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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
ENGLISHMEN IN DUELS.
Famous Men who Fought with Swords or
Pistols.

Famous Men who Fought with swords or
Pistols.
London Daily Express
The Earl Of Kimberley's much-dis-
cussed challenge TO Col. Sapwell IL q
reminder that, though the days Of
duelling are considered to have passed
in England, the fighting spirit will
still break out on occasions.
Not 30 very long ago Mr.. Winston
Churchill was challenged to an en-
counter a Poutrance by an irate con-
atituent at Oldham. One hesitates 10
think what would have happened had
Mr.. Churchill had leisure enough to
resume his martial role.
Lord Beaconsield once challenged
O'Connell to a duel, but the famous
statesman found himself bound over to
keep the peace in a police court in
stead of departing aoross the Channel
blow out the brains Of his political OPP
ponent.
O'Oonnel himself fought a duel with
a member OF the Irish House OF Com
mons named D'EsterIs and killed bis
opponent.
Another fatal duel was that in which
Lord Camelford, one of the most CON
hrmed duellists Of his day and a man
who had the death Of more than one
fellow-creature on his hands, was
killed by Mr.. Best. Both we're excel
lent shots, and one of the two pistols
used was supposed to be slightly mora
perfect than the other. A piece of
money was tossed up to decide the
choice. Best won, and in the result
Lord Cameliord fell mortally wounded.
The last duelliought IN Ireland was
between a mayor of Sligo and a men,
Der OF the legal profession, but honors
we're declared easy, for nothing hap
pened.
Mr. Tierney charged Pitt with lob
structiug the deisnses of the country, "
and that ofatorical observation sounded
so terribls IN the ears OF the eminent
statesman thoisee sent his seconds to
Mr.. IIeTney.
The two met at 3 O'Clock one Sunday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
OPPOSED TO FENCE.
Kirkwood Park Matter Under cOnsidera-
ton

k1rkWo0d Park Matter Onoel Consloela-
ton.
People residing in the vicinity Of Kirk
wood Park are agitated over the fencing
of of a corner Of land that has been used
heretofore for park purposes
The corner now surrounded by fence
lies on Bennett street between Twelfth
and the Brandywine A building, said to
be for the manufacture of boats is being
erected on the fenced off portion.
1t had been supposed by residents Of
the east side that the portion now en-
closed by boards was part Of the park,
and was owned by the city. The land at
one time was marshy and was filled in
and used for park purposes, but it now
developes that the property belonged to
the heirs of William McCaulley, and re-
cently,it is said to have been sold 70 w.
A. Ellinger.
Former Councilman Frederick Riley
appeared before the Park Commission at
the last meeting and urged that the mat
ter be given immediate attention. Mr.
Riley said there was an impression that
the land had been decided to the city in
1857, and asked for information on the
subject.
The matter was referred TO the execu-
tive committee, which will confer with
City Solicitor Sylvester D. Townsend, Jr
If no other solution presents itself the
Park Commissioners may be asked tC
take condemnation proceedings TO acquire
the corner of land as part Of Kirkwoot
Park. Councilman William p White ha.
interested himself in the matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

morning at Putney Heath, not far
from the Kingston road, fred two
shots at each other and then returned
home quite we'll for breakfast.
Charles James Fox, Pitts brilliant
rival, took occasion to make some
scathinR observations on the powder
supplied by the war Office and promptly
received a challenge from Mr.. Adams.
Fox accepted, the duel was fought and
the statesman was wounded. !" Adams, y
he 10 reported to have said IN that
lsmentable occasion. Il do belie's
you'd nave kill me IL you hadn' Z used
government powder. "
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
MUNICIPAL COURT.

