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Evening journal., 1905-12-29
TO LOUISVILLE
THE WATCHWORD
The Proposed Plan to Have
This City Represented Is
Meeting With Approval

The proposed plan 10 send "a team from
this city to the National Bowling rourn-
ament TO be held In Louisville Ky, next
March, is meeting with the approval OF
am lovers Of sport Ia this city, The busl-
ness men here think il viii be great
thing for Wilmington and have started
TO send substantial contributions to The
Evening Journal
The bowlers have several plans under
way IN which TO raise the necessary
money TO defray the expenses OF the trip.
They think an entertainment In the Grund
Opera House would be a good thing and
are also trying 20 arrange a game with
SOME of the Philadelphia cracks.
Several clubs have signined their will
inguess TO help the cause along by either
donating money or helping IN any other
way they may he called upon 10 do. An
aboard for Louisvliew The sportsmon
of this city want Wilmington represented
and they are going to have their way.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
BASKETBALL.

a big crowd promises TO be on hand to-
night at the Opera House when Whining
ton and the East Falls team Of Philadel-
phia clash
Basketball does. and always will fur
nish plenty OF excitement for the spec
tutors
'Tho Park a. c. Of this city met defeat
at the hands OF the West End Club last
night The score was - To- a. a finely
dressed doll was presented TO the winner s
by E j. Chapman. Tho West End boys
are open TO meet AN comers, Old swedes
preferred.
'By engaging the Opera House for their
basketball games the Wilmington team
shows enterprise and the basketball low
ers of this city should attend tonighrs
game IN goodly number.
'''rime is money" No one appreciates
this more than The fellow with half his
week wages on a basketball game, when
he learns that just thirty seconds re-
main TO play and his team is one point
10 the bad.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
UsiTfon- MasIfn

Chestertown, Nd. Dec. 29.-At Bond
Methodist Episcopal Church, Chester
town. Miss Hannah B. Maslin, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Carvil Maslin,
was married to William B. Usilton,
IT.. junior editor of the Kent News.
The Rev. b. Taylor, of Bond, and Dr.
ID. L. Greenfield, of Christ Church,
Chestertown. performed the ceremony.
Miss Clara B. Usilton played the we'd
ding music. accompanied by the voices
Of Mrs. Henry Brown, Miss Mary
Blown and Richard beaverton. The
ushers were DR.. J. King Seegar and
DR.. William S. Gardner. of Baltimore;
DR.. NJ. Earle Usilton. of Philadelphia;
DR.. H. G. Shippers, William d. Maslin
and Fred G. Usilton. of Chestertown
Master William Gardner served as
ringbearer.
The bride was dressed in plum
broadcloth, trimmed with two light
shades of velvet and black braid. while
the lace waist was trimmed with the
same material as the dress; beaver
hat. with light and dark plumes, anc
carried a large bouquet of roses.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
DOVER
State Department Issues Charters to
Five New Companies.

