davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Work on New Power Hons.

Work on the new p. B. & w
power house. being constructed on the
site east OF the new Office building is
being rushed. as the railroad officials
are anxious 10 have it completed be-
fore the real cold weather begins. The
east and south walls are now nearly
finished. and the top and front walls
will quickly be completed. The new
power house is S5 by so feet in dimen-
sions and l6 feet high. II contains two
locomotive boilers.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
eattaIIon prIIIs at Fort

AT Fort DUPONT. Delaware City, yes
terday the first OF a series Of battalion
q. nls was held under command of
Major Marsh. There were $50 men in
10 h1tialion Uniform. four COM
panies Of Heavy Coast Artillery being
represented, the 42d and 119th from
Fort Mott, and the 45th and 112th Of
Fort duPotn.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
MANY New Enoines ord.red

Anticipating its locomotive require
ments for 1907, the ePnnsylvania rail-
road has reserved space with the Bald
win Locomotive Works for the con-
struction OF 100 engines. II the pres
ent rush Of traffic continues. however.
it Is not probable that this number viii
meet the company's requirements. and
additional orders are likely 10 be placed.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
HcIplns Hin Alonr.

Edyth-Young Higgins called on me
last evening, and what do you suppose
he had the nerve TO sayi
Mayme-Reaily l don't know. Put
me wise.
Edyth- Why, he said he intended to
kiss me when he left.
Mayme-And did you call him down?
Edyth-You bet did. / told him the
sooner he left the better I'd like it,
Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
OF Y NE WIS
IN BRIEF
Improvemen.s in euiIdine LIne

Following the unprecedented record
for new buildings in Wilmington dur
Ing the past season, BniId,ng inspector
Connolly issued permits to-day for i'm
provements valued at $4,000. \. L.
Johnson Will erect ten two-story build
ings on Nineteenth street between
West and Washington streets, valued
at $500 each. John 3. johnson was
granted a permit to make alterations
and additions to No. 1900 Washington
street for Mrs. Slocum at a cost Of
$1,000.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Snnior American Mechanics.

Recent reports from number Of ju'
rlsdictons show that large gains are
being made in membership.
The annual report Of the state secre.
tary Of Pennsylvania shows that the
order is stronger numerically than az
my time since the factonal disputes
Many Of the rebelllous councils durina
he past year resumed their loyal nlle
glance to the parent body, and the re
ports show almost 10000 loyal Junior
In Pennsylvania.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
ch,rle. Donoy-, Roo,,ers

Charles Donovan the p. y. and W.
taiiroad conductor who several months
ago haa one leg amputated by falling un-
der a train. bias left the hospital ana the
limh Is rapidly healing. He came out some
time % but Il was found necessary TO
ampu more OF the leg and he had 70
return. tle has now fully recovered
however
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Formod skatinn clnh-

on Friday evening all the office en-
ployes Of the Pusey and Jones Com
pany will give a "skate" at the rink.
in Eleventh street. They have formed
a club called "The Merry Roller Skat-
ing Club. None Of the members can
skate, and all anticipate a lively time
while the rest are learning
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Einn Ynoht Launched. i.

At the plant Of the Harlan and Hol-
hnesworth Cooperation, the yacht Mas
10y was launched for Captain John ".
Graham, OF the yacht Tech The craft
was built by the owner, who was as
sisted by Willard Phillips. Malcom
Billshoropgh. aHrry Br,stoe, Arthur
ana William O'Neah II. Ano and ]. w,
riiapman The boat Is 30 feet long 20
feei beam, ana has q 100 horsepower
engine
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
CHANDLER g EmssI@s5 Inasst1nsI

no. PA w. Ninth Street.
Careful attention day or night
Bodies in Boarding Houses, Hotels
and Hospitals removed and cared foi
until claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments. hrst-cSass- Both Phones
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Resolutions of Respect.