Before Judge Cochran, in tho Municipal
Court, this morning, Richard Tumstill. a
middle aged man, WIS charged with failing
20 support his wife and five minor children
but on the motion Of Assistant City So
licitor Rice the case was continued until
tomorrow morning in order 10 allow Sp cial
Agent Frank Stout OF the S. r.. @. c. to
make an investigation.
Charles r. Simmons, charged with COM
Knitting a breach Of The peace, was dis
nissod.
Arlie Shovel, colored, charged with
Vagrancy, was sentenced TO 10 days in the
workhouse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

thing 10 was never intended to be- So
the fancy waistcoats have come 20 stay.
Black silk ties with a figure in satin or
with a stripe are the appropriate neckwear
while the high turnover collar is the most
appropriate for this kind of suit
Worn to the theatre, high buttoned
patent leather shoes and a derby hat COM
plete the costume in accordance with the
requirements of the best style. A silk hat
IS as inappropriate to a dinner jacket as a
brown derby, yet both are sometimes seen
to the Encouragement OF good taste in
dressing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
THE COVENANT KEEPER.
Every Promise IN tho Bond Kept 60 IN
Letter.

Every Promise IN the Bond Kent TO the
Letter.
About coffee the Rev. Frederick Lima.
Presbyterian minister, Hope II. D. Usage,
Co, Mo-, says;
II most gratefully testify that every
promise MADE in your Postum advertise
menls have been completely and promptly
fulfilled in my case. You can publish this
II you wish, and I stand ready to vouch for
Il at any time.
After three days use Of Postum I could
find no difference 90 tar as taste and flavor
went, between II and the old kind of coffee.
Alter weeks use l preferred Il TO coffee.
Alter weeks l lost my nervousness.
the insomnia which had troubled me was
entirely relieved, and began 10 enjoy the
pest and finest Of sleep every highland
that condition still continues.
After months use I GOT rid of my
dyspepsia and piles and they have not re-
turned to plague me.
Neither ! nor any Of my family would
To-Day think for a moment Of going back 10
the old kind OF coffee. When we entertain
We give coffee TO our guests, but we drink
fostum ourselves, not only for It's nutritire
properties, but because Il has become a
Truly delicious beverage TO ue.
feel that common gratitude REQUIRES
this testimony from me. ["
mere g reason. Read the little book,
The Road TO Wellviile.n In packages.
n. b.-Agreeable 10 promise We state
that the hand shown In the magazines
belongs to Mr.. and Mrs. Q. W. Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

A lady, entertaining q guest Of
Importance, was giving final in
struotions to her maid.
Now, Polly" che said, "in the
morning take a pitcher of hot water
up to Mr.. X. 3 room. Be sure not 10
forget this"
NORM, 4" Polly answered. The lady
thought no more OF the matter Until
the next day, when at noon she re-
marked casually, "Of course, Polly'
you carried that hot water to ML
XII room this morning ="
Polly beamed. 30 law, Miss Mar,
/ was 80 feared / mouRht furgit da'
water dat oy 'ard 1t up las night. -
bippinoott's.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
Death Of David Burns.

David Burns, a rrackwalker of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Co.. died at the
Delaware Hospital yesterday afternoon.
as a result Of injuries sustained early on
Friday morning He was found uncon-
scious along the tracks at Iandlith about
4 O'Clock in the morning and was remov-
ed to the hospital. His skull had been
fractured and one leg was broken. He
never regained consciousness. 1t is sup
posed Mr.. Burns was patroling his sec
ton when he was run down by q train.
He lived at No. 04 East Fourth street.
The funeral will take place on Wednes-
day morning at o o'clock, from the resi-
dence of his brother, 225 Eighth avenue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
A SUDDEN DEATH.

