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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-14
By ANNABELLA STANFORD

the name. John Mason however, who held patent
for the district, called it New Hampshire, after his
native country in England, and then the name La
coma transferred the billy district surround
ing Lake Champlan.
We missed another picturesque name on account
OF the desire of Charles l. to pay personal comp-
rnent to Queen Henrietta Maria When Lord Balt-
drew up the papers of patent for the colony
he called it Crescentia; but the King insisted that
it should be Terra Marie (Marys Land), and Mary
land instead of Crescentla it has remained. There
talk of calling it Terra Henretta.
William PENIS intention to call his colony
New Wales, it said, account of his friendship
for several Welsh gentlemen, and his desire to pay
them compliment. However, he changed the
name to Sylvania, and the prefix added to dis
tnguish his Sylvania from another proposed Syl-
vania in North Carolina and Tennessee
When West Virginia separated from the older
State in 1868, there was a spirited discussion in
Congress regarding the name. kanawha the
favorite, and would have been adopted but for the
fact that the people of the State did not care
to give up a name that had come down to them
from colonial times; SO West Virginia was chosen.
There had always been distinction made by the
Virginians themselves between that portion of
their State lying and that to the west of the
Blue Ridge The East Virginians the aristo-
Gratis and regarded the mountalneers to the west
little better than savages. The West Virginians
were poor there We're few towns of importance in
their section of the State the cabins in which they
lived were on small holdings widely separated, and
trails, unworthy of the of roads, being rough
and rocky, the mountain districts almost
inaccessible during the Indictment season But the
their weather. neighbors east of the Ridge, they
proud of being Virginians, and almost unan-
mously rejected the proposition to convert them
into kanawhans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-14
The Sad Story of Acadia

EVERYONE remembers the sad story of Acadia
- and its hapless population, who, by the stern
command of the British Government were taken
from their homes, in many short notice
that they carried with them only their clothing, and
hurried on board British vessels and deported to the
English colonies along the American seaboard. No
doubt there great suffering among these unfor-
tunates, both at the time of their deportation and
after their dispersion among people to whose
language customs and religion they strangers.
1t is impossible to read "Evangeine" without feel
as in the last degree inhuman But poetic sympathy
is in matters of history not always safe guide to
the truth. There is evidence in abundance that the
ton only after milder means had been tried in vain
for years Proof is also not lacking that the French
ministry used the Acadians to harass the English in
Nova Scotia. They were its duPes and became its
France should send a sufficient number of vessels
and remove these people; but Louis XIV found that
the expense would curta his pleasures and left the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-14

district lying north Of the forty -tth parallel and
between that and the Lake of the Woods, compris-
ing that portion of Minnesota and Wisconsin north
of the latitude of ST. Paul was to be called Syvania.
That from the forty fourth to the forty-fth par
allels, and west of Lake Michigan, in near which
are situated Oshkosh, Eau Claire, Winona, and
other important towns named Michigania.
Inc peninsula OF what is me present state OF Nich
A fourth district, comprising part each of north
ern Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa, extending indefinitely
to the west was designated AssenSipa, While south
but i'll defined extent of country east was to be
Illinoia; and to Northern and Central Indiana and
Northern Ohio was assigned the of Metro
potanlia. A territory comprising portions of Cen
trail Ohio and Indiana designated Saratoga,
and to the remainder of Ohio, that part adjon-
ing Pennsylvania, the of Washington was
bestowed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-14
N A MES WE MISSED

DISRAELI wrC-e a queer
l. chapter on the history of
events which never happened.
Equally curious is the story in
our national history of names
proposed which were never be-
slowed on States or Territories.
For instance, when the Con-
gress of 1884 assembled, Vir-
ginia coded to the United States
the Northwest Territory. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-14

