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Evening journal., 1912-09-10
TOWNSEND

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
TOWNSEND. Del, Sept. 10.--Mrs
Harry Isaacs and daughters OF Mt.
Pleasant have been visiting her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. william II. Wright.
Miss Margaret Collins and Frank
Collins. have returned from a visit
with relatives In Atlantic City.--Miss
Louise Morris has returned TO Sassaf-
ras, Nd, after a weeks visit with the
family OF George Watts.-Martin Lee
OF Philadelphia. visited his brother.
Walter Lee and family last week.
Miss Lattomus, Of Montchanin is the
guest OF her cousin. Miss Ethelwyn
Maloney.-Mr. and Mr.. Colt, OF Will
mington. we're recent visitors with
friends here.-Mrs. Mary e Money is
staying with friends near Sassafras,
Md.--Mr. and Mrs Harvey Daniels
and daughter OF Wilmington, are
stopping with friends here.--Miss
Marion Reynolds Is spending several
days with friends near Dover.-Clar-
ence Greenwood is entertaining his
mother. Mrs Greenwood, Of Aberdeen
Md,--Mlss Mary Smith has returned
10 Wilmington after a visit with Mr..
and Mrs. George Knots
Mrs James Reed, OF Dover. Is
spending some time with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Watts Mrs
Clarence Staats has had for a guest
her brother. Thomas Dean. Of Norris
town, N. Mrs Porter. OF Philadel-
phia has been spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mre. ID. B. Jones.--Mrs
Emma Finley. Mrs Lola Townsend
and Mrs. Thomas Lattomus have been
visiting friends in Clayton.
Evening journal., 1912-09-10
MAYOR PUTS
QUIZ ON HIGH
COST OF LIVING

Mayor Harrison W. Howell is at
present taking an active interest in
the cost OF living In Wilmington, In
ciuding among other things the cost
Of building materials He said
in an interview with a reported for
THE EVENING JOURNAL today that
he had been informed, through several
sources, that prices range higher in
Wilmington than in other cities near
Wilmington, and to learn whether this
is true he proposes TO communicate
with Boards OF Trade In other cities.
and II he finds that what he has heard
ie true he intends to learn, II possible,
the cause for II.
In the several trips Mayor Howell
has taken this summer 70 other cities
he had endeavored to learn the price
of at least one commodity In each
place and compare them with the
prices ithat are In vogue In Whining
ton. He admitted that he had found
some difference. but has not yet got
ten suficient information to work on.
The Mayor said he bad been told
that the price OF lumber was higher
in Wilmington than IN some Of the
other cities and that some local con-
tractors found Il 10 their advantage
TO buy their materials elsewhere and
ship to Wilmington.
"If this be true the Mayor said
there should be reason, as VIII
mington Is so situated by reason OF
being In the proximity OF railroads
and water transportation that the
freight rates should be cheaper than
those Of other places.
Mayor Howell cannot understand
why gasoline. for which there is al
present O. big demand, is sold cheaper
| In Elsmere than in Wilmington. This
he says. is true. The price of meats
he says, he also learned appears 10 be
higher here than in some OF the cities
he has visited and to get at the bot
tom Of the situation he intends to 60
gurther and get definite information
along this line With this in view he
I has directed his secretary to write
10 dicferent cities Of about the same
size an Wilmington and get prices on
not only the necessities Of life. but OF
! building materials and the like. tC
compare them with the prices that ex'
list IN Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1912-09-10
PORT PENN

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
PORT PENN. Del, Sept 10.--Miss
Sylvia Safrank. OF Fort Dupont, has
been appointed teacher in the Port
Penn public school The principal
has not yet been appointed. Miss
Alice Saxton of Camden. N. j.. has re-
turned home, after visit with Miss
Lillian Fisher-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Denny recently entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. William Denny Of New Castle
Mrs. M. p. Yearsley has for visitors,
her nieces, Mrs. Babcock and Mre.
Hickman, OF Atlantic City. N. J.-Miss
Catherine Heal, Of Delaware City, ls
the guest Of Mrs. Charles McMunn.-
Mrs. Roy zachies Is entertaining her
sister, Miss Reba Kelley, OF Whining.
ton.-Mrs. ]. K Davis. has returned
from Camden ~ j., where she visited
her sister. Mrs Lockerman. Miss
Buckmaster. OF Harrington. was the
guest Of Mrs. Mccoy Yearsley re-
cently--Miss Helen Bender OF Della.
ware City spent part Of last week with
Miss Mae Yeareley.
Evening journal., 1912-09-10
new COVERS ON
GARRICK CHAIRS