Patrick Toner, aged about so years.
laborer, residing at SOB Spruce street, died
suddenly this morning at bis home. with
out any medical attention
DR.. Henry r. Spruance was summoned
10 attend him, but before be arrived Toner
was dead.
Coroner Purks was notified and will
make an investigation. Toner had been
complaining about feeling i'll for some
time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

When the ladies we're picking M the
dishes after a Sunday school picnic
given 90 children Of the poor quarter
several slices of cake we're found which
thes old net wish 10 carry home.
one saio TO q small lad who was
already asthmatic fIom eorging. Here,
hoy, wont you have another piece Of
cake -
|, " Well, be replied, taking il rather
listl3ssly, guess I can still chaw, but
can't swaller. '-Lippincott's.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
BASEBALL.
Not Much Prospect Of a Tn-State Team


Not Much Prospect of Tri-State Team
in Reading.
Those who are interested in trying to
put a Tri-State baseball team in Read
ing, Pa, are not getting much encourage
ment. They have been unable so far to
secure grounds and consequently Will
ington's chances of remaining in the Tri-
State do not seem good, as it may be a
six-club league, if no other team can be
secured TO take Shamokins place.
Jack Sharrott has come out with an
other denial 10 the effect that he has not
signed to manage the Wilmington club
He says he vii not jump his Wilkes
Barre contract. Sharott is expected to
be in Wilmington tonight to confer with
the local owners.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
nnual Meeting and Election of Officers
A..

Annual Meeting and Election Of officers
for the Year.
The Central Labor Union held its an
nual meeting yesterday and elected the
following officers: President, s. II Fair
lamb; President, David Cannon; Re
cordinq Secretary. A. r Savior; Finan.
cial Secretary, Frank O'Donnell; Urea.
surer, Gilbert Egglston; Sergeant-at-
Arms, Thomas Hall; Trustees, MessrA
Holland, Ryan and Register
The following new delegates from the
Carpenters Union, No. 526 were ad-
mited; S. II. Fairlamb. James Clark,
+. r. Paradee, G. Fl. Merritt and Thomas
Page.
The union Endorsed the action of Will
mington Typographical Union in regard
TO the eight-hour matter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

A large and enthusiastic gospel meet
ing was held in the Garrick Theatre YES.
terday afternoon by the Y. NJ. G. A. It
was opened by Rev. j. @. Chapman, the
noted evangelist. The address was made
by John G. Scorer Of Philadelphia. Mrs.
Bertha Scorer delighted the audience
with several whistling selections On next
Sunday Miss Martha Alexander, noted
violinist, and Miss Mabel Verne, soprano
soloist, will assist in the programme. The
speaker viii be 4 c. Roberts Horsefeld,
of New York City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

AT the last anniversary Of the Che
shire school Bishop Brewster told a
minister who apologized for the short
ness Of his sermon By explaining that
his dog had chewed up the first and
last pages OF his manuscript; where
upon a little boy IN the congregation
was heard 20 exolaim, "Say, / wish
somebody d give our minister purp. -
-Lippincotts'.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

Bounder-What are you talkina
about ? There wasn't any moon last
night.
Reunder-ol yes, I'm sure saw
one.
Bounder-- Nonsense You must have
been drunk.
Roundef-Nonsense yourself! II I'd
been drum / would have seen two. -
Catholic STANDARD and Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

NELL don't think Cholly hallo"
thinks of ylu as much as be did.
Belle Nonsense Why, our engage
ment has just been announced.
NELL know, but / notice he's Iil.
ing to raise a moustache now-Catnoho
Standard and Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
Now in Marvland-

Rev. Alexander NJ. Rich, rector of the
Protestant Episcopal Church at Newport
and Stanton, is now at Reistertown, Bal.
timore county, Nd, where he vii remain
for awhile. The body Of his wife, who
died at Colorado Springs recently, has
been removed to Reistertown for inter
ment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

The Daisy Social Club las issued invi
tations for a private dance TO be given In
Finn 4 Titus Hall, on tuesday evening,
January 10th.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
M ereat short-story writrr

The great short-story writer
of Alaskan life is running his
first serial in Everybody's.
A great novel; the crude
morals Of the mines opposed
20 the deviIshness Of the law
gone wrong. This, with a
Firile hero and a good deal Of
"a girl, makes the story exciting
and Of absorbing interest
Everbody's Magazine IS CENTS
$3.50 var
Social rrprezruta tirrE mated for Fr.rrf.sy-.
Anlz18o1 n tawua u1nna lhrra - 49,.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