State Department Issues Charters to
Five New Companies.
Dover. Dec. 29.-The state Depart
ment today issued certificates of in
corporation to the American Brick
Manufacturing Company The incor-
porators are all of Wilmington and the
capital stock Is S250.000.
The Philadelphia Concrete Company
was Incorporated to carry on the bust
ness of construction and manufacture
of material The incorporators are of
Philadelphia and the capital stock Is
100000.
The Arthur c. Lutz Company was in
corporated to manufacture, buy, sell
and deal in publishers and Office sup
plies and to traffic in all kinds of sta
tionery. The incorporators are all OF
York. Pa, and the capital stock is $50,
600.
The Comercial Development Com
pany, Of Philadelphia, was incorporat
ed to acquire mines, to prospect fol
minerals, to develop products and man
ufacture The incorporators are oi
Philadelphia, and the capital stock Is
$5OO,O00
The Florida Villa Company, to con
struct, own, operate and improve sum
minerals, to develop mining lands anC
cottages.
Governor Lea has appointed William
e. Davis to be a justice of the peac'
and notary public for the town o
/ Frederick. Magistrate Davis will as
sumo the duties of his Office imme
diately.
Mrs. William Kingsbury, who ha
been very IN at her home. was though
to be dead last evening and the mem
bers of her family we're almost heart
broken. Later. her nurse discovered
slight pulsation and restoratives wer
applied. The young woman is now raj
idly recovering.
The funeral of james II. Todd on
Of the best known Insurance men q
THE State. took place yesterday after
noon, from his late residence on tn
corner of Bradford and Cecil streets.
The funeral Of Miss zilla Sapp, form
erly Of Dover. and a sister of Mrs. I
Frank Harris. took place here yestei
day afternoon.
Rev. David S. Clark, the new collectC
OF customs for Delaware, headed
large parity Of Methodists in taking
donation and some elaborate presena
TO Rev. ID. f. McFaul. pastor of tf
KenIton NJ. L. Church.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
ON THE ALLEYS.

'"Who is HaganT
IAN aboard for Louisville,"
'rom Brown bowled without a miss
sHarvey and Hasnn had a race Ia the
FIRST game. Hagan won by one pin Thcy
should be put in the little roll Of honor
class.
"'rhc Furitans threw the hnrpoon into
Casino for one game aud might have had
three.
"Jen' mode his bow as a rri-City bowl
er last night and led his team with $50.
The kid" bowled IN hard luck or would
have had much larger score.
'Godwln was the only man on the
Casino team to get coo.
sThat proposed trip TO Louisville must
have put new life into Plank"
Averages went the voyage last night
"Cup.d" Pennington neary got in the
little roll Of honor class.
sDavy was angry. Those scores were
enough to make any one mad, hey Dayer'
sI.ast nights scores won't get you to
Louisville.
-Guyer and Vincent rolled well for the
Puritan boys II was the first Tri-City
League game either had ever bowled.
.The Grand Old Man Of the Olympia
team was there again. "It's seldom hes
not"
'The Puritans had fouls called on
/ them last night. Hauey had four. Vincent
onc Kates one. and McCaulley one.
cone OF Captain Cooks men came pretty
near losing his job
sCaptain Guyer Of the Purltans. would
Ike to get some OF the bowlers of the
Young Mems Republican club for his
team.
sChester now leads the league.
s"Popr Roach was out of form last
night lie only made isi in his last game.
eWhittakcr did not bowl with the Chcs-
ter Every man rolled over 500.
sAlcMunlsal failed 20 roll hts usual COED
game. Most an the bowicrs with hish
averages took q drop
The Philadelphia Record had - good
picture OF Reach m yesterdays paper.
I His score of S5s opened the eyes OF those
Philadelphia cracks.
captain Cook says Mike" Is in good
standing once more. He only missed one
spare.
sFrank Day was certainly bltt,ng them
out last night. he generally gets them
on any alleys.
'That Chester bunch is going to be
hard to beat
'Captain casson certainly came back
hast night
"Curley' Johasons trip 10 Nirsiniu
could not huvo done HIM much good
arhe Warren boys were pretty lucky tc
get away with two games with lasl
nights scores.
sIlolph got about his usual 'That foul
line and lights hurts, hevv
Captain Huxley tried 20 save the last
game by putting Kelly in for the uin;f
and tenth boxes. 'Kel' made three strike.
IN the last box.
sThat Academy team can be dopende,
upon TO give them an battle.
sThe Peirce boys don't appear 70 b.
weakened any.
'~Jones' again lead the Heavy Mems
team. Walter is pretty light for lea,
horse.
-rhe pins were falling bad an aroun,
last night
'Just when one thinks he is getting goo'
along comes $50 score. Pretty nea
right yes
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
RAsEaALL.

