davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
BELOW PAR
BIDS FOR $45,OOO
CITY BOND ISSUE

There were fourteen bidders for the
$4,000 bond issue. the proceeds to be
used i'm refunding water bonds, matur-
ing on May and June i,bids for
which were opened in the Office Of City
Treasurer Lednum in the presence Of
the finance committee of Council and
the sinking fund commissioners, at
noon today Despite the apparent de-
sire OF many banking houses to pur-
chase the bonds. all bids were below
par. This was probably due to the
fact that the bonds bear interest at
the rate OF only per cent
The best bid offered was that of
Bond and Goodwin. of New York,
which concern offered 10 take the
bonds at S9S1l for each one hundred
dollars. This firm did not get the
bonds. however. as II failed TO comply
with the requirements of the adver-
tisement r.. NJ Grant and Company
of New York, were the successful bid
ders
The bidders and the prices offered
follow: n. W. Halsey and Company
S97.S14: Seasongood and Mayer
Cincinnati 43.440 for the entire Is
sue; Kountze and Bro, n. Y.
S97 Gas: Douglas. Fenwick and Com
pany. New York. S9739i: Estabrook
aud Company, New York, S97.667
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Com
pany, Wilmington, S43.704 for the en-
tire issue; Harold d. Souder, viii
mington. par for eight one-hundred
bands and par for three one-hundred
dollar bonds: Wilmington Savings
Fund Society. s97; c. H. Venner and
Company. New York S43.511S5 foi
the entire issue Blodgett and Com.
pany. New York. S97.567: Harris
Forbes and Company. New York
S973l9, and r. NJ Grant and Com.
nany. New York. S97S6
The reason Bond and Goodwin diC
not get the bonds was because the,
specified that they were payable IL
New York whereas the advertisement.
set forth that the bonds should b,
paid in Wilmington
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
AGAIN HIT
CITY CHARTER
Labor, Socialist and Refersn-
DUN Forces Join in New
Attack
URGE EACH MEMBER TO
VOTE AGAINST MEASURE

The third weekly meeting of the
Labor Unionists, the joint committee
OF the Referendum League and the
local Socialists was held in Machin-
lists headquarters last night with
over 200 men present. Much new dis
cussion was heard on the proposed
city charter but no one defended the
measure. The following resolutions
were adopted at the meeting.
Whereas. The proposed new charter
does not give our citizens any meas
ure OF power TO control officers after
they are elected, and further than this
actually 1isfranchises them from the
power which they now have of order
ing any department, or any public SER
want to do their will, and
Whereas, Voting for the said char
ter would be actually disfranchising
themselves from the voice in public
affairs which the present charter
gives them, we therefore, declare our
selves uncompromisingly opposed to
the said charter. and recommend that
each member work increasingly TO de-
feat the said charter and vote against
it.
That the said organizations provide
for the publication and timely and
wide distribution of a pamphlet call
ing attention to the one-man-rule sys-
tenn and other defects which run
through the proposed charter
That said organizations emphasize
the importance OF having an over
whelming majority against said char
ter. since those who favor 1t have
given notice that the legislature may
enact it even against a small ma
jority
That each organization represented
by this joint committee elect a per
manont committee of three. 20 be
called the committee on cooperation
the duty of said committees TO be
that Of comforting together in con
sidering and recommending methods
Of joint and harmonious action or
principles wherein there is substan
TALLY unanimous agreement
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
TO COURT FOR
BALANCE ON ENGINE

Promisory notes figured in trial
in the Superior Court today wherein
the Automatic Machine Company was
plaintiff and Harvey S. Justice ana
David A. English defendants. The
plaintiff is represented by Frank l..
Speakman. Reuben Satterthwaite and
David S. Day of the Connecticut bar.
T. Bayard Heisel appears for the de-
PENDANTS.
The action grows out of the sale OF
a gasoline engine by the Connecticut
Company to the defendants who are
residents of Pedricktown, New Jersey.
The price was s1755, payable in three
notes of 1887 each, a cash payment or
1897 and an old engine. Two of the
notes we're reduced to $3.50 and $40.
The defense is that the engine ala
not work properly i'm the boat Rambler,
The owners allege they had to eXpend
$500 for towage and 81 600 for re-
nlacing the engine and other castings.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
Y. M. c. A. men In
ANNUAL DINNER
Association Workers Here To-
mOrrOw Night to Make
Addresses

