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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
SUES TROLLEY co. TO
ENFORCE BETTER SERVICE

MEDIA, Pa. Dec. 4-City Solicitor
Cochran, in behalf of the city of Ches-
ter. has fled a bill in equity against
the Darby. Media and Chester Street
Railway Company and the Philadel-
phia Rapid Transit Company. the lat
ter company controlling the former
The suit Is to compel the Philadel-
phia Rapid Transit Company to run
cars on the entire line of the COM
pany in Chester not less frequently
than one car every Is minutes from 6
a. m. to II p. M. as required by an
agreement between the city and the
company. Chester Council declares that
the company has not run its cars in
accordance with the agreement, and
the legal action is to bring about bet
ter service. The Media division Of the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit line has a
Commute schedule. If no concluspn
is reached satisfactory to the city an
injunction petition will be pressed for
the removal of the tracks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
TWO MADE ILL BY
ESCAPING GAS

Gas leaking from a broken main in
connell street. came near resulting SER
iously for at least one family last night.
The gas leaked into several house along
that thoroughfare but the break appear
ed 70 be in front of the home Of Ernest
j. ottenL at No. 2i0 Connen street. ana
1t was in that house that most OF the
gas found its way
II Is presumed that the gas had been
escaping into the house az afternoon. and
was drawn from the cellar TO the seoond
story through tho heater. Mrs. Ottenf
and her infant daughter were mapping IN
the sitting-room on the second floor md
received the fun effect OF the gas.
When Mr.. Otteni arrived home he found
the house fun OF gas and at first thought
IL came from the heater Later when
his wife became very sick he realized
something was wrong with the gas main
and no notified the gas company. and
Drs. willard f. Smith and f. w. Ryon
were summoned. The baby had pre-
viously been taken in charge by neigh
Dor and was the least affected. Mrs.
Otteni was later revived.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
GETS $3.50 FOR
DAMAGED TREES
Superior Court Gives Verdict
in This Sum to Mrs.
Jordan

In Superior Court yesterday after
noon Mrs. Marie Anna Jordan was
awarded $3.50 damages for the cutting
Of trees on her farm by the D. and
A. T. T. Company. The jury was
charged shortly after o'clock and
an hour later returned with a verdict.
1t was the second trial Of the case.
The jury last May could not agree
upon the amount Of damages. The
case attracted considerable interest
among the farmers. In order to keep
the branches from interfering with
wires the men Of the telephone. COM
pany cut away several branches Of
trees IN June, 1907 The allegations
were that Mrs. Jordan, who owned the
farm, had not given her permission to
have the trees cut. The defendant
company placed four automobiles at
the disposal Of the jury yesterday
morning and the trees were inspected
The case was fought hard by VIII
liam W. Knowles for the plaintiff and
Andrew Q. Gray and John f. Nearv.
of the firm Of Ward and Gray About
fifty witnesses were examined
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
FIGHTERS SIGN
THE AGREEMENTS
Men viii Wear Five-0unCe
Gloves in Championship
Mill

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-The Jeffries-John-
son fight for the heavyweight champion
ship Of the world will be fought either in
salt Lake City. Utah, or in the vicinity Of
san Francisco on July next.
Final articles for a 45-round contest
were signed by the principals in hotel at
Hoboken. N. ].
Neither OF the contestants, according to
the articles, is to engage I'm any boxing
contest before the date OF the big fight.
This effectively eliminates the possibility
Of johnson meeting Iangford or Jenries
fighting Kaufman between now and then.
Both, it is further stipulated. must enter
active training at least 80 days before the
fight.
Five-ounce gloves are to be used. and
the contest shall be governed by straight
Marquis OF Queensberry rules. while the
referee is TO be selected at least 60 days
before the contest.
II Jonries. Johnson and Tex Rickard and
John j. Gleason. the two last named tho
successful bidders. cannot agree on a
referee Jeffries and Johnson are each TO
select two men and from these four Rick
ard and Gleason are to make any selec-
ton they desire. The referee is to be paid
81 900. the contestants paying him two
thirds. the promoters the balance
Iefries and johnson have each deposited
$4,000 as a forfeit to the promoters If they
fail TO appear. while Richard and Gleason
have deosited $4,000 to stand as forfeit
in case they fail to stage the fight and to
apply on the purse OF $4,000 offered. six
ty days before the fight Rickard and Glea-
son are to deposit an additional $4,000 OF
the purse and the remaining $1,000 As
hours before the contest.
Robert W. Murphy, a New York hotel
proprietor is the temporary stakeholder.
and he may serve permanently. Both
fighters wanted TO have a Western bank
serve as stakeholder, but It was said that
difficulty was found in getting one 10 as
sumo the responsibility.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
MINISTRIES In
A CANDY SHOP
Mrs. DOuGhtery to Get the
Effigy Of Her Husband Now
in Window

