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The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
TEACHER SENT TO JAIL.
Fails to Furnish Bond on Charge Of
COuuterfeitfnE.

Hagerstown. Nd. Sept 1-Carl V
8Iong. the former school teacher, arrested
on the charge OF raising the denomina-
Jion OF bank notes, was to-day held by
United States Commissioner Hagner for
the action Of the Federal grand jury on
the charge OF passing counterfeit note.
IN default Of $50 bond he was COM
mitted TO jail The charge OF raising
a 81 silver certificate 70 s.. and passing II
upon Miss Mary Cook. Of Parkersburg.
X. Va. was dismissed
AIong was arrested on a similar charge
il Pitusburg last winter. but later was re-
leased and afterward brought suit for
S50.Co0 damages against Joseph Washer
and other Secret Service men for false
arrest. Mons's wife was arrested az the
same time IN Pittsburg in the same con
nec1i0n. but the charge against her was
not proven, and she was acquitted.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
ELECTROCUTED II MID-AIR.
In Effort 10 Prevent Fall Nan Lose,
His Life

White Plains. y Y Sent. 1-ue-b.--
Delaney. a l1eman employed by the
Westchester Lighting Company. was cleo
trocuted IN mid-air to-day at AIamaro-
neck-0n-the-SoUnd while his comrades
looked on in horror.
Delaneyr who was only rwentv-tvvo
years old was sent 90 the top of a forty
foot pole 70 string q new feed wire He
lost his footing and fell against a i've
wire Then he seized hold OF another
wire 70 save himself from falling 10 thu
ground and this formed a direct .courec-
ton Coroner Philip Van Pitten said thar
al least 600 volts passed through his
body.
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
Brvnn AIar VisIt I.rnchburr

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va. Sept The local
Bryan -Kern-Glass Club has been notified
by the Democratic State central commit
tee that William Jennings Bryan viii
make an address IN Lynchburg should. he
return from his Southern trip through
Virginia
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
SPERRY HOLDS RECEPTION.
Australian DIgni;=ries Visit Admiral
On Flagship.

Ae-oourne, Sept Admiral Spe--v
held reception On board the Connect
cut The flagship OF the feet, to-day. Il
was attended By about 1.530 persons. in
cluding Gov Carmichael and Pre-
nler Deakil- The American admirais
and officers afrerward went 10 r-a lord
mayors reception in the town hall and
IN the evening were banqueted Al the
Royal Yacht Club. Premier Deakin. in
the course OF q speech az the Iast-naued
function, said the visit Of the fleet meant
the awakening Of the Australians.
Tonight all the public buildings are
ab-aze with electric lights Rain inter
rupted the festivities earlier in the ffav
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
ESCAPED DEATH BY MIRACLE.
Aged SIarylander Run over by En-
Eine and Lives.

Special 70 he Washington Herald
Hsgerstown. Nd. Sept. Hugh Dal-
ton. giving his age as sixty-eight years,
and claiming 10 be formerly from York.
Pa, was run down by a shifting engine
in the Cumberland Valley Railroad yards
here this afternoon and seriously injured.
The engine. the pilot OF which is unusu-
ally high, passed completely over Dalton.
and trainmen who witnessed the accident
were surprised that he was not ground TO
pieces Dalton was removed 70 the Rail
road Y. NJ G A. Hospital, where his in
Juries were dressed
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02
Home from European Trip.

Special % The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. sept Col Joseph
E Willard. Of the state corporation com
mission. returned TO Richmond last night
from six weeks tour Of European coun-
The Washington herald., 1908-09-02

TO-morrOyT-Presideu Campaigns.
IF-The Van Buren-Harrfson Race
of 1885.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-12

ent month. certain amount OF work
Is set out for each ship to do II the
wind comes up or other meteorological
disturbances ensue. there necessarily will
be postponement Of the firing at the
targets and a consequent delay in finishing
the practice. The quicker the shooting
at the targets Is finished the more op.
portunity will be given the men, for shore
leave. and the effort will be made to give
them all the leave that Is possible after
their long trip from Hampton roads.
There Will be plenty Of opportunity for
the men, to enjoy themselves. particularly
in fishing. and It is said the waters OF
the bay are rich in rock cod. yellow tail
and Spanish msckerel, Conditions under
which firing is allowed at Masdaiena bay
are that there are to be no armed parties
hoisted on the beach, and the firing must
not be directed toward shore.
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Navy officials Gratified.

