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Evening journal., 1908-07-08
SOUTH SIZE
CITIZENS MEET

The monthly meeting of the South
Wilmington Improvement Association
was held last night and encouraging
reports were made by committee in
charge of the Improvement actiN ties
for the south side.
The hea tn committee, which has
been placed in charge Of improvements
advocated to the marsh land in South
Wilmington, reported that the large
marsh there is to be drained into tho
Delaware river and that the Street and
Sewer Department is working on plans
to carry this into effect. Several ap-
plications were made for membership
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
AGED WOMAN IS
BADLY INJURED
Mrs. Nellie JackSCnin Serious
Condition as Result Of
Far Stirling Her

Mrs. Nellie Jackson, aged 81 years.
who lives wth her daughter, at No.
1909 West Second street. was struck
by car No. 81, of the Peoples line' az
Second and Lincoln streets yesterday
afternoon and was badly hurt. Her
condition today was reported serious
She is suffering with a broken knee
cap. internal injuries and numerous
bruises.
DR.. c. Anthony Beck Is attending
Mrs. jackson and he sa d her condition
was worse today than it was immed
lately after the accident
The car which struck the woman
was operated by Motorman John Fest
ing and Conductor Elmer Leach.
1t is said that the woman came ouv
Of a store at Second and Lincoln streets
and walked from behind a wagon as
the car came along and the running
board struck her throwing her to the
ground.
Following the accident. Mrs Jack
sons son 'n-iaw carried her in his
arms to their home.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
NO v. PRESIDENCY FOR
GRAY. WIRES JOSIAH MARVEL

vile. therefore the vice-presidential situa-
tion is more in the air than ever. In fact
il can be hardly called a situation. Judge
Gray's manager. Josiah Marvel. learning
that Bryan's friends We're trying to in
duce Gray to reconsider his announced de-
termination not to accept the nomination
for second place if it is rendered to nnn
took steps to take him definitely out OF
the race. AS a result last night he sem
the following telegram to Bryan at Lin
coin.
I'VE cannot consider under any circum-
stances placing the name OF George Gray
in nomination for the vice-presidency sr
allow the SANG to be dens.
(Sined) Josiah Marvel
Evening journal., 1908-07-08

BY Henry E. Eland, staff correspondent
of the United Press.
DENVER, July S.-All speculation
about the vice presidency has been pracii-
cally suspended while awaiting the out
come of the fight against Colonel James
NJ. Guffey. of Pittsburg and his followers.
If Guffey should lose in the contest ara
should be forced out Of the national COM
nittee the opinion is freely expressed that
the effort to secure the nomination OF
Conservative running mate for Bryan
might as well be abandoned. Any attempt
to draft such a candidate, It is believed
would result IN failure. incidentally the
harmony program would receive a sewers
jslt Pending tina settlement sf this bat
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Former WiIminetonian Dead.

Cyrus NJ. Gasser, formerly Of this
city. died at Annville. Pa. Monday
night from stomach trouble, having
been a sufferer for several years. Mr.
Gasser was at one time engaged In
the printing business in this city and
was well known. He worked for a num-
Der Of years for the John M. Rogers
Press. He is survived by a widow and
four children, Frank of New York
Naomi of Annville. Charles of Denver
Colorado. and Howard of this city.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
W,-ATur 2

WASHINGTON. July s--Tr- eooi
area Is now ovcrsprerdi~o thc Atlarti-
st.tes and te-rperature is low the
sea~onal sVerace-
Forecs~t until Thureday 8 o m;
For Del-ware-F-ir to1i~ht s-d
Thursday. cooler tonight; fresh north
westerly winds.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Exoursion For Epworth Choir.

A complimentary excursion up the
Delaware to Philadelphia will be given
this evening by Director George r.
King of the Epworth M. f. Church
Choir. Mr.. King has been very much
pleased with the work that the volun-
tary singers have done during the year
and it is because he desires TO show
his appreciation of Their efforts that
the excursion is TO be given.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
HOT FIGHT IN
The COMMITTEE
Democrats Of Illinois, New
York and Pennsylvania
in a Row
CONVENTION NEWS
IN NUTSHELL.

