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Evening journal., 1906-08-17
DULL SEASON
FOR POSTMEN
Souvenir Cards, HOweVer,
vii Keep Letter Carriers
Busy For a Time

III It was not for souvenir cards said
a letter carrier to-day, "we would have lit
tie TO do just now. The weather is warm
and the people are doing as little writing
as possible,
did you ever write a letter on hot
dayy asked the letter carrier of the r.
porter. III you did 1 bet you We're not
anxious about writing another"
1t is the truth that raking ones 9
thoughts on a warm day to find material
TO put in letter particularly personal
missive, Is an irritable job and is as apt
TO cause the Precipitation to flow as work.
ing out in the sun. Many people are a,so
away yet and are receiving their mail
where they are stopplng. Souvenir cards
pour in however, and until cool weather
sets in the pos,men viii be kept busy de-
liycrlng them.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
WARMERS HEAVILY HIT.

M MISFORTUNE has laid heavy hand upon
\ the lower Delaware farmers and fruit
growers. Everything pointed to a large crop Of
fruit and the consequent swelling OF the purses Of
the growers. Most OF them had gone to a large
expense in spraying their trees and making other
provisions for large yield that would bring
thousands of dollars into the state The fruit
had survived the frosts and other early unseason-
able weather only to be wrecked later by the
rainy spell Not only this calamity but many of
the trees have prematured, the scale has played
havoc and the yellows arc again torment The
result of this season will halt the planting OF new
orchards and the growers will realize that the
raising of fruit as an industry is more uncertain
than ever 1t is hard blow to consumers too,
because nothing is more delicious during the sum
mer than the lucous fruit fresh from the orchards.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

Editor The Evening Journal.
] think the Pennsylvania Railroad
has acted very unjuStly towards the
people OF this city this summer in re-
fusing to carry any excursions from
here TO Atlantic City. Yet the company
almost in the same breath with the
refusal announces and advertises
broadcast that they Will run excur-
sions OF their own 10 resorts and to
all the other popular watering places.
These excursions arc profitable as Wit
ness the hundreds who went 10 Atlantic
City on Wednesday and IT is plainly
evident that the company wanted 10
derive whatever benefits there were in
it for themselves and to cheat the
organizations who have heretofore
been giving the excursions. The pub
lic should make arrangements with
rival roads and then possible the p,
B. and w. would come TO TERMS
Respectfully yours,
Excursionist.
Wilmington. August L.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
Peoples Column
Auto Noises in the Night.

Editor The Evening Journal
j wish to emphatically protest
against the insolence Of the midnight
automobilists who thunder through the
residential parts Of Wilmington when
honest citizens are justly entitled TO
undisturbed repose. and against the
languishing spirit OF those Of our
municipal authorities who permit this
outrage upon the public. We have a
superabundance Of what may be term
cd necessary noises and annoyance at
night which conspire TO frighten Nor
pheus from ON pillows during the
summer months. and we are unwilling
to submit to those which should be
prohibited in civilized community, No
man should be INDUCED in pleasure
which Is a menace to the health and
happiness Of the rest of society.
My home Is Ia the western section,
where streets are blessed (or cursed)
with smooth pavements, and where
most motorists IN the city seem TO
speed night and day. There Is no CD
lection 20 the use of these streets dur
ing the day or up TO reasonable hour
I'm the night. There is no objection to
their use at night by those machines
which move along with only ordinary
noise but there is serious objoctidl to
the monsters which rumble and puff
and ciang with all the hideousness. Of a
big freight engine An ordnance IL
such is deemed necessary 10 ocrect the
evil, ought to be adopted at the ear
Hest possible day. But / do not be-
lieve such an ordinance is necessary
II is against the law 10 make loud and
unseemly noises within the limits Of
the city. Let the law be enforced.
Respectfully.
A Citizen.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
Personal and Pertinent

