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Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11
Faced Leroux. In Silence.

the darkness and stood in front Of him.
1t was Pierre Caribou, lean. sinewy
and old. He blocked the path and
faced LerOux In silence.
Leroux looked at him, and an oath
broke from his lips as he read the
Ing his mighty shoulders and clench-
ing his fists, he leaped at him head
long.
Pierre stepped quietly aside, and
Simon measured his full length within
the tunnel. But, when he had scram-
bled to his feet with believing chal-
lenge, Pierre was In front of him
again.
what are you here for2" roared
Leroux, but in quaYering voice that
did not sound like his own. Get out
Of the way or I'll smash your face"
The Indian still blocked the passage.
Your time come now, Simon. All fin
ish now" he answered.
Pierre continued. you eat up home
Of M. Duchaine, my master. Old M.
Duchaine my master, too. belong
here. You eat up all, come back, eat
up some more. Then you sell Mile.
Jacqueline to Louis d'Epernay. You
made her run way to New York. I
ask your dlable when your time come.
Your diable he say wait. wait. Mile.
JacQueline come back ask your
diable again. He say walt some more.
Now your diable tell me he send you
here tonight because your time come.
and all finish now"
The face that Simon turned on me
was not In the least like his own. II
was that of q hopeless man who knows
that everything he had priced is lost.
He had never covered before anyone
In his life, / think, but he covered
now before Pierre Caribou.
Then roar burst from Leroux's
lips, and he flung himself upon the In
dian In the same desperate way as I
had experienced. and In an instant the
two men were struggling at the edge
OF the platform.
They bent and swayed, and now
Leroux was forcing Pierre's head and
shoulders backward by the weight of
his bulls body. But the Indians
sinews, toughened by years Of toll to
steel, held fast; and just as Leroux,
confident OF victory. shifted his feet
and inclined forward. Pierre changed
his grasp and caught him by the
throat.
Leroux's face blackened and his eyes
started out. His great chest heaved,
and he tore impotently at his enemy's
strong fingers that were shutting out
air and light and consciousness. They
rocked and swayed; then, with last
convulsive effort, Leroux swung Pierre
or his feet, raised him high In the air,
and tried TO dash his body against the
projecting rock at the tunnels mouth.
But still the Indians fingers held,
and as his consciousness began to fade
Leroux staggered and slipped; and
with q neighing whine that burst from
his CONSTRUCTED throat. shrek that
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Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11
HE WAS ALMOST PAST GOING

81 suffered with kidney trouble for
three years." writes D. Bell, st. James
City, Fla, "and for six months have
been almost past going. began taking
Foley Kidney Pills, and before | used
two bottles my pains were all gone. "
Relieve baekache, rheumatic pains,
stiff, swollen joints, sore muscles
Hite's Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11
DANGERS OF HOT WEATHER

Anyone is doubly liable to i'll effects
from the hot sun when stomach and
bowels are clogged with mass of un-
digested food. If you suffer from sick
headache, biliousness, bloating, "heav-
mess" or any i'll caused by indigestion
take Foley Cathartic Tablet and you
will feel better in the morning.-Hite's
Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11
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mel at my side. He was staring In be-
wilderment at the cataract.
by Heaven, Hewlett, / don't know
what possessed me to take the wrong
turn tonight" he swore. II have come
through that tunnel a hundred times
and never missed the path before"
He swung round petulantly, and at
that moment q shadow glided out Of
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11
THE TEST THAT TELLS

There is only one real test for cough
remedy, and that is use. S. M. Oliver,
Box 1872 X. F. d. 5, Greensboro, S. c.,
writes: "Foley's Honey and Tar is just
fine. keep it in the house all the
time" Ii soothes and relieves hay
fever, asthma, coughs, colds, Group,
and bronchial affections.-Hite's Drug
Store.
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11
Girls Wanted!

In our yarn, knitting and finishing
departments. Steady employment and
good wages. Those between IS and 45
preferred. Experience not necessary.
BEGINNERS start at $1.75 per day. Board
aud room furnished at $500 per week
at company's boarding house. All
modern conveniences. Apply at
WESTERN KNITTING MILLS, Roches-
ter, Mich.
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11

After you have arrived at the age
when rain keeps you at home instead
of your delighting in the rain, you will
never be the life of any party.
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11

What's become of the old-fashioned
folks that used to say OF frivolous
girl, "aer brains are all in her feet?"
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11

"Youth will be served" of course,
but Age is not always happy over be-
ing the servant.
Charlevoix county herald., 1919-07-11

