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Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Rich New York
Chinaman Shot
As He Lay in Bed
ly THE JoURNALis Special wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire
NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-Ah Foon. said to
be New Yorks richest Chinese was shot
to-day as he lay In bed in the oliver street
tenement house where he makes his home
and physicians at tde Hudson street hos
pltal think he viii die.
There are rumors In Chinatown that the
shooting marks a re-opening OF the Tongs
war, but inasmuch as the victim had sew
erai thousand dollars in his room at the
time. the police scent a robbery. All Foon
thinks his assailant entered by means Of
n duplicate key. Hearing the intruder IL
his room he asked who was there and
received an answer In Chinese. spoke
again and received a bullet by way OF
reply. Springing from his bed he seized
his own revolver fired twice but the in
truder took flight and shot at him again
as he plunged down stairs
Tho police afterwards found that tho
thief had stolen the keys 10 a Mott street
gambling house they say An Foon runs
and IN which he made his fortune. He he's
we'd in New York thirty years and goes
among white men by the name Of Cas-
sidy. ..4..
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
MESSAGE TO
SPEAKER CANNON
By THE JOURNALS Special wire.


NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The follow
ing communication was to-day sent TO
Speaker Cannon by the United Press
Associations:
Hon. Joseph Cannon, Speaker, House
OF Representatives, Washington
MY Dear Sir: Widespread circula-
ton is given to a report that you have
refused to consider a complete investi-
cation OF charges concerning the con-
nection between the Electrical Boat
Company, newspaper representatives
and members of Congress.
"Our name has been brought into the
matter through the admission of a
United Press reporter in the House Of
Representatives that he accepted a
check from the Electric Boat Company
for an article he circulated for them
last August. It appears that he did not
even try to foist this article upon our
report, and none of our newspapers re-
ceived it, but we esteemed the disci-
Ipline of our organizations, which de-
mands that employees sLall be abso-
lutsly detached from outside interests
of such importance, that upon the
facts becoming known, we Immediately
dismissed him We cannot believe that
Congress will hesitate to clear up the
grave charges which are involved. The
services of every branch of this as
ISOLATION would be at your command
at all times in this matter.
VERY sincerely yours,
UNITED Press Associations.
John vandercoolS, President"
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
RECEPTION OF
ST. PAUL'S "Y''

What was perhaps the most delight
ful social event in the history Of st.
Paurs y. took place last evening at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Martin,
No. $40 West street. the occasion be
ing celebration of the birthdays Of
George Washington and Mrs. Ella
Hoover Thatcher. a national organizer
of the w c. T. u. This is an annual
affair and takes the form Of a Colonial
Reception" to the members of the Y
ana their friends. and is looked for
ward to with great anticipation of an
enjoyable time.
This years celebration proved no ex-
ception to the rule. The committee Of
arrangements consisted of Misses Cora
NJ Edwards. Hlmma C. Duffy. Lou
Skelenger. Sara A Durham and Rob-
ert w. Johnson. William NJ. Biddle and
w. r. Skellenger, who also acted as
the receiving committee.
The house was tastefully decorated
with flags. japanese lanterns, and
crepe paper in the national colors, and
2 ter the guests had assembled,
Iartha and George Washington" ap-
peared. The guests formed in line Of
llt.Cn ana were tst--t III turn
Cuced to this illustriuus pair by Miss
Cora NJ Edwards. Miss Mary S. Taylor
and VIM. f. SkeIenger impersonated
the characters and took their part
W H.
Music. games and recitations quickly
made the evening pass and old-fash-
ioned refreshments of soft gingerbread
and milk. walnut candy and apples
were served at late hour. The quaint
old costumes worn by the guests, COM
binel with the appropriate decorations,
made a pleasing picture indeed. the
part of Benjamin Franklin" being
particularly well portrayed by Leo
Penecker.
Many members of the society who
had married and gone to make their
homes in other cities. returned to en-
jov this reunion with their friends and
former associates
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
lie GOT THROUGH
A NAILED DOOR
"Jeff" Jefferson Charged
With Breaking and
Entering

