davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-28

1t is expected thai Horace A. Bon
nell, of East Orange, will be elected
treasurer of the American Automobile
Association at h annual meeting Of
the directors. to>as held In New York
on Monday Mr.. Bonnell is well
equipped for this important position,
having held offices in the Associated
Automobile Clubs of New Jersey and
the New Jersey Automobile and Motor
Club for some time.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-28

w. II. Ellis, of the Ellis Motor Car
Company, of 124 Washington street,
sold an additional Pierce Arrow car
this week. The company has now re-
ceived the new 1909 four-cylinder
Pierce-Arrow roadster, which they are
exhibiting.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-28

The Ford cars still continue to be in
rreat demand by purchasers, and e. j..
.yvvckoff is kept busy these Indian
Simmer days demonstrating the new
r,oJsIr
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-28

e. j. Benson, Of the Buick Motor
Company, sold three Bucks this week,
The purchasers were E. O. Boyer, of
Newark; G. r. Smith, of Madison. and
II. L. Erb, of Summit.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
NO VERDICT IN
SHOOTING CASE
COrOner'S Jury Will Have
Another Sitting in ". {.
Demby Inquiry

Coroner Galloway empanelled a jury
last evening which was composed Of
white and colored men, to hear the
case of William Edward Demby, tile
colored man, who was shot during a
crap game at Middletown on July 25,
1907. and who later died-in the county
workhouse after being removed from
the Delaware Hospital. The jury fail
ed to reach a verdict and adjourned
until o'clock tomorrow afternoon
State Detective James L. Hawkins.
who removed Demby from this city
iafter he left the Delaware Hospita!
TO the Workhouse, will be heard and
1t is likely that some of the officials
Of the hospital viii also be summoned
as witnesses, the idea prevailing
among some Of the jury that Demby
would not have died had he remained
in the hospital.
Evidence was heard last evening to
the effect that Demby was shot by
Ellwood Virgins, another colored man.
because Demby had refused him money
Coroner Galloway during the hear
ing asked If Demby when brought TO
the police station from the Delaware
Hospital, prior to his removal to the
workhouse, had been placed in a wet
cell Chief Of Police George Black
denied that Demby had been placed in
a wet cell He said that the colored
man was brought from the hospital be-
cause the officials Of that institution
had notified the police that he was abe
to leave there. He said that there were
no wet cells at the police station. He
added that Demby was a sick man
when brought from the hospital and he
thought him to be in no condition to
be sent to the workhouse.
Dr. J. w. Bastian, who made a post
mortem examination of Demby's body
testified that the mans death was only
a matter Of a short time as few re-
covered from such wound as he had.
He said that tetanus was the direct
lcause Of death DR.. Samuel Q. Ruin-
ford also testified to Dembys condi-
tion.
The foreman Of the jury is James
Anderson. colored The other members
were Ambrose Wilson, Richard Cra's
colored; Charles G. Guyer, Evan G..
Morrison, secretary William r. War
rem. Spencer Foulke. ]. p. K. Norris
Walter SillitOe.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
DEDICATE HALL FOR
COLORED YOUTH

WEST CHESTER. Pa, May 9-with
impressive ceremonies Washington Hall
a large building erected by colored me-
chanios for the teaching Of trades TO
negro students. and which viii soon be
ready for occupancy. was dedicated yes
terday in the presence Of a large assem-
blago Of friends.
The new building was erected from an
appropriation Of $4,000 made by the PENN
sSlvania State Legislature. is OF gray
stone, so by so feet and three stories in
height. In the basement will be rooms for
manual training, while the upper floors
win be used as dormitories for the girls
with accommodations for about 100 pupils
1t is hoped that friends will contribute The
needed funds for the plastering. painting
and completion of the building.
The farm contains about 10 acres. and
is in charge Of Professor H. II. Gordon
recently of Tuskegee College Professor
Hedgman is principal of the school and
there are now 40 pupils enrolled.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
FREE BATHS TO
OPEN MONDAY

The season for the popular public
bath system Of Wilmington will open
on Monday. The two city both houses
in Brandywine and Delamore Parks
are now keing put in order for tie
op0eIng day. and when the doors OF the
houses are opened the boys of the city
will make a rush to get overheard
first.
There is not likely TO be a large at
tendance on the first day as the schools
will not close until late in the month,
but the night crowds are expected to
be as large as ever.
The baths furnish delightful amuse-
ment for the boys OF the city and are
appreciated. Il is the intention of the
city to build another bath house in
Kirkwood Park before the close of She
summer season.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
WONDER OF WONDERS
Mysterious Clock in snellenburss' VIM
dow Still Proving An Attraction.