The annual Young Mems Christian
Association dinner will be given at
6.45 o'clock tomorrow night in the
gymnasium of the building, with
Henry B. Thompson, president of tbs
association, as tOastmaster. The
awarding of prizes and trophies won
during the last year will be an evest
of interest during the evening. The
speakers are Albert NJ. Chesley, OF
the Washington Y. NJ c. A., on be-
half of the boys department; Caleb
e. Burchenal. educational depart
ment; Frank Macdonald. Of Chester,
the religious department: Charles W.
Bush the physical department; W. H..
Morris. general secretary Of tho
Baltimore Y. NJ. c. A., an address on
Association Spirit Frederick w.
Wyatt and Frank Huss will sing a
duet
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
$4,000 FOR
COMMISSION
City Council Discusses Way Of
Paying Charter DraftsrS
for Service
MAY SELL 100000
MORE In CITY BONDS

Members Of City Council last night
IN committee meeting, considered two
matters of finances. One was the pay
ment of $4,000 to the ten members OF
the charter commission which draft
cd the proposed city charter which the
people will vote on in June. Each
member OF the commission is entitled
10 $500 compensation for his SER
vices, but just how the money can be
paid by the Council has yet TO be de-
cided. There is no fund for the pur-
pose and it is likely that Council will
make an extraordinary appropriation
to cover the amount needed.
Ia addition 10 the $4,000 the com
mission recently drew $500 for Incl
dental expenses from the city, and then
Council had to pay nearly $500 for the
printing of the 10000 copies of the
proposed new charter. About 1890
copies of the proposed charter draft
are still piled up in the city clerks
Office in the City Hall.
Several members of the charter
commission conferred with the finance
committee on the matter of compen-
sation and arrangements will probably
be made tonight to pay the members
of the body.
Discussed Sewer Loan.
The finance committee together with
other members Of Council, sitting as
committee Of the whole, conferred for
several hours with the members of the
Street and Sewer Department in the
mayors Office on the matter of estab-
fishing "A permanent special fund Of
$4,000 for sewer work. The sum, it
is understood, will be provided
through a bond issue. and in addition.
there will be an additional bond issue
90 be provided for. also for $4,000.
This amount having been used for the
widening OF Eleventh street, from
Market to Orange, before the new du-
Pont Hotel was started The erection
of this building was contingent upon
the widening of Eleventh street and
TO get the building started at once, the
city went ahead with the work aud
decided to provide the money later.
The total bond issue, therefore, viii
be for 100000 and NAV be provided
for at the regular meeting of Council
this evening.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
YOUTH TO ANSWER
TO HOLD.UP CHARGE

David Snyder, a young man arrest
ed in Media on a charge of holding
up Joseph A. Buck, proprietor OF
Bucks store. Rockland, last fall was
brought to Wilmington last night by
State Detective Mccoy and was placed
in the police station. He will be
given hearing before Magistrate
Lewis.
Snyder is said to have confessed to
being one of the two young men
who held up Mr.. Buck and threatened
to shoot him. He, with two other
young men, We're arrested in Media,
but his companions are wanted there
on several charges. Snyder says he
did not participate in the robbery Of
Bucks store several weeks ago
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
PREACHER OWED SALARY
BUYS IN OLD CHURCH.

Sheriff Loguc. at the County Court
House today sold a frame church at
the Buttonwoods. New Castle, TO tho
Rev George B. Coleman former
pastor OF the Mt Salem Church. New
Castle Mr Coleman aided IN build
ing the church and when he was
transferred TO another district he
claimed S2S5 as salary from the
trustees. When the money was not
forthcoming the church was levied
on and the sale took place today.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
WALTON CLUR MEETS.

The Walton Club met at the home
Of the Misses Florence and Marie
Dillon, Wednesday evening A plano
solo was given by Miss Helen Blickle,
and Miss Mildred Gordy sang. The
club will meet at the home of Miss
Martina Lally, No 514 North Harri-
son street next week Last nights
guests were: Misses Florence aud
Marie Dillon. Helen and Sarah An
dcrson. Helen Blicklc. Mildred Gordy,
Martina Lally. Madeline Rodgers,
Marion Watson, Mildred Williams and
Ircan WilrOso
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
BRICK WOUND FOR Boy
COSTS MULLIN $40 FINE

John Mullin, a youth, charged with
assault and battery on Roland Skel-
ton. the year old son of Mrs. May
Shelton, of No. 302 South Jackson
street, was fined SO and costs in City
Court today. Mullin pied guilty and
conducted his own case.
Mrs. Shelton. mother of the boy,
testified that while she was in her
yard she heard a boy crying and go
ing on out front. and she heard Null
lin say: "I guess I've killed the kid"
The boy was crying and his face was
bruised and his teeth losened by half
a brick Mullin had thrown.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
WRONG MAN in
COURTASPROSECUTOR

There was a singular miN-up IN
CITY Court today when former Con
stable Andrew Cole was called as
prosecuting witness against John T.
O'Neil. accused Of assault and hat-
terv. Assistant City Solicitor Lynn
said Mr.. Cole had not been assaulted
bv the defendant and this was corrop-
GRATED by the witness. The case was
then dismissed
ONeil vas then arraigned on the
charge of carrying concealed a razor.
Patrolman Mammele said complaint
had been made by man named Gay
that O'Neil had slashed at him win q
razor. The case was sent to the high
er court.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
CITY cOrRT CASEs.

