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Evening journal., 1907-05-29
Social Notes
Personal and Social Nofes

Miss Katherine Farmer Is spending
some time in Paschal
William Carey has been spending
several days with his parents. Mr. and
Mrs John Carey. Of near Port Penn.
Mrs. William H. Walker is the gues.
Of her parents at fredericksburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Collins are visit
ing relatives IN Hurlock.
Miss Roxy Hackett has returned to
Hnrlock after spending two weeks
here.
Mrs M. b. Beardsley, Of No. 22a
Broome street. is spending several
days of New York city
Miss Frances Marten. OF No. sec
West Eighth street is the guest OF
friends in New York city.
Mrs. John Rayne. Of Berlin, Nd, Il
visiting relatives here.
Miss Katie Mahon was entertained
on Monday evening at box party al
Keiths in Philadelphia.
Courtland Huhn is spending severa'
days in Baltimore and Washington.
Miss Emma Phillips, Of Kenneti
Square has been visiting friends in thi'
city.
Miss Anna Woodward is the guest o
Mrs. William Lloyd Lang Of Kennel
| Square.
Mrs William Tawresey has beei
spending a few days at Willow Grove
Mr.. and Mrs elias Rutter have bcei
visiting Mrs e. w. Twilloy, Of Sails
bury. Md.
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Stewart, o
]
time in this city.
Miss Katie Hultzapple, Of Chester
called on friends in Wilmington las
/ Sunday.
Miss Estelle Knox. Of Chester, Pa
visited this city Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Nathaniel Richards, q
Harmony. and Dutton Richards an
Miss Lettie ]. Richards, Of Brandy
wine Springs, spent Saturday and Sun
day with friends near West Chester.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29

James and Elmer Dreden. colored,
father and son, the latter only fifteen
years old. We're arraisned in City
Court to-day charged with the larceny
of $40, but at the request Of the elder
Dreden, the hearing was postponed
until tomorrow morning.
James Dreden, the father. was also
charged with resisting officer Sherry
when he was being placed under ar
rest, and was fined $50 and costs.
Other cases disposed OF follow:
John Edwards. disorderly conduct.
so and costs; Carrie Banks. colored,
disorderly conduct. so and costs: Will
liam shannon breach of peace, so
peace bond; George Williams, colored.
assault and battery. continued until
Friday; Clarence Brown, colored, dis
orderly conduct, s. and costs.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
III slon Id $40 colInnn.

Through the courtesy OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company for the ac-
OF those wishing to at
tend the closing exercises at the State
College for Colorcd Students. the train
leaving wilmington at 6.55 a. M, Fri
day, will stop at the crossing near the
college grounds, two miles north OF
Dover. North-bound trains leaving
Dover AT 7.Oi a. m. and 1886 p. m. viii
make the same stop.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
For Sale

Nice large house with elegant, ground,
so by l32, IN the city of New Castle. facS
ing the river. Possession given, and VIII
be sold cheap.
1907 Van Buren, street. 10 rooms ana
bath, good condition. Possession, viii ha
sold before July /, sure.
Several large new modern houses at
kcntmere. Basy terms and possession.
Several nice new houses at 18th and
Clayton and DUPONT streets, All modern
improvements. Possession and easy terms.
Nice lot 40 by %. $. s. Shallcross ave-
nue. East Of Broome st. Make an offer.
Must sell to close an estate.
For investment. No. 1921 Read street,
rents for tlt00 Must be sold.
CHARLES G.. ICURTZ.
10it Market Street,
m27-eod-f Opposite Court House,
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
Water Fresh and
Salt in One Well

A well has been found in Hamilton
County, o., which gives up both fresh
and salt water
There are two pumps in it, one fur
nishing sweet, pure drinking water.
and the other a variety highly charg-
ed with salt.
The United States Geological Survey
discovered the well. The secret is
that one pump goes below a limestone
ledge to the salt pool, while the other
taps the fresh water above the ledge.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
VICTIMSOF RUNAWAY
BURIED TO-DAY

The funerals Of Charles r. Kelley
and William n. Jackson, victims Of
the runaway accident on last saturday
were held yesterday afternoon. The
former was buried from his late home.
No. 2i03 West Fifth street, and Jack
SONS funeral took place from the home
of his parents, at No. AS South
Franklin street.
Kelv's body was Inferred In the
Riverviow cemetery and Jackson's re-
mains were buried in Siiverbrook ceme-
terv. Both funerals were largely at
tended.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
Mines Closed by
Coming Of Circus

