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Evening journal., 1909-04-15
POLO
BASKETBALL
BASE BALL
BARTON KEEPS
FANS GUESSING
StirIith Not Yet Informed
That Little Catcher Won't
be Here

Alexander Stirlith manager Of the Will
mlngton Atlantic League team. has not
heard from Harry Barton relative to the
report that he viii play with Reading
Tri-state this year. Mr.. S,tsath endeavor-
ed to get Barton on the telephone last
night but did not succeed. Despite news
dispatches from Reading that Barton is
warming up there. Mr. Strlith cannot be-
lieve that Barton intends 10 remain there
as only few weeks ago Barton went so
far as TO suggest players for the local At
lantic team. Mr.. stirlth hopes to hear
definitely from Barton this week.
Suits for the Wilmington Atlantics we're
ordered yesterday. They will be gray.
Caps will match. Tho men will be hear
next Tuesday to play their first practice
game.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
LOOKS FOR HARDER
PENNANT CHASE
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. April Is
Speaking of the race of his league,
Harry Pulliam. president OF the Ma
tional League, says that while Chicago
will enter the race with the same grea-
machine that it was last year it will
meet stronger adversaries. New York
has been strengthened by several adj
ditions. notably in the pitching de-
partment, according to Pulliam; Pitts
burg has been materially strengthened
at first base where she was weak last
year; Philadelphi9g will be a serious
contender, and the clubs that finished
in the second division last year have
been strengthened and should show i'm
provement.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
HELD AUDIENCE
WHILE TAFT LEFT
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NEW YORK. April 15-President
Taft left at 915 via. the New Haven
Railroad for New Haven. to attend
a meeting OF the Yale Corporation arn
win remain there until this evening
He stated before leaving this city that
his visit was entirely on Yale busl-
ness and that nothing else would De
done, although some of the New Eng
land Republican leaders may call on
him to pay their respects
New York had one new thrill In
connection with the Presidents visit
last night which was along the line
Of European procedure. He occupied
at seat at Daly's Theatre and. when
the performance ended, stalwart po-
llcemen took uD their positions at the
head of every aisle and the audience
was kept in seats until the Presi-
Dental party had been escorted out
and whlzzed away in automobiles
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
MARINE WORKERS
MAY CALL STRIKE

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BUFFALO, N. y. The trouble which
has been brewing between the biz
freight lines Of the Lake Carriers As
sociation and the Marine unions has
come to an issue with an ultimatum
which the unions have sent to the
president of the association.
There will be a strike Of engineers,
firemen and seamen, if the lake car
rlers do not recede from their stand.
They must eliminate the open shop
clause from contracts and give up the
welfare plan,
Nothing but a back down on the
Part of the lake carriers now can pre-
vent a strike Of $1,000 marine workers
on the lakes. from becoming effective
at midnight tonight.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Sports
EASTON'S MANAGER
NOW ON THE JOB

EASTON. April 15-Kohley Miller.
manager, captain and second baseman
of Easton's Atlantic League team, has
arrived here and is now in charge.
The following players have also ar
rived: Pitchers. Biehl. Of Reading:
Henderson. of New York; Tenka, OF
Philadelphia catchers. Hartman, Of
Reading. and Purdy. of Easton; First
Baseman Allen, of Williamsport: Out
fielder Kluitz and Inhelder Meehan.
both of Philadelphia. Manager Mil
Ter expects the other men here to-mor-
row. He will begin at once getting
his men into shape for the arst exhi-
bition game on Saturday with Wind
Cap
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
DOG TAKES A JOY RIDE
Canine Releases Brake on Large Auto
mobile and Has a Good Time.

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn. April Is
Plato. an auto dog owned by DR..
Frank Chase, released the brake on
the doctors big automobile at the top
Of Westport Hill this afternoon. The
high power car zigzagged at full speed
down the street, knocking people this
way and that and taking wheels Oft
carriages. dashed through the fence cf
ST. Paul's Church and landed in a
pond in the rear of the buil1ing.
Plato. a beautiful collie, sat on the
front seat. his nose up and his eyes
half closed. seemingly too proud to be
concerned. Even after the machine
landed in the pond Plato kept his
seat. It took six teams Of horses to
pull the automobile out OF mud. The
machine was not damaged seriously.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
TAX OFFICE BURGLAR
ALARM WENT OFF.

