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The daily sentinel., 1908-05-21
OF INTEREST TO DEMOCRATS.

The National Democratic Congress
sional Campaign Committee has be-
gun active operations at its head
quarters at Washington, d. c. In
addition to its regular work. it is
now preparing campaign handbook
which it hopes to have ready for dis
tribution by July 1.-TWO or three
months earlier than heretofore.
The committee is charged with the
duty of assisting, in every way pos
sible, the election of a Democratic
congress. We wish the active CO.
operation of every voter in the Unit
ed States who believes with us, that
the election of a Democratic congress
would greatly benefit the country.
We must rely upon the people to sus-
tain our work by giving information
as to local conditions, and sugges-
tions for our guidance.
Each individual can at least aid us
by making contribution. VIII he
not do so and interest others in help
ing us. too?
We wish our Campaign hand-book
distributed as generally as possible
and we will furnish copy, as soon
as published. to every one who con-
tributes to our committee.
Send remittances to me at Wash
ington, ID. c.
JAMES T. LLOYD
Chairman
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-21
TONIChT'S
BIG SMOKER

Tonight the big smoker to be Civ
en- under the auspices of the Cham
ber OF Commerce will occur ut Mar
gerry hall beginning at 8 O'Clock. All
members Of the Chamber of Com
merde are urged to be present.
A most interesting program will
be carried out, musical features, ad-
dresses on vital topics concerning the
valley and general discussions of the
High Line canal and electric railway
line will be features of the program.
Refreshments will be served.
Some very interesting announce
ments and discussions are assured.
and every citizen interested in the
growth of the city and valley should
be in attendance at the smoker.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-21

You will never regret attenolng
tl'e benefit ball tonight at the AUDI
torium.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-21
EDWARD F. ELDRIDGE,

Dartmouth Medical ColleSe' 1901.
DR.. E. F.. Eldridge has been in ac-
tive practice in the city of Grand
junction.. Colorado, for the past sew
enteen years and is known over the
entire western slope. His veracity is
unquestioned and his observation has
been wide, as he has Travelled exten-
sively both in this and foreign coun-
tries.-Editor's note.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-21
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PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER i.
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BIDS WANTED.
Bids for Coal for the Grand Junction
City Water Works.

Sealed bids will be received at the
office of the City Clerk up until the
hour of 500 p. m. Tuesday. May 20.
for bids on four inch, nut and slack
coal, to be delivered at the bins of
the Grand Junction City water works
pumping plant, any and all bids sub
ject to rejection by the City Council
of Grand Junction, Colorado.
JOHN NJ CONLEY.
City Clerk.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-21
REVISED MOTHER GOOSE.

If all the world were water
And all the water were ink,
Would Wall Street be first
To die OF thirst?
Perhaps-but | don't think.
There was a crooked man
Who made a crooked deal,
And amassed a crooked fortune
In crooked iron and steel.
He financed crooked politics
And played it A. to Z
He's now a crooked senator,
In Washington, d. G.
Jack Sprat would fry the fat,
The G. o. p. would spend it,
The tariff CRATER
Shook with laughter
When victims would defend 1t.
The Commoner.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-21

Tonight at the Auditorium the big
benefit dance will be given. Don't
miss it. Help worthy cause by at
tending and at the same time enjoy
a merry evening.
The daily sentinel., 1908-05-21

Don't you think it is your duty to
yourself and family to investigate
the advantages of New York Life
Insurance incontestable annual div
idend policy? Let me talk this mat
ter over with you. Address Harold
B. Deane. general delivery, Grand
Junction
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
FIRE BADLY BURNS
BOHEMIAN CHILD

An unknown Bohemian child was per-
haps fatally burned this morning by a
fire that destroyed a building occupied
by Bohemians at Middletown and owned
by the Baker Canning Company there.
The fire originated from a cook stove
and as only women we're in the frame
structure at the time it fell an easy
victim to the flames. The burned child
was asleep and in the excitement at
tending the fire was forgotten but brave
men made their way into the burning
shack and rescued the child The baby
was badly burned. however, and is not
expected to recover.
The Bohemians, who are homeless be-
cause OF the fire, came from Baltimore
several weeks ago to work in the Mid
dletown cannery. They are unknown to
their employers except by number. Tho
fire caused more thant the usual eX-
citement among the Bohemians many Of
whom lost all their possessions by the
blaze.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
MAYOR TO UMPIRE
BASE BALL GAME ?

