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Evening journal., 1907-08-30
MANSFIELD,
- ACTOR, PASSES AWAY

The announcement Of his death this
morning came as a shock to his
friends in this vicinity.
Sketch Of the Actor.
Richard Mansfield was born in He'll
goland in 1857. He studied for the
East Indian civil service, but soon af-
terward came to this country and
opened a studio in Boston. 1t was his
hope and intention to become an
artist and to this end he studied art
in England.
The desire to become an actor, how
ever. was so great that at length he
gave uD his artistic cndeavors TO go
on the stage. He played small parts
in comic opera in England.
He returned to the United States
and appeared at the Standard Theatre
in New York as Dromes in Les Man
teaux Noirs. His ability soon brought
him recognition and he appeared with
distinction in repertoire of wide range
from Koko in the Mlkado to Richard
III
Mansfield became the owner of his
company. He married Beatrice Cam
eron. his leading woman.
Mansfield in Brief.
One of Paul Wilstach's communica-
tions epitomizes Richard Mansfield as
follows:
Eniovs fiction.
Quick study.
Strong physique.
Very muscular.
Nervous first-nighter
Always wears dark clothes.
Unlimited capacity for labor
Devoted to children and horses
Speaks all European languages.
Wears no jewelry except seal ring.
Invariably prefers black neck scarf.
Prefers .acGuatie to other athletic
sports.
Insist on open wood fires in his
apartments.
Eats simple fruits. but fastidious
about cuisine.
Never sleeps longer than seven and
a half hours
Eats breakfast and dinner to live
lives to eat supper.
In shaking hands. grips the hand
firmly and moves the hand little.
Often overworked, seldom in, al.
ways under physicians care.
Principal recreation, friends with
him at supper after playing.
When playing breakfasts at II, dine.
at 4.30. sups at midnight.
Never goes out in the night air ex'
cept in a closed carriage.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
STATE SOLDIERS
MARCH TOMORROW
Are in Readiness for
Camp ChurChmdR at
RehObOth
GOVERNORS DAY THURSDAY

The Organized Militia Of Delaware.
1000 strong, win go into annual en-
campment at Rehoboth tomorrow.
Already the site has been prepared. and
when the citizen-soldiery arrive there
at noon they will Immediately enter
into active camp life.
Tho Wilmington companies headed
by the First Infantry Band. VIII entraiu
at 730 o'clock. and no doubt many of
their relatives and friends will see them
march away.
The camp has been designated
Camp Clarke Churchman," in memory
OF the young Delaware Lieutenant who
was killed In the Spanish-Americau
war; Governor Preston Lea. CONS
mander-in-chief will go to Rehoboth
tomorrow to remain with the militia
until camp breaks, on next Saturday.
Thursday has been designated as "Gov-
ornors Day IL Is probable that tho
Delaware Railroad Comapny will run
a special train to Rehoboth on that
day for the accommodation Of persons
who wish to see the review Of the regi-
mont.
Tho tour Of duty this year, with tho
exception OF the usual ceremonies. will
be devoted entirely to extended order
drills practice marches and target
practice. The field officers and the regi-
mental inspector of rifle practice. with
Lieut.-Col II. G. Cavenaugh, u. S. A.
have arranged the schedule. Special att
tention will be given TO guard duty.
The order OF the day will be different.
ia several respects. from the routine
which has obtained In these encamp-
mcnts in the past. The principal
change is IN the hour for holding guard
mount, which win be at $50 o'clock in
the afternoon. whereas I'm the past tha
guard has been mounted about . o'clock
I'm the morning.
The troops win be awakened at 5.15
o'colclS in the morning. and after calis-
thonic exercises. have breakfast at 6.
] Drill viii be from to IL o'clock, and
then bathing until mess call at noon.
Target practice viii begin al 1 O'Clock
I'm the afternoon and continue until 3.So
o'clock. supper will be served at
and the evening parade WI be held al
l61O Everybody must be In quarters al
ltO45. and taps will close the official day
lat IL p. m.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
CAPT. JOHNSON
BURIED TODAY

The funeral Of Captain Joshua b. john
son. who was drowned In the collision Of
the tug-boat Gerry and the British sioam-
or Banstable Off splrrow's Point Nd.
on Sunday night will be held in this city
to-day The body arrived here this morn.
ing and was taken an charge boy Under
taker John r. Kimer.
The funeral services win be held at
o'clock this afternoon at the late home Of
Captain Johnson. No. 902 West Fourth
street. The Rev. s. n. Plchard, pastor Of
Union NJ. e Church. VIII ofncilte.
The interment VIII be made 81 Lawn.
croft cemetery and the funeral party VIII
proceed to the cemetery in a special fun.
eral car.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
LAYING CONCRETE WORK

The concrete foundations for the new
Y. NJ. C. A. building are now being laid-
The work was started this morning and
viii not be finished for several months
Tho material composing the foundations
has been under n severe test the past
seven days and has come up TO all tho
requirements in the building specifications
Superintendent Brown Is in direct charge
Of the work.
Now that the cellar proper Of the huild-
ing has been dug. James Iogue, the ccn-
tractor viii dig the association swimming
nnnl
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Unique Notice Of Team.

