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Evening journal., 1908-02-26
ATTACK CREDENTIALS
OF DR.. LIGHTBOURNE

It is said that the Rev. A. W. Light
bourne, of Wesley NJ. E. Church,
Dover, will be called before the COM
ing session of the Wilmington M. E.
Conference in Asbury Church, this
city, next month, on a question of the
validity Of his credentials. Presiding
Elder S. NJ. Morgan, OF the Dover dis
trict, has been notified of such action,
and copies of the charge viii be given
DR.. Morgan and DR.. Lightbourne five
days before the meetinS Of the confer
ence. Two members of the congrega-
ton are reported to be complainants.
The action against Mr.. Lightbourne
is said to be an attack upon the legal
sufiiciency of his credentials when he
was re-admitted to the Wilmington
Conference in 1903. DR.. Lightbourue
declares that he can essiiy clear him
self.
DR.. Lightbourne withdrew from the
Wilmington Conference in 1885. After
that time he was Identified with the
Congregational Church. was managing
editor of the New York Mail and Ex-
press and afterward secretary of the
Wool Exchange, of New York. In 1902
the Wilmington Conference recognized
his orders and he was appointed to a
supply at Cordova, Nd, The confer
ence in 1903. re-admitted him on his
credentials and since that time he has
served as pastor of EDworth Church,
this city, Bethesda, Middletown and
Wesley, Dover At the last quarterly
conference of Epworth Church resolu-
tions were passed expressing full con-
fidence in him.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
Birthday Party.

Mrs. Lizzie A. Graham. OF No. 81
South Justison street, was rendered a
surprise party yesterday, the occasion
being her birthday anniversary. Dur
ing the day she was visited by many
friends from this city and Philadel-
phia. Among those from the latter
city were A. Shields. Mr. and Mrs.
George Engle and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Traynor Mr.. and Mrs. James Gillespie
and daughter, and Miss Susie Kelly.
Those from Wilmington were: Miss
Faulkner. Mr. and Mrs. woodward,
Mrs. Clara Moore and son, the Misses
Kane, Miss Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Brooks, OF Camden, n. j.; Miss Marion
and George Graham The evening
was spent in pleasant manner, and
at the close the guests were invited to
the dining room, where refreshments
were served. The table was decorated
in pink and white. Mrs Grahams IA
vorite colors. Mrs. Graham received
many presents. Notably among them
were two from London. England. one
from her brother, the Rev. Matthew J..
Shields, and the other from sister
Veronica Shields
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
MARYLAND NOTES

Roger wooiford, cashier OF the Peoples
National Bank. Of Somerset county. died
Monday night at his home in Princess
Anne, from paralysis. A widow and three
children survive him.
The grand lodge OF Maryland order Of
Odd Fellows will hold their annual con-
vention to-day in Elkton. A number OF
visiting lodges will present the various de-
grees tonight at the odd Fellows Tenn
pie
Governor crothers has denied the plea
Of John s. strahorn, attorney. Of Eikton.
for Edward A. Wilson. colored, asking
to commute to life imprisonment, and the
negro will hang in Baltimore on Friday
for wife murder.
A bill was introduced in the Maryland
Legislature Monday night authorizing the
Commissioners for Cecil county to issue
$500 O0O0 worth of bonds for the improve
ment Of its county roads.
Mrs Susan A. Gardner, wife Of Robert
Gardner. one of Perryville's prominent
men, died yesterday from injuries received
in a fail.
Professor Frank Davis, teacher in the
Hartford county schools, has resigned his
position to accept the appointment as
state orchard inspector.
After March 1 all mail for Pennington
and Greenhurst. Cecil county, viii be de.
livered by rural carriers, thus doing away
with the post offices at those points.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
"DRYS" COUNTRY
WIDE MOVEMENT
Campaig to Suppress the
LIqlOr Tra.fC in All
the States
AMEND THE CONSTITUTION
~ rHE JouRNAL.s speoIaI VIC.

By THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Through
the introduction in the House of a
joint resolution by Representative
Acheson, Of Pennsylvania, providing
for an amendment to the Constitution
of the United States, the prohibition
lists have inaugurated a campaign for
national suppression of liquor traffic.
Congress is asked by the resolution
to submit to the legislatures of the
States the question of whether or not
prohibition shall prevail throughout
the country, and whether the manu-
facture, as well as .1e importation and
sale of intoxicants shall cease.
Matthew e. O'Brien, of Bridgeport,
Conn, congressional representative
Of the national prohibition committee,
is the author of the resolution. In an
interview to-day he declared that it
matters very little what Congress does
with it, the fight will be continued just
the same.
There are two ways to amend the
Constitution" said he zone is to have
Congress submit the question to the
States, and the other is to have the
States take the initiative. If Congress
refuses to pass the resolution that
body will go on record as opposed to
allowing the sovereign States of the
Union, through their legislatures, to
express the viii of the people. I be-
lieve that if the resolution is not killed
in committee that there will be few
votes against it in either the House
or Senate, since the vote must be
taken by yeas and nays.
IF Congress declares that popular
government is at en- end in this coun-
try, and that it will not trust the peo-
pie through the state legislatures TO
express their views ~ this question,
then the fight will be to elect State
legislatures that will petition Con-
gress to submit It AT the revt session.
the resolution is passed the fight
will be to have it ratified by three
fourths of the States"
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
HARRY BARTON
GOES TO READING
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
TRENTON, Feb. 26.-Manager Jack
Carney, of the Trenton Tri-State
League Club, arrived in this city yes
terday for a conference with Colonel
Perrine, the club owner He will at
tend the big league meeting in New
York tomorrow in order to complete
a couple of deals for big league play
ers
Manager Carney announced that he
sold Harry Barton to Manager Welt
eel of the Reading Club. Manager
Carney made an effort u make a trade
with Barton for Clay, but was unsuc-
cessful. Manager Carney announced
that the Trenton team has won its
fight against the p. o. M. League for
the Steubenville players. When the
announcement was made that the
Trenton team had bought fifteen Of
the Steubenville players, the president
of the p. o. NJ. League sought to hold
up the deal by protesting to Secretary
Farrell of the commission. Secretary
Farrell, however, has announced in
favor Of Trenton.
Manager Carney also stated that the
deal for Bill Douglass has been called
of. Douglass would not accept the
terms offered him, and the negotiations
were stopped.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
LEADERS IN AUTO
RACE RESTING
By THE JoURNALs Special wire.

CHICAGO. Feb. 26-After thirteen
days and nights Of fighting the ele-
ments in the snow swept wastes be-
tween New York and Chicago, Driver
Montague Roberts of the Thomas
Flyer, the American leader in the New
York TO Paris race are taking a we'll
earned rest. They completed 1900
miles in their $4,000 miles endurance
race when they reached the Chicago
Automobile Club late yesterday. G. A.
Coey. OF the Chicago branch OF the
Thomas Company stated today the
American leader will remain until some
time tomorrow. The machine is being
given an overhauling.
II nothing interferes the Italian and
French machines viii be in Chicago to-
day. Weather conditions have i'm
proved the roads but little and the
foreigners are expected to have a hard
time Of IL as far as Hobart, Ind.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
Social and
PerSonI

