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Evening journal., 1911-11-25
MANY PRIZES
FOR EUCHRE
St. Thomas Parish Card Party
to be One Of Sea-
sons Best
EXTRA GIFTS FOR
TIE CITY CHAMPI9N N

The euchre to be held in st. Thomas
r. c. Church at Fourth street and
Grant avenue on Tuesday evening
undoubtedly will be one OF the great
est ever given in the city. The Rev.
John J. Lynch, who is supervising the
affair, has extended himself to the ut
most that every success shall attend
the entertainment, and the outlook is
unusually promising The ticket sale
has been large and numerous prizes of
value and beauty have been contribut-
ed by merchants of Wilmington. Frank
ODonnell, the haberdasher. has Of
fered a special gold prize for the per-
son proving himself, COR herself) to
be the champion euchre player of the
city. This prize will be contended
for by the four persons who win the
greatest number Of games earlier in
the evening, and while this proceed
ing goes on, a general distribution OF
prizes will take place
Aside from the O'Donnell prize, a
first prize of a SO gold piece will be
offered. Another prize that has at
tracted much attention is the handl
some pair of blue ribbon Plymouth
Rock chickens, donated by Miss Mary
Healy These birds not only captured
first honors at the West Chester fair
but also got the blue ribbon at the
poultry show recently held in Bethle-
hem, Pa. The chickens have arrived
home from their successful trip and
will be on hand Tuesday evening.
A partial list of the prizes fol-
lows:
A half dozen silver knives and forks,
donated by Joseph Kern; silver tray
by c. f. Rudolph; pair Of gold cuff
links, Baynard. Banks and Bryan,
gold scarf holder, Charles Fell; pair
of ladies' or gentlemen's shoes, peary:
silk umbrella, David Snellenburg: (:
rocking chair. NJ Megary aad Son
Company; picture with gilt frame, Il.
II. Brennan fancy box OF candy, Co
vatos Bros, picture. Harry Yerger,
cellar and cuff box, Joshua Conner;
box of candy. James Morrow and Son; /;
pocket knife. Capelle Hardware Co. /,
parlor clock. Charles Lebet; box Of
Havana cigars, Harry Kenyon; box OF
cigars, Selak and Hoffman; box of
cigars. Johnny Jones; silver backed
hat brush, Lyn Thomas; pocket knife,
Alfred Peoples: ladies trimmed hat,
Taggart and Cahill; ladies' gold belt
buckle, Millard Il. Davis: reed arm
chair. Foord-Massey Furniture Com
pany; order for dozen photographs
j. Paul Brown, studio; fancy box OF
candy, Reynolds Candy Co. and two
scores of other handsome prizes, in
cluding hand worked center pieces
sofa pillows etc.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
~ NJ. c. A. ROYS AT DINNER.

The second monthly dinner of the
Boys Department of the Y. NJ c. A.
last night was largely attended. The
affair was marked with enthusiasm
throughout.
During the dinner. the Rev T. p.
Holloway. pastor of the Second Bap-
list Church made an address in which
he noted the value of Bible study as
an educational advantage. Charles w
Bush, chairman of the Boys Depart
ment, presented the winners of the
High and Grammar school games
tourney with gold watch fobs. In the
High School class, John Broughall
was awarded first prize, a gold fob
and David Keesey second prize, a sill
yer fob. In the grammar school de-
partment, James Chandler and Will
liam Broughall were given first and
second awards.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
SCHOOL BOYS
In GYM STUNTS
No. 2S Boys are Champion Tug
of War PullerS After
Competition
MEDALS FOR TWENTY-FIVE
BOYS WHO PASS TESTS

