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Evening journal., 1908-10-07
TAKE TESTIMONY
IN new YORK
Powder Case Called Up Here
y---AdiOurnment Was
Taken Until Friday

To-day was the day set for the tax
ins Of testimony In the case Of the
government against the z. / dupont de
Nemours Company. but again the hear
ing was adjourned this tine to New
York. The United ststes Circuit
Court, in Philadelphia yesterday ex-
tended the time for six months in
which 10 take testimony in the case,
The time would have expired to-mor-
row.
1t was thought that the taking Of
testimony would. begin here to-day. but
counsel for the government informed
Special Master William G. Mahany
that certain government witnesses and
documentary evidence the government
desires to commence its case with are
in the southern districtiof New York.
and asked for an adjournment "a that
city. al the ofIice OF George s. Graham.
Of Philadelphia, one Of the council for
the defense at No. "A Broadway. where
the first testimony will be taken The
hearing wiz begin at ? O'Clock IN the
afterncen
The government to-day was repre-
sentsd by- James Scartot. lr tri4l ASSIST
ant 70 tbs United states district a..
torney- general. and J Harwoot
Graves also connected with the sttcr.
ney- generals ofice. V. y RoadstruU
special counsel representing the De-
partment of Justice. and District At
torney John P Nields. OF this city.
The attorneys for the defendant
companies who appeared to-day were
William s. HtNes and Daniel @. Hast
ines of this rftv. George S. Graham
Of Philadelphia James NJ Townsend
OF New York William II Button. also
Of New York ana Burton E. Tuttle, Of
Cincinnati
Mr. Hastings is new attorney IN
the case He is substituted for Carl
Taylor Of New York. who has been
representing the Peyton Chemical Co.
a California concern.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Went In BALLOON,
NOT HEARD FROM

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
PHILADELPHIA. oct. Fears a-e
entertained for the safety Of a. A. Ather-
holt. secretary Of the Philadelphia Aero
Club. and Vinton S. Loder, Of East
straudsburg. who made an ascent I'm the
balloon Initial yesterday from Point
Breeze. The balloon, boon after the as
cent. acted in an unmanagea able manner
It was last, seen soaring away into the
clouds Of night and had not been reported
as landing Up 10 Il O'Clock to-day
Mrs. Atherholt. wife of the secretary
is in a hysterical condition over the fan
ure 10 receive word from her husband. At
tho Offices Of A. T Atherholt and Co.
manufacturers agents. the same appre-
hension is felt concerning the bslloonists
safety. and the feeling prevails that they
may have been swept out 10 sea
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
MEETING OF TENTH
WARD REPUBLICANS


The Tenth ward RtpHbiican ciua
will he IN charge Of a vaily Of Fepuhli-
cans at Fourth and Jackson. streets to-
night. The sneakers viii be William
II Heala. congressional nominee.
Frank Hall Davis nominee for attor-
general; Deputy Judge Harry y.
Joslvn ana Walter 4. Hayes Tnt
speaking will begin at S O'Clock
At a meeting Of the First Ward Re-
publican Club IN its quarters IN No
ans Shiplsv street. last NIGHT, enthusi'
astic addresses we've Rude by waiter
Rash. Harry A Brown, Heroert l.
Rice Thomas = Gayncr. Charles H
rippincott and City Auditor c.
Rioe secretary Of the First District
COMMITTEE
Preparations sre bsing made for
rsuv of the Eighth Ward Pennewih
ana Heald RApuniican Club in its new
quarters. Eighth and Pine streets 90
morrow evening. It IS expected that
William II Heald and Frank Han
Davis viii be emong The speakers.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
BRAVE POLICEMAN
MEETS DEATH IN FIRE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
JERSEY CITY. n J.. oct Police
man Nicholas Nestor. % wears old. lost
his life this morning IN the performance
Of his duty Nestor discovered smoke
issuing from No. Sl2 Ocean avenue and
after turning in an alarm OF fire rushen
into the building, seized an aged wo.
man. Mrs. Whitnebe!g. and carried her
from her bed TO the street
Returning 20 the building the brave
policeman ran upstairs through The
binding smoke 10 the top floor in
search of other persons, not knowing
that all had escaped IN their night
clothing. Nestor was overcome ana
suifocated. He was soy missed until
two hours later when Police Captai in
Coughlin called for his report The
BODY was found on the top floor Mes
tor had only been on the force a year.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
TAFT And BRYAN
ARE In CHICAGO