DOVER. Aug 30.-A unique adver-
tisement was posted in the form of a
written notice posted at the general de-
livery window of Dover's postohice, and
reading as follows: Found: A horse
and buggy on Monday morning. owner
can get further information of Ed Man
love, back of the postofiice, and who is
caring for the same. There is a severe
law in this State against even the
unhitching or the driving Off of a horse
or mare without the consent. of the
owner.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
BUTCHERS HAVE
DAY OF FUN
EaStSide Men Badly Beaten
in Game of Base
ball

In the baseball game between the
East Side and the West Side members
OF the Butchers Association at Bran
dywine Springs yesterday. the East
Side members were badly beaten by the
opposing side by the score of % to 12.
A large crowd attended the game and
as the players We're out for "a good
time there We're no hard feelings on
either side during the game.
Allsover. Of the West side team.
made more hits and runs than any
other player. His right TO a large ham,
which was to be awarded TO the heav-
lest hitter. was disputed by the other
players. Daniel Bubenzer acted as
watorboy.
Tho association took supper at Cella's
restaurant
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Get Many Fish.

II. j. Gasser and L. l.. wilhelm. who
have been camping out along the Della
ware and Chesapeake canal for a few
days, brought to this city last night a
fine string OF bass, the largest fish
4 pounds The fish were land
ed while trolling with a propeller bait
The party also caught a large snapper,
weighing z 1-2 pounds
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
NEW CASTLE CLERKS WANT
HOLIDAY DURING SEP EMBER.

The grocers' clerks who have been
enjoyin the half Thursday holiday dur
ing the summer months, have petition
ed their employers in New Castle to
extend the half holiday throulSh the
ensuing month, and also to close all
stores at p. m, except on Saturday
nights.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
peIiahtfuI Evenine soeIaI.

At the residence Of Carlton Bryan.
No. 2OOS jefferson street last evening.
Wesley Brotherhood of Scott Church
held its usual monthly business meet
ing and social, and as usual the social
proved a delightful affair. II was in
the nature of a watermelon party. DIR.
w L. S. Murray, Sheriff Stafford and
William r. White were the invited
guests of the evening
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
suitoase EulI Ill snakes.

POCOMOKE. Md, Aug. sO,-Strange
noises proceeded from a dress suit case
left at the railway station here, the
agent opened it for investigation. In
side were found twelve snakes, among
which was a dead rattler. II is sup
posed that the case was left here by
one of the fair fakirs last week The
snakes were thrown into the river
after being skinned.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
II Sell Better Machinery.

SMYRNA, Aug. 3O.-W. NJ. Hope, re-
ceived for the Bitter Manufacturing
Company, at Smyrna, has advertised
their hosiery mill and machinery for
sale on September z, and it is feared
that outside purchasers will get it and
remove the machinery from this town
The Board of Trade of Smyrna will en-
deavor to find a local purchaser in order
that this industry may be saved to the
town.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Left Hand Hurt Four lines.

zachariah Gemmill, Of New Castle.
is an unfortunate man. His left hand
has been injured in the pattern shops
of the Harlan & Hollingsworth Com
pany, for the fourth time. This time
he lost part of one finger, and had
another badly lacerated.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
WANTED A PRIEST
TO MARRY THEM

James +. Quinn and Miss Lena b.
Wollein- both of Philadelphia. OBJ
tanned a marriage license to-day at
the office Of Magistrate Broman and
then went In search Of a Catholic
priest TO marry them Whether they
succeeded in their purpose could not
be learned
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
new SECRETARY
WAS APPOINTED
Mayor Wilson Names ".
Brandt Hoffman to Sue
Ceed ". A. Taylor

Mayor Horace Wilson to-day announced
the appointment OF the. successor to War
rem A. Taylor, his secretary, who has just
resigned. The new appolntoe is w. Brandt
Hoffman, employed as stenographer In
tho office OF Charles u. Kingston. division
freight agent OF the Philadelphia. Balu-
more and Washington railroad.
Mr. Hoffman win take up his new
duties on Monday. His predecessor will
retire tomorrow. Hc viii go to Pittsburg
wherc he viii enter the employ Of the du-
Pont Powder Company.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
"Never Grow olds' to Entertain.

