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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-09-28
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The melancholy days have come when
the summer visitors, feeling he first touch
Of frost in the air. pack their grips and
HE them southwark
There seemed to be almost a general fit
ting Tuesday, when the Wiswall cottage
was closed, and Mrs. Herbert Wiswall, her
son, Richard, and Miss Harriet Wiswall
went to RoXbury, Mass; Mrs. A. ID. Lam
son and her daughter, Miss Carolyn, left
Idleton cottage for Philadelphia; Miss
Jennie Babbitt, who had been staying at
the Inn while renewing her acquaintance
with Randolph scenes and people, started
for Washington, ID. c.; Miss Harriet
Chase went to Boydton, Va, to teach, and
Mrs. Ellen Huntington to Newport to
spend the winter with her sons, while Mr..
and Mrs. Chester Tracy, who had been
East since May. began the homeward
journey to Belle Plaine, la.
Guy Holman also ended his vacation at
home the 26th and left for 81. Paul, Mimi,
to resume duty as assistant steward OF the
Commercial club OF that city, and Post
master Martin of Chicopee, Mass, guest
at A. III. Beedle's, drew his visit TO a close.
Nelson seaver has gone back to Rox-
bury, Mass, after a summer on the farm
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Il. J. Adams in East
Braintree.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Atwood, who had been for
more than three months the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. X. F. Tilson, took her depart
ure yesterday for Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Weller and child,
who had been with Mrs. Weller's sister,
Mrs. J. r. Mead, since the middle OF July,
went to New York yesterday and later
will go with Mrs. Weller's father, j. X.
Hughes, to Los Angeles, Cal, for the win
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Hu tchinson, who
have been in this vicinity three months,
are now on their way TO chinatown,
Wis, starting Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Burt and children
leave the Burt farm tonight for their win
ter residence in Washington, ID. c., and
next Saturday the family party at Sanford
farm will break up, Mr.. aud Mrs. n. r.
Sanford opening their house on Randolph
avenue, where their daughter, Mrs. &. q.
Dubois, aud children will stay till the
first OF November aud then go TO their
home in Evanston, H. Mr.. Dubois, who
starts for New York the 30th. is to be
away on business trips to Atlanta and
other cities until he accompanies his fam
lily to Evanston. Mr.. Sanfords elder
daughter. Mrs. John Abbott, and two lit
tie girls are to go from the farm directly
TO WinchendOD, Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-09-28

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ectrie Oil. At any drug store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-12


lies living in the small houses about tn,
place were tossed from their beds ana
thinking that some catastrophe had be
fallen them, rushed from their houses
clad only i'll their night cloths and blan
kets which they wrapped around them
selves in their haste.
Several small houses near the Lochie
furnace were badly shattered. Flying
glass and other articles which were
Knocked from the walls struck the in
mates as they lay in their beds, and a
number of minor injuries were re-
ported.
The shock and effect of the explosion
were heard for many miles, and panes
of glass and large windows were bro
ken for miles around.
Henry Silverman. a New York jew
elry salesman, had q satchel in his
berth which contained $F7 900 worth of
fine jewelry, samples of goods for the
Christmas holidays. Mr.. Silverman
was compelled to leave everything III
the passenger coach to escape being
burned to death. He could not fnd MS
bag in the darkness, and the jeweis
were destroyed in the flames.
The train contained 1862 passengers
and a train crew of fifteen. Among the
missing is w. Fl. Lewis of Philadel'
phia, a Pullman conductor, who is be
to have been killed.
The scene of the wreck has been Wis
tied by probably more than 10000 per
That more persons were not
is considered remarkable by the
Pennsylvania railroad officials, as 4
full box ear of dynamite exploded dl
at the middle Of the heavy eX-
press train.
w. r. McCsleb. superintendent OF
the Philadelphia division, said he was
unable as yet to fix any Responsibility
for the accident.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-12

MONTPELIER, VT, May -. The
hearing by the supreme court on the
petition for a new trial for Mrs. Mary
NJ. Rogers, under sentence Of death for
the murder ofsher husband. Marcus NJ.
Rogers. has been postponed to May 10.
This was at the request of counsel for
Mrs. Rogers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-12
r~ratermaI CITY For Consump,iye..

ST. LOUIS, May 12.-The board of
managers of the National Fraternal
sanitarium Mt n meeting here decided
upon Las Vegas, n. NJ, as the place
for the location of Il national sanitari-
UNI for the cure of consumption. The
sanitarium will be situated six miles
from Las Vegas and known as Era
ternal city,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-12
The Tots idea.

