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Evening journal., 1909-05-08
CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT

The following interesting program Will
be given AT the Garrick Theatre on Tues
day evening next by the Wilmington
Choral Society under the direction Of I.
Leslie Carpenter:
.Hiawatha's Departure" S. Coleridge-
TAYLOR. Choral Society. (solos by Mrs. w.
F. smalley. j. Frank Ayres and Frederick
W. WYATT; ''Bedouln Love song," Georse
Chadwick, Miss Cora Taggart; "Naga-
bonds" Eaton flaming, Choral Society
"Andante Cantabile." "Neapoltan sere-
made" for violin. sgambate, Mrs. William
A. Faulkner; "My Little Pretty One,
90. Hush Thee My Babe" Arthur sulli'
van, Choral Society," ''Nympns and
Fauns." Bamberg. Mrs. W. F. smalley
81 little White Rose" Liza Lehman; THE
Phantom Horseman," George b. Nevin
Frederick W. Wyatt; MAY Day" Muller
Song Of the Vikings" Eaton Faning
Choral Society.
The membership OF the Choral Society
consists Of sixty Of the best known vocal.
lists in the city The previous concerts
Of the society have been acclaimed easily
the hest choral concerts ever given ir
Wilmington. and the Garrck Theatre II
chosen so that a larger number Of people
may be enabled to gain admittance thar
was possible at the Century Club. Th'
concert is public and seats may be has
at the Garrick box office commencing
Monday.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
MISSION WORKERS
in CONVENTION
Junior Auxiliary Holds An
nuaI Meeting at St. johns
Today
BISHOP KINSMAN
ADDRESSES MEETINGS

Eighty-hve officers and delegates from
ten branches are attending the annual
meeting Of the Junior Auxiliary Of the
Diocese Of Delaware in St. Johns Epis-
copal Church to-day.
At this mornings session the following
officers we're elected President Mrs.
George c. Hall; secretary and treasurer.
Miss Louise Van Trump; organizing Sec
retaries for the three counties. Miss Lucy
Primrose. New Castle; Mrs. A. Z. Jardine,
Kent; Miss Jennie Prettyman. Sussex.
Pledges were received for the Bishop
Coleman memorial amounting 10 s30
Pledges were also made for mission work
in Alaska and the Southern mountains
Addresses were made by Mrs +. C. Tall.
man. Mrs. c. I. McIlvaine, president OF
the women's Auxiliary and by BishoI
Kinsman. Bishop Kinsman urged that the
branches Of the Junior Auxiliary h'
brought into closer contract in order tC
relieve the feeling Of isolation and weak
ness OF the small branches in the lower
part Of the State.
Luncheon was served by St. Johns
branch IN the church at noon.
This afternoon secretaries OF th'
branches will make reports and BishoI
Kinsman will speak The vested choir o.
ST. Johns Church will sing. The session
vii be public.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
FRESH TROUBLE FOR
"WHISKERS" MULLIN

Harry, alias Thomas. alias "Whisk-
ers'' Mullen. charged with highway
robbery, was held under $1,000 bail for
the upper court by City Court Judge
Cochran this morning.
The prosecuting witness was Edgar
F. Barnes, who declared that while he
was doing at Front and jefferson
streets yesterday afternoon Mullen
went through his pockets and obtained
a pocketbook. Barnes awoke TO find
Mullen's hand in his pocket and grab
bed him. Barnes struggled with Null
len. but he broke away and fed 10 the
elevated railroad and towar dthe West
Yard. He ran TO West End Park until
he became exhausted. and sat down on
a bench TO rest. Barnes. meanwhile.
had told Police Sergeant Kelleher Of
the hold-up. and the sergeant came
up to Mullen in the park and took him
IN custody.
Mullen has been out Of the worl1house
but a short time. having served 80
days for drunkenness. Mullen's de-
fense was that he found Barnes lying
on the pavement drunk and was trying
TO assist him.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
REGISTERING
MANY VOTERS
This the Only Day for Quail
flying Before the June
Election