Miss Anna Banks and Miss Marga-
ret Green have gone to spend a week
ln Elizabeth, n. j.
Albert Dillahay left wilmington yes
terdav ofr a ten days visit to Norfolk
Va. .,.,- Ia.
was here yesterday on a business trip
heina on his way from Newcastle, Pa
where he is I'm the contracting business.
10 New York,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert II. Ward and Mr.
and AIrs. Jerome B. Bell spent several
days last week with Mr. and Mrs. John
c. Dnl, Of willow Grove.
Miss Alice shannon. Of Magnolia, Is
making an extended visit here
Robert W. Johnson, Of Magnolia, spent
the weekend with friends here.
Miss Emma Mitchell has been visiting
Miss Mary Taylor at Dover.
Mrs. Fannie Joseph has been spending
a few days with friends at Little Creek.
James Heverin was a recent visitor Of
Little Creek.
Miss Fannie Slaughter has been the
guest OF her aunt at Leipsic
Alice Blizzard spent Sunday with friends
in Milton.
Miss Lucle Garrett. OF Strickerville. has
been visiting Wilmington friends.
Mrs Edward Hanaway and mother,
Mrs. Booth. have been spending a Few
days with Mrs. Clayton Hanaway, Of
Elam.
Walter Bryan. Of Leiperviile, has been
visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. Martha Mitchell has returned
from visit 70 friends at Ridley Park.
Miss Helen Mount IS the guest Of Mrs.
Anna Mitchell, Of Cheswoid.
William r. Ottey, OF West Chester. has
been spending a few days with friends IN
this city.
Mrs. Anna Davis has returned to hei
home IN this city, after a visit with hei
sister. Mrs. Rush Thompson, Of Media.
Miss Dena Ryan has been the guest o.
her brother, c. c. Ryan, Of Landenberg.
Miss Kate X Ehrman is spending somI
time at her home at Landenberg
Mrs. Ellis Penock and con. OF Ianden
berg, are spending few days in th
city.
Mrs. Thomas Mayne has been visitinl
her daughter. Mrs. Thomas Lind. OF Ian
denberg
Roy Wilkinson has been the guest o
Evening journal., 1908-02-26

This is what Manager McAleer, OF
fhe ST. Louis Browns has 20 say about
the recent purchase Of Pitcher RUDE
Wadden, the most talked about BAH
PLAYER in the business just now:
ave bought waddell at Connie
nrack's price because 1 believe he WIZ
win 60 Der cent Of the games for us
This year. I had a chance to get him
an a trade but declined Macks propo-
sition and came back with a counter
offer TO pay a reasonable sum OF money
for him. His release is not the result
~ his decline as q pitcher Mack eN-
meets Rube 10 work as often and as
Well for the Browns as he did for the
Athletics. but some Of the pitcher s
team mates in Philadelphia had a
grievance against him. and as NECK
did not care for trouble he had to let
waddel go. do not expect to reform
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
TRIAL BEFORE
ANY BLACKLIST
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-President
Pulliam's fight in favor of the black
listed ball players ends in victory for
the president of the National League.
At yesterdays meeting of the ma
tional commission, with all three mem
bers, Garry Hermann, Ban Johnson
and Pulliam present, the commission
reiterated its right to decide on all
cases involving the appeal of a player
for reinstatement
This was tantamOunt to rebuke for
the National Association, which re-
Gently adopted a resolution, fathered
by J. II. O'Rourke and Walter Burn
ham. which declared that never again
could a blacklisted man play in any
minor league team save in the Tri-
State League. which was awarded its
contract jumpers as part of the agree
ment that brought the former outlaw
league into ia organized field.
The meeting was held in Mr.. Pull
liam's office. It lasted about three
hours. behind locked doors.
When they adjourned for the day
Secretary Bruce announced that the
clouds had been cleared away. that
everything was peaceful and that the
more or less famous incident was
closed.
The members Of the commission
would not comment much on the reso-
luton they adopted, but one Of them
said it meant that the minors could
not declare any player ineligible with
out his having a fair trial. ]. II. Far
rell, secretary OF the National Associa-
ton. had been asked to come to New
York to attend the meeting of the
commission, but he was not called in
at all. The commission went ahead
and disposed Of the matter without
any say from anybody else.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
HalI.crossan Nuptisl..

The marriage Of Miss Mabel cros-
san, dan~hf-- ~-'-''~ W. Crossan.
and George -" '@- collector OF Mil
Creek Hundred. took place in Red
Clay Creek Presbyterian Church yes
terday afternoon at o'clock The
wedding was private. The Rev. ]. B.
Blake. pastor OF the church. oficiated
Besides being tax collector. Mr.. Ball is
a wen-known farmer The newly mar
ried couple left for a honeymoon tour
In the south. They viii return 10 live
at BrandyWins Springs.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
ohureh cholr 70 EntertaIn.

