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Evening journal., 1905-12-12
BY Edgar Allen Poe.

the deceased, of certain obstrusive and
eager inquiries on the part OF ner
medical man, and of the remote and
Exposed situation Of the battle-ground
.of the family. | will not deny that
when | called TO mind the sinister
counttnance Of the person whom ! met
upon the staircase on the day of my
arrival at the nouse. had no desire
to oppose what I regarded as at best
but a harness md by no means an
unnatural precaution.
Al the request Of Usher. personally
aided him in the arrangements TO- the
Temporary entombment The body
having been enconined, we two alone
bore Il to iis rest The vault ia which
we placed it tand which had been 90
long unopened thai our torches halt
lsmolhsfed in ts oppressive Amos
lphefe. gave us little opportunity foi
investigation was small. damp, and
lentirely without means Of admission
for light lyins Al eat depth immc
ldisteiy beneath that portion of ina'
building in which vas my own sleep
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
DOVER

B. r. Simmons viii Complete the SEN
ate Journal Contract.
While making candy Samuel Smith
of this town. had his hand badly burn
3D. M
B. F. Simmons. Jr.. has taken the
contract to complete the Senate Jour
lal. only 264 pages of which were com
bleted by George e. NJ. Stengle of
Georgetown, whom the state awarded
he contract.
The women of the Dover Century
hub are preparing to hold an elaborate
lew Years reception at the Century
\ lub house on the evening of January
at which they will receive their men
friends and allow them to inspect theiI
hub home Visitors in Dover. during
ne holiday weeks, will also be invited
The State Department today issued
ertificates Of Incorporation to the Mid
Jay Milling Company, to carry on a
II eneral mining and milling business.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
FIRST INFANTRY FIVE

What promises 10 be an Interesting
event IN basketball circles is acheduled
TO take place on Saturday evcniue next.
when the First Infantry team lines up
against iho husky ave from the Baldwin
Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, az tho
Armory. Twelfth ana Orange streets. Tho
soldier boys anticipate the hardest game
of their schedule ON this occasion, but are
confident that they can overcome tho
handicap IN the mattcr OF Drawn 10y the
fast aggressive game they have been put
ting up OF late
The game win be preceded by an argu-
ment between the second team OF the tn
fantry and the hve representing st.
Thomas Cadets. Play win be called al
p. m.
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self Defence

Jack query says he is in great shape
for his bout with Young Joe Grim, and
fully expects TO defeat his tomorrow
might
The management of the National
Sporting Club would confer a great
favor on the public by starting their
lcontests on time.
AFTER the Brien-Fitzsimmons fight
Is over win the cry be Fakel Fakel
| That cry has been heard quite a lot
lately
1t is supposed that Young Erne will
be Jimmy Britts first opponent In
Philadelphia.
How many men attend q boxing enter
tainment and come away agreeing with
each other. In fact many are they who
say the referees decision Is an wrong.
Very few see a boxing contest In the same
light
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
STATE AND PENINSULA
MARYLAND PENINSULA

Fire yesterday destroyed the home
of Jonathan Cartens, at Elk Mills
Cecil county.
Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, at Havre de Grace, realized
5000 on a recent fair and supper.
on the farm Of Richard Rothwell, at
Elk Neck. and a buggy, set Of harness
and robe from the adjoining farm OF
Frank Bryson. yesterday morning.
A bay barge built for E. Risley, Of
Philadelphia was launched at e. Del
bert & Brothers yards, Elk Landing
yesterday. The barge is 1872 feet long
% feet 10 inches wide and has capac
iity of 300 tons
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
The Fall Of the House Of Usher
Edgar Allen

