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Evening journal., 1908-01-03
Jordan IS Quartermaster.

Colonel Theodore Townsend, OF the
Organized Militia Of Delaware, has ap-
pointed John A. Jordan, quartermas-
ter Of the First Battalion In accord
ance with q Legislature act creating
the Office. Previous TO his new APP
pointment Mr. Jordan was second lieu
tenant of Company ID, First Infantry.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
Johnston-Lesaqe.

Howard S. Johnston, Of this city. and
Miss Helen r. Lesage. OF Marshallton,
were married at the nnanse Of White
Clay Creek Presbyterian Church on
New Years morning by the Rev. Hugh
C. McBridaA.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
Tickets For BRYAN Dinner.

Coroner Galloway has investigated
the sudden death Of Joseph Petitde-
mango. aged 81 years. on Wednesday.
at Holly Oak. and learned that death
was due TO natural causes. The aged
man was recently stricken with
apoplexx.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
Warm Gloves
Warm Hosiery

Ladies' "Onyx" Black Cotton
Hose, all black, and with white
soles and feet. Medium and
heavy weights.
Ladies' Fleeced Cotton Hose,
all black and with white soles.
Special offerings at 25c.
Ladies and Mems Black Ok
ford Mixed and Natural Wool
Hose.
Heavy Hose for Boys, Ia1Sc,
I5c and 25c.
Infants Cashmere Ribbed
Hose, silk heels and toes, black,
white and tan colored. All sizes,
25c.
Shaker Wool Hose for Men,
25c, 38c and soc.
Stocking Feet, black or white,
SC per pair.
Sweaters
For Ladies and Children.
4O5 Market ST. 4O4 ShipIey ST.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
Primary Teachers Engage Professor
Zueblin to Speak Here.

aN0UIIII % ~FN"1' ''NI .
The Primary Teachers Association
will present its annual complimentary
lecture at the High School next wednes-
day afternoon. Charles zueblin, profess
sor Of sociology in the University OF
Chicago. and well and favorably known
in Wilmington. viii be the speaker. His
subject will be 1.-The Common Life" II is
with a great deal Of satisfaction and
pleasure that Miss Mary c. 1. Williams
president Of the association, announces
that this win be a free lecture and be-
speaks a large audience for the dis
tinguished lecturer.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
Leeds-Jones.

both of Reading. were married at the
home of William Nye. No. 1908 Kirk
wood street on Wednesday by the Rev.
Frederic ~poerr
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
chastIy Christmas Reminders.

GhaStly christmas nemlnderss
A ghastly practical joke is being
foisted by people with a queer con-
ception Of humor. Presents were dis
tributed during Christmas with cards
inclosed bearing the names OF friends
Of the recipients who had died during
the year. The presents were not en-
ioyed so much as they should have
baan
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
Byrds Have Double Celebration.


At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. william
g. Byrd, No. East Fourteenth street,
last evening, Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd cele-
brated the 25th anniversary Of their
wedding, and George H. Byrd, their
son, celebrated the 18th anniversary Of
his birth.
The evening was very enjoyably
spent with games, music and addresses.
A quartette, composed Of Messrs. Byrd,
Neary, Boulder and Mackenzie, rem
dered several selections, receiving
many encores. The numbers rendered
were Dreaming" Love Me and the
World is Nine" Patsy" and sweet
Adeline." Piano selections were rem
dered very creditably by Miss Madeline
Moseley, Miss Margaret Coverdale,
Miss Lillian Byrd and Miss Elizabeth
Yeager. II. /. Imler gave two vocal
selections that were favorably received.
Those present included Mr.. and Mrs.
w. c. Byrd, Mr.. and Mrs. John r.
Hitch. Blr and Mrs. Harry L. Imler,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Selover. Mrs. r.
IF. Yeager, Mrs. L. p. Finley, Miss
Sarah M. Byrd, Of Philadelphia; Miss
Louise Marshall, Lewes, Del; Miss
Lillian Byrd. Miss sybn Yeager, Miss
Pearl Finley. Miss Madeline Moseley,
Miss Mary Keasey, Miss Margaret
|Coverdale. Miss Katherine Selover and
Miss Elizabeth Yeager, Nessrs. George
H. Byrd, William Edward Mackenzie.
John c. Saylor. Leslie Thornton,
Charles A Neary. John ]. Williams
and Albert B. Boulden.
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
GET $4,000
FROM BANKS, ETC.
Insurance Department COL
IeCted Much Money
Last Year

