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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
BOY is SENT TO THE
PENITENTIARY FOR LIFE

Bath, Me-, Sept. 6--The youngest
prisoner that ever received the lifo
sentence, the seyerest penalty this
state can inflict is Sidney X Preble
who was sentenced today for the
murder of Norris Heath. Preble.
who is only fifteen, confessed that
he deliberately shot Heath at Bow
doinham last May but his attorney
tried to get him off onfthe pleai that
he was a degenerate and incapable
OF distinguishing right and wrong
The jury found him guilty of the
crime
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
A Hxdropathlc Cure.

well. Well" was the fayorite ex
clamation of surprise of certain III
erary worker. "Welll Well" no mat
ter whether things were well or IN
We'll! Well!p he exclaimed the other
evening at the end OF a semi,tragic
story. Two holes in the ground.
said a. fair listener. 1t took him mo-
ment to catch on; then he exclaimed
We'll! Well, Weil!" Three holes In
the ground said the girl And the
man was cured OF his faYorite phrase
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
Double Tracking to be stopped.

Washington, Sept Sit was an.
nOunced at the Southern railway
headquarters in this city Thursday
that owing to recent adverse railroad
rate legislation in several southern
itates and to general conditions
The double tracking of the Southern
railway between Chattanooga and
Ooletwah Junction, in Tennessee, and
north of Greensboro, ~ c., had been
ordered stopped, pending further in.
structions. Contracts had been en-.
tered for double track work in Ten.
nesseo aggregating about $l5,0O0,00
The money intended for the proposed
improvements in Tennessee and
North Carolina has been withdrawn
and will be used in operating the
road
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
DEDICATION Of A
M'K|NLEy MONUMENT
BuEFALo's TRlBuTE TO LATE
PRESIDENT is UNVEILED.
HUGE CROWD WAS PRESENT
Canadian Militiamen, G. A, r. and
spanlsh-American War Veterans
Assisted in the Dediea.
tory Ceremonies.

Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 6.--In heavy
downpour of rain and before vast
multitude, the Mckinley monument
on Niagara square was dedicated
Thursday afternoon and formally
turned over TO the state of New York
through Gov. Hughes. The ceremonies
were brief, but impressive. As.
sembled on the stand near the monu.
ment with Gov Hughes were men
prominent In the state and nation,
and also from Canada.
Another large body. consisting of
Grand Army veterans, formed i'm a
circle in front of the speakers stand
and on the steps OF the monument.
lnterspersed with them and i'm suik.
ing contrast to their plain blue uni.
forms and battle flags, were the scar
let-coated Canadian troopers
But by far the mightiest part OF
the assemblage was the multitude
which banked Niagara square and the
approaching thoroughfares as far as
the eve could see. Tops of houses
and the roofs of nearby skyscrapers
were used as vantage points from
which to view the monument and its
surrounding summit, before just such
a crowd as President Mckinley six
years ago, delivered his last address.
Gov Hughes, the members of the
monument commission, their honor
ary guests and the speakers of the
day were escorted to Niagara square
by soldiers from the national guard,
the regular army, the Canadian troop.
ers and veterans of the c. A. r. and
the Spanish war.
The sky out over Lake Erie had be-
come overcast with clouds aud with
the first sounds of the approaching
soldiery came a patter of rain. The
skies grew darker aud just as Gov.
Hughes stepped upon the platform
there came a roll of thunder. a
booming salute from the heavens.
The rain increased and the immense
flag which enveloped the ubelsk in its
folds was rent in twain by the wind.
The stay ropes broke from their fast
enings and the two ends of the flag
fiuttered out over the crowd The
top of the flag where the release
cord was attached did not break away
from the obelisk
Following a prayer by Rev. Il. II.
Dickinson. Edward II. Butler. chair
man of the monument commission. in
troduced Mayor Adam, who said in
part:
Buffalo was bowed down in grief
at the death of William Mckinley
To-day she lifts her head and pays
tribute to HIS memory. No marble
column can make his memory dearer
to us. He was our president our
neighbor, our friend"
Mayor Adam was followed by Har-
Ian J. Swift, state commander of the
G.. A. r.. who delivered an eloquent
tribute to Mckinley, the soldier; Gen.
Miller, past commander of the Span
ish-American war veterans, who
spoke of President McKinley's part in
the Spanish-American war, and Mrs.
Donald MacLean, president of the
Daughters of the Revolution, who
spoke of the martyr presidents quail.
ties as a lover, a husband and father.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Mac
Leans address, Mrs. Truman c. Avery
pulled the cord which released the
flag, revealing the white sides of the
shaft. Gov Hughes then delivered
the dedicatory address.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
Warrant Is Not Net Served.