The younger members Of the vested
choir Of ST. Johns Episcopal Church
Will hold an entertainment in the
parish house next Monday evening.
Solos will be sung Dy Paul Turner,
George Keller. Frank Shultz. Robert
Deverell, David Keesey, Charles Ing
ham, Roy farrell. Fred HarlSins. HIar-
old Thomas. and there viii be seleo-
tions by a 0uartette consisting of IT,
Ray Philips. Thomas r. Kilvington,
Harvey b. Vernon and Walter Martin.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
POLO AT ELEVENTH
STREET RINK TONIGHT

This evening All-Wilmington and
Brandywine Springs. the former of this
city and the alter Of the Country Rink,
will meet in a polo match at the Flew
enth Street Rink Each team has won
one game from the other and the COZ
test tonight will be to decide the tie.
It will be the last time that the
Springs team plays at the Eleventh
street rink this season.
Tomorrow evening William 7. Cloud
will give an exhibition of fancy shat-
ing at the rink. RIr. Cloud is one Of
the best fancy skaters in this section
and the fact that he lives in Whining
ton will add to the general interest
in the exhibition. The rink closes on
the evening of March II.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
Masquerade surprlss.

A masquerade surprise party was give,
70 Mr. and Mrs Herman H. Jones No
305 North Franklin street on Mondav
evening. Viola Cox and Miss Nfawio
Hayes contributed music. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob smith
Mr.. and Mrs, Herman II. Jones Mr.. ana
Mrs. William Church. Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
wood Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs j. e. Gov
Mr.. and Mrs stephen Jackson Miss
Viola Cox, Elva Jones, Mamie Hayes Bes-
SIC wallace John Hammond. Joseph
Dugan. william Cox. Among the ont ~
town guests were Mrs. Lottie Rowlee ~
Chester, and Miss Smith, Of Washington.
D. c.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
Lancaster Purchases Raymer.

LANCASTER Feb. 26.-Lancaster
fans are pleased over the announce
ment that Manager Foster has pur-
chased Fred Raymer. the premier sec
ond baseman last season in the Tri-
State, from Newark which bought him
from Connie Mack after the latter had
drafted him at the close of last sea-
son. Ever since the drafting the Lam
caster management has had its eye on
the former Johnstown player, and for
the last month has been dlckering with
Manager Staliings for him. As it may
be taken for granted that Lancaster's
reserved players will be here next sea-
son, only a pitcher and catcher are
now needed TO complete the team.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
analn willis sianed.

william +. Waller. manager of the
local Union League Baseball Club. yes
terdav afternoon signed "Der' Willis,
who has made an enviable reputation
as a pitcher. and is well known TO
every 'fan" in the city. Willis is a
brother of vic willis, the well-knoR
National League twirler.
He has been playing with teams in
this state and throughout the East for
a number OF years. Last season he
was in the Southern League and the
south Atlantic League. He has inn
proved greatly, and is believed to be
one of the most promising slab artists
TO be found among the younger base
ball players, He will no doubt be
big attraction for the local team in
the Union League.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
MAY TRY HYPNOTIC
PASSES ON THE RUBE

Rube, but I have always had his
friendship and I shall be disappointed
II he does not render loyal service. /
see that many are figuring how i Will
handle hin have never played
favortes and I am not going to start
that system this yoar ] want a WIN
ming team and I demand honest efforts.
Waddell is a baseball enthusiast and
when he is right ne will pitch winning
ball. If he does the square thing Dy
me he'll never have a kick coming.
wanted him enough TO pay good money
for him and 1 hope that he will start
right with his new club"
AS Waddell has made trouble for
every manager with whom he has
played the opinion prevails that Nc
Hleer viii have TO resort to hypnotism
or some other magic power TO keen
the erratic pitcher under his thumb.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26

Little by little the principles of jiu-
jitsu are being taught to the sailors
Of the English navy. It is not the in
tention of the government to make 1t
the system of physical training for the
service. but to use it as one of the
recreative forms Of gymnastics. The
sailors are fond of it and beg the ply
sical instructors to give them all the
instruction possible in the Japanese
method of defence and attack.
The above illustration shows faith
fully the work Of men who have ad-
vanced beyond the preliminary stages
OF the exercises.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
Given a surpriss Party.

