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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
BOGUS OFFICER
ARRESTED BOYS
Accused Of "ArreSting" Them
and Letting Them 60 When
Given Money

Albert Tessein, Of No. 1902 dupont
street. was arraigned in City Court
this morning, charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses and inn
personating a false officer
II was testified that Tessein stopped
Amos b. Warrick. a boy. of No. 900
Linden street. on Monday afternoon
last, and said he was arrested for rid
ing a bicycle without bell. II Is
alleged Tessein told the boy it would
cost him s. If he took him TO the police
station, but that he would let him go
for $3.50. The boy told his mother,
and Tessein was given the $3.50.
Later. it was brought out, Tessein
arrested" Robert Peregoy. of No. 1926
West Third street. on Saturday. on a
trumped-up charge of breaking win
dows In a street car. Tessein dis
played a badge. it was alleged and
handcuffed the boy. He agreed to
release Peregoy for a sum Of money
but the boys father called up Chief of
Police Black. In the meanwhile a
crowd Of boys chased Tessein. and
capturing him at Fifth and Franklin
streets. took him back TO Peregoy's
house. holding him until the arrival of
policeman.
Tessein pleaded guilty and Judge
Cochran held him under $500 bail on
both charges.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
OFFER $lI5,OOO
FOR BIG FIGHT

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s-The sport-lov-
ing section of the populace-especially
those whose leaning is toward the
squared circle and the padded mitts--
is anxiously awaiting the coming Of
Wednesday. for on that day the bids
for the privilege of holding the fight
between James j. Jenries and Jack
Johnson for the worlds heavyweight
championship will be opened.
From out Of the West. and even from
Australia, have come many sealed pro-
posals, but the contents of these, OF
course, is not yet known. Judging.
however. from the many Geographic
bids tnat have been received an offer
Of six figures will be required to get
the mill.
The latest Of the Geographic variety
was received in New York to-day. It
said:
1.-THE Great Falls (Montana) Athletic
Club offers $4,000 purse for the COM
Eng Jeeries-J Johnson fight. We have
assurance of protection from authori-
ties. Can start on arena at once"
It was proposed to open the bids at
Madison Square Garden on Wednesday
night during a carnival of boxing and
wrestling bouts, but Police Commits
sioner Baker forbade it, and the pro-
motors. it was said tonight. win at
tend to this preliminary across the
river in New Jersey.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
MIDDLETOWN
speeial 70 THE EvENING JouRNAf.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN. Del. Nov. 29.-Thomas
Foard. Of Trenton. N j., and Miss Ruth
Naudain. Of Odessa. were married at the
home OF the bride on Wednesday even
Ing by the Rev. d. ]. Given. in the pres
ence~of a few friends. Mr.. and Mrs
Foard will live in Trenton, where Mr.
Foard is engaged IN contracting and
building.
Charles Mullen. OF near here and Miss
Mary Spear. Of Bohemia Bridge. were
married last week by the Rev Father c.
A. Crowley, at St. Josephs Rectory. Mr.
and Mrs. Mullen left Tor a wedding
trip.
George Douglas and Miss Elsie Muehl-
berger. both Of Odessa. we're married last
Thursday afternoon by the Rev. J. A.
Arters, OF this town.
Miss Marguerite Prettyman OF Lewes.
visited Miss Ada Scott last week
Mrs. w. r. Parker has returned home
after weeks visit with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Slaughter, at Do
yer.
Mrs. T. e. Hurn s7ent Thanksgiving
with her sister. Mrs. John T. Hayes,
near Bear Station.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. c. Moore visited his
mother at West Chester, Pa. last week.
Mrs. John ]. Jolls entertained her
mother. Mrs. Edwards, OF Wilmington,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh c. Browne and son,
OF Wilmington. were Thanksgiving visi-
tors with relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Mendinhall and
children. OF Wilmington were guests OF
Mrs Mendinhalrs father. c. p. Coch.
ran, last week.
Mrs. j. b. Messick is visiting friends
az Georgetown.
Mr.. Isaac Fouracre has returned to hi
home in Wilmington, after visit witt
his son. Mr. T. S. Fouracre.
The Ladies' Mite Society Of Bethesda
NJ. E. Church. cleared nearly $40 on thei
bake and rummage sale last week.
The tenant house on Joseph sharr'
farm near McDonough, was burned las
week.
The women Of the New-Century Ciul
are pleased with the receipts from thei
entertainment given on Thanksgivin
night. The money will be added to tn
building fund.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
MOVING PICTURES OF
DOUBLE LAUNCHING

