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Evening journal., 1907-11-29
ECHO OF OLD
HOME DAY
Jubilee Cost SIOS7.SO and
Chairman Marvel SUGGESTS
Another Celebration

Josiah MarYel, chairman OF the "cld
Home Celebration" committee. sent to
Mayor Wilson this morning an itoni-
lied statement Of the cost Of the ccle-
hratipn Il shows receipts Of s223743
from an sources, Of which anunt $3.50
was contributed oy city Council The
expenditures aggregated Sf9573s. leav-
inF % balance ON hand OF s3S0.03, which
amount Mr. Marvel suggests be Ie~
positod 70 the credit of the ccmnittee.
to Doe spent as the committee may
direct
Tho statement shows the name OF
cvory one Of t,- two hi'nGied con ribr-
tors ic @ @ ccls bruiion fund. Mr.. Mar
vel says the success of the celebration
was so great tho cooperation of tho
public Sc hearty and the csprcssions ~
satisfaction so sincere that he is COM
strained 10 recommend 90 the mayor
that like celebration be held next
wear Trere Is no doubt that the mayor
Will ect favorably on the suggestion.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
THEY HAD A
HURRY WEDDING
Philadelphia SaICOnkeepeT
Married by Mayor
Wilson

Mayor Horace Wilson oniclated at
his Office in the City Hall shortly be-
fore noon today at the wedding Of one
Of the prettiest brides that ever came
to this city from Philadelphia to get
married. She was Miss Jennie NJ. Nc
Cutcheon, Of No. 1858 South Bucbnell
street and the groom was Herbert c.
Radcliffe Of No. 2Oo1 Mexican street.
He gave his occupation as a saloon
keeper
The groom gavo his age as q years
and the bride said she was 21 Both
were expensively dressed and Radcliffe
wore large diamond. His bride was
att're1 in a tailored suit with hat to
match. She is a blond and those who
who saw her at the City Hail say she
was the prettiest girl ever married
there.
The ceremony was witnessed by w.
Grant Hoffman, secretary to the Mayor
end Thomas S. Lewis, clerk Of Council.
, The bride was anxious to have the
ceremony performed in a hurry as she
said she had to be back in Philadel-
phia before 5 o'clock The couple left
the city Immediately after the cere-
mony
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
TRAIN HITS TROLLEY
CAR; FIVE KILLED
Thirteen Others Injured in an Accident This
Morning Near Waterbury, Conn., Gatcman
Did Not See Approaching Freight

to go ahead. so says MOtorman Charles
Learned. The conductor has been ar
rested.
According to Motorman Learned,
when he got directly across the track
on which the freight was approaching,
he saw it and Immediately opened his
controller TO the last notch. The sud-
den turning of the power, he says.
threw of the automatic switch over
the trolley platform, cutting off the
power entirely. before it could b.
turned on again, he says, the freight
was upon him and he had only time
to jump from the platform window
and save himself.
The car was picked ND by the big
mogul engine on the head end and car
ried a distance of several hundred
feet, being crushed like a shell The
occupants OF the car were tossed about
amid the debris and several Of them
literally ground to pieces before the
freight could be stopped
The trainmen. Of course. had M
warning of the crash until they saw
the car stop in their path but a few
feet away.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
'IS" OR ARE"
CAUSES DISCUSSION
AMONG TEACHERS

sT'ecial to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Nov. 9.-During the clos
ing session of the institute Of Kent county
school teachers a vigorous discussion
arose when Professor +. L. Pontz. one of
the instructors. declared that the passage:
THE wages Of sin is DEATH is gram
maucally incorrect.
The lecturer had scarcely proceeded a
half sentence more when the furry
among the teachers resulted in an open
outbreak, led by Alexander Harrington.
Of FELTON,, one Of the Kent county teach
ers and a graduate Of the Wilmington
Cnference Academy. There was still a
wide difference OF opinion when the dis
cusslon was ended.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
7. COLEMAN DUPONT
RUN DOWN BY AUTO
Dragged Along the Ground For Scvcnty-Fvc
Feet Before He Could Control Ills Horse.
Not Seriously Hurt

