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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
EIGHT CLUBS IN
UNION LEAGUE

President AL w. Lawson, of the
Union League, announced yesterday
shat the Elizabeth Club, of Elizabeth,
N. j.. would be given The eighth fran
chise in the Union League. which will
practically complete the circuit. The
Elizabeth Club has been after a fran
chise ever since the Union League was
organized and have been able to
establish such good financial backing
lately that the directors of the Union
League considered that it would be a
good city to have in the league.
Elizabeth proper has "a population of
$1,000 people. but within a radius Of ten
miles of the centre of the city has sew
eral hundred thousand people to draw
from. 1t is a good Sunday town, and
that also counts in its favor.
TIL Union Lea que as now made up
comprises the following cities: Brook
Ign. n. Y: Paterson, n. J.; Newark
N. J.: Elizabeth. n. j.; Reading, Pa.
Wilmington, Del, and Baltimore, Nd
This makes one of the most compact
circuits in the United States -Four
clubs. Elizabeth, Brooklyn, Paterson
and Newark are good Sunday towns
and are within twenty miles of each
other. club can leave any one oi
these cities after dinner and get to am
of the other places before it is time tC
call the game. This means great
saving in railroad fare and hotel bills
which is essential to the prosperity 81
the league. The longest jump in The
circuit will be from Brooklyn to Balti
more. which is 1856 miles.
The next meeting of the Unon Leagu'
will be held within few weeks at TIL
Bellevue Stratford Hotel. Philadelphia
when schedule viii be adopted 70
the coming season. and all matters per
tanning to the general welfare Of tn
| organization arranged.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
SPORTING NEWS
ATHLETIC COPS
MUST BEAT IT

The world athletes" have been van
pushed by Gen. Bingham, of New York,
and he hasn't seen gymnasium for
many years. All the men who have made
the New York Police Department famous
for its prowess on the track and field from
Athens to Japan have been put out of
business by him. They are to receive no
more favors and if they don't get favors
they can't train, and IL they can't train
they cannot remain world athletes
For long time the friends of these
athletic New York policemen have sue
ceeded in getting easy details for them
so that they would not weary themselves
doing real work. Most of them also belong
to the Irish-American Athletic Club. OF
New York. Whenever that club wanted to
make a showing its great athletes have
been able to appear Had they been
pounding pavements" they would have
been stove up so that agility would have
been out OF the question. Among the
policemen who have been known the
world over as champions in their classes
are:
Martin Sheridan. all-round champion Of
America and discus throwing champion
of the world.
John Flanagan. champion hammer
thrower of America.
Mat McGrath. champion hammer throw
Ter Of Canada and worlds record holder
W. G. Frank. who finished third in the
Marathon race at Athens last year.
J. J. Eller, champion low hurdler OF
America.
J. Mcdonald. junior champion of the g.
pound weight.
7. Rickert, former champion Splinter.
p. Carrette, fast mile runner
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
PARKSlDE CLUB TO
TRAIN IN SOUTH

The Parkside Baseball Club has decided
to go to Richmond. Virginia, for two
weeks Spring practice, leaving the city
about the second week in March. This
team is considered one of the best in the
State, and should make better showing
this year after going through the boil
ing-out' practice.
The players who will leave are Devenney
who by his clever catching won many
games for his team: Lewis and Dat, who
pitched last season; Kanbacker, who play
ed at first; r. Smith, the little second
baseman; Krauss. who played at short;
Cochran. who put up a fine game at third.
and the swift outdelders Birmingham, +.
Smith and Reeder. They will be, accom-
panied by George Prettyman. their man
ager.
This club would like to hear from any
team in Maryland Virginia. Pennsyiva-
MIA, New Jersey and Delaware. Send all
communications to George P rettyman.
1927 Lombard street, city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13