An important case was TO have been
heard in the City Court to-day but on
account Of the defendant not being
ready for trial the hearing was post
poned until tomorrow. The defend
ant is "Jem" jefferson. colored, aud
the prosecuting witness is John
Thompson. also colcred, Of No. HOG
Chippey street The charges against
"Jem" are breakiny and entering and
assault and battery.
John Thompson and his wife were
both in court to-day. The latter as
serted that they never met the defend
ant until last Saturday night and he
broke into their house twice before
morning. After the first time they
nailed the door. bu, that was no bar
rier. they said. for the man got In
again and this time, it is alleged by
Thompson, he was assaulted by the
intruder.
Jefferson said he had witnesses that
he would like to get, but after court
Mrs. Thompson said. Dat man amt
got no witnesses"
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
SUNDAY Y.M.C.A.
MEETINGS ARE OFF

f. B. Tibbitts, secretary Of the local
Y. M. c. A., announced this morning
that the association would not con-
tinue it's Sunday afternoon Garrick
Theatre meetings. Following the close
of the series of meetings on Sunday
very pronounced desire for a continu-
ance Of the services was manifest, but
Mr.. Tibbitts said this morning that
present plans Of the association pre-
vent a continuance of the meetings.
Another series will be arranged for
next winter, however, and these will be
conducted in the Garrick Theatre, as
usual. The impression that future
Gospel meetings of the association
would be conducted in the new Y. NJ.
c. A. building was incorrect. Mr.. Tib-
bits said, the new building not con-
tanning an auditorium.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
FORTUNE INBONDS
UNDER HIS ARMS
Mr.. NieldS Pays County
$IS8, 800 Balance Due on
kOad Bond Issue

James +. Nields turned over 70
the Levy Court this morning a check
for $lSs,S6O, and received in exchange
therefore New Castle county good
roads bonds TO the value of s190,000. MIR.
Nields left the court room with the Sc
curities wrapped In newspaper under
his arm. He facetiously remarked
that he was not afraid of being way
laid before reaching his Office with his
fortune in gold bonds.
The issue was disposed OF to Mr..
Nields three weeks ago, at which time
he paid $500 on the purchase price of
S1s2, ,565.OO. or S10O35 above par Because
of the non-arrival of the bonds from
the New York engravers until yester-
day afternoon Mr.. Nields could not get
the securities until to-day. He was
at the Court House early to-day to see
the bonas S-,rned by the proper county
officers and to again examine the act
Of the Legislature authorizing the is
sue and all resolutions of the court
having reference to the subject. Then
he walked into the office of County
Treasurer Burns and handed to that
official a certified chss;k for the amount
stated and left the building with his
purchase under his arm. The differ
ence in the amount of the check tend
cred by Mr.. Nields to-day and the
amount paid for the bond issue is made
up by the money paid on account by
Mr. Nields at the time the issue award
cd. and four and one-half per cent. in
terest which the county viii have to
pay Mr. Nields again in December.
Mr.. Nields reports that he has dis
posed of nearly one-half OF the issue.
The bonds are of the denomination of
$1,000. and are regarded as gilt-edged
securities.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
GIRL TAKEN TO
SANATORIUM

Marie Petruch, the italian girl who is
suffering with consumption and whose
pitiable case was made known through
THE EVENING JOURNAL and other
newspapers, was sent to the sanatorium
in Brandywine hundred to-day for treat
ment Through the publicity given the
case enough money has been obtained by
the Associated Charities and the Anti
tuberculosis Society to defray the cost Of
outdoor treatment for the girl.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
REUNITED AFTER
TWO SCORE YEARS

Separated for forty years, during
which time each thought the other
dead, Mrs. James Ward. through an
application for a widows pension. 10
Gated her husband at Pittsburg Sho
went TO that city, found him and both
have returned to Wilmington. where
they are living happily reunited.
eSveral weeks ago Mrs. Ward went
to Washington to try 10 secure a PEN
sion. and while here found that a man
bearing the name of her husband was
also trying to get one. She secured
hi saddress and went 10 Pittsburg
wheer she discovered that he was her
long-lost husband. After the Civil
War. Ward left home in search OF
work Letters from one 10 the other
miscarried and each thought the other
dead.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Sheriff seIIs Personal Property.