] ! m
When Louisiana Territory was
purchased by the United States,
there on the Red River iii
colony of Acadans, who by
anot her means had found their
way from the various English ! II
colonies, among which they w III
distributed to the French pro- NI>I
vince west of the Mississippi, and 49, c.
when Louisiana admitted as
a State strong argument was made in favor of
Acadle or Acadia name for the new State.
The Mormons desired to call their territory
Deseret The that given by them tsI
their original colony The word is said to signify
honey bee and was a self compliment ary allusionI
to their industry in converting the sandy valevs
and arid plains of an nhosptable region into ferte|
farms and pastures green.
When the Territory of Minnesota applied for adj
mission, several names suggested, among them
being Itasca Chippeway, Jackson and Washngto on.
Nevada narrowly escaped the name of Sierra Nevada
(snowv ains that bestowed on its most prom
nent range the west of the State line and hor-|
rowed from the name of a similar range running
through Andalusia south of Granada. After the|
purchase of Alaska, several names were Suggested
for the new possession, among them Warussia,
American Siberia, Zero Islands, and Polario. The|
name now used was proposed by Charles Summer,
themselves and given to Captain Cook with the in
formation that it sgnifed The Great Land.
Objections to Walrussia
WALRUSsIA was rejected account of the
dslncllnatlon among our people to adopt any
name recalling despotic Empire, although hint
to commemorate, not the Russian Empire, but the
warus, then abundant on the shores of Boring Sea-
Siberia inst antly vetoed, from the fact that it
was best known in this country place of exile,
horrible pictures being drawn of the sufferings en-
dured by political prisoners in the Siberian mines.
Zero Islands and Polario were deemed unfit; as one
member of Congress intimated, The territory is
probably worthless: but one knows what it may
be in the future, and there is in saddling it
with title in itself offensive and repellent."
The original name of Arizona Arizuma, a
Zuni word signifying silver bearing and presuma-
bly, referring the mines worked for their precious
metal even before the discovery of America.
Colorado everyone knows, named from
its great river and the name of this is a Spanish
word signfving 'ruddy," for the stream, ordinarily
clear, becomes at hcod seasons of ruddv color
tinted by the clay it bears along; but the State
rowly escaped the name of Coronado that of the
famous Spanish explorer who traversed, or is sup
posed to have traversed portion of its territory.
Several names were suggested for the Territory
of Idaho that finally selected being given the prefer
not only account of its euphony, but because
of its poetic significance. 1t is Nez Perez word
signifying the silver CLEAN the mountains
A recent illustration of lost name is Sequoya,
strongly favored by large portion of the popula-
ton of Indian Territory, and but for the with
Oklahoma the name of the inventor of the Cherokee
alphabet would probably be now included in our
list of States.
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unhappy Acadians to their fate.
When Louisiana Territory was
purchased by the United States,
there was on the Red River
colony of Acadians, who by one
or another means had found their
way from the various English
colonies, among which they were
distributed, to the French pro-
vince west of the Mississippi, and
when Louisiana was admitted as
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-25
MEMBERS OF CHURCH
SURPRISE MR.. WILLIAMS

While Elder A. J. Williams and
wife we're attending prayer meeting,
last evening, at the Christian church,
the members of the congregation took
T possession of his home and prepared a
surprise for them After prayer meet
ing Nrs. Williams went home and
found the house full cf people; her
establishment vas complete. II vas
then suggested that Elder Williams
be sent for, who had stayed after
prayer meeting 70 attend a meeting
OF the financial board and building
committee Of the new church: he was
told that someone wished to see him
at his home Immediately, and he went
at once. The window curtains had
been pulled down and he was taken
completely Of his guard, and stalked
into the house 70 find about seventy
five people or more waiting for him.
He vas ushered into the dining room,
where he found the floor, table and
walls decorated with presents Of many
useful articles, such as table ware,
groceries, etc, in generous supplies.
Someone then called for a speech from
the minister, and after he had slightly
recovered he responded ia very neat
and touching manner expressing his
pleasure and deep appreciation Of
their friends and extended to those
present tile use Of the home the re-
maInder Of the evening and told them
70 enjoy themselves in any way they
might 50 desire. A few very mystic
rious tricks copied from Durno were
exposed and some mind reading was
done. Shortly after 10 o'clock all the
guests departed to their homes after
having enjoyed the surprise Of the
minister and wife.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-25
Opera House. Tonight.