The second annual indoor athletic
meet and badge competition Of city
public school boys was held in the
Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium this morning.
Twenty-Five boys passed the tests,
and each received a bronze badge.
The events consisted of a standing
broad jump. 10 yard dash and the
pull-ups In the SO pound class, the
boys were required to chin the bar
four times to make a standing broad
jump of feet, inches, and 70 run
IS yards in three seconds. In the 100
pound class the tests were, naturally
more rigorous. The contestants in this
division had to chin the bar five times,
and to make a standing broad jump of
six feet The dash was the same, fif-
teen yards in three seconds. In the
unlimited weight class there was no
change in. the dash. but the boys were
required to chin the bar times and
TO make a standing broad jump of
feet. inches.
The following we're successful in
passing the tests. their ages and the
schools they represented are being
given:
School 2S-v. S. Ponsell. age 13;
Henry w. Marston. age 13.
School 4-Harold Beckley. aged
IA; Irwin Borer, age IA.
School Earl Baker. age 10;
zgmond Schorr. age p; Nelson
Duelling, age 12; Thomas Shultz,
age IA; A. Barnekow, age 13; Harry
Statnekoo, age 10; George Boggs,
age IA; Harry whitley, age IA: Ar
thur S. Brooks. age 10; Paul Ward,
age -; W. A. Ryan. age 13.
School 13-Raymond Carey, age
II; Joseph Kirkpatrick, age 12; Her.
bert Wilfong, age 13: William Peo-
pies. age 12; Sidney Grogan, age 12
School 24-William Broughall, age
l3. and Joseph Barkley, age 10.
The championship and the tug OF
war was won by tie team represent.
the team are Herbert Wier, Henry
Marston, Ernest Ely and Vaughn
Ponsell. School No. % defeated
School No. 13 in the finals. Before
this deciding event, School No. /;
bad defeated School No. "a, and No
h aS had taken the measure of Schoo
No. 1.
After the contests, the boys wer,
permitted to wallow in the swimming
pools and enjoy the benefits of tn,
shower baths.
The officials in charge of the NEE
we're:
Charles W. 8ush, referee: W. H
Shipman and c. II. Meissner inspec
tors: f. W. Helm, Jr. timer; Nj
Shultz, starter; Asa Adair, Harlal
Palmatory Rudolph Stewart Ralpl
Durstein and Edward Reed, Judges
Herbert WieT, William Jack an
Harry Loose, marshals; Elliot
Warshauer. John Broughhall. WilliaT
Crumlish, Harry Stevens and Fran
/ Mcguire, clerks.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
WOULDN'T KILL
ALTHOUGH SOLDIER.

Tho Delaware Peace Society listen-
cd to a witty and stirring address last
night in Friends Meeting House,
Ninth and Tatnall streets by Rufus p.
King, who although a Civil War vee-
eran refused during his war expcr-
ience to shoot any Of the enemy He
even refused al risk OF being shot
himself, to kill a prisoner when order
ed to do so by his captain. After the
lecture social hour was held. when
the audience gathered around Mr..
King and begged for more anecdotes
of the war time. Mr.. King gave many
instances showing the awfulness OF
war.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
PERKINS AND TAFT
IN CONFERENCE TODAY

By The United Press.
supposed that he talked over the trust
W Perkins former Morgan partner
and one Of the defendants in the steel
trust case held a conference with
President Taft today. Perkins has an
nounced his ideas on the trust prob
lem on various occasions and it was
supposed that he talked over the trust
features of Taft's forthcoming mes
sage. as well as the steel case.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
DOVER MAN ACCUSED,
GOES FREE In NEW YORK

John B. Christensen, Of Dover,
vice-president of the American Bank
ers' Assurance Company. was arrest
ed in New York this week on charges
preferred by Anthony Comstock. bas-
ed on Christenson's alleged atten-
tions to his eighteen-year-old niece.
Lillian. who was his stenographer at
the Dover Offices. and who lived az
1.-THE Hotel Richardson.
Mr.. Christensen was .arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Butts IN New York
l'city, who after hearing the case de-
cided that Mr.. Christensen was not
guilty and discharged him.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
pEFER mn TRIP TO WASHINGTON

Congressman Heald and United
States Senator II. A. dupont did not
go to Washington today In the inter-
ests of DR.. l.. II. Ball who is an ap-
plicant for the position Of Internal
Revenue Collector for the district OF
Baltimore. which also comprises Del
aware to succeed +. +. Goldsborough.
who has been elected Governor OF
Maryland The visit will be made
next week
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
POISON DOSE
ENDANGERS WOMAN

Bessie Palmer. a colored woman,
was found PROSTATE in a room at
Eighth and Orange streets, by her
husband, Charles Palmer. yesterday
afternoon, and was hurried in the
Phoenix ambulance to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, where it was found
she had taken a large dose of a mix
ture of perfume. laudanum and
whiskey. She was revived and re-
ported out of danger today.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
Mr.. CHANDLER AFTER
NEW BUILDING DATA

County Comptroller Philemma
Chandler attracted much attention at
Sixth and Market streets today by
stepping off distances around the
building of James 4. Mullin and Son.
Just what he was figuring on those
who watched him were unable 10
learn. II is thought. however. that
his action had something to do with
the proposed new city and county
building proposition
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
Mr.. COURSEY TO STAY
UNTIL CONFERENCE.

