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The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
HOTEL CHANGES HANDS.

The Commercial hotel on Front
street, which has been operated under
the management of c. J. Balmat for
the past 10 months, changed hands
this morning, the Messrs. Miles, two
brothers, of Pine Bluff, taking charge.
The hotel will continue under its old
name and its managers will endeavor
to keep it up to its former good stand
ard. The Messrs. Miles and their
families are welcomed to our little
city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
Mrs. C. H. Newbern entertained the

Mrs. c. H. Newbern entertained the
Locust Avenue and Robinson Avenue
Sewing Circles and number of other
friends at her elegant new home on
Clifton street yesterday afternoon.
The time was pleasantly passed in
this delightful home in conversation
and doing various kinds of fancy
work. A delicious salad course was
daintily served and enjoyed by the
many guests present.
The manager Of the Grand theater
is to be congratulated upon having Sc
cured AL Thompson, late of the Jesse
Cotton Concert Company, of Rock ISL
and, ILL.,, as director of their orches-
ira. Prof. Thompson is a musician of
considerable ability and comes to the
Grand with splendid recommended
'tions. The music at the Grand will
be leading feature and big attrac-
ton at this popular resort.
The Junior Aid Society of the Bap-
tist church will give delightful mu-
sical program tomorrow evening at
the colonial tea at the residence Of
Mrs. A. E. Livingston.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
FIGHT OVER COUNTY SEAT.

Bigelow, Feb. 20.-The four-corner-
ed fight over the county seat in Perry
county is warming up. The first elec-
ton has been ordered for March Is.
Bigelow, Perry and Casa are fighting
Perryville About so Bigelow citizens
went to Houston yesterday to attend
a meeting in the interest of Bigelow's
claims. Among those who spoke in
behalf of Bigelow were: Tom Hutch
inson, C. L. Sailor and H. S. Stuck
ert. B. Cross spoke in behalf of Per-
ryville. The Bigelow brass band ac-
companied the party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
PROTESTS AGAINST BILL.

Little Rock, Feb. 20.-A protest
from Mons. j. M. Lucey of Pine Bluff
against the passage of the Posey bill,
authorizing grand juries to inspect
hospitals, asylums, converts and sim
liar institutions, was filed with the
house Wednesday by Mr.. Miller of
Jefferson county. The bill has been
returned by the judiciary committee
with an unfavorable report.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

Unsettled weather with rain to-
night or Friday; colder tonight
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
PAUL BRAWNER Will
RECOVER EYESICHT

Paul Brawner, the little boy who
Stabbed himself in the eye last week,
is getting along splendidly now, and
his eye has improved so much that he
can now see out of it. 1t was feared
at first that the sight was totally de-
stroyed. If he continues to improve
he will come home Saturday from a
local hospital at Little Rock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
EQUAL SUFFRAGE
HOUSE BILL LOST
BY A VOTE OF 55 TO IS
BITTERLY OPPOSED AND VIC
OROUSLY SUPPORTED IN
FIGHT FOR POSSAGE.

Little Rock, Feb. 2O.-The house, by
a vote of 55 to 35, refused to submit
the question Of equal suffrage to the
people for their rejection or approval
The resolution proposed an amend.
ment to the constitution removing the
inhibition of sex was introduced early
in the session by Representative Mar.
tin of Pulaski and favorably reported
by the committee.
1t met with violent opposition wher
it was called up Wednesday afternoon
for final passage, the fight being lee
by Messrs. Westmoreland, Boggs and
Kidder, while it was as vigorously and
eloquently supported by Messrs. Mar.
tin, Ragon, Davis of Lafayette, New
ton and Grant.
Little Rock, Feb. 20.-Many of the
members explained their votes in the
house Wednesday on the question of
woman suffrage, most of the explana-
tions coming from the opponents of
the measure. One of the most anus
ing of these apologies was that of
Representative Hayes of Lee county,
who said:
Il do not intend to surrender the
last sacred rights l have left me. l
am only second-fddler now at home.
so at the ballot box intend to be the
whole brass band. If the women had
the franchise, about half of us fellows
would now be at home eating turnip
green's"
Representative Reid of Lincoln
sent up the following explanation:
II am for the submission of this
/ want to see the society
parasites whipped to a frazzle, and
under this amendment we will rid the
state of their extreme radicalism."
Representative Joel T. Pollard of
Pike county caused a hearty laugh by
his naive confession, 81 have no wom-
an to vote with me, but hope to have
one by the next election, therefore I
vote aye"
Representative Nelson, voting no,
explained, Believing that the more
suffrage for women there is the more
old bachelors and unhappy homes
there will be. I vote no."
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
GAMBLING OUTFITS BURNED.