well, Tambo. we seem to be at
tracing considerable attention, to
Judge by the numerous persons CON
gregating before this window" said the
interlocutor
Deed, Mistah Dougherty. All
suspicion All recognize some friends
and acquaintance amongst them"
The speakers were two papier-mache
gentlemen, In gorgeous attire. mem
bers of the minstrel show now taking
place at the Wilmington Candy Com
pany-in the show window, of course.
Besides the front row OF red and blue
and yellow gentlemen where the
Tambos and Bones reside. and the back
row Of blue and yellow and red gentle
men with banjos and such. there are
inner layers Of white-overcoate ted
gentlemen In tall silk hats, standing
beside snowy white chairs
These are the Windsor Outing Club
minstrels and will remain until Mon
day night when they give a final per-
Torrance In the New-Century Club.
This is a Wilmington organization and
relatives and friends have not been
slow to trace likenesses under the dis
guise OF brown compilations. 1--WE
have the entire membership" said Mr.
Gutenberg. 1T took me a whole
day I'm Philadelphia to get them"
one of the most interested spectators
has been Mrs. b. ]. Dougherty, who
has secured a promise from the COM
pany that her husbands effigy shall be-
come her special property after its re-
tirement from the window This called
up an amusing Renaissance from Mr.
Gutenberg. The companys Trenton
store displayed in their window a grid
iron, on which the city High school
team played the State School team
furious match. High School girls.
TO the number of eleven. came in. one
at time, and very quietly. begging
for the figure Of the High School star
player. AS the company had n dozen
/ figures, this was promised. and each
maiden left under the impression that
she was sole owner Of the star.
Mrs. Dougherty hoped that the com
pany hadn't a dozen figures OF the
interlocutor.
The company has two stores in VIII
mngton and one I'm Trenton. New
Jersey. Wilmington people eat more
candy than Trenton people" said Mr.
Griitenserg. Somehow this sounds
IKE a recommendation of Whining
ton. Only good-natured, generous
genial souls, fond Of little children are
heavy investors in connections.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
EWING WINS In
The SHOOT-OFF

RISING SUN. Nd. Dec. 4-The sec
ond days shoot Of the ninth annual
Cecil county tournament Of the Ris-
ing Sun Gun Club was held on Thurs
day. The championship of Cecil coun-
ty was won by J. w. Ewing after a
tie with Joseph clifford. In the shoot
off Ewing broke "a. Jacoby of New
York. won the hammerless gun in the
merchandise race; Towner. of Aber-
deem the registered dog; Clarence
Kirk a gun case; ]. W. Ewing, a
meerschaum pipe; James McCush, a
carving set; Herbert Kirk. 100 cigars;
V. Jackson, a carving set; Joseph Gift
ford. a smoking Jacket; Adam Keene,
a knife; J. A. Hart, an umbrella, and
Joseph Grey, a razor Gsenn Towner
won the most money. with Joseph Gift
ford second. and J. w. Ewing. third.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
TRUNK WAS LOADED
WITH GAME BIRDS

SALISBURY. Nd. Dec. 4-Perhaps
the most daring violation OF the local
game laws ever attempted in this
county became known when a trunk
containing 2s2 quail and 2s woodcock
was opened ut New York. Philadelphia
and Norfolk Railroad station. It was
only because the railroad employees
have been watching for shipments Of
game that the trunk was opened and
even then the trunk might have been
checked along with number OF others
n the person checking the trunk had
not acted in a suspicious manner which
attracted the attention OF the men
about the station.
The game was confiscated by the
authorities and the birds were sold at
public auction TO the highest bidder.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
GLOBE TRAVELLER TO
ADDRESS Y. Nj. c. A.

