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Evening journal., 1908-12-26
GOVERNOR LEA NAMES
NIECE OF GOVERNOR-ELECT
AS DELAWARE'S SPONSOR
Miss Anna P. CahaI, of BidgeViIle, Designated TO
Chrisfen the Mighty BaftIeship
Named for This State

Governor Preston Lea. who had been
hsked bv Secretary Of the Navy New
|berrv to designate a sponsor for the
hattleship Delaware. which is to be
launched on February 6, has nominated
u niece of Governor elect Simeon ).
|Pennewill for the honor
The sponsor designated by Governor
h .ea is Miss Anna p. Cahall, a young
woman of Bridgeville. She is the
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Lawrence M.
|Cahal. and is a niece of Judge James
|Pennewill as we'll as Of Governor-elect
|Pennewil
The launching of the Delaware Will
not take place until after Governor
I.ea's term has expired. but the Gov
|ernor recently received a formal re-
uuest from Secretary Newberry to des-
ignate the sponsor. and he graciously
named relative of the incoming Gov
ernor. in whose term the launching Will
take place, to occupy the honored po-
sition of christening the mighty war
ship named for this State, and 10 De-
stow the name Delaware.
The letter received by Governor Lea
from Secretary Newberry is as follows;
NAVY. DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON.
December 16. 1908.
Sir: I have the honor to inform you
that the Newport News Shipbuildng
and Dry Dock Company, of Newport
News. Virginia, the contractors for the
construction of the Battleship Della
ware. have asked the department to
select sponsor to christen the vessel
when she is launched at their works.
1t is customary TO call upon the
..na af.al.
q vessel is TO be named 10 designate a
suitable person TO act as sponsor. and
Il is requested. therefore. that you
nominate a lady TO offciate in that
capacity at the launching of the Della
ware. which 1t is expected. will occur
during February next, not earlier,
however. than the 9Th.
Your selection will be communicated
10 the contractors in order that the
person named by you may be form
erly invited by them to act.
Very respectfully.
Truman II. Newberry. Secretary.
His Excellency. the Gocernor Of Della
ware. Wilmington Delaware.
Governor Lea has sent the following re-
ply to Secretary Newberry:
December %. 1908.
Sir: 1 take pleasure in informing you
that ] have selected Miss Anna p.
Cahall. of Bridgeville. Sussex county.
Delaware. as sponsor to chrlsten the
Battleship Delaware. when It shall be
launched at the yards Of the Newport
News shipbuildlng and Dry Dock COM
pany. at Newport News. Virginia.
sometime during the month Of Feb
ruary next
Very respectfully.
Preston Lea. Governor.
To Hon. Truman IT. Newberry. Sec
retary OF the Navy. Washington.
n. c.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Court Was Lenient.

Catherine Boyle was fined s. and costs
on a charge of assault and battery. and
Henry and Frank z. Thornton were each
fined so and costs on charges of inter
fering with a public officer. in City Court
this morning. The case was that I'm which
Sheriff tsafford and Deputy Sheriff Cole
figured when they went to a house in
Heald street a few days ago to get a
sewing machine on writ OF reDlevin Tie
Judge said that he was lenient with Mrs.
Boyle and would not give her the fun
penalty which the law provided because
she was a woman. and this was the
Christmas season.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
HOLD C0LORED MAN ON
CHICKEN THEFT CHARGE

John Rumscy. colored, % years old. was
arraigned before Magistrate Robertson
this morning on a charge OF stealing
chickens and was held in $500 bail for
the upper court.
Rumsey was arrested last night by
Giles Lambson. u South Wilmington. a
former sheriff. who, hearing a noise in his
chicken coops got up to investigate He
came out in time TO see a man running
away with a bag over his shoulder and
Lambson gave chase. Three chickens were
found in the bag after the ex-sherif
caught the colored man.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
DRINK.CRAZED MAN
COMMITS MURDER
sv United Press Leased Special wire.

