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Evening journal., 1911-10-19
Merchants Can't Figure Yet How $4,000 is
Saved on Furniture Purchase Outside State

Ward. but it was learned today that
Mr.. Ward bid on more work that Mr..
Souder did.
The additional work that Ward
offered to do was to furnish and in
stall electric and gas fixtures, and 20
furnish Saxony rugs TO go along the
main corridors of the first and sec
ond floors. He suggested that these
rugs be obtained after he looked over
the building The Wilmington mer-
chants were not asked to bid on these
Saxony rugs. which are estimated on
by the square foot. Whether the Sax
ony rugs for the corridors and the
lighting fixtures will cost $500 could
not be learned today. but if they did
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
RAIN AGAIN
HALTS GAME
Athletics Peeved Over Fail
ure Of PIuViuS to be Con-
Slderate
LAY OFF HELPS
THE GIANTS CHANCES

Today's game between the Athletics
and Giants was called off shortly at
ter 10 O'Clock, the water soaked field
making play impossible A slight rain,
too. was falling at that hour
The four umpires went TO Shibe park
early today and made a thorough in
spection Of the playing field. Upon
their report to the National Commits
sion that play was impossible, an Of
fetal announcement was made.
The weather bureau forecasts fair
weather for tonight and tomorrow
with the prospects that game may
then be played in Philadelphia.
Despite the condition of the field
and the light rain that was falling.
there were hundreds Of fans gathered
around the entrances 20 Shibe Park
when the gate keepers announced that
the National Commission had called
on the game.
Shibe Park is not equipped with n
canvass covering for the inheld that
would have protected the playing dia-
mond from the torrential rain of the
past two nights. The ground Is well
drained, but even drainage could not
carry Off the great volume OF water
Ahdi hdu ihiitHt ! ne llutlut IdllltuldI-
ly was a pond. Even II the weather
had been clear and there had been
a strong wind. Il would not have been
sufficient TO dry out the diamond.
Athletic players and rooters are
disgusted over the failure of the
weather to permit play Each days de-
lay means an increase in the Giant
strength and corresponding decrease IN
Athletics chances. McGraw's pitching
staff available for the series is small
Mathewson. Marquard and possibly
Ames or Wiltse Mack on the other
hand can work Bender, Plank and
Coombs In a row, and maintain hi,
pitching order. But upon Mathewsor
and Marquard McGraw has pinned hil
faith. The two-day let-up will Civ
Marquard time TO be in good condition
for tomorrow's fray while Matty vii
be in condition tomorrow II needle,
and surely 10 take his turn on th
mound Saturday.
The Athletics who first prayed n
rain TO slow up the base paths an
kin of some of the vaunted speed
the Giant players are "cussin" the ra
: today. A fast field, the Athletics sa
would give them more chance for da
ing base running than IL would civ
the Giants
The prospects. however, are that n
field tomorrow will be soggy and slO
though the weather bureau believe
the sky viii be sufficiently clear
permit play.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
EXTRA FIRE In
BAKING PLANT
Crackers and Cakes Destroyed
by Night Blaze In Lang
Building
FIREMEN DO GOOD
WORK FIGHTING FLAMES

Fire started in the baking plant of
the w. & J. Lang Co., at the north
east corner Of Fifth and French
streets at 3 o'clock this morning and
before it was gotten under control,
did damage to the extent Of several
thousand dollars, mostly by smoke
The exact loss had not been estimated
today. Cakes and crackers. valued at
many hundreds of dollars we're made
unfit for food by the smoke
The fire started on the second floor
in the rear of the building, Immediate
ly over the ovens. The plant was op-
Grated up to $50 o'clock last night
A passerby saw smoke coming from
the windows Of the structure and he
ran TO the house of the Delaware
Fire Company, where he aroused the
firemen on duty there. One of the
latter, Elias Windsor, sent in an alarm
from box No 13 and the district ap-
paratus quickly responded. Later
Windsor was hurt at the fire by flying
glass. By their efficient work the
firemen confined the fire to the rear
Of the building and thereby saved
the big plant from destruction
The smoke was so thick that the
firemen we're unable to get within tho
building. but finally secured a place
of vantage, from which TO fight the
flames. This was in "Pig Alley" I'm
the rear Of the building. BY means Of
ladders they succeeded in reaching
the upper floors and the fire. which
was burning fiercely in this part OF
the building at the time, was quickly
subdued
When the alarm was struck w. J.
Lang, head of the concern, was at
home and had just awakened from a
deep slumber. He counted the strokes
of the fire bells and upon learning
that box No. 13 is located in front Of
his place of business. he called the
police station for information. At
that time the police had not yet
| learned where the fire was but a few
minutes later found that It really was
in the Lang bakery and so notified Mr.
Lang.
i In commenting on the fire toda,
Mr.. Lang said: 81 did not expect Z
see the place again. II seems to M
that nothing could save the plant an'
It would be a total loss" Mr.. Lanf
was loud in his praise of the firemel
and also the police and said that hat
It not been for their efforts the build
ing would have been destroyed.
Mr.. Lang said the loss, which wal
mostly on cakes and sugar is covered
by insurance. Fortunately the stool
of -four on hand was stored in the
front part of the building and was
not damaged He said he believed
the loss would reach more that
$4,000.
A serious mishap occurred to thC
Phoenix Fire Company's engine. Aftei
the machine had been drawn up to /
plug the horses were unhitched anC
the engine prepared for service whel
It started down Fifth street hill
Members Of the companies tried T.
hold it back but it was too heavy an,
they were forced to let it go. The.
shouted a warning to other firemel
about the burning building and fort
unately no one was injured.
The engine stopped in the middl
of French street, so badly damage
that IL had to be returned to the guar
!, ters of the company.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
HOPE WITNESSES
WILL SAVE COUPLE

