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The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-10
and Bermudez Asphalt company and

and Bermudez Asphalt company and the Critchlleld Concession.
 For a long time past the American government has been making efforts for the settlement of these claims, va rious attempts having been made by preceding administrations. Secretary Hay went so far at one time as to lay down as what was regarded as almost an ultimatum. Secretary Root took up the matter in February, laO7 in let ter to Minister Russell and instructed | him to demand remedy and redress. Mir. Russell was unable to obtain any satisfaction from the Castro govern | ment which adhered to it's position that there was no5reason why Vene- zuela should arbltrate the claims. Then | President Roosevelt decided to send the whole correspondence bearing upon the claims and the efforts by the United states to have them arbltrated to con sress. The senate would not initiate any action, although Mr Root appear ed before the committee on foreign re- latlons repeatedly to discuss the sltu- alton.
 Public opinion, 1t was declared, had not crystalized sufficiently to warrant the senate in taking action while per sons and firms having commercial h. teresls In Venezuela which might be affected by punitive measures were urging that action be delayed Prac. tically the next stop was the departure late in April of American Minister Rus. sell from Caracas on sixty days leave of absence. Mir. Sleeper was lef In charge of the American legation.
 Washington. July o-The state de partment Is watching with no little in terest the outcome Of the dlplomall relations between Holland and Vene zuela, now believed to be near tn breaking point Such information O. may be In the department Is being withheld, but It Is understood to be Ii keeping with the news from Caraca and indicates that the relations be tween the two countries have reache, an acute stage.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-10

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The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-10

field, Wee Burn, defeated w. J. Nich- ols, Bridgeport, 1 up, 20 holes; c. D. Rlnehart, jr., Wee Burn, defeated J. C. Crabbe, New Haven, 3 up, ? 10 play; s, J, Graham, Fairfield county, defaulted to c. II. Zimmerman, New Haven Country club; C. )I. Martin, Greenwich, defaulted to W. G. Bush nell, New Haven; c. c. Waldo, IT,, Bridgeport, defeated J. K. Bessland, Enfield, 6 up, 5 to play; William B. Ely New Haven, defeated M. c. Mar shall, New Haven, 6 up, 10 play; C.. l. Heath, Hartford, defeated A. H. Chase, Norwich, 1 up,
 The Converse cup, leg for which was won by the Hartford club team, Wednesday. has arrived and Is beau ty, It Is tall cup of solid silver finely worked and is worth at least s250.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
CAR STRIKES A
BREAD WAGON

Two men narrowly escaped being
killed yesterday morning in a trolley
smashup at the entrance TO the lane
leading to Marcus Hook, just below
the Hook bridge. A trolley car of the
Chester Traction Company was on its
way to Marcus Hook. when the bakery
wagon of George II. Huber. of Will
mington, drawn by two horses and in
charge of Wharton d. Neal, the driver
came out of the lane on the main road.
The driver and motorman realized the
danger of a collision at the same time
and tried to avoid it, but an accident
was unavoidable and a crash followed
The wagon was demolished. practically
and its contents strewn about the road
way, while one of the horses had a leg
broken and ha dto be killed subse-
quently by Agent Samuel b. Logan, of
Chester, who was notified of the con-
dition of the animal. Driver Neal es-
capped injury. but was severely shaken
up while a man who was on the seat
beside him, was stunned for a time.
but soon recovered and was able TO
take charge of the other horse
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
ChihOnierS

MAHOGANY CHIFFONIER
"A large aud ? small drawers f;
oval bevelled plate mirror 1S
inches by p inches; mirror
frame has carved top, supported
by carved standards; case has
full swelled front, top measures
"a inches by 20 inches brass
trimmings Regular price $4,000.
August price ..........S2 $4,000
LOWBOY CHIFFONIER ~
Genuine mahogany; three large
and two small drawers French
shaped legs; mirror is French
plate, measures IS inches by 60
inches. Regular price $4,000.
August price ...........S $4,000
CHIFFONIER ~ Toona or
natural mahogany; large and
roomy; oval mirror; extra well
made and highly polished Regu-
lar price $1,000. August price.
$4,000
Third Floor.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27

