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Evening journal., 1905-11-27
BOYS BEWARE
OF THE WEED
Professor TWitmyer Tells
Students Tobacco Makes
Business for Undertaken

supcrlnt-nd Mt Twitmyer Of the city
public schools, THIS morning gave the
boys Of the Hish School some sou-d adj
vice.
Concerning the use of tobacco he slid:
"Tho young man who uses tobacco be-
fore he is 70 ycnrs of age. will not have
a career in life. He will not b. called
upon to deal with the important anuirs Of
his time. but viii soon have bls.ntsl
transactions with the undertaken ana tic
sexton"
Mr.. Twitmyer spoke On 'rhe Canstruc-
tive Principles of Life" admonishns the
students TO keep their bodies trnng,
clean and pure. as physical health was a
very Important faction in material sue
cess.
MANY people" ne SAID. "have an er-
roneors idea Of TIE aim Of education,
viewing it oniv as the. means OF acquiring
information while the true status which
i HOLDS is that of builder Of char.
actor. Ie dohned character and selt-
respect. and cxhorted the students tC
ain at .te highest ideals as a means ol
acquiring a lofty character.
How Negligence Parelyzcs,' was th'
subject cf briet recitation dslivcreo O.,
sydney G. bradford. while George 81
;iuta spoke on Things That Inilueae'
"a irsi. yer
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Thirty KILLED
IN TRAIN WRECK
As Many More Are in Hos
pitaIS and Private Houses
Seriously Injured

BY Publishers Press.
Boston. Nov. 27.-Rurning at fifty miles
an hour drawn by two heavy loc1mo-
tives the Montreal express, leaving B1s-
ton at rs last night, crashed into the
rear end of the Marlboro LEGAL. standing
at Barrs Bridge station in the town Of
Lincoln. Thirty persons are reported dead
and tnirty-one injured are at the Massa-
chusett General Hospital. the Wal.ham
Ht spital and at private houses near the
scene of the wreck
After the crash the cars caught fire
and many Of the injured were burned to
death before they could be eNtricated d
from the wreckage.
The scene of the wreck was horrible.
Five members of a single family met
death in the accident. Sweethearts were
killed before each others eyes, childrcn's
lives crushed out while parents looked
on in anguish.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
LINWOOD HAS FIRE
'iorse, Wagons and Hay to the Value
of $1,000 Destroyed Early This
Morning.

A fire which destroyed nearly $1,000
-orth Of property and burned a horse
) death was discovered at 1890 o'clock
ais morning in the stable of the Union
Iotel. owned by w. J. Mcclure, at
4inwood.
The fire was discovered by Frank
small. the operator in the Pennsylvania
ailroad signal tower, but the flames
lad then made such progress that
nothing could be done to save the
building. The FELTON, Fire Company
responded to a call. but was unable to
ave the structure. The loft of the
table was filled wits straw and hay
Ind it is thought the flames started
here. although nothing certain can be
tscertained.
The horse was burned to death be-
lore the discovery of the fire. as were
our valuable bird dogs which were
chained there.
A runabout and sleigh were saved
from an adjoining carriage she'd but
, buggy was destroyed.
The damage to the building is COW
bred by insurance.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
ANOTHER WINDOW
TO BE OPENED
Business at POStOffice at
Night Is Increasing With
Rapid Strides

owing to the increased business at the
postomce at night Postmaster William
II. Heald has issued orders TO open an-
other window for the accommodation OF
the public. Heretofore business was only
done at one window and here stamps were
sold. general delivery business done.
money orders issued and letters were reg
istered.
Under the new order stamps viii be
sold nc the regular window assigned for
this purpose and general delivery let
ters will also be issued from this win
dow. At the new window in the money
order department money orders viii be is
sued and letters registered. Both windows
will remain open each evening excepting
Sunday, until 10 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
ME:RIWETHER
COURT RESUMED
BY Publishers Press.