At the Idle Hour Club. at Grubb's
Landing, on Monday. the Never Grow
Old Club, Of this city, will give its an
nual outing and clam bake. A river
ride will follow the dinner and there
will be an entertainment in the even
ing Candy Cox is president OF the
club.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Preparing Plans For Park.

Chief Engineer Leisen Of the Water
Department is preparing plans for an
elaborate system of parking the site of
the new reservoir on the Weldin farm.
The plans ARE not yet complete. when
they are they viii be submitted TO the
Water Board for its approval.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
To Visit Canada.

Mr.. and Mrs William A. Holt and Mr.
and Mrs Howard Parker of this city.
will leave for a two weeks visit on
Tuesday for points in Canada and New
York State. While away the party will
stop at the Thousand Islands, Toronto.
Quebec, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Chi
cago.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
oraanizes sunday sehooI eoard.

Or. w. L. S Murray has organized
a Sunday School Board at Washington
Heights NJ. y. Church with William e.
Marks as president, Charles H.
Gray. secretary and ]. Chandler Pyle,
treasurer. The school has raised S4S3
in one year.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
ceIebr,ted His Birthdav.

The Rev. w. X. Galloway, OF No. 2214
North Market street. celebrated his
seventeen birthday anniversary yester-
day Mr. Galloway was the recipient
of over one hundred post cards from
friends in this city.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
New Teacher For CLAYTON.

CLAYTON. Aug. 3O.-The Board of
of Clayton has engaged Pro-
fessor NJ NJ. Norris, of Vienna, Md,
as principal of the public schools. He
is a graduate Of St Johns. College. and
will assume his new duties at the open
ing of schools on September 3.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Reedbirds Plentiful at Chester.

Reedbirds are becoming plentiful in
the marshes along the Delaware river
at Chester and eager sportsmen are
already taking sly shots at them,
though the season does not open until
Sentemher l.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
ADVICE!
TO ADVERTISE
SUCCESSFULLY

Put your proposition attractively
temptingly Tell in as few words as
possible just what you are selling, and
just why the reader ought TO want it.
RESULTS
Are as sure 10 follow as night the
day. 10000 readers read about it
hundreds respond
Are you a JOURNAL sdvertis=s II
not. why not7
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Summer Nearly over.

With temperature in the lower six
ties, and a fresh breeze blowing from
the southwest, Wilmington awoke this
morning to the fact that the summer
is rapidly drawing to a close. Derby
hats are filling the windows where
straws have bloomed. and merchants
are advertising coat sales
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
WI Prlze For Faney WaItzlnn.

Hughey O'Conner and Miss Eva e.
Doyle won the prize waltz at Shellpot
Park last night About 80 couples
took part in the waltz and after the
dance. Mr.. OConner presented the So
gold piece 10 Miss Doyle.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
CORONER GIVES
CASE TO STATE

Coroner Galloway this afternoon
placed in the hands OK Attorney Gen
eral Richards an the facts as far as
he could learn them, in the case OF the
unknown man found murdered at
Revbold wharf. Delaware City Tile
case win now be taker up by the
state authorities and investigated.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Iron Moulder's Union Picnic.

Iron Moulders' Union. Local No. Sc
will hold its sixth annual picnic in
Bavarian Park tomorrow. George Lar
kan. John c. Gates and Wilbur +. Long
comprise the committee on arrange
ments A delightful program has been
arranged Tor the day.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Retter Pan Your Lieense.

There was a rush TO pay licenses at
the office of Clerk Of the Peace Quigley
today on all licenses not paid to-
morrow. 20 per cent viii be added by
Mr. Quigley in accordance with the
law
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Examining silver Run Bridqe.

The members of the Levy Court are
I'm Red Lion hundred today examining
silver Run bridge there. As the struc-
ture is badly I'm need of repairs the
court will decide whether II viii be
more profitable TO build a new struc-
ture than to repair the old one
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
WIN Attend Banquet in Now York.

Magistrate Lawrence j. Broman left
Wilmington today for New York. where
he will participate ia the banquet to-
night TO the Grown Prince Of Sweden
at the Hotel Astor. He will return
home on Monday
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
DELAWARE COUNTY
MILK DEALERS FINED.

