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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20

A bad man has no chance with
drama here, says the man who happens
TO play the hero in "A Race For Life"
at the Lyceum, February "a, %. 26,
next week. He also says he has APP
peared in more 'villainous" roles than
any other young actor in the country
perhaps. People like villains off the
stage" says he In talking of his ex-
perience. NOW the villain, no matter
how he may triumph for a scene or
two, is up against 1t from the start
Everybody knows he's going to lose.
He has no chance. When the villain
gets off the stage he is an object Of
confederation to the ladies, chiefly,
and he stands we'll with the men too.
You'd be surprised to see how they
will make excuses for him. I've had
people tell me they were awfully sorry
had to play such a part and how
cheap II must make me feel to have the
other fellow get the applause. And
they have assured me that they under
stood that ! didn't write the play and
was personally not a bit "villainous."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20

A brand new comedy is coming this
way. It's title is Bluffs" its author
Leo Dltrichstein and its capacity to
amuse is said to be boundless. Wag-
enhals and Kemper will present It at
the Grand Opera House on Saturday
afternoon and evening. February 22d.
Mr.. Ditrichstein will play the principal
part and will have the support of Fred
Bond, Miss Kenyon Bishop Miss Fola
La Toilette, Miss Alison Skipworth,
Miss Lowell Taylor, Miss Florence
Huntington, Mrs. Josephine Dufheld,
Eugene Redding, Alfred Kappeler. G.
M Beldon and Frank Wunderlee. The
possibility that an actor might have
to live up to everything an inspired
press agent got into print concerning
him is one of the principal points of
the story. All the incidents of the
story are supposed to develop in a
few hours and the string of situations
is fairly reeled OFF, The author loses
no time in getting his story in motion
when Carl Himmelhoch gets himself
in a pocket through having taken
another mans name. In the course of
the action Mr.. Ditrichstein has to
make some character and costume
changes in Incredibly short time, being
an Italian chauffeur one moment and
a French maid the next.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20
LEO DrTR1cHsTE1N

Who will appear at the Grand Opera
House next Saturday afternoon and
evening, February 22, in Bluffs" a
new comedy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20

Ned Washburn's Phantastic Phan-
toms continue to prove an important
factor in the show which the Garrick
presents for this week. The act intro
duces some novel features, including
a line of acrobatic performances that
are decidedly creditable. The ghost
dance is a fitting climax to an act that
has attracted much attention in vaude-
vile the last year. Oscar Lorraine, the
violinist, contributes a very delightful
feature to the weeks entertainment,
and May Duryea and Mr.. Deland in
comedy number The Imposter7 furnish
a half hour Of good comedy. The pic
ture of the Kinetograph showing the
rescue Of a child from the nest of a
great eagle is one Of the most inter-
esting contributions to the show for
this week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20
MORE CAR TRACERS
New Ruling Gives Good Jobs to Many
Men,

Additional car tracers will be employed
by all the roads in this district as re-
suit Of the decision Of the American Rail-
way Association to reduce the per diem
charges from 50 to % cents day. 1t is
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20
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L. Scott Townsend Treasurer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20

In The Curse of Drink" Charles Z.
Blaneys temperance play, which will
be seen at the Lyceum for three nights,
commencing tonight, there are original
features and incidents. The scenic
effects play a most important part. In
cluded in the play is a railroad scene,
which shows a locomotive at full speed.
In this scene a young fireman saves
his sweetheart from being ground to
death beneath the wheels Of an engine
which is driven by her father. The
different scenes of THE Curse of
DRINK are laid in the Office of a rail-
road president, in a Barrel House" in
a railway round house, a tunnel on a
railroad, and in the home Of Bill San
ford.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-02-20
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FINANCIAL

Capital Last
Authorized Par Bids Ask Sale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
WANT 6.00O STEEL CARS.
Hartman Lines Give Notice to Com.
 peting Equipment Companies,

New York. Aug 13.-The Harri- man roads are in the market for 5000 steel cars. Nc, order has been placed but the car equipment companies have been notified that this amount represents the total of an early pur- chase by the Hartman lines, and for more than half of the cars there have been filed specifications on which the equipment companies may base their bids. Competition between the com panies is said to be keen, for the or der, If filled, will be altogether the largest since the panic.
 For just what Hartman lines the cars are wanted has not been made known. Three of these lines, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and Illinois Central, have put themselves in funds by the sale of securities and are in position to make extensive purchases. Some of the order, it is thought, will be placed by the Hartman Mexican line which closed a contract last week for 2S,0O0 tons of steel rails. That order, like the equipment order, Is the largest of it's kind since the panic.
 The estimated cost of the 5000 steel cars ranges all the way from s6,000, ,000 to $7,000,000. It was ex- peeted that the lower figure will prove nearer correct for the reason that the Competition between the car equipment companies may result in a cut price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
RAN FOUR MILES
Engine Drawing Coaches Filled Wiih Passengers Bad no El.
 Qineer or Fireman.

