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Evening journal., 1909-01-25
STRANGER THAN FICTION.
The Way the Captain Of a Slave
Trader Was Convicted.


Romance writer's are often blamed
for making the plots Of their stories
turn upon slight chances and improba-
bic incidents. but here is an incident
IN real life stranger than fiction
In 1853 tie cutter Sparrow brought
the brig Nancy into harbor at Kings
ton Jamaica. under suspicion that she
was engaged in the slave trade. But,
although many circumstances pointed
TO this fact. no clear proof could be
obtained. as the brig had no papers
from which the charge could be sub
stantiated. The suspected vessel was
therefore discharged. but the day be-
fore she left the harbor n Inan-of
war arrived. bringing some documents
that clearly proved her guilt.
These papers had been obtained In
a "highly improbable manner" While
cruising of the coast OF santo Domin-
go the crew Of the man-of-war had
amused themselves by fishing for
sharks. One monster was captured
and cut up on deck. and in its stom
ach was found bundle of ships
papers, the very documents flung over
board by the captain Of the Nancy
when he was boarded by the Sparrow.
Curiosity led the captain Of the man.
of-war to clean and examine the
papers. and the result was that be
brought them before the authorities at
the nearest port The unlucky brig
was condemned on this romantically
acquired ev;5ence. - st. Paul Pioneer
Press.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
Ris Denomination.

A man who had been playing golf
with clergyman heard him swear
two or three times under his breath
Suspecting the lapse, he could not be
sure of it until one monosyllable
came out with unmistakable clearness.
After he lad finished the match a
friend of his said: Il saw you play
ing just now with the Rev. Mr.. Dash.
OF what denomination is he;" "Some
people say be is a Congregationalist.
replied his late opponent, but should
call him a Profanitarian." "-Argonaut.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
HOLD UP BURGLARY
CHARGES FOR ONE WEEK

Jesse Mullen and Margaret Martin.
each charged with larceny, were arraign-
ed in city Court this morning and had
their cases down for a hearing one week
hence bail being fixed at $1,000 in each
case. The cases were continued until the
police can get Edward Short TO this city on
a similar charge. Short is under arrest
in EllSton. Md.
Tho three are accused Of robbery at
the home OF Mrs. John Stellner, No 423
East Second street on last Saturday. Two
gold watches, two gold chains and 500
in cash were stolen.
The prisoners deny that thoy know any
thing of the robbery
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
COOKE" CASE
IS CONTINUED

Frank stewart. colored, charged with
violating a city ordinance with regard
TO the sale OF cocaine, was arraigned be-
fore Judge Cochran in City Court this
morning and held for a hearing Wedncs-
day in 5000 BAN. There are two charges
OF violating the ordinance against Stew
art.
When arrested here on Saturday night
the colored man had several bottles OF
the drug in his possession. The police say
they have been looking for Stewart since
last November when a warrant was
sworn out for his arrest He is believed
TO have supplied local colored persons
with cocaine since tho police stamped ont
the sale OF the drug by local persons.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
MARE RESCUES COLT
FROM QUARRY HOLE

CHESTER, Pa. Jan. e5.-A biooded rae
ing mare. owned by George Leiper Of this
city. rescued her f-month-old colt from
a quarry yesterday afternoon.
The horses were taken from the own
ers farm, near Eddvstone. 10 water when
the colt ran away and fel into the quarry.
The mare broke away from the man
who held her by a halter and dashed after
the colt After seeing her filly struggling
in wafer. she trotted down 70 the edge of
the pool took the colts name between
her teeth, and pulled her offspring out
upon the embankmemt.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
Alamo Excuse.

"a French sentinel in Algeria" said
a playwright. had for his colonel a
very tall. lanky. round shouldered man.
This round shouldered colonel one
night was making a quiet inspec-
tion. Passing the sentinel. he found,
TO his rage and indignation. that he was
not challenged. So he returned to the
man and roared:
"'You didn't challenge me"
"'N-no, sir faltered the sentinel, sa-
luting.
"'wel. why didn't your the colonel
demanded
Excuse me. sir said the sentinel,
but thought-I beg your pardon, sir
l thought you was a camel
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
MinstreIs Draw the Crowd.

