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Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
SPECIAL NOTICES

PIANOLA RECITAL-To be given in the Town Hall, Wednesday Evening, Nov. 24. 190O at S:15 o'clock Soloists: Mrs. Grace Walker Nichols, Contralto; Miss Pauline Voorhees, at the Pianola The public is most cordially invited to attend. Admission Free.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. By His Exoellency Frank B. Weeks, 94OyarnOr
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
WANTED

wANTED-st to winter John N Fay, south Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
Have You Noticed

Have You Noticed
 The mob waiting at the postof1ice for the evening mail? Or, the blockade of teams at the Main Street crossing wait ing for switching freight trains? Or, the subway" that the water company has been digging through the streets? :? Who says Canaan isn's just like New York ill spots and at times?
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18

Criticism of the action of the judge who granted the Astor divorce ease with such secrecy, still continues. While the public is not, as rule, anxious to read the vulgar details of such cases, if they are suppressed out of regard for the feelings, social position or wealth of the interested parties, it is wrong. Let their inquities be exposed; it might shame them, and in such good cause the common herd could stand it.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18
FOR SALE

FOR SAI.E-25 swarms of Italian Bees. Ra r
 gain. K. c. Burkett, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-18

How would you like to own some stock in the J. P Goats Company, other wise known as the thread trust? They announce profits of $l4, ,503. .330 for the fiscal year ending November 1. Theso profits will enable them to pay bonus of 24 cents per share, in addition to the regular quartarly dividend, which is usually 30 per cent. As profitable in- yestmcnt this comes nearest to owning a country weekly newspaper of anything of which we have yet heard
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

During the next few weeks
Denver will be the Mecca for
Colorado and surrounding states
as several large State and Inter
state gatherings are to hold their
annual conventions in the Colo
RADIO capital on these dates. The
Albany hotel has been selected
as headquarters for nearly all
these gatherings, and as is the
custom, the Albany is making
specially low rate TO state people
for these occasions. The Albany
will be the center of attraction
for all festivities during the next
few weeks. On January 18th and
l4th will be held the annual con-
vention of the State Editorial
Association; the week following.
the meeting of the State Horti-
cultural Association; Colorado
Hay and Grain Dealers Associa-
ton; Colorado Cattle and Horse
Growers Association, and the
Western Live Stock Show, as well
as Colorado's First Annual Horse
Show. which will be open during
the entire week. The Colorado
& Wyoming Retail Lumber Deal
ers' Association meets January
18th. il and 18th and in February
the Colorado Hardware Dealers
Association will meet and has Sc
lected the Albany as official
headquarters. A great many
public entertainments have been
arranged at the Albany during
the week of the Horse Show, and
elaborate preparations are being
made along the lines of decora-
ton and musical attractions each
evening during the show.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08
SCHOOL NOTES.

Anna Carter AMI Roy Gabler
are back in school again.
Roy Shaul and Joe Kerns have
entered the sixth grade.
Miss Wood, of Greeley, has
taken charge of the first grade.
Nettie Bryant. of Florence,
entered the ninth grade Monday.
Dwight Foster is absent from
school on account of whooping
cough.
Miss Stephens. of Delta, has
taken Miss Faris' place in the
High school.
There is a great deal of whoop-
ing cough, reported in the 9th
grade room.
Fern Borum is planning on
spending a few months in Cali
fornia, but expects to keep up her
school work.
School began Monday, after a
pleasant vacation of one week
and from appearances everyone
had a good time.
Miss Burgess, Mr.. Wilson and
Mrs. Anderson were representa-
tives of Paonia, at the Teachers
Association meeting held in Den
yer during the holidays.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08
Stock Show and Horse Fair.

