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Evening journal., 1908-05-16
BLOODHOUNDS
AFTER MURDERER

WICKATUCK, N. =, May 16-With
another possible clue that the murders
of Farmer Shepard and Miss Bundy
were committed by a Hungarian labor
er. who was discharged two weeks ago
and who was reported to have been
seen in the neighborhooo this morning.
blood-hounds were called out this at.
ternoon TO aid IN the search. A Hun
garian answering the description of tho
discharged farm laborer ives seen by
James Miller, a Freeport farmer, and
Mrs. Charles Storey.
All the murders were committed with
Shepard's magazine shot gun, and the
bodies horribly mangled. Miss Bundy.
a Swedish girl. was apparently the first
vicsRn. 1t is the theory Of the author
tiles that the murderer stole Shepard's
gun from his bedroom and started out
to kill the girl and the farmland. The
girl was shot as she was carrying an
armful of mink pals 10 the kitchen
Apparently the murderer came upon
Ms. SHEPARD as the latter was coming
down the inside stairs for milk for
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
''BRAINSTORM"
EVANS DECLARES
THAW SANE
By unIted Press Leased specIaI Vic.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
POUGSKEEPSIE, N. Y. May 16-
Worried and nervous at the prospect
Of taking the witness stand in his own
behalf to-day. harry Thaw in his effort
10 be released from the asylum, en-
tered Justice Morschauser's coLrf room
without his usual smile and with an
;mXiUus oppression today. us is now
beginning to dread Jerome's cross ques-
tioninS
Both sitts are to call alienists in
rebuttal and sur-rebuttal before TO-
nights adjournment But their exam
ination will be brief Keepers Michael
Cummings and Lawrence Kreevy Of
The Tombs were the first witnesses
They testified that Thaw seemed ra-
tional in all his talks with them.
There was nothing in his manner
to indicate mental unsoundness. 1 told
him / thought he should take the stand
He asked me why and 1 answered I
thought he could convince The court of
his sanity
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
AUTOS ON FORTY.
FIVE Mile RUN
ThiTty-tWO of the ThiTty-fOur
Entries Left the City
at Noon

According to program, the roadabil
ity rum held under the auspices of the
Delaware Automobile Association, was
started at noon to-day, with thirty
four entries. Up to 1.30 o'clock thirty
two cars had left, as car No. 4, q
STANDARDIZATION touring car, which
was entered by ]. Parke POstles, was
withdrawn and car No. 2S, a Crawford
entered by Il. M. Ewing, of Philadel-
phia, had not appeared
During this morning 4. c. Bradford
entered his REQ touring car and took
part In the race, starting thirty-fourth
Paul DUPONT also entered his Pope
Hartford car and started thirty-third.
Preceding the racers was a confetti
car, which marked the course the
drivers of the machines were to take
At every turn in line Of Con1pAt ID
dropped, by which means the contest
'ants were enabled to know in which
direction TO go.
Fully five hundred people assembled
about the Court House to witness the
start. At the corner of Tenth and
King streets the committees car was
stationed and as each machine passed
Frank Garrett official checker, record
ed the time of its leaving. Eugene
dupont was chairman of the commit
tee while T. c. dupont assisted by
Chief of Police Black, saw that the
street was kept free Of vehicles.
The contestants did not start in the
order as already printed. John Ban
crofts Marmon touring car was
scheduled to be the first off. but it
did not start until 1924, owing to his
delay in arriving at the post The last
car off was Frank L. Connable's
Franklin touring car, which left the
Court House at 1886.
The course covers a distance of 40
miles to Kennett Square and return
and it is expected that owing to the
condition of the roads the contestants
will be late i'm arriving home, al
though ordinarily they should arrive
three and a half hours after starting.
Speed requirements will also have
lsomething to do with the time made
by the machines, as they must COM
ply with the laws Of both Pennsyl-
lvania and Delaware. A number OF
women were occupants Of the cars.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
BEAR CAPTURED
AT P.B. & W. DEPOT

Lying fiat upon IFS back upon the north
bound platform of the r., .B. and W. sta
lion bear was found shortly after eleven
O'Clock this morning by Special officer
schellonder, who after some hcsltancy
captured the animal and turned It over
TO Station Master Thomas Brison. The
Tear was of dlminutve proportions. OF
a light brown color but to whom it belones
and how 10 came TO get upon the platform
Of the station Is not known. Around it's
neck was tied red ribbon showing that
it was evidently a pet in some household.
and not an escaped animal from the 100.
After being turned over TO Colonel Brison
the bear appeared satisfied with the situa-
ton but positively refused TO oven take "a
drink of milk. The owner of the animal
may have it by calling at the station and
proving property 10 was nothing but a
TEDDY" bear anyway
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
WANT RAILWAY
MEN REINSTATED

