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Evening journal., 1908-08-03
AWFUL HAVOC
OF CANADIAN
FOREST FIRE
Continued from First Page)

CONTINUED from First Fage.)
ing been burned and what is really 60
ing on no one can say. To Michels
eastto Crows Nest, the Calgary, AL
berta and other points, provisions are
pouring in. While food from Nelson,
Victoria and Vancouver is already be-
ginning TO arrive here from the West.
Extra gangs of railroad men are at
tempting to fill the gap caused by the
contiagration and gangs carrying food
to the starving refugees will be rushed
as far as the forest is cooled.
Appeals for sid to Sir Wilfred Laur-
Ter. premier of the dominion. which
have been wired to Ottawa and to the
provisional government at Victoria
have started both to the work Of
rescue.
Spread of Flames.
The conhagraton is the most dis i.
astrous of the kind which ever visited
the Canadian Northwest, and is record
ed only to the San Francisco disaster
The territory visited runs from KNct
enay River. on the west to Crows Nest
pass. on the east and from the inter-
sectional boundary to a point some
which have been raging in the Elk
River Valley for a month. Saturday
morning started their destruction when
a gale blew up drining the flames from
the eastward. Late in the afternoon
the fire swept over the mountains and
down on Fernie. So suddenly did the
flames sweep down that the town was
enveloped before a fire guard could be
organized. In less than an hour near
ly every village was in flames and the
inhabitants, leaving all behind them.
were fleeing to the mountains. A
prarie in a valley three miles from
the town was the haven Of the refugees
and there hundreds o. people encanp-
ed and watched the Gre devour theil
homes. Communication with the West
was maintained until almost midnight
Saturday, when the bridges across the
Elk River were burned
From here the flames ipread rapidly
and the houses Of Osmer, Coal Cree.
SDarwood and Michel were quickly en-
veloped. Reports received here early
to-day Indicate that the flames were
travelling with great rapidity along the
crest of the mountains near Sparwood
and were expected to sweep across the
international line into Montana in a few
hours. Scores Of mining settlements
are directly in the path Of theh flames
and a further holocaust Is feared un-
less these places are warned at once.
In Fernie the only buildings left stand
ing are six small structures on Elk
River, the office of The Crows Point
Coal Company and tho Fick's Wood
ware House. Every stick of the prop-
erty owned by the Great Northern Rail.
way Company are gone and the huge
stocks of coal. about {. million tons in
all. are in flames This mornings re-
ports were that the flames had pene-
trated the coal mines I'm the vicinity,
and if this is true the damage viii be
incalculable.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
RUSH OF RIDERS
ON THE SUBWAY
Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Formally Opens Its
New System

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. s--There
was rush on the part Of riders TO
use the Philadelphia ReDid Transit
Companys S20.O00.O0O elevated and SUBJ
way system. to-day put in operation
from Sixty-ninth and Market streets.
The first train. bearing company Of
ficials and a Jew fortunate guests,
which inaugurated the new and great
service. started from the Sixty-ninth
street terminal at 545 o'clock this morn
ing, ran on schedule time over the ele-
waited structure to the western bank
Of the Schuylkln. over the trolley
bridge" spanning the river and then
dipped into the cave-like opening into
the underground tube at Twenty-third
street.
Continuing its way east. the official"
train spread east to the Fifteenth street
station. coiled like a huge serpent with
blazing eyes into South Broad street,
through South Penn Square into Juni-
per. slSirting she foundation walls OF
City Hall. which has already cost $2t,-
100000. or a sum in excess OF the new
rapid transit system. into Market
street
At the Thirteenth street station there
was a crowd to cheer tho train, as was
the case at all stations along the route.
The Eleventh street. Eighth street,
Fifth and Second street stations were
reached and passed on schedule time
and with a speed and entire freedom
from Interruptions which is marvellous
when compared to surface delays. with
which Philadelphians have been forced
20 put up with heretofore.
At Second street the inaUEuaral train.
not being able to make use of the
Water street incline ard the Delaware
avenue elevated. which will not be
ready for traffic until late in Septem-
Der or early in October, looped the loop
and sped westward on The return run.
II was indeed an auspicious begin
ming for = great public utility, and IL
was a delightful group of officials that
finally left the train. feeling that after
many years, during which they had
been made the targets Of complaints.
numerous and at time vociferous. they
had made good their promise to give
the CITY rapid transit.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
WONDERED WHY
Found the Answer Was Coffee"