The police on duty at the City Hall
yesterday afternoon were startled by
the ringing Of the electric bell at the
police station. which is connected with
the city tax office. Thinking that the
officials of that office were having
trouble. two officers ran TO the place
and surprised the clerks at work there
by their sudden appearance. II was
learned that somebody had leaned
against the button which rings the
alarm and in that way communicated
with the police
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Mcfarland and Moran, Maybe.

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NEW YORK, April 15-If Jimmy Cof-
froth, the California fight promoter,
is successful In signing up Battling
Nelson and Packey Mcfarland. for a
fight at his club on July 4, then
Packey may be secured to meet owen
Moran. the English scrapper, at one
of the local clubs the later part Of
this month. Charley Harvey. Morans
manager, said that he would make the
match at McFarland's terms. 1888
pounds. weigh in at D. m.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
PUSHCART TRUNDLER
STRANDED IN CHESTER

William w. Bishop, who came hers
two weeks ago. after trundling his
family in push-cart from Winches-
ter. Va, is now stranded in Chester.
His wife and four children are with
him. and he has not been able 70 oh
tain work there. Their furniture ~
held by the p. b. and w. Railroad
for freight charges Bishop has been
granted permission by the Chester po-
lice to solicit money.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
MECHANICS TO
OBSERVE MOTHERS DAY

At the meeting of Eureka Council. Jr..
o. u. A. NJ, this week, It was decided to
observe Mothers Day on May 8 This fol-
lows the action Of the G. A. r. and the
Sons OF Veterans. who have already de-
cideo TO observe May 9 as Mothers Day.
White carnations will be worn on that day
by all who decide thus 10 pay tribute 10
motherhood
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
cases In cItY court.

The hearing Of the Alpha Process
Company, charged with violating the
citp health ordinance prohibiting Of
fensive odors. was continued in City
Court this morning until tomorrow.
The hearing Of Corbitt Briggs, charg-
ed with disorderly conduct, was also
continued until tomorrow.
The charge Of assault and battery
against John Choinki was dismissed
without hearing on request of Mr.. Sat
terthwaite.
The hearing OF Charles Lewis
charged with assault and battery was
continued until tomorrow Part Of the
testimony has been heard by Judge
Cochran.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
TO SEND GIFT BOX
TO MISSIONARY

IN St Johns parish house on Friday
afternoon Rev. John B- Drlggs. NJ. d.. OF
Point Hope, Alaska, win be remembered
by friends. He has been doing mission
work in Alaska for sixteen years. EACH
year a well packed box Is sent 10 Or.
briggs. who is native Of Delaware. Con-
tributIons for the box which will be pack
ed Friday can be sent to ST. Johns parish
house
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
SOFT PEDAL ON RIOTERS
Women Complain of "Hateful Base
Ball Season and Mayor Acts.

PITTSBURG, April 15.--That the
small boy Of Pittsburg must play
baseball with soft pedal is the order
from Mayor Magee to the police The
youngster \who roots unduly when a
three base lhit is made. even on ball
lot, is likely to get 10 days.
Mayor Magee was visited by infiu-
ential women of the East End, who
complained that the hateful base ball
season was now upon them," and they
wanted some protection from the
small boy, whose leather lungs made
their lives burdensome from the back
lots. In order to oblige the new Mayor
called in Chief of Police Thomas Nc
Quade TO make the small boy play
baseball softly.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Enst slda Pndnatrians.

The East Side Pedestrian Club has
gotten together its former members.
and arrangements for the seasons
walks are being made by the president
OF the club. Last year this club made
several trips and prospects for this
season are promising. The first iaunt
will be in the last week Of this month.
when fourteen of the runners will
wander the roads" to Philadelphia and
back. Guards will be stationed along
the route this making II impossible
for the runners TO cut.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
JOHNS PLEA DIDN'T
WORK THIS TIME

Despite John Dolan's heartfelt offer Of
his friendship. Deputy Judge Joslyn in
City Court this morning fined him $40 and
costs for drunkenness and begging.
John adopted a suppliant attitude when
he stood up in the dock.
I'm guilty, your honor, I'm very sorry
to say" he said with easy familiarity.
I'm a good hard worker. judge, but Just
now I'm on the bum. Be gentle with me
this time, your honor, and I'll be a friend
10 you for life"
I don't need any offers OF friendship"
said Judge Joslyn. writing Johns fine on
the docket.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
SAY SUSSEX
PEACHES ARE SAFE

GEORGETOWN, Del, April 15.-sussex
county farmers are laughing over the dire
reports that are being sent out in regard
TO the peach crop. The cold weather had
no bad effect in this section. as a heavy
wind kept any frost from settling. The
peach crop is expected to surpass any
other crop in many years.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Lakerine A. c. Wants Games.

