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Evening journal., 1913-05-09
OFFER PRIZES
FOR CHTLDREN'S
FAIR EXHIBITS

More than passing interest is being
manifested in the chlldrens depart
ment of the Delaware State Fair Sew
eral very important steps for the inn
provement of this department and to
stimulate the interest of the children
have been taken by the Fair Associa-
tion during the last two months, and
the effect of the effort is already be-
ing felt The special prizes offered
in each of the counties of the State
will doubtless arouse the children as
individuals. The prizes offered for
the Wilmington pupils are also of
much value. A special prize of a S25
gold watch TO the pupil of a Whining
ton school who wins the largest num-
Der of blue ribbons in the children's
department. This competition is open
70 boys and girls and is for the arts,
and crafts as designated in the pre-
MUM list which may be had upon ap-
plication TO the secretary's office, No.
West Fifth street Entries must be
made on the entry blanks furnished
for the purpose and must be in the
hands Of the secretary before August
%.
Exhibits must be in place on Mon
day. September s, before 5 o'clock in
the afternoon. Owing to the large
entry in the children's department Il
will be necessary to have these blanks
in hand even before the 23d Of August
in order that they may be given the
necessary attention
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

have won the worlds series. "Brld-
well is the best shortstop in the
league, which proves that even Nc
Graw's judgment is not infallible," he
said.
The condition Of Ty Cobb's eyes
will keep him out OF the game for
the remainder of the present week,
perhaps longer His trouble. dilation
Of the pupils, Is very similar TO the
complaint which forced him out Of the
game for a time several seasons back.
As n precaution. Cobb Is now wear
ing large black goggles.
But the Athletics won their sixth
straight game when they beat the
Browns
II was a mistake to say Heating
broke the Yankees losing streak.
His victory over Detroit didn't stick as
a period, II was only a comma CD
and the team lost again after the
pause.
1t has been a long time since the
Boston Braves won three in a row,
but they have taken that many from
the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
CHICKS WIN
THIS GAME
in A WALK
Smother Harrisburg for Sec
0nd Time Under Avalanche
of Hits and Runs
THREE PITCHERS BEATEN;
YORK In SATURDAY GAME

Having disposed Of Fox and Bres-
ler in short order by piling up hits
and then making things uncomfort-
able for Faltz, who was put in to take
their place, Wilmington ended with a
score Of II TO over Harrisburg in
tne game here yesterday afternoon.
Seven OF the runs made by the home
team we're earned runs, and they piled
up a total OF il hits Several bases
on balls presented TO the locals also
assisted IN the run getting Only
i've hits we're made of Brown, the
young local twirler. and he struck out
cen men. The game was rather too
one sided for interest, and the bril-
aianf plays we're few.
1T was an old-tme sight TO see Doc
Xerr line out a total Of four safedes
out of fvc times TO the batter's box.
All Of them we're clean singles, the
doctor just meeting the ball and send
tnE It to the outheld. Tex Meyers hit
a homer and Red McKenna surprised
tho natives by stealing both second
and third
BOX lasted but two and two-thirds
lnnings. but IN that tins eight hits
had been collected from his asBort-
xoent and seven runs we're counted in
nne inning. "Lefty" BreBler was
nert In for the second time IN two
days. and for the second time he de-
veloped q streak Of wildness, and
FaltE was rushed in 70 finish the re-
;;=ss=sssss;sss==s q E;z iaTiHE5 From bis hand
UPS SIX hits we're counted for three
runs.
Tom Brown went the whole game
for the Chicks, and worked well de-
spite the ragged support given him.
The acore.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
JACKSON AT THE BAT
Written for Evening Journal
James T. Croxicr.

baseball. The game that takes the
cake
+. When summer days come round.
And many fans peep through the fence
That can't get in the ground.
because their funds are rather small,
They stay where they're at
And clap their eyes close to the hole
when Jacksons at the bat
Ttfike one" says umpire, with a
And Jackson gives a smile,
But number two gets a clout,
IT travels half a mile.
Qutheldere they just watch the ball
@A-making upward slants.
While Jackson fies. the fans 90
wild,
And nearly burst their pants.
i've seen AL spaulding. Ferg Malone,
xln DAYS Of long ago
Ahd when Il comes TO hitting balls,
7rhoy were not in the show
There's something seems TO tickle me
Right underneath my hat
While sitting on the bleacher seats
When Jackson's at the bat
Some people like the turkey trot,
Sand hug me tight and such,
Such foolish things. ] want to say,
Don't interest me much
But when a game of ball is on.
= know just where I'm at.
and something comes up In my throat
When Jacksons al the bat
On Toney, Tex and Russ and Brown
5There are no flies at All.
And al the rest, I leave out none.
TThey surely can play ball
I4ai when the Boss comes 10 the plate
zAy heart goes pity pat
For something's sure TO happen
eJim Jacksons at the bat
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