Many pale, sicSly persons wonder for
years why they have to suffer so, and
eventually discover that the drug
caffeine-in coffee is the main cause Of
the trouble.
Il was always very fond Of coffee and
drank II every day. I never had much
flesh and often wondered why I was
always so pale, thin and weak
About FIVE years ago my health cor'-
pletely broke down and I was confined
to my bed. My stomach was in such
condition that l could hardly take suf-
ficient nourishment to sustain life
During this time I was drinking
coffee, didn't think I could do with
out it.
After awhile came TO the conclu-
sion that coffee was hurting me. and
decided 10 give IL up and try Postum.
didn't like the taste of IL at first, but
when IL was made right-boiled until
dark and rich--I soon became very
fond of it,
In one week I began 70 feel better.
I could eat more and sleep better. NV
sick headaches were less frequent, and
within FIVE months I looked and felt like
new being. headache spells entirely
gone.
MY health continued TO improve and
today I am well and strong. weigh 14S
lbs l attribute my present health to
the life giving qualities of Postum"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich Read. THE Road 20 Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above ietter2 A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. S.-FEED ruled
hrm under light offerings and fair in
qulry for desirable stock. We quote car
lots:
Winter bran. in bulk, per ton, s25.ooa
$3.50: spring bran, in sacks. as 10 size,
per ton s25.0Oa25.5o
WHEAT-The market ruled weak under
lower cables and bearish speculation IN
other home grain centres, but prices here
showed no quotable change. No red was
quoted as follows:
July, 94a94isc; August sSasSikc; new spot
car lots. In export eievator-No. red.
94aeiisc; No. 2 Southern red, e2as2isc;
steamer No. red. 9ilkas2c No. red. ola
siHc
cORN-The market ruled nrm under
light offerings and fair demand. We
quote spot car lots for local trade as 70
location:
No yellow, s5as5ikc: steamer yellow.
tasiikc; No 3 yellow. Ssassikc; No vel.
low. aisas2ikc
OATS-The market was a shade lower
IN sympathy with the recent weakness in
the West but trade was fair at revised
figures. We quote as to location:
No. white. 67a67ikc; standard white
6eaes'kc No. white, 65ae55sc; rejected
63a6fc
POuLTRY-Live was In fair supply and
demand at former rates. Quotations:
Fowls. as to quality. 1sisal4c: old roost
era, ioaioisc' spring chickens. broilers. uni.
form sizes, weighing li5a2 pounds each
1aa2oc
Strictly choice lots Of dressed were Il
good request and kept pretty wen cleane,
up at firm prices. Quotations: Fresh-lxille,
fowls. western selected. heavy. 14ihc; oil,
roosters. dry-picked, 9ikai0c; broilers
nearby weighing 4 pounds and over I
the pair. 2Sa25c
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Mr.. Main Celebrates Anniversary.