With an overturned buggy on top
OF HIM. General T. Coleman dupont
was dragged about sevonty-fve feet by
his horse after an automobile had
crashed into the carriage on the Ken
nett turnpike late yesterday afternoon.
That he was not seriously injured is
due to his presence of mind and his
sdperb horsemanship, for with one hnnd
he cluiched on 20 the carriage pressing
down upon him while with the other
he tugged at the reins and finally
brought his horse TO a standstlll
General dupont today appeared as II
he had been through a rruelling con-
test on the football grldiron. for one
eye is closed and he has "a cut above
IL and on the side of H. He has NUM-
crous ahrasions about the body, but
fortunately he sustained no fractures
and no injuries that can be considered
serious. lie Is being congratulated by
his friends on his fortunate escape.
Returning From Club.
General DUPONT and DR. r. r. Tybout
were returning from the Wilmington
Country Club In the formers carriage
when the accident occurred about $50
o'clock IN the afternoon a short distance
east Of the Country Club grounds. An
automobile drew up toward the car
riage from the rear and the chauffeur
signalled with the horn that Il intend
ed 10 pass the vehicle General dupont
drew further TO the right 20 permit the
auto. 90 pass, and NJ the same time
n biz motor car approached from VIII
mington. II had large headlights, and
they werc so powerful that their glare
momentarily blinded the eyes of the
man driving the machine coming to-
ward Wilmington. and before he was
aware of Il his auto crashed into Gem
ernl dul'0nrs carriage
The carriage was shunted up on IN,
horse. and then overturned before Cen
eral DUPONT or Dr Tybout could gel
out The physician was sent flying oui
into the road hut General DUPONT was
caught beneath the overturned car.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
WILL GO TO FOOTBALL
GAME In SPECIAL TRAIN

Officials OF the Maryland Division Ct
the p. b. and w. Railroad Company VIII
have a busy time tomorrow handling tie
rush Of persons TO the Army and Navy
football game in Philadelphia.
Seven special trains win pass nori'awari
over the Maryland division tomorrow
morning and will return at night Three cf
the trains viii carry cabinet officers and
men prominent in admin 'stration circles In
Washington. Three other specials Will
carry the m.dshipmea from the Naval
Academy at Annapolis TO Philadelphia.
The seventh special train viii D. know
o sthe Cavanaughw special It has brcn
engaged by a man named Cavanaush.
prominent in sporting circles. who is now
at the Bennings race track near Wash
ngton. He always travels On a special
train. with a few friends as guests. and
tomorrow he will have two dining cars
attached to his palatial train in order lc
Tegale his guests
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
GAVE THANKS In
THE CHURCHES
Many Persons Attended ReIi-
giOuS Services on Thanks
giving Day

All denominations in wilmington had
services appropriate to Thanksgiving
Day in their churches In the Roman
Catholic churches there was mass in
the morning. the services being largely
attended.
Services appropriately exp ressing the
spirit Of Thanksgiving were held in St
Johns and Trinity churcies There
was a large attendance i'm st. Johns
Church. At the services at 1880
O'Clock. The church was beautifully
decorated with corn. wheat and fruits
of the season. The full vested choir
provided a musical program. The rec
tor. Che Rev. DR.. George C. Hall spoke
eloquently on the text: ~He Had Not
Done oS With Any Nation Psalms,
147: 90 aluding to the greatness and
goodness of our heritage as nation.
At Trinity Church Holy Communion
was celebrated by the rector, the ReY
Frederick NJ Hirlsus, at 1.3O o'clock
Yesterday morning, and at II O'Clock
the Thanksgiving services We're held
with preaching by the Rev. MI. Kirkus.
The auditorium of the church was law
ishly decorated with products of the
harvest and fruits of the season. Ihere
was special singing by the choir The
Rev. Mr. Kirkus spoke on the beauty
and appropriateness Of Thanksgiving
generally.
A large audience participated IN the
THANKSGIVING service in the Christian
Science Chapel The proclam-tRons by
the President and by Governor Lea
wero read. Appropriate scrAptural
readings and prayer preceded the les
SON sermon on Thanksgiving, which
were read by the readers OF the
church. Mrs Norman e. John and Hor-
ace H. Thayer, Jr. Addresses were
by members Of the congregation fol-
lowing the sermon.
In Grace NJ E. Church there Wa We
an unusually large attendance. Inc
eorr,or was preached by the Rev DR.
Hiram w Kellogg.
In other churches the services were
conducted as announced
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
DEAD BESIDE HER
PARALYTIC HUSBAND

Not seeing Mrs. George Rothwell for
more than a day the suspicious of
neighbors was aroused on Wednesday
afternoon an investigation reveal ed
the woman dead in bed with. her hus-
band, a paralytic, laying beside 1er
unable to move or cry out.
The Rothwells lived at No. I'LL West
Fourth street. When Policeman Frank
Kane, who was summoned. brrst in
their door he found the wifefIead The
husband, who is helplcssly paTilyzed.
mad been unable by movement or speech
to announce his plight'to his nedghbors.
Yesterday he made a relative UNDER
stand that Mrs Rothweil ,died about .
O'Clock Wednesday morning, after at
tending to his wants.
Rothwell Is in a serious, condition as
a result of the shock and the harrow
ing experiences OF having to remain in
he'd with the corpse Of his wife
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
IS MUSTN'T GET
ON ELEVATORS
Number Of Passengers on
Cars in dupont Building
Limited TO Twelve

