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Evening journal., 1907-09-14
.SNAKE-LIKE BOYS
OOZE FROM CELLS
Squirm Through Holes in the
Door, and MyStified
Turnkey NeeIey

You may talk about your circus con-
tortionlsts. but you viii find none to
equal the feat of Cornelius Holtberg
and CLYDE Sellers. the latter colored,
two boys. locked up at the City Hail.
The former Is charged with being in
corrigible. and Humane Agent Frank
Stout is making an investigation OF
his case. while young Sellers was COM
mitted to the Ferris School to-day.
The latter was accused of stealing a
horse from a farmer at Marshallton.
The two boys were placed In the
same corridor at the police station
yesterday. and they became so noisy
that they had to be separated and
locked IN different cells. Everything
worked along smoothly from that time
on until suddenly the noise broke out
afresh. Turnkey Neely made hurried
investigation. and could hardly believe
his ewes when he saw both boys out
of their cells In the corridor cutting
un high. The doors of the cells, which
the lads had but a short time before
occupied. were closed. and the bis
locks fastening them both in place anc
stin locked.
Teh boys at first refused 10 tell how
they did the trick but they fnall,
gave in. Both had sauirmed theii
bodies through the openings in the Gel
doors. through which water and foo'
Is passed TO prisoners. but how the,
managed to do II IS n mystery.
Both lads considered il a great joke
They were separated, however. an'
placed IN separate corridors, and
close watch kept on them through tn
night. for fear that they would tr'
some other coniuror's trick
Holtborg was arraigned before Magis
trate Pyle to-day and was also committee
to the Ferris School. His case was 10 have
come up in city Court but as there wer'
two other boys 10 be sent TO the school TO-
day. Il was thought best TO give Holtherl
a hearing and also send him az the sam
time He was committed at the request q
/ his father.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
Fined For Disorder on Car.

Howard Russell and Cornelius Short,
both young men were arraigned before
Magistrate Robertson last night on the
charge of acting disorderly on a Peo-
PIES line car last Wednesday night
and after hearing the evidence, the
Justice fined Russell IS and costs and
allowed his companion TO go on the
payment of costs. The defendants
were in a crowd that made things live
ly in the car and more arrests are
oXnecied.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
CAR LEAPS FROM RAILS,
TWO PERSONS INJURED
MOtOrman and Conductor
Hurt in Accident on New
Castle Line This
Morning
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.


NEW CASTLE, Sept. 14.-Car No.
20. Of the wilmington, New Castle and
Southern Railway. jumped the track
this morning while running at a high
rate of speed down Stoeckle's hill. Con-
ductor Charles Willis and Motorman
Edwin Eagle were thrown off and were
severely injured. The car plowed along
the rails for about fifteen feet ana
went head on into a carrot patch in an
adjoining field. Conductor Harry
Montgomery had his right arm slightly
injured and the springs and rods be-
meath the body of the car were wrecked.
The cause of the accident is believed
to have been the spreading of the rails
that were fastened to old cross-ties.
The car left the Reading junction at
$50 with nineteen passengers. 1t was
in charge of Conductor Montgomery
and Motorman Eagle. There were two
other conductors and motormen on the
car returning from the junction. where
they left the early cars for the Will
mington crews.
There were seven men on the back
platform with Conductor Montgomery
and when the car jumped the track he
grabbed the side standard and the
back upright The other men pressed
against him. and by being held together
none of them was thrown off wher
the car went into the carrot patch.
Conductor Thrown Out
Conductor Willis was sitting on the
second back seat of the summer car
and when it turned across the track h'
was thrown sidewise and the next mo-
1nent was dashed headforemost to th'
roadbed. About the same time Motor
man Eagle was thrown off the from
rlatform and in addition to the injuries
received by the fall the brake leve
struck him in the back.
The passengers soon went to the ai'
of the injured men. They found IN
blood oozins from Willis ears an'
while he could speak a few words
was evident that his head had been IN
iured seriously. The injured men wer
brought here on a special car and DI
William Wertenbaker was summoned.
Chief Clerk Megginson, while goinl
10 the office. came upon the wreck ant
took in the situation. He took Con
dnctor NrcCaffrey and MotOrman Leon
ard in his automobile to the junction
so that the travelling public would %
flconvenienced as little as possible
Meanwhile superintendent Holcom
y was arranging affairs for the Delawar
citv end Of the line. The passenger
were transferred around the wreck an
onlv a few minutes were lost. IN
roadbed in places is in such condl
ton that while riding on the singl
trnck cars the passengers are raised o'
the seats. city Councilman Wright
the next meeting Of Council VIII or'h
This matter before the Council
lewis was brought to Wilmington snort
" before noon and removed to the Dela
ware Hospital for treatment. 1t Is believed
that his skull is fractured.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
BURGLARS WORKED IN
PHYSICIANS ABSENCE