The National Stock Show and
Horse Fair at Denver the week
of January 1S- %, 1909, will be one
of the biggest events OF the year.
1t will be held in the new Ma
tional amphitheatre constructed
especially for the holding of this
annual show The exhibition
of stock will be the finest ever
seen west of Chicago.
The Denver & Rio Grande will
make a special low rate on all
points in Colorado territory.
Tickets on sale from Alamosa
and Telluride, Colorado, and
points south and west January 16,
II. 10 and 20, 1909. From all
other points in Colorado January
IL, Is, 20 and 21st. Final return
limited January 25th.
Everyone should see this big
show. Call on local agent for
further information.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Vogel arc
the elated parents of little son
which arrived at their home Mon
day of this week. Mother and
son are getting along nicely and
at this writing hopes are held ou,
for Charles recovery.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Arch-deacon Lyon was unable
to hold Episcopal services Tues
day evening on account of the
late arrival of the train but will
hold services at the Friends
church next Monday evening,
January l1th at 7:30 p. m.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Mrs. Wood, mother OF w. J.
Wood. who has been residing at
her daughter, Mrs. J. S. Lunn's S
home until the latter's departure
rented the Rob't Curtis place and
has moved therein.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Private party has money to loan
on Real Estate in any amount
from S500to $4,000 on reasonable
rates and without any delay or
red tape. Address p. o. Box 1872.
Paonia, Colo. 1t
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Two OF Fred Wyman's children
are confined TO their home this
week. One with a bad case of
whooping cough and the other,
Alets. with pneumonia.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

f. L. Ray, the photographer,
will be in Paonia on Friday and
Saturday of each week. Come in
and arrange for your Christmas
work and have it laid away for
Won
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Will Conine, Clarence Seybert
and Lew Hockett went to Hotch-
kiss Tuesday morning on business,
returning on the afternoon freight.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

A. T.. Fitzsimmons who has
been over at Steamboat Springs
for several weeks is in town hav-
ing arrived early last week.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

l.. +. Soucey and family left on
Tuesday mornings train for Lin
coin. Nebr. having recently sold
their property here
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Clifford Griffin returned TO his
school duties at the Fort Collins
Agricultural College last Satur-
day morning after a couple of
weeks visit with home folks.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

A $1,000 baby buggy for sale
at $1,000. Inquire at this Office.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08
LOCAL ITEMS.

NJ. ID. Vincent made a business
trip to Delta last Tuesday
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Have you tried our breakfast
sausage Pure meat. no filters.
Home made every day.
l.. T.. STEPHENS.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Mrs. Theresa Dalchow who has
been visiting in Denver for some
time returned home Tuesday
evening.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Sweet Cider at
THE PEOPLES MEAT MARKET.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Get your Abstract OF Title from
c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Skates sharpened with file or
emery wheel at the
RELIANCE MACHINE WORKS.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

We have the only emery wheel
for sharpening; skates. in town. =
RELIANCE MACHINE WORKS.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Theo. Roeber went to Somerset
Tuesday night to visit with his
daughter.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Clothing cleaned and pressed
at reasonable prices. Mrs. P. B.
Head, Boxelder avenue.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Mrs. Mary Boggs, came home
Monday evening after short
visit in Montrose.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Jack Fisher. of Hotchkiss,
spent Sunday with friends in Pa
onia.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

All kinds of light globes at the
RELIANCE MACHINE WORKS.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

!. +. Carnine has moved to the
Garvin ranch and will. reside
there the coming season.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Muresco Wall Tinting.
The INDEPENDENT LUMBER Co.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Skates sharpened at the
RELIANCE MACHINE WORKS.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08

Mrs. Nora Patterson was a
Delta visitor last Saturday.
The newspaper., 1909-01-08
Real Estate Loans.