Frank stout Is widely known the friend, tried and
true Of the domestic dumb creatures especially OF beasts
of burdens and OF dogs and eats RE has given time and
work and untrng efforts TO better the condition
OF the creatures that depend for their ALL He
instrumental IN reforming the system of exterminat-
ing unlicensed dogs and he practically made the Society
or the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals Mr. Stout also
is interested In the poor children Of the city, and has
often done them great charity.
Constable Buckley is In business, that Of separ-
ating dissatisfied married couples The last couple he
separated not Of those who come here from
Philadelphia in haste wed and then repent but rather
deliberate pair of coored folk from Newport The
told the constable that she tired Of the old
man." and while the "old man" admitted that his age
CO. he said he thought the "od woman"
making mistake in wanting a separation
She insisted, however. much the sorrow the old
man. after papers executed preventing the od
woman" from suing her "old man. for non-support
the couple left In different paths.
'Yes the law allows TO separate minated couples,
but OF cannot divorce them" said Constable
Tom in telling Of the troubles Of the old negro couple
was consabes first experience breaking up fam-
lies, and he hopes 1t viii be his last,
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
TO REPUBLICANS:


We are anxious to have every
Republican in close touch, and work
ing in harmony with the Republican
National Congressional Committee in
favor of the election of Republican
Congress.
The Congressional campaign must
be based on the administrative and
legislative record of the party, and,
that being so, Theodore Roosevclt's
personality must be a central figure
and ' his achievements a central
thought in the campaign.
We desire to maintain the work Of
this campaign with popular subscrip-
lions Of One Dollar each from Rcpub-
licans. To each subscriber we will
send the Republican National Cam
paign Text Book and all documents
issued by the Committee.
Help us achieve a great victory.
JAMEs S. SHERMAN, Chairman.
p. o. Box so6s, New York.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
UNDERSTANDING" WON'T GO.

r is unfortunate for ]. Edward Addcks and
a perhaps the Republican party that he is un-
willing to yield to the overwhelming will OF the
people in favor of a common primary, one state
convention and a single ticket. His opposition
to what the people want is based on desire to
get some personal advantage at the risk OF the
party. The people are sick and tired OF having
Mr. Addicks and some other person reaching an
understanding as to who their candidates are
to be- They have been compelled for years to
take that nauseating political dose They will
not take another not even from Addcks' own sill
yer spoon. If Addicks is not strong enough to
nominate himself or his candidates how can he
expect them to be elected if by some agreement
or understanding" they are forced on the ticket
We want peoples party and peoples ticket,
not one of bosses, and unless we cannot read
signs the people are going to demand this year
and hereafter this right that belongs 10 them. In
fighting the people on this proposition Addcks
is surely losing ground and conicssing his own
Weakness
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
FINE. GRABBING
In The RIVER
Not For Many Years Past
Have Such Numbers Ap-
peared Along the Shores
VERY EASY TO CATCH

Grabbing parties are taking the
places of straw rides at the many re-
sorts along the Delaware River. For
the first time in eight or ten years
crabs are really plentiful and may be
found anywhere along the river.
Years ago it was no great feat to
drop down the river in a row boat to
some sand bank and succeed in dip
ping out six or eight dozen crabs. But
severe winters killed off the supply.
Ice Jams that toss the crawlers of the
deep from their winter resting places
served almost to annihilate the tribe.
This year crabs retail at the fishing
grounds at or - cents a dozen. Last
year the price was 50 cents for job
lot Of small and large hard-shelled
Crabs and S1.5O for dozen soft shells.
The soft-shelled crabs this year are
more Plentiful.
Cheste. is a place from which most
Grabbing parties start. On any day
boats of all kinds can be seen anchor
ing along both banks of the river and
Just off Chester Island. On Sundays
the river banks are lined with small
boats.
The mild winter Of last year Is
/ thought to be the cause OF so many
crabs coming up the river. At Penns-
grove. where many Philadelphians have
boat. houses the pleasure seekers go
/ grabbing daily.
At Fortescue. Buena Vista, and BIZ
valve. on the Jersey shore, and New
/ Castle and Bowers Beach and other re-
sorts on the Delaware shore Of the
bay parties go Off less than one hun
dred yards from the shore and In q
few minutes catch all they can use
/ At Fortescue last week four hauls net
ted 200 crabs. hard and soft shells
while the next day the same number
OF hauls netted 500 crabs. Al Bridge
ton. twenty miles up the Cohansey
creek, crabs are beng caught of th'
wharves. Not for many years has this
feat been possible.
The usual method Of catching crabs
Is to fish for them with a hand line
! A cord with slnl1er at the end Is
used. Above this Is fastened piece
of meat. Any kind viii do. the tough
er and more stale the better. Spauow'
ana blackbirds make good bait, ano
there is nothing better than hsh''
head. The meat attracts the crab ane
he fastens his claws to it. His tuggini
can be felt by the person holding the
line. and by pulling In slowly the crai
is not frightened of. and to dip hin
in with a net is an easy task.
The most crabs are found in water
from eight to ten feet deep. They pre-
fer a hard bottom OF either mud Of
sand. At low tide at the bayside Il
is an easy matter to wade In shallow
water and dip them up with net A
ebb tide seems to be the most favor
able time to take them.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
N,tionaI oHioers Entertained.

