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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-03-20

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Evening journal., 1906-09-10
WIFE,
MEETS DEATH

ALLENTOWN. Pa, Sept. l0-Diverted
from his homeward course by a chance
meeting with Mrs. Joseph Green. of this
city, Charles Hughes. Of Woodbury., n.
j., forgot his wife and children, who were
waiting for him, and. after registering
az a hotel as man and wife. went rowing
with the woman in the Lehirh river
Whcn at night, the two did not return.
the man from whom they had hired the
boat searched for them, but was unable
20 find them.
The search was renewed yesterday
morning, and below dam the boat was
found Near It lay the body of Mrs
Green, wcdged between two rocks. and n
mile below Hughes body was found In
vestlgauon Of the drowning revealed tbe
TACT that Hughes. who was working IN
this city, started on Saturday to visit his
family IN Woodbury.. On the way TO tho
station he met Mrs. Green. ana the ,,wo
had luncheon together. Hughes annar-
entity found Mrs. Green's companv so
pleasant that he forgot an about his FAM
iiy When he did not appear al homo
Mrs. Hughes thought he had been unabls
TO leave his work, and the news thar he,
husband had been drowned was an m,
greater shock 70 her.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION

Al the meeting OF the Wilmington Mn
isters' Association this morning in Union
M. E. Church, the Rev. w. G. Harris, OF
Christiana NJ f. Church, read paper
on How to Reach Gospel Hardened Peo-
pie"
The paper was favorably discussed by a
number Of the ministers. among whom
were Drs Wyatt, Murray, Mowbray and
Brewington.
Points made were personal work sin
certify Of purpose and the absence Of a
professional talnt to the efforts. The
great trouble with the church to-day, de-
clared ono Of the speakers, is that the
world outside regard the church and min
listers IN the same light as that of any
profession, losing sight Of its moral and
religious purpose and benefit. This idea
OF commercialsm must be dispelled be-
fore the Gospel can have its effect.
Many of the ministers outlined plans for
revival meetings which were 10 be con-
Quoted In their churches early this fall.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
LAST
EDITION
800 p. m.
MANY ENTRIES
ARE EXPECTED
Middle Atlantic Golf ASSO-
citation Announces Annual
Tournament

Omcials OF the Wilmington Country
Club, through Frank Deli. Janvier, Sec
retary of the golf committee, have
announced the program for the annual
championship meet Of the Middle At
lantic Golf Association, which will be
held on the Country Clubs course,
September 27 2S and 90.
The winner Of the tournament will
be the champion OF the association for
the year have possession Of the cham
plonship trophy. which will be mark
ed with his name. and will also receive
IA handsome prize Prizes: For low
score In qualifying; runner-up for
championship and handicap best gross
and net scores, will be given by the
association. First and runner-up
prizes for the second and third six
teens and prize for defeated eights in
first and second sixteens win be pre-
sonted by the Wilmington Country
Club.
Tho program follows
September 27, . a. m.-Qualifying
round at 1S holes. medal play. Best
sixteen scores TO qualify for the cham
pionship Second sixteen to qualify
for club cup Third sixteen 10 qualify
for best qualifying round.
September %, 2 p. m.-First round
for championship, club and players
cups. is holes. Match play. Eight
players defeated I'm first and second
sixteens to continue play for consola-
prizes.
September %. 10 a. m.-second
round for championship. club and
rtIr re-
lation cups.
September 2s. $50 p. m.-semi-
finals for championship. club, players
and consolation cups.
September 90 1880 a. m.-First
round Of finals for championship. club
and players cups and finals for con-
ISOLATION cups
September 30, 2.30 p. m.-Completion
" hn"ls for championship club and
players cups All-day competition for
handicap prizes at is holes; medal
play
Entries must be made through secre-
tary or other authorized officer of the
players club with the secretary Of the
association (AleN. Britton. care OF
Wilmington Country Club. Whining
ton, Delaware, or 1919 + street. Wash
ington' ID. CD accompanied with the
entrance fee OF 80, before September
25, at p. m.
Entries for the handicap will be re-
ceived by the secretary up TO Septem-
Der %. at p. m, a fee OF so cents be-
ing payable by those not playing in the
tournament, and handicap certificate
to accompany the entry.
The Wilmington Country Club has
extended the privileges OF its course
and house to all PLAYERS for one week
prior to September q.
Ii Is expected that there will be at
least sixty entries from Delaware.
Maryland. the District Of Columbia
and Virginia.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
REPUBLICANS
GET TO WORK
Good Prospects For Success
ful Party Reorganization
Encourage Leaders

