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Evening journal., 1908-12-17
OF TREES
and MISTLETOE
Christmas Trees, Too, From
Far-Off Maine to be Dis
played Here by Saturday

Ten carloads OF Christmas trees for
Wilmington and vicinity this week!
And all this because away back when
with tho old Norsemen the Yule feast
was tho most important event OF the
year, it was a custom Of theirs to
place an evergreen tree in their homes
during the Yuletide festivities.
The tree was chosen then because Of
its greenness i'm the midst Of the win
ter and because Of its being symbol
of immortality. Later 81 was looked
upon bv the early Christians as em-
blematic of the everlasting Creator.
In nearly all countries whore a fes-
tival occurs at this time of the year
the spruce. the fir and the pine are
made use Of. I'm Sweden two fir trees
are nlaccd before the door az Christ
mas time and the use Of green was
also common among the carly Egyp-
tians al this season of the year.
THE trees were offered for sale yes
tordav The price was a trinc higher
than that of last year. but not so pro-
hibitive that the gaily decked frs Will
ne an uncommon sight I'm the homes
when santa Claus has made his ap-
nearance. The trees that have come
into this city are from Maine ana
from the Adrondacks. They cost
wholesale from seventy-fve cents 10
81 a bundle. and a bundle contains
about FIVE trees.
Nistletoe. holly and pine wreaths
and garlands have arrived i'm great
quantities. and this too. is all be-
cause of the ancients. The old Druids
were lovers of the mistletoe and held
the little plant i'm great veneration. Al
their winter festivals they placed sprigs
of IT above the doors Of their houses
as talismans. but whether the little
v,ax-liLe leaves and white berries had
the same significance or meant as
much to the damsels who stood be-
meath them then as now, is matter
OF conjecture.
The ancient Chinese. Hindus and
Persians also adopted greens Of diff
ferent kinds TO decorate with, and dur
ing the Saturnalia the Romans made
use OF garlands OF holly, laurel and
other greens that are used in such
quantities today. These wreaths' gar
lands. strings and punches come from
Kent and Sussex counties and New
Jersey. and despite the warm weather
that prevailed the first part OF the
winter they are fine I'm appearance.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17

ers bits OF silk, satin or velvet in her
aldic designs. IN gold or silver thread.
one girl made herself set Of white
satin buttons in several sizes. with her
crest done IN silver and old blues In the
center Of each one The results were
charming. IL the good taste could be
questioned.
other attractive buttons are IN crewel
work on close canvas. With these the
mold is first covered i'm silk.
Sometimes velvet or silk has a design
steuciled on "a, and Is made up with
raised rim I'm contrasting colors. Thus
white velvet buttons. stcnciled tn dull
rose tones had rims of duh silver.
It is wiser. as a rule. not 60 attempt
20 make up tho buttons at home. Whom
the embroidery or painting is finished.
the coverings are sent to a professional
who covers the molds a. a small cost
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
The One Piece Gown

The One Piece Gown.
Each week gives added popularity to
the one-piece frock. It really is cut in
two pieces, but that's a mere detail The
gown is the thing this winter
These gowns are made of such soft
cloth that one Of them was run through
bracelet as Q test. Il was Of dull pink
messaline. with full. foppy untrimmcd
skirt and a directoire jumper
Others are made Of navy blue black
catawba and wistaria satin and satin
cloth. There is no lining, but great
many buttons. In some Of them a shall
low guimpe with long sleeves is at
tached, but the majority are made up
without guimpes.
While they vary in trimming the gem
eral lines are the same-straight. high
WASTED skirt, narrow short -waisted
blouse. small. square sleeves and shall
low. round neck.
These gowns are so soft and pliable
that they can be put in travelling bag
without being mussed.
There has never been so becoming and
fashionable a costume which will take
up so little space and have so little
weight as this new one-piece frock.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
/ Lunus and Throat Cured.

Mr.. |. p. Swords, of
Washington, d. c., who
is 20 years old, praises
Duffy's Pure Malt Whis-
key for curing his lung
and throat trouble from
which he had suffered for
two years. Mr.. Swords
says that it is a fine tonic
fOrbuiIdingu up thesystem.
In a recent letter he writes: Il
am an old soldier of 20 years. My
trouble is with my throat, and general
debility. Have read a good deal
about Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
and the good it has done many.
While | hesitate to have my name
in print, ! cannot refrain from giving
my testimony regarding the great
benefit l have received from the use of
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. Dur
ing the last two years, my lungs and
throat have given me much trouble.
Taking Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
according to the directions on the
bottle, l found helped me won
derfully. 1t is a fine tonic for build
ing up the system. II. P. Swords,
Washington. d. G.
Mr.. Swords, like thousands of
Others who have been cured by
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, is glad
to tell of it, so that Others who are
sick may know of this great medicine.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
WOMANKIND Fashion Pa5s #5s'" fro"