Clouds were scurrying across the
sky one morning. and little four-year
old Margie, observing them, ex,
claimed; MY goodness, but the angels
make an awful lot Of dust when they
sweep!"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-12
Rise 81 Janan.

Nothing Japanese is uninterestine
now, when all eyes are turned to tht
rising, or, perhaps it were better tt
say, risen power of the orient.-N. Y
Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-12

Jack Gin a museumJ collection
Of stuffed animals is said to be valned
at thousands OF dollars.
Flo--Is it possible? What are they
stuffed with?-New Yorker
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-12
Is,enest Sounding.

The deepest sounding yet made in
the oceans is said to be in the Aldrich
deep, to the east of New Zealand.
Here the sea is 80, 1880 feet deep.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-12
Evidence.

First Lady-Here's an article, DC
Animals Think" / wonder il they dol
Second Lady-pye noticed that my
husband gets of an occasional bright
thiug.-Life
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-12
Virtue in Two Imperial Masters.

virtue III Two Imperial Masters.
Oyama says he attributes all his sue.
cess to the virtues of his emperor. Stoes-
sci, it will be remembered, said the same
thing of his emperor.-Atlanta Consti
tuition.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
NEGROES AT MILFORD
THREATENED LYNCHIbG
Surrounded Lookup With
Ropes on Report Girl
Was Dying

Milford. June 5.-As the result OF a re-
port that Bertha Bradley. the colored girl
who suffered a criminal assault at the
hands of two white men on Thursday was
in a dying condition. a large number of
negroes crowded about the lookup here
last night threatening TO lynch the white
man, Masten, who is charged with the
crime.
A number Of the negroes brought ropes
with them. but the crowd was dispersed
without difficulty by Chief Of Police Mack
lin.
Thomas Poor. who is also alleged to
have assaultde the girl, is still at large.
State Detective Hawkins was here -yester-
day searching for him.
No agreement has as yet been reached
between the Philadelphia Warehouse
Company and the receivers Of the Dia-
mond stats Steel Company in regard TO
the sale of some personal property which
both sides claim. The matter was argued
before Judge Bradford in United States
Court today and while it is understood
that the warehouse company has partially
agreed to allow the local concern to sell
the property there is still a hitch in the
proceedings that must be Strengthened
out before a final disposition Of the case
can be maze.
John Douglas Brown, Of Philadelphia.
represents the warehouse company and
II. II. Ward and C. L. Ward appeared for
the Diamond State steel Company.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
LYNCH DAMAGE
CASE ON TRIAL
Plaintiff Suing for $500
Damages From Wilmington
City Railway Co.
CAR STRUCK HIS DELIVERY WAGON

The damage case OF Michael Lynch
against the Wilmington City Railway
Company was placed on trial IN the SUI
perior Court this morning. Lynch seeks
to recover $500 for alleged injuries re-
coivod by his carriage being struck by
ono OF the defendant company's cars
Tho plaintin IS represented by Horace G.
Knowles. Walter IL. Hayes. Andrew c..
Gray and George n. Davis are counsel for
the railway company
Mr.. Knowles IN opening said he would
prove that tho car had no headlight. did
not sound a warning and that Lynch was
so badly injured that he had TO be con-
veyed 90 his homo In an ambulance. He
was confined TO his residence Cor several
months. Tho accident occurred IN Novem-
ber 1903
Michael Lynch. the defendant. was tho
first witness. He testified that the car
struck his wagon at Eighth and Tatnall
streets, the vehicle being badly damaged.
A. o. II. Grier, OF tho Every Evening
testified as TO the weather ON the day OF
tho accident He said II was cloudy but
not raining and had been clear for several
days previous.
Frank M. Boyle, proprietor Of the Troy
Laundry az Eighth and Tatnail streets
Witnessed the accident. He testified that
the car was running at a fast rate OF
speed when It struck the wagon.
Policemen DlAiare and Taylor testified
that Eighth and Tatnan was n busy cor.
ner.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
FATAL SLEEP FOR
JAMES ]. MITCHELL
Life Crushed Out by a Car of
the Wilmington City Rail
way Company

James ]. Mitchell. aged 30 years, Of
No. 1928 jackson street, was instantly
killed by a Delaware avenue car Of
the wilmington City Railway Company
lat Brinkle avenue early yesterday
morning and James Kealey, Of No.
1901 Delaware avenue, companion,
was painfully injured, and is now in
the Delaware Hospital. where 1t is re-
ported he Will recover.
Both men went to sleep on the car
tracks and were struck by the "owl
car. Mitchell, who lay between the
tracks, had the life crushed out Of him
and probably never knew what struck
him. Kealey lay beside the tracks with
one hand on the rail His fingers were
mashed by the car.
Mitchell lived with his widowed
mother and his child. his wife having
died a year ago. He had a deed for a
burial plot in ST. Joseph's Cemetery IN
his pocket, and he will be buried there
beside the remains Of his wife.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
SMYRNA RIVER
TO Be DEEPENED
Bids Opened by U. S. Engi-
neer Flagler for the I'M
provement
EXPENDITURE WILL Be $4,000