.The Tri-State meeting Is now less than
a week or ANA nothing definite has been
learned as TO the make up OF the circuit
for 1896. The question of a president may
have something 10 do with the. matter.
wilmington would Ike very much TO
secure Matty Brodcrlck 90 play on its
team and have opened negotiations for
the little nhcldcr
'Frank Parker. a member of the famous
Quickstep team who in iSss. only lost ono
game ANA gained a worldwide reputation
was "a visitor here yesterday.
"a local morning paper is certainly
handing its readers some fresh baseball
news.
eThe amateurs of this city are very
anxious TO have a city league started here
the coming season
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
If YOU WOULD LIVE
LONG GO TO SUSSEX

is the grandfather of Mrs. William w.
Richardson. OF Dover
The next brother in point Of seniority
in this remarkable quartette is Thomas
j.. Atkins. 50 years old, who Is an
undertaken and cabinet maker. II sanv
Tom Atkins ON The roof of a house only
two weeks ago. making some repairs TO
his property" said Senator Jefferson in
describing the Remarkable agility Of
this member of the long-living family.
Captain John S. Atkins. 81 years old,
the third brother of this fine family.
is a retired seafaIing man and Peter
Page Atkins the fourth member or the
fourth "old boy is So years old and is
a phrenologist who laughs at the raw
ages Of time.
The brothers all enjoy plenty OF out
door life, use no liquor of any kind.
never indulge In over-eating. are
regular with their sleep and do not read
or hide out at night.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
Wedding Anniversary

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Lewis Riley, 707 Poplar street. was
the scene Of very pleasant gathering
when they celebrated the thirty-fifth
anniversary Of their marriage, by enter
tanning a number Of their relatives and
friends.
The guests were entertained with
vocal and Instrumental music.
Among those present were Mr.. George
Galloway. of New London, Pa: Mr.
AMI Mrs Thomas Stafford, of stanton.
Del Mrs. Ezra Tinker. Of New York.
Rev II. A. G. Westerfield, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. L. Chamberlain, Mr.. and Mrs
J. J. Hayes. Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Gem.
s~'"uel Derborough. Miss Lydia Der
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
Wright Smith

Ridgely. Md. Dec. 29.-Dr. F. J..
Wright, of Denton, and Miss Clara
Edna Smith, only daughter of Atr. and
Mrs. w. w. Smith. Of Ridgely. were
married at the Ridgely Methodsist
Episcopal Church by the Rev. G. R.
Ellis. Miss Elsie Sylvester Smith pre-
sided at the organ. The ushers were
A. W. Mattox, of Ridgely; Arthur Nor
ris. of Centreville: Virgil Moore and
Fred Fleetwood. of Denton.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
ENDEAVORERS TO MEET
February Next is sOciety's Silver
Anniversary.

The twenty-fifth anniversary of
the Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tian Endeavor will occur in Boston on
February next. Il will be commemor-
ated by the nearly 10000 societies, by
3,5OO,000 members and by numerous
Endeavor unions, local, county, state
and national.
During the last two years 46 states
and territories of the United States
and three provinces Of Canada have
gained more than 10 per cent. in the
number of their societies. Hawaii has
gained 116 per cent. The Christian En-
deavor movement has gained a foot
hold in the Philippines. Nearly 1000
societies have reported an increase of
% per cent. in local membership. Ten
thousand societies have reported a to-
tai Of 100000 in gifts to the mission
boards of their denominations. to their
local churches and to miscellaneous
causes.
The next ail-European convention
will be held from July 2S to August
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
POOL IS BOOMING

Billiards and pool seem 10 have taken
an additional lease OF life in Wilmington
lately. II is not SO wonderful that this
should be- the case. after an, for in that
sport as we'll as In some Of the sterner
things OF Wilmington life, there was a
tendency 20 siagnation. In speaking 70 q
well-known POOL room owner yesterday he
said "Ycs. q is a fact that billiards ana
pool have taken "a wonderful squirt In this
city lately. New players are developing
more rapidly than I have ever known IN
my many years at the business and
Der of men viii soon appear the equal of
the best player Wilmington ever produc q.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
ConnoIIv-BoyIe