In marked contrast to the factional
contests on in the Democratic ranks is
the smoothness with which Republicans
are coming together under the united Re
publican party organization to work for
victory.
The Republican City Committee VIII
meet tonight and elect Harry II. Billany
as chairman. Tomorrow the State Com
mlttee win complete its organization by
the selection Of secretary and win ac-
cord, It is tated, seat to j. Edward Ad-
dicks as a member ex-officlo as national
committeeman. Work win then be
mapped out for the campaign in the
State.
The Union Republican County Commit
tee. Is. summoned.to meet tonight to dc.
termine whether or not to call state
convention Of the radical and disgruntlod
followers of that party and put q sopar.
ate State ticket In the field. Mr. Addicks
AZ Is. expected, win attend that meetin,
and preside. but It Is stated that In viev
Of his attitude az the reorganization con
vention and the possibility of his beine
given n place on the State Committee
that he Will not lend his aid or consent
to any such plan.
Should such result follow. the action
Of some OF the Addicks licutenants who
hoped for a place on the reorganization
plan by holding out and are now seeking
revenge, 1t Is unlikely that anything
serious to the reorganized party could re-
suit from the move.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
SLIPPER A CLUB
FOR MASHER
N. w. Cor.
Sixth and Tatnall Streets.

RIVERHEAD. Sept 1O.-Almost as
effective as a vigorously thrust hatpln
is the weapon 4 summer girl Of River
head has found to use upon Washers.
It is always ready-at least it is in
summertime when low shoes are worn.
In her prettiess white dress and
wearing white. high-heeled slippers,
the girl was returning to her hotel
early last evehing when a young man
loongihg against a tree chirped, "Ah,
dehri"
She istopped as II TO tic her shoe
sitting
tIemme help YOU" SAID the youth,
hlhryipg forward
That was just what the girl had
counted on. Swiftly wreuching her
slipper free, she swung the slipper as
a hannner and cracked the youth ON
the held with the heel. which bore a
steel plate. He arose with a yell and
hurried down the. street nursing a
rapidly sNenms. lump, .7fpen, mis- heod
The girl replaced her slipper and went
homeward without a backward glance
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
City Court Odds and End.

In City Court this morning Edward
A. Hewitt aud Charles Jamison plead-
ed not guilty TO lighting on the street
on Saturday night. They were dned
$40 and costs each.
Elster Carter colored, pleaded
guilty to hghting on the street at
Taylor and Locust streets. He wss
fned S. and COSTS
Patrolman Paulman charged GEORGE
Walters with disorderly conduct. The
testimony was that Walters followed
the officers wife and wanted to tan,
with her. The case was dismissed.
Charles Scott who was arrested by
Officer McGillon for drunkenness and
begging, went over for thirty days
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
CUT THROAT THEN
CALLED DOCTOR

BY our Own Wire. Publishers Press
NEW YORK, Sept. l0.-Cutting his
throat from ear TO ear. Anton Pride,
man about town, telephoned from his
Longacre Hotel to-day for a news
paper man TO get the story of his
suicide. The man died. however, be-
fore he could tell the love tragedy Of
his life which he kept a secret for
many years.
A first nighter at the theatres and
known to everybody on the Rialto,
Antonio Pride lived his life without
the companionship of women. He
told no one the reason. Early to-day
he sent hurry call for his physician
and then called up a newspaper office.
"A man has cut his throat" he tele-
phoned. The voice was feeble with
gasps and gurgles. The reporter ask
ed who it was The voice came back:
TONY Pride. He's a dead one" soon
afterward he expired.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
NIPPLES LIFE
INSURANCE FOUND
Two Policies Amounting to
$3.50 Found Amongst
Private Papers