Mr.. ana Mrs. L. r. Bush are
stopping at the Chalionte, Atlantic
Oity.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money If It fails TO cure. Z.
W. Groves signature Is on each box. 25c.t
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08
FREE---A BOTTLE or
Magee's Emulsion
Delays are Dangerous

And in nearly every they entirely unnecessary
being due ot-times to carelessness but often to
thoughtessness. And strange it may seem, we
this danger from delay often result
Of careesness thoughessness about health or
the health of someone dependent upon
There are people in Wilmington to-day who are allow
ing cough cold to 90 unattended that may result
seriously if is checked and cured in the beginning
If you are one Of these it will be due careIessness
alone and houghuness you discover late that
your delay has resulted dangerously We say this because
there is a remedy that will cure you. 1t is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-08

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Camper Fatally Burned.

Lee o. Willis, instructor in the
machine shop at Delaware College,
Newark, met with a fatal accident
on Friday last. He had been
camping out with his wife and two
children on farm near Harper's
Ferry, W. Va, for the benefit of
his health. While kindling a fire
Friday morning with the aid of
coal oil the flames communicated to
the can, causing an explosion and
throwing blazing oil all over him.
He was terribly burned and died
within a few hours after the acct
dent occurred. The deceased was
a brother of Victor Willis, the pro-
fessional base ball pitcher at present
with the Pittsburg National League
team. The deceased was a grad
uate of Delaware College in the
class of 1897, and is the second
member of that class to meet a
tragic end in the last two weeks,
Ira l.. Pierce, a fellow class mate,
having been blown to pieces by a
dynamite explosion at Ashland,
Wis, where he was superintendent
of dynamite factory.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Gold Badge For Hammer-Throw

Wilson L. Couden, editor of the
Perryvllle Record, who on July 4th
last, broke the worlds record with
an eight pound hammer from a
stand, by throwing it 165 feet, 1
inch, has been presented with a
handsome gold badge by the Elkton
Baseball Association, bearing the
following inscription; "Elkton Ball
Park. eight pound hammer, 165
feet, 1 inch, 1906" Mr.. Cou-
don for number of years was a
member of the New York Athletic
Club and champion hammer
thrower of the world. Up to few
days prior to July 4th he had been
out of practice for nearly 10 years,
and that he should be able to
break worlds record after such
long retirement, and also when he
had reached his 48th year, is con-
sidered by athletes as almost
miraculous.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Farmers National Congress.

The Farmers National Congress,
a pioneer national agricultural
body, was organized to voice by
resolution the wishes of the far
mers of the country on questions
related to agriculture. Its 25th
annual session was held in 1905.
The Farmers National Congress
is composed of delegates from the
different states, appointed by gov
ernors or departments of agri-
culture.
The Farmers National Congress
confines itself to discussions and
resolutions on broad natiOnl prob
lens. Local issues are avoided,
and speakers are expected to treat
the subjects they discuss in a ma
tional manner. The Congress is
non partisan but is free to take up
any politico economic or other
question of Importance to agri-
culture.
This work of the Congress is dis
tinctive, no other body occupies the
same ground.
Incidentally the Congress is of
great value to the delegates So
cially and also educationally in
giving valuable information about
different sections of the country.
The Goth annual session will be
held October 9-e0, at Rock Island,
III. For detailed program and
railroad rates write John FL. Kim
BILE, asst sec'y, Port Deposit, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Trlp TO Gid Point Comfort.