Agents Of the Pure Food Department
are after dealers i'm Delaware county
for selling impure milk, and Isaac Will
liams. of Chester yesterday paid "a fine
of $50 and costs before Squire VIII
hanson for selling aduIterated milk
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Eined Eor Re. .fiIIlna RettIes.

At a hearing before Magistrate Pyle,
yesterday afternoon, two Italians were
each fined so cents for rehIlng bot
ties belonging TO the Diamond State
Bottling Company.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Fen From Chair, Rib Cracked.

Thrown from a fitting chair in his
yard. Patrick J. Ahern, of New Castle,
had the ligaments on his left side torn
and a rib fractured.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
"a DEAD IN THE
BRIDGE MISHAP
Authorities Are Investigating
Cause of the Awful Dis
aSter Near Quebec
PHOENIX co.'s OFFICERS
LOST THEIR LIVES
FACTS ABOUT BRIDGE.

FACTS ABOUT BRIDGE.
Greatest cantilever in the world.
Central spin, 1850 feet.
Total length, $500 feet.
Exceeded Tay Bridge, Scotland, by
100 feet.
Height above river $50 feet.
Begun in 1900
Would have been completed in 1909.
Weight Of iron, 10000 tons.
Number Of men on bridge when it
fell 90.
Number lost (estimated), so.
Builders. Phoenix Bridge Company,
Of Philadelphia.
Iron structure made at Phoenixville.
Cost of the bridge, S450oO00.
Spanned the ST. Lawrence River
Location, 7la miles above quebec.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
DENIES soNAPARTE RuMoR.
No Foundation For Report That Frank
B. Kellogg is to Succeed Him.
sy THE JOURNALS Special Wire

Sy THE JOURNALS Special Wire
NEW YORK, Aug. 30.-A financial news
bureau to-day published a report that
Frank B. Kellogg. counsel for the Inter.
state Commerce Commission would sue
ceed c. J. Bonaparte as Attorney-General
soon. Kellogg, who is here preparing for
the government suit against the Standard
oil Company said there was absolutely
no foundation for the report
Evening journal., 1907-08-30
Propertv al sheriffs sale.

Sheriff Stafford this morning sold the
property of Herman Hippo. in Fifth
street above Monroe, to William E.
Stoeffer for S250O.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30

Mayor Boyd to Sleep Under Canopy.
To protect himself from the mosqui-
toes while at Camp Churchman, at Re
hoboth during the ensuing week. Mayor
Evan G. Boyd. of New Castle, who is
lieutenant colonel of the militia, has
rigged a canopy covered with netting
for his cot in his tent.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30

mFMVR what the Leading
RF Akb Merchants have
ba@Ea aES to offer you TO-
night in the advertis ing
columns.
Evening journal., 1907-08-30

To-day's news in to-day's
Evening Journal is untrimmed.
unvarnished and without color.
Read and know the city.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-02
PRAISE FOR WHITMAN.
Judges Jury Indorses HIS Cdnds-
dacY for Bench.

Judge Whitman received a surprising indorse-
ment yesterday his candidacy for election to the
place on the bench that he now holds by the ap-
pointment of the Governor. The jury which has
been sitting under him since September "a in the
trial of Rafaele Gascone for murder. stopped It's
deliberations long enough hand up the following
document. signed by each of the twelve Jurors;
We. the undersigned, turymen of the special panel
sions Part III, desire at this time TO express our
appreciation of your courtesy ana khoIy a.
ton mingled with dignity. energy and amoltloni IN
your endeavor mpartally TO administer Justice
Our observation during this term OF yGTr end pur
pose for right and Justice are incenVe ITr US n
CIinations we viii give you our hearty support Tor
your election.
Attached 10 the paper were the following names;
Gilmore Clark Robert Spencer F1nney, Alfred r
Roberts Washington Robinson. Albert NJ Roorne
Robert Henry. Galation r. Harmon. Richard A
Williams Morris Levy, Simon NJ. Rosenolatt' Ed
win F. Dickinson and Charles Hankenson
Another manifestation OF the desire for clean
poIitics came from the grand jury. which has been
sitting throughout October. and which Yesterday
handed I'D thirty-two indictments against VIOLA
tors OF the registration laws. Just before reulns
the fury filed a presentment with Judge cram can
ing upon all election officers, members or the ponce
force watchers at the polls and all good ciuzeAs 10
exercise especial vigilance at the election TO oe he
IN Tuesday that legal evidence may be returned
against all violators and would-be voIatorS oil 'e
laws regarding voting and registration Inc pre-
sentiment goes TO call upon ali ctAen9 70 co
onerate with the proper officers to suppress iesa
voting The work that the District Attorney o'-
Nco and the Superintendent of Elections have done
g. r+,c,,Isrlv commended In responding, Judge
Grain said that at no other time in his knowiedse
had there been such concerted action on the part OF
every one irrespective of political Affiliations as al
present. The document was placed on ''e court
records. r,
Joseph Healy. who has been on trial before Judge
Rosalsky for an alleged violation of the registration
law was convicted Of false registration The court
rornanded Healy 10 the Tombs until Monday.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-02
BINGHAM TO GOVERNOR.
Says He Is Wditing Opinion from
Corporation Counsel.