George Jones, charged with drunk
enness and disorderly conduct. was
fined So and costs in City Court today.
Jones entered a plea Of guilty. Officer
Brown, who arrested the man said
yesterday when he arrested a man
who was with Jones. on the charge of
stealing a pair Of shoes, Jones cursed
the officer
Lawrence West. colorod, was fined
50 and costs on the charge of begging.
abraham Smith. colored charged
with assaulting George Smith. also
colored was fined So and costs.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
COURT NEARS END.

Owing to the case of Henry r.
Brlnghurst. Jr.. VS.. Ella Ellis. in the
Superior Court being settled. all jur-
ors not impaneled in the case now
on trial. were discharged from fur
ther attnedace today.
A special jury has bene summoned
TO appear on Monday and that will be
the last jury trial Of the present term.
D. The court has 10 hear arguments in
the cases of Warren VS.. the Harlan q
Hollingsworth Corporation and VAL
ori VS.. the Breakwater Company.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
COLORED MASONS AT
BROTHERS. FUNERAL

Delegations of colored Masons from
New York city, Washington, Baltimore
and Camden, n. j., are attending the
funeral this afternoon OF Charles r.
Wilson. colored, aged about 60 years.
who died suddenly at his home No. S13
Windsor street on Saturday. He was
32d degree Mason and was Past
Right Eminent Grand Commander of
Delaware.
Services were held i'm A. NJ E. Zion
Church in West street, by the Revs
Albert Price and ]. c. Temple. In
terment was made in Mt Olivet ceme-
terry.
Charles r. Wilson was one of the
best known colored residents of the
city He was the only wagon painter
of his race in the city and for years
was employed by W. S. Bullock
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
MORE WORKERS ON
DUPONT PENSION LIST

Following continuous service as
workmen in mills Of the e. l. du-
poni Company for many years, John
McKenna. Samuel Ferraro, John
Bane. John Maloney and Michael Cal
lagher will be retired under the PEN
sion system on Saturday next. The
Company for several years has had
q pension fund and these FIVE work.
men Will be retired on pensions.
Mr. Forraro has been employed for
42 continuous years while Mckenna
has served the company for the past
40 years All of the men live along
the banks Of the Brandywine, where
the powder mills are situated and all
have been in the companys service
more than 30 years.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
FOURTH WARD NOMINATES.

Fourth Ward RepubIicans held a
meeting i'm Stidham's auction rooms
last night and made nominations as
follows:
elogates-Harvey B. Wiggles-
worth, James Kitchens. and George
H. Morris; alternates: Howard Lewis,
and Levin Gordy.
Committeeman -- Joseph Wiggles-
worth, George r. Lyons, James
Kitchens. George II. Morris, Dennis
J. O'Neil and H. b. Wigglesworth.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
CITY MAY GET
PYLE PICTURES

The committee which is working
to secure subscriptions for the pur-
chase of the Howard Pyle pictures
for the city. is much encouraged at the
interest that is being taken and are
sanguine as to the outcome and think
that the collection will be obtained for
Wilmington. Subscriptions are still
needed and are requested. both small
and large and should be sent TO the
Wilmington Trust Company or to the
city newspapers.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
NEW POWER Plant SOON.

Following several tests of the ma
chinory and engines in the new power
house Of the Wilmington and Philadol-
phia Traction Company. which were
satisfactory in every respect. IL is eX-
pected that the plant along the Bran
dywinc viii he placed in operation on
next Monday The Fifth street plant
viii be placed In operation AS a sub.
stations within the next few days.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
81 FINE OY VISITOR.

William Boyle when charged IN
Citv Court today with drunkenness
made an earnest plea for his release
saying he had just arrived from Spar
rows Point yesterday and got drunk.
William said the last time he was
here was year ago. Deputy Judge
Joslyn then imposed a fine Of 81 and
costs
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
KNIFE WOUNDS
In HEAD AFTER
STREET FIGHT

AS a result Of an argument which
began at Fourth and Lombard streets.
John Haggerty. aged 40 years, of No. 40
Church lane. was admitted to the Del
aware Hospital at noon today with
several stab wounds in his head.
Locked up at the police station
James II. Kirk, aged 46 years, is
charged with the cutting He and
Haggerty. is is said. got into an argu-
ment and Kirk drew a pocketknife,
cutting his adversary in the head.
Just what caused the argument and
fight nobody seems to know.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
PASTOR IN BROTHERHOOD.