One Of the most remarkable achieve
ments in the upholstery trade was
accomplished he eron Sunday when
fifty mechanics reeovered600 chairs In
the Garrick Theatre in thirteen hours.
In doing the work great care was ex-
ercised and of all the chairs covered
not one had 10 be retouched.
The work was started at midnight
Saturday, the object being to remove
the covering, Fabrikoid which In the
hurry to use last month had not dried
properly, and the coloring was COM
ing out Another covering of the
same material was used in the work
and when the theatre doors opened
for the matinee yesterday William l..
Dockstader, the manager, was elated.
Everything had been righted without
any interference to the playhouse.
During the summer Mr.. Dockstad-
or had many new chairs installed by
the Haywood Brothers and Wakefield
Company of Philadelphia In order
to patronize home. industries Mr.
Dockstader ordered the covering of
Fabrikoid, a local product The
home plant started work on the COW
erings and while the quality and
WI NIL dncnlD " dc VI NnE ONoNf h0A
enough time was given for drying.
AS a result, patrons Of the theatre
last week had their clothing slightly
soiled When complaint was made
Mr.. Dockstader got into communica-
ton with the Philadelphia and local
firms who supplied the chairs and
covers and arrangements we're made
for their recovering. The patrons
whose clothing was soiled, had It
cleaned at the expense of Mr.. Dock
stader. Those which could not be
cleaned we're replaced with new arti-
cles.
In this manner every one was sat
isied and while it cost several thou
sands dollars to eliminate the trou-
BILE Mr.. Dockstader is elated over the
fact that a record had been made in
the work of recovering the chairs.
Evening journal., 1912-09-10
ONLY SOBER MEN
OPERATE TRAINS
Strict Discipline Being En-
forced With Regard to
Employees Use OfLiquOr

CHICAGO, Sept. 1O.-Responses to
inquiries sent by the Railway Age
Gazette to managers OF railroads in
dicate that strict discipline is enforc-
ed so far as the drinking Of intoxicat-
ing liquors by engineers and nremen
is concerned. In a summary of the
returns the Gazette eliminates the
names OF the railroads. Among the
replies received. are the following:
Road Awe do not draw any very
close lines around our men when of
duty except where we suspect them of
using intoxicants excessively. We
have methods OF obtaining this infor-
nation. Very few OF the offenders
have been in the. service I'VE years OF
more; the exception would be man
Of long service, who. on account OF
family trouble. illness OF financial dif-
hculty, is not strong enough to resist
temptation"
Road B--"ws take the position that
we do not propose 70 restrict the
mems liberty while they are off duty;
that their time is their own, and that
their conduct shall be within reason.
We do, however, strongly insist tha,
they report for duty absolutely sober
and with the proper amount of rest
ANY man who reports for work with
the signs of intoxicants upon him, or
who INDUCES in the slightest manner
in intoxicants while on duty, canno,
work for this company"
Road CT would do my best to, get
rid of the best engineman that we
have If / knew that he indulged in in
toxicants beyond reasonable amour,
than any self-resuained man could
indulge himself in at home"
Road Dive feel that the verS
smallest possible proportion OF oui
men drink. II any question arises
We give the public the benefit of tht
doubt by taking a suspected man oui
of the service"
Road Eve have had only two
engineman on duty under the Ia.
| fiuence OF intoxicants In the past 4,
| years. The officers keep In close touch
4 with the men, and II there has beer
any misjudgment Of a mans character
when he was employed II is soor
found out"
Road H-"In the past hve year,
three enginemen and 10 fremen hav,
been dismissed for excessive indul-
gence in liquor"
Road K-"We have discharged
probably one engineman and one fire
man yearly for drinking"
Road Nor the engine men pro
bably 80 per cent. ace total abstainers
and Of the balance very small pc
Evening journal., 1912-09-10
CHURCH LAWN SOCIAL.

The United Presbyterian Church Al
Third and Broome streets held de-
lightful lawn social and festival last
night on the church lawn. The az
fair was such q success that Il will
be repeated tonight All kinds OF re.
freshments will be served
Evening journal., 1912-09-10
HISTORIANS ENTER
UPON WINTER WORK

The meetings OF the Natural His
tory Society Of Delaware we're resum-
ed in Science Hall at Tenth and Van
Buren streets last evening. The ses-
sion was made interesting by the
members telling of what they had
observed during vacations in various
parts of the country.
Mrs. z. T. Warner presented TO the
society beautiful tortoise she'll from
Barbados.
Beginning this afternoon the rooms
Of the society will be open to the pub
lie on Tuesday. Friday and Saturday
afternoons of each week.
Evening journal., 1912-09-10
scHooLe roR F0REIGxrRs