Witherel's Prison Show will be
presented In the Opera House tonight.
1t is faithful reproduction Of act
ual prison scenes within the walls Of
the famous penitentiarles OF Kansas
and Missouri
This attraction has been filling The
largest opera houses all over the west.
We are assured that it is clean,
moral entertainment in spite OF the
rather harsh title. 1t is a good warn
ing for the young. Many a poor boy
Is suffering the hardships and punish.
ments Of prison life who would never
have gone there had he been permit
ted 70 witness the Twin Hells"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-25

The effects OF the blizzard which
ragged IN the Northwest Wednesday
chilled Vinita today. And that is not
all. A very few very tiny fakes Of
snow fell about 10 o'clock.
G. ", Eaton is going to make the
race for commissioner Of Delaware
county, subject TO action OF the Dem
ocraflc party Mr.. Eaton is we'll quail
iued to fiji this position and is d
staunch Democrat.
a county fair for Craig county will
be he means Of improving conditions
IN flis section Of the county. BY it
we VIII have better live stock and bet.
ter fum products.
committee of Centralia men is
here loday for he purpose Of securing
conifinu ions from local parties who
Own property in Centralia for the rail-
road bonus which that town is trying
70 raise.
The Craig County Fair association
Is lie next ublic enter rise that the
business and professional men and the
farmers Of Craig county are taking
hold of and they will ma Se a 20 Of IT,
Persons WHO want to get in on the
ground floor on this proposition
shout see A. l.. Churchill.
B. L. Koons was arrested yesterday
at Claremore by Deputy Basil Stepp
and brought here, last night, where r.
moval papers we're secured and lie was
taken to Muskogee to answer perjury
charge
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-25

We are pleased 10 announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as IL contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs and we recommend IL
is a safe remedv for children and
adults. A = Owens. a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-25

This is to certify that an druggists
are authorized to refund your money
If Eoley's Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. Ii stops the
cough, heals the lungs and prevents
serious results from a cold. Cures Ia
grippe coughs and prevents pneumon-
la and constipation. Contains no
opiates The genuine is in a yellow
package. Refuse substitutes. A. Z.
Owens a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-25

No one is immune from kidney
trouble; so just remember that Foley
Kidney Cure will stop the irregulars
ilies and cure aud case Of kidney and
bladder trouble that is not bey ond the
reach Of medicine a
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-25
HoLLlSTER'S
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets
Busy Medicine for Busy People,

A specific for Constipation. Indigestion. Liver
and Kidney troubles. pimplos. Eczema. Impure
Blood. Bad Breath. Sluggish Bowels. Headache
and hackache Its Rocky Mountain Tea In tab
let FORM IS cents a box. Genuine made by
ScLLIsrER DRUG CoMPArV. Madison, Wis
DEh NUGGETS F0F SALL0W PEOPLE
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-25
THE TWIN HELLS"
or Kansas and Missouri

Two hours behind Che walls Of Famous Pnontes prison
The world object
merit fer older people More than thousand Witnessed the
Eighteen hundred an
Kansas Iowa aud hsona has received the highest praises
leading and
90 cents IIcLeIs sale % n.lal place
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-04-25
TIE JOB DEPARTMENT

OF the Chefn well equipped and been ordered with
turning the latest style and best work All work
donePompdy with and dispatch plain coors Give the
Evening journal., 1907-12-18
BANQUET TO BE A
NOTABLE AFFAIR
josiah Marvel, Of National
BOdrd of Trade Receives
Many ACCeplanCeS

Josiah Marvel, chairman Of the ban
quet committee of the National Board
Of Trade. sending out invitations TO
the annual banquet Of the board, TO
be held in the new Willard Hotel.
Washington, on the evening OF Janu-
airy %. An acceptance was received
this morning from Postmaster-G General
Meyer, Secretaries Bonaparte, Metcalf
and Wilson Speaker Cannon, Governor
Preston Lea United States Senators
dupont and Richardson, and Congress
man Burton accepted the invitations
several days ago and expects one from
President Roosevelt in few days.
For the first time. wive sand daugh-
ters Of the National Board OF Trade
members will be permitted to sit at
the board banquet next month. It is
believed their presence will add great
ly TO the pleasure and the success of
the occasion.
In addition to the Delawareans be-
fore mentioned. the state Will be rep
resented at the banquet by FIVE mem-
bers of the local Board OF Trade and
by as many other residents who care
TO attend. Mr. Marvel has made pro-
vision for a large delegation of Della
wareans at the banquet and would be
pleased to receive early applications
for tickets from all who care TO attend
the function.
From present indications the BAN
quet iwll be the most notable one ever
held by the National Board OF Trade.
Evening journal., 1907-12-18
TO INVESTIGATE
WHALEN'S DEATH
Pryor is Sorry He Killed
WhaIen But Says he Had
TO Do II

