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Evening journal., 1908-02-08
II. c. ROBINSON'S
POCKET PICKED
JOStIed by Strangers on Street
Car and Robbed Him Of
Money and Papers

Jostled by three we'll dressed men on
the rear platform of a Washington
street car at Fifth and Market streets
shortly before noon today Henry c.
Robinosn, OF No. 1904 Washington
street. a we'll known citizen. was rob-
bed of SO and some papers by the
slick thieves, before he mad realized
what was happening. The men jumped
off the platfor moi the car and dis
appeared.
Ten minutes prior 70 this robbery,
another man had his pockets picked
Of So on King street and the police
believe that the same gang did both
jobs
Mr.. Robinson boarded the car at
Fifth and Market streets and the three
men got on with him. Two were in
front and the third behind The vic
tim Of the robbery had his arms filled
with packages and when he put his
foot on the step OF the car the three
mon jostled him and he almost fell
He got on the car, however. and the
trio Of thieves again damned him be-
tween them He said he did not feel
a hand in mis- pocket, but was con-
WINGED that the man behind did the
trick, though he did not know at the
time. that he had been robbed and
did not discover his loss until he
reached home.
The money Mr.. Robinson had was in
one dollar bills. He gave a good de-
scrlption OF the men 70 the police. Two
Of them were young men ana the third
looked 10 be about so years Old All
three we're well dressed and the police
are inclined TO believe that the thieves
are professionals, and a diligent search
was instituted for them.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
BIG DROP IN
CHICAGO PRICES
Bv rHr JorJRNAL's Special Wire

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
CHICAGO, Feb. S.-Prices OF commo-
dities have undergone such reductions
during the week that commission NOR
chants regard the period as unprecedented
In commercial history. Cheese dealers re-
ported spectacular tumbles in values.
They account for the rapid decline OF from
1-5 70 i-S in value 10 the refusal Of tho
banks to supply funds to move the octo-
Der product. American small cheeses sod
recently for 1874 a pound. They can now
be bought for 10 cents. Large sizes were
marketable at Is cents. They are now UNI
sold at r. Meats have not been as much
affected as other commodities. but they
have declined about 10 per cent Eggs and
poultry have cheapened greatly IN the ra-
ton Of eggs. Prices dropped from IS to 81
cents ad Oxen to the consumer. Sugar is
sold at 6 cents retail With a promised de-
clined Io 1'h as was promised last sum-
n''r "r ''so 1ro NOS biggest
tumble is in the price Of clothing.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
HEBREW CHARITY
ASSOCIATION

The annual meeting OF the Hebrew
Charity Association win be held at the
Temple of Truth, No. 504 Market
street, at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The officers will present their annual
reports and directors win be elected TO
succeed J. Lichtenbaum, S. Harris, r.
@. Goldstein and Louis Finger, whose
terms have expired. Rabbi A. B. Cohn
and other prominent speakers viii ad-
dress the meeting.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08


When a Bavarian peasant treats him
self to a new hat, he does not throw
the old hat away. lie just puts H.
new hat on top Of the old one. IL
other day an amusing scene was vii
messed at the Munich railway station
A peasant who had bought a new b.
and a bowl containing several goldfsi
found himself hustled by the crow
surging at the entrance TO one Of To
platforms. In the crush the bowl wa
broken. and the FISH fell out For
moment the peasant knew not what
do. Suddenly he made up his minl
He snatched his two hats from hi
head, and. picking up the lively fish
he put them inside the old hat, whic
he then filled with water at the near
est water tap. Carrying the improvise,
aquarium. the ingenious peasant en-
tered his train smlllngly. but very care
fully .-N'urirh Coz ,~ 'o~ Globe
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
SUSSEX WANTS TO
KEEP PRISONERS
But One M mbeF Of lis Levy
Court Favorable to SEMI
ING Men TO Greenbank

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL A..
GEORGETOWN. Feb. S-T1o sussex
Levy Court is oppose TO sending the
Sussex long-tcrm prisoners to the New
Castle worl<house. Fhis was shown
when a vote was taken during she
meeting last Thursday Only one mem-
Der OF the BODY voted in favor Of st.
The members elected at the next cleo
ton to the l. gislature VIII be request
ed to try TO have the law repealed.
The people are up in arms against
the law, as they claim the county 10
AZ a loss OF seven cents a day on each
prisoner sent 20 the workhouse and get
nothing In return.
Before the sheriffs were salaried, the
county allowed thirty-three cents per
day for their maintenance, and now
the county pays forty cents. Orther
people are arguing that II the prisoners
are sent TO Greenland, Il woul4 be un-
necessary 20 install the new steel cells,
and create a debt of several thousands
Of dollars.
The following Trustees Of the Poor
has been appointed; e. +. Wheatley
Lemuel Lynch, John u. Tyndal, S. c.
Hearn. John II. Dodd.
One case was tried IN court yester-
day-the case OF John H. Hudson, adj
ministrator VS.. william NJ. Williams
Suit was brought to recover on a note
given in 1883 for $780,
A question as TO whether the twenty
year statute regarding debt would hold
good or not was involved in the case
The jury rendered a verdict in favor OF
the plaintiff for $500, which included
interest.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
A oIadstone Bull.