Local lovers of minstreley we're out
in force today noon to see the AL. G..
Fields parade, the Opera House is well
hlled at the matinee this afternoon and
win be paced to the doors tonight judg-
ing from the advance sale.
Walter Sherwood, a Wilmington boy
is still member Of the company and
is said to be in EXCEPTIONAL fine voice.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
COLORED MANS CHARGE
OF TRESPASS IS DISMISSED

Frank Morgan was arraigned in City
Court this mor9ing on charge OF tres
pass. The complainant was colored man,
Anthony Irons. who said Morgan had
come into his house at No. 1905 West
Fourth street with several other white
men and had raised disturbance. Nor
ran denied that he had gone there eN-
cept at the solicitation OF the colored
man. Judge Cochran dismissed the case
with warning to Morgan 70 keep away
from the place.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
An Air Lovinq World Wanted,

Once get a nation into inviting fresh
air instead Of barring it out, and not
only is that nation going to repel con
sumption. but it is going TO better it
self physically in such a measure a.
to be practically immune from other
diseases. An air loving world is what
the scientists are aiming at.-Philadel-
phia Inquirer.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
Raptism Of an Infant.

Gertrude Evelyn Galloway, infant
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Galloway. OF
1904 Lancaster avenue was baptized in
Silverbroow NJ. f.. Church at the morn
ing service yesterday by the pastor.
the Rev. W. f. Greenfield. The par
ents acted as the sponsors. At the
close OF the ceremony the pastor ten
derly kissed the little child
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
ST. PATRICK'S VS.. W. A. c.

Tho Wilmington Athletic Association
and 81. Patrick's basketball teams win
play their first game in Music Hall.
at Third and Cpnnell streets, Tonight.
a fast exhibition Is expected. although
It viii be- Tho w. A. Association's sec
ond game. Manager Lyman expects
good work from his men. Richard
Mahan win referee tho game
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
Feast Of 81. Francis dc saI.,.

me Feast Of St Francis de Sales
will he observed by Catholics throns.h- :
out the world on Friday. in honor or
the ieast. Pontiiical High Mass win
he read at the Monastery of The Sistcrs
or the Visitation. Bayard and Gilpln
avenues by the RI. Rev. John J. Mon
ashan. Ther sermon viii be preached
by The Rev. Thomas Of BALTIMORE.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
BOY A COLLEGE
PAPER EDITOR

r. c. Halloweli, a junior in Harvard
College, of Wilmington, has been elected
president of Harvard Iampoon. The
Lampoon was founded in 1876 with the
avowed purpose Of treating the humor-
Gus side Of student afairss and election
TO the board OF editors is considered at
Harvard as one OF the chief Undergrad
uate honors. Mr.. Hallowell is a grad
uate Of the Friends School class of 1901.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Halloweli.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
Got Tmn Cnnns.

Harry ]. Stidham, the auctioneer
and c. f. Longland got two raccoons,
on Saturday night The first coon
was killed in Moore's Woods at ten
o'clock. The party was homeward
bound when the second raccoon was
found.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
Al Provided

Mrs. y. away from home)-John,
did you leave out anything for the cat
before you started? Mr.. X (who dis
likes the beast)-Yes. ! left a can Of
condensed milk on the table. with the
can opener beside it.-Boston Tran
ecript.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
spoks 10 Workhouse Inn1 ates.

Religious services were conducted al
the Workhouse yesterday afternoon by
the Rev. w. +. Greenfield. There arc
355 persons confined in the institution
and these listened attentively to an in
teresting. sermon and sang familiar
gospel hymns.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
The Old Moons.

Little Dot-Is there a new moon ev-
cry month. mammn7 Mamma-Yes.
dear. Little Dot-And does Cod cut
the old moons up and make Etnrr Of
them;-ChicRgo News.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
n,niasonh. 70 Plax Euohre.

The boosting COMMITTEES Of the
Hcptaspohs. or Seven Wise Men. VIII
give a progressive cuchrc this evening
In the room Of Mispah Conclave, 10 .,
in the Law Building The public Is
l1,xit44d 70 stlend-
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
sad and Good.

Miss Sue Brette-And you sny he
took aim and threw an egg at your
Foote Lfghte-He did.
WAS it badT-
''The egg was. but the aim was not"
Kansas City Independent.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25

New York citys growth and It's closer
attention to matters Of public health viii
increase the expenses OF the Department
OF Health for next year S626.642 in salaries.
This year the salary list is si.6iS.O79
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
TakIna Exams at DELAWARE.

The midyear examinations at Della
ware College began today They will
continue until Saturday.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
Alumnae Association MEETING.

The Alumnae Association of the
High School win meet tonight Ar
rangemonts will be made for the mid
winter dance.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
Nail Poisoned His Hand

Cornelius ]. HorEan, Of lIlund and
Pine streets. Is suffering with a badly
poisoned hand as p result Of accident
ally running a nail into il.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
Eorfeited Soocer Game.

The Wilmington soccer team for
fcited its Saturday game with the
chester Americans rather than play
the game in mud.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
cheamar Wins one.