Cleveland, Sept. 6.-Mrs. John ].
Phillips, accused of the shooting of
her husband by Chief Stamberger, of
East CLEVELAND, is still In bed and
under guard. The warrant, charging
second degree murder, has not yet
been read to her, Stamberger SCOTS
ut the reports of Mrs Philips i'll.
ness. He says that women friends
who visited her yesterday told him
that she seems perfectly rational.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
WANT HUGHES OUT
OF new YORK STATE
The World Consrues the Activity of Republicans to De-
sire to Get the Governor out of the State He Can
not Interfere With Their Way of Doing Business.

Philadelphia bubbling with delight
over Governor Roosevet's pre-emi-
nent fitness to be vice president
All these gentlemen would be de-
lighted to be rid of Mr.. Hughes
ON any terms So far as they are
concerned, he can have the New
York delegation to the national con-
vention. he can have the nomina-
ton he can have the presidency.
he can have anything he wants if
he will only move away from Al
banya and stop interfering with their
peculiar institutions "
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
A. M. E. Church Conference Meets.

Columbus, o., Sept 6.-The nth
Ohio conference of the A. NJ. Il.
church which is being held in this
city with Bishop Derrick, of New
York, presiding, has elected as dele
gates to the general conference to be
held in Norfolk, Va, in May, 1908, DR..
c. S. Gee, DR., ]. w Gazaway and DR..
J. C. Carter. Joshua IL. Jones, presi-
dent of Wilberforce university, was
endorsed for the bishopric. Gov. Har-
ris made an address.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06

New York, Sept. 6. Comment
ing upon the activity with which
former Governor Odell and other
machine republicans are calling for
the endorsement Of Governor Hughes
as the candidate of this state for
the Republican presidential nomina-
tion, the World today says editor
tally.
"rhe enthusiasm of the machine
Republicans of New York over Gov
ernor Hughes qualifications for the
presidency has not been surpassed
since Thomas C. Platt went to
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
Receiver Named.

Mattoon. H., Sept. Following
the wreck last Friday that resulted ii
the loss OF II lives and injury to &C
passengers, the Mattoon City Railway
Co. and the Central Illinois Traction
Co.. both owned by Chicago stock
holders, on Thursday went into the
hands of a receiver, The bill filed
says that the companies arc unable
to meet their debts.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
Enalneer Vas Badly burned.

Cleveland, Sept 6,-Jerry Randall,
aged As, chief engineer of the steam.
er City of Erie, was badly burned in
the engine room Thursday, as the
ship lay at the c. & b. dock. A boiler
fiue blew out and the room was filled
with red hot cinders. Randall was
taken TO the Marine hospital. There
is chance of his recovery.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06

Postmaster General Hitchcock, who
announced that the administration OPP
poses Holland because of his lobbying
in congress to secure an increase In
wages for the carriers.
Fearing that Holland will be dropped
from the service. despite his with
drawal. the carriers voted to make
him present of $4,000 for his SER
vices, $1,000 to be paid at once.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
Is Held 10 Grand Iurv for Murder

Cleveland, Sept, 6.--Marko Kro-
vacie, an Austrian who several weeks
ago Is said to have murdered Paul
Svieck, a countryman, with butcher
knife in 9 saloon, was bound over to
the grand jury Thursday by Judge
Whelan under $4,000 bail.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
FLAGS are Placed in Relic Room.

Columbus, O., Sept. 6.-The flag
and six guidons carried by Battery G,
of the First Ohio artillery. during the
civil war were on Thursday presented
70 the state flag and relic rooms. Bat.
terry G was organized in Cleveland
and rendered distinguished service.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
ia ,ericaIs viii pemonstrate

Kome Sept. 6.-The anti-clercal
agffator0 have decided TO organize
demonsi ations in all the Italian
toNhs for September 20, the annivers.
ary OF the fall, in 1870, of the tempo
rat power Of the popes, due TO the
cntty OF the Italian troops into Rome.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
wIa TRY to Eradicate PLAQUE.

Wasl lngton, Sept. 6,-By direction
Of President Roosevelt the marine
hospital service has assumed charge
Of die measures to stamp out the
plague in San Francisco. This step
was taken upon the request OF the
mayor OF San Francisco, who added
tl'H thP ity would do all that Is pos.
,ilae TOW lrd providing funds to carry
an Ihc ~ )rk.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
Kansas win Have Two Cont Fare

Topeka, Kan Sept. 6.-The forma
order of the state board of railroad
commissioners for the establishment
OF fiat two cent a mile passenger
fare in Kansas, beginning October 8
was issued Thursday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
Elftx People Buried AlIvs.

