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Evening journal., 1910-11-25

THE JOURNAL has some pertinent
questions to ask a number OF wide
awake people I'm Delaware. For in
stance, making an individual case Of
each possible contestant.
How would you like to own the
handsome $2,4OO Stoddard-Dayton
Touring Car, that THE JOURNAL is
going to give away to the most sue
cessful candidate?
Or. do you think you would feel
satisfied with the S1,250 Overland?
If neither of these appeal TO you,
how about the $500 Flanders Suburban
Car that's going to be awarded as third
grand prize2
Or. do you think you would be sat
isfied at the wheel Of the $3.50 Flan-
ders Roadster?
IL your demands are a little more
modest, how would one Of the $3.50
pianos appeal to you?
But If you do not care for an auto
mobile or to have a piano, perhaps
there is something else in the list of
forty-two prizes, diamond ring. a
furniture outfit, a Symphony Grand
Graphophone, a Merchandise Credit, a
business college scholarship, or bank
account that will appeal TO you.
Any one of these valuable prizes is
yours for the asking-the only pro-
vision is that you ask emphatically
enough.
Nominations Open.
Nominations are now open. You may
nominate yourself by sending your
name and address to the Contest De-
partment Of THE JOURNAL, or you
may nominate a friend.
You have a thousand votes to start
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
OTHER MAN AGGRESS0R
so CASE IS DISMISSED

In City Court this morning Joseph
Coyeski was charged with assault and
battery upon Joseph Padowsh
Stella Corni said Joseph had Inn
bibed too freely yesterday and re-
fused to leave the prisoners house.
Force was necessary to get him out
doors. In view OF these developments
City Court Judge Cochran dismissed
the case.
Theodore Rogers was arrested yes
terday on a charge of violating the
automobile law. The case went over
until Tuesday.
Edward Wright. colored. attempted
to assault Katie Summers and he
was fined SO and costs.
Enriclo Giordio was disorderly al
the Pennsylvania Railroad station
The fine was $40 and costs.
Louis Potts. colored, was fined 81
and costs for breach Of the peace.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
CARBUNCLE
BRINGS DEATH
U. 5. Marshall Finn Dies in
Hospital After Three
Weeks Suffering
BURY WELL-KNOWN
OFFICIAL ON SATURDAY

After an illness OF three weeks Incl
dent TO carbuncle on the back of his
neck United States Marshall William
r. Finn died in the Homeopathic
Hospital at II o'clock yesterday morn
ing. His condition was critical for
more than week
Mr. Finn was 81 years old and is
survived by his widow, one daughter.
Mrs. James c. Challenger. OF New
Castle, and two sons, Raymond and
Ralph l. Finn. He was born near
Newport and lived Ia that vicinity and
In recent years, at Newport, all his
life.
The funeral win take place to-mor-
row afternoon. The body will be view
ed at his late homo at Newport and
az 2 o'clock the funeral services win
be conducted at the house by the Rev.
J. II. Mitchell. Interment will be Ia
St. James cemetery Mr.. Finn was an
active member OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church az Newport
Mr. Finn was one OF the bost know
men in the state He has host O
friends who sympathized with hin
/ during the time he was SO sorely AZ
fiicted His death Will be mOurned b.
all who knew him. for BY his kind am
aifable nature he had tho faculty o
winning the friendship and admiration
OF those with whom he came IN con
tact
Mr.. Finn was a lifelong aud a verg
active Republican. In 1896 he was
elected sheriff Of New Castle county
and served until January !, 1899. Later
he was elected 10 the Legislature and
there he served two years. He was
one Of the seven members of that body
who opposed TO the last the election
of j. Edward Addicks to the United
States Senate.
In March, 1903. MIR. Finn was APP
pointed United States Marshal for this
district He was later re-appointed and
was serving his second term which
would have expired I'm December, 1911.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
SURPRISE FOR MRS. BOLTON.

