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Evening journal., 1908-07-30
HOBSON'S ESCAPE
LANDED HIM
IN THE TOMBS

NEW YORK, July SO.--"They want
me because I ran away with another
mans wife. This embezzlement
charge is nonsense" said Edward N.
Hobson. who says he is a cousin Of
Richmond Pearson Hobson, when ar
raigned to-day before Magistrate Cor
rigan in the Centre street police court.
Hobson, who is 3 years old and mar
ried gave his address as No. 2414 G
street, Washington, when arrested
here on a telegraphic request Of the
washington police. He was held IN
$500 bail by Magistrate Corrigan on
the charge OF embezzling from the
New York Insurance Company Of
Washington, and in default of a bonds
man went to the Tombs.
Who the woman was with him Hob
son will not say. Detectives declare
the woman with whom he was living
is beautiful and apparently wealthy.
She is as silent as to her identity as
Is Hobson.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN TO
MEET IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, July so.-The Cath
Ollie Young Mems National Union Of
America. the parent body Of Catholic
young mems clubs and literary associations
Of the country. will hold its thirty-fourth
annual convention in this city for three
days beginning September D. The out-of-
town visitors and delegates during their
stay here will be the guests Of the ArcA-
diocesan Union Of Philadelphia This local
organization is comprised of thirty-fon,'
young mems clubs scattered throughout
the city and suburbs. A committee Of forty
representatives OF the local eluos viii
have charge Of the convention arrange
ments.
While the convention win not maet for
actual business until September 3, the
committee has arranged for entertain
ments prior TO that date. Principal among
these viii be a smoker 70 be held in one
of the armories near the centre OF the
city.
ON the morning OF the hrst day Of the
convention mass win be celebrated at the
Cathedral. In the afternoon a sightseeing
trip win be made. In the evening BAN
quet. at which some Of the most promi-
nent Catholics in Philadelphia, will be
the guests, win be held. Routine business
win take up most OF the time the second
day. There vii be a reception and prom
enade in the evening
The morning Of Saturday, September 5,
W II bedevoted TO a trip through Fair
mount Park. In the afternoon the dele
gates viii witness the track and field
games Of the local union at the p. r. r.
\. M. G. A. grounds.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
ALBANY MEN
TO TESTIFY AT
DREW INQUEST

TROY. July sO-Prominent Albany
men who maintained a summer camp
near Tean Pond in which Hazel
Drew's body was found. July II. are
likely to be involved in the resumed
inquest, which began here to-day. Two
women of the neighborhcod win testify
Of startling doings NJ the camp. but
whether or not they viii be able TO shed
any light on the Drew giyPs murder is
as yet unknown.
Fifteen witnesses are still to be ex-
amined. Among them are the mother
and father of Hazel Drew, the aunt,
Minnie TAYLOR and the persons who
formerly employed the girl. In addi-
tion to this Carrie Weaver, the dead
girls chum, is expected to-day from
Ohio. and it is hoped her story of the
Drew girls relations TO men may
furnish a clew TO the tragedy. Il is
expected that Coroner Strope will an
nounce his findings tonight
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
PRESIDENT MAY
NOT INTERFERE
Unofficial Information Says
Major FIaeIeT Must Go to
Fort LeaVenwOrth

