davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
CITY MISSIONARY
SOCIETY'S SERVICES

The annual meeting Of the City Mis-
sionary Society was held in St. Paurs
NJ. f. Church on Saturday night. Dis
trict Superintendent A. S. Mowbray
chairman of the executive committee;
Joseph w. Coley. president; Alvin
Lewis, secretary, and Charles II. Scott
treasurer, were reelected.
Next month officers will be elected
to take charge Of work among the
English-speaking people and among
the Poles and Italians. The society
purposes to open a Sunday school at
the mission at Maryland avenue an"
Oak street The Saturday night re
Igious service preceded the business
meeting.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Commercial Markers

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. SPEED
Sold slowly, with moderate but ample
oerings at former rates. We quote car
lots: Winter bran. in bulk per ton
S2550d240O; spring BRAN in sacks, as to
size, per ton. $23.50G24OO
POULTDY-Receipt OF tive were light
and the market ruled firm at the recent
advance. though there was no particu-
lar activity in trade Quotations: Fowls,
as TO size and quality, 12itGisisc.; old
roosters, 9isdlOc.; spring chickens, as TO
size and quality. 12ha13ec.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
SANTA TO BE AT THE
PEOPLES SETTLEMENT

The children at the Peoples Settlement
have been bomtifully remembered this
Christmas season. the festivaies in their
honor beginning last Wednesday when the
little ones in the kindergarten enjoyed a
Christmas tree and good things to eat.
Miss Ethel Ball and Miss Helen Walker
entertained tho children OF the Froobel
Club al the home of Miss Walker where a
Christmas dinner was served.
Santa Claus will be there tomorrow and
each child win receive gift of some
description. Howard Pyle viii imperson-
ate Santa Claus Those who will assist
are Miss Grace Beadenkopf Henry NJ
Candy. Miss Caryian Golding. Miss Annie
jackson and Miss Elizabeth Wilson. There
will be AN entertainment Thursday af-
ternoon under the auspices OF the Wo-
mans Improvement Club.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
XMAS STAMPS
STILL ON SALE

The Christmas Stamp Council Of the
Delaware Red Cross Society has de-
cided TO continue the sale Of the Christi
mas stamp during the present week and
they can be had at the same places at
which they were on sale before Christ
mas. The booth at the post Office will
remain there until the end OF the week
The society hopes to sell sufficient
stamps this week to bring the total
sale for the season up to 100000. which
will net the organization 5000 which
will be used to assist in the work Of
fighting tuberculosis.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Call sattleship Committee Meeting

The Board OF Trade Committee hav-
ing in charge the local plans for the
launching of the Battleship Delaware
on February 6, will meeting in the
board rooms at 4 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon to arrange for attending the
launching as we'll as other details. The
committee is composed of Mayor Will
son, Judge George Gray, Postmaster
Henry c. Conrad. Congressman elect
william II. Heald. Lieutenant gover-
nor elect John NJ Mendinhall. Thomas
f. Bayard. William c. Coke. General T.
Coleman DUPONT. Charles S. Cav
throp, Attorney General -elect Andrew
c. Gray. Edgar NJ Hopes, William
w Lobdell. Josiah Marvil, John S.
Rossell, Willard Salisbury and Alfred
ID. Warner.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
New York Rroker Assinns.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-Followine
the announcement of the assignment
of Henry W. Poor. the board member
of Henry W. Poor and Company on
the floor OF the New York stock ex-
change today. it was learned that the
exchange had received a notice of the
withdrawal OF AIR Poor's partners.
The omission is considered a grave
breach OF the rules OF the Exchange.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
A cold bath can

A cold bath can
be taken at any time of
day; but the best time is
before breakfast.
A hot bath should be
taken only at night
just before retiring.
Cover the body with
Ivory Soap lather and
rub it in. By doing this,
you not only cleanse the
surface of the skin, but
you also cleanse the
pores, which is equally
important.
Ivory Soap
90 1900 Per Cent. Pure.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
CONFESSES TO ATTEMPT
TO WRECK A TRAIN

