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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
BELOW PAR BIDS
FOR COUNTY BONDS
Levy Court DispOSes Of $685.
900 Issue on $4,000
Bid - :

Bids we're received by the Levy
Court today for the sale Of s95,0 900,
per cent. coupon Highway I'm
provement Bonds Of New Castle
county.
The bonds bear date Of July /, 1911,
and mature IN sums of $4,000 an-
nually from 1945 to 1919; $4,000 on
July /, 1850. and $4,000 on July 1.
1851. The bonds are to be delivered
TO the purchaser on next Tuesday.
The bidders were;
Frank ID. Lackey and Company,
Wilmington, sS6,S1693; A. b. Leach
and Company. New York, S90.345:
Harris. Forbes and Company, New
York ss7,20145, and Wilmington
Savings Funds Society. s91,526.
The bods we're referred to a COM
mittee OF the whole.
Commissioner Daniel Thompson,
who Is chairman of the finance COM
mittee Of the Levy Court said the bid
was a splendid one for per cent.
bonds and Is a higher bid than made
for a former issue The other bonds
we're sold at S9O,250. The rate being
S96.34.
The court took a recess for ten
minutes and upon reconvening the
bid of the Wilmington Savings Fun
Society was accepted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
DR.. VEASEY GOES
1918 MILES IN AUTO

Dir. and Mrs Benjamin r. Veasey
and son and daughter have returned
from 1913 mile auto trip through the
New England States. The trip began
on Monday Of last week at 6 a. m. and
lasted until Friday Of the same week,
The party travelled IFS miles the first
day. sleeping on Monday night In
Stamford, Conn. They went from there
TO Bolton. They also went to Wore ester
and Boston, Mass. At the latter place
they had the pleasure Of seeing Adj
miral Togo of Japan. who was visit
ing there In Boston DR.. Veasey took a
guido and visited the "slums" of the
city where his car was mobbed by
gamins of that section. Nyack and
other points along the Hudson river
were visited during the trip. DR..
Veasey said the worst road encounter
ed was between Chester and ClaymOnt
The trip was made In an +. NJ. +.
touring car and was greatly enjoyed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
CITY'S HEALTH
UNUSUALLY GOOD
Four Cases Of Typhoid the
Only Contagious Disease
Here

With the exception Of four cases Of
typhoid fever. Wilmington is remark
ably free Of contagious disease. For
the first time in more than eight years
there are no cases or scarlet fever or
diphtheria in the city. This is con-
sidered a remarkable condition by
Secretary Malcom Of the department.
II reflects credit upon the work
performed by the present board and
the executive officers.
The presence OF typhoid fever, after
total absence of this disease for
several months, Is attributed by Mr..
Malcolm to the return Of people who
have been away for the summer. Each
year at this time is marked by the
outcropping of typhoid. Before the
new water system was put in opera
ton there was typhoid the year
around, but there .Ssways was de-
cided increase in Size number of cases
at the end Of the summer, people
bringing the disease from elsewhere.
Since the water plant went into SER
vice there have been practically no
cases of this disease. It now crops
out but the health Office does not ex-
pect TO hear OF many cases. The four
cases so far have been reported dur
ing the past ten days
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
CLOSE STORES
TO HELP FAIR

There is a movement on foot 10 in
duce tho business men Of the city to
close their places OF business on
Thursday at noon TO allow their em-
ployes TO visit the New Castle County
Fair. Many stores close at noon on
Thursday. and Il is hoped 20 spread
the movement to Market street, at
least for this one day. In other cities
where such fairs are held business
people take great interest in them and
allow one afternoon. Thursday as a
rule, Is set apart as a half holiday
for those compelled to work In the
stores.
The fair this year is bigger. better
and more attractive than ever. II was
said this afternoon that canvass Of
the Market street business men viii be
made tomorrow TO learn how many
Will agree 20 close at noon on Thurs
day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
URGE A NEW
CITY BOND ISSUE
Street Department Has No
Money With Which to
Widen 18th Street

Since Harris Forbes and Company,
the New York brokers. refused TO ac-
cept the $4,000 Eleventh street
widening bond issue. the Street and
Sewer Department has no funds with
which to widen the street between
Market and Orange streets.
This morning a resolution was
adopted by the Directors OF the Street
and Sewer Department requesting
City Council TO issue $4,000 in city
bonds in a legal manner for the pur-
pose OF widening the street. which Is
made necessary by the erection Of the
proposed DUPONT Hotel.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
PERSONALS.

