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Evening journal., 1908-12-26
BY THE WAY SIDE

we've felt the depression, Of course"
said the haberdasher. but on the whole,
we've had good holiday sNles and we have
no real cause for complaint
II can't speak for all the men in my
line. but so far as this store is concerned
we have enjoyed q good business
"The answer seems 10 be that people
this year naturally dnfted toward useful
presents for their male relatives and
friends. When it comes to a choice of
such presents the thought naturally turns
toward gloves handkerchiefs, ties sus-
penders and such articles"
"I don't know what other people think
about IT," remarked clergyman. 'but
the growing use of Xmas as a short cut
TO Christmas is something that CRATES on
my nerves.
The derivation OF tho abbreviation. Of
course. is correct, for the X repre-
sents the Greek Chi the initial of
Christ In Greek.
II don't believe. however. that this fact
is generally recalled by Americans when
they write Xmas and # seems TO me
that the festival is entirely too solemn
ana too sacred TO suffer any curtailment
or crude treatment in any way. Perhaps
I'm supersensiiive on this subject. but il
seems to me that the general public use OF
the abbreviauon should be deprecated. -
ANY time anybody tries to tell YOU
that banks don't feel the Christmas rush.
Just haul off and hand i'm ono to the ef-
feet that he doesn't know what he's talk
ing about" remarked a bank clerk who
showed the effects Of a hard days work.
1T isn't so much IN Increased deposits
and such matters. though OF course We
are busior in that line The principal thing
that disturhs us IS the people coming in
for new coins and new bank notes. I'm
not complaining, understand hut merely
explaining
People who give cash gifts for Christ.
mas like TO have brand new money and
we always lay IN big supply; so do Other
banks. Some OF our patrons who can az.
ford 70 disburse lavishly tell us IN ad.
vance Just what they win require, so that
we can be sure TO supply them
Even among people who don't give
cash as presents there Is a strong dis.
position to handle new money at Christ.
mas. New bills especially have a crisp
Christmassy feel which seems mighty ap.
propriate 10 the occasion"
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
PITTSBURG SUSPECTS
MAY AID THE STATE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PIrrSBURG, Dec. 26-Pamful
anxiety prevails throughout political
and financial circles to-day. while the
federal and municipal ferrcts are bur
rowing into the secret system of cor
rupuon which is said to have honey
combed the fiscal relationship between
coteric of councilmen and the heads
of well-lnown and solvent banking IN
stitutions.
Since the sensational announcement
that one councilman. contemplated
turning states witness. n wave of ap-
prehension has spread throughout the
body of the "city fathers" and TODAY
Il is reported that another alderman
stands ready 10 tell what he knows OF
the alleged process of corruption.
The bland Indifference of the investi-
gators to the overtures OF the suspect.
cd aldermen and bankers is an added
source Of fear, the Voters League hav,
ing expressed no wish to purchase evi.
dence of any man now under investi
cation with an immunity bath
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
fight TO DEATH
FOR GIRL.'SLOVE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CLEVELAND. o.. Dec GA duel to
the death with knives in dark room
on Christmas eve between two suitors
for the hand Of fohrteen-year-old Julia
Pice. resulted nthe death Of Powell
Fromich and the serious injury OF Mich
eel Mnanovitch. who is under arrest on
q charge of murder.
Formlch's brother also was probably
fatally stabbed in a nattempt to sepa-
rate the fighting lovers The girl for
whom the men fought. and neither Of
whom. It is said, she loved, was struck
by Milaonovitch and badly hurt.
Fromich and NIilanovitch were boarders
IN the PIC home. Each proposed TO the
girl yesterday each was rejected and
each believed the other the cause.
Nulanovitch is said to have gone to
Fromich's room and to have accused
the latter OF stealing his sweetheart.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Market ST. 621-625 Market ST.
WHAT THE HEPTASOPHS
ARE ACCOMPLISHING