A committee OF five members Of the
Central Labor Union is comforting with
Superintendent Samuel S. Hon. of the
Wilmington City Railway Company
this afternoon in an endeavor TO have
the FIVE men discharged by the CONF
puny on Thursday. ro-instated.
Il Is alleged that the men were dis-
charged because they are officers OF
the trolleymens union. organized by
j. S. Fitzgerald and which protested
against the recent reduction in wagcs
Leading labor men Of the city are
on the committee.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
DELAWARE ELECTRIC
AND SUPPLY TEAM
Nds DRAWN -PieOl1 DEscRIPToH

The employees Of the Delaware Elec-
trio and Supply Company have organ
lied a baseball team for the season of
1908. and win play the Delaware Hard
ware Company on Saturday of next
week. The lineup Of the team is as
follows:
First base. James; short stop, Vim
cent? third base. Starr; second base.
Thompson; left fielder, Davis; right
fielder. Tobin; pitcher and center field
er. Whaler; catcher. Mashman; center
fielder and pitcher. Orr.
The team would like to hear from all
shop and factory teams, to play on
Saturday afternoons only. Address all
communications to w. +. James. in
care of Delaware Electric and Supply
Company.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
AT
MAYORS OFFICE

Mayor Horace Wilson was not at his
office to-day. He was indisposed and re-
NAMED home. A couple from Philadelphia
called at the City Hall to get him to Of
ficiate at their marriage and when they
learned that he was confined to the house
mony was performed.
The Mayor would not divulge the names
of the couple when asked by a reporter
for TUE EVENING JOURNAL. He said
the newly married pair had requested him
not to publish their names at this time.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Mrs. caleb Fox Defeated.

The feature Of yesterdays play in the
women's invitation golf tournament Of the
Philadelphia Cricket Club was the defeat
Of Mrs Caleb f. Fox. Of Huntingdon Val
lev. by Mrs. Vanderbeck Of the home
club who was formerly Miss Condor. of
Bala, by up and to play
In the second round of eiehts. semi
finals. Miss r. Nohlit. Wilmington, de-
feated Mrs Coddington, Huntingdon Val
ley. / up % holes.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
GOOD TEMPT AIRS
TO MEET HERE

The national convention Of the Order
of Good Templars will be held in this
city on May 2S, and a public meeting
in connection with tho convention will
be held in Grace NJ. e. Church on the
evening Of that date. The principal
address will be delivered by the Rev.
p. A. Baker. d. D., general superin-
tendent of the Anti-SalOOn League Of
America.
Dr. Baker is a recognized authority
on all matters pertaining TO temper
ance reform and is also a leader among
platform orators on this subject. He
was heard in this city last fall with
great delight and profit, and doubtless
many viii gather to hear him on the
occasion OF his approaching visit.
For your Silk dress, try Golden Rule"
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
SENATOR TILLMAN
OFF FOR EUROPE

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
BOSTON. May 16.-Accompanied by his
wife. Senator Benjamin Tillman, Of South
Carolina sailed on the White liner Cano-
pic to-day in search of his lost health.
Il am going to Europe for two things
to get well and escape the Presidential
campaign" said the Senator.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Didn't Marry Wildwood coupIe.

The Rev. George L. Wolfe today
denied that he married Percy Taylor
and Miss Hattie Corson, both OF wild
wood n. j. The said the couple came
10 his home to get married but he
refused to wed them because Taylor
was only 10 years of age. lie said the
couple left with tine understanding that
Taylor was to return home and get
the consent of his parents to the mar
riage They weer much disappointed
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Here's a Chance For a Came

The Jackson A. C. has organized for
the season and would like to receive chat
lenses from any team in the CITY whose
players ages average twelve years Ad-
dress an communications TO John A. Far
ren. No 1Ol1 Lancaster avenue.
The lineup OF the team is as follows;
Farrell. c: Burns. p and %; T. Riley. IS
Rittenhouse. Oh and p Hance, Sb; McCrea'
lf White. CT; Herrick and Brison. RI.
Hull 10.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Matinee Races Postponed.

owing to the fact that the track at
the Wawaset Park is so heavy, the first
matinee races Of the Delaware Horse
Show Association, whicn was to have
taken place this afternoon, have been
been postponed until Monday after
noon. The horses will be called at
1.3O o'clock. and the first of the seven
events carded will be started at
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
AII.WiIminaton vs.. Rlvervlew.

on the Unien League baseball
grounds. Twenty and Market
streets. the Riverview and An-Wr
mington baseball clubs win cross bats
on the morning of. Decoration day.
May 30 and as both teams are after
victory a hard fought game is prom
ised.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Report Of Vital statistice.