t. United Press Leased Special Wire.
CHICAGO. oct. 7--chioago is the center
Of the political map. to-day with Will
liam H.. Taft and william j. Bran. the
tWo candidates for president. both par
taking of its hospitality They are here
for the convention Of the Lakes TO Gulf
Deer Waterways Association. but they VII
also improve their time by conferences
with the Republican ana Democratic lead
ers.
AIr Taft was met at the annex b.
Chairman Hitchcock Of the Republican
National Committee. withwhon1 he con-
ferred. The candidate and chairman dis.
cussed the itinerary of Mr.. Tafts south
ern trip. which is expected TO begin next
week
Mr. Taft will spend part Of tomorrow
in Chicago. returning TO Cincinnati to-
morrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
REPUBLICANS
PLAN RALLIES
Big Crowd Expected to Hear
ViCe-PreSident Fairbanks
on Saturday Night

Much enthusiasm prevails among the
Republicans, and they are looking for
ward to q big mass meeting I'm the
Opera House on Saturday night, when
Vice President Fairbanks and Con-
gresham Nicholas Longworth who is
President Roosevelt's son-in-law, viii
be the principal speakers. Mr. Fair
banks spoke in Wilmington during the
campaign four years ago. and the
opinion was general that he was the
best campaign orator who presented
the Republican side during the memoir
able canvass. Because Of the recollec-
ton Of his excellent speech then it. is
expected that the Opera House will be
crowded on Saturday night to hear
him.
The Republicans have not been doing
much in the way Of meetings thus far
In the campaign but from this week
on there will be no let-up in the public
meetings. SpeIlbinders are 10 be turn
ed loose in every direction of the State,
and among the prominent speakers
will be James S. Sherman, nominee for
vice president
Some Meetings Scheduled
Insurance. Commissioner George ".
Marshall. who has charge Of the Re-
publican speakers bureau of this state,
has completed a. schedule OF meel inEs
and arranged for speakers. The schea-
ule is as follows.
October S, ct Seaford, Henry T. Con
rad and Frank Hall Davis.
October 10 Wilmington. Nice-Presi-
dent Fairbanks and Congressman
Nicholas Longworth. Of Ono
~. rrf1 M -.
Sherman and Judge Baylis.
October 2s. Wilmington, the Kew.
John Wesley Hill Of New York city
october 26. at Smyrna.
October q. at Camden, DR.. caleb X
Layton.
October 50. at Dover. Dr. Las ton
October 81. at Milford tday and
night meeting). Dr. Layton.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
To sulId Eour pweIIinn..

a permit 10 build four dwellings at
Nos. s00 3o2. So4 and sos Concord
avenue. was issued this morning by
Building Inspector Johnson. The houses
viii cost S2.seo each and will be built
for Charles H Tindall
a permit was also issued to build
a dwelling at Delaware avenue and
RiVsrview avenue, 70 cost about $1,000
Il Is 10 be built for Thomas V. Bellah
: Other permits Fwers issued as fol-
lows. Alterations and repairs TO dwell
ing on Beatty street between Monroe
and Adams Streets. to cost about $50;
alterations to dwelling at No. 3s3 East
Thirteenth street, owned by George w
Mcdaniel, cost about $780, alterations
to dwelling no 5i9 Madison street.
owned by W. N. Frederick. cost about
S9s; repairs TO dwellings, at Nos. 525
and 527 Madison street. cost about S6S.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Gym" FOR WOMEN
OPENS TONIGHT
Public Inspection Of Young
WOmen'S Christian ASSO-
CiatiOn Hall
WILL ENJOY ALL KINDS OF
UP-TO-DATE GYMNASTICS