Newark Conclave, No. 6, Heptasophs
or Seven Wise Men held a we'll attend
ed meeting on Wednesday evening.
Two candidates were initiated, one re-
instated and one application received.
The conclave has appointed John Weld
man, George Heavelow and George w.
Hin to represent them on the joint
Boosting Committee"
Friendship Conclave, No. 1 held an
interesting meeting last evening. A
large number of visitors from other
conclaves We're present. among whom
were Past Grand ArchOn George w.
Hin, of Newark; Grand Archon Henry
+. Meyer. William III. irwin, Past Ar
chOn of Mckinley Conclave and others
who spoke very encouragingly Of the
order.
Jolly Lodge, No. 101 of Delaware. a
side degree Of the Heptasophs was
formed last night with fourteen char
ter members. After the members had
been initiated into the mysteries of the
one hundred and one degree. the fol-
lowing officers were elected; President,
Albert c. Crossgrove; viee-president,
f. Ross Farra; quill twister. William
C. Baird; cash receiver, William IL.
Irwin; guard Charles Russell; inspec-
tor general, William II. Smith; con-
ductor. Thomas Durosa.
George w. Hill, of Newark, was
elected honorary member
Grand Archon Henry f. Meyer, of
the IIeptasophs, has set the following
dates when he and staff will install
the officers elect Of the different con-
Iclaves:
January /, Friendship Conclave No. I.
January >, James Young Conclave,
No. Q.
January 4. Mispah Conclave, No. TO-
January .. Peerless Conclave. No 10.
January G, William Mckinley Con-
clavc. No. IL.
January 6. Delaware Conclave, No. T.
January z, Brandywine Conclave, No
IA.
January Z, Reliance Conclave. No. 9.
January Z, Alpha Conclave Of Chos-
ter. No. I.
January z. Newport Conclave. No 8.
January .. Mckinley Circle, No. 2.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
WEDDING OUT THE
PORTUGUESEARM

BADAJOSIs, Spain, Dec. ga COM
plete oyerhauling of the Portuguese
army in desperate effort to weed out
was commenced today as
the first act of the new Portuguese
ministry, under the leadership Of CAM
pos Henriques, King Manuels fourth
choice for the premiership.
A number Of well-knOwn officers
whose loyalty has never before been
questioned, have already been retired
and several are undr arrest.
Unreliable regiments are being scat
tered throughout the provinces. The
sweeping changes have caused intense
excitement in military circles and the
ministers admit that their action may
precipitate a revolutionary struggle.
They say they prefer this to the con-
tinual danger arising from an army
saturated with treason.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
CITY HAS THRh
new ORDINANCES
Resolutions Passed by Street
and Sewer Directors Signed
by Mayor To-day

Mayor Horace Wilson to-day approved
three resolutions passed by the street
and Sewer Department. They were the
measure providing for the changing the
curb lines in Tenth street between shipley
and Tainan streets. to conform TO the new
street: the law passed TO extend and lay
out Race street, and the resolution to ex-
tend and lay out Madison and West lab
orty streets. which are to take the place
Of Justlson street, soon to be closed
The last named resolution provides that
Madison street shah be extended 10 West
Liberty street and the latter thoroughfare
extended to the Marsh road which is now
an extension Of lustison street. This viii
permit OF the big addition TO the Harlan
and Honlngsworth Corporation.
Provision for the laying out OF Race
street was made by bonds recently is-
sued The work Is expected TO cost $1,000
The new street viii be 30 feet wide and
win run from the west side Of Mil street
20 the east side OF Market As all three
resolutions had already received the an-
proval OF the city solicitor tho signing
Of them by the mayor make them ordi-
nances Of the city, and now that they arc
approved, the work on the three projects
IN question, will be started
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
EXPLODING LAMP
May KILL VICTIMS

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 8.-vctms OF
a lamp which exploded in the midst Of
a Christmas party, Mr. and Mrs. John
Ross. OF No. iii North Eleventh street
are lying near death in the Hahnomann
Hospital
While the couple were entertaining
friends last night Mrs Ross started TO
carry tho lamp from the dining room to
the paror As she attempted to place
ii on a table, the lamp fen and exxploded
the blazing oil squirting over he'd clothes
and those of her husband.
Both were covered by the flames imme.
diately. but before their friends could
help them Mr.. and RS. Ross dasher into
the street. After they had run for a
considerable distance they were over
powered and carried 20 tho Tenth and
Buttonwood street station house. where
their burns were swather with iinsoed
of bandages by Sergeant Mcbride and
Turnkey Heonan, while awaiting an am
bulance 20 carry them to the hospital.
They were burned from head TO foot
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
BANDIT WANTS
TO SURRENDER

GUTHRIE. Okla, Dec. 26-Gov-
ernor Haskell announced that he had
received word from Henry Starr, d
noted bandit, that he is ready TO sur
render and stand trial upon charges
against him in this State if Governor
Haskell would guarantee immunity
against extradition to other States.
Starr is wanted in number OF States
on various charges. The Governor SAID
he would not consent to such an ar
rangement.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
TO RUSH WORK ON
DELAWARE TUNNEL