Little Rock, Feb. 2O.-Before a
crowd of several hundred people, Sher-
iff Will G. Hutton Wednesday after
noon burned gambling paraphernalia
taken from an Argenta establishment,
valued at $4,000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20

Mrs. Alice Bell arrived yesterday
from st, Louis, where she has been
purchasing spring millinery for the
firm for whom she works in Texas.
After short visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. G. Wyatt, she will leave
for Texas.
The Kellogg Haines Musical Party
is said to be one of the very best of
its kind on the road today. They ap-
pear as the fourth number of the Ly-
ceum Course at the Central Audito-
rum tonight at o'clock. (adv.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
KILLED IN RUNAWAY.

Fort Smith, Feb. 20.-J. T. STAN
ford, so years of age, farmer resid-
ing at Barling, was killed last night
when his team ran away while STAN
ford was returning home from Fort
Smith. The wagon struck a culvert
and threw Stanford to the ground.
His neck was broken.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
MALONE INCORPORATED.

Little Rock, Feb. 2O.-A petition
was filed with the secretary of state
Wednesday for the incorporation of
the town of Malone, Desha county. The
petition was signed by J. S. Ross and
others.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
SPECIAL MASONIC MEETING.

The Masonic lodge will hold a spe-
cial meeting tonight to confer the
masters degree upon Faber D. Hicks.
A large attendance is desired.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-02-20
HOGAN TO DELIVER ADDRESS

Prof. W. E. Hogan, assistant secre-
'tary of education of the Southern
Methodist church, who formerly occu-
pied the chair of mathematics in Hen
dirk College will deliver the annual
address Saturday evening at the joint
open session of the Harlan and
Franklin literary societies.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
COLONEL CARLISLE A VISITOR.

Colonel Charles A. Carlisle. OF
South Bend. Indiana. will arrive in,
Wilmington, from Washington. this
evening and viii remain until tomor-
row night as the guest OF Edgar NJ
Hopes. OF No. 1908 Rodney street
Colonel and Mrs Carlisle, with
their two children. Woodson and Miss
Katherine. were given an audience by
President Wilson. in the East Room
OF the White House on last Friday
Colonel Carlisle has been, until re-
Gently, one of the directing heads of
the big Studehaker Company. was one
of the organizers OF the National As
ISOLATION OF Manufacturers and was
the choice OF that body for the Com
MERGE and HarbOr portfolio under
President Roosevelt.
II Is rumored that Colonel Carlisle's
presence In Washington was Indirect
ly connected with the belief that Pre-
sident Wilson will continue Presi-
dent Tafts economy and efficiency
commission. A report was circulated
that Col. Carlisle was being consider
ed In connection with this commits
sion hut he denies this and says that
he visited the city because Of the
educational benefits for his children.
Col Carlisle has relatives in VIII
mington whom he has not seen for
years and will take this chance q
visit them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
EASIEST WAY"
AT THE AVENTIE
az A$AV OA
Walters Masterpiece the Of
fering at Popular
Playhouse

THE Easiest Way will make Eas-
ter week a triumph at the Avenue
Theatre. The advance sale of seats
is the largest of the season, the sale
for tonight surprising all records.
As a result, the theatre will be
crowded throughout the week. The
play the masterpiece of Eugene Wal
ter, is better known than anything
ever produced on the American stage.
AS an Easter bill, therefore, it is OF
the frst-class.
The fame achieved by Edwin Rob
ms, leading man of the Avenues
company, in the original company
that presented this great play with
Frances Starr, is we'll known to THE
EVENING JOURNALS readers. He
will play the same role here that ne
enacted for three years throughout
the country. AS John Madison" he
created part in the original produc-
ton that will be remembered for
years. His excellent work, in fact.
was a material factor in bringing
about the celebrity that Miss Starr
gained.
AhN oNNhNA1 Will Ut Nlt uUtNl Ol
the season. To correctly produce
The Easiest Way the scenic effects
must be handsome. Manager CONFESS
has left nothing undone in this re-
spect- The best players of the Ave
nue. company will be in the cast. II
follows:
Laura Murdoch, Miss Lucille Mrav-
lag; Willard Brockton. DeForest
Dawley; John Madison. Edwin Rob-
ms; Annie. Miss Helen Gillingwa-
ter; Jim Weston, II. G. Hockey;
Ellie Sinclair, Miss Clara Knott
Synopsis of Scenes:
Act Country home at Ute Pass.
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Act II-Furnished room in theat-
rical boarding house. New York city.
Act III-Brockton's apartment in
fashionable hotel. New York City.
Act IV-The same.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
HAS FINE
PLAN TO PLACE A
TEAM In READING