The second anniversary Of Trinity
Lutheran Church. Concord avenue and
Madison street, was observed yester-
day. The pastor, the Rev. j. H. Main,
preached on Ministerial Shadows and
Sunshine a resume of his experiences
as pastor of the church
It has been decided to purchase a
large organ for the church. The Rev.
Mr. Main viii spend a part Of hi,
vacation at Hakerstown. Nd, next
week and the pulpit will be vacant.
He will preach at both services on
Sunday, August 16. after which he
wiz spend week at wildwood. N.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
DOZEN SOLDIERS
BITTEN BY MAD DOG

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Aug Sat the now
navy hospital here to-day, Major John
II. Russell. First Sergeant Penning-
ton and ten privates Of the first bat
talon OF marines for Panama began
the Pasteur treatment for hydrophobia.
All We're bitten ten days ago at Camp
Diabolo. bv shepherd puppy which
was afterwards killed and found TO
have been affected with rabies. I'm
able to receive the required treatment
in the canal zone the men were sent
d're.s 20 Washington. None of them
as YET has shown any symptoms of the
disease.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
TWENTY-E EIGHT RECEIVED
ON PROBATION

specia TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, Aug. 3.-An impressive
sight was presented in Wesley NJ. E.
church yesterday morning when class
of twenty-eight probauoners. all the girls
and women attired in white, were received
into full membership in the church by
the Islstor, DR.. A. w. Lightbourne. The
entire official board of the church came
forward and welcomed the new class
Major Brinton, late OF Wilmington. Joined
the church on probation After the recep-
ton OF members, a communion service
was held, and it required nearly an hour
for the congregation without the inter-
ruption OF a moment. to all gather and be
served at teh tabe.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
DEATHS.
DEATHS.
George Coates.
Helen L. Gordon.
Mary v. Eldridqe.


George Coates.
Helen L. Gordon.
Mary v. Eldridge.
coATES-In this city, on July sist,
1908, George, husband OF Annie
Coates. aged 70 years.
Relatives, friends and Grand Army Of
the Republic are respectfully invited
10 attend the funeral from his late rest
dence, No. I'LL Chestnut street, On
Tuesday morning, August 4th, at .
o'clock. Requiem mass at st. Paul !,
Church. Interment at Cathedral Gene
terry.
GORDoN-At Rehoboth, Del, on Au-
gust 1st. Helen L., daughter Of George
+. and Kathryn Gordon, aged II
years . 8
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend the funeral from the residence
of her parents, No. 10 East Fourteenth
street, on Wednesday morning, at Q
o'clock High Hass at St. PatriclS's
Church Interment Cathedral Gene
terry.
ELDRlDGE-On August 2. 1908. Mary
", widow of Levi Eldridge, aged 80
years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral services
at her late residence, 202 w. Eighteenth
street, on Wednesday, August 5, 1908.
at 2 p. m. Interment at Riverview
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
CANDIDATE FOR LEVY COURT.

John Penrose Wilson. of Newark has
announced his candidacy for the Re
publican nomination for the Levy Court
from the Fifth district. which COM
prises New Castle, Red Lion and White
Clay Creek hundreds. and he is now
making an aggressive canvass. Mr..
Wilson is a well-known Republican ana
was a member OF the last Legislature
He is a shipper Of straw. feed and grain
having been in that business for twenty
years at Newark
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
AT
SHELLPOT PARK

shellpot Park on Saturday night, William
II. Kramer was robbed OF about $50 in
money. The pickpocxet took the money
from his victims pocket while getting on
the car with Mr.. Kramer brushing against
him. Mr.. Kramer had hold Of his man but
he broke away and made his escape.
1t was published that the robbery Cook
place at Brandywine Springs Park but
this Is untrue
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
ROOSEVELT CONGRATULATES
THE SULTAN OF TURKEY

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. Aug. s-President
Roosevelt has directed the State De-
partment to instruct Ambassador
Lelshman at Constantinople to convey
TO the Sultan Of Turkey his personal
congratulations upon the re-establish-
ment OF the constitutional form of gov
ernment in his empire. England and
German had already sent similar evi-
dences Of their appreciation Of the i'm
pOrtancc oi the cnange in tue Iurlx4h
regime and the United States is the
third power to extend the glad hand
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
CHICAGO SALOON KEEPER
is FOUND MIJRDERpD