Sheriff Stafford this morning sold
the personal effects Of Lewis Hatton,
at Fifth and Madison streets, to Ed
mund S. Hellings for s292.50.
The farm of William II. Johnson, in
st. Georges Hundred, was also ad-
vertised to be sold by the sheriff to-
day but no return of the sale had been
made to the sheriff at noon.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
7(NQ
LADIES THIRTEEN-GoRED SKIRT.
Paris Pattern No. 1Oss
II Seams Allowed.

Whether n woman DO tall or short. stout
slender. she must have her walking skirt mad
ankle length. according to Dame Fashions do
oree. This iaunty-model. with its inverted boz
lplait at tho centre-back seam. and side-pAiu
below the hip at the other seams. will be much
worn. Three bias bands Of the material stitch
ed at both thoir edges and set an equal distanc,
apart. trim the skirt. which may be developed
i'm any OF the new materials. The pattern Is IN
2 sizes-27 70 "a inches. waist measure. For n
wAistthe skirt requires 10 X yards Of material.
20 inches wide. 8 \ yards SO inches wide. ~
yards ~ inches wide. or az yards 5l inchei
wide. For bias bands. . \ yards 20 inchei
hTide. ~ yard 80 inches wide. yard a inchci
wide, or = yard 81 inches wide. extra viii b,
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Birthday Party.

A birthday party was rendered Elmer
r. Cole. No. 922 Bennett street. in honor
OF his twenty-second birthday. An enjoy
able evening was spent John Deputy. Jr,
entertained with graphophone selections.
Refreshments were served. Those present
includNd Elijah Reed, Clarence Wright.
John Police, Lewis Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs
John Deputy. Jr.. William Davis. Miss
Ethel Buckingham, Miss Bessie Wilson
Andrew E. Cole John Cole, Charles Cole
and Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer r. Cole.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
SHED CATSUP,
NOT HIS BLOOD

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
PATERSON, n. J., Feb. 25.-George
R. Reade, a weaver, faxed a suicide
when his<wife refused to give him
pending money. He daubed his throat
ind razor with catsup and then lay
Town in bed and groaned.
Mrs. Reade sent for an ambulance
rom st. Joseph's Hospital. Reade got
frightened at the disturbance he had
;aused and went into a faint. Mrs.
Reade is still suffering from the shock
VI the supposed suicide.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Fred c. MammeIe Improvnn.

Friends of Fred. c. Mammele. who
was stricken with paralysis on satur-
day night, have been beseiging his
physician and relatives with Inquiries
as TO his condition and are gratihed to
learn that Mr.. Mammele, although
still quite ill, is improving and that
there are great hopes of his recovery.
His condition this afternon was re-
ported to be favorable.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Or. Wilmer Stone TO Lecture.

On Thursday evening. at 8 o'clock,
DR.. Witmer Stone. of the Academy of
Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. will de-
liver before the Natural History So
ciety OF Delaware, and its friends, at
the Friends School, Fourth and West
streets, a lecture on Studies of Fa-
miliar Birds of Farm and Woodland"
The society will be glad to have any
one interested join them in the pleas
ure of hearing DR.. Stone.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
COURT HOLDS UP
D. & H. DIVIDEND
By THE JOURNALS Special Wire.

By THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Justice OF the
Supreme Court Platsek to-day granted a
temporary Injunction restraining the Del
aware and Hudson from paying the divi-
dend due next March. 1t was obtained by
counsel for the bond holders who recent
ly applied to the public commission of the
second district to investigate the finances
Of the company.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Board to Attend Meetina.

The Board Of Education has accepted an
invitation from the Consumers League
TO attend the annual meeting Of the Ma
tional Consumers League in the New
Century building March g. Professor
Charles zueblin, Of Chicago, a noted
figure in educational circles. will be a
speaker.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Mr.. KIRKUS TWENTY
YEARS A RECTOR

The Rev. Frederick NJ. Kirkus, of Trim
~ Episcopal Church. will have completed
90 years of work in the Christian ministry
tomorrow. He entered business early in
life and comparing his experience in COM
merc.al pursuits and in the ministry. he
favs, IT am able to say with a clear
knowledge Of what business life involves
that of all possible careers open to young
]. en- Of real earneStneSS and intellfgence
] believe the Christian ministry to be the
happiest and the noblest and the best
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Ia critioaIIv III.