Easton, Md, Dec. 29.-J. Edward
Connolly, of Queen Anne's county. and
Miss Mary Elizabeth Boyle. of Talbot
county. were married in old st. JOS
eph's Catholic Church. near Cordova,
by the Rev. James c. COmiskey, of
Easton. The maid of honor was Miss
Agnes Boyle. The groom's best man
was his brother. John Connolly, of
Centreville. The ushers were Carroll
Connolly, of Centreville, brother of
the groom: William Sharp. Of Long
wood. Talbot county, cousin of the
groom; Charles and Joseph Boyle, of
Willoughby, brothers Of the bride.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
AppIesarth,Jones

Cambridge. Nd, Dec. 29.-William
F. Applegarth of the Neck district
was married to Miss Matte Balm
Jones. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Zach
ariah ID. Jones. at the residence of her
parents in Town Point by the Rev. J
d. Hosier.
Charles p. Vane was married tC
Miss Rosie L. Manning by the Rev. ]
d. Hosier at the parsonage Of the Dor
chester Circuit Methodist Episcopal
Church South.
Miss Minnie May Dunn. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Dunn. of Cam
bridge, was married at the residence
of her parents. to Cardell e. Mariner
Of New Church. Va, by the Rev. Oscar
Lee Owens
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
THREE MEN FOR HARTLEY

Jess Frysineer says he viii give the
owners OF the wilmington A. A. three
men for Chic Hartleys release TO the
Lancaster Club The men he Is willing TO
give are Rothfus. a FIRST haseman ana
outnelder. who is considered one Of the
best men in the Tri-Statc; Red Farrell,
a former wilmington A. a. man and Al
Mauch. clever shortstop. jess Is also
very anxious TO have the Deal matter set
tied at the meeting on January D. Mr.
Curlcy says he does not expect to be able
to hold Deal ana il Is more than likely
that Snake viii be seen IN Lancaster
uniform this season. notwithstanding an
reports to the contrary.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
Director Meet Next Month-

Stockholders and directors Of the
Peoples Railway Company meet on
January in ennual session at which
time officers of the company win be
chosen. Passes which have been is
sued viii be valid until that time, but
there is a probability that some who
are riding over the lines free at pres
ent will be compelled to pay fare next
year.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
Weddfne Near CIayton

On Wednesday evening a pretty
wedding took place at Blackiston' s
Church when Miss Daisy Mills of near
Clayton, was married to Ernest Davis
by the Rev. ID. J. McFaul. The bride
was attended by Miss Gertrude Ma
brey. and she wore Paris muslin and
carried BRIDES roses. The best man
was Gilbert Davis and the ushers were
Thomas Mills, Dudley Crossley, Med
ford Davis and Arthur Pheim. Lohen-
grins wedding march was played by
Miss Ella Davis. After a wedding tour
the happy couple will live at kenton-
Evening journal., 1905-12-29

at Geneva. Switzerland. in connection
with the Worlds Christian Endeavor
Convention.
The review Of Christian EndeavOr
during the last 25 years shows that
many millions Of young people have
enlisted under its bannerIts literature
has been Translated into scores Of Ian
guages.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
CHESTER LEADS
in TRI-CITY RACE
The Crack AII-WiImingtOn
Five Lost One Game, as
Did the Casino Boys

Chester by winning. three games from
New-Century last night now lead tho
rri-City League. Previous TO last nights
games All-Wilmington and Chester were
tied Tor first honors but the reorganized
DUPONT team threw the harpoon into tho
locals for one game which sends them to
second place
Tho gaines last night furnished many
surprises and averages also took a fan.
Washington and Warren are coming
strong and before long there should be
about nve teams lighting it out for first
place. The Cnslno boys were ia bad form
and lost one to tho Puritan Colts. The
scores IN full are as follows:
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
EnlerLained ID Theatre ParIy