might of the writer's visit wandered as I'M
q dream through the stately halls of the
house. Nothing could draw Usher from
this superstitous fear OF shadow shapes
and fantasmagOrial forms.
His music partOOk Of his mental frame
Of mind and his painting pictured 1t i'm
weird half-real and mystic shapes. This
dire influence was attributed by Usher to
the atmosphere which surrounded the
House Of Usher.
Our books-the books which for
years had formed no small portion OF
the mental existence of the invalid
were, as might be supposed, in strict
keeping with this character Of phan.
tasm. We pored together over such
works az the Ververt ct Chartreuse oi
Gresset: the Beiphegor Of Machlavel
III: the Heaven and Hell of Sweden
borg: The subiefanean Voyage OF
nicholas KIimm by Hoidners tue
Chi. Umancy OF h0bert fiud. OF Jean
lD1ndaglne. and of DE- la Chambre; the
Tourney into the Blud Distance OF
ITeck: and the City Of the Sun oI
lCampanelia One fav0rite volume was
Ia small octave edition Of the Director
rum lnuuisitorium, by The Dominican
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
DON'T GO IN
That's What a Prominent Baseball
Msgnate Advises.

Magnate Advises.
A prominent magnate, in an interview
with the writer discussinb the prospects
of the Tri-staters going into Pittsburg
ana Youngstown, Ohio, said. Let well
enough alone. Reading. Wilkcsbarro and
Scranton offer excellent chances for Tri-
State teams. Don't try to compete with
towns like pittsburg. II the hackers OF
the proposed team In that city desire to
have team that viii make any kind
OF showing they will have to spend money.
AS most of the good players have been re-
served and lines are out for other good
material 1t means a large expenditure OF
money A winning team at Pittsburg will
not help tho attendance in the other
towns In order 20 compete with such "A
team it viii be necessary TO raise tho
salary limit. Last season the cry wna chat
'ne expenses were too high. Why make
them higherg The rr-state Is IN a posi-
tion TO become stil more prominent but
they VIII not do it with a team In PITTS
burg Let well enough alone. Get Wilkes
barre, Scranton and Reading Interested
and run the league Ia a business like mnn-
nef Give every town a chance TO keen
square. Keep the league intact. such a
thing would be impossible with a team in
Pittsburg as The talenders would drou
out after they found the money an 20
ing out and none coming In. Don't lose
sight of The fact that those most interest.
cd in the placing Ga team at pittsbnra
afep ersons interested ia the American
League Keep out of mixups Of This kind
Give an the teams an equal chance. m.
rivalry between the present towns. win
either Wlksbarre, Scranton or Readn,
added. would be sufficient to assure "a sue
cesstul season Don't take the BAN ofefe,
J IN the gulse of a Pittsburg franchise"
The gentleman Ia question was here fo
} the purpose of ascertalnne the feeling il
J this city for Pittsburg and Youngstown
going in He Is identified with o prcmngn
club and believes that next season vii
AFFORD an the sport necessary without TAX
ing chances with new towns
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
BASEBALL.

The Delaware College boys expect 20
put a strong baseball team in the field
next season.
Jess Frysinger LEFT this city this
morning for New York. where he VIII
ATTEND the big baseball meeting.
Bert Everson has been recommended
for manager Of the East Liverpool,
Ohio. club.
Some rule to improve batting Will
no doubt be made.
John Clarkson. once thes tar twirler
'of the National League is hopelessly
insane.
only eighteen points separate the
highest and the lowest team fielding
Averages In the Amerisan League FOR
the season just closed. Chicago leads
with an average of .96S.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12

bling device. but is about as near it
as is CHANGING at a church fair When
the guess box WAS made up. the four
hogs of Mr. Johnson Wcrc weighed.
They tipped the beam at 1860 pounds.
John Wyatt's guess was the correct
one and he took the box and the $3.50
which It was found TO contain.
Rural Grange. the new grange OF
Cheswold, has elected the following Of
ticers: Master A. -. Evans; overseor.
Jefferson Cooper; lecturer, Mrs. Orietta
Def Emmerson; steward. W. G.. Saw
in assistant J. r.. Legor; chaplain. j.
=. Cote; treasurer, Or. II. o. Evans;
secretary. Marion Dawson. assistant
secretary, A. 4. Hoffecker; gate keeper.
A. J. Lods; ceres, Mrs. r. A. Evans
pomona, Mrs. w. c. Savin; nora Mrs
A. J. Lods; woman assistant steward
Mrs. J. T.. Cote
Evening journal., 1905-12-12

