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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26

full trades. was a member of the
Ohio legislative penitentiary commits
sion and visited most of the great pris-
ons and penitentiaries in the United
States, and nowhere are such advanc-
ed prison methods practiced as here.
In order to see a little of the ma
tives in the country several OF us
went out in automobiles over an ex-
cellent road, some ten miles. to the
village of Paranaki. Tn isis an en-
broidery making community. The
houses are perched upon stills about
six feet high. To get in you have to
climb a frail bamboo ladder. Here I
found two small rooms, with mat
ting sides. and a floor Of bamboo
stats, set about an inch apart.
Leaving here. l went across the
street To a low. rambling straw build.
ing, oeer which the American flag was
flying and above the door Of which
were two English words, Public
School was greeted at the door in
good English by a little native lady
teacher, who babe me welcome. She
had a class Of about twenty-five boys
and girls about twelve years old. They
were being taught English grammar
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
vOLKsFEsT AT SPRINGS.

Germans Prepare Interesting Program
for Monday and Tuesday Outing.
On Monday and Tuesday. Of next
week the Delaware Saengerbund will
hold its annual volksfest at Brandy
wine Springs Park. An interesting
programme has been arranged for
each day. with special amusement
features. It will be a public event,
and it is expected that the public will
attend in large numbers. The park
management has co-operated with the
Saengerbund in making the arrange
ments.
Prize Waiting. which has become
popular at the dancing pavilion on
the park lake, will be one of the at
tractive features tonight A good
ring will be given to the winner.
There will be prize Waiting and also
public dancing each Thursday and
be dancing on Thursday and Saturday
afternoons, with a full orchestra
furnishing the music.
when Reuben Comes to Town
will be given its final production this
evening by the Manhattan Opera
Company, which will conclude it's en-
gagement next week with rip Van
Wrinkle" The following program Is
announced for the free concerts TO-
morrow afternoon and evening.
March, "Semper Fidelis," Sousa
"Star Spangled Banner" company
selection. "San Toy" Jones; tenor
solo, Mr.. Wheeler; air in olden style
LA Cinquantaine," Marie; Home
Sweet Home" Miss Atkinson: Inter
mezzo, Hula, Hula" Wenrich; bari
tone solo. Mr. Williamson; Morceat
Characteristique "The Busy Bee,
Bendlx; contralto solo. Miss Brown
melodies from 1.-THE Chocolate Sol
der" Strauss; selection, Miss l.
Blanc; March. King Triumph" Hub
/ bell
Because Of the rain last evening
there was no performance Of The
opera and the fireworks display,
scheduled for last night. was post
poned until next Friday night. wher
the voting contest will close and the
prize will be awarded to the winner
and when the annual confetti battle
will take place in the park.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
MACNAMEE FAMILY REUNION.
Enjoyable Time Spent by the Members
at BrandyWine Springs.

Enjoyable Time Spent by the Members
at Brandywine Springs.
The fifth annual reunion of the
descendants Of Charles and Rachel
Macnamee was held at Brandywine
Springs Park on Thursday and was
largely attended, about ninety being
present Regrets were sent by aged
friends who heretofore had greatly IN
joyed the runions. After all had par
taken freely of the dinner which was
deliberately prepared the amusements
of the park and some other games
we're enjoyed.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
James Keolig, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Macnamee, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Dempsey. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Atlxin-
son, Mrs. Laura Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Maclary, Mrs. George Macnamee,
Mrs. c. Wesley Maclary, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Macnamee, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Keolig. Watson Keolig, Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Jaquett, Nj and Mrs. Eber
Jones, Grover Macnamee, Mr.. and Mrs,
Harry Brackin, George and Elva
Dempsey, Bessie and Clarence Jones
Edythe and William Maclary, Elsie
and earle Macnamae, Harvey and
Emma Maclary, Robert and Rebecca
Maclary, Florence Maclary, Crawford
Macnamee, Assure and Alberta Mac
nance, William Atkinson, Emily Keo-
lig, Clifton Jones, Ralph and Helen
Jones. Robert Jaquett, Mildred
Brackin, Madeline Johnston, Mrs
Robert Pyle, Mrs. Annie Pyle, Warner
Ellis. John Cloud, Miss Louise Hark
ness, Mrs Rebecca Kemp. Mrs. Re
becca Webster, Miss Saddle Sullivan
Mrs. Addie Luton, Miss Elizabetl
Crawl, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Pyle, Mr.
and Mrs. Chandler Pyle, Samuel c
Pyle. Robert Pyle. Jr., Mr.. and Mrs
William Pyle, Mrs. George Pyle, Mrs
Emma Pierson, William and Mar
Pyle, Mr.. and Mrs. George Webster
Mr.. and Mrs. Dutton Webster, Clarl
Webster, Maud Webster, Elsie, Reba
Estella and George Webster, Clarence
Luton, Harry Cullis and Edna Muir
raw
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
aFIRST AIDv A REQUISITE.