would like to receive challenges from
any 12-year-old boy team in the city.
Send challenges to J. Quinn. No. 2o7
Jefferson street. The lineup fol-
lows
Wood c.; Quinn, p.; Neason. S.;
Monaghan. h.; Malone. 2b.; Began.
3b.; Foster. H.; Leary, CT; Schoofeild.
rf.; Burke, cf
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
jackson Ioins Rnadinn-

READING. April l5.-Blondy Jack
son, who was with the Wilmington
Tri- State team and who pitched for
the Reading Tri State team the latter
part Of last season has reported to
Manager Jacob Weitzel. jackson was
one of the hold-outs. but the salary
differences were adjusted. Catcher
Harry Barton. also arrived today.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Verdict For FuII Amount.

In the Superior Court yesterday
afternon the jury in the case Of SAL
man & Goldstein against Louis Fried
man returned a verdict for the full
amount of S9s9S The suit was brought
by a New York jobbing firm against
Friedman of this city for value of
goods sold and delivered. The jury re-
fused to allow interest.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
New PLAYER for ParksIde.

Thomas Hamilton, fast outfelder
and pitcher has been signed by Manager
Warren Crossgrove Of the Parkside
Baseball Club. as has also Deakyne
another fast innelder. Hamilton is
considered excellent at the stick. and
has every prospect OF heading the bat
ting list OF the league. Deakyne also
has a fine record as a runner and in
fielder and Parkside expects to make a
good showing on the field. The team
win give a benefit at the Garrick Thea
tire on April 26
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
SEBRING MAY BE
BROOKLYN MANAGER

James Sebring is being mentioned
as a possible successor TO Manager
Lumley of the Brooklyn club, provid-
ing the latter does not make good. Sc
bring is classed as being the best field
er and hitter on the club and the own
ers think a great deal Of his playing
and managing ability.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
sweeplna pefi 70 Runners.

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NEW YORK, April 15-Svanberg, the
Swedish champion distance runner, has
issued sweeping challenge to race
either st. Yves, Longboat Dorado or
Hayes, and offers TO back mis- chal-
lenge with money.
Svanberg is now training for his
match with the Indian. Simpson ,at
Celtic Park. and after this race ex-
poets to go after all the other Mara
thon runners.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
MundY Junior Win.

The Mundy Juniors defeated the
Orange A. c. team yesterday IL to g..
The Mundy Juniors are making an at
tempt to schedule games for the early
spring. and d. Fisher, No. 116 Market
street will answer all challenges. The
batteries were Myers and Hallet, for
the Orange. and Reissman and kid"
Fisher, for the Aiundy.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Changes in p, 3. a w. Forsmen.

ELKTON. Md. April 15,--The follow
ing changes have been ordered made
among the section foremen OF this di-
vision OF the Philadelphia, Baltimore
4 Washington Railroad; p. +. Car
rettson. of Aberdeen, transferred 20
Port Deposit John T.. Deckman. OF
Havre de Grace. to Aberdeen; Jacob
Snyder, 20 take charge at Havre de
Grace, and John Robbins. OF Perry
mans, viii take snyder's former posi-
tion.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
We make Brass signs, Bucher's.'
TAG DAY FOR THE SARAH
ANN WHITE HOME

Tag day for the benefit of the Sarah
Ann White Home win be held on April
"a. The Board Of Managers have a
big financial load on their shoulders.
In addition to the mortgage Of $500
a matron is needed as the present ma
tron is no longer physically able to at
tend to the duties of the home
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Punched Her in the Eve.

Because William II. Brice, colored,
seized by the imp Of the perverse.
PUNCHED Annie Jones. colored. IN the eye
IN No. 4 Lord street Minday night. he
was fined SO and costs by Deputy
Judge Joslyn in City Court this morn
ing after he had pleaded guilty TO a
charge Of assault and battery.
Charles Reches. years old. alleged
to be incorrigible. was referred TO
Humane Agent Stout for report on
Saturday
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Brother AGAINST Brother.

He's bad boy to have around the
house." David Wilson told Deputy City
Court Judge Joslyn in City Court this
morning. looking at his big brother
James. He threatened to break up
my home, sir" James was charged
with disorderly conduct. He was fined
50 and costs.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
HaI chase Reeoverina.