Though It was said that President
Roosevelt would act in the matter Of
having Major c. A. Flagler retained here,
as the United States engineer, It was said
that unofficial information was received
here to-day that the President would not
interfere with the order transferring the
major to Fort Leavenworth and that the
officer would have TO leave here as sched-
uled
Major Flagler when asked to-day II he
had heard of such action by the President,
replied that he had received no official
notice to that effect He was asked if he
had heard It unofhcially. but would say
nothing further on the subject.
President r. j. Maclean, Of the Board
of Trade, said that as far as the Board
of Trade was concerned, the matter Of
endeavoring to have Major Flager re-
tanned here, was dropped after the trip the
committee Of the Board Of Trade members
had to Washington.
I'VE were told at that time by Cen
eral Marshall, the chief Of engineers" ,"
said Mr.. Maclean, that there would be
no need Of going higher to have Major
tlagler retained in Wilmington"
Major Flagler said General Marshall
had certain qualifications needed at the
Fort Leavenworth post and that a man
entirely suitable to the people OF Whining
ton would be sent here.
Mr.. Maclean said that he was told at
Washington that no other man could be
gotten with the special qualifications need
ed for the work at Fort Leavenworth and
for that reason Major Flagler must go.
Mr.. Maolean said his party saw the
secretary of war but not on the Major
Flagler matter, having simply stopped 10
pay their respects to that official.
No explanation is given why the order
directing Major Flagler 10 vacate the Of
flee here is being held up and the time
Of the majors departure delayed.
Major Flagler does not know himself,
according to a statement made by him a
day or two ago, except that the delay was
caused by request having been made 10
Washington to hold the matter up few
days so that persons deslrous of having
Major Flagler kept here could present
their case more fully to the department.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
Wins BLUE RIBBON
WITH FARM HORSES

DR.. Emery Marvel, formerly Of this
state. won blue ribbon at the Atlantic
city Horse Show this week with pair Of
horses that he took out Of farm wagon
at Middletown some time ago. The horses
caught the eye OF Dr. Marvel and he
bought them outright Atlantic City horse
men commented on their style after they
had been brought to the resort and groom
ed into shape for driving. They succeeded
in defeating Royal Whips and ollie Keep,
a prize winning pair owned by Henry w.
Shoemaker, Of New York. After the
awarding OF the ribbon DR.. Marvel re-
fused an offer OF $4,000 for his team.
stating that he desired 10 keep them
for ring exhibitions
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
NEW YORK POLICE
INSPECTOR IN TROUBLE

Nv United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. July So-Inspector James
Mecanorty chief Of the New York de.
tectivo bureau. vii lee placed on t'la'
to-morrow before deplty police cenr'H'
sioner Hansen charged with conduct un-
becoming an officer in interfering with
the conduct OF the office Of District At
torney Samuel II. Evans, Of Richmond
borough. McCanerty IS accused OF induc-
Ing Judge stephen d. stephens TO lessen
the sentence Of Charles Brown, a burglar
IN accordance with bargain entered INTO
with Browns wife that he should peach
on his pals n given a shorter tenn than
his original sentence OF two years ana
three months. Judge stephens cut down
Browns term 70 one year and two months
and District Attorney Evans learning Of
the deal lodged charges.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
MORE STRANGERS
MARRIED HERE
Two Philadelphia Pairs United
By Rev. ]. Edgar Franklin
This Week

The Rev. J. Edgar FrenlSlin. Of No.
III Washington street. ohiciated this
week at the weddings Of two couples
from Pennsylvania One Of them. VIII
liam +. Davidson, Of No. 142 North
Fifty-hrst street. Philadelphia, and
Miss Laura Glisson. Of Belmont. Pa.
came here to-day aud we're welded.
They obtained their marriage license
at the office Of Magistrate Robertson.
and asked to be directed 10 Mr.. Frank
Inns home.
On Tuedav another couple from Phil,
adelphia were married by the same
preacher They gave thoir names and
addresses as Joseph Alis and Miss
Rose zeigler, both OF No. 7o6 South
Front street. Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
HALT DISTILLERY
In BLACKBIRD
Citizens Near the County
Line Held Meeting Of
Investigation