BY Publishers Press.
Annapolis, Nd, Ncv 97.- The Mer.-
wethcr court martial opened this morn
ms. Commander Robinson, Meriwethers
counsel, called Midshipman Hugo w
Taylor, fourth-class, who testified that
the clothes found in Meriwethers room
belonged TO him. The fourth class man
said that he had loaned the civilian suit
TO Merweth,r for the later's use dur ng
September which month M-r.welher
spent at the academy.
Meriwether had two weeks of leave and
used the clothes when away from the
academy. Taylor sai1 that Midsnipm n
Branch, after finding the suit asked the
witness if he had any citizens clothes
in Bancroft haIl and an affirmative reply
told Taylor: He had better get a hus-
tie on and recover them" Taylor went
TO Meriwethers room and made search
but was unable to ind the suit. lie co-
turned twice TO Branch for directions but
Branch only said that if he would huny
hard enough he would find the clothes.
Taylcr finally reached the suit case well
hidden away in the wardrobe
Was it not kindly act on Branch
part to tell you TO get the sult?' asked
District Attorney Rose.
"Yes, otherwise they were to be conhs-
ciated, answered Taylor. He WAS ex-
cused
Dr. r. W. GlazebroolS coroner's surgeon
for the District Of Columbia, was IRE
sent at this mornings session. He is an
expert on autopsy, and was present at
yesterdays examination of Branch.
body at the invitation OF Slrseon Webb
president of the board of surgeon to CON
duct the autopsy.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
.LIEB TURNED
OUTOFOFFICE
United States Assistant Treas
urer at Philadelphia Re-
moved by President
BY Publishers Press.

by Publishers Press.
Washington. Nov. 27.-President Roose-
welt this morning removed from office
William s. Lieb United states assistant
treasurer at Philadelphia for violations
Of the civil service rules.
The President wrote Mr.. Lieb Ions
letter. setting forth the reasons for his
actions. ana gave it out for publication
Among other things. he says;
1T appears to me very clear that there
/ has been q constant and consistent et
fort on your part to evade the provision
/ of the civil service law; TO hamper iu
workings as far as possible. and TO oh
struct in every way the action OF tn
comm sson.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
MRS. ROGERS TO
SURELY HANG
Supreme Court Of the United
States Declines TO Save
Her From GaILOWS
EXECUTION ON DECEMBER s
By PubIIshers. Preas.


Washington, Nov 27-The Supreme
Court OF the United states to-day de-
clined to save Mary Mabel Rogers the
Vermont murGeress from the gallows
The district court of the United states
for the District OF Vermont. which de-
MED her application for writ of
habess corpus, was sustained In that
decision. and Mrs. Rogers appeal was
dismissed. AS far as the supreme Court
/ Is concerned. the woman will have to
hang on December s. the date set.
Since the appeal OF Mrs. Rogers from
the verdict Of the Vermont court
prominent women, as well as women's
soeieties. have made every effort to
keep her from the gallows They con-
trlbuted money to carry her case to the
Vermont Supreme Court and then the
lower courts verdict against woman
was sustained. they promptly raised
another fund TO conduct her appeal be-
fore the L.. S. supreme Court.
on saturday the Vermont sheriff.
whose duty 1t is TO hang Mrs Rogers.
declared he would resign rather than
conduct the execution.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
6EBASTOPOL NOW
HELD BY MOBS
British Agent Cables That
Life There Is No Longer
Safe
SZAR'S SOLDIERS DEFIANT

IS publishers Press.
Paris. Nov. IA British agent at Sc
astopol. Russia. has cabled for help.
aging that life and property are no long
safe in The city.
oldiers Make Demand.
st. Petersburg. Nov g7.-Today's news
regard TO an outbreak among the sol
ers of the Manchurian army shows the
iuation to be very serious. The soldiers
be demanding that they shall be sent
ome Immediately and threaten to kill
heir officers unless their demand is
-anted.
The soldiers have received full infor-
alton in regard to recent happenings IN
ussia and are IN a revolutionary mood.
thousands of Revolutionary pamphlets
+ hive been circulated among the troops
nd many of the subordinate officers have
ined the side of the revolutionists and
s &c urging the men to revolt The STU
f ion is extremely grave.
. utbreak at VladiVostok.
St. Petersburg. Nov. g7.-Adviees re-
lived today from Vladivcstok state that
serious outbreak occurred among the
sldiers there yesterday. A number Of tho
& ldiers mutinicd and killed three otc'i'
y hd wounded another.
seven of the ringleaders of the mutihs
hd forty others have been paced unoe
rest.
rhe worl5men's council here has tele
aphed to the mutineers at seoastopo
ying:
.We send our heartiest greetings to tn
ldiers and sailors Of sebastopol whit
We decided TO follow the glorious eN
nple Of the crew of the Kniaz Potemkil
declaring themselves fighters for h'
ty in fraternal union with the work
on" "
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
$500 IN HAND
Wilminstonian Jews Hope to Have
$1,000 Soon for Suffering Russians.