William and Martha Prigg. colored,
were arraigned in City Court this
morning on the charge of disorderly
conduct. Prigg said he was protecting
his wife at the time of the trouble
Officer Hawke, who made the arrest
said he arrested the couple on a Mary
land avenue car. Homer Lynch, the
conductor of the car, told of the cou-
pie being on the car. and both were
under the influence of liquor Prigg
said he would like to get witnesses
and the case was continued until to-
morrow morning.
Catherine Joyce. charged with like
offense, was fined 50 and costs.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19

This "ad." IN THE EVENING
JOURNAL has cleared the pathway
OF lifes journey for Francis E. Luke,
al least Luke is hoping that It will,
for he has received an answer to his
soul stirring appeal.
This morning Mr. Luke handed the
following letter to a reporter Of THE
EVENING JOURNAL;
Dear Unknown Friend:
saw your advertisement in
THE EVENING JOURNAL stat
ing you want a life partner. You
say you are "a years of age:
am SO years of age, brunette.
blue eyes, weigh 175 pounds. /
would like very much to hear
from you. I am looking for nice
man. Hoping to hear from you
by return mail.
MISS ANNIE DAVIS,
No. sos East Fifth Street
r. S.-If convenient meet me
at Fifth and Walnut streets az
7.30 o'clock. Thursday evening
on the church corner I will be
dressed IN black. am pretty
stout You might drop me a line
and let me know II you will be
there.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19

Colonel Alvan B. Conner. of FELTON,,
chairman or the State House COM
mission which recently awarded the
furniture contracts to A. l.. Ward, of
Philadelphia, after some Delaware
merchants had been ignored after be-
ing told they would be given a chance
to bid, was interviewed at his home
last night, but declined to be drawn
into the controversy" in any way.
Colonel Conner said that what the
commission has done will be better
understood by the public later. In
acting as it did Colonel Conner stated
the commission had regarded its oath
and saved the people a large sum OF
money.
But l decline to discuss the matter
unless the commission refuses TO is
sue a statement" concluded the form
er Kent senator, who was father Of
the State House bill
tt was learned today that the figures
of A. L. Ward. the favored Philadel-
phian who was awarded the contract
for furnishing the State House, are
about $4,000 in round figures. The de-
tailed figures for the different items
of furniture, carpets, rugs, decorative
painting, hardwood floors, etc, were
not available today. At any rate, the
maximum contract price of $4,000 in
dicates that the state will not be able
10 save any $4,000 by giving the con-
tract to Mr. Ward. and it raises a
doubt whether there will be much Of a
saving at all.
Can't Figure ON Saving.
The estimate of Ellwood Souder, Of
this city. handed in TO the Commits
sion, was S7,4SS.50 for furniture. rugs.
hardwood floors, wall decorations and
decorative painting for the interior
Of the State House and the Governors s
Offices, Secretary of States Offices and
the judiciary parlor This is $500
| less than the contract price of MIR.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
Jail Sentence for Son Who
Breaks Litter on Fathers Head

young Kesler got the stove-lifter. and
walking into the parlor where his
parents we're, he struck his father
on the head. The litter was pro-
duced in court. 1t was broken. The
court asked Kesler. Jr., If he had any
thing to say. to which he replied, no.
Mr. Kesler said DR.. Samuel G..
Rumford was attending his wound,
and he asked the court to put his son
under a bond. This the court refused
to do, and after lecturing the youth,
the court sentenced him to thirty days
in the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19

