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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-05-28

vice, who have given of themselves
to the limit, that this great and
glorious work might be consummat-
ed, it means a benediction as the ev-
ening shadows gather,
1t means to the newcomer who
comes here that all-in-all word OPP
portunity, AS stand before you, be-
lieving that 1 can conscientiously say
that l have served long and faith
full apprenticeship, 1 can truthfully
say that it is a proud matter to have
had a hand in a small way in this
victory; and as old conditions pass
away, the old frontiersman, the In
dian, the stage coach, the bands of
horses and cattle that ran at will
over this mighty domain, my heart
is filed with thankfulness that was
intimately acquainted with the old,
and now, as the sunrise of the new
era for Idaho, carrying messages of
hope and opportunity to the new peo
pie who are coming to us, as I see
the sage brush fade away and the
farm take it's place, think, gentle
men, that I may be pardoned for say
ing that 1 will live long enough in
this land of my adoption to see miles
and miles and miles of farms and
happy homes, to hear the sound of
the church and school bell, to inhale
the sweet perfume of the apple and
the alfalfa blossom, to hear the mer-
ry laughter of hundreds of happy
children, and, as it were, in night
to find myself in the midst of splen.
did, up-to-date civilization, 1 do not
worked for Idaho, there are thous-
ands of men and women who have
given their best talents to the aid
vancement of Idaho, In our time and
day we did the best we could, and
we now in friendship and good feel
ing pass this great work up to the
hundreds of shoulders who are able
to bear the burden where there was
only one shoulder before. 1 will say
to you gentlemen, you representa-
tives of Idaho, you men who pla.
SO important a part in framing ant
shaping the destinies of our Idaho
that you have seen object lessons
today that you will never forget
There will be other great companies
coming to Idaho and succeeding
along the same lines and every goot
company adds strength to the Gen
State. think we one and all, new
and old, have every reason to fee
thankful that the battle-ground o
our lives has been in land so gen
erous, so splendid, SO humane.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-05-28

through the main canal, east of Rich
field. This will fill the Little Wood
river much fuller than it is now, and
will give more water for power pur-
poses in that stream. The Dietrich
ditch will leave the Little Wood not
far from town..
Messrs. Hales & Crane are taking
on all the sub contractors who are
ready to work. They have been for
tunate in finding number of good
sized outfits ready to begin at once,
and are setting them to work. No
one who wants work need be without
a job, whether he has one little team
or a hundred of them and a train
load of machinery.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-05-28


Hales & Crane, the contractors on
the Idaho Irrigation project, expect
to have all their construction work
done before the coming of snow next
fall; at least by the last of October.
This will include the 100000 es-
timated cubic yards of excavation on
the Dietrich tract: the almost equal
amount on the North Gooding tract,
the extra work on the upper Rich
field and Dietrich canal, where the
old banks are being raised and
strengthened; and the completion OF
the South Gooding bitches for water
this spring.
Work was begun this week on the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1909-05-28


gest job of them all. There will be
considerable rock work, especially
near the upper end of the tract. But
the contractors will get the largest
force possible at work all along the
line, and they promise to complete
the job months ahead of time. Water
would not be needed until next spring
but the contractors say they can I'm
ish up the last shovel-ful of dirt be-
fore October is past-six months
ahead of time.
While some of the water for the
Gooding tract will be taken through
Cottonwood Slough, west of Richfield
about miles, most of it will be put
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
TO STOP SUNDAY
SHOWS In NEW YORK

NEW YORK. May 19.-Drastlc action 10
stop Sunday performances of every kind
in Greater New York was taken by Mayor
Mcclellan when he ordered that licenses
for all kinds Of shows be granted for only
siN days in the week. 1t is to be stipulated
that the licenses do not apply TO Sunday.
This includes the attractions at Coney
Island, as well as other resorts around
New York. He said he had made the move
to bring a test case.
Following the announcement act'on was
begun by the proprietors of the parks, as
well as by the political organizations. TO
have a more liberal Interpretation Of the
ordinance for the seashore resort.
AT a conference Of the amusement pro-
prietors in Dreamland Park IL was decided
that the best thing for them to do was 10
have a delegation visit Mayor Mcclellan
and confer with him as TO the enforcement
OF the Sunday law Wells Hawks the pub
licity representative of Dreamland. said:
"The only thing that is affected in
Dreamland by the Sunday law is the Cir
I Gus and this was given free to the public
but cost the park 500 a day. The public i
the loser. and il surely is not fair for the
city officials 20 cheat the people out oi
/ their amusement
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
ANNA HELD HAS
A COOL MILLION
Goes Abroad to Spend Some
of it and Will Retire Next
Year
By United Press Leased Special wire