Bv United Press Leased Special Wirs.
BUFFALO. Dec. 26--One man is
let wound in his leg as the result of n
desperate struggle with a drink -crazed
man in a boarding house early to-day.
The dead man is Henry c. Carr. %
years old. of Syracuse, n. Y. Albert
Hanson. of Providence, r. L, was
wounded.
The two men entered the room Of
Lytton Cordery. 25 years old, who was
creating a disturbance. In the strug-
gle to subdue him. Cordery drew his
revolver, killing Carr and wounding
Hanson. At the hospital Cordery,
when he recovered from his deliriun
to-day, had no knowledge of the af-
fray.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
NINETEEN DEATHS
in CITY THIS WEEK

The number Of deaths during the
week Just ending was 10. as compared
with 23 for the corresponding week Of
last year. one death was a suicide and
one resulted from a gun-shot wound
Two were caused by diphtheria.
The number Of births was 81. the
number for the corresponding week Of
last year having been "a. There were
so marriages as compared with % for
the corresponding week I'm 1907.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
CITY MISSIONARY
SOCIETYS MEETINGS

a meeting under the auspices. of the city
Missionary Society will be held this
evening at o'clock at Maryland avenue
ana Oak street. II viii be IN charge OF
the Rev II. A. G. Westerheld. the Rev.
f. Z. Carpenter and Miss Mary Gould.
deaconess. assisted by members of the
Epworth League Of Harrison Street NJ. ,E.
Church.
An evangelistic meeting will be held un-
der the auspices Of the society In st.
Paul's NJ. f. Church. at S o'clock. A song
service will be conducted by the Rev J.
A. Brewington The principal address will
be made by the Rev. Or. A. S. Mowbray.
district superintendent After the evan
gelistic meeting. the annual meeting OF
the society will be held. when officers will
be elected for the year and reports made.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
FOUND In CHAIRS
OVERCOME BY GAS
James MCGIaCkIin and Wife
Discovered Unconscious
in Their Kitchen
JET WAS TURNED
ON FULL BLAST

Breathing the fumes of Illuminating
gas James McGlacklin and his wife. Rose
McGlaclxlin. both between 45 and 50
years Of age. We're found nearly dead at
their home. No go Madison street at 1.5o
O'Clock this morning.
The couple occupy three rooms on the
second floor and when found they were
seated on chairs in the kitchen. The wo-
man was attired in night clothing and
the man was fully dressed. They were
seated at each end of a table directly un-
der a gas jet. The gas was turned on full
and the doors were closed.
The occupants on the third floor of the
house were awakened by the strong odor
of gas and they notified Mrs Norris
Dixon, who with her husband are ten
ants of the house but who sublet a part
Of it. Mrs. Dixon imediately went to the
second floor and entering the apartment
occupied by the McGlaclSins found them
unconscious She turned off the gas and
opened the windows. After trying to
arouse the couple she sent. for Dr. ].
Harvey Spruance and DR.. owen c. Spear
and both physicians worked with the
couple for several hours. The woman Is
in a serious condition. but it is thought
that the man viii recover. They are be-
ing treated at their home.
Mrs. McGlacklin is deaf having been
left in that condition following an attack
of scarlet fever some years ago. Her hus-
band Is employed by the ]. Morton Poole
Company.
How the gas was turned on is not
known. In tho bedroom of tho couple II
was found TO be burning dlmly. The gas
meter used in the house is a slot machine
and there was only 70 more feet Of gas
to burn before the supply would have been
shut Off but it Is claimed that this would
have been enough TO have caused the
death Of the couple in a short time. il
they had not been found when they were.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
MUCH MAIL AT THE PosToFFIcE

