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Evening journal., 1907-10-23
Social and
Personal

Miss May Welch, OF Philadelphia,
spent Sunday as the guest OF Miss
Ethel Blizzard
G. 3. Elliott, c. ]. Moore. John Mil
lard. Oscar Darlington and w. w.
Boyd. OF coatesvine. were visitors in
this city this week.
Mrs. Ida May Driscoll has been VS.
iting her Dother. Mrs. Belle Wagaman
at Georgetown.
Jack Phillips, Arthur jennings. Dan
lei zeieler, Clarence Fowler attended
a masquerade party given recently by
Miss Anna Harkins OF Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert w. Phillips Of
Tacoma, Washington, have been visit
ing his mother here for the past few
weeks. Mr. Phillips is a native Of this
city.
Miss Mary simons Is visiting the
family OF William IL. Miles of Kennett
Square.
Mrs William c. Raby, Of London
Grove. has removed to this city.
James Ross and sister. Mrs Long,
have been visiting their parents at
Landenberg
Misses Lena and Mary Potts have
been visiting friends at Hockessin.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Oldheld are
visiting his brother at Egg Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Driver and
daughter. Sara A.. of Kankakee. ILL.,
! have returned from trip to England
and have been spending a few days
With Mrs. j. b. shackieton, OF No. 909
Shallcross avenue.
Miss Mary Barkley. who spent the
summer with the Misses Barkley Of
No. s23 jefferson street. and also sew
eral week in New York. sailed for her
home in Glasgow on the Lusitania on
Saturday. She was much pleased
with her visit 10 the States.
William Calvin Cubbage a graduate
OF Delaware College, residing now in
| Philadelphia, spent Sunday with
friends in this city
Mrs. Joseph n. Martin Is visiting
friends at Wallingford, Pa
Edward Boulden OF Perryville, has
been visiting friends I'm this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Kinsev spent
eeveral days recently with friends at
Perryville.
Herman Jackson has returned after
a visit to friends at Perryville.
Mrs. Arthur H. Owens and son. VIII
ton. OF Perryville. spent several days
OF last week with her mother. Mrs
Isaac Watson.
Mrs. Frank Sheppard and son
Ernest. have been the guests Of Miss
NJ. Adaline Smith at Rising Sun.
Mrs. r. w. Blackway OF Cccliton
has been visiting friends in Whining
ton and Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frank Lacey and Mrs. Nellie
Prettyman have returned home after
visiting relatives and friends in Balti.
more. Md. during the "Oid HON,
Week"
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
OUSTED MEN LAUDING
FAIR CHURCH USHERS

ELKToN. Md, Oct. IA feature In
troduced in the services at the E.kton
Methodist Episcopal Church by the pas
tor. the Rev. DR.. Louis +. Barrett, on
Sunday. in having young women serve
as ushers, has met with the approval
of nearly all the members. They per-
formed their duties in an excellent man-
ner. and are being commended by all ths'r
friends, especially the young men.
A peculiar thing about the services
was the fact that some Of the young men,
who usually were able to find a seat
without the aid OF an usher on Sunday,
found Il necessary TO be shown a seat.
The men ushers, who have been act
ing in that capacity for a long time, say
they are heartily in favor of the young
women taking their places at each SER
vice
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
AGED COUPLE
MARRIED HERE

Cupid is no respecter Of age in the busi-
ness OF joining hearts. Yesterday he was
responsible for the marriage OF Alfred j.
Julia A. Britton. aged 60 years. both
Phiiade.phians The couple came TO VIII
mington and obtained a marriage liceuse
from Magistrate Broman. They then pro-
ceeded TO the home Of the Rev. George
l.. Wolfe, and were married
Another Philadelphia couple married in
this city yesterday we're john J. Corco'an
and Miss Ida Muth.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
FLYER WORKS
TIRE LOOSE

AS the result Of an accident to one
Of the driving wheels Of engine No.
1928. pulling the Royal Limited FIX
press on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, due here at 6.44 p. m. from New
York, the finest Of the Royal Blue Line
flyers. was nearly three hours late
when she arrived at Baltimore last
night No one was injured on ac-
count Of the breakdown.
The train was about a quarter Of
a mile north of Newell Station. be-
tween here and Baltimore, and going
at a rapid rate when the engineer no.
ticed something wrong with the driv-
ing wheels. He stopped the engine,
and after an examination found that
il would be dangerous to run any
farther. A freight engine .towed the
train into Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
DECORATE COURT
HOUSE ON HOME DAY.