S. +. Stringfelow, OF the d. and A.
Telephone Company was given a surprise
party at his home. No. 6u East Twenty
second street In honor OF his birthday an
niversary, Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. III. Lingo, Mr.. and Mrs. l. H.
Merrlhew, Miss Margaret Provost, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Fahs. Dr. and Mrs.
oliver J. Gray, Or. q. W. K Forrest and
the Misses Forrest, Miss Bonita Lewis and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. +. Stringfellow.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
'RAYMER SOLD TOLANCASTER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
LANCASTER, Pa. Feb. 26.-Local
baseball fans were delighted when the
Tri-State management announced that
Fred Raymer, the premier second base
man of last season in the Tri-State,
had been purchased from Newark. At
the close of last season Raymer was
drafted from Johnstown by Connie
Mack, who later disposed Of him to
Newark.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26

his sister, Mrs. Joseph woodward Of
MendlnhalI.
Mrs Robert Merrick. Jr., OF Mendln-
hall, has been spending a week in this
city.
Miss Bessie Lyons was a recent visitor
at Mendinhall.
Miss Sue Morrison OF West Grove has
been visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. W. A. Barr. Of this city, Is a
guest at the Prince George Hotel. New
York city,
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
Six-Dav Skatino Raoe.

A six-day roller skating race will
take place at Trenton. n. j., the week
Of March 2 TO 3. The contestants are
20 skate one hour each night Cash
prizes of $50 to winner; $40 TO second ,
SIS, SO, IS are offered. Persons de-
string TO enter should address COM
munications TO Frank Mccullough. box
III Trenton, n. J.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
countrv Rink Junior W:n.

At the Country Rink last night the
Junior roller polo team. representing
the Eleventh street Rink. played the
junior FIVE Of the Springs and was de-
feated by the score Of 4 to 2. The
line-up follows:
Eleventh Street Rink. Country Rink.
Chandler ......first rush ......Leonard
Pagan ........second lush IS Cloward
Stevens center ...... .Podhrasl<y
Wright .halfback ........ McNey
Morris ..........GOal I'D. CloWard
Goals for the Springs team-Leonard.
2; Podhraslxy, L; Chandler. 1. For the
Eleventh Street Rink team-Fagan,
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
Cars In For Renaira.

Four cars and locomotive No. 1926,
the train which figured in the wreck at
Bowie. on the PennsylV ania railroad,
in which eighteen persons were in
jured, were brought to the Todd's Cut
shops Of the company in this city yes
terday for repairs
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
In Aged womsn's Honor.

Mrs. Paul Bright entertained a num-
Der Of her friends nt p diune- pnrty az
her home. No. 1000 West street. yes
terday, in honor % the 18th birthday
anniversary of Mys, Brights mother
Mrs. Saran A. Grssnman. A feature
Of tho after dinner entertainment was
music. with Mrs. william r. Mansley
at the piano.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
AMATEURS In
THREE-MAN RACE

The Amateur League three-man team
tournament started at the Academy last
night and some good scores were made
Pastime rolled the best total-1566. They
won two from Woody Ormond won two
from Toms, and Fairview won two from
Waverly. The scores:
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
To PLAY IN NEW CASTLE
ON SATURDAY NIGHT

The wilmington basketball team viii
go to New Castle. where it will play
the team of that place. This will be
the first game in a series of three be-
tween these two clubs to determine the
basketball championship Of the state.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
8. N. cIub Leap Year pnnne.

