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Evening journal., 1907-10-12
PLANNING FOR
"OLD HOME" WEEK
Details Arranged
at Conference Of Com
mitteemen To-day

George H. Mccovern. secretary Of
tho Board Of Trade; Harry A. Miller.
district passenger agent Of the b. & o.
Railroad Company, and Josiah Waine,
.0t fhe Board OF Trade COMMITTEES on
Home Week." conferred this morning
relative to the celebration. 1t is the
intention OF the B. a. o. railroad to
advertise the event along its entire line
and 70 run special trains here for the
accommodation Of persons who want to
visit the city on the occasion. AL
ready the company has arranged 10
run a train from Singerly on the
morning OF the celebration, tho train 10
leave Delaware avenue at 1890 o'clock.
This win prove a great convenience to
persons along the line who wish to
come here on the day OF the celebra-
tion, the regular schedule not providing
for an accommodation train down the
road after 9.09 p. m.
The Board OF Trade has planned to
distribute stickers, advertising the
celebration which II asks be placed on
an mail sent out OF the city between
now and the day OF the celebration.
These sticlers can be obtained In any
quantities at the Board Offices in the
Equitable Building
The Board Is also preparing blank
forms TO be sent TO prominent citizens.
with the request that they supply on
the forms the names Of Wilmingtonlans
who are living out Of the city. the idea
Of the Board being 10 persEnallx invite
these out-of-town Wilmingtonlans 20
the "Home Week celebration.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
FARMERS AS
ROAD BUILDERS
Scarcity OfLabOTerS COmpeIS
Them to Take Up
Work

Because Of the continued scarcity of
laborors, farmers of upper and Of
lower New Castle county will turn
road builders after they garner their
crops
County Engineer Wilson, who has
charge of the road repairs of the
county. returned to the city this morn
ing after his weekly inspector of
county roads. lie reported such a
scarcity of lahorers throughout the
county that the farmers have prom
ised to repair the roads after they get
their crops in. They would willing
ly start the work at once, but the
abundance Of crops and the inabil-
ity to get farm labor to help in the
work prevents them from leaving the
farms just now. Mr. Wilson hopes
however. to have all the necessary
road work finished before JanUary l.
while in BlacHbird and Appcquini-
mink hundreds Mr.. Wilson laid out two
concrete bridges which the farmers. of
those hundreds will also help build.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
HILL-JACKSON WEDDING
Ceremony Performed at the Residence
Of Mrs. Job II. jackson, on Della
ware Avenue.

one Of the leading social events Of
the autumn in Wilmington took place
to-day at noon, when Miss Frances
Mather Jackson, daughter OF Mrs Job
H. Jackson, was married in the home
of her mother, Eleventh and Washing
ton streets, to Frederic Hamilton Hill
of Pittsburg.
The ceremony was performed by she
Rev John Hill, d. D., of Pittsburg, Pa
The bride was given away by hsr
brother. Henry Askew Jackson. She
was attended by Mrs. Herbert Mcvitty,
Of Salem, Va, as matron Of honor. The
maid of honor was her sister, Miss
Elizabeth r. Jackson, and the brides
maids were Miss Gertrude r. Beecher,
Of Brooklyn. N. Y: Miss Alice Ban
croft of Philadelphia, and Miss Ethel
Love Poole and Miss Ethel Pyle, Of
this city. The brides two nieces, Miss
Lucy Jackson Gawthrop aVi Miss
Mabel Walker, were the flower girls.
The best man was Albert Williams, If
Williamsport. Pa There were no
ushers.
The bride was atcired in a gown Of
white satin trimmed with Duchess and
point lace, with veil, and carried bou-
quet Of gardenias and lilies of the
valley. The brides attendants wore
gowns of white chiffon, and carried
chrysanthemums,
Immediately after the wedding a
luncheon was served from o'clock
until 3 O'Clock. The couple will leave
this evening for a honeymoon trip Of
several months. They will be at home
at No. 1914 Broome street. after Janu-
airy /.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
COTTON GIN FIRM
FINED BY COURT
Avoided Injunction in Patent
Case Granted in the United
States Circuit Court Here