The Wonder Clock in the store VIM
dow of N. Snellenburg & Co., Seventh
and Market streets is still proving an
attraction. The answers received so
far show that many want the prize
offered. Some of the answers received
evidence keen interest, and not a few
of the answers would do credit to any
scientist, but the majority of them re-
ceived display no little guess work It
is not a guess problem, but must be
solved scientifically in order to win the
prize The correct answer can be given
in about fifteen words, but most oc
those sending in answers consider It
worthy Of deep applied thought TIE
contest closes June I'd, so send in your
answers before that time.
While it will be impossible for any
one to give an exact solution of the
mystery still the nearest one coming
TO it will, of course, be declared the
winner. One exceptionally good an
swer was. received yesterday accom-
panied by a drawing which showed that
the sender evinces deep interest in
the wonder clock.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA, May 2T.-FEED-
The market ruled firm under light offer
ipgs and good demand for desirable
steck. Quotations:
Winter bran, in bulk. per ten, s2S5 5oa
300; spring bran, in sacks. as 70 size. per
ton, S2s.50a29.00
WHEAT-The market rslod firm under
light offerings and stronger cables and
prices advanced iko on both winter and
spring varieties. Trade. however. was
quiet No. 2 red was quoted as follows:
May. a.oialoiis. Spot car lots. in ex-
port elevator; No. 2 red, Si.0la101ii; no.
red Western, $lolal0isk; steamer No. 2
red. 9SAasoc: No. red. 9Slha99c; rejected
A. 96as5ho: rejected b. s2a92lsc.
CORN-Onerings were light and the
market ruled firm and ia2c higher. with
a fair local movement in cheioe stock. We
quite SPOT car lots Ter local trade as to
location;
No. yellow. SlaS5c; steamer yellow. sea
Sc; No. 3 yellow. SOaslo; Ne. yellow,
75a76c
oATs-The market was quiet and prices
declined 1o, with ample offerings. we
quote as 70 location:
No white, 59iAa6oc; standard white. 5Sa
5sisc; No. 3 white, 56isa57c; rejected. 54ks
55ikc.
POuLTRY-Live was in fair request
and generally firm. Quotations:
Fowls, as TO quality. 12iaaisc; old roest.
ers, 9asisci spring chickens. broilers, uni
form sizes. weighing 1ika2 pounds each
s0a32c.
Dressed ruled very firm with a good ont
let for the limited receipts Of desirable
stock. Quotations.:
Fresh-kiled Poultry-Fowls Western
Choice. lfikc; fair TO good. i3a14c: com
con. 11a12c; old rsosters, dry picked.
105kaiic
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
ELEVATOR COST
HIM Ills LIFE
Body Of Aged COIOred Jani-
tor in Book Store Found
Wedeed Against Ceiling
WAS DEAD FOR SOMETIME

Dead for probably two hours, the
body Of Roderiok Francis. colorad, agd6
70 years, ajnitor for e. S. r. Butler &
Son, book sellers and stationers at No.
421 Market street. was found shortly
before noon to-day wedged between the
top o fthe elevator and the ceiling Of
the fourth floor the top of the build
ing. Or. o. ]. Gray. who was passing
the Shiplay street entrance to the
building at the time, was called in. He
made an examination Of the body and
said that death had been due to a
broken neck and possibly a fractured
skull. The man, he said, had been
dead for some time.
Across the frame work on top Of the
elevator was found a board which had
probably served the janitor TO stand
upon. He went upstairs about o'clock
and is believed to have started at once
to oil the machinery above the elevator
cage. While thus engaged the elevator
probably started, and going upward
pinned the unfortunate man to the
ceiling His death must have resulted
instantly, as no cry was heard, and
nothing was known of the accident
until the body was found by Miss Mary
NJ Baer, bookkeeper for Butler & Son,
and George II. Hogue, a printer who
occupies one Of the upper floors Of the
building
Was Afraid tn Go Upstairs
Mrs. Baer had occasion 70 go up
stairs about 11.45 o'clock. but she did
not reach the fourth floor. Something,
she said, warned her, and she ran
downstairs to Mr.. Hogue's floor and
told him that she was afraid to go to
the floor above. He accompanied her
and the two then made the discovery.
The police were Immediately notified
and Patrolmen Wardle, Sherwin and
Abrahdms and state Detective Gillis
were soon upon the scene, and they
lowered the elevator and removed the
body, laying it upon the floor. The cor
oner was then notified and removed
the body to the morgue.
Francis lived with his wife and two
sons at No. s2s Orange street, and was
a respectable colored man. His wife
il was said is at Atlantic City at pres
ent where she conducts cottage. The
dead man hzd teen in the employ or
Butler & Son for four years, and his
death was sad news, not only to the
firm, but the clerks in the store, as the
man was well liked by them.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
CLEVELAND HAS
SINKING SPELL
Relapse Due to the Humidity
and Condition is
Serious