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press
PHILADELPHIA Sept. 10.-FrederlclS
c. Newbourg, counsel for Frank X. Hip
pie, the dead president of the Real Esta. c
Trust Company. announced this morning
that only two life policies had been found
among his private papers. They were for
small amounts, one being for 5000 and the
other for $500, and were taken out many
years ago. Mr.. Newbourg refused to say
what company had issued them or wheth-
er they contained suicide clauses. so
far as / know this is the only life insur-
ance carried by the dead man." he said.
Receiver Earle announced to-day that
he had decided to postpone the giving out
of the plan of reorganization until to-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
JOURNAL ASKED TO
FIND ". ]. KEY
Missing Man Had Large A.
mount of Money and Foul
Play is Suspected

The Evening Journal has received a le;-
ter dated Philadelphia, and signed by NJ.
Il. Lindsay. Of No. 22l2 South Fifteenth
street, in that city. In it the sender re-
quests that The Journal find w. J. Key,
aged 80 years, who disappeared three
weeks ago from his home, in Philadel-
phia.
on leaving home at time Key said ne
was going TO Wilmington to attend the
funeral OF a cousin here. Several days
later he telephoned his nephew in Phlla-
delphia that he was going camping and
would return the following Monday.
Since then nothing has been heard from
him. and as he had 5000 with him. hia
relatives fear foul play
The missing man has two children, both
OF whom are in the care Of his sitter and
mother-in-law.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
NOTICES WILL BE SERVED
All erOeers Will Close Their Stores at
Noon on Thursdays.

Through the agency Of Fleischman
& Company all grocery stores win be
notified officially tomorrow of the de-
termination Of the grocers throughout
the city to close every Thursday at
noon throughout the year.
Not only Is the announcement greet
ed with pleasure by the hundreds Of
employees, but the customers them
selves are equally as we'll satisfied with
the movement. 1T viii give us all
half holiday said one housewife to-
day. as there will be one day when
we won't have to lug our baskets to
the store This opinion seems to pre-
vail with all those who have been ac-
customed TO do their buying every day
in the week. The closing movement
goes into effect on next Thursday.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
WATER COMMISSION

Lilburne Chandler, attorney, to-day
sent letter to the Board Of Water
Commissioners stating that George
Cochran three tened 10 cut off the
water pipes running through his prop
erty unless the city paid him for dam
age to his property caused by the lay
ing Of the main. He further threat
ened to bring suit for damages in case
the city refused 10 pay him Mr..
Chandler asked the board what they
intended to do but the matter was
placed in the hands Of the city soli-
citor. The property is in the bed Of
Thlrtieth street east Of Market and
It is understood the papers have been
drawn conveying the land TO the city.
The balance in bank is s20.s46.64.
The pay roll, $2os7.o7. was ordered
paid.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
MUSTST AND COURT MARITAL

By Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 10.-The Sec
retary OF the Navy has approved the
recommendation OF the court Of in
quiry which Investigated the recent
collision off Newport between the bat
tleships Alabama and Illinois. lie has
directed the trial by court martial OF
Capt. Samuel Comfy. commanding the
Alabama, and Lieutent Alfred w.
Presley, who was deck officer OF the
Alabama At the time OF the ccllision.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
TOMATOES SELL
FOR sc. A BASKET
Special to The Evening journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Sept. IA tremendous giut in
the tomato market to-day slaughtered
prices to five cents a basket, and the
farmers are losing money every minute.
Last week. with its bright sunshine ami
heavy dews, was tremendous ripening
week. and by Saturday the farmers had
all they could pick. Hitherto the re-
markahle sood prices Of twenty and ff-
teen cents per basket have been paid.
and the growers have profted.
Early this afternoon the panic price of
five cents had increased TO eight, but one
commission company at Dover station
loaded in one car and from another un-
loaded the unsold delivery of Saturday.
now only ht for hogs or farm fertilizer
There is hope that by Wednesday the
market may get back to normal
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
MAJOR FLAGLER EXP. CTfD