October Is, 1906.
At a regular meeting the Brownson
Library Association held on the above
cate, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, II has pleased the Almighty
God In his infinite wisdom to take from
this association by the hand Of death
our late felow-member, Edward x
McNulty, who departed this life Octo-
her 10, 1906, therefore be It
Resolved That by his death this as
ISOLATION sustained loss Of one of its
most efficient members. While we bow
I'm humble submission to the will of our
Heavenly Father, we cannot refrain
from deploring the untimely removal
OF one universally admired Of those
personal attributes that endeared him
to all.
Resolved. That by his death this as
sociation has lost one, who by his
brightness aud activity. was a source
of inspiration to his fellow members
and as a tribue OF respect 90 his men,
ory the charter of this association be
draped in mourning for a space. OF
thirty days.
Resolved, That we tender our SINGER,
expression Of sympathy and coincidence
to the members Of mis- bereaved family.
assuring them that fully regretting the
loss Of an affectionate son and brother,
a remembrance of him shall always
remain as an example worthy Of imma-
tation, be'it further
Resolved, That a copy OF these reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes of
the association and n conv he forv,a ri =
cd to the fami ylof the deceased mem
ber
George ], Durney,
John F. Rowe,
Alphonsus j. Dugan.
Whereas, The late Dennis Kirk. an
esteemed member Of the North End
Athletic Club. has been removed from
our midst by death.
Resolved, That by his death we have
lost a valuable member. whose court
eous manner had won our admiration,
Resolved, That the sympathy Of the
members OF the p. A. C. be conveyed
10 the family Of the deceased. Com
mittlng them. in this, their hour OF be-
reavement to the kindly consolation
Of Him who doeth all things WELL Be
It further
Resolved, That cop ow these reso-
lutions be printed IN the daily papers.
spread on the minutes OF the club. and
the charter draped for thirty days.
Daniel p. DuRoss,
Howard S. Hayes,
Patrick +, Lyons.
Committee n. e. A. c.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Entertained Society

Joseph swain, President OF Swarth-
more College, last evening entertained
the members Of the Historical Society
Of Delaware by reading a paper on the
life Of DR.. Daniel Kirkwood.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
NEGROES ISSUE
CALL FOR MEETING
Effort 70 Be Made 70 CheCt
Crime Among Their
Race

From Dover a call has been issued
bs nroudnent negro citizens of the
state for a mass meeting Of the colored
people Of the state for the purpose of
checking crime and 10 promote the In
ttlest of good government
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
"WsitIna at the Church,

William Lee has been successful in
writing an amusing parody on the
90, c,'ular song. entitled Waiting at the
Church, which promises to make a.
hit.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Io emo cold h 90 nau

Fake LAXATIVE BROMO Qulnlno
Tablets. Druggists refund money II It.
nils 20 cure r.. W. GROVES sigma
lure IL on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Nntlea

Owing 10 the death Of one OF oui
members, the regular Tuesday evening
dancing class will be postponed inden.
nitely. Brownsop Library Association
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
A WondorfuI Ionic.

HoRSFoRD'S ACID PHOSPHATE
Cooling, refreshing and invigorating
Dispels that dragged out feeling during
spring and summer.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16

There are about 400 bowling clubs in
Scotland, 2s Of which are N Glasgow.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Ceaths
Ella NJ. Atherto1.
Sarah p. Charsha.
Simon Kutcher.
Isaac r. Roherts.