T. A. Hnl. of New York, national vice.
president Of the Master Plumbers Ass9-
citation. and William McCoach, Of Phla'
dolphia, visited Wilmington yesterday and
were entertained at dinner by the Master
Plumbers Association at the ciaytcr
House. Those present at the dinner were
George 3. Ward, William r. Orpen'
James f. Traynor. Harry Mellon, Charles
IA. smith. willard a. Speakman. Dennis
]. Harrington. Alfred Gawihrop, Harry
A. Miller. william c.. Robelen and VIII
liam NJ Greavcs Mr.. CcCoach. in add
tion to being national treasurer of the as.
sociation, is also collector OF inferno
revenue At Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
Jests and Jin9Ies

Knicker-summer expenses heavy.
Bocker-Yes; have pay all my wife's all my own
and extra chunk to keep her from knowing mine
New York sun.
First Lady-How happy the bridegroom looks. Really
IL is pleasant TO a young look joyful.
Second Hush That's not the bride groom That's
a the bride Tilted six months ago.-Tit-Bits -
Tommy-Paw, did Job have bruises his heels?
Mr. Tucker-Probably
Tommy-Gee2 What did he know about sufferin?-
Chicago Tribune.
The Summer Giri-what do you keep this pencil for?
Mr. Would Be-Oh, ahi That's TO write my cheques
with. TtI- ft'f
summer Girl--oh, then you're a waiter-Ascraps.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
Wilmington. August Il.
Thank You'll

Editor The Evening Journal.
/ notice with much pleasure that
the Wilmington City Railway Com
pany is repairing Market street be-
tween the tracks. ] think The Even
ing Journal is entitled to some credit
for bringing about these needed re-
pairs. / have noticed several articles
in your paper dealing with the sub
iect and was waiting with interest, the
time which I knew would soon come,
when the railway company would sit
IN and take notice. You certainly
have the welfare of the people at
heart
Yours,
Market Street Merchant
Wilmington, August II.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

Pennsgrove would son change to "Penn's City"
if that long-talkedof ferry was in operations Like
what Jersey City is to New York so would
Pennsgrove be to Wilmington There are thou-
sands OF people in this city who would live in the
pretty shore town were these means OF quick
communication.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

When the list of those registered to vote at the
primary election is printed we hope every man
who considers himself a good citizen will be
found on it, 1t will, indeed, be the honor roll OF
voters
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

If you would be full qualified citizen Of this
CITY county and State, you must register next
Saturday II you have not already done SO. II YOU
do not you disfranchise yourself and are in the
class Of foreigners and paupers.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
speelaI Meetina Of FIremen.

The housing committee of the Union
Fire Company viii hold a special meeting
in the quarters Of that company az Ian.
caster avenue and Union streets to-mor-
row evening. Important matters pertain
ing TO tho ceremonies attending the hous-
ing OF the comrany's new engine will he
brought up for consideration.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

The one failure of the peach crop thus far
noticeable here, is the failure Of the dealers to
get within the limits of the purses of the people
who can't afford to dig so deep for the luxury.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

Frederick Townsend. charged in a Lon
Elon court with maliciously wound n
James Ridley. pleaded in justification thai
Ridley had called him a GLASGOW Irish
man"
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

Tho Journal will soon begin TO run the
catchlest feature ever seen in Whining
ton newspaper It is up TO you to be
caught. II win pay. not hurt you.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

D. A. 5Oo-TELEPHoNEs-Delm arvia aa4S'
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

no attention paid to unsigned communications
Advertising rates on application
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

ALL THE NEWS FROM EyEREwHHEn'
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

"only mint can make money without adsert'''"s'-'
Gladstone.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17
THE :
Equitable Guarantee
and Trust Co.
Northwest Corner
Ninth and Market Streets.
Wilmington, Del.
Capital $5OO,0OO
Surplus and Profits S550,000
THE BEST JUDGMENT

is not too good in the selection Of
investments for TRUST FUNDS.
The approval of our Board Of
Directors is necessary before the
acceptance of any Securities for
Trust Investments.
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

THE EVENING JOURNAL COMPANY.
Fourth and shipiex Streets wilmington Delaware
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

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ing or reputation OF any person Arm or corporauon
which may appear In these columns viii be g'aoS s0'
rected upon request
Evening journal., 1906-08-17

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Evening journal., 1906-08-17
Wants Excursions.