While the clerks at the postofiice
are beginning to breath freely again
following the great rush of Christmas
mail matter which poured in the local
office. they still have a quantity of
mail TO get out. The rush was so
great yesterday that a large portion
of second class matter was removed
TO the basement of the building and
this is now being worked up.
All the first class matter was hand
led and of this the office Is fairly well
cleared. The second class matter con-
tains a number Of Christmas gifts and
while these viii be a little late ar
irving, the persons to whom they are
directed will receive them within the
next few hours.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
REVOLVER BALI.
GRAZES Her Arm

The 15-year-old daughter of Robert
p. Edwards of No. $50 West Seventh
street. was accidentally shot by her
younger brother in their father'shomo
on Christmas eve. While the children
Were making ready TO trim then
christmas tree the youth found re
yolver enong the tree ornaments. Be
lleving that the weapon was harmless,
the youth pulled the trigger
the ball making a slight flesh wound
In Miss Edwards arm. and burying it,
self IN a door
Mr.. Edwards. who is a member oi
the Department of Elections. has since
been receiving the congratulations of
his many friends that his daughter
escaped serious injury.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
To speak on Eastern Shore.

The work Of tho Antl-SaIoon League
tomorrow will be centered i'm the
Eastern Shore Counties of Maryland.
C. E. Burchenal win visit the churches
on Pocomoke Circuit, in Worcester
county. speaking three times during
the day i'm that vicinity The Rev.
John NJ Arters viii be in Caroline
county on Concord Circuit. speaking in
the churches Of which Rev. J. r. Cam
non is pastor. Already an active cam
paign is being conducted throughout
Maryland.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
CANAL WORKMEN
THREATEN STRIKE

PANAMA. via Galveston, Texas, Dec.
26.-American workmen on the Panama
Canal threaten a general strike on ac-
count of the sentencing of an American
named Fraser
Fraser. who is q years old and an en-
glne driver on the Panama Railroad. was
convicted of assault by the tribunal at
Colon and sentenced to three years in
prison. lie was transferred to Panama
on Monday and leaders among the work
men declare they will walk out unless
he is released on bail until the highest
court has had opportunity to pass on the
case.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
JOKE WON HER
A LIFE MATE

BROCKTON, Mass. Dec e6-An adver-
tisement inserted as a joke in a paper won
Mrs Fannie Emerson well-to-do hus-
band.
The marriage ceremony was performed
asst evening in Groton. VT. in the First
Baptist Church. and the bridegroom was
George Lamphere. Tho romance began
about four month aEo. when Mrs. Emer-
son accepted the dare Of friends 10 insert
the advertisement for husband
She was at first inclined to sign an as
sumed .ame, but finally made up her
mind TO carry the joke as far as possible.
not onl. signing her real name. but send
ing along her picture.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
To al upon the eovernor.

In accord with their custom. the
commissioned officers of the First Della
ware Infantry will make a New Years
call upon Governor Preston Lea, their
commanders in-chief. and Mrs Lea. The
officers will meet at the New Century
Club building at IL o'clock and will
proceed in a body to the Governors
residence to extend greetings of the
season.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
PopuIar Salesman Promoted.

w. Harry Blythe. who for a num-
Der Of years has been head salesman
in the drapery department of The
NJ. Megary & Son Co. has been trans
ferred TO the furniture department
His many friends will be interested in
his promotion. and. are assured OF the
same unfailing courtesy, which has
made Mr., Blythe so popular.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
conaressman pavey Dead.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26.-Congress-
man Robert c. Davey. of the Second
Louisiana district died here today. He
had been in i'll health two or three
months and an attack Of apoplexy has
tended his end Davey had served con-
since the Fifty-third Congress-
excepting one term when he declined
denomination.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
FIRE EATS UP
l$5O,OOO IN HAY

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BALTIMORE, Nd. Dec. 26.-Fire early
to-day destroyed the immense hay and
wheat depository Of the Baltimore and
ohio railroad at Mount Glare shops.
causing a damage estimated at Si5O.0OO.
While No. 13 truck was being placed in
position the big aerial fire fighting ap-
paratus toppled over a number OF fire.
men narrowly escaping death Dr serious
injury.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
HARGIS JURY
CANNOT AGREE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
IRVINE. Ky. Dec. 26--After twice re-
porting that It is unable to agree. the
Jury IN the case of Beach Hargls.
charged with the murder OF his father.
has been sent back by Judge Adams with
the demand that it must reach ver-.
dict. II possible The jury first reported
a disagreement Christmas night and again
at $50 this morning.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
XMAS DANCE AT
STATE HOSPITAL.