Sarah p Charsha. la1
Simon Kutcher.
Isaac r. Roberts.
ATHERTON-In this city. on October
a. 1906. Ella NJ. wife OF william
Atherton and daughter OF John Il.
and Sarah A. McNeal. aged 20 years
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral services
at the residence of her parents, No
220 French street. on Wednesday after
noon, October 18th. al 3 o'clock. Inter-
ment at Riverview cemetery.
CHARSHA-In this city, on October IA.
1906. Sarah p, wife of James G.
Charsha aged a years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral service
from her late residence. No. 219 North
Franklin street, on Wednesday, Octobei
II. 1906 at 2 o'clock. Interment at
Riverview cemetery.
BUTCHER this city. on October
IS. 1906, Simon kutcher. aged 5S
years.
Relatives and friends Of the family
are invited TO attend the funeral SER
vices. at his late residence No. z Cole
man street. on Tuesday, October l6. al
? o'clock. Interment Lombardy Gene.
terry.
ROBERTS this city. on the l5si
inst Isaac r. Roberts.
Relatives and friends and members
Of Minquon Tribe No. so. OF Philade,-
phia, Keokuk No. 3. of Wilmington
Delaware saengerbund and employe
Of Pullman's are respectfully invitsf
TO attend the funeral from his late res
denoe. No. sSS Spruce street. on Wed
nesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock. Inter
nient at Lawncroft cemetery.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
fl l1E- --s-s-s--.-,a y =. ..- - =
IUN FTBED W0RKMEN|
,......-.,,vs

Work, work, work; don't shlrk, shirk,
shirk, Cor there is ploa;y to do and the
workers are scw; 50 work, work, work,
With "f ie~Gid record Of our
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
Too Late for ClsssifIoatioo :

Too Late for Clsssiti cation
FOR sALE-Go-eart at 4ol West 18th St.
ol6-1t
wANrED-At once, good horse shoer,
Apply John Edler. Montohanin' Del
ol6-3t
FOR sALE-A lot on Eighth avenue be-
tween Duncan and Coleman. Apply 6ol
Washington st. ol5-lm
FOR sALE-A store and dwelling. CEN
tral business location. Apply COZ Wash
ington st. ole-lm
w xNTrT)- Fxuericnced salesladies in
coat and suit department, good WAGES ipr
the right parties. JAcOBH, "a Market Ma I.
street. Vi'-e
TOR RENT-Furnished second and
tbird story rooms for man and wife or
men dodgers. S. E. Cor. Third and West
streets.
NANTED-AIan or boy wsth wagon to
tope mail bags of newspapers TO post
office each day. Apply at once hVenlns
Journal Office. Ol0oe
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Quinn
Practical Upholsiering, SS5 Orange stree,
are nrepared to give estimates for an
furniture repairs. Special half-priee rates
this month for advertisemenR 9lo-se
UPHOLsTERING and furniture repairs,
Anvthing made as new at easy pllce.
Yeates and Quinn, SS5 Orange 81 oio-0p
MISUNDERSTANDING sleep on hard,
l.. IN
Mmpy mattressesl You can nave thei,, lls
made over ne trifling cest At leatea an"
Quinn. SS5 Orange street.
sAI.EsLADY - Experienced saleslaey
would iii5e position, reference Y oeslSsaa ~,
ADDRESS A.. Evening Journal olnee, olo-s.
vANTFD-Furnished front room in
private family. Adress with price 20, Cor
nctis', Lyceum Theatre. ole-zt
WANTED-Four white men for farm
work on one farm, $50 per month ana
board; also white men to work M iron
works $3.50 per week Good oolored men
wants place for housework or driving. Ap-
nly at Wilmington Intelligence Ofhce &S
Shlpley 81. oio-N
THE MUTUAL. LIFE INSURANCE co.
OF NEW YORK.
, NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS
The official statement which may be
used as a ballot for voting by mail hav-
ing been sent to each poiicyholder on
October II. any voter failing to receive
the same in due course Is requested 10
send his name end adress 70 the Com
pany. New York City. in order that a
duplicate may be sent him.
PUBLIC SALE OF COWS.
I will sell public sale at Melchotr
Rockers HUel. Red Lion. Pa, on
MONDAY. OCTOBER 22d, 1906
100 head of fresh cows and SDrinCcrs
'rom Centre and Lancaster counties. Pa.
aud Cecil county, Md.
This will be one of the finest lot Of COWS
ever offered for sale. Holsteins, Dur
hams Jerseys ad Guernseys with size
nd quality Somo stock bulls. Dinner at
a O'Clock sale commence at o'clock.
FERNS at sale.
ROBERT MERRIcK.
'ar. +. McFarlan. Auc.
l sliis II. Hicks, clerk. ol6-5t
NOTICE., WALLACE MINNER. tho
Evening journal., 1906-10-16