Field goals Dashirl, 3. Harms, 3;
weidin. /: soudcr. o: smith. /. Foul
goals. Souder, ?; Harms. 3.
The Chesmar Academy would like 10
arrange games with ST. Patrick's second
West End Reserves and Cooper Academy
teams Address p. o. box 4e9.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25

THE New CLUBHOUSE P1 ETA HARVARD
OF lom
from Of
dictated its handsom new house
a rim
Of the
emb
OF
atre
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
MOHAWKS TRIM
THE SPRINGS BOYS

The Aiohowks and Springs played a
fast game Of polo at the rink Saturday
night the Springs winning. 3 TO .. As
Cooling was ill NJ. Hin. from tho
Lenox substitutes. took his place and
played a good game for the Mohawks.
He scored both goals for his team by
clever individual work.
Beatty. of the Springs team. made a
sensational play which caused storm
Of applause. He secured the ball near
his own cage and for two minutes kept
possession of It with Chandler chasing
him Beatty, however. never moved
out OF a radious Of thirty feet. Cloward
Of tho Springs. second rush. was in
Sured by an unavoidable collision with
Weldin, and for a while was knocked
out Although he continued in tht
game he was not able TO play in his
.,~,,o1 form, The 1fno-fin.
Evening journal., 1909-01-25
FRIENDS LOSE
TO CHESTER HIGH

West Chester High defeated Friends
School in basketball game here on
Saturday, AZ 70 30. At the close OF the
fri holf the local boys were in the
lead. lut West Chester took brace
ir She second half and had little
trouble in locating the basket.
llnc-up.
Friends School. West Chester.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23
Banquet
WILL BE GIVEN ATT COOK HOS
PITAL BY MARIoNcoUNTY
DOCTORS.

The Post Graduate School of the Ma
rion County Medical Association was
hell last evening in the offices of Or.
H. R. Johnson and DR.. c. o. Henry in
the jacobs building. A large number
of the resident physicians were pres
emit Several phases Of the subject,
surgery of Chest Wall" were inter
estlngly discussed by DR.. ]. A. Graham
and Dir. H. r. Johnson. These meet
ings are advancing In interest and
much good is derived by the physi-
clans who attent the school andrindi-
rectly the general cubic also profits
by these discussions. Plans were fur
ther perfected for the banquet to be
given next week by tne association.
This banquet will take place next
Wednesday and will be given at Coof
Hospital. All the physicians of Ma;
rion county have been invited to at
tend this banquet.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23

OF danger to Bell, Normal's forward
pass returning the ball to six yard
line. d. and e. again punted out Of
danger, Bell again catching the ball
Curry gained five yards. Forward pass
WIS tried again the ball going to D.
and e. Parsons blocked punt, ID.
and E. losing S yards. Another more
successful punt was caught by Bell,
who carried it back ten yards. On a
forward pass Normal took the bali to
within five yards of the goal and the
first half was over. :
Second half: Fleming kicked to D.
and Els right half. Went through
right guard twice. for Is yards; tried
1t again but failed to make gain; went
through right tackle for a clean 20
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23

wards. Next two attempts nettedi 4
wards. 8 yards around right end twice
in succession. Next two downs II
yards through the line. Twice through
the line and a forward pass to Scott
put the ball to within three yards OF
coal. wifles put it over the line for
the only score OF. the game as he fall
ed to kick goal.
Farmer Hayes caught the kick car
ryfng 1t back 10 yards. Normal WIS
held for two downs and punted. D.
and E. lost yards on tumble. Punt
ed 10 Ford. Fleming punted back.
ID. and ELS ball. Six formation plSys
in rapid succession carried the ball 40
yards down the field, D. and e. was
,penallzed is yards for hurdling' A
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23
Vaccination AND lDANDRuEF.
There Is as Sure Prevention Of Bald
ness as There is Of smallpox I :

1t is now accepted that vaccination.
renders the vacclnated personj ex-
empt from smallpox; or at worst, he
never has anything but thel ightest
kind of case. Now as sure q pre-
ventive and cure for dandruff, which
causes failing hair and badness, has
been Observation-Disclosures 8srpicide'
iIt kills the dandrufts germ %. H.
Reed, victor, Idaho, says: IN x and
wife have been troubled dand-
run and falling nair Ser SCI al EeaFs.
We tried remedies WITHHOLD eheV lln'
till we used Newbro's Herpicide, two
bottles OF which cured US" Hundreds
of similar testimonials! Sold by lead
ing druggists. Send 1oc in stamps for
sample to The Herplcfde Co, Detroit
Mich. one dollar bottles guaranteed
Cranes Drug Store, Special Agent,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23
BOYS won
FROM The NORMAL
FINE GAME. AT SOUTH SIDE PARK
YESTERDAY AFTER
NOON.