Dr. F. Jonte Stanley will address
the mems meeting of the Y NJ. c. A.
in the Garrick Theatre tomorrow af-
ternoon.
A diligent student Of international
history the past quarter of a century.
his residence in the Far East several
years and his extensive travel in girdl-
ing the globe, have made him master
Of the absorbing topics of the Orient
and Occident to-day. Probably the
most intellectual lecturer, on the Far
East Of the season."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
HITS CRAP GAME IN
TIME TO BE ARRESTED

Twenty-Five dollars and costs was the
me imposed on Henry Brown. colored
charged with shooting crap" By CITY
Court Judge Cochran this morning
Patrolman Dutton testified that Brown
was one Of a crowd that was shooting
crap beyond Third street bridge last
sunday. Brown pleaded not guilty.
rested" he said
charged with vagrancy. Joseph Osgood
house. The hearings Of John Warner ana
Harry Cook. charged with Yagrancy, were
continued until Monday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
KETCHELL WILL
FIGHT PAPKE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 4-Stanley
Ketchell. middle weight champion of the
world. to-day accepted Billy Papke's
challenge for another fight for the cham
pionship title. Ketchers only condition is
that the winner Of the battle shall take
the entire purse. lie wants the fight to
take place Immediately. and declares he
is prepared to go into the ring at a mo-
ments notice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
If You Are
Falling Behind

The following list will relieve
your mind:
Air Heaters,
Luminous Radiators.
Ovens.
Plate Warmers.
Foot Warmers
Waffie Irons.
Broilers,
Griddles,
Disc Stoves,
9-piece Set. Dining Room.
Urns,
Coffee Percolator,
Chatting Dish,
Cigar Branders.
Laundry Irons.
Household Irons.
Travelling Irons.
Water Heaters
Nursery Bottle Warmers.
Tea Kettles,
Curling Iron Heaters,
Immersion Coils,
Soldering Irons.
Soldering Pots,
Sealing Wax Heaters,
Heating Pads.
Sweating Blankets,
Cork Branders,
Glue Pots.
Hair Dryers.
VibratOrs,
Frying Pans,
Frying Kettles.
Bread Toasters.
Cigar Lighters,
Cookers,
Range. complete.
Washing Machines.
Motors.
Polishing Machines
Fans
Exhaust Fans.
window Lighting.
House Lighting.
Store Lighting.
Portable Lamps.
Table Lamps.
Ceiling Fixtures.
Shades
There's nothing succeeds like
success" do il right and buy
electric present this year and
stand in"
Electricity certainly is a win
ner try it this time and see.
At the show room
sos Market ST.
The Wilmington City
Electric Co.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
STAFFORD HERE TO
PLAY WILMINGTON HIGH

The Seaford High School football
team, accompanied by a large company
Of "rooters," arrived here this morn
ing. and will play the Wilmington
High School eleven at Front and
Union streets at $50 o'clock this af-
ternoon. Many young women were
in the party.
The game promises to be the big
gest of the local season. The locals
as we'll as the Seaford team, is in
fine fettle for the game and each is
confident OF victory.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04

the winter and 972 garments made. the
groceries or dry goods given in payment
for the work being thankfully received.
The articles were nearly all disposed of.
The Lend-a-Hand kindergarten, sup
ported by the society, continued to be
successfully conducted by Miss Mary
Lee during the past year. The enthusiasm
Of both the mothers and children proved
that the kindergarten is well worth while
in any neighborhood.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
81 KILLED THIS s.
YEAR WHILE CUNNING

The hunting season. which closed Tues
day. says the Chicago Tribune, was mark
ed by more fatal accidents than usual.
the number OF dead reaching 81 and the
injured 6s. In the previous year 81 were
slain, in 1907, 50 and In 1906. "A. Wisconsin
and Upper Michigan continue TO furnish
the greatest number OF victims.
Included IN this years fatal accidents
are several well-known men. Dr. John W.
Moore. surgeon Of a mining company. was
killed at Ironwood, Mich, and II. L. Ba-
con. also a physician, died from an ac-
oident at New London. Wis; John G.
Hoelzel. real estate man Of milwaukee,
was killed on a hunting trip.
Governor Hadley, OF Missouri, is num-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
PROVIDENT SOCIETY
HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Mrs. E. G. shortlidge, treasurer of the
Provident Society. at meeting yesterday
reported receipts from all sources of ST.
5i0.2s. including balance Of Sss5o5 from
the previous year. Expenses for employ
ment and Kindergarten work OF the So
clety were sl.iO2sS; contributions to As
ISOLATED Charities for country week. SOS;
printing. $3.50. leaving balance OF $sSlSS.
The employment committee reported
that one hundred women had been en-
ployed while the rooms were open during
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
Van Buren, A. C. Wants Game.

