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Evening journal., 1909-06-12
BOAT HIT BAR
IN A DENSE FOG
Bravery Of Ohio Captain
Saved Lives of 500 Ex-
CurSiOniStS
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ASHTABULA, o., June IA disastrous
panic was narrowly averted when the steel
passenger steamer Arundel, with 90 cx-
cursionists aboard grounded on sand
bar in Lake Erie. ten miles cast of ASH
tabula late last night The bravery and
presence OF mind Of Captain Jones is re-
sponsibe for the prevention of the long
list OF casualties, according to the stories
OF excursionists who reached Ashabua
to-day.
The wheel man lost his bearings in
dense fog and when the big excursion
boat crashed on TO the sand bar there fol-
lowed a general rush for the rail by mon,
women and children terrorized by tho
thought Of a ship wreck. Captain Jones
ard his crew were compelled to use
force to prevent many from leaping over
board.
After much difficulty the passengers
were lined up on the deck and each strap
ped to life preserver. Then two yawls
were lowered One by one most of the pas
sengers were carried ashore by the crew
and large bonhres built for q night camp.
About a hundred passengers decided te
rclnain on the boat all night Wrecking
tugs have been sent TO pull the boat or
the bar where she is resting easily.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
ELEVEN DEAD IN
TEXAS CLOUDBURST

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DALLAS, Texas, June 12-Additional re-
ports received here to-day increase the lisf
Of dead resulting from the cloud burst and
tornado to eleven, while the number Of in
jured 1t is believed VIII reach a score or
more.
At Terkel. George Norton, his wife and
child were killed; A. Golarup and three
children were killed at I.euders and three
persons not Identified are known to have
been killed at Haskell The storm seemed
to be fercest In the pan handle district.
Reports say several villages and live
stocks were carried away and in some in.
stances people were picked up by tie
tornado.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
BIG STEAMER
TOTAL WRECK
SlavOnia Of the Cunard Line
Grounded Off the
Azores
ALL THE PASSENGERS
SAFELY TAKEN OFF
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NEW YORK, June 12-Friends and
relatives Of the passengers on the
Cunard liner Slavonia, which is break
ing to pieces off the southwest shore
OF Flores Island, one Of the Azores,
thronged to the offices of the Cunard
Line this morning. All were assured
by the officers of the line that every
passenger on the Slavonia had been
safely taken off by the Princess Irene
OF the North German Lloyd Line, and
were now well on their way TO Naples.
When the Cunard Line Office opened
this morning there was a rush for ad-
mittance. Relatives OF the three hum
dred Italian steerage passengers, talk
ing wildly and gesticulating earnestly.
had been waiting for hours for news
of the vessel. It took some hard
work on the part Of the officials OF
the company 70 persuade them that
all was well with the slavonia's pas
sengers.
The 10 first cabin passengers on tho
Slavonia were mostly tourists from
the south and west, and kilograms in
large quantities form all over the
country were received at the Offices
OF the line. All were answered prompt
ly with assurances Of the safety of the
passengers inquired about.
All hope Of saving the vessel how
ever. was given up by the Cunard
Line to-day. II is understood she is
I'm an exposed position on a rocky reer
where the beating Of the waves viii
soon break her up. No explanation
/ for the grounding Of the liner has been
Continued ON Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
COMMENCEMENT
AT MIDDLETOWN
Five Graduates Receive
Diplomas at Exercises
Last Night