Judge Archibald IN the United States
Circuit Court here to-day handed
down an important decision. concern
ing cotton ginners. and Of great inter-
est 10 cotton men OF the South. The
decision Is important by reason OF tho
prominence Of the two concerns in
volved in 1t. the Murray Company OF
Dallas, Texas. and the Continental Gin
Company OF Birmingham. Alabama.
which concerns practically control tho
cotton gin interests Of the South.
Sometime ago the Murray Company
brought suit here for the infringement
OF patents on cotton gins against the
Continental Company. which. resulted
in a final decree being entered adjudg-
ing the defendant guilty of infringing
on the patents of the complainant and
an injunction was granted.
shortly afterward the complainant
filed a petition In the local court
against the Continental Company. al
leging that. Notwithstanding injunc-
tion, the defendants caused 70 be made
and sold cotton gins containing the
patents held by the complainant and
asked that they be adjudged in con-
tempt The defendants filed answer
and afhdavits claiming that they were
not in contempt, setting forth that the
machines complained of were not
made by them. but were purchased by
them from the Smith Sons Gin and
Machine Company OF Birmingham,
Alabama, which company manufa-
ctured the machines under a shop
right, procured from the original hold
er Of the Murray patent and that the
machines were made in a portion OF
the factory Of the Continental Com
pany leased to the Smiths. after the
issuance Of the above mentioned In
junction.
The complainant claimed that al
though the Smiths had leased a por-
ton .of the plant Of the Continental
Gin Company for the manufacture OF
gins they were in fact manufactured
by the Continental people.
The court said that 1t appeared that
the arrangement between the Con-
tinental and the Smith people was a
shifty one and an attempt to avoid tho
effect of the Injunction. The court
imposed a fine Of $3.50 on the defendant
concern.
oliver Mitchell OF Boston. appeared
for the complainant. and Melville
Church. of Washington, for the de-
PENDANTS.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
KNIGHTS READY
TO OPEN BAZAAR

At Turn Hall this evening the bazaar
Of the knights of Pythias will be
formally opened by an address by
Mayor Wilson, and win continue. with
the exception Of tomorrow, until Sat
urday next.
A number of handsome and attrac-
tive booths have been erected and the
affair promises to be a success In
every particular The motor man and
conductors contest win be in charge
OF Harry Fritz. while the contest for
the most popular firemen win be con-
Quoted by Jesse II. Horner.
Prior to the opening Of the fair, a
parade viii form at Seventh and King
streets. and will march down King
street. 10 Second, 10 Market, to Ninth.
TO French. to Turn Han. The for
nation Of the parade viii be as fol-
lows:
Squad OF police.
Chief Marshal Jonathan Dickinson,
mounted.
Aides. Charles Lipplncott, Charles
Hnlegas. Harry Fritz. Jesse IL.
Horner.
First Infantry Band
Wilmington Company, Uniformed
Rank
Harmony Company Of Philadelphia.
Wilmington Company. No. ?.
Egan's Band.
Members of lodges in this city and
vicinity.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
mo SPRINGER
ESTATE HERE
Register Walker DeIuged With
Letters From Persons In
quiring About Matter

The Springer estate" matter Is again
bothering Register Of Wills Walker. Sew
eral years ago some member OF the
Springer family IN Kentucky thought that
his ancestors owned the land on which
Wilmington stands and Immediately many
Springers from all sections Of the country
proceeded to file their claims for the in
heritance. Many letters on the subject
deluged county and State officials and
when the dnquirers were Informed that
there was no Springer estate" here for
settlement the inquiries ceased.
Recently, however, Chief Justice Lore
received another inquiry concerning the
estate. He turned the letter over to Reg
lister Walker who Informed the inquirer
a Washington lawyer. to-day. that the
springers referred 20 never owned the
site on which wilmington stands. nor any
other estate here. according TO the records
Of his office.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
SENTENCES In
SUSSEX COURT
Grand Jury Recommends That
a Modern Jail be
Erected
LAUGHINGHOUSE RELEASED