Tho Red Moon motion picture audi
forum IN changing rs program this
week has prepared a surprise, and to-
night a reproduction OF the launching OF
the city OF Wilmington and City OF Phil
adelphia, steamboats, for the Wilson Line,
will be given. No announcement was
made Of the intention Of tho Red Moon
management 20 show this local enter
prise for fear the pictures would NOT
prove a success. but w. G. Popp, OF this
city, who with q corps OF assistants took
the pictures phones Mr.. Coward last
evening that the film had been developed
and was n success The scenes will show
panoramic view OF the great crowd just
previous 10 the lrst launching, the spe-
cial guests on the platform as Miss WIZ
son broke tho bottle OF wine, and the
gliding OF the city OF wilmington as she
left the ways. Another camera IN a boat
stationed across the creek took the rear
view Of the boat as II left the ways and
struck the water The view Of the City
OF Philadelphia was taken as n side view,
and In addition a series OF views were
taken OF tho guests as they left the grand
stand platform. Special arrangements
had been made for the taking OF the
pictures by Captain Horace Wilson, and
every advantage was gwen the Red Moon
operators.
In addition 20 the local Views the
change Of program will include the spe-
cial film, washington Under the Amer
lean Flag" which viii be accompanied
by a lecture by Mr. Coward Also the
great scene OF elephant hunting in Cam
boge.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
PLAY FOOTBALL
GAME TO EMPTY SEATS

one of the most unique games OF
football ever played was that between
Fordham and Syracuse on the Ameri-
can League grounds, in New York, on
Thanksgiving Day. which resulted in
a 5-to-5 tie score. Preparations had
been made to handle a huge crowd.
but when it was seen that the ground
would be covered with several inches
of snow and sleet, notices were sent
around. TO the newspapers that the
game was off. In spite of the fright
full weather. some 400 persons turnfd
out, but they were sent home and IN
gates were locked. The players wcr
not satisfied with this arrangement
however and protested. A vote wa
taken, and both teams were unanimous
i'm favor of playing. The game was
accordingly started three-quarters Of
an hour late, with three inches of snow
on the ground, a. bowling northeast
wind and not a spectator in the stands
This is probably the only time in his
tory that a football game between bit
ter college rivals has been played with
out a single spectator. The result
was a dead loss of $1,000 for Fordham,
tho home team.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
NEWPORT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWPORT, Del. Nov. 29.-The grand
officers OF the Heptasophs or S. w. NJ. OF
this place paid an official visit to Della
ware Conclave Wednesday.
Mr.. Berg, OF Denmark. who has been
employed by the Krebs Pigment and
Chemical Works here as chemist for sew
eral years. has resigned his position and
returned 10 Denmark.
Mrs. Chester Davis and son. are visit
ing relatives at Elliott, Nd
Mr.. and Mrs. John A.. Cranston enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs Edward Phillips and
children, OF Wilmington. on Thanksgiving
Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gamble who have
been visiting friends in Elkton, have re-
turned home
Mr.. and Mrs T. f. McFadden spent
Thanksgiving Day with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fleming at Aberdeen. Nd.
Miss Francis has been the guest Of rela-
tives I'm Baltimore.
Frank Barrett has accepted a position
with the p. B. and W. r. r. Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fraim have moved
TO Wilmington.
Mrs n A Cooper and daughters spen
Thanksgiving Day out OF town.
Mrs William Robinson. Of Clayton, 1
visiting Mrs. J. W. Phillips.
Mrs. william Nicholas. OF Philadelphia
has been the guests OF Mrs. Alexande
Atwell.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
SMYRNIAN HITS
DOVERITE HARD

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Nov. 29.-rhe hardest
knock that Dover got on Thanksgiving
Day was from Smyrna man. Former
County Commissioner John j. Hudson, who
is something Of wag, and used to keep
the Levy Court In good humor even on a
dull day. came over on the peanut roast
err and boarded the train for Dover.
Then somebody appraised him Of the post
ponement Of the Dover carnival on ac-
count OF the blizzard. Mr.. Hudson con-
suited his watch and saw that the pea
nut rooster" was not due TO run back
TO Smyrna until afternoon, so he came
along to Dover
Catching a newspaper man in the cor
ridor Of the Richardson House. the
Smyrna man paid his compliments. thus:
"Well, I'm glad to see you; In fact I've
been looking for you some time. What
kind of jollior are you anyhow? Here
you fellows have been telling us OF what
a big and wonderful town you have here.
how it would be decorated with flags,
bunting and flowers; how It was paved
with stun almost like the Holy city: how
music was to be turned on at every street
corner; how automobiles were going to
dash past. horses to race. bands TO play
and parades to march. Here we take you
az your word and come. We get off at
what looks like a tank town in Texas
streets dirty. messy and full OF siush
nothing doing; nobody here; not even a
rooster growing. Say. there's only one
town in Delaware to get up a celebration
Smyrna"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
To Play Basketball.