Thirteen" IS tabooed on the elevators
in the DUPONT building.
The conductors have received orders 20
allow no more than twelve passengers
on an elevator at one time To-day each
conductor was counting the number OF
passengers boarding his car az the noon
hour to see that thirteen did not get on.
Hereafter thirteen passengers will not
be permitted ON the cars, for the door
Of the car win be closed when the even
dozen get on.
An official Of the DUPONT Company TO-
day explained that the order Is not due
to any superstition attached 10 the num-
Der thirteen" but II is a precaution TO
insure the safety Of users of the elevators
While each car could carry uhe weight OF
more than twelve persons without any
danger, that safety limit has been de- m d
advisable.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
~ THE Jo1rRNAL's spe cial wire.

BN THE JODINAlA > Ppt ~ierA 49,
WATERBURY. Conn., Nov pa
freight train bound for Hartford on
the Highland division. era shed into o
double truck trolley car. aboard OF
which were thirteen person s Including
the motorman and condl lctor. TINS
morning. Five Of the passe ngers wers
killed and the other six we're more
or less seriously injured. he motor
man climbed through a win dow ard
escaed and the conductor. who was
out on the tracks and signalleCl the car
to. cross. escaped unhurt
The killed We're three unid entitled
women and three men.
I'D Not See Train.
The accident occurred just no nth of
The temporary Union station. The
crossing is equipped with gates, and
Cateman John Slavan. who has been
arrested. says a passenger train i ad
just arrived from Watertown and he
did not see the approaching freight, a
heavy train hauled by two engine 8.
The gates were raised and the cor g.
ductor Of the trolley car. who had ru q
out to signal the car, gave the sigma
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
ELEVATORS STAND TEST
Lifts" in dupont Building Found to
be in Best Condition Possible.

AS a result of the running away
of one of the elevators in the DUPONT
Building several weeks ago. thorough
mechanical test has just been made OF
an the lifts" in the building with The
result that the elevators are now IN
the best condition possible.
The passenger elevators were, OF
course. given the most severe tests
and found TO be thoroughly safe. The
freight elevator was s objected to test
at 14O pounds pressure Under which
prrss.re it rloved from the first to top
floor of the skyscraper in eight seconds
teing at tn. rate of 10 feet second
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
COUNCIL MET ON
THANKSGIVING DAY

City Council held a nrefunctory ses-
sion last night AS it was holiday
tho session was brief
Bids for printing Fire Chief Engi-
neer Wards annual report win 10
opened next Thursday evening. Tho
Board Of Water Commissioners was al
lowed $4,000 on account of it's appro-
priation
The police paw roll amounting to
S7.12S.4l was approved and allowed
City Treasurer Ross reported a balance
Of i9s.0i61S.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
apennu Defeated Cornell.

Before one of the largest crowds ever
gathered upon a football field and
amidst the greatest demonstrations ever
accorded TO victor the Pennsylvania
football eleven defeated the Cornell
team on Franklin field yesterday after
noon by the score of u TO 4. The game
was hard fought throughout Cornells'
only score being a field goal kicked by
Coldwen, substitute.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
NINTH WARD
RAISES DRY" FLAG

The Ninth ward, the only ward IN
the city to so sdry' az the local op-
tion election, yesterday celebrated the
victory by raising a large American
nag in the yard Of Brandywine NJ. +.
Church. The flag was presented 10 the
Ninth Ward Anu.Ficense League by
the women OF the ward. The address
was made by Horace c.. Eastburn. The
flag was raised by Miss Nellie Nation.
member Of Brandywine Church. TO
the singing Of "The star spangled Ban
ner."
Preceding the flag raising( a
service OF all the Metho-
dist Episcopal churches Of the East
Side was held IN Brandywine Church
The Rev. John M. Arters. Of Epworth
n. p. Church. preached the sermon.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
shom pate canoeIled.

OWNS to the fact that the London
Gaity Girls" which appeared at the
Opera House yesterday afternoon aud
last evening did not come up to the
standard of even tine average burlesque
show. Resident Manager J. Leonard
Johnson called the date of the COM
pany which was to have appeared at
the house the balance Of the week.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
Mr. RobIns 70 Address Leaaue.