A number OF young men who wish
to read and speak English correctly
have already enrolled In classes Of
the citizens schools for foreigners.
AS soon as possible the schools Will
open In permanent quarters Il Is
believed by the local citizens COM
mittee that the public will literally
provide It's share in establishing the
work in this city.
Evening journal., 1912-09-10

T. L. Parks, Murrayville. Ga, Route
/. 10 in his 73rd year, and was re-
Gently cured OF a bad kidney and
bladder trouble He says himself Il
have suffered with my kidneys. My
back ached and was annoyed with
bladder Irregularities. ! can truth
fully say, one soc bottle OF Foley Kid
ney Pills cured me entirely" They
contain no habit forming drugs n.
B. Danforth, Market and Second SITS,
Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1912-09-10

cent. drink more than they should on
some special occasion"
Intimations that numerous 10
cent wrecks we're due TO intoxicated
employees prompted the inquiry
Evening journal., 1912-09-10

The wants point TO better Jobs. bet.
ter houses and nats. splendid realty
chances. gainful business deals and
many other things that are well
worth while.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31
Sprinkler Gets Down to Business

Last Fridays Evening Kansan-Repub-
lican has the following to say about a
former Rocky Ford business man in
whom Enterprise readers are interested:
The w. G. Keuneke furniture, carpet
and undertaking business has been pur-
chased by Henry j. Sprinkler, of Rocky
Ford. Colo. The new proprietor is a
courteous gentleman and a thorough
experienced business man. In the few
weeks that he has been in Newton ar
ranging to take over the business, Mr.
Sprinkler has made numerous warm
friends among the business men and cit
liens. He started out right by Identify
ing himself with the Commercial club
and assuring the secretary that his SER
vices were always at the disposal ol
Newton city. He is natural booster
and the success he has made in busi-
ness way makes it apparent that he viii
be valuable addition to Newton's COM
mercial affairs"
A private letter from Mr.. Sprinkler
brings the news that he is getting alonl
nicely in his new venture; that Mrs
Sprinkler is with him and they are rapid,
making friends in their new home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31

ing May 80 as 'day for strewing
flowers and otherwise decorating
the graves of the comrades who
died in defense Of their country
during the late rebellion
Then came the address of the
day. which was stirring and splen-
did lecture-sermou commemora-
tive of the occasion by Rev. G. H.
Irman Of Ordway.
The closing exercises of decorat-
ing the senotaph and scattering
flowers upon the water in memory
of those who fill unmarked graves
and met their death upon the deep,
werefaithfully and beautifully car
ried out by the W.R.C.and Ladies'
of G. A. r. ,and SO brought to fit
ting end universally observed and
most SUCCESSFULLY conducted obser-
vance of Memorial Day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31
ALUMNI RECEPTION
Class of 1912 Is Received Into the
Association

The closing scenes celebrating the
passing Of the class of 1912 from the
Rocky Ford high school were held in that
edifioe last Friday evening and were
attended by the largest gathering Of the
kind ever seen in this city.
The class was received by the high
school alumni with four course banquet
which was served by the girls of the
Junior class and proved to be a most
enjoyable affair.
S. S. Phillips. county superintendent Of
schools. presided as toastmaster and
toasts were responded to as follows:
"T'he Tie that Binds"-Ernest Whitten-
burg. alumni president.
The HALFWAY House"-Ralph COL
lins. class president.
Education for Efficiency"-Superin-
tendent Daniel Ward.
"Honors Won"-Rev. o. L. Orion
"Teasing"-Miss Mauds Monkman
"lmpressions" s"-PrineipalJ J. A. Marshall
"AfterRlow"-Frank Latson, class Of
1904.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31
Rocky Ford Wins a Game

Sundays game on the local diamond
demonstrated that the Rocky Ford team
has settled down to real ball-playing and
from now on it is expected that they will
be heard from regularly.
The game last Sunday was with the
Congress Giants of Pueblo and though
they put up an excellent game they were
not in it with the local team, especially at
the bat.
A stiff wind was blowing most OF the
time and made good playing almost out
Of the question. but in spite Of this fact
very few errors were made. bud" Hall
was in the pitchers box most Of the game
and he proved a puzzler to the visitors.
who only succeeded in getting hits off
Of him. Another feature of the game was
tho hard hitting Of "Phip" Yant who made
the only base drive of the day.
The score was: Rocky Ford. l5; Con-
gress 8.
The game next Sunday will be with
the Pueblo Moose.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31