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-Blarei Widcisz
owner of a saloon at No. 4554 Justine
street, was found dead today in the yard
at the rear Of his saloon with tw,
bullet wounds in his body c. Bernard,
a partner OF Widcisz, and George She
dalSak are being held by the police on
suspicion of being implicated in the
murder. The police are Of the opinion
that the two men killed Widcisz in
order to get some money that was in the
cash register.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
HUGHES TO PUT THE
LID ON SARATOGA

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.--Acting Dis
trict Attorney Elder, of Kings county,
returned from a conference with Gov.
ernor Hughes at Saranac Inn today IN
timated sternly that he had informa-
tion to the effect that the governor
would see 20 II that the lid is dropped
on TO Saratoga pretty soon or else GER
tain officials would have to answer the
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
neeame I'M In the Market.

Mrs. Arthur Outten, Of near Talley-
vile. became III while in King street
market on Saturday and was carried
into Wingerts store az No. rs King
street. She was suffering with neural
gia OF the stomach. DR.. r. Harvey
Day was called in and after treat
ment of about four hours he had Mrs
Outten in a condition TO be remove I
TO her home Mrs. Outten a few years
ago was injured In a railroad accident.
and that was partly responsible for
her condition on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
OBITUARY

Mrs. Mary e. Mcdaniel wife Of
Maynard S. Mcdaniel, aged ss, died
on Saturday. The funeral viii be held
from the home Of her brother-in-law,
Mayrice Alexander. No. 1907 Adams
street, this afternoon at o'clock.
Burial win be made in silverbooiS
cemetery.
The funeral OF Mrs. Annie Heal, who
died at Holly Oak on Friday. was held
from the home there this afternoon at
o'clock. Interment was In River
view cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
coIored Republican Club Organizes.

At meeting Of colored Republican
voters of the Eighth ward on Friday
evening, July 81, a Republican club
was formed by the election OF the fol-
lowing officers: Baldwin Thomas,
president; Abraham l.. Patten, vice.
president; Robert Webb, secretary;
John Wilson, assistant secretary; Sew
ell Wright, treasurer. There will be a
meeting of the club tonight.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
To Entertain Friends.

Mrs. James Cropper and Clark r. NJ
Kuhns will entertain a number OF their
friends at Cofield Beach on Wednesday
August H. The day will be spent at
sport and a most enjoyable time is ex-
pected Mrs. Choppers Sunday school
class will accompany them.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
cHkN0I ER Undertakes
SnHlNDLLN & EmbaImer

No. PA w Ninth Street.
Careful attention day or night
Bodies in Boarding Houses, Hotels
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments first-class. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Paner Maknra strIk.-

NIAGARA FALLS. Aug. s.-The In
ternational Paper Company's plant here
is idle today because OF the srike Of
$50 paper makers who object to a ten
per cent. wage cut. The strikers say
that if they had not struck at this time
they would have to do so in February.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Death OF John erinr-

Special 70 THE EVENING JOU2NAL.
DOVER, Aug. S.-John Grier. life
long resident Of the neighborhood Of
died yesterday. at the age
of so years. A wife and several grown
survive. Funeral services win
be held on Tuesday afternoon, with
interment at Hopkins cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Granne Meetina Toninht.

Diamond State Grange. Patrons Of
viii hold its semi-monthly
in Grange Han. Stanton, to-
night and final plans will be consider
ed for the grange field day TO be held
near Newport this month.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Tn sneak at crisfeId

The Rev. G. II. Wyatt this morning
left for Crisheld, Nd, where he will
address a large meeting tonight. Mr..
Wyatt was form erly pastor Of the M. +.
Church at Crisheld
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
GARAGE For E. e. dupont.

Building Inspector johnson issued a
permit today to James NJ. Smyth, to
build a garage for Eugene DUPONT, at
Pennsylvania avenue and Mt. Vernon
avenue, at a cost of S3.640.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
PERSONAL

Mrs. NJ. Driscol and daughters, Edith
and Minnie. have returned TO their home
No. 1905 Monroe street after spending a
weeks vacation at Pennsgrove.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Preached AZ we camp.