In all the ninety-seven election dis
tricts of the city registration officers are
sitting to-day for the purpose Of qualify
ing voters for the city election In June. II
Is the only registration day previous TO the
election and in consequence many per-
sons who had become Of age since the
last State election and many others who
had changed their residences in March
were at the registration places to have
their names entered on the books. In all
the districts the work proceeded quietly
Lambert II. j. Foulk. secretary Of tho
Department Of Elections for the city Of
wilmington. made the request this morn
ing that all the registration officers return
their books TO his office tonight in ordei
that he may have the books ready early
for the officers who will hold the Repub
lican party nomination next Saturday
The Democratic nomination will be held OF
the following Saturday
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
Philemma Chandler 81
Years Old Tomorrow

Phllemma Chandler. New Castle
County Comptroller viii celebrate his
eighty-flrst birthday anniversary to-
morrow. Mr. Chandler was born near
Hockessin. Mil Greek hundred. on May
., 1928. He was apprenticed TO the
carpenter trade and IN 1851 came TO
Wilmington. Two years later he COM
menced the business OF builder and
contractor and while In the business
built the Wilmington Savings Fund
Society building. Later he engaged in
the mercantile business and farming
and In 1868 when the county went
Democratic by over 800 majority he was
elected 20 the Legislature from Chris
tiana hundred by majority OF thirty.
He did not serve, however, as the Board
Of Canvass refused TO give him GER
tincate. He was elected 10 the Board
of Education from the Seventh ward
and served two terms.
Mr.. Chandler served two terms I'm
City Council and was the first Building
Inspector OF Wilmington. In 1889. In
1900 he was elected 90 the Levy Court
and his record there caused him 20 be
chosen county comptroller In 1904. He
was reelected in 1905.
AS a member OF the Board Of Trade
Mr. Chandler recommended the widen
ing Of Tenth street and his suggestion
was subsequently acted on.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
MOTHER SUPERIOR
DIES IN HOSPITAL
Sister M. Saturnina of St
Thomas School Did Not
Survive Operation

Sister NJ. saturnina. Mother Superior at
St. Thomas parochial school, Fourth
street and Grant avenue. died at the ST..
Agnes Hospital, Philadelphia yesterday.
The Rev. John Connolly pastor Of St.
Thomas went to that city Immediately
on receiving the sad news
The funeral will be held from ST. Agnes
Hospital on Monday morning and inter-
ment viii be made in Philadelphia. Father
Connolly will say the mass
Sister Saturnina was about i3 years OF
age. She went to the hospital two weeks
ago to undergo an operation for internal
trouble and the operation was performed
the day she was admitted. Later pneu-
monia developed, resulting In her death.
The parents Of Sister Saturnina live in
Boston. She came to this city eight years
ago and taught school at ST. AIMS. To-
ward the end of her time there, she was
assistant to the Mother Superior. Lasl
September she assumed charge OF ST.
Thomas School. Her death came as a
shock 10 the children OF that parish and
the many members of that church.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
GOOD POSITIONS
FOR GRADUATES
This Has Been a Busy Week
at GOIdey COlIege-New
Students Entering

During the past two months students
have entered Goldey College every
week
There is no better time of the year
to begin a commercial or a shorthand
course than the present. Those at a
distance who desire Information in re-
gard TO the work at the College may get
it by writing for the catalogue.
The College offices, S07 Market ST.,
will be open this evening from Z to g..
c. q. Hall, former shorthand student.
writes that he has an excellent posi-
ton in the Office of the president Of
the Interstate Coal Company, Johnson
City. Tenn.
Parker " Minter. recent commercial
graduate, has been employed by the
Harrisburg Trust Company. Harrisburg.
Pa. Hhe writes that he likes his posi-
ton very much and that there are
good opportunities for advancement.
Chester T. Williams. shorthand grad
uate, has been appointed TO an excel
lent position as stenographer in the
Treasury Department, Washington. He
writes for a catalogue and says that he
is very much interested in the work
Of the College.
Miss Florence NJ. Pagan, shorthand
graduate. writes that she likes her
work in the Office OF the Joseph Obert
Company. Lehigfihton. Pa. She says
she expects to be here to attend the
commencement and that she is always
interested in the welfare of the College
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
BIBLE CONTAINS
PROOF OF FORTUNE

