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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
RUSH WORK ON
new BARRACKS

Progress is being made on the new
brick barracks and musicians quarters
at Fort puPort The building is now
up to the second story and II the
weather continues favorable this struc-
ture will soon be completed.
The barracks are among the first in
the country TO be built of brick. the
government having decided sometime
ago to build no mIre frame quarters.
The building win fill a much needed
want particularly so far as the musi-
clans are concerned. The latter have
been compelled TO put up with cramped
quarters for sometime and these men
more than any others are anxiously
awaiting the completion Of the build
ing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
JR. MECHANICS
SHOW GAIN OF So
interesting Reports Read at
the Annual Meeting
To-day
FARMINGTON WINS FLAG

Interesting reports were read at the
annual meeting OF the State Council OF
Delaware. Junior order United American
Mechanics. which convened this morning
in Mechanics Hall. Tatnall street between
Ninth and Tenth.
The reports showed an increase in MEM
bership. and that Pennington Council. the
youngest in the State, had won the prize
flag 1t showing an increase OF IS per
cent in membership.
William D. Stoops. State Councillor. re-
ported that because Of the business de-
preston no new Councils had been organ
lied. but Newport. Grubb's Landing,
Bowers Beach and Burrsville are con.
sidering the question Of organizing coun-
ellis.
During the year Mr.. stoops visited 3
Of the Al Councils. the vice-councillor Wis.
iting the other two. He attended "a meet
ings and Travelled 1000 miles on ofhcla
business.
Some Recommendations.
Among the recommendations made by
State Councillor stoops are the following
'I would recommend that the incoming
State Councillor appoint all the deputy
EAaAN AhAAlNi-At = tliA tN liNAh n-NNRNAlNNAt4
Tor their actions this IS the law Of ou
order. but has been varied somewhat.
Il Would recommend that there be twl
deputies appointed for each county TO b
known as district deputies. whose dut,
shall be to look after the Councils allot
ted to them and promote the interest o.
the order and assist in the building o
stronger Councils.
Il would also recommend that the Fin
ance Committee be appointed from tn
/ Wilmington Councils as long as the S. c
secretary and S c. treasurer are from
/ Wilmington Councils in order that the'
might keep in close touch with each other
Il would recommend that commtte
be appointed TO see If the old Stars ant
Stripes. the official organ Of the orde
cannot be revived, this committee 20 hav
Continued on Second Page
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
fire OFFICIALS
WERE MIFFED
Did Not Receive Invitation
and We're Not in InSpeC-
ton Party

Because the fire committee of Conn
ell did not send an invitation to the
officers of the Fire Department to at
tend the inspection made on the east
side OF the city last night. neither of
the three officials in question was In
the partv.
Chief Robert Porter said to an
EVENING JOURNAL reporter to-day
that it has been customary for the fire
committee to formally invite the fire
officers. but nothing was said to them
about the inspection. Aside from this,
Chief Porter said he had some other
business to attend to.
Chairman Kyle Of the Council fire
committee. said he saw the fire Of
ficers personally and that they had
promised to be az the City Hall at
745 o'clock last evening. In reply tc
this Chiet Porter said the Councilman
did not hold conversation with him
or even see him.
Mr.. Kyle thought the notice OF the
inspection given through the newspa-
pcrs was sufficient invitation to the fire
officials and added that he never knew
OF these officers being extended a for.
NAL invite ton.
The inspection committee visited the
following engine houses last night
Brandywine. Phoenix, Independence
Reliance. Washington, Delaware and
Liberty. All the companies were
found in excellent shape and fully
equipped for FIRE service.
Those in the party were Presiden
of Council Taylor. Councilmen Rash
Higgins, Simmons. Benson, White
Lyons and Kyle. Clerk of the Marke
Lewis. Clerk of thc Market Cook, ant
representatives II the newspapers
The companies to be visited to-nigh
include the Fame, Weccacoe, Union
Water Witch and Friendship.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
School Wants Piano.