Having been thoroughly prepared foi
the strenuous work OF the Young W.
men who have become members of tbs
y W. c. a gymnasium classes. tie
splendid gymnasium of the lately re-
modelled Y. ". C. A. building on KinA
street win be open for public inspection
this evening and the frs; class in GYM
nastics win be initiated into the
mysteries Of Del sarte and ~his mort
vigorous disciples Tomorrow
The public inspeotion this evening
win be wholly Informal but will be
highly important to the IS young Voc
men who have ioined .he gym de.
tachment These voung women win be-
subjected TO verv professional
anthropometrical examination by Miss
Anna Atkinson. graceful young wo-
man who has assumed the important
role Of physical insuuctress OF the as.
ISOLATION. and then they viii gradually
be put through the gym stunts" that
are intended. before the season is over.
to remedy all kinds of sloping should
ers. law hackSand other little physical
idiosvncraciee. When the Young wo-
men have been brough- TO that stage
whore thew can Zip fop through an
kinds Of flying rings leap over hug
wooden horses and heve learned 90
throw things really and truly straight.
they will be permitted % play basket
ball. handhall and other sports that
are demanded BY the very vigorou,
Young women Of these times
Has Fine Equipment.
The gymnasium has been equippe1
with everything that soes with a I'm.
gymnasium. Besides ihe MANY sets Of
Indian clubs. dumb bells. elastic exef.
cses rings hofses anil spring boards
there are hsinE sings climbing bar
l-ana 81 iefs and q nianr The-pano. BE-
{ it be understeoa an once. will not n
course he used as an object de resis.
snoe in gymnasium exercises. but W.T.
he used merely for the melody that ger
! erallv goes with Sweiish movement
when rracticing IN classes
To-night the gymnasium. locker room
and Mss Atkinscn's cosv little ofic'
will also he onaned to the public j.
the locker room 112 up-to-date stsc
lockers have heen installed for tn,
gymnasium members while in Miss A.
kinson's Office are all kinds Of an.
paratus for physical measurements 81
that she NAV note the progress Of hei
pupils from time TO time
There viii be two lessons weekly in
the gymnasium from now until Janu-
arr ~. The evening lessons for tha;
period will reduire Zee Of s4. After
noon lessons VIII be 50
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
HAD FREE RIDE,
But IS FINED $5

George Grattarolo. a well-dressei
young man ana O luen. falker. was az
raigned in City Court ,his morning on
a charge Of trespass and fined 50 ana
costs. He was arrested yesterday by
Special officer Lucas ia the freight
wards Of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.
The Young man had leen riding on q,
snecial car without a ticket and cane
in on the outside Of the car. clinging
70 tho step. He said he was on his
way to Washington.
He explained his position in a very
intelligent manner 10 Judge Cochran
and said that It was The first time hc
had been arrested The Judge thought
that little fine might help him remeri-
ber the time be came 20 Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
CARBOLIC ACID
FUMES EXPLODED
Mrs. Anna | Guest Had
Narrow Escape From
Being Burned

Mrs Anna l. Guest of No. l01 Tatna1
street had narrow escape from being
seriously burned al her home to-day sfe
wa engaged in cleaning a Davenport with
carholic acid when the fumes Of the poison
exploded and set the couch On fire She
was inspecting the piece OF furniture
with a lighted match when the expio-
sion occurred. The flames nearly set FIRE
90 her dress.
Mrs Guest ran across the street 10 tie
engine house Of the Friendship Fire COM
pauy and Joseph McGonisal. a member
of that company. fastened TO her hons
aud eNtinguished the blaze
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
HASKELL STATEMENT FALSE,
SAYS COLONEL GUFFEY

By United Press Leased Special Wire
PITrsBURG. oct 60 Haskell's state.
ment thar ] ever discussed the Osags
OH lease with the President is an alb
solute falsehood,' declared Colonel J..
NJ. Guffev 20 a representative OF the
United Press when asked for a state
ment regarding the open Letter publish.
cd bv Governor Haskell Yesterday.
Il never met or spoke-to President
Roosevelt but once. and that was az a
recepton ana dinner given him on July
4. 1909. al tho Schenlev Hotel. Pitts
burg That / am connected with the
STANDARD OH Company is a lie. mcro
than thirty wears old, revised every
now and then by some scoundrel en-
dsavoring 10 shield his own iniqui.
ties"
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
DORSEY FULL OF
THE TALK GERM
Liquids He Had Imbibed So
OverCame Him That He Was
Removed from Court