The famous Evans fortune, which has
long awaited heirs in Wales. Great Brit
ain. is at last to be claimed, as the family
Bible. which contained the necessary
proof has been found. Thirty years
ago direct heir made a journey to
wales and established the claim to the
estate. but legal technicalities required
data and information which could only
be gotten from Bible which was not
TO be found. Ever since then search
has been maintained by the various rela-
tives for the volume. At one time it was
said to be In a library near Wilmington,
but a thorough search failed TO reveal It.
This time. however, a wealthy relation,
whose name is not revealed. claims to
have discovered the historic Evans Bible
IN Philadelphia in a museum.
"Yes. the Bible has been found said
Mrs. Thomas Brackin, Of 6Soi Woodland
avenue. Philadelphia, whose husband was
said to be the most direct heir. 'Fu'
that's about all / know. Another set OF
heors have found It this time and they
are keeping quiet about It,"
When asked as 10 the value Of the for
tune. Mrs Brockin said It was impossible
to saw. as II had lain untouched for over
century. II has been estimated by some
10 be nearly a hundred millions. while
others say Il Is not more than three OF
four millions at the most William "
Brackin. of this city, is another heir &c
the estate.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
BIG STRIKE IN
PARIS LIKELY
POstmen Who Organized
Union Failed TO Appear
in Court
EMPLOYEES WHO STRIKE
WILL BE DISMISSED
ny unIted presa I.eassd sneeIal wIrs

BY United Press Leased snecial Wire.
PARIS. May s-The prospects Of
paralyzing strike throughout France
were heightened to-day by the failure
Of the seven postmen. who on Thurs
day organized the Postmens' Union. to
appear before tho court of discipline.
Neither did the several members Of
the court who are connected with tho
postal department appear to sit with
tho court.
The seven employees. who were all
ready under suspension. will undouht-
edly be dismissed. which action Is like
~ TO be followed by the immediate
declaration of a strike Of postmen.l
telegranhers and telephone operators.
The charge against the postmen. for
which they were cited 10 appear before
the court of discipline. We're attacking
the government and Parliament at a.
public meeting and advocating an anti
patriotic organization.
Every government employe who joins
the strike will be dismissed from tho
service. and never re-instated. accord
ing TO the statement to-day Of NJ
Barthou. minister OF public works. This
threat IS claimed 10 lntimidate tho
employees. but the strike sentiment Isl
now almost unanimous. Opposition
10 a strike by all except extreme so-
claliatic press has dampened the ardor
OF some OF those who were active In
the former strike. but the newspapers
can hardly be expected to have a de-
torring effect.
Railway locals are now voting on the
strike question. and the result win un-
doubtedly will be in favor OF joining
the postmen and telegraphers. The
director OF the military railway de-
partment to-day warned the govern
ment that his men we're not competent
10 run the regular trains. and that
but little help could be furnished by his
department.
The immense mercantile class. par
J ticuarly the small merchantmen
which seem TO be thes pecial objec
, of the unions hatred. Is arning IN an
: tlcipaticn of riotinE. and iooting whe'
/ the strike begins. Hundreds OF thesl
merchants arc preparing to barricad'
their shops.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
MANY KNIGHTS
TO VISIT CITY

Tomorrow will be big day for the
knights Of Columbus in Wilmington. FOR
the annual meeting OF the knights Of
Columbus OF the Eastern District OF
Pennsylvania viii be held in this city.
a feature Of the meeting win be the ini-
initiation Of 100 new members.
The exercises will be held under the
direction Of tho State Council Of Penn
sylvania and the officers Of dc Soto Coun-
ell, Of Philadelphia, and Americus Coun-
ell. OF Chester, Many visiting officers OF
the order win be entertained by Santa
Maria Council OF this city and by VIII
mington Knights. Among the promi-
nent membersc 90 be present will be su-
preme knight James A. Flaherty. OF
Philadelphia and State Deputy =. II.
Lynch, Of Philadelphia.
Among the matters to be considered at
the meeting Is that OF raising s5OO000 for
the Catholic University at Washington in
response to an appeal OF Cardinal Glib
bons, president Of the University
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
Mr.. SILVER LOST
SIGHT OF EYE

A. d. Silver. an expert draughtsman
at the plant of the Standard Arms
Company, in South Wilmington. who
was shot by a gunner hunting snipe.
in the marshes I'm that section this
week. left the Delaware Hospital yes
terday afternoon to consult DR.. Will
liam M. Sweet, an X-Ray specialist.
at the jefferson College and Polytechnic
Hospita.. in Philadelphia. relative 10
the condition of his left eye. which
was punctured by the flying shot.
AS a result of the examination II was
found that one grain Of shot had pass
ed through the eye and embedded it.
self in the socket This means that
the sight Of the eye has been destroy
ed. An effort is now being made 10
heal the eve so that II will not have
to be removed. The patient has re-
turned to the local hospital and is be-
ing attended by DR.. r. Raymond Ty-
bout a local specialist.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
new LINE TO
FIGHT PENNSY
Railroads Monopoly Of East
ern Shore Trade is
Threatened