A feeling of genuine satisfaction pre-
walls at the Navy Department today over
the news of the arrival of the battleship
fleet at Magdalena bay. the last stopping
place of any length before the vessels
reach San Francisco. The fleet has now
covered the last long leg in the long voy
age on which it originally started, the
itinerary to San Francisco from Magda
lena bay contemplating a number of stops
on the way. Taken primarily as prac-
tice cruisesthe voyage has come up to ex-
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ANOTHER "uNDEs1RABLE."
Prince Ludwig Eligible for the In
Bad Club.

HAMBURG. March 12.-Prince Ludwig
Menelilc of Abyssinia has been expelled
from Germany as. an undesirable for
eigner. The prince Is a near relative OF
the King Of ADyssinia and a negro. He
was born at Adds Abeba. and for
long time past he has been making un-
successful efforts. to organize companies
for the exploitation Of mines. rubber and
cotton In the kingdom of his relative. He
has been charged repeatedly with drunk
enness and ;disorderiy conduct IN various
parts Of Germany. He has already been
expelled from Saxony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-12

finder squadron composed of the Ten
nessee Q1agship) and Washington. so
named because it was the squadron that
sailed in advance and paved the way for
the big battleship fleet on its long cruise
from Hampton roads around South Anne r
lea to the Pacific coast, has been anchored
off San Diego since last Saturday.
They came here from Santa Barbara.
where they had made a stop of four
days.
The Tennessee. Washington and Cali
fornia will remain at San Diego, accor-
ding to the present announcement. until
next Monday, when they will leave for
San Pedro to make a short visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-12

pectations. and ample and repeated OPP
portunities have been afforded for drills.
evolutions and other naval tactics. as
we'll as opportunities for careful and ex-
acting seamanshp in waters in which
many American naval men are compare
lively new.
Above all. the fleet practically has
finished the trip without an untoward
incident of consequence and has arrived
at Magdalena bay over two days ahead
of her schedule time. Naval officials say
there is genuine cause for congratulation
over the manner in which the fleet has
completed its voyage. a trip on which
it was started with the parting best wishes
of the President. and which Is to be vel
coined at the Golden Gate city by Sec
rotary of the Navy Metcalf.
Work Yet to Be Done.
Under very favorable weather condi-
tons traget practice at Magdalena bay
may be finished by the end of the pres
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-12
London Board Of Trade Report.

LONDON. March 12.-The February
statement of. the board OF trade shows
decreases Of 81 $4,000 in Imports and
$4,000 in exports. Although food i'm.
600, they are more than Offset by the de-
crease in raw material. principally cot
ton, wool and jute. The decrease in eX-.
ports was in manufactured goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-12
PopMArnnaz 1,RNNcH. nAepAnENA Bay

Port Los Angeles and take on coal that
will enable her to continue her voyage
to San Francisco. When the Preble left
Magdalena bay Monday morning there
We're in tho harbor there four Golfers
with coal for Admiral Evans battleships
and the cruisers California, Buffalo and
South Dakota
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-12
Preble at Santa Monica.

SANTA MONICA, Cal. March 1.-THE
United States torpedo boat Preble, Capt.
Freeman, has arrived at Venice direct
from Magdalena bay. where she had
been for a week. The vessel will go to
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San Diego Party:

The Lower California Development Com
pany's steamer. st. Denis. left San Diego
Tuesday, bound for Magdalena bay with
a party of prominent citizens of San Diego
to extend greetings of welcome to Rear
Admiral Evans. his officers and the men
of the fleet. Included in the party are
Mayor John F. Forward of San Diego.
Col d. c. Collier, president of the cham
Der of commerce.: Senator l.. A. Wright.
chairman of the invitation committee Tor
the Evans citizens committee OF this city.
and Judge l.. l.. Boone, member or the
same COMMITTEE
1t was intended that this party would
arrive at Magdalena bay ahead of the
fleet. but, owing to the warships' record
run from Callao northward. this will not
be possible The st. Denis will arrive
at Magdalena Friday morning. AS soon
as the party reaches Magdalena 1t will
board the Connecticut. Admiral Evans
flagship and extend Fluctuations in behalf
of the city of San Diego and the state OF
California. The st. Denis was chartered
especially for the purpose OF taking the
party to meet the fleet.
They will remain there only day or SO,
then return to San Diego.
California Sails North.
Information was also received by wire
less last night to the effect that the
supply ship Culgoa. one of the auxiliaries
Of the big sixteen" is expected to ar
rive here March ID. This is the vessel
which sailed from Callao ahead Of the
fee, for the purpose of picking up a
full cargo of fresh supplies. San Diego
and Los Angeles merchants were sue
cessful bidders on furnishing these sup.
plies to the navy. They will be shipped
on the Culgoa at San Diego and Will be
taken direct to Magdalena bay for Ad-
miral Evans fleet.
The big new cruiser California. which
has been at target practice during the
past several weeks, left Magdalena bay
at 4::W o'clock yesterday afternoon !oi
San Diego. and is expected to arrive
Friday morning. The California has beer
assigned to Admiral Sebree's squadron
and it will join the admiral here. Ad'
miral Sebree, with his famous Path
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
GETS VERDICT OF
AGAINST p, B. & W.