Santiago, Chile. Sept. 6.-Fifty per.
rcps have heen buried alive by vast
avalanche Cf snow that rolled down
the mountain side and oblterated the
ClihARn custom house at Juncal on
ara Algen!lns frontier, high ny IN
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
HOLLAND
RESIGNS
His Lobbying in Congress-
was the Cause for
Roosevelt's Attack.

Canton o., Sept, 6,-President
Holland announced today that lie
would not be candidate for re-elec-
tion as president OF the National
Mail Carriers association. His with
drawal followed the attack of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, through Assistant
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06

Rostoy-on-the-Don, Russia, Sept g.
Six men were blown to pieces her,
Thursday by ihe accidental discharge
nl two bombs which they were carry
ing through the streets.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-09-06
MurderousIy Assaulted His Mother

Alliance o., Sept. Willie How
ell, 70 years old, IS under arrest on q
charge OF making murderous assault
on his mother, Mrs. David Howell,
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
TO HAVE SHORTER SERVICES

Beginning with tomorrow evening
the popular gospel meeting at West
Church win be somewhat shortened TO
correspond with the advance of the
summer season. The congregational
singing, the choral praises and the
pointed preaching win not be missing.
though all VIII be slightly abbreviated.
The continued interest in this Sunday
night meeting at West Church, through
two seasons. is fair indication that the
"Old Gospel has lost none of its pris-
tine power nor charm. The pastor,
Rev. Alexander Alison. Jr.. viii take
for the subject of his brief discourse,
"rhe Preacher for Everybody" In she
morning he win preach upon. "The
Boy Jesus and the Theologlans." Fol-
lowing are the musical numbers for
the day:
Morning-Anthem. blessed be the
Lord" Brown: offertorv. "Intermezzo.
Steane; baritone solo. 30 Holy Father"
del Riego. Mr. Harry Imler.
Evening Prelude Impromptu."
Weogman; anthem. Father. Who
Takest Away the Sins.' Brown: solos.
Mrs. Souder. Mr.. Jones: offertory.
Meditation" Mine; hymn anthem,
"Just AS I Am" Arr from Mascagni,
postlude, "Recessional" Berg.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
WEATHER CHECKS
BUILDING BOOM
Agents Report Many Sales Of
Property on Small Cash
Payments

The backward spring, or rather sum-
mer. continues TO effect the building
trade. Just now but little out door
work. particularly on foundations, is
being done. and unless the weather
soon becomes seasonabie the year may
not develop into a record breaker for
building as was anticipated several
months ago.
one dealer said today that the sales
market continues strong. Good prices,
Furthermore are being obtained for all
modern dwellings. Tho rent list IS
not so. large, however, because many
persons who have several hundred dol
Jars prefer 10 invest it IN small proper
ties for their own occupation rather
than to rent them. just now there are
many new houses in the city costing
from $4,000 to $500 that can be bought
for $500 cash and the balance on mort
gage. which the agent agrees to place,
and many sales on this basis are being
effected
The rent list shows principally large
dwellings which are not in great de-
mand just now.
The "for rent7 column Of the Even
ing Journal presents a few desirable
homes that can be obtained at reason
able rentals.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
THIS CHURCH IS
200 YEARS OLD
Head Of ChriStiana PreSby.
teTianS to Celebrate Bi-Cen-
tenniaI on Thursday

NEWARK, June 15.-The head Of
Christiana Presbyterian Church will
celebrate its two hundredth anniver-
sary on Thursday next. The exercises
VIII open at 2.3O y. m. Among the
prominent ministers who win be pres
ent are Rev. DIR. Henry c. McCoolS,
president of the Presbyterian Histori-
cal Society; Rev. w. f.. CorlSran. NJ
j.. Church, Newark. An address, "Our
Heritage in Other Mems Labors." by
Rev. Joseph Brown Turner, pastor Of
the Presbyterian Church. Dover. An
address by the pastor, Rev. DR.. Joel S.
Gilhllan on Historic Items"
The Rev. William Henry Roberts, ID
D., Ill. d., moderator OF the General
Assembly, viii make an address on
"Presbyterianism."
During the local year extensive i'm
provements have been made in the
church building This historic edihce
has had few pastors considering its
age, four of its pastors carrying it over
a period OF one hundred and forty-five
years. The congregation has made
every arrangement TO entertain the
large number of persons expected on
that occasion.
The opening Of the new Huber Driv-
ing Park tomorrow afternoon under
the management Of Herman r. Tyson
promises to be q very interesting event
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
PETER J. FORD BsiiiI.s Sals
cRANsToN HEIGHTS.