Second days session called to
order at noon. Prospects OF Bit
ter fights on floor over report on
credentials committee.
Permanent Chairman Clayton
may not be installed until late in
the afternoon or tomorrow.
Hot all night session Of Gre
dentials committee at which lie
was freely passed and fist fights
narrowly aVerted.
Platform committee leisurely
polishing off the various planks.
Vice presidential situation still
in the air waiting for word from
Lincoln.
Bryan's nomination absolutely
assured will be made tom orrow.
Most careful estimates fail to
give johnson and Gray combined
more than 100 votes.
Weather conditions continue
ideal.
Josiah Marvel and the Delaware
men are standing their ground
and say that New Jersey will vote
vote for Gray. L. |. Handy pre-
pairing for action.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
sIump in RuiIdIna Trades.

Business has surely fallen aat, as far
as the building inspectors Office IS con-
cerned So far this week that official
has issued but six permits for i'm
provements, and two of these were Tor
work costing less than $50.
The largest was for some alterations
10 a house costing 5000 and the rest
were around 500. The fees collected
amounted TO $4.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Benefit Moonlight Tonight.

A moonlight excursion for the bene-
at of the Babies Hospital WI be given
tonight by Mayor Horace Wilson AID
Henry p. Scott. The excursion viii
leave Fourth street wharf at 7.45
o'clock On the steamer Sylvan Dol
Tickets are one dollar. and those IN
charge are gratified at the sale Al
enjoyable time on the river Is prom
ised-
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
pr. Hall to Go Away.

The Rev. DIR. George c. Hall, rector
of St. Johns Episcopal Church. w'f
leave on his yacatiSif about the middle
of next week. He win visit in Centra,
Pennsylvania and win be away about
six weeks. During his absence the pull
pit at st. Johns will be filed by tia
Rev. c. H. Drumm, assistant rector OF
st. Johns. who is now away on his
vacation
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Exoursionists Al the sprinas.

A pleasant time was enjoyed by a
large party of members and friends
of the Providence Avenue nj. r.
Church of Chester yesterday, when ar
excursion was made to Brandywine
Springs over the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. Another large excursion of
Sunday schools from places along thi
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between
Chester and Philadelphia is at the
Springs today.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
r;-.. :. sho. Shin. Stand.

Leon Reinstein. the Gem Cafe pro-
prietor on East Front street, walked
into the new northbound waiting room
at the French street station yesterday
and said he guessed he'd have his
shoes sh'ned. He was the first to pa
tronize the bootblack.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
a.. crew 20 cape Charles.

Three fast trains now run daily be-
tween Edge Moor and Cape Charles.
one crew makes the trip Of 23O miles
The passenger trains from philadelphia
to Cape Charles are also run through
with the one crew, a run Of 251 miles
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Gleason viii STAY Here.

According TO a statement made to-
day by Manager O'RourlSe OF the VIII
mington Tri-S Club. Harry Gloa-
son will not return to Trenton despite
published reports to the contrary. =
despatch from Trenton last night sad
Pres dent Carpenter had awarded Glea-
son to that club.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
o,,,, a.. - rake Examination.

on July 29 a civil examination will
be held in this city for the position
OF skilled laborer and foreman Of tag
gers in the Government Bureau OF
animal Industry. only one applicant
will take the examination.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Dr.doe Phoenix in Service.

The suction dredge Phoenix, after
having undergone repairs at Pusey and
Jones Company's yards, left there yes
terday IN tow of the tug Tourist and
will begin work at once on the Della
ware
Evening journal., 1908-07-08

Police Exam ination at o'clock.
Police Surgeon Joseph p. Wales VIII
examine the new appointees on the
police force as tc Their physical fitness
for the positions. at 3 O'Clock this after
noon
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Repuhlican cIuh Meetina.

Members Of the Ninth Ward Republic
can Club are requested TO meet al the
club house. No. ,11ls East Fourteenth
street tomorrow evening for. the trans
action OF important business.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Endnnuorsra Had MoonIiaht.