In Superior Court Yesterday after
noon a verdict for s2,6sS 10 was award
ed the plaintiff in the case Of Charles
A. Shorts administrator VS.. the p. 3.
and w. r. r. Company Short was
killed an East Fourth street in Decem-
ber. 1906. under an engine and coal car
Of the railroad company. The jury
returned the verdict after an hours
deliberation.
Following the disposition OF the case
the court heard argument on a case
stated involving the question of the
right Of the court to arrest or obtain
legal service upon person while in
court al the request of the court The
case IS that of Richard p. Morrcn
against George Brooks Of the firm OF
George w. Brooks and Sons Company
Willard Salisbury appeared for
Brooks. and CHRISTOPHER l.. Ward and
Herbert IT, Ward for Morell. Accord
ding 10 Mr.. Brooks affidavit which
was read in court by Mr. Salisbury,
Mr.. Brooks. as representative Of the
company of which he Is president. was
in attendance in the United States
Court this city. on Juno 10. when n
hearing was had on rule to show
cause why a restraining order should
not be issued against the directors or
stockholders OF the Brooks company TO
prevent their holding a meeting to elect
directors. and that the complainant in
that cause was Richari p Morell. or
Philadelphia Mr.. Brooks further
averred that he was there in a legal
capacity. and in the interest OF his
firm. and that when ne stepped from
the United States Court room into the
corridor he was served with papers in
the suit pending in the Superior Court
OF this county by a deputy sheriff. The
court reserved its decision.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
SHAPING DETAILS
FOR MILITIA CAMP

Lieutenant Colonel w. e. Slower.
chief duartermaster ON the general
staff of the Organized Militia, will leave
with a detail OF militiamen for Reho-
both on Thursday. July %, to prepare
for the encampment of the regiment on
the following Saturday. The lumber
at Rehoboth from last year, but all
other equipment win have to be taken
by freight The general headquarters
viii be put up by the advance detail,
as well as the governors tents, but the
militiamen win have TO erect their own
quarters.
Arrangements for the many other de-
tails Of the encamDment are being
made. The sanitary arrangements will
he completed before the arrival Of the
soldiers. Individual company pumps
viii be sunk in separate wells. as the
water supply is plentiful, and the
kitchen sinks Will be dug before tile
arrival of the regiment, although the
men were obliged to do this work them
selves last year.
Orders for the camp are expected in
a few davs from Colonel Theodore
Townsend. Entraining instructions
have not been issued, but It is probable
that the Wilmington companies will
leave French street station about 8
o'clock in the morning and win be join
ed by the down State companies as the
train proceeds. The site of the camp
is only a short distance from the sta
tion.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
RAN AWAY WITH
TWO CHILDREN
Taken From Mothers Home
Near Smyrna, Now in
Custody OF the Father