About fifty members Of McCabe Me
mortal Church gave a pleasant sur
prise to Mrs. H. W. Bolton, on We'd
nesday night. Mrs. Bolton is widely
known in the state as an evangelistic
worker in the w. C. T. U. work. The
surprise party was laden with a boan-
tiful supply of good things for
Thanksgiving
The Rev. W. C. Poole, pastor of Nc
Cabe Memorial Church, led I'm the
speech-making, and Edie Marks led
In a musical program. Mrs Bolton
was both surprised and much de-
lighted at the appreciation shown by
her friends.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
PIONEERS IN A
PLEASING DANCE

The annual Thanksgiving dance Of
the Benevolent Pioneer Literary So
oiety was given yesterday afternoon
in Eden Hall, About three hundred
and fifty people we're in attendance
and danced from 2.3O until 8 O'clock.
In all great credit is due the debate
and entertainment committee under
whose arrangements the affair was
held The committee comprised J..
A. O'Conner, chairman; Clarence
Grace. William Feeney, Frank Joyce
and John A. Jordan.
Preparations are already under
way for the first of a series Of smok-
ers TO be given during the coming sea-
son. Il will be held on Friday even
ing, December 9.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
DEAD
BY RAILROADTR
Dr.. H. C. Brown Killed Under
P. B. 6 W. Train at New
ark Last Night

Going to Newark from his home.
near Port Deposit, Md, yesterday af-
ternOon, to attend Mrs. Wardell, wife
OF a track foreman, recently remov-
ed from Perryville, Md, DR.. II. c..
Brown, aged SO years, a physician.
was killed on the p, b. & w. U. r., at
Newark last night. His body was
found along the track at 1890 o'clock
and was removed by Undertaken r. T..
Jones, by direction OF Coroner Cay
nor TO the formers undertaking es-
tablishment, at Newark. An inquest
will be held at o'clock this after
noon.
When the physicians body was
found, It was not known who he was,
but the finding Of a physicians ther-
mOmeter, some prescription blanks
from a Port Deposit drug store in the
dead mans possession caused Mr..
Jones to believe that the dead man
had been a physician. Five death
certificates signed by DR.. Brown were
found among his effects and in addi-
tion to this, was found AZ cents.
The death certificates gave a clue
to the name Of the dead man and to-
day when G. r. Lewis, OF near Pot
Deposit, a brother-in-law came TO
Newark he identified the remains as
those Of Dr. II. c. Brown. He said
the dead man was the son of DR.. ]. t.
Brown, who has been a practicing
physician I'm the vicinity of Port De-
posit for nearly forty years, and is
survived by his widow and four small
children.
DR.. Brown left home yesterday af-
ternoon to 90 to Newark to attend Mrs
Wardell. He was seen late last might
wandering in the vicinity of the rail.
road. No foul play is suspected. The
body Will be shipped to Port Deposit
after the inquest this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
SUSSEX TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD, Del, Nov 25.-The
weather man has certainly smiled ON
superintendent Hardesty and teach
ers OF Sussex county. for with the ex-
ception OF a few minutes Tuesday
when II showed, the weather condi-
tions have been splendid. Professor
Hardesty has one of the best corps Of
instructors at this institute that has
ever been heard in Milford. His in
structors are dwelling more on Eng
lish work and music than other sub
jects. DR.. Scorer Is the most popular
instructor at the institute. and a noti-
fication that he will deliver an ad-
dress is sure to bring a crowded hall.
The opening address of welcome de-
livered by Governor Pennewill Mon
day morning was TO the point and
plainly shows his attitude toward the
public school system of Delaware.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
KILLS TO HURRY
INHERITANCE
Negro Ward Of Preacher Con-
feSSCS He Murdered Couple
to Get Estate
BREAKS DOWN AFTER
THIRD DEGREE SWEATING

