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Middletown transcript., 1906-11-24
CHURCH NOTES


Bethesda Epworth League meets in
the audience room OF the M. E. Church
every Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
Everybody is invited to attend. The
topic for next Tuesday evening is 'tTem.
perance. The use Of strong drink Prov.
2S:29-S2; Lev. l0:S,10; Judges 1s:4-5
Deut. 23:6. Leader, Rev. W. H. Hutchin.
The Young Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeayor Of Forest Presbyterian Church,
meets every Sunday evening q. 6.45
o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended
to everybody. The topic for to-morrow
evening is whitman, and Missions on
the Frontier" Hab. 2:l-4 Leader, Mics
Elizabeth HAftff. - :
The Bethesda Methodist Episcopal
Church and the Forest Presbyterian
Church will hold union Thanksgiving
service ON next Thursday morning at
half past ten o'clock, in the Forest Pres
byterian Church. Rev. A. w. Light
bourne will preach the sermon. All cor
daily invited TO be present.
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The nsE4
moved the BOY
| it fast On the bank o.
fed Cos0l.er Parks, nl.o ofut4
Etaker ]. II. Emerson 10 bring the ~
Middlstown.
Nh. Emerson found the body near the
mouth Oil the creek and brought ii here
Thursday, and the body proved to be that
Eof white man, apparently a5ous 55
years old. siAsleet high. with dark hair.
The man was dressed in blas -,
gray pants and wore good a.
Ishoes. Tie body had Neyids
Ia the water for several day
was SO badly bIoased that II va
aibIe to get good description, bur
Coroner was Of tie opinion that
normal weight was about l75 pounds.
The only thing found to offer any clue
70 his identity was small pocket knifes
which had the name:"A A. MeKechine" cut
on the handle. and email bunch Of keys
which we're on key ring marked
butcher chop.
Tie body was taken TO Wilmington
Thursday afternoon where the ifquest
will be held and the Coroner will try to.
learn something concerning the nnfortu-
nate man.
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ST. GEORGES


Miss Anna Gray spent Tuesday with
her aunt, Mrs. Frank Cieayer.
Dr. Milligan was 10 Wilmington on
Monday.
Miss Annie Heiry, of Wilmington, was
the guest Of her grandmother, Mrs Mar.
tina Heisel.
Miss Rachel Cleaver was in Middle
town Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Thompson is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
Albert Stewart spent Wednesday in
Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hill entertained
from Saturday until Monday Mrs. Melvin
Of Smyrna, aud Mrs. fweedle. OF Clayton.
Mrs. Frank Peterson and children yis-
tied Mr.. and Mrs. John Carrow OIL Snn-
day.
Miss Anna Gray aud Mrs. Clesyer are
spending the week with Mrs. James
Stubbles. III Townsend
Lewis Hutchinson was the guest Of
Mrs. Garn,an part Of La. week.
HE
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ODESSA

Mrs. O. c. Stevens is visiting friends in
Rising Sun, Md.
Mr.. George W.Davis was Philadel-
piia visiter on Thursday.
Miss Ella Rhodes is spending this week
in Summit Bridge and Wilmington.
Miss Lucy M. Appleton is spending
two weeks with relatives IN EarlesilIe,
Nd.
Mrs. Joseph Coll. Of Philadelphia, is
the guest Of her mother, Mrs NJ. Gren-
snihger.
Mr.. Edgar spicer, of EIkton, Nd yis-
tied his brother, Mr.. w Z spicer. on
Wednesday.
Mrs E. g. Stevens has returned home
from two weeks visit With her sister.
near FELTON,.
Mrs. B. L. HaIlett and son have re-
turned home after spending sometime in
Baltimore. Md.
Rev. w. O. Hurst, of Greensboro, was
a victor at the home of Mr.L v. Aspril
q few days this week
Mary, daughter Of George W. Hnhn Of
near town. died at the home Of her
father early Sunday morning. after a
short illness. Funeral services took place
on Tuesday afternoon insernlent in
Drawers Cemetery
The Town Hall was crowded on Wed
nesday evening when the yonng psop'e
of Sc. ranis M. E. Chnrcl. gave an enter
tainnieAt and chrysantllemum show.
Every part was veil taken, making ii
grand success. Music was furnished by
the Pool Orchestra Of MeDonougll, aud
singing by Mr.. William Brady Of Middle
town, was highly appreciated. MOI saying
anything about tlie little fulks that acted
their parts so well. Abent sd5 were
realized. which viii 20 to the Ladies'
Aid Society.
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TOWNSEND