Battle Creek, Mich, Aug 13.-With Engineer Charles Strang lying in- jured alongside the track and the fireman busy on the back of the tend CT, the Grand Trunk flyer, west bound, ran four miles yesterday after noon with no guiding hand at the throttle and with the 200 passengers in the coaches calmly gazing out of the windows, ignorant of the fact that they were riding on a runaway train. Finishing his work on the tender, the fireman returned to the cab to find the engineers seat vacant. The fireman brought the train to a stop and backed 1t up until the en- gineer was found lying beside the track with his left arm and left leg broken, one shoulder crushed and his skull fractured. It is supposed that the engineer lost his balance in lean- ing from the window or gangway to look for hot box.
 He was taken to Nichols hospital where it was said there was chance that he might recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Nearly One Million Dollars May be Used by inc Democrats 10
 Win Election.

Chicago. Aug 13.-The democratic national campaign fund of 1908 will be raised through appeals made to the individual states for contribu- tions. Each state under the direc- tion of its national committeeman or a financial representative designated for the purpose will determine its own method of raising money. The general plan became known to-day on arrival here of Chairman Mack of the national committee from Lin coin, Neb, and the plan is understood to have met the entire approval of William J. Bryan.
 The financial committee of which Colonel Moses c. Wetmore of St Louis is chairman, generally agree that between $500,000 and $1,000,- 900 will be required to finance the legitimate expenses of the campaign. How to provide these means has caused Governor N. Haskell of Ok lahoma, treasurer of the national SChilhitNCC anu Soioucl w SlulUIe uV little concern and the adoption of the plan announced to raise money by states is believed to be a solution of the problem. State pride the financial committee feel will be de- veloped and as result efforts wils be made to make contributions as large as possible. The financial committee, however, will arrange to enlist the monetary aid from all those who have indicated that they are ready to contribute In a sub- stantial degree. The contributions to the various financial representa- tives in the states will be made np of small donations. The national committee have communicated with the national committeeman in the several states and instructed them to proceed immediately with the collection of funds.
 While no public solicitations have as yet been made by the national committee contributions from vari- ous sources in no small amounts are being received daily at the Chicago headquarters.
 Chairman Mack took up the work of organizing the speakers bureau here to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
CITIZENS TAKE 22 PRISONERS.
After Three Attempts to Burn New Jersey Farmers Building.

Bennington, x. J., Aug l3.- Three unsuccessful attempts were made yesterday to burn the dwell- ing and other buildings on the farm of Morris Stockton, near Patten- burg, and last night a squad of armed deputies was doing duty there.
 The residents of the town took rifles and reyolvers yesterday after. noon and started out to round up suspicious characters. Within a short time 22 prisoners had been taken and marched to the village hotel, where they were held under heavy guard while Sherif Jacob Dilts, Prosecutor George K. Larke and Chief of Police Elmer E. Hahn hurried to the town by train. Mag istrate A. Chalmers Hulsizer of this place accompanied the author, ies 10 Pattenburg and held all the prisoners for investigation.
 The authorities were unprepared to handcuff so many men and ropes were obtained, and after half dozen had been handcuffed the oth. CTS were tied together and all were brought to the coun y jail here last night
 There were already IS prisoners in the jail, all that can be accommo. dated conveniently, but they were all crowded in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
TOO SNOWY
Several Reports al ToisI AbsiIn. eDce MeeiiUg Criticized as
 Very Fl0Wry.
HIBERNIANS TIMES

New Haven, Aug 13.-More reports of the work of the diocesan unions were presented at the morning ses- sion of the national convention of the Catholic Abstinence union after it was called to order by Rev Father Coffey, the first vice-president. It was announced that indisposition would prevent the presence of Arch bishop Keane of Dubuque, the na- -tional president, who sent a letter of greetings to the delegates. The incoming delegations to-day were from Boston, where they had been attending the sessions of the federa- tion of Catholic societies. Rev Fath- CT Cullen of Providence reported for that diocese, Rev Father Jordan of Pittston for the Pennsylvania union, Rev Father AConaty of Worcester, Mass, for the Springfield diocese and Rev Dr Temple for Delaware. The discussion of Father Conatys report was spirited one, for up till this time the reports had been accepted without comment, and Father Me Cam of the executive council called attention to the fact that it was the councils recommendation that each report be given circulation Father White of Germantown, Pa, asked Father Conaty what the Springfield diocese could show as result achiev- ed. He said that in his opinion there was too much talking, too much glowing language, sometimes in the reports. Father White said he was afraid the total abstainers were too apt to want to exhibit themselves referring in this connection to Fath- CT Conaty's description of the dioces- an field day when there was a parade of 5000 total abstainers and also a parade of children on the Catholic temperance Sunday. Continuing Father White said that the total ab- stainers should work more. One thing they should do was to try and stop the practice of the Hibernian order serving beer at their meetings and outings. .-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
LOOKING FOR TWINS.
Children of Chinaman and American
 Woman May Be Here.

