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have recourse 10 sorcery, witcncraft
or lamentations to gain the advantage.
One Of these famous duels was that
between Baron des Queries and Seig-
neur do Families in the reign Of
Henry the Second.
There was a merry gathering Of the
ladies' and gentlemen OF the court to
watch the settlement Of the dispute.
The Baron was armed with q peculiar
sword called "epee batarde." the use
Of which had been taught HIM by a
warlike priest. But Families ran his
sword through the Baron's thigh, and
then throwing AWAY their swords they
began to wrestle. in which the Baron
was also proficient, instruction having
been given him by another priest, q
chaplain Of militant tastes.
Grand stand CoIfnpses.
In the midst OF their setto tho SCAT
folding on which the ladies of the
court were seated gave way, and they
piled up In heap OF broken timbcrs
and limbs. screaming for help. No
ono was supposed to utter word at
ono OF these bouts. but the friends OF
the Baron profited by the disturbance
to yell advice to him.
Throw sand in his eyes and mouth"
they cried; sand in his eyes and
mouth" Which the worthy Baron
proceeded to do and won the combat.
although il was a much disputed point
later whether this was not a little I'M.
knightiy and unfair.
In these days also Is recorded the
fight between two Corsicans who fixed
sharp pointed daggers in front of their
helmets. Both were armed with
swords and when they found neither
could gain a decision with these
weapons, they began to wrestle and
butt each other with the dasgers, with
the result that one died and the other
nearly persisted.
A clever French soldier used a some
what similar device when he was chal-
lenged by a big Gascon. He insisted
that they should both wear steel COL
lars in which were fixed a number of
pointed blades pointing upward and
no armor. When the fight started
the little man was safe from the big
fellows daggers. but the big man
found that whenever "a tried 10 come
to close quarters he vas nearly i'm
paled on one OF the daggers. The little
man won speedily by running his
enemy through.
Tho Cut of Jarnac.
In he time NJ Henry H. Of France
occurred one OF the most famous Of
duels, between Chataigneraye and the
renowned Jarnac. favorites OF the
King. Jarnac awaited himself in n re-
marknble way OF the right TO choose
the weapons, making Chataignoraye
provide himself with thirty sorts of
arms. and many different breeds OF
horses, so that he would have been
ruined IL the King had not aided him.
The duel took place at Saint-Ger-
main in tho presence of the whole
court, and Jarnao improvised a new
cut by which he hamstrung his oppo-
nent Furious at his defeat Cha
taigneraye refused the services of a
surgeon and died. This stroke was
afterward called 1.-THE Cut of Jarnac."
Duelling soon after became very
common, and was made odious by some
OF the deceits used to bring about the
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his cheek, and after nonchalantly lay
Ing his adversary on the turf he took
n pair of scissors from his pocket and
cut or bit OF the plaster, The next
time they met he cut of another piece,
and the next time another, until only q
little was left. Then he ran his man
through and killed him, and remarked,
Now l can take off my plaster
Mortal Combat in n Coach.
IN awful duel which took place in
France was that between Col. Barber
Dufai and young man named Roual
OF the Royal Guard. The Colonel was
a member of the fallen imperial party
and took pleasure in calling out menu
hers OF the opposition. SO he provoked
Roual 10 a fight and then found that
the boy was only IS and had never
used any weapon. The Colonel then
tried to retro from the combat, but
the boy Insisted. and Was disarmed
four times.
Tho Colonel then declared that he
would murder no one, and proposed
another weapon, A coach was coming
and he suggested that they get In it,,
each armed with n poinard, and lie
tied together. The coach was then TO
= arrousel ppsiC lie door 0peTCd 20 40
who was victor.
The coach started off at "A Gallop
and soon two cries were heard and
then silence. When the anxious see
ends pulled open the door they found
q trightful scene. Raoul was dead
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ship. The German won FIRST fire and
missed, and when the Admiral fired
the German fell. But Instead OF being
killed the German soon got up. for the
bullet had been inhetded In a cutrass
which he wore. The Admiral con-
tcmplated him cooliy through his glass
for n moment and then deliberately
kicked him off the field, on which the
GcrnI', says the story, walked of
the ground as If he had accomplished
some wonderful achievement"
There was humor even in duele, and
one instance is recorded where It saved
mans life. Pcrpignan, who was
reputed Il wit. fought Charles Maurice,
an expert shot. al five PAGES, Perpi-
gran missed, and Maurice before firing
said:
Now, Perpignan. tell me wrat you
are thinking about"
"Aiy dear fellow" he replied, Il am
thinking that II were in your place
would not FIRE"
Maurice burst into a laugh aud threw
his pistol away.
Women in DueIa.
-
number OF instancc. ~ du-ls between
women. Eut the hes; known woman
( hh tho - Tc was ~~s6 Maupin, ar
actress at the Opera, who had learned
TO fence from her lover, Serane, the
fencing master. Once at ball she
was requested to leave. She consented
10 Il the three men who Championed
the woman with whom she had quar-
relied would go with her They did
SO, and she calmly stretched them on
the lawn, one after the other, and then
went back TO the ball. She was par
doned by Louis XIV.
The Comtesse de PoiiEnac and the
MarQuise de- NeSle once fought with
pistols because OF an unfortunate en-
counter they had at tho Due de Richie
lieu's when the latter's secretary got
appointments mixed. Before firing the
Comtesse called out 20 her rival, Fire
FIRST, and mind you don't miss me, II
you think I am going TO miss YOU"
The Marqulse did miss, whercupon the
Comtesse shot off n piece OF her car,
puch TO the lady's despair.
4 Woman's Curious Challenge.
One OF the curious challenges pre-
served in tho archives OF dnellinG is
that between two women in 1870. 1t is
dated ST. J-----'s P, which looks
suspiciously Ike ST. James's Palace. It
read:
The Hon. Miss cannot
longer-eNist Under the public insults
she has received from the Hon. Miss
---. HonorG bic men tundcrscored
RS bpfitted an angry woman de-
mand and receive satisfaction for
similar injuries. Why are Maids of
Honor 10 bolproscribed on such oc-
casions? Ny further sentiments
WA DC consSyed to sou By Easisn
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DuellinE in ireland.