GEORGETOWN, oct 12.-At the
session of Sussex court this week
Lilli e Duker, colored, charged with
the larceny of $40 from Rev. H. O..
Keen of this town, was sentenced to
five months Imprisonment.
Frank Ryon of near Seaford, charg-
ed with assault and battery, was SEN
fenced to two years in the New Castle
Workhouse.
George A. Polk was found guilty Of
selling liquor without a license, and
was sentenced to one years the work.
house and a fine Of 500.
Albert Hitch. colored, arraigned for
assault and battery, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to one year and six
months i'm the workhouse
Emanuel Stevens, who broke Jail with
Dick" Wright last June and was re-
captured in Philadelphia three weeks
ago and returned to Jail here last
week, was arraigned by the court for
larceny and pleaded guilty He was
sentenced to six months Imprisonment
and to pay costs of prosecution.
John, Collins, for assault an officer at
Seaford while trying to arrest him,
was sentenced to two years imprison-
ment in the New Castle County Work.
house
Arthur Adams. colored, pleaded not
guilty. to- the charge of larceny. The
jury found him guilty, and he was
sentenced to two years in the work.
house and on Saturday October 18th, to
receive 10 lashes. Under the new law
all prisoners given over one year and
sentenced to be whipped, will receive
their punishment after being taken to
New Castle.
Curtis T. Wainwright charged for
highway robbery was sentenced TO
three months in jail here. but at his
own request, was sent to the work.
house.
Lille Hastings. charged with shoot
ing Elijah Brady last spring. was
sentenced to one year in the work.
house.
The case Of John d. Laughinghouse,
who was imprisoned for larceny upon
charges preferred by Taylor Brothers
of winston Salem, N. c., did not come
to trial and the young man was re-
leased.
George A. Jones. OF Lewes. a man
of fine education, was given one year
in the workhouse and fined $500 for
using a nine-year old girl for immor-
al purposes.
The report of the Grand Jury COM
mended the management of the Aims
house and the county jail. but recon
mended the erection of a new modern
prison. Charles II. Atkins was fore
man of the Grand Jury.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
COUNTY WILL
RECOVER TAX
To Sell Property Of David Ap-
pIeby and Vim. Chandler,
His BOndSmen

Following the seizure by Sheriff
Stafford Of the personal property of
David Appleby. late tax collector OF
Christiana Hundred, and the real estate
of William Chandler, one OF his bonds
men, at the suit Of the state to re-
cover S2SO0 said to be oGed the County
by Mr.. Appleby, the sheriff has ad-
vertised the property for sale on Oc-
tober 2S. The Appleby property is To-
Gated at Christiana and will be sold
there in the morning, and the real es-
tate of Mr. Chandler, which is located
on Shipley street, this city will be
sold in the afternoon unless Mr. APP
pleby settles his accounts with the
county before the day Of sale. This
is likely. Mr. Appleby having inti-
mated recently that he win be in po-
sitlon in a few days TO pay up.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
NOW SEEK FUNDS
FOR HALLOWEEN
Committees Join Hands in
Working for CeIebra-
tons Success