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
NuDDLETOwN. Del. Jme 12.-Class
pav exercises Of the Middletown High
school we're held in the assembly room
~ thc school on Thursda,i evening lae
ROBIN was prettiy trimmed with the class
colors. yellow and white. tiags were
placed back Of the platform and greens
were used TO decorate.
There were hve graduates. elsie Lat'mer
Boulden, Rachel Selena King, Leanora
Davis. Bertha Merritt Jones and Arthur
Lee Price. Miss Bouden was the saiuta-
tartan and Mr.. Price the valedctorian.
The following program was given'
Music. chorus. Welcome Song" Ham
merel: salutatory, Elsie Bouden; music
chorus. Little Cherry Blossom THE
BUSY Bee" essay. "Our National Songs
elsie Boulden. music, piano duet Le
Cariluon." Ringuet, Lena King, VIII
heimina King: essay, ''Tho Country Beau
tiful.' Leanora Davis; music, chorus "Ihe
Bob-o-link song essay, puritan Days -
Bertha Jones: music. the Burlesquo Band;
music. piano solo, "Danse Ecossuise,"
Baker, Lola Ingram; essay. "The Anni-
versary Year" Lena King; music piano
duet witches Flight" Russell. Bertha
Jones. Lola Ingram; essay True No
bility." Arthur Price; music, "rhe Night
Has "A Thousand Eyes Rebecca Collins
Lena Weber. Elsie Boulden, Ilanche
Deakyne: valedictory. Arthur Price; mu-
sic. chorus, Happy Days of Youth"
The program for the commencement
held in the Opera Hsuse last evening
was
Orchestra; Invocation; music. blossom
Bells" Luller; music who is Sylvia, "
schubert: presentation of diplomas by Mr..
George d. Kelley. president Of school
board: music. solo. Who'll Buy My Law
ender," Miss Louise Cochran; address,
Prof Samuel Christian Schmucker. Prof.
of Biology at West Chester State Normal
school: music. Kentucky Babe" Geibeli
music. chorus. Swing Song" Lohr; bsne-
diction; orchestra.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
new INDUSTRY
FOR THE CITY
International Radiator Co.
Acquires a Plant and Will
Begin Business Soon

The international Radiator Company. in
which much local capital is invested. has
acquired portion OF tho big plant Of the
Delaware Hard Fibre Company az Elcv-
enth and Union streets and viii begin
business IN a short time. Title 10 the
property Is now being searched and It Is
expected that by Monday the company
viii formally take over the property.
Although the industry will not give om-
ployment 10 large number Of mon at
once, indications point to the success OF
tho business. and tho ultimate employment
Of large number OF persons. The radiator
Is "A recently patented article and has been
proved TO be a success.
Tho industrial committee Of the Board
Of Trade. Thomas H. Melvin. chairman
was instrumental in having the company
locate here.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
HOLD Men ON
ROBBERY CHARGE

Andrew Hall, claiming Delaware as his
home, and Leroy Bell both colored are
in Woodbury.. n. j., jail awaiting trial on
tho charge Of burglary. They were unable
TO furnish $500 bail and were committed by
Magistrate Shannon. OF Pennsgrove one
night last week the men were kept at
the house of Joseph Henry and Richard
Brown. near Sharptown. Brown and
Henry went to work early next morning
and the women went to pick berries. When
Brown went to his home during the day
he found it had been broken open and
that cash amounting 10 $5l gun, a
watch and clothing were. gone. A search
was made and tho men were found near
Pennsgrove. The stolen articles are said
10 have been found on the men.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
CONFIRM CHILDREN
AT SACRED HEART

Tomorrow will be a day OF great impor-
lance 70 forty children and six adults
who viii receive the rlto OF confirmation
in Sacred Heart Catholic church, Tenth
and Madison streets. The girls dressed
IN the pure white veil OF confirmation and
the boys In dark clothing. will form al
the roctory aud will march up Madison
street to the entrance OF the church.
Tho confirmation ceremonies will take
place at 1890 o'clock. Tho rite will be
administered by Bishop Monaghan. HIS
assistants will be tho Rev. Hugo Pan.
pastor Of Sacred Heart church. Father
Raphael, assistant pastor. and the Rev.
Joseph Kelley. Of ST. Joseph's church. Tho
six adult converts will be confirmed with
the children.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
WINDSOR CLUB
IN PLEASANT DANCE

The Windsor outing Club gave an n
formal dance in Eden Hall last evening
which was largely attended and proved a
decided success. About fifty couples par
ticipated, dancing being continued until
a late hour. Music was furnished by the
Windsor Orchestra, under the direction Of
II. w. Mock.
The Windsor Outing Club has now turn
ed its attention to the Jersey Side for
the summer and throughout the summer
months its members will make their reg
ular weekly pilgrimages to the Windsor
Clubhouse at Penn's Grove.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
WILL DISCUSS
HARBOR LINES

Captain L. H. Rand, United States
engineer in charge Of this district, will
president at a public hearing in the
United States engineers office at Sixth
and King streets, on Monday morning
at 10 o'clock, TO discuss Wilmington )
new harbor lines. The lines were
drawn sometime ago but were never
approved. The board which was COM
posed of Major c. A. F. Flagler. for
merly engineer here; Lieutenant Coll
onel Smith G. Leech. New York. and
Major James c. Sanford, Of Philadel-
piha.
II is understood that a few slight
changes are to be made in the lines
originally recommended. All persons
interested arc invited to attend the
hearing.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
PLAY GROUNDS TO
OPEN ON JULY 1