ing apartment. It had been used ap-
parently in remote feudal times for
tho worst purposes Of donjon-keep, and
in ater days as place Of deposit for
powder OF some other highly combusti-
bic substance. as a pO.tion Of its floor,
and the whole interior Of a long arch
way through which we reached IL,
were carefully sheathed with copper.
The door. Of massive iron. had been
also similarly protected Its immense
weight caused an unusually sharp
grating sound as it moved upon its
hinges
Having deposited our mournful bur.
den upon trestles within this region OF
horror We partially turned aside the
yet unscrewed lid 0f the coffin aaa
looked upon the face 0f the tenant A
latrlking similitude between the brother
land sister now FIRST arrested my atten
on. and Ushe.. divlning perhaps my
thoughts. murmured out some few
words from which ! learned that tho
deceased and himself had been twins
and that sympathies Of a scarcely IN
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
BRIDGEVILLE
he Rev. William r. Mowbray Will
Leave Sussex County Town.

Leave Sussex County Town.
BridgevilIe appears to have charms
ior gvpsies for within the past month
here have been about five bands to
visit this community There are now
.wo bands encamped near here, one in
smulien's woods and the other at
Hickory Ridge. They have large hacks
fitted up like houses and are very
cozily established. The men do a very
lpro6iable business buying and selling
fhorses, while the women are Kept busy
Revealing the future to the sentimental
ybuth of the vicinity.
AThe Young men Of this town are max
ingNpreparations to give a large party
ana Sdance combined in the Opera
House on the evening of December IS.
About 100 invitations will be issued to
all parts of the state and everything
VIII be done to make the affair a sue
cess in every particular. Some original
features will be introduced.
The new rule regarding the opening
of the post Office on Sunday morning
went into effect yesterday morning
The Office was open between the hours
of s and o'clock and during that
time the clerks we're kept busy dealing
out the mail-all eager to try the new
system. This plan will serve to make
the work on Monday mornings much
lighter.
The Rev. William r. MOwbray on
Sunday morning announced his inten
ton of leaving Bridgeville at the END
of this conference year, notwithstand
ing the fact that he was most cordial,
invited to return. Mr.. Mowbray i!
now serving his fifth year as pastor
here, and doubtless wants to make Z
change, much to the regret Of the peo
pie of this vicinity. His, has been I
most successful pastorate here.
Until the new church which will bI
'erected near Frogpond school house &
ready. services will be held in thl
school house every Sunday Afternoon
at o'clock The first meeting wa
held Sunday afternoon in charge o
the Rev w. r. Mowbray. There wa
largo attendance The new churcl
will be christened Epworth NJ. Z
Church. It will probably be on Bridge
vile circuit.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
AUTO NEWS.

The driveway through Btandywinc
Park is very popular with automobilists.
Every fair day dozens Of autos are TO be
seen clrcling the park on the roads which
are level as boards hard and abound in
wide. sweeping curves such as are the
joy Of every auto drivers heart. Then. toe
the air is bracing and the view in all d.
rectlons broad and beautiful. Il is an ideal
place to spend an hour in an automobile.
The auto dealers here are looking for
ward to another big season next year.
Don't forget TO have look az your
gasoline tank before starting on a trip.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12

had assumed if possible more
ghastly hue-but the luminousness Of
his eye had utterly gone out The
once occasional huskiness Of his tone
was heard no more, and a tremulous
uaver, as if of extreme terror hamltual-
ly characterized his utterance. There
were times, indeed, when l thought his
increasingly agitated mind waslaboring
with some oppressive secret to di
vulge which he struggled for the ncces-
sary courage. At times again was OBJ
liged to resolve all into the mere mex
plicahle vagaries Of madness. for be-
he'd him gazing upon vacancy for long
hours ia an attitude Of the profoundest
attention. as il listening 60 some imag-
mary sOund It was no wonder that
his condition terriied-thal Il infect.
ed me. / felt creeping upon me. By
slow yet certain degrees. the Wild IN
husnccs Of his own fantastic yct ina
preesivc supefstitions
ITO Be Continusd)
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
NEWARK
isstins Held in the Interest Of Board
Of Trade.