The monopoly enjoyed by the Penn
sylvania Railroad in controlling the
freight Of the Eastern Shore of Mary
land is. seriously threatened by the
Chesapeake Tributaries Transportation
Company This company has In
augurated an independent service de-
signed to fight the Pennsylvania Daily
trips will be made between Baltimore
and Kent Island points, farms and
places of call at Eastern Bay and
Chester River. Chestertown. Centre
vile, Rock Hill and other places. Pro-
duce, grain and truck viii be carried
to Baltimore, while merchandise, ferti-
lizer, coal and other commodities will
form the return cargoes.
For years the Pennsylvania Railroad
has operated boats that covered the
entire Eastern Shore territory. Cargoes
destined for Philadelphia and other
distant points were brought to Balti-
more and sent over the Pennsylvania
lines to destination. In this manner
the railroad company was in a position
to fix its freight charges without re-
gard to the wishes of the farmers on
the Eastern Shore.
With the invasion of the new COM
pany farmers and business men in gem
eral have hocked to its assistance, and
the company has obtained nine new
wharves, in addition to nineteen
promised by business men. The
Ericsson Line, operating between Phil
adelphia and Baltimore, may gain
much new business should the indo-
pendent company divert its Philadel-
phia freight to the water route rather
than to the rail route Of the Balti-
more and Ohio
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
BAND OF MACHINISTS
STRIKE AGAINST PIECE WORK

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BALTIMORE. May S.-Three hundred
and fifty machinists, practically the en-
tire force employed % the Mount Glare
shops Of the Baltimore q Ohio Railroad
are on strike today. this action follow
ing the introduction OF the piece work
system. Il is stated by the machinists
that unless the railroad agrees 20 do
away with the system OF piece work the
machinists at the Riverside shops of the
company will be called out at noon Mon
day. The officers Of the International
Union OF Machnists of which 4 Is said
aout ninety per cent Of the men en-
ployed In the machine shops OF the en-
tire Baltimore & Ohio systems are mem
bers. declared that the men Of the whole
system will be called out in a few days
unless the company agrees 70 do away
with the piece work system.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
DELMAR WOMAN HAS
TWO GREAT GRANDMOTHERS
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELMAR. May S-Very few per-
sons live 70 enjoy the pleasure Of hav-
ing two great grandmothers living and
probably Mrs. Edna Nelson Powers Of
this town. is the most fortunate in this
country, having two at their remark
able age
Both Of these old ladies' live I'm this
town and are: Mrs Hester Cordrey.
better known as Aunt Hester" and
Mrs. Rachael Carmine.
Aunt Hester is enjoying good health
LAT the age OF 1l2 years. having been
born February 18th. 1797 about nine
miles east Of Delmar on farm.
Aunt Hester has been married twice,
her first husband. Levin Moore lived
only three years. She later married
Elisha Cordrey who died in 1864. She
had one and the old child Of her life
born by Mr.. Cordrey.
Mrs. Anna Carmine. who was the
only daughter OF aunt Hester was the
mother OF fifteen children, four OF
whom are living and are: Mrs u. Grant
Nelson, Of Delmar; Mrs. Alice Davis,
wife Of Rev. +. 6. Davis. Of Emnor-
ium, Va. Levin Carmine Of Rehoboth,
Del. and James Carmine OF Preston
Md. Mrs. Cordrey has no great great
grandchildren but has ten great grand
childrens.
Mrs. Powers other great GRANDMOTHER
is Mrs. Rachael Carmine who has not
been I'm good health for three years
but Is in her ninety second year OF
age and has 71 great grandchildren and
IA great grandchildren.
on Mrs. Cannine's birthday which is
the 26th Of August. family reunion
Is being prepared which s hoped will
bring all Of the family. which reach
from ocean to ocean together for the
first time
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
CONCERT SEASON
ON AT FORT DUPONT