The Brotherhood Of Scott NJ y.
Church this evening will receive sew
eral new members. including the new
pastor of the church. the Rev. w
Allan Wise The latter had no
brotherhood in the churches i'm which
he was pastor and therefore was not
affiliated
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
MANy Ar FDFN DANCE.

A large number of couples enjoyed
the dance i'm Eden Hall last night,
given by Eden Lodge Degree Team.
II was one of the most delightful af-
fairs ever given by the lodge and the
proceeds will be a satisfactory help
in sending the degree team TO Winnl-
peg this fall to compete for prizes
for degree team work.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
No PROPERTY TRADE YET.

Chairman Bilderback. of the public
building committee of Council said to-
day that there would be nothing done
in City ouncil tonight relative TO
the plan under way for the exchange
with the Pennsylvania Railroal Com
pany OF property owned by that COM
pany for the Walnut street wharf.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
$50 FINE FOR RAZOR SLASH.

Fortunate CerantOnio who admitted
cutting Anthony Coretallo with
razor Christmas night. was fined $50
and costs by Deputy Judge Joslyn I'm
City Court today James Butler ac-
cused Of the larceny Of a pair OF shoes
valued at 500 waived hearing and
was held in SlOO bail for court.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
MORE NEM nMELLINeS.

Herman Dohl has taken out a per-
init TO build fifteen dwellings 20 br
numbered from Nos l01 to i2a West
Eighteenth street. each 10 cost $500
Work on them viii be started al once
A permit also was issued 10 Thomas
Samworth TO build an addition az No.
1413 West Second street. for Edward
G.. Moore to cost $685.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
HIS ETH BIRTHDAY.

w. T. Lloyd, of No. 11O1 Lancas-
ter avenue, was given a surprise
party at his home last evening. by
Mrs. Lloyd. and immediate friends iu
honor of his ffty-fifth birthday. The
evening was pleasantly spent
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
RIOTING AFTER
FOO CHOO MEETING

BY The United Press.
FOO CHOO. March 2S-Serious riot
ing took place here today following
the mutiny of battalion Of five hun
drod troops. They have looted the
native quarter and IT. is feared the
trouble will spread.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
M EISHING "TRIP.

Following weeks Of preparation dur
ine which time his fishing lines, reels
and rods have been overhauled, Will
liam Beckley, the veteran fisherman
of the northeast corner Ninth and
POPLAR streets went to Delaware City
today to fish. He was accompanied
by George McKendrick, a pupil OF Mr.
Dpcklev
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
PAINTING LIGnT sTANpARns.

Workmen in the employ Of the Will
mington and Philadelphia Traction
painting the new electric light stand
ards on Market stret The work start
ed last winter. but was halted because
Of bad weather.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
nIIrr nAY NOR MOMEN.

A quiet day for women OF the do
cose will be held in ST. Andrews
Church tomorrow. beginning at ~
O'Clock. with Bishop Frederick ).
Kinsman making the addresses.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
DIVORCE FOR MRS. FERNANDEZ.

In the Superior Court yesterday af-
ternoon final decree of divorce was
granted in the case of Bessie May Fer
nandeez VS.. Joseph d. Fernandez.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
sTrNDAy SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.

Delaware Avenue Baptist Bible
school will celebrate its anniversary
this evening. There is much interest
i'm the announcement that a second
organ recital will be given in the
church on Tuesday evening, April O.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
Mr. THOMAS cONnTrInN.

The condition of Lyn Thomas, the
Market street jeweler. who was oper-
ated on at the Delaware Hospital for
appendicitis. was reported not so good
this morning He passed a good night
however
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
FAME FIRE COMPANY MEETING

Members of the Fame Fire Company
will hold a special meeting tomorrow
evening. Among the subjects to be
considered is the purchase Of an auto
mobile fire apparatus.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
curRCH RECITAL TONIGHT.

Miss Margaret Hulott organist Of
Hanover Church, will give a recital
in the church this evening, assisted
by Miss Miriam Triggs, violinist, and
Hanover choir.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
DINNER FOR COAL DEALERS.

Members Of the Wilmington Coal
Dealers Association will hold their
annual banquet in Hanna's cafe this
evening.
Evening journal., 1912-03-28
Y. W. G. 4. BAKE.

