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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08

city Of Wilmington has lost one Of its
most upright and philosophical citizens;
and that his modesty and integrity. his
earnest interest IN the welfare Of our
city and State, and his willing support
Of all efforts Intended Tor the benefit OF
his fellow man should serve as a 1T ex-
ample for the lives Of the members OF this
board. and all good citizens everywhere;
and be It further
Resolved, That as a further mark Of
the regard in which he was held by this
Association. this resolution shall be en-
tered upon our records, as a memorial
Of our action"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08

borrow some money but the corporation
to which he made the appeal for the loan,
refused to accommodate him, declaring
that his title was not clear Mr.. Church
man desires the commissioners Of the
Levy Court 20 send an attorney before
the upper court to defend them IN the
case, and to stand their share of the ex-
penses. Most OF the commissioners were
in favor OF making the test, in order to
get the cases cleared
The matter will be presented at tho Jan
uary term OF court.
There are large number Of properties
throughout the city the title to which is
in the same condition.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
COURT TO PASS
ON PROPERTY TITLES

A case stated win be presented to the
Superior Court in order TO determine the
legal standing Of persons who purchase
property sold for taxes
Philip Q. Churchman appeared before
the Levy Court yesterday. afternoon in
reference TO a property owned by Daniel
Sherry in Delaware avenue. near Lincoln
street. It appears that this property was
owned by a Mr.. Beck. Of Pittsburg. and
was sold for taxes. Later. It was sold
twice, the last time to Mr.. Sherry. Re
Gently Mr.. Sherry decided to erect some
buildings. and to do so. he proposed to
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
COLEMAN BROTHERS
TO SELL THEIR PLANT

Morgan and sullivan Co., Of Philadel-
phia will sell peremptorily the entire
plant OF Coleman Brothers, contractors.
here on Friday. Included are 81 horses.
Weighing 1900 to 400 pounds, that have
only been used one season, thoroughly
seasoned and particularly adapted TO con-
tractors teamsters and coal dealers, they
having been used in the construction OF
the new filtration plant. In addition to the
horses. all the machinery, boilers, en-
gines. masts, .booms, derricls, wagons,
carts and caravans will be sold
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
Recital at St Andrews Church.

Recital at ST. Andrews Church.
Frederick Maxson, organist and choir
master Of First Baptist Church, Philadei-
phiaa, assisted by z. Roscoe Shrader,
'celloist, and the choir Of St. Andrews
Church, will give a recital in St. An
drew's Church. this evening.
Following is the program:
First Part, compositions written for the
organ-concert Fantasia, Bird; andan-
tino. F. Maxson; anthem, from the
'Gallia." Gounod; toccata and fugue. in
D. Minor, Bach; concert overture IN c.
Hollins
Second Part, competitions arranged for
the organ-Grand March. queen Of
sheba," Gounod; aria, Bach; a. Adante
Religioso, organ and voloncello. Thome;
b. Elegie. Henry Hadley; theme and var
iations, Symphony in d. Haydn; over
ture euryanthe. Weber; solo organ, Fred
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
RESOLUTIONS ON DEATH
OF ALFRED GAWTHROP

The Board Of Trade last night adopted
the following resolutions on the death OF
Alfred Gawthrop VINO was an active meni-
Der Of that body:
Whereas. Almighty God in his infinite
wisdom has taken from our midst our
fellow member, Alfred Gawthrop; and
whereas, This Association deems II
proper to publicly express its sense OF
loss IN the death OF such an esteemed
member. now therefore, be it
''Resolved. That in the death OF Alfred
Gawthrop this Association has lost one
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08

sIas MRS POTTS SAD IRONS CSC Set consists Of
and handle Very heavily iapannd These
desirable Of the market and this price they will quickly
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08

$as NCKELED KETTLE osc Very light and easy to han
die Extra heavy silver nickel coating with copper
ible value Don't
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
Filter Builders to Sell Material.

Coleman Brothers. contractors who
built the filter plant at the Weldin
farm, will sell their equipment on Fri
day morning at the plant They will
sell ifty-seven horses. wagons, and
all the machinery used in construct
ing the filter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08

erick Maxson; solo, violoncello. &. Ros-
coe shrader; solo. soprano, Mrs. Victor
Pyle.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05
Education and Immigration.