Secretary Joseph Wigglesworrh. of
the Board Of Health, reports 40 deaths,
% births and so marriages during the
week, just ended For The ,-rrcs-
ponding period OF last year. % deaths,
"a births and 80 marriages We're re-
corded.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
surnrised on -Llis RIrthdav.

Friends of Neil Kelly. a cement con-
tractor living at No. 22O West Twen-
ty-thrd street surprised him last
night by calling at his home 90 cele-
brato his birthday anniversary The
party had a good time and refresh
ments were served
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Holv Name Plays Elkton.

The strong Holy Name Club of this
city. went to Elkton to-day to play the
team there. AS the teams are evenly
matched a close game is expected A large
delegation Of rooters accompanied the
local team.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
la Mont A. c. Wants CHALLENGES.

The La Mont A. c. have organized
for the season and would like to re-
ceive challenges from any team in the
city whose players are under Is years.
They would like to hear from St
or St Pauls Field Club. Ad-
dress challenges to Philip Eveland, No.
214 South Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
MANY PRIZES
FOR ESSAYS

In the New-Century Club building on
Tuesday evening, June o. a. prize essay
contest will be held under the auspices of
the department Of scientific instruction Of
the W. c. T. U. Of Delaware, when valu-
able prizes win be contested for.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Have Accented chaIIenoe.

Members of the Eagles baseball team
have accented the challenge laid down
by Hughie Connor. manager of the
Twelfth Ward Democratic Club team.
for a game of ball. and a game has
been arranged to be played at the
Union street grounds.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
OWL CLUB IS READY
7. J. Fitzsimmons Announces His Line
up and is Anxious For Games.

T. J. Fitzsimmons. manager of the
owl baseball club. announces that he
has got together his BAH club for
the season of 1908, aud is ready for
challenges. all communications to be
addressed to him at No. 400 North Van
Buren street.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
HIberniana prIll. Then smoke

The Ancient order of Hibernians
held their regular weekly drill in Irish
American Hall last evening. after which
smoker was enjoyed. The Hiber-
mans are being drilled by Major Simon
T. Doherty, Of the Organized Militia
and are showing a high state Of en,-
ciecv
Evening journal., 1908-05-16

the baby. She was in her night clothes.
The body Of her husband, fully dressed,
was found living across the remains Of
Mrs. Shepard.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
We're Not Alone.

Everybody is asking What's the
matter?" That's because they know
the team is good and cannot figure out
why they should lose.-Trenton Times.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Mav.he You Are satisfied.

We are not unless YOU buy Saltz-
giver and Bupp hat Factory to wearer.
S32 Market ST.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Schedule For To- dav.

Philadelphia at Brooklyn games.
Elizabeth at Wilmington.
Paterson at Reading.
Washington at Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16

St. Louis at Philadelphia.
Chicago at Washington.
Detroit at New York.
Cleveland at Boston.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
National LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Games.

Philadelphia, IL; Pittsburg, 0.
New York, 9; Cincinnati,
Boston, 3; st. Louis. 0.
Brooklyn, 8; Chicago, 8.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16

Any terms yoN want fer Hamilton
Park lot, down as low as 81 per weeks
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
TRl- STATE LEAGUE.
Schedule for Todav-
Yesterdays Games.
Rain prevented all games.
Schedule For To- da,

Wilmington at Reading.
Altoona at Harrisburg.
Trenton at Lancaster
Johnstown at Williamsport.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
American League.
Yesterdavs Game.
Schedule for To day.