day before big Quarterly" a quarterly
conference will be held in the church
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Reports will
be made by various officers and there will
be several speakers.
Tn celebration Of big Quarterly on
Sunday win start at o'clock in the
morning with love feast 70 be led by the
Rev Mr.. skinner. At 1890 o'clock in the
church auditorium there will be preaching
by the Rev. G. W. Brown, d. d.. presi-
dent of the middle district. At 2s0 O'Clock
in the afternoon the Rev d. ]. Russell. Of
st. Matthews Church, Philadelphia, viii
preach. and at 7s5 o'clock in the evening
preaching will be by the Rev. G. l.. Blake.
In the lecture room the Rev ]. II. Bell
OF Newport, viii have charge Of services
all day beginning at 1890 o'clock. The ser.
vices in the grove will be in charge OF
the Rev. A. B. Selvy. of Newark. In the
afternoon at 23O o'clock the Rev. J. J..
Howell. Of Dover. will preach in the grove
and at 745 O'Clock the Rev J. Dennison
OF Philadelphia.
Between the preaching services there
will be prayer meetings In the tent and in
the lecture room. Special music will b pro-
vided all day by well-trained cholrs.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27

come here for this years big Quarterly. %
Until last year big Quarterly seemed
to be dying out but it has now seemingly
aroused greater interest than ever and II
is not improbable that the 10000 estimate
may be realized.
AS has been the custom since It was be
gun in 1913. big Quarterly will be under
the auspices of the First A. T. Church on
the west side OF French street between
Eighth and Ninth. Of which the Rev.
II. Skinner is pastor.
big Quarterly was established in Isl;
in a church which stood on the site OF
the present A. u. Church and has been
continued yearly since that time. This
church is said to have been the first coll
ored free church in the United States and
the bones of the pastor, who started Big
Quarterly" repose in a vault in the rear
of the church.
The Rev. Mr.. Skinner, as usual. has
charge of all the ceremonies in connection
with the big Quarterly" all OF which
will be held in the church or in big tent
in the grove In the rear OF the church.
These ceremonies began last night with
a general class meeting at which Mr.
Skinner made an address. On the Satur'
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Bio Savings on Chamber Suites

We show them in both Colonial and modern designs, with
and without chioner The golden oak mahogany,
Crcassian walnut Toona mahogany and birdseye maple
Prices range from SIS to $3.50
THREE PIECE CIRCASSIAN WALNUT SUITE
bed Bureau Washstand polished finish large mirror
bottom drawer in dresser cedar lined. Regular on m
price $1,000; August price .................. OUsUU
Two other walnut suites (hree pieces with cedar lined
drawer in dessers Are reduced from $Io2 $50 OF m
and from SIos .......................... OF sUU
TOONA MAHOGANY SUITE (threepiece extra
large roomy resser with large mirror Made in Grand
Rapids. On this suite YOU than the price of
carpet for your Regular price $3.50; IN m
August price IOSOO
MAPLE SUITE Brd's-eye (hree peces) Grand Rap
ids made. Very handsome. Regular price $Io5 OR m
August price OOHOU
GOLDEN OAK SUITE, beautifully marked and highly
polshed large plate mirror dresser; drawer
cedar lined. Regular price $1,000 August SE M
Third Floor.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
BELIEVE WIRE THIEVES
ARE AGAIN AT WORK

The ohicials of the Delaware and
Atlantic Telegraph and Telephone
Company have had private detectives
at work in this city in an endeavor
20 get some clue and If possible make
an arrest of wire thieves who have
been operating on the lines to the
north of this city. Quantities of val-
uable wire have disappeared recently
The officials are of the opinion that
a gang of wire thieves is responsible
fer the disappearance of the wire and
every effort to apprenhend them will
be made.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Mr.. and Mrs. chadviek Entsrtair

Mr.. and Mrs. Chadwick Entertain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chadwick. Of Richardson
Park, gave a watermelon party to the
members Of the Wildwood Social Club on
Friday evening. The guests included:
Misses Pauline Knecht. Mary Voik.
Louisa Volk, Catherine Volk. Theresa
Knecht. Catherine Balllng. Mary Neeson.
Agnes Mcknight Elizabeth Daney, Helen
Clair, Elva Lockerman. Anna Neeson.
Clara DAILY. Ruby Houch. Mary Travis.
Martha Nugent. Mamie Hassion Lillian
Johnson Nellie McCulline. Katie MeCul-
line, Anna Naggel, Florence Grussmeyer,
Nellie Donaho, Laura Knight. Nellie
Black. Mary Black, Miss Helen Moore. of
Philadelphia, and Miss May Flanagan
Of New York. Messrs. Harvey Drummond,
Francis O'Conner, James Cassidy. Clar-
ence Davis, George Fink. George Foraker,
Horace Boxfora, Frank Lee, Harry Sut.
ton, Matthew Balling. August Newman,
Howard Disher, Sullivan Cuozzo. Bert
Cyr, James Houghton. Walter johnson
Charles Broadent. William Neeson Her
man Lynn, Wilmer Chadwick Charles
Davis William Martin, Thomas Locker
age, Charles Wingate, Joseph Haggerty
Paul Corly.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Drapery Department