On Sunday forenoon the old
veterans and associates gathered
in thePresbyteiian church and list
ened to an able and eloquent
memorial address by DIR. Weaver i.
Yesterday morning the annual
pilgrimage was taken to Valley
View cemetery, where the gallant
old boys in blue covered with
flowers the graves of those of their
number who are resting there.
The old soldiers and members of
auxiliary orders were taken to the
cemetery in autos supplied by
Rocky Ford citizens, SO that the
trip was not SO fatiguing as it has
been in times past.
A beautiful and touching tribute
was this year for the first time
carried out by the g. A. Rim ac-
cordance with an order established
at the national encampment last
August,and that was for the Grand
Army comrades to remain standing
with uncovered heads from II
O'Clock to 12:05 while the bells
of the city were tolled.
In the afternoon the old veterans
assembled at their hall and march
ed to CityPark, where theMemoria
day exercises were conducted
The invoca ton was delivered
by Rev. o. L. Orton, and this wa
followed by an address by Mayor
Coffman and response by Post
Commander Fenlason.
Patriotic songs followed and in
terspersed thereading Of Lincoln'i
Gettysburg address and Genera
Order No IL of the G. A. r., issu
ed by Commander-in-C Chief JohI
la. Logan on May 5,ls6S, designat
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31
JUDGE FENLASON
Elected by Council to Fill Office
Left Vacant by william Green

At the council meeting last Friday
evening Police Magistrate Green submit
ted his resignation because of his expect
ed absence from the city fer the next
year, and on motion the resignation was
accepted, together with a resolution COM
mending the service of Judge Green and
instruoting the mayor and clerk to draft
and sign an appropriate eommendatory
memorial in the name of the city.
Applications for the vacant position of
police magistrate were presented by J.W.
Phenioie and C. W. Fenlason and the lat
ter was elected by vote Of to /.
DR.. Blotz presented bill for services
as registrar and the same was referred to
the city attorney for investigation and re-
port. While the office Of registrar has
been created by the state legislature. and
the governor has appointment of the Of
ficer it appears that no provision waa
made for the payment of a salary or COL
lection Of fee. and the council seems to
think that the office should be held by the
city health officer. who should receive
whatever fees pertain to the position.
The health officer was instructed to Wig
orously enforce the ordinances and COM
pei everyone to clean their premises at
once.
On motion the marshal and health offio-
er were instructed to report to the city
attorney all business houses not connect
ed with the sewer so that proper notices
may be served upon the owners tina,
connections must be made at once,
The water committee was instructed tc
investigate the proposition Of purchasing
free drinking fountains and report at the
next meeting.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31
PREPARE HoR BRYAN
chautauqua Committee Arranges for
Fitting Reception


W. j. Bryan, the "silver-tonQued ora
tor" will lecture in this city next friday
evening under the auspices of the Chau-
tauqua, and preparations have been made
to give the distinguished visitor fitting
reception.
The mayor. Chautauqua executive COM
mittee and advisory committee of ten
will meet "the commoner" at Lamar and
escort him to this city. arriving at $3.50
p. M
MIR. Bryan While in Rocky Ford will be
the guest of DR.. ]. L. Weaver, a warm
personal friend.a in order to avoid delay
and confusion going to and returning from
the manse it is requested that the citizens
leave the depot platform bare and as
semble on South Main street to Walnut,
and along Walnut avenue to the Presby-
terian church. where those who wish may
cheer the peerless American to their
hearts content.
The speaking will be in the grandstand
at the fair ground. and only those holding
mitted free. And as the season tickets
are all in the hands of subscribers those
who wish to hear Bryan and other Chau-
tauqua entertainers without having to
pay SO cents a number. are advised to
see the subscribers who have tickets to
sell. and make their purchases before it
is too late.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31
q. A. r. Veteran Called

At his home on South Eleventh
street last Sunday afternoon War;
rem Bllnn passed peacefully away
at the ripe old age Of 84years. His
demise was not unexpected as he
had recently been failing quite
rapidly.
The deceased was a native of
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31
Words of Appreciation
To the Citizens of Rocky Ford:

To the Citizens of Rocky Ford:
1t is my desire to give my most sincere
thanks to those who took such great in
terest in my behalf. especially in track
and oratorical contests.
The present given to me shall always
be cherished and held in the greatest
esteem. Not only do appreciate the gift
for its intrinsic worth, but for the motive
for which it stands.
Again can only thani, those who SC
appreciated my efforts; and surely the
gift will be an incentive to higher and
better things. CARL P. CLINE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31