MINES CLOSED BY Coming Of Circus.
Ten thousand miners quit work
around Mahanoy City, Pa, yesterday
10 attend a circus.
All the collieries in the neighborhood
had to shut down.
While the show was in progress q
baby tornado came along and created
panic among the miners and women
and children.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
Costly to Live or
Die in PittSbuTg

While it has been urged by many
that Pittsburg is the most expensive
city TO live in. the fact that it is the
costlicst place to die has just come
out.
The Pittsburg Cemetery Association
has raised the price of graves 81 over
the old cost. The local graveyards are
fun, and the price may even be made
higher before long.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
Lost Elephants
Go Out Calling

While unloading a circus train a;
Taunton. Mass. the nvorlSmen forgo-
an elephant and her baby.
The elephant broke out of her car,
and went downtown, where she fed
her infant a lot of flowers plucked from
a private lawn, and invaded a restaur-
ant window.
She was caught and returned to the
show.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
Mr.. Belts So.

Samuel f. Belts. Of No. 1908 King
street. celebrated his eighty-eighth
birthday anniversary yesterday. Mr..
Belts is enjoying good health despite
his advanced age. He nas been agent
for steamship companies recently and
has his office on West Fourth street.
Mr. Belts was for p ears member
of the Board Of Education and for
% years was the manager of the
Adams Express Company's local Of
flee. He has lived in his present home
for forty years.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
WEST SIDE DEVELOPMENT
John D. Kelley to Erect Four Proper
ties at Delaware Avenue and
Scott Streets.

That section of the city lying west
of dupont street and north Of Penn
svIvania avenue continues TO develop
The latest operation planned is four
three-storv dwellings and a store lot
John ID. Kelly at Delaware avenue ana
Scott streets. They win cost slS'oOo.
Within the last year the section
bounded By Pennsylvania avenue
Fourteenth street, dupont and scott
has developed 100 per cent. Lincoln
street has also been greatly improved
The addition of the Kelly properties
win greatly improve the section.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
Bryan-Lowe.

The Rev. Benjamin a. Bryan, form
erlv a pastor of the Second NJ f.
Church here. but now at Deer Creek,
Nd. and Miss Nellie Bounds Lowe OF
this city. will be married at the home
of the brides sister. Nrs. Merrill H.
Tnehman. Of No. 7O5 Pine street. this
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29

Methodist Episcopal Church, Of Smy-
rna on Sunday preached sermon on
"Our National Bulwarlss," TO the Gem
eral w. S. Hancock Post. No. %, O..
A. r., which attended the service in a
bodv
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
Boy Sank in His
Submarine Boat

Arthur Ackley. who lives near High
land Lake. Litchneld County. Conn,
set out 70 invent a submarine boat.
Il fvas a wonderful success, in a way.
ArN1ur, who is thirteen, was rescued
after n3e boat had sunk with him in
ieep waNer. The boat is still a sub
Aarines
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
l....i.. Nan,ed for seaford

DOVER, Del, May 99--Governor Lea
has commissioned Joseph A. coul-
bourne TO be justice Of the peace and
notary public for Sussex county, a'
Seaford.
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
Have Returned From Mexico.

Have Returned From %eNico.
General James II. Wisoa =Sd John II.
Dandy have returned from Mexico, where
they have been looking over mining
sighta-
Evening journal., 1907-05-29
FOR SALE
Building Lots


in all parts of the city at prices, which
should be interesting TO builders or-othern
desiring to build homes. OF for invest-
ments.
The following lots can be bought at rea-
sonable prices.
21th ST.. near Tatnall. 1sx125 It.
Clayton St.. between Lancaster Ave. ana
DUPONT. between 4th and 5th. 2ox75 It.
Cor. Linden and jackson, 25xlOl II.
Cor Maryland and 9th Aves.. 20xl00 It.
DUPONT between Sth and 9th, 26x75 f.
Rowland between Scott and DUPONT,
45x96 IT.
Eighth ST.. between Scott ana Dupont.
Greenhin Ave-. between 2nd, and.srd.
Eth Ave. between Coleman and Frown
cor. Chestnut and Harrison. 12oxloo It.
Cor. Lancaster Ave. and running to
cisymont. between A and Lobdell.
40x100 II.
S. H. Third and Hawley.
n. 10. 5th and Broome, 1o0x120 II.
N f. Oak and Broome, 105xll5.
Peach between Heald and claymont.
u Lombard. o between 18th and 18th. losxsS
Heald between d and f. eoSlo0 It.
Cor. Lodge and Heald S3x70 n.
Mcdowell. between 10th and nth. s9xeo
I feet.
Third ST.. between searles and Clayton.
19xi90 ~.
Cor. snd and Broome 15oxi10 IT,
Rodman. between 9Th and 9Th. l2S feet
Cor Cor sth and Rodmon. las feet front.
Rodman. between ON and 1th. 25s feet
front
sixth. between Rodman and nTawley.
l i1iV12S n.
Cor. 2nd and Scaries. 75xco II.
And numerous others IN an parts OF the
city
Desirable dwellings. on sizes. IN every
part Of the city. lf YOU are cnsider ng
M hnving or selling Of anything 1 the
real estate line. ] would De pleased 20
hear from you regarding samc 7 am pre-
parcfto attcnd 10 your needs N tn-1 ine
carefully and promptly.
JOHN J. MONAGHAN
Real Estate ard Inerrance.
Notary Public.
los WEST SEVENTH STREET.
d. & A. 5sl7. Delmaryin 1'3
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
BRYCE DISLIKES TELEPHONE.
EvHdes Talking Over the Wire and
Sometimes Refuses.

