samuel Of
Pueblo. She also leaves four sisters: Mrs.
n. M. Huhn. OF Los Angeles. Mrs. @. H.
Terry and Mrs. J. c. MeNu;;. both Of
Humboldt. Ill.,. and Mrs. NJ. K. Hu;ehin-
son Of Fowler. cols.. and an orphan eirl
whom she has raised to mourn her loss.
Funeral services were conducted at the
home Of F. w. Stanbridrc. Tuesday af-
;ernoon. by Rev. J. T. knuekoy. a large
eoneourse Of friends being present.
Mrs. Tewes was devoted mother and
true friend. and will be missed BY many
aside from the bsreavsd family.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Water Rights in Colorado and lrriga-
ton Laws" is the title Of neat pamphls.
published by E. L. Rogers Of Denver
price SO cts. This little book contains
much that is Of interest and value TO par
ties who are closely connected with iirr-
cation matters.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

The esntaloupe crop is doing splsndidly.
The first ripe eants are expeetsd about
Aug. 6th and considerable shipments by
the 10th.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

The W. r. C. had an interesting meet
ing a, |. o. o. F. hall Wednesday after-
noon and initiated thse, nav members.
the meeting closing with tho usual tooth
some retreshments.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

g. c. Hawksy has been awarded the
contract for the construction Of the jack
son-Lawson two story brick on North
Main.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Lee Hyatt. has leased the Or. Fen;on
fat. formerly occupied by Or. Middleton.
and fitted it up as a rooming house. He
had a good business in this line when he
had the Mrs. Bristol property.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

p. X. Blinn is IN Las Animas to-day
day studying the eantaloups crop and the
effect Of commercial fertilizers thereon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

The first cutting Of alfalfa was large
and the second crop now being harvested
promises 10 be equally as good.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Or. Greear has his ssni.arium about At.
ted up for business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

F. N. Stark. night engineer At the
~Aterworks, is out again after q two
weeks illness.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Yesterday afternoon a good soaking
rain came to relieve farmers from iriiga-
ton labors for few DAYS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22
Real Estate and Other Business
Activity.

The ho:. dull days have no. prevented
[. r. Fenlsson from dong a good real
estate business. He reports tho follow
ing sales:
A z-reom dwelling in ths sou,heas,
par. Of town TO Alice Ramsey for ST.. 100.
A 5-room house In southeastern Rocky
Ford to Geo. r. Weis, for 1000.
One s-room house and one 2-room
house in Park addition TO Carrie E. vii
son for $1,000.
And he has several more deals on the
string 70 report on later.
A few days since J. q. Helwiek traded
. field Of eantal aloupes for Montgomery's
Elm Avenue restaurant He then ex-
changed the restaurant with Ed Dibble
for mule team. harness and wagon.
Mr.. Dibble has been successful In the res
taurant business in the past and starts
out with good patronage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Cueumbers. apple. cherries and corn
are now being marketed by express in
considerable quantities.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Or. Smiley's tent meetings in La Junta
started out most promisingly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

La Jun,a will probably soon have =
second bridge across the Arkansas. the
building Of which will secure 25 acre
park on the north side OF the river.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Epler & cohman report another good.
s,le Of real estate. Five weeks ago n.
W. Randolph came to Rocky Ford from
Mitehellsville. Iowa. and has since been
looking around most industriously for good
investments in real estate. A ten acre
tract Of Mrs. Mary J. Anderson's Just
west Of town suited his fancy and he
planked down the cash for Il. This tract
lies in tha. elegant body Of land just OUT
side the western border Of Rocky Ford.
The chances are that Mr.. Randolph will
purchase more Of Rocky Fords splendid
soil.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

All parties interested in the beet crop
are jubilant over the splendid outlook.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

The flower beds In the new park are
beginning 10 make hne show and the
trees and grass keep up the rapid growth
which has distinguished them from the
start under Park Commissioner Barklsy's
industrious care. As soon as Cement
Contractor Diehl gets over his rush Of
sidewalk orders he will construct foun-
tain in the center Of the park.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

Jstsr Arnold and VIM. Hardssty are en-
gagged In sheep war IN the Pueblo dis
sriet court, resulting from the recent
shooting Of 81 Of Arnold's sheep.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

A. Latson has returned from q two
weeks eantaloupe crop investigation. In
the stats and elsewhere. going s far
as Salt Lake City. The Greeley eanta-
l,ups acreage he says will not in any way
interfere with the Rocky Fords. being
much later. In the Grand Junction eoun-
try the acreage Is quite small.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22

The Santa Fe's Rosemont excursion
last Sunday was largely attended.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22
Summer Cookery and Eutertainm .nt

For the mother who is puxz'ei to pro-
vide novel and attractive forms Of holiday
and birthday entertainments for the little
ones an article on Children's Parties in
the Delineator for August. will be Of value.
In the same number are excellent cookery
suggestions in the form OF An INLAND"
Seaside Dinner and many recipes Of
dainty and appetizing dishes for hot days.
Recommendations for hot weather house,
keeping will also prove useful.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-07-22
REPUBLICAN TICKET

Fon PRESIDENT
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
snH vICs-PnErii'EsT
CHAs. ". fAii.iiASks
ron coSGusss-:SD DISTRICT
II. ". HOGG