We have still a good assort-
ment of Lace Curtains. in odd
lots, while they last. They will
be sold like this:
so per cent. off I pair lots.
3S I-3 per cent off pair lots.
a5 per cent. off 3 pair lots.
IS per cent. off pair lots.
Couch Covers
A small lot of Oriental striped
Couch Covers, fringed on both
sides; regular price SI.5o; these
three days only, $I.oo each.
20 per cent. off Sofa Pillows
Sofa Pillows, with summer
coverings, Cretons, Taffetas and
Denims, 20 per cent. off.
SIPS style, now $I.oo
$3.50 style, now $I.2o
SI.75 style, now $I.4o
$2.oo style, now SI.6O
Sewing Machines
The drop-head Sterling" reg
ular price $500. August price
5000.
The drop-head "Megary;" reg
ular price $2I.so; August price
SIo.35.
The Automatic "Megary;" reg
ular price $4,000; August price
$2I.7o.
The Automatic princess /"
regular price $35.oo; August
price S3I.5o.
Second Floor.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
PROSPECTS OF A
GLUT OF TOMATOES

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Aug. 27.-The tomato industry
suffered a slight falling OF yesterday
when the wholesale shipping price fell IA
sixteen cents. This is but one cent higher
than the price paid by canneries in nearly
every section of the peninsula, on con-
tract-S9 a ton.
The decrease will have tendency to
bring about a tomato glut by the end Of
the week. should fair weather epsue. This $
is what the packers have been hoping for
as il has frequently happened during the
past fortnight that they have not had
enough tomatoes to keep their machinery
on a steady 20.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27

Avery, and Or. Frederick James Barrett.
Of New York. were married at No 2li
West Ninth street yesterday by the Rev.
Charles A HIM.
The bride was given away by DR.. c. r.
Jefferis, of this city. a friend Of the
Avery family. Dr. Leroy Hutton, of New
York, was groomsman.
Following the ceremony a luncheon was
served. after which DIR. and Mrs. Barrett
left1or a wedding tour. They win live at
No. 6S5 Park avenue. New York city, and
will be at home after November l.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
JohnsonNcoverdale.

DOVER, Aug. 27.-The wedding of
Willard c. Johnson. son Of James II.
Johnson, Of No. $50 Farson street,
Philadelphia, and Miss Bessie Cover
dale, the youngest daughter Of John
Coverdale, of Bowers Beach, was per-
formed by Rev. +. J. Cochran at Ellen
dale, the residence Of the bridegroom S
sister, Mrs. Otis b. Reed. This is one
of the many "romances of the sea-
shore" Of this season. The young
couple will reside in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
BIG QUARTERLY
CELEBRATION
Revival of Interest in the
Great Gathering of
COIOred Folks
OBSERVANCE ON SUNDAY

Ten thousand colored people are expect.
ed to help revive greater interest in the
big Quarterly to be celebrated here
on Sunday. This at least is considered a
reasonable estimate Of the number OF
persons who will come to this city for the
celebration. one reason for the great at
tendance is that there Will be Sunday
trains On the Delaware railroad and that
special arrangements are being made &c
have cslsrsd people An adjoining states u
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
Tor any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions. and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN x MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price. 75c. per bottle. Sold by
ell Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
INSANE WOMAN
SET HOUSE AFIRE

WEST CHESTER. Aug. 27.-John
Morgan of Marshallton, employed in
his home a negro woman who is now
slightly demented. She made a heap of
paper on the floor of the house and set
it afire, Morgan nearly losing his life
and his home from the flames.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
SidebOard
RefrigeratOrS

Balance of our Sideboard Re
frigerators are reduced 20 per
cent.
They're Of Golden Oak, nicely
finished, have large water tanks,
tops have bevelled plate mirrors (;
any of them would make a hand
some addition to any dining
room.
Regular price. August price.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Plan For Pedestrian Meet.