The teachers and pupils Of No. 5
School have entered into the piano con-
test now being conducted by the North
American Of Philadelphia. The school
wants piano. ana the teachers and
pupils are working. collecting coupon
votes that are published by the paper.
The contest Is On with vigor and each
morning the pupi,s turn into the teach
ers their coupons and interest is keen.
The school asks all it's old pupils and
friends TO help in the contest. send
the coupons in caro- Of the school.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
PIONEERS HAD A
PLEASING SMOKER

The Benevolent Pioneer Corps last
evening in their club rooms in the Nc
Vey Building gave a pleasing smoker.
President John L. Malcolm. Jr.. made
the address OF welcome and the pro-
gram consisted OF vocal and instru-
mental selections The association has
had thirty-five years Of success, and
John f. Malloy congratulated the or
ganization on it's splendid work. j. F.
Veasev. Of the Reading Railroad was
another speaker. The committee in
charge consisted ot John J. Dougherty,
II. A. Bickel. William Gallagher, James
A. Meaney, Edward Connelley.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
IMPORTANT CASES SET
FOR TRIAL In KENT COURT
WOULDN'T WALTZ,
CALLED "TROLLOP''

Il wouldn't go up and waltz with her
that's why she had me arrested" James
]. Campbell told Judge Cochran this
morning when Laura r. Moore of No. 4o4
Lombard street appeared against him TO
press a charge of disorderly conduct.
Laura asserted that Campbell had called
her a "trollop" Judge Cochran didn't
know what a "trollop" was. but he fined
Campbell s. and costs.
Two dollars" repeated Campbell loudly
as if announcing an item OF interest &c
his sort conscious mind.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

Charged with drunken and disor-
derly conduct. Martin Murphy was fin
cd 81 and costs in city court this morn
ing. Murphy was arrested at Sixth
and Madison streets by Patrolman Di
Mare. Having been drunk and ILL
treating his family it is alleged. Mar
tin Murphy was fined 81 and costs.
His father William Murphy. was the
prosecuting witness. John and Horace
David charged with having been dis
orderly at the French stret station yes
terday were fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

Mr.. MCFARLIN LEFT
AN ESTATE OF $4,000

Robert McFarlin, former president OF
the Levy Court. died worth $4,000 His
will will be probated this afternoon. He
left a legacy Of 5000 TO Samuel tsewart.
son Of J. Harry Stewart. Of New Castle.
Five years ago he adopted the child who
was then very small. Since Mr. McFar-
Inns death the child has been returned to
his father in New Castle as Mrs. McFar-
lin did not wish 10 adopt him. The bal
ance OF McFarln's fortune is left to his
widow during her life time and then It
will revert to his brothers children.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
CHESTER MAN TRIED
TO BREAK AWAY

James Dycus was arrested here yester-
day on a charge OF larceny OF money in
Chester. Chief Pennington and a ser
geant came after the man.
While waiting for a car at Sixth and
Market streets Dycus tried to escape.
but was caught by the chief. After he
was handcuffed car came along and the
trio left for Chester.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
Windsor CLUB Ministries.

The Windsor outing Club repeated its
minstrel show at the New-Century
Club last night. An excellent program
was given. and the performance was
regarded by the large audience as even
more successful than the original show.
Follow ing the minstrcls the floor was
cleared and dancing was enjoyed until
midnight. The First Infantry Orches-
ira furnished music.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. Feb 16-seiden S.
Deemer has offered nve acres Of river
front land free Of all encumbrances as
a site for the new immigrant station.
The Government made an appropriation
Of sg5o.000 for new station for Pennsyl-
vania. Philadelphia at present cannot fur
nish site for less than s2oO.0oo Efforts
have been made TO get the station at
Gloucester. Senator Sproul has offered
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 49,
Since Monday morning the storm has
developed westward into the Ohio VAL
ley and Western lower lake region. Il
is decidedly colder in Tennessee and
East Gulf States, and warmer in the
west generally. High temperatures
continue in the middle and South At
lantie states.
Il will be colder tonight and Wednes-
day in the middle and South Atlantic
States, and colder tonight in the Ohio
Valley.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Wednesday;
For Delaware-Rain, and colder to-
niaht. Wednesday rain or snow, and
colder; variable winds, becoming
northwesterIy and brisk.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
GRANGERSSEEK LEGISLATION