The baseball game between the
Water Department and the Street and
Sewer Department will take place
Labor Day on the grounds at Front
and Union streets, and it is rumored
that Mayor Wilson will umpire the
game. This latter information does not
come from official sources. and as the
mayor was not in town to-day he could
not be asked and nobody else knew;
but It was rumored around the Water
Department to-day that the mayor
was to do the honors' and be right
there with the decisions.
The game is expected to be a lively
one. The lineup Of the Water De-
partment team is as follows: Catcher,
p. j. Welsh pitcher, Alex Cox; first
base, Leroy Tyson; second base, Pat
rick Collins; third base. James b.
Stidham; short STOP r. e. Kirlkwood;
right field, william T. Lewis; centre
field, George W. Keesey; left field,
John p. Grihith.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
BUCKSHOT FOR
FLEEING NEGRO

DOVER, Del, Sept. with one negro's
leg filed with buekshot and three taken
on the spot, the Dover police force yester-
day broke up a crap game after it had
been in progress for hours behind the
postofhce.
No notice was taken Of the game until
Arthur Davis, a Dover negro, reported
that a strange negro giving his name as
Harry williams had threatened his life,
and. in addition. was selling liquor in
any quantities The officers were warned
that the strange negroes were desperadoes
so the entire force was summoned 10 make
the arrests.
Henry Clifton, who is from Philadelphia,
tried to escape and was shot by Constable
Foraker while going through a hedge.
From his right hip down to the ankle
Clifton is peppered with shot Or. Har-
bolt treated his wounds and the man was
then taken to Delaware Hospital.
The other negroes-Harry williams,
charged with Illegally selling liquor and
John Ball, carrying revolver. we're Jail
ed, while George Gibbs was released.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
Goldey
College
News
Fan opening this week.

Fall opening this week.
An excellent class os stdents are en-
rolling.
Miss Maude Meredith. of Philadelphia,
entered the shorthand department this
morning.
Among the students who arrived this
morning from a distance are the fol-
lowing Edwin A. Robinson. Eldridge
Downes, Jr., A. e. Strickland and Miss
Mamie e. Jones, of Maryland; H. Law
renee Chase and Walter p. Mack, of
Virginia; Miss Elsie E. Blizzard, Of
Georgetown. Delaware.
New Castle County outside Of Will
mington is well represented in the en-
rollment Four students are from Town
send; four from Clayton.
Linwood, Pa, is represented by Miss
Marean L. Truitt, a graduate Of the
Linwood public schools.
Mr.. c. Smith Gooden, a graduate of
Delaware City high school, entered the
commercial department.
Six members Of the June graduating
class of the Wilmington High School
have entered.
Arthur c. Allen, a graduate of the
grammar school Of Uxbridge, Mass, has
entered the commercial department.
Misses Anna A. Schultz and Margaret
r. Kavanaugh, graduates Of st. Patrick's
School. have entered
Students are on their way here today
from distant points and will begin work
at the College tomorrow.
A young man living in San Juan,
Puerto Rico. notified the College yester-
day that he will leave San Juan the lat
ter part of September to enter the COM
mercial department October /.
The present enrolment indicates that
the graduating class next June win be
the largest in the history of the Col
llege.
, William F. White. commercial, 's5
shorthand &C. has been promoted from
the position Of manager of the Philadel-
phit Office Of +. S. Webster Company, OF
Boston, to that of manager of their New
York office. which is their largest branch
office Mr.. White is well known here as
"A first-class Office and business man,
and his many friends in this city are
not surprised that the Webster Com
pany has recognized his merit.
Carl +. Hanson, of 800, was a visitor
at Goldey College yesterday. He is very
enthusiastic In regard to the value OF
the commercial course. which he says
laid the foundation Of his business suc-
cess. He is in the real estate business
in Philadelphia and is very successful.
Miss Isabel x. Acker, shorthand grad
uate 'O3, left yesterday for George School,
where she has accepted a position as
private secretary in the Office Of the
president of that well known institution.
She was formerly head stenographer for
the Wilmington Malleable Iron Company
and is regarded as a thoroughly compe-
tent stenographer.
Miss Mary L. Lacklen has returned
from her summer vacation at Chatauqua
She will resume her work at the College
tomorrow as the special English in
structor.
An excellent class of Wilmington High
School students have entered
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
OPPOSE USE OF
ROADS FOR RUNS
Levy Court Wants Auto Race
Managers to Consult Them
Before Making Plans
COMPLAINTS AGAINST THEM

