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Evening journal., 1909-09-01
GARFINKLE GAVE
POLICE THE "SLIP"
Discharged by United States
Court, he EIuded a Wait
ine Policeman

The police have found no clue to the
whereabouts Of Eli A. Garfinkle, who
was discharged by United States Com
missioner William G. Mahany yester-
day afternoon. having been arraigned
before the commissioner on a charge
of using the mails to defraud.
The police wanted the man on a
charge of obtaining goods by false
pretense, but he gave them the slip
and is probably now either in Philadel-
phia. or New York city. The last seen
Of him was in Delaware avenue and he
was beating II" out that thoroughfare
toward the 2. and o. railroad at a
good pace.
When Garfinkle was aTTaigned be-
fore Commissioner Mahahy. District
Attorney John p. Nields announced
that after making a thorough investi-
cation he was convinced that the
Government was without jurisdiction
in the case. The defendant was then
discharged.
In the room at the time was Police
Sergeant Lyons. A messenger armed
with a warrant for Garnnkle's arrest
had been dispatched from the police
sattion, but the man had gone before
his arrival
Garfinkle quietly departed by on,
door while his wife, sister and counsel
d. ]. Reinhardt. left by another.
/ Hardly had the man left the Fedora
Building before Officer Wilmer Hahi
arrived. The two policemen tried I
head OFF the man, but he had disap
peared
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
500 fines FOR
COKE SELLERS
Judge Cochran Puts $500 on
One Negro DOubIy Accused
of Selling Dope
BOUGHT THE STUEF
IN PHILADELPHIA

Heavy fines were imposed upon CO.
caine sellers by City Court Judge
Cochran this morning. on two charges
Of violating the cocaine ordinance.
James A. Brooks. colored, was fined
5000 and costs. and on enc charge Levi
Starkey, also colored. was fined 500
and costs. Both pleaded not guilty
but made no defense other than 10
deny the testimony against them.
The men conducted most of their
traffic among the inmates OF Johnson's
flats, at Ninth and Walnut streets
Yesterday Judge Cochran declared that
il further disorder was reported from
the resort he would order il closed
This morning. during the hearing OF
the cocaine charges, he repeated the
warning.
Jennie Harris, colored. testified that
she bought a 25-cent package from
Starkey last Monday. According 10
the woman. Starkey obtained the drug
from Philadelphia in s. quantities and
sold them here in 10. Is and 25-cent
packages. the latter containing five or
six grains. She purchased cocaine
from Brooks about two months ago.
she said. Viola Hall. colored. testi-
fed that she purchased the drug from
Starkey the summer before last. The
second charge against Brooks was
based on the testimony OF Mary
Philips, colored. who said she bought
two 10-cent packages from him two
months ago.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
VOLKSFEST WILL
CLOSE TONIGHT

The volksfest Of the Delaware saonger-
bund at the Brandywine Springs Park
was largely attended last night, but the
banner crowd is expected tonight when a
mask carnival and confetti war VIII be
held. Prizes win be offered for the fun
niest male costume, best original cos
tune, male and female; handsomest cos
tune, male and female; best German male
character. and prize for each individual
member Of the best group.
The German kitchen is one Of the best
patronized Of the places at the park. Sauer
kraut and other German dishes are to be
had in abundance and il is noticed that
all are not Germans, by far, who enjoy
the food.
The concerts given by Gattfs Band and
the members of the Delaware saenger-
bund last evening were much appreciated
by the large audience.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01

ernor Pennewil would have to rake over
old Sussex TO get potatoes to beat some
of those shown at the fair. friend re-
marked that possibly il was because the
Governor had shipped all his potatoes at
high prices he has none TO exhibit.
College - Get Honors.
Delaware College Experimental sta
tion to-day carried Off the honors for
a pen Of four Berkshire pigs. II won
the $50 cup offered by the Berkshire
Association. One of the four pigs be-
ing a ten months old SOW Weighing
$50 pounds.
The second prize went to Wilmer 1.
Fell, of Newark
In the individual classes Mr.. Fell
carried off several blue ribbons
DR.. Cooper, of Wyoming. won prizes
galore. His imported English blacks,
imported from Yorkshire, are admired
as blue ribboners. This breed of pigs
is known as the breakfast Bacon
Beauties" because when killed the
meat has a streak of lean to every
streak of fat.
Arnold Naudain had pens of Chester
county whites that won blue ribbons
lie had the misfortune to lose a 450-
pound hog yesterday morning. II died
while enroute in the wagon from Mar
shallton TO the fair grounds.
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
REVOLVER SHOTS PUT
BOLD BURGLAR TO ROU7

