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The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
1hree Meals at Once.

Now, Mary" said her mistress,
"you must come to the door of the draw
ing room and say: Breakfast is ready,
and supper is ready, but dinner is
served"
The newly corralled domestic in
wardly digested the concise instruc-
tions, and that evening convulsed the
guests who were awaiting the an
nouncement of dinner by stepping be-
tween the portieres, dropping a
courtesy and repeating: breakfast is
ready, and supper is ready, but dinner
is ser-r-ved!"
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, Csc.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder orLiq'd, 25c.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, 25.
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd, 15c ,Liq'd, ,25c.
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, 25c.
Rough on Skeeters, agreeable touse, Csc.
e. S. Wells, Chemist, Jersey City, N. ].
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
AN AUTHOR ONCE.

He-When 1 was at college, you
know, l wrote little story and got
$25 for it.
She-Indeed! What was it.?
He-"Dear Father-Tm hard up!
Please send me S25."
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
Family Medicine Chest.

Every mother of sons ought to keep
an accident box containing a spool
of adhesive plaster, a package of car
bolated cotton, bottle of boracic acid
and some soft old linen. A fresh cut
should be carefully bathed immediate
ly and bandaged to keep out the dirt,
which so often contains germs of lock-
jaw. If there is much bleeding, first
close the wound with the plaster, then
cover 1t with the cotton. An applica-
ton of alcohol will easily remove the
plaster.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
HOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
T. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known +. J. Cheney
for the last Is years. and believe him perfectly hon.
orable in all business transactions and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, hINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF tbs
system. Testimonials sent free Price IS cents per
bottle Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
Children Need Actinu.

Rev. Perry Grant of New York
thinks that acting is a psychological
need, and is looking for the rich man
who will build a theater for children.
The purpose Of such a theater, he says,
is educational and is in keeping with
the discoveries Of Froebel, who knew
that play is an instinct implanted by
nature for educational purposes.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
Modern Solomon.

Two women who appeared before
Paris magistrate both claimed pos
session Of fatiron. The magistrate
solved the difficulty by giving the iron
to one of them, laundress, and pre-
senting the other with a theater
ticket
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for your feet
1t cures painful. swollen, smarting, sweat
ing feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by
all Druggists and Shoe Stores Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
THE HEIRS HAlR-MOViNG.

Mr.. White-It's no use, my dear, I
shall have to have my whiskers off;
baby is pulling 'em out by the roots.
Mrs. White-How unfeeling of you.
It's the only thing that keeps baby
quiet. Now you threaten to take the
dears enjoyment away!
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
Practical Derivatfve.

Teacher-Now, children, who can
tell me what obedience" is derived
from?
Pupil-From gettin' licked, Miss.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
The Short Hours.

How late did you sit in that poker
gamer"
Till about 12.30."-Cornell Widow.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gurus reduces f-
dammation slays pan cures wind colic 25c bottle.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
II Is,

Some say it's mistake to marry"
WELL" commented Mrs. Sixthhub,
ITO err is human"
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28

If, as reported, G. Washington never
wrote love letter, his reputation for
veracity is accounted for.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28

Bathing in the snow IL q common
custom In Russia.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28

Rather be thou the tail among lions
than the head among foxes.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28
a DOmestfc Eyc Remedy

Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws.
Wins Friends Wherever Used. Ask Drug
gists for Murine Eye Remedy Try Mu-
rine in Your Eyes. You Will Like Murine.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28

Dr.. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial.
Cures Children Teething, Diarrhoea, Dys-
entery, Choleramorbus and Flux, all Stom-
ach and Bowel Troubles. At Druggists 25c
and SOC per bottle
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28

For Headache Try Hicks capudine.
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas-
ant to take-Effects Immediately 10, 2E
and 50c at Drug Stores.
The Grenada sentinel., 1909-05-28

IT You Have Common Sore Eyes,
il lines blur or run together you need
PETTIT'S EYE SALVE, 25c. All drug
gists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y. =
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
Can You Tell the Cause
of Your TroubIe2

Are you sometimes discouraged ana
think you'l never be any better?
Can you tell the cause of your trou-
Bile or what makes you sick2
DO you know that about nine-tentha
of all sickness is caused by kidney
trouble?
Have you ever stopped TO think that
your kidneys may be the cause of your
poor health?
Most people do not realize how much
work the kidneys are required TO do
every day.
Every drop Of blood in the body must
pass through and be filtered by the kid
neys thousands OF times a day.
How can they do their work well II
they are sick?
If your kidneys need treatment. DR.
Kilmer's Swamp Root. the wonderful
kidny remedy. viii prove to be just
the medicine you need.
If you will write 10 Or. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamton. y. ", every reader OF
this paper, who has not already tried
Swamp Root. the great Kidney. Liver
and Bladder Remedy. may receive q
sample bottle by mail. absolutely free
You can purchase the regular nifty
cent and one-dollar size bottles at al
drug stores.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
NAN PATTERSON VICTIM
OF NERVOUS COLLAPSE