Plenty of Money at reasonable
rates. VINCENT & MoLLER.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
JOHNSON FINED;
ACCUSED BY Girl

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. April Jack johnson.
the "big noise" in pugilistic circles.
was fined $500 this afternoon in Magis-
trate Kernochan's court on a charge
preferred by mulatto girl. Johnson
entered no defense to the charge and
when the fine was assessed he pulled
out a roll of bills that looked like IL
had the mumps, slipped off a couple o.
hundred spots and paid his fine with
as much dramatic effect as though it
were for a round of drinks.
The two chief witnesses against
Johnson. one of whom was Amy Doug
las. a mulatto, who made the charge,
fastened from the courtroom. and sta
toned themselves at a nearby corner
As Johnson passed a moment later
in a bis automobile the two girls
launched a merry laugh toward John
son and naively asked, NOW will you
be good?'
Big Jack stood up in his automobile,
and with rare repartee, replied, II GER
tsinly got Off cheap. Why Girls dat
was jist cigaret money"
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
GOLDEN SCEPTRE'S
ANNUAL SESSION

Two hundred delegates from six
States are attending the annual con-
vention of the Grand Court, order OF
the Golden Sceptre. a beneficial as
sociation, IN Irish American Ilall to-
day. Delaware. New Jersey, Penn
sylvania, Maryland. Connecticut>rand
New York are the States represented.
This mornings session was devoted
to routine business. Mrs. Minnie A.
Hall, worthy grand ruler, of Camden,
was occas stoned this morning by a pro-
posal 10 increase the monthly assess
ment. The discussion will be re-
sumed this afternoon.
Officers will be elected either this
afternoon or evening. Local interest
in the election is centered in the candi-
dacy of Mrs. Marie Berry, of this city,
for the Office of worthy grand standard
bearer. The retiring officers are Mrs.
Elizabeth Cleaver, worthy past grand
ruler, of Philadelphia: Mrs. Minnie A.
Hall, worthy grand ruler, of Camden,
n. j.; Corson r. Cleaver, worthy grand
vioe-ruler, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Eliza
beth Waterbury. worthy grand stand
ard bearer. of New Haven. c.; John
A. Reese, worthy grand treasurer, OF
Trenton, n. J.; W. II. Hall, recorder,
Of Camden, n. ]. Constitutional
changes WIN be considered this after
noon.
There are 200 members of the order
in Delaware. The Wilmington branches
are Court Diamond, No. Il and Court
Z. 1. DUPONT, No. ,. The order has a
national membership of nearly 5000.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
ICE AND BUTTER
CONTRACTS GIVEN

The trustees Of the Delaware State
Hospital for the Insane held their
monthly meeting at that institution to-
day. Bids were opened for ice and
butter. The contract for the former
TO December ], was awarded to the
Diamond Ice Company, of Wilmington,
at $500. The Odessa Creamery Com
rany received the contract FOR butter
ut twenty-eight cents a pound.
The matter of an electrical and ice
manufacturing plant to supply both
the State Hospital and the New Cas-
tie County Hospital. which are side BY
side, was not discussed. but there is
a movement on foot TO provide sucn
plant.
superintendent Hancker reported the
following Admitted during the month,
one male and two females; died, 'ive
males and three females. The popu-
lation ON April l is 237 males and 1917
females, making a total of 4S4. Board
received from pay patients during
March amounted to $943.60.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
ASK DAMAGES FOR
BABY'S INJURIES