The Levy Court to-day received from
Centre Grange No. II. Patrons OF Hus-
bandry, the resolution recently adopted by
the grange protesting against the use OF
country roads for automobile runs. The
grangers contend that such runs are dam
gerous to other vehiculdr trafnc On the
roads. The resolution of the grangers
prompted ono in reply on the subject by
the court. as follows;
whereas, several complaints have been
received by this Levy Court from the
various hundreds in regard TO the use OF
the narrow roads for automobile runs. and
Whereas. on account OF the danger at
tending the use OF said roads by automo-
biles and the delay to the rural traffic.
therefore be IL
Resolved. That we earnestly discourage
the use OF said roads for automobile runs,
and suggest that before arranging for
an yfirther runs that the party or par
ties in charge communicate with the Levy
Court or the county engineer"
Previous TO the acceptance OF the Grange
resolution and the passage Of the court
resolution. members OF the court and
County Engineer Wilson expressed them
selves as opposed 10 the use OF the roads
for automobile runs not only because of
the danger attending them but because Of
the great damage done the roads by such
runs. The court has received many COM
plants on the subject but not until to-day
did the body take steps TO discourage the
use OF the roads for such purpose The
farmers say persons have been injured
and many wagons wrecked through the
reoklessness OF automobile drivers while
on the country roads.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
PANIC ON AN
ENGLISH BOAT
Steamer Disabled During a
Storm and Four Passengers
Are Disabled

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LONDON. Sept. 1.-Two hundred
frantic passengers. mostly women and
children, were rescued to-day in life
boats from the excursion steamship
Queen. which became disabled OF Sell
sey, in a terrible storm that swept the
English Channel Ths crew of the
Queen refused to leave the ship, de-
olarlng that they would rather drown
than desert the vessel The sea is
still rough and there is danger Of the
Queen going down. When the rescuvrs
aboard the cruiser Thesis reached the
Queen the distracted passengers were
praying and moaning with fear.
Many tainted as the rescuers drew
near. There was a mad rush for the
llfeboats and the rescusrs had to fight
back the passengers with fists and boat
hooks to prevent the lifeboats from be-
ing swamped. It is feared that many
deaths will be reported IN the wake Of
the storm, which was one OF the worst
in years. Shipping all along the chan
mel suffered heavy loss and many small
boats were sunk
-Four of the Queens passengers were
drowned in the scramble for the life-
boats
Two steamships and six sailboats are
known to be stranded on the coast ami
the fate OF their crews is in doubt
An unknown vessel in distress sent
up rockets off Nab last evening. Moth
ing has been seen of the vessels in
question and it is supposed II has been
lost with all on board.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
OXYGEN EXPLODES,
KILLING ONE MAN

NIAGARA FALLS. n. Y. Sept 1.-The
explosion OF a tank Of oxygen. charged
to 1900 pounds, at the plant Of the United
Oxygen and Chemical Co.. in Monteagle
today. instantly killed John clifford, 6s
years old of 100 Monteagle street and
comepetely wrecked the building. Cliff
lord with his son Robert. IS years, we're
working alone in the building at the
time. Ordinarily they had charged the
cylinders 20 $50 pounds but " ere this
morning experimenting. Every feature
OF the process was meeting the expecta-
lions Of Clifford when without warning
the cylinder exploded with a terrific re-
port. Chffords body was cut almost in
two. the legs being blown 20 feet through
window into the yard. the torso
smashed against thes ide OF the build
ing. The mapjor part OF the cylinder
picked up in a field almost 100 feet away
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
SPRINGER HEIRS RAISE
FUNDS TO FIGHT FOR ESTATE

Deputy Register Of Wills Lyons learned
from two young men who called at his Of
fce at the Court House this morning rela-
tive to the Springer estate" that Spring
er heirs throughout the West are pledg-
ing property in order to raise money to
aid them in their effort to recover the es-
tate One of the young n-Ha said he was a
Springer heir and that his home was in
Providence, r. l. The second young man,
who said he lived in Minnesota, informed
Mr. Lyons Of the strenuous efforts being
made by Springer heirs in the west to re-
cover the imaginary estate. The heirs
there have been informed that they must
file their claims before October ], and in
consequence there is a regular stampede
on there among the heirs. Incidentally the
stampede is costing them money Mr..
Lyons informed his visitors this morning
that there is no Springer estate here.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
City Court Gases.