Miss Annie Aiken and Miss Helen
and Margaret Kamenc, all of this city,
will go to Atlntic City to spend the
weeks vacation. They will stop az
the Washington House.
Mrs. George Gibson of the Cedars,
Miss Irene Heal and Miss Myrtle
Baldwin are spending ten days at
Atlantic City.
Mrs. Lewis Sasse, wife Of Clerk Of
the Court Lewis Sasse. has returned
from a visit to her cousin. Mrs. W. II.
Boyce, wife OF Judge ". H. B0yce.
Miss Carson, milliner of No. 403
Delaware avenue. and her millineFs
have gone 10 New York to see the fall
styles.
Miss Emily F. Potect has returned
home after visiting Miss Helen L.
Biedeman Of near Granogue
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
NO DATE YET ON
WORKHOUSE VISIT

Owing to the absence of DR.. Irvine
NJ Finn, who is out Of the city. and
will not return until some time next
week, little if anything will be done
until later by the committee Of ply
sicians who were asked TO inspect the
sanitary conditions at the New Castle
County Workhouse. This request was
made at the meeting Of the Board Of
Trustees recently held to consider the
letter sent by Upton Sinclair. At that
time DR.. Harrison W. Howell. another
member Of the committee was away
on his vacation, but will return home
tomorrow afternoon.
II is thought that when DR.. Finn
arrives home, tho physicians will fix
a time to visit the institution.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
SENATOR RICHARDSON
GETS B0.HORSE PIERCE

United States Senator Harry A.
Richardson. Of Dover. has bought a
six-cylinder, sixty-horse power Pierce
Arrow automobile. II will be delivered
in a few days. and will be the second
Pierce car for Senator Richardson, ne
having used a forty-eight horse Pierce
in the past The sale was made
through the Foss-Hughss branch IN
this city, which also this week sold a
six-cylinder forty-eight-horse power
Pierce to John f. He'll, Of Whining
tom
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
NEAT PRICES HOLD.

For the first Monday in three weeks
local butchers yesterday, did not re-
port any advance I'm the price Of meats.
The price paid for meat last week pre-
vailed today which is about cents q
pound more than the original price.
When asked II any advance was an
ticipated It was stated that IL was not
looked for at this time
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
MISS LIE BLANC LEADS.

Miss Juliette Allison received the
largest number of votes cast last
night at Brandywine Springs Park
for the most popular women princi-
pals. the total number cast for her
at last nights performance being
PAS. while Miss Engenie lie Blanc
received pa; Miss Nella Brown,
10, and Miss Claire Whitney, 81.
The vote today stands as follows;
Miss lie Blanc. SSH; Miss Atkinson,
$500; Mis- Brown, 1864; Miss Whit
neY- aS6
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
DEATH LIST
MAY REACH 80

By The United Press.
ATLANTA. Ca, August 29.-Meager
reports from Charleston. S. c., today
say that fifteen are missing there be-
side seven known dead, as the result
of the hurricane Of Sunday. It is
feared that the death list will reach
thirty in the city alone, and perhaps
hundred when reports are received
from isolated spots on the coast.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
Is n0n nAMAGE Tn RnAns.

County Engineer James Wilson is
Of the opinion that the damage done
to. the county roads by the recent
rain al reach $4,000 The principal
damage was done in the four upper
hundreds Of the county
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
THOMAS F. GAYNOR
OUT FOR SHERIFF.

Former Coroner Thomas F. Gaynor
has announced himself as a candidate
for the Republican nomination for
sheriff next year. Mr.. Gaynor is a
Wilmingtonian with many friends, and
he made an efficient coroner.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
LABOR DAY BASEBALL.

Manager Dougherty, Of the Hillside
Wilmington League team, an
nounced this afternoon that he had
agreed with Manager Lynch of High
land, to play off the clubs two post
poned games at Riverview Park on
next Monday afternoon. Labor Day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
PERMITS FOR 6 NEW DWELLINGS

A permit today was issued by Build
ing Inspector Cassidy to l. NJ. Under
man and Bro, 10 erect six dwellings
on the east side OF Laurel street, be-
tween Delaware avenue and Sixteenth
street, to cost 81, 1000 each, and one was
granted to p H. Lynch, to build a
porch for James McKough. at No.
GA West Twelfth street. costing $50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
CHANCERY COURT WORK

The September term of the Court
Of Chancery will open on September
IL Register in Chancery Jolls today
issued the calendar of the cases pend
ing for hearings and argument
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
Wounded Officer Ont Next week

The condition OF Patrolman Swithin
G. Walker who was shot by an I'M
known man last Tuesday night. con-
tinues to improve. At the Delaware
Hospital today II was said that he
would probably be able TO leave that
institution in about a week
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
nnaih nf Mn. Pnfrick O,Tnole.