The Belmont Trade School basketball
team will play the Riverside Academy
team in one Of the halls Of this city to-
morrow night. Belmont challenges any
third-class team in the city. Games with
the Wilmington Turngemeinde or Alpha
teams are desired. The lineup for to-mor-
row evenings game:
Belmont-Darrell, Durham, Lemon, for
wards; Alderman and WEIGH. centers;
Moore. Golden and Porter. guards
observation-disclosures and Smith. for
wards; Casey, center; Conlon. Lewis and
Taylor, guards.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
q DEAD AFTER
FOOTBALL GAMES
List Of GridirOn Fatalities for
Year Equals Record
of 1905

Save for scattered games. the football
season Of 1909 is ended. It has been a
most disastrous one for the players. the
number Of deaths running higher than
usual
Twenty-Five youths were killed during
games or died later as a result OF injuries
received during play. Thirteen young men
were seriously hurt, several being Grip.
pied for life. As for minor injuries, and
these include everything from the break
Ing OF a leg down TO twisted ligaments,
more than 200 persons suffered.
In comparison with other years. the list
Of fatalities for 1909 equals the record Of
1905 when twenty-five persons were killed.
Last year only eleven were killed. and
the. year before the mortality list reached
fifteen.
Other lists published this season place
the number Of dead as high as thirty. but
these contain the names of men who died
during the early part Of the year. from
hurts received during previous seasons.
Names are also given Of men who. while
seriously injured have not died and Of
men WHO died from other causes Harry
Huston Of Charlottesville, Ind. for in
stance, died of heart disease due to over
oxertion during a game, and not TO any
injury due TO roughness Of the game.
One of the players most seriously in
iured is Midshipman Earl hi Wilson. of
the Naval Academy. His spinal column
is fractured and he is hopelessly para
~ zed. About the same time that he was
hurt Cadet Eugene A. Byrne, of West
Point, was killed in game This fatal ac-
cident led TO the cancellation Of the Army
Navy game. which was to have been play
I'd in Philadelphia.
The list Of deaths and seriously hurt
contains large number of injuries to
the skull and vertebrae Neck broken,
back broken" fractured skull" occur
with startling frequency.
A compilation Of the minor injuries has
been made. and while it is not absolutely
accurate because it Is incomplete still II
shows the range of hurts that come to
players. II shows
Broken legs. Is; broken arms, .; broken
jaws, 3; broken collarbones, ~. fractured
skulls a; conclusion OF brain. 49, internal
injuries. rs; fractured ribs. 10; fractured
shoulders, Is; paralysis. ..
About one-third of the killed and in.
jured were college men, the others being
high school boys and members Of athleti,
associations.
The extremely large number OF deaths
has called forth a wide discussion as t,
the merits Of the game and the advisable
ity of making further changes in the rule,
so as to reduce the chances Of fatalitie,
to a minimum.
Among the victims are Clarence Pierce
Of this city, who died OF injuries in hii
stomach sustained through other player
falling upon him in a scrimmage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
FIRE CAUSED
MUCH EXCITEMENT

Fire among a few pieces Of clothing
in the building at the southwest cor
ner Of Fifth and French streets, yes
terday afternoon. caused excitement in
that neighborhood for a time. An
alarm was struck from box No. 13, but
the district apparatus did not go in
service. The blaze was extinguished
without any loss to the building
The blaze started I'm a room occupied
by William II. Holiday. colored, and
he was awakened by smoke which
nearly choked him. Morris Goodle-
witch and several members Of his
family. who also occupy the house.
were routed by the smoke and did not
return until they were absolutely as
sured that all the trouble was over.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
TWO HEATS TO
DECIDE RACES