WASHINGTON. April 29.-Publicity
has become so abhorrent 10 Nan Patter-
son that she was the victim of a ner-
vous collapse today after reading IN tho
newspapers that she had been Identified
as the mysterious woman caller on Bcr-
nard stevens, young bank clerk, who
lies wounded IN Washington hospital.
MIS-. Martin. as Nan Patterson Is now
known caused her physician. DR.. j.
Franklin Hilton. 20 notify the ncwspa-
pers today that she is too IN TO sec re-
porters Tho doctor also said that Mrs.
Martin was not hiding and has nothing
to conceal
Young Stevens was shot by n negro.
he says. In the Fourteenth street branch
OF the United States Savings Bank. j..
NJ. Baker was IN the bank at the
time.
Tho directors OF the bank arc satisfied
that the young teller has been nvine an
exemplary life. and they see no reason
to doubt his story Of the shooting ar
fray. President Karrick. Of the bank
said that he knew no reason why the
name OF Nan Patterson should be dragged
into the affair
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
Rlrthdnv Pnrtv.

A pleasant surprise party was given
at the home of Master George Riley
on Lancaster pike in honor Of his
birthday anniversary. The evening
was enioyably spent. The guests
we're entertained with music. singing
and games. Refreshments were serv-
ed. Among those present were Misses
Clara Powell. Ethel Sowden, Mabel
Alexander. Julia Murphy. Hannah
Murphy, Elizabeth Kelleher, Alice
Brown, George Riley. Hudson Walker,
Raymond Lamborn, Frank Werlheiser.
Harvey Rothwell. Joseph Murphy
Howard Sowden. Dennis Murphy
Thomas Brown. Walter Hendrickson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ryser and others.
The first game was selected by Miss
Clara Powell, Il being the peanut
hunt. Three prizes we're awarded
first prize being won by Miss Julia
Murphy; second prize by Master Den
mis- Murphy; third prize by Miss Mabe
Alexander.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
DR.. POULSON A
BUSY PREACHER

Although the Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Poul-
son, '"rhe Grand Old Man OF the Park
Is greatly advanced in years, Il IS doubt
full whether there are fkw ministers who
are IN greater demand than he. Next sun
day he will conduct the communion ser
vices at the Norwood NJ Z. Church. Some
years ago Dr. Poulson founded a church
at his home in Baltimore, Md, and later
a hall was secured. The congregation soon
increased and later a handsome new
church was erected at a cost Of $4,000. Be-
fore il could be used, however, IL was
burned to the ground. A similar edlfce has
been erected. The house OF worship Is
known as the Harlan Park Methodist
Episcopal Church and II will be finally
dedicated on Sunday. May 80, at which
time DR. Poulson, its founder. will make
the address OF the day. DR.. Poulson will
take tho affirmative side on the subject
prohibition" at a debate which will be
held at Kenneth Square in the near future.
on the 9th OF May he will make an ad-
dress at memorial service in the Masonic
Temple, Philadelphia, and on the third
Sunday of next month he win preach at
Cape May, n. j., and give a lecture
at the same place on the following even
ing
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29


Miss Elizabeth Armstrong Morrow.
daughter Of Mrs. William Ewes Morrow.
o. No. 70s Franklin street. and William
Truxton Boyce, OF near stanton. were
married az the home OF the brides par
ents' last evening, by the Rev. r. NJ.
Ikirkus.
The bride was given IN marriage by
her brother. J. Brynberg Morrow. The
maid Of honor was Miss Olive Byrne
and the bridesmaids were Miss Mary
Rubencame OF Milton. Del. and Miss
Martha Ewes. OF New London, Pa. The
best man was Dr. Robert Cook. OF Boyce.
Va The bride wore satin messallne over
taffeta, trimmed with hand embroidery
and pearl trimming She wore a veil
with wreath Of lilies Of the valley and
carried a bouquet OF bride roses.
The maid Of honors gown was pinl,
silk muslin and she carried pink roses.
The dresses OF the bridesmaids were
white chinonette and their flowers were
pink roses. Their dresses were made
princess with pale green glrdles and they
wore hair wreaths Of pink and white
roses. About one hundred and nifty
guests witnessed the marriage. Tho dec
orations IN the dining room were pink
and white, pink roses predomnating Mr..
and Mrs. Boyce went on a Southern trin
and upon their return will live in STAN
ton
Mr.. Boyce is connected with the firm
Of Boyce Brothers at that place. The
date Of the marriage was also the an
niversary Of the marriage Of tho bride
mother. During the reception Miss Helen
l.. kurtz played Mendelssohn's wedding
march and nuptial airs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
BOY BEAT HIS WAY ACROSS
CONTINENT In Is DAYS

