Evening journal., 1904-08-23
NEGROES FIGHT
OVER WOMAN
Dusky Belle From Whining
ton Causes Two Men to
Punch Each Other
SHE HAS DISCARDED WITH BOTH
Howard Williams Demands His Pres
ents Returned and Threatens a Law
Suit if Mary Morris Refuses to Give
Them Up.
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New Castle. Aug. 23.-Howard Williams
and Harrison Greene. colored men. en-
gaged in a "battle royar on Sunday
evening TO decide which should occupy
the place in the affections of Mary Nor
ris. dusky belle from Wilmington.
After several rounds in which much
b,ood was spilled, had been fought the
woman decided that She did not want
either of them and the men concluded to
call the battle off. Williams. who was
Marys man" before the fight took place
now demands the presents which he gave
her be returned to him and in the event
of a failure on her part to live up to
his request law suit will follow.
Mrs. MePike Seriously III.
Mrs Jane 1lcPike who was badly
burned few days ago by the flames
from an oil stove is seriously III. She is
suffering greatly from severe burns ON
her back arms and hips
Well known Woman Dead
Mrs Thomas Cavender. of this ci,y,
died at her home at o'clock last night
after suffering for some months with
tuberculosis. The deceased was forty
seven years of age and leaves husband
and eighth children. She was a sister of
Mrs. Thomas Frazer and was originally
from Smyrna.
Returned From Vacation.
Evan H. Jemison. Of Washington. d.
c.. who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Y. Jemison for the past week, re-
turned to his home yesterday. Mr.. Jemi-
son has been employed in the Treasury
Department for nineteen years and is one
of its most trusted employees.
Champion at ouoits.
Patrick Fitzgerald of the western end
OF the city declares ne is thee hampton
twenty-yard quoit pitcher of the State.
he IS open to challenge from any
amateur who would like to pit himself
against him.
His Game Wouldn't Work.
Several people of the city have been
duped in the purchase of rugs from an
agent of a Philadelphia firm. These per-
sons agreed to purchase one quality of a
rug but the man. 1t is alleged, palmed
of another grade on them. After making
one payment on the purchase, however
the persons refused to pay more. An
other collector was sent 20 straighten out
matters but met with little success.
Work is Progressing.
The report that work had ceased TEN.
porarily at the Baldt Steel Company /.
incorrect. Officials Of the plant say thai
although a few men have been laid of
that work is progressing as usual.
Spent Pleasant Evening.
Mr. ana Mrs Joseph II. Carin gave a
pleasant dinner last evening at their home
in honor of Mr. and Mrs Henry Lien
berger. of California. Among those pres
ent were MIR. and Mrs. Lienberger. Mrs
Anna Duffy Mr. and Mrs. John Sheridan
MI and Mrs. Joseph A. Carlin. Mrs
Mary Weggenmann, Miss Winnie Sheri'
dan Miss Vera Gallagher. John F. Sher
idan Frank Sheridan. Philip Sheridan
owen Sheridan. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. b
Fleming, Charles S. Fleming.
Engine Given Test.
The Lenape engine was given test il
lifting yesterday by officials of the VII
mington Machine Company from a bod,
of water adjacent to the plant of the firm
The trial was entirely satisfactory ans
there is no doubt but that when turne,
over to the city the steamer will be il
hrst-class condition. Former Chief OF
the Wilmington Fire Department John p
Welsh was present when the test was
mace and says that there is no doubt bu
that when the engine is delivered It will
be .ound that it is in irst-class condition
"Rube" Newlove to the Good.
Employees of the W., n. c. G. S. Rail
way Company went 10 Branjywin'
Springs yesterday afternoon on specia
cars and crossed bats with employees O.
Al.
Locals defeated their opponents by a scor,
Of u to g. "Rube' Newiove was in tn,
box for the home team ana ;he Peoples
men could 10 nothing with his curves
Thos core by innings:
R.H.E
New Castle. e. ...1O43110O2 2-12 20
Peoples. q. =. =. ..O1 1OOO-S
Earned runs. New Castle s; Peoples. l
two-base hits, Kirby, 3; Countss, Leach
Aheie; doublep lays, Leach to Davidson
struck out, by Newlove. 1S; Horner, 6
First. 4; bases on balls, off Newiove. I
off Horner, .; Off First. l. stolen bases
Leach, ?; Lancaster, Welch Newlove
Countiss.
News Of the Town.
Thieves some time during Sunday nigh
striped the peach tree opposite the loca
power house. The tree had been watche
by the trolley employees since 1t had bios
somei and the theft of the fruit was
great disappointment to many.
The Masses Ida, Lizzie and Annie Ma
loney will give porch party, at the
home on Thursday evening. The proceed
vii be for the benefit of the new 81
Pau G. Church at Delaware CITY.
Mrs. Parker Bacon, a well-xnown col
ored woman Of this city died yesterda
after lingering illness.
Social.