II has been agreed TO consolidate the
Halloween Association and the COM
mittee appointed by the Mayor 10 have
a great demonstration both afternoon
and evening on Halloween Day. This
action was taken az a meeting IN the
rooms of the Democratic League last
night.
1t is expected that the Halloween
celebration this year win In point Of
interest exceed any that has ever been
held In this city The children OF both
public and parochial schools viii turn
out. A committee OF twenty-four
fircmen will assist In keeping the chill
drcn out of danger under the direction
OF Edward IA. Brennan, Jr. All mem
bors Of the consolidated committee
have authorized to collect funds as
well as the newspaper offices. The
funds can also be forwarded to VIII
liam G. Taylor. president OF city
Council. at the office OF the Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Company.
The civic committee members are
Clement A. Lippincott. William w.
Lohdell Samuel II. Baynard. David
Snollenburg. Richard FatzowslSy. VIII
nam AAWioNs AuWhNh n. bleuNhHi afsf
Josiah Marvel. Peter A. Horty. VIII
liam =. White. William G. Taylor, Ed-
ward A. Higgins. James Kane. Colonel
William B Norton and Peter ]. Ford.
The members OF the Halloween AS
sociation are George M. Gillespie,
chairman; John l. Beehan. secretary;
James c. O'Neal. treasurer: DIR. c. M.
Almond. Daniel p. duRoss. James B.
Hasson, George w Bader. William
Lawton, Wilbur l.. Sasse.
Each member OF the consolidated
committee will be provided with a
book signed by the officers on which
the subscriptions win be entered. Yes
terday the FIRE committee Of City
Council sent special Invitations 20 the
fire companies TO participate IN the
hremen's review. Five thousand in
vitations have been issued and can be
obtained at drug stores and other pubs
lie places. Al the head Of each is the
head Of a blue hen. The invitations
are free 10 those who desire TO mai
them. Three thousand OF the invita-.
tions win be accompanied with enve-
lopes already stamped and the othei
2OOO viii not be enclosed.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
CHILD HURT
IN RUNAWAY

Loaded with paper and rags, a push
cart grown out of all proportion by
the load 1t contained, was the means
OF frightening the horse of Harry A
Miller, which was attached to a de-
livery wagon in front Of Mr.. Miller's
place Of business. The animal made q
bee-line up Shipley street to Ninth and
turned the corner toward Orange.
On reaching this thoroughfare, the
f, team collided with a delivery wagor
belonging to William Stewart, with ths
result that a child riding on the seal
with Stewart was thrown out ant
slightly injured. Miller's horse contin.
ued its flight as far as jackson street
whore it was caught by Patrolmar
Payne and Thomas Travis.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
PRISONERS
EFFECTS SOLD

The horses, wagons and buggies Of
Oliver Stewart, colored, who was con-
victed at the last term Of court for
stealing 100 bushels of wheat from for
mer Levy Courtman Megginson, near
New Castle, were sold yesterday af-
ternoon by Constable Bowers. to sat
isfy several claims. The sale took
place at Camperson's stable. on Scott
street, and the bidding was lively.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12

NEW YORK. Oct. Preparations
for the International Aeronautic Cup
race from st. Louis. October p. 70
ceived new impetus through the ar
rival on the KronDrinzessin Cecile OF
Cortland Field Bishop, president Of
the Aero Club Of America. and Captain
Hugo Won Abercron. Of the German
army, one Of three German contestants
in the big race.
Mr.. Bishop declared that while
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The Lake
region depression has advanced to
Maine and diminishing somewhat in
energy. II is being followed by an
area of high pressure that covers the
greater part Of the country east Of the
Rocky Mountains. The centre Of the
high pressure is now in the Dal<otas
where temperatures are 10 to IA de-
grees below freezing point.
Forecast till 8 p. M, Sunday;
For Delaware;-Fair and cooler to-
niuht with frost. Sunday fair and con-
tinued cold; diminishing northwesterly
winds.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12

Getting into the wrong house, think
ing II was his home, about 1 O'Clock
this morning. Joseph Thomas, a ship
builder. aged about S5 years. Of No. 513
King street. fell downstairs and was
so badly injured that he had to be re-
moved to the Delaware Hospital in the
patrol wagon. His condition was re-
ported serious to-day
Thomas got into the house next to
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
FiIIino In PASSAGE Wav.