Mr.. Gladstone dearly loved a joke,
even at his own expense, and he pos
sessed considerable mimetic powers.
He was once guilty Of an amusing
bull in a debate on the question of dis
establishment. Dllating on the hold
held on the affections Of the people by
the Church of England, he said:
when an Englishman wants to get
married. to whom does he go? To the
parish priest. When he wants his
child baptized, to whom does he gol
To the parish priest. When he wants
to get buried. to whom does he goT'
The house answered with a roar Of
laughter, in which Mr.. Gladstone him
self joined adding. "As l was CON
trasting the English church with the
Irish, bull is perhaps excusable."
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

It was beginning to rain, and a man
who was on the point Of starting for
church discovered that there wasn't an
umbrella in the house fit for use.
you can borrow one from the is
next door," suggested his better half.
They never go TO church"
mo, Laura" he answered with firm
ness. "It is wrong to borrow umbrel-
las on Sunday. I'shall punish myself
for my carelessness by not going to
church this morning"
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
Wife and Lawyer Will Visit
POuehkeepSie Asylum to
Confer With Him

MAIIEAWAN, N. Y, Feb. st has
been learned that Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw and Daniel O'Reily, one of Harry
K. Thaw's counsel, after a visit to Thaw
in Matteawan State Asylum, made
plans to visit Poughkeepsie next Mon
day and inspect the asylum there.
1t was thought here that Thaw's FAM
lily and counsel have in mind an APP
plication for his transfer to some other
institution, though under just what
procedure such a move could be made
is not understood here.
O'Reilly said that he had no plans
TO announce regarding counsePs future
movements in the Thaw case.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
TO NAME RAILROAD POLICE

William J, Gilmore of this city. who
for some time, has been connected with
the Pennsylvania railroad as a special
officer and whose duties called him -
various points along the lines OF the
company, has been assigned 10 duty
at the p, b. & w. station. temporarily
TO MI the vacancy caused by the res
ignation Of Special Omcer Burchinel
The appointment Of a permanent
successor to Officer Burchinel will be
made by Superintendent w. N. Ban
nard, probably Of a man TO be recon-
mended by Captain Smith, Of the rail-
road police.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
BOY WALKED so MILES
THROUGH BLIZZARD
By THE JOURNALS Special wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
PETOSKEY, Mich. Feb. s Ray.
mond Mailhot. aged 10. has arrived
here after three days exposure on the
ice Of the Straits Of Maclnaw. during
which he walked from st. Ignace 10
Petoskey, a distance OF fifty miles. The
lad was fishing on the ice and his dsh
shanty was blown away in a gale. He
lost his way in blizzard and walked
toward the lower peninsula instead Of
back TO the upper. The blizzard and
cold of the past few days has resulted
in three deaths and much suffering
Men were frozen to death at Cheyboy-
gan. Muskegum and Fenaville.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
Arranae For Trade Roard Dinner.

The decision by the Board of Trade
to give its annual dinner is commended
in a letter to President r. J. L. Mac
lean from Congressman Hiram r. Bur-
ton, who will . tend the dinner. In
vitations TO the affair will be sent, is
sued Monday. Only members of the
board win be permitted to purchase
tickets, but they will be permitted to
invite their friends. The commit tee
has not obtained the speakers yet. II
is said that the speakers will include
Frank d. LaLanne. president Of the Ma
tional Board of Trade.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

A birthday surprise was given last
evening at the Kingswood NJ. e. Par
sonage, 1144 East Twelfth street, to
Miss Viola Prouse and her brother
Howard About twenty-five friends
were present, representing Philadel-
phia, Chester and Wilmington. After
a pleasant evening spent socially the
friends departed leaving a large show
er Of handkerchiefs for Miss Prouse
and many handsome neckties for How
ard Prouse.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
JAIL FOR BOY
WHO NEARLY DIED