DR.. George W. Marshall, Insurance
Commissioner. reports receipts Of s5i,-
sssS7 for the year ended December 81.
The money represents taxes on surety
banks, insurance companies. etc. doing
business in the State. The report in
detail is:
Licenses, Building and Loan
Associations ........ ........S lO5 %
Licenses. Banks. (transacting
Surety business) ............ 200 %
Licenses, Life Agents,
CAD ............ ....S 1885 90
Licenses, Fire Agents,
Q00) ........ ....... 300 90
Licenses, Afiscellane-
Gus Agents. (55).... 275 90
2.oiO 90
Agents Certificates Of Au-
thority. (71) ................ 1,562oo
'"ssof cates Of authority authority. ....,..... s4so 90
Fraternal Companies Certifi-
Gates of Authority ......... $50 90
Filing Annual Statements .... 1,540 90
Filing Charters Of Insurance
Companies ..-..... .......... 1lV W
Tax on Delaware Fire
Insurance COmpa-
les ..s... -..-....s...H SUI w
Tax on Non-Dela-
ware Fire Insur-
ance Companies .... 62lI "
Tax on Non-Dela-
ware Miscellaneous
Insurance Compa-
nies ...... ...-...... l4tl 70
Tax on Non-Dela-
ware Life Insur-
ance Companies .... 1882 95
oe 40 m
Evening journal., 1908-01-03
sss,s4s 90
LECTURE ON COMMON LIFE

Total ..............-..... ....s51.s9 81
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
STILL LACK FUNDS
No Want of Enthusiasm, How. ever, Among Democratic
 Advisory Committee.
MEMBERS HOLD SESSION
Bryan Mahnn Says No Money Will Re Forthcoming from tho National
 Committee This Full.

Lack of funds was still the cry of the democratic advisory committee which met in this city yesterday after noon to talk over plans for the pres ent state campaign. At the meeting eN-Mayor Bryan Mahan of New Lon don, announced that the national dcm- ocrstic committee had decided not 10 send any money into Connecticut for the campaign and that everything would have to be raised by tho state democrats this fall,
 In spite If this enpouncemant, which was iu the main expected by the committee there was no want of enthusIasm by the members of The committee who believe that Judge Robertson of this city will be elected governor this fall. Funds will be col lected from the leading democrats of the state. among whom will he he nominees on the state ticket and with this and with the public sentiment which the committee believes is with the democrats this fall the campaign will be taken mp. Every member cf tho committee including Mayor James R Martin of this city, was here yes terday
 Judge Robertson delivered an ad- dress in Torrington last night and wos given an enthusiastic reception in that manufacturing city. His second speech of the week will be In Holland Friday night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
J. r. STEVENS FOR B. X M,
Billiard Refuses to Say That Local
 omcinl win Succeed Futile.

Boston, Oct, f,--John L. Billiard of Nerideu. Conn, who holds large block of the Boston and Maine rsil. road stock, had long conference late to-day with President Luciug Futile of tho road. Al the conclusion MT. Bil- lard was asked if he would confirm or deny the rumor that John F. Stevens. now connected with tho New York, New Haven and Hartford road. and formerly chief engineer of tho Pana- man canal commission, was to suc- reed MT, TUttle as head of the Boston and Maine system, under a new man. agement in which I P Morgan would be the controlling factor. Mr, Billiard declined to cohsider the questions.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
NEAR FOUR MILLION
Bonded Debt of City After Years Payments Is Still
 $3,o6s,5O0.
ADDITIONS WERE S689,00
Of This sum S2i5, ,000 Natures Next Ncar-Slnking Fund In Good
 Condition tp Meet lt.

With thc payment out Of the sink ing fund of S25,Ooo of the bonds out. standing against tho city on October 1, the full sum If s5O,O0o which is the total of all the bonds that matured this year has been expended and tho status of the clty'E indebtedness for the year 1908 can hc asccrtalncd The total bonded indebtedness of the city Of New Haven today ls t3, 96S 300. which sum includes tho recent issue of sjin- 0O0 which has lust been sold for a number of large municipal improve ments. of tho hnuds which arc now outstanding there win he 2 total of s2l5,ooo which will mature next year. tho largest amount falling due in n single year in about score of years and tho largest tho city miist face be- tween now and 1920 Tho sinking fund of the city. however is lu good sh1pa to meet this heavy drain upon if next year There fig at present in thIs fund 2 total of Ssts2t3o7 which does not include tho regular increase set aside in tho estimates each year for tho swelling of tho sinking fund This amounts to 5000 so that to meet this s2i5.0 there will be 13ts,ooo Despite this fact the sinking fund will be at the lowest ohb iu some years when tho maturing bonds of next year have been paid still t will not he In serious condition st all
 Tho bonds which fell due ths year were leas in amount than for any yea,
 in the decade to come The total ol t5o0oo which was paid out making lie. tle Impression on the outstanding debt In fact there has been an Increased 1 Indebtedness of sssa,0 this year for the many Improvements which havC been provided for hv tho bond Issues The condition of the sinking fund and tho funded indebtedness of tho city is matter of considerable interest iust at the present moment in view of thc proposition of erecting 2 nev garbage inonerator at Inc cost of si20,O00 hl | means of bond iseue
 In addition to tho bonded indebted. nesa the city has at tho present time outstanding against lt Sl320o0 in de. msnd notes which may bc paid al al most any time
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
COL. GUFFEY INDIGNANT
Fr.npmocrntlc Roas Dodges Hpshell's
 Standard oil Moose.