Miss BneIah Hodgson spent Sunday IN
Smyrna.
Mr.. Louis NJ. Graves visited his mother
over Sunday.
Frank Lattomus, Of near Wilmington,
is visiting near town.
Martin Lee, OF Philadelphia, is making
short visit in town
George Vandyke and son Howard spent
Tuesday In Wilmington.
Edward Price, of Georgetown, Nd, is
visiting friends near town.
Miss Anna lawson vislted her home
near Elsmere over Sunday.
The revival services hare closed on &C
count Of the illness Of the pastor.
Attorney James W. Lattomus. of Viii
mlngton. was brief visitor in town on
Saturday,
Mr.. and Mrs. sbuster, Of Wilmington,
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. D, B
Msloney.
Mrs. Daniel Richison and daughters
have returned home after visit in
Chester, Pa.
Mrs. Blackson, son and daughter, Of
Wilmington, visited William Wells aud
wife On Sunday. - - ~ ~
Charles Wells and wife entertained
Mrs, John Schwatka, Of Baltimore, dur
ing the past week.
Benjamin Lockerman entertained Mr..
W, Bacon and Mr.. Eagle, Of New Castle,
during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louper and grandcllil-
.dren, of Wilmington, visited Thomas
Wells and family over Sunday.
The financial Rally Day was not OBJ
served on last Sunday on account OF tile
illness OF our pastor, Rev. MacSorley.
DR.. Pculson preached very impressive
sermons both morning and evening.
Ollie Alfree, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam A. Alfree, of near town, died on
Saturday morning at z o'clock, after a
lingering illness. Services were con-
dncted at his fathers home, on Tuesday
morning at IL o'clock interment in
Townsend Cemetery.
Mrs. John Townsend royalty enter
tained the Fort Nightly Club last satnr.
day evening. After the regular business.
meeting games and music we're induIged
in and light refreshments were served at
q late hour. The next business meeting
will be held at Mrs. W. Harmon Rey-
nolds'.
Much anxiety was expressed in our
town on Saturday and SUNDAY for the
critical illness OF DIR. Clarence Pritchard,
a promising young man of our town and
demonstrator at Jefferson College, Phila-
delpllia. While desecting a rabbit on
Saturday, some Of the virns got in
scratch on bis hand and caused blood
poison. On his way home to visit his
parents be noticed the affect and called
in at once the town physician, also Dr..
Lewis, Of Middletown. After everything
possible was done, specialist from the
college was telephcned for but could not
reach here in time, ohe was taken to the
hospital on the O'Clock express Monday
morning. From last reports he is out Of
danger.
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THANKSGIVING ENTERTAINMENT
Pupils of Middiet0wn High School VIII
Render Pleasing Program