latter two remained on guard in the
s'reet o~o at Siegrist's alley and the
othe~ at an alley running out TO Second
street in the rear OF the Connen street
houses. Mrs. O'Toolc went up the stairs
of her home and creeping across the
back porch OF the home of Ernest ].
Otteni. at No. 21O, the intervening
house. she peered into the alley. She
saw tho man working at the shutters
of Mr.. Siegrists home and quickly
aroused her son, Joseph O'Toole.
The latter gave the alarm and the
thief beat" it. He climbed over fence
of the house adjoining and dropped into
an alley, distance Of fifteen feet max
ing his escape through another alley
leading to Franklin street.
Somebody living in Franklin street
shot several times at the man as he
was climbing over the fences but he
was not hit and he quickly disappeared.
The police were notified by telephone
and shortly afterward a search was
made Of the neighborhood but no trace
was found of the thief.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
ELEVEN OFFICERS
FOR H. & H. PLANT

Harlan and Hollingsworth Corporation
made application to the Police Commits
sion yesterday afternoon TO commission
eleven employees OF that concern as spe-
cial policemen to protect it's property
The request was granted. Tho new Of
hcers are
Samuel G. ruritt Joseph s. vinsingcr.
William II. Lee. Edward S. Koysor. Isaac
Foraker, John McMulIin. william stov.
enson. George Smith. John W. Myrtle
Frank Palmer and Joseph B. Cooke
j The Street and Sewer Department an,
Police Commission VIII hereafter co-op
crate in keeping the sidewalks OF N
city free Of building material The Pc
lice Commission offered its services &
this respect to the Street and Sewer Di
rectors last week and the latter replic
and thanked the Commissioners at thei
meeting yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
DENTIST DEAD
IN his OFFICE

GEORGETOWN, Del, Sept. En-
tering the Office of Dr. Thomas b. Rob-
inson, yesterday morning, DR.. ]. b.
NAPLES was horrihed to find the
dentist lying dead beside his operating
chair. Death is attributed to heart
failure, as DIR. Robinson had been seen
10 minutes before his body was found.
DR.. Robinson was SO years old and
was one of the best known Democrats
in this section of the State He was
brother to the late Chief Justice AL
bert Robinson, of Georgetown, and
when a young man was appointed
Clerk of the Orphans Court by Gov
ernor William Burton, resigning to go
to Texas, where he practised dentistry
for number of years. He returned
to Georgetown some years ago and
had been practicing here ever since.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
JUDGING AT
COUNTY FAIR
Delaware College Farm Gets
the Prize Trophy For Pen
OF BerkShireS
OTHER PREMIUMS
GIVEN THIS MORNING

The second day Of the New Castle
County Fair at Wawaset Park began
this morning with a marked increase
over the attendance Of yesterday morn
ing. Another big crowd is expected this
afternoon because of the races, it being
a popular time for visitors.
While some of the exhibits had not
h,en fixed up yesterday, everything has
NO n been Strengthened out, and the fair
IS rea6Y in every detail for the re-
mainder of the show. The fair associa-
tion looks for a record-breaking at
tendance for tomorrow, big Thurs
day"
big Thursday is the principal day
OF the fair; it will be farmers day
grangers day, city dwellers day and
every other kind Of day. on Thursday
the attendance is always much in ex-
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
RUN DOWN
BY STEAMBOAT

A man was drowned last night and
another was badly hurt when a Clyde
Line steamboat, bound TO Philadelphia
from New York. overturned "a naphtha
launch off Chester.
In the launch were Charles Gunther.
a saloonkeeper, of Cal North Front
street, Camden. and Charles Ginder, of
Front and Erie streets. Philadelphia.
They were bound for Salem Creek, in
tending to go cunning this morning.
AS they neared Chester something
went wrong with the launch and they
were unable 10 get out of the way OF
the steam vessel. Ginder sank al
once. His companion was struck by
the bow Of the large craft He. how
ever, was able to keep afioat and the
crew of the steamboat rescued him.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
NOW ARE
UNDER CONTRACT

City Council last night passed a resolu-
ton adopting the contracts entered into
with the various fire companies OF tho
city. for the ensuing year. beginning to-
day. Mayor j. Harvey spruance had al
ready approved the contracts in tho af-
ternoon. and all that remained was for
Council 10 make them legal by passing
a resolution accepting them.
All the contracts were signed Fol-
lowing the passage OF the resolution.
Chairman Kane Of the Finance Commit-
tee. moved that the orders be drawn in
favor OF the FIRE companies for their
somi-annuai appropriations. The checks
we're made out by Clerk OF Council Nc
Govern today and will be ready for the
fire companies probably tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01