Pittshurg, oct e,-ln reply to Gov Haskell's open letter to President Roosevelt, in which Colonel J NJ. Cuff fey. former democratic national com mitteeman from Pennsvlvana, and T. w. Bardsdall Pittshurg oil operators, are charged with being agents of tne Standard Oil company and in that ca- pacity having engaged fin conferences with President Roosevelt, the follow Ing statement was given to The Asso- ciated Press by Colonel Guffey to- night
 "Haskell's statement that 1 ever discussed the Osage oil lease with the president, Is an absolute falsehood The fact is, never met or spoke 10 President Roosevelt but once, and that was at reception and dinner given to him oil July 4, 1902, at the Schenley hotel, Pittsburg That I am connected with the Standard oil com pany Ia a lie more than thirty years old, revived every once In a while by some scoundrel endeavoring t) shield his own iniquities"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
MAY SETTLE LYNN STRIKE
Manufacturer Believed More Tractable
 After Talk With Men.

Lynn Mass oct G. Tho prospect of settlement of the strike of l,5o0 lasters in this city seemed brighter to- night than at any time since the be- ginning of the trouble last Friday Al the conclusion of conference held last today in the office of Mayor Por. ter between Joseph Caunt in whose factory the strike was first declared, and the business agents of the unions, MT Cauut declared that ne and the lasters understood each other better and gave it as' his opinion that an amicable settlement would soon be reached The conference was held at the suggestion of the state board Of cancellation and arbitration Mr. Cauut told the union men that he was willing to arbitratc with the strikers In hls factory
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
Carries Passenger in Flight of Onc Hour, Four Minutes. % Seconds.

Le Mans. Oct Wilbur Wright. who on Saturday last established a world record for an aeroplane nIgbt, carrying ono passenger. made a new record this afternoon, when under sim. liar conditions he remained in tho air for one hour four minutes and twenty. six seconds
 Ills best previous record with pas sengcr was fifty five minutes and thir- ty-seven seconds
 Mir. Wright thus fulfls the conditions of tho contract signed by him ana La. zare Weller representing 3 syndicate, whereby Mir Wright was required 10 make two flights within week with q passenger or equivalent weight, of fifty kilometers each
 The contract calls for the payment to Mir Wright of slooooo by the syn dieate in return for which tho syndl. cato secures the patent rights for the machine in France and the colonies
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
SHELBY DEFENDS
 OIL RETALIATION Ex Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania Says
 He Never Made Any
 Secret of It.
CONSTITUENTS KNEW IT
Says He Has Been Associated With ArchbOld for Thirty Years Wants Hearst to Read
 More Letters.

New York. Oct. 6--Former Con eressman Joseph C sihley of Penn sylvania tonight made public the fol- lowing letter in connection with ref erences made to him in recent speeches of William R Hearst
 "To the public
 For thirty years last past, l have been, moro or less, closely associated in business with Mir John D. Arch bold of the standard Oil company, and during the major portion of this period l have talked with him and written to him with freedom and frankncss due to business associate and a personal friend, My connec- ton with the standard oil company was known before 1 entered public life, anl the three presidents of our nation, during my term of servic, were familiar with the fact of my bus. incss connection with the Standard Oi company, as were my friends in tde senate and my colleagues in the house of representatives. ApproNlmatcly 5OO.000 people Wh5 in two different congressional districts of Penusl lva. nia selected me as their representa-. tive in congress knew precisely the TO. lations existing between the Standarl Oil company and myself. My viewf on corporate problems have been nc secret to any constituent colleague oi official in government service. Lacl of frankness in expression or courag, to voice and vote my convictions ot any public Issue has never been chWrg ed against me by any one. Where
 have differed with the president
 have attempted to do SD in a manly outspoken manner and I believe Una l shared his confidence and rcsper and that 2 nc time lid I ever attcmp to mislead him on any topic. No rJl league With whom have had th, honor to serve as member of th, greatest legislative body in the worl, will charge mo with having ever per formed or with attempting 10 perform an unworthy public action. While am conscious of mistakes, they arc mis NA fNi' " lliN " lf.il''l Ill ''tif x lllEtltll and not upon his honor Mr Hears has copies believe, of every lctte written by me to Mir Archbold iron 1900 to vory nearly the close of m, term )f public service therefor request that ha will 10 mo the iustir to publish them one and an in tnrl entirety and In their orderly and nat ura sequence, giving dates of letter and not separating text from context
 During the period covered by m letters, great problems In commerc and transportation reaching 10 tho vor, cont"rs of our industrial life az m ton and some of these problems aC focting vltallH tho material interest of my constituents have been bofor congress for solution sroko an voted against granting legislative, ~ ecutive and judicial powers to the in tersiate commerce commission
 lahored earnestly against the conmod 1 fly clause of tho rate hll and espr ciallv that portion uf tho commodit
 Wontirued on Third ragoD
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07