Raymond Robins will speak in the
New-Certury Club Building on Mon
dav at $50 o'clock. under the auspices
of the Delaware branch Of the Ma
tional Consumers League. His sub
iect will be Women in Industry and
the Social Conscience" Mr.. Robins, be-
sides being an able speaker is a peo-
lies politician, missionary, farmer,
miner. and civic reformer.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
Checks Ready for Electric officers.

AS quite a number Of the officers
who conducted the recent election have
not received their checks for services
rendered the county. County Treasurer
Burns requests that all such officers
call ct his office tomorrow afternoon
and get their checks. Br. Burns also
has checks for all those persons who
rented rooms to the county for election
purposes.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
pImInutIve Yeunasler . PrIsoner.

Probably the younest prisoner over
arraigneG before Magistrate Broman.
was charged last night with malicious
mischief. He was Frank Fallows, aged
3 years. and he was accused Of nurling
rocks at the home Of Katherine Michal-
ey. of No. 602 Spruce street. Tho mag
istrato dismissed he'case on the under
standing that the boys parents we're
TO make good the damage done.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
SAVINGS BANKS FEEL
EASE IN MONEY MARKET
BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.

NEW YORK, Nov. 29-That the
easing of the money has extended to
the Savings Institutions which were
forced to protect themselves by en-
forcing giving of notice before making
Withdrawals. was shown today by the
American Union Dime Savings Insti-
tuition that the sixty-days notice re-
quired since October 25 has been re-
moved and deposits will be released
unon demand.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
Plenty Of Law Volumes Now.

Volume "a. being the acts OF the lasl
Legislature. Is now at the prothonoi
tarv's Office al tho Court House Cor al
citizens who desire q copy of the acts.
Several hundred copies of the laws ar
rived thi, morning and although therd
wos n rush for them there is yet 4
large supply of the volumes on,band.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
FAMILY'S MARROW ESCAPE
IN BURNING DWELLING

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
BRIDGEVILLE. Nov. 29-The home
Of John Morris. a farmer living be-
tween BridGeville and Greenwood, was
completely destroyed by fire. The
family barely escaped with their lives
None Of the household goods could be
saved.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
Fire in a Wood.

The Weccacoc Fire Company re-
sponded TO a still alarm of fire at the
woods in the rear Of the old Bayard
mansion, along Broome street yesterday
afternoon. The blaze came near set
ting a house on fire. but the hremen
prevented a serious fire.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
DOVER MAN DEAD
OF APOPLEXY
tspeelal to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Fl'FV0IHI 70 TIE " IN IlfII JUIItNAIl
DOVER, Del. Nov. 29.-Ezelziel
Sherwood 81 years old, a Willow Grove
man, who was temporarily residing
with his sister, Mrs. Richard b.
Cooper dropped dead IN the street to-
day Mr.. Sherwood was unable 70
sleep and arose early, dress and start
ed out for fresh air While walking
on North Governor avenue opposite
the residence OF w. II. C. Paris, apo
lplexy killed him.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
Homeopathic Hospital Thankseivinq.

For Thanksgiving dinner the Homeo-
pathic Hospital is indebted tc Mrs. VIII
liam ID. Pennypacker; the Wilmington
Candy Company for AZ boxes of candy;
Trinity Church for vegetables; and to
the junior boys Of the hospital for
fruit. The hospital managers wish to
return their thanks for these remem-
brances.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
TO STOP SATURDAY
AFTERNOON SHOPPING
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire.

PlTTSRUBC Nov Movement Of
wide reaching influence has been started
by the Pttsburg union Of the w. c. r. T.,
being no less a plan than stopping satus-
day afternoon shopping. If shopping must
be done then the women must lug the r
own bundles home thereby ligtening the
delivery boys e~'ios so he will feel like
displaying himself at Sabbath School A
simiiar resolution viii be presented 10
every women's organization In Pittsburg.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
AN caused spraIned AnkIs.

Mrs Mcdowell, LIVING az No. on
King street, fell at Third and Frank
lin streets today and spraincd her
ankle. She was removed to her home
in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
Vlsltlnn Hla cousIn.

Charles Mullen Braddck. Pa. is
visiting his cousin. Mrs. p. j. HaYring-
ton in this city. Mr.. Mullen is re-
turning from a trip TO the West and
stopped over in Wilmington for few
davs
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
WEATHFR.
,oThs

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The
southern disturbance has moved east
ward to Northern Florida In very mod
crate form. and rains continued in the
south Atlantic and East Calf states.
Forecast till g p. m. Saturday:
For Dslaware-Partly cloudy tonight
end Saturday; light to fresh west to-
northwest winds.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
CITY OF CHESTER
cOLLlDES WITH ScOW.