The inmates at the state Hospital
-or Insane st Farnhurst Jared well this
Christmas. The annual Christmas dance
was held at the institution on Christ
mas eve and yesterday the patients had
turkey for dinner
A Wilmington orchestra furnished
music for the dance On Thursday night
and everybody had a good time.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 26.-AI-
though the storm which was eentered
in the Northeastern States Friday is
passing into the ocean, the weather is
slow in clearing, snow furries still pre-
valing In the lower lake region, and
the eastern mountain districts.
Forecast till 8 p. M, Sunday:
For Delaware-Fair and colder to-
night. Sunday partly cloudy and warm
er; fresh westerly winds, shifting to
southwesterly Sunday and increasing.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Government Opens Rlds.

Bids were opened at the Office Of the
Fourth Light House District today for
furnishing drafting supplies for use in
the engineers Office. Bids were also
opened for furnishing meat for use at
the United States engineers quarters
at Sewell's Point. Cape May.
on Monday bids will be opened TO
furnish a 1000 pound bell for use at
EdgemoO
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
trolley Traffic Was Hsavx.

Trolley traffic reached its usual holi-
day proportions yesterday, but was not
as large as on the preceding Christmas.
Extra cars had been put on by both
the city lines, and patrons were well
taken care Of
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
$1,000 PEARL IN OYSTER
HIS CHRISTMAS GIFT

LEwES. Del. Dec. 2e.-Thomas w.
believes he received the finest
Christmas present in the county Open
ing an oyster he found inside a black
pearl that a local jeweler said would be
worth at least $1,000 when properly cut
Johnston will take it to Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Rar Assoeiation Meetinn.

The annual meeting of the Bar As
ISOLATION of New Castle county will he
held in the County Court Room at $50
O'Clock this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Sank CIearInas LoMer.

The clearlngs Of the, local banks for
The week ending today amounted TO
S9I0262. For the corresponding week
Of last year they were f1,o3O,554
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Mr. Weaver in eoston.

Charles J.. Weaver, assistant physi-
.al director Of the Y. NJ. c. A. is
pending the week with relatives in
Boston.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
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THE BONDS AND GREENBACKs.

In reply to a correspondent in last
weeks News, Mr.. Clymer says:
They never had to issue bonds to
get the money to pay the war debt.
The wealth Of this nation guaranteed
the payment of the bonds, also of the
greenbacks, so if the government had
issued the money there would have
been no interest to pay. But the
bonds were issued, so the money
sharks could buy the bonds less than
face value then get gold interest on
same. Then buy the greenbacks, So
or $2.40 for every dollar, then buy
bonds, thus keeping a chain of I'M
righteous gain always in their favor.
"The soldiers had to take the green
backs, but the bondholders did not
have to take greenbacks-they had
gold. One money for the bondholder,
another for the gun and plow-holder.
II am gun-holder over 20. [ want
to live a religious life, but it is hard
to do this when I think how they
wronged us who bore the brunt of
that dark struggle.
MAY God bless every effort for re-
form. The first issue of greenbacks
was good, but upon the second issue
they put the exception clause. Soon
as that was done every dollar Of gold
was worth two dollars sometimes
more-this was the exception. This
note was good for all debts both pub
lie and private except the duties on
improvements and interest on public
debt. "-Joliet News.
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currency circulation is a small evil
when compared with the power this
system gives the manipulators to con-
troll the volume of our circulating
money.
Loanlng government money to ma
tlonal banks without interest is an
other evil and virtually amounted to
a present of several million dollars
per year to the national banks.
Ex-secretary Gage, in the "North
American Review" last winter stated
that at two per cent. the government
would have received over seventy
millions Of dollars in interest on
money loaned to national banks up
to the present time
1t takes some people a long time
to overcome partisan prejudice enough
to see an evil. But when, they do
get their eyes open they begin to
realize their own stupidity.
Republican manipulators created
the evils of the present banking sys-
tenn in violation to the injunction
left by Lincoln and other honest
leaders. But Bryan, after bowling
against the evils of the system for
over ten years, now proposes a guar
antee deposit plan that would prac-
tlcally perpetuate the entire system
with all its evils.
JAMES CONFETTI,
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PAGE THIRTEEN.
Roman Sketches