The inquest on the death of Luke
whalen, who died in the Chester Hos
pital on Saturday night from revolt
yer wound inflicted bv Charles Pryor.
of this city. viii be held on Thursday
evening in the Office of Deputy Coroner
Eugene f. White
Pryor was taken to Chester after the
shooting by County Detective Thomas
II. Berry, he having sent word from
Wilmington that he desired TO go to
Chester without reQuisition papers.
In speaking of the crime to the coun-
ty official. Pryor stated that he was
sorry that he inflicted a wound that
resulted in Whalen's death. but there
was nothing else for him to do. He
also stated that he was set upon and
beaten and the only thing for him to
do was to shoot. Pryor, according to
witnesses and people around Glen
olden, was a peaceful ana law-abiding
man, and here his reputation is ex-
cellent
Immediately after the inquest which
viii be conducted by Coroner Gfmour,
who is now summoning the witnesses,
he viii be given a hearing before Aid
erman Smith on the charge of murder
and win be held without bail for
court.
Evening journal., 1907-12-18
EVERYBODY WANTS
XMAS STAMPS
Sale Of Little StiCkerS SO
Great That zoo, 1000 More
Have Been Ordered

The Red Cross sale OF Christmas
stamps for the benefit Of the tuberculo-
sis hospital on the Brandywine, has
exceeded all expectations. and the
members of the Delaware branch of
this great Organization are delighted
beyond measure. for they now know
that the Institution they opened on the
Brandywine can be kept open all win
ter.
Not only do the stamps find a great
demand in this city but in Philadel-
phia through the good work Of the
North American, the sales are enor-
nous. For instance. in Wanamalxer's
store on Monday $4,000 OF the little
stickers were sold and Gimbel Broth
ers ordered 10000 TO be put on sale
in their store. The stamps may be
bought in that city at the following
places:
The North American Publication
Office first floor John Wanamaker's.
Evans Drug Stores. Lit Brothers,
Bellevue -Stratford Hotel. Acker's,
Twelfth and Chestnut streets, and
Gimbel Brothers
The demand for the stamps was so
great that the Delaware Red Cross has
ordered 100000 more. The new stamps
viii be slightly dicerent than the first
They will have on tn IN in addition to
the Christmas greetings, the words:
Happy New Year.
Evening journal., 1907-12-18
''TOBE" BARCV AY
UNDER ARREST

Through the efforts Of State Detec-
tive ellis. Marion Barclay, who is
wanted in this State accused Of the
murder Of another colcred man down
the State last July. has been located
In Lancaster and is being detained
by the police in that city ellis went
to Lancaster to-day and will bring
the prisoner here.
Barclay, who is known by the name
of ''Tobe." is wanted on the charge of
numbering man named William
Jackson, during an alteration follow
ing a crap game. A dispatch received
from Lancaster says that Barclay ad-
mits that ne is the party wanted. but
denies that he shot jackson. Barclay
has been in Lancaster about a month.
Sometime ago It was thought that
Barclay had been located in Philadei-
phia, but the man taken into custody
there proved to be another person al
together.
Evening journal., 1907-12-18
FATHER BIRMINGHAM
SERVICES AT DOVER, N. J.