At the Garrick Theatre yesterday al
ternoon Miss Breta Cleyenger enter
tanned a number of friends at a the
atre party, following which a dinner
was given in honor of the guests at
her home No. 407 West Seventh street.
Those in the party were. Mrs. NJ. All
son. Mrs. Emma Darlington, Mrs. Cora
farrell, Mrs. Florence Clevenger, Miss
Grace Clevenger, Miss Marion Wal
ters. of Lenape, Maurice Moran and
Master George Clevenger.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
Special to The Evoning journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
Dover. Dec. Ex-senator Thomas w.
jefferson OF Sussex county. the senior
member of the Delaware Legislature.
tells a surprising story concerning
longevity in Sussex county 1t is often
known and seen in that county, that
men who have attained the age Of 30
years are still active On their avocations
on their farms.
The town OF Milton contains four
brothers an Of whom are ia the
neighborhood Of 80 years old. and each
of whom is a fine specimen of Ameri-
cam manhood. They We're all born and
reared and toiled for their fortunes in
Sussex county.
The eldest Joseph c. Atkins. is 80
years old. He is retired sea captain
but is now engaged In the mercantile
business. He Is the father of former
State Treasurer Charles Fl. Atkins and
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
BASKET BALL TONIGHT
Mayor Wilson Will Start the Game
Between Wilmington and East Falls

1NAWccU WHHlN9toN anu EdaA oita
The management of the Wilmington
basketball team desire to impress upon
the ladies Of Wilmington that the game of
basketball Is one that they can enjoy as
well as their brothers, and that the VIII
mington team have been selected for their
gentlemanly qualities as well us for their
ability to play the game. Tho manager
OF the Young Mems Christian Association
team of Upland, recently expressed the
opinion that the Wilmington team not
only put up the best game played IN Up
land this season. but their conduct as
gentlemen WAS far above the average.
The Wilmington ieam viii line up against
the strong East Falls team tonight al the
Grand Opera House and Mayor Wilson
has been invited TO start the game at $50
O'Clock.
on Saturday night the famous De Nerl
team of the Philadelphia League. viii be
the attraction with Ford. Fogarty. Brady.
Bossert kinkaid and w. Marxward IN
the line up
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
cLup srANpINes
WITH rHE sHoorERs.

.Ben McHugh and M. Lobb viii meet
tomorrow on the Wawaset Gun Club
grounds in a match shoot OF 100 targets
each. The contest should prove very in
teresting.
'Luther squier expects the proposed
meet between the marksnieu OF this city.
Philsdelph,a and Baltimore to take place
about the middle OF January. The VII
mington team will be slroas cue and
should win.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
Reception at MiddIetown

The annual Christmas reception of
the Century Club viii he held in the
club building tonight. An interesting
programme has been prepared, and as
one of the happy events of the Christ
mas holidays. the entertainment prom
ises much pleasure to the club mem
bers and their friends.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
viii Nominate Officers.

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club
win hold an important meeting tonight
in the rooms at Fourth and DUPONT
streets. Several matters interesting
to the members win be discussed and
nomination for officers will also be
held. The election will take place next
Friday evening.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
EIbin-H hopkins

Easton, Nd, Dec. 29.-Milton S. e.
ben and Miss Neva Frances Hopkins,
both of Cordova. Talbot county. were
married in the rectory of st. Joseph's
Catholic Church by the Rev. James c..
Comiskey. of Easton. The ushers were
William Slaughter. Of COrdova. and
Leo Meginney, of LOngwood.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
Wearer.R RIackhnrn

Ridgely Nd, Dec. 29-At st. Paufs
Reformed Church, Ridgely. Edward
Weaver. of Greensboro. and Miss Pearl
Blackburn, of Ridgely, we're married
by the Rev. z. L. Coblents. pastor of
the church. The wedding march was
PLAYED by Miss Sara Hoffman.
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
ODDS AND ENDS.