ROANOKE, Va, Dec. 2S-Wesr
Grubb, negro, was arrested last night
charged with attempting to wreck the
Washington, Chattanooga limited, the
fast passenger train on the Norfolk
and Western Railway. It was feared
that Grubb would be lynched and he
was brought here for safe keeping.
This morning he made a fun confess
sion.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
HUNDREDS SEE
CHRISTMAS TREE

The Christmas tree at the City Hall
will remain up until Thursday of this
week. Hundreds of persons have called
at the police station to see It and the
officers on duty receive all with a hearty
welcome.
The best time to see the tree is at
night when the many colored electric
bulbs are more effective.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
EARTHQUAKE LASTED
MORE THAN AN HOUR

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 2S-When
the Seizmograph record of the weather
bureau was examined to-day. it show
ed that an earthquake occurred last
night at 1878. The disturbance last
ed for more than an hour.
Chief Moore says that the origin Of
the quake appears to have been about
4,S0O miles distant from Washington.
corresponding to the distance of Italy.
from which cabel reports were received
this morning
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
MISS ETHEL ROOSEVELT TO
MAKE HER BoW TO SOCIETY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-Miss Ethei
Roosevelt younger daughter Of the
President, viii make her formal ap-
pearance in society this evening. at a
large ball to be given in the great
East Room of the White House.
Hundreds OF invltations were sent
out to members Of the social set, not
only of Washington. brit Of the en-
tire country and great many out Of
town acceptances have been received.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
WiII be ArraIaned Todax.

Samuel J. Rosenblatt. who is ac-
cused of embezzling funds of the Fhil-
adelphia Life Insurance Company. Of
that city. will be arraiened before Mag
istrate Robertson for a preliminary
hearing this afternoon. 1t is believed
that the defendant will ask for a post
ponement.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
ANOTHER DEATH IN THE
SHELLANDER FAMILY

III luck seems TO be following the Shell
lander family of lower New Castle county.
on Tuesday of last week. William Shell
lander fell from a house at Kennett
Square, dying from his injuries on the fol-
lowing day, and on Saturday Mrs. David
Shellander was stricken with paralysis
in her Newark home. She died in a few
hours. Several other members OF the fam
lily have died suddenly in the last few
years.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Hossinqers Visit at Newark

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hossinger
are spending the holidays with rela-
tives at Newark. Mr.. Hossinger re-
signed as cashier OF the National Bank
there several months because of i'll
ness and has since been living at Sar-
anac Lake, y. Y. He Is gradually re-
covering his health
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Fined for pisorderIv Conduct.

cd I'm City Court this morning on q
charge Of dlsorderly conduct and was
fined $40 and costs by Judge Cochran.
The complainant was Thomas Glenn,
colored. proprietor of the Douglas
Hotel in Walnut street who said that
Graves got into a fight Saturday night
I'm his place.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
PERSONAL

The Misses Bessie and Mary Miller
of Laurel are visiting Mrs. +. b. Klett
Of East Twenty-fourth street.
Miss Daisy Jones. q nurse In DIR
Prices Surgical Hospital, Philadel-
phia, has been spending the Christmas
holidays with friends in this city.
Miss Eva X Jones OF this city is Wis
iting at Bridgeville. Del. for a few
daNs.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Eather Appears AaaInst Son.

William Forrest was fined So and
costs in City Court this morning by
Judge Cochran on a charge of disor-
derly conduct. The complainant was
his father Samuel Forrest of No. 706
Spruce street. He said that he want
ed his son to keep away from his
house. The son said that he went
there Christmas day to see his mother
but if the court gave him another
chance he would never go near the
place again.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
To Repair Streets.

The Water Commissioners this morn
ing decided to repave at once all streets
opened for the placing of pipes. The
decision was prompted by complaint
10 the Street and Sewer Directors OF
unpaved places on Washington and
Ninth streets.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Holy Name Societies to Attend Mass.

1Oly Ndm0 OOSlStiSS ~ HNeNHN HNoe'
The Holy Name Societies Of the Cath
olic churches of the city will attend
Solemn High Mass I'm st. Pauls r. c.
Church on New Years Day. The or
ganizations will meet at Fourth and
Madison, streets at $50 o'clock and
march to the church in a body.
The principal object of these socie-
ties is to discourage profanity, and all
the members are pledged against the
use of any profanity, indecent or sac
religious language. The sermon on
Friday will be preached by Father
Fleming. a noted missionary, and the
mass will be sung by ST. Pauls Holy
Name choir. Thomas + O'Donnell,
who is arranging the procession is
anxious to secure assurances as soon
as possible from all the societies which
will attend
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Rridnetandor Reonusrs

William Murphey. day man at the
Market street bridge. who has been
sick at his home, is rapidly improving
and will probably be able to resume
his duties before the end of the week
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Mr.. Tibbitts Out Aaain.