NOTICE-I WALLACE MINNER. the
tenant and occupant Of tho house situated
a the northeast corner Front and French
street. In the Second ward. in tho city
OF Wilmington, county OF New Castle.
and State % Delaware, I'm compliance
With the reauiremeuts OF the acts OF the
General Assembly In such case mado and
oTovided, do hereby give notice that
-hall apply IN writing 70 the Court OF
General Sessions OF the State OF Deia-
ware in and for New Castle county. on
Monday, tho 18th day of November, 1906.
eelng the next term Of said court, for a
icense for said Aouse as an inn or tav-
.rn for tho sale therein OF Intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart.
10 he drunk on the premises, and the fol-
owing respectable citizens OF said ward
u least twelve OF WHORE are substantial
freehoiders OF said ward, recommend The
aid application. viz:
'1mcs White, William Shoerh7ar,
tohn ID. Parker, Michael Rafferty,
fohn a. McCtcwan, Z. O. Moody.
rhomaa MeNey, w. n. Bailey.
Irhn Steiner Joseph McG-wan,
r. w. Sl1sher. Jcseph +. Emory,
r. Orenstein. Charles @. Rex,
roseph S. Soherer. Charles Stettner.
tobt j. McCiOshey. John r. Holman.
Robt +. Schuyler, George IT, Parks
Leon Reinstine, Adolph Frank.
Reuben Weller William Attaining,
T. Emmet Robinson. Henry Bloutn.
Thomas Cole. lli.Fry H. Mari.
cl6-st WALLACE MINNER.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16
REFERENDUM"

This ballot will not interfere with party poll
tics. Republicans and Democrats can both vote
on the question and still vote as usual on the
usual ballot.
Evening journal., 1906-10-16

WANTED-At once, good horse shoer,
Apply John Edler, Montchanin' Del
ol6-3t
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09

ated baa-a-a. dinned In our ears IT
seemed as though the sound must fill
the whole jungle and attract every.wild
animal for miles. AS the afternoon
slipped away two of the party stretched
themselves out on the thWa-ts and
their stentorous breathing soon an
nouncedt the fact that+they hadalest all
interest In hunting of any kind. Man
<ue1 and the third member of the party
still remained croucfed in the bow of
the boat, with their eyes searching
every shadowy recess and ears strained
to catch the lightest sound
Suddenly the kid stopped its noisy
clamors and stood listening intentIy.
It then began to run around its tether-
ing pin in an effort to escape. but
uttering no sound. 'Ahis viene 81
tigre'-Here comes the tiger-hisscd,
Manuel, and then added in a whisper:
TfeIle .cuidado. senior porque csc un.
animal muy males-Be careful. sir, for
this is very bad aninlal.-s,s. - i : s,
With finger on trigger VIC watched,
scarcely breathing.yFive minutes passed
and thenI seemed~t to sense rather than
hear Manuers "Cuidado. senior, cuiGa-
do and saw him Indicate with his
eyes the center of the big tree / have
mentioned. 1t was several seconds be-
fore could discover. close to the
trunk. a large body stretched along
the great limb which extended over
the opening Slowly could make ont
the rounded bulldog head, the brill
liaIG eyes and the black markings on
the yellow skin. Not a sound did he
make az, with his ears fiattened, his
mouth partly opened and every muscle
as tense as coiled steel spring, he
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09