Employees OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road have been notified that when they
are in line for promotion one of the
factors to be taken into consideration
In the rating Will be attendance at and
interest shown in lectures on First
Aid to the Injured"
The management made this an
no1ncement yesterday and added that
the instructions in such humane work
would be prosecuted even more zeal
ously than hitherto. In its statement
the company says:
1T is expected through this plan Of
education eventually 10 reach all en-
ployes who may be called upon to give
nrst aid. Official records show that in
1909 and 1910 exactly 1867 men re-
~eived instruction on this subject"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26

and pretty, but as they grow older
they are inclined to stouness.
There are a number OF interesting
short excursions from Honolulu. From
the adjacent mountains can be obtain
cd a view of sea and valley that rivals
the one from top of the rock at
Capri. Italy
Many rode out in automobiles to
view the sugar cane and pineapple
plantations. Sugar is king In Ha-
waii. The sugar yield for 1908 amount
ed to over $40.000.000. and the larg-
est sugar mill In the world is here,
Music is another pleasant memory OF
Honolulu. Everywhere we heard and
enjoyed Hawaiian music. For tive
days our party was kept busy. inter
ested and delighted at Honolulu.
The great dock was crowded. an
as we sailed away there came to VI
across the bay the strains OF Aloha.
played on the shore by the royal Ha
waiian band AS this paradise islans
OF the Pacific, with its flowers. must
and hospitality. had made us con
stantly feel Aloha" there seemed I
special fitness I'm this welcome sons
even as a farewell.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
CRUISING AROUND THE WORLD
Picturesque Lands and People on the
Great Belt Line

and looked bright and interested.
These public schools, with their wav-
ing American banners. are transform
ing the islands. At Manila 5000 school
children in the great auditorium gave
a magnificent entertainment for us
and sang patriotic songs. The solution
Of the Filipino problem may come
through the American schools.
Flowers, music, climate and cor
diality are the paradise creating char
acteristics OF Honolulu. They make
all visitors remember Honolulu as the
most beautiful, lovable spot Of the uni
verse. With music and flowers we
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
NEWARK BAND
READY TO loot
Wilmington Leader Believes
Ne Has Good Material Among
Minnehaho Indians
TOWN PEOPLE HAVE
Many SUMMER VISITORS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Del. August 26.--Min-
nehaha Cornet Band Is fully Or
ganized. The first meeting was held
last evening on the secood of George
W. Grifin's carpenter shop. David
Constantine Of Wilmington, teacher,
was present, and found that he will
have little trouble in getting the
men into shape. Following are the
members: Esmer Wilson, Ernest T.
Mullen, Frank G. Widdies, Frank G.
Jester, Harvey Perkins, Russell Nor
ris, Clarence Jester, David Stewart,
George Cullen. Charles Porter, Ed
ward Singles. Rowland Cameron,
Archie Dempsey, Ira Shellender,
Hugh Morris. Ernest Jameson, Rufus
Roberts, James Law, Edwin Reside,
James Lowell. Daniel Krapf. Ernest
Kimble, Milford Morris, William
Mars The officers are: President,
Harvey Perkins; vice-president, Ern-
est T. Mullen; secretary, Frank Jes-
ter; treasurer, Russell Morris; busi-
ness manager, Frank G. Widdies;
board of directors, George W. Griffin,
Thomas A. Mullen and Frank Smith.
During the heavy rain and electri-
cal storm last evening Lillian James,
colored, was stunned by lightning.
Morning service in st. Thomas
Episcopal Church tomorrow, will be
conducted by John s. Grohe of VIII
mington, lay reader of the Diocese Of
Delaware The rector will ofticiate
IN the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Harry Chambers
and daughter. who have been at
Colon, Panama, for several months.
left on Thursday for a visit to Mr..
and Mrs. William H. Barton, this
town. They will arrive here about
September 1. Mr.. Chambers is in the
employ of the United States Govern
ment
William H. Smith, aged so years, a
former Newarker, who died at his
home in Philadelphia, was buried here
yesterday. Services were held in
Newark NJ E. Church. Mr.. Smith is
survived by his widow and FIVE
grown children, two daughters Mrs.
Frank Hepburn, Miss Amanda Smith,
of Philadelphia; Willard Smith, Dr.
Lawrence Smith and William Smith.
Personal: Mrs. William Watson is
at Atlantic City, Rankin Arm
strong attended the G. A. R. encamp-
ment at Rochester, N. Y. this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Cooch re-
turned yesterday after a stay along
the Chesapeake bay and the greater
Choptank river.-Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam F. Griffith of Baltimore, former
ly Of this town, are guests of Mrs. c.
Henry.-Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Clark
of Washington, are the guests Of Mrs.
Delaware Clark.-Miss Bessie Mason
of Chester. is the guest of her cousin.
Miss Louise Evans.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
P. 0. S. OF A. CONVENTION.