Local horsemen are interested In the
announcement that two out Of three
heats will hereafter constitute VIC
tory in trotting races as recognized by
the American Association of Trotting
Horse Breeders. In a vote taken by
mail on the subject by the association
replies were received from nearly one
half Of the S39 members Of the assoc
citation and opposition TO the three-in-
FIVE heat races was registered by a
vote Of 305 to 3S.
The proposal made last year for the
establishment of national stake for
the trotting championship Of the United
States was renewed at the association
meeting by Frank j. fitzpatrick, OF
Santa Rosa, Cal, and w. e. Stokes, OF
Kentucky. Mr.. Fitzpatrick urged that
the fine breed Of Pacific Coast trotters
should have inducement to meet the
winners of Eastern events.
He would have a seriesi Of three
races, representing the East. Central
West and Pacific Coast Districts, Will
a final contest for the American cham
pionship. The contests, he suggested
should be at Boston, Mass; Indian
apolis and San Francisco. with Lex
ington, Ky, for the championship meet
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
New GRANGE at AnaoIs.

DOVER, Nov. 29.-Marion Dawson Of
this county, National and State organ
izer for the grangers. has organized
Angola Grange, No. 81. at Conley's
Chapel. near Angola and the lodge was
today put on the state list at the Sec
retarys office here. The officers of
the new grange are:
David r. Mustard. master; Samuel p.
Marsh. overseer; Mrs. Bertha Marsh,
lecturer; Howard Bryan, steward; e.
b. Mustard, assistant steward; An
drew NJ. johnson, chaplain; Tilghman
Robinson. treasurer; Thomas $. Bril-
mer. secretary; Mrs Duval II. Mus
tard. ceres; Mrs. Tilghman Robinson
fora; Mrs. Howard Bryan. pomona
Miss Ethel Marsh. lady assistant stew
ard; Mrs. +. b. Mustard, gate keeper
Miss Annie NJ. Marsh, musical direc-
tor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
MUCH INTEREST IN
BRONSON-DESHLER GO

By United Press Leased Special Wire
BOSTON, Nov. Exporting men attach
great Interest 20 the fight here tomorrow
night between Ray Bronson, Of Indianap-
oils, and Dave Deshler, because the win
nor Of the battle Is in line 20 fight Bat
Ting Nelson for the lightweight cham
pionship. When Deshler challenged the
Dane he was told he must first whip
Bronson. whom Nelson considers one OF
the best little men in the ring. II Deshler
can defeat the Hoosier. he will probably
get a match with Nelson.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
IN RIGHT WITH
THE TRENTON FANS
Foxy George" HeCkert Stands
Good Chance Of Getting
New Jersey Team

TRENTON. n. j., Nov. 2s-George
w. Heckert's visit TO this city last
week has awakened no end of baseball
gossip among the fans. who have not
had much TO talk about since the mid
die of last season.
Until Che interview given out by Col
onol Porrine after Mr.. Heckert's visit
tho basieball followers here were not
aware Ahat the contract between An
drew Lynch and Colonel Perrine was
rs binding as the colonel asserts IL is.
II was the opinion that Mr.. Lynch
had obtained a clean bill Of sale for
the Trenton franchise and players and
only leased the field. Now that Col
onel Perrine has given his side OF the
deal. there is a different aspect 20 the
natter
Colonel Pcrrine now insists that he
not only owns the franchise. but that
the players on the club also belong
20 him. and that undor tho contract
with Mr.. Lynch the latter cannot dis.
pose Of either players or franchise.
Several interviews have been given
out as coming from Mr.. Lynch TO the
eject that he was going 10 Allentown
or Wilmington. and II was because Of
this that Trenton fans had come TO
regard Trenton as out Of the Tri-State
League. Tt was figured here that Mr..
Lynch would hardly care 20 come back
here again next season. after the way
he conducted the affairs Of the club
last season. In view OF this Il was
thought perfectly natural that he
might take the club TO either Whining
ton or Allentown.
Things look different now. n the facts
Of the case are as represented by Col
onel Pcrrine.
one Of the most prominent baseball
followers IN this city, who asserts that
he knows what he is talking about,
says that the atmosphere viii be clear
cd by Mr.. Heckert buying out the in
terests Of Mr.. Lynch and his Wilkes
D.. Barre associates and running the Tren-
ton club here himself. IL IS said that
Colonel Perrine would consent 10 such
transfer, and after Mr.. Heckert had
secured the rights OF the contract that
now is alleged 10 bind Mr.. Lynch. the
rental Of the field would be re-
duccd
Colonel Perrine has always been an
admirer Of Mr.. Heckert. and would
probably do more for him than any
other man in Tri-State baseball
The Introduction OF Mr. HeclSert into
local baseball matters has aroused
more than a little interest. and Il is
no secret that a large majority OF the
fans would like 10 see him come here.
His failure last season at Harrisburg
IS not held against him here. because
Il is figured that his many years OF
success more than offset one bad sea-
SON
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
BETTER CUNNING
DURING DECEMBER