William Dorsey apparently had im~
bbed too freely and not well in ques-
tionable fluids last night and when rs
was brought into City Court this morn.
ing the fumes had about reached that
portion Of his Uranium devoted to the
sense Of humor.
' It was before Judge Cochran arrived
that the following was enacted:
Sergeant Durney. dn the cell room) Get
ready for court"
6Noisos indicating that the prisoners
have heard the command. Police officers
come in right Of center and take their
places. followed by spectators Patropman
stands an gate to prisoners dock. Noise Of
feet coming up the stairs)
Pauolman al gate--"ln here YOU fell
lows" prisoners march into dock viii
liam Dorsey second TO enter Elderly man
ahead with hat on)
Dorsey very loud voice) Here. Bill.
take your hat on In the court. Youll get
soaked extra 10 YOU don't" General
laugh from spectators. Dorsey spies Cap
tain Evans. Hello. Cap. old boy. How
is the Cap. Don't know me. hey. Well.
we'll we'll lrurns to other prisoners).
Good morning Very loud voice Ser
geant Durnev comes in door right centerl
Hello sergeantg !,
Sergeant Durney-''I5eep quiet"
norsey-'Why why sergeant ain't you
glad 10 sec meg Wen. well. we'll"
Sergeant Durney-"ISeep quiet. Here Of
fcer take him out"
porsev-"NaW aerreant-where Won ro-
ing 20 take me Where the ~" Us taken
back 70 cell until tho fumes have COM
pletely evaporatedl
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
COLORED VOTERS
TO HAVE MEETING

Colored Republican voters Of Whining
ton have planned a mass meeting to be
held on Friday evening in the odd Eel
lows Temple on Orange street above
Tenth The meeting is TO be held under the
auspices Of the Taft Club Of the Seventh
ward. It is likely that Charles H. Col
burn viii preside
The principal speaker will be Judson
". Lyons. colored. a former registrar Of
the United States treasury. Simeon S
PenneNiu, nominee for Governor, William
II. Heald. nominee for Congress. and
Frank II. Davis. nominee Tor attorney
general, also are expected to be among
the speakers.
There viii be a street parade Of colored
voters prior to the meeting
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
DELAWARE RED men in
PHILADELPHIA PARADE

There will be abou. 300 Red Men
from this CITY and from other places
down the state. in the parade to-mo--
row in Philadelphia as one Of the fea-.
lures Of Founders Week The local
tribes win leave this city early to-mor-
row morning.
The degree teams will be uniformed
with reEalia typical Of The dress of ths
real 'Iniun' OF other days.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
WEST END DEMOCRATS
TO DEDICATE BANNER

The West End Democratic Club viii
have an open air meeting tonight az
Fifth and Madison streets to dedicate the
banner that was unfurled last week There
will be music by the First Regiment Band
and parade through the southwestern
section prior TO the meeting Among tho
speakers win be John G. Gray and J.
Harvey Whiteman.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
a.. M,ern nncned

Proposals for furnishing copper ven
tilators for use at Horseshoe Range and
the west groups, were opened today az
the office of the Fourth Light House
District The bids were as follows:
Meade Roofing and Cornice Company,
SCI: Emil Schaefor. $50; Beauerle and
Morris. S95; ]. S Thorn Company,
LOG: Berger Brothers Company S120;
Merchant and Evans Company. S120;
Ford Brothers and Company $3.50. All
of the firms are of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
White CLAW Demoorats Orasnlze.

The Bryan and Kern Club Of White
Clay Greek Hundred was organized at
Newark on Monday night with these
officers; DR. William II Steel. presi-
dent; Nathan NJ Motheral George ".
Hill and Charles H. Cannon. vice pres
dents; Levi K. Bowen, secretary; Ben
jamin T. Ewbanks. treasurer. Forty
Of the best known Democrats of the
hundred joined the club and viii meet
every Monday night in the Wilson
Building. Newark, to plan campaign
work
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
WCE-PRESIDENT
TO BE HERE

H H. Billanv. chairman Of the Re-
publican First District Committee, re-
ceiyed a telegram from President
Fairbanks to-dav stating that he wou'g
be here on next SATURDAY. evening l.
address meeting at the Opera House.
The meeting viii be held under the
auspices of the Youne Mems Republi-
can Club and it is expected to be one
of the largest ever held in the city.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
CANDIDATE SHERMAN
TO SPEAK IN OHIO

TOLEDO. Oct. flames :. sher-
man, Republican vice-presidential can
uidate left here early today with his
party, in a private car over the Gin
sinnsti. Hamilton and Dayton Railroad
He win make his hrst address today at
Fiqua. Sherman opened the local Re.
publican campaign with a big meeting
last night. He devoted nearly his en-
tire speech to the tariff and TO the
money question. He declared that the
gold standard and the tariff are stnl
the principal issues, despite the ef-
forts Of the Democrats to make other
issues.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
New Home For searnen opened

NEW YORK, Oct Admiral
Dewey being unable to attend. rear ad-
miral Joseph Coghlan. retired. today
spoke in behalf OF the $4,000 United
States jackies at the opening and ded-
ication Of the new S3e5.0O0 seamen's
institute here which has been aided by
Mrs. Russell Sage to the extent Of
Sl50O0O.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
WilI W. rlnr.h