ieetine Held IN the Interest OF a Board
Of Trade.
A meeting was held in council room
asst night for the purpose of discuss
lg the probability of organizing a
;oard Of Trade. George w. Griffin was
lade chairman and w II. Taylor. sec
etary. After some discussion. It was
motion decided TO appoint an or
anization committee composed of the
blowing wefl known citizens. TO wait
pom persons with the view of having
hem become members. ID. c. Rose. Ed.
rard L. Richards, Lee o. Willis,
Feorge w. Griffin, Edward w. Cooch
nd L. X. Bowen. The interest thus
ar is strong toward organizing and
Maintaining a board Of trade. Everyone
4 the meeting showed that earnest
ess that wins. The committee an.
ointed viii meet one week hence.
Alfred c. Jones. living on Main
treet. was arrested and taken before
Magistrate King last evening, charged
nth trespass on college, grounds, fir
1g gun in the street. and shooting
18th intent to do injury. All three
harges were sustained. Jones, who
as intoxicated fired at the west end
the college building with a shot
un. One Of tho shots struck a win
ow, smashing things generally, and
ndangering the lives of some Of the
tudents. He furnished bail for ap
earance az court.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
STATE NEWS NOTES

Miss Henrietta Goodwin, Of Camden
died Of heart disease at her home here
She was widely known in church and
beneflcent work and was a member oi
a well-known Delaware family.
When the hog-killing jollihcatior
took place at the Kent Cottage, Bowers
owned and managed by l.. T. Johnson
a guess box was brought into play. Tn,
guess box is not a lottery nor a gam.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
sYNoPsIs.

SYNOPSIS.
While passing through a dreary tract of
iOuntry 1 found myself within view Of a.
rloomy buildlng-House of Usher 1 can
compare the scene presented to me to no
arthly sensation. Nevertheless I proposed
o ms self a soiourn OF some weeks i'm this
nansi0n. the proprietor Roderick Usher
being one OF my boon companions in boy
.ood / entered the Gothic archway Of the
AN. Unon my entrance Usher arose from
sofa and greeted me with a vivaciOus
Warmth He entered at some length into
. what he conceived TO be the nature Of
nalady--a more nervous affection. lie
Mas enchained by certain superstitious
,impressions In regard to the dwelling
which he tenanted and from which he
lever ventured forth. At the death Of his
" lister which occurred on the evening oi
nv arrival his solo companion for years.
eft him the last of rhe ancient race Of
hc Ishera.
White he spoke. the lady Madeline. a.
he was called passed sioWli through
remote portion Of the apartment ana
disappeared / eagerly sought the clunteu-
nee uf the brother VINO nud uurled ns
lace in Ids hands fhe disease OF lad,
.f4a llne had bsfflea the physicians
lle found the House 0f Usher surround
q by s0flc deep seated shadnwed gloom
ne melancholy ~ which affected every
,nc who stayed on the place. tsher's SIS
er Madeline was q victim ~ some silanrl
ptcics cf meidncholiI and uncn the frs
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
TEAM STANDING.
eIIbert 10 shoot Here.

on next Monday afternoon the
wawasct Gun Club viii hold COM
plmenary shoot in honor Of Fred
Gilbert. the worlds champion. All The
cracks OF this city and "a number Of
out of town shooters will attend. The
Wawaset Club rs one Of the best known
clubs in the country and its members
are doing better work from year 20
year. A big crowd viii no doubt be ON
hand 10 greet The champion.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
Aiter supposed IneendIary.