THE JOURNALS messenger boys IN
their neat kshki uniforms were able to
locate the person wanted.
Thirty-nve gallons OF Kiamensi spring
water were drunk by the four hundred
visitors to THE JOURNALS Rest Tent
Probably the most appreciated service rem
dered at the tent was the supply Of kia-
mensi water Many expressions Of thanks
were heard concerning this service. At no
other place on the fair grounds could good
drinking water be secured. one visitor eN-
claimed when he saw the Kiamens water
cooler. "Ahl This IS the finest feature Of
the day. ] drink Kiamensi at my home
and wondered how I would make out TO-
day but THE JOURNAL has supplied my
wants"
A Trenton, y. j., visitor who registered
at THE JOURNALS Tent and rested
there awhile. said he had been attending
county fairs for the past twenty years
and he had never before seen an arrange
ment for the comfort OF visitors that could
equal facilities Of THE JOURNALS Rest
Tent Entering the tent many people ex
claimed: ''well. this is the most comfort
able spot on the grounds"
one man who was IN. spent an hour oI
a couch at the tent, was carefully looke'
after and waited on and went on his wa.
after expressing thanks TO THE JOUR
NAL.
Several mothers, whose little ones ha'
fallen asleep. brought them to the ten
where they could be cool and comfortabl
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A visitor from New York used the teie
phone and when his offer Of payment wa
J refused exclaimed: "Well, I've been 4
many fairs and races but 1 have neve
before gotten something for nothing
Thanks 10 the kindness OF J. X. ]. Cody
manager for tho Ogden-Howard Co. al
visitors to THE JOURNAL Tent will b'
presented with private drinking cups o.
water proof paper. which may be hie'
with Kiamensi spring water at the tent
All the wilmington and Philadelphia
papers are on file at the tent and there
7 are couches tables for writing purposes
chairs and free telephone service ove
Automatic Phone No. l1oS.
! II any person in town desiring TO tan
]
, call i7Os Automatic, messengers VIII h'
5 sent to ind tho party desired. Basena'
scores are received by innings ana poste'
on a large score board Just outside OF th'
tent.
While waiting for your car or a frien'
step IN THE JOURNALS Tent from
where all visitors entering or leaving th
{ grounds can be plainly seen.
, Hung around the tent on the inside ar
3 photographs of THE EVENING JOUR
NAILS three-deck Goss straightline press
= the editorial rooms the business office
$ stereotype foundry and composing room
There Is also a matrix in a frame.
one OF the Riddles" voiced the popu'a
opinion yesterday when he said, "the ia,
is fine. but oh you JOURNAL Rest Tent.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
TAKES APPEAL FROM
3O-DAY SENTENCE

Because. he salys, William G. Long
had threatened TO knock him on the
head with a whip butt. Miles Thompson
walked into the store in which Long Is
employed yesterday and punched him.
Thompson pleaded guilty to charge OF
assault and battery In City Court this
morning. and Judge Cochran sentenced
him to thirty days in the workhouse.
Thompson has engaged Reuben SAT-
terthwaite as his counsel and took an APP
peal to the upper court. lie gave bond
and was released. The case may be re-
opened in city Court tomorrow and set
tied.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
CABINET
TO MEET ONCE MORE

The City Executive Committee. also
known as the Mayors Cabinet, viii
meet this aftertoon at $3.50 o'clock In
Mayor Harvey Spruance's office at the
City Hall. The first meeting, which
was called shortly after the mayor
assumed his office. lacked a quorum
and nothing could be done.
II is thought that the meeting this
afternoon will be we'll attended because
of the criticism the members Of the
committee received by not attending
the first as a mark OF respect for the
now mayor. If for nothing else.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
SHIPMENTS FROM
DOWN THE STATE

The departure OF summer at mid
night and the advent Of the first
autumn month did not close the fruit
and market gardening season, as il is
now at its height.
Up to yesterday, however, the Penn
sylvania Railroad has carried from
points along the Pennsylvania Rail-
road within the State the following
quantity of fruits:
Berries, 1S,S46,589 quarts
Apples, 56275 baskets.
Peaches. 11,192 baskets.
Pears, S.SS2 baskets.
Tomatoes, 421, ,474 baskets.
Grapes, 796,697 pounds.
Potatoes, 16O.025 barrels.
Canteloupes, 2i5,710 carriers.
Watermelons, 276 carloads.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
NOTICE 10 MARINERS.