Captain c. A. Il. Flagler. United
states engineer in charge OF the Dis
trict OF Delaware. today opened bids
for dredging the Smyrna river. There
were six bidders, fve of whom were
from Philadelphia. and one from VIII
mington. The bids were as follows,
the first 1--WE being the Philadelphia
concerns:
The River and Harbor Improvement
Company 10 cents per cubic yard;
American Dredging Company. IL IL
cents; Edward f. Forden Company,
12 rs cents; John l.. Grim. 13 3-S
cents: Houston. Richards Dredging
Company, IS cents, and the Whining
ton Dredging Company, IL 7-l0 cents.
The contract will not be awarded for
several days as the bids must first be
submitted to the chief OF engineers at
Washington. About $4,000 will be
expended on the work Of Improving the
river.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT
GANVASSES THE VOTE
Meet in City Council Cham
Der and Find No Material
Changein Ballot

Members of the Department Of Elec-
tions met at noon today in City Council
chamber for the purpose OF canvassing
the vote Of Saturday Outside OF attorneys
for both parties no one was present and
but little interest was manifested in the
proceedings.
The election certificates we're read Off
by TIA. d. Hutson. chairman Of the cleo
tlon department and passed TO Colonel A.
ID. .Chaytor for inspection. Joseph Wig
ellsworth and Josiah Wolcott kept the
talley sheets. In the Clerk Of Councils
Office was gathered several Democratic Of
flee holders and politicians TO whom the
reading Of the vote proved apparently Of
but little interest
At 1.4O O'Clock the canvass OF the vote in
the Eighth ward began but beyond few
minor changes the result Of the election
as published had not been altered.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Nan Leaves the Stage.

Altoona, Pa, June 5.-A Romance
Of Panama" Company, in whcih Nan
Patterson was making tour, disband-
ed here on Saturday night, the venture
being Improbable. Public sentiment
in Pennsylvania was against the hloro-
dora girl. and she drew poor houses.
At both the afternoon and evening
performances here the handful Of wo-
men who attended out Of curiosity left
the audience after the first act. Nan
Patterson went 10 Washington yester-
day. She is not likely to go on the
road until next season. She said she
was hurt by the unkind criticisms she
received.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
TWO CHARGES
AGAINST SCHEU
Now Alleged That Republi-
can Inspector Took Liquor
Into Election Room
BOTH CASES WERE CONTINUED

The charge of accepting an illegal
ballot in the Second district of the First
ward at Third and Orange streets,
against Otto Scheu, Republican inspec-
tor who was arrested on Saturday, was
augmented in City Court to-day by an
additional charge of taking Intoxicating
liquor into an election room. He was
represented by Herbert l. Rice, who
asked for a continuance in both cases
for one week. Assistant City Solicitor
Baldwin Springer objected TO the length
of the time asked for, and suggested
that Wednesday he set for the trial.
Thursday was finally decided upon and
the defendant was held in 5000 bail
which was Immediately Furnished by
William ]. Martin.
After Scheu was arTaigned On the
charge of accepting an illegal ballot
and held for a hearing on Thursday
Mr.. Springer moved that the court
direct that a charge of taking intoxi-
eating liquor into an election room also
be preferred against the defendant
Let the charge be entered" said tho
court, and Scheu upon being arraigneC
the second time. pleaded not guilty
through his counsel.
MT. ftlce JOcultiIly IelildIhou u MI
Springer sis that all"
FINED $50 AND COSTS.
Charged with selling liquor without Z
license on the coast" on Saturday
William Hamer was fined $50 and costs
Similar charges against Hyson Tallel
and Albert Talley were dismissed.
The court handed down a decision
in the case Of William X. johnson an,
Georeg Cuuan, charged with keeping
disOrderly house finding the defendant
guilty and imposed a fine of IS and cost
on each. The evidence in the case wa
heard some time ago.
Robert Pierce, a young man, wa
charged by his mother Elizabeth Pierc
with disOrderly conduct, but when sh
testified that he threatened to kill he
and the entire family. Mr. Syringe
asked that the charge be changed t
breach OF peace. The count ordered thi
done and the defendant was held 4
S10O peace bond.
The case Isaac Fisher and Isaa
Christy both colored, charged with dis
orderly conduct, was continued until Ia
morrow mocning. each of the defend
ants being held IN $50 bail each.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Old DRAWERS ANNIVERSARY
Program as Outlined in These Columns
Was Carried Out.