The football game at South Side
Fafls yesterday was full OF. unpropi-
tibus stellar influences for the Fair
mont Normal team in its griddron
CONTEST With the team from Davis and
Eltins college of Elkins. The visit
ing lads put up a fine game that was
Tree irpm all the playing that goes to
bring the sport in bad repute. Tao
boys put up a clean game and the To-
ch players did the same. The score
was 5.to % in favor of the visitors.
The Game.
Farmer Hayes caught the KICKOFF
but was dropped in his tracks. Nor-
mails ball. Forward pass to Bell for
is yards Next two downs, no gain.
Iond punt. ID. and Els ball. First
down lost two yards. Punt to Curry.
NormaPs: ball. tumble, Michaels
sayed5tae ball for no loss. Curry 10
Yards Curry 10 yards. yards in TIVE
downs Tried forward pass. ID. and
E,'s bail; hit the line for IL yards in
three downs. Five yards in two
downs punt recovered by Hayes By
fist work. Normal's ball. Bell, 8
Yards FLEMING, s; FLEMING and Mich
eis. 19.yards. After hitting the line
twice for. no gains Normal's quarter
made a pretty forward pass to FarH'
Ell Hayes for Is yards gain, but ref
cree gave the bah to D. and e. wla
made two short punts for "a yards
ESln, b; and e. man getting the ball
each time, Fleming's fine tackling
preventing greater gains. Short for
4itrdI mas for s yards. Punt to Bell,
Nbrmaf sSball. Return put of 20 yards,
d, and sEgs ball. Failed to make gain
through Center. Boyles blocked a
right end run for two yards loss D.
aud ~! @d2irter dropped kickel against
tie VIM nom 80 yard line but missed
SBsIl carrying the ball back 30 yards.
BlemIHg punted go yards down the
yffeid, Hayes' tackle holding the bali
thatpoint. D. and E. held for one
down Thea punted to Bell who him
self gained hve yards Through the
\ 1.-The on. tirst down, Michaels following
with is yards around the right end.
With s 1.2 minutes topely Hayes went
AROUND I'll ht end for 70 yards. Curry
reccyets tumble and advanced the ball
: 8 yards farolnd the left end. Third
down, Cobun caught a forward pass
Tor twenty yards gain. Fleming nit
slime twice for s yards, but on ne1S
sIoWns bali went to ID and 3. s yards
nom thelr4 Epal. y! ana r. punted out
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23
FOUND DEAD.
Negro RootbIaek at cIarksburs Found
Dead in His Small Hut
Near Church.

CLARKsBURG, w. Va, Oct. 3D.
Living on the flor of his hut near the
African M. e. Church. the bodN OF
James Fowkes, a negro bootblack. was
found yesterday. The body was In .
bad state OF decomposition, and 1t 10
thought that he mad been dead four
or five days. Coroner w. P. Camp
took charge OF the case. Alcoholism
is believed to be the cause Of his
death.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23

Subs-Michaels for Kennedy; Bell
for Michaels, Ford for Bell; Tooth
man for Richardson; Pounds for Cur
ry. Time of halves-25 and 90 mill
utes. Referee-Huey. Umpire-Mc-
Clure. Timers-Linn and Arnold,
I.inesmen-Pitzer and Brown. Head
Linesman-Cr owl.
Davis and. Ellzins College plays Beth:
any College at Grafton on November
6. and closes the season with the Col
legians of Charleston on Thanksgiv-
ing.
The Normal tenn plays Broaddus
institute at Philippi next Saturday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23

blacked punt, gave, the ball to Nor
NAL. Bell gained yards, 20 yaFA
punt d. and Els ball. Successive
gains were males8hrougn the line, but
an attempted forward pass gave the
ball to Normal, who tried a forward
pass and the bali went to ID. and e..
The last minutes of the game were
spent in punting the ball up and down
the field. With ten second to play Ford
caught punt, carried it 10 yards.
The remaining ten seconds were not
played as Ford was knocked out.
The lineup of the teams follows:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23

LAYMEN,s MISSION MovENI
RICHMOND, Va, Oct 20 ~. "a large
number OF delegates have arrived to-
day to attend the sessions Of the con-
yention of the Interde npml ne tlursl
;Laymen's Missionary Nov
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-10-23

Skating at the rink 2: so 80 85i 80 afiels
1890 to 1880 Saturday. e
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-16
. A Timely Invitation.