The Rev. Henry C. Turner OF Bran
dywine NJ e. Church preached TO a
large congregation yesterday at Wye
campmeeting.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Frank 7. SchiIIing,
Sixth and Madison Sis.
Or. chandler Visiting Near Here.

Or. Chandler Visiting Near Here.
Dr. swithin Chandler Of Philadol-
phia. who has been recovering from an
attack Of typhoid fever is visiting f.
A. Wiimot at the latters residence near
Claymont.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Stock Markets

O'Clock quotations from =. D.
Laokey & Co., Bankers and Brokers,
e43 Market street, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
roo LArE FoR CLASSIFICATION.

@ ALEsAfAN wANTED-sELL RE
~ tail trade SIS to s175 per month and
expenses or commission. Experience un-
necessary. Termingsen Cigar Co, Toledo.
Ohio. asst
Evening journal., 1908-08-03

Q EALED PROPOSALS FOR STAIR
- ways are asked for by the Board OF
Public Education in Wilmington to be
erected in Public School No. in acco-s-
ance with specifications. which can be
secured at the office of the board, No. 1Olk
East Sixth street
Bids must be on the presidents desk
by o'clock D. m. Monday. August TO-
1905 and must be marked Proposals for
Stairways."
The Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
BY order Of Repair Committee,
THOMAS +. ODONNELL, Chairman.
a3-4t
Evening journal., 1908-08-03
Local Quotations

Wholesale quotations In the produce and
poultry market reported by Thomas n.
stayton at / o'clock this afternoon;
Evening journal., 1908-08-03

VIZ ANTED--A GIRL FOR LIGHT
Wv homework Apply coo Madison st.
a3-1t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
MEMORIAL. DAY ON
DAv|S'S BIRTHDAY
Hollywood Association Changes
Date This Year at Request
81 Lee Camp.

AZ the meeting OF II. e. Lee Camp.
Confederate Veterans, last night, a
communication was received from the
HOLLYWOOD Memorial Association am
nouncing that Mt the request OF tile
camp II had changed Memorial Day
from. May Goth to June Sd, tho CEN
tenninl OF tho birthday OF JEFFERSON
Davis. President OF tile Confederate
States.
The camp accepted the Invitation Of
the Junior Hollywood Memorial Asso.
citation to attend n silver tea In Lee
Camp Hall on Monday night. A fine
musical program has been arranged
The oil painting of Majcr-General
and Ex-Governor II. "A. Wise VIII he
presented to the camp at Its meeting
next Friday. The public generally will
be invited to attend. The portrait will
be presented by Mr.. II. "A. Wlse. of Bal
timore.s and will be received by Gov
ernor Swanson.
Tile camp WAS formally notified OF
the dealt, OF Mr.. James Ryder Randall.
author of Maryland, My Aiarriand,'
who died at Augusta, Ga, on January
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
JUSTICE NOLTE. TO BE-
REMOVED BY COURT
THIRD ALARM FROM
"HOODOOED' FIRE BOX
Three Small Blazes Last Night
and Every Company, Except
Two, Called Out.