At a meeting Of Wilmington Lodge. No.
40. I. O. b. B.>yesterday it was d cd d
that the lodge should do an in its power
to alleviate the sufferngs and hardships
of the Hebrew race i'm Russ ia ami also
to give its support TO the annual celebra-
tion. Another meeting viii he he'd in the
synagogue On Thursday evening
Already the Hebrews of Wilmington
have sent to the general relief committee
in New York $500 and S2C0 still remains 10
be forwarded. This amount W II be re-
served temporarily until another fund oi
$500 can be sent TO the committee.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
SAYS He Was III Treated,

While on his way from Annapolis to
the home of his brother In Claymont,
Myles Murphy. an oysterman, stopped
i'm this city on Saturday and told a
story Of I'm treatment on the oyster
boat CLARK and Willie" which he and
Charles Cline Of Philadelphia. left at
Annapolis. Murphy says the crew was
poorly fed. got small pay and worked
Ions. hours
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
PERKINS SAYS
lie RELATED ONCE
Did It, However, for the
Benefit of an Agent Who
Vas After BeCOrd
SYNDICATE OPERATIONS
by Publishers' Press.

By Publishers Press.
New York. Nov. 27.-The presence
OF George W. Perkins OF the New York
Life Insurance Company In the inNes-
t.gation room when the insurance IN
quory was resumed this morning gave
rise TO- rumors that sensational evidence
would be brought out.
Mr. Hughes called Mr.. Perkins TO the
stand Immediately. lie questioned Mr.
Perkins. first IN regard TO the policies
held by him I'm the New York Life, es-
pecialiy to find out If he had secured
rebates on his own policies. Mr.. Per-
lgins denied that he had ever received a
rebate. except i'm on instance where he
took out a policy as a reward TO an
agent who was striving for a reward
Defended Rebates.
In reply to question as TO the amount
OF his policies. Mr. Perkins replied that
he believed he was the largest indi-
lvidual holder I'm the company. He be-
gan at the age Of p to take out a poll
icy every year. While saying that he
had received no rebates himself except
In the instance quoted, Mr Perkins de-
Tended the system of officers receiving
rebates saying they were nothing more
than ordinary trade discounts In all
business enterprises.
Mr.. Perkins gave "a different version
of the testimony of Second Nice-Presi-
dent Tarbell of the Equitable that the
lattear through an arrangement made
with the witness. secured "A commission
of seven per cent. on his policies in
the New York Life. He said Mr. Tar
BELLS policies for $4,000 were taken
originally through general agency
When this agency was discontinued the
commissions were paw by the comp
troner. Mr. Perkins said he knew Tar
bell received his commissions.
Syndicate Operations.
Turning from the subject of rebates
MI. Hughes then questioned Mr.. Per
l.ins agdin i'm regard TO syndicate op
erations Of the New York Life. TIL
steel Corporation syndicate was frs
touched on.
Mr.. Perkins said the New York Lif
had no direct participation In the syn
d.cate The New York Security Tru.
Company. he said. took S3,000.000
the syndicate. An arrangement wa
made whereby the Security Trust Com
s rany agreed to give the New Yor
p Life then rofts on S2.320,000 while be
ing guaranteed a loss or liability at
L count of the deal.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
KILLED WHILE CUNNING
Harry KressIer, Of Bethlehem, Pa, Vic
tim Of Cunning Accident.
BY Publishers Press.

Bethlehem. Pa. Nov. .I-Whns out
hunting with "a companion early t.day
Harry Kressler. aged IS Of Helertowr,
leaned his sun against a pile of wood
for moment until he had routed cut "a
rabbit that had taken refuge under the
pile. In some manner piece of wood Is
supposed to have jolted aga nst the gun
and it was accidentally discharged In
stanty killing Kressler.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
STORM ON ENGLISH COAST
Number of Vessels Have Been Driven
Ashore-Great Damage.
BY Publishers Press.

By Publishers Press.
London, Nov. PA terrific gale
prevails today and has done great
damage in England and Western Eu-
rope. Considerable damage has been
done TO shipping circles. A number
OF vessels were driven ashore but no
loss of life has been reported. but ves-
sells are from four to ten hours late.
one of the passengers Of Patricia.
who had been driven In sane by the
storm. was taken ashore at Dover, and
placed IN an inhrmary.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Railroad Victim Identified.

The man Who was killed by a
passenger train at the Fourth street
crossing OF the r. b. & w. Railroad
ON Friday night has been Identified as
George Bowers. of No. S07 East Seventh
street. When he failed to return home,
his family made Inquiries concerning
the deld man ana found the body at
the county morgue
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
carnenters Have Not Roturnad.

The two carpenters who quit work
on the county wo-khouse addition last
week. because they were obliged TO
work with convicts. have not returned
TO work. nor have any men been taken
on In their places. The four car
renters employed By Hadiock & Com
PAM on the addition are stili workins
and unless the work should fan behind
no additional men viii be engaged.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Nnm main shed compIeted.