colored silk Cover two pieces, the right
hand side Of one and the left-hand side
Of the other, and overland the two to-
gether. Now you have firm, fiat sur
face, Of the shape you wish. DO the
same thing with the other two pieces,
and you have the top and bottom Of
your case. Place your spools between
these covers, and fasten them I'm with
narrow ribbon. This is an expensive
present. for the spools cost quite a lot
Of money. for an economical little lady
who must make ten cents do the work
of a dollar
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
To Keep AppIes For Winter.

Put them in casks or bins. in layers,
well covered with dry sand, each layer
being covered. This preserves them from
air. from moisture and from frost; IL
prevents their perishing by their own
perspiration. their moisture being OBJ
sorbed by the sand; and at the same
time II preserves the flavor OF the ap-
piles and prevents their whiting. Pippins
have been kept in this manner until mid
s~.aner, sound and fresh. Any kind OF
sand will answer, but It must be per-
fectly dry.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
New castIe Granae offieers.

New Castle Grange No. 81. met at tho
home OF George l.. Appleby near Bear
Station and elected the following officers
for the year: Master, James W. Denning;
overseer, George J.. Appleby; lecturer, Jay
c. Davis: stewart, Thomas Appoby. Jr. (,
assistant stewart. William Hohson; chap
lain. Allison +. Rittenhouse: treasurer.
Bessie r. Cranston; secretary w. T..
Cranston. gatekeoper Clayton d. Apple
by; ceres, Mrs. William Hobson: pomona.
Mrs. James Dennng flora, Mrs william
Haman; lady assistant stewart. Kate
Appieby.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
FIND MANY HORSES
IN BRIDGETON CAMP

a camp in which a number Of
horses, wagons and carriages. we're
concealed and which the police believe
10 have been stolen. has been found
in the woods near Bridgeton, n. J. The
police OF this city have been notified,
as well as the police OF other cities.
ana an effort viii DO made to learn
IL any Of the horses stolen from this
ci's are among those IN the camp.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
Akron Bazaar.

Evergreen Circle Of Grace NJ f. Church
will hold an apron bazaar in the social
hall OF the church on Saturday afternoon
firm until $50 clock Tea and waters
will be served. Tho price OF admission is
1--WE cents and tickets may be obtained
from any member OF the circle.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
Rnttons as = Eins az.

The latest thing in fancy work this
season is button covering. Buttons are
in evidence everywhere. an. the woman
who aims at distinctiveness makes her
own.
Sometimes she crochets the tops in
fine Irish crochet. again sne embro'd-
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
LADIES' oNE-PIECE SKIRT.
Paris Pattern No. 1913
All Seams Allowed.

This pretty one-piece plated skirt Is
stylish and simply made model for the
skirt Of broadcloth. serge. cheviot. French
or English mixed worsteds or cashmere.
The straight lower edge is finished with
a deep hem. This model is exceptionally
chic for the costumes OF challis. WOOL
batiste, cotton crepe OF wolfe. cashmere,
albatross or Henrietta Any OF these
materials are very serviceable FOR house
wear during the winter months, and will
do duty as a morning costume for the
street in early spring. The model closes
under an inverted box-plait. The pat
tern Is in Z sizes-22 TO "a inches waist
measure. For &c waist the skirt requires
Il yards Of material % inches wide. 67s
yards &c inches wide. 81 yards a. inches
wide, or fls yards "a inches wide. Width
OF lower edge. about 4 yards.
Price OF pattern. 10 cents.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
Congregation Wants Now churcI

LAUREL. Dec. 1.-THE congrega--,
tion OF Centenary NJ. Z. Church. Of this
town, are agitatlng tho question Of a
new edifice and Rev. f. c. MacNichol,
pastor in charge. is greatly aiding in
the movement.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
Doll Bazaar a Success.

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD. Dec 1.-THE Milford Hos
pital Committee is pleased with the sue
cess Of the recent bazaar both socially and
financially, and wish 10 thank all who so
freely made donations 10 the bazaar. also
tho Masonic fraternity which loaned. the
Masonic Temple where the bazaar was
held. and persons who contributed the
printing and advertising. The sum realized
by the bazaar was $500 and contributions
are still coming I'm. The ladies' who were
untlring i'm their efforts. feel satisfied with
the results. The next affair will he a pro-
gressive euchre 10 be given after the
first Of the year one thousand Red Cross
Christmas stamps were sold by two little
girls In the two evenings Of the bazaar.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
To Peel Onions.