cost that much and we're added to
Mr.. Souder's highest bid they would
bring his. Souder figures, up to
$4,000. Just where the State House
Commission figures on saving $4,000,
or any substantial saving at all, is
still a mystery.
It was state today that J. e. Beck,
Of Dover, submitted a lower bid than
any of the Wilmington merchants for
the furniture and carpets, but he, too,
was ignored like the Wilmington deal
ers. The real situation is that the
Delaware merchants after submitting
bids for items named by Supervisor
Pennewill we're told that specifca-
tions would be prepared. and all would
be given a further opportunity to bid
on the same specifications. Mr.. Ward
was called in by Commission TO pre-
pare plans and specifications, but after
preparing them he said he did not
care to have his specifications bid on
by any other dealers Then he talked
over the matter with the Commission,
submitted estimates OF what he would
do the work for. and was given the
contract on the strength of his own
uEuItS anu oldicutnNof Mltuoul any
other dealers being given a chance to
bid on the same specifications.
A member of the State House Com
mission today said that there would
be a saving under the Ward contract
of $1,000 on lighting fixtures alone,
compared with what Architect Tilton
estimated they would cost.
The members Of the State House
Commission are Governor S. S. Pen
newill. former Governor Preston Lea
former Governor Ebe w. Tunnel
former Senator A. B. Conner. Senator
Alexander P. Corbit. Senator T. NJ
Monaghan, Representative 7. o
Cooper, Former Representative Tim
othy Townsend, and former Represen
tativA L4affertv.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
HOOVER. CORNELL NUPTIALs.

In Christ Church, christiana hun
dred. at noon today Miss Anna r.
Hoover and Augustus r. Cornell we're
married by the Rev. w. II. Laird. Miss
Rehecca J. Ford and Joseph w Cor
nell were the attendants The bride is
a member Of Christ Church Choir Az
ter a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Cor
nell will receive at their home, No.
1915 Rodney stret on next Thursday
evening.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
DIR. ROBIN ADDRESSES STUDENTS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, Del, Oct. 19-Dr Robin,
bacteriologist from Wilmington, de-
livered a lecture this morning 10 the
entire student body OF Delaware Col
lege on the pitfalls Of Youth" DR..
Robin was at one time connected with
the State College Experimental Sta
tion. He and the late DR.. Theodore
r. Wolf began a class at the college
in hygiene and sanitary science.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
DERRICK FALLS ON MANL

One of the derricks at the quarry
of the Delaware Granite and Mining
Company at Eighteenth and Pine
streets fell yesterday crushing two
Of the workmen. Alexander Kelley
of 1911 Jessup street, one of the men,
was injured about the back and legs
and had to be sent to his home.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19

Father appeared against son in City
Court this morning, when Charles
.Kesler, Sr., appeared against Charles
'Kesler, Jr. The father appeared IN
court with his head bandaged.
Mr.. Kesler told the court that the
youth came home intoxicated from
his work in Philadelphia. and after
father and mother had placed their
son on a couch. they went to bed.
They heard a noise later, and when
they went downstairs, Mr.. Kesler said
his son threw a chair in the corner.
After quieting him for awhile,
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
BEER WAGON WRECKS AUTO.

NEWARK, Del. Oct 19-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles c. Crooks, Of Baltimore,
and their 15-year-old son were injured
when a big beer wagon crashed into
the automobile in which they were
riding a short distance south of this
city. Crooks, who is diamond
merchant, saw the wagon approach
ing, and drew to one side of the road,
but the driver Of the wagon apparent
~ was asleep, and the wagon crashed
into the automobile
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
ALLIANCE TO ENTERTAIN.

The local branch of the German
american Alliance will give an enter
ainment in German Hall tomorrow
,vening. The program, containing
Vaudeville. musical and other feat
ares, viii be taken part in by num-
ler of local organizations, among
hem the Delaware Saengerbund, and
he Wilmington Turngemeinde.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
COLORED MAN ACCUSED.

Walter Brown. colored, of Newark,
was committed to the Workhouse by
Magistrate Lovett yesterday to an
swer at court a charge of alleged
felonious assault. Elizabeth Bowman.
colored woman, is the prosecuting
witness.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS.