Diamond state Grange held its week.
~ meeting at Stanton last night A
committee was appointed to go to
Dover today to aid in getting through
bill presented by Pomona Grange. The
committee comprises Charles P. Dick
ey and Benjamin A. Groves.
Following the business m Getting a Lin
coin centenary program was presented
under the direction of the lecturer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
PAVING WORK MAY
CAUSE TAX INCREASE

The Street and Sewer Directors this
morning directed that figures be com
piled as to the cost Of the paving
OF streets. accomplished and contem-
plated.
The purpose is 20 show that taxes
will have TO be increased II street paw
ing is 70 be continued on bond issues
rather than on the proposed direct as
sessment OF abutting property owners.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
NOTICE IN LEGISLATURE
OF WILMINGTON CHARTER
RAILROADER I'LL
AS he IS TO RETIRE

William Tubbs. veteran switchman
of the p, b. and w Railroad. will re-
tire the end Of this month and Will go
upon the pension list of the company
Mr.. Tubbs Is a switchman between
Poplar street and Third street, and Is
one OF the most popular employees Of
the company
He Is III with pneumonia at his home
at present. but his recovery is hoped
for by his fellow-employes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
HaId On Mifa BEATING chsrae.

Charged with wife beating, Joseph
GradeslSi. a Pole. was held under $500
bail for trial by Judge Cochran this
morning. James Gradeski, 10 years
old, after he had told the court that
he would go TO hell II he lied, tear
fully told the court that he had seen
his father strike his mother.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
NEW CASTLE MAN OFFERS
IMMIGRATION STATION SITE

another site near Chester and George W.
Eikins offered Tinicum Island as the site.
New Castle has many advantages over
the other places 1t is a day nearer the
ocean, several hours nearer 10 Harrisburg
by going TO Newark and over the Pome-
roy road the way fast freights 70 at pres
ent. In order TO get the site here an
amendment to the bill must be made. II
is understood that the matter OF choosing
the site will so over to the next admins
tration.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
TroubIe over ashinnv" Game

Tony Repauna, about 6 years old and
two feet tall, was placed on a chair in
City Court this morning and told Judge
Cochran how William Daley, 10 years
old. had assaulted him. Daley it
seems was playing shiny with tin
can. when the can struck the tiny
complainant in the face. leaving a
scar. Daley told the court that the
can Just jumped up and hit Tony on
the nose" The charge was dismissed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

The Grace Auxiliary OF the woman's
Home Missionary Society, will meet on
Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock, in
the church parlors.
The Grace Cleaners will hold their
monthly meeting on Wednesday even
ing at o'clock at the home OF Miss
Catharine Truax, 1902 West Eighth st.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
REPAIRING THE
CANAL LOCKS

Extensive repairs are being made by
the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
Company TO the locks at the canal at
Delaware City. The locks have been
pumped dry and among the improve
ments will be new gates.
The locks win be closed to naviga-
ton for at least a month.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
STEAMER DOROTHY
RAN ON THE SHOALS

While bound from Newport News for
Cardenas. the steamship Dorothy. from
Wilmington, Del ran ashore at Cruz
de-padre on February and remained
four hours. Surveyors viii inspect
the vessel at Cardenas where she is
discharging a cargo of coal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
rronhln Over Board Rlll.

Trouble over a board bill at No. 10
Stroud street cost Joseph Karcewski
SO and costs in city Court this morn
ing. He was charged with assault and
battery by his brother William. A
witness with a name that sounded like
Sapolio Soapsld testified for William.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
Iurnnemoinds Had a Ball.

In Turn Hall last evening the an
nual mask ball Of the Wilmington
Turngemcinde was held and was the
most successful in its history. Tableaus,
folk and Indian war dances followed the
grand march.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
New eranaers Initiated.

The weekly meeting of Delaware
Grange was held at Newport last night.
Ten new members were Initiated under
the direction OF Oliver w. Eastburn,
rast grand master Of the State Grange.
Following the initiation a valentine
party was held. and refreshments were
served
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

Grand Master Workman Melvin and
stan will make an official visit TO Vul-
can Lodge. A. O. T. W. Of Marshall
ton. on Wednesday evening. They will
leave Sixth and King streets in a spe-
cial car at 7.aO O'Clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
Isaac G. Quinhv Dead.