Workmen in the employ of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company began
this morning filling in the bed of the
passage way which leads from French
street below Front TO the second floor
of the South addition TO the new sta
ton When this work is completed the
passage way will be tiled
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
GOT IN WRONG HOUSE,
FELL DOWN STAIRS

the one where he boards. and after
climbing the stairs. found that he was
in the wrong house, and turned to re-
trace his steps with the result that he
fell headlong to the floor below.
The police were informed Of the
trouble and a hurried call was sent
for the patrol wagon. The man had
bitten his tongue and was badly in
Jured about the head.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12

s'ree .s no question whatever"
said NJ Lahm. oahout the success Of
the Wrlghts brothers flying apparatus
They have q machine that will make
pretty close to II not anite a mile al
minute when going with a moderate
wind, and win make good progress
against G brisk current. In fact,
am satisfied that the wind viii not
make much difference with their ap-
paratus when 1t is perfected"
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
ANOTHER ATTEMPT
TO RAISE SPARTAN

The new wrecking steamer Break
water, built at Milton. for service at
Lewes, viii make an attempt to raise
the tugboat Spartan, sunk at Lewes
four years ago. The Spartan was
valued at 100000. Pusey and Jones
Company installed the machinery in
the new wrecking steamer.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12

Americans We're immeasurably behind
Europeans in aeronautics as a nation.
two Americans, the Wright brothers.
or Dayton. Ohio. We're just as far
ahead Of the world Both Mr.. Bishop
and Frank S. Iahm declare that the
Wright brothers have actually solved
the question and that their flying ma
chine is so far ahead of all other air
craft of the kind that there is no room
for comparison.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
Retnrns tn His nnties.

Stationmaster Colonel" Tom Bri-
son, who for the past 81 years has
been IA the employ of the Pennsylvania
Pai'rCad Company returned to his dut-
T., . the French street station yes
T. after a vacation of two weeks,
e part of which time he spent in At
lantic City. Before going away Colo
mel Brison was somewhat run down but
now declares that he feels as well
as ever.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
Mr.. Arters to Preach at Ezion.

The Rev. John M. Arters. pastor Of
Epworth NJ. E. Church. will preach in
Ezion NJ. f. Church. colored, at $3.50
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. A num-
Der of the members of Epworth church
are expected to take part in the SER
vice
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
Trinity Guild Bake.

The women's guild Of Trinity parish
viii give a bake in the parish house at
? o'clock next Friday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
FELL 20 FEET. UNINJURED
Henry 3. Seeds, Builder, Falls From
Roof Following Painting Spell.

While at work on a building at
Eleventh and Clayton streets the other
day. Henry b. Seeds, the builder, Of
No. 1916 West Tenth street, was seiz-
ed with "A fainting spell and fell a dis
lance Of 20 feet from the roof. Fort
unately none of his bones were broken.
Mr. Seeds has been confined TO his
house since the accident, however, but
hopes 10 get about next week.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
HOGAN TO SPEAK
in KENT COUNTY
License Meetings From the
Wagon Will BE- Resumed
in This City

A rumor was current to-day that the
AUTHORIZATION League would hold no
more meetings during the campaign. but
this was pronounced false by william ].
Hogan, one Of the chief speakers. Mr..
Hogans voice was impaired by the ex-
perience at the Fifth and Ship;ey street
meeting and he has been resting. II is
proposed TO resume tho meetings next
week and the league expects to be joine d
by number Of out Of town speakers who
will discuss the issue.
The speakers have repeatedly stated
that their meetings are under the auspices
OF no one but themselves and the organ
ization which they represent.
Mr.. Hogan also has received an invita-
ton to speak in Kent county He has been
Invited by j. ID. Price Of the Mountain
House, FELTON,, to address the citizens
Of that town, telling plain truths and
facts" so far as they appear 10 Mr.
Hogan's observation. The invitation has
been accepted and Mr.. Hogan will go to
Kent county some time next week
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
SALES OF PROPERTY

linston Estate Brings $4,000. -.
The dwelling. No. 51s Washington
street Of the Jane Darlington estate
was sold at the Court House this morn
ing by Stidham & Son to George H.
Huber for $4,000. The price is consider
ed low.
William A. Hukill sold the East Lake
dwelling Of the Charles e. Simmons
estate to Elias Hanley for s1155 and
a lot of the same estate to Joseph l..
Carpenter, Jr., for $125.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12