The steamer Ulrica carried party OF
members Of the Wilmington Christian
Endeavor Society last evening on a
moonlight excursion.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08

Advertise in busy fines, be-
cause the iron must be struck
while it is hot, and advertise
in dull fines TO heat fhe iron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08
RALLY At GAITHERSBURG, ND.
REPUBLICANS MEET TO HEAR
COL. PEARRE.
Discusses the Issues Of the Cam
paign-Arthur Stabler and
Thomas Dawson Speak.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, October s. 1908.
Republicans of Gaithcrsburg and
vicinity assembled in Masonic Hall.
Gaithersburg, last evening. to hear
the issues of the campaign discussed.
Arthur Stabler presided and spoke.
Others who addressed the gathering were
Col. George A. Pearre. candidate for
Congress, and Thomas Dawson Of Rock
Vile.
Col Pearre began his speech by con-
trasting the two candidates for the presi-
dency, declaring Mr.. Taft, by reason of
his natural endowments, education and
experience. to be the best equipped man
ever nominated by any party for that
high office. He spoke of Mr.. Bryan as
a brilliant man and one of the finest
orators since the time of Henry Clay. but
charged him with being unstable, OF poor
judgment and a dangerous person ito in
trust with the affairs of the nation.
Discusses His Opponent.
Col. Pearre also had something to say
about his democratic opponent, David j..
Lewis He charged him with being So
cialistic in his tendencies. but without
fixed political principles declaring that
he was once a republican, later became a
socialist and finally landed in the demo-
cratic camp He charged him with 1nSln-
cer,ty and cautioned the cOlored voter. to
whom the speaker said the democratic
candidate is making an especial appear,
to beware of him, pointing out that he
had supported the Jim-crOw law while In
the legislature and had also voted TOT the
Acknowledgement amendment proposition.
In speaking Of conditions in the district,
Col. Pearre declared the republican party
to be in splendid shape. He said the
democratic claims that the district VIII
register a democratic majority this time
are nothing short of preposterous. assert
ing that the district will go republican by
< 0c0 majority Col. Pearre referred TO
the fact that Notwithstanding the norman
republican majority in Allegany county Is
not over LOO he had carried that county
with majorities ranging from i.oOo 10
800. and said he expects to Dc hohoreo
, nv u similar vote November ..
Colored Men Meet.
Colored republicans of Montgomery
county last evening held monster mass
meeting in Oak Grove. Taft. Sherman and
Pearre were unanimously Endorsed. and a
high state of enthusiasm prevailed.
Rev T. w. Martin presided and made a
speech, introducing James w. Poe OF
washington, former member of the North
Carolina legislature. who spoke upon the
silence of the democratic platform on that
subject is significant. He quoted TIE re-
publican pltform and Mr.. Tafts utter
ances on the subject, and criticised the
negroes who are supporting the demo-
cratic candidates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08
SIGNS SEIZURE WARRANT.
Court Acts on Petition Under tn
Pure Food Law.

The purity and medicinal quality of
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is attacked
In a libel proceeding filed today by
United States Attorney Baker under the
pure food law. The claim that there are
thousands of men and women in the
United States more than 100 years of age
who have retained their faculties, vigor
and usefulness by using the liquor is de-
clared by the governments petition to be
false and misleading. 1t is also claimed
that the whisky is adulterated within the
meaning the law. because, it Is claimed
1t differs from the standard of strength,
quality and purity as determined by the
test laid down in the United States Phar-
macopoeia, official at this time.
The libel filed today asks for the seizure
Of sixty cases found in the possession of
n. H. Shea a local wholesale grocer.
and a warrant of seizure was signed by
Justice Anderson, returnable October 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08
NO CAR SHORTAGE.
Railways Generally Able to Fur
nish TRANSFORMATION Facilities.

ulSA 4IdASpOA IaI 4VA oSAAASASSs
Franklin X. Lane of the interstate COM
~merce commission opened the proceedings
of the twentieth annual convention Of the
National Association of Railway Commits
sioners today by submitting report from
the committee on car distribution and car
shortage. He announced that during the
present year practically all American
railroads had been able to furnish trans
nortation facilities within a reasonable
time after application from their ship
pers This change from the extreme car
shortage of the fiscal year 19O6-19O7, he
said, was due partly to increased facili-
ties on the part of the carriers. partly to
more efficient use of facilities and partly
to the recent business depression. The
question Of our supply will be an impor-
tant one with the return of business pros
perty. he said. from the present outlook.
Mr. Lane declared that insufficient ter
minaI facilities and the tendency of ship
pers to retain cars for unloading beyond
a reasona BILE time was an important fac
tor.
The committee recommended the pas
sage of a resolution in favor OF uniform
car service and demurrage rules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08
Telephone Lineman Sustains Injury.