Members OF the P. o. S. of A. are
anxiously awaiting the trip to Laurel
Monday The State Camp convention
will convene there that evening.
Sixteen members of Delaware com
mandery, No. 50. will be in full uni
form and act as an escort In com
mand OF Captain A. F. Parsons. Upon
arrival at Laurel supper will be pro-
vided, after which, heahed by Robin
sons band Of twenty-four pieces, a
short parade over the principal
streets of the town will take place.
The degree team of Delaware Com
bandery will confer the degrees on a
class of candidates. after which a
dinner will be served. with Camp No.
% of Laurel as hosts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26

err American prison. The manner Of
treatment of the prisoners in the
shops is similar to that accorded
workmen in any large factory. Their
treatment outside of work hours is
similar to that of soldiers in a bar
racks, with the absence OF lockstep
and corporal punishment; the dormi-
tory system in place OF cells: the
semi-military training; the daily re-
creation after working hours, with
daily band concert, stereopticon lee
ture, and the like: day and night
schools, and above all, the
by trade instructors OF various use
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
The Philippines and Hawaii
BY WIN. G. FRTZELL

paved streets. electric cars. substan-
tial business blocks. large hotels and
beautiful residences.
The principal sights of Honolulu are
the government building or old palace,
the Bishop museum, the Coral Congre-
gational church, the Pail, the Punch
bowl, Waikiki beach and the aquar-
ium. All can be visited easily In p
day. but Honolulu can be enjoyed in
definitely.
The Hawaiian people are good
natured, easy going, attractive people,
who are decreasing rapidly in num-
bers. The little girls are very bright
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
SEWAGE DRAUGHT KILLS.
Three Sewer Cleaners Overcome by
Gas Under Ground.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 26.-Three
men working in a sewer at the plant
OF the American Viscose Company, ar
tihcial silk manufacturers, at Marcus
Hook, we're overcome by gas and died
shortly after being taken from the IN
let
The men. all foreigners, had been
cleaning the sewers OF the inlet which
carries the waste and refuse from the
plant into the Delaware river
II is said that the poisonous gases
we're formed by backwater from tn 4,
river coming in contact with the sedi-
ment az the bottom Of the sewers, II
feet below ground.
The men were dragged out In a sub
conscious condition. having swallowed
quantities Of the poisonous sewer
water.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
LINERS CRASH IN DELAWARE.
Taormlna and Delaware Collide on
WAY nm Stream.

The Italian liner Taormina. from
Naples and Genoa via New York,
came in collision with the Clyde liner
Delaware, in the Delaware river off
Fort Delaware yesterday while both
vessels were proceeding up. The ac-
cident was due 10 arrangement OF the
Taormina's steering gear.
Neither vessel was damaged to any
extent There we're no passengers on
board the Taormina, as all had been
landed at New York during the yes
sells stay there.
The Taormina locked at Snyder
avenue. Philadelphia. She carries a
valuable cargo consigned to local con-
Germs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
THE STAR BIazcS the Way