Root you fans. rootl
Net only outside the grounds
though. Stick yourself In those
hleachers and yell for those Chicks
Doc Kerr and Tex Meyers, alone
are we'll worth the price Of admission
Today tho Chicks lead this old
league by two game margin. What
do you think Of these Chicks, Mr..
HeckertY
Heck came out Of his Trenton town
with two games. George is smiling
quite naturally, but look him over ar
ter our Villagers get chance at him.
He's here tomorrow afternoon, fans,
remember.
II he happens 70 stop us today. the
Saturday game will be some class.
He's picked to win tho nag, you
know.
That game Of yesterday wns ragged
III AAAhI hNNNuf hul. hAANA all ~ mhH
good because the Chicks won.
Tex Meyers hit tho flrst homer for
tho boys. Tho nrst ball over was
good enough for the old top.
The next time up. Tex got a pass.
That's what he deserved.
II the Chicks don't show up this
week as the best hitters and base
runners on tho circuit an apology will
come on Monday.
That third inning was fun galore.
Five hits and seven runs IN rapid fre
succession caused many fans TO fear
that the Chicks would prolong the
stun untn darkness could declare It
no game.
George Cockill has requested that
no further reference be made to that
third stAnza.
Harrisburg worked three pitchers.
Six would not have stopped those
Chicks
Doctor Kerr hung up a new league
record. He garnered four hits out Of
five trips to the plate. The Doctor
broke open two shirts last night and
viii have his head ohiHeled again on
Monday.
Red McKenaa acted like a crazy
man. In the seventh inning he stole
both second and third bags, and would
have tried for the pan had not Jack
aon warned him that a run at that
stage OF tho proceedings would cost
him million bones. Red then act
ed Benaibiy.
Fritz and Sharpe had a bad day
but az that they are some ball players
The best IN this league 20 wrong occa.
sionally. II they did not, they would
not be on this circuit
Billy Smith deserves some applause
The boy looks as good as any left
garden hid We have seen.
In the seventh stanxa Rudolph
poled one that was too sweet for
Jimmy jackson to handle. They
must be sweet to get beyond Jimmy.
Tom Brownl You all know Tom.
Doctor Kerr recommended him.
That's sufficient.
The opinion that Brown and Rus
sell are the only pitchers In town ia
wrong. II is true tho pair has been
winning most OF the games, but
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
COOL SPRINGS TRIMS VALLEY.

Cool Springs f. c. defeated the
Valley A. c. yesterday, to 5. Car
ter. for Cool Springs, struck out
fifteen men, while Crawford, for VAL
ley, struck out seven. The features
of the game were the fielding by
Alexander and the batting Of G.
Carter and Graves, for Cool Springs
and the batting of H. Mills for Val
ley. The game was long and hotly
contested. The umpires were Truss
and Pierson. Score by innings:
r. E.
Cool Springs
3OO2 220O.2 x-9 10 6
Valley IL 0 o 01 10 2-5 z a
Battery for Cool Spring-B. Carter
and G. Carter; for Valley, Crawford
and H. Mills
The use Of the Want Columns will
afford opportunities for the exchange
or sale Of household goods.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
COMPANY H SHOOTS WELL

NEW CASTELE, Del, May 9.-Com-
pany II, of the Organized Militia Of
Delaware, present holder of the Della
ware trophy, leads Company c, OF
Wilmington by 2e points, as a result
Of last nights competition. The sco~1s
follow.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
FODDER FOR
FIGHT FANS
BY The United Press.

CHICAGO, May e.-Luther Mccarty
believes that Jess Willard will have
all the best of it in the battle with
"Gunboat" Smith on the Pacific coast
and Mccarty's manager, Billy Nc
Carney is casting about for a place
OF meeting of Willard and his protege.
McCarty, who is en- route to Cal
gary today for his bout with Arthur
Pelky said he could figure nothing
but Willard, unless Smith shoves over
a sudden knockout in the first two
rounds.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
ROGERS is CHIEF
OF CHIPPEWAS
By the United Preaa.

by Jne united Press.
CASS LAKE, Mimi, May Ed
ward r. Rogers, former Carlisle and
University of Minnesota football star,
was elected chief of all the Chippewa
Indians by the Chippewa council in
session here today.
Rogers captained the Carlisle In
dian eleven and later played left end
at the University of Minnesota in 1901
and 1902. Since he left the university
he has been practicing law at Wadens,
MINI.
Relatives and friends are invitde to attend
last Saturday week. ell followed them
tioneer of the people.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