The Levy Court yesterday afternoon de-
clded to decorate the Court House on "O,d
Home Day" The matter was brought be-
fore the court by Mr. Hopkins. who stated
that as the lawns were to be occupied by
the children on the day Of the celebration.
it was only fitting that the building
should be decorated. All the members Of
the court agreed. and Mr.. Bottomley
a decorator. will submit drawings Of the
decorations at the meeting Of the court
on next Tuesday.
The parade Of the day will pass or
three sides OF the building, but only the
front Of the building will be covered with
bunting. The court will use flag decora.
tions on the sides and rear Of the build
ing.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
WILL ASK DIVORCE
FROM CONVICT HUSBAND

WEST CHESTER. Pa. oct. 2s.-A
a. Ferres, a business man OF this bor-
ough father of Blanche Ferres. whose
marriage to DR.. George Engleman, the
diamond thief. Of Philadelphia. was so
conspicuous, states that Mrs. Engle-
man will apply for divorce from her
convict husband
Shortly afterward she viii become
the wife Of prominent young business
man Of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
The Old school.

This Is the story Of gentleman
aud lady Of the old school,
AS the story opens the lady is board
Ing street car. The gentleman i'm
medlately rises and offers her his seat.
She falls dead. But before expiring she
thanks him. Then he falls dead too.
SO there are two Of them at the in
quest. and the verdict is to the effect
that Il Is time they were passing away.
Puck.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23

A brain regularly nour-
ished by proper food will
have incentive and power
for successful work.
Grape-Nuts is a true
brain and nerve foot. Made
of whole wheat and barley.
it contains the elements of
vital energy - quickly abb
sorbed by the system--which
nourish and rebuild the gray
matter of the brain andnerye
centres.
There's a Reason" Read
THE Road to Wellville" in
pkgs.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
Bauah-s surry.

At the home Of Mr. and Mrs VIII
liam c. Baugh, No. 1909 Pennsylvania
avenue. yesterday afternoon. Miss
Mary c. Bauah became the bride e.,
John r. surry. The ceremony YVES
performed by the Rev Thomas j.
Hopkins, pastor OF Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
Nothino poino.

''what thlsg' asked the man &C
Quilted Of a charge OF murder as his
lawyer handed him paper.
That's my bill for services" ex-
planned the lawyer.
sect out" responded the acquitted
"You proved ! was insane, didn't
you?"
'I did"
"wel. you can't do business with Z
lunatic. ic."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
A Vote for Prohibition
iSa Vote For the SpeakeaSy
PENSIONERS ON DECREASE
Number on Rolls $4,000 Less, but Pay
ments are s4,sts,tst More.


WASHINGTON, oct 2s.-The de-
crease of 1850 in the number Of PEN
sioners on the rolls at the end Of the
fiscal year of 1897, as compared with
the year previous. is the feature of the
annual report Of Pension Commission
er Warner. just issued. This is the
greatest decrease in the history of the
Pension Bureau.
The total number Of pensioners June
80. 1907. was 967.371. and the total value
OF the pension roll at that date was
s14o,S5o.SSJ This is greater by .s4eis.-
13f over the value of the roll for the
year previous. and is accounted for
by the higher rates Of pensions pro-
ivded for by the act of February, 1907,
under which act there had been en-
rolled June 80 OF the present year 49,
239 pensioners.
The total number Of pensioners on
the roll on account Of the war with
Spain was 24.977.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
Assoeiated charities officers.

At the annual meeting OF the Associ-
atod Charities last evening reports
were presented OF work done during
the year. and officers were elected as
follows: Alfrei r. Warner. presi-
dent; Margaret 4. HIN. vlce-president;
Clifford Z. Iszard. secretary: Henry
X Miller treasurer: Mrs NJ. A. r.
Clark. superintendent
Evening journal., 1907-10-23
RradIey.Pieres.