Returning to their home, No. 40i
Washington street. after an absence of
three weeks, DR.. Pusey X. Heald found
that his house had been broken into by
thieves and ransacked- Although the
housebreakers obtained nothing, they
damaged scientific instruments belong-
ing TO DR.. Heald. The burglars en-
tered through the rear Of the housel
No arrests have been made, and the
police have not yet obtained a clue as
to tho offenders.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
ONLY MINOR CASES /.
HEARD IN COURT

ONLY minor cases came up for trial
in the City Court to-day. and they
were quickly disposed of by Judge
Cochran. John Doran and Joseph
Waters were each fined 81 and costs
for trespass.
The case Of Edward Nertchke,
deadly weapon, was continued until
next Tuesday. Bail was fixed in the
sum of 500.
The cases Of Casper Porter and Ed
ward Hill. boys. charged with the
larceny of a motor from a small power
boat and Vincent Daunrowslxi. ac-
cused of embezzlemenL ware continued
until next Wednesday
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
OLD BRICKLAYER
DIES IN HOSPITAL

William Carwell. one Of the oldest
.bricklayers in the city, died at the
New Castle County Hospital yesterday
at the age Of so years. He was an
inmate Of the institution for several
years and had been ailing for some-
time.
Whether Carwell has relatives here
is not known. His body Is still al
the hospital, though the officials Of the
institution expect 10 hear from the
Bricklayers' Union here, which organi-
zation was notified Of the old mans
death yesterday.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14-eeneraI
weather conditions appear to be tho
best the wssther man has offered. Ex-
oept showery weather in the south At
lantic, the eastern half of the country
is enjoying clear and cool tempersture.
The low pressure in the west is not
causing precipitation Of any eonse-
quenoe.
Jack Frost is visiting in North pa-
kota and Montana and promises to ex-
tend the scope Of his travels.
Old Boreas is reported behaving on
land and sea.
For Delaware-Fair tonight and
Sunday; light east TO south winds.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
Rnedies are PIentifuI.

Samuel Hawkins spent yesterday on
the marshes about Delaware City and
returned last evening with four dozen
fine reed birds as the result Of his
days work with the gun. Birds are
fat and plentiful" said Mr.. Hawkins
at his cigar store this morning, but
they were certainly flying high. The
way they were going yesterday made
them look like mere specks in the sky"
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
BROKE WRIST, BUT
KEPT ON TO THE FAIR

WEST CHESTER, Pa. Sept. H.
While riding horseback to attend the
Chester County Fair at this place,
Charles Pierson. of Concord township
was thrown from his horse by the
animal soaring at a passing automo-
bile. and Persons wrist was broken.
After having the fracture attended
TO by a doctor. Pierson resumed his
journey to the fair. and enjoyed the
aihta.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
New Members At oIivet Church.

Six new members were admitted into
Olivet Presbyterian Church last Sun
day. Under the pastorate of the Rev.
John c. Lane, the church is growing
rapidly. His sermon tomorrow morn
ing will be on THE JOY Of the Harvest
Eclipsed," and in the evening the pas
tor by request will repeat the sermon
on "The Possibilities Of Redeemed
Manhood"
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
court House ceIIs Are cIean.

Preparatory TO the opening of County
Court on Monday the cells in the base
ment Of the building have been white
washed and are thoroughly sanitary.
The public building committee of the
Levy Court examined the basement Of
the Court House this morning and
found the building in good condition.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
Prolific Peach Tree.

Mrs. Mary Vernon. of No. sos w.
Fifth street, has what she believes
to be the most prolific first crop peach
tree in the county. On Wednesday
Mrs. Vernon picked from the tree GO Of
the finest peaches seen for a long time.
There is much fruit yet on the tree.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14

MILFORD, Sept. 4.-The two masted
schooner Emma Refs, which sank in the
Mispillion river near Milford, has been
raised and towed to Milford, her cargo
Of wheat owned by Draper, Davis q
Co, was sold at auction for feed
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
~. Are You an
IL Advertiser ?

Every merchant of any note adver-
tises. Look over the field right here
at home. Don't the men and mer-
chants who form the bone and sinew
of the town owe their success largely
TO printers ink-advertising2 If you
are not advertising in THE EVENING
JOURNAL why?
rs YOUR JUDGMENT BETTER
THAN ALL THESE MEN COMBIN-
EDT
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
HistorieaI Society MEETING.