Wilmington. August II.
Holbrook argus., 1906-10-06
Notice For Publication
H. K. No. 1880. Prescott Series

Department of the interior, Land Ohirc at Phoenix, Arizona. September 8. 1908.
 Notice Is hereby given that tho follow ing named settler has filed notice of his i"- tention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will Lc made before Y. M. Zuck, !. $. Commislioncr. ht Holbrook. on Tuesday. November 6, i.o'. viz: Carl A. Stevenson, of Adamana, Arizona for the WA NWM, SEX NWH and SW'i NEM Sec. 8, T. 1s-N., R, N-R.sG. &S. K. B. & Nj.
 He names the following witnesses [" prove his continuous residence up"n and cultivation of said land, viz; Adam Hanna. ........ of Adamana. Arizona. George Hennesy,. of
 Orville Martin. .. of Abraham l.. Truax of | MILTON k. MO RE. Regi ster,
Holbrook argus., 1906-10-06
LOCAL HAPPENINGS. ANNOUNCEMENTS

hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Navajo County subject to the action of the Democratic County convention.
 CHARLES F. Moss. l hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Navajo County subject to the action of the Democratic County convention.
 Joseph F. Woods. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Re- corder of Navajo County subject to the action of the Democratic County convention.
 A..F. McAllister. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Super visor of Navajo County subject to the action of the Republican County convention.
 J. E. Richards. Judge Sloan has issued the court order and court will con- Acne Monday, Oct, 9th. tbe juries have been drawn and Sheriff Houck is busy subpoean- ing Jurors and witnesses. Notice For Posting of Settle
 ment of Account.
Holbrook argus., 1906-10-06

Navajo. Territory of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 K. C. Smith, Clerk.
 Dated October 2nd, 1906.
Holbrook argus., 1906-10-06

Tn the Probate Court of the County of Navajo, Territory of Arizona.
 In the Matter of the Estate of F. J. Wattron, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Estelle M. Wattron, Executrix, by and through her attorney F. w. Nelson, of F. J. Wattron, de- ceased, has rendered and present ed for settlement. and filed in sad Court, her final account of her administration of said estate and that Monday, the 8 day of October 1906, at two o'clock, D.. m., at the Courtroom of said Court, at the Courthouse in Hol. brook in said Navajo County, has been duly appointed by the Judge of said Court, for the set clement of said account, at which time and place any person inter- ested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions in writing to the said account and contest the same.
 R. C. SMITH, Clerk.
 Dated September 27, 1906.
 In the Probate Court of the County of Navajo, Territory of Arizona.
 In the Matter of the Estate of William Ashby, deceased. z. Notice IS hereby given that J. J! Shumway of Taylor, Arizona has filed in this Court his petit tion praying for the Probate of the Will of William Ashby, de- ceased, and that the same will ne heard on Monday the 26th of Nouember A. D. 1906, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day. at the Courtroom of said Court, in Holbrook, County of
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-08
ENGINES READY
FOR BIG CRASH
WILL COLLIDE FLYING UNDER
FULL SPEED
Spectacular Event Is Anticipated
When Machines Meet on Mile
Track at Agricultural
Park