OF labor disputes. and where the coal
miners are strong.
In accordance with the terms OF the
resolution adopted by the committee
John j. Durkih. leader OF the Democ.
racy in this congressional district, and
Edward J. Lynett. editor of the Scran-
ton Times, both of whom have beer
mentioned as candidates for National
Delegate, declared themselves I'm favor
of Judge Gray
ITO my mind" said Mr. DurlSln, "he
is the strongest man the Democracy
could name. Mr.. Bryan would do a
worthy and n patriotic thing il he
would join in the movement TO name
Judge Gray"
The meeting was called to order by
Edwin Zimmerman. chairman of the
committee Discussion of Judge Gray's
availability was the object of the meet
nr After all the members had eX-
pressed their opinion that his nomi-
nation would make Democratic sue
cess certain. the following formal re-
solution was adopted
Resolutions for Gray.
I'VE favor the nomination for the
Presidency of the United States OF
the Hon. George Gray. OF Delaware
In him are united the elements Of high
lunselhsh. far-s seeing statesmanship. II
placed In nomination by the Democratic
national convention his election is GER
tain.
"The uprightness Of his private If,
is an inspiration. That he Is com
naratively poor and that all his life h,
has placed the duty Of public service
above private enrichment are guar.
antees that II elected. he will be tn,
servant Of the whole people.
He has reconciled capital and labol
IN the Interest Industrial wars OF
modern times Noteworthy among
these reconciliations is that accom-.
plished by the anthracite strike com
j mission, Of which he was chairman
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13

No peacemaker in the whole range Of
American history ranks with this man
in the service he has rendered to his
country
HE has risen to the heights Of true
statesmanship in his performance of
the duties of Attorney General of the
State of Delaware, as United States
Senator from that State, as head of the
Paris Peace Commission that formu-
lated the treaty ending the Spanish
American war. as a member of the
permanent international peace COM
mission appointed in accordance with
the treaty of the Hague, as member Of
the joint high commission that decided
the Bering Sea controversy and as sole
arbitrator in a dozen or more con-
troversies between capital and labor.
I'VE recognize in him the genius Of
common sense and a profound sympa-
thy with humanity. He is a Democrat
who is a worthy successor of the great
Jefferson. and, above all else, he is an
American of the best and strongest
type.
ITO his initiative and force must be
attributed the reform of the child labor
laws in Pennsylvania, and in a large
measure. the success of the child labor
movement throughout the country He
has never been a seeker of Office. His
public and private record is unblem-
ished. Qualities of the highest and
most inspiring leadership are his. His
selection will make Pennsylvania a
doubtful State and will assure to the
Democracy some States that now are
classed as doubtful.
I'VE commend him to the American
people as the ideal candidate in this
national emergency and call upon those
who are candidates for delegates to the
national convention from this district
TO declare themselves in favor of his
nomination"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
WILMINGTON AND
LENOX TONIGHT

The old rivals. Wilmington and
Lenox, will meet again at the Eleventh
Street Rink in roller polo this evening
and there il no doubt the game will be
one of the best seen there this season.
The teams are evenly matched there is
more rivalry between them than be-
tween any clubs in this section. and
since their last meeting there has been
hard practice on the part of both
clubs.
On Monday evening there will be a
masked carnival at the rink There
will be some fine prizes offered and the
event will be one of the largest of the
season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
MINERS LAUNCH
THE GRAY BOOM
Federal Judge Formally Pre-
scented For Nom nation
by PennSyIvanianS
WILL PUSH CANVASS
IN JURIST'S INTERESTS

SCRANTON. Feb. IA movement
having for its object the nomination Of
Federal Circuit Court Judge George
Gray. of Delaware, for President Of
the United States. was launched here
last night The Democratic County
Committee Of Lackawanna County,
composed OF anthracite coal miners.
unanimously adopted am appeal TO the
Democrats of the county favoring the
nomination OF Judge Gray by the
Democratic National Convention The
resolutions called upon the candidates
for national delegates from this con-
gressional district. comprising Lacka-
wanna County. to pledge their votes
IN favor OF Judge Gray
Candidate of Miners.
Democrats IN the other mining dis
tricts of Pennsylvania are likely to fol-
low the lead set tonight. and IL is ex-
pected that the movement for Judge
Gray Will sperad into West Virginia
Illinois. Tennessee, Indiana, Alabama
and other States where the Delawar,
man Is known best as an arbitrator
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
RELIGION HITTING
POLITICS HARD

GEORGETOWN. Feb. 13.-With his
ten year-Old daughter lying at the
point OF death with pneumonia, the
Rev. l.. r. Poole, of the Wesley Method
list Church, is continuing his revival
services and making converts every
might. Mr.. Poole six weeks ago start
ed one Of the greatest revivals George
town has ever seen.
lie has succeeded In converting near
l. 100 persons. most of them beine
prominent politicians and business men
SO many have Joined the church thai
the leaders are wondering where thel
will get their political workers mex
fall.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
CHALL ENGES WORLD
To EATING CONTEST

