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Evening journal., 1907-09-13
.MESERVE SETS
FORTH HIS SIDE
| xplainS Conditions as lie
Left Them at the
WOrkhOuSe

A. s. Meserve former warden at the
New Castle County workhouse, has writ
ten letter in which he explains condi-
tons at the Institution when he left and
also sets forth his side OF the unpaid bills
controversy. In his letter. which is adj
dressed to the people Of New Castle coun-
". former warden Meserve says:
After read ng the Sunday Star Of
September s. / have been persuaded 20
depart from my usual custom and make
a brief statement in regard to the work.
house trouble.
First, in regard TO the large number
Of unpaid bills amounting to $500, ] want
to say that II that amount Is due up to
August /. when last bills we're paid, then
bills have been presented without war
rant for know that no such amount was
due only one bill is mentioned and that
Of Gawthrop q Brother Company. That
bill is for a machine that was borrowed
and some talk was had about buying IT,,
but did not propose to buy IL when I
was going to leave. My successor might
mot want il. The bill referred to as being
"a year old l know is a contract and 1 was
INSTRUCTED by a resolution that is now on
the minutes / suppose. not to pay the bill
until things contracted for were in per-
feet working order. They were not in
good working order when / left and so
noted on the bill.
"rhe honus bills referred to were all
paid hy me by check and II any one wants
10 take the trouble they can verify that by
exam nirg my account az the Farmc'e
Rank
There were two running accounts that
20 my regret. were not settled before 4
lett ! shall blame no one for that.
"Tnose balances are small. There were
some bills contracted early IN August
that were, Of course. not paid but they
are not back bills. The main one was for
lhning the barn with hay which would
amount to about $3.50
In regard to the attorney on the board
taking the bonus money Of the prisoners
for fees 1 want TO say. without being
asked. that 1 did not pay that attorney
1.-THE amount of twenty-five dollars in the
six years. / want to say further that he
has on more than one occasion, requested
me not to send for him when asked to do
so by the prisoners.
In closing I want to say that I will
never believe that member Of the board
of trustees was correctly quoted in Sum
day Star of the Sth. That is. I will not
believe it tn 1 have to do so. l know
those men and it is not like any Of them
20 make such statements until he knows
what he is talking about.
1T was my plan TO be at the meeting
Tuesday but / had the whole south en'
of the jail torn out and a large number
iot prisoners were exposed 20 the weather
and there was danger Of them escaping. II
was impossible for me TO get away.
Let me ask in al fairness that you
withhold judgment TIL the full truth Is
known and then some retrachons vii
have to be made on one side or the other
"A S. Aleserve."
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
Toilet Goods

No doubt but what the sun has left its
mark on you after your outing, and
there's no doubt but what you you'd like
to remove that self-same, mark.
In the buying ofltoilet goods YOU can
not be too careful 4 bur the buyine Of
them at this store saves you lots Of
trouble ON that score. We take care OF
that for YOU; we see that no harmful
aduterants enters into decomposition of
any toilet goods sold'here.
Riker's name is a sign of quality.
Here are a few of the many articles put
up by Riker that are for aleihere:
Riker's Toilet Water, violet. heliotrope.
lilac, white rose and lilyof-the-valley,
25c, 5ocq
Riker's Violet Excelsis.Toilet Water.
7sc
Riker's German Cologne ....... .3sc
Riker's Headache Cologne .....25c.
Rkers Hair Solvent, removes super
huous hair OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .i5oc
Riker's Olive ComplexionAS Soap. .l2sc
Riker's Violet Cerate. .........tS .tSoc
Rikers Antiseptic Tooths Powder. .Isc
Rkers Cold Cream ...s......... .g25c
Rkers Antiseptic Tooth Paste. . ..Bsc
Rikers Antiseptic Tooth Wash. +. -25c,
Rkers Florida Water ..........438 38c
Rkers Violet Bath Ammonia. ...L2oc
Rikers Septone Soap, for Shampooing
the hair ................... Csc
RilIer's Septone Hair'Tonic. =. .25cs 75c
Rikers Antiseptic for external and in
ternal use ...............,..... .a5c,h5oc
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
CHRISTIANA CLUB HAD
REED BIRD SUPPER

At the home Of the Christiana Outing
Club last night a reed bird supper was
given by the members. The club house is
located along the Delaware river at River
side and many Wilmingtonians partoolS OF
the good things prepared by the chef OF
the club. Among those present were; Mag
HE Beard of Heath Joseph Wigg esworth,
Constable George W. Wigglesworth, Har-
vey Wigglesworth, Joseph Cross. Levy
Court Commissioner James Logue. Samuel
Stern, Gilpin s. WOODWARD, Constable
Lucius Jones, William Bowe, Leslie
George, Samuel Dennison and several
others from this city and Mayor Evan G.
Boyd Of New Castle.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
The New BandingS