Isaac Chapman Quinby died this
morning at the residence OF his daugh-
ter. Mrs Elgrade II. Derickson, Of
.Greenbank. He was 81 years Of age.
His funeral takes place on Thursday
afternoon at.2 o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

Death Of Mrs. Rhoda Conner Watts.
Mrs. Rhoda Conner Watts. formerly
Of this city. died last night at her home
in Goshen. Va, Of typhoid fever. She
was a daughter of Joshua Conner OF
this city Member of the family were
summoned to Goshen several days ago
owing TO the sudden change for the
worse in her condition.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-23
PRESBYTERIAN REVIVAL SERVICES.
Sunday, July Is, the Date Of Beginning Of
Of Series Of Meetings in This City.

Announcement is made this
week of the revival services
which are to be held under the
auspices of the Presbyterian
church of this city. The meet
ings are to be held at the taber-
nacle now on the Baptist church
lots and are to begin on Sunday,
July %, at which time every
body has a cordial invitation to
attend regardless of church atfili-
atoms and beliefs. 1t is the in
tention to make the revival one
that will be long remembered in
this city.
Rev. n. f. Grafton of Leonard.
Texas, will conduct the services.
Mr.. Grafton is an able preacher
and a successful revivalist. He
is personally known to the News
man and those who go to hear
him will be assured that they
will hear the words of a con-
scientious and earnest christian
gentleman who has devoted him.
self to the betterment of man
kind.
An experienced choirister is
expected to be present to take
charge of the song services.
Rev. Groves, pastor of the local
church states that, while the
meetings will be under the au,
spices of the Presbyterian church
of this city, all are invited to at
tend and participate, lending ev-
cry cooperation possible in the
good work.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-23
Judge Poindexter Accepts.

Announcement is make by the
Reunion committee that Judge
William POindeXter of Cleburne,
one of the most noted speakers
of the state has signitied his ac-
ceptance of an invitation to come
and be present during the reun-
ion to be held here next month.
He is one of the men who are
most prominently spoken of as
possible candidates for Governor
at the next election, an able
jurist and an eloquent speaker
and those who will hear him will
enjoy his talk.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-23
WILL DEDICATE ON
AUGUST SEVENTH
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION DE-
ClDeS ON DATE FOR CELEBRATION.
New Court House to be Initiated With Monster
Jubilee and General Picnic.

Late yesterday afternoon ii
was announced that the City I'm
provement Association had de-
cided upon the date for the dedi-
cation of the new court house
for Randall county and that the
celebration would be held on Sat
urday. August eth.
Some time ago arrangements
were made for the jolitication to
be held on July 3rd, but on ac-
count of delay in finishing it was
found necessary to abandon the
plans then laid. The building,
however, was completed on We'd
nesday of this week and the com
misSionerS court and the con-
tractors have announced that ere
the time set for the picnic and
dedication everything would be
installed and would be accepted
by the commissioners for the
county and that therefore the
proposed date would be accept
able to them.
Just what program will be ar.
ranged cannot be announced this
week but, Judging from the one
prepared for the former occasion,
it will be something beyond the
ordinary. 1t is announced that
an all day picnic on the lawn
about the court house with bas-
ket dinner on the grounds and
that in the afternoon there will
be speaking in the court room by
of prominence. AS to
whether the entertainment will
be prolonged into the evening
has not been decided upon. Good
music will be one feature of the
occasion.
The Association and the Com
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-23
Old Building to Move.