The Delaware Historical Society will
elect a recording secretary at the meet
ing on Monday night There Is other
important business for transaction.
Evening journal., 1907-09-14
SHERIFF LEVIES TO
RECOVER TAXES
Action Taken This Morning
Against BOndSmen Of
AppIeby
WILL FORCE RETTEW
BONDSMEN TO PAY

Although this is the day fixed by the
Levy Court for settlement Of the tax
accounts Of Horace C. Rettew. George NJ.
Casey and David Appleby. delinquent col
lectors. only one of them at the noon hour
had showed a disposition to pay up. Ho
was Mr.. Apleby OF White Clay Creek
hundred. He paid $500. settling his ac-
counts for the years 1901 and 1902 and de-
sired further extension Of time to settle
his accounts for tho years 1908 and 1904.
This extension however, was refused. A
levy was made later by Sheriff Stafford
on property OF Robert r. Morrison and
William Chandler bondsmon Of Mr.. Ap-
pleby. to cover the 5000 unpaid MT,
Casey. Of Brandywino hundred. who owes
tho county $1,000 did not appear az tho
Court House during the morning. Real
estate Of his bondsmen viii also be levied
on by tho sheriff this afternoon 60 make
good his indobtodness.
The Levy Court to-day determined upon
summary action toward Horace G. Ret
tew. whose Indebtedness to the county
reaches the sum Of t2S,0OO IL is set forth
in the following letter which was sent
/ by Sylvester D. Townsend. Jr. this morn.
ing to Air Rettow and each OF his bonds
men:
Dear Sir. In the matter OF the judg.
ment Of the State Of Delaware against
Horace G.. Rettew. william r. Finn,
Robert w Tadman. Charles NJ. Smith,
James ID. Carter. Henry A. DUPONT ant
George a. Elliott for $4,000 being No as
February term. 1901. ! have been directed
by the Levy Court to proceed at once e
collect the amount due.
UNLESS satisfactory steps are taken b,
the defendants TO pay tho above CLAIM
within ten days / shall be compelled 4
cause execution to be issued and sale O
the personal property Of the defendant
to be made.
KINDLY give this matter your immedi-
ate attention
yours very truly,
IS. d. Townsend. Jr..
Attorney for Levy Court
, It was said this morning that the bonds.
: men Of Mr.. Rottew win resist the effor
of the county 10 make them pay the col
lectors alleged shortage They conten
That their bond covers only the period dur
ing which Rettew was county tax collect
, or, while the alleged shortage was dis
. closed after he had ceased 10 be ta
; collector. The county makes the conten
, tica that the bondsmen are liable unit
! Rottew makes a final settlement with th
county as tax collector.
The criminal action against Rettow may
!
week. Tho charge Is mlsappropriation q
{ county funds and the defendant is unde
/ $4,000 bail TO answer In Court on Monda,
Evening journal., 1907-09-14

Mr.. MERCHANT

On your Fall advertis-
ing and use the paper
that stands for HOME
TRADE.
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

Start From Times Office.
a-Stretch Of Road Between Cabin John
Bridge and Lynch's Cross Road.
Affords Excellent Opportunity for
Speeding.
3-Lynch's Cross Roads, Where the
Tourists Met Marshal Collins.
4-Stretch of Last Three Miles Leading
to Falls.
5-HOtel, Affording a Vie Of the Locks.
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

all that the tourist could. reasonably
hope for but are poor in some parts OF
the Keystone State. In New York they
are also good. most of the State high
ways being pIked. and Offering numer-
Gus chances for speeding.
After spending some time IN the Md
die Atlantic States, Mr.. Miller made his
way further north. BY way OF New York
and Boston. to Hartford The car was
a Columbia. and no trouble was ex-
perienced. with the exception Of three
punctures. The return was made In
especially good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace c. Hood. and
z. H. Johansen ran to Baltimore last
Sunday IN 45-horsepower Peerless.
The return was made the same day.
A Stanley ZeII leaves tonight by rail
for a visit 20 the Peerless factory, at
Cleveland. Ohio. and the Thomas plant
at Bunalo. Mr.. Eel IS the president OF
the Motor Car Company, with agencies
in this city and IN Baltimore. He is
taking the trip in the hope Of obtaining
1908 demonstrators. and also hopes 10
assure the early delivery Of cars Of the
1905 models. for which orders have been
placed. Sales have been unusually ac-
tive in both the Baltimore and Wash
ington agencies for the summer season.
which resulted IN the early exhaustion
Of the older models.
A sIx-cyIinder Colt runabout viii ar
rive here this week. and Will be used
by Messrs. Tholman and Thomas, Of
the agency of that name. as demon
strating car. The car is practically new
70 Washington. and is said to combine
the speed of the heavier touring ma
chimes with the convenience Of the
The Washington times., 1907-09-15
View Worth the Trip.
AUTOMOBILES.