UTICA, Feb. Batter winning a bet
of $40 by eating three pounds Of sauer-
kraut. two ten cent loaves of bread two
pounds Of potatoes, a pound and a half
of steak and three dozen fried eggs. and
drinking three cups of tea, two glasses
Of beer, six cups Of water and still being
hungry, Joe Rivers. a Chautauqua farm
hand, has challenged any man in the
world to an eating contest.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
Donation pax At eIrIs, School.

Yesterday was Donation Day at the
Girls Industrial School and was large
" observed. Provisions, groceries and
useful articles were received in large
quantities and the managers were
much pleased with the manner in
which their friends responded to the
appeal Mrs. Jackson, the matron at
the school. assisted in receiving the
visitors and explaining the many de-
partments of the work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13

spring. He is now in New York, in
which city he spends his winters Ills
summers are always spent abroad
Miss Blatch. who is twenty -four
years old is now employed as a civil
engineer in the Department of Water
Gas and Electricity. She was gradu-
ated from Cornell University in 1905
where she received the degree OF civil
engineer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
TWO NEW PLAYERS SIGNED

Michael Grady, manager of the local
Tri-State baseball team. has signed two
players. William Thumb, an infelder,
and William f. Irwin. a catcher. Both
are said to be fast men in the respec-
tive positions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
Wants to Arranqe Schedule.

Manager Wright of the New-Century
basketball team Of New Castle would
like TO hear from teams in Whining
ton. Chester and Philadelphia. regard
ing games as he is DESTROYS of arrang-
ing a schedule with some Of the best
OF amateur teams.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13

NEW YORK, Feb 13.-Announce-
ment has been made OF the engagement
of Miss Nom Stanton Batch, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Blatch and
grand daughter of Elizabeth Cady
stanton, TO DR.. Lee De Forest, vice
president Of the American De Forest
wireless Telegraph Company
The ceremony will take place before
Mr.. Blatch returns to England this
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
COUNTRY ROLLER RINK.
SPRINGS RINK
DEFEAT PHOENIX

BY a score of to 1 the Springs
League roller polo team defeated the
Phoenix team at the Country Rink last
night. There was number OF specta-
tors to witness the work of the Phoe-
nix, which is new team from Elev-
enth Street rink The new team put up
a good game at times. Last night three
fouls We're declared against them, due
to their ineXperience more than any
intentional misplaying They made
two goals. but lost one Of them through
the fouls. The lineup follows:
Springs Phoenix
Seiman ......... goal....... Leonard
McElwee .halfback. ....... Booth
Yates.
Stoddard centre. Wedin
Beatty rush.. Walraven
edward rush. .....F. Stevens
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
WILMINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL DEFEATED

BY the score Of 20 to 49, the Will
mington High School basketball team
was defeated yesterday, by the Phillips
Brooks five in the gymnasium of the
latter in Philadelphia, Although the
High School boys played fast game
they were outclassed by their oppo-
nents. The lineup.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13

George II. Worthington, Of Cleveland,
o., has a stamp collection that experts
estimate ts worth 100000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
WEEKLY ROLL OFF
ATACADEMY ALLEYS

The roll-or for the weekly prizes at tine
Academy alleys last night was featured
by some good rolling. Frank Day won
first prize, he totaling 500. Harvey Taylor
finished second with 564. and Jesse Rolph
won third prize. rolling 561 The scores:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-13
BROWNSON WINS
FROM ORIENT

The Brownson basketball team de-
feated Orient five last evening by the
score of 81 to 21. The game was ex-
citing throughout, both teams playing
great game. The lineup:
Brownson. Orient.
Burke ....... forward. .... Lewis
j. Haney 1850. forward. ..... Diviney
Bradley ....... center. ....... Cochran
w. Haney ..... defense. 1900. Sawin
Rigney defense. ..... Demarie
Goals. Bradley. ?; ]. Haney. 5;
Burke. z; Lewis, 5; Diviney. 1. Fouls.
Bradley, 8; Diviney, Q. Referee Max
we'll
The Brownson Second defeated Orient
Second by the score of 3S to 10.
BrOwnson has booked the following
attractions: Friday, st. Paurs Guild
of Chester; February p, Sterling of
Baltimore; February %, Williamson
High School; February 26, Central Y.
NJ. c. A. of Philadelphia.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
THREE-CENT RATE
WASN'T REMUNERATIVE
Tickets May Still Be Purchased for
Three Cents, but Nickel Will Be
Collected From Those Who Pay on
the Cars.