SMYRNA July S.-The citizens on
the border line between Kent and New
Castle counties held a rousing meeting
at the residence OF George Rheims
Tuesday evening to investigate and
talk over the authenticated report that
distillery was TO be erected at
Thomas Corner almost under the shad-
ow Of Salem NJ. p Church. says tie
Times over a hundred we're present
and the meeting. which was presided
over by GBeorge Heinold of Black
bird, was very enthusiastic
1t appeared that John Thomas who
owns and lives on his farm at Thomas
Corner, had rented an acre of ground
to Elmer Bowdel of Marydel and after
drawing up the papers, had accepted
a deposit Of $500 to bind contract Bow
del was to pay $500 a month to Thomas
for the rent Of the property and his
board After hearing Of the deal thai
was made Edward Thomas a brother
James Webster and others payed a
see what he had done, an act which
was unutterably against the wishes and
sentiment Of nine-tenths of the people
of the community. Thomas felt sor ,
owe rthe plight he was in an0 intimated
that he would be willing TO close the
case in the same manner that the Van
Gesel case was recently closed.
At the meeting held at George
Rheims Monday evening, the subject
was thoroughly discussed and the good
people Of the community agreed Il
stand to a man and fight against the
location of a distillery in their midst
After the meeting a delegation Of fifty
drove over to John Thomas, a quar-
ter Of a mile from Rheims, and simply
overwhelmed him. Thomas expressed
his sorrow over the situation and Of.
fored to throw up the contract If the
citizens would stand by him in case oi
a lawsuit This they agreed to do, bu
would pay no money, as in the Van.
Gesel case. The landowner, upon ad-
vice. put a lock and chain on his gate
and posted a mo Trespass" notice
The good citidens representing Salem
Church and the Law and order So.
ciety went away pleased with what
they had accomplished. Mr.. Thomas
has sent word to Elmer Bowdel thai
he wishes to annul contract. is moi
known what course the latter will take
Many are hoping that the incident i
now closed.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
NO PURCHASERS
YET FOR PEACHES
Local Fans Begin Active
Canvass For Funds For
Purpose

The reported purchase of the Will
mington Tri-State baseball team by
Williamsport capitalists lacked con-
frmation again to-day. Telegraph in.
quiries on the subiec- to +. +. Car
penter, president of the league, and
John O'Rourke. manager Of the team.
were unanswered al 100 o'clock this
afternoon. but despite this reticence
local baseball Interests gave out the
information that the team is stui the
property of the league.
Wilmington fans are yet hopeful of
having a local company take over the
club. At informal conference held To-
day il was decided u begin an active
canvass for funds with which to b,;s
the club franchise. and as about sg0O0
has already been promised persons
back of the movement hope that a suf-
ficient amount of money viii be in hand
in a few days 10 make a substantial
first payment on the cost of the fran
chise.
Subscriptions 10 the fund will be re-
ceived by THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Any amount win be welcomed and
should the dea I fan through the
amounts subscribed win be returned to
the subscribers. 1t is requested that
the money be subscribed at once that
no more time be lost in closing the deal
that win 'continus the team under local
management
President Carpenter telegraphed
THE EWENING JOURNAL at 2.sC
O'clock as follows:
"The club is being operated by the
league. No deal has gone through
Prefer giving Wilmington parties hrst
chance, but they must act quickly.
&C. i. Carpenter"
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
Commercial Markers

PHILADELPHIA. July so,--FEED ruled
firm pnder light offerings ana a fair in
quiry for desirable stock. We quote car
lots.
Winter bran, in bulk, per ton, s25ooa
25.5oi spring bran. in sacks. as to size,
per ton, s25.00a2550
WHEAT-The market ruled weak under
lower cables and bearish speculation in
other home grain centres, but prices here
showed no quotable change. No red was
quoted as follows:
July 94a9Hfc; August, sSasSlko; new spot
car lots, in export elevator-No. ? rcd.
9la9il4c; No. Southern red. g2ae25sc;
steamer No. 2 red, s111a92c; No. red. ola
9l1sc.
CoRN-The market ruled nrm under
light offerings and a fair demand. We
quote spot car lots for local trade as to
location:
No. 2 yellow. s5as5kc; steamer yellow,
S4aS4lkc; No. yellow. ssasslzc Ne. yell
low, s1Aas2lkc.
OAIS-The market was a shade lower
IN sympathy with the recent weakness in
the West but trade was fair at revised
figures. We quote as to location:
No white, 67a67lkc; standard white,
e6a6slkc; No. white. 65a65sko; rejected,
63a64c.
POULTRY-Live was in fair supply and
demand at former rates. Quotations:
Fowls as to quality, 1sika14c; old roost-
ers, loalolAc; spring chickens. broilers. uni
form sizes. Weighing 1l6a2 pounds each,
19a20c
Strictly choice lots Of dressed were in
good request and kept pretty well cleaned
up at trm prices. Quotations: Fresh-liled
fowls western selected. heavy, 1910; old
ROSTERS dry-picked, s1kaloc; broners,
nearby. weighing 4 pounds and over to
the pair, 23a25c
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
WOMAN WITH ooUeHBALLs
ROUTS A DOG WARDEN

