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Evening journal., 1909-08-24
NOT EASY TO CATCH
ALLIGAT0RS ALIVE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-"Hunt'ng
alligators at night with bulls eye
lantern and shotgun is tame sport com
pared with what is called a gator hunt
in Florida" said an old Floridan re-
Gently. Il mean the feat Of capturing
an alligator alive and then towing the
fellow to high ground through mud and
water from what is called in Florida a
gator hole.
THE gator fishermen first find the
hole which is indicated by an opening
in the surrounding grass in the midst
Of dense growth of vegetation. where
the ground is worn smooth by the alli-
gator IN his pulls IN and out. Some
times these gator holes are in the
nature Of a cave I'm the bank of a
stream and may be IS or 20 feet deep.
and If so it is not an easy matter to
get the animal out
"The fisher is supplied with a long
pole with a metal hook on the end He
takes a strong rope and throws II about
the entrance Of the hole. At this juno
ture Roosevelt's .monkey hunting in
Africa is not in II compared to gator
hunting in the Florida marsh.
"Then the fisher rams with the
hooked pole down the den and waits
and listens. If he finds a gator in the
hole he leases the beast by poking
him until the gator in a rage, finally
grabs the hooked pole and Is pulled
from the den. II Is with uncertainty
that he is dragged forth, for IL is not
known whether the catch is a large
or a small one; the fisher does not
know whether to get into shape to run
or TO fight. But out the gator comes
believing and roaring mad.
after the gator is dragged to the
surface he. in his rage, turns and rolls
and finally twists himself up in the
rope or moose that has been previously
prepared. With the assistance of the
others I'm the party. the gators legs
and mouth are tied and the gator is
a prisoner.
"The gator is for the most par
caught in the marshes, where th'
ground is soft and slushy and too We
for either horse or wagon to enter
lThe fishers are compelled to carry thei
catch TO higher ground, there TO b
loaded into the waiting wagon, and tn
hunt is ended"
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
KNOW VICTIM
OF RAILROAD

Coroner Gaynor learned today that
the body of the boy killed on the Della
ware Railroad at Bear Station, some-
time during Sunday night, is Edward
.scheedel. aged II years. bound out from
a home at No. 1906 East Twenty second
street. New York city, 20 a man named
J. K. LeComnte. of near Hurlock, Dor
chester county. Md. This man was
reached by telephone last night but
refused TO have anything to co with
the body.
The coroner learned that young
Scheedcl has a mother living at No.
448 Robinson street. in the Bronx, New
York city and he is now trying to get
into communication with the authori-
tie sthere. lie further learned that the
boy had borrowed twenty-five cents
from a farm hand on LeCompte's place
intending 90 run away. He Is believed
10 have boarded a freight train at FL
wood, Mr.. and on reaching Bear sta
tion was joltod off and ground be-
meath the wheels The body was badly
lmutilatcd.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
Tho sishep Won.


There was an English bishop. til
bishop Of oxford. who could reel on
wonderful rhymes" said a Londo'
clergyman. The bishop once wrot
a rhyme about a cassowary:
Il would were a cassowary
On the plains OF Timbuktul
would eat a missionary.
Cassock, bands and hymn book too
"A dispute once arose about the aU
thorshlp Of that rhyme. The biSbol
Of oxford claimed it. and a punstel
on Punch also claimed It. According
", as q test. the word Jehoshapha
was submitted 10 the two claimant
for rhyming. The man who bes
rhymed that difficult II not impossible
word would be judged the true autho
Of the cassowary effort.
'Well. the Punch punster failed-fel
down completely-but the bishop c
Oxford easily proved his rightful own
ership Of the cassowary production b.
dashing off on the spur of the mo
ment this magnihcsas effort:
''rhe valiant King Sennacherib
OF any man could crack a rib.
But could not OF Jehosaphat,
And that because he was so fat"
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
DROWNED MANS
BODY IDENTIFIED
Vas James II. Workman Of
PennSgTOVe Who is Believed
to Have Walked Overheard

Through the efforts of Coroner Gay
nor and Patrolman Daniel Aiken, the
body of the man found drowned in the
Christiana river, at the foot of
Lombard street has been identified as
that of James III. Workman. aged 60
years. resident Of Pennsgrove, n. ].
Workman was a shoemaker by oc-
cupation and was married. Several
children. one of whom. a daughter is
employed as stenographer in this
city. survive him.
The man left his home on last Thurs
day to come to Wilmington ostensibly
to purchase supplies. Since that time
his family did not see him. He was
seen here on Friday morning. 1t is
thought that the man walked off a
wharf into the Christiana river some
time during Friday night. II is known
that he had fallen into the river before
Will in the city, but was rescued.
The body win be shipped to Penns.
grove for interment. Arthur Workman
son, came from Ponnsgrove to-day
and made positive the identification.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
TO THE
WATER BOARD
Charles Warner Company
Comments on the Coal
Investigation