James Bryce, the new British Ambassa-
dor to the United States. has a horror of
telephones The diplomat has frequently
been called on the wire since his arrival in
Washington, and It is said that on numer-
Gus occasions he has refused to talk by
means of the speaking piece When he
does talk, however, he insists on knowing
Immediately who the person is st the
other end of the line and his business
Mr.. Bryce simply doesn't like this modern
method of carrying on a conversation. and
as "a result gets out of il whenever he can.
Long distance calls are said to- be par
ticularly distasteful to the Ambassad dor
While at times he has consented 10 talk
10 people over the phone in Washington
he hates to converse on the long distance
lines. Consequently, out-of-tOwn calls for
England's new representative are not cor
daily received, if at all
The Ambassador will be formally pre-
scented to President Roosevelt on to-mor-
row afternoon at the White House This
fact was officially announced at the State
Department yesterday. Arrangements for
the presentation OF Mr.. Bryce were made
when Secretary of State Elihu Root paid
his official call on the distinguished Eng
lishman. with whom he spent an hour.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25

the pressure from below will become so
great that it viii force the issue and re-
suit in revolution. And this result every
one, except the extremist and the an
archist, wants TO avoid.
"A million remedies are suggested. The
medicine Of the socialist is certainly worse
than the disease; others are partially eff
fective. for the situation is complex.
Private charity is not the remedy, for
that ministers to afFiictIon. does not pre-
vent-and this is n question OF proven
ton. There viii always be need and
ample field for private charity: for there
viii always be much suffering and
misery necessarily entailed in human ex-
istence. What ] might call social charity
goes far, for ii aims by association. for
nation. and accumulation to prevent the
laboring man from becoming poor. de-
pendent. and needy. It is our duty 20 do
what we can, in order 10 be followers of
Him who said: BY this shall all men
know that you are my disciples, that you
love one another
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
RECTOR HAS ANNIVERSARY.
Rev. II. p. Williams Celebrates
Tenth Year AT Trinity Church,

Rev. II. p. williams Celebrates
Tenth Year at Trinity Church.
Rev. Richard P. Williams. pastor of the
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church.
celebrated the tenth anniversary of his
rectorship yesterday morning at the II
o'clock services.
No special exercises were held except
the anniversary sermon delivered by the
rector in which he traced the develop
ment Of the Trinity Church, dwelling par
ticulariy on that period during which he
has acted as rector. A large congrega-
ton heard the sermon. and remained
after the conclusion Of the services to
congratulate the popular clergyman.
Notable among the achievements of Mr.
Williams was the freeing OF his church
from a debt of $1,000 and the marked
increase of the attendance at the services.
A mortgage of 5000 on the parish hall
has also been paid within the past few
months. and just now elaborate plans for
the beautlfying OF the interior of the
church and the securing of a new organ
are under way.
Or. Williams interest in the paroehial
organizations has done much 10 foster
such church work among the parishiOn-
ers. At present there are twelve parochiai
organizations attached 10 the parish
church. all Of which are in a fiourishing
condition.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25

80 dozen Mems Fancy Colored Shirts.
with soft neglige fronts and separate
cuffs; some are in neat stripes and
checks. others in plain blues and tans;
sizes Il to IS. inclusive.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25

Clean Sdvertising-The Washing
ington Herald does not exploit
fakiTs. Merchants who patronize
this newspaper Will find themselves
in good company. It's advertising
columns are kept clean.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
REWARD OFFERED FOR CLERK
Charles E. Watson Has Been Miss
ing Since Last Monday.
Indicted I'm August for ImpersOnat-
ing Brother in Examination BE-
fore Civil Service Commission.