slowly advanced along the limb. pre-
sentIng as terribie Il light as I have
eyar witnessed. The kid, conscious OF
impending danger, was wildly running
around in circles.
l was waiting for body shot, "a
the great beasts head was so fattened
against the limb that 7 was afraid my
bullet would glance from his skull.
By this time lie was in full view. and
as we watched him his tail suddenly
stifened. his claws sank deeply into
the wood, and a nudge from Manuel.
who lay beside we, his heavy mnchete
griDped tightly in his hand. told me
the crucial moment had come. Aiming
at his foreshoulder in the hope Of
reaching his spine. I. pressed thestrie-
ger. What followed occurred in one
third tue time 1t takes TO. describe Il.
As the report broke the dezthlike
stiffness | saw the great body launch
out into the air. strike the ground ana
then hurtle througi, the air toward
the boat had broken his left fereIer
where II Joined the shoulder blade ana
tho ball had, passed, out below the spine
on his RICH. side
We had unconsciously Jumped 10 our
fest. and seeing us no, had Ieaped for
the boat. The impact Of his heavy body
drove IT some three feet from the
shore, dropping his hind legs into the
water, and while. with his one good
foreles he was epdeavoring to draw
himself aboard and struggling for a
purchase with his hind feet the sharp
blade of MEnuers machete descended
on his fearful foe. At the same mo-
mept. with an almost unconscious
movement thrust the ride in his face
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09
7BExEs ,UE WoUNDED sJAa6AR AAFED vpoN THE BOAT

Rounding point suddenly there
would be splash in the water as some
monster turtle or big snake would
slide OF log, startled by our sudden
appearance. The crack of our rifles or
the louder report, of the shotguns, as
we picked off some coveted specimen
or knocked over something for dinner,
would start a quacking, screaming and
sQuawking from the water and in the
jungle that at times was almost deaf
ening.
Late in the afternoon of the third
day we drew up alongside, the bank,
where, in an open space. stood several
Indian huts. Bnilt OF poles and
thatched with palm branches aud
grasses, they suggested a Filipino set
Element. A dozen naked children CT
both sexes and ranging in age from .
to - years We're romping on the
ground or playing in two. canoes half
drawn out of the water. AS our
launches approached and they saw that
We intended to land they left their
sport and, retrcating to the. back
ground. stood in line their fingers in
their mouths, their heads cooked on one
side and their little round bellies pro-
trudipg. most eomicaI. group of In
tercsted spectators.
Our boatman wanted US to land and
camp at the hacienda. as he called it.
Everything was so shiftless and dirty,
however. that We preferred eating and
sleeping on the launch. We distributed
some cigars and passed a flask of
whisky among the men, pafted the
heads OF the naked little ssvages, and
OR spokesman. after passing few
compliments to the women in a mon
srel Spanish. gave them a dollar for
some tortiIlas that they were cooking
and thus established Us in tho good
srsces OF all.
The Anglo-Sason is a .boor where the
dispensation of hospitality is concerned
compared with any one who, has ever
had the slightest contact with the
Spanish These half-wild natives had
an air of graciousness. and quiet cour-
tesy about them as they invited us to
join them IN their simple meal that was
charming
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09
QHIYEs TAIlED BaJ2kSS BAqGED ii TWO hCuPS
III TrE HOT COUNTRY

coming cut4of the Jun gie wniIe at tho
same time we could from tho bow
command aview; OF the kid as It moved
ABOUT att the end of it's tether.
Nothing remained but to wait. The
KID had purposely been kept from
water the night before. and as the sun
peat down upon it 1t began to bleat
loudly Hour after hour 1T kept UP its
monotonons complaint, while we sat
with cooked rifles in strained and tense
positions, every nerve strained to catch
the slightest Indication of the approach
of our quarry.
Every. one who has hunted danger
Gus game has experienced ltlies suspense
OF waiting and watching under such
Fcire umstances.' The heart beats like a
triphammer and it seems as though it
must be audible at long distance. Let
but leaf fttter or an insect. com o
ones line of vision and = thrills you.
While tire jaws become locked like a
wise. Hour after hour passed with no
sign At last darkness fell aud after a
lunch of crackers and a pull sat the
water bottle We curled up in the bot
tom of the Boat for a troubled sleep.
Z Daylight found us .zeatj ngs our cold.
measer breakfast, as Manuel swou ld not
allow a fire clainin that the smell
OF the smoke would frighten the game.
q. The clouds. were low and heavy. and
by 10. O'clock the rain began to fall + in
slight <drizzle and it was not long be-
fore the kid ceased crying. Thes guide
landed, ana holding the, animal in his
arms, cut slit in It's sear and hung a
stone. to st with some twisted grass.
Patiently: we waited while the reiter-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09