John r, Bradley and Miss Bertha
NJ. Pierce we're married at the manso
Of West Presbyterian Church last
evening by the Rev. Alexander Alison,
Jr. They were accompanied BY Mr.
and Mrs. Charles IL. sheppard, ard
a party Of serenaders waited outside in
cabs. following them TO the station.
Upon their return homo Mr.. and
Mrs. Bradley will live at No. PIG West
Eighteenth street.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23

cars has taken the place OF the smaller
car Ia the evening
c. Miller is in a dilemma. He at
tended the wedding reception Of George
w Duncan and hats were exchanged.
His head Is two sizes larger than the
hat he was left and the other fellow
has hat that Is too big.
Improving q Residence
James r. Challenger Is building an
addition to his residence.
The anti-license singers who render
the music at the meetings are being
highly congratulated. New books will
be secured and an additional number
OF male voices win be heard at the next
meetings.
The New Castle Fife and Drum
Corps will go 20 Newark this evening
where they will play in the parade OF
the Improved order Of Red Men.
Evening journal., 1907-10-23

Before marriage used to dream OF
life In a fne house with sixteen serY-
ants"
"Dreams never come true"
"They do partially. We live In a
Tat instead Of house. It Is true, but
we've had the sixteen servants."-
Washington Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03
The Governments Finances.

The monthly circulation statement is
sued by the Comptroller Of thet'urrency
shows that at the close of the cal-ndar
wear 1906 the total circulation Of national
banks notes was 1896, l62, 469, gain
for the year of sah, 24s. la2. aud q gsin
fer the month Of 81, 7Sl, 92O.
The circulation based on United States
bonds tmounie1 to $40, $50, 0Sl. an it,
crease Tor the year DISH 437, i66, and an
increase for the mouth OF s. Dos, G37.
The circulation secured BY lawful money
aggregated $40, $50, SSj, an increase for
the year of $40, so. 1856, and an increase
tor the month ofsfS3, 2S3. Tne amount
OF bonds on deposit TO secure circulating
notes was 1851, 263, $40. ard TO secure
pubic deposits, $lGG. s2i 200.
The monthly statement Of the public
debt shows thSt,at the close OF business
December 81, 1906 the debt, las cash
10 the Treasury, amounted tos94O. H.
III, which is decrease for the month
of 80, l5s, 652, which is largely accounted
for by corresponding increase in the
amount OF cash on hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03
Allcred Grad on Is, hmus.

Findlay, O., Jan. 3 Oliver W.
Sager, an engineer in Panama, writes
home that graft is omniprosent on the
lsthmua, aud that before the United
States is through the coat of the ''big
ditch will be fully billion and n halt
dolara lie declares that enormous
amounts are expended for engines that
are never used, and that he has seen
hundreds of these engines standing on
the tracks that have never been Hired
up" after delivery. Sager says the game
OF politics is being played freely, and pre-
diets that as soon IA outsiders, who arc
not Gin" on the graft, make an investi-
CATION, the United States will be startled
by one Of the greatest scandals Of recent
wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03

rHE abolition of the whipping post in
Delaware, which is to be. proposed in
a measure 10 the legislature at an early
date, is not likely to be brought about.
The proposition not only lacks the en-
dorsement of members of the Judiciary,
bu. Governor Lea 8 recommendation for
greater punishment for crimes Is taken
to favor its seventies, and, besides, aquiet
poll of the legislature di9closes a majority
of both parties opposed to any such &C
lion. Any bill introduced is likely not
even to get further than consignment to
the legislative graveyard by committee.
There have been instances in the lower
counties urged in Justification of the
efficacy of The post--of criminals con-
Tossing crimes uader United States stat
ntes, in order to escape the punishment
of the lash. 1t would be bad day for
Delaware if she should abolish the whip
ping post and it would he a good one for
every State in the union to have them
established. L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03

people" Later, with deep scorn, he
exclaimed
"Tslk about the honor Of the Ameri-
can soldier and the American fsg, The
law snd public opinion ought to drive
every sconndrel from the army"
Mr.. Culbersop, in submitting up The
evidence which he deemed Indispensable
said that the testimony Of the negro sol
diers was improbable and inconsistent
with the physical facts which had been
fully established.
HOUSE.
Speaker Cannon was half n minute
late today in calling the House TO order,
after the holiday recess. He had lost
the gayel. When the members saw his
predlcsment, most of them arose to their
ieet, but the Speaker could not quell all
the conversation on the floor With desk
KEY. At last he got hold Of the gaze
and brought 1t down with bang that
meant business.
Two new members took the OATH OF
Office to fiji unexpired terms. l.. +.
Englebright from The Tenth Calliornis
district, vice James n. Gillett, elected
governor, and Charles q. Wsshburn, Of
the Third Massachusetts district, vice
lockwood Hoar, deceased.
Ooly q few faithful ones, not a quorum
we're ia their seats. Champ Clark had
been the first ON the floor.
After tAe new members had taken the
oath, upon motion of Mr. Payne the
House at 1910 adjourned until tomor'
row
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03
Cnrer ami NIahnlln altman