The Van Buren, A. e. basketball
team defeated Madison A. c. by the
score OF 10 to 5. The features of the
game was the passing OF Van Buren,.
Van Buren, would like 10 arrange
games with any II year old boy team
i'm or out OF the city. The lineup is
F. Dinneen. defense; T. Shields, de-
Tense; ]. O'Toole, forward; A. Diesly.
forward: L. Burns, center. Send chal-
lenges to J. O'Toole, No. 1121 West
Second street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
YOUNG MEMS CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

At the annual meeting Of the Y NJ. r.
c. last night the following officers were
elected:
William G. Taylor president; J. Aus
tin Ellison. vice-president: board OF gov
errors ,two-year terms. II. II. Bilany F.
S. Hellings and d. NJ. Hillegas: auditing
committee, Philip L. Garrett II. c.. Ma
haffy. Jr.. and ". d. Stops.
Messrs Taylor and Ellison had no OPP
position. but there were five candidates
for the three positions as governors. The
board will organize the first of the new
year and elect a secretary and treasurer.
Following the election there were card
games and a luncheon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
STORE FIRE SCARES
THEATRE CROWDS

A small fire in the store of Louis
Cantour. No. $40 King street. caused
much excitement at II o'clock last
night. when the streets were crowded
with theratre-goers. A stool had been
left too near a stove and began to
burn. The fire was extinguished be-
fore the engines arrived.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
WINS
FROM BEACON

The Brownson basketball team defeated
the Beacon team of the Philadelphia
League by the score Of IS to q last night.
Though the game was close Brownson had
the better OF the contest from beginning
to end
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
DEMAREST NOW
THE BILLIARD CHAMP

NEW YORK. Dec. 4.-Calvin Demar-
est. Of Chicago. won the final game and
the championship last night defeating
George Sutton. Of Chicago, in the worlds
professional series at 1s-2 balk-line bill
lizards, by 800 to 77S in the 18th inning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
section Foremen W. prIzes.

]. b. Gilmore, Bacon Hill section fore
man on the Philadelphia, Baltimore &
Washington Railroad, has been award
ed $50 for the best section between
wilmington and the Susquehanna.
Harvey J. Mills formerly OF Elkton
won the $50 prize for the greatest sec
ton Improvement in the entire Mary
land division.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04

the
jim the wlba the
10
pugim OF Fnosc and
the
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30 Of
states England Australia
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profits win reach estimated soN Tho ngherslh
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
M'INTOSH OFFERS 100000

SYDNEY. n. S. W.. Dec. 4-Hugh Nc
Intosh cabled his representative at New
York to bid a maximum of s2O0.OC0 for the
Jenries-Johnson fight Mcintosh says that
he has made a deposit with a New York
paper
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04

John Colby Abbott addressed the
New Century Club yesterday afternoon
on Colonial Dressing in America"
The lecture was illustrated with life
size paper doll. on which the costumes
of the period were displayed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04

ough tho ropes 10 defend his title against
purse ever offered for a ring encounter
contest was the highest ever known in the
Rlcknrd. of Nevada, were the success
edo A. c.. Of San Francisco, offered the
entire moving picture privileges. Tom
gate receipts and 80 per cent Of the NOV
moving picture privileges. Gleason, as
no share OF the moving picture profile
gross receipts. with 6 % per cent. Of the
the bout 10 be staged I'm the United
tine other bidders. and consequently the
ten rounds or more the moving picture
go purse will make the stakes TO be fought
to be divided 20 per cent to the winner,
hotel in Hoboken. While the promoters
ger looked after his interests.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
Horse's Kiek Imnerils 30