Cleveland, O., August S.-The Dem
ocratic city council of the city of
Cleveland today voted by a substantial
majority to sustain Mayor Tom l..
Johnson in an effort to relieve the en-
barrassment of the local street rail-
ways by permitting them to charge 5
cents for cash fares paid on the cars.
Tickets will still be sold in books at
cents each.
1t was Mayor Tom l.. Johnson who
made the fight for 3 cent street car
fares, but experience has demonstrate
ed the fact that the street cal, COM
panies cannot pay interest on the cap
ital invested and make necessary i'm
proyements and extensions on this
basis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
DECKS SWEPT BY
RELENTLESS WAVES
Their Arrival in Auckland This
Afternoon.
Hearst News Service.

Auckland, New Zealand August S.
The American fleet is visible on the
HORIZON This afternoon. Fine weather
is prevailing after the terrible storm,
which swept the decks of the big war
vessels and demolished the rigging of
the lighter craft. All of the ships are
not safe and sound, but they are thor
oughly seaworthy and will make port
without further difficulty.
The feet has made fairly good time,
despite the storm. 1t had only six
days last week, as it passed the 1SSth
meridian, losing day in the computa-
tion of time.
Immense crowds are gathered at the
wharfs to welcome the fleet on it's ar
rival in port.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
LIVES
SNUFFED OUT
Roasted Alive on Canadian Steamer
While Within Few Feet
Of the Shore.
Hearst News Service.

Winnipeg, B. c.. August S.-Belated
information received here today re-
garding the burning of the steamer
Premier at Lake Winnipeg Thursday
discloses the fact that eight lives were
lost in the disaster. The steamer was
tied to the pier when the flames on
board were discovered. A great many
of the passengers were asleep and the
flames burned so rapidly that they
were roasted alive. Several of them
appeared on the decks in their night
clothes, but were so exhausted that
they could not climb over the rails and
consequently perished in full view of
spectators.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
BLOWOUT
IN TEXAS
Oil Well Swallowed Derrick and
Shook the Earth With
DetonatiOns.
Hearst News Service.

Houston, Tex, August Sat the
Hardy oil field yesterday there was a
blowout at we'll No. 8. The drill had
reached a depth of 1,130 feet. when
the earth began to tremble, sounds of
rumbling were heard from beneath and
in few seconds the gas came forth
with such a terrific force as to tear
up the ground, leaving large holt into
which the derrick, rig and engine
dropped out of sight. Mud, hot water,
oil and boulders are still being blown
into the air.
The blowout has ruined what other
wise would have been a good well. but
it proves the field for gas and oil. 1t
is the most remarkable blow out in the
oil business.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
Young Woman Kidnapped
ON Eue of Her Wedding

DR.. Fitzgerald is a prominent phy-
sician and his suit for the hand of
Miss Ludwig was approved by the
family until the last moment, when
Mrs. Ludwig changed her mind.
DR.. Fitzgerald arrived in the city
this morning and visited a prominent
detective agency. He says that he
means to marry Miss Ludwig as soon
as he can find her, and that he will
essary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
SUPERVISORS HAVE
Completed The WORK
Assessor Mckinnon Is Now Engaged
in Listing Realty and Similar Gains
Are Expected-city and County Are
Prosperous.