The formal opening of Cranston
Heights "a new suburban site, takes
place tomorrow. The land is situated
near Prices Corner, and commands an
indispensable view of the surrounding
country The ground has been sur
veyed and the lots laid out any Of
which may be purchased on easy
terms. For the past several years, on
account Of the trolley service, new
homes have been rapidly built in this
section. Besides easy access to Will
mington there are other advantages to
be gained by persons seeking a home
"a little way i'm the country" To get
away from the dust and rumble of the
town; to possess a home with a garden
of ones own, seems affectable with
buyers of homes these days. The su-
burban site was purchased and laid out
for just such persons. Behind the
operation are reputable business men.
d. P. Buckley, Of this city. whose repu-
tation for strict business methods is
too we'll known to be questioned, is the
proprietor c. d. McCleary is the
sales agent. Mr. McCleary was for
merly with the Richardson Park opera
ton, and has had years of experience
In selling lots The advertisement of
the company is well worth reading.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
RAILROAD MEN
TO HONOR DEAD

At the annual memorial services Of the
order of Railway Conductors. which viii
be held in the rooms Of the organization
in Eden Hall tomorrow afternoon, ad-
dresses viii be made by the Rev II. A.
G. Westerheld. Of Asbury M. e. Church,
and the Rev. r. X. Stephenson, of Scott
NJ e. Church.
Only few deaths Of members Of the
order occurred during the year.
Brandywine Lodge, No. 52S Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen. will hold its memor-
ial services at Asbury M. r. Church to-
morrow evening and an appropriate ser
mon VIII be preached by the Rev. II. A.
C. Westerheld, the pastor. Members Of
wilmington Lodge Of Railroad Conduct
ors and Brotherh cd of Railroad Ira n
men will also attend the services The
members of Brandywine Lodge are to
meet at Red Mems Hall, No 5l5 Shipley
street at o'clock in the evening and pro-
ceed to Asbury Church.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
MUCH CASH DISTRIBUTED
Large Amount Loaned for Building
Purposes This Year.

A large amount Of money has been
distributed during tho last five months
in loans by the different building and
loan associations of Wilmington. The
money distributed cannot be accurately
estimated. as there are so many as
sociations of this kind. but It Is said TO
run into the millions.
one officer of a prominent building
association OF the city said that dur
ing the last FIVE months more money
has been loaned than i'm any similar
period in the history OF building as
sociations in this city. The officers OF
several Of the organizations said that
the associations of this city are all In
a prosperous condition and that the
large loans tend to show the great
amount Of building being done and
also that many persons are taking adj
vantage Of the neutrality-suspicious.
kystem' TO buy homes Instead of pay
ing rent Practically an OF the assoc
Citations have more applications FOR
money than they can handle at pres
emit and the bulk OF these applications
nre from those who wish 10 buy homes.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
ALL-DAY SPECIAL SERVICES
EpwOrth Church Arransss Extra Ser
vices for Sunday.

Special services win be the order at
Epworth M. e. Church tomorrow In
the morning, the Womans Home Mis-
sionary Society Of the Church will be
in charge of the service, with an inter-
esting program. Epworth Queen Es-
ther Circle win also participate. Ad-
dresses win be delivered by Miss Eliz-
abeth r. Mcclellan. of this city, and
the pastor. Rev. John NJ. Arters.
"Home Missions" will be the theme.
An Offering win be received for the
Children's Fresh Air Fund.
The Sunday school viii hear inter
esting Children's Day and excursion
reports in the afternoon.
A service for young women will be
held in the evening. The front pews
will be reserved for young women and
their escorts. Young ladies will act
as ushers and receive the offering The
pastors sermon theme will be "The
Religious Vocation Of Every Woman "
A womans choir and quartet win sing
special selections. The usual spirited
song service and social hour viii be
enjoyed by all who attend. Every ser
vice of the day win he intense with
power and purpose to help everybody
present
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
To Hold quarterly Services.