Harry Hartlove. one Of wimington's
crack Shots and an ardent sportsman,
says that cunning down the State during
December will be far better than It was
during the past two weeks. THE weather
was entirely too warm for good cunning %
he said, the best sport VIII be had dur
ing December. There is plenty Of game
and the weather conditions during the
year has been ideal for the propagation
of birds and rabbits.
Il would rather have a December bird
than a bird shot at the opening Of the
season." said Mr. Hartlove. 1T is larger,
stronger and better eating At the OPEN
ing of the season young birds are fire.
quently shot and these are most two
small to eat and be enjoyed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
KIDDTES SAVE
FATHERS CASH
Burglar Wouldn't Rob Chicago
Man Who Said He Needed
Money for Family

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
CHICAGO. Nov. 29-"You've come to
a poor place for money, Mr.. Burglar I'm
just a poor workingman and its all can
do to scrape enough together to keep my
wife and kids" said A. Huber. OF Rogers
Park to a masked man who stood over
his bedside early to-day.
How much money have you gotY' ask
ed the man with the gun.
"Three dollars and forty cents left from
my pay Saturday night" replied Huber.
Il make only so a week.
let me see the kids" commanded the
burglar.
Huber led him into the next room
where two small daughters and a son. all
under six years, slept.
Il guess you need the money more than
] do. old man. Good night" said the burg
lar.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
CHURCHES ENTER UPON
THE ADVENT SEASON

The first day OF the solemn season
of Advent was observed yesterday I'm
Catholic. Episcopal and Lutheran
churches Of the city. Advent marks
the beginning of a new ecclesiastical
year in Catholic churches. besides be-
ing a season preparatory of the cele-
bration OF Christmas. The period OF
advent will last until Christmas Day
and while II is not looked upon as
austere in observance as Lent. it is
recognized as a time Of penance and
special prayer
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
MANY DEAD In
STORM OFF AZORES

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
LISBON, Nov. 29.-The shores OF the
Azores are to-day ltteried with the wrecks
OF ships that were destroyed in the storm
that swept the coast on Saturday and
Sunday. Estimates Of the dead run from
one hundred to two hundred. It is known
that twenty fishermen were drowned from
a single boat that went on tho Santa
Maria rocks of the island OF Pico
The damage on land Is as great as on
sea and hundreds OF houses that dotted
the coast were swept away. The ruins are
now being searched for the bodies Of
many persons who are missing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
ENTIRE TOWN AT
HOUSE WARMING

GEORGETOWN. Nov 2s-As a
house warming" for his new ware
house, which is said 10 be the largest
in Delaware south OF Wilmington, l.
l.. Layton "A Georgetown business man,
entertained the whole town on Friday
evening at reception and dance in the
newly completed building. An orches-
ira from Lewes provided music and
nearly one hundred couples danced 'on
Che big floor. Refreshments OF ice
cream, coffee and cake were served.
II Is estimated that seven hundred
people attended the affair
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
SUSSEX TEACHERS WANT
RURAL HIGH SCHOOLS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. Nov. 9.-The next session
OF the Legislature will receive the follow
ing memorial from the teachers OF Sus-
sex county. Just passed at their annual
institute:
ment OF a system Of Rural High Schools
in Sussex county which shall give instruc-
ton in elementary agriculture and domes-
tic science in addition to offering courses
equivalent to those OF our recognized high
schools. And we recommend that bill to
this effect be submitted to the next ses-
sion Of our Legislature"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
WILMINGTON HIGH WANTS
TO GIVE STAFFORD A TURN

The Wilmington High School football
team is trying to get a game with Sea-
ford High School here next Saturday.
Wilmington High disputes Seaford's
claim of the championship Of the state
and should the teams agree TO play
game it will be for the honor. Sea-
ford High has won every game play
ed this season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-11-29
Atlantic citY in nj state.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., Nov 29.-At-
lantic City is a candidate from reports for
entrance into the Tri-State Baseball
League. and negotiations are reported to
be in progress TO secure the Trenton
charter TO have the resort given a fran
ehise The ball park managers are conf
dent that Atlantic City would support a
home team. ...