The Rev J. A. Zundel. one Of the
General Council representatives OF the
Lutheran Church in America. will pay
a visit 10 St Stephens Lutheran
Church this city this evening All of
the congregations within the territory
of the General Council viii be visited
within the next fifty days in the in
terests of church extension.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
COLLEGE MEN OFF
TO SEEK A TREASURE

e. Tinted Press Leased specl~l Wire
BALTIMORE. Nd. oct. Twelve col
lcgc men seeking lost treasurers are bound
for Baltimore on the steamer Hippoltyte
pgrios. which has passed in the capes and
which vessel rescued them fron, the wreck
OF the Yacht AIsyhower
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Mr.. DAVIS 10 speak Hers ronIobt.

William II. Heald and Frank II Davis
Republican candidates for Congress and
attorney general respectively. will ad-
dress a meeting OF Tenth ward Repuh-
leans at club headquarters. Fourth
and Jackson streets tonight The meet
ing promises to be one Of the most
enthusiastic ones held in that ward
during the campaign
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
ELSMERE REPUBLICANS
TO UNFURL FLAGS

The Taft and Sherman Club, Of school
District No. .. met at Ector's warehouse,
In Elsmere last night to decide on some
speakers for Tuesday night next They
expect a very large attendance if the
weather proves favorable. There will be
two flag raisings and q brass band All
visitors VIII be gladly received. The speak
ers viii be named later.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
City Court Cases.

The case Of Mary Johnson who Is
charged with violating the plumbing
rules in not having her property con-
nected with the sewer. was continued
70 Saturday for a hearing IN city Court
this morning.
Elzie Briscoe. colored. was dismissed
as the charge Of assault and battery
against him had been withdrawn
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Veterans . iiave Reunion.

Memhers Qf the First Delaware ReEi-
ment of the Civil War win hold a re-
union October II at the headquarters
OF the regiment Third and King
streets. The old soldiers have decided
to donate 10 the Historical Society the
headquarters flag Of General 7. A
SIT 4, The flag has been carried
tr 81 nnar ,'irring battles. and has
a Ing story
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Oct. 7--Fair
and cool weather has prevailed N all
districts. except from the upper MISS
issippi valley over the western lake re-
qion, where local rains have occurred.
Forecast till 8 p. rl- Thursday;
For Delaware-Fair tonight ane
Thursday; light variable Winds shifting
to westerly.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Distribute cheeks on Fridav.

Checks for the officers who conduct-
ed the recent primary elections. will
be ready for distribution by Clerk Of
the Peace Qu.gley on Friday There
are about 1900 Of the checks.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Lew Court lrspests Roa5

The Levy Court YESTERDAY afternoe
Inspected the road built by Ste
and Donahoe between Cooper's
Roads and McCannon's ClurcF
Greek Hundred and found "a.
The highway will be accr
court - its next meet
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Mr. ssulsbury m.

Willard Salisbury. member Of the
National Democratic Committee from
Delaware. has been III at his residence
al Fourteenth and Broome streets for
one week Nr Salisbury hopes to be
ont again tomorrow
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Eire in CITY ronl Anu..

Fire in a tool house at Fourteenth
and Thatcher streets belonging TO the
Street and Sewer Department. today
came near destroying the building. The
Independence Fire Company extin-
'guished the blaze. The origin of the
fire is not known.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Was Sworn In.

George II. Mccall who was recently
appointed a member Of the Depart
ment Of Elections 10 succeed Colonel p
P Barnard. was sworn in last night
at a meeting OF the department
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
Cnnfirm. Prnnartu snIe-

Judge Spruance sitting in Orphans
Court this morning confirmed the sale
OF the real estate Of Leo H. Nurnberg
and others. by William F. Kurtz.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
co,.rast Awarded

The contract for printing the annual
public school reports was awarded
yesterday 70 the star Publishing cor-
PAM The reports will be ready IN
few weeks.
Evening journal., 1908-10-07
To Tender Reeeptien.

On next Tuesday evening at o'clock
the Unity Club viii tender a recep-
tion 20 the members Of the congrega-
tion Of the Unitarian Church in West
street above Eighth
Evening journal., 1908-10-07

Prospsrifyis coming BACK HOME
Be ready TO mssi il this Fall
Get your Ads. ready. The Journal S
will do the rest with its large
home and rural circulation.
IT LEADS
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-07-16

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