The teachers of the High School and
Rev. and Mrs. A. z. Clay have completed
the cast Of characters for the entertain
ment to be given by the pupils Of. the
school on Thanksgiving night.
Owing to the great demand for seats, il
has been decided to repeat the play on
Friday night, November 30th.
This entertainment promises to be first
class, nearly,one hundred persons taking
part, most of them being children. They
have been practicing for several weeks
and will no doubt take each part well.
The proceeds from the entertainment will
be used three fourths for the school piano
fund, and one-fourth wilI'be given to the
Public Library to purchase books such as
are OF use to the pupils in the school.
The following is the cast OF characters
for the entertainment which will be an
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Mr.. Alex McCioskey, Of Chester, Pa,
and Mr.. Elbert b Smith, Of Smyrna,
visited Mr.. and Mrs bhn H. Lattomus
on Sunday last,
Miss Edna V. Stephens, OF near Cecil
ton. accompanied by Miss Ella Tobias, Of
Philadelphia, were the guests of Warwick
relatives on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Duryea had for
their guests during the past week Mr.. and
Mrs. James Kirby and Mr.. George Mar
ten, Of New York City.
Little Josephine Garner celebrated her
birthday last Wednesday evening from 5
until o'clock. large number of her
associates were present. The company
was entertained with games and music
after which each heart was made happy
by being invited to the dining-room
where cake, ice cream, lemonade and
candies we're served. The party disband-
ed wishing their little friend many happy
returns.
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'E
The attention of oar readers II called v
the new al. ii this issiie 81 III c. NJ
Cochran. tiisreputalion as breeder 81
good horses il snrras I'd BY mons. Mr.
Eorseman, see what he has to offer ynu.
Berthe Anna. tile Infant daughter 81
Mr.. and Mrs. B. v. Armstrong, died
November 17lh. aged months and Is
days. Interment was made in Forest Gene
terry on Monday last.
Tie ladies of the Home Missionary
Society will hold bazaar, bake and rum
mage sale, in the room over The TRAN
SCRIPT office, on Friday and Saturday
evenings, December 9Th and 8th.
We want to keep 1t impressed on your
mind that when in need OF any kind OF
printing you SHOULD get our prices before
giving ont the work We are in posi-
tion to do all kinds of work quickly and
at reasonable price.
Unclaimed Letters-The following list
of letters remain unclaimed in the post
Office for the week ending Nov. 10Th;
Miss Emma Arcbey, Miss Laudy Beach,
Miss Blanch Hazel, Mr.. West Blackson,
Harry w. Francis, Mr.. Edward Garrison,
Mr.. Theodore Hayes. Mr. Eddie Hem
Erickson, Mr.. Oscar Lawrence.
Middletown transcript., 1906-11-24
DELAWARE SUNDAY TRAINS scHrDurE


While the schedule has been practically
prepared fpr the changes IN the running
time Of trains on she Delaware railroad,
with tie new time card. which will 60 in
to effect on Sunday morning, tile changes
have not been given ont, rs there may be
additional changes deridpd upon befpre
Sunday. The orders Issued 70 far show
that single Sunday traiH service win be
in effect on the branches except upon the
upper part Of the Delaware. Maryland &
Virginia railroad, where the double ser.
vice will be continued The Sunday
morning train leaving Franklin City at s
d. m. will be Withdrawn and connecsion
established for Sunday train No. 5se.
which will leave franklin City 1t i n
r. M.
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PERSONALITIES

arla jones y yl1i
piia ola Thursda
Miss Nay Knn,pel Ras Philadelphi,
visitor on Tuesday.
MNE Lillian Wakes &aa 1 plsiladelpllis
visitor On Saturday.
Mss. w. Z. Parker and son spent pari
Of this week with her parentain Dover.
Mrs. Mabel BIansfsld. d Z kton. ID
visiting her sister, Mrs. Annie Gallagher.
Mis- Sylvia Arthurs, Of Kehton, 10 the
guest Of her aunt. Mrs. Martin 3. Rurris.
Mr.. Grant Rowbo,ham Of Philadelphia.
spent suGday Ut the home Of Mr.. Samuel
Price.
Mrs. CLARENCE Scott was the gnrst of
relatives in Btidgeyille several days this
week.
Mr.. A. F,gel spent three days this
week in New YorR buying goods for the
Holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs W. Howard Rogers, Of
Frederica, are guest Of Mr.. T.S. Fouracre
and family.
Mrs. ]. q Grassland was tie guest OF
Wilmington and Philadelphia relatives
part OF this week.
Mrs. W. A. Conegys. who has been
under special treatment in Phiisdelphia
for some time, returned to her home on
Monday.
Mr.. George D. Keller, Jr,, and Prof.
Messer Smith. principal Of the Newark
High School, spent Sunday with Mr.. 6
D. Kelley and family.
The engagement Of Miss Helen Harvey
and bTr. Ii. Morton Stephens both OF
Philadelphia, has been annou1ced. They
will be quietly married on December 22d,
at st. James r. C. Church, 3sth and
Chestnut streets, Philsdelpliis, and
win reside in Lexington, N. G., where
Mr.. Stephens is engaged in business.
Middletown transcript., 1906-11-24
The MiddIe!aWn Transcript
MaiIs t:loeIsl g Foiioxs.

es45 p. sn. and b. nj
Going South 20 R.Bi.. 4 ib p. M. and p m
TOT 0dessl-7s.o y. nss SO q n. II 30 g. ss.s
For Warwick. Ceciltpn and Earlyllle go q.
~. and All p. ia,
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nIDDIErown. DEL, nov. q. 1905.
Local News

Leave your laundry at D. G. PLEAsANT
oS's, corner Main and Cass streets.
Gather Wainuts and take them to
MoNruuMRRY,s.
Middletown transcript., 1906-11-24

WANTED-slarfied msn e
Dairy Farm Address
Mn CiHaRLEs g. Run
Wilmington,
Middletown transcript., 1906-11-24
Largest Stock OF Toys.