ITHACA. Arm 2e.-Covcrcd with dirt
and dust and much fahgued. despite his
splendid physique, Mcrie McReynolds. 3,
soventeen-year-ol citizen of the branch
Of the George Junior Republic at Los
Angeles, Cal. arrived at Freevihe-- to-
day after beating his way across the
continent in eighteen days. lie started
without q cent IN his pockets and tho
trip cost him nothing.
McReynolds had crossed the continent
out Of his liking for Daddy" as VIII
liam r. George. the founder Of the jun
ior Republics, IS Familiarity known. lie
wanted TO sec him again.
McReynolds was formerly "a mischiev-
Gus hoy, but when Mr. George took hold
Of him he soon became model citizen.
when Mr. George left the California
Republic. McReynods learned that he
had gone back East. Less than three
weeks ago the lad left the Republic one
night with a couple OF sandwiches in his
pockets and started his trip.
lie made his way riding bumpers se-
creting himself I'm baggage cars and hop
ping frcights. He once lay IN tho bag
gage car OF "a limited for thiriy-six
hours fearing TO move.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
COUNTY POOR
OFFICERS ELECTED

The Trustees Of the Poor Of New Castle
county yesterday afternoon elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President-Dr Columbus Henry.
Observation-Disclosures W Foster.
Resident Physician-Dr. w. IT. Briggs.
Coroner's Physician--Dr. J. W. Bastian.
Recording and Financial secrctary-A.
" Leslie George
Attorney Rcuben Satterthwaitc
Matron-Mrs. Margaret Bacon; FIRST as
sistant. Miss Emma Pindor; second assist
ant, Mrs Mark Jones.
Head Nurse, Female Department-Afiss
Margaret Whtecraft; male department.
David b. Ferris.
Chief Engineer-George Poole.
Foreman of Farm-Wiliam Jones.
Watchman--James W. Foster. Jr.
Coachman-Willard NJ. Durham.
President Henry appointed the following
standing committees for the year:
ACCOMPLISHMENT. Clark, Harris. Horrl-
gan. Alice and Peoples.
Farm Accountability. Horrlgan and
Jester.
superintendent Account-Harr.s, Illus.
bands and Burge
Finance-Allee. Ball and Husbands.
Buildings and Grounds-Ban. Hutsor
and George
Hospital-stout, Beth and Henry.
Farm-Jester, Peoples and Clark.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
Mr.. Mccartney Receives.