A party of tourist on an outing Of
several days, headed by w. S.
McCombs, editor of the Havre de
Grace Republican, left Havre de
Grace Saturday for Baltimore,
where they took the steamer
Augusta for Old Point Comfort,
stopping at the Hotel Chamberlin.
During their absence the party
visited many places of interest,
including historic old Fortress Mon
roe, the quaint old town of Hamp-
ton, Phoebus, Norfolk, Newport
News, Virginia Beach and Cape
Henry, and viewed the work being
done at Sewell's Point, the site
selected for the jamestown Expo
sition in 1907, which is just oppo.
site Hampton Roads. The tour
was conducted by 7. H. Mcdaniel,
general traffic manager of the Ches-
apeake Steamship Co., to whose
efficient and courteous management
much of the success and enjoyment
of the trip was due.
The party included Mr.. and Mrs.
T. II. Mcdaniel, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
S.: McCombs, Mrs. M. Boyd, Mrs.
j. Corbett, Miss Laura Jackson,
Miss Vesta McCombs, Miss Nellie
Mcpombs, Miss Matte Snow, Miss
Laura McGonigal, Miss Mary Dur
gin, Miss Cassie Durgin, Miss Lucy
Churchill Mcdaniel, T. d. Miller,
j. W. O'Neill, Clarence Brown,
Evans 2. Ewing and Il. P. West.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Pleasant outing.

A party of ten, from Zion, en-.
joyed a days outing on the Sus'
quehanna, at Conowingo, last Mon
day, and on their return trip made
good their promise to supply the
JOURNAL with evidence of their
skill as anglers. AS a result we
feasted on Seattle and sunnie''
Tuesday morning.
The party consisted of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. M. G. Carhart and daugh-
tiers, Misses Lucy and Isabel, Mrs.
Finley, Miss Nellie Morris, Mr.. 3.
W. Clifford, of Wilmington, Mr.,
Chas. Mitchell, of Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Wilson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners, in
special session ON Friday, directed
the clerk to notify the Kent County
Commissioners that much annoy.
ance was being caused the residents
of Fredericktown, owing to cattle
standing on the bridge over Sassa.
fras river, and suggesting that with
their approval the Commissioners
of Cecil county would place notices
on either end of the bridge, forbid,
ding cattle from running at large on
same.
Coroner Nelson appeared before
the Board regarding the burial of
paupers and the price allowed
undertakers.
Coal bids were received as follows
for coal at county buildings VIM.
S. Evans, Jr., 35 tons furnace at
1896 per ton; Is tons of stove coal
at 1925 per ton.
Keys & Miller Lumber Company
35 tons furnace coal at 1854; 15
tons stove coal at 1854.
George F. Oliver, 35 tons furnace
coal, and Is tons of stove coal, $27O.
Contract awarded to Keys &
Miller Lumber Co.
Bids on the Court House i'm.
provements were received as fol-
lows L. o. Cameron, $2,7OO, and
$4,000 if certain changes are made
in the specifications; A. M. Strick-
land, $2,S36; N. M. Sentman,
81, 400.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Neuroes Rob Hotel,

The Hotel Stoeckle, at Clayton,
Del, was entered by a band of five
negroes, early Thursday morning
of last week, and robbed of about
$75 worth of. liquor and $50 worth
of cigars, besides a small quantity
of clothing and about So in money.
The barking of a dog and the
dropping of a case of liquor on the
porch of the hotel aroused the occu-
pants and also a number of villagers
who exchanged shots with the
thieves, one of them evidently be-
ing struck as traces OF blood were
to be seen afterward. The negroes
jumped into phaeton, which they
had waiting, and made their escape.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Mrs. Ralph Brown.

Mrs. Ralph Brown died suddenly
at her home near Greenhurst last
Sunday evening, aged % years.
She is survived by her husband and
three children. Mrs. Brown fell
from a cherry tree a few weeks ago
and slightly injured one of her
limbs but the injury occasioned no
alarm at the time or since until
Sunday morning when she was
taken with severe pains in the
limb. After several hours severe
suffering the pain subsidized but
Mrs. Browns condition continued
critical and within a short time
she passed away.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1906-07-27
Sues Company And Man.

The Baldwin Speciality Company
and Charles 81. Poist were sued for
$1,000 damages for alleged assault
by Mrs. Ella Bell, in the Court of
Common Pleas last Saturday.
Mrs. Bell states in her bill that she
purchased goods of the Baldwin
company on the instalment plan,
and alleges that Mr.. Poist beat her
when he came to collect a pay.
ment Baltimore Sun.