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
TRENTON. N. j., Nov. 25.-John
Sears, colored, confessed to-day that
he killed the Rev. A. L. Armstrong
TO get share of his estate that was
coming to him in the will after the
preachers death.
sears, according to his confession,
had a quarrel with Armstrong We'd
nesday afternoon. during which the
minister struck him on the head with
his cane. He planned to get revenge
and in order TO cover the traces Of his
crime, determined to kill both the
minister and his wife, believing that
his mother, the only other occupant OF
the house would not inform on him.
Sears said also he had an idea that
II he got rid Of the old couple their
wealth would come to him. In descrb-
ing his actions, Sears said he went to
New Brunswick, as he intended about
s o'clock Wednesday evening, but re-
turned shortly afterwards. Entering
the house with his shot gun he first
shot the woman as she came to-
ward him, and then turned the weapon
upon the minister and killed him.
Sears under cover Of night took the
prosecutor and detectives TO the scene
OF the murder and showed them where
he had hidden the stolen watch of the
dead pastor He told them how he COM
mitted the crime. In a dramatic scene
In the court house. HIS mother VIII
be arrested.
Mr.. Armstrong and his wife we're
shot to death on Wednesday night IN
I.H .tf faft MIL
east of here Sears, aged 33, an in
mate of the Armstrong home, was at
once formally charged with the crime.
Mr.. Armstrong; watch and some
money and jewelry were taken.
The crime was investigated upon a
report Of the tragedy to neighbora
by Sears and his mother, Mrs. John
Sears, for many years the Armstrong
housekeeper The Sears woman Il
detained IN the custody OF an oiicer In
house half a mile from the seen,
OF the crime. being held as q witness
with the possibility that she win iate
be accused as an accomplico.
Borrowed a Gun.
Il is known that Sears had beei
making frequent demands for none
] ou Tue AlNlhiIJnhn anu intl tut1 Wei
IN mortal fear Of him. Sears borrow
ed a gun a few days ago from Elme
Reed q neighbor.
Mr.. Armstrong was SO years OF age
His wife. his second. was about "A
They had been married ten years. Mre
Armstrong was a niece Of ex-Senatoi
John ID. Rue, Of this city Mr.. Arm
strong was a graduate Of Princeton
class Of 1852, and was one Of the old
est OF the alumni He was pastor
Of the Dutch Neck Presbyterian
Church for forty years and had beer
pastor emeritus for five years. He was
stated clerk Of the Prebytery of New
Brunswick for more than a third of a
century.
It is believed that the Armstrong;
were reading at the time of the attack
The husband was slain I'm the parlOI
and the wife in the adjoining room
Both were fully dressed, showing that
the crime must have been committed
comparatively early in the evening.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
DEMURRER In
BRADLEY CASE

In Superior Court today several ar
guments on demurrers were heard
One of these was in the case Of Brad
ley vs.. Addicks. This is a suit brought
by Mrs Sarah &. Bradley, administra-
trix Of Francis s. Bradley.
Bradley in 1903 loaned Addicks S2.-
600 and received a due bill. Addicks
had been represented by Alexander B.
Cooper who notified the court that he
would withdiav his name from the
docket as ais counsel unless he heard
from his client during the next few
days
The case will be called for trial on
Monday when Mrs. Bradley will get
Judgment by default unless an appear
snce IS entered and the case defended.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
MeCoNertv.CIark.

Uric ]. Clark and Mrs. Mary Nc
Caherty daughter of Councilman
James Kane, were quietly married in
st .iary's rectory on Wednesday af-
ternoon by the Rev. Father McKenna.
Fhc bride was accompanied by Miss
Sue Connell and Dr. Chipman acted
as best man. After their return from
a honeymoon trip to Washington, Mr..
and Mrs. Clark will live al Fifth and
hDruce streets
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
Grimes.Soast.