The building committee Of the Y.
w c. A. viii hold bake in Franks
grocery store No. 500 King street
ON Saturday morning.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-01-13

On motion of John StOckstill, proxy to
Geo. Eastin. seconded ny Tom Stewart.
proxy to Albert Daspit the following
motion was unanimously carried:
That the following persons are hereby
appointed to act as special deputies to
receive and take charge OF the ballot
Boxes. Primary ballots. stationery. tally
sheete, ETC., and by them to be delivered
to the commissioners at the respective
wards and precinct as follows:
First ward, first precinct, A. d. Roy.
Louis A. Guirard.
First ward. second precinct. Jules
BOurQue Jr. Numa Guilbeau.
Second ward, first precinct, Albert
Daspit, Frank Mendoza.
Second ward, second precinct, Hyram
Barras Jr, Alcide Lapsruse.
Third ward. first precinct. Bennett
Bienvenu. Michel Fournst.
Third ward. second precinct, Amede
GirOuard, Alberto Delaune.
Fourth ward. FIRST precinct, T. j. Das-
pit, Ignace Kidder.
Fourth ward. second precinct, Durel
Castillo. Frank Champagne.
Fifth ward. first precinct, Edgard Kid.
der. Alcee CALLER.
Fifth ward, second precinct. A. j. Las.
trappes. Leon Lastrappes.
There being no further business the
Parish Democratic Committee adjourn
ed.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-01-13
Civil War News In The Item
Happenings of so Years AGO To-Day

Southern sympahzers and those who the great
between the publication easily
OF the Civil War The average person has not the money the time
dig through
written the In the Of The New Orleans Item the
time narrative
regarding article
which has Orleans
telling
reporting fifty the day after the event
be remembered
newspaper account OF the this for the papers OF my
violently
Again. the the firing line could Every
Of Civil the
itself these wider than
held families
and relatives and North South who has n
Interested
the series The New Orleans Ism ana
Indefinitely
Subscriptions CSC
month $500 thees articles
thrilling period IN the
worlds history
Enclose check order the Circulation
of The New Orleans s<t1E
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-01-13
A Girls Wild Midnight Ride.

To warn people Of a fearful forest fire
In the Catskills young girl rode horse
back at midnight and saved many lives.
Her deed was glorious but lives are Of
ten saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery
in curing lung troubling. coughs and
colds. which might have ended in con-
sumption Or Pneumonia. 1T cured me
Of dreadful cough and lung disease
writes W. R. Patterson, w ellington. Tex.
"after four in our family had died with
consumption. and | gained 81 ponds"
Nothing 30 sure and safe for all throat
aud lung troubles. Price SOC and $l.OO.
Trial bottles free. Guaranteed by all
druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-01-13
Friphtful Polar Winds

blow with terrific force at the far north
and play havoc with the skin. causing
red. rough or sore chappsd hands and
lips. that need Bucklen's Arnica Salve
to heal them. 1t makes the skin soft
and smooth. UDrivaled for cOld-sOres.
also burns. bOils. sores, ulcers. cuts
bruises and piles. Only % cents at all
druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1912-01-13

BY virtue Of writ of seizure and sale
issued out Of the 10Th Judicial District
Court in and for the Parish Of st. Mar.
tin, State Of Louisiana, In the above en-
titled and numbered suit. dated this 9th
day Of December 1911.
have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and highest
bidder at the front door Of the Court
House, between the legal sale hours in
the Town Of st. Martinville on
Saturday the 18TH day Feb.
1912.
the following described properly to-wit:
LIST. That certain tract of land with
improvements thereon situated at La
POinte. st. Martin parish. La. (4th ward
having a front Of two arpents on depth
Of forty two arpents bounded north by
land Of j. J. Martin, herein secondly de-
scribed. south by land of Homer Babin
& ais. east by Bayou Tsche and west
by lands Of Jean Bite. Clement. less one
arpents Usx2) sold by AdeO Hebert t.
j. Bite. Clement.
End. That certain farm adjoining thu
above described tract Oh the moi tn
bounded south bv tract herein described
bounded north by land Of Joseph JeaI
Louis & ais, east by Bayou Teche and
west by lands Of Jean Bite. Clement 6
ais. with all the buildings and i'm
provements on both Of said tracts and
all appurtensnces thereon. To bs 6e-
Quoted from tract secondly described
about two acres now enclos ed and uset
for school pur poses from the Public roat
to Bayou Tpche.
All to satisfy exscutory process ISSUED
In above matter.
Terms and conditions-cash.
Sheriff's Office this eth day of Jan
A. d. 1912.
A. 4. BROUSSARD, Sheriff