To Peel Onions.
have at last found a way TO peel
onions without the eyes being affected
by them. Use automobile glasses. they
are only 10 cents. In five and ten cent
stores. and any amount Of onions can be
peeled without any trouble.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
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streets. Wilmington. Delaware.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
New Law Offices For Mr.. walker.

Julian Walker, the attorney. Is fit
ting up new Office in the Ford Build
ing. Tenth and Market streets. which
he expects to occupy next week
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
Conference at Richardson Park.

OonTeToncc az HIcndFdson FaTk.
The Rev. Dr. a. $. Mowbray. dis
trict superintendent. will conduct
quarterly conference at Richardson
Park NJ. f. Church tonight.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17

To lnstall Officers.
Wilmington Aerie Of Eagles will in
stall officers in January.
Evening journal., 1908-12-17
seott Choir RehearsaI

All members of the choir Of Scott
NJ. f. Church are requested 10 he pres
ent at tho rehearsal tomorrow evening
at o'clock
Evening journal., 1908-12-17

store Open Every Evening Until Christmas.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-09
TAKEN TO JAIL;
TRIES SUICIDE
WOMAN FIRES AT BURGLAR,
WHO RUNS AWAY
Fastens Suspenders to Bars of Cage
Above Rynk and Jumps Off, but
Is Revived at Receiving
Hospital

Awakened by a burglar who was
trying to force an entrance through a
window, Mrs. M. &c. Stout. wife of the
night foreman of the Georgia street
car barns, living at 1905 West Twenty
first street, got out of bed and, secur-
ing a revolver, went to investigate.
She found a negro cutting away the
screen of a side window and called
to him to throw up his hands The
negro ran and she followed, running
out of the rear door and firing several
shots at him as he lodged among some
trees.
None of the shots took effect, but
they aroused the entire neighborhood,
and Charles Lovingworth of 1850 West
Adams street and r. j. Mcintyre of
1549 West Twenty-first street pursued
and finally captured the negro.
The man was turned over to the
University police and placed in cell
in the sub-station. He gave his name
as Ben Fischer, but refused to say
anything about his attempt at bur
glary.
Ten minutes after he had been
placed in his cell Fischer removed his
suspenders and, tying them to the bars
of the cage above his bunk, fastened
the other end tightly around his neck
and jumped offAthe bunk.
Desk Sergeant Jackson, who was on
watch at the time, was attracted by
a gurgling noise, ran back into the
cell house and found Fischer choking
to death.
The cell was hastily opened, and
Fischer taken out. After half hour
work by the police he was revived
sufficiently to be removed to the re-
ceiving hospital.
While his demeanor at the time Of
his arrest was natural Fischer, after
being revived, began acting queerly;
He refused to answer questions and
apparently went into covulsions.
The police surgeons who examined
him state that he was shamming, but
saw he is evidently a man of low in
faIIecf
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-09
EASTERN

Nat Goodwin famous comedian. recently di-
yorced from Maxine Elliott in Reno, weds Edna
C,oodrich. his former leading woman, in Bos-
ton and may live in his Ocean Park home'
built for former wife
Taft In Hot Springs, Va, declares he Is re-
covering from fatigue of campaign
John W. Kern, defeated Democratic candi-
date for vice presidency, announces his can
dtoacy in Indiana for United States senate
Three thousand farmers expected to attend
grange of Patrons of Husbandry in Washing
ton, ID. c., next Wednesday.
Former banker of Denver sentenced to ten
years imprisonment for accepting deposits
after insolvency.
President Gompers of A. f. of L. to defend
his support of Bryan at Denver convention,
which meets today,' and fight Will be made by
Keefe to oust Kim.
Report shows worlds cotton crop for year
Just ended was over two million bales in ex-
cess of 1907 production
Anti-saloon conference at Des Moines Tues
day to discuss federal legislation
President Roosevelt gives out long letter
replying to what he calls Outrageous bigotry
of critics who demanded to know Tafts re-
ligion.
Well known Louisville iron and steel man
ends his life from dependency over Illness.
Convicted New York banker, Morse, hopes
for release today and lawyers will make hard
fight to liberate him on bail.
Three mer in black perpetrate exceptionally
bold crime, robbing wealthy granite man Of
10000 worth Of 1ewelry and holding family at
bay in bed, escaping with loot.
New York boy prisoner accused Of Staying
Father Ascensio drinks poison in cell, but will
survive.
Senior Cassesus probable successor of Am
bassador Creel of Mexico, arrives in Washing
ton,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-09
FOUR CHATTANOOGA PEOPLE
ARE FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
Carnival of Crime Continues-Both
Whites and Negroes Among
the Victims Severely
Injured