'AlbeFt Corey. the French long dis
tsnce runner who recently shot into
prominence, has announced his intention
of attempting 10 run from New York to
Evening journal., 1905-12-29
Three Games
HiSh Teams
OLD SWEDES LOST

The Covenant basketball team Of Phlln-
delphia. came here last night and were
Just able to defeat the Old swedes hve
by the narrow margin OF one point The
game WIS very exciting from start TO
finish and the defeat IN no way hurts the
locals reputation. The team work OF both
te,rns was nno. The nne-up Is as follows.
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Evening journal., 1905-12-29
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borough. Mrs. Ella Black and daughter
Anna, Mrs. M. A. Taggart. Mrs. Mar
garet Cheers. Mrs. Elizabeth Fielding,
Miss Lille Schoheld and Miss Clara
Racine
Evening journal., 1905-12-29

Buttcrworth.. ..dcfense,. ...... Burns
Field goals-Halsoy. p slack Heal a.
Butterworth .: Myers Z; Ferguson, 81;
Burns. Fouls. Halscy. 9; Butterworth g
Myers, g. Referee, Lummis
Evening journal., 1905-12-29

THE FOLLOWING coNTRleU-
TloNs HAVE BEEN MADE TO-
WARDS SENDING A WHINING
TON TEAM TO THE LOUISVILLE
sowLING TOURNAMENT.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-21
BURYiNG TELEPHONE LINES
When Ready 70 Put Underground
the Wires Resemble a
Lead Pipe

Few people know inst what IS torS
when a telephone company purIes Is
ines To begin With. tie wires t1em-
selves must De combined IN cables the
making Of which involves many InIri-
cate and expensive processes 1ns
aEi1sbed cable looks Ike z lead pipe.
and indeed, that IS exactly what II IS
But while most pipes are made for
The conveyance O. liquids. this one
must be SO tight and thoroughly sealed
that not a trace Of moisture can WoTk
It's way in-o It The pipe Is filed with
hundreds OF wires. each wrapped n
a covering OF papeE. the Dry air IL the
folds OF the Nrappings and IN the sub
stance OF the paper itself afording the
most perfect Insulation During its
manufacture. while II Is being Gens-
ported from place 10 place and~dTaEa
into conduits under the streets and
afterward, whenever II IS Necessary TO
touch it for purposes OF making coz
nectIons or repairs. the cable FAUST be
handled as carefully as II its sheath
we're made Of glass, for hole the size
OF a pin in the lead covering means
the ruin OF a whole section
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-04-21
WOMAN AT LIGHT IS YEARS
Missed But Two Nights
in Her Career.

Fer 5s years = woman has kept the
light on Santa Barbara. says the Los An
geIes Times The lighthouse Is situated
about TWO miles southwest OF Santa Bar
bara, On low point OF Land, the light
being ITS feet above the sea The tower
rises from the center O. . small white
building with the usual red roof and
green shutters, with q tiny porch open
ing toward the sea The building was
erected in 1886. and its first keeper was
Albert J. Williams, the husband Of Mrs
Julia z. Williams, the present keeper.
He received his appointment when
Franklin J. Pierce was PRESIDENT The
light is fixed white OF the first order
and may be seen II miles At sea Just
As the civil war vas closing IL 1865. Mis-
Williams was appointed keeper in place
OF her husband. who had died, sId she
las had the longest service Of any
keeper On the coast Mrs Williams has
been away from Ter post but TWO nights
in z years. and does lot go away in the
daytime save OF Sunday. when she rides
into town TO attend the Congregational
church, OF which she has long been a
member. The family came originally
from Maine When they came to the
lighthouse in 1856 Mr. and Mrs, VII
iams had two little daughters, and
while there two sons were born to them
and one child died.