Worlsmen have completed buidng the
ten-foot overhang TO the train shed at tie
temporary station of the p. b. ~ w. Rail-
road Company When the staiien was
first constructed the shelter shed eN end
ed but four and one-half feet from the
caves Of the building and afforded but
little or no protection.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Constable Buckley in New Castle

Thomas II. Buckley. crnstabe e at Ma 3
istratc Hollis court spent Saturday af-
terncon in New Castle in attend me- AT
Magistrate Torry's court. -Four cases OF
a minor nature were heard ana d.s ose I
of. The justice at New Castle has still a
number of cases at his docket yet TO be
tried.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
DOCTOR A SUICIDE
Iward D. Phillips Prefers Speedy End
to Death by Suffering.
prl,liehars' Press.

\ Publishers Press.
suffollx. Va, Nov. 2I.-Dr. Edwdrd ID.
anups. a prominent physician Oh Nol
Ils. committed suicide by taking NOR
line this morning. He was % years OF
.e and was a surgeon in the ConIeder-
q army. According TO his expressed IN
nton Dr. Phillips. who had a throat al
ction, preferred a speedy end rather
an prolonged death by suffering.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Enaineer,s Anniversary.

The National Association Of Stationary
Engineers celebrated its twenty-th.rd am
nivorsary in the Goldey Building on sat
urdav night Addresses we.e made by the
Rev john NJ. Arters. Chief Jus ice
Charles b. Lore and Richard Pape, State
Deputy Of Pennsylvania
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
STILL KILLING JEWS
Rostoff Destroyed Property Amounts
TO Over Seven Million Roubles.
y Publishers Press.

N pubIlsneTs FItss'
washington. Nov 2T-Uprising
yainst the Jews in Russia still con-
nue. according to reports received at
q state department from its consular
Ulcers. At toff-On-The-Don, there
i've been fifteen Jews killed and a
ln1ber wounded, while over ten thou
ana have been financially ruined.
If is estimated that in this city alone
be financial losses Of the Jews have
mounted to over seven million roubles.
nilar uprisings have also been re-
orted from Bahmut, Lugant'Marleno-
ol. Ghenitchesk and EkaterlnosloV'
his information was received at the
apartment this morning by cable.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
M'CURDY QUITS
MUTUAL LIFE
Unofficial Announcement Is
Made in New York Today.
Talk Of Successor
BY Publishers Press.

New York, Nov. 27.-Unohicial an
nouncement was made today that Rich
ard A. Mccurdy president Of the Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company, has plac-
ed his resignation in the hands of tho
trustees Of the company and It is
stated that it will be accepted az soon
as his successor has been found.
tentative offer. according to re-
port. TO head the company, was made
to James b. Forgan, president Of the
First National Bank of Chicago, who
once was an Equitable director. His
bank is one OF the leading financial in
stitutions of the West.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Mis- PyIe to Make Her psbut.

Miss Phoebe Churchman Pyle,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Pyle,
of No. 9O7 Delaware avenue, will make
her debut this evening at a reception
and tea at her home between 4 o'clock
and $50 o'clock. Miss Pyle will wear
p gown Of SILK net trimmed with sill
yer lace applique.
After the reception supper viii be
served at which covers will be laid for
thirty-six fortunate friends of the deb
eitante.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
To Shoot For Trophy.

on the grounds Of the DUPONT Rife
club next Saturday afternoon the COM
missionod officers will hold a revolver
co ntest for a trophy given by "rhe
Morning News
Much interest Is being taken In the at
fair and keen rivalry exists between the
prospective contestants.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Foreoast-
New ersey, Delaware, Maryland,
fair tonight. Tuesday increasing
cloudiness and warmer, followed by
rain at night; light northwesterly
winds. beeomina easterly.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
TURKEY FAMINE
IS NOT LIKELY
Commission Men Think That
the Festive Birds viii be
Plentiful
Courtesy North American