FOR SALE-Two-cylinder automobile. ss7s
Two auto car, 800. Rear 1917 X ST. sel&-2t
FOR SALE-AutomobIle Pope-Tribune run
about VIII sell cheap as I have no further
use for same. Apply es c st NV sslt-st
PACKARD touring car; all new tires. lamps.
speedometer. clock. tOnneau. luggage box
trunk rack, I'VE inner tubes: owner getting
Is0s car same make. Apply the LUTTRELL
CO., III 1lth nYs sels-St
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

lance Is hfty-six miles. He encountered
the church crowds going and coming.
Leaving the city at 9:15 O'Clock, he
arrived IN Bluemont at 100 O'Clock. A
stop was made a. PurcellviHe for din
ner. The hotel at this place is not after
the order OF the sweller Gotham hostel
Ties. The tourists had some little trouble
IN securing a meal, since the lady IN
charge seemed a little dubious about the
effect the visitors would have upon the
standing Of her resort. She finally con
sented TO serve the autoists II they
promised to keep very quiet" evidently
being under the impression that motor
lists are likely 70 essay occasional war
whoops or college yeIls when dining.
F. A. Hugo. Of HagerstoWn. passed
through Washington in a Stoddard-Day-
ton on Wednesday, en- route for Vir-
ginia. Mr.. Hugo expects to tour Vir-
ginia for several weeks.
T. II. Brook, Of 1923 K street, returned
TO Washington on Friday. after a six
weeks trip through New England and
Boston. Some time was spent in Yer
mont, and on the return a stop was
made at Boston. Mr.. Brook drives a
Stevens-Duryea and experienced no
trouble in making the long runs with
out a chance 10 tank up. which the New
England tourist ordinarily has to cope
with because Of the scarcity OF supply
stations.
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

J. r. Thomas and r. c. Mason made
a successful trip TO Frederick on Sun
day IN a Maxwell runabout. on the
way Up a punctured tire and a broken
spring caused short delay. but on the
return tf.v hfty-eight miles were covered
ia three hours
The Washington times., 1907-09-15
PERSONALS
OF LOCAL
AUTOISTS

The Stevens-Duryea Company has in
augurated a scheme which will be of
decided advantage to purchasers Of this
car in the matter of saving repair bills.
Representatives VIII be sent out from
the headquarters at Chiccopee Falls,
Mass. TO inspect the cars turned out
by this company. The agent, who will
look after the southern district will
visit the Capital every thirty days. and
while his headquarters Will be at the
Motor Car Company. on New York ave-
me. he viii personally call upon every
Stevens-Duryea owner in the city and
examine their cars II make recommen-
dations as to adjustments and other re-
pairs.
The life of a car depends largely on
the general care which is given to all
its parts. and the new system. besides
saving the expense Of laying for such
an examination, will insure a longer
period of usefulness to the car since
the examiners are experts. and, being
employed by the makers, are naturally
desirous of adding to the durability Of
the cars turned out at their plant.
The Motor Car Company, Of 1913 New
York avenue. has been incorporated IN
der the name of the Motor Car Company
OF Washington Mr.. Gill. formerly pres
ident Of the company, has been succeed
ed by A Stanley Eel. Mr.. Zell devotes
the e~raatar -,a-t of Ills ffn,a n +ba Pal
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

man company IS the washington agency
for the car.
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

Thomas Miller, of Fifteenth street, has
returned from an extended tour through
Pennsylvania with his family. On the
way North stops were made at Asbury
Park. Atlantic City. York. and Ocean
Grove. The roads in New Jersey are
The Washington times., 1907-09-15
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timore branch, while Wallace c. Hood,
secretary and treasurer Of the new cor
poration. is IN entire charge OF the
Washington agency.
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