The steamboat City Of Chester coll
iided with a scow in the Delaware
river. While the injury 10 the Ches-
ter was slight. il was sufficient TO scare
the passengers.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
OLD DELAWARE
HOME IS BURNED.

sEAFoRD, Del. Nov. 29.-The historic
homestead Of Henry Morgan, over I7o
years old. was destroyed by fire. Wedne s.
day. II was tenanted by George West az ID
family who awoke almost suhocated fby
smoke. They barely escaped with TN air
lives. Mrs. Morgan had stored in the at nc
valuable antiques that money oannoS re
place. The origin Of the fire is unknown.
The loss is $1,000, partly covered by in
surance
Evening journal., 1907-11-29

Grants Letters on Harkins =sta'se.
Letters testamentary on the esta 1e OF
John Harkins were granted to Sa muel
S. Adams this morning by Register
Walker.
Evening journal., 1907-11-29
UR GUARANTEE.

The EvenIng Journal
guarantees its Circula-
ton. Advertisers are
invited to investigate
our books and claims.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-08
MERELY 4 BLUNDER.

All Paris is worried over frauds in the
production Of French wines. The mat
ter has become so serious to the
French that it has been taken up i'm
the chamber Of deputies. where bitter
Outbursts against adulterated wine
We're made but a few days ago.
And yet il seems as though all this
excitement were unnecessary. The
cause of the righteous indignation is
plain. and the remedy is equally ap-
parent. Trouble is some Of the care
less manufacturers have accidentally
put on the French market quantities OF
their wines which were intended sole
ly for expectation. Throughout Paris
the walters At hotels and cafes be-
hold patrons gesticulating wildly after
they have taken the first sip of their
wine. Then these same walters hasten
To the guests and patrons and exclaim
Twelve million pardons. monsieur,
but We accidentally secured a quantity
Of wine intended solely for the Amer
lean market"
Thus does an honest and truthful
excuse appease and as soon as may
be the manufacturers OF Wine will re-
sumo their importation of inferior
brands. saving their best for home
consumption. Then all will be har-
mOny again in Washington
Times.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-08
The sANTo DOMINGO TREATY.
The President Can Expect no Help
From the Democratic Side.

Washington. Feb. The democrat
r. senate leaders decided today that
the republican leaders must take the
entire responsibility, if treaty with
SantO Domingo continuing the pres
cnt financial relations is ratified.
The house committee on territories
made a favorable report today on the
bal already passed by the senate pro-
Viding that 80 per cent OF the revenue
Of the Hawaiian Islands should be- put
aside for public works in the islands.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-08
THIRTY-1W0 MILLIONS
ROCkEFfLlER'S GIF |
II is to Be Used for General Educa-
tonal Purposes Throughout the
Country.

New York. Feb. 7-Thirty-tw two mil
lion dollars worth of income bearing
securities was the gift which John ID.
Rockefeller. through his son John d..
Jr. announced to the general educa-
ton board when il was assembled for
a special meeting today.
The gift. which is the largest single
gift handed out for such purpose. Is
purposes throughout the country
Rockefeller had previously given the
board of education a million for the
same work. his contributions now
To- forty three million.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-08
ALL HANDS LOST.

Norfolk Va, Feb. An unknown
three masted schooner with a crew of
probably ten men. went 10 pieces in
the raging sea off the Hatteras coast
last night. 1t is believed that all were
drowned.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-08
RECORDERS OFFICE.

Edward ID. Tway To ]. G. Peterson.
deed to part section 25-1N-5E.
J. Frank Nelson and wife to Julia +.
Spear. deed To lot Go. Highland addition.
L. f. Payson and wife to Martha J.
Fulwilcr deed to part section lin
81.
5. i. V. 9. 60. to Martha J. Fulwiler,
deed to water rights to use on n f Ii
17-lN-3E.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-08
TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS.

The following transcripts OF the rec
ords OF the offices OF the district clerk,
the probate court and the county re-
corder are furnished by the Arizona
Abstract & Title company.
The records for Yesterday were:
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-08
GREAT WESTERN WRECK.

Chicago. Feb. Passenger train No.
;, of the Great Western was wrecked
early today near Freeport. Engineer
Martin Cline was killed and two mail
clerks are missing. The wreck was
caused by Il ear left too near the main
track.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-08
ABOLISH DIPLOMATIC PRIVILEGE

All class distinctions and privilege
should be abolished in the diplomats"
body. ana 4 single grade should b.
established i'm all the capitals OF the
WO.ld-Ncw York sun.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-08

The optimist rejoices that every p
hours brings him a day nearer spring
but the pessimist growls because Il
brings him just that much nearer neXt
vinter.-Philadelphi Record.