The following range lights have been
established to guide vessels entering
Leipsic river. western side of Delaware
Bay:
Front iight-A fixed red post-lantern
light. exhibited is feet above the water.
from red wooden post having a trian-
gular ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS daymark at
its top.
Rear light-A fixed white post-lan-
tern light exhibited 80 feet above the
water from a white wooden post. hav-
ing triangular. horizontally SLATED
daymark Al its top.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
HIS NAME DOES
NOT SUIT HIM

Fortune Smith. colored, OF No. III Tat
nan street is thinking about changing
his name to Miffortune Smith Since
he was born he has met with number
Of accidents and the total was increased
by another mishap yesterday when he
fell from a wagon and becoming fastened
was dragged for a block.
One side Of his face was badly bruised
and after his injury was dressed at the
Delaware Hospital he went home.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
shtofman's Case Continue.

Charged with embezzlement, Isaac
shtofman was arraigned in City Court
this morning. but his hearing was con-
unued until tomorrow. The complain
ant is John Govatos, candy manufac-
turer. by whom the defendant was en-
ployed as a stock clerk. Mr.. Govatos
says he discovered a shortage in Shoft-
mans accounts. Shoftman is II years
nfI
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
JUDGE Chaplain RETURNS HOME

LAUREL. Sept. Judge Charles
Wesley Clapham, who mysteriously dis
appeared from his home here over two
weeks ago, was located with relatives
in Chester, Pa, and brought home by
his son John. Judge Clapham is 73
years old. He is a licensed minister
of the Methodist Church. When not
preaching he found time to conduct one
of the largest stores in town. run an
extensive real estate business, dispense
Justice and look after legal business.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
GOVERNOR NAMES DELEGATES.

Governor Pennewill yesterday ap-
pointed Congressman William II. Heald
delegate &c the Lakes and Gulf Deep
Waterway Convention. to be held at
New Orleans October % 70 80. and DIT.
William Marshall Of Milford. and DIR.
William Messiclz. OF Lewes. delegates
TO the Association OF Military Sur
Igoons Of the United States, which meets
in Washington October s. 6 and Z.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
ON TRIAL OF
THE BANDIT
Blood Hounds Are on the
Track OF the RObber Who
Held up Pa. Train
LOSS OF THE EXPRESS
COMPANY NOT OVER $500

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
ALTOONA, Pa. Sept. Though the
bold highwayman who early yesterday
held up and robbed the Adams Express
car OF the Pittsburg 4 Northern Ex-
press on the Pennsylvania Railroad, Is
still at large the railroad detectives be-
heve an arrest win be made today
The mask worn by the highwayman
at the time OF the robbery was found
Last night Il was made OF piece Of old
gunnysack, with twopieces cut out for
the eyes
Bloodhounds were given the scent from
the mask and Il Is believed the trail OF
the robber viii be easily followed
A report that nineteen suspects had
been arrested was denied at the division
headquarters here today.
BY United Press Leased Special Wire
PIrTsBURG, Pa, Sept. lin state
ment issued today, NJ. B. slater. general
agent of the Adams Express Company in
Pitisburg. says that the loss TO tho com
pany through the robbery OF their ex-
press car OF the pittsburg and Northern
Express, early yesterday Will not ex-
coed $780, He also declared the reports
that the safe In the car had been blown
with nitro giycerinc were not correct
az the safe was opened With key in ths
hands Of tho messenger. the rohber forc-
ing him TO do so at the point Of re-
voiver.
Slater left for Lewiston Narrows ycs-
terday after the robbery was reported
and declared today that most OF tho
loot taken was In Lincoln pennies. Five
/ full bags OF these were taken. each bag
containing 500 and Weighing 20 pounds.
Three OF these bags. together with tho
5000 Ia gold bullion have been recovered.
Tho bags OF pennies had been concealed
under the lodges Of rocks by the robber.
They were unopened but a small hole
had been cut with knife and the pen-
nies evidently cast aside IN disgust. Two
other bags had been opened and scat
tered all over the mountain. acting as
regular trail for the detectives 20 fol
low.
Though tho reports yesterday conveye
tho impression that there was compara
lively Vittle shooting done during th
holdup.' said SLATER. no less than do
en- empty shells were found along q
track In the narrows. The rail on whi'
tho dynamite was placed was split abo
three feet from the iointeGnd the robt
must have used az least three sticks.
Railroad men cannot Understand q
action Of the robber IN combining his ope
other car. just in tho rear carried IN
safes containing more than a half mi
lion dollars.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
Athletic Club CONCERT.

The North End Athletic Club will give
a free band concert this evening on the
lawn of the clubhouse No. 211 East
fourteenth street. The band. compos-
ed Of members of the club has recent
ly been organized and it IS their de-
sire TO give the public a demonstration
of the work Of the musicians
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
Judae Hastinas BUYS Farm.