In order to allow its pastor to begin
his summer vacation before the first
Of July the session Of the First Pres
byterian Church has arranged to hold
the quarterly communion service at II
o'clock tomorrow, and in the evening
the church is to be open to the mem
bers Of the "Odd Fellows" order and
their families and friends and the SCR
vices viii be rendered for their special
benefit. A large attendance is expect
ed and the congregation IS ready 10
give visitors and strangers cordial
welcome Rev and Mrs Mason with
their children are to sail for Naples
June 20. TO be gone three months and
Mrs Mason with their children viii
spend most of this time in the lake
and mountain region around Inter-
laken and Lucerne while Mr. Mason
leads a select party through Europe.
During this vacation the pulpit Of the
First Church Is to be supplied by Rev.
J. M Hubert. ID. d.. who IS now To-
Gated at Philadelphia as assistant
clerk of the General Assembly. Dr.
lJubhert IS a western man and before
the recent union Of the Presbyterian
churches he was at one time dean of
Cumberland University and at the time
Of the union was the stated clerk Of the
Cumberland Presbyterian General AS
sembly. He has filled some of the
strongest pastorates OF the Cumber-
land Presbyterian Church and ranks
high as a pulpit orator. The pastor
OF the church and his wife are to sail
for Liverpool July 4, for tour of
Europe.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
aHamIetv In ItaIlan.

Hamlet, Shakespeare's masterpiece,
will be given in Italian this evening
at the Lyceum Theatre by a cast of
professional players headed by the
eminent tragedian. sisnor A. Maiori.
What the elder Salvini was to Italy,
and theItalians. Maiori is to this coun-
try and tho Italians The Italians are
born actors. and one can about under
stand the language from their gestures
and expressions. The company sup-
porting Signor Maiori includes some
noted actors and actresses. The cast
embraces nineteen persons. Special
scenery is to be used The advance
sale of tickets Is quite large.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
Mr.. RAYMOND TO PREACH
Will Occupy Pulpit Of Delaware Ave-
nue. Baptist Church To-mor-
row Niaht.

The congregation Of Delaware Ave
nue. Church tomorrow morning Will
have the privilege Of hearing the Rev.
Royal w. Raymond. field secretary for
anti-lcense IN Delaware. who viii give
some strong arguments for "A Stain
less Flag ana a Saloonless state" The
public is invited An inspiring Chris
tian Endeavor service. an hour in
length viii begin at 6.45 p. m. The pas
tor. the Rev H. j. Hopkins viii speal,
at the evening service on the theme;
"The Ambitious Christian Building for
Eternity" q hymn OF beautiful sonti-
ment win be on the last page of the
church paper. and viii be learned by
the congregation at this meeting
Evening journal., 1907-06-15
CRICKETERS SAIL
FOR EUROPE
U. Of p. Team to Tackle EnsIishmen
on Their Own Grounds.

" OF =. cam 10 ackle En9Hsnmen
on Their Own Grounds.
The cricket team Of the University
of Pennsylvania that is TO tour Eng
land and ireland this summer sailed
to-day on the Red star liner Finland
for their first trip to play the English
school teams. and great work is ex-
pected. Several changes were made in
the team. Walter r. keenan,, Jr., is too
m to go. having developed scarlet fever
and Horald II. Morris will remain at
home on account of his mothers seri-
GUS illness.
Dr. A. j. Scott and II. NJ. Lippincott
will accompany the team. which will
be as follows: Lothrop Lee, captain;
A. II. Goodfellow, +. Wharton Bargers
II. v. Hordern. Harold II. Bond, w.
s. Evans. Donald Graham Merry
Graham. Ruckman Lee, Norman ST. G.
Hale. Joseph Shoemaker and G. Ben
son Mann. The schedule is as follows:
June 81. against Harrow School; 90
ST. Paurs school: July 2, Clifton Col
lcce: 4. Rugby SCHOOL, 8 and s, Chel-
tenham College; s and ., Marlborough
College; 10. Halleybury College; II
and 10. witness Eton-Harrow match;
.16. winchester College; is and l9, up
bingham College; 20, Tunbridge
school, % and %, Dublin University;
"a and 25. Woodbrook Club, Bray; 27,
.Charterhouse school; 20, Repton
school: 80 and 81. Dulwich College.
Hotel wilmington tonight. snapper
SOUP lunch.
Evening journal., 1907-06-15

the Congo forest pygmies. they aro
probably new race. The sides OF the
extinct volcanoes are thiclyly populat-
ed by a people Of fine physique, living
principally on milk and honey.
Meeting with great courtesy from the
Germans and Belgians. the expedition
from Kivu travelled 10 Tanganyika
through the unknown valley of the
Russisi As one place the torrent
rushed through natural tunnel hua-
dreds Of yards in length. The Many
uems oouAsry is devastated by sleeping