The Board of Supervisors finished
going over the personal assessment
list today, and the showing made by
Tax Assessor McKinnon was SOME
thing that should be gratifying to
every citizen of Forrest County.
The total increase in personal as
sessment for the year 1908 was $780,
900.
The total personal assessment for
last year was $2,O1 1898; for this year 1t
exceeded this amount by $155,O00.
Only two raises were made by the
board-four mules that had been given
in at $50 each were raised to 500
each, making a total raise of only
5000
- Assessor McKinnon is to be con-
ulated.
:. are the entire people of the
y. .nty
The sum of $2,556,3 is a large sum
for personal assessment.
Though times have been somewhat
hard, the increase of $155,00O in per-
sonal property is something great and
shows that the people are giving in
their property at a reasonable valua-
tion.
Probably there is not another coun-
ty in the state that can show such an
increase in personal property for this
year.
Assessor McKinnon is now engaged
in making a new assessment of real.
ty and from what he has already
found out in this work, the county is
going to show nice increase in real
estate assessments.
The lesson afford ed by these reports
is that Hattiesburg and Forrest Coun
ty are still moving forward and now
that times are getting better. the out
look is more than encouraging. Had
there been no financial panic, the
wonder is what the result would have
been. AS it is, it shows that prosperi
ty is still here.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
MILLS and FACTORIES
RUNNING FULL time
Other Railroad Appropriations Are
Soon to Be Made and Bankers and
Financiers Are Optimistic Regarding
Business Prospects.
Hearst News Service.

Pittsburg, August S.-The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad announced this morn
ing that it would begin Immediately
extensions and betterments aggregat-
ing an expenditure of $2,000,000. Most
of this money is to be spent in the
Pittsburg district but other appropria-
tions are in contemplation for other
sections.
The steel plate mills in this district
have received large orders from the
railroads. Every mill of any conse-
quence is now in full operation and
several thousand men are needed for
overtime in order to meet the demands
of the trade.
Bankers and financiers are optim-
istic.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
Hearst News Service.

Chicago. August Son the eve of
her wedding to DR.. Fitzgerald, of San
Francisco, Miss Ethel Ludwig was
last night forcibly kidnapped by her
mother at Morris, ILL.,, and hurried to
hiding place in this city. Passengers
on the train which brought the girl and
her mother say that Miss Ludwig
screamed nearly all the way and
begged her mother to return.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
Hearst News Service.

Birmingham, Ala, August S.-Riot-
ing and violence was renewed in the
mining district this morning and the
situation is again acute. At Helena,
mining town near which the miners
of the Alabama Fuel and Iron Com
pany, are located, four houses occupied
by non-union negro miners, were blown
up with dynamite at an early hour to-
day.
One negro man was killed in the ex-
plosion and several injured. fhs
teen striking negroes have been ar
rested by deputy sheriffs. There is
much excitement and talk of lynching
is freely made. 1t is probable the me-
groes will be brought to the county jail
in this city for safe keeping.
The First Regiment, Alabama state
troops, and Major Longs battalion of
the Third Regiment were distributed
in the strike field today to relieve the
cavalry and artillery that have been
doing guard duty. Col. R. b. Dumont
is in command, succeeding Major Ben
Noble, relieved.
With the exception of Helena, where
outrages were committed this morn
ing, the situation in the mining district
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
ADJOURNED;
A week OF HARD WORN

The coard did not formally accept
the bond of the Adams Wire and Steel
Company, but passed it to next ses-
sion. The bond was good one, except
that some little change will be made
to make it conform in every way with
the statutes. This will in no way in
terfere with the work on the Jail which
will go up in less than the required
time. 1t is mere formality about the
bond that can and will be easily cor,
racfed. anr
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
GEORGIA BOLTERS
KICKED OUT FOR
FIGHTING BRYAN

Savannah. Ga, August S.-The Chat
ham County Democratic Executive
Committee, which yesterday tabled a
resolution endorsing Bryan, was today
reconvened with a full attendance,
when resolutions endorsing Bryan and
Kern were adopted amid cheers. The
members of the committee who re-
fused to endorse the latter resolution
have been requested to resign.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
$4,000 FOR
BRYAN&KERN
Democrats Are Contributing Gen.
erously to the National
Campaign Fund.
Hearst News Service.

Lincoln, Neb,, August S.-Treasurer
Haskell of the National Democratic
Campaign Committee, reports that
$4,000 has been subscribed to the
Bryan and Kern campaign fund, Of
which $500 is from the Memphis
Commercial Appeal in which General
Luke E. Wright is said to own stock.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-08
negroes TRY
To DYNAMITE
MOVING TRAIN

Danville, Va, August S.-Three ne
groes, two of them mere boys, were ar
rested here today for trying to dyna-
mite southbound passenger train No
29 on the Southern Railway. The
windows of the coaches were shattered
by the explosion, but no one was in
jured.