The Charles Warner Company yester-
day sent tho following letter to the
Water Commissioners:
August IA. 1909
Board Of Water Commissioners,
Wilmington Delaware
Gentlemen We beg to acknowledge
receipt OF your favor OF the 10th inst.
covering the investigation by your
Chief Engineer on the coal consump-
ton efiiciencies during several years
past.
Our principal object in bringing this
whole question forward Is 10 estab-
lish these annual coal tests and their
periodic checking on proper lines and
conforming with standard practice.
This is TO your interest. IT is to our
interest. IL is 10 the interest of all coal
bidders in this city and fair TO all
interests involved to have Il so estab-
lished. Mr.. Keinlo's report in no way
changes this general issue. There are
engineering experts whose impartiality
nobody can question. There are stand
ard practices for steam engineering
tests I'm vogue generally accepted by
the principal steam engineering ex-
perts OF this country. Both men and
practices to meet this situation can be
easily used, and thereby avoid an
nual dissatisfaction and criticism. We
believe you honestly desire that con-
dition OF affairs as much as any gem
tleman In this city.
Our only regret, which we desire ia
publicly express to you. is the effort
shown in your report 10 discredt a man
OF Mr. Brassingtons standing as an en-
cheering expert
When man has thoro technical and
scientific training coupled with over twen.
~ years practical and constant expert
ence In important steam engineering work
and when he has been employed for some
ten years IN important engineering work
by both the Edgemoor and dupont Com.
panies Of this vicinity. we are satisfied
he qualities fully as an expert ON the par.
ticular matters we have had under con.
s'deration. Furthermore. we voiuntarlly
engaged Mr. Brasslngton to take up this
Investigation, and therefore itconnot be
claimed that any personal feelings insti-
gated the report recently submitted by
us.
Mr.. Brasslngton has further exprest a
strong desire to report on the errors in the
data and deductions submitted in your
report, but we agree with you that so far
as this years business is concerned the
instance should be considered closed With
out further aggltatlon or publicity.
Very truly yours,
Charles Warner Company,
Charles Warner.
First vice-Presldent
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
CURING LEPROSY
BY THE X-RAY

That the x-ray is capable OF curing
some cases Of ieprosy has been demon
strated by experiments with the disease
IN the Philippines. according 70 report
from DR.. Victor q. lIeiser Of the Public
Health and Marine Hospital Service, Di-
rector OF Health and chief quarantine Of
ncer for the Philippines,
Dr. Heiser has made an exhaustive re-
port to washington on the lepor colony
established by the American Government
on the island of Culion. Dr. Hclser says
tho x-ray has been successfully tried in
a few cases. II IS the only treatment
which has cured loprosy, but II is suit
able as yet for specially selected cases
only.
IN EARLY STAGES
1t cannot be regarded as suitable as a
routine treatment, and is apparently val
liable only In the early stages. This, how-
ever. Is more than can be said for other
remedies which have been attempted. San
Iazaro Hospital at Manila was the first
institution IN the world to use tho N-ray
treatment for ieprosy with any degree OF
success.
AZ the beginning Of American oocupa-
tion. il years ago, there were IN tho Is
lands. according to the best records OBJ
tainablc. between $500 and 1000 lopers. Dr.
Helscr SAYS there were never any grounds
for the Wild estimates ranging from 10000
to 5000 which we're given circulation IN
the early days OF the American regime.
ISLAND is ISOLATED.
Culion Is wen isolated, is about 20 by
40 miles IN dimensions, and Is located
about go miles from Manila TO the south
The iepers are permitted to establish
themselves at any place on the island
and. II they desire 90 farm, the necessar'
animals and implements are provided a
Government expense. In actual practcs
however. Il is found they practically a
live IN the town OF Culion, where every
thing. including houses. clothing and sui
sistencc. is furnished them by the Go,
ernment
A largo modern hospital has been ei
tablished for those who are bcdfast {
who desire 70 undergo special trcatmen
The town Is located on an elevated sit
has modern water and sewerage system
and is largely governed by ordinances an
regulations which the lcpers themselvl
make. They elect their own Mayor. Coui
cilmen and other municipal officials. BY
gradual process the lepers have been r.
moved from tho other islands to this on
Segregation is not absolute. as provisic
IS made for visits Of friends and RELATIVE
under proper safeguards.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
6O5-6O7-6OO rIarket Street