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. May 19-Admitnng that
she personally has slowed away IN place
where the rats will not get at II. exactly
one million hard. cold American dollars,
all earned herself, and that next season
will be her last on the road Anna Held
sailed for Paris for her summer vacation.
with her sailed her father and mother.
her daughter Lily, and two young girls,
the Misses Van Bruner. whom she viii
chaperone in Paris while they study mu-
sic.
II am proud OF my record" declared
the French artist" as 1 have lasted longer
on Broadway than most women do. For
twelve years 1 hsve held my own there.
and I have the very pleasant knowledge
that at the end of that time ! have more
than a million dollars as the profits OF
honest hard work After my tour on the
road next season there viii be no more
Anna Held behind the footlghts MY
work may not have been important and
there are many persons who called my
acting bad but New York Is wise. It IT,
tired at night and it wanted to be amused
and amused Il and It paid me for that
"Tho money / have made in this dear
United States ] shall invest here be-
gan in a music hall in Paris. l came to
America and at the very beginning ] got
salary which showed me ! was a fool
for staying in Paris at all Since then It
has always been getting larger and each
week 1 got my check. Some times they
would say: "Aliss Held. 1t will be con-
venient II you viii let your check go over
until Monday or later next week." but
not me. 1 had the check every Saturday.
No one could hold out on me. Now have
bought a nice place near Fort George in
the bronx. and there intend TO have a
place where nice people can come. and
enjoy themselves There will be a restau-
rant. some shows and some gardens, and
It will cost money to come there. do not
plan It for the pikers but for the people
who can afford TO pay two dollars for a
seat in a theatre and can afford TO drink
bottle Of champagne when they want TO.
And near there ! shall live and keep
watch over it all myself That. in word.
is my future plan when I quit the stage
next year"
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
BALL KNOCKS
BOY UNCONSCIOUS
Patrick Murphy, Bleeding
from Mouth is Carried home
by Ills Companions

While watching some older boys
playing ball at Second and Woodlawn
avenue early Monday evening, Patrick
Murphy aged 13 years, was struck in
the mouth by a ball which was knocked
foul by the batter The ball struck
him with such force that it knocked
him down.
A number of boys hurried TO his as
sistance and found that he was un-
conscious and bleeding from the mouth.
He was quickly carried in this condi-
tion to the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick Murphy, No. 22O
Woodlawn avenue. Later he recovered
consciousness.
Dr. W. G. Kleinstuber was summoned
and found that the boys brain had
been Jared by his fall. The boy rest
ed easy last night and this morning
it was expected that he would recover.
The boy has not been in robust health
recently.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
CHRISTMAS STAMP
DESIGNS SHOWN

Beginning today, an exhibition Of 1000
designs for the Christmas stamp Of the
Red Cross Association entered in COM
petition for the money prizes announced
some weeks ago will be held in the Cor
coran Art Gallery. In Washington. IL will
continue until Friday.
For the last two years the sale Of the
Red Cross Christmas and New Year
stamps has attracted the widest attention.
A short time ago It was desided TO offer
prizes Of sloO $50 and SIS for the best
designs for the stamps TO be sold next
winter. The competition closed last Sat.
urday.
The special committee In charge Of Tho
contest IS composed Of Miss Mabel r.
Boardhan. or Washlngton Miss Emily y
Bissell. OF Delaware, Mrs. William Il.
Draper. Of New York Major General
George w. Davis. of Washington, and
Joseph A. Steinmetz. OF this city.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
CONTINUE ASSAULT
CHARGES AGAINST MEN

John Porter and John Coleman,
charged with the stabbing of T. Sewell
Welch. two weeks ago, were arraigned
in City Court this morning. but owing
TO the condition of Welch who is in
the Delaware Hospital, their hearing
was again continued for two weeks.
Harry ID. Fell. charged with nom
support, was held under $500 bail until
Friday, when Humane Agent Stout will
report II is said that Fell deserted
his wife four weeks ago leaving three
small children.
The hearing of Amos Laska and Lee
Dickinson. charged with crap playing,
was continued until tomorrow, bail be-
ing fixed at 500 each.
The hearing of William ]. Jones,
charged with wife beating, was con-
tinued until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
PROVIDENCE WANTS
THE YOUNG LOVERS

