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Evening journal., 1908-08-07
GOVERNOR VIEWS
TROOPS AT FORT
Makes Official Visit to Della
ware City FOrtifiCatiOnS and
Reviews the Soldiers

For the first time since the estab-
lishment of coast defense fortihcat!ons
in Delaware, Governor Lea yesterday
afternoon made an Official visit to Fort
DUPONT, and reviewed the garrison and
the provisional battalion of State mill
tia comprising the reserve artillery
Coming when the soldiers were Just be-
ginning to try their skill at manning
the big coast artillery guns, the visit
was most timely and after reviewing
t''~ ----''-- hfth and One Hundred and
Twelfth Companies Of Coast Artillery
and all available reserves on the parade
ground, he saw State soldiers theoret-
ically, send shells from the big S-inch
rife crashing broadside into the bulk
80 huge fighting ship.
The Governors visit was a welcome
diversion for a dull afternoon at the
camp. In the morning Companies A
and b of the provisional battalion had
fired so rounds from the s-inch rifles
in sub-calibre practice; and Companies
d and c had been drilled i'm sub-calibre
practice on the 10-inch mortars. Fol-
lowing ship tracking practice of the
day before, these drills were excellent
preparation for the service charge fir
iHBs WHICH Is beluB pIdCllCtu lOuay.
Sub-calibre practice is virtually prac-
tico without the full service charge,
and, used in firing at moving targets
as was done yesterday. requires no less
sl.ill. A tube is inserted in the bore
of the rife, which reduces the calibre
sc that a one pound cartridge may be
fred. With the experience already
goined in swinging and levellng the o.g
guns. the militiamen had little diff
cuty accomplishing the drill to the
satisfaction of the garrison officers.
Governor Visits Fort.
After the morning drill the day was
uneventful until the appearance of the
governor in the afternoon. Governor
Lea and his staff arrived at 4 O'clock
in carriages from his summer home
The Orchards Shortly before his ar
rival the regulars in their khaki uni
forms and the militiamen in olive drab
and the garrison band marched to the
parade ground and assumed review
formation. AS the governors party
appeared at the east end Of the parade
the salute OF seventeen charges was
e-~- ~-7 tHe governor and his staff
were received by Colonel J. S williams,
g~--'-o-- commandant and his officers.
The party then passed before the
front and rear Of the formation, the
Continued on Fifth Page.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
JUDGE HELD UP
HUCKSTER'S CASE

Horace Veal. a huckster. and his
UrOther, David Veal. were ar-aicned IN
CT, Court this morning. charged wiih
violating a city ordinance regarding
licenses to sell produce. The case was
held up in each instance by Judge
Cochran. Speaking Of the law that
governed the case of Horace Veal,
section ?. volume %. in which the
penalty is fixed for allowing a license
to be used by another man when the
owner of il is not with the wagon.
Judge Cochran said tlat II was a hord
one, but that ignorance of il did not
excuse anyone when il had been VIC.
lated.
Horace Veal. it was testified. went
to Philadelphia yesterday and left his
brother with the wagon with the license
taken out in Horace yoars name. Ho
said that he had never understood be-
fore that this could not be done and in
view Of the fact that the two brothers
have worked together to help support
their mother. and that it was the first
time that Horace Veal had ever loft
his wagon in charge Of his brother,
who has no license. the court decided
to hold the case UP.
. David Veal was ariaigned charged
with having no license. but the charge
against him was also hcld up, and the
brothers were allowed 10 depart
John Mahoney, who was charged
with having been peddling without
carrying his license. was fined 81 and
costs. Mahoney had a license. but he
said that the frame was broken and
he took the license home in order to
have it reframed. The Judge warned
him to be more careful in the future.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
NO END YET TO
WATER INQUIRY

Democratic members If City Council
last night tried 10 force the termina-
ton Of Mayor Wilson's investigation Of
Water Department affairs. but this
move was forestalled by the action OF
the Republican Counciimen. and MAYOR
Wilson viii have his own time in
which TO conduct and wind up his in
quiry.
Councilman John J. McGove-n.
Democrat, introduced q resolution
calling upon the mayor and the mem
bers of the committees appointed by
him to conduct the Investigation into
the affairs of the Water Department to
report to City Council at the meeting
two weeks hence. producing data and
the result of their findings.
The resolution was opposed by the
Republican members, and its consid-
Grafton. was postponed indefinitely
Councilman Rash stated he understood
the Investigation was not completed
Councilman McGOvern said he was un-
willing to accept hearsay.
Before a discussion could arise Coun-
Gilman White moved the matter be
postponed, and it was carried by a
party vote.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
SAID THE CRAB
WAS NOT GOOD
After Which Things Began to
Happen to Joseph Davis,
COIOred

