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Evening journal., 1908-12-09
SON SHOOTS
His PARENTS

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 81 believe
my son tried TO kill both his father
and me. and To take his own life saiG
Mrs. Caroline Shailor, seventy years
old. whose son shot her last night al
her home. 25 Ridgway street Gioucest-
er. and severely wounded his agco
father
The father. Arnold Shailor. seventy
two years old. is now in a critical con
dition at the Cooper Hospital. CamdeI.
ana so serious did Mrs. Shailor's stat
become this morning that it was neces'
sary 10 remove her to the hospital alse
The son, Harry Shailor was held g.
await the results Of their injuries.
Young Shailor had been drinking
heavily Of late The parents recently
decided TO give up housekeeping ana
enter the State Home for Soldiers anu
their Wives at Vineland. and this wor'
ried the son who would be left withou'
home. This caused him TO drink
more and his disputes with the parents
became more frequent It is said by
Chief Goan that one night he tried Il
asphyxiate his father and mother.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
RAILROAD VICTIM
WAS IDENTIFIED

The body Of the colored man killed
on the Pennsylvania Railroad IN the
West Yard. was Identified at the
morgue today by William Pierce, also
colored. who belongs IN Norfolk, Va.
where the dead mans home is. The
dead man IS Felix Bell. Of Norfolk,
and Deputy Coroner Nichols will telo-
graph his mother OF his death this
afternoon.
-''0~oe said he was visiting here and
seeing an account Of the mans death
IN the newspapers and also the fact
that he was from Norfolk led him "a
/ visit the morguc. and as soon as n,
cav the body he identified A.
The body Of Elijah Hoy. OF Stan
ton. who died ia the Delaware Hos
pital Of laudanum poisoning. IS stnl al
tho morguo and q vii! be- kept ther,
until tomorrow in the hope that soms
OF his relatives might be located ol
friends decide 10 bury him.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
CARDINAL DID NOT
APPROVE FIDELITY co,

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 9.--Cardinal
Gibbons issued sweeping denial to-
day disclaiming any connection whatever
with tho defunct Fidelity Funding Co., Of
New York The following prepared state
ment was given out at the Arch Episco-
pal residence this morning.
"The attention Of Cardinal Gibbons was
called to the following statement attri-
buted to William Nelson Cromwell OF New
York. regarding the failure OF the FL
deity Funding Company. OF Now York.
have been appealed to by many dig
niSbrios high in the church including
Cardinal Gibbons to act in their inter-
est"
"The Cardinal replies by saying that
he has never had any communication,
verbal or written. with Mr. Cromwell on
this subject and that he has never had
any transaction with said company. He
has been repeatedly asked for letters
commencing the company, but has in
variably declined to give them. as he has
no personal knowledge OF the corpora
tion in question"
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
MUCH ACTIVITY AT
Y. M. c. A. HOME
Members There Organized
TO Increase Association
Membership

Numerous activities arc absorbing
the attention Of the V NJ. c.. a. socre-
tarics. To the casual visitor the build
ing seems TO be "a beehive Of industry.
There are contests. lectures and social
events galore scheduled forthe next
four days.
Several hundred Invitations have
been sent ont to members and friends
OF the association for the lecture sat
urday evening by Dr. George j. Fisher.
International representative Of the
physical department His subject will
be Physical Training as a Prevcnta-
tive to Disease and a Power TO Pro-
long Life Tho address will be pre-
ceded by n dinner in honor of the
speaker at 6.30 in the boxing room.
A contest for new members has been
inauguratcd in the boys department.
Red and blue teams. consisting Of
boys from II TO is years Of age, have
been formed.
The membership i'm the boys depart
ncnt is 1G5. a strong effort will be
made TO increase it 20 500 by December
81.
Anson Hess Is the captain Of the Red
team, Ills iieutcnants are Horace Carl
Justis Davidson. Arthur Goldberg
Tcnny Mason. Joseph Dare, Andrew
Hancc Jr and Clarence Cardwen
wallace Sawdon. az the head OF the
Binc team. has the following liouien-
ants. Francis Baline. Edgar Goldberg
Paul Kellogg Donald Price. Harold
Thompson Walter Nanerson and
Charles Whalor Every dollar OF menu
bership fees brought into the associa-
tion treasury viii Ccsint one point.
The following are the lieutcnants for
The Reds in the mems contest: ID. "
TIilieras. r. G.. Bruce. W. II. Beacon
g. T. Eastman. Herbert Masters. Paul
Targart =. H. MeEaw, G.. J. Specl C.
! Robinson and G.. T. Burchenal
The Blues assistants are w. H. VIII
iiams Julian Adair. N. D. Robert Glo-
vcr )r. II r. pennOck. W T.. Douglas
Charles r. Perkins. Gilbert Mearns
Walter Blaczson and Charles S. Taze-
well
Charles r. scott. secretary Of boys
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
MAIL BY TROLLEY
In JANUARY