Unless you read Sunday you keep Of
Of Wilmington. TOmorrOws magazine section will
tain the following
THE PRICE OF PLEAsURE-Aimer G. sanborn collect
their theatrical amusements IL Is
half Of Marowe Billie Burke
Anna Held.
FIGHTING THE FATAL THIRTEEN-Samue J.. Miller tells
back Fine shadow drawing by
Nonnamaker
WHAT WILL LOUISE TELL7 runaway wife of King
memoirs and the
Kingdom quang Of revelations Perhaps she
may play American ragtme on the plano
figured a noted scandal Three big half
by Amos Engle.
THE STANDARD OF THE CITY-A story by W. Carey Won
DERBY You see his work the Red Book and
almost month beautiful crayon draw
ing by Sullivan.
THOSE PARIS "ELEGANTES" TAKE Up GYMNASTICS 10
about beau
getting plump They decided that Nobody loves
everybody training thin
men for be expected be the fashionable
womens for fall
TWAS A LONG CHASE MERRY CHASE AND A SWIFT
ONEMeaning pursuit
Boston Maybe she will Vanderbilt and
This the story OF the daring independent and
girl who out TO do she pleased and succeeded
Also about Trentin the little devil
OF grand opera" who has written play
HARD TO ROB UNCLE SAINT 1T is TO LAUGH. Why
he just the easiest OF marks This little story tells how
crooks turn the trick
THE Is PAGE NEWS SECTION will, as usual, contain
the latest of Wilmington and Delaware with pictures of
the local men and things who are in the public eye
THE COLORED COMIC SECTION will relate further
adventures of Slim Jim, Mrs Tmeker Clumsy Claude Mr..
Boss, Mrs Rummage, and Hairbreadth Harry
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
RIVER RIDE FOR HEPTAsOPHs

Members Of James Young Conclave,
No. 9, Heptasophs or Seven Wise
Men, will give a moonlight on the
Wilson Line this evening The pro-
ceeds are TO be devoted towards pur-
chasing paraphernalia for the degree
team.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
Standing Of tho Clubs
Schedule for To-day.

Athletics at Cleveland, 2 games.
New York at Chicago.
Washington at Detroit.
Boston at st. Louis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
MIlmInrton Junlor Lenrne.

White Rose VS.. Wawaset, at Brandy
wine Hill 1.-TWO games).
North End VS.. Wilmington Juniors.
at Eden Park tTwo games).
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
Church LeaRue.

Central VS.. Delaware Avenue, at Y
M. c. A.
Elsmere VS.. McCabe, at Elsmere.
Silverbrook VS. Eastlake, at Tw enty-
ninth and Boulevard.
Bethany VS.. Edge Moor. at Shellpot
Asbury VS.. Old Swedes. at Christi
ana Park.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
RAILROAD FIREMAN INJURED.

Christopher Collins. a p, B. and w.
railroad fireman, was admitted to the
Delaware Hospital last evening He
had been severely injured about the
hips.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
"One Of the Best
That's What Constant Reader
Says About The Star

II wish The Star sue cess as consider II one Of
the Of deserves the
90 widely given Extinct from letter from Charles W
Belts manager printing department Of the Hampton
Normal Agricultural lnst and constant reader Of
The Star.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
General Shorts.

Trap shooting. DUPONT Gun Club.
Trap shooting, Eastlake Gun Club
Golf. Wilmington Country Club.
Tennis, Arden.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Cincinnati, 8; Philadelphia. 4.
90 innings.)
New York, 3; Pittsburg, 2.
Other games postponed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
STANDING Of the Climb.

Where They Play Today.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh at New York.
st. Louis at Boston, g games).
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
AII.WiImInpton LEAGUE.

Merwick VS. Hillside, at Hillside.
Highland VS.. Vandever, at Vande-
yer.
Ashley VS.. Rockford, at Rockford.
Orioles VS.. Parkside, at Riverview.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
I-STATE LEAGUE.
YesierdnY'e RasnIfs.