An officer from Providence. r. L.. went
TO Dover yesterday TO have Governor PEN
newill sign the requstion papers FOR the
removal Of Frank Mazeski to Rhode Is
land. Mazel1si was arrested few days
ago with Valentino zieiska. TO whom he
was preparing 20 be married. Il S. charged
that Mazessi stole So from the girls
father. The Governor withheld his sigma
ture TO the requisition papers on request
OF j.. Frank Ball. the couples attorney
until he could give Mr.. Ball a hearing.
The couple viii be given a hearing in City
Court on Thursday.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
TRANSFERS OF
REAL ESTATE

The following transfers of real estate
were recorded this week at the office of
tho city registry clerk:
Walter II. Stoelman and wife to Sarah
A. steelman, north side of Cedar street.
50 feet east Of Bronze, s..
Adam TwinlsSi to Andrais WidzgowsSi
and wife, No 13i Bird street, $500.
Percival r. Roberts and wife to Horace
~. Roberts. No 4o7 South Clayton street,
81.
Thomas Cardwen and wife to Charles
Cardwen No. 1l16 Chestnut street, $i45o.
Ellwood J. Sharp and wife to Robert
Walter Hanson. northwest corner Third
and Searles streets, 5000
John Mclaughlin to Bridget Miller,
west side Of Van Buren, St. S6 feet south
OF Chestnut. $500.
John p. Logan and wife, TO Jane c.
Logan. share No. / in property north side
of Front street. between Market and kinG
streets. and share No i'm property on
east side Of Lincoln street. 50 feet south
Of Fifth street. 500 for both.
Harry l.. Hlghbarger to John II. Scott
west side Of Claymont street, 30 feet nortl
OF Davis street. S.
American Nulcanizcd Fibre Co to tho
Mercantile Printing Co., northeast cornel
Tenth and Walnut streets. $500.
William c. Tindali and wife 20 Franl
c. searle. west side Of Jackson street, 13
! feet south Of Tenth street. $500.
Trinity Church TO Edmund Mitchell, Jr.
west side Of Van Buren street. So Zee
south of Tenth. SIS.
Mary w. Cooper to Burtis Neal Cooper
east side Of Bennett street, 80 feet soutl
of Tenth street s..
Howard p. Sadtler TO Jennie r. Field
west side of Bayard avenue. 10 feet nortl
of Gilpin avenue, So
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
MITCHELL CARS GREAT FEAT.
Took a Tumble Of rs Feet With Only
s75 Damade to the Car.

look unple OF - Foot WIN O'J
SIS Damage to the Car.
The Mitchell Motor Car Company Is
pointing with pride 10 the fact that
a Mitchell Touring Car took 20 foot
tumble down a steep hill into a former
mill race near Milltown. Pa. with only
SIS damage to the car. while at the
same time four occupants were only
slightly bruised.
The car, owned by Austin Wolcott or
Sayre. Pa, struck a deep rut as he
was driving out of Milltown, accom-
panied by his sister. Mrs. George Nor
ris and two little children. In attempt
ing to get the machine out Of the rut
| it was thrown over the bank. It turn
ed over sideways three times in the
descent Of the hill. three Of the occu-
pants being buried out, and a little
boy clinging to the car to the bottom
of the plunge.
When people and car all reached tn
bottom it was found that only slight
bruises were suffered by the former.
The only damage TO the Mitchell was:
both right wheels and both front
tenders and ore hub cap broken and
the paint somewhat scratched on the
body. No other part was hurt and the
owner is strong in his praise for the
way the Mitchell is built--to stand such
a test
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
LEVY COURT NAMES
TAX COLLECTORS