AN the Fairgrounds OF the city will be
opened on July .. and hundreds. Of young
sters now confined to a few Fairgrounds
will be Btven larger breathing space.
Among the Fairgrounds TO be put in use
by that time will be the Lobdell play
ground at Eden Park and the Christiana
Park. at the foot Of Fourth street. Both
Of these tracts are being put into con-
dition. baseball diamonds are being laid
out. benches set and sidewalks made. 9th
er Fairgrounds are undergoing renova-
ton.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
BIRTHDAY OF
THE FLAG

Wilmington viii observe flag day on
Monday. In all the schools reference Will
be made to the emblem and in many in
stances scholars viii present brief pro-
grams in honor Of the day
Many patriotic organizations will cell
cbrate the occasion at night Principal OF
these will be that by Wilmington Lodge Of
Elks 1t will be a private observance un-
der the direction Of T. Wallace Connolly.
exalted ruler of the lodge. Gilbert S.
Jones. past exalted ruler of the lodge,
will deliver the tribute to the flag. A pro-
gram Of patriotic exercises will follow.
II is expected that every owner of a
flag will display the emblem on the day.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
DINNER FOR
JUDGE BOYCE
Bar Association Gave Fare
we'll Dinner at George
town
MANY MEMBERS
MAKE ADDRESSES

Special to The EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN, Del, June Fin ap-
probation Of their esteem for Hon. Will
liam II. Boyce, who has been resident
judge Of Sussex county for twelve years.
members of the Sussex County Bar As
ISOLATION rendered farewell reception
and dinner TO him last night in the New
Century Club room, over the post office,
in the odd Fellows Building, Market
s,root. before his removal to Dover. where
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, o. c., June 12.-The
weather continues unsettled in the gulf
states, the Mississippi and Missouri val
Ieys and the plains states. Fair wealth
er in the Middle Atlantic States tonisht
will be followed by increasing eloudi-
ness Sunday, local rains setting IN over
this region by Sunday night.
The temperatures in the east and
south will not change materially
Forecast till 8 p. m, Sunday;
For Delaware-Fair tonight. Sunday
increasing cioudiness; not much change
in temperature, light variable winds.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
MANY TURKISH
SOLDIERS LOST

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Constantinople. June 12.-The ministry
of marine received a despatch today that
a transport bearing 800 Turks. troops 10
the vilayet of Yemen, in Asiatic Turkey,
was stranded off Dshedda and that a
large number of the soldiers were drown
cd.
The report adds that Arab tribesmen
caused the disaster but the only basis
for this rumor is believed to be the fact
that the troops were enroute to Yemen for
operations against the Arabs, who have
so far refused to recognize the new Turk
ish regime.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
Eor lndependenoe pax ceIebratlon.

Invitation is extended to all residents
OF the city who want TO see Fourth
of July celebration by the Washington
Heights Association TO attend a meet
ing TO be held on the triangle at $50
o'clock this evening.
Arrangements will be perfected for
the celebration which promises TO be
more elaborate than previous celebra-
tions Of the kind
Evening journal., 1909-06-12

certain that the death toll will be heavy.
A number Of villages are in ruins and no
accurate estimate Of the dead can be
made until the wreckage is cleared away
All ordinary work has been suspended
in the affected region and call has been
sent out for volunteers TO assist in the
work Of rescue.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
This Couple Mas in a Hurry,

Frederick James Pritohard and Miss
Mary Emma Simpler, a well dressed
couple from Philadelphia, secured a
marriage license at the Office Of Mag
istrate Broman today but where they
were married, was not learned. TIE
couple were accompanied by a young
man and woman. They appeared TO be
in great hurry and left the magis-
trate's Office presumably to go to the
home Of a certain minister, but they
did not reach there.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
PEACE ON THE
NASSAU CIRCUIT

NASSAU. Del. June 12-The probable
end Of the church fight over the divi-
sion Of Nassau NJ. b. Circuit into two
divisions came 60 a close In an en-
thusiastic meeting held with District
Superintendent Morgan. Conley's
Chapel and Rchoboth agreed to stand
together and increased the salary of
their preacher TO $500. Four lots have
been purchased in Reh )both and a fine
parsonage win be erected. Nassau
and Overbrook win keep one pastor
between them and will also build 4
new parsonage for him.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
SEVEN FRENCH HAMLETS
WRECKED BY EARTHQUAKES

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MARsEILLES. June 12.-seven hamlets
in the vicinity of la Fare and Saint Can
nat were practically destroyed in last
nights earthquake which gave score or.
more Of southern French towns hard
wrench.
Every report coming in to-day increases
the seriousness OF the quake and ii is now
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
10 Reneat Earne.