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26-Promoters
OF the Delaware River tunnel promise that
dirt win soon begin to ny Good fortune
has attended their efforts thus far they
say Councils have passed the necessary
ordinance. the Governments O. *. has
been had and AN that IS required is en-
abllng legislation by Camden Council.
This. it is said, is assured Mr.. Clarence
Wolfe said:
"The project is deserving Of every sup
port. and I believe we win see real action
i'm the near future"
Mr. Stern. of tsern & silverman, the
tunnel company's engineers, said:
Il hope that we shall not be delayed
longer than April 1 before we begin work.
OF course we win be more energetic than
ever. 1 hope that before two months have
elapsed the dirt viii begin to fly"
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
COMMISSION GETS
READY TO PROBE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Dec. a6.-The commission
appointed by Governor Hughes TO investi-
gate the financial operations on the var
ious exchanges in the Wall street district
to-day announced It's determination TO be-
gin It's work with an inquiry into the
methods employed on the produce and cot
ton exchanges Tho commission win hold
its initial session Of investigation on Nom
day az 4 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
SHOT, WONT
TELL BY WHOM
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sy United Press Leased Special Wire
ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.. Dec. &c
Mysteriously shot in the lex Thomas
Purnell, of I'LL City avenue. Is in thu
hospital and refuses to name his as.
sailant. Purneil exhausted from the
loss of blood was niclled up by the
police i'm the Tenderloin. When re-
vived at the hospital ne refused to tall,
to the detectives or name the person
who had apparently attempted to take
his life
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
HOLIDAY JOY
FATAL TO HIM

BUFFALO, n. y, Dec 26.-Harry
Carr, Of Syracuse, a machinist for a
typewriter company, was shot and in
stantly killed In a boarding house on
Morgan street, early this morning.
The shooting, it is alleged, was done
by Lytton Enoch Cordery, fellow
boarder, who came home shortly after
midnight and raised a disturbance. Carr
with several others, put Cordery In his
room. There Cordery, Il is alleged, fired
shot over his shoulder, the bullet pierre
ing Carrs heain After the shooting
Cordery laspod into a stupor
Cordery was bookkeeper for the Good
year Lumber Company, and has always
borne an excellent reputation. The po-
lice think he may have been drugged.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
TOO LATE FoR CLASSIFICATION.
PUBLIC SALE
At Nlair's Bazaar. on Saturday,
January p 1909, at ! o'clock.

Fifty Horses. an descriptions VIII
have one car load of good young Horses
from Galona, Nd. These are good, young
business horses. bought right or the
farms where raised, and viii positively
be sold for the high dollar. Lot or Nas-
ons the largest lot of Harness we nave
had this season.. an kinds, light ana
heavy. Anyone having goods 20 dispose
bring them along and tUn them INTO
0''4''' '''' " ". IT, KLAIR.
d2s-2o-ao-j-i s0s w. sth St.
d ALS-SEALED PROPOSALS
win be received by the Trustees Of
the Poor of New Castle county until TO
a. mi. on Wednesday. December 5lih'
County Hospital from December 30 TO the
last Wednesday I'm March, 1909, with beef
bread. groceries, tobacco. CARPET slippers.
dry goods and medicine. Bidders 9i, 9,,
shoes carpet slippers and dry-goods VIII
be required to furnish samples. Bids TOT
beef will be by the quarter In proportion
% one hind quarter To three lore,
quarters, ont Of cattle well fatted ana
dressing not less than hve hundred
pounds Bids for groceries and drugs
win be en- the various kinds named IN
schedule and must be OF the best quail
ity. Bids will also be received ior sup
Divine the hospital with creamery hut-
ter delivered I'm such quantities as uie
superintendent may direct. az .ho oiqs Boor ~
No bids will be received unless in accord
ance with the above. The trustees re-
serve the right to rsis9F. iFs any y or %FosTER sl 3lns
Superintendent New Castle County Hos
pital u-o--,
OsT-PAIR OF SpECTACLES IN
II vase bearing name OF iames Lale
Reward n returned to 1900 Walnut st.
d26-3t
T OsT-TTESDAY. WRIST BAG IN
l. or near Iippincotts. Reward II re,
turned TO northwest corner Seventh anc
Tefierson sts. d26-2
T OsT-sMALL MALTESE CAT, WlTH
l.. white MARKINGS on race ana neck
Reward if returned 70 10i West ST.
1lf-1t
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
AUTO DRIVER GIVES
BLOOD TO SAVE LAD

ATLANTA, Dec. 26-whne David
schane, managed Of an Atlanta auto
mobile agency was lying on an operat-
ing table at the Grady Hospital late on
Thursday night giving up his blood in
a supreme effort to save the life Of AL
fred Smart Grady. II years old, whom he
had injured earlier in the evening by
running over him in his automobile, tho
little victim ded from his injuries.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
CHRISTMAS AUTO
RACE PROVES FATAL

OAKLAND, Cal. Dec 26--As the re-
suit OF a wild automobile race on the
foothill Boulevard one man was in,
stantly killed and another man and
two young women were severely in
jured. The dead man is William H..
MowIey, chauffeur. The iniureds A
Jorgensen, Miss Mary Jorgensen ana
Mary Jensen.
Mowrey with his party. was racing
with another machine, driven by John
Morgan Tho automobile skddea
struck the curb, and turned completely
over. Mowrey was pinioned under the
machine.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Woman Yearns For Death.