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AUGUSTA. Ga. April 15--Hal Chase,
the New York Americans first base
man. who is in the hospital here, is
rapidly recovering his health and to-
day said that he expects to join the
Highlanders about May 1.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Killnd hu Eron.siua studu-

CINCINNATI. April 15.-Dr. r. n.
Roark. president of the Eastern Ken
lucky State Normal Schol, of Rich
mond, KY. died here to-day in a hos
pital. Death was caused by a tumor OF
the brain. which resulted it is stated.
from excessive study.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
To aIve oId Eolks oonesrt.

An "Old Folks Concert" will be given
IN Richardson Park NJ r. Church to-
night The entertainment was given
several weeks ago and was well re-
ceived. Union NJ. e. Sunday school or
chestra win furnish the music.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Shad Runnino We'll.

GEORGETOWN. April 15.-The run
Of shad is still continuing good in the
Broadkiln river and the fishermen are
finding an increase in size. although
the quantity OF their catches is slight
ly falling of.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Ban on cioaretes in MInnesota.

ST. PAUL. April 15.-Gov. Johnson
today signed the Anti-C Cigarette bill,
which makes it a misdemeanor TO man
ufacture. sell or give away cigarettes
or cigarette papers. The bill >exempts
jobbers who do an interstate business.
The bill viii become effective on Aug. /.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Eoord Second In Shoot.

In shot at Bishopville. Nd. yes
terday William NJ. Foord. OF this city.
was second, with 134 out Of a possible
100. Lester German was high man
with 145 birds
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
ThIeves Seal cIothinn.

Thieves entered the home Of Mr. and
Mrs. Benson Davis. at No 242 North
Franklin street and stole several suits
of clothing.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Y. M. G. A. Romlinn.

a game with the Y. NJ. c. A. team on
the latter alleys tonight
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Town commissioners oroanIze.

The town commissioners of Elsmere
have elected William B. Johnson pres
ident and Edwin r. Faust secretary.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
Friends VS.. swarthmore.

'AfN'eo Nos OWni AiH'Sic'
Friends Schol baseball team will
play Swarthmore High at Swathmore
tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-04-15
~. .senator RutIer n.ad.

COLUMBIA. s c., April 15.-Ex-
United States Senator NJ c. Butler died
here tonight at 11.4o %. m.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-30

When the stern Duke of wellington
was prime minister under George w.
he managed the old monarch easily
enough. but when he attempted the
same tactics with the young Queen
Victoria he met his match She con-
stantly outwitted him. One OF his
earliest official acts was to bring be
fore her court martial death sen
tence which he expected her to sign as
a matter of course. A soldier was to
death warrant was placed before the
queen by the duke she raised her eyes.
full of tears, to his face, saying:
Have you nothing to say In behalf
Of this poor manT
Nothing" said che duke, standing
Mt attention like one of his own pri-
Yates; "he has deserted three times"
"Oh, your grace. think again." plead
ed the queen, as If she were asking
for the life Of her dearest friend.
well, your majesty, he certainly is
n bad soldier but there was somebody
who spoke for his good character. He
may be a tolerably good fellow in civil
life"
"Oh, thank you" said the queen In
heartfelt tones, and before the aston
ished duke could utter word of pro
test she had written across the paper
the word "Pardoned."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-30
The hntiquity Of the Cat.

II seems hard TO believe that during
all the long ages which passed %o-
tween the dawn Of civilization and the
Christian era the Romans and Greeks
should have been ignorant of the most
familiar pet OF our homes, the conf
mon cat. Yet no fact seems cstah-
llShcd more clearly than this Hahn
In his "Wanderings OF Plants and Ami
mails" Insisted uponv and II hns since
been established by the united efforts
Of scholars and biologists We know
now that our domestic favorltr. with
It's winning coy ways. uneasy when
removed from mans society and yet
never completely trusting II, with it's
mysterious old world air. was unknown
10 the chief nations Of antiquity tn
after the Christian era.
II was the patient and gifted nation
OF the Nile valley that built the hall
OF columns nj Karnak and that reared
such colossal statues as that Of Ram.
eses II. at Memphis. not To speak of
the pyramids, that first tanned the cat.
Hereditary antipathy rs deep as that
which reigns between the feline race
and mankind does not die out In gen
cratIon. Countless years and many
dyuasties must have passed ere the
widest members of creation became
the most faithful servants of mankind.
In Egypt we know that cats were re-
garded with veneration and embalmcd
and buried after their death.-London
Academy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-30
Il am the cook! Kiss the cook