The =. NJ. Club will give a leap year
dance In Eden Hall on Friday evening
and from present indications the affair
Will be a delightful success. Music will
be furnished by the Philharmonic Orch
estra.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
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n HE GARRICK.
i An Excellent Show in Nine Acts
CHARLES MACK & COMPANY,
JAMES AND JENNIE LEE.
LEWIS McCORD 4 COMPANY
CHARLES LEONARD FLETCHER.
Inc DAME SISTERS. BERTHE HERON.
DeHANEN AND SIDNEY,
THE KINETOGRAPH
THE DEDOIS ANIMAL. CIRCUS.
Afternoons at 215 Evenings at 815
Prices, 25c, 35c and Soc Box seats. 75c
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
Basketball Tonioht.

The Brownson basketball team will
play the strong Central Y. M. c. A.
this evening at Brownson Hail.
Evening journal., 1908-02-26
Hollis

HOLT'S HOLT'S
LOOK
rhe up-to- date Restaurant and Quick
Lunch Pariors.
Ice Cream the year round. Roast
Dinners at Hollis every day. Roast
Turkey, Chicken, Beef, Lamb and Pork
Dinners at Holts.
oysters from our own beds.
Tnicurcs pronounce our stewed
oysters and Fried Oysters the finest at
dolt's.
Special Breakfasts and Suppers. at
Hollis.
HOLT'S HOLTS
5 East 4th Street
Open All Night. Ladies' Room, I'd Floor
Evening journal., 1908-02-26

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-04-05

her counsel. to call publicly upon
certain distinguished personages. and
notably upon the King of the Bel
gians, to Touch for what she was
pleased to describe as her respect
ability. The magistrate Immediately
withdrew to hiaeIkEiVatn-r nnIo--ssuz19-
--uce, and at it's conclusion announ-
ced that small fine had been i'm
posed upon Mrs. Jeffries in return for
a plea Of guilty, offered by her law
yer
Within few weeks afterward the
inspector Of police who had been in
discreet enough to arrest and ar
raign the good lady was dismissed
from the force on some frivolous pre-
text or other, while the magistrate,
Sir Peter Eslin, was knighted.
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Leopotd H., Scientific SEN
sn1 la gTeo f fgg Invited
Wy Notorious Excuses
-NO~PIty TOT TIE Belgian
Monarch.
Monarch.
Special to The journal.

Brussels. April 4.-Leopold II.
King OF the Belgians, known the
world over as the greatest rake of
Europe, is nearing the end of his life
of wild dissipation and recklessness.
The aged monarch, his face drawn
'by long years OF dissipation. his
hands tremulous and palsied, his
voice weak and broken, lies tonight
in the royal palace awaiting the call
of death.
Women, wine. the gaming table
and race track have almost conquer
ed. Not a word of pity falls from the
dips of royalty He is alone with his
attendants, who hate him as thor
oughly as do his subjects. The hol-
low mockery of court life, the pomp
and splendor still maintained are the
only monuments in memory of this
dead but yet living sovereign. Here
are some OF the dramatic episodes in
his career that tell the story of his
foIlies.
He launched Cora Pearl, the no.
torious beauty; he was snubbed by
Queen victoria; he helped to make
Cleo de Merode famous: he was de-
voted to the princess of Chimay; he
gave diamond necklaces to ten chorus
girls; he has squandered his sisters
and many other fortunes, amounting
10 about S45, 1000. 900 francs in all. as
follows Forty years salary. S26,-
100000: the Empress Carlotta's for
tune. $10,eO0,000; inherited fortune.
100000; from Congo Free State. 81
100000; various speculation (estima-
ted), 81 SOC, 900; revenue from gamb-
ling tables. $250,00O.
Leopold is a man whose life has
been sensually reduced to a science.
His name has been intimately asso-
ciated with every demi-mondaine who
has enjoyed an European reputation
during the last forty years, that is to
say, ever since he has reached A