Are just the very thing that has been
needed for trimming the waist and separ-
ate collars for shirtwaists; some finished
with Val. lace on edge, others have a fin-
ished edge ............25c 35c, soc yard
Womcn's Handkerohiefs, all linen
white with colorcd cross hsr effects, in
pink, light blue. dark blue, green red and
lavender ,................,... 25c
Women's Handkerchiefs, all linen,
some plain, others plaid, and some with
embroidered corners ...........25c, soc
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
FIRST EXHIBITS OF
FALL MILLINERY
Hats Will be Larger, More
Beautiful and Therefore
More Expensive

An army Of workers here and abroad
are turning out new thoughts and
creations to delight the eye OF the
feminine population for the coming
fall season. and if the advance French
models are taken as a criterion, hats
in general, will be larger, more beauti-
full and necessarily more expensive
than ever.
Taken in a general way one might
say that the coming fashions insist on
large. high crowns. with wide others
deep. broad stiff crowns, while others
show a crown more on the pointed
cone order. In trimmings, a wide
scope is allowed and endless lis the
variety to choose from.
1t is noticeable that in the simpler
hats the curled Quills areto be used
more than the straight ones. as are
also beautiful soft wings.
Many of the very smart hats are
ornamented with scarcely anything
except the plumage OF the goura bird.
AS this form of trimming is among
the mostN expensive OF the season. and
naturally dropping brirns. with here
and there a brim slightly rolled on
the left front side and caught with
plumage Of some favorite bird. ln
many cases this plumage isJfastened
10 the hat by large, fancy pins or
buckles.
Hats themselves are tshown m felt,
velvet. cloth, clipped beaver. and
heavy ottoman silk infall imaginable
colors. with violet, green mouse and
new Atlantici blue predominating.
Some of these hats have a Tam
O'Shanter crown. more exclusive, it
might be interesting lust here to say
that the goura bird lis native %
South America and isl about the size
of chicken with Dlumaee forming
a comb inst like they eyordinary rooster
comb. This tplumage fused on hats for
the coming season is in the natural
color which ista blue gray tipped with
slightly soiled yellowish shade. When
placed on hat il thas the appearance
Of a peacock's tail and is most attrac-
tive
The cassowary feather is another
most expensive trimming and when
combined with marabout makes a de-
lightful soft form of trimming.
Very small hats were shown in the
different houses. AMI the few on ,eXhi.
bition in nearly every case We're trim
med with knot of ribbon and velvet
with the nageoir or couue Indian
plumage fastened directly in front
with two huge fancy pins which gives
an owlish appearance TO the hat.
Among the different importers each
has his pet idea OF the most important
or leading shade for the coming sea-
son. It is most generally conceded
that the peculiar shade of violet call
ed the crocus violet will lead and next
the various shades OF green.
After these shades have been settled
on. It is amusing to watch the struggle
for supremacy in the remaining fash
ionable shades. One importer thinks
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
RefleetIon Of a RaeheIor.

A boy has a chance to be able to
earn his own living unless he has
father with money.
A comforting thing for women is
how they can know things aren't true
hut believe rhey are.
More girls would clone heceuse 1t is
so romantic. if it weren't for the trous
seau which is 50 pra2i.l
When you see a man insisting on
going to church in bad weather, either
he has been to the races and lost or
he is going ana hopes to win.-N. Y.
Press.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

sensation wherever It is played on
account OF its great realism. The story
the little chorus girl, Grace Carol
is one OF absorbing interest TO every
worling-girl. 10 every father and to
every brother. and contains a great
moral lesson.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
Delicious Candies

Candy from Lippincott's represents
freshness, purity and toothsomenessito to a ,
perfect degree.
It's freshly made in a clean factoryS
every day from pure ingredients.
It's delicious enough to suit the most
fastidious eater of sweets. and it's cheap
enough for everybody. It's pure enough
for the baby.
Buy it. Taste it. Enjoy it
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

Fall Neckwear in all the newest shades
of the pretty bias stripes and plain colors
Fancy Silk HandSerchiefs for the coat
pocket, all colors. Observation-Disclosures soc
Linen Collars, the Triangle Brand, in
the newest shapes, also cuffs; they're the
only collars on the market of all linen that
are sold for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .1212c
Cuffs Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
sohocn,t Leaves Wharf.