Six colored men were lined up in City
Court this morning before Judge Coch-
ran. each charged with assault and bat
terry. and each was fined $50 and costs.
The prosecuting witness was Joseph
Davis. colorcd. dealer in crabs
Joseph said he went out to the park at
Fifth and DUPONT streets last Monday
night with a basket Of crabs 90 see II he
could not make few sales. lie testified
that one OF the colored men approached
him. purchased a crab and in few min
utes returned with the verdict that the
crab was not good.
"Ain't you gwan to give me back my
ten centsy' the customer is alleged to
have demanded. And Davis said that he
asked what did he want for ten cents. The
customer went away after remarlSlng
that probably things might happen TO the
crab dealer, and by and by returned
with five other colored men. Things hap
pened but a policeman intorfered and
drove the crowd away
Davis then told the court that he went
out OF the park and was met at the gate
by the crowd. The policeman was not In
sight this time and a continuation OF tho
things that began in the first place. then
went forward and Davis soon was obi.
vious of what was happening. When he
came TO. he said his whole basket OF
crabs was gone. and several bumps dis
tributed about his anatomy were evidence
that the crowd had met him in any
thing but a friendly spirit
Corbett Briggs, one OF the alleged par
ticipants in the assault. tried to prove an
alibi by asking the other five prisoners
II he, Corbett was with them when the
fight started. But the other five said they
didn't know as they were not there them
selves. Judge Cochran was convinced Of
the guilt OF the party and imposed a fine
Of $50 and costs on each OF them. They
gave their names as George Cummings,
Irving Turner, Alfred Davis. Harlan Pat
ton James T. Parker and Corbett Briggs.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
TOLD THE COURT
A STRANGE STORY
Man Arraiened on Drunken
ness Charge Said He Had
Been Assaulted

When Charles Smith was arralgned in
city Court this morning on a charge
Of being drunk he told a strange story.
1t was last night. he said, and he
was going down Shipley street. He
was on the way TO the railroad where
he wanted to get a train for Philadel-
phia- Suddenly from a dark alley way
he said, tail colored man sprang out.
and dealt him blow that knocked him
into the street. where he was unable
to regain his feet. When at length
he was able TO recognize things. he said
that his pocketbook was gone contain
ing a few dollars.
Smith was found lying in the street
by policeman and locked up charged
with having been drunk. Judge Coch-
ran after hearing the mans story said
he would hold the case up and asked
Chief OF Police Black TO investigate it.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
PENNSGROVE TO
HAVE GREAT DAY
WilminetOnianS Cooperate to
Make Home Coming
Day. a Success

Many Wilmingtonians will go to
Homecoming Day exercises there,
which will be the greatest in the his
tory Of the town across the river.
Not only the townspeople but the
summer residents there from Whining
ton are planning to make it a success,
the latter's committees working hard
to have their representatives in the
parade, races. drills and water carnival
unexcelled by the home people. The
days programme will open with a pa
rade, which will last from 10 o'clock
to 12 o'clock, and will start from the
foot of Main street and march over
the principal streets of the borough. At
noon lunch will be served in Sheble's
grove on Delaware avenue along the
river front.
At 1 o'clock Pennsgrove Gun Club
will hold a shooting match on their
grounds on Railroad avenue and will
have Lester German. Fred Gilbert, a
champion of the West. and Howell
Hawkins. champion OF the East, as
well as several Wilmingtonians, among
the marksmen. The prize offered for
this will be a large silver loving cup,
presented by the Winchester Cartridge
Company, of New Haven. Conn.
The athletic events will take place
in the afternoon.
The entertainment to be given in the
evening by the Epworth Choir, of
Wilmington, under the leadership of
George E. King, will be we'll worth at
tending. This choir was secured
through the Wilmington cottagers, who
have been coming to Pennsgrove for
many years and who are trying in
every way possible to help make the
Home Coming Day" a great success.
The river carnival and display of fire
works will be the last numbers on the
program. There will be prizes offered
in the river carnival for the best deco
rated boat.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07