There's always opportunity for
those who take full advantage of
the announcements in the Want
Columns.
The Wants outline in plain,
concise statements the chances
that are at hand for workers.
renters, landlords, buyers, sellers,
those who would exchange.
The Wants enumerate the needs
of many great business interests,
as well as telling of the chances
for employment and special sale
opportunities of smaller establish
ments and need for workers in
mills, factories, Offices and house
holds.
It's a liberal education in mod
ern business TO keep posted re-
garding the Want opportunities
that each day carry the messages
of varied business interests 20
thousands of readers.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
WANTS LICENsE TRANSFERRED,

James McDevitt has petitioned
Resident Judge Rice for a transfer of
the liquor licence at No. West Third
street to William J. Begley. The ap-
plication will be heard on Saturday
morning.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
COFFEE PRICES JUNP.
BY Tho United pro,a

By Tho United Pfo7s
NEW YORK Oct i9.-rodays coffee market opened with
No Rio at is cents highest price 1895 year OF
the rcoaeo famine" in Brazil in
face oi sight coffee suppg thirty million pounds greater
than il vae last year when spot coffee wac cent pound in
The New York market
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
OVERLAPPING POLICE BOAT.

The police and fire boat Philadel-
phia is being overhauied by the Pusey
and Jones Company. Boilers have
been installed by the Harlan anC Hol-
lingsworth CORPORATION.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
SWALLOWED CYANIDE.
By no United rress.

~ Zoo tni1d rfcse
NEWARK. n j., OCT The police today commenced
Investigation into tho death OF Ms Allison mcFarand vto
The advertising OF ampereago electrical
dead sr bed Yesterday f0m cyanide Of
potassium poisoning
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
AID SOCIETY SUPPER.

The Ladies' Aid Society, of Cook
man NJ. e. Church, will give a supper
in the church on Thanksgiving Day
from until o'clock
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
DEATH OF THOMAS RORINSON.

Thomas Robinson, living on the Ma
jor farm. one mile west of Elkton, Md,
died suddenly yesterday morning Of
acute Bright's disease. He was known
in this city and was a son-in-law OF
John NJ. Pyle, of No. S47 Madison
street. His parents and relatives live
near Newark and Elkton. The deceased
is survived by a widow and five chill
dren, the oldest about fourteen years
and the youngest about three months
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
LYson1D MICRO wHo ASSAULTED YABDmAsrrR.

by The United Press.
MANCHESTER, Ca. oct i9.-wihout arhs shot
exchanging blow mob Of thirty Quoty iynched Jerry
Loseaoc negro brakeman charged with having assaulted
herman early today HALF masked oer-
powered Marshal Collier and tho jail keyu from him.
They their victim to Ferndalo Park and hanged to
tree within ten ies. tho sidewalk
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
Lonesome Luke at Church Tonight
to Look Over One Manageable

xxrANTED-wIsH TO CORRESPOND
w with lady. object matrmony Address
Francis r. Luke, y. Fourth So. Wilmington,
Delaware, or call In the evenings, 7aO to
Q o'clock. olF2t
Evening journal., 1911-10-19
WEATHER.
Inlted Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 19.-The mod
crate disturbance that was on the
Middle Atlantic coast Wednesday
morning persists in modified form re-
sulting in a continuance OF general
rains in New England and eastern
portion of the Middle Atlantic States.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-FOrecast:
For Delaware Generally fair to-
night and Friday; cooler tonight;
moderate north to northwest winds.
Evening journal., 1911-10-19

STEAMERS IN FOR REPAIR.
The steamers Brandywine and City
Of Wilmington are at the Harlan and
Hollingsworth yards for repairs after
the seasons work
Evening journal., 1911-10-19

The EVENING JOURNAL
has more Subscribers than
any other paper in Delaware.
Thai means a home papet
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BRYAN COTTON MARKET.