kcenness
In your endeavors at wasting" away
Past Is the time when Ewes we'll
nourished daughter
Signs for the Angles her figure con-
ceals;
Past is the day of the glass of hot
water
Taken between microscopical mealsl
Fashion has kindly abated her rigor.
Ye who have patiently starved at
the shrine,
Bent on attaining the requisite figure,
Now are permitted TO breakfast and
done.
Those who by nature approached to
perfection,
sinuous beings who never tight-laced
Now must be plunged in the deepest
detection
Envying those with moderate waist.
Surely tho coming OF contours more
comely
Plump little cupid's approval mus
win,
Surely he wept for those suffering
dumbly.
Generous Junos who strove to b,
thini
Now may we shortly see banished for.
ever
That which was too artificial TO last
Fashion is sane for the nonce-may
she never
Follow the willowly wisps of the past!
London Daily Mail.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
CONDITION OF THE
COUNTY FINANCES

County Treasurer Robert NJ. Burns
sent to the Levy Court this morning
his weekly report showing the follow
ing balances:
To the credit Of special bond issue,
No. /. S7.453.7S; special bond issue, No.
. S92, ,932.2 %; miscellaneous road ac-
count, S9i.3S; Christiana hundred $780,
652: Mill Creek $l75.57; White Clay
Creek, S1SO.s5; New Castle. S773.65; Red
Lion, S9L32; st. Georges. Si1S3S; APP
poquinimink, S394S9; Blackbird, S16729;
Brandywinc. $756.90.
Mr.. Burns reported the following
July fee collections from county Of
ncers: M. F. Walker. register of wills,
S1.53L70: Charles H. Lippincott. sheriff,
$3.50: Herbert l.. Rice, prothonotary.
81. .205.75: Harry A. Brown. clerk of the
peace s92176 Joseph G. Jolls. register
in chancery. S30S.90; II. H. Billany. re-
corder Of deeds. Si.4745O OF these
amounts the officers were allowed 10
per cent. under the law.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
REA FAVORS CHANGE
OF THE FISCAL YEAR

Vice-Presldent Samuel Rea. Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. has
written TO the Interstate Commerce Conn
mission and TO capitalists and others in
terested IN railway affairs suggesting that
the government should change the date
on which IL requires annual reports to be
made by the carriers. Al present every
railroad IN the country must report to the
Interstate Commerce Commission for the
twelve months ending July 80 without re-
gard as TO whether or not that Is the
fiscal year OF the company. The Pcnnsyl-
vania's fiscal year ends December 81, and
the New York Central, formerly closing
its year on June 90, has made the change
to December L
n. c. Adams. chief OF the statistical de-
=@rtment Of tho Interstate Commerce
Commission responding TO the suggcs-
tions which have been made. has sent out
a circular asking the views Of tile man.
ayers OF all the roads in the country. Tho
new law imposing a Federal tax on cor.
porations. going into effect this year al
once emphasizes the question OF the prop.
er period to be adopted for fiscal year as
the tax Is TO be assessed at the end OF
the calendar year. Adams is chairman OF
the committee on statistics Of the Nation.
al Association Of Railroad Commissioners
The first reason stated by Mr.. Rea, IN
his proposal 10 make the government year
conform to that Of the PENNSYLVANIA rail.
road. Is that the commission will ther
have time 10 submit its annual report tc
Congress at the opening OF that body ir
December. whereas under the present ar.
rangement the FIVE months between june
so and December I is not a sufficient time
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
Lewis WILL
IS SUSTAINED

Register of Wills Francis NJ. Walker
today handed down a decision sus-
tanning the will Of John e. Lewis, who
died sometime ago at his home in
Newark.
A caveat was filed against the will
at the time it was offered for pro-
bate, by Mrs. Kate Wright and Mrs.
Rebecca j. Gilpin, children Of Lewis.
They contended that their father did
not possess tcstimentory capacity at
the time OF making the will Many
witnesses were heard. /. Irving Handy
represented the caveators and j. Har-
vey Whiteman, the will.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
THE WHINING PLAY.