General Manager Samuel S. Hcn, Of
the Wilmington City Railway Com
pany. has addressed to Postmaster
Henry c. Conrad a formal letter oi
assent on behalf Of the quick collection
and transportation OF letters by the
street railway cars. In this letter Mr.
Hoff has shown much interest in the
plans Of the postmaster, and says; II
am only too glad to grant your re-
quest and I will do ali can to co.
operate with YOU in making the test .
success"
The acton Of Mr.. Hoff in the matter
is very gratifying to Postmaster Con
rad. who has. for a long time. beer
convinced that the introduction Of the
proposed trolley collection and trans
portation. The service will probably be
put in operation some time in Janu-
ary on the Delaware avenue line OF
cars, where mail collections Of eleven
minute intervals viii be provided.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
POPE BLESSES
TAFT AND FAMILY

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
ROME. Dec. 9.-The Pope to-day
blessed President-elect Taft and his
family.
The blessing was declared in the pres
enco Of archbishop Glennon. Of st.
Louis who was one of the first persons
received in audience by the Pope on his
resumption of interviews, following his
recent indispositon.
Archbishop Glennon told the Pope thai
he had received "a letter from Mr.. Taft
IN which the Presdent-elect expressed
his cordial friendship for Catholics. TIL,
Pope received the news with unfeigneC
delight and Immediately pronounced hii
blessing upon Mr.. Taft and his family
The Pope has fully recovered his
strength. but his physicians are urginl
that he grant fewer public audiences II
the future.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
ORDER SOCIETY
NAMES OFFICERS

At a meeting of the directors Of the
Law and order Society, held in the
law offices Of William S. Prickctt.
George A. Rhoads was elected presi-
dent Of the society to succeed the late
Bishop Coleman. The Rev. George c.
Hall, d. d.. was elected vice. president
TO succd Mr. Rhoads, and William E.
Hawkins trasurer to succeed John r.
Hudson, resigned. Bishop Frederic ].
Kinsman. DR.. II. w. Kellogg and DIT.
A. :. Mowbray were elected directors
Of the society 10 succeed the late
Bishop Coleman and the Revs. w. L.
S. Murray and Thomas A. McCurdy.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
Rnsnlntinn Of Renneet.

At meeting OF the BriclSlayers and
Masons international Union, No. /. on
Monday evening, the following resolu-
tion was adopted.
whereas. II has pleased Almighty
God 10 summon our esteemed fellow
member and craftsman, John il. sa-
vile. Il is but fitting that we thus
should express our heartfelt sorrow at
the death of one who was so highly
regarded by an who came In contact
with him Deeply interested in the
craft OF which he was an honored fol-
lower and IN this organization Of which
ne was an active member, he was al
ways welcome In the meetings and his
kindly presence win be greatly missed;
therefore
Resolved That we extend TO his
mother aud sister the sympathetic con-
dolence OF each member of this Union,
and a copy of this resolution be sent
to them and be spread upon the min
utes OF this organization.
j. Edward AIcNabb,
Joseph S. Dunlap,
Daniel Forrest
Committee .
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
G0LDEY COLLEGE
DAILY News

Warren =. Pennock. commercial
graduate 0s, was a visitor at the Coll
lege yesterday. Mr.. Pennock is en-
ployed temporarily at the County
Workhouse.
Guy Wright, Of fredericksburg, Nd
completed the commercial course to-
day.
r. J. Maclean. business manager OF
the College, is attending the conven-
tion of the National Rivers and Har-
bors Congress at Washington
Invitations to the Christmas Recep-
tion, TO be held at the New Century
Club, Friday, December is, were Is.
sued today to the members of the
Alumni Association. Graduates Of the
school who are not members of tn,
Association may secure admission
cards from r. f. Warrington or J. +
Phillips upon the payment of 25 cents
Evening journal., 1908-12-09