A he-gossip is to a she-gossip as a
wasp to honey bee..
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
TO REMOVE BODIES
FROM OLD Cemetery
Dwellings Will he Erected
on Negro Burying
Ground
WAS ESTABLISHED
IS YEARS AGO

Bids have been advertised for by VIII
liam E. Grinnage, the undertaken for
the removal Of several hundred bodies
from the Negro burying ground at Sec
ond and Union streets. This cemetery
contains over an acre, and is so tllled
with bodies that no more can be accom-
mOdated The cemetery was established
about 70 years ago. Some Of the stones
in the cemetery bear dates as early as
isi3
There is no possible way Of learning
how many bodies have been buried at
the cemetery as no definite records
have been kept, and what records have
been preserved through the years are
not available.
The bodies are to be removed from
their present location to the Negro
cemetery. on the west side Of the Phila-
delphla and Reading railroad tracks,
along the Lancaster turnpike. It is
hoped to start work by the first OF Oc-
tober, in order that the excavation may
be finished by the time that the cold
weather sets in.
The tract on which the cemetery IS
located in the property Of the Wood
lawn Company. and the park Of that or
ganlzation will be extended over part Of
the graveyard. Houses will eventually
be erected on the remainder Of the site
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
DISCUSS MEMORIAL
FOR NEGRO heroes
Plan is to Erect Monument
to Those Who D.ed
in War
SUNDAY AZ TERNOON
MEETING CALLED

At the National Theatre, French
street. above Eighth street, tomorrow
afternoon, a meeting VIII be held to
sound sentiment Of the colored citizens
Of Wilmington as to what would be a
suitable memorial for the colored sol
diers who fought and died during the
world war COMMITTEES from the lead
ing colored fraternal societies and
prominent colored men OF Wilmington
VIII be present
The meeting VIII be addressed by the
Hon Emmett J. Scott, former special
assistant secretary to Secretary OF War
Baker; Or. Conwell Banton, Mrs. Alice
Dunbar Nelson and the Rev. J. L. King.
II was stated today by the Rev j. L.
King, that the memorial would prob
ably be a monument TO cost about
$1,000.
There are at least three Wilmington
colored boys who gave their lives for
their country. The names of these men
will, in all probability. be cut on the
monument. should such be the nature
OF the memorial.
Al cOlored residents OF Wilmington,
who are Interested in this movement,
are requested to be at the theatre to-
morrow afternoon, at 2 o'clock An ex-
cellent musical program has been ar
ranged
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
JOHNSON TO GO ON
WITH TRIP IN West
Treaty's Foes Gratified by
Tidal Wave lie Stirs Up
Against League
G. O. P. ENATORS
ARE MOST SANGUINE

Z WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O.-senstor
johnson lCall, whose speaking tour
Of the west in opposition TO the peace
treaty has been producing a verltable
tidal wave Of reaction. viii continue
his trip TO the Pacific Coast.
This was definitely determined yes
ierday when Senator's Lodge Mass
aud Knox Pa sent a telegram to the
Californian advising him that there is
nothing in The Washington situation TO
neeessAale his immediate return.
1t had been reported that leaders in
The opposition TO the treaty had wired
Senator Johnson asking him TO return.
He is author OF the first amendment
to the League OF Nations covenant,
and when he left Washington ID was
with the distinct understanding that
he wished to come back and take part
in the Senate's consideration Of it. He
was prepared 10 cut short his trip il
necessary for It's purpose.
Since his departure Senator Johnson
has been in constant communication
with some OF his colleagues. and on
Thursday The report gained circulation
that he had been advised TO return Yes
te9day It was explained that develop
mcnls in the situation were such that
his return was not necessary, and the
leaders. agreeing that his work of eluci-
dating the treaty from the stump is
more important than anything he could
do at present in Washington, wired him
TO finish his trip TO the coast,
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
STAGE SET FOR STEEL STRIKE;
MANY WORKERS WON'T QUIT

The of the greatest
had been
employers the nationwide steel
strike a lawn Monday.
closing
plant the country controlled affiliated with the United states
Steel Corporation officials equally confident
that thesreat majority their workmn would remain loyal and
unable the o continue operation.
authorities
the Ptshurq district Of constahuy
Reports
guard its plants practically steel center charges
that the had their
with rifles and machine but instance could this be
Washington that empot by the strikers
aid keeping the morale their wives and children
Gary.
his said
whereabouts They certain there had been deviation from
his o
officials the Allegheny steel Company, Bracknrdpe
their employees had. voted Overwhelmingly against strike
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
DELAWARE BEtL BOY WILL
BE Sent TO OXFORD
Eleven Candidates File
Names for Scholarship at
England S University
COMMITTEE WILL
MEET NOW MBER