IF when you are busted
Il And down at the heel
You lust make a noise like success,
Then things will be coming
In bundles and bales
And marked 10 your private address
Prosperity's signboard
Is all that you need
To fool and confound the elect.
A front that Is naughty
WIN make them sit UP
And notice the splendid effcct.
'Tis not 10 possession
That come the rewards,
Though ownership isn't so bad.
It's making the rabble
Believe you are there
With every old thing TO be had.
Though It may resemble
A confidence game,
It wins at the drop OF the hat.
pretense is winner,
And nothing there Is
That's quite so successful as that.
There's nothing succeeds like
Success, so they say,
But that is a little mistake.
A good imitation,
You'll very soon find,
OF all of the parts viii partake.
It's pleasant TO know that
Your little account
Is fun TO the brim with the stun,
But n Il Is lacking
You need not despair.
Rely on the power Of the blum.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
WEppED AT sFAEopn

sEAFORDl Del, Aug. 2L-At the home Of
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
W. Donoho. in West seoford. was SOL
emnized themarriage of their daughter,
Henrietta. to Dr. Allen NJ. Herr. Of Pitts
burgh. The Rev. Mr.. Hall. rector of the
Episcopal church at Salisbury. performed
the ceremony.
They left for a trip to Philadelphia, New
York and Atlantic City, and upon their
return will reside in Pittsburgh.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
HIGH WINDS PREVENT
FLIGHTS AT RHEIMS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
RHEIMS, Aug. 2L-High winds pre-
vented anyiights this morning. AT times
a thirty mile an hour gale blew across
the field. The shed housing the Curtiss
machine was the center of attraction and
hundreds sought a view OF the bi-plate
at close range.
The committee under the auspices OF
which the meet Is being given announced
todav that Il had leased the Plain Of
Bethany for thre years and that u would
be made the center of European avia-
ton trial.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
DEATHS
James w. Heckler.
Edward n. Brennan.
Edward n. Brennan.
lol,r - Lual..a

Suddenly. on August %.
1909, Edward II. Brennan.
Due notice Of funeral will be given.
HUGHES.-Tn this city. on August Il,
1900, John II. Hughes. aged g years.
Relatives. friends and members of the
Musicians Union are invited 10 attend
the funeral services at his late residence,
No 72l West Fourth street on Wednes-
day afternoon. August 25th, at $50
O'Clock. Interment at Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery.
HECKIFR-In this city. on the oath
inst lanes w. son Of Charles w and
Iinda Heckler. Aged 30 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO az
tend the funeral from the residence of
his parents. No. li29 East Fourteenth
street. ON Thursday morning, az o'clock
Reouiem mass at St. Patricks Church.
Tnterment at the Cathedral Cemetery. .
PRFNNAN-At Wernersville. Pa. on
August end. 1909, Edward H. Brennan
Reiaiives and friends Of the family arg
reenectfu1ly invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence No. 1900 W.eN
Tenth street. on Thursday morning. Au-
snst aeth at 9.3o o'clock. Requiem mass
al sacred Heart Church. Tnterment pri-
vate al Cathedral Cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
Stock Markets

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Aug. 2i.-The stock mar
ket opened with the same nervous ten
dency as Yesterday A number of stocks
were advanced while others were lower.
As trading progressed Union Pacific was
the most active stock. Within few
min0utes the price fell to 20Sia and was
followed by nearly everything I'm which
there was any activity. Reading after
gaining 3-S declined a point and South
ern Pacific went to 1873. Steel common
and Amagamated Copper dropped 3-i.
II A. M.--Trading all through the FIRST
hour was OF a nervous character, with
the room and street awaiting r. IT, Har-
rimans arrival for news Of his condi-
tion before doing much trading. outside
Of persistent buying Of Reading and Wa
hash stocks there was nothing Of an im-
portant character about the transactions.
The prices ranged generally within linn
its OF less than points
Governments unchanged; other bonds
firm.
Noon-There was no change in market
conditions after the first hour. trading
being I'm a state Of suspense because Oi
the disposition to await the arrival OF
Hartman before making further com
mttments. Reading and Wabash held
an their early gains around noon while
other stocks reacting IN the early trad
ling remained near their low levels
Evening journal., 1909-08-24

The main lesson of leprosy is somewhat
philosvphic. All Europe for centuries was
covered with it. but the quick, strong.
reactive blood OF the white race strangled
the germs Of death. so Il is doubtful II
whites could ever be pesfered much again
yellow races, Of slower. weaker blood
are stu slowly stewing with IT,
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
THE NEW rIGuRr.

with the passing Of the Directoire
dress the women who have been maxi
ing strenuous efforts 10 attain the nee
essary slimness md II imperative to
assume ampler proportions)
Ye who had never a leaning 70 lean
ness.
Glad is tho news that bring ye to-
day.
Though We have shown commendable
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
CLORIolIs

"Well. Father" asked the beautiful
young heiress. did the Count cali on
you this morning."
YES"
What did he say?r
He asked me if ! was able and will
ini to support him in the style to which
he had been accustomed"
"Oh, glorious Dear old dad. let me
kiss you. II am so happy. Doesn't II
all seem like a beautiful dream?"
Chicago Record Herald.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
roo LAVE 10 CLASSTFY7