In Superior Court to-day the case Of
William Francis Duggln VS.. the New
Jersey and Wilmington Ferry Company
was called for trial Obadiah Benson is
aoreman Of the jury. The plaintln Is rep
resented by-Anthony Higgins and Horace
q. Eastburn while Walter II. Hayes APP
pears for the defendant.
The plaintiff is a child that was born
on October p, lsO6 and on August 10. 1907,
while coming on the steamer Ulrica from
Pennsgroye to this city the steamer ran
into a sand barge OF the Warner Com
pany with such force that the passengers
were thrown forward. The child was sit
tng on its mothers lap and was thrown
to the floor as we'll as the mother. As a
result Of that fall the plaintiffs allege that
the chfld's right arm Is paralyzed. The
plaintiff claims sa0oo. The collision took
place in the Christiana river near KinE
street wharf. The case was tried last year
and by the instruction Of the court the
jury gave a verdict for the defendant on =
technicality and later a new trial was
granted.
The first witness called to-day was Mrs
Duggan. who tod Of the injury to the chIld
by tho collision.
Mrs. Mary Jeneres. Of No. 1914 jefferson
street. testified 10 being on the steamer
when the collision took place.
Mrs. Beulah NJ. Able, Mrs. Margaret
Willis corroborated the testimony Of Mrs
Bessie Grady regarding the effect of ths
collision when the passengers were thrown
violently 10 the floor OF the saloon.
Estella NJ. Duggan testified to being OF
the boat the day of the collision and wa
thrown on her back by the collision.
Israel f. Newman OF Edgemont. Pa
| testified that he was a fireman on th'
/ Ulrica on the day OF the collision. He wa.
in the engine room and his head wa'
driven against a pieSe Of scantling. As th'
steamer came 10 the wharf she was run
/ ming under full speed. he said. The Ulrici
had her guard rail and planking sprung b,
the collision with one of Warmers sans
barges. The engineer had been given TIVE
bells for backward motion. The steamel
was at the wharf when two bells wer'
given to so forward. The engineer sa.,
that he could not understand the mean
Of the bells.
Charles Writ testified that he was frs
deck hand on the boat on the day Of IN
collision. He was on the bow OF the steam
er when she struck the barge. The bow o
the Ulrica was split, the ropes we're snap
ped in two and the end Of the barge dam
aged.
Trial of the case will be resumed thi
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
SETTING OUT
NEW ORCHARDS

DOVER, Del, April Proving their
faith in the profits and future Of fruit in
this favored section, fruit growers and
farmers are this week setting out thous-
ands OF new trees The orchardists are
being compelled to work IN bleak and raw
weather which s jeopardiz ng their health.
but the work is continued. early and
late. Among the farmers and orchardists
who are adding new orchards TO this sec
tion are:
Charles W. Lord and James Lord, ap-
pies and Lecompte and Keiffer pears.
Some peaches.
Samuel Mifhin. Keffer and LeCompte
pears.
l.. W. Jenkins, pears and apples, early,
middle-season and late varieties.
Francis NJ. soper. apples and LeCompte
pears.
The fact that a number Of the growers
setting out peach orchards is regarded as
strong denial Of the rumors that Della
wares peach industry is to be allowed to
die natural death.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
NO STRIKE AT
SPARROMS POINT

BY United Press Leased Special wIr1
BALTIMORE, Nd. Afil although
the 10 per cent. reductionrin the wages Of
the men employed at the Maryland Steel
works, at Sparrows Point, went into effect
o-day, the threatened strike did not ma
terialize. The men went to work quickly
evidently satisfied to submit TO the reduc-
ton in wages temporarily at least. The
plant Is to shut down because of lack OF
orders in couple Of weeks, and for this
reason little trouble is anticipated by the
officials during that period. Early Tues
day morning number of men in the ma
rine department are said 10 have threat
ened to strike. IL the reduction affected
that department. The officials were firm,
however. and to-day the ten per cent. re-
duction went into effect in every depart
mcnt in the big plant.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
TO ADJUST COUNTY
TAXES OF CORPORATIONS

Walter II. Hayes will appear before
the Levy Court on Tuesday next in re-
ference to the taxes of the Whining
ton City Railway Company and the
wilmington City Electric Company
The court yesterday afternoon had the
subject Of fixing county taxes Of the
two companies under consideration and
II was decided TO postpone final ac-
tion on them until Tuesday next when
Mr.. Hayes win address the court. The
court has suggested that the Whining
ton City Railway pay $1,000 in lieu OF
all other taxes except upon its lands
and buildings.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
STRIKE OF 5000
MEN IN CHICAGO

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
CHICAGO, April l--April was ushered
in with a strike OF 5000 men OF various
trades and with threats that the trouble
VIII spread to several thousand more. Re-
fusal ofgemp,<yers to grant higher wages
and shorter working hours caused the
strikes Most Of the men are members of
the vSsious building trades.
Strikes of steam filters and grocery
clerks are the most serious Of the disturb
ances. The steam filters and helpers re-
Gently demanded a wage increase from
$40 to 500 day.
One thousand electrical workers declared
a strike on firms who have not signed the
new scale OF $3.50 a day.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
NJ G Il u- M.etInn.