Dolls Doll Carriages, Express Wagons Printing Presses
Mechanical Toys Furniture Stoves Tops Horses Wagons
Doll Houses, Stables Engine Houses Books, China Tree
Ornaments Fancy Glassware and fact the largest and
most complete stock in the State Prices every item
this big store lower than you'll find in anYer store Come
Middletown transcript., 1906-11-24

...a Emory w. Hukill-
A''0"Oass' .'''''''''''''" ". Taylor Barnett
Courtiers, ...........AIlan Evans,
Arthur Price,
William Unruh,
Harold Wilson.
Irving Roberts,
Benjamin Gibbs.
Minuet.. Helen Biggs, ]. ]. Nurthnp,
Ada Scott, Jay Parker.
Mary Richards, Sam Pennington,
Lydia Dockety, Taylor Barnett,
Blanche Deakyne, W. Cochran,
Bertha Jones, Ephriam Jolls,
Lenora Lee, Elwood Banning,
Nellie Armstrong, R. Darlington,
Ethel Cochran, Emory HukilI.
Fairies Attendants. Viva Thawley,
Edna Brynes.
Ida Jones,
Ethel Baker,
Helen Mcdowell,
Elsie Byron,
Emma Winters,
Lola Ingram.
Spring Fairiee.....M Mildred Redgraye,
Mary Cochran,
Elizabeth Alexander,
Dsina Duekety,
katherine Price,
Beulah Whitlock,
Clara Gallagher,
Esther Williams.
Summer Fairies. Mildred Freeman,
Alice Bouiden,
Marian Yin,ard,
Grace Williams,
Eriine FORMER,
Artie Scott,
Cinderella Whitlock,
Mildred Vaughan.
Autumn Fairies......Sarah Hates,
Jessie Shepherd,
Myrtle Whitlock,
Eina Brynes.
Francis Beasten,
Anita Kitchens,
Bessie Denny,
Hannah Kirk.
Winter Fairiee.......M Miriam Berkman,
Elizabeth Gibba,
Minnie Whitlock,
Elsie Minner,
Margaret Reed,
Gertrude Price,
Estella johnson,
Charlotte PeverIey.
Pages.....-.........Irving Brockson,
Roy Jolls,
Tim Hukil,
John Hoffecker,
Alfred Connellee,
Rupert Burstan,
Rowland Letherbury. s
Benjamin Denny,
Edwin shalIcrosa.
George Hukili,
Delbert Gallagher.
CARL Jones.
William Gallagher,
Kendall Mcdowell,
Carson Seialeton,
William Eiiason,
Charles Smith,
Frank Richards,
Frank Pearce,
John Hukili.
Court Ladies.........Lenora Davis,
Elsie BOnlden,
Nellie Janeier,
Mary Ehockley,
Mary Hoffecker,
Lola Carol,
Bertha Whitlock,
Ruby Whitlock,
Lena Weber,
Nellie Pyle,
Maude Taylor.
Anna Wilson,
Elma Deakpne,
Hattie Maniove,
Reba Deakyne.
Leah Berkman,
Alice Cochran,
E-telle Beassen.
Middletown transcript., 1906-11-24
For
Christmas

From now until the 25th
of December the all absorb
! sorbing topic of conversa-
ton will be Christmas,
Santa Claus and Presents,
and nothing will receive
more respect than news re-
garding these three things.
Each day in our daily
papers and each week in the
weekly papers there will be
! news regarding our Holi-
|, day goods
LastC Christmas our friends
down the state and in the
surrounding country found
much to their surprise that
they could buy better,
cheaper and more satisfac-
torily in this store than in
the large cities. Ifthat was
SO last year 1t will be
doubly Sc this year for with
our additional floor space,
better facilities for handling
the large crowds and more
employees, there is every
reason to expect better re-
suits
We have received the
larger part of Christmas
goods and have them dis
played ready for your ap-
proval 10 our basement.
When shopping bring
along the children, and let
them feast their eyes on the
thousand and one toys gath
cred together for Christ
mas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-01
THE LOU DILLON INQUIRY.
Hearing of Accusations in Famous
Horse Case