RUNAWAY HORSE
INJURIES DRIVER

A large sorrcl horse belonging 90
Thomas Green & Son. produce dealers
at Eighth and Tatnall streets. ran away
from Eleventh and West streets at
noon to-day and threw Harris Lewis.
colorcd. aged 81 years the driver, out
OF tn wagon painfully iniurng him.
Tho horse became frightened after a
trace had become unfastcnod, and made
a dash down West street toward
Twelfth street. when midway in the
square. the young man was thrown
with considerable force 90 the street.
The horse also broke loose from the
wagon and continued 10 Twelfth street
and turned IN that thoroughfare. but
was captured before It had gone far,
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
FIRE AT TOWNSEND
DESTROYS BARN
Farm Of Representatives
George Ginn Visited by
Early Morning Blaze

lire visited the farm Of Representa-.
tlve-elect George CHM. about two miles
from Townsend. about o'clock .his
morning and destroyed a large barn
and stable together with several stacks
Of fodder The stable was hlel with
COWS and horses but thee We're saved.
How the blaze started Is not known
II spread quickly and it was only 10y
good work on the part of neighbors
and volunteer firemen from Townsend
that additional adjoining property was
not destroyed.
While the exact loss was not learned
It Is said that il will reach several
thousand dollars
DO not take chances n day longer
See Weston and Anderson. 200 Church
Building, about fire and burglary in
surance."
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
SANTA CLAUS WILL
GET THEIR LETTERS

Children who send letters addressed
to Santa Claus and drop them in the
.openings at the postofiice. will' be glad
to hear that they viii be delivered TO
The City Mission. of which Miss Tay-
lor is the secretary with headquarters
at No. 313 Shipley street. The post
master was requested to turn over all
such communications to that society
which win Sc TO It that Santa Claus
gets them.
In some cities letters 0 addressed find
their way to the dead letter Office and
thousands OF them are destroyed every
year. Consequently the poor children
Of Wilmington should feel more than
pleased because Postmaster Henry c.
Conrad IS taking such pains to see that
their letters reach st. Nicholas.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
JUNIOR POLO TEAMS TO
PLAY GAME TONIGHT

The Junior Polo League, composed
principally among the skate boys of
Eleventh Street Rink, will play their
first game tonight, the two teams TAX
ing the names of MohawlSs and
Springs Juniors. The youngsters will
appear in new suits tonight, the ses-
sion being a benefit game to aid them
in the purchase of their suits. The
Mohawk Junior members include
Chandler. Horty. Morris. McVey and
Lowe, with Arthur Grant as substi-
tute The Springs Juniors is composed
of S. Cloward, Pagan, Seiman, AL
sentzer, Foulk and d. Coward.
on Thursday night the Springs, for
the first time at Eleventh street Will
play the fast Atlantic City Eve.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
only a little cold in the head ma

Only a little cold in the head may
be the beginning Of an obstinate case
OF Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the in
vader with Ely's Cream Balm applied
straight to the infamed stuffed up
air passages. Frice soc. u you pre-
fer to use an atomizer. ask for Liquid
Cream Balm. IT has all tho good quail
tiles Of the solid form OF this remedy
and viii rid you of catarrh or hay
fever. No cocaine to breed dread
ful habit. No mercury TO dry out the
secretion. Price 75c., with spraying
tube. All druggist. or mailed by Ely
Bros, Sc Warren street, New York.
Adv.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
HUSBAND SHOT
ACTOR THREE TIMES

BAKERSFIELD, Cal. Dec. 9-A SEN
sational shooting ARRAY which may re-
suit fatally to Adrian Won Plank, Ell
actor precipitated a panic in the Grand
Hotel here to-day.
Il. \. Blacker. a wealthy owner of q
transfer concern, claims TO have dis
covered his wife in the company Of ;ne
Thespian. In the ensuing struggle
the actor was shot in the neck, breas,
and back, the latter bullet pralyzins
the eXtremities.
Blacker is being held pending tile
outcome Of Won Piank's wounds.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
Hay Priee Goes ID.

Bedause OF the embargo on hay from
Pennsylvania and Maryland. in order
to stamp out the "hoof and mouth"
disease among cattle. hay is at a prem
ium in New England and in some parts
has increased from S4 to So ton. The
scarcity is being felt more in Boston
than anywhere else. although in other
of the large cities the supply on hand
Is pretty small.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09

work for the state OF New Jersey. Will
deliver an address at s o'clock Satur-
day evening In the boys game room.
His remarks viii be illustrated by ster-
copticon Views The reputation of the
speager ought to ensure a large attend
ance.
Mr. Scott will also be the speaker at
the older boys meeting at o'clock
ON Sunday afternoon in the Assembly
room. His subject VIII be Three Boys
Who are -Four Square" Charles Grt-
nth. the well-known local violnist, will
furnish music
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
ROBERT S. WOODS TO
SERVE AS ASSESSOR

Robert S. woels is still assessor for
christiana hundred. His rccignation
was sent 20 the Levy Court yesterday
and was accepted. Later i'm the day the
resignation was reconsidored and was
Withdrawn by Mr.. Woods. who bas de-
cidcd 70 serve as assessor. lie is now
making the assessment for the district
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
Hiharnians Eleot oflioers.