IN FULL SWING
Much Interest in the Services
in Brandywine Summit
Grove

BRANDYwINE SUMMIT CAMP. Aug
THE first day OF Brandywne Summit
Camp may be considered one that por-
tens good times in store for the campers.
Although the clouds In the sky hung very
low. and occasionally gave to earth re-
freshing showers. It didn't effect the meet
ings 20 any noticeable amount The first
sermon OF yesterday was preached by
Rev W. o. Hurst. OF seaford, who took
as his text. what good thing did do to
inherit eternal lifeT
The childrons meeting at 1.so p. m.
proved as good as In former years. Aubrey
Vandever has the children under perfect
control. After song service. he took as
the lesson the 6ist Psalm. He proceeded
with the aid OF the blackboard. 10 review
the children about last years golden text
and Il was surprising how well they re-
membered. lie appointed Miss Nettle Bay.
nard. secretary Of the meetings 20 be as
sisted by Miss Malinda Lawton. Mr.. Van
dever illustrated his lesson which was
salvation" by drawing balloons on the
board.
The sermon In the afternon was by the
Rev. II. A. G. Wostorheld Of Asbury
Church. Wilmington, who took his text
from 18th John. s2 verse. And l. n be
lifted up. viii draw all men unto me-"
The young peoples meeting was well at
tended After song service leader Mearns
sang SOLO MY God. My Father The
Brandywine Summit Quartet composed OF
Misses Groves and Hough. and Messrs.
Finn and Mearns. sang Somebody
Praying for You" This year a collection
is to be taken in the young peoples meet.
ing. and Mr.. Turner urged the young peo-
pie to beat the children with the collection.
Rev. W. o. Hurst spoke on the model
young man. His text was 1 Timothy. 4-l2;
Let no man despise thy youth, but be
thou an example in experience wisdom,
words. lowe. and purity"
Notes Of the Camp.
Mr. and Mrs william II. Robinson.
Mrs. George Han. Mrs. Roberts. OF Will
mington. were guests Of Mrs. l.. W. Nc
Caulley.
Mrs. Johnston. OF Plttsburg. was a
guest OF Mrs McCauney yesterday
Mrs. Susan Johnson and daughter. Of
South Carolina are guests OF Mrs. Nc
Cauliey.
Mrs. Mary c. staut, Of Columbia. s. c.
Is a camp visitor.
William Linton. Mrs PedriclS. Miss Gun
ningham and Miss Phillip are guests a.
the Cunningham cottage.
Misses Edna Trumper. Edith Downing
and Mrs. Mary Pierce. all OF Philadelphia,
arc visiting Mrs. James Downey
Mrs. John Mortimer will return to Will
mington to-day after spending two weeks
on the ground.
Mrs. James Hanson, of Summit avenue.
Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07

AGAIN TOMORROW

Tomorrow will be the second day for
the registration OF voters throughout the
state, and many thousand names will be
enrolled, Il is expected. The registration
on Saturday last was 71S2. a record-breal-
er for the first day. probably because the
registration fee OF one dollar has been
abolished.
In order to vote at the primaries it Is
necessary To register on one OF the days
IN August. The remaining days. after to-
morrow for registration are August L.
September 10 and October H.
The registration places Will open at s
O'Clock In the morning and viii remain
open until In the evening. with an in
termission for dinner from ~ to l. Each
registration place viii be indicated by n
flag, which will be placed at the entrance.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
NO TOMATO GLUT
IN WILMINGTON

Philadelphia has glut in the tomato
market as result of heavy shipments
from Delaware and New Jersey. So
surfeited is the market that five-eights
baskets of tomatoes were selling Tor
ten cents yesterday, and Gamers We're
buying them up for reshlpment to the
canning houses.
The tomato glut has not struck Will
mington. however, and local commits
sion men to-day said there is not more
than a normal supply Of the fruit in
Wilmington markets.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
SAN FRANCISCO WANTS
THE OLYMPIC GAMES

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 7.-San
Francisco has decided that she wants
the Olympic games in 1912 and will at
once begin work on the greatest stad-
ium in the world which is to hold the
contests. Athletic clubs and other
leagues of California have already Col
lected money for the structure and
work is to be commenced soon.
The stadium, which will surround a
three-quarter mile oval will be embow-
cred in trees. Inside the rows of seats
which are to be built ten tiers high
will be cinder tracks and turf fields for
all sorts of athletic contests.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
Holy Name Society sports.