minnie. Pa. March 24-Rurning
a baseball team under the co-opera-
tive plan was the novel suggestion
madl by "Al' Newton. the veteran
shorstop. at the meeting OF the Iri-
StattLeague officials, who wanted 10
placa team in Reading under TINS
System
Nston's plans did not meet with
the ,pproval Of all the managers, ana
it WIS turned down. Another reason
it WIS rejected, was because another
city would have to be secured to
MAKE the league an eight-cluD cir
cult
Nwton with six other players, was
wiling to sink some money in a team
here Each player would have put up
several hundred dollars and the rest
of the men would have to put their
salaries in the cooperation. Among
the players who are willing to enter
NeVton's scheme is Tom Raub,
catdier who was in the Tri-State
League for several years. Newton
sale he could furnish the $4,000 nee
esssry to secure a franchise, in a day
Tho players would elect a manager
and another to look after the bust
nesi end of the club.
With money in the club Newton
SAYS he thinks the players would
wo'k harded and it would be a big
success. He claims he can secure
backing in this city and that he will
stik after the officials to get a fran
ch Sc for Reading IL is a well-known
fact that Newton had his eyes on
Reading all winter. He tried to in
lerest "Al" Berlinger in his plan, but
the "a .lsetball manager decided not
to take chance on ball team.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
vESTRY ELECTIONS.

George r. Hoffeckcr and Edmund
b. Coy were elected representatives
to attend the Diocesan convention at
Lewes in May, by the vestry of ST.
Johns p. y. Church this morning.
The election was made following the
annual election OF vestrymen and
wardens. The new wardens are ed
mud b. Coy, senior; George Il. iof-
fecker junior; vestrymen. A. r. Cal
houn, Swithen Chandler. William H.
Dougless, Edward II. Ford, Julian
Ortiz. Charles b. Palmer and Harry
y. Speakman.
Following the election, the vestry
organized as follows. Charles b. Pal
mer, secretary; Harry h. Spealvman.
treasurer and George r. Honcckor.
assistant treasurer
The annual meeting and election of
vestrymen Of St. Johns p y Church
was held this morning. the following
being elected.
4 Judge Edward c. Bradford A. Fell,
dupont. George A. Elliott. William j
Hemphill. H. r, Boynton, Ellwoo,
Souder. Edward c. Bradford. Jr
Horace Wilson. Frederick Brnghursl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
HAS PNEUMATIC STONE GUTTER.

G. Frank Davidson. a stone mason
of this city, has procured a portable
pneumatic stone cutting machine
which is the first of its kind ever
seen in this city. Since pneumatic
stone cutting has been introduced IL
has been a difficult thing to crt ad-
ditional names on a stone after the
stone has been set up. This problem
has now been solved in the new ma
chine which Mr.. Davidson has brought
here. The total length of the machine
is six feet with a 1-2 h. D. gasoline
engine. The machine weighs about
700 pounds and two tools nay be
operated by IT, When the work is
not too far away the machine is pull
ed 10 the scene of operation by hand,
otherwise it is attached TO the back
of a wagon. The machine is neat
and compact in appearance and may
be seen at the shop Of Mr.. Davidson.
which is opposite the Riverview
cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
BASEBALL
Diamond News and Gossip.