At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
of No. 100 West Eighth street
yesterday. Miss Lillian Soast and
Leroy Grimes were married by the
Rev. r. H. Adams, pastor Of Richard
son Pack NJ =. Church. The bride
was attended by Mrs. Harry Sherwood
and Horace Grimes as best man. A
reception followed the ceremony after
q wedding trip to Washington. Mr..
and Mrs. Grimes viii live at No. 100
West Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
CLOSE TO DEATH
In MACHINERY NAV

His clothing catching in the ma
ohinery OF his plant at Shellpot yes
terday morning. Thomas u. Malin, OF
that place narrowly escaped death.
A part Of his clothing which had
caught in the machinery tore apart,
thus releasing him. AS Il was, he
sustained broken arm. several
bruises about IN head and body and
had one ear almost severed from his
head. Doctor Veasey IS attending
Mr. Malin at his home.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
BOY SHOOTS
FINGERS AWAY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD, Del, Nov. 2a-While
out cunning with friends, John ).
Harrington, 10 years Of age, was ac-
cidently shot by his own gun. In at
tempting to step over a fallen tree he
fell, discharging both barrels Of his
gun The load took effect in his right
hand, shooting three of his fingers and
thumb away The boy was taken TO
his home I'm Harrington, where the
wound was dressed by Drs. Lewis and
Riley, who say that he is getting along
as well as can be expected.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
AUTO BUMP DIDN'T HURT HER.

After being Knocked down by an
automobile at the corner of Sixth and
Market streets, last evening, Miss
Agnes Cushington of No. 1913 Brad
ford street, calmly collected her fa-
culties and walked to her home unas-
sisted. A large crowd att acted by
the 'woman's screams, collected near
the Scene and were greatly surprised
at the pluck Of the young woman.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
MANY ARE SELECTING
PRIZES THEY WANT
Some Attracted by 81, 400 Sfoddard- Dayton
While Others Would be Satisfied
With Other Automobiles
PLENTY LEFT FOR THOSE
WITH MORE MODEST TASTES

The list of contestants in The Journals Contest
will be published for the first time tomorrow
afternoon.
Marty every person in The State has some
friend in the race and the first publication Of
names is expected to create widespread interest
in The contest
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
GOODMAN REVIVAL.

Last nights services Of the series
Of revival meetings being held at Cook
man NJ. E. Church, We're marked by
special enthusiasm and good results.
Asbury praying band was present, and
a deeply devotional spirit was present
Services will be held tonight by the
Rev ]. T. Richardson.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
HAS HEAD CIT IN FIcUr

During a fight at Twelfth and Eliza
beth streets yesterday, Edward Adams.
colored, received a split in his head
which necessitated his removal to the
Delaware Hospital. At the hospital the
wound was dressed and the man re-
turned TO his home,
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
Y. NJ. c. A. BOYS ON HIKE.

ACCuHUdIItu Uy DII tCIuT II. J. T-tII-
cer IucNt Ie Oys the boys ue-
partment of the local Y. NJ. c. A. hiked
90, Chester this morning The start
was made about 1890 O'Clock from
the association hall. The return trip
will be made by boat. Several of the
boys took we'll filled lunch baskets
along.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. s5.-The storm
that Is now on the southern New Eng
land coast will move rapidly north
eastward and will be followed by
clearing weather in the North Allan
tic States this afternoon. For Tonight
and Saturday, the weather Will be gem
orally fair In all districts east of tho
Mississippi river with the exception
that snow Is probable in northern
Michigan.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
Relay swimming at Y. M. q. A.

The relay swim at the Y. NJ. c. A.
on Wednesday night was won by
kates' team with Davidson's team sec
ond and Jones team third. The team
standings are as follows: Davidson.
lO5; Kates, 81, and Jones. SO.
A potato race is scheduled for to-
night
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
Hurt by Fan From Carriaqe.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN, Del, Nov. %.
While on his way home from this
town, Leroy Mumford. OF Sycamors,
was thrown from his carriage. when
fractions horse. which he was driv@
ing became frightened at an automo-
bile.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
KILL b7e POUND SHEEP

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del. Nov. 25.-A
sheep weighing $40 pounds was butch
cred by Cless O'Neal, Of Sycamore.
which Is said to be the largest ever
slaughtered here.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
Tag Dnx for Church.