Cotton has been frmer in tone the
past two days and has gained few
points. Spots were selling again TO,
day at &c. middling basis.
Cottonseed. $1400 a ton.
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DR.. w. A. Smith of Millican visited
the city today.
George Williams of Coleview was
in the city today.
Alec Caps of Harvey was in the
city today,
J. d. Goen and son of Harvey were
in the city today
N. A. Gotham was in today from
Harvey.
A. r. fowler OF Benchley was in
the city today.
S. s. Kelly was in the city today
from Kurten.
Steve Moss was down today from
Tabor.
Pat Moore was down today from
Edge.
r. f. Blanton of Harvey was in the
city today.
J. r. Steward was in town today
/ from Reliance.
/ NJ. B. casters was here today from
Kurten.
/ L. NJ. Haltom was in today from
Benchley.
]. E. Bullock was in today from Hol.
/ ligan Chapel.
/ c. c. Morgan was in today from
Reliance
Mrs w. b. Grice left this afternoon
to visit in Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs w. J. Lawless and
children We're visitors to the city to-
day from Kurten.
Now is the time to see US for pretty
japanese ware. Parker-Astin Hard
ware Company.
J. c. Mathis was in the city today
from his home in the Reliance com.
munity.
We have some choice apples at 4Oe
per bucket until present stock is gone.
Howell & Newton.
b. A. FIugghins was in the city to-
day from his home in the Kur'en
community.
Step in and see our hand-painted
china; its beautiful. Parker-Astin
Hardware Co.
w. II. McNichael was in the city
today from his home in the Tabor
community.
For Sale-First-class mich COW,
with heifer calf viii Thompson at
Cole Hardware Co.
!. L. Raisn of Harvey was looking
after business matters in the city to-
day
Hair switches and Transformations
made from combings Phone AS
Beatrice !. Calhound. -
D. Z. Thompson and I. B. Todd OF
Harvey were in the city this after
noon.
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John NJ. Lawrence went to Houston
this afternoon.
Mrs. Johnnie Hoppe of Kurten is
visiting in Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rigby went
to Houston this afternoon.
Misses Lula and Melvina Tabor re
turned today from a visit to Houston
Mss Ida Wipprecht has returned
from visit to relatives in Houston
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Dunlap returned
today from visit to Capt. and Mrs
John Q. Tabor.
Use International Sugared Horse
and Mule Feed. There is nothing be-
ter. Composed Of corn, oats, alfalfa
cottonseed meal, molasses and salt
| Hensarling Bros. Phone Psi.
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Mrs. w. II. McMichael of Tabor
went to Houston this afternoon to
visit her daughter.
Cows fed on International Sugared
Cow Feed will give more milk and
butter. Hensarling Bros. Phone PSI.
Judge and Mrs. Doremus and Miss
Resale Doremus returned today from
4 visit to Houston.
Miss Clara Scale returned to her
home in Benchley today afte: visiting
Miss Aline Weaver.
Miss Robbie Scale returned to
Benchley today after visiting friends
in this city today.
Room for Rent-Furnshed or unfur-
nished First door west Parks furni-
turne store. Call at shooting gallery.
R. S.slTaylor and daughter, Miss
Ruth Taylor, went to Millican this aft
ernoon. Miss Ruth will teach the
Peach Creek school this session.
Lost-Near II. & T. c. depot Satur-
day night, a white hat with red leather
band. Return to Eagle office and get
reward.
Lost-Between Bryan and College,
one CROKER sack of clothes; will pay
liberal reward for same delivered at
Bryan Grocery Co. j. Riggs
Ed Wickes went TO Hearne today
and carried his hounds with him. He
and Emmett Rohde, Sam Adams and
other hunters of that section will 20
on a hunt in Robertson county.
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Go to Parker-Astin's for Royal Doul-

Go to Parker-Astin's for Royal Doul-
ton ware; it's genuine.
For Sale-Registered Jersey heifer
two years old, due to calve in January.
Price, 500. Phone 1872. J. NJ. Collier.
Cut Flowers-Roses, $50; Ameri-
can Beauties, $500; Carnations, $3.50;
Tuberoses, 1925 per dozen. Nuns, Zoe
to 75c each. Long distance phone
Scott Floral Co., Navasota, Texas.
Strayed or Stolen-Brown mare, NJ
brand. about $50 pounds, right hind
foot white, shod. Liberal reward. AID
dress J. A. Caps, Harvey, or tele
phone w. S. Jones residence.
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DENTISTS COMING TO BRYAN.

The members of the Central Texas
ing accepted the invitation OF the peo-
pie of Bryan to hold their next meet
ing in this city. The date for the meet
ing has been set for the second Sat
urday in March, 1912.
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Walkers sc and 1Oc store is crowd
ed and we are trying to make room
for our holiday goods. For This rea-
son we will run a special sale on ey-
erything all during the week. There
are thousands of bargains. Don't fail
to call.
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CARD OF THANKS.

4 The elegant piano won by Mrs. Jack
r. Johnson in the Houston Post vot-
ing contest arrived today and is a
beauty Mrs Johnson requests The
Eagle to express her sincerest thanks
to each and every one who assisted
her in winning this splendid instru'
ment. "
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-14

United States Senator John Sharp
Williams of Yazoo City, Miss. arrived
today for the Willams-Webb wedding
tomorrow. During his stay in Bryan
he is a guest in the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs Robert S Webb.
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Enral Npma

w. c. Coulson was over today from
lola.
My new home for sale cheap; terms
easy. Cliff A. Harris.
Stark Collier went to Houston yes.
terday.
am still saving wood. Phone 229
J, L. Robertson.