New York, Jan. 9. Wall street today
heard that w. F. Grey, President Of The
United States Steel Corporation. will
probably lose bis position with its accom-
panying salary of 800, 900 year as the
result Of hia infstustion for Mabslle
Gilman, the sotress. The report in The
street today was that Corey has already
been deposed. A similar rumor was
anoat 10 Pittsbnrg. Alvs @. Dinkey,
head O.; the Carnegie Steel Company, of
Piltsburg, is spoken ofas Coreys sacess-
or. Charles NJ. Schwsb Is credited with
having led the movement TO do away
with Corey as head Of the steel trust.
Mr.. Schwab has bitterly resented the
noioriety Corey has brought on himself
by his attentions to Miss Gilman, final
ly resulting in Corey's wife securing a
divorce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03
Fought nig Eagle Up a Tree.

Mount Royal, Pa, Jan. 2.-Wbile
hunting 10 the hills near here yesterday
Elmer Frazer, OF Fortney, wss attacked
and bis hands snd legs we're clswed and
lacerated by large eagle, which he had
shot, The eagle was about to soar from
the top of tree when well aimed shot
dropped it into the branches. Frazer
climbed the tree TO bring his prize down,
when, to his surprise, on picking
up the bird, it attacked him, clawing
him painfully, tearing his shirt and
trousers and almost causing him TO fall
from the tree. He finally wrung its neck
aud threw it to the ground. Then be
climbed down, His shot had only Grip
pied the eagles wing. Ii measured four
feet four inches from tip to tip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03
TOday's Telegraphic News

Prefeet of 81 Petersburg Assassinated.
St. Petersburg, Jan. 3.-MsjOr Gen
erel yon der Lmnirz, project Of police
and practical dictator Of St. Petersburg
since the dissolution of the Doums, was
shot and killed today at the institute of
experimental medicine by young man.
The project gss 10 his carriage when the
fatal shots were fred.
Won der Lannilz had long been m OBJ
iect Of bate TO the ierrorisIs. His powers
were enormous and searches and arrests
were made at his order without process
of law, newspapers were suppressed and
persons deported by his command. He
played an active part in political aifair',
having issued a manifesto to he people
after the dissolution Of the Douma ex-
planning that the deputies did not rep
resent the honest sentiment OF The
country, and the dissolution was to give
a chance to elect men who did represent
the people. On mere pre,exts he refused
to recognize the legality of both the con.
stitational democratic and ocioberist
parties, aud he kept up all active pursuit
of agitators that filed the prisons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03
The Recent Rallroad Accident.

The evidence brought ont before Coro-
ner hewitt Yesterday at the opening oil
the inquest into the disaster on The Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad at Terra Gotta
Sunday night, 10 which forty five people
lost their lives and several score were
injured, confirmed the suspicious of a
great many people that an Effort would
be made by responsible officials OF the
B.Iimore and Ohio Railroad b put upon
the shoulders Of Engineer Hiidebrand
the blame for the catastrophe. All the
testimony was in this direction.
Six witnesses we're placed on the stand,
three of them being officials Of the rail
way responsible fer the operation OF
trains Oh the division in which the wreck
occurred. Two of the others we're sur
geons, one in the employ OF the railroad,
and the last was an expert from the
Weather Bureau, who testified rs 10 the
condition of the weather
The railroad officials were C.. w. Gal
Ioway, superintendent Of transportation /;
o. Fl. Hobbs. superintendent OF the
Baltimore division. Metropolitan branch,
on which the wre.k occurred, and Thos.
+. Dent, the dispatcher on duty at the
Camden station in Baltimore, who ia
sued the orders for The running of the
trains.
From the testimony of Mr. Galloway
and The other railway officials those who
attended the inquest believe that En-
gineer Hildebraud will have TO shoulder
the entire blame for the freightlul loss
Of human lie entailed by the wreck.
All three witnesses called attention to
the fact that stop should have been
made at Tskoma, no matter whether tie
signal was displayed or no. II was tes-
tilted that the rules Of the company ex-
plieilly stated that where there was no
signal it was the duty Of tho engineer
to bring his train to full stop, and
ascertain why the signsl was absent.
10 rather forcible language all the wit
nesses pointed out that, even though the
operator had gone and no lights appeared
in the tower, it still remained the duty
Of the man in the cab 10 stop, and if no
satisfaction for the absence Of The signal
could be obtained at the tower, that
the engineer should haze proceeded
cautiously to the next tower and ask
for an explanation
10 answer to a direct question, Dir.
Hobbs, the division superintendent, as
serted positively that the accident was
the result of a violation of the ruler.
But at the same time, he explained that
he could not give any specific rule, for
the reason that he had not sufficient in
formation at hand.
Engineer Hildebrand and the other
members of the train crew will be
placed upon the staDd today. Messrs.
Henry L. Davis and Charles Bendheim,
attorneys, we're present in behalf of the
train crow, and viii attend the session
tomorrow TO leok after the interests OF
their clients.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03