Mr.. Gull Secretary N. A. r. =. o.
At the final session Of the National
Association Of Rural Free Delivery
Carriers at Atlanta, yesterday, p. f
Gull. OF this State, was elected secre-
tary Of the association. Omaha was
chosen as the next place of meeting.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12
This Time Electra Lost.

Electra, A. Fl. Tyson's mare. finished
3; 5, 6. in 2.15 IA, 2.11 IA and 2.13 IA,
at the Richmond Fair on Thursday.
Evening journal., 1907-10-12

Va H0II would not accep
WM counterfeit money.
W Why accept coun-
w terfeit goods 2 Insist on
having what you ask for.
JOURNAL ADVERTISERS
don't sell substitute goods
Chariton courier., 1907-08-23

Mrs. Minnie Houdeshell, living
in a tent near the track of the
Santa Fe railroad, not far from
Ethel, was awakened Sunday
morning by a loud crash. Her
first thought was of the bridge
which spans a ravine IS feet
deep and go feet wide not far
from her canvas home. Sure
enough the structure had fallen.
The steel girders and framework
supporting the track had dis.
appeared. Hurriedly Mrs.
Houdeshell awakened her hus.
band and sent him up the track
with a lantern while she built a
h uge bonfire at one end of the
trestle. The engineer on the
California limited, one of the
t astest trains that runs on the
s anita Fe, saw the fire and stop
ped the train within just 80 feet
of the ravine. Two hundred and
fifty sleepy passengers, tumb.
ling eff the train and beholding
he narrowness of their escape,
acted like crazy people. Men
g ave Mrs. Houdeshell money
u ntl she could hold no more in
her hands. When she counted
it all she had $500 in silver and
gold.
Chariton courier., 1907-08-23
A Very. Pleasant Meeting.

A very pleasant and enjoyable
day was spent Sunday, August 1s,
at tn e. shomeiof Mr.. and Mrs. John
Gladbachtof. Brunswick, when for
the first time in years their 10
children, two sons and eight
daughters assembled beneath the
parental roof. Those from a dis.
tance were Mr.. and Mrs. j. P.
Gladbach and two daughters, Alice
and Gertrude, ofnear Keytesville !;
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Lauho if
and two sons. Harry and Lee, Q f
OF Indian Grove; Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Clavin and two sons,
John Francis and Leonard, #
Kansas City; Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
Goodlander of Texarkana, Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Nagel and
son. Herbert, of Salisbury, and
those remaining at home, Joseph.
inc, Emma, Ottie, Amanda and
John. At II o'clock a bountiful
dinner was served, consisting of
all the good things in the way Of
edibles. After dinner the time
was very pleasantly spent in
readings, songs, instrumental
music and other enjoyable fea-
lures. After spending quite
happy and pleasant day the
children departed for their
homes, hoping to meet oftener
in the future.
Chariton courier., 1907-08-23

Frank Holden was shot by c..
o. Long in the Wabash yards at
Moberly Wednesday night. Hol.
den was arrested on the charge
of common assault. The mems
stories differ, Holden claiming
Long made insulting remarks
about members of his family and
that he Holden approached
Long and was further insulted.
Holden then struck Long with a
lantern and was shot through
the shoulder blade. Long says
Holden struck him with a Ian
tern from the back and made his
escape. Later he approached
him again and he Long seeing
Holden, fired at him.