LEWES. Dec. Awhile currving
ihomas Hollands horse John Wilson.
"a hired man. was kicked in the head
ana race and knocked unconscious. A
bone over his right eye was so badly
shattered that it had TO be removed ana
his sight is imperimed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04

ago while out hunting the Governor in
iured his hand so badly that he was or
dered home at once, the physician fear
ing blood poison.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
BOWLING

The regular weekly games Of the
X. G. f. Bowling League was played
last evening on the Peirce alleys. The
Knights took all three games.
The Knights are now 81 pins to the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
HERMITs.
s1a lO4o s72- 1925

The y. NJ. G. A. select team defeated
Wilmington Lodge a. o. T. W. two out
OF three games at bowling last evening at
tho Workmen alleys
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04

Martin r. Walker. treasurer OF the
Mccullough Iron Company. has been
elected a member Of the board of d.
rectors Of the Central National Bank
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-04
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-07
THE DAILY HERALD
THURSDAY. JANUARY Z, 1903.
PERSONALS.

Alphonso Hicks spnt today in San
Benito on business.
S. K. Hallam spent today in Donna
with party of prospectors.
las. l.. Davis Jr., OF Donna is a bus
mess visitor in the city today
T. J. Lawson left this morning for
Corpus Christi on a business trip
Fred Peterson of La Gloria is
among the visitors in the city today.
Judge J. P. Silver of Mercedes is
spending the day in the city on bus
mess matters.
Franz Rabb left this morning for
Santa Maria, wher he goes to look
after his interests there
A. Tamm left this morning for
Ebenezer where he is at present n
gagd in SURVIVING tract of land.
Joe Baldridge of Ennies, Texas,
arrived in the city Tuesday night on
a visit to his brother, R. Baldridge-
Miss Nellie Conway of Mission,
who mas been spending a fw days
in the city, returned home this morn
ing.
c. S. Morton of McAllen. after
spending yesterday in tn city trans
acting business, returned home this
morning.
Contractor Albert Salmons of Mis-
sion came down on the branch yes
terday afternoon, returning home this
morning.
Henry E. Agar of San Benito came
down ON the branch yesterday after
noon and is spending a few days in
the city on business.
John McClintock, proprietor of the
Miller Hotel after spending a couple
of days in San Antonio on business
returned home last night
Mrs. H. Patrick of Corpus Christi
arrived in the Gilt last night to spend
several days. While here she is a
guest of the Riverside Hotel.
w. J. Carnahan, of KingsviIle
roadmaster for the st. l.. B., and NJ,
arrived in the city last night on an
inspection trip of the road
Mrs. B. D. Chaplin of Chaplin, ar
rived in the city last night from San
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-07

Antonio, where she has been to place
her son in school, returning to her
home this morning.
w. A. Fitch of Rogers, Texas, who
has been spending the past week in
the city, the guest of the San Carlos
Hotel, on prospecting tour. left
this morning for San Benito to look
over the land in that locality.
Jesse B. Taylor of Chicago, editor
of the Southwest Trail. the official
publication of the Rock Island-Frisco
lines, accompanied by Mrs. Taylor, is
Brownsville visitor. Mr.. Taylor is
gathering material for a series of ar
ticles for his publication
Dr. Frank N. Meyer of Washing
ton, D. c., agricultural explorer for
the department of agriculture and
the foremost one in that department,
after a stay of few days in the city
on a tour of inspection of the South
Texas gardens, left this morning for
San Antonio.
o. c. BUD HiIlebrandt OF san
Antonio is among the recent arrivals
in the city Mr.. Hillebrandt has
been spending a few days in the va
rious towns up the branch purchas-
ing stock. He expects to remain in
Brownsville about week before re-
turning home.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-07
Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National
Bank of Brownsville, Texas, will be
held at its banking house on Tuesday,
January 18th, 1909, at 3 p. m. for
the election of directors and the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meet
ing.
12-12-1m A. AShheim, Cashier.
Brownsville, Texas, Dec u, 1908.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-07
Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Merchants Ma
tionai Eank of Brownsville, Texas,
will be held at its banking house on
Tuesday, January 18th, 1909, at
four o'colck p. m. for the election of
directors and the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
]. G. FERNANDEZ,
12-11-1m Cashier.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-07

A competition for automatic car
couplers will be held by the National
College of Italian Railway Engineers
early in the year for gold medal
and cash prize.