The election OF Rhodes scholarships,
postponed on account OF war condi-
iions, WI be resumed throughout the
United States during the present year
The postponed scholarship. due to the
state Of Delaware for isis VIII be
filled in The next two or three months.
Henry r. Isaacs, secretary Of the
commitiec OF selection for Delaware
made The following statement Today:
AS secretary OF the committee of
selection for Delaware | have recently
sept out notices TO all OF the young
men who have heretofore indicated
their desire 10 be considered candidates
fon the scholarship advising them that
TIE committee of selection will meet
at the Hotel dupont on November I TO
examine the candidates. giving nnal
consideration 10 their testimonials and
qualifications and reaching selection
OF some one Of the candidates as Della
wares representative. 80 far The names
Of twelve men appear upon the list Of
candidate, but one Of these has with
drawn. There is still time for the
committee 90 receive further applica-
lions, and II there are other young
men residents IN The state Of Delaware
WHO are qualified for appointment TO
this scholarship and who desire 10 be
considered In the matter. they should
at once flle an application with me as
secretary OF The committee.
candidates must be unmarried at
least 10 years OF age on The nrst-doy Of
October, 1913, and not over - wears on
That date The tenure OF the scholar
ship IS three years. and il VIII enfltle
the holder TO receive 800 pounds slerl-
ing annually.
THE committee Of selection is com
posed as follows.
"Dr Samuel G. Mitchell, president OF
Delaware College, chairman: Henry r
lsaacs. Wilmington. secretary: Charles
D. Mahahlc, Department Of the Interior.
Washington ID c.: James /. Boyer and
William prickeit. both Of Wilmington.
Under the new plan of The Rhodes
Trust The Committees OF Selection IN
tue various States are composed i'm SO
far as possible of former Rhodes
scholars and in line with this plan
al members OF The Committee OF Se-
lection with the exception OF Chairman
Mitchell are men who have prev.1GslN
held the scholarship at oxford.
After the applications OF candidates
are In hand, u is necessary for such
applicants 10 gather certain informa-
ton concerning themselves and ilcr
qualifications and submit The same lo
the committee. This Information
should be IN The hands OF The commit
tee by October ,. In consequence
such young men as desire to be CON
sidered candidates for the scholarship
and who have not as Yet signed theis
applications should do SO at once so
That the whole matter may proceed In
orderly fashion and according TO
schedule"
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TO
ATTEND CONFERENCE

The nrst annual conference and
come together" camp Of High School
boys and members Of the Y. NJ. c. \.
will take place from next Thursday to
Sunday night at Camp Cannoy, two
miles from Annapolis, Md. This en-
campment was planned by Arthur II.
Cotton, High school Y. VI. C. \. secre-
tary for North America.
The object OF the encampment is to
get the school leaders those who haye
influence over the others az SCHOOL, to-
gether and to show them the principles
Of good example and clean living. High
Schools of this state are invited to send
delegates
A number of delegates will probably
attend from the Wilmington High School
and others may go from down state.
Local boys interested in the encamp-
ment should see Walter 5. Watson,
boys secretary at the local Y. NJ. c. A.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
MAY BE FIGHT FOR
STATE CHAIRMAN
Democrats Talk OF lsaacs
or James Salisbury as
Graham S Successor
KENT COUNTY ALSO
HAS CANDIDATES

The Indications are that there VII
be a contest for state Chairman when
Inc Democratic state Committee meets
at Dover next Tuesday 10 elect a sue
ccssor 10 Harry r. Graham, Who re-
Gently resigned as chairman. Kent aud
Sussex Democrats, It is reported, Nil
probably oppose Henry r. Isaacs, of
lhis city who has been suggested for
the state chairmanship on the grGUnG
that Wilmington man has been snl.r-
man Of the committee for twenty years
and the honor should now 20 down
the state.
James salisbury. OF this city. vino
has served as both City and COunsy
Chairman, is also talked Of for tn !.
place.
Mr. Isaacs, It Is pointed out by his
friends has also served as city and
county charman and has shown marked
executive ability Local Democrats
contend The chairmanship should be
hcld in Wilmington, as The largest vote
Is here.
Several names have been suggested in
Kent county. among them Dr. William f..
HOey, Of Frederica Dr. lloey has been
active in the party for many years. lie
held the Federal position OF Inspector
VI Explosives during the war Former
Senator Richard r. kenney OF Dover, is
also mentioned for The ch0rmanship, but
It is understood hefls still in the army
service. Among Others who have been
mentioned in this connection are L..
Irving Handy and Benjamin \. Hazel, Of
Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
900 NEW MEMBERS
FOR AMERICAN LEGION