Albany. Nov. 1-Governor Hughes to-day re-
ceived reply from Police Commissioner Bing-
ham Of New York to a letter sent to him
on Wednesday regarding Sunday theatricals in
New York City, of which complaint made
10 the Governor. Commissioner Bingham says
that he expects an opinion from the Corporation
Counsel as to the Interpretation of the law al
legged TO be not enforced, ito guide the action
of this department for next Sunday"
"All that this department wants." says the
Commissioner. lis definite instruction from the
proper legal authority to the definite legal
duty of the police. This it has been so far
practically impossible to get. Many cases pre-
sented before the magistrates courts by the
police have been thrown out, and when en-
deavor has been made to make a test case the
decision has been generally against the action
Of the police. 1t appears that the law never
means what it says, but has to be interpreted
by the courts. and no two judges ever seem to
agree on the matter of Sunday theatres
Commissioner Bingham says he has been ad-
vised by the Corporation Counsel that opinion
by the courts on a test case IS exported at
an early date. Il believe" he asserts in closing,
that the Police Department has done every
thing that could be expected of It in regard to
this phase Of the law, and. as said above 1 am
waiting merely for definite word from the Cor
poration Counsel TO act accordingly"
New-York tribune., 1907-11-02
REPUBLICANS SURE IN BROOKLYN.
Secretary Smith Explains-"Long Pat" and
Stevenson Also See Victory.

All the politicians I'm Brooklyn. except Bella To-
kali, were cheerful yesterday.
Secretary Smith of the Republican committee
declared that there is the slightest doubt that
the Republican county ticket will be elected"
Senator Pat McCarren said: THE entire Demo-
cratic ticket from top 20 bottom. will be elected"
Secretary Stevenson Of the Independence League
was not TO be outdone. He asserted: 'It will be
found that the Independence League is still the
strongest political organization in Brooklyn on
Election Day"
All Bella would remark was Nothing to say"
When Mr.. Smith visited at Republican head
quarters he explained the for his optimistic
view OF the political situation. He said:
There is not the slightest doubt that the Re
publican county ticket will win In addition to the
united Republican vote. will have very mate
rial support from the anti-McCarren Democrats
They have informed officially and otherwise that
they intend vote the straight Republican ticket
We will elect more than majority of the candi-
dates for the Assembly and probably three OF our
candidates for the Municipal Court. We expect the
support of honest citizens
New-York tribune., 1907-11-02

perance way by Governor Beckham during his re-
form crusade
While both candidates and both parties are striv-
Ing TO get out the full vote in what is known as
the rural districts the state 1t is the belief OF
of the leaders of both parties that the city OF
Louisville Will carry the balance of power in the
election. When the Court of Appeals recently de-
clared the election 1903 this city void and re-
moved all of the Democratic officials from office
and delegated the power to Governor Beckham to
fill their places the states chief executive ap-
pointed whom he knew would carry out his
views the temperance question and close the
saloons the Sabbath. This regime has now
been in power four months. and during that time
the lid" has been tight and screwed down
every Sunday, and James F. Grinstead, the Re
publican candidate for Mayor promises to con-
tinue this policy IL he is elected. His platform IS
a direct contrast to that Of his Democratic rival,
who not only promises to work for a repeal OF
the Sunday closing law, but to permit the saloons
to keep open on Sunday II he is elected. Since
Tyler took this stand every minister In the city
irrespective OF politics. has come out IN favor OF
the Republican candidate. and every Sunday morn
ing and night political sermons have been deHV-
cred from the pulplts Of the city, and the Demo-
cratic candidate has been denounced by the various
women's clubs and other organizations In the CITY
For the first time in years the Democratic state
managers practically conceding the 9th Con-
gress District which includes the city of Louis
VILE, TO the Republicans by a small majority, while
the Republicans claim the district by 10000 votes
1t is conceded by the conservative men in both
parties that the will be the closest in twenty
five years, although the campaign managers Oh
both parties claim majority from 1900 to 29'oOO