The Leader dry goods store
has at last moved into their new
quarters on the southeast corner
of the square and the old, I'M
slightly building which has
graced the square for the past
few months will soon be rele-
gated to the rear ranks of the
commercial buildings of the city.
1t is expected that work remov-
ing the building will be begun
next Monday morning and that
it will be moved away as rapidly
as possible. With this old build
ing removed and the rubbish
surrounding it cleared away the
appearance of the square will be
very greatly improved.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Rogers re-
turned yesterday afternoon from
a two weeks trip into New Mex
leo where they visited relatives
and hunted game in the noun
tains and tished in the mountain
streams. Mr.. Rogers reports
that crop conditions in the sec
ton of New Mexico which he
visited were not nearly so good
as those around Canyon City and
Randall county.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Alb
bolt with their family have re
| turned from a tour of several
weeks of points Of interests in
Colorado. They report a very
enjoyable time but are glad to
get back home.
The revival services under the
auspices of the Presbyterian
church of this city will begin
next Sunday and are to be held
at the tabernacle on the Baptist
church lots.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Beckman
of Umbarger were in the city
yesterday and were pleasant
callers at this office.
DR.. Hornbeak, president of a
school at Waxahachie, has been
here this week in the interest of
his school.
Mrs. James Donald of Lewis
vile, is being entertained at the
home of Judge and Mrs. G. T.
Word this week.
Miss Mary London of Henry
eta, Okla, is visiting Miss Nan
ME Johnson at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. B. II. Johnson.
Mrs. Lewis r. Lester and
daughter, Miss Blanche, are en-
joying a trip to Seattle and Pa
cific coast points.
John Rowan, Jr., and G. S.
Ballard made business trip to
Tulia and Silverton this week.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-23
COURT HOUSE
is NOW READY
CONTRACTORS GILLCOAT & SKINNER CON-
PLETE BUILDING LAST WEDNESDAY.
Commissioners Meet Tomorrow TO Accept the
Building on Behalf Of the County.

Our new court house is now
completed. at least in so far as
the building contract is concern
ed, Every brick is laid and eve
ry thing is painted and the con
tractors are ready and willing to
deliver the building to the coun-
ty. The work was finished last
Wednesday afternoon and the
commissioners met Thursday
but did not complete their exam
nation of the building and on ac-
count of other engagements of
some of the members of the
court adjournment was taken
until Saturday when they will
meet again.
1t has been almost a year to
the day since the work on the
new court building was begun
and work has been continuous
except when bad weather and
delay in shipment of material
have hindered the work. Ran
dali county now has a building
which is second to none in the
entire west, a building to which
every citizen can point with
pride and say that it is our"
new county court house.
The building is to be dedicated
under the auspices of the Civic
Improvement Association and
the entertainment will be held on
Saturday, August 18th. A big
picnic and celebration is being
planned for that occasion and
every resident of the county will
DE urged 10 come and help IN the
jollitication and every person who
desires to come is invited to be
here.
Practically all the furniture
with the exception of the chairs
is in place and as soon, as the
commissioners accept the build
ing and designate it as the court
house for Randall county it is
probable that all the county offic-
ialS will move into their new
quarters at once.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-23
General CIeanins-Up Time Appointed

1t is the earnest desire of the Street and Alley
mittee of the Civic Improvement Association that the
entire city be cleaned up the time and for that
purpose this committee will employ teams all
trash. garbage. tin and such like articles which
the owners of lots will place in sacks and boxes in the
alleys of the city by Wednesday morning, August 4.
The teams will begin tour of every alley in the city on
the morning of August l. and will go back any
territory
The committee suggests that beginning Monday
morning August ?, everybody attend to the cleaning
of their property burning all weeds and trash possible
By doing this the entire city will be cleaned the
time and will remain cleaned until after the committee
which is to locate the West Texas State Normal School
shall have visited our city
This committee also has the assurance of the prop
er city officials that everyone who does arrange for
thelfree disposal of trash as indicated herein the city
will Immediately begin to COMPEL the individuals to
carry off their own trash their expense. Let's
clean up STREET AND ALLEY COMMITTEE.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-23
Cemetery Improvements.

1t is the desire of the Gene
terry committee of the Civic I'm.
provement Association, that ev.
eryone who has spoken for lots
in Dreamland cemetery go to
County Judge A. n. Henson and
pay for the deeds to their res
pective lots. The committee will
at once put down a well, erect a
windmill and water tower and do
a number of other needed i'm.
provements at the cemetery and
needs this money to carry on the
work. Please attend to the mat.
ter at once.
Mrs. B. T. JOHNSON, Ch'r'n.
Mrs. W. T. MoRELAND,
Mrs. JOHN RUSK.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-07-23

missiOnerS court are unanimous
in asking the public to come and
help in the dedication ceremonies
and everyone who attends is
promised a royal good time.