NEW YORK, May 1.-Preparations to in
vestigate the alleged giving of mercury to
Lou. Dillon. the trotter, during the race IN
which Major Delmar defeated her for the
5000 gold cup of the Memphis Trotting AS
ISOLATION In 1904. were made today at the
meeting of the board OF review of the Ma
tional Trotting Association. The accuse
tons were made by the Memphis Trotting
Association and were based upon the alleged
confession of Lou Diilon's trainer. Repre-
sentng the interests of Z. E. Smathers
owner and driver OF Major Delmar at the
race. Attorneys ]. J. Adams, John s. Wise
and Judge Edward p Coyne We're present
at today's meeting. John J. Cloonan, rep
resenting the Arm of Parker, Hatch an I
Sheehan. with Gen. Benjamin f. Tracy a
special counsel, appeared for the Memphis
association.
Mr. Sniathers was present, as was also
Murray Howe of the Memphis association.
When the session opened Gen. Tracy asked
for postponement on the grounds that the
case was pending In civil courts and wit
nesses could not be found to testify until
they had been heard In the supreme court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-01
DEFICIT OF $4,000, 900.
Statement of Government Receipts
and Expenditures for April.

The monthly statement of the receipts
and expenditures of the treasury for the
month of April show the total receipts
for that month to have been S45 O92 1857
and the total expenditures S47,025 1OB,
a deficit of about $4,000 900 For the
same month of the last fiscal year the
total receipts were $3977s,1S1 and the
expenditures s4s.9S9.60O, a deficit more
than four times as great as for the pres
eut menth.
For the ten months of the fiscal year the
total receipts have been $49I, 587, 6I0 and
the total expenditures s4S7 So, O44, which
shows a surplus for the year so far OF
approximately 100000. For the same
period of the last fiscal year the total re-
ceipts were s451. ia, 149. and the total ex-
penditures Sass, 403 706. deficit of s33-
Iss, 50I. The immense increase In receipts
for the present fiscal year accounts for
the splendid showing that is made SO far
The receipts from the different sources
for the ten months of the fiscal year have
been as follows: Customs, SOL. 90 O03; in
ternal revenue. $206. 1872 $3.50; miscellaneous
S34 .214.966- For the same ten months OF
the last fiscal year the receipts from these
sources were as follows: Customs S219-
SSG.4SG: internal revenue, S192, 70O, 9O7; mis-
cellaneous. $3.50 1T8,755.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-01
THE OLYMPIC CON TESTS
AMERICANS HAVE WON GREAT
EST NUMBER OF EVENTS.