We aeae arrest solicitors for immi.
grafton, but we do not seem to be sue.
cessf1I "a securing the class Of immi-
grafton We really need and want.
What is the reason
There are probably many reasons,
hat The Chief is convinced that one
large faesor is our iaadsquate schools
aud school facilities. The best class
q fmmigration is The small farmer.
HeSis rarely man Of much means.
but be is a man Of intelligence and
wants good educational facilities fol
his children.
We need good mechanics in on,
cities and towns. They, too. want
educational facilities. good schools
and public libraries, also. This
class Of people want not only .
sunpIy Of fction, but they want the
best books on sociological subj 9cts
and such plainly put scientific works
as will help them il their business.
They will not go to or remain in q
community that makes inadequate
proyision on these lines or no provi.
sion atall.
What condition is the city of New
Orleans in TO take care of largely
population with thousa nds
of children on her streets unable to
RET day in school IN twelve monthss
Oh tie shame OF Il! Is this our
boosted civilization that makes posi-
BILE such crime upon our growing
popujation?-and these children are
the future voters By whose ballots tbs
welfare of our children will be con
trolled. That such a condition is pos
slble is an outrage upon every cai1d
AID every citizen in the whole state.
Something must be done to eorreei
the evil.
What?
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05
Partition Sale.
state OF Louisiana Parish of Ascension Twenty
Seventh Judicial District Court.
MRS. MARY e. MILLER. Ell as
VS.. No. 1856
ROW N4A WALL, ct ais.

10y VIRTUE of and in obedience to an order
y y of sale, TO effect partition. issued by tbs
above named court IN the above entitled and
numbered suit. and to me directed / viii sell at
public auction to the last and highest bidder al
the principal front door of the courthouse of the
parish OF Ascension, in the town of Donaldson
vile, on
SATURDAY, JULY 3. 1909.
ab11 o'clock a. M, the following described prop
erty. te-Wit:
First-A certain tract of land situated in the
parish OF Ascension. this state, and described as
follows fo-,git All of section tIirty@seveM t37l.
IN township nine t9}, south range three 81 east
of river, st. Helena meridian, containing nine. y
four and three one-handredths t94.051 acres to-
gether with all the buildings and improvements
thereon and thereunto belonging; and being
the same property acquired from { he success on
of Mrs. Anne Calista WALL widow of the late
William Roberts. and is recorded in Book of Con-
veyances5 No. 81, page III.
Seeona-A certain tract of land situated in Fac
parish of Ascension, this state, and described as
follows: Lots numbers eleven and twelve III
and 12} in section u two. township t9) nisle,
meridian, containing eighty and thirty-siX one
hundredtbs ts0.S61 acres; together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon and tliere-
unto belonging; being the same property ae-
CURED from the succession of Mrs Anne Calista
Wall widow of the late William Roberts and is
recorded in Book of Conyeyances No o. page
12f.
One horse, one mule, one wagon one buggy
and harness.
Terms Cash in United States currency,
3. C.#HANS0N,
Sheriff, Parish of ASCENSION.
Donaldsonvilles La, lay 90 1909
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05
TIE Solid Sonth Smashed

The Manufacturers Record. which
is not ii any sense political or par
tisan Journal, says: Three southern
Democrats who voted for duty on
iron ore voted in favor of placing
lumber on the free list. Two southern
Democrats who voted against duty on
iron ore voted for duty on lumber.
II the total vote Of Sc against IumEer
going on the free list, were
Democrats, and OF these 16 were from
the south. Another smashing of he
fallacg of free raw materials and an
osEler lesson for fools who talk and
write about the Solid South.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05
Homestead Notices.
BEpAKrME,sr OF THE INTERIOR.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
New Orleans. La. a pril 26, 1909
n Office is hereby given that Paul Pf4ILIPE OF
IL Gonzales. p. o.. La, who, on Juue II, 1906,
made homestead entry 10. Pass, serial No 0I74s
for e of n i, section ID, township 8 south,
range 8 east. st. Helena meridian. has fled
notice OF intention to make final Communication
proof to establish claim to the land above de
scribed before j. S. Barnan, clerk OF court. st
Donaldsonvilie, La, on the ninth day OF June
1909. Claimant names as witnesses: JOHN A.
Marehand. Aeiii3le I. Picard, Samuel Pearson
James II. SingIetary. all of Gonzales, p O., La.
WALTER r.. COHEN, Register.
DHP AaTsfRNF or THE INTERIOR,
UpITED STATES IAsED GFFici7.
New. Orleans, La Atay IS, 1909.
NOTICE is hereby given That BISJAsftN +.
IN Web. OF BaTnsiae ?. o., Las. who, on hay
5 1909, made homestead application No. e25a5,
for lots and 8. e oszs " and $ " Of Il. sec
tien %. township 10. south ranged east, e e of
river St. H. meridian. has fled notice of in ten
ton to make final five year proof. to establish
claim to the land above described. before James
S. Barman, clerk of court, at Donaldsonylle,s
La. on the fifth Gay of July, 1865 Claimant
name as Witnesses: Eugene e. Eanseg. joint
SimBson, " William B. Thibeali, Eaniei G.J Jones.
all Of Burnside P. o.. La,
WAITER L. COHEN, Register.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05