Joseph, the nineteen year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Mammele is
critically III with an attack of pneu-
monia. The young man is also threat
eued with typhoid fever. Mr.. Mann
meie contemplated a trip TO Florida
this week but the illness of his son and
that of his brother Fred, necessitated
a postponement.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
NO SPITTING''
SIGNS GO UP

After today. persons who are in the
habit of splitting, will please take
notice and look around before expec-
toratng on the sidewalks, street cross
ings and public places, for police
man or a health officer might be near
by.
DO Not Spit on the Sidewalk" signs
are now being tackled up in con-
spicuous places throughout the city
and when they are all up. the law will
be enforced.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
AMERICANS SCORED
BY ENGLISH JUDGE
By THE JOURNALS Special wire.

SHANGHAI, Feb. 25.-An exceeding
ly unpleasant diplomatic situation has
been created by Judge Sir Havilland
Sausmares's denunciation of the Amer
lean Club and American ideas The
Judge went out of his way 10 criticize
"A concern for which the United States
stood. United States Consul DENLY
without having expressed himself is
not trying to conceal his anger at the
English Judges comments.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Three pover cItIzens m.

Sltcidi 10 4ilh IN ENAAN9 JOlANNAAs
DOVER. Feb. 25-Three prominent
citizens. Robert II. VanDyke. lawyer;
George w. Baker, merchant; and Ce-
phas Parsons. were taken violently III
on Sunday. Mr. VanDyke was taken
to Philadelphia by his physician. DR..
p. s. Downes yesterday, and he will
be treated at the Presbyterian Hos
pitai Mr. Baker and Mr.. Parsons par
TALLY recovered today but their con-
dition has caused their friends much
alarm.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Grants Letters on Estates.

Register Walker has granted letters
on the following estates: Rosine Nick
olans to Philip Nickolans; James w.
Crosson to Eva f. Crosson; Mary Prin-
gle to Margaret A. Pringle; Thomas
c. Porter to Elizabeth Porter; George
w. Grimes to Elizabeth Porter; An
drew Neave 10 Esther Neave; Joseph
Cavender to Sadie Cavender.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

There is to be found in the jungle a
seed called "befri." which was dis
covered on the west side Of India dur
ing the last famine and was mixed
with food grains with excellent results.
1t is now suggested that an effort be
made to gather this seed in large
quantities and hold 1t for use when
the famine conditions are fully de.
veloped
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Havnq a Rummaqe Sale.

The Bible class Of Asbury NJ. f. Church
is holding a rummage sale to-day at 1g0
W. Eighth street Tomorrow they viii
have a bake in connection with the sale.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Receiver For Typewriter Company.
BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.

NEWARK, N. J., Feb. 25.-Oscar
Keene. OF this city was today appoint
ID receiver Of the Blake Typewriter
Company. by Vice. Chancellor Howell
pn proofs of insolvency The liabili-
Hes are about 100000. The assets are
placed at 100000.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Bible Class Social.

The Young Mems Bible Class of St.
Johns Episcopal Church will give
social in the parish house tomorrow
evening. An elaborate program has
been arranged.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

INVEST your tIme--lt Is
better than to merely SPEND
Il. A little Of il INVESTED
every few days in answering
want ads. will often lead TO
dividends for life.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Ill Wlth the orln.

Andrew Selak, of the firm Of Selak
and Hoffman. is confined TO his rooms
at the Clayton House with severe
attack Of the grip.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
carIisle-sieaeI.

Robert Carlisle and Miss Goldie siegel.
both of this city, were welded on Mon
day evening, February 10, by the Rev. II.
A. G. Westerield, at Asbury parsonage.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

viii Entertain Wilmington ~"
Miss Helen Blackiston. Of No roe
Jefferson street. will entertain the will
Y. w. G. T. u. this evening.
Games and music win pass the evenS
ing
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

And no aggravating questions; no in
terest TO pay; no unnecessary red tape;
you can go to this firm with every assur-
ance Of a square deal, and you'll go away
happy and satisfied.
Menter & Rosenbloom Co, also sell
Clothing, Hats and Shoes for men and
boys
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Epworth Leaaue Social.