WINSTED, Conn. July 30.-Dog
Warden John r. simmons was well
used up by dough balls thrown by Mrs.
Michael OBrien. of East Lake street.
last evening. He was driving when he
espied a dog without a tag Jumping
trom the vehicle he grabbed at the ca
nine TO take IL to pound. but the dog
ran into the OBrien home, closely
followed by the officer
Who's dog Is that?" asked simmons
Of Mrs. OBrlen.
That's my dog, and don't you touch
him." replied the irate woman. who
was making bread.
He hasn't got a tag and 7 want
him. said simmons with one eye on
the dog and the other on the woman.
We'll, he's got a collar and a tag
in the house, and dop't you dare TO lay
a hand on him." fumed Mrs O'Breh.
who thereupon pelted the dog warden
with dough balls until he retreated.
Investigation at the town clerks office
revealed that tag had been ISSUED 10
the dog.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
SUBURBANITES AND
SCHOOL AFFAIRS

Tho school committees Of the improve
ment association Of Montrose, Hiilcrest
and Holy Oak, win hold special meeting
at Holly Oak tomorrow night for consid-
GRAFTON Of the school question. These three
suburbs are included in Mt. Pleasant
school district. Recently it was voted to
borrow $500 FOR the Improvement of Mt
Pleasant school house, but the loan is
stil pending and there is some sentiment
against it on the part Of many residents
Of the school district. It is expected that
this matter will be the subject for discus
sion at the meeting tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
GIRL OF FOURTEEN PROVES
HERSELF A HEROINE

P4-RIINGTON. n. j.. July @-When
the couraee OF dozen men failed them
Grace Farloe. fourteen years old, plunged
fully clothed into the turbulent waters
of tho creek here, at the most dangerous
spot on tie entire stream and saved the
lie OF cieht-ycar-old Fred schard. who
had been carried into midstream by the
swift current. after falling from wharf.
Seerai workmen were employed near
where the lad fen into the water. but
either because they could not swim or
Jared the frcacherous current. which has
claimed more than one victim at this
point the men, instead Of going after
the boy al once. began 20 hunt around
for boat
u am glad 7 saved him." was Grace's
only comment when praised for her brave
decd "But ] don't know what to say
when J go home. Tor I have spoiled my
new rufsot shoes"
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
might RIDERS
THREATEN FIRE
Say They Will Burn Railroad
Property If Troops Are
HaTbOred

LOUISVILLE. Ky, July sO.-The
night riders have warned the Illinois
Central Railroad Company in western
kentucky that if 1t continues to harbor
State troops on its property It can ex-
pect to see it destroyed.
Since the recent burning OF three
stations and the destruction OF other
property the railroad officials have be-
gun to take notice. The present warm
ing was signed with the usual cross
bones and skull.
Immediately after getting the warn
ing Vice-President Rawn, OF the Illi-
nois Central requested Governor wiz
son to have the state militia vacate
railroad property. as the situation In
western kentucky is critical and that
not only arson but loss Of life may
come through the dernlment of trains
The governor answered Mr. Rawn's
letter saying that the soldiers must
eat and sleep somewhere and IL the
railroad property IS best suited then
they have the power and right to
camp on the railroad property or any
other propety paying reasonable COM
pensauon for the occupancy. The
governor adds:
There has bee nan attempt to pre-
vent the Commonwealth's force from
performing their duties by refusing
them place 70 stay and by in3i&mg
others afraid to let them stay on their
property OF to sell provisions. Service
OF the Cofnmonwealth a. above private
rights ana they can take a place TO
rest ana camp without consent. after
previously rendering compensation, so
that II your right of way is the most
suitable place 20 have camp. IL win
be the onlcers, duty 10 lncntn thnrn ;,
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
BEST GRADE
Snow Flake and Ice Cream
at S. II. RIDGWAY'S
$40 E. EIGHTH ST. Both Phones
DEATHS.
Sarah E. Cooper.
John n. Wier.
Anna pugan Mckenna.
Cyrus Refine.
DEATHS.