-Hits-ofi Fox, s; Bresler, 1; Foltz,
s. Earned runs-Harrisburg 3; VIII
rnington, z. 1'wo-baHe hits-Sundheim
Radolph. Three-base hit--Crist
Time run-Meyers Pitcher winning
sme-Brown. Pitcher losing game
Fox. Struck out--by Fox. 2; Foltz,
a. Brown. 10. Double plRys-Foltz,
Etroh TO Coclill. Left on bases
harrisburg. IA; Wilmington, 9.
etolen bases-Crfst, McKenna, 81;
Fritz. Jackson. Sharpe Sacrifice hits
jackson. Sharpe. ". Smith. HIT by
CACHED baIi-Crist, Fritz. First base
on errors-Dietz. 4 Rudolph, Crist,
sfrKenna Base on balIs-off Fox, 2;
Eresier, =; Foitx. 4; Brown, 2. In
rhEs pitched-Fox 2 2-S; Bresler,
~: Foltz. g. Time OF game-2So.
Umpire Chrishem.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

The Clipper A. A. has organized
and will meet any 15-year-old team
in tho city the Cool Springs nine
preferred Address p. c. Pugh, No.
902 Poplar street
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
zHIGH CO.'S To c0LLINGSM00n

xWslminghton High School will meet
the coilingswood H. S. team Of New
jersey this afternoon. al the site Of
Jfrseymen's home. Mason will start
the game for High with Liyermore
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
Chicks Tighten Hold League Top Waopng Games
AMATEUR BASEBALL

North End won a fast game from
the Phoenix Colts. Wednesday, by the
score Of Q to /. Hanley, OF North
Emd, pitched no-hit game. the only
run made by Phoenix Colts be-
ing on a error by Speakman.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
| Let's Get
/ Acquainted


I Brazell and Smith will tighten ND in
day or two and then there will be
nothing 10 this stuff but Russell.
Brown, Brazell, Smith and the whole
Chick outfit
Just few confidential words about
this old ball business: The Chicks
went bad yesterday while Tom
Brown was making three Harrisburg
twirlers look like amateurs This, OF
course. classes them as q hitting
team To date the Chicks have out
classed anything that has turned up
on the circuit There is not quit
ter on the team. Every Chick is loyal
70 the town, to the team owners and
10 Jimmy Jackson Every man IN the
bunch wants 10 win the Trl-State
nag and 70 this end there must be
encouragement both in patronage and
loyalty TO the club. The patronage
has been mighty poor for a town Of
90. 900 people and the loyalty was
equally bad yesterday Fritz and
Sharpe were booting a few. Il does
not help a ball player to better work
70 roast him while he is going bad
He knows he is in wrong without
any fan yelling the rtuff Heckling
from the stands only aggravates a
player. Fritz and Sharpe are among
the best men in Tri-State ball today
and will continue 10 be n the fans
keep their hammers off even while
the boys boot. The best ball players
boot. An encouraging word from the
stand while the team is IN the
dumps will do more 10 bring victory
than all the knocks that could be
piled up in a century. Always root
for the Chicks and its dollars to
doughnut holes that wen fly a pen
nant here next year. You fans who
appreciate a winning ball team and
incidentally want an afternoon Of
good outdor sport should show YOUR
stun tomorrow afternoon, while
George Heokert is here with another
good ball club.
What scramble the National
League race is getting to be. With
Brooklyn and st Louis winning il
frightened tighter in the first divi-
sion.
Possibly tho dazzling effect OF @.
Webb Muryhy's outfit was responsible
for Evers three errors at Brooklyn.
Murphy appeared in a green hat,
brown overcoat, black and white
striped suit green vest and cream
oclored spats.
When the Reds shut them out. the
Giants took their fourth coat Of white
wash Of the season.
All this dust in the road is coming
from Cleveland. The Maps downed
the Red Sox while Washington was
being trounced by Chicago, and are
after the Athletics.
Whether he has consulted an oracle
was not made clear by President
Murphy. OF the Cubs. today, but he
made the following statement: I'VE
Will win the pennant by a margin Of
eighteen games. said last winter
that the Cubs would finish at the top,
but / wasn't sure Of the margin. But
now am in a position to speak with
unbridled confidence" President
Murphy added that II McGraw had not
let Bridwell out last year he would
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

ators best white or golden oak finish. white
enamel lined. galvanized ice chambers. Prices
range from Ss.15 TO S21.50.
MMAHON SPECIAL PORCELAIN LINED
REFRIGERATORS, finished in golden oak,
white porcelain lined provision compart-
ments, galvanized ice chambers 35 inches
wide, 10 1-2 inches deep, 46 inches high, lis
pounds capacity Reg. price SSS ........ S25
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