1estcrOay'S Results
York, 3; Reading 2.
Trenton, 4; Altoona, 2.
Other games postponed, rain.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26

banners and megaphones met US. We
passed near Cavite. the naval station
where Dewey's men, before breakfast,
destroyed the Spanish feet and started
us on the greatest scientific and phil
anthropic work in the worlds history.
Manila is in contrast to the cities Of
Japan and China. Three centuries OF
Spanish rule give to 1t a European
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Athletics-CIeveland, rain.
Chicago, 6; New York, 5.
Washington, IS; Detroit, 2.
Detroit, z; Washington, 6.
Second game. 10 innings.)
Baston, 3; St. Louis, 2.
Boston, 6; st. Louis, 2.
(Second game. 7 innings.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26

IL on board have some per-
sonal friends among the
welcoming American exiles
at Manila. AS we came
near the harbor a feet of
small boats with bands and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26

Marshallton VS.. Madison. at Mar
shallton.
New Castle VS.. Rose Hill, at New
Castle.
Newport VS.. Highland. at Newport
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
Is PAGES FOR A NICKEL

A Metropolitan Paper fer DeIaware's Metropolis
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
Gtnndinr of ana CInhn.
Where They PLAY Today.

Reading at York.
Wilmington at Johnstown.
Lancaster at Harrisburg.
Altoona at Trenton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-26
SATURDAY SPORTS.

BASEBALL.
Inter-City League.
Gas Company VS. Fifth Ward, Front
and Union streets.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-02-24

The proposed retirement of Editor
W. r. Stovall from the newspaper bus
mess Is a matter of much interest to
everybody in Tampa and South Florida
He purposes to be succeeded by his
son, Wallace o. StovaI as soon as
that bright and capable young man
shall master the intricacieS OF the
management of such a newspaper as
the Tribune. IT is understood among
his friends that the senior StOvall has
acquired enough wealth to satisfy the
wants of the average man and he will
begin In time to refrain from working
himself to death-something which
too many Americans never learn until
too late. 1t Is suspected that he VIII
retain an interest in politics and sun
dry lines of business speculation suf-
ficiently to keep his mind occupied and
prevent him rusting out. The young
man who succeeds him steps into
bigger and brighter opening than ever
did any young man in Florida, if in
deed any in the South has ever before
been more fortunate. That he will
prove fully equal TO 1T is not doubted
by those who know him best-Tampa
Times.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-02-24
SAMPLE CASE OF PEONAGE

John Toliver. colored "A turpentine
dipper. a few days since, represented
to y. p. Phillips that he had a brother
in DunnellOn who wishes to labor
here, that he owed a small debt of SIG
which he must pay before he could
move up. and upon Johns promise
Mr.. Phillips advanced the sum to P. D.
Jenkins. with instructions to accom-
pany said Jake to Dunnellon, pay the
debt for him and bring Jake and his
brother back On arriving at Dunnel-
Ion they found the brother: and now
appeared a woman. to whom the mon
ey was said to be due. Mr.. Jenkins
bought tickets for Jake and his
brother. He asked the men to get
aboard the train as it rolled up. in
stead, all three, with the woman, van
ished in a twinklng. y detective was
put o. the train, and Jake was tripped
in Ocala. Mr.. Jenkins had their trunk
checked to Raleigh, which was heavy.
and on examination it was found to be
half full of rocks and old rags. How
ever, Jake got six months, but his
brother and feminine accomplice are
still al large.-Williston Advocate
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-02-24
STOPPED THEM TOO SOON
Near Fight Between "a Delegate and a
Congressman the Floor of the
House of Representatives

Washington, Feb. "a. Another blood
less battle was fought on the floor Of
the House of Representatives yester-
day. 1t came during a somewhat heat
ed debate on bill for the leasing of
coal mines in -Nlaska
~The lie was passed and as the short
and ugly word rang out Delegate
James Wickersham of Alaska made a
rush for Representative Frank W.
Mondell of Wyoming, who was seated
at nearby desk. The big Alaskan's
right arm shot out twice in the direc-
ton of the gentleman from Wyoming.
but members who separated the dis
putantS at the time. say that both
blows fell short After lively Strug-
gle. both men were quieted and apollo
gized to the House. Wickersham over
heard Monden call some one a liar and
thought the expression was applied TO
him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-02-24

In 1896 Arthur T. Williams conveyed
TO McNair & Wade. Mont brook, all the
pine timber on $4,000 acres OF land in
the eastern part of Levy county, with
a limit of 10 years time in which to
remove II. In 1907 Mr.. Williams filed
bill in chancery against McNair &
Wade to restrain them from working
the timber for turpentine purposes or
removing same for sawmill purposes
at the time of the sale in 1896 and
from removing from the land cord
wood and for damages. Months were
consumed in taking testimony by a
special master and after four years
and half Of. litigation. Judge J. T.
Wills entered decree Diminishing the
bill and taxing all costs against the
complainant.