Harris Sillenger, boy who was
charged with breaking and entering
store and stealing a revolver, was ar
raigned in City Court this morning and
rdered to be placed in custody of Agent
Stout under 5000 probation bonds
Edward Meenan was given 10 days
on a charge of vagrancy. Henry John
son. colored. and Michael VestoclS, a
Pole. were each fined $40 and costs
on charges Of trespassing.
The charge against Richard Richard
son Of violation OF the city market
ordinance. was continued to Thursday
morning.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
ADD ONE NAME
TO THE BOOKS
Resident Judge SpFuanCe Or
derS That ]. B. MahOney
Be Registered

Resident Judge spruance sat at the
Court House this morning TO hear APP
peals from the registration. Only one
appeal was made. that Of John b. Ma
honey. who had been refused registra-
ton at Kirkwood on the ground that
he was a nonresident Mr.. Mahoney
proved his residence. however and his
name was added TO the registration
book of the district Philip l. Garrett
and Herbert L. Rice were In court in
behalf of appeals by~Republicans, and
Robert C.. Harman and John T. Malloy
IN behalf Of appeals by Democrats.
Judge Spruance viii sit again on
September 2S and October 20 and 81
20 hear appeals.
The remaining registration days are
September 10 and October Il
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
DEATHS.
GEN AA9s
Annie R. Cropper.
Anna Doto.
ALL CI.-4

Annie R. Cropper.
Anna Doto.
Thomas Albert Short.
Alfred w. Burrows.
BURROWS this city on September
1. 1908. Alfred w. Burrows.
Due notice of the funeral will be
given.
SHoRT-AAt Greenwood. Del. August 80.
Thomas Albert, only son of William
c.. and Elizabeth M. Short, at the
ageaof 6 years. ia rs
Friends and relatives are respect-
fully invited to attend the funeral SER
vices Wednesday afternoon. at1 o'clock
at st. Johnstown Church Interment
at Bfidgeville, Del.
DOTO-At St Georges, on August 80.
1908. Anna. wife of Harry l.. Doto.
aged q years.
Relatives are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral services from the
residence of her parents in st. Georges,
Del. on Wednesday, September 2, 1908.
al 10 a. m. Funeral strictly private.
cROPPER--In this city, on August 80,
1908, Annie r.. wife of James H
Cropper, aged S2 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend funeral services at the residence
Of her husband. No. 4O2 East Seventh
street. on Tuesday evening. September
1st at 7.s0 o'clock. Interment at Ber-
lin. Nd, on Wednesday, September 2
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
Fraetured Her COLLAR Bone.

Mrs Calvin w. Crossan, OF Brandy
wine Springs fell down a stairway at
her home on Saturday afternoon and
fractured her collar bone. Physicians
were summoned from the park, where
the Democratic meeting was going on
at the time, and DR.. l.. Heisler Ball
also was called IN and they reduced the
fracture. Mrs. Crossan is now getting
along as well as can be expected, al
though her condition for awhile was
very serious.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
At the Piekwiek.

Large and appreciative audiences at
the New Pickwick last evening wit
messed one Of the best programs yet
given at this popular theatre. Wroes
Trio. the clever singing and dancing
team for harmony in vocal music and
dancing. is uneXcelled.
Ned Nelson. eccentric comedian, gives
an original monologue. His famous
character song. "The Pawnbroker' S
Shop" in which he impersonates a
number Of varied characters. IS rem
dered in a most pleasing and artistic
manner.
Thomas W. Huston. the popular BARI
tone has returned from a vacation,
and his voice IS better than ever.
The motion pictures include the lat
est and best produced in America and
Europe and cover the field OF high
class drssna and uRFoarious aaassSx.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
SPORTING
ADDITIONAL SPORTS ON PAGE 6.
BROWNTOWN IS
OUT FOR SOME GAME.

The Browntown Baseball Club has
gotten together to finish out the sea-
son and would like to hear from the
DUPONT or X-Wilmington teams for a
game next Saturday. Brownson is
willing to put up any amount Of
money on the result of the game. The
Browntown boys were always a fast
bunch, as they held the championship
of the city for three years. Their
line-up includes Duncan, Beatty, Scott,
Bainey, Mannerlng, Connor, Elliott,
Billy johnson, Stein, Ballantyne.
The Browntown team is very anx-
ious TO hear from Manager Reeves'
bunch as they consider it the strong
est team in the city.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
RIyERVIEW, JRS., WIN TWO

Riverview Juniors defeated Concord
Field Club by the score of IA to IL on
the old Union League grounds. Con-
cord being the older team, Riverview
thinks 1t deserves some credit for the
victory The batteries were; Concord
-Yerger and Jones; Riverview, Mis-
sinner and Worth. On Saturday River
view defeated the Chippewas in one
sided game by the score Of Is to 0.
Batteries-Chippewa Donovan and
Frizzelle; Riverview, Missimer and
Worth. On Labor Day Riverview will
play Concord again, having won one
and lost one from them.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
JACKSON LEAVES
DELAWARE HOSPITAL