before the Union ireland VAS the
garden spot of the dJcllists. ripperary
and Galway were looked UP To as the
universities Of this gNntlomaN's sport,
Galway turned ont the best swords
but Ttpperary cNcclej in pistols. That
the advantage Of the duel E.#Et no.
DO abused because OF is prevalence
three earnest souls. 'truW" Ryan
James Keo~h and "Amhy" Budkin, got
together and crew up Jaw. to govern
Procedure They were cn.icl the
"Thirtv-siX Commandments Of GAL
way" and were hcaGed.
"The practice OF duclinG and
points of honor settled AT Clonmel
summer AssiZcs, III, by the gem
tlcmcr delegates OF Tippcrary. Gal
WY, Mayo, sligo and NoScommon
aud prescribed for general adoption
throughout Ireland
Every respectable family had it.
opn set -. pistols, hlrdcd down from
generation 10 generation and tended
with affectonRte care by the house.
hold. and on every stock were num-
Der of-suggestive cuts, each with
story no doubt. IL one returned from
an encounter without woundins o.
eeinG wourded ii depressed the whole
family for days,
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A German "yIctory."

An encounter between Admiral de- la
SUISSE and a German IS Illuminating
lbts view of the knowledge the world
pa acquired Of German sportsman
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Maquer entered tho list armed only
with his lance, and the dog Immediately
made n savage rush at him. Maquer
parted him for a time. unable to spear
him with the lance. and then the dog
broke past his guard, seized Maquer
by the throat and bore him to the
ground. The man then confessed and
King Charles ordered that a marble
monument with an inscription be
erected TO the dog in the forest where
the murder occurred.
The gentle habit Of lighting a fire
and building q gallows over 1t was
usual In the early days Of jousting. az
9. reminder to ones opponent that he
would be run through, then hung and
later burned Both knights were FIRST
required to at M seats of, black In
which they svore khat they would not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-14

n KE you giving the same old,
~ conventional presents this
Christmas-the kind that
you have been giving year after
year?
Or are you planning gifts that will
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"a vacuum bottle, made of steel,
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The new Stanley Vacuum Bottle
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1t keeps liquids hot or cold-always
ready.
In the home, on motoring trips, on
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Anev kind of Christmas Gift
the non breakable vacuum bottle
Carried by It. Commander Read and all the overseas ;er.