The Levy Court at its afternoon ses-
sion yesterday elected the following tax
collectors.
Brandywine hundred. Jascph Mar
tine. Chlrstiana, Edwin l.. Hudson:
Min Creek, Harvey Davis; White Clay
Creek Lindsay S. Wilson; Now Castle.
Wallace l.. Cannon; Red Lion, william
c. Hickey; ST. Georges. John Denny;
Blackbird. John Beth. and Appoquini-
mink William G. Money.
The cour tconsedered the question Of
the sale of the bonds for good roads.
II was decided TO issue $4,000 worth
of the bonds at this time and the coun-
~ treasurer viii advertise the sale of
the same at once.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
EAGLES CELEBRATE
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

the Golden Eagle last evening cele-
hrated the twenty-hfth anniversary OF
its institution. Twenty-Five members
received degrees in honor of the oc-
casion.
Addresses were made by William G.
Taylor, president of city Council and
Republican nominee for mayor: Rev
w. Ig. Greenfield pastor OF Silverbrook
N. h. Church; Charles A. Bamberger
past grand chief and William H. Fer
guson, past chief and several other
members of the order William IA.
.Greenwell. Jr.. gave a number Of read
ings and John Cathcart, Jr., gave a
phonograph concert.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
RED CROSS GETS
BACK ITS FORFEIT

ON behalf Of residents OF Claymont
r. NJ Ridgeway yesterday forwarded s5o
TO the Red Cross Society i'm return for the
society In giving up the option on the
Forward property, near ClaymOnt -
which IL had been the purpose Of the so-
ciety to build sanatorium. The site
was relinpuished owing to the opposition
Of the people OF Claymont who feared
thab -he sanatorum would deprcciate
the value of property there.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
FAIR DIRECTORS
TALK OVER PLANS

The monthly meeting Of the directors
Of the New Castle County Fair Associa-
ton yesterday afternoon was devoted to
consideration of free attraction for the
fair and the letting Of the restaurant priv
nege. II was announced that Miss zue
McClary, Of a New York booking con-
Germ. would meet here with the executive
committee as TO a free entertainment. The
letting OF the restaurant privilege was
held mp until the meeting Of the executive
committee next Tuesday.
The association will endeavor to effect
tho organization Of a Berkshire swine
breeders club Of Delaware TO compete foI
the $50 silver cup offered by the National
Berkshire Breeders Association. A mum.
ber Of prominent breeders are interested
Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
ALLIANCE TO HOLD
BIG MEETING HERE

The third annual convention Of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance viii be
held in the Alliance Chapel, No. 504 West
Fifth street, this city, from tomorrow un-
I'll Sunday. The Rev. Herbert Dyke, OF
New Castle, Pa. viii be the principal
speaker Of the convention. which will open
tomorrow afternoon at 2.SO o'clock Even
ing sessions win be held at 7.SO o'clock,
and Sunday services at 1890 a. m. and
3.15 and S D. m
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
STRUCK BRIDE
FOR PAINTING

CHESTER, Pa. May 19-"He struck
me while we were on our wedding tour
just because ] put a little paint on my
cheeks" declared pretty Mrs. Bertha
y. Fullerton. of No. sos Parker street.
this city. who Is sueing her husband,
Alexander l.. Fullerton. for divorce.
Mrs. Fullerton. who is 10 years old.
made the declaration before the master
IN the case, David NJ. Johnson. who
has recommended that an absolute di-
vorce be granted.
The couple were married by the Rev.
a. /. Lathcm. pastor Of the Third
Presbyterian Church. on April 10. 1906
u was alleged by the wife that Fuller
ton was foolishly jealous OF her.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
May Queen Contest.

In Ezion NJ. L. Church tonight a May
Queen contest will be held under the
auspices Of the Epworth League. The
committee in charge. composed of Mrs.
Martha Frazier, Miss Lillian Clark.
John Kennedy and William Ross. is
bending every effort to make the event
worth the while Of those who attend
The contestants are Mrs. Ella Rof in
son, Mrs. Annie Parker, Miss Lucy
Rice and Mrs. Estella Green. Re
freshments viii be served by the
Juniors.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
BIBLE SOCIETY
ELECTS OFFICERS

The Delaawre Bible Society met for re-
organization in the Y. NJ c. A. Building
last night. The following officers were
elected President the Rev. Hubert w.
Wells, vice-president the Rev. DR. W. II.
Logan; secretary, J. Edgar Rhoades; trea-
surer, Frederick Bringhurst. The meeting
was necessitated by the removal from the
city of several former officers.
DR.. Logan presided. Modification of the
constitution was the only business other
than the election Of officers. The society
meets quarterly. The next meeting will be
held on the evening Of the third Tuesday
in June. when full reports will be made
and committees appointed.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
Church League Game.