Tomorrow will be tag day for Gil-
bert Presbyterian Church, for the pur-
pose of aiding I'm renovsting tho
church building.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
WFATHFR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-FOrecasa
till 3 p. m. tomorrow.
For Delaware-Fair tonight and
Saturday; cooler tO-nightt moderate
10 brisk west winds.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
REVOLUTION
ON The WANE
No Trouble in Mexico To-day,
Indicating Outbreak Has
Been Nipped
DOUBT SHOOTING
OF REBEL CHIEFTAIN

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25--In tele-
gram TO the State Department to-day,
Thomas p. Edwards, consul at Ciudad
Guarez, said that the excitement In
cdent to the revolution had decreased
and that trains were running on
schedule time in northern Chihuahua.
He said that fewer Americans wers
fleeing from the country.
Edwards asserted that in his opiu.
ion the reports of fighting had been
exaggerated, and declared that he had
received reports from Torreon,
Gomez -Palacio. Parral. Durango and
zacatecas, indicating that conditions
are improving
son, at Mexico City. to-day said thad
calm prevailed at the Mexican capi-
tol.
Doubt MaderO Is Wounded.
BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
FL PASO. Tex. Nov. 25--Nothing
had been received here at an early
hour to-day confirming a story cir
culated by the Mexican officials thst
Francisco l. Madero had been wound
ed yesterday afternoon in an engage
ment between revolutionary and
small force OF federal troops COM
manded by Colonel Fuentes, near
Guerrero.
The report which was first received
Mt Eagle Pass by United States Gus
toms Collector Dow. has also been
circulated all along the American
border It was that the rebel chief
tain was shot down while leading his
forces and that he was hurried to the
hills by a few followers after his
force was dispersed by the federals.
This report Ia persistent and Is ac-
cepted by many as showing con-
clusively that the rer 'lution has been
"ninped IN the bud by President Diaz.
Outside OF this reported engagement
at Guerrero, no other lighting OF a
serious nature is reported to-day and
l everything indicates that the govern-
ment IS IN control OF the situation.
Military authorities Throughout the
pOr1nera STATES fepoe tho taapes O
large military stores Indicating tha
the rebels were we'll prepa rgua ~
long conflict but evidently started tn,
revolution prematurely.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25
Artist Home for Winter.

Miss Harriet r. Richards, of the
local artists. has returned 70 the city
for tho winter.
Evening journal., 1910-11-25

Every advertisement in this
paper IS worthy of your
cOnfidence--or II would NOT
be here
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-06-28

ed tde Ng fellow numerically. Dut
Jen ssE absorbing knOEiedge Of the
6ght,ng game through every pore.
These we're his first real boxing les
sOns. and ae t0Os. then from master
Of The craft. Within three weeks after
Coroett's defeat. Jer wss in the ring
again On his own bOOs. doing away
with the aspirations Of two promising
heavy se.Yau IN quick succession IN
1891.
30 much rad JEFF benefited By Cor
BETS training that he xss marked
a. a coming fighter a. once. and
match wzs arranged for hin with Gus
Rubin. u Akron. ohio. which Tsz
fought To- san Francisco IN 1891. The
fight vent twenty rounds 70 a draw.
In the same year Jerries fought Joe
ChOyuszl a twen'y-rOund & aw He
recalls this hgnt particularly he says.
because ChOynsh landed OF his isT
the hardest blow he ever re, e'yed. l.
aas d rglthander. and had - much
good aill behind i that Jerries never
forgot II, That punch was one o. the
things that made Jefries call CLry-
nskI 10 his aid when he decided 70 -
turn 70 the ring 70 fight Johnson.
curing me next year Jeffries began
10 find out how strong he really as.
He knocked out Joe Goddard. Of Aus
.ralia a hardy fighter with many VIC.
ories 10 his credit. followed that up
Jy knocking out Old Peter Jackson
10 rlree rounds. and making Mexican
Pete Everett quit in less than three.
4 twenty-round draw with Tom Shar
Key came iu the same year. and then /.
Ienri's went 10 New YORK. where he
sas matched 20 fgh. TWO men In one /.
evening The first Of these was Bob T.
Armstrong (coloredJ, and JEFF dam 1
iged his hand against the big black .
o such an extent that be could not I
meet Steve ODOnnell. the other man. /
much 70 the delight Of ODonnell's I
Tiends.
During this time Bob Fitzsimmon .
vas retaining the championship ,
Igainst all comers. A match was
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-06-28