NEW YORK, Dec 26.-Annie Woods,
S5 years old, Of Paterson, n. j., start
ed out to wish all of her acquaintances
merry Christmas. As many of them
are in the liquor trade, she laid away
many drinks. Later when the reac-
tion came, she tried to blow out her
brains with a revolver, but her hand
was too unsteady. She was locked up
by the police and soon after was found
hanging from the bars of her cell by
a lace taken from her corsets. She was
revived
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
THEY WERE TOO
YOUNG TO MARRY

A couple sauntered into the office Of
Magistrate Broman to-day and asked for
a marriage license. They said their home
was In Bethlehem Pa. but before asking
their names, the magistrate inquired about
their ages. The girl replied for herself,
saying she was eighteen. This was satis-
factory but when the youth with her said
he too. was eighteen, Squire Broman said
there was nothing doing and the couple
loft without the license
The pair said they had heard in Beth
lohem that persons eighteen years of age
could get married here. They left very
much disappointed.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Inmates Of Home Express Thanks.

The following explains itself; "Wc the
Inmates of Minquadale Home respect
fully congratulate the superintendent
matron and the officers OF the board, as
well as he public In general for the mag
nincont Ch0tmas dinner which was
served TO us. We have az present under
the new management home which
should not have dissenting voice. We
are with respect Tho Inmates
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
caIIed 70 Another christmas.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Leaving a
note behind 4 hear a voice calling me,
and will observe Christmas in better
world" William Stinson. 80 years old
of Signac. n. j.. committed suicide by
hanging himself in the rear of his home
late yesterday afternoon. Stinson at
one time was wealthy, and it is known
that during the recent financial pants
he lost considerable money.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
TRAMPS THREATEN
DEATH TO OPERATOR

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEWFIELD. n. j.. Dec. 26.-Although
tsamps II he gave the alarm, Harry
lacks. tower operator at this station,
telegraphed to Camden for help and a
train crew was rushed to the spot Three
of the tramps who had broken into the
tower were captured. The tramps wanted
the shelter of the structure and made no
attempt at robbery.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
DEATHS
Myrtle Richardson.
Naomi Massey.

Naomi Massey.
RlCHARDSON-In this city. on Dec
ember 25th, 1908, Myrtle, daughter Of
William X. and Emma L. Richard
son, in her 11th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services at the resi-
dence Of her parents. No 427 East Sixth
street, on Monday afternoon. December
2Sth. at o'clock. Interment at River
view Cemetery.
MASSEY-In this city. on December %.
1908, Naomi widow Of Peter +. Mas
sey, in her 10th year.
Relatives and friends of the family
are invited 10 attend the funeral from
the residence Of her son-in- law, John
f. Abbott. No. "a Rockford Road. on
Sunday afternoon. December 27th, at
2.30 O'Clock. Services at Mt Salem NJ.
z. Church at $50. Tnterr's, Nrt Salem
Cemetery
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
TWo pEAp IN A RoAr.

FBANKLIN, La, Dec. 26-Albel
Alpha and sam Toquito, two young
men of this place, were found dead
on a gasoline boat in canal one milo
from Franklin. II Is thought they
were overcome by the fumes from n
charcoal fire which they had kindled
in the cabin.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
h.d rr.-en Ennt

John Mills, q colored man. from Mt.
Pleasant. applied at the New Castle
County Hospital yesterday for admit
lance. claiming that his feet were fro
zen. An examination proved that he
was suffering from frostbite and he
was given treatment. He will recover.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
o.,,..tr,,. Msnv Enoaoements.

The First Infantry Orchestra has
been engaged for every night next
week. on Monday night il will play
at Milford. on Tuesday at Denton Nd
on wednesday night for Miss McClaf-
ferty and on Thursday night at Dover
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Tan pav No. NearIv 500.

The returns of tho tag day hold by
the Independence Fire Company on
Thursday, win total between Si75 and
5000. Some returns have yet to be
made but the amount is not expected
to 60 above $500.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
EIorszik Goes 10 Workhouse.