About half the Maps are on the
near-sick list and anybody that
springs the question. How do you
like Pensacola" is likely to get an
swered.
The Cards will hold a council of
war before each game this season.
and it will be just like some boob TO
advise disbanding the army and re-
turning to the farm.
The Browns are living at a beanery
in Beaumont Yep. Man who runs
ii named Bean
Frank Chance has changed Ray
Fishers delivery around so that he
now starts his spitball high, instead
Of with a side-arm motion Chance
says the ball started too low with the
old delivery. The higher they break
the harder they fall" says the r. l.
II you are curious. the reason a Bos-
ton National player is called a Brave
is that he has to be able to get away
with it.
The worlds record for stolen bases
was made just 25 years ago. when
Harry Stovey pilfered 1856
Hugh Jennings does not see any
sense in lot of exhibition games I'm
the spring and will cut Lis list of ex-
hibitions next year down TO FIVE.
Here's a new battery Of tho Dayon-
port club of the Three-l league: Ukan-
avitch anG Bossaloughni.
Doc Kerr is hanging on with the
Chicks by his eye teeth-but still he's
hanging on.
Boston fans at Bluefelds, Nicaragua
have sent Jake Stahl rosewood bat
that weighs 10 pounds.
Tom Brown thinks so much of Bert
Leopold and Jake Weltzcl that he may
sign the Reading down and cutters 4"
They have played the game and lost
but a better pair of sports Il is not
my pleasure to know" is Mr.. Browns
opinion of the pair.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24

ST. LOUIS, March 24.-Bobby Wal
lace, the Veteran shortstop of the St.
Louis Americans, is assured of job
with the Browns as long as he wishes
TO remain i'm baseball. SO says Presl-
dent Hedges Of the club. Wallace
has been one Of the most loyal work
ers on the team and incidentally one
of the grandest men that ever ham
died a baseball" says Hedges. He
can be a regular member of the team
as long as he can play ball good
enough for the American league After
that he can become a scout or fit in
asa coach. He will be on the St.
Louis payroll as long as he wishes"
adds the Browns president.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
HOPES IS CHIEF
OF WATER BOARD
WilmingtOnian Succeeds to
Position Made Vacant by
Retirement Of Mr..
Kienle

Edgar N Hopes, Jr, was elected
superintendent and chief engineer OF
the Board of Water Commissioners,
to succeed John A. Kienle. at the
meeting OF the directors of the depart
ment this morning Mr. Kienle has
accepted a position in New York
Mr.. Hopes is at present the assist
tant engineer OF the department. and
the board elected $. Nowbold Van
Trump as his successor, who will as-
sumo his duties on April 1, when Mr..
Hopes takes charge as chief engi-
neer. The salary Of the chief cngi-
neer viii be $1,000 and that of his as
slstant. 1890 var
Other applicants for the position of
chief engineer were Harry L. Maier
Of the Street aud Sewer Department.
Hnery l.. Fulcnweder. Joseph Holt, j.
". Casey, IN charge Of government
canal at Louisville. KY. George A.
Messick and A. l.. Eager.
The applicants for the position OF
assistant engineer we're. A. l.. Eager.
Robert H. Burns and Robert Cars
we'll, of the Street and Sewer De
partmcnt.
Mr. Hopes Is the son OF Edgar NJ.
Hopes OF this city. He has been
connected with the Water Department
as assistant engineer for severa,
years Both he and Mr. Van Trump
are Republicans.
Mr.. Van Trump was formerly COM
nected with the department but at
present holds a position with the
Wilmington Gas Company.
Keinle will remain with the depart
ment in an advisory capacity untn
May ! at his present salary This
Will give the new engineer an oppor-
mnity to ask Mr. kienle's advice on
subjects that he Is not famil ar Win
at this time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
AFTER TROUBLE
NINE TIMES; GOT
PLENTY,OF COURSE

John Thornton. Of No. 1917 West
Eighth street, informed Judge
Churchman in City Court this morn
ing that mine times did his brother.
Frank F. Thornton. come up the stairs
to his room on Saturday evening
hunting trouble and each time he was
downed."
The upsbot Of the fight. which bo.
came general, resulted in Frank r.
and Henry Thornton being defendants
charged with assault and battery on
their brother Joseph. while John sidcd
with the one who had been assembled
The case today was one of many
that have been aired in City Court hi
which the four brothers have figured
aud after hearing the evidence the
charge against Henry was Dismissed
while Frank p. was held under a $500
peace bond The evidence showed
that Frank, who is known as Patty
had been drinking and after returning
home he started to fight Joseph
called him wind bag and he
struck Joseph over the arm with a
poker and also used his fist Accord
ing to Patty" he hit his brother. who
had a 32-calibre gun with which he
said he intended 60 shoot
While telling his story, John said
he often walked the streets all night
TO keep from getting into a fight at
his home and when he did go In. he
always had TO watch Patty" as he
would throw cups or anything else
Mrs. Catherine Shields. mother OF
the boys, said that although she did
not see the fight she said the boys
picked on Patty when he was drink
inc
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
NEW PLAYERS FOR YORK