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. s.
During last night four persons were
found unconscious in the cts of this
city, having been knocke1 in the head
by thugs.
One of the victims, Charles Baggett,
a negro, died B. L. Owens, white
farmer, was picked up with his head
cut open.
1 When he regained consciousness he
Said that negro had struck and robbed
him.
An unidentified young white man,
we'll dressed, was picked up on White
side street unconscious.
The last victim was a negro woman,
found with a ghastly cut in the center
of her forehead.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-09
LOCAL


Belief is growing that politicians are seek
ing 10 get control Of San Pedro harbor
Alleged negro burglar tries to hang himself
in jail.
Once noted doctor is lying at county hospital
his mind and body wrecked by disease
Evangelist Jacoby, DIR. Torrey's assistant,
assists in the arrest Of negro who is accused
of striking street car conductor.
Los Angeles Eks will begin their harvest
festival tonight at the Shriners coliseum.
Bank clerks minstrels will repeat Los An
geles performance In Santa Barbara next Sat
urday night.
Policeman raid Greek Republican club and
arrest four persons charge Of gambling
Whale whose skeleton will be exhibited at
shutes park is largest ever killed. and weighed
$50 tons.
Secretary Stol Of Grape Growers associa-
ticn is In Los Angeles in interests of orgapiza-
tion, which aims to raise price Of wine fruit
First white child born in Oklahoma lives
with aunt in Los Angeles
[, b. Cook Identifies clothing left in bath
house at Long Beach by man supposed to have
drowned as those of son-in-law.
High school pupils in eagerness- to get data
on owen river aqueduct have about depleted
the supply of copies of first report on work.
Chinese boy shot by North Alameda citizen,
who charges burglary; not serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-09
NAT GOODWIN
AND ACTRESS
ARE MARRIED
EDNA GOODRICH BECOMES
BRIDE IN BOSTON
COUPLE MAY RESIDE in OCEAN
PARK HOME
Comedian Divorced About Two Months
Ago In Reno from Maxine Elliott.
Los Angeles Friends Pre-
dlcted Outcome
NV Associated Preas.1

BOSTON, Nov. S.-Nat c. Goodwin,
II the comedian, and Edna Goodrich,
- who formerly starred with Good
win, were married at 1 o'clock today at
the home of Mr.. Goodwin's mother
The ceremony was performed by a
justice of the peace, who has been a
friend of Mr.. Goodwin since boyhood,
but whose name was not made public.
The wedding party arrived here from
New York early today and comprised
Mrs. Nellie Stevens, mother of the
bride; Miss Goodrich, Mr. Goodwin and
George Weeden, Mr.. Goodwin's man
ager These, with Mr.. Goodwin's S
mother, were the only ones present at
the ceremony.
The house was decorated with roses,
lilies of the valley and ferns. A we'd
ding breakfast was served after the
ceremony.
The couple remained in Boston until
late this afternoon, taking a midnight
train for New York.
Goodwin's Fourth Marriage
The wedding today is the fourth mar
riage of Mr.. Goodwin and the second of
Miss Goodrich The ceremony was held
in Boston, said Goodwin, that he might
have an opportunity of seeing his
ments which would prevent his again
coming to Boston for some months
mo, my marriage will not in the
least affect my stage ambitions" de-
clared Mrs Goodwin. Il hope it will
materially aid them. On account of my
health, 1 shall not return to the stage
this winter but shall take a good long
rest"
Nat Goodwin is well known in Los
Angeles, where he spent considerable
time when united to his former wife,
Maxine Elliott, from whom he was di-
vorced about two months ago in Reno.
Nevada.
Mr.. Goodwin fitted up an elegant
little home at Ocean Park, which he
still owns, but in which, for some rea-
son not ascertained by the public, his
former wife refused to live.
1t was claimed here that the famous
comedian was sorely disappointed by
this refusal on the part of Maxine Ell
lott, and there was much curiosity
everywhere to know the reasons of the
rupture between them.
Both Remain Silent
1t was evident at the trial in Reno,
however, that both Mr.. Goodwin and
Maxine Elliott had agreed not to air
their family difficulties. and unlike the
average InedITlCdl QlNOICS CASE, lu6I0
were no sensations.
Maxine failed to appear at the trial
and Goodwin secured his divorce by
default.
There were many rumorS at the time
connecting Mr.. Goodwin's name with
that of Miss Goodrich, his former lead
ing actress, and their marriage was
commonly predicted; but Mr. Good
wins Los Angeles and Ocean Park
oIair1a6 IL would NOT ha for ar
least year. Mr.. Goodwin evidently
concluded to spring a surprise on his
friends, however.
1t was stated in Los Angeles theat-
rica1 circles last night that it is ex-
tremely probable Mr.. Goodwin and his
bride will make their permanent home
in Ocean Park, as Mr.. Goodwin is said
to have refused several handsome of
fers for the property within the last
few months, which indicates his desire
to live there-if not with one wife,
with another.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-09
ELKS' HARVEST
FESTIVAL WILL
OPEN TONIGHT.
SCENE PROMISES TO BE ONE
OF GORGEOUS BEAUTY
VAST VARIETY OF ATTRACTIONS
OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC
Special Program Will Be Presented
Every Afternoon and Evening, and
Unique Features Are AS
sured Throughout
ToNlGHT'S PROGRAM,
ELKs' HARVEST FESTIVAL