The Rev Ralph H. Coursey has de-
cided to remain as pastor of Brandy
wine NJ. h. Church until the session of
Wilmington Conference in March. It
was his original desire to retire I'm
January to become an evangelist. but
his retirement at that time might
cause inconvenience and he has de-
cided to remain as pastor until Con-
ference. Mr.. Coursey has notified the
official board to this effect.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
NEW TROLLEY SCHEDULE
FOR CHURCH WORSHIPPERS

Owing to the dedication of St
Peters Church at New Castle tomor-
row morning at 10 o'clock and the
parade in the afternoon I'm connection
with the affair there will be a special
schedule Of trolley cars between the
two towns.
Cars will leave Wilmington at Z
and o'clock and every half hour
thereafter until p. m. The cars
will leave New Castle at Z, s, $50
o'clock and every half hour there
after until 7.5O o'clock and hourly
thereafter.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
CANNON FOR PARK.

The Old Soldiers Park Association
which takes care OF the park land at
Fifteenth and Market streets has re-
ceived two four inch parrot cannon
from Ernest DUPONT The guns wero
formerly used in testing powder at
the DUPONT yards along the Brandy
wine. The guns will be mounted
early next spring on wrought iron
carriages set in cement.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
TEAM RUNS Roy down.

While running across the intersec-
aged years, of No 4 Robinson street.
was struck by a horse attached to an
Adams Express Company's wagon and
knocked down The little fellow was
removed to the Homeopathic Hospital
in the Phoenix ambulance where it
was found that he had not been in
iured
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
TWO NEW CASES
OF TYPHOID FEVER

Two cases of typhoid fever and six
of diphtheria, were reported at the
Board of Health Office this week
There are but eight cases of the latter
disease in the city, all the patients
previously reported having recovered.
Fortunately the diphtheria is of a
mild character, and there have been
few fatalities.
Secretary Malcom. of the Health
Department, reported Is deaths, As
births and 96 marriages during the
present week, as compared with 2S
death. 81 births and 80 marriages dur
ing the corresponding period of last
year.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
SECOND MONSTER
GIRDER MOVED

The second big steel girder for the
dupont Hotel was hauled from the
railroad yesterday afternoon. This
girder was allowed to remain on the
big truck and will not be unloaded
until Monday morning. The third
girder has been cleared from the
freight car and is ready to be placed
on the truck
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
DIES AFTER
SAYING MASS

BALTIMORE, Nov. 25.-Less than
a minute after celebrating mass this
morning at ST. Monica's Roman Cath
olic Church. this city, where he was
rector. the Rev Father Alfred b. les
son dropped dead of heart disease. in
.t the sacristy. where he had gone to re-
move his robes
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
Valiant and Speedy.

There's nothing slow about Jones" ="
II guess you never loaned him mon
ey."
"oh. yes have That's what made
me speak that way. loaned him $40
six months ago and I haven't been
able to catch him since" - Boston
Transcript
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
Ksspina Il Dark.

The black sheep OF the warywalk
family had distinguished himself again.
This is the last straw groaned his
respectable brother I'm goin' to ave
it put IN the papers that I've changed
my name from Warywalk to Wobble-
way, cos OF my brothers disgracin'
the name. I'll ave It printed on and
bills an distributed by the thousand.
I'm determined nobody shall suspect
that I'm related to 'im."-London Ideas.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
"UNWRITTEN LAW" BARRED,
M'NAHON is CONVICTED

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 25.-
Frank W. Mcmahon. who shot and
killed George A. Leary, a wealthy real
estate operator, whom he accused of
betraying his eighteen-year-old daugh-
ter, was found guilty of manslaughter
by jury late yesterday. He has ask
ed for a new trial.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
Rv The limited Press.

BY The United Press.
NEWARK. n. j., Nov. 25.-Arrange-
ments are being made today for the
funeral of John Fairfield Dreyden,
former United States Senator and
founder of the Prudential Insurance
Company. who died at o'clock last
night in his Broad street home.
The funeral will take place either
Monday or Tuesday. The death OF
Mr. Dryden is mourned by all those
who knew him or where associated
with him in his work. AS the founder
of industrial insurance and as presi-
dent of the Prudential Insurance Com
pany Mr.. Dryden was one of the fore
most inanciers and organizers of his
time.
Men of eminence in all walks OF
life today unite expressions Of sor-
row over his death.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
No APPOINTMENT
OF LAND COMMISSION

Judge Rice next week will name the
commission TO condemn the land for
the approaches to the new bridge to
span the Christiana river near Third
street.
The return Of the commission will
be made to the court on December 1S.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
KLAIR FARM SOLD.