DOVER, Sept. There was activity
yesterday in Central Delaware farm
lands. Judge Daniel o. Hastings pur-
chased the a. B. NIagee country place.
a mile west of Dover, for $4,000; Charles
II. Butler sold a summer home near
Woodside to an Indianapolis woman for
S34O0.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
civil saIt in MaaIs.rats,s cour..

Carmine Balascio brought suit before
Magistrate Broman today against An
tonic DiMaio, the omunt involved be-
ing s76.2S. Judgment was given in
favor of the plaintiff for S5S.75. The
two men have had business dealings
for sometime.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
Ioses Eoot In Corn sheIIer.

GEORGETOWN, Sept. 1.-While at
play. a 2-year-old child Of Joseph Col
lins. of near Georgetown, fell into
corn shelter so that foot was mang-
led. necessitating amputation.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
Home From Vacation.

Miss Florence NJ. Lloyd of No. S29
Lombard street has returned to her
home after enjoying two weeks with
her relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Aslxew,
of No. 24i4 East Preston street, Bal
timore, Nd. Mrs. Askew accompanied
her niece 10 this city, and will remain
here for several days.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
No esoruetown Homeeomina.

GEORGETOWN. Sept because Of
adverse criticism no one in George
town will go ahead with the plans for a
homecoming week. and the celebration
probably will not be held this year.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
Put under ProbatIon sond.

Charged with the larceny OF some
old tin and a wash tub. William McGil-
lion and James Meredith, boys. were
placed under 5000 probation bonds by
city Court Judge Cochran this morn
ing
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1. Fair wealth
er is probable over the entire country
east Of the Mississippi valley. Cooler
weather will overspread the Atlant'o
coast states.
Forecast till p. m. Thursday;
Delavare-Fair and cooler tonight
and Thursday; moderate northerly
winds.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
On River Ride.

j. r. Kilmer gave a launch ride to
Pennsgrove. Philadelphia and Chester
yesterday afternoon on his launch
Irene. The party was composed Of
twenty East Side residents and a gem
eral good time was had.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01
Government stenosrapher on Visit.

Frank Benjamin. a government stem
ographer employed in the War Depart-
ment at Washington, called on friends
at the Wilmington Business School yes
terday.
Evening journal., 1909-09-01

cess OF any other GAY Of the fair. ana
the attendance tomorrow win indicate
20 what extent the strenuous efforts OF
the fair association 20 make this fair
the best ever held. have succeeded.
The grounds were largely visited yes
terday afternoon. the visitors outnum-
bering those Of the morning appreciably
Being childrens day. many of the visi-
tors were youngsters, and all took adj
vantage of the free admittance TO the
amusements as we'll as to the grounds.
A special feature Of this years fair
i1 the large number Of automobiles dis
played although but two companies are
represented. The Bradford Company IS
demonstrating the +. NJ +. and stude>
baker cars OF the 1910 model, and o. l..
Young and W. II, Holt display the Over
land car.
No "Spuds" From Governor.
There is some disappointment over the
failure Of Governor Simeon S. Pennewill
10 exhibit some of his potatoes at the
fair. The Governor had intimated tnat
he might make an exhibit of "spuds'
from his Sussex county farm. but there
IS not a potato in the exhibit that is
credited 10 the Governor and it was said
today that no potatoes from the Gov
crnor's farm are entertd in any other
name. There are some classy New Cas-
tic county "spuds" exhibited. and Cow
Evening journal., 1909-09-01

Stop at the "journaI's"R "Resf
Tent al the New Castle County
Fair this Week-You are VEL
come.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-13
INCREASE IN ASSESSMENT
Railroad Property, ne Well ~
that of Individuals, IL
Boosted.

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Aug. 12.-(Special.)-
The State Board Of Equalization has COM
pleted its labors. For many years oiti-
gems nave complained that they were taxed
heavily while the railroads and others
were permitted 10 escape with light as
sessments. This veal the state authorities
set put TO double the valuations on the
property OF individuals. or fix the values
as close TO the actual values as possible.
Citizens everywhere objected, but con-
scented TO pay taxes on the valuations
fixed. provided the assessment OF railroad,
telephone and telegraph was placed at the
true value OF the properties.
While the State Board Of Equalization
has probably not fixed the actual value
Of railroad property in some Instances, the
increases over the valuations Of past years
are such that in all probability the people
will be satisfied. In some instances the
value of railroad property has been doubled
while In others it has been trebled.
The total assessed valuation Of all prop
erty in the state last year was approx
mately So. 900, 900, while this year the total
will exceed ssOs, 900. 900, a gain Of approx
mately 25 per cent.