PHILADELPHIA, July LESS than
ten hours after stranger had driveo
to Charles Hiron's farm, in Dutchneck,
near Smyrna, Del, yesterday. and car
ried away Earl and Charles Truitt, Z
and years old. the youngsters Wee
in the possession OF their father. Dr.
George w. Truitt. of 2425 East Clea =
field street, In this city.
DR. Truitt, who is prominent in tha
northeastern part of the city. and who
was divorced from his wife four months
ago, admitted that the two lads were
with him. and declared that he was
prepared to make legal fight to OBJ
tain their legal custody. awarded to the
mother by the court.
Both youngsters were playing yes
terday in the yard Of the Hiron's farm
house, near Smyrna, the home of their
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs Hirons.
with whom their mother has lived
since the granting of the divorce. Thei"
grandmother was not far away when,
about IL o'clock, a stranger in buggy
stopped at the farmhouse gate.
He alighted. seized both children, ac-
cording TO the grandmother. and put
them in the buggy. He drove hurriedly
away and obtained a good start by the
time the grandmother had summoned
her husband and the men who were
working In a field not far away.
Both of the Hirons were OF the
opinion that Dr. Truitt had inspired
the taking Of the children from the
farm. and. as no trace Of the stranger
and the boys could be found, It was
presumed, according TO a dispatch from
smyrna, that they were carried to
Philadelphia aboard a launch, held in
waiting in the river, not far from the
farm
Mrs. Truitt was visiting her sister.
Mrs. Pyle. who lives on a farm out
side Of Wilmington. and word was sent
20 her at once of the disappearance
Of her sons. Earl and Charles
When DR. Truitt was interviewed
last night. two flaxen haired chaps
poSed their heads through their faith
er's arms. He told them 10 go back
70 the dining rom, and off they scaru-
pered
yes" said DR. Truitt. my boys arc
In their home, and I'm glad they'r
back. I love my children. and this Is
their home. mean 70 keep them and
III be glad to fight for them.
They were not kidnapped. know
nothing OF any kidnapping. and. Ger.
tainly, I had no hand I'm a kidnapping.
How did the boys get back to you?
he was asked
Il prefer 10 say nothing" he replied
did you bring them back?" the re-
porter inquired.
Il prefer 20 have nothing TO say now
later, / may say something"
Then, after few seconds thought
he added: Il have not been I'm Smyrn,
today. have not been there in nv,
years. love my two Buys. love then
dearly as any father loves his children
This Is their home"
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
DEMOCRATS ARE
SELECTING OFFICERS

Members Of the Democratic City
Committee in the Eleventh Ward m I
in the rooms Of the Eleventh Ward
Democratic Legion last night and elect
ed the following officers: William
Green. chairman of the ward; John
McCloskey, vice-chairman. and NJ. B
Parkinson, secretary.
The committeeman of the Sixth ward
will meet tonight in the rooms of thd
Young Mems Democratic Club and to
morrow evening. the committeeme oi
the Fourth, Ninth and Twelfth wardI
will meet.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
EDUCATIONAL
Friends School
Fourth and West Streets,
Wilmington, Delaware.

The largest and best equipped pre-
paratory school in the State with
courses of study fitting for either Col
lege or Business. Co o-educational. Six
teen teachers. Excellent equipment.
Thorough instruction. Graduates en-
tered on Certificate in all Colleges ad-
mitting pupils on a school record. FINE
NEW GYMNASIUM WITH SKILLED
INSTRUCTORS FOR BOYS AND
GIRLS. Classical, Literary, Latin Sci
entific and Scientific Courses Of Study
High School, Grammar School, Pri-
mary and kindergarten departments.
Transportation provided for children
of the lower grades. Terms reasonably
by reason Of endowment. For illus
trated catalog, address
Herschel A. Norris, A. NJ,
Principal.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
Give Prizes to Teamsters.

The teams Of the George W. Bush
and Sons Company were given theif
annual inspection yesterday and prizes
FOR well kept teams were awarded &C
william II. Blake and Henry Robinson.
freight teamsters. and J. A. Brooks.
John Iodine. Joseph Hawkins and
Charles Davis. coal teamsters. The
prizes were S5 gold pieces The I'm
spectors were Herbert White, Harry
W. Lowe and John Brown.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS
THE CUTTER DAYEY

The tug Bavy. built for the revenue
cutter service by the Pusey & Jones
Company. was formally accepted on
Tuesday by the Treasury Department.
The vessel is intended for harbor duty
at New Orleans. and In a few days win
90 70 Baltimore 10 " out and receive
her officers and Crew
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
MAD DOG" ONLY
SUFFERED A FIT

Dogcatcher George Kopp received p
hurry message last night to the effe
that there was a mad dog at No. 9O'
Shallcross avenue and the people in
that neighborhood were badly fright
ened. Hurrying 10 the place, the dog
catcher found a three-months old puf
curled up in one corner Of a yard SUI
fering with fit.
Wouldn't that Jar you." remarked
the dog catcher. who has similar ex.
periences every day or two.
Going Camping?
Fit out at McMahon Bros, Third ans
Orange Streets
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
Az TIE plcKWIcK-

A large audience again greeted the
famous portrayal Of Monte Cristo last
evening at the new Pickwick Theatre
which proved to be one of the best
pictures shown here this season.
The patrons Of this poplar play house
are praising the cooling and ventilatinp
arrangements very much, IL is really
delightful during these hot days. Tho
thermometer yesterday registered 80
degrees cooler inside than it was out
side
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
REQUESTS FOR ST. ANDREW

BY the recent death OF Isaac Keliam
the will of his sister. the late Saral
Ann Kellam. becomes operative. TIL
will becueaths $1,000 20 st. Andrew
Episcopal Church. $1,000 TO it's Sundat
school and a residue. estimated as be
ing about $4,000. to be invested for th
poor of the parish.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
Euneral of a Rnllroader.

John r. Cooper. who had been IN
the employ Of the p. b and w Rail-
road FOR IA years. will be buried to
morrow morning at Camden. n. ]. Scr
vices win be held this evening in the
home OF Mrs IL II. Spittle No. 42s
East Sixth street The Rev. H. a.
G. Westerheld, Of Asbury NJ r. Church
wiz oniciate.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
Fireman Cut lis FIneer.

While cleaning a lantern globe. lasf
night while coming up the Delaware
Railroad on his locomotive. A. J. Smith.
a fireman. nearly cut of a finger The
glass was cracked and the sharp edges
lacerated the finger painfully
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
Postoffice Men on vaoation.

Eight employees Of the postofice are
on their vacations They got fifteen
days exclusive Of Sundays The men
now away are: Charles Abel Louis
Finger Joseph Duffy. James Turne-
Charles Taylor Alfred White. Daniel
Gabke and Walter Davis.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
A Sale Of High Grade Waists

Women's fine sheer White Waists made of fine lingerie ba
se Made in beautiful yoke effect Of fine aover embroidery
aces and medaons charming styles Lace collar and
cuffs Threequarer sleeve, open back Usually $500
Special at $I.00, $l.49, $l.98 and $2.98
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
s4s to Dallas. Tex, and Return

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, account
Grand Lodge. Benevolent and Portec-
tive order OF Elks. Tickets sold al
above rate from Wilmington, July
to IL, good returning until August 8.
inclusive. Full particulars of Ticket
Agents.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02

Read THE EVENING JOURNAL
Evening journal., 1908-07-02
cHILDREN GO TO COUNTRY.

The Associated Charities today gay
its first summer outing for poor fam
lilies. when a limited number We're ser
to Landenberg and to Embreeville, Pl
on every Thursday until the last
August the Charities will send chi
dren and mothers to the country II
a weeks recreation. About $50 chi
dren will enjoy these outings duri1
the summer.
Evening journal., 1908-07-02

Mrs. s. H. StoclSwell and daughter.
Ada Mary. Of Atlanta. Ca. are spend
ing the summer with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. II. G. Huber. Of 93S KirlSwood
street
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-22
JUDGE HOLDS COUNTY
MUST PAY S147,036
Opinion Rendered in Important Con-
domination suit--Land VIII Be
Used for Hall of
Records

In an informally rendered opinion
yesterday, in department nine of the
superior court, Judge Bordwell held
that for the sixty-five feet of 'front.'
age on broadway extending back to
about an equal frontage ON New High
street, the county must pay $147,036.
"This is about $4,000 more than the
property could have been purchased for
eighteen months ago, when negotia-
tions were started. and about $4,000
less than the total of the sums de-
manded by the separate owners in
their answers to the condemnation
suits brought by Chief Deputy District
Attorney Hartley Shaw. The values
of the properties. as fixed by the court,
follows: New High street frontage,
land $4,000, improvements $4,000;
northerly half of the Broadway 'front.'
age, land $39.392, improvements $500;
southerly half of Broadway frontage,
land $38,544, improvements 5000. To-
tai, s1470S6.
The land is to be used by the county
for the purpose of providing space for
the hall of records, which the county
is to build
The judge announced to the attor-
neys collected partial list of con-
illusions in the complicated condemna-
ton proceedings
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-22
TO CHANGE SPEED
LIMIT IN SPOTS
POLICE BOARD TO LAY CASE
BEFORE COUNCIL
East of Main Street to Central Slower
Time Is Recommended; EIse-
where, In Some Places,
Faster

The police board will recommend te
the city council that the automobile
speed ordinances be changed in some
respects as warranted by experience
and observation of conditions in the
congested and adjacent business dis
trict of Los Angeles.
For several weeks Commissioners H
B. Woodill and H. w. Lewis have
looked into the situation, talked with
crossing patrolmen, interviewed the
traffic commission and auto owners
and dealers.
Last night they prepared the fol
lowing recommendations which the
board will lay before the council or
Monday:
Speed limit on Main street, from
Plaza east, to change to twenty mile
an hour.
ION Main street, south of Pico street
twenty miles an hour.
First Second, Third, Fourth
Winston, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh
streets, east to Central avenue, twelv'
miles,
Seventh street, from Figueroa west
twenty miles.
"Your committee has canvassed thu
situation thoroughly and would ash
If this meets with approval thai
recommendation should be made to the
council to make the proposed change.
The board adopted the report.