Detroit. 6: Boston. 4.
Other games postponed; rain.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
AMUssMENTs

GARRICK THEATRE.
" LAST WEEK OF SEASON.
A MID WINTER SHOWS PEOPLE. D.
MEYER HARRIS & COMPANY,
SIX LITTLE GIRLS AND
THE TEDDY BEAR.
CIiAS. NEVINS & HIS COLLEGE GIRLS
GOLDSMITH & HOPPE.
LECLAIR AND SAMPSON.
THE ECCENTRIC ASHTONS,
Joe Edmunds. The Kinetograph.
Afternoons at 215. Evenings at SIS
Prices 25c, 35c, 50c. Box seats, 75c.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
UNION LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Games.
All games postponed; rain.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
Our Navy

In it's trip around the world
will increase the respect for
our country; a great coun-
sry; a great people and
the best dressed on earth.
Wonderful the style and
quality you can get in
Mems and Boys Clothing.
See the New Suits, at S12
md SIS. Browns and Greys.
Straw Hats all in and
ready. Tan Shoes and
Negligee Shirts in all the
new styles.
Open Tonight till 10
JAS. 7. MULLN & SONS,
9Th and Market.
Evening journal., 1908-05-16
sohednle For To. daY.

Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
New York at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at Chicago.
Boston at st. Louis.
The Washington times., 1908-12-21
WHITE IS RUNORED
REID'S SUCCESSOR
London Hears Ambassador
From France Will
Be Moved.

LONDON. Dec 2.-None Of the at
taches Of the American embassy here
today profess TO know anything about
the revival Of the rumor that Ambas-
sador Whitelaw Reid Will not serve at
the court Of St. James during the TAFT
Administration.
The likelihood Of Mr. Reid retiring
with the incoming Administration was
told in these dispatches last summer.
While the report IS still Intangible in
form. it is being more generally ac-
cePted as ROosevelts term draws to a
close.
Englishmen are already specUlating
on Mr.. Reds successor. and many OF
them are hoping that the choice Will
fall on Henry White, ambassador to
France Mr.. White is we, known in
England.
The ultra-sociaI set Of London worId
welcome the continuance Of Mr.. Reid
at the local post. but among those out
side the charmed CiTGte. including many
strong minded American residents. the
opinion is openly expressed that Amer
lea should be represented by a diplomat
who does not stand so distinctly as
social leader
The Washington times., 1908-12-21
MINERS HEAD, LEWIS.
BUSY IN SCRANTON
ConferS on Manner in Which
to Present Unions
Demands.

WILNESBARRE. Pa, Dec. 2L-In
order to decide upon the manner in
which the demands Of the anthracite
mine workers shall be presented to the
operators. President Thomas L. Lewis,
CT the United Mine Workers, came TO
Scranton from the West today, and
held a conference here with the leaders
of the three anthracite districts.
The demands were agreed upon at a
convention during the fall, and It Is
understood that they will soon be pre-
sented by letter 20 TIE operators, 4
letter being sent TO the president Of each
Of the several railroads having large
holdings in the anthracite region. This
letter, II is understood, will ask for a
conference between the representatives
OF the coal companies and the mire
workers officials at an early date for
q discussion Of the demands.
These demands include az eight-hour
day, collection Of the union dues by the
the abolition Of the conciIia-
ton board, a one-year agreement and
a general increase in wages.
Mining officials in the region say the
companies will offer 10 renew the pres
ent agreement for three years more,
and will grant none Of the demands.
The Washington times., 1908-12-21
SAYS HER ESCAPE
WAS MARVELLOUS
Miss Clara Clemens, Victim
OF Runaway, Congratu-
lated by Friends.

DANBURY, Conn, Dec 2f.-Nlss
cara Clemens has been busy all day
todaT receiving congratulations from
Irle'lds tlat she was not dangerously
hurt yesterday when she was thrown
from a sleigh.
Although somewhat unnerved as the
result OF the accident, Miss Clemens
mas suffered no in effects from the mis-
nap and declares she owes her life to
the quick wits of Ossiso Gabrilowftzcb.
Russian pianist. who is a guest at
Innocence at Home, the residence Of
Mark Twain, father of Miss Clemens,
In Redding
Senor Gabrilowitzch, who is making
tour Of America. and Miss Clemens
went for a sleigh ride. leaving the
Twain residence at 10 o'clock.
While passing through Redding Glen.
about three miles from Miss Clemens
home the horse took fright at a wind
whipped newspaper and boIted.
Senor Gabrilowitzch, who was driving,
lost control Of the horse. At the ton OF
a hill the sleigh overturned. and Miss
Clemens was thrown out. At the right
OF the summit of the hiu is q drop Of
nifty feet.
When the sleigh turned over the Rus
sian Iedped 10 the ground, and caught
the morse by the head, stopping IL as il
was about to plunge over the bank
dragging Miss Clemens, whose dress
had caught IN the runner.
IN Ieaping to rescue Miss Clemens ne
spratned his right an.fe Miss Clemens
was picked up Uninjured, but suffered
greatly from the shock Of the accident
me INJURY TO the pianist's ankle was
palnIul, Dut he helped Miss Clemens
mo mo the Sleigh and drove her TO her
The Washington times., 1908-12-21
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
IS JU3Y'S VERDICT
No Blame Attached TO Car
Men in Case of Nor
bert Brogan.