After undergoing repairs the four
lmasted schooner Astral. which was in
a collision with the steamer Lord Bal
lt;more. or the Ericsson Line, has been
taken from the ways at the yards Of
the American Car and Foundry Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
ChiIdren'S Clothing

Childrens Galetea Dresses for fall, in
plain colors, stripes, plaids, trimmed with
plain blue and red, sizes to 8 years;
make excellent school dresses,
SI.oo, SIPS, $I.5o
Girls Outing Flannel Gowns, to "a
years sizes. .25c, SOC, soc
Chidren's Rompers, I to years,
soc, 75c
Gingham Aprons, 9 year size. ..25c
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

Miss Edith NJ. Alexander has return-
ed cher home at Elkton, after spend
ing two weeks with her brother, Al
bert p. Alexander. in this city.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

Miss Ida Huber. Of Packerford. Pa.
and Mrs. Z. B. Miles. OF Chester. Pa,
were the guests OF John c. Saylor'yes>
terday.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
FASHION POINTS

The girl who makes her thin SUM
mer frocks do duty through the fall
and winter for house wear should have
a couple of thin silk CT mercerized
cotton princess slips with which 10
vary them. eBlts and bows Of the
same color as these slips viii help 10
give variety to a wardrobe of moder-
ate size. The use of colored beads
that has had so long a vogue and the
colored belt to match, which has beel
familiar through the summer. lend
themselves to such plans. The girls
stin like too. the pretty elbow garters
for their short sleeves with smart rib
bon rosettes. A single perky bow OF
medium width ribbon is in better favor
Just now than the bristling rosettes Of
baby ribbon that have been so COM
mon.
Some Of the new dinner gowns seen
early this month were cut well onto
the shoulder and with square necks,
a style quite apart from the shoulder
dropping kimono type that has held
sway so steadily through the season
Just passing.
Many a trig sweater being worn BY
the girls now in the mountains was
purchased in the boys or mems de-
partment The sweaters made fol
the masculine members of the family
have a plain straight line appearance
that the women's sweaters often lack
N. Y. Evening Sun.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

dren are beginning to appreciate more
than ever before the opportunities
which the matinees offer for two or
three hours of good wholesome enter
tainment. for not only the lower floor
but the balcony family circle has seat
ed more than the usual quota OF
femininity this week at the afternoon
performances.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

The excellence Of the bill at the Car
rick and the cooler weather combined
TO bring together good audiences. 1t
is very evident that women and chill
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
Paris P5tfnn No. 2Oss.
s2083
LADIES VtrGPER WAIST.
with Separate Gui nipe Having Three-ouArter
Ienrth Sleeves

All Sea phs Allowed.
This dainty model lof brown taffetas has q
novel feature in the thinning band around the
neck and kimono slee yes. The oandis OF straw
berry pink overlaid with dull-gold gallon in
the Greek key desil IN. Worn with, brown
skirt and guimpe '6 pink chiffon the eject
would be striking.
The pattern is In 7 itizes-s2 to t4inches. bust
measure. For 36 bus the waist Requires 2A
yards Of material 20 nches wide. / Il yard SO
inches wide OF q yn I'd ~ inches wide; yards
OF braid TO trim. Thb guinpe will need az
yards Of material % hpches wide. or 2% yards
&C inches wide: COX yards Of edging 10 trim.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

Pleated bosom white Shirts, the
paris" three different width pleats, 8,
II and 10 pleats ................ 4$1.25
New pleated bosom white Shirts, with
cuffs attached ....................S
New fall Hosiery, in plain grey or black
Isle and black with figures. .........25c
Mems Negligee Shirts, in plaids, fig
ures and stripes, also in white andAback,
$I.oo
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

shellpot Park is still open and most
of the amusements are still in full
force there. on this and Saturday
afternoons and evenings there will be
a vaudeville and moving picture show
and dancing. On Sunday there will be
the usual Sunday concert This Is
the ending OF the first season OF the
park under the management Of James
r. Henry and he has every reason TO
feel proud Of the success Of the place.
The offering at the Lyceum next
week, September 16. II, is will be THE
Life of an Actress by Langdon Nc
Cormick. It is playing TO record busi-
ness everywhere. It is romantic mel
odrama i'm four acts and seven scenes,
written around the life of a famous
woman in the theatrical profession and
depicting the struggle Of a pretty coun-
try girl to attain the ambition Of her
career in stageland Manager Aubrey
Mittenthal has given the piece a
mammoth production.
"A Chorus Girls Luck in New York.
which will be seen at the Lyceum
September u. 10. IL, is said to create
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
You Beneft Yourself ana City By Buying at This Store
Mems Wear