several successive toot, toots. the occu-
pant OF the horse-drawn vehicle alighted
and approached A chill hit the autoists
when they saw it was none other than
Marshal Collins.
At Great Falls.
The marshal was good, however, and
after advising the travellers to De care
full and to break no laws on zhe Sab
bath. asked permission TO join them.
as he was on man hunt. Needless TO
say that he was accommodated.
The trip was continued I'D the hill
from Lynch's crossroads and through a
beautiful wooded land. The bowers of
the trees on either side of the road form
ing natural archway Of unusual COM
pieteness, Running into the open You
find yourself at the end OF the trim and
you have covered about eighteen miles
As the party entered Great Falls thew
We're greeted by group Of motor
cyclists, members OF the Columbia Motor
Cycle Club.
There is much worth seeing at the
Falls-espeeially the old. white-vvasba5
MOTEL This hostelry. while antious IN
appearance and construction, has an ev-
ceient patronage, and well deserves II
for not only does cleanliness greet the
visitor. but you can get there an ex-
eeptionally good neal Il is noted for
It's freshly caught bass. and chicken a
la Maryland dinners. Taking a look az
the canal boats passing through the
locks in front Of the hotel offers another
innocent diversion.
View Worth the Trip.
Next, the party paid a toll OF 5 cents
to cross the Potomac on the old cable
footbridge TO Virginia side. Once here
take a wooded path leading to the high
rocks overlooking the falls and rapids.
This one sight is worth the journey.
After few photographs were secured.
the return trip was started, and con
tinued without stop or Incident.
No trouble was experienced either go
ing or coming, and the party landed at
the starting point about p. m. united
in the opinion that this is a short but
truly one of the most pleasant auto trips
out os Washington, and recommends II
especially TO lady enthusiasts.
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

Jack Conway has returned TO Wash
ington from tour through Maine and
a visit to L.ewistown, in that State. Mr.
Conway has been away several months.
and in that time has experienced no diff
fculty with his Stevens-Duryea beyond
a few tire troubles-the result OF the
backwoOds roads In the prohibition
State.
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

]. D. Maxwell, vice president Of the
Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Company, las
just returned from trip to New Castle.
Ind, where he was called to supervise
the erection and installation of the
boilers OF the company's new 2-wer
plant. He reports the work on the fac
tory progressing satisfactorily, and a
large portion OF the machinery is al
ready installed and turning out parts.
Frank G. Dwight, for the past two
years With the Knox Automobile Com
pany. has resigned to take charge Of the
Jones Speedometer Company, of Phila-
delphia.
z. P. Merit is back. after a week
spent IN touring Pennsylvania. Phlade1-
pbia and Atlantic City were in his intin-
erary. No accidents.
II. c. Chandlee ran to Demonets Ho-
tel, near Bluemont, Va. last Sunday, in
four and one-quarter hours. The dis
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

Charles Kraerner VIII leave this Sun
day morning for Gettysburg, N a
Stegens-Duryea- He viii stop over
there for a Gay. returning 10 this clty
Wednesday or Thursday.
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

speed. loot! loot! sounded the driver
OF the machine. for ne wanted only
enough space to pass. But do you think
the driver in the vehicle would pull to
one side7 Not bit Of IT, After hearing
several successive tOot, toots. the occu-
pant OF the horse-drawn vehicle alighted
and approached. A chill hit the autoists
when they saw it was none other than
Marshal Collins
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

Dr. Q c. zimmerman, OF Gil North
Carolina avenue southeast, Is the pur-
chaser OF model 4 Mitchell runabout
from the Mitchell Agency. OF Connect
cut avenue, this week
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

II. E Bingham was ia this city on
Friday IL his Thomas flyer. en- route
from a Southern tour TO his home IN
Pittsburg.
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

Raymond French. an ex-captain OF
High School Cadets. is not with the
Motor Car Company. and has charge oS
the accessoTies departnent
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

T. 3. Ferguson has returned from 3
3,osO-rnile tour in Stevens-Duryea.
Pennsylvania. New Jersey, New York,
anu Massachusetts came in for a large
portion Of his time. and several weeks
were spent at Cape Ann. at the Colonial
Arms Mr.. Ferguson has acquired some
decided opinions as 70 the roads, and
the verdict pronounced upon those be-
tween Washington and Philadelphia IS
poor. IN Massachusetts they are excsp-
tionaily good, and also fair in New
York. Those in northern Pennsylvania,
says Mr.. Ferguson, are as good as those
in the southern part Of the State are
bad.
David Moore and Charles Kraemer
went TO Gettysburg Sunday in Mr.
MOore's Thomas. They returned Mon
day.
]. B. Shield. or Chicago, Ill, arrived IN
this city at $3.50 noon yesterday IN a
Mark IS Columbia touring car
Mr.. Shield is making an extended tour
CONTINUED on Eleventh Page)
The Washington times., 1907-09-15

Otis H. Wood. OF stoneleigh court, and
Messrs. Hammerstein and Jones, left
washington Sunday IN a Maxwell runa-
bout for Hagerstown. Buena Vista
Springs. and Monterey. On The cut trip
the OlDey road was chosen. The tour
lists say that this route is much prefer
able 10 the Rldgeville road, over whica
they returned. The latter is muddy.
and at points almost impossible. They
arrived her on Tuesday.