New York state and came to Colo
RADIO in 1870, first living in Long
mont where he built and success
fully conducted flour mill. For
IA years he had been a resident
of this city, where he was well
known and respected by all. To
mourn his demise he leaves wild
ow, two sons-PhiloK and JohnJ :,
and a daughter Cora.
Warren Blinn was a Il. A. r.
veteran and the members of Wad-
sworth Post, q, A. r., in body
attended his funeral, which was
held from the Baptist chnrch on
Monday afternoon, Rev. A. H,
Beaver officiating.
"drandma" Potter Passes Away
After an illness of about
three weeks Mrs Louisa Potter at
All early hour on Wednesday
morning passed to "that bourne
from which none e'er return"
With her husband, James W.
Potter and family, the deceased
made the overland trip from Mis-
souri, to the Arkansas Valley in
the year 1870, so that she had the
distinction of being the Oldest OF
our old pioneers.
To the old-timers especially will
the news of her demise bring sor-
row,for they all knew and esteem
ed the housekeeper who for many
years made the old Potter ranch
welcome stopping place 20 those
who journeyed over the upper
portion of the Santa Fe Trail, and
the younger generation is also
grieved at the passing of "Grand-
ma" Potter whom they revered.
Mrs. Potter was 70 years of age
and leaves three sons-H.A., r.. A.
and Logan, and daughter-Mrs
Jos. Elmer, besides a number OF
grandchildren and great grand
children, to mourn her passing.
Funeral services were conduct
ed from the residence on North
Tenth street by Rev. F.W. Collins,
yesterday afternoon, and were
attended by large concourse of
relatives and friends.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31
On The Western Slope

H. M. Minor left on Wednesday for
Salida. where he was billed to deliver the
Memorial Day address yesterday.
His election as department commander
of the G. A. r. made Judge Minor an ex-
offioio member of the board of commits
sioners of the Soldiers and Sailors Home
and the first of the week he received
notice Of his appointment by Gov. Shaf-
roth.
From Salida Commander Minor will &C
to Monte Vista, where he will on Satur.
day attend an organization meeting of
the board.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31
Sleeth-Riggs

At the home of the eroom's mother.
Mrs. Alithea Sleeth, on North Fourteenth
street, on Wednesday evening, occurred
the marriage Of Clarmont Sleeth and
Miss Margaret Riggs. Rev. F. W. Col
Inns officiated at the ceremony. which
was witnessed by few relatives and
intimate friends.
The happy couple are amongst our
deservedly popular and most highly re-
spected young people and have the best
wishes Of large circle of friends.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-05-31


an early hour on Wednesday NOR
This community was grievons-
ly shocked on last Friday after
noon by the news that spread like
wildfre about the city of the ter
rible accident sustained by Frank
W.Smith,whic was later followed
by intelligence OF his death in the
Pollock hospital.
The direct cause of the fatal
accident was the bursting of a
new emery wheel that the unfor-
tunate man was engaged in
"truing up" and it occurred about
3 o'clock on Friday afternoon, at
a time when Mr.. Smith was alone
in his shop on Walnut avenue,
where he had owned and conduct
ed a blacksmithing establishment
for twelve years.
When August Bussey, Mr..
Smiths assistant, entered the
shop after an absence of few
minutes, he was Mortified to find
the quivering body of his employ
er stretched upon the floor with
terrible cash in his head from
which the blood was gushing. His
startled cry brought people
hurrying from every direction
and physicians were soon upon
the scene, who at once had the
unconscious man removed to the
Pollock hospital for an immediate
operation.
II was found that piece oi
the wheel had struck the poor fel.
low Just above the temple, crush
ing the skull for some three in.
ches and the fracture extending
over the head to the base of the
brain, and superficial examina-
ton convinced the surgeons that
death was almost inevitable. But
with the forlorn hope that an op
Grafton might relieve the pressure
upon the brain and give chance
for recovery, the crushed particles
of skull to the number of owe!
twenty were removed and every
thing possible done that surgica
or medical skill could suggest fol
his relief.
But it was all of no avail ant
the poor fellow passed ava.
about six hours fter the acciden
without having gained his con
sciousness.
At the shop the terrific forc'
of the blow that laid low so mag
nifcent n specimen of manhoo
as "Smithie"-who was repute'
to be one of the strongest men i
the city-was shown when it wa
found that one of the pieces c
the bursting emery wheel ha
struck and broken off a bugg
shaft just where the iron boun
the wood.
A telegram apprizing him c
the sad occurrence was at ono
sent to Franks brother in Orc
Neb., and in response to a reques
from him the remains were pre-
pared for shipment to the ol
home.
Funeral services were conduct
ed in the Dobbs d. Lyon chapel b
Rev. A. II. Beaver on Saturda
evening and were attended in lare
numbers by his brother lode