The new Fall Goods are beginning to arrive.
Throughout the store we are fast getting in shape
for the Fall Campaign. New Goods, delightfully."-
fresh and beautiful peeping forth in all depart
ments
To view these advance arrivals as they appear
is the most convenient way of getting thoroughly
versed in the new Fall Fashions.
BY the time the store is in full array you will
have thoroughly absorbed all the newest ideassand
can easily make selections
From the new merchandise shown in the
mems section you may CLEAN valuable suggestions
regarding mems dress accessories, and possibly
you may want to get just few numbers at a time
Evening journal., 1907-09-13

George V. Hobart, in the new semi
western automobile love idyl "The
Wheel OF Love" has given full rein
to his most subtle and peculiar genius.
The central figure. Jack Hartley con-
structed for and played by Paul Gill
more is a good character and the play
is full Of the really great things Of the
year. Mr.. Gilmore. never sombre or
sad, has found in this new part some
thing even beyond his last years sue
cess Dick Seeley in AT Yale" He
brings the play TO the Grand Opera
House on Thursday evening, Seprem-
Der 10.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
ADJUSTMENTS

Mirth and music will reign at the
Grand Opera House tomorrow after
noon and evening when Little Chip,
Mary Marble and company will be
seen in Joe Weber's production,
'sDream City" the newest Offering from
Weber's Broadway playhouse, New
York city. Dream City" Is a double
barrelled concoction Of wit and mel
ody. As a special added attraction
Nine. Lillian Blauvelt, the famous
grand opera prima donna VIII be seen
with Dream City" Seats we're placed
on sale yesterday morning at . and
the advance sale indicates a good house.
Evening journal., 1907-09-13
SO as not to feel the strain

n purse.
without feeling the slightest obligation anything
few items by of interesting reading
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
Agents for
Dents Kid
Gloves
cLoAKs. SUITS. SKIRTS.

Have you visited the cloak and suit
department reeently3
1t has been and is a busy place but
none too busy to show you at your lei
sure the very best collection of coats
and suits that we have ever landed in
this store.
Good value stands forth in every
garment. $1,000, $500 $3.50, $1,000,
$3.50, $500, $4,000, $3.50.
Special values in Silk Rain Coats
for this week.
Size SO, navy blue (sample), worth
$4,000, special $1,000
Three swell silk striped Rain Coats,
worth $500, special $3.50
$3.50 long black Coats. special $685.
made of good quality broadcloth, lined.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
CHILDREN's COATS.

1896 Children's white Bearskin
Coats. ., 3, 4 years, special $3.50
1895 Children S grey Bearskin Coats,
3 and 5 wears. special $3.50
1895 Chlidren's Red Curl Bearskin
Coats, wears. special $3.50
1896 Children s Myrtle Curl Bear
skin Coats. 4 years. special $3.50
1896 Children s sample White Bear
skin Coats, slightly soiled, Sl.98
Infants short Bedford Cord Coats,
special values at $3.50, 1925, $3.50
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
Dancing Proves Fatal.

Many men and women catch colds at
dances, which terminate in pneumonia
and consumption. After exposure, if
Foley's Honey and Tar is taken it will
break up a cold and no serious results
need be feared. Refuse any but the gem
uine in yellow package. Sold by All
Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01

Women s black equestrienne tights,
slightly imperfect, worth Csc, special
SOC.
Misses fannelette gowns, all sizes,
worth soc, special sec.
Children s tiannelette sleeping gar
ments. worth SIC, special 25c.
CHILDREN'S DRESSES.
Infants bingham or fannelette
dresses, special Csc.
Infants cashmere and fancy mixed
lined dresses, worth $l.00, special 7ec.
Children plaid dresses, all sizes.
regular $50 values, special S1.19
BELTS.
Elastic belts in variety of fancy
buckles, worth Soc, SOC, 75c., special
SOC.
Black silk belts, worth 39c., special
25c.
SPECIAL PRICES ON cLoAKINGs
FOR THIS WEEK.
Sc in. tan and olive cloakings, value
Sl.2o, special S1.00
Sc in. grey and green Agawam cloak
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01

We have secured the agency for Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new laxative
that makes the liver lively, puriies the
breath, cures headache and regulates the
digestive organs. Cures chronic eonstiipp,,
alton. Ask us about it. Sold by All
Druggists.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
Why Not You
THIS WEEK.

$lO.5o heavy cloth, lined shoulders,
special S7.95
$3.50 heavy cloth, lined throughout,
special $685.
$1,000 all wool plaid Coats, special
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
SKIRTS

Infants long Bedford Cord Coat
special at $3.50 70 s..
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
KITCHEN WARE.
WoMEN's UNDERWEAR.