Bridgeport, Aug 13.-There is a report here that little Elmer and Da- vid King, the twin children of MT and. Mrs Charles King. the former a Chinaman, who has been missing from this city since Monday, were in New Haven. The report could not, however, be verified.
 The two children were supposed to have run away because they were dis satisfied with their Chinese father and white mother. They had been sent out with begging letters and un- like the other children with whom they went to school they had no time to play.
 Mir King. their celestial father, in true oriental stoicism. expressed the belief that they would return and went plodding his iron over the shirts in his laundry. Mrs King, however, has been very much upset over the disappearance of the children and re- fuses to be seen by outsiders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
IRON MARKET SLOW.
Improvement in the Demand for
 Structural Material.

Cleveland, Aug 13.-The Iron Trade Review to-day will say:
 "Slow improvement continues to characterize the iron market. The United States Steel corporation is now running about 56 F per cent of its blast furnace capacity and about 5S per cent of its finishing capacity. Its stocks of iron are lower than in June, 1907, when the previous low figure in the recent history of the corporation was established Any sudden increase in new buisness will mean the blowing in of several ad- ditional stocks.
 Buying of pig iron has shifted to the east and about 10000 tons have been purchased in that section, a con- siderable part going to New England. Southern prices have advanced on account of heavy buying reported last week and very little iron can now be purchased at SIP, Birmingham, for No 2. .-
 Improvement can be noted in the demand for structural material. Some orders of medium size have been plac- ed in New York and numerous pro- 1ects in that and other cities promise to develop into orders at not far dis tant date. Since the announcement of the contract for 2S,000 tons of Standard Bessemer rails, placed with the United States Steel corporation by the Harriman-Mexican line, no inn portant new business in heavy rails has been reported, but western rail- roads have been specifying freely on contracts and sales of light rails have amounted to considerable tonnage"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
POPE GRACIOUS TO FARLEY.
In Farewell Audience Grants Him
 Everything He Asks For.

Rome, Aug 3.-Archbishop Far ley of New York was received in private farewell audience by tho Pope yesterday. The pontiff was de- lighted 10 learn the archbishop will be in Rome again on October IS. the fiftieth anniversary of the pope's ordination as priest.
 The pope % granted his visitor everything he asked. including a special privilege for the organization of a group of apostolic missionaries in New York.
 The pope accompanied the arch bishop to the door when he was leaving and said repeatedly: "I hope I will see you soon again"
 A banquet was given yesterday by the Rev Francesca s. Hertzog. pro- curer general of the Sulpician Order in honor of Cardinal Gibbons, of Ball timore, at which Archbishop Farley was present. Among the toasts drunk was one to Catholic Amer ica"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
FROM AMBUSH
Rich Hoiel Keeper Enliced 10
 KurdererS Field and Was Stabbed 10 Death.
MADE BARD FIGHT

New York, Aug 13.-Ambushed in lonely spot known as "murderers' field" on the Lincoln road, Flatbush, L. l., late last night Pietro Barilla, well-to-do hotel keeper of Wood haven was attacked and killed by a number of men. Barilla is thought to have gone to the place to keep an appointment as a letter was found on his person, seemingly written in blood, which was believed to have been written by members of the Black Hand. Barilla. rode to the scene on bicycle and carried mag azine revolver which he nearly emptied in a desperate defense. Per- sons nearby heard shots, and rushed to the place. They saw men fleeing across the fields. Barilla was found dead with four stab wounds in his breast and back and two bullet wounds. a.
 The slayers were evidently fright ened away before they could rob the victim, if that was their motive, as a large roll of bills and a gold watch were left. The police have taken into custody Antonio Delmarto, cousin of Barilla. From several letters found in the dead mans pockets it seems certain that Barilla was a victim of a Black Hand plot. The police assert that the same band that hacked and hewed man to pieces several months ago and dumped the dismembered body wrapped in oil cloth near the scene of last nights killing Is re- sponsible for Barilla's death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
MISSION HOUSE
One May be Established in Lon don for ihe Conversion of
 Pr0feSlaniS.