Hartford, oct. G.-'rhis city Is at fired in incandescent garb tonight Tho river front in the vicinity of tine new bridge, which Is being dedicated .Nith elaborate exercises, was ono elec. trical glare. tho reflection ot thou sands of lights provided for the nights pageant and historical tab- leauN The beauty of the spectacle was materially heightened by tho H. luminatlous of the big fleet of yachts which had a prominent part in the river side ceremonies.
 Following the splendid parade or the morning and afternoon there took place tonight an historical depletion of tho sons of Connecticut cu route 10 the varioNs wars in which this state participated from tf3b down to the Spanish American conflict of lSas This feature had never previously been attempted and fully 10000 peo- ple 1lled tho grand stand mud lined the boulevard to witness lt r was beautifully done and won pauditorl recognition all along thc liuc of march.
 Tho galaxy of river craft got into action, the bridge burst into electric flame. and music noated over tho placid waters of tho silvery Connecti cut creating a picture that will 1.-Two in tho memory of all who witnessed fl To-morrow will be industrial day in tho bridge ceremonies, and another parade is promised which will he not only spectacular. but educational as f. will portray in q measure the pro gross of the irlustrios If this sectlor of the siato
 The big pageant f the day was tho municipal and civil parade in wnict 10000 men, representing chiefly tnt various fratcrnal organizations of thr state participated There were about t00 floats emhlowatir of tho orgaui, cations in limo and twenty bands furn. ished the music some of the design, ware both novel and picturesque altt tho paraders were cheered all aloue the line which covered distance o seven miles Colonel Edward schulzt was marshal of this feature aud i vas reviewed by Governor Woodruff | United States Senator Morgan q | Bulkeley. Mayor Hooker and the cit, government officials This and al other parndes crossed the bridge t
 East Hartford and countcrmarchet back
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
TWO WEEKS REDUCTION
Fireman sbugrue Held Guilty of
 Charges Made by Trolley

Charges preferred by the Connectis cut company against Ladderman Cor- neius J, Shugrue If Hook and Ladder company No. were heard by the board of fire commissioners last night in a special session called for that sole purpose. The charges were that the member ot the department mad used Improper language to one of the men who was employed by the com. pany in anticipation of strike lur- ing the early part of last month, It was claimed that snugrue was riding on one of the cars of the company and that he had words with tho extra man on the car and called him in- proper names. The board found Shu- grue guilt, of the charges and voted to reduce him one grade for the per Tod of two weeks. He was also repri- manded by the president of tho board at the conclusion Of the session last night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
 SKIPPED $500 BAIL
Morris Reilly Brought from New Jcr.
 sey on Bail Piece.

Fof skipping bail Of $500 which had been furnished for him by J II, Hogan, the contractor, when he was under ar- rest on charge of assault, Maurice l. Reilly was arrested yesterday in Mont vale, x U. and was brought back to this city late yesterday afternoon by Detective Daliey on a ball piece issued here for hia arrest, Reilly was charg- ed with committing assault in this city on June 20 and he was bound over 10 the superior court under $500 bonds He skipped the bail Yesterday word was received that he was In MonWale and Detective bailey was assigned to get him on q bail piece, He was secured ad safely brought to this city yester- day
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
PRESIDENT CONFIDENT
Believes in Hitchcock pnd Sheldon
 and Eorcsces Tart's Election.