Women's heavy feeced vests and
pants, sizes 5 and only, worth 4sc.,
special S5c.
Women's heavy wool ribbed vests
and pants, sizes and 6 only, worth
75c., special SOC.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
MILLINERY.

Children s felt Hats, brown, red, la
and navy, value Csc, special 81
Misses felt Hats, grey. green tai
brown, value Sl.00 special 81
Women s felt Hats in a variety 0
colors and shapes, worth $3.50 10 !
special 20
Women s velvet Hats, black and col
ors, worth 1896, special 80
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
DRAPERIES.

"a pairs plain white muslin Curtains,
worth SOC, special SOC,
6 pairs striped muslin Curtains,
worth 69c, special SOC.
pairs white bobbinet Curtains,
worth $3.50, special s1.19
u pairs ecru bobbinet Curtains,
worth $l.9S, special S1.39
6 pairs extra large Nottingham Cur
tains, worth 1915, special SITS
KITCHEN WARE.
3-qt. agate Coffee Pots, worth 4sc.,
special 29c.
LOOT. agate preserving Kettles,
worth soc, special 29c.
REFINED quart measures, worth Ice,
special &c.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
1t won't take you long to m
worth considering, they are SO low

Lot l. Ecru lace waists. sizes SO, 80,
40, trimmed with cluny lace and me
dallions, worth 1895, special $3.50
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01

This week we will offer a bargain
black panama skirts in regular ali e
ira sizes, plated model with fold
worth $3.50 and $685., special Sl
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
NeckWear

you have neckwer week 1000 brand new top
odeed rpdr
10 las worth 5 q Iolr1
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01
Lace Waists

axe selection from this lot of waists and the prices are scarcely
:,
Lot 3 Plain and figured Lot
waists trimmed with baby Irish inser. ..--...
ton medaions, y vi Sizes modeS ana "
worth $500, special to $3.50. $50
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-11-01

ings, value $3.50, special Sl3
"a in. brown Astrachan cloth, VALID
$500, special a9
Another lot of green and blue Scot'1
plaids just in; just the thing for shIi1
waist suits.
CHILDREN DRESSES
Children s dresses and waists, sp7
eial sci
SILKS.
Just in, 90 waist lengths Of SeotcA
plaid silks, special TO- VI
For this week we offer a lot Of pIala|
taffeta, changeable and fancy silks y
lengths of from 5 to 10 yards, ya,ae|
75c., special o'"|
GLOVES.
We import our own gloves saving
you the iobbers profit. ID
Special tan cape only Sl'Oo, equal Y
many selling at $3.50. Il
Real kid gloves in black, white an Y
colors, our price s1,25, worth sL2e|
Fitted if you desire. Order by Ha.
If gloves sent are not even better 'uA1
you expected we will refund money SA4
prepay postage both ways
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-02
MetcaIf Wants More
Money for Navy.

WASHINGTON: Nov. 1.-secretary
Metcalf today issued a statement con-
oerning the needs of the navy, as fol-
lows:
For the need of the naval service it
is estimated that s125.O41,sss will be
required for the fiscal year commenc-
ing July l, 1905 For current fiscal
year, the department asked for S121.-
5e5,71s and congress appropriated $780,
Sos,6O2. An increase of $1,000, 900 for
pay OF the navy. due in part to an in
crease of the number of enlisted meni
ss,ooo,0o0 for ordnance and ordnance
stores and ss,oOO,OoO for public works
at the various navy yards and naval
stations make up the bulk OF the in
creased amount required. Under the
Legislative bill. an estimate is made for
the navy department of $40, an in
crease of $103,140 over the amount ap-
propriated for the current fiscal year.
which provides for a few additional
clerks as well as for immediate in
crease in the rate Of compensation OF
certain positions"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-11-02

to. George "A. Knight. And [ saw. the
cancelled check for :fo.oQo indorsed by
Knight when he got, the money"
Heney went further. He said TO one
Of the big audiences. gathered to ex-
press approval of the work Of Dis
trict Attorney Langdon and his assist
ants, knight wants his friend. Nc
-Gowan. in the district attorneys ONCE
so that the men who gave him $4,000
will not be indicted"
Never was a defender of boodiers
more effectively exposed or more skill
fully fayed. Heney even proved that
George A. knight had done his ut
most to block the efforts of the prose-
cution. The directors OF the Home
telephone company were willing to tes-
tify before the grand Jury, said Heney.
but that was before they hired Knight
to act as their attorney. He told them
to keep their mouths shut" charged
Heney, 'and they refused to testify"