This afternoon the Bethany Guild
baseball team will play the Harrison
Street Brotherhood team at the South
Clayton street grounds. The lineup
for the Bethany team will be as fol-
lows: Davidson, pitcher: Yungmann.
catcher; PETER. short stop; Pennock,
first base;- Stewell second base; Mid
dleton. third base; Oliver, left field;
McVey and Crossin. centre field;
Welsh and Leedom, right field.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
To Continue oosneI servloes.

DOVER. May 1s.-The gospel meet
ings at the Dover Opera House. at
which DR.. A. w. Lightbourne breaches
the sermons and two choirs sing, will
be continued, with more attractive
features, throughout the summer. and
preparations are being made for spec
ial twilight services to begin at 6
o'clock and close promptly at o'clock,
each Sunday evening, at which a spec
ial program viii be given.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
Fair Directors Meet.

The monthly meeting of the direc-
tors Of the New Castle County Fair
Association was held yesterday for the
first time in their new offices in the
Central National Bank Building. Spec
al attractions and free entertain
ment for the fair were discussed. Ac-
tion was left to the executive com
roiffaa
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
Mr.. Marvel Addresses Settlement Boys.

Josiah Marvel addressed the fifty
boys Of the first division of the gymna-
stun class at the Peoples Settlement
last night. Mr.. Marvel made his ad-
dress most interesting. emphasizing the
qualities that make for good citizen
ship. Following the speaking, ice
cream and cake were served.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
Bury Mr.. Hauehey on Friday.

The funeral of Peter J. Haughey, Of
Rising Sun, who died suddenly on
Monday afternoon. will take place on
Friday morning. Requiem mass will
be celebrated in St. Joseph's Church
and increment made in St. Josephs
cemetery Coroner Gaynor has given a
certificate of death from heart disease.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
ELSMERE PUTS
BAN ON SPEEDING

AT a meeting Of the Town Council
of Elsmere on Monday night an ordi-
nance was passed, prohibiting automo-
biles from running at a speed Of more
than 10 miles an hour within the
limits of the town. The good roads
about the town have attracted many
motorists. and their disregard for speed
limits has aroused the ire OF the towns
people.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
Rrownson Social and panee.

At Brownson Hall tonight box Soc
ial and dance will be given by the
Brownson Library Association. A new
prize dance called the spell Dance"
will be introduced Two prizes will
be awarded the successful participants
During the evening the Belmont Quar-
tet will entertain.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
KENT GETS
THE VERDICT

In Superior Court yesterday after
noon the jury in the case Of Kent VS..
NJ. c. Chimes gave a verdict for the
plaintiff for the full amount, $561.5O.
The case was one where the defendant
gave the plaintiff an order on George
w Taylor for $500. The order was not
paid.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19

the Mcdowell house, declared she never
saw them 20 in and didn't know anything
about the case
saw the officers in the house on two oe-
casions in the day time. She did not see
them there az night
The commissioners discussed the matter
privately and then announced that they
had reserved their decision for future
meeting Of the hoard.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
Talk Of River Front Park.

1t is reported that a summer park
may be built at the foot of Fourth
street on the Delaware river. with the
ultimate purpose Of interesting capt.
tai in building piers there. Should
this be done, it is not improbable that
one or both Of the trolley companies
would build lines TO the river front.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
Master Plumbers shsd Bake.

The Master Plumbers Association
last night completed arrangements for
the annual shad bake 20 be held in the
Idle Hour club house on the Delaware
tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
Fraotious Colt. This.

While attempting to drive a four year
old colt ON Sunday afternoon. Miss
Ellen McDermott OF Centreville had
q narrow escane from being injured.
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
Bows Suits

that fit. that are in style
and moderate in price;
New York styles and
makes because they are
the best we can find; our
own selection of styles
and models. Sailor and
Russian Blouse Suits. sizes
, 1-2 years to 10. at SO
to Sc. Junior Bloomer
Suits. sizes 8 TO 10 years,
81 to SO. Straight Pants
and Knicker Suits, sizes 8
to II years. 80 to S12.
High School Boys Long
Pants Suits. special styles,
sizes IA to 19 years, IS
to SIS. Little Boys Wash
Suits, 80 cents to So.
All sizes in odd pants.
Jas. 7. MHIIin & Sons,
9Th and Markell
Evening journal., 1909-05-19
HAIRS.
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Health

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