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. May 27-Grover Cleve-
land has suffered another sinking spell
according to Wall street reports said to
emanate from Equitable Life sources
to-day.
The excessive humidity. TO which his
relapse is attributed. is said decidedly
20 have lessened the former Presidents s
chances for recovery.
The usual secrecy continues to pre-
vail at the Lakewood. N. j.. hotel,
where the former President is still con-
fined.
All hopes OF taking him to his sum-
mer home at Tamworth. N. H., is now
said 70 have been abandoned and per-
slstent rumors are in circulation that
the doctors have warned the family
that they gravely doubt whether he
will ever regain his health.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
GRAY LEAGUERS
ARE BUSY AGAIN

The finance COMMITTEES Of the George
Gray League Of Delaware, at a special
meeting yesterday afternoon. planned
to finance the league and decided to is
sue $4,000 more pamphlets. setting forth
the advisability of Judge George Gray
as a candidate for President on the
Democratic ticket. These pamphlets
will be distributed among the various
Democratic State committees. applica-
tions from which officials have been re-
ceived by the league
The membership Of The league las
been increased very materially the last
few days and the Delaware friends Of
the distinguished jurist are more con-
dent than ever that Judge Gray will
be the candidate of hts party for the
high Office.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
roo LArE FoR CLASSIFICATION.

IOO LAIE Z FOX CLASSlF lCA lONs
NJ Office TO DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
~ Important meetings will be held IN
mentioned below for the purpose OF Sc
lecting one delegate (from each ward) ia
tile HnndHd Convention and one Commit
teeman from each Election District.
All the Democratic voters of each ward
are invited to attend their ward meeting.
All meetings will be called at s o'clock.
First wards u. corner 9Th and Shipley
Friday evening, May 29th.
Second ward-Liberty Fire Co., Friday
evening. May 29th.
Third ward--West End Democratic Club,
Wednesday evening, May 9th.
Fourth ward-Democratic League,
Thursday evening, May 2Sth.
Firth ward-Young Mems Democratic
Club Friday. May 29th.
sixth ward--YOung Mems Democratio
Club, Thursday, May 2Sth.
seventh ward-l709 Delaawre Avenue.
THURSDAY May 2Sth.
Ninth ward-Nandever Ave. and Thatch-
2sth. ''''''' Way
day. Nav 9th
Eleventh ward-Eleventh Ward Deme.
cratic Legion. Friday, May 29th
Weluh ward-Twelfth Ward Dss-
crauc Club Thursday. May 18th
JOHN j. MONAGHAN
chairman Democratic City Committed.
TED-GENTLENIEN BOARDERs.
nome accommodations, every con.
eNte.hlence, rates reasonable. Mrs. Drum
bst West Third ST. rn97-5t
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
CENTRAL BODY
ISSUES A CALL
CONTINUED From First Paxs.I