What's lie d name2 Zephyr. Texas,
was visited last Sunday by a cyclone
that destroyed q good part Of the
town. killing over 50 people and.
Wuunding many Lnpxs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05
sesnQ ants VIC are.

sesndants We are.
''Ihe struggle is past We have ae
eepted defeat aed become eeuuite1 in
to vast brotherhood. The blue has
blended with The grey aud we stan
with hands f#mly claspea across tie
graves OF our dead heroes, north ami
south. Americans alf..-with The same
rights ard privileges; for the Union
now and fo1ever; under The pratection
Of the Stars and stripe 5, and alike re
sponsive to the music 81 Yankee
Doodle and Of Dixie.
sIn conclusion would say that our
energetic and worthy president. Mrs.
W. D. Park, has invited the United
Daughters Of the Gonfederaey 70 holo
their 1910 convention in Donaldson
vile. I hope the Sons of Veterans
and Daughters Of our chapter will dis
card all apathy aud indifference, and
will rise to the occasion and vie II
enthusiasm to receive our visitors
courteously and with the liberal hos
pitality for which Donaldsongille
ranks high.
II thank you, ladies and gentlemen,
for patiently listening to the echoes
of the past uttered by an old relic Of
the war, now in her 75h year, and
standing here as representative ot
John Trasimon abdry of Ascension,
so we'll known IN this little town IN
ante bellum times. In his name, and
for the sake of eur dear children,
thank the Daughters Of the Confede :
acy for the cross honor to be BE-.
slowed upon me and upon his brother
veteran 5 in recognition of their faith
ful service to tbe south ard their
unswerving 10y atty to the Lost
Ganse.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05
Special Notice.

Burnside La. May I, 1868.
n obedience to a resolution of the board OF
a directors ofthe Burnside ana EonalGsonviEle
Packet Co. I'd. held at the domeile OF said cor
poration# on 9Th dag Of May, 1909. do here
by give notice that meeting Of the stockhoId-
ers of said corporation win be held at the Office
OF the corporation at Burnside. La. on the 10th
day of June 1903. at the hour of ten o'clock
for the purpose of considering and deciding upon
an increase in the capital stock from its present
amount to such an amount as may be deemed
sufficient and proper for the purposes OF this
corporation. And to amend Article Il Of the
charter relative TO its objects and purposes By
order of the board. of directors.
HENRY G. BRAUD, President.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05
J . gEhTLEY. Editor and ProprietoI
SATURDAY. JUNE :. 1909

gy ali means. fellow Donaldson
Williams, let's have that Progressive
League, and have il right soon.
Never mind about little side issues.
the leagues the thing and the town
needs it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05

An election to choose y parish seat
was held May IS IL tbs territory which
Il 10 form the new parish Of Lasalle.
and resulted in the naming OF jena
bg the following vote: Jena. 629;
snmn,eeyille, $50; Ola los.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05

with the RepubIican insurgents and the Dem
ocfats in congress acting together there may
vel be some measures passed that will be OF
benefit to the people. 9ionroe News.
There surely will be, but not By the
inharmonious combination OF bush
waackers. WHICH is very wobbly on It's
legs and threatened with utter col.
lafsa. The NeEaery Foster straight.
out Republicans coalition is theone th al
sticks and DOES things, and The peoplt
Of Louisiana will derive great bereit
therefroa.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1909-06-05

william Adler, theconvicted wrecker
of the STATE National Bank of New
Orleans, was Sentenced by Judge
Boarman to six years confinement in
thu federal prison ct Atlanta. Ga
Defendant appealed from the iudg
meat oyerruliug his motion for a new
trial aud is IL the Orleans parish jail
pending the action Of the appellate
court.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-04-24
Special Showing and Sale of Newest
Neckwear and Fiximgs

shipment Of New Dutch
Of the ehayee money.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-15
YANKEES BREAK EVEN
LIKE FAILS IN SECOND.
White SOr Rally Too Late IN First
Game 7citk Ne1c York.

Chicago. July 1.-THE Yankees from New York
split another double header with the White SoE
here to-day, winning q game that was marked by
belated rally by Chicago BY a score OF 10 g. and
losing the second BY OF to =. Hughes
pitched magnhcenty in the first game until the
ninth inning. when the home suddenly solved
his delivery and scored three before Lake
could be rushed to the
Lake pitched the second game for New York and
did well until the seventh inning. when, with the
score 10 IN their favor. hard hitting gave the
White Sox five runs the hits being accompanied
by several by the visitors
The Yankees got a big lead in the second inning
OF the first game. when they scored three runs al
though the lead would not have been big enough
without another run, Il turned Errors
helped good deal, TOO. Knight safe I'ur-
tells tumble and when Engle tried 20 sacrifice
Flene threw the ball into right field. letting Knight
score and Enge reach third. Cree singled, scoring
Enge. while Laporte doubled to left. scoring Cree.
DeInInitt singled in the hfth inning and moved up
Austins sacrifice Chase singled and Demutt
scored when DougherIy jugged the bail. Chase
caught trying TO score from second on knights
sacrifice.
In the ninth Inning the White S0X began to hit
like demons and before StaIlings could call Hughes
doubles by Parent and Isbell Lake went in 10 stop
the rally. and let In with wild pitch
before he steadied down and retired the side
Lake and Scott had hard tussle for seven
innings in the second game. but Lake ineffec-
tive and got poor support. lie made three errors
himself, too and, the Yankees couldn't hit Scott
all until the end os the game. and much
then the White Sox had eusy time In winning
The scores follow:
New-York tribune., 1909-07-15
WESTFALLS BOTH WIN.
Brothers Reach Semi-FHdIs on the
KnickerbOcker Clubs Courts.

The third day OF the tournament for the KnicSsr-
booker cup on the courts OF the Knickeroocker
Field Club. Flatbush. yesterday brought Herbert
L. WestfaIl. who gained some fame abroad several
seasons ago and his brother Samuel into the semi
final round The former in gaining his place was
compelled 70 engage Louis J. Dreyfus. former
Columbia expert. IN two deuce sets before he won
AZ Sc, 81 Dreyfus lob5ed Dersistently. He
dropped the ball deep in court as to cause West
fall to execute some difficult smashes- In this he
could not be sure OF direction and the lobbing tac-
tics came near to working his downfall The for
mer lnterscholastic champion. H c MeInken was
disposed Of by Samuel Westfau at 81 6-S-
Two OF the young cOmers- George M Church
and c. L. Johnson, jr, the latter the Princeton
intsrschoIastlc holder Of this year. met In an IN
teresting match. Church was steadily aggressive.
and his court generalship made it possible for him
10 score this contest at 6-3- g. Johnson from
deep court was especially good on his driving ne
passed Church often enough To show that win
better control he will be . dangerous opponent for
the top class
The doubles contest Of the tournament began with
tvyenty-three pairs The best match was that IN
which Renjamin n Phillips and l. Fl Cooke defeat
ed W l. O'Brien and a Brake after three sruei-
ling sets Of continuous y0lleyns at -. rs, 81
The summary follows:
rrs5fas defsafsd Die5 = Roberts e 81: IarTy
JohhsoG r. defeated W. B. Gates. ia e. e-I;
Or J William Ftosen5aun defeated Morliref . "sh'
Third F6uHd-I.ou.s j. Dreyfus defeated Allan 5shT.
G-S. t-a. Walter Merrill Hall defeated Harry =
Roberts. -. 81, George NJ Church defeated c L
johnson. fr G-S. e. william b. Cragin. IT.. de-
r=ated Lincoln Relrnsr. e. G-3 samuel A Wsstfal
defeated Charles Chambers 6--J 6-A
round-ffsroert l. Westtall defeated Ae1ls =
Dreyfus. st. 81. Samuel A Westrall defeated h Z
Aleinkrn. e.. 6. -
Doubles (Arst roundl-J. B. Kopf and F. p Moore
defeated Paul Forester and Il L Enrich "a 1o-ss
BENJAMIN N Phillips and L H Cooke deiested w. L
q Bren a Brake. IS. % 6-1+ Carleton e
Kelley E 5. H Peudergast defeated Gustave J.
Steiuacher and 5. H Nosheu. G-1, 6-5
aoe fSeR DEFEATED y q F Ptaa G ana J. % s
t. IL.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-15
NILES AND BEHR WIN
WILL MEET IN FINAL.
Harrard and Yale Men Come
Through on Seablght Courts.

Nathaniel W Niles and Karl H Behr reached
the hnal round Of the Seabright singles yesterday
for the Achelis Challenge Cup. Niles won his
place by beating Raymond d. Little the former
internationalist. at the net Little made pucky
effort to shake Niles Of in the first set. He got
sufficient slant TO his shots to drop the ball under
Niles's arm. thereby scoring by some OF the
prettest OF acing manceuvres of the match But
as Niles steadied and covered up better Little
found himself driven back and made the victim
Of his own method OF attack. In the second set
Niles was supreme. and finally won at 81. g.
Behr fairly srnOthered Frederick c. Innan, the
metropolitan champion At stage Inman
successful in bringing of his crossing shots on
returns. Behr blocked all such attempts. holding
of Inman by deep placing and drives until he won
at 6-3. G-3 The Harvard and Yale experts viii
meet in the final this afternoon to decide who
viii challenge William J. Clothier, the holder OF
the trophy.
In the doubles sensational rally by Harvard's
pair Of players, Nathaniel ". Niles and Arthur s.
Dabney. jr, made it possible for that pair 10 de-
feat George L. Wrenn, jr-, and Malcolm D Whit
man at 6-2. -. 18-5- Wrenn and Whitman
forged ahead IN the third set to a lead Of 81
Dabney rushed into the fray at this critical mo-
ment Almost alone he played the net. slashing
ace after ace and making a remarkable uphill
fight until the Harvard pair led at IS. From
that 70 sail il even. with the games following
service Dabney again made his work effective.
and breaking through BY quick placing ne finished
out the set and match for his side
The summary follows:
Achelis Cup singles (seni-fnaI roundI-Nathaniel ".
Niles defeated Raymond D. Little. 81 s. Karl H
Beir defeated Frederick G InIIaa 6-S Cd.
Raymond . Little defeated r n Carleton and Henry
Dabnsy jr. defeated George L Wrenn jr and Malcolm
D. Whitman. e. 81 10-s-
New-York tribune., 1909-07-15
n M4R4THON FOR AUTOS.
Programme out for the Races at
Brighton Beach Track.

Announcement was made yesterday by the tech
rlcaI committee OF the Motor Racing Association
its programme Of contests and prizes offered for
the two day meeting be held at the Brighton
Beach track July 30 and 81.
The distance Of the so-caled Marathon race. TO be
run on the afternoon OF the first day. has been
made 90 miles. This contest is open 10 SELL
ing from S1.251 10 $4,000. inclusive, comprising
Class in the American Automobile Association
rules The prizes in cash or plate will be Sl00 20
the winner, SEQ 70 second and $40 10 third.
The twenty-four-hour race win be started at 9
o'clock on the evening of the first day The driver
finishing first viii receive $1,000: second. $500
third $500 fourth. $500. and fifth 500. This race
IS open TO all makes Of cars selling at $4,000 OF
over but is restricted TO sixteen entries.
Small cars are catered to in a al fifty miles
for machines selling az 1851 TO $3.50. inclusive.
Other contests VIII be a hve-mile free-for-al. IN
which powerful racing cars Will be eligible. and
mile time trials.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-15
ACCIDENT In AUTO BUN
One Car Ditched- Ghdden Tourists
Reach Madison on Time.

Madison, Wis, July H-AUtomobiles running in
The endurance test for the GIidden. Hover and De-
trot cups arrived here late to-day checked in and
lined up Main street, adjoining Capitol Park,
having finished the third days run of the tour.
Numerous red lights Illuminated the park and the
band played until a late hour. while reception
was held under the auspices of the Madison Auto
mobile Club. Merchants decorated their places OF
business with flags and bunting.
The run OF I752 miles from Chicago was finished
ahead Of the time limit. with only heat and dust
to annoy the drivers. MIR Glidden fears the trip
Tomorrow TO La Crosse viii not be as auspcious
as that Of the first three DAYS rain is pre-
dicted and the roads are said 10 be fairly rough
From Chicago TO the Illinois state line the roads
were in good condition. but after entering WILSON,
sin some fine strips marred by alternating
rough and rocky stretches.
The Mcintyre car, driven by Frank Goodwin. ar-
conpanled by A. O. Janisse. after failing 10 check
IN on time in Chicago yesterday experienced an
accident to-day. When seventy-two miles out Of
Chicago the into q ditch north OF Racine.
Janisse who came 10 Madison in no. Il. said
that in turning out Of some tracks TO avoid a
switch. the tire OF the right front wheel became
wedged, hurting the forward and sideward
into ditch. The right front wheel was demo-
ished- Janisses back wrenched. but Goodwin
escaped Unhurt. After it is repaired, the Will
continue the tour a non-contestant-
The Brush car. No IO4. has been penalized q total
OF 1913 points. including l72 for lateness. The
time limit for to-mOrrows run 10 La Crosse, a
distance Of la miles. is hours.
Most Of the We're good condition
rival here, and all except FIVE said 10 have
perfect scorez