ATHENS, May 1.-The Americans already
have won the greatest number Of events in
the Olympic games. The Greeks come next,
with the Swedes probably third and the
Englishmen fourth. The superiority of the
individual American competitors Is ac-
knowledge by all. but the defeated ath-
letes are endeavoring to find some solace
in the fact that the Americans had many
strings to their bow and held superiority
in numbers in nearly all events. The official
list of the results will be published tomor-
row.
The King and Queen of Greece arrived at
the stadium at 3:15 pm. and were greeted
by an immense, excited crowd. the most
numerous since the opening day. filing the
arena and awaiting the finish Of the great
race
Various finals are being decided in the
stadium this morning preparatory to the
Marathon race, the great event of the games
There viii be forty-eight competitors in
this twenty-six-mle run, starting from
Marathon at in the afternoon and
Frank, Irish-American A. c.. New York; J.
]. Fowler, Cambridgeport Gymnasium A. A.
Cambridgeport, Mass; Michael Spring, Pas
time A. c., New ,rk, and Joseph Forshaw,
Missouri A. c., st. Louis Mo-, are the
American representatives.
Canada Is represented by Herring and
England by J. N. Cormack and ]. ]. Daily
The competitors were driven to Marathon
last night and slept there.
The running high jump was concluded to-
day. c. Leahy, England first, with l meter
771a centimeters.
Goenczy. Hungary, was second, 1 meter
15 centimeters.
H w. Kerrigan. Multonomah Amateur A:
c., Portland, Ore, and Diakides, Greece,
tied for third place with / meter 72l4 cent?
meters.
Canadian Won Marathon Race.
The Marathon road race started at 8
O'Clock. The race was won by Herring of
Canada.
In the finals of the hurdles r. G. Leavitt,
Williams College, Williamstown, Mass,
won. Tine, 16 1-5 seconds A. II. Healey,
England, was second and Duncker. Ger
many, third.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-01
PROBE WORKEDQUIETLY
OFFICIAL INQUIRY AS TO SANITY
OF MRS. MORRIS.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch 20 The Star.
GREENSBORO. n. c.. May IL. b. Per-
kins OF Washington city this morning In
an interview with newspaper man made
statements which throw some light upon
the manner by which officials In Washing
ton have been investigating the sanity of
Mrs Minor Morris about whom so much Is
said In connection with the appointment OF
B. f. Barnes as postmaster OF that city.
Just after Senator Tillman's speech in the
Senate on the incident soon after 1t hap
pened ut the White House. so Mr. Perkins
gays. Major Sylvester went 10 the home of
Mrs. c. NJ. Dunlap at 1880 Corcoran street,
who Is a member of the American Women's
Pen League. OF which Mrs. Morris is also
"A member. and questioned her regarding the
sanity of the latter.
He says that in answer to the chief 9
questions he was told that IN her opinion
(Mrs. Dunlapsl Mrs. Morris was perfectly
sane, although she had a very high temper
and was easily excited. He was also told that
she had known the unfortunate woman for
some time. and had never seen any action
that would lead any one to believe her
mind was unbalanced. Sylvester. he said.
was In civilian dress when he made the in
tsrView
Mir Perkins also stated that he under
stood Mrs. Dunlap was asked to keep the
matter secret by the chief OF police.
Mr. Perkins represents n political maya
zine IN Washington. and is In this state In
connection with his duties. He has re-
Trained from telling what he knows OF the
Interview until seeing much agitation
over the incident in connection with Mr..
Barnes appointment.
He stated he did not know at whose in
stance Major Sylvester interviewed Mrs.
Dunlap. but thought he must have had
orders from the White House, as the news
papers were at that time clamorng for an
ofncial statement from Mr.. Roosevelt In ex-
Pianation or the occurrence. and that II
might have been his idea to INVESTIGATES be-
forehand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-01
Canadian Won Marathon
FRENCH ROAD BLOCKED.
Further Details Of Train Wreck Last
Night

PARIS. May 1.-The line from Cherbourg
to Paris Is still blocked at Andreasy where
the transatlantic special bearing the pas
sengers from the Kaiser Wilhelm II coll
iided with freight train from Naples last
night All the passengers of the train ar
rived here safely today. The three men
killed and those who were seriously wound
ed belonged to the personnel of the trains.
The American passengers were only shaken.
Lanfear Norre, one of the passengers. had
one of his hands slightly cut by glass;
Mrs. George V. L. Meyer, wife of the
American ambassador to Russia and her
daughter, who were among the passengers
on the train. on her arrival here first went
to the Hotel Ritz and later removed to
private residence. They only suffered from
the excitement of the incident.
Mrs. Ogden Mills and her daughters Bea-
trice and Gladys. who also were in the
wreck. are indisposed as result Of the ex-
element but otherwise all right.
Jose Limantour the Mexican minister of
finance, who Is on his way to Madrid as
the official representative of Mexico at
King Alfonso's wedding, gave graphic
description of the crash He said that both
engines were wrecked and that walter
was killed in the car In which he was rid
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-01
CLERKS OF SIXTY-FIVE
CoIPLETE RETURNS FROM TIE
Executive DEPARTMENTS.

,-,o. ,,,x,,es,,,, has a. last
me eish SCI -
received reports from every one u
government departments concerning the
clerks of sixty-ffye years of age and over.
49,, 5or,r.r,a,+ nos rat,,rned tne blanks
49, va -. -.,ss.a,, .-ror, ,,e.a
furhlsheo Dy the eonii'iiSsion. o.
sheets the statisticfans or the comhisssoh
are making UP eight tables, which are ex-
nectea tn hiring tn f,rbt MANY interesting
49,.
Aae's- -,
Ihis work was undertaken py the ''n
service commission by request OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt