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Evening journal., 1907-12-07
"SPOOKS" MUST
FIND new HOME
Old "FOIIy Woods" Their
Habitat, Will Soon be
No More

'Foly woods" that maze Of trees and
underbrush along the Newport turnpike.
which TO the mind Of every boy I'm the
city has been the dwelling place cf
"spooks," and "hob-gobblins, since fairy
tales were originated for the express pur-
pose Of Tightening children, Is disappear
ing under the woodlands axe. He started
TO blaze a way through the woods several
days ago, and by spring the hickory and
white oak of the forrest IN which crows
have built their nests AVID under which
real live tramps and genuine gypsics have
found shelter during many winters, will
be seen on the city streets for the forrest
is being sacr feed that automob les may
be built
} The passing OF the old woods IS not with
out regret despite the many "frights" its
imaginary occupants have given ths odd
est inhab tants." Boys Of 20 years ago saw
the same "spooks' i'm the woods that the
present day boy saw IN re b'fcre the
sound Of the woodmans axe f'i h'ened
them away The new hiding place OF tho
'gobblins" has not been located as yst
but it will be when the sch o. Toy arts
ON his country tramp after ths winter
SHOWS disappear ard the trees and flowers
again burst into bloom.
The old woods is owned by the Latmel
estate and consists of about so acres. II
skirts both siees Of the Newport road and
is Sd thick IN sno.s that sunlight has
never penetrated IT, Here fungi abound
and frogs croak in unison with the cav
caw OF the CROW IN the trees overhead.
A modern saw mill. now being set up ir
the woods. will soon end it an. however
but the memcri Of the spot VIII linger
loug in the minds Of those boys who TO-
day are telling the woo2smea of the ma y
weird things they have seen in the woods
although miles away from the spot.
A Oh sier, Pa. firm has the contract
for cleaning the tract.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
FEARED LIGHTNING
AND CONFESSED
By THE IoURNAL's speeIal vVlre

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire
KNOXVILLE. Dec. Tin affirming
the death sentence Of John Carmack,
a colorei murderer. the Supreme Court
held that a confession he made because
of terror caused by a bolt of lightning
could not be -etracted thereafter and
withheld from the jury
When the police asked Carmack If
he committed the crime he said he
hoped God would strike him dead if
he had done so. There was a loud clap
of thunder. preceded by vivid lightning
flash that played about the iron bars.
The prisoner. unnerved. broke down
and began praying for mercy. At the
trial his counsel objected to the admis-
sion Of the confession.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
VOTERS ASSISTANTS
WONDERING ABOUT PAY

Some of the voters assistants at the
license election. are wondering II they are
going to get any pay for their work. The
voters assistants must look to the rates
which employed them for their money. as
there is no provision in the law for ther
payment
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
.JAPS MIFFED,
WANT new TREATY
Explanation Of the SuddeT
Recall of Their AmbaSSa-
dor at Washington
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire

WASHINGTON, Dec 7-Depatehes
from Ambassador O'Brien. at Toxic.
have shed a light ON the mysterious
recall of Viscount Aolli, japanese Am-
bassad0r at Washington.
Japan will demand a new immigra-
tion treaty. ana Nscount Aoki's fail-
ure to adjust the present situation is
the reason for bis recall
Ambassador O'Brien has cabled that
the State Departments attitude to-
ward Japanese immigration was OBJ
noxious 10 the Japanese government
Japan's attitude IS one of dissatis-
faction with the present condition Of
affairs. the trunt of which must be
born by Niscount Aozi
If the United States accedes to the
demand for a new treaty. Baron TalSa-
hira win probably be sent at once TO
take up negotiations.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
CITY TO GET A
$1,000 FOUNTAIN

The city has accepted the offer Of the
National Humane Alliance Of a $1,000 foun-
tain. The secretary Of the organization
has so been notified by Mayor Wilson.
TIE Wilmington Fountain soc ETY., 10
which the matter was referred when the
offer came up has two sites under con-
sideration
The fountain is of polished granite trim
med with bronze. 1t win be six feet, eight
inches in height the diameter Of the
bowl being six feet. Tt Is SO constructed
that horses and dogs can drink from t.
The city must erect and maintain the
fountain.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Second Of Advenl Leeturss.

The second Of the series Of four
Advent lectures begun last sunday by
the Rev Father w. j. Birmingham, OF
ST. Patrick's Church. viii be given to-
morrow evening. Fathcr Berningham
viii speak on "Ihe Dogma OF tie I'M
maculate Conception" one of the most
Interesting ceremonies Of the Catholic
Church a large audience heard the
first lccturc Of tie series last sunday
and much interest has been taken In
the lectures. II Is purposed TO give
"a lecture each Sunday Of Advent, set
ting forth the beauty and value Of
Roman Catholic dogma
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
PENNSY TO TAKE
OFF INSTRUCTORS

Arrangements are being made by the
Pennsylvania Railroad TO dispense
with the firemen instructors on, the
Middle and Philadelphia Divisions.
These men viii be given positions that
they held before they We're appointed.
Just how many mn viii be affected
by the proposed change is not known
No one viii be thrown out of employ
ment when the change takes effect, al
though the company win save the ex-
pense of maintaining the instructors,
which win amount to not less than a
thousand dollars month on the two
divisions.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
CHICAGO WINS NEXT
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

session. At 1145 the doors were lock-
Cd, ana 20 minutes later the announce
mcnt wa made TO the throng OF new e.
paper men waiting outside that Chi
f, ago had won. The vote was:
Chicago %. Kansas CITY, n; Den
yer. 4. an the members OF The com
mittee voting either ina person or by
proxy. Afier a motion 10 make the
selection of CaiCGso unanimous had
passed with a cheer, the committee
fixed upon the date.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Retrest at cathedra1 to Close.

The annual retreat at the Cathedral
will be brought TO a close tomorrow
evening The retreat which has been
in progress since last Sunday in charge
Of the Row Father Albert Brown, has
been most successful, I'm spite of me
variable weather. and large attend
ances have marked all the masses and
evening services.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
CLYDE LINER SINKS
DELAWARE SCHOONER

The Clyde liner Pawnee. which ar
rived at New York yesterday from
Philadelphia, rammed and sunk the
schooner Harland w. Huston of
League Island Thursday night. Cap
tain Gasllins and crew Of four men
were rescued by tn Pawnee. Mitchell
and Mcgee are the Philadelphia agents
of the vessl. which is owned by Irving
r. Huston. of Bethel. Del
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
WIN Cot Checks Next Week.

Lambert J. Foulk. clerk Of the De-
pnrtment Of Elections for the city Of
Wilmington announced this morning
that checks fer officers who conduct
ed the recent New Castle county reg
istratior. would DE i'm his possession
by Wednesday Of next week. The
state Treasurer who Is now drawing
The checks. has Informed MIR Fouls
that the scrip will be here at that time.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
PENNSGROVE WANTS
TO HELP WILMINGTON

wilmington's proposed river front and
a ferry service between this city and
Ponnsgrove, n. j.. were discussed by
Mayor Horace Wilson and Mayor Torton,
OF Pennsgrove, who visited Mayor Wilson
yesterday afternoon. 1t was The h-st time
the two officials had met and they held
a lengthy conference.
Mayor Torton said the people OF
Pennsgrove were much interested IN the
movement for wilmington river front.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Y. M. R. C. OFFICERS

The Young Mems Republican Club elect
ed officers last night as follows:
President. John p. Whitehead; vice
president, j. oscar Ellison; board Of gov
ernors for three years DR.. G. S. Rice, G.
A. Rudolph and Harvey r. Black
The election was fun Of interest. The
polls were opened az o'clock and closed
az 10 o'clock. j. II. Lewis, Thomas Holt
and J. A. Oliver Jr., were the judges.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec THE next
National convention Of the Repunli-
cans Will be held in the Chicago COLI
scum, June 16, 1908. This was decided
upon tods at the second session Of the
meeting of tie Republican National
Committee.
Vigorous speeches were made by the
boosters for Chicago, Kansas Ciry and
DenVr. shortly after the comrlittee-
MEN were called to order. in public
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Report Of clearinq House.

At the local clearing house, the Will
mington and Brandywine Bank clear
ings Tor the week ending today were
reported 10 be S1.2O1929. For the cor
responding week last year the clear
ings were Sl,411.g83.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
TAFT BACK ON
DECEMBER IS
v THE JOURNALS Special wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 7-The War
Department to-day received a cable
gram from Secretary Of War Taft, at
Hamburg. which says: Just sailing.
Expect to arrive December 49,"
The ship on which Secretary Taft is
returning is the president Grant"
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Ilibernian Lodoe offioers.

Division No. /, A. o. H.. has elected
the following officers: President
James b. Gibney; vice president,
James F. Bakey; financial secretary.
George =. Bakey; financial secretary.
Edward McEiwee; treasurer, John
Lynch; sergeant-at-arIns. James Dill
Ion; sentinel, John Welsh.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
HIbernIan Kniahts, omeers.

Uniformed Rank. A. o. r.. elected
officers last night as follows: Chief
Knight, jerome Herley; deputy chief
knight. james Hynes; recording secre-
tary, James Looney; financial secre-
tary. James Farmar: trustee. Sylvester
Healy. and sergeant-at-arnns, Dennis
O'COnneli
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
JAIL FOR 20 YEARS
INSTEAD OF DEATH
Bv THE JOURNALS Special wire.

CHIHUAHUA. Mex. Dec Three
Americans Richardson, Mason ana
Herle. who were sentenced to be shot
Friday for them urder Of two other
Americans Mitchell and Devers-
whose insurance they attempted TO col
lect. were not executed, but were
placed in solitary confinement to-day
Cor twenty years. Governor Creel
commuted the sentence.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
WEATHER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.--The weath
or has been fair in all districts east
of the rocky mountains, except in
Texas, where light rain has fallen.
Forecast till p. nn, Sunday;
For Oelaware-Fair tonight and
Sunday; light to fresh southwesterIy
winds.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Harbeson Aaent Retires.

Sidney Jarvis. the Pennsylvania
Railroad station agent at liarbeson.
Sussex county. who is seventy years
old retires at the end Of this month and
will be pensioned hy the company. His
successor has not been appointed.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
KING OSCAR OF
SWEDEN DYING
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire.

STOCKHOLM. Sweden. Dec. THE
pastor nrimarius. head 81 the Churcn
in Sweion. has been urgently SUM
monel 70 King Oscars bedside. His
Najesty's death IS momentarily ex-
pected.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

a UR GUARANTEE.
The Evening Journal
guarantees its C rcula-
ton. Advertisers are
invited to investigate
- our books and claims
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
RIaokberry Buns.
NEATNESS AND MATRIMONY

Untidiness also means extravaganza,
and an extravaGant wife is a draw
back to any man.
No matter how pretty a girl may
be, If she is untidy it seriously de-
tracts from her beauty.
The plain girl, Of course, can still
less afford to be untidy, but she need
have no oualms about being pleasant
10 look upon If she keeps herself ex-
ouisitely neat and dainty, for neatness
and daintiness have beauty all their
own.
Many a mans interest in a girl has
been checked because he found her
untidy about her home.
Neatness is the foundation Of good
style in dress. A gown may be abso-
iutely up-to-date in every respect, but
If 1t is put on in a slovenly fashion
the effect is spoiled.
Unblackened shoes, or a button off
a glove will spoil the smartest cos
tune. No hat can look pretty when
perched on an untidy head.
Never neglect your personal appear
ance. girls; make yourselves as neat
and pretty as you can. 1t viii add
80 per cent to your attractiveness.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
GOMPERS BEFORE
The COMMITTEE
Urges Anti-IniunCtiOn Law in
Massachusetts and Talks
Of VanCIeaVe Suit
sy rHE JouRNAns speeIal vic.

DJ At1E JOONNtNAL . opecldA Who.
BOSTON. Aug. 27-The anti-injunc-
tion bill and other proposed labor
measures were advocated before the
special legislative recess. committee to-
day by President Gompers, of the
American Federation of Labor. The
law Of injunction is said to be Comp
ers' strong suit. and local labor leaders
arch uilding high hopes on the result
Of his argument.
President Gompers arrived last night
coming direct from Norfolk, Va, He
was asked:
What will be the effect on organ
lied labor IL the National Association
Of Manufacturers. Of which J. w. Van
Cleave. Of st. Louis. is PRESIDENT"
IF the prime purpose Of this organi-
cation is to crush organized labor"
said Gompers, "and he who runs may
read its purpose. it is doomed to dis
NAL failure"
what will be result OF VanCleaves'
prayer for an injunction to restrain
the American Federation OF Labor
from using its we don't patronize
list
I'VE have begun our preparations
to meet every move made by the as
sociation. and If need be we will con-
tend for our rights to the last Court
Of Appeals However, we are not
disturbed by this phase Of the pres
ent situation"
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
Linens

The housewives every inclination is to
save money whenever possible in the pur-
chasing of supplies for the home. This
inclination has forced her to discover that
this is the store which offers her the
greatest opportunities to save money.
Our buyers must have the goods and
they must get them at little less. than
the other fellow does. To do this we place
our orders at a time when the factories in
that particular line are not busy; they are
glad to get the order then. In buying
white goods we follow this ideal. Here
are few of the results
Stripe Lawn ............I5c ISc, 2oc
Linen Damask, s4 inches wide, 6oc
qudlty ...-s..s..s. s...s..s. SOC
Linen DamaslS, u inches wide. .$Ioo
Napkins to match.
Linen Huck Towels ....I2Hc, I5c
Long Cloth at all prices beginning at
IaHc.
Special: We are closing out a lot of
embroidered Swisses, 75c qualities. soc
Evening journal., 1907-08-27

The contents Of the store and house
were sold at sheriff's safe the next
morning.
About o'clock in the afternoon,
shortly after Mrs. Morris. had left the
building. fire broke out on the second
floor. Chief Edward McCarey. of the
fire department. ascertaining that a
lot of combustible material was STUFF
fed in the dumb waiter. The build
in. which is owned by the Misses Glib
bohs. Of Swarthmore. was damaged
to the extent of $1,000.
Mrs. Morris is about 40 years old
and has resided in Chester for 10
years. She formerly lived in Media,
and is considered very fne-looking.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
BIG DAY FOR
LOCAL RED MEN
Indians Arrange Interesting
Program for SheIIpOt
Park Outing

The Aged and INDECENT Committee
are at work in earnest for a success
ful day at shellpot Park on Saturday
Every preliminary has been arranged
for and the machinery is in motion 10
perfect a grand realization.
The surface conditions Of the park
are admirably suited to the purpose
of transposing the grounds into an
Indian Village proper. 90 tepees will
be scattered hither and thither as
tribal headquarters occupied by chiefs,
squaws and papooses; everything will
be Indian as far as consistent, the
costume Of Red Men prevailing. The
ID. Of P win also appear in costume.
The sport committee, of fifteen, will
plan 100 and SO0-yard sprints. boat,
tub. fat mems. egg, potato and sack
races; long jump. high jump. and hop.
skip and jump contests, and any other
entertainment that will tend to amuse.
The prize list viii be announced later
and the contributors named.
The Indian field feature win be pro-
duced in a most thrilling manner
startling. exciting. hair-lifting, stake
burning, home destroying. It will be
dramatic and fun OF intense hair,
blood and breath-curdiing interest.
Pale-face spies running the gauntlet.
Indian scouts stealthily trailing. en-
counter between settlers and chiefs,
and the final rescue by Appomatox
Camp No. 2. Sons Of Veterans, under
the command. Of Captain Peeny.
amidst the crack of rifles. warwhoops
OF Indians and the grateful cries Of
the rescued Dale-face settlers. win be
among the scenes.
The Boys Brigade, Of this city, will
he encamped during the day and
evening on the grounds with the usual
initiatory camp outfits. and receive
the compliments Of their friends and
the public.
Nothing will be omitted 10 please
the public and merit their approba-
ton. Sports viii commence at 3 p.
m. and at D. m. the Indian scouts
viii commence the trail.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
NAMES
WERE LEARNED

James serson and Louis Faulkner
were the two men who went to the
rescue Of the party in the launch
Eunice. which was run down and sunk
in the Christiana river on Sunday
night. The two men have a cabin
along the Christiana opposite the light
house. and their rescue of the oc-
cunants Of the boat was timely.
The names of the members Of the
party in the boat at the time Of the
accident were the Misses Kirk, Morris,
Rutan. Hall. Ocheltree and Dawson.
The men In addition to Kirk, the
owner. were Ralph Dinsmore. Robert
Raughley, Yancey Hariell. Orrie Con-
nell and Leroy Pomnetour.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
WANT DEEP WATER
IN BRANDYWINE

The Board of Water Commissioners
are considering the advssability of do
ing some dredgingin the Brandywine
creek. in the vicinity Of the city mills
pumping station. at Sixteenth and
French streets. in order that coal and
other supplies of the department can
be unloaded right at the plant from
a boat instead of buying by rail ship
ment. which makes the cost much
greater.
The establishment of a wharf and
deep water at the point in question,
would save the Water Board consider
able money in purchasing supplies, as
much would be gained in the way of
saving in freight rates which are
high. The matter has been referred
to Chief Engineer Leisen, of the de-
partment, to investigate and report
back to the board.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
BOMB TO BLOW
UP THE PRINCE
Discovery Of a Conspiracy
Against Portugal Nobility
at Lisbon

LISBON. Portugal. Aug. 27-Another
plot by Republicans. this time direct
ed against the Crown Prince, is de-
elared to have been discovered by the
police through the finding of a bomb
factory in the trahs-Tagus section Of
the city. Great quantities of ex-
plosives and several perfect bombs
were seized in the raid on the fac
tory.
The Crown Prince is due to return to
Lisbon on September 2S. and a great
demonstration is being arranged in
his honor. It IS believed the conspir-
ators' plan to attempt his life on that
occasion.
Coming so closely on the heels of
the discovery of the plot against King
Carlos and Premier Franco. the con-
spiracy has caused the greatest alarm.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
Notions of Quality
al OuanIIIy Prlces

That short sentence covers the whole
idea. Our notions for quality cannot be
beaten anywhere and it will be hard to
find their equal wien the prices are com
pared That's why we have built up such
a notion business; bought just a little
better quality than the other fellow and
charged you the same prices and it didn't
take the shoppers long to find it out.
Silk Collar Sets, both black and white,
sc a card
Velvet Grip Carriers, white and black,
all sizes .............,........ Ioc
Townsends Waist Lengtheners, in
white only OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. =. .25c
Boys Black and Brown Leather Book
Satchels .................... .25c, soc
Girls double Book Satchels, initiated
green and blue cloth .. soc, soc, &c
Side Combs, light and dark
asc, soc. pair
High Back Dutch Combs, shell and
amber ............ ....i.... ...-'. soc
Nero, Colonial and Angora Skirt
braid ................... .... ...,.. 1oc
Tape Bundles, assorted sizes .r....sc
Pearl Buttons, plan and fancy,
sc to $I.oo doz.
Hook and Eyes ....5c, Ioc card.
Warren Silk Covered Feather and Col
lar Bone ............12Hc and 15c yard
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
ACCUSE WOMAN oF ARSON.
Mrs. Morris Charged With Firing Her
Ice Cream Store in Chester.

CHESTER. Pa. Aug. 27--Handsome
Mrs. Emily S. Morris. who conducted
a large confectionery store and ice
cream parlor for several years in the
spacious building at Eleventh and
Edgemont avenue. was taken into
custody on a warrant charging her
with arson. About midnight on Au-
gust 10 the police stopped Mrs. Morris
and her husband. Charles w Morris,
from moving their goods from the
building. after attachments had been
made on the goods for rent and debt.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
When AIexandra Wed.

Queen Alexandra was married in
pure white. and wore some beautiful
jewels. chief of which were a parure
of diamonds and pearls, given by the
bridegroom. and the diamonds given
by the city of London, which cost
$1,000, and, as is usual with all royal
brides in England, her majesty wore
some myrtle sprigs from a bush grow
ing in the royal gardens at Frog
more. Her train was borne by eight
bridesmaids. Queen Victoria was
present. but did not mingle with the
guests, occupying her accustomed
place in the royal pew, which is really
a semi-gallery.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
AnaeI cake.

Whites Of II eggs, 1-2 cups granu-
lated sugar. 1 cup flour sifted with
/ teaspoon cream of tartar four times,
1 teaspoon vanilla. Bake in un-
creased pan 40 minutes. and invert on
two cups until ccol. Frost with white
frosting made of or tablespoons
milk and a few drops Of vanilla, mix
ed with confectioners' sugar till stiff
enough to spread.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
puoombe Escapes Prosecution.

W. c. Ducombe, who said his home
was in Wilmington, who was arrested
in Philadelphia, charged with creating
a disturbance and assaulting a waiter
and a special policeman on the roof
garden of the Hotel Walton has been
discharged by Magistrate Rooney. The
hotel people refused to press the charge
and as no one else complained against
Ducombe, the magistrate permitted him
TO go.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
CAR AND AUTO
TRUCK COLLIDE

An automobile truck. belonging to
Generoso Verdarame. a bottlerC at
No. sos Tatnall street. was struck by
car No. As. Of the Wilmington City
Railway Company at Fourth and Tat
nall streets to-day. and was badly
damaged The driver OF the machine
escaped without injury.
The truck was crossing the street
at the time OF the accident and the
car was coming down the hill. II
crashed into the machine fairly and
almost demolished it.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
The Straight" Pin

The success of the STRAIGHT" pin
lies in the nature of its simple curves. The
pintong is bent so that its grip is exactly
that of a button. Can be inserted in the
goods with one hand. 1t holds the goods
firmly and won't come out, while at the
same time it will not strain or injure the
garment
Special attention is called to the dem
onstration now going on in the front part
of the store.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
All Seams Allowed

All Seams Allowed.
One Of the smartest models Of . thirteengored
skirt Is here represented. For q separate
skirt, it should be made OF Panama. serge or
mohair. but it could be properly united to
shirtwaist to form a suit in any OF the Autumn
wooden materials.
The pattern is in 9 siEes-22 to 80 inches. waist
measure. For % waist the skirt. made Of goods
with nap. requires 1917 yards 20 inches wide,
or yards 80 inches wide, or 4 yards l2inches
wide. or 4 2 yards 81 inches widei or. OF goods
without nap. It needs p yards 20 inches wide.
OF g y yards 80 inches wide. or ~ yards a
inches wide. or ~ yards "a inches wide.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
Held Up and Robbed.

John Jones. a farmer living near KEN
ton. was robbed by three negroes on SAT-
urday night last as he was returning to
his home from Smyrna. The negroes COM
PEELED Jones to give up $780, which he had
in his possession. using weapons as a per-
suasive measure.
Evening journal., 1907-08-27
PiokIed Peaohes or Peas.

Fourteen pounds of fruit, pounds
brown sugar, little less than 2
quarts vinegar. 1-2 ounce of whole
cloves. allspice and cinnamon tied in a
bag. Boil all in the syrup until
tender. Seal in jars.