The National Association Of Fire I'M
derwrlters has posted a reward Of $3.50
for the arrest OF the person or persons
who recently set fire to the stable Of
Lelion Collins. in South Wilmington.
The organizauon viii make a strong
effort TO catch the supposed incendiary
who has been at work here.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
New Altar for St. Johns.

a handsome altar, reredos, containing
six mosaics Of angels, and beautiful
memorial window will be erected i'm st.
Johns Church as soon as they can be re-
.eeived. The panels Of the roredos are 70
be made in Venice and the window will
also be imported
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
Gloves

One Of the most acceptable gifts
is a pair or half dozen pairs of
Gloves. Ali Kid Gloves put in
Christmas box, if you desire.
Lambs Skin Gloves, 65c.
Ladies' Kid Gloves at 81, SI.a5,
81. 50 and s..
Ladies Mosquetaire Kid Gloves,
brown and black, SI.7s.
Ladies' Cape Gloves, 81.
Ladies' Cashmere Gloves, 25c,
soc and 7sc.
Ladies Long silk Gloves, even
ing shades, 75c and s..
Ladies' Wool Gloves, 25c and
soc.
Children's Kid Gloves, 75c and
children's Golf Gloves, CSC and
SOC.
children's Cape Gloves, 81 to
ISI.5o.
Children's lined Mocha, soc, 75c
and 81.
Children's lined Kid Gloves, SOC
and 81.
Children's Mitts, asc.
Infants Mitts, Ioc 2sc and soc.
Men lined Kid Gloves, soc and
81.
Mems Kid Gloves, 81.
Mems Cape Gloves 81. anc
ISI.So.
Mems Working Gloves, soc ant
81.
J Boys Gauntlet Gloves, soc.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
Farm Hand Hurt.

George Holden. a colored man Of
Claymont, was admitted to the Chester
Hospital yesterday suffering from a
severe cut on the foot. which he re-
celved by a plow striking H. The in
jury was dressed by the resident physl-
clan and he is doing well.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12

Silk Petticoats, S. to ST. so.
Waists, lawn, linen aud Batiste,
S. to S..
silk Waists, s. to 81.
Sweaters, 81. SO to S..
Golf Vests, 81.
Furs, S. 10 $50.
Flannelette Wrappers, soc, 81,
SI.25, $3.50 and SI.75.
Outing Flannel Gowns, soc, soc,
and 81.
Outing Flannel Dressing Sacques
soc.
Flannelette Dressing Sacques,
soc.
Kinonos, 81. SO to S..
Eiderdown Bath Robes. S., So
Isl.
Eiderdown Dressing Sacques
Sr.a5 TO Sz.75.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
ACADEMY LEAGUE GAMES
Howard Rolled 25e, Which Was the
Feature-AIax Lost Two.

The bowlers OF the Academy League
met last night in their weekly games
The rollers in this league are coming
fast and some good scores were made
the feature being Howard's s56. on the
Academy alleys the Ajax lost two to
Oriental i've while Olympia Seconds
took three from Columbia, the games
being rolled on the formers alleys. The
following scores will show what each
IlfF
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
Infants Department

Useful gifts for the baby.
Soft-soled Shoes, pink, blue,
tan, white, red, black and ecru,
2sc, soc and 75c.
Knit and Flannel Sacques, 25c
to So.
Babies Fancy Rattles, 25c, soc,
.7sc.
Puff Boxes, s5c. soc, 7sc.
Powder Puffs, II 1-2c, 25c, 35c
and soc.
Knit Socks, II lac, a5c, soc.
Bibs, ? I-2c to SI.25.
Combs, Ioc and 2sc.
Brushes, 2sc, s5c, 5Sc, soc.
Bonnets, soc to S..
Coach Robes, Eiderdown, s5c TO
81 SO.
Fur Robes, s., $3.50, S.. 50,
S6.2s, 81, S..
Infants Sweaters, 81 to Ss.2s.
Baskets, 2sc, SOC, 75c, 81.
Knit Drawer Leggings, 81 end
SI.25.
Knit Leggings, knee length,
ISc, 25c, soc, 7sc.
Infants Long Slips, a5c toS7. 50.
Babies Knit Toques, soc.
Short Dresses, soc to $4. so.
Flannel Night Dresses, soc.
Flannel Night Drawers, soc
soc, 75c.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
Reception Of Holy Name Society.