All is now in readiness for the meet
of the Pedestrian Club of the East
Side A. A, which will run some time
next month. Five well known relay
teams of this city will take part in
this run. The names of the teams,
and the date of the meet will be an
nounced later
Evening journal., 1908-08-27

Il is expected that visitors will come
from Philadelphia. all parts OF Pennsyl
vania. New Jersey and Maryland Wash.
ington and many other places. The visi :
tors viii be entertained by the colored
families of the city.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
The Carpet Department

In this department the show
ing Of new Floor Coverings is
most satisfactory. You'll find
Body Brussels, Administers, Vel
vet and Tapestry Carpets in the
newest and best patterns. Car
pets from the best makers in the
country. Carpets that will give
satisfaction in both wearing
qualities and appearance. All are
reduced, and prices include MAX
ing, laying and lining. In some
patterns savings amount to IS
per cent. and more.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Mst Sister After 25 Year.

For the first time in twenty-five years
Edward Cannon. member OF the police
force of Chester, met his sister. Mrs.
Susan Carter, at Rock Hall yesterday
at a family reunion.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Fan Breaks Mans Neck.

ELKTON. Aug. 27.-An unknown
Hungarian while walking across the
new Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
bridge at Perryville yesterday. fell from
the bridge. a distance of thirty-fVe
feet. breaking his neck. killing him al
most instantly.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Must Place Wires Underground.

Salisbury. Nd, has passed an ordi-
nance requiring all telephone. tele-
graph and electric light wires to be
placed underground.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Bio Tomato Crop.

DOVER. Aug. G.-one Of the largest
and finest tomato patches in this section
is the one belonging TO 5. Maxwell Hsr-
rington on the Ridgeiy farm. Mr.. Harring-
ton has 50 acres Of the Stone variety.
which will average eight tons to tho
acre.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Odd DreSSerS
and ChiffOnierS

will be found here in plenty, and
marked at prices that will move
them quickly. They're in all
woods, styles and finishes, and at
almost all prices. It's impossible.
in an advertisement, to give you
an adequate idea of their beauty,
of finish and design, and skilled
workmanship. Visit this store
and see them.
DRESSER - Genuine mahog-
any; full swelled serpentine
front; case top AZ inches by "a
inchess has two large and three
small drawers, French shaped
legs; toilet has shaped French
plate mirror, beveled, "a inches
by 80 inches, supported by grace
fully carved standards. Regular
price $1,000 August price $500
DRESSER ~ Circassian wal
nut; dull finish; full swelled
front; case top AZ inches by p
inches; two large and two small
drawers; mirror is French plate,
beyelled, "a inches by 80 inches; /;
carved standards. Regular price
$47.oo August price. 49,. $500
DRESSER - Mahogany; AZ
inches by 22 inches top; four
drawers; cast brass trimmings /;
toilet has shaped French mirror
2S inches by 22 inches. Regular
price S22.oo. August price. SI7
Others show reductions like
this S3I.so TO $500; 5000 to
$4,000; $500 to $3S.oo; S35.oo to
$500; $4,000 to $1,000; $500 to
/ $1,000.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Vandeorift-Lamar.

George Vandegrift, of Elkton, and
Miss Kate Lamar. of Charlestown,
were married at the Presbyterian par
.sonage yesterday by Rev. S. NJ. Perry.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Rugs

Wiltons, Administers, Body
Brussels and Tapestries, all re-
duced. Only three more days in
which to take advantage of the
reductions;
Wilton Rugs-o feet by II feet
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
GO-CartS and Baby Coaches

Reduced 2s per cent and All the Haywood make,
light easy running durable finely finished VIII give excel
lent service
Regular price, S34oo August price, $3.50
Regular price, S27oo August price S2oas
Regular price, $2soo August price $IS75
Regular price, $2Ioo August price $I575
Regular price, $1,000 August price, $I2oo
Regular price, $I4so August price, $Io8S
A few small Folding Go-Carts at half price.
First Floor.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Only Three Days More our S1 Au

and they're marked by bigger reductions than before
All stock has been carefully gone over and hun
dreds of pieces have been still further reduced Besides
to add the variety and give customers the bene
fit of the very and latest designs in Home Fur.
August prices.
We look for record-breaking business and are pre-
pared for it. Come early.
Your purchases if SO desired, will be held, without
any extra charge for future delivery.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Barresa-Averv.

Mss Louise Marion Avery. daughter OF
Mrs. w. L. Avery and the late Rev. W. E.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27
Odd SetteeS Reduced

Odd Settees in Weathered and Fumed Oak and genuine
leather Very convenient for hail. library or den
Regular price, $4,000 August price, $4,000
Regular price, $27.5o August price $500
Regular price, $500 August price, $500
Regular price, $Io5o August price $1,000
Regular price, $1,000 August price 900
First Floor.
Evening journal., 1908-08-27

Buy your coverings here and
we will recover your parlor
suit or any odd piece free of
charge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-06-09
WANT WARDERFOR
STATES ATTORNEY
REPUBLICAN ADMIRERS OF SEN
ATOR WALTER WARpER
URGE HIS CANDIDACY FOR
THE OFFICE.