The Stanley provided the steam
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plucky Aiers of the NC-4 when they
made their historic flight across the
ocean.
On their overseas fights Hawker
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The U. S. Navy adopted it after
Enthusiastically thorough tests.
1t has accompanied explorers to
all parts of the earth. 1t is now
being used by the Heller expedition
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Its first cost is the last cost
Naturally, the initial cost of the
Stanley is higher than other vacuum
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There is no cost of upkeep or re-
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This Christmas give your friends
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Get Stanley Vacuum Bottle from
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Evening journal., 1919-04-21
urges LOYALTY
AMONG Children
Judge Hastings Tells W. H.
S. Pupils to Defend
Their Country
YOUNG EEOPLE
BACK TO STUDIES

Former Judge Daniel o. Hastings ad-
dressed the students of the Wilmington
High School this morning. speaking in
behalf Of the Victory Loan campaign.
Mr.. Hastings is chairman Of the speak
ers' bureau for the campaign.
Mr.. Hastings said there are many per-
sons who think OF nobody but them
selves and this is one great difficulty
that confront America today. I'VE are
all living in a WONDERFUL age" Mr.. Hast
ings said. land all should do what we
can. The young people alone should
think Of themselves and country and
what they can do for Il. Stand by your
country and its constitution, and never
permit anyone 20 turn you away from
IT," At the close Of Judge Hastings
brief address the student body gave a
rousing school yell for him.
In the absence Of Prof. A. II. Berlin.
who is visiting school in New York
City, Superintendent Scott presided over
the exercises today. The Rev. Ralph
Mnker, assistant minister of Grace NJ.
z Church, was in charge OF the devo-
tional exercises.
Mrs. Eleanor G.. Kemery sang selec-
ton and was accompanied by Miss
Mabel Haley The orchestra played a
pleasing number, under the leadership
OF Prof. Taylor.
The students sang a number Of songs
and closed the exercises with THE In
furling Of the Flag"
Attending the exercises were many
former students and visitors.
Professor Scott announced that the
High School opened this morning on
scheduled time and all the students
were back prepared 10 finish the school
year after a delightful Easter vacation.
Evening journal., 1919-04-21
.PAR0LED PRISONER
In JAIL THREE DAYS

CHESTER, Pa, April 2i.-Four. days
after his release on parole from tho
Eastern Penitentisry. where he has
served two years Of a three-year term
for stealing an automobile, Edward
Phillips, 25 years old, OF this city, was
arrested Saturday night and is in the
Chester city lookup. held without bail,
charged with having attempted the
same game again, the police say.
Paul Harvey, whose car tho police
say Phillips he'd planned 10 steal, has
Just been released from the Chester
Hospital, where he was treated after
being murderously assaulted by
phillips while the two men were rid
ing IN Harvey's car near FELTON, on
Thursday night.
Harvey says he was approached by
phillips, who said that he wanted 10 be
driven to FELTON,. Harvey saws he at
nrst declined TO make the trip. telling
phillips he wanted 10 go home, and
calling Phillips attention 20 the fact
that here were several other automo-
biles for hire standing close by. Those
cars were rather ramshackle affairs,
while the Harvey auto was a new
seVen-passenser machine.
Evening journal., 1919-04-21
WON'T DISCHARGE U. s.
MEDICAL CORPS NOW

WASHINGTON. April 2i Omitted
Press)-Ohlcers and enlisted men in
the medical corps were notified today
that they have little prospects Of i'm
mediate release from the army.
Only those who can establish clear
cases OF family distress or who are
needed urgently for industrial enter
prises will be discharged, Surgeon
General Ireland stated in a message 10
the enlisted medical men today. In an
nounclng that the strictest interpre-
tation would be made OF discharge reg
ulations, General Ireland appealed TO
the enlisted men 20 be patient. The
work OF caring for wounded soldiers
will continue for some time and IL will
be impossible. General Ireland, stated,
TO disband the medical department
now.
Evening journal., 1919-04-21
ROBERT BURNS HITS,
THEN PAYS FINE

Resenting the accusations made
aga INST him by Myer and Samuel Mar
gplyn about the alleged stealing Of a
jug OF wine, Robert Burns beat the
two at their home, No. ii8 Walnut
street, according 10 evidence heard be-
fore Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court this morning. He was fined $40
each on two charges OF assault and
battery and was held in $500 bail for
court on the charge OF larceny Of the
wine.
When the Margolyns missed the wine
from their room, they went 10 Burns,
who had a room in the house. 10 in
quire about II. When Samuel asked
about IT,. Robert declared:
DO You know who you're talkin' 70?
My name is Robert Burns" And then
Robert hit.
Evening journal., 1919-04-21
BAPTIST WOMEN
In MISSION RALLY