At the home Of Frank Mccartney.
of Blue Ball, a reception was given
on Saturday evening. Among the
guests were: Mary r. Mcbride. Kath-
ryn Mcbride. Henry Clinton. Elizabeth
clinton. Cecilia Clinton. Mrs. James
Ward. Mr.. and Mrs. William Mozart
ney. Mrs. William Conner, Edward
Conner James Connor. Benjamin Nc
Cartnoy. all Of Philadelphia; Mr. and
Mrs. William Garrett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter II. McClue. Miss Mary j. Nc
Ginnis. Miss Anna c. Sweeney. Mr..
and Mrs Thomas Weldin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Atwood. J. Weldin. Mrs. William
Horty, Miss Maria Horty. Miss. Alice
Horty, Thomas Horty, Frank Horty,
all Of Blue Ball: Edward p. Connell,
Avondale. Pa; Carl A. Bessey. Lewis
ton, Me-; Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Nc
Cartney, Anna c. Mccartney, James A.
Mccartney. Francis A. Mccartney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J. Mccartney,
Master William Horty, Miss Eva We'll
din, Thomas Weldin. Jr., Jacob Wei
din. Howard Weldin, Master Herbert
weldin, Misses Margaret Eleanor and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
Social and
Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Polk have been
visiting his brother az Kenneth Square.
Miss Era Lysle has returned after SPEND
ing few days with friends at Avondale
Miss Johanna Bemisonc has been spend
ing few DAYS with Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Leedom OF North East
William Lane and J. a. Bell OF Chester
were recent visitors here
Miss Blanche Dyche has returned to
Chester after a visit to local friends.
Arthur johnson was recent guest OF
Chester friends.
Mrs. T.. Walter Hall and Mrs William
A. Jackson are guests Of their sister. Mrs.
l.. X. Pennington OF Havro de Grace.
Miss Belle Goodwin has returned to KEN
ton after a visit to friends IN this city ana
Haddonneld. n. }.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams have been tho
guests of George Reynolds OF Wyoming.
Mr.. and Mrs. clifford Richards have
been the guests Of their parents at Little
Creek.
Miss Mary Taylor and Miss Mary John
son. Of Dover, are spending a few days
I'm this city.
Joseph McCorlslo Of the Merritt House.
is 81 with rheumatism.
Miss Rosa Abbott has returned TO Cam
den after visit TO this city.
Mrs. II. A. Thomas has returned "a
Camden after n visit 20 this city.
\ Mrs Roland Mills has returned from
spending a week at Dover.
Miss vertie Melvin was a recent guest
OF relatives IN Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Gamble and daughter Mis-,
Carrie Gamble. have been visiting friendl
at Ponnsgrove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Borden have beer
the guests OF friends at Pennsgrove.
/ Miss Hattie Woodruff has returned from
a visit to his parents at Pennsgrove
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Stacy Layton OF sharp
town were recent visitors here
W. J. T.. Scotch has been visiting friend
at Elkton.
Mrs. Elmer p. Lloyd and daughter Mis-
Martha, have been spending several day
with relatives at ESton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
CONSTABLE GETS
MUCH BACK TAXES
New Castle DeIiHquentS will
Loose Properties Unless
They Pay up
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. April 29-Constable
Buckley. Of Wilmington, as the agent
of the bondsmen of Charles H. Shearer
sat In Mayor Boyd's Office yesterday
to receive taxes for the years 1905. 1906.
During the day many delinquents paid
or made arrangements to do so in
order to prevent their properties from
being sold.
Some people produced receipts for
taxes they had paid, which arc not
credited to their account
Collector Leach is now preparing his
bills to be delivered to all delinquents
and he will advertise the properties
for sale during the next few weeks.
Rodney II. Thayer returned home
yesterday from a three months tour
in Switzerland and Italy. He is the
headof the Baldt Steel Company here.
The plant for some time has been
working on engine frames for the
Baldwin Locomotive Works.
Shad Patrolman Ebe Bull denies the
reports that men arc allowed to fish
on the Delaware river before u O'Clock
on Sunday night. He spent last Sun
day night going up and down the river
and while the boats were lying az
anchor not a man had attempted to
put net overheard before the mid
night hour.
Magistrate NiclSerson and John H.
Martin will engage in the real estate
business.
Mrs. Katherine Sullivan has opened o
dry goods and notion store on Ninth
street.
An additional number Of men arc
working on the trolley road improve.
ments at Red Lion Creek marsh.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
TO RAISE HALF MILLION
FOR CATHOLIC UNlVERSIT Y

In fulnllment Of tho pledges made az
the national conventions of 1907 and
1908. the Knights OF Columbus have
made a plan whereby funds will be
raised 10 establish n half million en-
dowment for the Catholic University
at Washington. A letter Is being sent
90 every Knight i'm the country asking
him TO pledge 81 a year toward the
fund. These letters are being received
by knights in, this city and each coun-
ell ~ preparing TO make list of con-
tributors.
For each $4,000 which the Knights
turn over 20 the university the order
will be entitled TO one perpetual schol-
arship for a fun course. The manner
Of selecting these scholarships will be
decided later by the National Board OF
Directors. when the full sum Of $500,
600 has been collected the amount will
Returned over the university. Car
dinal Gibbons has written 10 the com.
mittee In charge of the collection OF tn,
fund pralsing tho movement
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
CHALLENGE FROM N. B.
DANFORTH.

n. 3. Danforth is seeking the worst
case of dyspepsia or constipation I'm
Wilmington or vicinity to test DR..
Towards now specific for the cure Of
those diseases.
SO confident is he that this remark
able medicine will effect lasting cure
I'm short time, that he offers to re-
fund the money should it not be sue
cessful.
In order to secure the quickest pos
sible introduction n. b. Danforth will
sell a regular package of this medicine
at 25 cents.
This specific of Dr. Towards will
cure sick headache, dizzy feelings
constipation. dyspepsia and all forms OF
malaria and liver trouble. 1t does not
simply give relief for a time; il makes
permanent and complete cures.
1t will regulate the bowels, tone W
the whole intestinal tract. give you an
appetite. make food taste good and d.
gest well. and increase vigor.
There is no need of suffering with
constipation, dyspepsia or liver dis
case when you can get sixty doses OF
q scicntic medicine for their cure like
DR.. Towards specific for tho small
sum Of % cents.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
TAFT WILL WITNESS
GERMAN AMERICAN RACES