The 194th anniversary Of Old Drawers
Presbyterian Church, near Odessa, was
observed yesterday and the program as
outlined in The Evening Journal on Sat-
urday was carried out. There was a large
attendance Of the Friends Of Old Draw
yers."
The annual sermon was preached in the
morning by the Rev. William Frederick
Lewis, d. D., pastor Of Rodney Street
Presbyterian Church, OF this city. His
text was zone Soweth, Another Reap
eth" st. Johns ". 81.
The discourse was an able historical ef-
fort.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
SUMMER PARKS OPEN

The parks contiguous to Wilmington
have now opened and are attracting
crowds. At Brandywine Springs yes
terday there was a large attendance.
All Of the amusements at this popular
resort, including the scenic railway,
are running and are being literally
.patronized. The scenic railway,
which is one of the best in the coun-
try, is one Of the principal attractions
at the park.
Brandywine Springs never looked
prettier than it does this year and ar
|rangements are being made to make 1t
more attractive than ever.
Shellpot Park is also open and is
being well patronized.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
WATER BOARD OPENS
BIOS FOR BIG ENGING

Bids for the construction and erection
OF a 1900, ,0O0-gallon vertical triple ex-
pansion pumping engine we're opened by
the Board Of Water Commissioners this
afternoon. There were four bids as fol-
lows:
Holly Mfg. Co., Buffalo. n. y, s79,769i
William Tod Co.. Youngstown, o., S7S,00Oi
Aliis Chalmers CO.. Milwaukee. Wis, S97.
900. and r. d. Wood and Co.. Phila.. S79,-
900.
The bids were referred to Chief Engi-
neer Leisen 10 make a report thereon tc
the Board. The commissioners will then
visit various places where engines man
ufactured by the bidders are In operation
The contract vii lthen be awarded.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Araument in Park trolley case.

optCldl 10 lue HNtniAb Joulildi
Dover, June 5.-Chancellor Nicholson
has fixed Wednesday next as the day for
hearing final argument upon the contest
over a parry trolley in Wilmington. VIII
liam S. Hilles represents the Peoples Rail-
way Company in the contention, while
Thomas f. Bayard appears for Samuel
Bancroft, Jr., the complainant. The Chan
cellor recently granted Mr.. Bancroft a
temporary restraining order. The COM
plainant is a member Of the Wilmington
Park Commission and cast the only vote
against granting the franchise.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
JOSEPH CAaUSO'S HARROW ESCAPE

Joseph Caruso, an Italian, employed
by Ryan and Kelly contractors for the
p. b. & w. Railroad, had narrow
escape from being killed this morning.
Caruso lives in q shanty near Land
lith and while crossing the tracks at
that point became bewildered and was
struck by a south boundtrain, No. 40,
due here at IL o'clock. The unfortunate
mans right leg was broken above the
ankle and his right shoulder broken
otherwise he was uninjured. He was
brought to this city and sent TO the
Delaware Hospital for treatment.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Japs May Prevent Eseape.

In official circles Il IS reported as
|certain that Japanese squadron VIII
be. II It has not already been. ordered
to Manila for the purpose of preventingl
the escape of the Russian vessels un->
der Enquist.
The phase OF the incident involved
in the attempt OF officers Of Enquist's
squadron to seek refuge in Lingayen
Bay under the pretense that the threel
Russian ships belonged ITO the Frenchl
navy may be overlooked by this gov-l
ernment, although It can be taken upl
at any time by the state Department.
with st. Petersburg afer he Russiau
squadron has left Manila
A high government official said to-
day that the information that the RUS
SLAMS had pretended TO be French when'
they put into the harbor Of Sula, IslandB
Of Luzon, had come from Governor-
General Wright Of the Philippines ana
not from Admiral Train.
He said also that there was no evi 4
dence that the Russians had attempt =
ed to deceive officers OF the Philippines
Government into believing that their
ships belonged to a neutral nation. and
II subsequent developments showed
that this was correct the administra-s 4
tion would be disposed TO drop thd
case Of alleged violation OF neutralltN
against the Russians. who were in ba6
enough plight already.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Intricate Operation at Dover.

Dover. June 5.-Dr. w. f. Davis per-
formed an intricate operation upon
the head of Recorder of Deeds David
Cooper of this county. Mr.. Cooper had
been suffering from the first stages OF
sebaceous tumor. The operation was
successful. The cyst wall was COM
nletely removed so that a recurrence
is practically impossible.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Iniured by . lreIephones.