All this dust in the road is coming
from Cleveland. The Maps downed
the Red Sox while Washington was
being trounced by Chicago, and are
after the Athletics.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
Our Weekly Budget

A large, tufted chase leather couch. claw
feet excellent springs; formerly S16.50, at
$3.50.
Couch cover given free with each couch.
$3.50 Library Table, solid oak, golden rub
finish AZ inch top .....,..............S .S7.49
Heavy full Turkish Rocker, Mahogany base,
wide back. roll arms, heavy oil tempered
springs upholstered in leather, s2S value.
s1s9s
Morris chair rocker. upholstered in leather.
value SIS .............. .............. S79S
$500 American quartered sawed oak, golden
fnish full sized rocker, wide seat upholster-
ed in leather, heavy panel back ..... $40
Drophead sewing machine, guaranteed $1,000
Nursery high chairs ............L.......9 .9Sc
$500 Nursery Refrigerator .............S S19S
$3.50 Gas ovens .................... $500
$3.50 Hot Plates, 2-burner ..............9Sc
$12O 2-piece Parlor Suite, genuine leather,
$4,000.
$40 combination felt mattress, made in two
parts 49,. ..--..-. $1,000. .Siyo
$3.50 soft felt mattres, guaranteed $3.50
75c Bamboo Stands. 80 in. high ....... 42c
$1,000 bureau. large mirror SS.55
A full line Of summer curtains and draper
les.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

When the Reds shut them out. the
Giants took their fourth coat Of white
wash OF the season.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

Possibly the dazzling effect OF O..
Webb Muryhy's outfit was responsible
for Evers three errors at Brooklyn.
Murphy appeared in a green hat,
brown overcoat, black and white
striped suit green vest and cream
oclored spats.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

What scramble the National
League race is getting to be- With
Brooklyn and st Louis winning. il
frightened tighter in the first divi-
sion.
Evening journal., 1913-05-09
ReirigeratOrS Given Away

in exchange for the
smallest sum OF
money ever tender
ed for such a splen-
did summer neces-
sity for the home.
We have a large as
sortment on hand
which are going
fast.
We make a Spe-
cial Discount OF 90
per cent. tomorrow
on our ice saving
Refrigerators. Glib
son make and
Northland Refriger-
Evening journal., 1913-05-09

The opinion that Brown and Rus
sell are the only pitchers In town Is
wrong. II is true tho pair has been
winning most OF the games, but
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20

We notice in the county court pro-
ceedings of Benton county for this
month that County Clerk Preuitt re.
ported fees collected for quarter end
ing September goth, sr66S.2s. That
shows a pretty fair business. Our
Morgan County clerk iorgo, to re-
port his collections, or he might have
made better showing even than his
Benton county competitor. The fees
of the Couny clerks in most counties
pay their salaries and then some, in
other counties the clerks forget the
fees until there is special examina-
,ion Of the books made.
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20
Complaint OF Too Many Drum
mciS.
mel S.

sin listening to the talk OF groups
OF alert and thoughtful farmers here
and there" Judge J. c. Ruppen,hal
OF RusSel reports, II notice deep
undercurrent Of hostility to the whole
system OF commercial travellers or
drummers. There is a very evident
conviction that altogether too many
people are travelling up and down the
land selling commodities to retail
dealers, and also that all OF the large
cost OF this is a burden on the con-
sumer.'
This seems to be a reasonable COM
plant. The dnmmers of the U. S.,
good fellows all of them. and out for
good time, costs the ultimate con-
sumner anywhere between $500, ,OOO,-
600 and a billion a year. Ultimate
consumer must pay house rent, clothe
and feed and furnish the necessaries
and amuSements of life Tor the fam.
lilies Of this great army, the railroad
fare, hotel bills and amusements 10,
the army of drummers. and there /,
as little reason for it all as there i.
tor the farmers sending their hogs anc
cattle to the cities to be butchered
and then buying the stuff back an,
paying all expenses. 1t is no wonde
that"Ultimate consumer" has spasn
occasionally; the moving picture
cost him hundreds OF millions, auto
billion year, and then the hgl
cost OF eggs-but what's the use, tn
people have the money and are gon,
to spend 1t.
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20

Rev. G.. w. Watts, of Higgingville,
Secretary of the Central Bap,is, Dis
,riCt Association, has received sample
copies of the minutes printed by as
for him, and he hands US some high
compliments over our work. 1t was
6O-page pamphlet, 800 copies, and
quite a job Tor country Office, but
the REPUBLICAN, combining type and
brains, is ready to tackle just any
kind OF a job in the printing line.
MIR. Watts, who lived at Versailles
for some time, has been secretary of
the Association for number of years,
faithful servant and giving his peo.
pie satisfaction. He is doing a grand
work in the upbuildlng OF his race
and we can only wish him continued
success IN his work, and advance
nent to the highest position in the
Association.
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20
educational Notes.