If you want to go where you
can see the latest of everybody,
can hear lots of good things, en-
joy yourself to your utmost ca
paclty, and learn just what is the
latest in the way of Christmas
entertainment-slick up, put on
the pinlons of an owl, and flap
out to the Whips Cove Christian
church on Friday evening, the
Oath of Decem Der.
Preparations are now being
rushed for a Christmas service
that will interest all-both young
and old. This entertain ment will
help you to shake off the cares of
the world, and enjoy this holiday
of holidays as you could not pos
slbly do IN any other way.
If you are not there, you will
miss half of your life, and the
best half, too. Yes, go; Santa
will be there to greet you-all
rigged out in his best "bib and
tucker"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-16
PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.
Last Thursday Was Mrs. c. M. Brant' S
Birthday Anniversary, as Well as
OF Her Marriage.

Last Thursday was quite cold
day, so much so that it would be
supposed that only those of the
gentler sex, who might be COM
PEELED by urgent necessity or
kindly benevolence to leave their
homes, would do so. Imagine
then the surprise of Mrs. G. M.
Brant on that day, when, after
having finished her morning work
she had sat down to read, to see
some of her neighbors coming
not from one direction merely
but from several directions, and
most of them carrying bundles.
What could 1T mean? After they
had come into the house aud
greeted Mrs Brant pleasantly, it
began to dawn upon her mind
that this was her birthday ami
versary; and, also, the thirty
fourth anniversary of her we'd
ding.
After some time spent in social
conversation and preparation for
dinner, all sat down TO a well-fill
ed table and partook of a good
dinner. After dinner, those
present were entertained by some
selections from the graphophone.
Then all departed for their re.
spective homes, wishing Mrs.
Brant many returns of her birth.
day anniversary. Those present
were Mrs. E. Ii. Kirk, Mrs. VIM.
Heetner, Mrs. Hiram eleven. er,
Mrs. Ephralm Mellott, Mrs. Ches
ter Brant, Mrs. Susan King,
Mrs. Ross King, Mrs. Eliza Hoov
er, Mrs. T. F. DAVIS, Mrs. Will
bert Erb, daughter Mildred, and
son Paul; Daisy Hoover, G. M.
Brant, wife and sons Edwin and
Dallas, and Goldie Reeder.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-16
Abram Yancleye.

Abram Vancleve, aged IS years
l month, and 8 DAYS, died of pneu
monia at his home IN Washington.
Pa, on Thursday, December 2,
1909 Interment IN the cemetery
at that place, the following Satur
day.
Mr.. Vancleve was born and
reared in Ayr township, and for
a number of years owned and liv.
ed on the Thos. f. Sloan farm,
now occupied by Ahlmaaz eleven
ger. About the year 1880 he left
the county and located IN Nilsson
ri. The family then returned
east and settled In Washington,
Pa, where there were more favor
able opportunities for the educa.
tion of his son BENJAMIN, who, at
that time, was preparing for the
ministry.
Mr.. Vancleve was a mem ber of
the Presbyterian church and an
earnest christian man. He will
long be remembered for his kind
ness and sympathy for all In dis.
tress, and for his unstinted hos
pitalty.
He was laid to rest by the side
of his wife, who died during the
winter of 1889. lie is survived
by four daughters, Mrs. George
A. Stewart, of Wells Valley; Mrs
LYDIA Cypher, New Castle, Pa,
and Misses Hester and Nellie, at
home.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-16
ON OCEAN AND SEA.
Incidents In the Voyage Of Miss Alice
Wishart Egroute from New York
TO Bombay, India.

I'm Miss Wishart's last letter
she told of her stay in Edinboro
in the home of her newly found
friends, the Henrys. In this let
ter she gives notes of her trip
from Liverpool, along the coast of
Portugal, through the strait of
Glbraltor, and on across the Med
iterranean Sea.-EDIToR.
October 30.-It was quite dark
before our boat got out of the
Liverpool docks last night, which
gave US a view of the water front
by electric llght-the moon too
was ION" aud it was a pretty
scene although, not nearly so IN
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1909-12-16
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
Under Auspices Of McConn elIsburg Choir.
al Society and Public Schools.

The Choral Society, in conuec-
ton with the town schools of Nc
Connellsburg, has prepared an
elaborate Christmas program,
and will give an entertainment
in the School Hall, on Saturday
evening, December 25th, consist
ing of music, plays, and reclta-
tions. Doors open at Z o'clock;
entertainment begins at 7:30.
Price of all tickets, 25 cents.
Tickets will be on sale at Gold
smiths store, on Friday and Sat
urday, Decem Der Oath and 25th,
and at the door Saturday even
ing, The proceeds go towards
paying for the new piano IN the
school hall. Everybody come.