Mrs. Jane O'Toole. wife Of Patrick
o'Toole of No. GIG Spruce street, died
today. She was IS years old. Her
funeral will be held on Thursday
morning, with services in st. Mary's
Church. Interment will be made at
Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
ON GRABBING PARTY.

Residents Of Newport and Christi
ana went to Augustine Beach yester-
day. It was an old-fashioned straw
ride. The picnickers caught several
bushels Of crabs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
HIS LEG sPRANFD.

Harry Lea. colored, of No. III Wash
ington street, employed by Samuel A.
Mcdaniel, was admitted to the Della
ware Hospital today suffering with a
sprained leg, sustained by fall.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
LAWN FETE For CHrRCH.

A lawn fete and boating party will
be given on Thursday, Friday and SAT-
urday afternoons and evening OF this
week by KinkswOod NJ r. Church
Mite Society In Kirkwood TNrk.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
ELECTRIC LAMP BLEW
Up In HIS FACE

James Gray, city lineman, was
placing a box Of incsndescent lamps
on the police station floor this after
noon when one of the big globes ex-
ploded. The particles of glass flew
into his face, but fortunately be
escaped injury.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
MIR. LOLLs STRICKEN.

Register in Chancery Joseph C..
Jolls was taken sick on the train
coming from Middletown this morn
ing. He remained at his Office for a
time and returned home on the next
train.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
nEATH OF Mrs. MISSION.

Mrs. Sarah E. Winslow. widow Of j..
D. Winslow. aged IS years, died on
Monday The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
her late home, No. 1116 West street
Interment will be private.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
JOLLY NIGHT AT PENNSGROyE.

Wilmington colonists at Pennsgrove
last night spent a delightful time in
the moving picture theatre Every one
took part in the concert and the pro-
gram
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
MARRIEn Am ASRrRY-

Lewis b. Glasco and Julia r. Kiesel.
both OF Wilmington. were married az
Asbury parsonage this morning by tho
Rev. r. G. Macnichol.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-08-29
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

I OST-GREAT DANE DOG, ONE
- year old. gentle, weight about one
hundred pounds; color. dark brindle.
heavy studded collar; register No 1876.
Finder notify r. p. DUPONT, Pennsyl-
vania and Park avenues and receivfa
suitable reward. Phone 200 ID. and A,
aug29-2t
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
House Numbers.

Before the advent of the house NUN
Der only business signs. coats of arms
and house names marked the different
buildings. Then. in London. for in
stance. one had to look for Mr.. Jones.
should he desire to call upon that man.
In say. "Whitechapel. not far from
the Blue Boar" 1t is thought Berlin
in 1895 was the first city TO employ
the numbering system The German
innOvatOrs did not put odd numbers
on one side Of their streets and even
numbers on the other. They merely
started from the Brandenburg gate
and numbered straight ahead. taking
no account Of change Of street. AS
they proceeded. therefore. the mum
bers grew higher. the height to which
they attained being limited only by
the supply of houses. The first house
they numbered was No. l. the last the
number that betokened the total num-
Der of houses in the city.-St- Louis
Republic.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
An Authors Odd Aversion.

The "stoic" meal had attractions for
Edward Fitzgerald. who. among his
other peculiarities. hated to see peo-
pie enjoying their food On one oc-
casion. after man had finished a
glass of wine in his company and gone
out of the room, Fitzgerald remarked.
with disgust: Did you notice how he
took up his glass? | am sure be likes
it. Bahr' Fitzgerald himself. accord
ing to his biographer, Mr.. 4. c. Ben
son, ''lived practically on bread and
fruit. mostly apples and pears. even a
turnip. with sometimes cheese or but
ter and milk puddings. But he was
not a bigoted vegetarian. To avoid
an appearance of singularity he would
eat meat at other houses and provided
it in plenty for his guests. But the
only social meal he cared to join in
was tea, pure and simple. with bread
and butter''
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
Wise or Innocent?