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ancient times.
Contents:
The Heroic Land Reformers of Rome.
The Great Slave Revolt
The Tribune of the People.
The Brilliant Leader of the Aristo-
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The African King.
The Greatest of Roman Reformers.
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September IA, 1903.

Il. 4. Chartain, Ochlochnee, Ca:
Must tell you something. The
Heart crowd--Hisgen, Shearn, Pol
lock and John Temple Graves-made
some fine Populist speeches in Thorn
asville last Saturday. They won us
many votes by hammering away at
the necessity for breaking up the old
party lines. Many people are willing
and anxious to jump the line, but are
waiting for something new to pop up
and give 'em nerve. In brief, the
boys crippled hundreds Of 'em Sat-
urday, many of whom we fellows here
will catch. If you will get in behind
that crowd you will catch the bal
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ANTIQUATED BANKING LAWS.

That part Of the national banking
law that compels the people to pay
interest on their circulating money
is an Anticipated war measure and
ought to be repealed.
Currency issued direct by the gov
eminent is legal tender and draws
no interest; national bank currency
draws interest from the people and is
not a legal tender.
The government is security for all
national bank currency in circulation,
but all United States notes, whenever
issued, are direct obligation Of the
government.
To say that national bank curren-
cy is better money than that issued
direct by the government is to say
that mans endorsement on a note
for friend makes him more respon-
sible than he would be on a note
issued direct by himself.
If you we're compelled to sue a man
for an~ obligation would you not
rather sue man on note issued
direct by himself than to sue him
as an endorser for some one elseq
All the twaddle resorted to by
financial manipulators that national
bank or asset currency secured by
government, State, county, municipal,
railroad bonds or other securities, is
better than currency issued direct
by the government is mere subterfuge
to confuse the masses Of the people
and blind them to their own interests.
We are now paying over fifteen
million dollars per year interest on
bonds to secure our present national
bank note circulation. The system
isn't worth the cost.
The interest we pay on bonds to
secure national bank note or asset
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September -, 1908.

september l3, 1908
From a Friend:
II firmly believe that you will poll
the largest vote you ever have in
TINS country. I have never seen so
many political flies trying to crawl
INTO the syrup-pitcher as there are
at this time; all claiming Mr.. Wat
sons planks as their platform. If
Mr. Watson's platform is such good
thing, why do they not have the man
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and we are going to join hands with
You are right; we agree with you,
you'Y Why do they not help the man
who has struggled hard for fifteen
years to put into force the much
needed legislation 2"
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WatsOn's Handbook

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Contents:
Party Principles.
The Greenback Movement.
Party Platforms.
Vicious Legislation.
Pet Banks and Special Privileges.
The Corporations
Between the Mill-Stones.
For the Special Benefit of the
Farmers.
Concerning Money.
Socialism.
Catholic Hierarchy and Politics. -
The Panic of 1898; the Panic of 1907.
Watered Stock. Franchises.
Substituting Railroads.
SQuandering Public Lands.
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have endeavored to fill it to the brim
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