Division No. 10. Ancient Order OF
HiDernians. held its annual meeting
and election OF officers at the Irish
American Hall last night and the fol-
lowing officers were elected John
Hynes. president; John Cuddy vice.
president; George Mccarthy. recording
secretary; James Kinsella. financial
secretary and James J. Kelly. treas
urer.
The meeting was largely attended
and much enthusiasm prevailed.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
TRUTHS
new RESTAURANT
eos West Fourth St.

Mr.. Truitt announces that he will
open a nrst-class restaurant at above
address on Thursday, Dec. 10, with
Mrs. Anna Reed in charge. The rost
Card store viii be discontinued, al
though a nice selection viii be kept
ON display to accommodate old, GUS
toners who want the best. However,
Mr. Truitt win continue his Post Card
business at Third and Market SITS, with
a large New Stock for Christmas and
New Year. CALI
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
THINK THIS FELLOW
AN ESCAPED PRISONER

william Brown. aged 81 years, colored,
who is said to have escaped from the
worlShouse two or three years ago, was
arrested to-day by Patrolman Fox and
will he returned to that institution. me
records will be looked up to find the
charge against tho colored man. Brown
was arrested while making a visit here
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
Mr Bsndv Al SAGINAW.

J.. Irving Handy was the principal
speaker at the session OF the Michigan
state Grange at Saginaw. Michigan
saturday The meeting was a special
one. called for the purpose Of dedicat-
ing the new auditorium in that city
Mr.. Handy is expected back tomorrow
morning.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
BREAKS A COLD PROMPTLY

The following formula is a never
falling remedy for colds:
one ounce of compound syrup OF
Sarsaparilla, one ounce Toris COM
pound and half pint of good whiskey.
mix and shake thoroughly each time
and use in doses of a tablespoonful
every four hours
This will frequently cure an acute
cold IN twenty-four hours. The in
gradients can be gotten at any drug
store.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
SENATOR HALE HEADS
STEERING COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-The Re-
publican Senators at a caucus today,
elected Senator Hale to succeed the
late Senator Allison. This virtually
makes Mr.. Hale majority leader. Civ
ing him the craftsmanship Of the steer
ing committee.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09

Ivory Soap is not a
slime saver; or a "la-
Dor saver" Nor does it
:'make dirt fly"
But it will clean as
quickly as is consistent
with safety; and it can
be used for hundreds of
purposes for which ordi-
nary soaps are unsafe
and unsatisfactory.
Ivory Soap
SO 4>1OO Per Gent. Pure.
50
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
Medical noard Meetina.

The Medical Examining Board rep
resenting the Homeopathic Society held
an informal meeting this morning at
the Homeopathic Hospital but there
were no candidates appeared before the
board. There will not be another meet
ing until next June.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
DEATHS.
John Forrest.
Iohn S. Annleton.

John S. Appleton.
APPLETON-On December Sth. 1908,
John S. Appleton. aged 70 years.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence Of his son. William T. APP
pleton. Carrcroft. Brandywine hundred.
on Saturday afternoon. December 18th.
.at o'clock. Interment Rivorview
Cemetery.
FORREST-In this city, December
sih. 1908, John Forrest. aged 90 years.
Relatives and friends arc invited to
attend the funeral from his lato resi-
dence. No. 1928 Lincoln street, on Fri-
day morning at O'clock Requiem
Mass at St. AIMS Church. Intermcnt
at Cathedral
Evening journal., 1908-12-09

Headaches and Neuralgia from Colds
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature r. w. GROVE. 25c.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
County Fair Directors.

The directors OF the New Castle
County Fair Association will meet in
the Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Building, sixth and Market streets, on
T--~--~. afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
Baked Bean Supper,

The Ushers' Union of Second NJ. T.
Church, Fifth avenue and Anchorage
street. viii give a baked bean and meat
supper on Thursday evening. beginning
at $50 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
BASKETBALL Game Tonight.

The West End basketball team will
play the Brownson Second in the West
End Hall tonight.
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
Reoeivina PouIsry shom Entries.