The annual picnic and athletic meet
OF the Holy Name Society of st. Paurs
r. c. Church will be held on Labor
Day at the Front and Union streets
ball park. Entries are open to all. The
list of events includes running broad
jump, high jump. hop, step and jump
pole vault, 16 pound shot put and 100
yards dash. The entrance fee for each
event will be 25 cents. Entries for
events viii close August 20. with Frank
Kyle, chairman of sports committee. No
7l9 West Second stret. The games
viii start at IL o'clock.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
FIRE WAS A CAUSE OF
SOME EXCITEMENT

Fire caused bv an oil lamp ovevturn-
ing in the home of Mrs. Max Rosen-
berg, at No. 20l2 Market street. caused
more excitement last evening than
damage. The woman ran screaming
from the house, and two men, who
happened along, got nusy. One or
them got into .he house through a
window and passed a blazing bed mat
tress out TO the other The fire was
then extinguished without troublet
An alarm was struck from box No.
14S. but there was no need for the SER
vices of the firemen.
First Assistant Engineer Megill.
while responding 10 the alarm. lost a
lamp from his carriage.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
Automohilists on uisit

From around Shadyside, near West
Chester. an automobile party took
trip TO Wilmington on Sunday last. The
party consisted of Strafford Pennock,
of Downin~a~-'- Ernest Campbell,
-T-~'on Thompson. both of near Shady
side and George Fenimore. the owner
Of the machine. They left Downing
.~wn about a. m. going by way Of
0''sdd's Ford vrh~re they ~4~----- ----
a few minutes and were in Wilmington
shortly after nine o'clock where they
---' some time They also visited
Brandywine Springs for a few hours
on coming from Wilmington. They re-
.'---~d by way of the Wilmington turn
pike.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
"WASHY" NOT TO
TAKE ITS TRIP

The Washington Trip Association com
posed of members of the Washington Fire
Company. has decided to postpone its
northern trip, which was scheduled for
September until sometime next fall. Mem
bers who have paid in their money can
get it back by calling at the Washington
engine house.
Fire Chief Robert Porter. who was ac-
lively interested I'm the trip, to-day said
the postponement was made because
many who desired TO go on the jaunt have
been out of work and would have diff
Guilty i'm getting together enough money
to meet expenses Rather than have some
of the members remain at home the as
sociation decided TO defer the iunket until
next year The trip is to be made to
Poughkeepse Buffalo and other points
through New York and up the Hudson.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
CHILD KNOCKED
UNDER CAR FENDER

Estella Psvenski, aged years ana 8
months. who was injured by a VIII
mington City 'rollev car near Ter
home. No. los Maryland avenue. last
night. will recover. according to the
Delaware Hospital physicians
The girl ran IN from. of car No. $50
of the Maryland avenue line Of tho
Wilmington CITY Railway Company. at
Maryland avenue and Chestnut streets.
She was knocked under the fender. the
motorman bringing the car TO a stand
still just in time to tait the wheels
from passing over her.
The Phoenix ambulance took the
child to the Delaware Hospital. where
it was found that the right leg had
been torn and her head injured.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
Maetinn at MarshaIItnn-

An open air mass meeting will be
held at Marshallton on Monday even
ing under the auspices of the Mar
shallton Y. The speakers will be the
Rev E. c. Dinwiddie. of Washington.
d. c.. national electoral superintendent
of the I. o. G. T. Good music will be
furnished.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.--Althoueh
showers have been general over the
greater portion of the country east Of
the rocky mountains, conditions are
somewhat more settled with showers
continuing only in the northeast and
In Kansas and Nebraska where sub
stantia and much needed rains have
fallen.
Forecast till 8 p. n.. Saturday:
For Delaware-Fair tonight and Sat
urday; light southwest to northwest
winds.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
Democratic committee Meetino.

The Democratic City Committee will
hold a meeting i'm the rooms of the
Young Mems Democratic Club this
evening. Matters of Importance con-
cerning the coming election will be
discussed. 1t win be the first meeting
of the new committee.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
Captured Monkey Faced owl.

Harvey Mahoney. of No. 211 Mary
land avenue. captured a fine specimen
of the monkey faced owl along the
banks of the christiana river yester-
day. He win be presented to the Will
mington Free Zoo today.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
She Dies on Eve Of Drive With sor

BRIDGEVILLE. Aug. AFTER har-
Messing the horse to take his mother
into town, Harry Lednum. who lives
near here on farm, found her dead
on the kitchen floor when he went to
inform her that he was ready. Neigh
bors were called in, and when a ply
sician arrived he said death was due
to heart disease.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
state Lioense Payments.

Clerk of the Peace Quigley has an
nounced that on all state, licenses and
tax due and not paid on or before Au-
gust 80 twenty Ave per cent. will be
added under the law.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
COWS Eseaped Liahtnina.