Some Republicans of Alexander
county are talking OF bringing out
Hon Walter Warder of Cairo for the
office of states attorney Realizing
the Importance of the Office for the
general welfare OF the county they
believe that a fearless. aggressive.
able man like Senator Warder would
subserye admirably the intores.s Of
law and justice.
OF course Senator Warder has he'd
offices higher than that of states al
torney but not ones in which the
community in which he lives is more
directly and vitality concerned. IF
Senator Warder can be prevailed
upon to accept the nomination, there
are many who believe that he would
outriyal Folk and others who have
made enduring name and fame for
their outrageous and able work in the
office Of prosecuting attorney" sal
one of his friends yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-06-09
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

Editor Bulletin: No doubt tbs
citizens of Cairo aud Alexander coun
~ will want a good and true Demo
erat in the next legislature and we
know of no one in this legislative dis
trict that would fill the position bet
ter than Capt II. F. Potter. Of the
Argus II he can be persuaded to be
come our standard bearer.
Capt. Potter is well and fayorab y
known in his district, and in fact
throughout the state. He is one of
the most finished newspaper writers
in the state will add power to the
state ticket If he /. nominated. There
is no question as to his uncorrupte
democracy. he has never asked Ct
his party any emoluments, but has
fought the battles of Democracy
often unaitled and without compensa
tion. He is an old soldier and WI
poll larger vote than any other man
in the district Let US go to work
and see that he Is placed on the
ticket. as We wan: men of power
integrity and knowledge on our state
ticket this fall
DIPS.
Cairo, June 8, 1903.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-06-09

Fads and Fashions.

New York. June 8.-The pCpu
larity of the net blouse has not aba ed
for they are seen in great uumbe s
this summer. and are worn with
skirts of wolfe, linen or silk. Flet is
the favorite net and is often dyed to
match the color of the skirt This
gives the effect of a whole costume
rather than separate waist and skirt
There is always another kind of lace
or some embroidery OF linen of floss
of the same color used as the trim
ming which gives certain smart
ness to the blouse. Strappings of silk
are very attractive and are much
used Decidedly Frenchy in appear
ance would be a blouse of white with
colored silk trimmings.
Costumes of rajah aud kongee are
in the height of fashion and also Of
foulard and shantuns Suits of every
imaginable color are made of the
first two materials mentioned and
there is a great variety of style. The
short jackets are very stunning and
the long coats. cut in odd shapes arr
very attractive, some richly EN-
broidered and others severely pla n
except for rows of buttons. A new
trimming that is much favored for
pongee costumes is plain bands Cf
silk shade darker than the material
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-06-09
EortniahtlY Musical Club.

The Fortnightly Musical club will
meet this Afternoon at Library Hall
when an excellent program of works
from German composers will be given
by Mrs. c. F. Gallagher, Mrs. Leon F..
Denison, Mrs. w. l.. Holt and Miss
Leila Miller.
The program is as follows:
Piano, (al Sonntagmorgen auf
Glion; (b) Cascade du Chadron--
Franz Bendel; Mrs Gallagher.
Songs (a) Embarrassment-Abt:
(b) o Press Thy Cheek Against
Mine Own-Jensen; MIS-. Holt
Piano, List; Mrs,
Denison.
Song. Nachtlied-Wihelm RIFT
meyer; Miss Miller.
Duet, Fantaisie-S Schubert, first
movement; Mrs. Denison and Mrs.
Gallagher.
Song, Schumann--Mrs.
Holt
Piano, Candidates. in Vevey-
Mrs. Denison.
Song, Ach. War Ensie Geschten
told German folk-sougl Miss Miller.
Song. Still vie die Nacht-Carl
Bohm-Mrs. Holt.
Piano, Persicher. Marsch, (Johann
Straussl-Alfred Gruenfeld; Mrs.
Gallagher. aEgMA
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-06-09
One Mothers Plan.

when people complain that they
cannot do anything with their chill
dren, that they will not mind. It is
mostly the parents fault. They let
their children have Their own way
while they are babies; yet they would
not be troubled If they would take
Nature for example. says a success
full mother.
The little fruit tree cannot grow
strong without stick til to 1t, and
cannot bring good fruit 4 not tended
from time TO time
so how can child t1rn out to
be good II 1t has not the home train
ing, IL parents .or get ail about the
Ten Commandment? How can they
expect their children to honor them
or their teachers or their employ
ers?"