William jackson. colored. who was
shot by a workhouse guard while he
was trying to pass revolvers, saws and
whiskey through a window at that in
stitution. was removed from the Della
ware Hospital. where he was a patient
ever since the shooting TO the county
workhouse. He was first taken to
Magistrate Robertson and given a pre-
liminary hearing and he'd for court.
The man has not fully recovered, but
as he is we'll enough TO get along in
the event of his trying to escape it
was thought the safest plan would be
to take him to the workhouse
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
MAN SAVES FRIENDS CHILD
FROM DEATH BY DROWNING

While the 4-year-old son of Herbert
Derrickson was playing on Clark's wharf
at Delaware city yesterday afternoon
the little fellow tumbled overheard and
would have drowned had it not been for
William Givison, a friend of the baby $
father, who was on the wharf at the
time the child fell into the water. Civil
son. with all his clothing on. jumped
into the river and rescued the child while
a crowd cheered his heroism. Both
Givison and the baby were almost ex-
hausted when they were pulled back TO
safety.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
OPEN BIDS FOR BUILDING
NEW ROADS AT STANTON

The New Castle County Levy Court
opened bids this morning for building
a new road from Red Clay Creek
bridge, near Stanton, to White Clay
Greek bridge. near the same place, a
distance of SO 1000 miles. There were
four bidders, of whim Stewart & Dom
oboe of this city, were lowest. 1t is
likely that the contract will be award
ed 10 the company.
The bidders and their bids follow:
Stewart & Donohoe, S62.S0; John A.
Kelly Co. S7135.4O; Dawson & Davis,
$4,000; Horrigan & Co., $3.50.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
FIFTH WARD
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS

Fifth ward Democrats. at an en-
thusiastic meeting held last night.
made the following nominations;
Delegates to the State Convention
Charles w. Gooding, Robert G. Har-
man.
Delegates to the County Committee
Charles f. Curley, -Nrtemas Smith,
John J. Mullin and John M. Truax
Delegates to the Special County Con-
vention-Charles H. Ten Weges. Martin
+. Fairy. John p. Farnan and J. Frank
Davis.
The county convention Of the party
will be held here on September 10. The
special county convention will be held
here on the same date.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
SENDING NOTICES
TO DELINQUENTS

George H. Mccall and Eugene M. Say
ers. collectors Of delinquent city taxes,
are sending out notices that all delinquent
taxes must be paid by the close Of this
week. They are the final notices, and un-
less the delinquent taxes are paid the
names of all delinquents will be publish
ed. in accordance with the law. Many per-
sons are having a difficult time making
their tax payments because Of the indus
trial depression. but the collectors under
the law have to take the steps they are
now taking to gather in the back takes.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
DEBs "RED SPECIAL
STARTS FOR THE PACIFIC.

CHICAGO, Sept. Ia special train
carrying Eugene V. Debs. Socialist can
didate for the Presidency, James H..
Brewer. Socialist candidate for Cover
nor of Illinois. and a number Of other
prominent Socialists, left here yester-
day for San Francisco The trip is
to be in the nature of an educational
campaign" and stops viii be made at
all important cities and towns between
here and the Pacific coast, where
speeches will be made and Socialist lit
erature distributed.
The train is known as the Red Spe-
cial" and Is scheduled TO arrive in
San Francisco on September IL. The
trip will end upon the return of the
special to Chicago, which will be on
September 25.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
AMATEUR BAsEeALL.

Delaware defeated the Jackson A\c.
team on Saturday in ten-inning game BY
the score of to 5.
The Delaware baseball team has rec
ord to be proud of. out of twenty-five
games played they have won nineteen
and lost but six. Next Saturday they viii
play the Boys Reform School at Prices
Corner.
Among the amateur baseball clubs of
this city the Riverveiw Juniors have won
high place. On Tuesday OF last week
they defeated the Concord Field Club by
the score Of IA to p. and Saturday last
the Chippewa club by the score Of Is to o.
on Labor Day they will again meet the
Concord Field Club.
Evening journal., 1908-09-01
DIED in THE STREET

Charles Anderson, col5red, who lived
at "A" and Buttonwoci streets. was
taken with a hemorrhage while seated
in Market street below Front, under
the elevated railroad. yesterday after
noon. and died almost Immediately.
The Phoenix ambulance was summoned
but the man was dead before it ar
rived. The body was taken to ths
morgue. Anderson expired while sit
ting on curb, with many persons
gathered around.
Anderson's body win be buried in the
county burying grounds at Farnhurst this
afternoon. He has no people here who
would go to the expense Of paying for
a funeral.