Major Clement a. f. Flagler has not as
yet reached Wilmington on his retarl
from Porto Rico, where he has been fer
three weeks upon special government
work. The vessel on which he sailed was
due to arrive in New York early this
morning and the major is looked for az
his Office some time this afternoon.
When he returns It is expected that a
meeting Of the Delaware and che-apsake
Canal Commission viii be held.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
LAD DIES OF HEART DISEASE
Little 5ernice Raymond Falls Dead
While Playing With His Brother.

While playing with his brother yes
terday afternoon, 1O-year-old Burnice
Raymond. son Of Hiram B. RAYMOND
NO. 22l2 Market street, fell dead from
heart failure.
The fact that the boys We're in the
chicken yard, in the rear of their
fathers home, gave circulation TO a
rumor that Burnice had died from
strangulation. This cause of death
was emphatically denied this morning
Burnice had suffered with heart
trouble for some time. He was a
promising lad and was well thought Of
in the neighborhood.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
CONDITION IS SERIOUS
George Tatnalrs Friends Fear For His
Ultimate Recovery.

George Tatnan. of New York. who
was injured in Lynn. Mass. on Friday
ny the premature discharge Of a high
explosive is reported to be in a criti-
cal condition and his case is thought
TO be a hopeless one
The sight OF one eve was completely
destroyed and the other badly impair
ed.
Until three years ago Mr. Tatnall
lived IN Wilmington, and was connect
ed with the engineering department Of
the Pennsylvania railroad. He was a
charter member Of the Wilmington
Whist Club and well known here
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Telephone Work Held Up.

workmen Of the wilmington Heat.
Light, Power and Telephone Com
pany who are digging a trench in
South Wilmington for the companys
new cable were stopped when they
started TO go across the property OF
the b. and o. railroad at the Third
street bridge. They had no permit
from the railroad company to do the
work there.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
New Musician Arrives.

Professor Arthur Clark. leader Of
the Garrick Theatre Orchestra, was
presented with a bouncing baby boy
by his wife yesterday and the happy
father Is receiving the congratulations
OF his many friends on the arrival OF
Arthur. Jr. DR.. George w. Quinn SAYS
mother and child are doing wen.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
FRACTIONAL FIGHTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CONTINUED From First Page.)