YORK, Pa. March Manager
George W. Heckert. Of the local Tri-
state baseball team, announces that
he has signed George II. Hager. a pro-
missing young catcher. who is attend
ing Dickinson College. and Jack Nor
rison, for several years an inhclder
with the Lancaster Tristate team and
second baseman Of the Lynchburg
team. Of the Virginia League during
the past two seasons. llager will as
sist Lewis, OF Pittsburgh backstop, In
/ receiving
The Management yesterday received
the signed contract OF Buck" Brent.
the Wilmington outfielder The
contract OF Pitcher Mcintyre. secured
with Coveleskie from New York
League team for Pitcher Lefty"
Lloyd, was forwarded several days
ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
ORGANIZE WESLEYAN ALUMNAE.

For the purpose of forming an
Alumnae Association OF the old
Wesleyan Female College, a meeting
of all Delaware graduates or students
will be held in the chapel Of Grace
M. f. Church this afternoon. A let
ter will be read from Miss Eaton. a
former teacher, but who now lives in
India. Miss Eaton is now so years
old. Miss Ella Riley and a number
of other women formerly connected
with the college have been working up
interest in the meeting. A large
attendance is expected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
rO OFFER sINKING EUND BONDs.

Bids will be received at noon on
April 10 in the Office of City Treasurer
Lednum for $4,000 sinking fund bonds
the proceeds to be used in refunding
water bonds falling due May and
June /. The bonds will pay 4 1-2 per
cent. annually and will date from
April / this year, maturing as fol-
lows; October l., 1885. $42,S50; April
I, 1896 S2150 The bonds we're Of
fered at - per cent in order that
at least par bids may be received
the conditions Of the money market
at this time being such that 4 per
cent. bonds would not bring anything
like the figure the city would ac-
cept
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
And
GREYSTOCK In
FRIDAY GAME

On Friday night Brownson will try
conclusions with the mighty Grey
stock five of Eastern League fame.
The Greys are transforming around
and on Saturday easily cleaned up
the Cape May FIVE. They are a nifty
travelling team and can work TO great
advantage on a foreign 1oor. Owing
to injuries and the breaks OF the
game they finished last in the big
circle but their work has always been
greatly feared by the fellows higher
up.
Alex McWillams. the star and
backbone OF the band was injured
early in the season while Greystock
was on top and after his accident his
mates slid down the ladder to the
bottom. Since his return they have
been putting up a rare article and
are at present delivering the gooes
In grand style. Medallion. MacGro-
gor, and Boyd will take care of the
goal shooting department on Friday
night and young Cross will pump
center. This quartet is making good
for bunch of youngsters. especially
Cross, who has set the league aglow
by his peerless performances at CEN
ter. He was picked up from Grey
stock Reserves and during his one
year stay in the Eastern League has
hung up a creditable record.
Alex McWilliams, the peer OF them
all, Will be on guard duty for the
night Alex is one Of the best shoot
ing guards in the business and al
ways lands his two or three in every
contest Turk Kirkpatrick will take
charge OF Haney for the night and
the two heet footed athletes will
itage one of their battles OF yore.
The lineup will be:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-03-24
EDEN BOYS TO PLAY-

The Eden Athletic Club is contem-
plating putting ball team in the
field this spring that will make the
other independent teams in the city
hustle to beat them. Such stars as
Bannar, August Dillon and Davis
have signifed their int ton Of be-
coming candidates for the team
which, OF course. places it in the front
ranks of the independent teams in
and about the city.
The officers Of the club are: Ralph
Morgan, president; John Riley, vice
president; George August. recording
secretary; Frank Dillon. financial sec
rotary, and Harry Donahoe, treasurer.