Overture. Kammermeyer orchestra
Kaleidoscope pageantry of magnih-
Gently costumed lady participants OF the
Ellxs' Harvest Festival In grand march.
Address of welcome, NJ. II. Flint.
"The Song of the Elks" (Nat NJ
Wills, Paul Pitner.
Costumed act, "The Strollers" (vlohn
and voice. , Master Harvey Johnston and
Miss sibyI Anna Marie Johnston.
Music, Kendall quartet.
"Oh, Golden Land of Peace George
Carr OF b. II. o. E. No. I, New York.
Monologue, w. +. King.
Drill, white Squadron drill corps, b.
p. %. Il. No. 30, Captain Robert Atkin-
son, commanding.
walter Goldsmith written by Ira q.
TIchenor. Chorus by White Squadron
drill corps. Aceompanist, Mrs. Il. New
man. -.
pants, visitors and patrons.
Grand finale.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-09
FEDERATION OF
LABOR EXPECTS
HOT DISCUSSION
CONVENTION BEGINS TODAY IN
DENVER
POLITICAL PROGRAM TO CAUSE
BITTER BATTLE
Attempt Will Be Made to Defeat Re-
election of President compers.
Keefe to Lead the
Fight
ERy Associated press.1

n ENVER, Nov. 8.-Beginning at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning, in the
- Auditorium, the twenty-eighth an
nual convention of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor will. it is predicted,
be the most important gathering of
delegates to a convention of that body
in it's history.
The all-important question to be de-
cided is the Endorsement of the politi-
tive council during the recent political
campaign, and which has generally
been referred to as Gompers' plan.
Opponents of Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the federation, of more or less
strength within the federation, are
working together in an effort to outline
plan of battle against his reelection.
They are charging him with perni-
cious political activity and using other
arguments to convince delegates that
Gompers has lost his standing as a
leader of workingmen and that the
working classes need expect nothing
from congress in the way of legisla-
tion If Gompers continues at the head
of the federation.
Keefe to Lead Fight
Among those who are expected to
lead the fight on the federation's presi-
dent is Daniel Keefe Of the Longshore-
mems union, who was charged with
deserting the federation's executive
committee and coming out for Taft in
consideration of the promise of politi-
cal office.
Although it is difficult to get the
temper of the delegates at this time,
local leaders who will participate in the
sessions of the convention laugh at the
idea of Gompers being turned down,
but declare their certainty of opinion
that not only will he be upheld, but
Keefe will be removed from his place
as a vice president of the federation,
and all his followers will suffer like de-
feat for whatever office or preferment
they may seek.
They point to the fact of the defeat
of certain candidates for office known
as enemies of labor as a distinct victory
to the cause and one to be joyful over
in spite of the federation's unfruitful
support of the Democratic national
ticket.
In addition to this leading question,
there are q number of matters up for
decision, mostly relating to internal
dissensions of affiliated bodies, quar-
rels over Jurisdiction, etc. Half a dozen
cities are after the convention of 1909.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-09
ALAMEDA MISSING GIRL
STILL ELUDES OFFICERS
All Efforts to Locate Pretty Seven
teen-Year-Old Art Student
Prove Futile-Search
Extended

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. s.-Mystery
still shrouds the disappearance of Ed
ma Clark, the 17-year-old art student
who has been missing from the nome
of her parents in Alameda ever since
October 81.
Every suggestion that has Offered the
slightest hope of finding the girl has
been followed out to the end without
results and despite dozens of theories
furnished as to her reasons for leaving
home. in which hints of romance ana
scondal have been freely given, the
matter is in the same position as when
ii was first reported to the authorities.
The search has led all over the "a
cific coast. but so far 1t has peeh ny,
terly futile.