Lightning struck a tree on the farm
of Edward Donohoe at Edge Moor, on
Wednesday afternoon and split It in
half. Under the tree at the time were
several cows but they escaped injury.
Evening journal., 1908-08-07
To Visit the Fort.

Captain r. X. Stephenson. chaplain
of the First Delaware Infantry, will
visit Fort Dupont this afternoon. Many
visitors went to the fort this morning
and early this afternoon over the New
Castle railway TO see the troops.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-11-02
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
WEATHER BUREAU

The following data covering period of 80 years. have been
piled from the Weather Bureau and McKbn records Honolulu
They issued to show the conditions that prevailed during
the month question: for the above period of years.
construed forecast of the weather conditions coming
Month of October for 80 years.
TEMPERATURE. (I89o-I9o7). IS years
Mean or normal temperature II deg.
The Wanes month that of 1906 with of 7S
The coolest month that of Ioo3 with average Is deg
The highest temperature deg, the 10TH 1891 the 3o
1892
The lowest temperature O. deg. the goth, 1902
PRECIPITATION (fan years. (I877-94 I9o47J.
Average for the month"; 81 inches.
Average number of days with of inch more ID
The greatest monthly precipitation 432 inches in 1884
The least monthly precipitation inches in 1885.
The greatest of precipitation recorded
hours 2.36 inches on the goth, 1882.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
Average, m 6S pct p. u pc (Ioo47) average,
m, o8 pct. p. M IS pct, (893-I9o3).
CLOUDS AND WEATHER. (18oo-1oo7 IS years
Average number of clear days. partly cloudy days ~ cloudy
days. 4.
WIND. Direction "a years. Velocity years.
The prevailing winds from the NE (I875-o4 Ioo4-7
The hourly velocity of the wind is 81 miles (Ioo4z
The highest velocity of the wind 28 miles NE on the
26th 1904 the 18TH, 1907. (Ioo47).
Station Honolulu T. H.
o'clock averages from records of Territorial Meteorolog
o'clock averages from Weather Bureau records
VIM B. STOCKMAN
Section Director, Weather BnTeau.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-11-02
ANCIENT INDIAN
RELICS UNEARTHED
Members of Anthropology Department
Of University Make Find in
Forest preserve.
ARTICLES THE OLDEST YE7
Secure Permission From Federal Gov
eminent to Carry on Extensive
Investigations.

BERKELEY, Oct. 2l.-A region rich
in Indian lore of an ancient race is
believed to have been discovered by
the members of the department of an
thropology of the university in the
Santa Barbara forest preserve. Per-
mission has been secured by Prof. Al
fred Kroeber head of the department,
from the department of agriculture OF
the United States, to make extensive
investigations and explorations.
Twelve rare Indian baskets, said to
be older than any heretofore discov-
cred in this state, have been unearthed
in the forest reserve and placed in the
museum of the department of anthro-
pology. The baskets were found in a
cave, where they had evidently been
deposited many years ago.
Although they were protected from
the moisture, their age is beginning
to tell. The baskets are of several
shapes; some were used for storage
purposes, others for carrying water and
still others for meal.
On their discovery Professor Kroe-
Der at ocne applied to Secretary Will
son, head of the federal department of
agriculture, for permission to keep the
baskets in the university. There is a
federal law governing the finding of
relics on forest preserves which re-
quires that such finds be deposited In
the Smithsonian Institution or some
designated university.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-11-02

Puma districts of Hawaii and the higher attitudes Eva district
OF Oahu The amounts inches in the Ha
wal-kohaa o84 to lis, Hamakua o16 122 Ho $50 to $40
Funa 1885, kau o2o to o94 and Kona 600; MauKooau
akualoa o9o to IIS Hama O23 and Waluu
and Koolaupoko ooo Honolulu OLE at the
lower levels and I2o the higher EVA oo8 plains
200 at the higher attitudes and Waianae
o4 kona o6 and Wamea o24 o28 Moloka oo2 to
Heavy to excessive rains occurred in portions of Hamakua o
and Puma districts of Hawaii GOTH est and ed on the
Papaou reported I2 inches and Ponahawai RIO and durno
hours of the 2oth2Ist Kapoho 313
mere was considerably rainfall during the preceding
week in the Puma and the southern central portions of the o
districts OF Hawaii and at the upper levels of district of Oahu
changes ranging from LOG 337 inches northern por
ton OF the Hio district of Hawaii there was from II to 40 inches
less al1a; elsewhere the differences generally small
The following table shows the weekly averages of tempare and
rainfall Tor the principal Islands and for the Group