Il am the cook! Kiss the cook
Stephen
Again she was in his arms Then
he held her at arms length. She was
40 longer pale and listless. Her face
was full Of life.
As soon as he had begun To- eat the
palatable little meal he hooked at hci
IN amazemcnt.
How did you learn to do all this,
Aline?"
That's another surprise. And there
are a great many more surprises
awaiting you, stephen"
IL am afraid" he said. that the
biggest surprise Of all will bc that this
Is all dream"
stephen! But eat your dinner.
Then you shall hear them all. You will
not go out tonight, Stephen
He flushed guiltlly.
"No. but | will have to telephone"
81 did that for you"
you! You-knew, AlineT
She laughed. but would say no more.
not even when they We're clearing the
table and he was helping her wash the
dishes Then they went out on their
little porch
Now tell me. When did You know =
he demanded.
THE third night you weIu out fol
lowed you"
"Alinew
81 knew you were not spending your
evenings Mt the office II wasn't jgal-
ouSy or curiosity, stephen, But II
came TO me that | was of no help Ca
YOU. For moment when saw YOU
going into the greenroom | doubted
You. Forgive me, Stephen. But iu
that moment learned that loved
you. went into the theater. When
you came on ia the second number
knew YOU In spite of your makeup, and
! had heard of that WONDERFUL athlc,i,
stunt Of yours. divincd why you
were doing it-I had been eNtrayu
CANT. aud In order To indulge me you
were shaving night and day, and va,
giving you nothing,
II came home aud looked over youl
accounts and saw we were In debt.
went TO Cousin Lois and told her all
She taught me to cook and keep house
and keep accounts. AIN more nttct
now to be the wife OF a.
Poor man"
"No. an honest man. But thcre''
I IN ~ :
mortgage on Cousin Lois farm Thcl
nre very prosperous now, and she gave
me check for the $1,000. | woul,
not take any interest, OF course. Nol
have your vacation next week. and
Stephen dear, we are going to tak'
some Of that $1,000 and have our rra
honeymoon"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-30
APPLE SHOW PRIZES.

Second Annual Exhibition In Spo-
kane, Wash, on Dec, 6 to II.
Howard Elliott. president of the
Northern Pacific Railway company.
has accepted the presidency Of the
National Apple show. Incorporated,
which will award $4,000 in prizes and
trophies at its second annual exhibition
In Spokane, Wash, Dee. 6 TO IL. He
succeeds Louis w. Hill. president of
the Great Northern Railway company,
who was head of the organization last
year.
The primary purposes of the eXrosi.
ton are to educate the growers and
handlers to the fact that the apple is
Il staple product, that the markets at
home and abroad are constantly in
creasing, that prizes for clean fruit of
color, size and flavor are advancing,
that the demand was never greater
than at present and that overproduc
tlon Is entirely out of the question dur
ing this century. 1t is also designed to
establish a standard. with the view to
greater development of the apple in
dustry
The competitions in the various class.
es. ranging from $1,000 for the best
ear of apples to So for the best single
fruit, will be free to all the plan being
to have sufficiently wide variety TO
make a worlds exposition in which
every exhibitor will have a chance in
the awards
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-30

of popular church there. received as
a caller at his parsonage the other day
young matron carrying in her arms
a chubby faced youngster.
81 want the baby christened,' the
mother said.
After the ceremony the clergyman
started to write out the baptiSma, GER
tifcate required by the board of health.
Forgetting for the moment the date of
the month. he remarked to the mother;
"This is the 9th, isn't it?"
mo, indeed, sir" replied the young
matron Indignantly. ITS only the
third"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1909-07-30
IN MEMORY OF COLUMBUS.
Kansas City Italians Arranging a Big
Celebration For Oct. IL.

The thirteen Italian societies in Kan
sas City are arranging to celebrate Co
lumbus day. Oct II, with demonstra-
tion and parade Senator Casey was
the sponsor for bill passed by the last
legislature making Oct. - legal holi-
day in Missouri. Casey said at the
time that he was acting on the request
of some of his constituents, and Joe
Damico. long known as the king of
Little Italy" says the day is to be the
holiday of the Americanized Italians
In Missouri.
'Many people have an idea" Damico
said, that because Columbus sailed in
Spanish ships he was Spanard. We
want them to know that Columbus was
a genuine Italian of Milano and that
we claim him as a countryman. We
are preparing for a demonstration in
which all the Italians In Kansas City
will take part. In our parade we will
have floats Of various kinds that will
deal with historical facts connected
with the voyages and discoveries Of
Columbus"