Beginning tomorrow the annual con-
yent.on OF the Atlantic district OF the
W0man's American Baptist Foreign
Mission will be held in Second Baptist
Church.
The Atlantic district comprises the
States OF Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Delaware and the District OF Columbia
II is expected that more than two hun
dred leaders among Baptist women
will be in Wilmington for This conNen-
ton.
For several months the Baptist wom-
en- OF Wilmington have been busy pre-
pairing for the coming OF their guests,
and everything Is ready for their en-
icrtainment and comfort.
Tho committee chairmen are as fol-
lows: General chairman. Mrs. William
l.. Pettingill; hospitality, Mrs james
II. Shusler; dningroom. Mrs Charles
r. W0llaston; reception. Mrs. n. B.
Danforth: finance, Mrs. l.. r. Boards
lee: information. Mrs Merritt Hurley;
posioffice. Mrs John Hare. Jr.; check
room, Miss Fannie Cowperihwat; w.
w. G. banquet, Miss Louise Mathews I;
ushers. Miss Elizabeth Blanken; deco
rallons, Mrs Townsend Miller; rest
room. Mrs. George G. Penney; litcra-
ture, Miss Louise Jones; railroad,
Miss Charlotte Wells; pianist. Mrs.
G.. Fogg; chorlster, Mrs. James II.
shuster; registration. Mrs J. Merrick
gorn: secretary, Mrs. William NJ.
loyal; treasurer, Mrs. w. c. Mehaffy
corresponding secretary, Miss Clara
Dni.
Evening journal., 1919-04-21
TO COMPLETE SURVEY
IN ABOUT 10 DAYS

Dr. c. E. Terry, health expert, who
az The request OF City Council, is max
ing a survey 81 sewerage disposal, wa
ter supply and garbage conditions in
this city, expects to complete the work
in about ten days. The Investigation TO
date, IL Is said, has shown that while
hundreds are without sewerage or city
water facilities. yet in other cases both
water pipes and sewer pipes have been
Installed In the streets, but the own
ers u properties have never made the
necessary connections.
In add ton 20 the technical stan,
there are a half hundred volunteer
workers who make door-t6-door can
vases So far about 5000 homes have
been visited and Il is expected TO cover
at least 5000 In order TO get a good
average OF the general sanitary situa-
tion.
Evening journal., 1919-04-21
EIGHT ARE INJURED
When AUTO UPSETS
Defect in Steering Gear is
Responsible for Serious
Accident
ONE SUFFERS
INTERNAL HURTS

When an automobile overturned near
fsrnhurst last night, eight persons
were pinned under the car and two OF
them were seriously hurt. They are:
Joseph Mcintyre. No. GO5 Summer
street, Philadelphia, compound frac-
iurc OF the legs and arms.
William Cutler. No. 1915 North street
Eddystone, injured internally.
Mrs. Margaret Mcintyre. lsceratlons
on head aud side
Thomas sutton, OF Chester, cuts on
head and body
Mrs. Sadie Bowen. No 6i4 Porter
street, Chester. cuts on head and face.
Thomas Cochrana, No. 1915 Ninth
street, cuts on head
Mr.. Mcintyre and Mr.. Cutler were
most seriously hurt but II is not
thought their injuries are fatal. They
were caught between the car and the
road. A defect in the steering gear is
said 10 be responsible for the accident.
The party had spent the day In lower
Delaware and were on their way home
when the car upset.
Evening journal., 1919-04-21
HOGS AT RECORD PRICES.

Armour and Company in their weekly
review Of trade say:
1.-The last week witnessed another
new high recor destablshed in the
price of hogs. s2O.95 being the top price
paid Wednesday. Improved shipments
Of provisions in anticipation Of the re-
opening of trade following the Lenten
season and light market receipts prim-
arily were responsible for the new flg-
ure. The price on all pork products are
in no cessation in the export demand.
shipments of provisions abroad still
being limited only by ability TO secure
shipping space.
'The beef trade Is very light as is
always the condition the last week In
Lent. Cattle markets are a shade lower
with quality good.
COLLECTIONS continue good"
Evening journal., 1919-04-21