He met her one night at q reception
and asked her to go to the ;heatel
with him She accepted. and, as they
liked each other. they went again later
Then 1t got to be n weekly occurrence
Finally he got to thinking that be was
solid enough with her 70 go out be-
tween the acts. and SO he did For
several weeks he worked this and met
with no rebuff. But she was thinking
a lot. even though she wasn't saying
anything.
One evening she said. Why don't
you go to the smoking room TO smoke
instead Of going to the lobby
Isis there smoking room in
sideT' he asked
''Of course. You always say that
you are going ont 10 smc.ie. and
:. seems so useless to have TO take
your hat and coat every time. And
If you thought OF Ii beforehand you
could buy those cigarettes that you
seem to Iike-the ones that smell like
cloves, you know-before you cus1c."
He is wondering II she is as wise a.
1t seems or as innocent as 1t appears
Boston Traveller.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
Where Every One Is a "Ma iesty."

Who are the poitest people in Eu-
rope? If common speech is any critic
rion. surely the Spaniard must carry
off the palm. The author of Heroic
Spain" tells Of many high flown
phrases still in common use. You bid
farewell with "Beso Y. la manO" Il
kiss your hand or "a los pies de W
Il am at your feet). The listed, short
ened to ". with which you address
high or low, is corruption of your
majesty" The love Of authorizations
is a curious trait in a people with
such leisurely ways: thus row of
cabalistic letters ends letter: S. S. S,
@. B. S. NJ. which means that your
correspondent kisses your hand-"su
SECURE. servidor que besa gu mano"
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
Rules of Contest.

All collections made by contestants
O will be allowed
Subscribers requested demand
J. The Contest Managers
valid in contest.
Ballots a bought. The be
tions, either prepaid renewals
> No mpove of the Gold Leaf member his her family will be
allowed either a a
Contestants Will not ba restricted but
subscription ywhee
to
will be- allowed drarh con nteSrnn
Votes special that viii b in
Other tisrd
,
> Votes be transferred /
10 Contestants All and
II Any contestant dissatisfied and
III will be- dropped
- Any question that arise between will t settled by
The nIi'et Manager and his decision will be
II The right any
occ;on ieman
IL uier condition be
L. To all who this
ant
Inc ontst Manager will always be ready explain
AMERICAN MERCANTILECO.
Contest Managers
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
Indications.

"John," said Mrs. Blinks uneasi-
ly the other night, 81 am very much
afraid that my bank is in bad
way"
"Oh, nonsense, my dear Maria
nonsense!" said Blinks. "Why, it's
one of the strongest financial insti-
tutions in the country. Whatever
put that notion into your dear old
head 90
"Well, it's very funny" said Mrs.
Blinks, still unconvinced; "they've
just returned check of mine for
$25 marked No funds" '"-Har-
per's.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28

By virtue of an order Of the Suverior
Court of Vance county. in a special pro-
ceeding pending therein, entitled Thos.
II. Reavis and others vs.. Mary Mayes
and others. shall on Thursday, the
2Sth day of December, 1911, resell at
public auction To the highest bidder for
cash at the courthouse door in Hender
son. y. c., the notes. accounts and
books belonging to the estate of the late
W W Reavis.
This 2nd day of December, 1911.
THOMAS J. HASkINS.
COMMISSIONS.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
inviting Temptation.

Many people plan for defeat like
the boy whose mother told him that
he could not so swimming, but he
did. When he returned and his
mother saw the signs he confessed
that he was tempted and went with
the boys. She noticed that his coat
bulgod out. Putting her hand in,
she pulled out his bathing suit,
When confronted with it he said,
Il was afraid that might be tempt
ed when | got there, so | took these
along" Some people expect to fall
and plan for it.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
The verracuIar.

"You're a cool sort of a cuss,
Stipson," said Jorrocks. "Uere's
this note Of yours fell due last Fri
Gay, and as your indorser I've had
to pay it, but you seem TO think it's
funny. You don't appear to be
worrying at all"
"Oh, no." said Stipson. whats
the use? | discounted that lons
ago."-Harper's Weekly.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
4. Blow to the Intellect.

"Your husband is not looking
well tonight, Mrs. Rhymer.''
"He isn't. and I'm not surprised
at it."
'No? Has he been overwork-
ing?"
1T isn't that so much. 1t is his
originality, Why, that man is struck
by so many original ideas that his
mind must be one mass Of bruises u
-Woman's Journal.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
Where He Wanted to Go.