The farm Of the late Fredericy KlaiI
containing 113 acres, at Centreville
was sold at public sale this afternoon
to David Klair. for $S,023. The Klaig
bazaar on WecC Eighth street was sold
10 William Klair for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
TURKEY EXPECTS
BLOCKADE BY ITALY
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
CONSTANTiNOPLE, Nov 25-lt
was stated at the War Office today
that the government expects Italy vii!
make good her threat to blockade the
Dardanelles within twenty-four hours
Turkey believes this move, carrying
the war out of the African territory,
will speedily compel European inter-
NentiOn.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
LAnIFS, sFcTInN nANcr

A ball will be given by the Ladies'
meinde, for the benefit Of the German
School at Turn Hall, on Wednesday
evening, commencing at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
Eo,,. of chsr.et.r

II thought your wife forbade you to
marry again when she died?'
$50 she did. but now I'm going to
show her who is master in this house"
London Opinion.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
The LATEST Man.

event to bed at o'clock last night"
"Why so earlyT
my shoe came united, and / thought
I'd save the trouble Of tying It again"
Pittsburgh Post.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
Eretfulness.

Do not give way to fretfulness. 1t
takes the fragrance out Of life and
leaves only weeds where a cheerful
disposition would cause flowers to
bloom.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
PLACE FOR STENOGRAPHER.

A civil service examination for
a stenographer and typewriter will
be held at the Federal building on
next Tuesday. There is one applicant.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25

Dost thou love life? Then do not
squander time. Tor time is the stun
life is made of.-Benjamin Franklin.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
MIR. BYRNE ON VISIT

William Michael Byrne, a New
York attorney. formerly Of this city,
is a visitor here today.
Evening journal., 1911-11-25
AT ARMY.NAVY GAMF

Many Wilmingtonians went to
Philadelphia this morning to see the
Army and Navy football game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06

that between two French women, tho Marquise de Nesle and the Contesse de Polignac, in the 18th century. A man was the cause of it. The Due de Ritchelien was gallant to both women and instructed his secretary to write each note ap. pointing rendezvous for one at o'clock and for the other at 1 o'clock at cer- tain, place. The secretary, by some sort of misunderstanding, appointed the same Two at thus meeting each other must have been of the kind much better imagined than described.
 A scene followed and the marql lise chal- lenged the comtesse to fight her duel, and the challenge was accepted Pistols were chosen and the Boise de Boulogre selected as the place of meeting. When the women had taken their places trc oomtesse. called out to the marquise, 'Do you fire first, madame, and mind you
 don't miss me; don't imagine for a mo-
 ment that am going to miss you .'' The
 marquise fired. but missed and hit .
 neighboring tree. The comtesse smiled "Your hand trembles with passion madame" cried she; you are Iost!" The comtesse aimed deliberately at tho
 head of the marquise and fred The ma uuise fell with a great cry as of one wht had received mortal wound. but the hull
 let had only cut away a minute piece b ] her shell-like ear. All Paris laughed, snt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06
no doubt the Due de Richelieu as much

Inc doubt the Due de Ricneneu ds inuoh as anyone. ,, Two duels have been fought from pai- looms. The most interesting was that DC tween M. de Grandpre and M. Le P'que.
 which took place on May 3, 1898. These two French gentlemen had about the poorest excuse that one man can nave for killing another-a chorus girl, ana French one at that. Why they selecteu balloons Is not clear, but possibly because lballooning was one of the crazes or the day ,<,
 Each duelist, with his second, got inv'
 q balloon in the field adjoining the lul'
 leries, and in the presence of srea. Icrowd the cords were cut ana up snos
 the balloons The combatants we.o aoo armed with blunderbusses. At apou' o',
 feet from the ground Le Piqus rreo . a"o
 Crandpre immediately responded. Ins
 latter's shot was effective ana peneua.e'
 I,e Piuue's balloon, which rapioy ue
 scended and Le Pique and ms seoo'u were dashed to death on Iou9o'op
 while Grandpre and his second desceiuea
 safely some seven leagues away,
 A duel with billiard balls took piace I'll
 France September 4. 1S4S between two young men, named, respectively. Lefant and Melfant. They quarreled over game of billiards and decided 10 nghs B duel with the balls with which they lwere playing They drew lots for tn. first throw and Melfant won Fl am going to kill you at the nrst throw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06
IN THE OLD DAYS WHEN SOME
 FAMOUS DUELS WERE FOUGHT