their full strength. Joseph E. Nc
Cafferty. backed by the Ford forces.
won his fight for the legislative nom
ination by vote of 80 to 413 for his
opponent, Thomas ] Ryan.
In this district the Ford men carried
their candidate for assessor, William
j. Bayley, to victory by a majority Of
SO6 over his opponent Harry r. F.
Murray who was backed by Building
Inspector Connolly, Eugene NJ. Sayers
and the Mundys.
For assessor In the Fourth district
Neil NJ Kennedy beat out Joseph %.
Bierman, the present assessor by A
majority.
In the First district Edward 3. Alb
bott defeated George NJ. Gillespie by
81 majority. In all Of these districts
factional fights which were merged in
to personal fights between Democratic
leaders played an important part in the
results.
Tie in Appoquinimink.
Appoquinimink hundred primary re-
suited i'm a tie between John B. CHM
end Nathan w van Horn for assem-
bly1nan. In this hundred the temper
ance people took hand and detectives
were employed to look after the illegal
use Of money.
Jack" Wright beat Mortimer Rec
ords IN Blackhird hundred by 81 ma
jority. and I'm che Seventh district Ed
ward Hart pollcd a vote of 299 against
r. L. Naudaln 23
There was a three-cornered fight for
the Legislature in New Castle hundred
between Chauncey p. Holcomb, who
polled 292 votes; Cough, l24, and j.
w. Holschumacker, who polled is.
The Democrats polled 2405 votes for
sheriff in Wilmington out Of total reg
istration Of 5000, a much poorer show
ing than was expected.
Ticket Nominated
The ticket for county officers and
the Legislature nominted was;
Senators.
First district (Wilmington)-Thom-
as f. Bayard, unopposed.
Third district CONFERENCE.-The
tiana) BERNARD Dalton. unopposed.
Fifth district CNew CastleRed Lion
White Clay)-John w. Morrison, un-
opposed.
seventh district CAppoquinimink-
Blackbird) Edward Hart, 276 major
ity.
Representatives.
First district (Wilmington)-Ben
min b. Allen, unopposed.
second district (Wilmington)-Wn-
lard Salisbury Meredith, unopposed.
Third district Wilmington )-Thom-
as r. Meacham, unopposed.
Fourth district (Wilmington)-Dr. T..
O. Cooper unopposed.
Fifth (Wilmington)-Jose E. Nc
Cafferty. majority of 497.
Sixth (Brandywine)-Ho S.
England. unopposed.
Seventh (Christiana)-John T. Nc
Elwee, unopposed.
Eighth (Mnl Creek)-John Yivin,
unopposed.
Ninth Cwhite Clay)-Nathan NJ.
Motheran. 22 majority.
Tenth (New Castle)-Chauneey p.
Holcomb. 16S plurality.
Eleventh (Pencader)-John b. Ma
honey. unopposed
Twelfth (Red Lion)-Richard T.
Cam, .Jr., unopposed
Thirteenth NSt 4Georges)- Daniel NJ.
CcrN~a- opposed.
Fourteenth (Appoquinimink) ~ Ma
thaniel w. Van Horn and George H.
CHM. tie vote no election. e
Fifteenth (Blackbird)-A. J. Wright,
67 majority h..f
Assessors
First district. Wilmington, Edward
r. Abbott, majority Of ST.
Second district wilmington. Thorn
as r. Holland unopposed.
Third district Wilmington, John w.
Andersen. unCpposed.
Fourth district Wilmington. Neil NJ.
Kennedy. unopposed es,a.
FIFTH district Wilmington. William
J. Bayley, SOC majority.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Cannot Got Granite.

The demand for North Carolina
granite has heen so great that the
work on the Union National Bank
building al Eighth and Market streets.
Is being delayed considerably. The
quarrics have had trouble finding
polishors to finish the stone and many
buildings throughout the country are
being delayed.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Deaths
Frederick +. Barlow.
James Hardness.
Sarah A. Miller.
Burnice Raymond.

Frederick f. Barlow.
James Harkness.
Sarah A. Miller
Burnice Raymond
HARINEsS-On Sunday. September
.. 1905. James Harkness. an his 69th
year .s
FuFneral from his late residence.
Milt Creek hundred, on Thursday, sep
teniber 18th. 1906. Services at
Tbenezer M. e. Church at II o'clock.
CariaSes will meet trolley. at stanton
at lol5 a. m.
MILLER-In this city. ON September
8. 1906, Sarah A.. wife Of John r.
Mflier. and daushter OF the late
George and Joanna Lukens, aged 43
years.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at the residence OF her husband
No. 107 South Van Buren street. on
Tuesday afternoon. September IL, 1906
at 3 O'Clock Interment at Silverbrook
cemetery.
RAYMOND-In this city. on Septem-
ber 9, 1906. Burnice youngest son OF
hiram B. and Elizabeth l.. Ray
mond. aged 10 years.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral SER
vices from the residence Of his par
ents. No 22i2 Market street. on Thurs
day afternoon. September -, at
O'Clock. Interment at Riveryiew celne-
terry
BARLOW-At Rose Hin. Del. on Sep
tember s, 1906 Frederick f.. son OF
John F. ana Albartina Christiana Bar
law. aged s years and 6 months.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral on Tuesday morn
Ing. September llth- Services a. the
house at 10 o'clock. Inter ment Head
Of Christina cemetery. near Newark
De-. M ~
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Have Moved Their Horses.