fell from a tree while near the corner
OF 18th and G streets southwest this
morning and sustained serious injuries.
He vas dazcd when he rea ched the Emer-
sency Hospital and showed symptoms OF
having received injuries 20 his back and
possibly internal inturieA
Fowler. who is thiTty-eight years of age.
resides at 705 Sth street southeast. 1t is
stated that he was working abouttwenty
feet from the pavement when the break
inssof the limb upon which he was seated
precipitated him to the sideW ak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08
purtenances and not properly screening

purtenances and not properly screening
his kitchen and dining room. The Charge
was the result of an inspection of VIII
iiams' place by officers of the health de-
partment September 10 last. A fine of Slo
was imposed.
Michael G. Pressler, proprietor OF
lunchroom at e3: G street. and Eli Colc-
man, manager OF a lunchroom at AL y
street each accused OF maintaining esta D.
lishnnents in unclean and ins3nitary con-
dl;ion. We're eacn fined SO. Both places
were examined September - by Inspector
Stoy CT the health Office.
Forfeitures recorded were So in the case
of Mary Harrigan. proprietor of a gro
Gerry store at Seth and q streets. George
town, charged with improperly screening
her place Of business. and s. in the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08
HEALTH CRUSADE CASES.
Three Convictions and Two For
feited Collaterals in Police Court.

Five cases of health law violation We're
called in Police Court this morning.
Three cases were tried. Two defend
ants forfeited nominal coliaterals. III
each case presented for Judicial consid-
Grafton judgments of guilty We're pro-
nounced and fines imposed.
Harry Williams proprietor of n lunch
room at 60J G street northwest was
charged in two counts with maintaining
an unclean establishment and kitchen ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08
justified in Shooting.

PENSACOLA. Fla. October e.-The cor
orner's jury which investigated the death
Of 4. l.. Jones, former bookkeeper at the
Pensacola navy yard. who died from the
effects Of bullet wound inflicted by II.
j. Owens. reached verdict to the effect
that Owens was justified in shootinS
Jones. Owens was released from custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08

Fancy Goods.
SOC Silk Elastic Belts. in all colors.
One and flve-eighths inches
wide; finished with hand @e
some gold and oxidized ZSC
buckles. G. T. P......
16-button MOusquetaire Gloves, in
black, white and tan. Made Of ele-
CANT glace kid. n no
Regular $500 value. G. > L 20
L.
The new Avenue" Handbags, in
black, navy, brown and tan.
Handsomely embossed; coin
purse to match. s1.oo value. 4VC
SOC Hair Barrettes. in shell and
amber, showing elaborate ~e
carved effects; latest nov &c
city. G. T. P@ ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08

sister. who retorted that he had poisoned
himself by drinking hair tonic in mistake
for whisky.
The other Incidents Of Erb setting his
dogs on his wife and her sister in an
effort to drive them from the place are
matters of history.
Women's History Obscure.
The history of Mrs. Beisel and Mrs. Erb
is somewhat obscure, or had been to
Capt. Erb. who had detectives Investigate
ing the career of the sisters for some
time.
Capt Erb said a few days ago that
ne Was only waiting for further reports
from his detectives to get the legal sepa-
ration he wanted. Capt. Erb heard but
could not definitely confirm. he said, re-
ports that the Conway sisters had come
from Newark, Del
After her sojourn at the Colonial Hotel.
Media. she finally went to live with Erb
at Red Gables, where she admits she lived
with him as his common-law wife for
about year before their marriage in the
summer of last year. The two went to
little town in New York state. it is said,
and were quietly welded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08

of Camplo Santo. a baker. of Isl Har-
rison street. Anacostia, under tale same
charge. The compliments in the respect
i've cases were Inspectors Hoover and
Mcthershead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-08