jority OF them being stockholders, officers
attorneys or directors OF the very trusts
corporations and combines that plumber
us through reduced wages, exorbltant
rates Of freight and fares and increased
ccst Of living. We have discovered that
whether It was SO called Democracy or
so-called Republioansm that won the
toiling millions lost We have discovered
that no matter which OF the so-called
parties won the corporations ruled The
government So bold. so shameless. So
lost TO the principles OF American liberty
have those plutocrats grown that they
have refused to listen TO our representa-
tives when they have appeared before
them in legislative halls asking OF our
public servants that they give considera-
tion to questions of supreme importance
to the people.
And when at last we have forced them
to act through the pressure of an aroused
public opinion, aided by the aggressive
werk on behalf Of the toilers by those two
splendid Americans. President Roosevelt,
ana William ]. Bryan. those recroant SER
wants OF ours, the men we employ and
feed and clothe. have deliberately passed
laws In such form that Federal judges
have been enabled to declare such laws
unconstitutional.
Face a Grave Crisis.
The cali declares that the Senate loaded
the child iaor law with amendments that
destroyed II and then laughed at the peo-
Pile The call continues Fellow citizens,
the fact stares us in the face that unless
We act our American citizenship will be
destroyed and organized labor outlawed
The American Federation Of Labor sends
this message to every toiler: The most
grave crisis ever faced by the toilers IS
now upon us. This Is no time for lille
fear. Let every man be up and doing
Action insistent action is the watch
word "
The call quotes an address delivered oy
Judge Phelen OF Detroit. who declared
that organized labor is confronted by
serious political condition. The judge de-
clared that the unions should take politi.
cal action as a matter Of protection.
The call continues that fund OF mil.
lions has been raised to make war on
labor.
To-day organized labor is the object
% attack OF organized Predatory wealth"
says the call, and an effort is to be
made to outlaw the unions. All over the
country the interests are pursuing the
same policy
Some corporations now are asking
wheth their men belong 70 labor
Unions"
Calls For a Conference.
Fellow citizens" says the call do
you realize the absurdity Of denouncing
corporation tyranny. intolerance injustice
and then electing corporation lackeys
10 legislative halls? We, the members OF
The Central Labor Union Of Wilmington,
Del, invite and urge you to send dele
gates to a conference Of theToilers OF our
state. We request there presence OF dele.
gates Of all labor organizations whether
connected with this central body or not
We particularly request the presence Of
delegates from the railroad brotherhoods
the farmers organizations and all reform
bodies"
The call recites that while their are
differences on various matters the labor
unions and all reform forces should
stand together against the menace OF
plutocracy."
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
WORKING ON The
new TROLLEY

The West Chester and Wilmington
Electrfp Railway Company broke
ground at Twenty-fifth and Boulevard
this morDing for its trolley road. TO
morrow morning twenty-five men will
be started to excavate from that point
along the Boulevard as far north as the
B. and o. railroad, and TIE tracks will
be laid as soon as the grading is finish
ed. The trolley company will build
an underground bridge az the railroad
crossing. This work will delay the
operation OF the trolley road longer
than was expected. 1t is the intention
OF the company, however. to have a
car in operation on the line as far as
Lombardy cemetery before the end Of
the summer.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27

No other soap is '.just
as good" as Ivory Soap.
No other is so pure.
No other can be used
in so many different
ways.
The manufacturers
have been trying since
1S37to produce a perfect
soap.
Ivory Soap is as nearly
perfect as any soap can
be.
Equally available for
bath, toilet and fine laun-
dry purposes.
Ivory Soap
e9 400 Per Gent. Pure.
81
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
GOV. GUILD FOR
VICE PRESIDENT
By United Press Leased Special wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BOSTON. May 27-The other New
England States are ready to join Mas
saohusetts in pushing Governor Guild
for second place on the Republican
National ticket, according TO the Bos-
ton Post. which has been conducting
a canvas recently on the governor s
behalf. To-day the Post prints inter-
views favoring Guilds candidacy with
various leading men of that section.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
TRY SOLDIERS ON
MURDER CHARGE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
HAVANA, May 27.-The trial Of
Corporal John j. Cooper and private
William J. Grinnell, both Of Troop T,
Eleventh Cavalry, charged with the
murder of two Cuban fishermen on the
south coast of the province Of Pima
del Rio, March IA, was called today be-
fore a special provisional court ap-
pointed by Governor Magoun.
The accused soldiers plead self-de.
tense. In an attempt to escape dur .
ing the recent maneuvering in Pinar
del Rio they hired a fisherman to row
them away. A row over the payment
for the boat followed and the Cubans
were slain. Private Harry Fearnly,
who accompanied the men, is the chief
witness for the prosecution.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
DEATH TAKES
DR.. 7. II. GILPIN

Dr. Thomas H. Gilpin for years one OF
the best known dentists Of the state, died
at his home at Middletown, this morning
from a complication Of diseases after a
brief illness.
He was about 65 years OF age, and had
lived quietly for several years, his practice
having been taken over by his son-in-law
pr Gilpin was born in Maryland but lad
spent the last thirty-five years in Della
wsre.
He married a daughter Of the late Gov.
ernor Cochran. Mrs. Gilpin died last fall.
Or. Gilpin was a former trustee Of the
Delaware State Hospital for the Insane.
The funeral arrangements have not been
completed
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
PASTOR MASON TO
HEAD TOURISTS PARTY