For the third time in less than two
weeks an alarm was turned in last
night from Box IS, at Twelfth and
Main Streets, and four engine compa-
mics, with two trucks, responded, Chief
Shaw fearing that such q fire as de.
stroyed the Richmond Press and the
f'lanhart building might again be
threatening that recently much threat
ened block. The blaze, which was
practically cXtingushed by tho pro-
prietor and Mr.. Joseph Watkins, was
found to be in. Joseph Marsala's, con-
fined III the wall separating that place
from the Underwood Typewriter Offices
next door.
The damage was trifling. but many
people who have business houses In
the block We're much alarmed. Mr..
Archer g. Jones, secretary treasurer OF
| the Duplex Envelope and Printing
Company. stated that he had added
I, $1,000 insurance on his place because
of the recent fires, and contemplated
lacking on another $4,000
Two other alarms. both of minor Inn
portancc, one earlier and one after the
Main Street fire, were turned III dur
ing the night, ana every company eX-
cept those on Church Fill and In Full
. ton were called out for duty.
Ashes Fell Out.
The first alarm came from 11l9 Chat
fin Street. where redhot ashes tunbled
OH the floor from the stove. The occu-
| pants. colored family, became 50
frightened that they hurled out OF
! the door the only thing in the house
| worth mucl,-a new sewing machine
and smashed 1t TO pieces. Most of the
furniture met like fate, though the
ashes were soon put out.
The third and last ainrm was Mt No. sol
| West Duval street. where hot ashes on thu
! floor We're again the cause. The fire was II
| Fir G. ". Dances grocery store and was
| seon ex;ingulshed By Acting Assistant Chief
! itGffo and his men,
I Chief Shaw attended the Mursala fire AM
made careful Investigation. Some people
4 expressed 81 belief that Box IS WAS '.lloo
! dcCed," and that 1t would be we'll TO chang,
! the nsures TO some less liable to Il mys
/ ttriOuS fDtn. ...l..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
EAST END boulevard
MONEY is AVAILABLE
Ordinance Appropriating sso,ooo
for Work and Many Other
Measures Signed by Mayor.

Mayor Mccarthy sent a thrill OF hap.
plness through Marshall Ward yester-
day BY approving the ordinances an.
propriatlnE $4,000 for the Thirty
fourth Street Boulevard. AS this Ia tie
most popular yotc.EettIng proposition
or the moment there are many claims
ants for TIC honor, although COUNCILS.
ploned the measure at the January
meeting.
Without vetoins a single one, the
Mayor returned large number OF or
dlnances, properly approved, to Clerk
Of Council Ben +. August yesterday.
They are:
Providing for additional water pipes
authorizing the Auditor to borrow
money 10 pay salaries until the budget
IS made up: paving Grove Avenue:
granting permission to Il. II. Robinson
TO make sewer connections In Laurel
street; extending the paving contract
time OF the Washington Asphalt Block
am: and Tile company; contract with The
gas improvements in the annexed ter
'ritory; requiring vehicles that cart
stick and cord wood. coal and coke. to
be of standard size; permitting the
James River Improvement Committee
u" lease Sloan's basin: appropriating
$500 10 pay election Officers.
Resolutions authorizing the City A.
torney to ask for Il repeal Of the Law
requiring the city to pay the clerk OF
the Hastings Court q salary of 81. Stp.
Ercqutripg ALL boards to secure the APP
proval of the special Legislative COM
mIttee for the passage OF bills by
the Legislature. and expressing thanks
ing part OF the city's appropriation.
were also approved.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-25
PUGH MAY co

Charged with lSmbexsicmnnt. Turncd
Over T., West Nlrsinin Authorities.
"a Harry a. Pugh,aa telegraph, orera.cr.
who was arrested on Thursday night
by Detective Scrgcants Wren and
bradley. on vibrant charging him
with being fugitive from Justice
from West Virginia, where he, S want
cd for a felony, was in the Police
Court yesterday morning to answer
to the charge Of olrbeazlins 81 al.l'
from the Western Union Tclesrapii
Company while he was stationed at
White sulphur Springs as .lnnnag Ger.
He was Represented by Attorneys John
Lamb, who Will fight nXtraditlon on
the ground that the charge Is not
basis for u criminal action. But Pugll'
was turned over e the West virE ma
authorities. md ainterferal GO " !. n y.
likely. The prisoner claims that tile
money was STOLEN from him at.a hotel '
in White sulphul. and TINT he y not no..
responsible for the loss because the
Scom,anyA ala not furnish him With .
Sc. "a IN which to keep funds.