Circulars offering a reward Of $50 for
the return of Charles Elmer Watson, a
clerk In the Navy Department, who has
been indicted on the charge of having i'm
personated his brother before the United
States Civil Service Commission. viii be
issued to-day by the Title Guarantee
and Trust Company. Of Pennsylvania,
which concern has been on his bond. Tn
der the terms OF his contract, Watson
was compelled 90 report 20 the surety
company every day in the week. His
bond was 1890. Watson has not been
heard from since last Monday.
Willis ". Parker OF the Guarantee
Company. notified the district attorney s
office and the detective bureau of Wat
sons disappearance, and the circular.
which viii bear the mans picture and
a description was decided upon with
hopes of his apprehension. Thousands
OF these papers viii be spread broadcast
throughout the country. The trial is set
for March Is. In case he does not re-
turn when the trial Is called. the surety
company viii forfeit the $1,000 bond.
Watson was arrested in August. after
an investigation by the civil service au-
thorities He was a clerk in the Division
of Supplies and Accounts OF the Navy
Department, and lived az 1913 F street
James Watson. Charles Watson 8
brother. applied for a position with the
Department OF Agriculture This papers.
upon examination, We're, i'm the opinion Of
the civil service experts, made out in
handwriting very similar 20 that OF
Charles Watson. James 2. Hesse. Of the
commission, was Of the opinion that
Charles Watson had impersonated his
brother and the young man was arrested.
charged with attempting 10 pass fraudu-
lent examination upon the commission.
Charles engaged counsel and entered a
plea Of not guilty Upon the ground OF
lack Of evidence q supplementary demand
was made for his release. The motion
was opposed by Assistant United States
Attorney Stuart Mcnamara. Watson was
indicted At this time he secured the
surety company as his bOndsmen. James
Watson. who secured a government posi-
ton in St Louis. which is alleged 10 have
been passed by his brother here, is said
10 have been arrested at Holiday,
IL, on a charge of conspiracy with his
brother He was afterward released
upon $1,000 bail TO await action by tbs
courts
The surety company officials believe
that Charles Watson has gone TO his for
mer home in Illinois. Consequently, their
representative there has been notified, and
every possible effort viii be made 10
bring him back TO Washington to stand
trial The Title Guarantee and Trust
Company officials We're not sure Of Wat
sons disappearance until Saturday. It
was decided at once 10 issue the printed
circulars offering reward for his ar
rest.
1t is said that Watson gave no intima-
ton that he intending leaving, and al
ways maintained that he would remain
and face the charges which had been
placed against him by the civil service au-
th0rities. last year.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
THREE REPORTED MISSING.
Police Asked to Find Il Girl. a Boy,
and Man.

Three people, d girl, a boy, and a young
man. were reported to the police yester-
day as among the missing.
Mrs. Nellie GTiswold. aged nineteen
years, has been missing FROM her. home,
4SS F street southwest, since Wednesday.
The request that she be located was made
by the young woman's j 'lsband, who said
he thought that she hau started to Rich
m0nd. Va, where she formerly lived.
Word was also received at headquarters
that John Haywood, sixteen years old, OF
10lS Sixth street northeast, had been miss
ing since Friday The boy was last seen
in company with another. named Man
ley Pickerall, 11p6 Sixth street northwest.
It is believed the two ran away together.
David 3. Thompson aged twenty-six
years, has left his home, 81 Fifteenth
street northeast, and has not been seen
since Friday. A full description of
Thompson was sent out by the police.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
The 27Mt4 Anniversary
of the
Establishment of Our House
Is Announced for Week Beginning To-day.

IN CELEBRATING the anniversary 18TH year of founding
OF establishment realize that the passing years have
been gradual unfolding of business enterprise each contrib
ung the sturdy growth OF which this occasion the perfected
tuhnent Though attribute prosperity those which
undere commercial destiny preparation eadfasn and readiness
grasp and utilize opportunities also pay tribute the ideal of this
house, which finds appcave pubchat social law which
renders service apart from moneyed equivalents.
Usefulness has been the impetus which has enlarged borders
creased facilities and developed resources until this suspicious
day hnds house foremost among commercial establishments in the
National Capital where achievements have kept pace with the rapid
strides of civic development.
Ihe OF this with
purpose and with abiding qualification that cherish hearty
Endorsement of public which fe by its nboken patronage
loyalty, its confidence Wora which has steadily
maintained during these years of our advancement
In acknowledgment then of this cordial encouragement of our
Ideals endeavOTs and achievements bring patrons the
OF abundance by offering for their consideration exceptional values
each and every department OF each day bringing op
Pounies only obtain Seaonabe merchandise
prices but with the celebration long wears of unn
terruped prosperity and public service.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
TRACT SOCIETY FUNDS GONE.
Work Crippled, According 10 Report
at Annual Meeting.