fEunoh, and dropping the mesquite nse-.
ting, Lit the lanterns and brnached
the subject OF oursvts!t. 4 No white man
can sit near q light In tho hotsooan-
try IN the evening without suffering
exquisite torture from countless NOS
quitoes, gnats and other insects that
Immediately proceed to mako his Ak
ietence miserable, and being already
SCARED we proposed to take no
chances.
Our guest was herder and an..ex,s
pert .tfgre' Cor jaguar) hunter, and II
was for the purpose OF securing ono
of these spotted terrors that we had
swarthy fellow, with deep, coal black
eyes, prominent hook nose and =
sharp protruding chin. As he sat IN
the light of. the. swinging lamp that
cast strong Rembrandt shadows across
his face he was study for an artist.
Isl, senors,. he said, there were
tigers, He had lost COW and two
goats within the last two weeks, and
could take. u.s. where they were, but
warned us that they were very fierce
and dangerous, animals, and could not
seem to understand why we should
take the risk Of shooting them when
itswas SO much easierzto use poison.
Early the next morning, when the
air was still heavy with the doors of
the night. we started up the river. We
had left the two boatmen and the
canoe behind us. and carried with US
Manuel Gonzales, ourlslost, and young
goat kid the latter to. be used as a.
lure. An hours ride brought us to
point of land which ran, out into and
pointed up the river. The dense
jungle ran down to the waters edge
and. covered this point except for an
open space about fifty, feet in diameter.
WHICH ran down to the water and
over which. extended the Ssgnarled
branches OF great tree. Our guide
informed US that sope little distance
back from the river was apbig liaIio
covered with long grass, where the
cattle grazed. and that. the game we.
were after frequently came down to
: this point to drink and fish. First
taking the Kid ashore he tethered it to:
a stake and then regaining. the boat
he, allowed Tito drop down behind a
bush. and next secured 1t where it
would not be seen by. any animal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09

and fred. The discharge was full IN
his open mouth and the bullet passed
down through the spine and out his
back. There was a monetary shud-
der. a convulsive effort 20 retain his
grip on the gunwaie, and then tho
mighty cat sank out OF sight ia the
stream that il tinged with red and
from which We dragged it with boat
hook later.
The Delinquents
AS we turned we saw very funny
sight. The two sleepers. who had been
awakened by the first shot, seeing the
jaguar make Els leap and not having
their guns at hand, had jumped over
the stern OF the boat into the river
but as the dead beast dropped into the
water they scrambled aboard with an
alacTity that made even the saturnlne
Manuel smile.
Ia took good half hour to rescue our
caR1c and get il ashore. where we
found IL measured seven feet -FOUR
inches. Leaving Manuel to skin u.
we Immediately began the preparation
of the first w1sra meal we had had In
two days. and by the time Ootl tasks
were dcnc il was dark.
I was not It'll We reacheG his Indian
village the next day that we realized
what mistake we had made. for. upon
unrolling the skin TO show TO the
wondering natives we perceived that.
in order to facilitate the work. Manuel
had; cut OF the feet Mutllated as Il
is. the skin is a priceless trophy and.
as I write. IL lies on the floor OF my
den" "a memento OF the most exciting
i've minutes or my liza
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09
Expert Jaguar Hunting

AS soon as we had our supper we in
vlted the head man on board the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-09
By Will E. Chapin

~ UIDADo, Senor.' It was my
81 guide who spoke, his voice
" rising scarcely above a
whisper.