was ! 10 get rep without meeting
fighters o. class? But ! made them
night ne just KEPT plugging along,
swapping up EAst chances TO fight !
cou4d graz, UNI. Dy-and-Dy the top
Do.chels saw that sooner or later they
would have 10 tsAe NE on. As soon
as / had SHOWN wnat / could DO. the
night plbLc-most OF the fans. any
way-,ook sides with me. and tnat
helped who lot.
Johnson asserts thai ne has never
been appIehensiYe Of possible defeat
in any contest he mas engaged in.
None Of them. he declares, had -.
teIlO.s Tor lin.
HIS four mos, important battles
have been fought within the last yesr
and na.. dating from his defea. oi
Tommy Burns in Australia, Decemb n
20, 1905. Having wTested the cham
p.onship from Burns, he determined
TO meet and defend his title against
al toLeIs His fights with Pnilade!-
pAia jazz O'5nen, Al Kaufman and
sJan'ey Ketchel followed in rapid
succession.
On MS fights TWO or three years be
iOie, tlet n4u brought him promi-
nenee and heped him along greatly
in hi, care r, mis- contests with Sam
Langford, the Boston negro, Joe
jeanette, Sam McVey, Denver I'd. Mar.
tin, Jim Flynn and others, Johnson
lays no particular stress except to re-
gard them as so many rungs of his
ladder of success.
I'm looking for a fight asserted
Johnson. in which l really can let
myself out and show the public just
what | can do. That's one reason
why I'm so anxious to 20 up a-aiust
Jeffries."
Johnson's s declaration sustains the
Judgment OF numerous sporting WI
els VINO nave maintained tor ye4rs
that the big negro seldom, if ever,
extended himself. and was capable of
striking harder blows than he mas eve
delivered in the ring 1t appears 20
have been a general belief that John
son was holding back.'* This was
particularly noticeable in his recent
fight with Stanley Ketchel In tha,
bout Johnson toyed with his man all
the way. He seemed to think the
fight a joke until a slip and a timely
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-06-28

Purse. ilO1 900 Jenres gets So
7GO win, draw Or lose Johnson 'z1,-
$50
Moving pictures estimated $4,000 10
each.
when James j. Jenries was born,
thlrty-dye years ago April u last
nrst-class fighting man Vas created.
He was endowed win everything that
goes 10 make up fghter. right from
the start He did not need 70 train
and school hlmsel' 20 any great e1-
tent. He had both the brain aud the
brawn and all he lacked was the am
bltion 10 win fame as a fighter when
that ambition did come 10 him y re-
qulred but two years for him 70 van
qnish every fighter worthy Of con
sideratlOn. and make the champion
ship title one Of his personal assets
Once be secured IL, the only way he
could hnd Of rIGding himself Of the
burdens II imposed Was 10 give it|
away. That Is what Jef did with II.
He looked over the field Of worthy
heavy weights with ". " 10 adopt.
ing one OF them as his heir Eight
years after his first fight be decided
that Marvin Hart as the heirappar-
eni. and abdlcated in Harts favor.
One Of the striking things about