Glmbol Brothers. Of Philadelphia, who
operate q delivery wagon system in this
city. have moved their horses from Nc
Daniel Brothers stables. in west Eleventh
street. to the Jackson street stables oper-
ated by Howard Mckenzie
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Railroad Men Not Pald.

To-day was the regular monthly pay
day for, the, employees Of the r., p & w.
railroad, but no checks We're given out.
Why they were held up. could not be
learned BY the men. It is expected they
win be paid Tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
RELEASE OPERA HOUSE
Nixon and Zimmerman Will Be il
Charge For Next Five Years.

Nlzon and Zimmerman to-day re-
leased the Opera House for a period
OF five years. the contract being closed
by Mr. Neidlinger. who represents
Messrs. Nixon and Zimmerman.
Mr.. Nirdlinger came from Philadel-
phia to this city this morning and
held conversation with Manager
Gainer on thes ubject. Although the
present lease does not expire untn
July OF next year. the theatrical firm
seeing bright prospects ahead, decided
to close the deal at once. The contract
is signed with the Trustees of the
Grand Lodge of the A. f. A. Nj.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
FINANCIAL NEWS.

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 10.-The stock
market opened strong, but reacted
somewhat later Several specialties
such as c. F. l.. Eerie and b. r. T.
showed net gains.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
CHANNf ER Undertaken
~nAlNDLLh q EmbaImer

No. PA W. Ninth Street.
Careful attention day or night.
Bodies In Boarding Houses, Hotels
ana Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages Sfns1iished
Appointments. hrst-c'ass. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
viii Move On Wednesday.

The Friendship Fire Company is
cleaning up its apparatus preparatory
70 moving to their new building at S
oclock Wednesday morning
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Expeot bio Catch.

r. Wallace Connolly ana a. 1~Connelly
.leara tomorrow for weeks fishing trlp
70 Kent Island Nnrruws, Md Both are
expert anglers and expect to brins home
a big string OF FISH
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Got Many Birds.

Samuel Roberts, OF 926. Lowering
avenue spent Saturday on a cunning
and fishing trip on the Delaware AMI
Chesapeake Canal. He got a big bag
Of birds.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
CITY NE WS
IN BRIE T
Ran Nail in Foot.

Joseph Moore, Of zoos Market street,
ran nail in his left foot last Thurs
day and was unable to attend to his
business until o-day
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
steel Work compIetsd.

All the steel work for the tubercu-
losis ward at the county workhouse
has been finished and the new wing
viii be ready for occupancy as soon
as the concrete flooring is laid.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Building Removed.

The frame building at Eleventh and
King streets which was occupied by
new building was being completed, has
been torn down..
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
CARD OF THANKS.

MT and Mrs. William Gray wish TO
return thanks FOR the flowers kindly
given to our son. Henry Gray, who
died on September Bird, aged 3 years.
His Mother.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Change Date Of Visit.

The Reading Hose Company win be
the guest Of the Phoenix Fire Company
on october IA. instead Of on Septem-
ber 16, as has been announced.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
strInaIna of WIG FinIshed.

The work of stringing the wires for
the Wilmington Light, Power and
Telephone Company has been COM
pleted.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Has Returned From Vacation.

DR.. Leonard a. Kittinger. of No al
Delaware avenue, has returned from
his summer vacation and has had a
much needed rest
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Card Of Thanks.
cARp On THANKs

desire to return. my sincere thanks
10 the Democratic voters Of the Fourth
District for the support given me at
the primaries. Ig
Neal M. Kennedy.