There IS not likely to be a turkey
famine as some published reaorts
would seem to indicate.
Commission men seem to think hat
the Thanksgiving bird viii be here in
generous quantities and that the prices
will range from % to 25 cents per
pound for the very best
When seen by a Journal representa-
tive this morning Fourth street COM
mission merchant said:
Il now have plenty OF good birds or
dered at reasonable prices and I am
of the opinion that there will be great
many more turkeys in market than
people think"
IF the weather gets warmer" said
another "the best birds can be had
ut 10 or 20 cents Per pound. In fact
am inclined to think that the inn
|mense number Of cold storage fowls
being held for a high market price Will
prevent a rise"
Cost Of Other Dainties.
But in preparing the Thanksgiving
dinner the good housewife will not only
look at the price of turkeys, and a
glance at the other things needed for
n AulA maj AtA RNrfANA hAht0 a AtAAA AANtA
of the cost Of things needful for a
bount.ul Thanksgiving.
Good country butter will cost from
30 to 30 cents per pound; eggs 81 to 50
per dozen; chickens from 70 to 10 cents
per pound; geese and ducks from Is
to is cents per pound.
If a nice rib roast is wanted a splen-
did quality can be had at from 16 to
is cents pound; spare ribs at Ice;
chuck at 10 to - and beef tongues, SO
to 40 cents each.
In the vegetable and fruit line there
is a great variety to be had. Cab
bages, 4 to Sc per head; sweet potatoes
S5c per basket; tomatoes, 22 to 26,
per pound; radishes, &c per bunch; cell
cry 9 stalls for 10c.
, Lemons oranges, bananas and grapes
b can be had mt the staple pr.ces o.
( those fruits. p to soc per dozen an.
25c per basket.
There need be no lack of good thing
on account Of excessively high price
and a market basket can be well nlle'
at little cost.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
CLAIM AGENT APPOINTED
VIII Assist City Solicitor in Cases
Agaist City.

City Solicitor Sylvester ID. Towrsen
Jr. has appointed Thomas j. Bowen
claim agent for the city and his work n
be to assist the city solicitor in working
up the evidence in cases brought against
the city. The salary VIII be 5000 a year.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Mr.. Meaary is Improved.

The condition of James A. Megary.
OF the furniture firm of NJ. Megary x
SON who has been III at his home. No.
403 West sixth street. for two weeks.
is Improving He is expected to re-
turn to the duties connected with his
position IN the near future,
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
elaek Sea Men with Mutineors.

Odessa. Nov. 21-The crew of all the
vessels comprising the Black Sea fleet
have expressed their sympathy with the
SevastOpol mutincers, who are still
masters OF the situation
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Rsadlnn Read Connected.

Because Of the great rush of hu i1ess
at the>iron plants mt Gainesville the WI
ming;on and COLUMBIA Division of tn
Reading Railroad Company has about
1900 cars Of freight and fuel On its lires
which it is unable TO set through
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Athletios Dad PIavers.

The Philadelphia Athletics hive draf.eo
two players well-known TO local fans fer
next season. one of them IS ice Myers,
who is considered a crack rit her an5
Zimmerman. a third baseman. who We
with Coatesvilie last year.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
MANAGERS REELECTED
MinquadaIe Home Has a Balance Of
But s12s.81.

The Minquadale Home Corporation
az its annual meeting on Saturday re-
elected the following managers for
three years:
William w. Lobdell, Edgar NJ. Hopes,
Miss a. L. Stroud Mrs. Lincoln Smith.
Miss Emma Worrell. Mrs. Henry J..
Stubbs. Mrs. n. b. Danforth and Mrs.
John II. Dandy.
The total receipts for the year We're
S11.3S71S. while the total expenditures.
including the purchase Of land TO the
extent of $1,000 were S11.263.37; leaving
a balance of S123.S1.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
Mr.. o'ponnell panqerouslv m.

Frank o. Moseley. the well known
local plumber, who has recently been
awarded several large jobs In Brooklyn.
has been awarded another contract to
do the plumbing work on an apart
ment house. This contract amounts
TO about 10000 He is now completing
the work on a new hospital IN Brooklyn.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
svndieate Operatiers.
Ruildina For Animals.

The new building which is TO be the
winter quarters for the animals in tie
100 viii be completed this week. The
animals will be moved in at once
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
FATALLY BURNED
Three Children Penned in House De-
stroyed by Fire.
Rv puhllshors' Press.

BY Publishers Press.
Connelisvile. Nov. 27.-Jennie Allegro,
Is; steven Rodea. 9; ana Monice Route. G;
were fatally burned here today in a fire
which destroyed the home of Caesar
Roue.
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
oId veteransl pinner.

Encampment No. "a. Union Veteran
Legion. viii give its annual dinner and
social entertainment al Giliman's cafe
on Wednesday night
Evening journal., 1905-11-27
WILL OPEN BOXES
Application of w. r. Hearst Granted in
New York Court.
By PublIshers' Prcss.

BY Publishers Press.
New York. Nov. 27.-Judge Amend,
after hearing long arguments by for
mer JPudge Parker Mr.. Knox and 9TH
ers today, for the opening of the ballot
boxes in five districts i'm New York. and
for recount of the ballots. granted
the motion of counsel of William r.
Hearst. IN the opening and counting of
the ballots.