Walter Stone. aged IA years. who ran
away from his home in Camden, n. j.,
and was found penniless and nearly
frozen and starved at Seaford, DEL
on Wednesday, was taken to police
headquarters in Camden yesterday by
his father. Mr.. Stone said that be-
fore the boy ran away from home he
stole a gold watch from William Barr,
of 764 Walnut street, and that he want
ed his son locked up on a charge Of
grand larceny. Recorder StaclShouse
committed him to jail in default Of $500
bail.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

A little girl came running to tell
about a mad dog she had seen. 1--WE
saw a mad dogr she gasped, but the
words seemed too tame to do justice to
the situation. "Oh. he was mad, mad"
she added. frowning and pumping her
fists. He was furiousg'-Harper's
Weekly.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

Clara-l'll give you a conundrum.
why is man like a carpet7 Toni
give II up. Clara-Well, he's no sooner
down than people walk all over him.
Tom-Oh. pshaw! Man is totally I'M
like a carpet. for the more dust he has
the less likely he is to get the shake
illustrated Bits.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
HOTEL GUESTS HAD TO
LEAP FOR THEIR LIVES
By THE JOURNALS Special wire

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. Sire
.of mysterious origin Quilted the four
story hotel Gaillard here today In the
panic that followed the discovery of
the flames many of the guests jumped
from upper windows or came down
rope FIRE escapes. Members of the
Peter Pan" Company. which played
here last night, were among the burn
ed out victims
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
Wet FOR
ANOTHER YEAR
But Voters Will Decide on
Question Of Sunday Clos
ing Of Saloons
By THE JOURNALS Special wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Special WIRE
CHICAGO. Feb. s.-chicago will remain
wet for another year. Anti-salocn forces
which have been trying for several weeks
to secure names to petitions to have the
saloon question decided at the next cleo
ton lacked 5000 names at midnight last
night the expiration Of the time limit Of
the sixty days prior to the election.
The defeat Of the reformers is attributed
to the liquor interests who made counter
move by circulating a petition for vote
on a question Of public policy, the closed
Sunday saloon. The temperance forces
secured only $4,000 names while their OPP
ponents massed 174,l4s names to a petit
ton to have the voters decide at the
spring elections whether Chicago saloons
shall be closed on Sunday.
Let Morton tire your carriage. You'll
he coffcaaI Oropora ofraof
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
CHANDLER q T E%Ssi%sG
~. pa W. Ninth sac

No. PA w. Ninth Street.
Careful attention day or night.
Bodies in Boarding Houses, Hotels
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments first-class. Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

'Prisoner at the bar" said the mag
istrate. "for the crime of overspeeding
you will pay fine Of $40 or be took to
jail for ten days"
That's not a correct sentence" muir
INJURED the prisoner. - Philadelphia
Ledger.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

James A. Wilkinson and Miss Leila
Margaret Briokley. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Frank Brickley, were mar
ried Wednesday evening at their new
home. No. AIS South Broome street, by
the Rev. Judson L. Westfall The bride
was attended by Mrs. William Behring-
er as matron Of honor, and William
Behringer was best man. A recep-
ton followed the ceremony. after
which Mr.. and Mrs. wilkinson left on
a wedding trip. The house was pref
tily decorated with palms. and the
couple received many handsome gifts.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
STETNLE'S
BAKERY Y,
Seventh and
King Streets.
BROWNSON TEAMS
AGAIN ARE WINNERS

The Brownson first team. being dis
appointed by the failure of St. Lukes
to appear last evening substituted the
strong ex-Brownson team and defeated
them by the score of SO to IS.
In a preliminary game the Brownson
second team defeated Turngemeinde
team by the score of 2S to 13. The fea-.
ture Of the game was the fine shooting
displayed by Captain Dougherty from
the foul line. The lineup:
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

PILES CURED IN 6 TO "a DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to
cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in G to IA
days or money refunded. 50c.s
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

Anxiety never yet successfully bridg
ed over any chasm.-Ruf6ni
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
THREE PERISH IN
SIOUX CITY FIRE

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Feb. SIN fire
of unknown origin at South Sioux City,
Neb., early today, the rooming house
of Edward Streator and Moritz Al
bertson persisted in the flames.
Five persons we're injured as follows.
Dolly Hart, daughter of Streator. leg
broken; Winnebago Indian. both legs
broken; William Tukecost, broken an
kle Edward Skinner, internal injur-
les; August Paseyladt, legs injured.
The injured persons were compelled
TO jump from second story windows.
The building was destroyed.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

A beautiful celt cross. 20 feet high,
has been erected at Rangihousa. Bay
Of Islands. where SO years ago Samuel
Marsden. the apostle of New Zealand,
landed to hold the first Christian SER
vice in that section.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE

BROMO QUININE re-
moves the cause Used the world over
to Cure a Cold in One Day. u W.
Groves signature on box. 25c.'
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
Stock Markets

o'clock quotations from r. D.
Laekey 6 Co., Bankers and Brokers,
s4S Market street, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
Twentv.aeven Professed

Twenty-seVen Professed Conversion.
DOVER, Feb. S.-Twenty-se per-
sons protested conversion at the clos
ing service in First Baptist Church,
here, last night The services were in
charge Of Evangelist Farley and Earn
shaw.
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
T,oR RENT-TWo UNFURNIsHED
j rooms on third floor. 81 W. Sth ST.
fs-eod-lm
Evening journal., 1908-02-08
AZ Evenina In old EnaIand.

Morton tires carriages and wagons TO
the Queens taste. 41s Orange streets
Evening journal., 1908-02-08

Goals from field-DOugherty 5;
Shields, 8; Martin, 4; BarslSy. 4; Po-
dolslSy, 1. Goals from fouls-Dough-
erty, s.; Podolsky, 3. Time-Twenty
minute halves. Referee-Sullivan.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-06-18
CHICAGO RALLY
Cook County Prohibitonists Meet in Confer
ence and Banquet

The Prohibitionists of Chicago met in confer
ence in Willard Hall Saturday afternoon, June
49, A down-pouring rain at the hour of assem-
bly, somewhat interfered with the attendance, but
an enthusiastic crowd of Prohibitionists were
present County Chairman Hoyt called the con-
ference to order, just before three o'clock, and
introduced the Rev. Dr. Worrell, who offered
prayer Mr.. William P F. Ferguson the editor of
The National ProMbitioniSt, was chosen as chair
upon taking the gave
A program was carried out as follows: "The
New Primary Law" E. M. Harper; precinct
Organization" Avery E. Hoyt; "The Years
Work." Secretary Brubaker; "The Legislative
Campaign" E. E. Blake; Boys Clubs" Miss
Elheda Benjamin.
series of ringing resolutions was adopted and
full slate of candidates for local offices prepared
for submission to the primaries. (The resolu-
ton and other matters of local interest will prob
ably appear in next weeks National Prohibition
isD.
lists met for banquet at Senyard's Cafe. The Rev.
E. l.. Eaton was POSTMASTER and opened the after
dinner speaking with thoughtful address upon
the Prohibition party. He was followed by Oliver
w. Stewart, who spoke upon the remarkable de-
velopments of the campaign in the Far North
west, after which Senator Francis Parker spoke
to the banqueters of high ideals of citizenship
The occasion was greatly enjoyed by all who were
present.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-06-18

The evils Of saloonism are distressing enough,
but we encounter too often in this country
system under which those evils without being
perceptibly diminished, are reinforced by the
demoralizing evils of persistent and fragrant and
contemptuous violation of law.-The Detroit Free
Press
If the Free Press knows of any place under
heaven where the "evils of saloonism" are ere
inforced by the demoralizing evils of persistent
and fragrant and contemptuous violation of law"
and more constantly than in Detroit's Ii
censed gin mills, it will please point it out
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-06-18
CONNECTICUT RALLIES
Dates for Oliver w. Stewart Fixed by State
Committee-Grifin Retires from Work

SOUTH MANCHESTER, CONN, June los
cial correspondence -Arrangements have been
made by Chairman Hohenthal for the speaking
appointments of Oliver w. Stewart from June 81
to "a as follows:
Sunday morning, June 81 in the Methodist
Episcopal church at Rockville.
Sunday afternoon at p. m, open air meeting
in Bristol on Center street base bah grounds,
Geo. w. Hull in charge
Sunday evening at z 80 in the Fourth Con-
gregational church, Hartford.
Monday afternoon, June %, open.
Monday evening, Shelton Mr.. 0. G. Beard in
charge
Tuesday, June %, at p. m, in the City Hall,
Harrington, Mr. Edgar w. Beckley in charge.
Tuesday, Z 80 p. m, in Winsted, place not an
nounced, Mr.. w. G. Manchester in charge
Wednesday, June "a, day and evening at state
convention, South Manchester
Prohbitionists in vicinity of any of these
meetings are urged to attend and advertise
the same.
Aggressive work is being planned for the
ing campaign. The committee has secured the
services of two additional young to immedi-
ately enter the field for active work and may see
its way clear to put in additional workers 1t is
with considerable regret that the Rev. D. N
Griffin for the past five or six years field secre-
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-06-18
coNNEcTIcUTs CONVENTION
CONTINUED from Page Seven)