Two engines crashing together at top
speed after start of half mile, will
be the main attraction at Agricultural
park Monday afternoon, when South
ern California will witness the first
affair of its kind to occur in the state
Numbered 13 and %, respectively, the
big machines will fly at full speed
toward each other on a straight track
and shortly before the crash a specta-
cular event is anticipated when both
engineers are to jump for safety.
Full speed will be attained within
three hundred feet of the starting
point, but the engine men will not jump
until shortly before the collision. The
smashers were under full steam yes
terday afternoon, running over the
scene of their disaster and will also
be on exhibition Sunday afternoon fol
those who may desire to see them in
action on the park grounds.
Fastened to the side of each engine
will be huge posters with the letters
M. II. M. and ON. inscribed relative to
Myrick, Hempel, Morley and OMara
the promoters of the event.
Precautions will be taken to insure
perfect order on the grounds, over
which $50 Pinkerton men, 35 mounted
police and Sc bronco busters under the
direction of Johnny McCann are tc
mingle with the throng.
Donatellis Italian band will be in at
tendance.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-08
CHICAGO MEN TO
TRY FOR HONORS
WILL PLAY FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
IN ST. LOUIS
D. e. Sawyer, Wheaton, and W. K,
Wood, Homewood, Are to Con-
test for Amateur Title on
Glen Echo Links
By Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. I'D. e. Sawyer,
Wheaton, Chicago, and w. X. Wood,
Homewood, Chicago, will contest for
the amateur championship of the West
ern Golf association on the Glen Echo
links tomorrow
The days program consisted of a
third round in the morning and semi
finals in the afternoon, both at IS holes.
The morning round brought many dis
appointments. The defeat of w. @.
Towns, jr., was expected by few. He
was considered to have an excellent
chance to annex the western Champion
ship. DR.. Fredericks, however, disposed
of him rather easily.
The biggest disappointment of the
day for local enthusiasts was when
Richard Kimball, the young Boston
golfer, who lately Joined the Glen Echo
club of this city, was defeated by
Sprague Abbott of the Omaha Country
club. one up in 10 holes. At the fifteenth h
Kimball topped into the water hazard,
and a boy who happened to be nearby,
not caddying for either player, held the
boat steady while Kimball stepped in
and played the ball out of the water
Until the protest of Abbott was de-
cided by the managers of the tourna-
ment it went out as a halved hole, but
when he held out at the last green
they announced that aid outside of the
match had been rendered and gave
Abbott the hole. On the extra hole
Kimball sliced badly, Abbott winning
to 5.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-08
FATS AND LEANS
TO PLAY BALI.
GREAT DIAMOND ATTRACTION
CARDED
John Brink and Harry LeIande to Lead
HeavyWeights, and Emaciated
Teams Will Contribute
Baseball Treat

Frank Chances Cubs may be going
some-Comiskey's White SoX are not
the worst ball players in the world
but these sterling aggregationS of toss
ers who head the major leagues viii
be carded back numbers when John
Drinks assortment Of heavyweights
and Harry Lelande's emaciated dia-
mond artists meet in battle royal at
Chutes Park, September %.
Fats and leans will head the score
bills. Brink has guaranteed that if any
man appears on his team weighing
under 300 pounds the game may go by
default to the hungry brethren.
Charlie Reilly has been selected as
umpire and is already negotiating foI
q complete suit of armor to wear upon
the memorable occasion.
Jim Jeffrtes will appear as a fat and
is slated to do the box work, while
"Slats" oliver, the score kid, will shine
on the bacon slab.
Although strenuous practice will be
INDUCED in prior to the game, John
Brink intimateS that he may not work
out until the day previous in order
that his back will be sufficiently lame
to prevent an appearance on the field
AS John is manager he will probably
have right of way
The fats reserve the exclusive right
to bar any of the leans who may de-
velop signs of baseball knowledge
while the latter are finding consolation
that John Brink is in the restaurant
| business and will therefore understand
the best manner of serving a supper
for which the game is to be played.
Seraph ball tossers will return for
a. series to open September 25, and the
| proceeds from the game will be de-
voted to the Angel City BASEBALL asso-
citation.
Following are the members of the fat
squad:
Jim Brooks. James j. Jeffries, John
Brink Captain, manager and field di-
rector), Harry Berry, Fred Maier, Doc
| Spinks, Mel Nordlinger, Tom Darmody
Eddie Maier, Ed Holbrighton, Will
| Tufts, Gus Bower, Perry Howard, Dave
Whaling, Ed Hookstratton, H. t. Ter
rel, Charlie Van Loan.
| The Leans possess the following as
| sortment: Harry Lelande, DR.. Griffith,
! Conant, Thurston, Doc Houghton, Tom
McCarey, George Miller, "Slats" Oliver
Fred Pabst, Senator Smith, Andy Rob-
ertson, Guy Barham, Dave McLelland,
Del Reynolds, E. Moriarty, M. Mo-
riarty
The Southern California Amateur
Baseball association which has sched-
uled a game for the date, has gallantly
given away to the superior attraction
J and Upton OF the Tuft-Lyons rendered
the park for the afternoon.