being the place, and take a part in the
final struggle Of the so-called Confed-
eracy. am Of the opinion OF old Nose
by that the concern has gone up.
We'll, you have nearly all the par
ticular news with you now, and | hone
soon to hear OF the surrender OF an
armed traitors and rebels and let US
have peace.
The great catastrophe, the assassi-
nation Of Presidetn Lincoln and attempt
on Secretary Seward and son has east a
gloom and lamentation over our coun-
try unparalleled in the annals Of his
tory. As it's not possible for Abraham
10 navigate the Ship of State, | hope
his successor, Andrew johnson, may be
an eligible man for the position at this
time In our country's history / hope
he will administer due amounts Of pun
ishment 10 those rebel leaders and also
to those who were engaged in that con-
spiracy TO assasinate and destroy the
Head of our Government.
Il believe Andy Johnson will be more
rigorous and severe on those reb au-
thorities since the destruction OF Lin
coin. And let rebels and traitors see
that our government can maintain and
take care OF herself.
''The weather Is splendid and the
trees Of the woods look nice as they are
enrobed in their natural green garbs.
The springtime has come, but no work
here indicates that being the time Of
the year. As ] am almost too lazy 20
write or even to sit on a chair, ! viii
conclude. When ! get this letter fin-
ished / will throw away my pen, as II
is like the rebs, played out.
Yours truly,
BROTHER BILL"
Up. S.-Remember me TO all friends
and 10 the girls. The mail goes out To-
night and I must hurry
Evening journal., 1919-04-21
DEATHS


FLfNN-In this city, on April 2o Iafe
James A. Flynn A'A''
Relatives and friends arc invited 70 NJ.
,ehh o me funeral from his late residence,
40. W chestnut street, on "Wednesday
morning. April q. az o o'clock. ReovieIS
mass mass az 81. Pauls Church. Interment NJ
Cathedral cemetery ~
BARNEs-ln this city, on April 10. 1919.
John. son OF Albeit and Emily Harness
aged . years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 ot.
residence. No. 22l King street, on Wednes-
day afternoon. April ., al / O'clock In.
terment az New Castle, Del
S45G I6ia cha tcs SohRnsssoTp n sSN, Pa on April IS,
Funeral services will be held at his late
residence, No. 1913 West Eighth street on
Tuesday afternoon, April p. at $50
o'clock. Interment at Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery
cHILLAS-In Christiana Hundred, on
April Q, 1913. Arthur d. Chillas. aged 60
Relatives and friends are invited to AZ.
tend the funeral services. at White Clay
Creek Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday
afternoon, az $50 o'clock Interment at
White Clay Creek cemetery
hEEGAN-In this city, on April ~. 1919,
John r. son Of James L. and Florence
Keegan, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at.
tend the funeral from tho residence Of his
parents, No. S05 West Thirty-tbird street,
on Wednesday morning. at $50 o'clock. Ite-
UlAtD mass NJ ~ EdNTlfh AluTCna. lu-
torment at Cathedral cemetery.
WALLS-On'April 10, 1919, James Walls
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from No. 10 West Seventh
street. on Tuesday morning, AZ 0 o'clock.
Requiem mass at ST. Paurs Church! In.
terment &C Cathedral cemetery.
HOWELL--In Washington, ID. c., on April
H. 1919, Anna wife Of Thomas u. Howell
of Mt. Cuba, Del aged 2s years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services, in Seventh Day
Adventist Church. No. 1904 Rowland street,
on sunday morning April 20. at II o'clock.
Interment at SilverbroOk cemetery.
FINNEGAN-In this city, on April Is, 1919,
James A., son OF the late John and Jane
Finnegan.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 az.
tend the funeral from the residence OF
James +. Curran. No. 207 W. Twenty-fifth
street. on Tuesday morning at . o'clock.
Requiem mass at the Cathedral Inter-
ment at Cathedral cemetery.
her late residence, near St
Georges. Del. on April IS. 1919, Mrs.
Fannie NJ. Simmops. aged 50 years
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral services, at her late resi-
dence, near St. Georges. on Tuesday after
noon, at o'clock. Interment at St. Georges
this city. on April ls 1919,
John j., beloved husband Of Annie A.
McCue. aged 80 years
Relatives friends and Local 63i, Painters
Union. are invited 90 attend the funeral
services at his late residence the Hurlock
Apartments. n. W. Corner Eighth and King
streets on Tuesday afternoon April p. at
. 80 o'clock. Interment at Riyerview ceme-
terry.