Alexander Florezik. who was arraign-
ed ins City Court this morning on a
charge OF murder, and whose hearing
was continued for a week, was remov-
ed 10 the workhouse this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
PRESIDENT WILL
CONSIDER CASES
Tells Labor he Cannot Act
While Defendants Appeals
Are Pending

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Presidcnt
Roosevelt this afternoon, through secre-
tary Loeb. made HE reply to the appeals
OF labor organizations In the Gompers-
Mitchell Morrison case
lie calls attention TO the fact that the
case is stl before the courts. and says
that it would be improper for the Presi-
dentto interfere at this time.
When final decision is made the Presi-
dent could then properly consider whether
the terms of Imprisonment set by Justice
Wright were excessive or improper.
Tt is. Of course. impossible" says the
statement, "for the President TO act while
an appeal Is pending for he has nothing
whatever TO act about. The courts must
finish with the case first II the defend
ants see 40 TO abandon their appeal the
matter will then, Of course, be at once
brought before the executive In which
case IL will receive immediate and most
careful consideration"
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Geld Eor His Emnloues-

ID. L. Levy, Of the United Leather
Company remembered the heads of de-
partments, foremen ans Office employees
at his plant on Christmas by distri-
buting $500 In gold aaaao eHggp.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Saloons Were Closed.

Many ga ,ne saloons in the centre
Of the city closed at o'clock last even
ing giving the section the appearance
OF Sunday evening
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
chiIdren's church at MadeIey.

"Children's Church" was held at
Madeley NJ. e. Church in South VIII
mington this afternoon, and boxes Of
candy were distributed to the children.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
SineS & WeIch
FLORISTS
Funeral Designs. Gut Flowers
Both phones. PIG W. Eighth ST
IN MEMoRIAM.

IN MEMORlAM.
In loving remembrance of my Sister
Aueustinia James, who departed this
life. December 26th. 1907:
one year has passed but still miss her.
Friends may think the wound has
healed.
But they little know the sorrows,
That lies within my heart concealed.
Thy hands are clasped upon thy breast
We have kissed thy peaceful brow.
And in my aching heart 1 know
l have no sister now.
Farewell dear sister, sweet thy, rest,
Weary with labor and worn with pain.
Farewell till in some happy place
We shall behold thy face again. q.
Sisters
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
Mr.. Wirohester to Receive.

Mrs. James p. winchester viii give
a reception on Wednesday evening next
in honor Of her daughter
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
nanoes Down the State.

Dances Down the State.
The Christmas dance at Milford will
be held on Monday night and that at
Georgetown on Tuesday night. on
Thursday night the Kent Club of Dover
will have its Christmas dance.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26

u he ohe
He in earnest mguedHi
Wanamr's reputation that's world
&at of
o make naturally bread
DO ADVERTISE?
Why does the the composer
S n hem ha t ocomeo
Here
nanima emechand
Advertising morev OF
goe he
This wonderful merchandise must 9 it, story t someo
Why
Mr. Merchant
Keep eveastingy Take successful
in merchandise Be judicious advertiser.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
A Question
On Advertising
And It's Reply.

Several days JOHN WANAMAKER asked pertinent question
which together with reply he made public in his advertising columns
Read the question and
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
RaiIroad Annual Meetlno.

The annual meeting Of the Delaware
Railroad Company will be held in Dover
on January IA.
Evening journal., 1908-12-26

Married in Philadelphia.
Henry G. Draino of No 1901 Poplar
street. and Miss Ethel y. Fierson OF
No 1913 Market street. were married
last Thursday i'm Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1908-12-26
eomnsrs at tho seashors.


ATLANTIC CITY, Dec. 2G.-Samuel
Gompers, president Of the American Fed
eratlon OF Labor, and now under sentence
OF twelve months for contempt OF court,
slipped quietly into this resort Thursday
night and IS I'm practical retirement at tho
Hotel Lamborn, on Maryland avenue.
Although the head OF the powerful labor
organization was out on the walk yester-
day, he refused to even discuss the deci-
sion which has stirred the laboring people
of the country
Scores Of friends halted Gompers on
the Boardwalk TO condole with him over
the AFFAIR but received only smiling as
surance that the Case is not yet ended, q"
and even to these he refused TO give any
information as TO his intentions Comp
ers IS alone at his hotel and says that his
stay win be short
President Roosevelt Is preparing a
statement on the Gompers- Mitchell Nor
rison contempt case. In which he will say
that he viii not interfere so long as it Is
In the courts. the three respondents hav-
ing already given notice OF appeal.