+. b. Tibbitts, general secretary OF
the Young Mems Christian Association
was at his Office today for the second
time in ten days. Mr.. Tibbitte has
been suffering from a general physical
breakdown but is gradually recovering.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
BENJAMIN Franklin Arrested.

begging on the street Saturday night
and sent him 10 the police station. He
gave his name as Benjamin Franklin
and pleaded guilty to the charge in
City Court this morning before Judge
Cochran and was fined SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
plsd of soarIst Fou.r.

Thomas Curtis McCarran. the six
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
McCarran Of No. 1886 West Fourth
street, died this morning from scarlet
fever. This is the first death from the
disease for several days.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
STEAMER SINKS;
MANY PERISH

NEW CASTLE. Australia, Dec. IS
The British steamship Advance and the
barque Iverna collided near here this
morning. the former sinking with all on
board except the first officer.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
In poubt.

Though Santa Claus V;th everything
Worth having Is snpp.ie3
II he discovers Ial oa earth
viii be satisfied
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
DEALER

Thomas Curtis McCarron.
MccARRON--In this city, on Decem-
Der rs. 1903. Thomas Curtis. only
child Of Edward V. and Martha NJ.
McCarron. aged years s months.
Funeral from his parents residence,
No. 1896 West Fourth street, on Tues
day afternoon at l o'clock. Interment
at Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28

I--- es 44tt.--
why didl sea succcsIt'
"Too much money"
"I didn't know you had any"
didn't. Other fellow hal g."
Evening journal., 1908-12-28

Souetirlea the
advocate is the
chief reason why
you can't be per
suaded that q
given thing IS
right.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
IcATIoN.

vToo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
XNTANTED-WOMAN TO DO HOUSE
w work. Apply MRS. S. f. Us1I-
TON Oh and Bennett SITS. d2S-3t
Evening journal., 1908-12-28

Miss Isimiam Kelly. of this city. is
visiting Miss Ida Phillips at George
town. Del.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28

There are just two kinds Of lie
those you don't believe and those you
do.
Anything will do for Brother Bob.
He doesn't know Christmas present
from a horseshoe nail anyhow.
Give the children red mittens and
pockct haudl;erchicfs. They win be
certain TO remember you in after years
If you do.
Some babies hook liRe their daddies.
They seem TO be harmless little things.
and one would think they would have
better taste.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

It is indis,.liable that not cser
thorn has ia rose.
Lots OF mon Think they have q hr
layout unlesE they are se.ved with
soft snap.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
10 cuRE A cold IN oNE pAY.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO oulnine
-7hlets. Druggists refund money If Il
Z cure p. w. GROVES sigma
ture - on each box. Csc
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
..s-s-.-=ss=sr
uf ENttsft
N5 a. i;sNr

A woman may be well posted in poll
tics and still be able to select good
brand OF complexion powder.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28

Get in touch
with the good
things, but don't
get touched for a
good thing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

tropolis on the evening express,
Mrs, Capt Charles Jordan Is en-
tertaiuing, as guests at her home, Mrs,
Charles Kamm, OF Portland, her
cousin, and Nelson Purvine, Of Roosc-
welt, Klickitat county Washington,
her father
Otto Utzinger, son OF G. c, utzin-
ger and Thomas Parker, son Of Capt
Thomas Parker, returned from Stan
ford University Saturday evening TO
spend their vacation with their par
ents,
Mrs. Helen Smith is making 4
weeks end visit with Mrs Louns-
berry at the Clatsop ranch.
Dr. X. c. Menion OF Portland spent
three days with Sister Superior An
drew at the hospital the past week
She came down on the Spencer Mon
day and returned by train "Wednesday
evening
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
PINES FOR LIBERTY.