A man went into the ricae: o:ic.
Of the Colorado Midland railway r.
Gently and said TO the ticket agent. Il
want to get a ticker TO Lame Water
Colo"
ITO what place." asked the perpIex,
ed ticket man.
Lame Water. Its n mining camp "
The agent put his head In his hands
and thought deeply II moment. ''Oh.
he said finally. ''yuu mean Cripple
Greek. don't you;"
Yes. that's the place" said the man
Il go; il wrong -p,4uvpr I'n>I
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
THE MAN WHO FAILED.
He Couldn't Understand Why, and Yet
It Was Very Simple.

He Couldn't Understand Why, and Yet
II Was Very Simple.
To the president Of a wholesale
drug concern came druggist, for
mer classmate in a school of phar-
macy. He had come on the bitter
errand of confessing his inability TO
meet payments and to make ar
rangements for some sort of a set
tlement.
f.. t1t's no use," said the hard luck
man: :1'm hoodooed. For twenty
years I've been in the drug business
. Four times | went to a section OF
the city that was rapidly building
up and was first on the spot and
built up a paying business Good
ness knows | didn't ask much. |
didn't expect any marble counters
and crystal shelves. A linen duster
was good enough for me. Bless
you, all l asked was to be let alone.
But no sooner had | saved up so
that | had 800 or $500 in the bank
when along comes some fellow,
rents the big store at the next cor
ner, puts in green marble soda foun-
tains and plate glass showcases, and
inside of six months every customer
| had is in the new shop, and ]
draw balance out of nay bank just
big enough to let me move and start
again. Can you beat that for hard
luck ?"
On the face of the listener there
sat an expression part amusement,
part impatienee.
'Do you mean to tell me you call
that hard luck ?" he asked. II call
that stupidity! For twenty years
you've been tripping over your own
shoestrings. and each time you
picked yourself up you hadn't sense
enough to tie them. For twenty
years you've played sucker to the
brotherhood of druggists. You
blazed a trail and said: sFHere, you
fellows, is a good place for your
shops. | grew up with this trade,
but you can come right Id and tako
it from me- Everything is ready.
and the bed is warmed Why, a
man like you has no excuse for be-
ing in business. You ought to be a
professor or a church tenor.
'1'll tell you what I'll do. When
it comes to retail drug work I don't
know the difference between a rub
ber nipple and castor oil pill, but
I'm going into partnership with
you. We're going to open a drug
store that is a drug store-not the
kind run by the missionaries in the
Fiji islands. but d real one, with ma
hogany counters and fixtures and a
$4,000 soda fountain and show
cases with glass clear as crystal and
tough enough to dance a jig on.
Well tog you up in business suit,
with a crease down the front of
your breeches and coat smuggling
as close as it should at the collar
1t may take US six or twelve months
to come out even as to expense,
maybe longer. That's all right.
But for a hundred years no onell
have nerve to open a pill shop with
in a quarter mile radius of a drug
shop like ours. .''-Saturday Evening
Post.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
SYNONYM.

Say" asked Coak!ey. looking up
from the letter he was writing. do
you know any expression that means
the same as talking shop:
Well" replied JoakIey. "there Is
'tonSoriaI emporium and likewise hair
cutting parlOr "-Ca;ho.ic Standard
and Times
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
A King Who Could Change the Wind

King Erricus of Sweden publicly
confessed that he was a sorcerer and
magician. He was the owner Of an
enchanted cap. which he pretended en-
abled him to control the spirits and
change the direction of the winds at
pleasure SO firmly did his subjects
believe in the superna tural powers OF
their ruler that when storm arose
they would exclaim. "Ah. the king is
again wearing his magic capr'-Lon
don Mail.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
" OF CARVING L.

An lriShman met with an accident.
but was only away from work two
days, WHY didn't you stay home for
a week." a friend asked hin. You
were carrying IN insurance policy.
weren't you:'
i was not" said the Irishman- The
day Of tie accident left it home in
the bureau drawer
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
Enrlaininr L

Mrs Posey-Mercy. Hiram. Them
awful society women dress tiEe tnev
was Coin' swimnin'- Mr.. Po~ey-O
course Jerusha. Hain't you heard th't
In tn sOShul swim I'll ximmeu Try 70
outstrfp each hother:-MIIwaukec News
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
AS Usual.

Jokely-I got Il hatch ~ aeropIan ne
jokes ready and senr them out last
week. Boggs-W What luck did you have
with them: IokeIy-Oh- they ali came
Tying back--Lippincosr's
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-28
Sensitive

Stranger dn Ptttsburgl-Do you have
aldermen at large In this city:
Native drritablyNOh. try that stun
In vaudevtlle,-Puck.