WashlnGton. Oct President nooso. velt is entirely confident th9t William Y Taft will be elected to succeed him. according to George E Sheldon treas. uror of tho republican national conl- mttoc, who was tho presidents eueat to day at lunch Mr. Sheldon came from New York a Mr Rooeevots r6- quest to discuss with him tho general political situation After tho confer ence, Mir, Sheldon Rave out state. mout in which, with tho authority of the president, he denied repou7 that Nlr Roosevelt does moi approve ihe manner in which Chairman Frank IT. Hitchcock ia running the cempalsp. NIr. Sheldon said the president heart fly npnroves of Mr. Hitrhcocks man. agement of the campaign and Mir. Hitchcock has the presidents entire couddcuce.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
OBJECT TO ANNEXATION
Mass Meeting of 10000 Ser, inns Ap.
 pcBls to Powers,

Belgrade, Servis Oct. 6--A mass meeting numbering 10000 persons was held tonight in the public square. the mayor of the city presid- Ing The leaders of all political par ties made addresses. and resolutions were adopted calling upon the gov ernment 10 induce, the powers to save Bosnia and Herzegovins from annex alton, and pledglng the lives of the Servisn people for the cause, The ncwspa pers demand war.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
OFFICER SHOT DEAD
Captain J, Clayton Erh Victim, o
 Tpmily Quarrel in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia oct s.-captaln I. Clayton Erb of tho Third regiment. National Guard of Ponnsylyanh. and formerly sctusry for Israel W. Dur ham when he was state insurance commissioner, was shot and killed at his home, Red Gables In Village Green. Delaware county, tonight, dur Ing a family quarrel The shooting came as climax to series of dom's- tie troubles which Mr. Erb has recent ly experienced with his wife,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
ABUSING LITTLE GIRLS,

Giuseppe Silvegtri-a yourg plaster CT of Paris ornament dealer was ar- rested yesterday by the police ot Inc Howard avenue station charged with breach of the peace, SIlvcstrl, who is but 2o years of age, was taken on a warrant The allegation is that on seplembeI % Inc entIcod two young girls away by his art works and mie treated them.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
CLOSET TIRE LOSS Stso.

A closot Arc in the apartment oceu. pied by Max Smith in tho three story tenement house at S6 York street. about o'clock last evening, required the work of lremen from Company 1 to extlneuish and did damage to the amount of $50. The fire spread from the closet through tho ceiIlng of the apartment and did consider. able damage to the woodwork besides destroying the contests of the closet, 'ho building in which the fire Gc- ,urred is owned by Alderman Broth
 rs
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
4,902 AT HARVARD
Registration shows Increase put
 Freshman Class Is Smaller.

Cambridge Mass, Oct 6,-.-Regls- traitor figures for Harvard university were issued to-day showing in the grand total an increase of nearly one hundred students over last year, the figures for all the schools being 4,9O2 as compared with 4,S05 in 1907
 The registration of students not in- cWdIng this summer school was 3,72S as compared with 3,f42 in 1907 The freshman class numbers 1 less than last year,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
TAFT'S TRIP ENDS
First Western Tour of Candidate Hns
 Fitting Conclusion,

St Louis, Oct With a twelve. hour demonstration or eordnlty, DO litical enthusiasm and intense interest, st Louis today and tonight furnished an appropriate climax 10 inc western campaign trip, of William Y Taft. which ended today
 The candidate spoke to an immense audience in the nearly finished colse um followed this with an open alr ad dress at clayton suburb and then rushed to East st Louis Illinois, where he addressed 2 large gathering of employees nj the stock yards. Many thousands of strangers came to, St Louis for tho occasion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
REV. HAYNES LEFT $13.OO0
Inventory Shows Most of II Is Insur-
 nnCe Claims.

In :ho probate court yesterday aft ernoon was fled the inventory which has been prepared by ]. Dunlap Beecher and James k. Blake as ap- pralsers of the estate of tho late Pev. Artemas Jean Haynes who was drown ed at iiarwich Mass, in July. The inventory shows value of $f3,02t.39 of which almost all consists of choses in action The major part of tho es- tate comprises two insurance policy claims which total s10.2S3.95. House hold goods and other personal prop erty are valued at s1,sSS. This is all there is listed outside the choses in action.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-07
LOCAL PRIESTS WILL GO
To Attend Funeral of Bishop Tjerney
 on Friday.

All the pastors of the Roman Cath ollie churches of this city, will go to Hartford on Friday morning, where they will attend the funeral services of the Right Reverend Bishop Tlernoy. The services will he held in St. Joscph's cathedral and will begin at 10t20 o'clock
 In all the Catholic church abou, the city, masses of requiem were said yesterday morning for the repoae of the hiqhop's soul