Officers Of the American Legion in
Wilmington and down-State are ',goine
over the top and making the final
great effort this afternoon and tonight
in the drive for 2OOO members by mid
night The man in charge Of the Re
cruiting' office in the basement Of the
Church Building at Tenth and Market
streets was kept busy all day signing
up eN-service men who flocked in at
the last moment and signed up by the
dozens. At the time OF going to press
il was estimated that in Wilmington
alone there We're 900 members OF thS
Legion. With probably nearly as many
more in Delaware outside Of this city.
Down Stale workers are busy today
and reports OF their progress in the
drive win be received at the Armory, at
Twelfth and Orange streets. some time
before midnight. The workers for the
legion will have to go some to get the
allotment by the required time, and
many think the goal Of 1000 will not
be reached this week.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
EMPLOYERS DENY
PLUMBERS STRIKE

Officials OF the National Aniline and
Chemical Company deny that a strike is
on at their plant, but according to a
number OF local plumbers who for
merly worked at the plant about 30
plumbers and steamntters. virtually the
entire force Of The plant engaged in
these trades, walked out on Thursday
morning, following a refusal OF the
company 10 grant the men an cent an
hour wage increase The men were re-
cciylng 20 cents an hour and wanted
rs cents They say that this is neces-
sary on account Of the constantly ris-
ing cost OF living.
In add ton TO the Scent increase,
the men want double time for all over
time The General Chemical Company's
plant. which is nearby and which also
employs a number of plumbers and
steamntlers, is not affected reports
indicate.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
RURAL PROPERTY TRANSFERS.

The following transfers Of property
in Christiana hundred were reported
by Recorder Of Deeds Furman Cole:
Two lots, Brack-EX, to W. g. Robin
son. from A. X. Taylor 500.
Land and building on Water street
Newport. to Delaware Canoe Club,
from j. A. Cranston.
Three lots, Roselle Terrace, 81, 100 TO
w F. Marshall from C. c. Carpenter.
Two lots to A. Dever from Newport
Land and Investment Company, Ava
lon. $500, and land and building at
Prices Corners Road to ]. Richardson,
s2.iOO
TWO lots. Ashley, $1,000 to A. J. Short
from s Farrow
Six and a half acres to Mt. Zion Gem
etery Association from 4. Peisebke, on
Lancaster turnpike. $1,000.
: Fifty and one-half acres on Kennett
turnpike for $4,000 TO Wilmington
Trust Company from J. c. Armor.
Two lots, Elsmcre. $500, to w. E.
Shaw from Elmhurst Realty Co.
Land on Ogle avenue, S72J, TO ]. di-
Bright from j. H. Potter.
Two lots, Richardson Park, TO :. w.
Irwin from a. X. Taylor, price not
given
Land on Market street, Newport,
$1,000, from Alisea- and Bradley TO II.
Pool.
Christiana turnpike. twenty-eight
acres, $4,000, TO F. O. Keen from w. 6.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
EDWARD II. SPENCER
HAD H0N0RED LIFE

The funeral Of Edward II. Spencer
Will take place. from his late home. No.
25i2 Talnall street tomorrow afternoon
with interment in Wilmington and
Brandywne cemetery. The Rev. W. L.
Greenfield will ollciaie.
Mr.. Spencer was born in Philadelphia
seyenly-nlne years ago last April. For
more than nifty years he, had lived in
Wilmington For i2 years he lived at
No. G23 West seventh street. Six years
ago Ire moved 10 No. 25i2 1alnall street.
In 1880 he became Identified with lIar-
lam and H0lingsvOrih Company and
for 80 years this relation continued. For
four years last December Mr.. Spencer
had been in poor health lie was a
member OF Fairfax Lodge. No. s, J. o..
a. r., Mutual Encampmcnt. No. 1, !. o..
q. T.. In 1878 he was elected grand
patriarch in the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
and was the oldest past grand patriarch
living. He was elected grand represen-
latiNe and went TO Toronto. Canada 10
represent the Grand Encampmont OF
Delaware In 1880 He was a member 6f
TIE Past Grand Officers Association,
Brandywine Conclayc, Moo. I, IIePia-
sophs Industry Lodge, No. ,, A. .. L..
Workmen. lie was a member OF Bran
dywne Methodist Episcopal Church,
and for more than half century he
was one Of The prominent and influential
members and officials in Wilmington
Mclhodism As trustee, steward. class
leader. sunday school superintendent
or whatever position he held The same
failhfulness 10 duty characterized him
Mr.. Spencer is survived by a wife Mrs.
Florence :. one son. William r.
Spencer, grandson, Harvey w.
spencer tWo great great grand children,
Harvey w spencer, Jr.. Florence NJ.
Spencer and siepson, Wilmer B
Young, all OF this city.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
FALL MAY HAVE
CAUSED INJURIES