Entries for the annual poultry show
Of the Delaware Pet Stock and Foul-
try Association VIII close on Deccm-
her %. The premium list Will be out
tomorrow afternoon
Evening journal., 1908-12-09
FORREST
rHkNNI ER Undertaken
GuHINDLLh G Embaimer

No. 2I4 w. Ninth street
Careful attention day or nlgns
Bodies in Boarding Houses, Hots,s
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments frst-cls=s Both Phones
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

500 Observation-Disclosures, sons, grand
sons and nephews-if they would give
him safe conduct from arrest. At first
Monsieur Gambetta accepted, then he
refused. fearing there might be a new
Bonaparte among these Corsicans to
again save France and rule the coun-
try"
ooh, we are devoted to the Bella
coscia," she continues fervidly.
Every boy by the wayside gives them
warning of the gendarmes; every
child picking flowers in the mountains
tells them of the coming of the brig
adiers who would capture or Stay
them. Though many men and women,
some Of gentle blood, are placed in
prison for aiding them, the authorities
never receive information from their
lips. But these wretches, Rochini and
Romano. are abhorred by all, and
blessings would be showered ON any
who might bring their bodies into DO.
cogna1o."
All this has been said as they hur.
ried through the dust and sun for
three more miles. They enter the viii
lage of Guagno. There is no way Of
avoiding the hamlet; it stands almost
at the entrance of the deep gorge be-
tween the two great mountains-be-
sides, the ponies need rest.
1T would be better If we were not
seen here" suggests Marina, though
the inn looks comfortable"
And you must both rest and eat"
remarks Barnes, who has noticed that
his fragile companion, unaccustomed
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
A TRAGEDY.

Henry, you're pale!" cried the
financier's wife as he staggered out
of his motor and up the marble steps.
I'VE are ruined, Mary" he replied,
ashen-lipped. THE Judge has fined
my company s25, 100000 for contempt
of court! We must give UP all, ALL"
Pluckily the woman rose to meet
the situation. Her hand stretched
toward the vast ocean that lay at the
foot Of the Italian garden.
Look at it, Henry" she said. at
is limitless." Henry groaned.
Don't talk to me about limits,
Mary" he said; that's what the
Judge gave us-till next Tuesday,"
But" she cried, every drop of 1t
can go into new issue of stock"
Like fash the color returned to his
face. His strong jaw set. Purpose
rckindled in his heart.
Il never thought Il II" he shouted
jubilantly. Saved! Saved!"
Moral.-If you don't tell your bust
ness to your wife you'll have to go out
Of business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20

The crafty politician must have the
Americana trapped somehow. 1t was
rumored that the devil fed with the
Englishman whom Mademoiselle Paoli
welded, though he had slain her broth
err. Santos, may death come to a girl
who for lust betrays her race"
To this Barnes listens impatiently
but seriously.
This political hustler wants to sac.
riflce me on their altar of vengeance,
so as to draw their votes" cogitates
Barnes savagely. by the Eternal, he
shall have an OK at his barbecue who
will disagree with his stomach"
There is a peculiar CLINT in the
Americans eyes as, five minutes later,
he places Marina carefully upon her
pony, and they leave the inn. He now
asks almost lightly: by the bye,
Madame Anstruther, do you know a
waterfall some three miles up this
PATH" For all traces of a wagon road
have ended at Guagno, leaving only a
little bride path that runs up the
foaming Liamone. which, contracted
in its banks. has become a torrent.
Marina thinks moment; then
says: "Oh, yes; l remember a noun
tain trail often travelled as a girl. But
it is very steep"
Would you kindly show 1t to me
when we come to it,"
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-02-20
RHAPSODY OF A YOUNG LAWYER.

Here at my roll-top desk | sit and
bend me DER legal tome and have a
pleasant sense, towit, that | am really
quite at home. The peace We cannot
understand has claimed my spirit
more and more; | yield at last to its
The steady drcne OF city streets floats
gently through my window-pane; II
look out, my vision meets the sunshine
and blue sky again. / much prefer
these heavy books. Hark-some one
enters at my door-a lovely lady, by
her looks-I like the pretty. fluffy law.
All, pardon me" the lady says. "A
legal question bothers me-" But all
this time she does not raise her heavy
veil the least degree. Imagination
takes me fast through fame, romance,
and fees galore-ambition realized at
last! / like the fragrant, juicy
law.
She adds: i've just got my divorce
from Bill and now | want to know
when can | marry Jack? OF course,
you understand how these things go. y
To-day" sigh l.
Says she: Your fee?"
"One dollar"
Herein glad l saw your sign.
Good-day."
Thus exit She
like the dreary, heavy law-Green
Bag.