The High School Alumni Association
will repeat its very successful perform
ance of the farce, THE Elopement OF
Ellen" for the benefit of the v w. G.
A. i'm the New Century Club on the
evening of Thursday. June II. A musi
Gale will be given in connection vita
the play.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
Miss Rissell In Boston.

Miss Emily p Bissell, of the sun
shine Society. the Anti-Tuberculosis
Society and other philanthropic organ
izations. is visiting friends in Boston.
During a stay of two weeks in Boston,
Miss Bissell viii meet the Countess
Of Aberdeen, who is touring the United
States.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
Mrs. Dickinson Returns Home.

Mrs. Kate Dickinson. wife Of Dr.
Dickinson, of Pine Bluff. n. c.. who
was found wandering about the streets
of Newark. and had been a patient at
the state Hospital for Insane at Farm
hurst, returned TO her homo on Thurs
day The woman had recovered sufl-
oiently to make the trip alone
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
Furnished Bail and Was Released.

Samuel Lieberman. aged AZ years.
native OF Austria, who was arrested IN
this city yesterday afternoon on the
charge of obtaining goods by false pre-
tense, at Middletown. Del, was ar
raigned before Magistrate Robertson
today for a hearing. He was held in
5000 bail for court. He furnished the
necessary security and was released.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
saIIed Eor Europe Todap.

Mrs Howard l.. George, Mrs. 8onja-
min Kenworthy. Mrs. Francis Kenwor-
thy and Miss Florence Kenworthy, an
of RoNborough Pr, sailed today on the
steamer Cedric for a three months tour
of England, France and Switzerland.
All the members Of the party are known
in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
AUTO SKIDDED INTO
CREEK, 2 DROWNED

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BLOOMINGTON. Ills. June t2.-Oscar
wahi and Miss Abbey Lcavit were drown
cd when an automobile in which they were
riding skidded on bridge and overturned
into a creek near San Jose. Both were
plnloned under It when their bodies were
found at day light
Both were members Of prominent FAM
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
PIenIe AIona the peIaware.

The Fi.st-day School Of Friends
meeting is holding a picnic today at
Reversible Beach, below New Castle
Special cars left Fourth and Market
streets at o'clock this morning. The
party will return this evening at 5
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
TORONTO JIMMY
ESCAPES IN AUTO
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CINCINNATI, o., June 12.-"Torontc
Jimmy" the police say, known as king
of the yeggmen. wanted for alleged safe
blowing in 26 cities. was rescued from the
Jail at Willamstown, Ky, forty miles
from here by his friends who got him out
of the town in an automobile.
Jailer Arnold found every bar IN the
cell sawed out.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
To Preach Near Newark.

The Rev. DR.. A. S. Mowbray. Metho-
dist Episcopal district superintendent,
viii preach at Ebenezer charge, near
Newark tomorrow morning. He will
preach in Mt. Salem Church in the
evening.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
STEAMER TURNED TURTLE,
$50 TOSSED INTO THE SEA

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PHILADELPHIA. Pa, June l2.-The
steamer Shearwater, a small passenger
and freight vessel, turned turtle in the
Delaware river OF Chestnut street wharf
at II o'clock today. one hundred and
nifty passengers. fifty Of them women
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
Wedding Cards Out.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Grandhomme, OF
Centrevillc, have issued invitations 10
the wedding of their daughter, Miss NJ
Louise TO Ernest l.. Green. whose we'd
ding will take place on June 30, in the
Lower BrandyNine Presbyterian
Church
Evening journal., 1909-06-12

were thrown into the water. One uniden-
tined woman is reported drowned
The others were rescued by the police
boat Ashbridge and other tugs.
The boat broke aport. the hull sinking
and the upper part floating down the
river.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
Meetinu of Preachers.

"The Value Of Poetry TO the Minis
ter" will be the subject of paper
by the Rev. L. II. Webster, of Asbury
Church, at the Methodist Episcopal
Preachers meeting in Union Church
on Monday morning.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
Report of Board Of Health.

Health Secretary Wigglesworth re-
ports q deaths, So births and 81 mar
riages during the week just ended. For
the corresponding period Of last year
20 deaths. 20 births and so marriages
were recorded.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
Confirmation at the Cathedral.