The w. c. T. L. Of New Castle
county win hold its spring institute in
Wilmington on Wednesday, April z.
The morning and afternoon sessions
will be held in Trinity NJ. +. Church.
Among the interest features planned
are a Matron's Contest, a ~" hour,
a lecture on Pure Foods" followed by
a cooking lesson, by Miss Farrell, OF
Philadelphia.
The evening session win be held in
Brandywine M. T. Church. The speak
er will be DIR. John Maghew Fulton.
There will also be a ~" demonstra-
stration under the direction Of Miss
Katherine Croes.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Literary Society Meetino.

NEWARK. April lat a meeting OF
the Athenaean Literary Society OF
Delaware College last night new Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing school
term. The society thus far has had a
successful year. The members have
shown much interest in the literary
work on March 81, the Athenaear
again defeated the Delta Phi Society
in their annual debate and also won,ths
first prize awarded by the Alumni fol
debating. The regular program which
was dispensed with for short time OF
account of the debate has again beer
posted and the society has settled
down to regular work.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
WILMINGTON CAMP
NOW HAS BANNER

Wilmington Camp, No. 1855 Modern
WoOdmen of America, was presented
with the prize state banner for winning
the contest for the largest increase in
membership during the past year. The
presentation was made by National Lee
turer S. V. Hoopman, Of Chester, Pa,
and the banner was accepted in behalf
Wilmington Camp, by Garrett S. Smith
A smoker and social session followed
the presentation OF the banner.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
YOUNG WOMAN
BRUTALLY ATTACKED
By unlted Press Leased speclal VIZ.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
MONONGAIIELA, Pa. April Ia posse
OF Washington and Allegheny county ciu-
zens is to-day searching for the assailants
OF Miss Margaret McQuilliss, a society
girl who was found in a semi-conscious
condition in a secluded portion Of the city
early to-day.
The girl. while returning home from a
visit to neighbors, was attacked by two
men hiding In an alley. She was struck
down with a club. made unconscious and
then dragged for a quarter Of a mile. The
girl says her assailants were Americans.
II is feared Miss McQuilliss will not sur
yiVe
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
FATHER GLUCZE RMOVES
HOST FROM BURNED CHURCH

Rev. John Giucz has returned from
Chester, Pa, where he visited Rev.
Father Rosinsky, pastor OF the St,
Hedwig's Catholic Church, which was
damaged on Tuesday by fire. While
the fire destroyed the altar proper not
e mark appears. on the tabernacle, the
wooden receptacle in which were a
gold chalice and the Blessed Sacra-
ment. Father Gulcz removed the
chalice and Host.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
PUBLIC SALES
u &c SALE
coNTENgT,s OF TWO WEST s