From the New York Review
 The ancient had nothing that corre- sponded with the code duello. The idea from which that institution was devel- oped came down from the north with the barbarians who overran the Roman em- pire. They brought with them the Ordeal or Wager of Battle or judicial duel, which rprang from their idea to fight 1t out ard let the guilt or innocence of tae accused be determined by the result of the battle.
 Strangely enough the judicial duel was considered a fitting mode ol srtiing dis- putes between man and wife. To equal lZe as much as possible the inequality of such contest, the man was put in b. pit in which he was buried un to the sirdle while one of his arms was bound to his side. Sometimes 0 barrel took the place of pit For a weapon the man ad a baton or stick. the woman a kinc of sling with a stone in 1t.
 The story of the duel in the modern sense may be dated from l5s', when Francis I gave the lie to the Emperor Charles V, proceeding which promised 10 lead to combat of exceptional inter est, but which never took place because
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06
the magistrate because he was not the

by the magistrate because ne was ho' 'he of the dogs
 Last month male domestic who had been discharged, went to the stable and tore out the eyes of his masters horse. The law was powerless to punish him
 Such facts has become too frequent and too monstrous for parliament. to look on with indifference. Henceforth anyone who matreats a domestic animal will be amendable. and second offence will be still more severely punished.
 The maximum penalty, however, is not more than three months imprisonment and 300 francs fine. Still, 1t is an excel lent beginning.
 To give praise where praise is due, I may point out that the Cartrivers Syndi- cate of Nantes, affiliated to the general labor confederation, encourages kindness to animals and has expressed warm ap- nroval of the bill in a letter addressed to the reporter of the measure in the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06

mutual friends reconciled the pugnacious monarchs.
 By this time the judicial duei lad been gradually abolished and the private duel ought before witnesses. who seconded the principals in the encounter, came tu. Sometimes the seconds also mixed 1t uD and instead of duel there was q quartet CT a sextet. The day of iueling has passed long since in England and Amer lea, and only fingers in France as a sort of harmless comedy.
 Several duels have been tough. between women. and there are two or three r' stances of duels between a man. and " woman--in which the man did not always 2 ct the better of it. | One of these -duels between women was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06

saia Melfant and, aiming the missile, is hurled it at Lefant, strihihs nm Tn the center of the forehead ana Killing hin almost instantly.
 An,ong curious American drels was that l eo,,.ht at the Oaks, the famous New orleans duelling ground. between NJ. I,edesclaux, a creole, and a retired Frencl.
 cavalry officer, in antebellum days. The duel was fought with both combatants
 mounted on magnificent stallions and
 armed with broadswords. It was fierce | hattie. in which the French officer -e. ki1le6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06
'T Told You So"

From the Washington Star.
 What pleasure do you derive from being a pessimist?'
 "A great deal" replied MT. Growcher. prophet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06
REST ANp MEATH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mas. wiNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It 6OOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALI.AYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHEA. It is abs soluteiy harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wipslow's Soothing Syrup and take no othsg bind. Twenty five cents bottle. ss..sss.....>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06
The Summer

f rom Judges Library.
 You call this summer resort" shivers the guest, drawing his collar up to his ears. It's a resort all right; but where's the summer?
 m the summer. sir" calmly explains the clerk, striking the total of the man s bill .is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06
nIcoRDIs VITAL h RE$T0RA RATVE

Restores Mea'n Vitality. Price 91. At all drugg1sts. A1svess en hand at Collier Drug c.. roe NortR uOth otyeet. Mall oFaeEs s0llsote4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-06

One of the last acts of the Senate prior to the recess was to vote the prevention of cruelty to domestic animals bill. No Legislation tending to the same purpose seems to have been adopted in France sip4e 1850, and therefore the present re- eorm has exceptional interest
 Up till now no person could be pun 1shed for cruelty to animals unless he was the owner. or represented the owner Thus a wine-dealer. who seized two of lending dogs, poured turpentine over them and set them alight, was dismissed