Unavoidable accident was the YER
dict returned by the cOroner's jury this
morning after an inquest held at tue
AOrgUe 10 fix the responsibility Of the
death OF Norbert Leo Brogan, the four
year-Old boy, who was run over BY a
street car in 'front.' OF mis- home. Sszs
Prospect avenue. Saturday afternoon.
Conductor r. II. Young testified that
the car was going at the rate Of about
eight miles an hour along Prospect ave
nue. MotCrman Harry CIagett confirm
ed this statement and declared that
the clild was playing on the right-hand
side Of the car track. The bell was
rung, ClageUt said, and he thought the
child was aware Of the approaching
car. but became confused and ran across
the tracks. but a few yards In front
Of It.
Clagett gave an account OF the accident
in detail, declaring that the boy was
apparently aware Of the cars coming
but that, IN the excitement OF playing
and attempting TO keep of the track,
he became confused.
The Washington times., 1908-12-21
Common Sense
And A Tablet
Do Away With Dyspepsia, Stomach
Trouble and Make Meals
4 Pleasure.

when your stomach goes on strike
ana mass meetings OF Indignation are
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rnaladies follow these-this IS common
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The stomach Is willing enough. bur
you won't let IL do its work You take
away the materials which are so neces-
sary for II 20 use.
Give back these materials and dys-
pepsia and indigestion fee and ths
whole machinery Of man begins sIov-I--
70 move and do its work.
What the stomach needs is ne-s-s
force. fluids for its digestive glands.
nOurishment and power All these ne
dyspepsia gives nothing 70 the blood.
the blood gives nothing 10 the stomach-
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The Washington times., 1908-12-21
Christmas IS in the air,


Everywhere il can be felt. up and
down the streets, from the mansion TO
the quiet humble home, from he cor
ner grocery to the crowded department
store. Only a few days now are left in
which 10 complete all plans and the
Christmas spirit is sweeping across the
city. For weeks past shoppers have
been busy buying this and that for
iin-fOlk. sweetheart and friend, but the
last few days seems to have focused
all efforts and from present Indications
this years cheer bids fair to rival all
previous ones.
Beginning with midnight masses will
be celebrated in the Catholic churches,
including the chapel Of the Catholic
University.
The Associated Charities have prep
aratiOns made for the care Of hundreds
of needy families and through their
tireIess efforts dozens of poor and 9TH
erwise neglected children will receive a
visit from Santa Claus.
At the Gospel Mission. at the head
quarters of the Salvation Army, and
American Salvation Army, as usual
hundreds Of waits and wanderers viii
gather around the Christmas board and
eat turkey 10 their hearts content. as
well as receive all that friendly hands
have 10 give
The Washington times., 1908-12-21
RICH AND POOR ALIKE
FEEL SEASONS CHEER
Christmas Spirit PervadeS Every Nook From Handsome
Home to Humble Cottage-None Too Poor to
Be Remembered on ChriStS Natal Day

Even at the jail. while no especial
funds are provided by the Department
Of Justice, Captain Mckee is determin-
ed that from his own resources some
thing different shall be provided and
Of course a great many baskets find
their way into the gloomy cells. and
when the prisoners gather about the
long benches for the noon day meal
what is ones becomes the cheer Of all,
Tor the tie that makes all men brothers
Is as strong here as anywhere.
And then the merchants from toys
to money have poured their COntribu-
ton into the proper channels for dis
tribudon, Saks x Co. have again
arranged with the Associated Charities
TO select the 100 boys 10 whom they
will present warm and comfortable over
coats, and one friend of the poor VINO
prefers TO remain anonymous sends a
check for 500 TO provide useful gifts
for people whom Santa Claus might
otherwise overlook"
Special dinners have been arranged
for the inmates of the w0rkhOuse. the
almShOUSe, st. Elizabeths Hospital for
the Insane. the Old Mems Home, and
all other public as well as private in
stitUtiOns
From the time the children hang up
their stockings on Christmas eve 10 the
LIST hour when they dance around the
lighted and decorated trees joy anu
happiness should reign IN the hearts
or all WashingtonirnS and the cheer
of the rich will be the cheer Of the
poor