The Rev. George F. Mason, pastor of
First Presbyterian Church, accom-
panied by Mrs. Mason and family, will
sail for Europe June 20 on the White
Star liner Cretic. Mr.. Mason will per-
sonally conduct party by the south
ern route to Naples where they viii
spend a week. They go TO Rome for
ten days then TO Venice and Brus
sells. Amsterdam, Paris and London.
returning to America about Septem
Der z.
During Mr.. Nason's absence the pull
pit at First Presbyterian Church VIII
be occupied by the Rev Dr. Presley
of PHILADELPHIA. DR. Presley was a
classmate OF Rev. Henry d. Lindsay,
a former pastor OF First Church, and
is a noted Presbyterian divine.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
LAITY CONSIDER
ELECTION OF BISHOP

Representative laymen Of the Fpis-
.copal Church, Diocese Of Delaware I'm
st. Andrews Church this afternoon.
are considering the election of a
bishop Of Delaware to s1cnsed the late
Bishop Coleman At the diocesan con-
vention, to be held here on June 4. a
third attempt will be made to elect
a successor to the late bishop. II is
said that talk OF his successor has now
narrowed down to Professor F. ].
kinsman, of the General Theological
Seminary Of New York, and the Rev.
DR.. Robert Copeland, of Baltimore, and
the laymen are exchanging views this
afternoon concerning these candidates.
The clergy elect the bishop, but the
laity must confirm the election.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Better Train Service Given.

Residents of Holly oak received
word from superintendent Barnard Of
the p. B. & w. r. r. this morning
that commencing on Monday, the south
bound express train stopping at Clay
mont at 744 will stop at Holly Oak
for the accommodation of those Will
mingtonians who spend the summer at
that village. The residents of Holly
Oak petitioned the railroad company
10 stop the train. and appreciate the
favorable response
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
DEATHS.
Elizabeth Gertrude Flowers.
Benjamin =. Zebley.

zEBLEV--In this city. on the 9th
instant. BENJAMIN r. Zebley.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited 70 attend his funeral
from the residence OF his grandson.
Charles T. Adams. No. 11O2 Poplar
street, Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
Interment Lombardy Cemetery.
FLoWERS-Op May 25th. 1905. Eliza
beth Gertrude, wife Of George C.
Flowers, aged 26 years.
Relatives and friends Of the family
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at her late residence near Au-
gustine Mills. on Wednesday evening,
May 9th, az 7.80 O'Clock. Intermert
Fork NJ Z. Churchysrd. Baltimor
county. Nd. on Thursday. May 2Sth
on arrival Of train leaving Wilmington
B. & o. al o'clock, without furthe,
notice
WARD-In this city. on the 25th inst
Bernard G. Ward.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral from his
late residence. No. 1926 Lancaster ave-
nue.. on Friday morning at o'clock
Requiem mass at St. Paurs Church
fnterment al Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Levy Court Inspeets Road.

Members Of the Levy Court inspect
ed the Depot road at Newark this
morning relative to having the road
rebuilt The highway was built las.
year. but heavy traffic over the road
has since damaged 1t TO a great ex
tent
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
CHANDLER g g4dsrtShsT E%Sa1%sr

No. 214 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 PhoneA
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Miss Hum to co Abroad.

NIiss Alice HUM, Of Wyominsl
daughter of Ex-Governor John Hum,
will sail. for Europe on July ?. Miss
HUM will be abroad until sometime
in September.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Wedding Cards out.

Cards have been issued for the mar
riage of Miss Mary Ida Strahorn, OF
this city and Cecil William Ferguson
of Fair Hin, Md, on Saturday even
ing, June at 7SO o'clock, at No.
91t Tatnal street.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Stock Markets

I o'clock quotations from r. D.
Laekev g. Co.. Bankers and Broksrs,
- Market street, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Local Quotations

whoiesaieiduotatlShs in the produce and
poultry market reported by Thomas N.
stayton at 1 oclsck this afternoon;
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Elsvanth Ward MsstIna.

Eleventh Ward Meeting.
The Eleventh Ward Republican Le-
gion will hold an important meeting In
their new hall. at No. 10 Lower Oak
street, tomorrow evening, at which
time arrangements will be completed
for the house warming, which viii be
held by the association on the even.
ing OF June a. city Councilman
Homer =. Simmcns will address the
club meInbers tomorrow evening.
Look up Hamilton Park sacrifice
sale.'
Evening journal., 1908-05-27
Why Pay Big Prices

For Furniture, while our stock is so
large and our prices so low, such as
Oak and Walnut Chamber Suits, $500
up, Psrlor Suits, S625 up; Sideboards,
S4.75, So so and Sl4,oo; Round and
Square Extension Tables, $3.50 to SI0.
He'll Racks SL50 to $35.
Mcmahon Bros.
Sd and Orange SITS.