Rome, Aug 13.-Cardinal Gib- bons of Baltimore, Bishop Foley of Detroit and Bishop O'Connell of Washington, left Rome to-day for Orvieto where they will be the guests of Bishop Frattocchi, who is a great friend of Monsignor Cerrut- ti, auditor of the delegation in Washington. The American prelates are accompanied by Monsignor Ger rutti.
 Father A. P. Doyle, rector of the apostolic mission house at Washing ton has left here for London where he will attend the eucharistic con- gress and discuss with the most Rev Francis Bourne, archbishop of West. minister, the establishment in Eng land of mission post similar to the one in Washington, the purpose of which is the conversion of pro- testants to Catholicism.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
SHE BEATS ANTI-PASS LAW.
Chicago Woman Discovers Way to
 Eyade Railroad Act.

Washington, Aug 1S.-Through the efforts of Mrs Estelle Ryan Shy der of Chicago, Harry F. Post of Haywood, III, consumptive, whose hope of life depends upon his get ting quickly to New Mexico. is likely to get free pass over the Santa Fe. Mrs Snyder wrote to Interstate Con- merce Commissioner Harlan, saying she thought it would be lawful for the Santa Fe to give him pass as an indigent person, although he has greenhouses at Haywood. Harlan agreed with her.
 Post, with his wife and six chill dren, went to California. While there he tried to sell his green houses and thought he had pur- choser in Kansas City. He came east, using all his money. The deal fell through and Post is stranded. That, according to Commissioner Harlan, makes him an indigent per son within the meaning of the law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
NONE THIRSTY IN ATLANTA.
Anti-Saloon League Leader Says Pro-
 hibition Is a Failure.

Atlanta, Aug 13.-That prohibi- tion in Georgia is failure is admit ted by J. B. Richards, leader of the Anti-Saloon League movement in this state, who says that 1t is easy to get anything you want in the "oil of joy" line in the state, and especially in Atlanta.
 Beer is being sold here, right and left" said Mir Richards. "and l know it. One fellow has the nerve to put up a sign-'the beer that made Mil waukee famous You can get any brand you want. You can get whis- key, too, for what does 1t mean when twenty-seven carloads of whiskey and beer have been shipped here? What Is what man told me. He knows, although myselfhaven't verified his figures as yet"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
U. S. TREAsURER's BET.
Mir Treat and Maxwell Evarts Make Wager on Wood Chopping.

Amsden, Vt, Aug 13.-The only hotel at this place has been reserved in its entirety for September 26, at which time number of we'll known men will come here as the guests of Maxwell Evarts," chef counsel of the Southern Pacific railway, to see Il man chop, split and pile five cords of wood in one day..
 They are not coming to see only, but to get run for from $1,000 to $15,000 that has been wagered on the mans ability to perform such a feat.
 The wagering was done a few days ago in Washington, when MT Evarts said he knew a man In Yer mont who was capable of the per- formanee. United States Treasurer Charles H. Treat alone pet s5,000.
 Ed Moote Is the man on whom the money rests. He says he can do the chopping trick in one morning and loaf that afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
Wrote March for Funeral.

Cincinnati, Aug 13.-As funeral procession wended it's way through the streets yesterday with the body of Kasper SilbeIsack, band of mu- sicians. formed of his old friends, played beautiful and solemn march. Many heard the melancholy strains, but only a few knew that they had been composed by Silbersack to be played at his own funeral. Silber- sack was nearly 70 years old and was one of the veteran musicians of Cincinnati. For many years he played and taught. The constant playing of the wind instruments finally affected his health and was the indirect cause of his death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
Wright Machine Ininred.

Le Mans, France, Aug 13.-The Wright aeroplane suffered an acci- dent to-day which will require sev- eral days and possibly a week to make good.
 After two superb flights Wilbur Wright tried a new and daring method of descent. He stopped the motor at height of 75 feet and tried to come to earth on a gradual descending glide. The calculations were not absolutely correct and the left wing of the aeroplane came in contact with the ground. This tore the frame of the machine. Mr Wright was not injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-13
DE LA ROCHE WILL SCANDAL.
American Heir of the Marquis De.
 clares He Was Gut Of by Fraud.

Rome, Aug 13.-Claude de La Roche Francis, an American, has de- clared to the kings attorney here that codicil to the will of his uncle, Marquis Percy de La Roche, revok- ing legacy in his favor is null and void because it was executed when the marquis was unconscious and dying at the Hotel Allemagne and therefore was unable to realize what he was doing.
 Francis declares that the codicil was executed in the presence of an American official who has since died and that previous to his death the official expressed regret that he had interfered in the matter.
 Many distinguished persons are fn- volved in the Americans charges. His action has produced a deep im- pression.