Everyone intending to come should write at once
so that ample provision can be made for them.
An orchestra of four pieces will furnish in
strumental music and the Manchester Male Quar-
tet vocal music at all the meetings.
A conference at p. Tuesday, followed
by meeting of the state central committee, is
called by the state executive committee. All in
terested are requested to be present at that hour.
The convention will be called to order by State
Chairman Hohenthal on Tuesday at AS p m,
to be followed by the appointment of temporary
officers
Immediately following Fred E. Byitten of Bos-
ton, one of the most effective speakers of our
party, will deliver address. AT the conclu-
sion of the address the convention will name its
committees.
The convention will reconvene on Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock and hear reports from
the committees, to be followed by the address
of the permanent chairman. A complete state
ticket is to be nominated, including seven Pres-
Dental electors governor, lieutenant governor,
secretary, treasurer, comptroller and congress
at large, also state executive and state
central committee
The Hon. Oliver w. Stewart will be present
during the convention and will speak on
Wednesday evening.
All the meetings will be held in Odd Fellows
hall except the closing rally, which will be held
in the Armory opera house. On Wednesday
evening it is planned to have flute band of
twenty-five pieces and parade if arrangements
be made. Every delegate and alternate and
every Prohibitionst should be in attendance
Towns that have not sent their lists of dele
gates are urged to do so at once
By direction of the executive committee it has
been decided to present plan of reorganization
of the state committee on the basis of senatorial
district instead of county lines as at present,
and this will come up for action by the conven-
ton
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-06-18

The Prohibition party is altogether the most
remarkable political organization which this coun-
try has yet seen. 1t entered the arena of Ameri-
can politics in 1S72-36 years ago* Thus for
*This the partys first national election 1t
ganized in 1869.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-06-18
THE NATIONAL PRoHIBITIoNIsT

tary, has been obliged to give up his work, owing
to i'll health. He has done much effective work
and it is sincerely hoped that his health will
be speedily restored. The committee is anxious
to find man to fill the vacancy
The Detroit times., 1908-08-20

SYDNEY, N. S. W.. Aug. 20.-Ap-
parentIy forgetting that they were
aliens, the people OF New South Wales
today united with hundreds Of visitors
in giving sue han ovation to the Amer.
leans of the battlesh.p feet as they
had not had since they left the Paci.
&c coast, While the gallant ships OF
war rocked at anchor in Sidney hsf.
Dor. thousands of excited A1srr4fiaas
thronged the beach from Bondi 70
Manly drinking in the inspiring sight,
cheering and waving ilags.
There seems to he tie bindin the
Yankees to the ruggoo and sturdy
Australians. Just what Il Is no one
has taken the pains TO attempt To
fathom, but IL remains an indisputable
fact that tine welcome today was evI.
dence OF sincerity. Not a thing was
left undone which would insure COM
fort and pleasure for the officers and
crews OF the visiting squadron.
"Ahoy, Uncle Sam" was the slogan.
Australian cried II to fellow Australian
and when the first boat losd OF Yam.
kee sailors arrived upon the beach
there was a pandemUntum OF cries,
tho only stinziiishabla- eHe-beiffg..
Alloy, Uncle Sam"
The Detroit times., 1908-08-20
INF UDENT LITTLE
CASTRO ATTACKS
ROOSEVELT
IN HIS OFFICIAL JOURNAL vENE.
ZuELA's PRESIDENT ASSERTS
U. S. EXECUTIVE CARES MOTH.
ING FOR MAJESTY OF JUSTICE.

CARACAS, Aug. 20.-Presiden'
Roosevelt is harshly attacked In the
official journal OF President Castro
The attack appears in Castro's paper
FL Constitutional. and is based or
Roosevelt's criticism OF venezuelan
courts.
Here Is the attack in part:
The conduct of President Roose-
welt toward the courts of his own
country discloses logically the rea-
son Of his attack against the trib-
unals OF Venezuela. The enigma
has at last been solved and q clear
explanation Is at hand, inasmuch
as he who questions his own hon.
or very easily can question that of
others"
II President Roosevelt attacks
the tribunals of his own country
and questions the prestige of the
courts. the honor OF the Judges
and the impartiality of their judg-
ments. II Is nothing strange that
he should also attack the trib-
unals OF foreign countries and
more easily cast aspersions on the
names OF Judges whom he does not
know. II appears that President
Roosevelt cares little for the ma
Jesty OF justice and the respect he
owes the people.-Thc event which
has occurred In the same country
which he governs. relegates Ameri-
can justice to a low plane and casts
over IL dark mantle OF suspicion.