FROM Appleton, Wiz. comes the
news that q pint paper mill syndicate,
capitalized At several million dollars and
including every mill in Wisconsin, Mich
igan and Minnesota, is 10 process OF for
nation to replace the General Paper
Company, whose dissolution the Govern
ment secured. But what good did the
dissolution do Already the paper mills
have combined to raise prices, and now
they are forming trust that will stand
legal attsck-whlch can be done easily
enough. But, as well says the Philsdel-
phia Record, If the duties on paper and
pulp were reduced or removed the com
binatiou would be pOwerless for harm
and it would be matter Of indifference
whether it existed or not.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03

LAzY AND INDECENT Legislators are TO
be brought up with a sharp turn if Req
reseatative John Wesley Gaines, OF
Tennessee, has his way. He is dete;-
mine to try to secure the enforcement
of IN oil law, lOnnd by himself, Pr)
viding iba, The pay OF members of Con-
gres, shall b. "JOcked" ii they are NOT
present and attending to business. Mr.
Gaines is very much in earnest about
the whole affair. He believes 10 the
mo work, no pay" motto, and visited
the White House yesterday to tell the
President how he is going to make mem
bers a.te1d to their duties. Just what
adyice he received from the President Is
no, knowa. "rhere is no reason on
earth" he said, "why few men should
do all the work of Congress while the
majority of the memberS are away at
homs practicing law, are at the race
tracks gambling, are fighting the battles
Of some trust or other, or ale doing any
one of q hundred things Instead of al
tending TO the public business that they
are FL. cled to do" Right he is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-03
THURSDAY EVENING. JAN. 3 1877

THAT Wall street considerations
rather than the interests Of the commun-
tiles they serve controlled the operating
policiea of the great railroads OF the
notlhSest and brought about the recent
severe car shortage in that section is
plainly intima,ed in The report mace
yesterIay by Interstate Commerce Com
missioner Lane on his investigation Of
the causes Of the recent Northwestern
coal famine and the failure of the rail
roads to move to market this years wheat
crop. In summing up the evidence OBJ
tanned as TO The conditions in the north-
west and the cause of it, Commissioner
Lane makes these very significant re-
marks:
The situation last year, while moi salts
factory TO the shippers, did not present
she distressing features that developed
in 1906. Yet in the year l9O6 both the
Great Northern and the Northern Pa
cific largely increased their equipment.
No.wi,hstandiDg this increased equip
ment they hauled less grain. they fur
nished fewer CARS and delivered fewer at
The terminal.
How this came about is explained BY
Commissioner Lane He remarks that
car shortage may result as much from
the lack of wise methods in handling
ears as from deficiency of cara, and con
tinues
If engines are made TO haul their max
imum It is manifest their capacity II
limited to the highest grade over which
they are compelled 10 pass. II trains are
made up of so large a number OF Loaded
cars that the engine is reduced TO lls
minimum speed, these care, diving the
lime Of transit, are Withdrawn from The
general car supply.
Righk here the gist OF the matter is
reached 10 the ohiec. TO be attained by
the railroad managers in sending out
long trains of heavily loaded cars. This
object is to make showing that will
have its effect on the stockholders OF the
roads and in Wall street.