The recent meeting of the State
Teachers Association at St. Louis
was great in enthusiasm, unity, &C
complishment and numbers.
St. Charles County teachers car
ried off the trophy cup with the en-
rollment of l18 per cent OF the teach
ing force.
The school board section resolve d
in favor OF giving the initiative in
appointment of teachers and choice OF
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20
.xtbooks to the superintendent.

textbooks to the superintendent.
A large number of members of
school boards were in attendance.
All the members of the Board from
Columbia were amoung them.
Consideration of a first step in
simplifed spelling was laid over un.
til next year.
The course in teacher-training was
highly endorsed by the Association, g,
and the legislature was asked to limit
the use of the third grade certificate
to one issue.
All teachers are commencing the
legislature and press Tor the fine law
on consolidation looking toward coun-
try high schools.
A revival of Mr. Darlington 5
proposed law of 1905 for a county
unit for education and county
board was launched with great
enthusiasm.
Another move that seems to be
ready for the near future Is state aid
for industrial training,
Committees to study and repor,
needs in five lines win be appointed /:
county unit; constitutional amend
ments; industrial training: training
teachers of agriculture teachers
pensions.
The school board section passed
a resolution favoring constitutions
amendment authorizing a higher ia,
rate for schools.
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20
Capitol Bids.

Bids for the constr action of the
new State Capitol at Jefferson City
were opened by the Capitol Commits
sion Tuesday, with six bidders, the
lowest bid being S2,338, 800, by the
firm of Andrew Dali & Sons of Cleve-
land. Ohio. Award probably about
Dec. 1st. Would like to see re-
port Of the cost of operations. extra
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20

grounds, salaries OF Commission,
commission paid the St. Louis Bank
for taking the bonds, interes; on
bonds. etc, up to the time of letting
the contract, just to see and know
what it costs to get ready
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20
Household Spice.

Speak we'll even to bad people.
Faults are always thick where love
is thin.
BY ignorance we mistake, by mis-
takes we learn.
Canned fruit is nothing new; they
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20

RENE M BER

to keep your subscription within the
twelve months limit-the post Office
department says you are an outlaw, a
dishonest person, and not to be
trusted when you get twelve months
behind. Keep on the inside.
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20

had preserved pears in the ark.
Wrongs do not leave off where they
begin, but beget more mischief.
Discomfort arises more often from
our desire than from our needs.
What maintains one mans wee
would often bring up two children.
Those who have always virtue in
their mouths neglect it in their prac-
tice.
Learning makes man or a woman
fit company for themselves as well as
others.
| II human progress means anything
it means the enjoyment OF the highest
privileges.
An English servant girl who return
ed from the United States to visit
friends was told that she looked
"real aristocra,ic." Her reply was |:
.'in America all of us domestics be-
long to the hire class"
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20

President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan propose to "starve OUT
Huerta, President OF Mexico. We
can sympathize with Huerta. Slarv-
ing out bear or ground hog is a
pretty stiff job but getting president
may be easy.
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20

Ordinance relating to construction
of side walks, read :hird time and
passed.
Adjourned until Dec. 1st.
Thanksgiving is getting pretty
nigh, one week more of waiting, but
that old gobbler roosts too high.
Morgan County republican., 1913-11-20
DOineS OF The Town Board

The town board met in regular
session Monday night, Nov. 18th.
Mayor Kelly being absent Alderman
Jacobs presided.
Accounts allowed as follows:
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-06-26

buildings were a long distance
from a water hydrant and were
destroyed before the water could
reach them.
Dry Cleaning, Pressing and Re-
pairing done quickly and neatly
at the Mitchell's Dry Cleaning.
Goods called for and delivered.
Phone 297.
The Mooreton court house case
has been before the court most of
the week and as we go to press
the hearing is still on. The coun-
ty commissioners, states attor-
ney, auditor, treasurer and other
witnesses in this suit. Attorney
Cuppler Of Fargo is conducting
the prosecution and States At
torney Kachelhoffer assited by
Chas. E. Wolfe, the defense.
FOR sALE-One Singer, sew.
ing machine good as new. In
quire at 720 Fifth street.