T Os7f~Ro,f 4, 6 + < & SS0Tfs
- amounting to SOS. on Kennett Pike
near Mt. Salem Lane today. TUESDAY.
August 24) Return TO a. NJ. PIERCE
g. son Fourteenth and Washington SITS
sug2i-lt.
FOR sALE-BROWN MARE, WEIGHT
LOO; quiet and gentle. Can be seen at
County Hospital Apply JESTER & Nc
DANIEL. aug2i-2t
W Address l.. T., this Office.
aug24-6t
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
Grain Market

Reported daily by F. D. Laekey &
Co. bankers and brokers, members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, s4s Mar
ket ST.
WHEAT CORN. OATS.
Sept. Dec. Sept Dec. Sept. Dec.
s7& "a ssss Sos ss% se@
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
suaaested Itself.

"Going over TO the Wilson's tonightg'
"No. fear / am not welcome
there"
whats happenedT
Last time we were over there they
we're talking about profession for
their baby boy. and just at that time
be turned loose with a beautiful set Of
lungs. and / suggested train caller"
"And they didn't take it as a joker
"Well. ! managed to make my es.
rape"
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
THE WORLDS POPULATION.

"The number Of people who have
written, or meant to write. or think
they could write is very large."-Mr.
Anthony Hamilton. i'm the Onloolser.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
Knew tha R.auIrements.

Knew the Requirements.
PA. what part is that man with the
black mustache takingl'
HE Is the yillains~
''He can't be-"
"Why noty'
-He isn't pursuing her"
Evening journal., 1909-08-24

Am. Locomoti 6IH Nor. Pacific 1877
Anal. Copper .. S5 3 Norfolk West Of
Am. Smelling Ioos4 lN't.ern ~en1 10
Am. Sugar Coi5I \ Peoples Gas II7J
Atch. T. a. S. TIois Pennsylvania I4I9
Asphalt Com. 74A Phila. Rap. I 3oj
B. & o.. :IS4 Phila. Compaa a
Brooklyn r. T. son Phila. ElectricIIs
Cenl Leather 4o.Reading l67
Ches. & Ohio. u Rock Island 40
Cambria Steel 44Is st. Paul ...ISSj
Denver & r. C4oA Southern Pac Is4,
Erie Common SIS South. Com. 81,
Erie Ist pfd ...s55SlTonopah g.
Elec. of Amer Misunderstanding 90:
Louisville & lI54Hl Union Pacih 7Io.
Lehigh Nav. If73s L. S. st. Com IS.
Ieh. Valley sou. S. St. ProiIz5
Missouri Pae.. SSlWabash Pref
Mo. Kan & Te' i7H Western Unio
n. Y. Central 1473t
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
Cutie Different.

IlWTIC UIUVTCTN
How Is the boy comins|
''Oh. be is a lightweight"
"Too bad l thought he had some
spunk."
"He has. He is all grit"
Il thought you said he was light
weight"
"Yes, a lightweight pugilist."
Evening journal., 1909-08-24

You may own home-see Natl
Real Estate Trust CO..
Evening journal., 1909-08-24

z.15 .. m. quotations from F. D
Lackey g. Co.. Bankers and Brokers,
members Philadelphia Stock Exchange,
s4s Market street. Wilmirnton. Del
Evening journal., 1909-08-24


There are people who. when force,
TO meet their obligations, refuse {,
recognize them.
The man who is continually paying
for the experience Of some one else
may be classed as somewhat stupid.
A sure winner and a cinch are horses
with different complexions.
There is no investment like being
good to your mother-in-law.
Be slow about taking a chance on a
chance acquaintance.
Variety. the spice Of life. is adulter-
nted these days with moving pictures.
Lack Of opportunity never stopped q
man from making a fool Of himself.
Part of them 20 wool gathering in
the cotton field.
Cheap compliments are like cheaI
fee cream-cloying and liable TO hav,
bad after effects.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
CHANDLER . q9dsstSn:' ESsain:'

No. z14 w. Ninth Street
Careful attention day or nisnr
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hots,s
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed Carriages furnIghed
Appointments srut-elsss. Both -aonea
Evening journal., 1909-08-24
1n Mako hin, searee.

II don't know how to get rid OF that
man."
Around a good deal, is he?"
"All the time"
"Try marrying him"
Evening journal., 1909-08-24

A sure winner and a cinch are horses
with different complexions.
Evening journal., 1909-08-24

There is no Investment like being
good to your mother-in-law