The Washington meeting OF the Ameri-
can Tract Society was held yesterday
morning in the First Congregational
Church. Rev. Merreu Z. Gates. D. D.,
honorary vice president of the society,
and ex-president OF Amherst College. pre-
sided and Rev. T. r. Dyott pastor OF
the United Congregational Church. Brook
lyn borough, New York, preached the
sermon. DR.. Judscn Swift Field. secre-
tary, made the report
The secretary reported that the grand
total Of all publications from the home
Office for eighty-one years is 1888. SIS
copies.
The tract sOciety's resources are ex-
hausted and all of its work crippled and
enlargement impossible. owing 10 the alb
sence Of funds. Not less than one mil
lion dollars is needed Immediately q
enable the society 10 greatly increase
its cOlpOrteurs and provide Christian
literature required for its worldwide
work.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
Dress Goods Dept.

1000 yards Imported Silk and Wool
Crepe de Paris. in colors suitable for both
street and evening wear, such as cream,
light blue, ecru, tan, silver gray, slate,
brown, marine blue, navy blue, and cadet
blue
This material was manufactured in
France. We closed out all the importer
had, and offer same At just half the reg
ular price II is 4 inches wide.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25

1T is. therefore. the duty Of society
of every one who writes, thinks, feels,
that this matter be taken into con-
sideration, and rational conseTva-
tive remedy found; and if this be not
Done then history viii repeat itself, and
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25

Mrs. Robert ]. Blaine and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Aubrey Lynn Clarke. the latter
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
PhiIip sherwood Promoted.

Philip Sherwood. heretofore fireman
and assistant engineer at the City Hall
has been appointed superintendent
of the building. to succeed the late VIII
liam +. Hutchinson. Marshal Palmer
decided to appoint Sherwood by reason
of his thorough knowledge of the court
house building, its heating apparatus, and
other mechanical details. Sherwood, who
is very popular with the City Hail at
taehes. has acted as fireman and assist
ant engineer at the courthouse twenty
two years.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25

a well-known bride Of a few months ago.
will be at home this afternoon at the old
Blaine residence, 133 c street southeast.
from to 6.
Miss Shirley, Of Baltimore, is the guest
of friends in this city.
Maj and Mrs. McLamar and their two
children have removed from the Ontario
to the Alton House.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
Mems Furnishing Dept.

% dozen pairs Mems Fancy Isle
Thread Sox. travellers display samples.
IN variety Of designs and styles, rang
ing from the neat silk embroidered spots
TO elaborate plaids and stripes; size IOlk
only.
The Washington herald., 1907-02-25
Boys Clothing Dept.

lot Of Boys All-wool Suits. Of fancy
cheviots and worsteds, in medium and
dark effects; dOuble-bTeasted coat. with
and without yoke. and with belt; bloom
er trousers; sizes S to Is.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-08-15
A QUEENS BEpCHAMBER.

Queen Alexandra's bedroom is pam
eled in pale rose silk, with hangings
of white satin, those of the bed be-
ing surmounted by the imperial
crown. The curtains of her boudoir
are of ivory silk, bordered with hello
trope. Here the panelings are of
ivory silk in gilt holdings and other
accessories are Beauvois tapestry,
French carpet and Louis XVI. furni-
ture. Her Majesty's bathroom is
quite new and was specially built
out. 1t is fitted with a bath of
Grecian marble from quarries which
had been disused a thousand years.
London, ". A. P.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-08-15
SHE'S A CIVIL ENGINEER.

Miss Marion S. Parker, Detroit
girl and graduate of Michigan Uni
versity, is a civil engineer She has
architects work on several New York
skyscrapers. She designed the Board
Exchange building in the Wall Street
section, a twenty-eightrstory monster
that houses 5000 brokers, bankers
and corporation officers. She built
the Astoria, half of the Waldorf-As-
toria, the Whitehall building and
dozen other notable structures. She
did nearly all the designing alone,
planning the steel work and every
thing from sub basement to roof.