Dover, June 5.--A telephone is not
usually a dangerous instrument but
G. II. Smith, an employe Of the Dia-
mond State Telephone Company, was
badly injured by one on Saturday. He
fell upon a sharp pointed attachment
cutting a long cash in the head at the
frontal bone. The wound required
surgical treatment by Dr. w. f. Davis.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Funeral Of Mrs. cramer.

From her late home No. 9i5 Walnut
street, the funeral Of Mrs. Robert Cram
er took place yesterday afternoon az 2S0
O'Clock. Services were conducted at the
house by the Rev. Robert Coots OF Coats
VILE. Pa. and interment was made In the
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
Mrs Cramer is survived by husband
and six children. three sons and three
daughters.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
MIII Ereet a New stabIe.

Building Inspector William NJ. Connolly
today issued to the Philip, Thompson
Company a permit to erect a stable at
Fourth and Railroad avenue. The build
ing will cost $1770.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Frogs Playing Baseball.

Walter Morgan, druggist at Third and
Franklin streets has a novel display in
his window. 1t consists Of a baseball team
composed of pasteboard frogs as players.
They are arranged in a regulation dia-
mond and every frog is in his proper po-
sition. with bat, ball, mack and gloves.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
LOST. FOUND. REWARD.

LOST-In going on East sth st. from
Lombard to Market down to VIII
nington Candy Store then to 9Th and
Market, Gold watch, with name Ella
A. Grady inside. Reward If returned to
Evening Journal Office. Apr. 2-2t
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
vLAD1vosroK ExPEcrs ATTACK.

vladivostok. June SIT Is expected hers
that a Japanese attack on the fortress
will not be long delayed. There is. how-
ever a calm and determined spirit mani-
tested by the population in face OF tho
forthcoming crisis. The defences of
vladlvostok. on which steady work has
been in progress since the beginning %
the war, are now considered as having
been completed.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
com crop WnI be Larae.

A number OF farmers who came TO VIII
mlngton today expressed their gratihca-
tion over the warm weather. The recent
cool snap has retarded the growth OF
corn. with a continuance OF warm wealth.
er. however, the corn crop will be large.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Larae crowd at sheIIpot.

The Rev. r. A. Elwood preached tn
a large crowd at Shellpot Park yesterday
1t was the first Of a series Of meetings.
to be held at the Park.
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
IIIHIsTRATED ADDREss

Second Baptist Church, by Rev. Will
liam e. Needham, this evening.
-pl1t9 9h C rJOSycSac4lQwardsete
Evening journal., 1905-06-05
Rear Admiral Enquist
Called on Governor
General Wright and
Said His Ships Were
UnseawOrthy
The Fleet Must Then
Leave in "a Hours or
Irterve Until the End
Of the War-Jap Con-
sui Courteous

Manila, Juno 5-Rear Admiral Enquist
accompanied by Rear Admiral Train
and the French Consul, formally called
ON Governor General Wright this morn<
ing. After the usual greeting had been
exchanged Governor Wright asked:
Admiral Enqulst, do You wish To
stay at Manila permanently"
Rear Admiral Enqtust replied: MY
ships are unseawonthy. I have not
heard from my government. and re-
quest time TO make repairs"
Governor Wright then said that ac~
cording 70 his construction of the neu-
trallty laws the Russian vessels could
remain long enough to make necessary
repairs. and, after these were finished.
they must leave within twenty-four
hours. or dlsmantle and intcrne Rear
Admiral Enquist requested permits
to bring his ships behind the break
water for repairs. This request was
granted him and the ships win be-
moved Tuesday morning.
JAP SALUTEs RUSSIAN.
Narito Coro. Japanese Consul. called
on Governor Wright just before Rear
Admiral Enquist called and made Inc
quiry regarding the probable dispositions
OF the Russian warships. On leaving.
Coro met Rear Admiral E'nquist tn the
corridor OF the Governors residence
and rendered him a profound saiuta-
ton.
Rear Admiral Enquist and stan then
called upon Mador-General Corbin. TO
whom Rear Admiral Enquist expressed
great gratitude for tho hospitality and
lcomfort afforded them and the courtesy
with which General C.orbin offered thu
use OF the army hospitals. together with
surgeons and food for the wounded
Russian sailors. General Corbin said:
Admiral, how many admirals were
there an the fght?'
There were four OF U.S." said the ad.
miral. THE other are' in better luck
now than J."
The tears were streaming down the
Russian officers face as .he said this.