POUGHKEEPSIE, May 10. -
Harry Thaw's plea for liberty IRON
the Matteawan Insane Asylum where
he has been confined since his aequit-
tai for the murder of Stanford White
on the ground OF insanity will prob
ably be decided by Judge Morsehau
ser on Monday, May Is. The hearing
in the habeas corpus proceedings
by Thaw ended late tonight after
District attorney Jerome had made
sensational request that Thaw whom
he had called to the stand, permit his
alienist to examine him and judge ot
his mental condition because they had
no opportunity 10 converse with the
defendant. Thaw was not permitted
10 respond, the court instructing him
not TO do so. The Judge suggested
however that Thaw could confer with
counsel and perhaps they might de-
eide it was wise TO grant the request
Until the Judge decides the case he IS
TO remain in the custody OF the sher-
ifs Office. This means that ne Will
continue to occupy Sheriff Shenler's
private rooms in the Duchess County
court house. Which ever way the
case is decided it will be appealed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
The Commercial.

One OF the coziest and most popular
resorts in the city is the Commercial.
A new billiard room, pleasant sitting
room and handsome fixtures all 90 to
make an agreeable meeting place for
gentlemen, there to discuss the topics
of the day, play a game of billiards
and enjoy the hne refreshments scrv-
ed there. The best Of goods are only
handled, and this faet being so well
known, a large business is done at the
Commercial, on Commercial street,
near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
PERSONAL MENTION

DR.. B. Owens-Adair drove over
from Warrenton yesterday, accom-
panied by her friend and neighbor,
Mrs. S. S. Munson, and the two we'll
known citizenesses spent the day
shopping, sightseeing and greeting
the host of friends that always well
come them here.
Miss Carrie Munson, OF Warren
ton, was visitor in this city yester-
day. returning to the suburban me-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
NEW TO-DAY
The Palace Restaurant

The ever-increasing popularity Of
the Palace Restaurant is evidence Of
the good management, and the serv.
ice, at this popular dining room. For
a long time the reputation of the
house has been Of the best and il
does not wane as time progresses.
The system used, that Of furnishing
the finest the market affords, and all
can be obtained. in season, is a plan
that will always win, coupled as II is
with the best Of cooking and prompt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
LADY MANIcURIsT ENGAGED.

"The Modern" A. z. Petersen's
beautiful tonsorial establishment, has
been further modernized by the per-
manent engagement Of a highly train
ed young lady manicurist, who will
also serve the house as cashier.
service, A common saying nowadays
is Get the Palace habit"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

The man who delights in personal
cleanliness, and enjoys his shave,
shampoo, haircut, and bath, in AS
toria, always goes to the Occident
barber shop for these things-and
gets them at their best
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
GOOD WOOD.

If you want good load Of fir wood
or box wood ring up KELLY the
WOOD DEALER,
The man who keeps the
PRICES DOWN.
Phone Main 21ol--Barn, Cor. 18th
and Duane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
coMMANDERY FOR DALLES.

THE DALLES, May l6,-Frank
Miller, Grand Commander OF Knights
Templar OF the State OF Oregon, has
recently granted a dispensation by
virtue OF which commandery to be
known as Columbia Commandery
will be established in The Dalles
within the next so days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

1t is not necessary to leave Astoria
before daylight in order to see the
battleships from North Head, May
20. Take steamer Potter or Nahcotta
leaving o. r. & n dock, 7;30 a. m,
Round trip TO Havoc, Sl.0O. 5-l7-5t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

San Francisco for Puget Sound ports,
entered this harbor yesterday, for
some fuel coal to carry her around
TO her destination. She will leave out
this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

The steamer Eureka came in from
Eureka yesterday afternoon, and tied
zip at the Calender dock for q short
while, proceeding to Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

Supervisor and Inspector OF Hull
and Boilers for the Pacific jurisdic-
ton, Burlingame, will be in this day
on Wednesday next, along with his
subordinates, Captains Edwards and
Fuller, to look after the local craft,
especially those of them billed for the
sea and coast points on the fleet
excursions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
FREE MAIL DELIVERY BEGINS.