Bishop Monaghan viii administer the
rite of confirmation at the Cathedra
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. In the
morning many children viii make. their
/ FIRST Holy Communion.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
Law md order soeietY.

Officers and directors Of the Law and
Order Society will be elected at a
meeting on Monday afternoon IN the
office Of the secretary, w. S. Pricketi.
Equitable Building. Charles Warner is
president.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12
clearinns Eor the Week

The celarings for the week ending
today amount to Sl,365,261 For the
week of last year the
cloarlngs amounted 10 s1.2i7.S04
Evening journal., 1909-06-12

1t pays TO advertise. II
pays big 10 advertise we'll.
This is no longer a debafsbIe
question.
Evening journal., 1909-06-12


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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-03-05
Application No. 6ooI-6283
NOTICE OF SALE OF STATE LANDS.

Notice is hereby given that on Saturday the
9th day of March, 1909, between the hours OF ten
O'Clock in the forenoon and four O'Clock in the
afternoon, commencing at ten o'clock in the
forenoon of said day, in front of the main en-
trance door to the county court house in the
city of Friday Harbor, County of San Juan,
State of Washington, either by the County
Auditor of said county or by a member of the
Board of State Land Commissioners OF the State
of Washington, the following described State
lands, together with the improvements situated
thereon, will be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder therefor, towit:
Application No. 6ooI
Lot of section Is, township 81 north, range
west w. M, containing I4.75 acres, appraised at
$500 per acre, or $22I.25. Improvements ap
praised at $500.
NV. Il of Sw. ID of section sc, township Ct
north, range west w. M, containing 20 acres
appraised at $I2oo per acre. or $So.oo Improve
ments appraised at $1,000
Sc. ID of Sw. "A of section 36, township 36 north
range west w. M, containing 40 acres, ap
praised at $I2.o per acre, or $4,000, subject tt
right-of-way for county road. improvement:
appraised at $4,000.
Said lands will be sold for not less than tn.
appraised value above stated and upon the term.
and conditions following:
Terms and conditions of sa1e.-Not less thar
one-tenth of the purchase price must be paid a
the time of sale to the officer making the sale
The purchaser, it he be not the owner of the i'm
provements, must forthwith pay to the Officer
making the sale the full amount of the apprais
One-tenth of the purchase price must be paiC
annually thereafter on the first day of March o
each year, with interest on all deferred pay
ments at the rate of six per centum per annum
together with accrued interest on any balance
at the same rate: Provided, That any purchaser
may make full payment of principal, interes
and statutory fees at any time and obtain deee
or state patent.
All sales of State lands are made subject t.
the reservations of oils, gases, coal, ores, min
erals and fossils ofevery name, kind and des
rir,fi of,H to- no. or,1
ditions prescribed in the Act of the Legislator.
approved March 20, 1907, being Sec. 3 of Chaptel
256 of the Laws of 1907.
The above described lands are offered for sal.
in pursuance of an order of the Board of State
Land Commissioners made on the 18th day o
December, 1902 and an order of sale duly ISSUED
and certified by the Commissioner OF Public
Lands of the State of Washington now on file il
the office of the County Auditor of said county.
]. w. FRITS,
County Auditor
Dated at Friday Harbor, Washington, this 2stl
day of January, 1909
First publication January 70, 1909 It
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-03-05
Years Tax
Date Paid
Amount

Amounting in the aggregate, with the fee for
said Certificate of Delinquency, to the sum OF
S6sI3; which said several sums bear interest at
the rate of fifteen per cent. per annum from the
SAID dates OF payment respectively until the
same are paid.
You and each of you are hereby summoned to
appear within sixty days after the date of the
hrst publication of this notice and summons ex-
elusive of the date of the first publication there
OF, to-wit, within sixty days after the 5th day of
March. A. D. 1909, in the above entitled Court,
and defend the action or pay the amount due,
together with the interest and costs. In case OF
your failure so to do, plaintiff will apply for
Judgment and judgment will be rendered, fore
closing the lien for said taxes interest and costs
against the real property, lands and premises
herein described.
Any pleading or process may be served upon
the undersigned attorney at the address herein.
after mentioned.
c. NJ. TUCKER, Plaintiff
r. E. MORRIS. Prosecuting Attorney and At
torney for Plaintiff. Postof6ce address: Fri
day Harbor, San Juan County, Washington
Date of FIRST publication, March S. 1909.
Date of last publication, April rs. 1909.