A reception OF the Holy Name Society
( st. Pauls Roman Catholic Church, will
e held on New Years night and will be
ttended by nearly all the Catholic So
ietiss OF the city. The Rev Father FL
lott will be in charge.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
E. B. RILEY
Every Stock in the Store is Ready for
the Distribution Of Christmas Gifts

FIRST
f uand
be
splendid LOT nightly
speedily and we'll
lowest which is always the you
pay
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
STATE GRANGE IN SESSION
Dr.. John J. Black to Deliver an Inter-
estinu Address.

Members Of the State Grange Of Della
ware convenes today in Georgetown in its
thirty-hrst annual session and an open
session will be held this evening to which
the public Is invited.
Dr. John j. Black. OF New Castle, viii
introduce the subject, "The Duty OF the
State TO Her Detectives"
He will consider It from the following
standpoints;
Evening journal., 1905-12-12

Edited by Harold Harvey
AVERAGES ACADEMY LEAGUE

Following Is tho standing OF all the
howlers OF the Academy League, the
showing be a creditablc one:
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Infants cotton Hosiery, white
and black. II I-2c and 25c.
Mems black Hosiery at II I-2c,
|25c. SOC and soc.
A lot of Sample Hosiery at 2sc
and soc; value a third more.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
Suit Department

This Department is noted for ii:
money-saving values.
Ladies' Suits, $40 to SIS.
Coats, $S to $2S.
Rain Coats, SO. 50 TO SIS.
Skirts, So to SIo.
Sateen and Moreen Skirts, 81 t.
S7.7s.
Evening journal., 1905-12-12
Waterproof
StOCkinet Leqqinqs

children's, SOC Misses, 75c
Ladies', 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-23
An HEROIC Defense.

A detachment of six men were carry
ing dispatches from d command near
Red river to Camp Supply. OF the six,
two were scouts, Amos Chapman and
William Dixon. The others were cav
alrymen. Far from any refuge they
were surrounded by nearly two hun
bred Indians. They sought shelter in
a buffalo wallow, and prepared to hold
their ground. The attack came at six
o'clock in the morning, anda the long,
long day stretched before them. In the
first rush, four of these six men were
wounded, Private Smith mOrtally so.
The other hurts were severe. They
were hemmed in on all sides in an open
plain and were Outnumbered almost
twenty to one. One of the scouts, while
a severe fire was being poured in at
them at close range, succeeded in
throwing up a scanty intrenchment
with his bowie knife and his bare
hands. His comrades held the Kiowas
and C0manches off until this little help
was ready as a refuge, and they moved
into the trench. the wounded walking
with brave and painful effort.
Although Private Smith was wounded
unto death. he sat upright in the trench
to conceal his crippled condition from
the foe From early morning until
night, this handful of five men was I'M
der an almost constant fire, often at
such short range that they could bring
their pistols into play. Thus they
fought for their own lives and defended
their dying conrade, without food, and
for drink, only a little muddy rain
water mixed with their own blood.
They killed more than a dozen Indians
and wounded above a score.
Relief came that night but it vas
tbirty-six hours after their first attack
before medical aid and food could be
given them at the nearest post Pri-
vate Smith died before camp was
reached. Every man was wounded,
Scout Chairman seriously and Scout
Dixon several times, but not danger
ousIy. This band of four soldiers and
two scouts were of those who had been
fighting and marching for weeks amid
the most dreadful privations- They
were worn to skin and bone, but their
souls were as big as all outdoors. =
and they fiinched at no odds under
Heaven. And by such men as these
was this nation made.-David Lansing,
in June Outing