CENTRALIA, Wash, May To-
The free mail delivery system went
into effect yesterday morning There
are thre carrirs and thre divers
dali Mail boxes have been placed at
convenient corners throughout the
town.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

The steamer Olympus cleared yes
terday from the Tongue Point Mills,
for San Pedro, with 10000 feet OF
lumber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

The Wellesley came down from
Linnton yesterday and cleared for the
Bay City, with a big cargo OF lum-
Der.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

You will find no poor
tea in packages bearing
our name. If you find
any such, you know what
to do.
Your grocer returns your money II you den
Ne Schilling's Best; we pay hiw.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

For Typewriter Supplies see Lenora
Benoit, public stenographer, 47 Com
mercial street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
MARINE MEMORANDA
OF A DAY

BARK EDMUND RoSTAND AR
RIVES FROM LoNDoN-UN-
DINE UP FOR INSPECTION
STEAMSHIP EIR STOPS HERE
FOR coAL-oDDS AND ENDS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
Boy Wanted

To learn printing business. Call al
Astorian Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

The steamship State OF California
came down the river at o'clock yes
terday, with 120 people on board as
passengers. She took on several here,
to-wit: Charles Leedy, first cabin; and
Paul Prudhomme, N. Bulade, and
George Mahoney, seconn cabin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
New Grocery Store.

Try our own mixture OF coffee-the
]. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables,
Badollet & Co.. grocers. Phone Main
1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The occident Hotel"
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

The steamer Undine, Of the Kamm
service, will not be down from Port
land tomorrow, owing to annual in
spection Of hull and boilers. She will
resume the run on Tuesday however
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

The French bark Edmund Rostand,
Captain Rioual, 1Sl days from Lon
don arrived in yesterday and is at an
chor in the lower harbor, Portland
bound. She had a long and tempest
uous voyage, and officers and men are
glad to be in port.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17
HATS

Just in---Sewell Line---all the
latest shapes and colors $500
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-17

The Norwegian steamship Fir, from
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-08
MYSTER|OUSLY MISSING IS THIS MINER
SEARCHING PARTIES SCOUR COUNTRY IN VAIN
REWARD OF 5000 FOR INFORMATION POSTED

and Utah, and a brother, c. y. Ste
vens, arrived from the former place
and joined in the search with the
friends of the missing man
Upon the arrival of the brother a
party was organized and the camp
where Hutch" had ben living was
visited No evidence of any kind
could be obtained which would indi-
cate the direction he had gone. Ey-
erything was as though he had eX-
pected to return after days work
All his clothing, bedding and proVl-
sions were at the camp. The only
thing missing was a % caliber rabbit
gun, which Mr.. Stevens had with him
when last seen on the 9th ultimo.
The party is still in the hills, making
every effort TO locate the unfortu-
nate man, but as yet no report Of
their success has been received.
Mr.. Stevens is about feet and
II inches high and weighs about 60
pounds. His hair is of light color,
and he has a heavy mustache. He
is about 90 years of age, and when
last seen, wore brown canvas clothes.
A reward of $500 has been offered
to anyone who can give information
that will lead to the discovery of the
missing man. Any clew that will
give any trace should be forwarded
to C. e. Stevens, p. c. Stevens or Joe
f. Nenzel, at Loveloek, Nevada.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-01-08

What appears to be a complete
mystery is the sudden disappearance
of Hutchinson Stevens, miner and
prospector. better known as Hutch
from the American Canyon district,
saws the Loyelock Tribune.
The last seen of the missing man
was on the 9th of last December. On
that day ne met Fred Plum, the
Spring Valley Stage man, on the sum.
nit between Limerick and American
Canyon and gave him an order for
supplies to be purchased in Loyelock.
stating he would meet him at Fit
ting postoffice the next day. Mr..
Stevens also stated that he was go
ing to do the assessment work on tho
Crown Point group of claims, in
which he was Interested.
At the Fitting postofIlce a consid=
cradle quantity of mail had aceumu-
late for Mr.. Stevens. and the post
master, George W. Dyke, after hear
ing the story of Mr.. Plum. concluded
something had happened the missing
man and started a search to ascer-
tain his whereabouts.
After two weeks of searching, dur
ing which time the surrounding coun-
try was thoroughly gone over with
out obtaining any clew, Mr.. Dyke de-
cided to notify the relatives of Mr..
Stevens, who resided in California