The Epworth League of Union NJ. f
Church will give a sock" social in
the parsonage adjoining the church to-
morrow night. es...
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
condition ia Improved.

Samuel f. Belts. who is seriously
I'll at his home No. 1908 King street,
is reported to be better this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

~ obtain this pattern or any e
G0a others heretofore described IN
The Journal, I'LL out the following
coupon and inclose It with 10 cents
IN an envelope addressed to the
Fashion Editor. The Evening Jour-
nal, Fourth and Shipley Streets
whining ton. Delaware.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Williams is Rehearsing.

Washington.-"T The fact is" said
John Sharp Williams to gentleman
who had twice Intellectually sought to
gain his attention by calling ''Sena-
tor" 81 have not got accustomed to
the title. But | have begun to accus-
tom myself to the atmosphere of my
field Of labor to be. To-day [ went
over to the senate chamber, slipped
into the cloakroom on the Democratic
side and tried to feel at home
"Did you til a storyg' was asked
"No, / did not. -
well, you can't hope to rank as
senator until you have told a cloak
room story and it has been printed. .
We'll, I did borrow cigar from
a new Senator. Then | sauntered over
to the Republican side as carefully as
| could, took a seat along side Q brand
new Senator, there almost as new as |
will be, and chattel with him with
as much of an air to the manner born
as perturbed condition would permit
From time to time I shall repeat the
visit in the hope that ] shall be able
to fully accustom myself to the change
when it comes"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
A New Blow-off Valve.

A new blow-off valve that will be
of interest to steam engineers is made
in the form of a split piston nicely
fitted to cylindrical chamber in the
valve body. When the piston is
screwed down to the bottom to close
the valve, an interior wedge expands
the piston so that it fits the chamber
absolutely tight. In opening the valve
the first movement of the screw re-
leases the expanding power of the
wedge on the piston, and afterward
raises the piston, giving full straight
way opening. This valve does not d
pend upon the pressure of the BOZ
to make it tight, nor does it
when open or closed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Vogue of the Peacock.

Bird fanciers are predicting a "
for the peacock. They say that
pie who can afford it have been lat
buying hundreds of them for tt
country places. Ornament is one cM
sideration, but there is another thfM
that recommends the brilliant creatuy
in a more practical way. Some on;
discovered not long ago that there i.
no watchdog equal to the peacock al
a guardian against thieves and ma
rauding tramps. Perched on the roo
of an arbor or outbuilding of the es
tate, peacock will announce in shrilI
discordant notes that can be heard
mile away the presence of suspicious
looking strangers within the grounds
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06

plulented with the Implication that so
world-wise a creature as man fails to
fathom the depths of her nature and
meaning. Few women. catch the
subtle accusation that they really lack
definition.
A careful consideration of the philo-
sophical principles herein set forth as
a contribution to the psychology of
marriage will, we are confident, do
much toward oiling the troubled wa
ters of the matrimonial sea.-The Il,
dependent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
The Mighty Mississippi.

Philadelphia The battleship Mis-
sissippi, which was recently turned
over to the government by the Cramp
Ship Building Company, was placed in
commission at the League Island navy
yard. Capt. J. C. Fremont has been
named as commissioner nananan an
named as commander. The Mississippi
will be ready for service within few
weeks.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Two New Cruisers.

Observation-Disclosures at the Navy
Department. are that the scout cruiser
Birmingham will be ready for trial
March 2. Before that date. probably
on Feb. II, the scout cruiser Chester
will be taken on its trial trip. Inter
est attaches to the trial trips Of these
cruisers, of which there are three in
all, as two Of them are equipped with
turbine engines.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Captive Animals.

Captivity changes animals nature,
A lion captured when it was flu
grown will always be treacherous, bu
lions, tigers, leopards and other ca
nivorous animals that have been Dor
in captivity can be tanned till thew 4
as gentle and affectionate and safe
poodle dogs.