If You want work read the want opl.
umns OF The Star
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
REEVES SAID HE. HAD
TO FIGHT THEM

ratrolmaI Reeves, who Is &C.
cused by Charles and Edward
Davey. business men of Fernie, b.
c., with brutal conduct when he
arrested them last Friday night,
stated that both Of the Daveys
were intoxicated at the time and
were using foul language. He ar
rested them and they fought him.
Special DeWolf, who interfered,
hit Edward Davey with his gun be-
fore the brothers would submit, 1t
is claimed.
Reeves says that they still
fought when finally brought to the
police station. The Daveys will
probably prefer charges against
the patrolman and special alleging
they used unnecessary force in ar
resting them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
MARKETS
FURNISHED by Walter j. Nichols
e. Coz

d Col
NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Americans
in London l to 21a higher. Taft
wins by majority almost as large
as Roosevelt against Parker, carry
ing New York city first time since
Bryan ran in 1896. London prices
sold off a trifle after opening. Gov
ernor Hughes reelected mainly by
the country vote. Bryan thanks
citizens of Lincoln, Neb. for COM
plimentary vote, but Is not heard
from otherwise. c. & o. Septem-
Der decrease over $4,000 and for
three months decrease $130,902.
Steel manufactures not expecting
immediate jump in steel outside of
accumulated orders over election.
Foreign houses report market
mostly made from this side. Prices
will be much higher before there
is any turn. Union Pacific up 3
points in. London, Atchison ",
Reading 3 points, Erie l point, S.
P. 1 point, St. Paul tx.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
TOWNSHIP PLAN
CARRIED

Spokane county will have local
township government, such as car
ried on In the central states. This
proposition was balloted on BY the
people yesterday and has carried
by an overwhelming majority. The
question is largely one for the
benefit of the farmers In the man
agement of their highways and
other local affairs. The city peo-
pie seemed willing to accord this
privilege to the farmers, as the
township government plan has
been approved by big majority In
the city. In some precincts as
many as five or six to one was cast
in favor of the township idea.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04

Its none of their business" said
the captain. What if. | am 10.
don't look it, do |? | certainly
don't feel it. My relatives here pre-
scented some sort of a claim for
$4,000 against me. I'd like to
know on what it is based. In the
SO years I've been coming here
have given and lent them money
without hope of return. My adopted
daughter, one of the finest girls
that ever lived, and the wife of Adj
miral Lyon, has congratulated me,
and l don't care what the others
think"
Neither does the new Mrs. Man
ton care. and they will soon be hap
paily settled in the captains pala-
tial home at Colonia.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04
HAIR TURNED WHITE
SHE GETS $l7, 900

CHICAGO. Nov. An one day
after broken trolley pole fell on
the head of Mrs. Julia Konold, her
hair, naturally a chestnut brown,
was turned completely white and
the expression Of her face changed
from the bloom of middle age to
that of woman Is years her
senior.
In Judge Tuthills court yester-
day a verdict for $17,500 was rem
dered in her favor against the
Union Traction company, owners
of the line on which she was in
jured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04

mother. giving consent to her
daughter taking up the stage as her
lifeS career.
Four weeks ago Miss Murdoch
made her debut on the stage, play
ing a small part with Mr.. Edeson at
the Hudson theater, New York. Her
natural talent as an actress was so
manifest that Mr.. Harris gave her
the understudy part of the leading
woman. Four weeks later to the
day Miss Murdock's opportunity
came, when the leading woman, by
reason of pre-eXisting contracts,
was compelled to leave the COM
pany. and the young debutante
played the part for the first time
and scored a hit. So pleased was
Mr. Edeson with her work that she
was given the part, and at the same
time her salary was raised to fig
ure in keeping with the RESPONSE
bilities of the part.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-04

The chronicles of the stage re-
cord no more rapid rise to fame
than the case of Anne Murdoch,
leading woman with Robert Eide
son, now touring the country in
THE Call of the North
Miss Murdoch, who has just cele-
brated her seventeenth birthday.
was, until eight weeks ago, pupil
at New York boarding school for
girls.
One day, just for the fun of it,
she called on Henry b. Harris at
his offices, in the Hudson Theater
building, and asked for an engage
ment with one of his Companies.
So impressed was Mr.. Harris with
her appearance, which resembles
very much that of Billie Burke,
that he gave her an engagement
subject to the consent of her
mother. The next day Miss Muir
dock called with a letter from her