John n. Wier.
Anna pugan Mokenna.
Cyrus Refine.
cooPER-In this city. on July 2sth.
1908, Sarah e., wife Of Lewis Cooper,
aged Ga years
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral services
at the residence Of her husband, No
5O7 Market street, on Friday afternoon.
July 31st. at . o'clock Interment pri-
vate at st. James Cemetery, Newport.
WEiR-At Marshallton Del, on July
2S. 1908, John II. Weir, in his 77.h
year.
Relatives and friends Of the family
also members Of Wawaset Tribe. 10.
o. I. o. r. NJ. are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral services from the
residence Of his son, Samuel u W-lr
No. 620 North Harrison street, on Fri
day afternoon, at 230 o'clock Further
services vii be held at Mt Salem M.
E Church at $50 p. m. Interment pri-
vate Mt. Salem Cemetery.
McKENNA-in this city, on July 20,
1908, Anna Dugan, wife of Lewis Nc
Kenna.
Relatives and friends are respoct-
fully invited to attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. 1918 Ris-
ing Sun Road, on Saturday morning at
Q o'clock. Requiem Mass at st. jos
eph's Church. Interment at st. Jos
eph's Cemetery.
REINE-In this city. on July 2s, 1908,
Mrs Cyrus RENE.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from the residence
of her husband, No. SIT East Eleventh
street, on Friday. afternoon, at ? O'Clock
Interment Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
WOMAN HURT IN A
LOOP -THE-GAP" STUNT

Nv United Press Leased Special Wire
Albany. July so-There has been Q
slight Improvement In the condition or
Mrs. Frances E Hurley. Of New York
CITY. better known as Mile. Labella' the
.loop- the-death-gap automobile performer
who was injured while doing her turn az
a summer parry near Albany yesterday
After her fan she was taken to ST. Peter
Hospital in critical condition She Is now
conscious but suffering such pain that IL
a believed she is internally Injured she
passed a fairly good night. but her con-
ait,on the doctors say Is very serious.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
PARK BOARD
COMMITTEE MEETS

At the weekly meeting CT the execu-
tive committee of the Board of Park
Commissioners in the City Hall this
morning. the park engineer reported
that plans were nearly completed FOR
the cement bridge, which is to take the
place Of the suspension bridge IN
Brandywine Park at the Augustine
mills.
He also reported that the balance oi
the iron girders to go over the Lea
srce at Eighteenth and Market streets
had been placed in position. Material
has arrived for the retain ng wall to
be erected at <.c sweod Park. and the
work is now In progress.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
RUMoRED PEENsY ACTION
THREATENS RATE WAR

PlIISBURG, Pa. July 3O.-Smarting
under losses sustained through the pas
senser dinerential east and west OF
Pittsburg, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Is preparing to break away from the
agreement, If IL is unable to obtain
relief In any other way. Such action
VIII mean rate and speed war, such
as this section has not experienced in
many years. Railroad men say that
an lines between the Mississippi ard
the Atlantic VIII be involved and the
public would reap the benefit
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
WILL QUALIFY
ELECTIONOFF