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BOSTON. April 2e.-From the deck Of
the Mayfiower, the executive yacht,
President Taft will witness the inter
nationally yacht races between American
and German boats to be sailed of Marble
Head the first week in September.
These matches are under the joint d.
rection OF the Eastern Yacht Club. on be-
half Of the American boats entered and
the Kaiserleicher Yacht Club. OF which
the Kaiser is the head, on behalf Of the
German boats. The presence OF President
Taft at the races may result In the crown
prince Of Germany becoming an entry.
In addition to the assurance that Pres.
ident Taft win be present at the races
tho Eastern Yacht Club has received per.
mission-that the grand prize this year b,
known as the President Taft cup.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
NEWPORT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWPORT. Del. April 2s.-The funeral
OF Mrs. Orphey +. Nandogrift. wife OF
the late Leonard Cl Vandcgrift. which
was held at the M. e. Church this az
ternoon was largely attended Her death
occurred on Monday night after a iinger-
ing illness. Mrs. Vandegrift is survived
by one daughter, Miss May Vandegrift
and son. George Nandegrift.
The Newport Stars will play the Rich
ardson Park team on Saturday afternoon
here.
Miss Callie Little. a teacher in the
Newport Public School. is IN at her home
az Hockessin.
Miss Madaline Allison spent yesterday
with friends in Baltimore, Nd.
Everson Bullen. the young son OF Mr.
Mrs. Thomas Builen. Is IN at his hons
on Marshall street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
CUTICURA CURED
HIS SORE EYES
When So Years Old Eye-BaIIs and
Lids Became Terribly lnAamed-
Was Unable to Go About - Home
Remedies and Professional Treat
ment we're Equally Unsuccessful.
TOOK FRIENDS ADVICE;
HAS NO MORE TROUBLE

about two years ago my eyes got
IN such a condition that / was unable to
60 about. They were terribly inhamed,
both the balls and lids. tried home.
remedies without relief. Then i de-
cided to 60 to our family physician, but
he didn't help them. Then tried two
more Of our most prominent physicians,
but my eyes grew continually worse.
At this time a friend Of mine advised
me 10 try Cuticura Ointment, and after
using II about one week my eyes were
considerably improved and in two weeks
they were almost well. They have
never given me any trouble since. 1
was then sixty-three years old and am
now sixty-fve. / shall never fail to
speak a word OF praise for the Cuticura
Remedies when have an opportunity,
and trust that this letter may be the
means Of Others being cured as i have
been. G. B. Halsey, Mouth Of Wilson,
Grayson Co., Va, Apr. 4, 1905"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-04-29
KNOWLES, SUICIDE,
WELL-KNOWN HERE
Had Been Associated With
Brother in Wooden Business
at New Castle

William Gray Knowles. a brother Of
the late James C. Knowles, of this
city, and of Wilmington, committed
suicide yesterday morning at his home
in Ridley Park. Pa.
Mrs. Knowles explained to Coroner
Carr. who arrived some hours later,
that It had been the custom Of Mr.
Knowles, whenever he did not sleep
well, to get out Of his bed and go 70
the library in the night TO read. For
this reason she did not think it any
thing unusual when he rose from be-
side her and walked down the stairs.
this while it was still dark. 1t was
the noise later that led her TO follow
to the library, where she found him
with a revolver clasped in his hand
and blood oozing from a hole in the
temple where a bullet had entered. DIR.
H.. L. Taylor was summoned. but on
his arrival Mr.. Knowles was dead.
Members of the family express them
selves as altogether at loss for an ex-
PLANTATION OF Mr. Knowles desire 10
take his own life. but they admit that
he had suffered large financial reverses
They say he was a man who kent his
business affairs altogether TO himself
to such an extent, in truth. that after
his death they did not know the name
OF his lawyer.
Mr.. Knowles was SO years old. and
had been retired from active business
for about nineteen years. On pleasant
days. when he was feeling well, h.
went to Philadelphia. stopping in al
the Union League and then transact
ing such business as he might hav,
on hand.
He had been identified with hi,
brother for many years in the Knowle:
Wooden Mills here.