Detectives Of the Police Department
are still at work on the case Of George
w Golly. aged 20 years, who died at
the Delaware Hospital Friday morning
from a fractured skull. So far no eyi-
dence has been secured to indicate that
the aged man was murdered. The cor
oner's physician says the injuries could
have been caused by a fall.
The funeral will take place on Mon
day afternoon with interment in River
view cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
GETS ONE YEAR FOR
STEALING TOMATOES

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Sept 20.-Before Resident
Judge Boyce today, in the Plead Guilty
Court, Andrew T. Thomas, Negro,
pleaded guilty TO the larceny Of seven
baskets Of tomatoes from a West Dover
farmer. He was sentenced TO one year
Imprisonment in the New Castle County
Workhouse. Isaac Jackson, Negro
pleaded guilty TO driving off on an au-
tomobie, without the consent OF the
owner and was sentenced to pay fine
OF 500 and serve six months in the
workhouse.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
SOME D0INGS FOR
CITY TALL CEDARS

The first meeting this fan Of Bran
dywine Forest, No. 20, Tall Cedars. OF
Lebanon, will be held on Monday eve
ming at the New Century Club, and a
gorgeous time is promised a. Tail
Ccdars who attend The not,'e which,
Scribe Frank Day has sent throughout
the city. states that "a gorgeous galaxy
Of superlatiye sapllngs which has b-en
aggregated during the summer months
is now eagerly awaiting the pruning
hook. etc.
Members OF Brandywine Fo,eSt have
been invited to go to PennsgrOee, y. j.,
on September %. and large party
VIII proceed to the jersey town 10
help in the initiation OF naw membc-s
there, and participate in a general goo /
time. Details Of this trip VIII be pub
lished later
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
SAILOR MUST RAISE
$40 BEFORE MONDAY

On condition that he make restitu-
tion to the complainant. James VI.
Johnson, a sailor, was dismissed by
Judge Churchman, in NIunic' pal Court
this morning, on a charge OF obtaining
$40 under false pretenses from NJ. j.
Greenspun. Johnson has TO be back
10 his ship Monday night, he stated,
which led Judge Churchman to dismiss
him on his promise TO make restitu-
tion. after the assistant city solicitor
had asked for a continuance OF the
case until Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
NEW DRINK BREAKS
UP SAVING PARTY
Special to The Evenlng Journal

Special to The Evening Journal.
MILTON. Del, Sept. 20.-A drink.
which downed the most experienced
drinkers and which bids fair TO become
quite popular under prohibition. was
accidentally discovered al a wood saw
Ing party held near Milton a few days
ago, when It was served and complete
~ broke up the wood saving until
those VINO participated could recover.
The man who held the wood saving
made some cider short time ago and
as an experiment dumped pack OF
wheat in the cider barrel. When The
drink was served 1t had taste sim
liar TO wine. but one glass had a.
much power AS so much whisky
Nearly every one who tried it was
unable TO do any further work.
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
AIR HOSE BURSTS.
RAILR0ADERS HURT

BY the bursting OF an air hose on a
freight car on the Shelpot division OF
the p. b. & w railroad in South Will
mngton yesterday, James H. ClouscE
aged 10 years Of No. 90i N1ndeyer ave
nue. was bruised about The hips. and j..
Richard Carlisle Of No 2226 Market
street had his nose fractured. The men
were injured by being thrown against
the sides Of the car
Evening journal., 1919-09-20
WHERE DOES SHELLEY
GETDRINK THESE DAYS

Judge Churchmau, in Municlpa
Court this morning. c@anged the non
support order against James Skellel
from SIS to S25 a week. Skelley ha:
been paying SIS through Probation
Officer Ray, and $40 directly TO his
wife.
The purpose Of the court, Judge
Churchman pointed out, has been to
stop Skelley drinking. The next thing
to do, he said, is to find where he is
now getting his drink.
As It was brought out that he is
now living peaceably with his family,
Philip Lewis was dismissed on a
charge Of non-support Of his wife and
three children.