AT the meeting of the Republican
County Committee on Saturday last,
qualihers were appointe dto swear in
the primary election officers in the
rural districts. The qualifiers are:
Third Levy Court district, composed Of
Brandywine hundred and the Fourth
and Fifth districts Of Christina, James
r. McGnligan Of Claymont; Fourth
district, comprising the First, Secona
and Third districts of Christiana hun
dred and all of Mil Creek. William A..
Mullen, Of Marshallton; Fifth district,
comprising White Clay Creek, New
Castle and Red Lion hundreds, Ed
ward Burris. of Bear Station; Sixth
district comprising Pencader and st.
Georges hundreds. J. Thomas Wright
of Glasgow Seventh district. comprls-
ing Blackbird and Appoquinimink hum
dreds. Benjamin G. Lockerman OF
Townsend
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
CONTRACTS GIVEN
FOR SCHOOL WORK

The repair committee, Of the Boord
of Education. held a meeting last night
and awarded contracts for painting
schools. for glazing. and for books an .
supplies. There was only one bidder
for the glazing work, James M. Bryan,
and also one for books and supplies,
which was Il. S. r. Butler and s.
and they were awarded these contracts.
For painting the contrcts were award
ed as follows:
School No. /, Robert l.. Whaley; No.
3, j. r. and w. II. owens; No. s, j.
Newton Le Van; No 10. Canning and
Hines; No. 12, James M. Bryan; Nos,
IA and n, Elmer Laws; No. 2l, An
drew p. Mahoney. and No o. william
10. Linton.
Bonds viii have to be given by all
the contractors 20 insure the faithful
performance OF the work.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
OBITUARY

The funeral Of Mrs Louisa Magee
Deacon, who died at Swarthmore on
Monday. at the age Of "a years, took
place from the home. No. 1915 Wash
ineton street. this afternoon. Intae-
ment was private.
The funeral OF Mrs. J. b. McCrery,
who died az Darlington. Md, on Mon
day. was held this afternoon from the
home OF her son-n-law, Elmer Gra-
son. Ninth and Lombard streets. Bur-
Sal was in Riverviow cemetery.
The funeral Of Mrs. Joseph Niedor-
maier. who died on sunday was he
this afternoon from the home, NO. llS
Shipiey street Interment was In Riv-
erview cemetery
stephen Pierce. who died on Mo>,iay,
was buried today I'm Bethel cemetery.
rhe funeral was held from the home
at Carpenter, Del Services were hald
An Bethel Al. 70. church at ESQ o'clock.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
EAEV GELD HOSTAGE FOR
PrTIpN OE a pNCE

FREELAND. Pa. Julv 3o--In a hall
game here the bah was knocked into
TIE yard Of Mrs.. Andrew Solensizy
She refused 10 give lt 70 the players
and two Of them seized her two-ysar.
old child and -an into the woods. with
the ultimaium. "The baby or the ball .
The mother appealed TO Burgess
Hartman. VINO sent policeman af.sl
the boys The child was soon returned
to the mother who was only too glad
% give the ban IN return for her chile
and dropped all though. o. prosecution.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
PERSONAL

Misses Eva Palmer and Helen skei-
ley have gone 70 Rehoboth for two
weeks.
Mr., and Mrs. John H. Foard and
daughters are spending the day az
lorewood Grove
Mrs Edward Murray and Mrs. NJ
Dorsey OF Wilmington and Miss McKenna.
of Providence, r. J.. are spending a weel,
with friends at Washington. ID. c.
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
Or. A. LEE CLIFTON
RECEIVES HIS COMMISSION

Or. A. Lee Clifton, of Smyrna. as
sistant surgeon u. S. ~. who recently
passed a highly creditable examination
for entrance into the Navy, received
last Saturday his commission from
President Roosevelt and took the oath
of allegiance TO the United States. He
is now awaiting orders TO be sent 70
one of the Hospitals. He will probably
be in Washington from October uatii
April next before being setn to sea
Evening journal., 1908-07-30
strioken with Hemorraohes.

Bernard McHugh, whose age the
Homeopathic Hospital was unable to
give, was taken to that institution to-
day suffering wkith hemorraghes. The
Phoenix ambulance removed the sick
man from Heald and Lobdell streets
to the hospital. It was said that his
condition is improving.