- - =. OALE
CONTENTS OF TWO WEST SIDE
DWELLINGS.
together with a large assortment OF
New Furniture, Carpets. Rugs, Mattlngs
and Linoleums. etc. Will be sold az Std
Fourth street. ON FRIDAY. APRIL md,
1909. at ! o'clock p. m, sharp
Oak and walnut bed room suite, hand
some parlor suites, couches, iron beds,
mattresses. extension tables. dining
chairs plano, han rack. cabinet. book
cases and desk. . fine oak wardrobcs.
quartered oak bureau, odd bureaus. 3
fiat top desks, ] folding bed. pictures.
mirrors. good cook stoves. no. s, rock
ers, beddings and odds and ends about
the house, several good secondhand car
new carpets. Fine rugs. 40 rolls heavy
China and Japanese mating, 500 yards
fibre mating, 1000 yards OF linoleum,
new Consignment, fun roll, good pat
terms, rag and ingram carpets, Is art
This will be the largest sale We expec,
this season, all the new goods are
Spring designs, and must be seen TO be
appreciated. The goods from the dwell
consigned from the parties who have left
tho city to be sold for what they will
bring. Now you have moved and know
what you need, come TO this sale and
buy Il at your own price. A small de.
posit holds goods FOR one week RE
member your prices IS ours Come and
/ inspect these goods Thursday evening oi
/ Friday morning. Sale starts at l
sTIDHAd & son. Auots.
d. 3 A. Phone 5S5. Established 1865
/ rn2q-gl-af
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
BROWN TAKEN TO
COUNTY WORKHOUSE

Matthew Brown. colored. who was
detained last week, was taken to the
workhouse this afternoon pending the
result 0f the investigation by Attorney
General Gray OF the Henry poisoning
case at Middletown. In all probability
the body of Henry will be cxhumed to
determine whether there are any traces
Of poisoning or evidences of foul play.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Naomi Lodge Entertainment.

Naomi Lodge. No. 3, r. d.. had a
pleasing entertainment last night. The
program was as follows: Instrumental
music by Miss Blackburn; recitation
by Miss Florence Hutton. solo by Miss
Donnely, piano solo by Miss Elinor
Erwin. solo by Charles Swartz, violin
solo by Miss Ethel White. solo by Miss
Dora Sparks, piano solo by Miss Ethel
White, solo by Miss Myrtle Lot and
Master Charles Taylor. reading by Mis-.
Mole.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
DELAWARE CITYS
ELECTION CONTEST
speoial 70 rHE EvENINe JouRNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CITY, April There's
TO be battle royal on Tuesday next
in Delaware City, when the annual
election is held. The candidates for
Mayor are Harry Price and Amos Col
Inns.
John r. Biddle and John Keane
would like to be a member of City
Council and George 5. Batten is will
ing TO be city treasurer.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
NEW PARKGUARD
WAS APPOINTED

The Park Executive Board at its
meeting today appointed Joseph Bickta'
young man. as park guard at Della
more Park. The new officers is resi-
dent of the Twelfth ward and was a
stationary engineer. lie will be an
additional man at the park.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
ANTEn-REMALE

Observation-Disclosures. GERMAN
w woman for general house work.
Three I'm family. Apply 2l0 West 22nd
St. after 6 o'clock in the evening m30-St
XKrANTED-GOOD GIRL OR WOMAN
w TO assist Ia housework family Of
four $50 Grant Ave. Call after D. m.
m3l2t.
xKTANTED-STRONG MIDDLE-AGED
w colored woman, good home, small
family. Apply Friday, between 1 and 3
y. m, at 5l5 Washington st. m3l-2t
N1TANTED-GOOD HOUSEkEEPER.
W. white. Three I'm family. Apply 30
w 22nd st a1-3t
Evening journal., 1909-04-01

RUSH LINE

Freight received for all noints. given
personal attention, and torwarosu
promptly at lowest rates ana py Oes'
routes. V,,.,,
boats leave both Wilmington and Phil
edelphia at 600 p. n. daily. sunday eA'
cepted. -, a..
through rates an6 bills of iadinS Is
GEORGE W. BUSH & SONS CO.
Ter g. North Wharves, Fhiladelpnta,
French Street Wharf. WHINING to"'
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
"HO South BY Sea-

Merchants and Miners Trans. Co.
Steamers Philadelphia to Javannsh.
A most delightful route to Georgia,
Florida, Alabama and all Southern
points.
Low Fares aud Excellent Service.
Through tickets on sale from VIII
mington, Del. Call on nearest Ticket
Agent or FOR booklet address City
Ticket ONCE. 105 S. Ninth ST.. Phil
adelphia, Pa.