The delegation from this city which at
tended the funeral services and interment
at Dover, n. j., OF the body Of the Rev.
William Birmingham, pastor OF ST. Pat
rlcS's Roman Catholic Church. who died
Thursday. has returned to Wilmington
The body was placed An state on its
arrival az $50 o'clock In st. Mary's Church
la Dover where as boy Father Berming-
ham had served on the altar. Tho mom-
bers Of the Catholic societies from this
city who accompanied the body acted as
a guard OF honor in conjunction with tho
Dover societies The requiem mass in
ST. Mary's Church was celebrated at 1880
O'Clock and the eulogy was pronounced
by the Rev. Mathew Callan. Of Paterson.
n. j.. class mate OF tho dead priest.
During the mass several priests OF the
Newark diocese occupied places in tho
sanctuary among them being Monsignor
Kelly. OF Hoboken.
The Delaware clergy we're represented
by the Rev. Charles Fromentine. OF tue
salesianum; the Rev. James Mcsweeney.
OF Delaware city and the Rev. Thomas
+. Waldron, of Dover. Several sisters
from this city attended The four altar
boys who served Father Birmingham at
his masses were also present. They wero
Daniel Irwin. Albert Kelly. Joseph Butler
and James Carr.
The members Of the Wilmington So
cieties accompanying tho body were as
follows:
Benevolent Pioneer Literary Associa-
zion. William Irwin Michael Dordan and
John Moran; Hibernian knights r. r.
Dean and John j. Riley. knights Of Sc.
Lawrence. Charles O'Connor and j. b.
Moaney ST. pauls Holy Name Society.
Thomas M. Monaghan and John p.
Mealoy; Reilly ryceum Association.
Thomas Connolly. Harry Hollis William
fSorns and Edward Kane; American
Association, James r. Curran. John ID.
Kelly. Thomas 4. Cassidy and Neal 3.
Kelly; Brownson Library Association.
William J. Baylcy Francis X. Tierney
John j. Kelley and John. i. Mulrooneys
'st patricks Holy Name Society Dennis
Harrington. Felix Irwin. Eusene Smith.
ID. j. Doyle. Edward Carrigan. A. II.
FinerIy. Philip Butler, Edward Eagan.
Frank MCGOWAN John Carr. Mr. Nous
ley. Francis swinehardt. Daniel p. Buck
ley. John A. McGowan. Daniel Tlillroy
Evening journal., 1907-12-18
BISHOP COLEMAN
IS LAID AT REST
Services at the Grave by
Bishop Scarborough and
Rev. X. J. Hammond

Following the impressive funeral SER
vices over Bishop leighton Coleman in
ST. Johns Church yesterday afternoon.
interment was made I'm the DUPONT burial
plot in Christiana hundred beside the
grave OF his wife. AS was stated yester-
day the services were largely attended,
hundreds being unable to get within the
church. and distinguished prelates and
clergymen from all parts OF the country
were in attendance. as we'll as prominent
men of all religious affiliations from this
and other states.
The committal service at the grave was
said by Bishop Scarborough. of New Jor-
sey. assisted by the Rev Kinsey j. Ham
mond. OF Emmanuel Church. Highlands.
II was the simple service Of the ritual.
Among the clergymen In attendance nt
the services was the Rev. John Iittell. Of
Keene, New Hampshire. He came farther
than any other person TO attend the OBJ
sequies. Mr.. Littell is a son of the Rev
II. Gardner Littell, and was ordained by
Bishop Coleman in st. Johns Church He
had the greatest regard for the Bishop.
which prompted him to make the long trip
to attend the funeral.
The draping OF ST. Johns Church was
I'm fitting accord TO the ceremonies. The
bishops chair was draped with purple as
was also the rood screen presented by tho
Bishop and the altar was decorated with
ealla lilies and lilies OF the valley tho
favorite flowers OF the bishop. They were
furnished by the vestry of St. Johns
Church.
The Guild Of st. Johns Church furnish
ed bank Of smilax and violets. which
contracted prettily with the purple mourn
ing color and the white lilies
M. Bowser's Tribute.
The following tribute from tho Rev.
Alexander r. Bowser formerly OF this
city now Of Atlanta Ga. appeared in
The Morning News to-day:
"As / am unable TO be IN Wilmington
on Tuesday to join with good Bishop Cole
man g many friends in the last Offices of
religion, / want to say in your paper that
l regard him as the kindest man ] ever
knew. The last time I met him was on
Market street, just as i was leaving your
city. In the most gracious manner he took
me by the hand and Expressed his reere,
az my going away and his wish for mv
future success and happiness.
"A staunch churchman himself. he knew
now TO appreciate sincerity Of cdnvic.
ton, earnestness OF purpose and adelit,
20 duty IN Others and the horotic Vhs
stood before him then with bowed head
as II receiving his benediction now send,
this slight tribute OF praise to his memory
Alexander T. Bowser.r
Atlanta, Ca, December Is.