The outdoor concert season at Fort du-
Pont commenced on May /, and concerts
by the fort band will now take place
every Tuesday and Friday evening at
4.SO o'clock. and on Sunday mornings
az abot 1920, or after guardmount. The
Delaware City car that leaves Whining
ton at 800 o'clock should arrive in time
for the Sunday performances. The pro-
gram FOR tomorrow morning Is TO in
clude. Stradella Overture, by Flotow;
Vision, by Won Blon; Melodies From Mile
Modiste. by Herbert; some new songs IN
Guiding gonging for You, Sweetheart,
Shine on Harvest Moon, and over on the
Jersey Side followed by a characteris-
tic piece Lutzow's Wild Hunt. by Weiss
concluding with the hymn, Love Divine
by Arnott
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
DIOCESAN
CONVENTION
EpisCOpaIians to Meet at
Smyrna on Wednesday,
June 2

The annual convention Of the Episco-
pal diocese of Delaware will be held
az Smyrna on Wednesday, June 2.
Churches Of the diocese are now elect
ing delegates 10 the convention.
II viii be an an day session. be-
ginning with celebration Of the Holy
Communion by the Right Rev. F. j.
Kinsman. Bishop Of the diocese. The
bishop will follow with his annual adj
dress to the churches. after which the
Rev X. j. Hammond, rector OF Inn
manuel Church, Highlands, win preach
the sermon.
The afternoon win be given over to
the reading of reports and TO the
transaction Of such other business as
may come before the convention. Sew
eral important questions will be dis
cussed.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
COKE
YACHT TODAY
Miss GeOreiana Coke Sponsor
for Fathers New Pleas
uTe Craft

Miss Georeiana Coke. daughter Of Will
liam G. Coke president Of the Harlan
and Holllngsworth Corporation. was spon-
sor for her fathers private yacht which
was launched from the yard OF tho Har-
Ian and Holllngsworth Corporation this
morning There was no ceremony Incl
dent 90 the launchng simply the formal
act Of christening tAe yacht
The Gcorgiana Is 40 feet over alt and
Is provided with an So-horse-power. four
cylinder gasoline engine capable Of driv-
ing the yacht fourteen knots an hour.
Electricity will light the boat There are
accommodations for about forty passen
sers. The Yacht win be used BY Mr cox'
and his famiiy thls surimer on shor
cruises. The yacht D. one or the best
appointed IN these waters.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
TAX RATE WILL
REMAIN SAME
Finance Chairman White Also
Says There Will be no Def
iCit This Year

Although the appropriations for the
various city departments have not yet
been fixed and the tax rate for the
coming fiscal year. will not be definitely
settled upon until after the appropria-
tion budget is passed by Council. william
p White, chairman OF the Finance Com
mittee OF Council. informed a reporter
for THE EVENING JOURNAL today
that the tax rate would be the same next
year as this. $3.50 on each 500 Of assess
ment. or this amount 81 will be for gem
eral purposes and so cents FOR school
purposes.
Mr.. white was asked n there would hs
deficit this year and he replied "abso,
lutely no. We win hnish the year Will
clean slate" he added. "and further.
more, there will be no Increase IN the "a,
rate"
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
WOMAN PLAYED ON
SYMPATHY OF POLICE

The police were approached last night
right In the City Hall. by a well dress
ed young woman whom they believe
to be a swindler. She wanted a war
rant for her husband. 10 prevent him
from taking trunk belonging to her,
and said that he had deserted her a
number of times.
When told that she could not obtain
a warrant for that purpose, the woman
ended by telling the police that she
had been In many cities and was taken
care of by persons who we're moved by
her troubles They sometimes took
up collections 20 give me- she said.
The woman wound up by asking the
police to make arrangements for her
accommodation in a hotel one OF the
officers gave money to pay her fare
to Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1909-05-08
ROOSEVELT TO
DANISH EVIL
Africans Regard Him as d
Great Prophet to Drive
Away Bad Spirits
HUNTING PARTY ON
TRAIL OF GIRAFFES

(By Warrington Dawson Staff Cores
pondent of the United Press.)
NAIROBI, British East Africa, May s.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, already
Bwana Tumbo, the poiHly master, is
likely to quit these parts revered as even
no African chief has ever been in the
past. He will If Roosevelt Luck con-
tinues. TO follow him, in his explorations
Of the Jungies
The medicine men of the Nasal tribe,
whose fearful superstitions are the law
and the prophets TO the ignorant natives,
have announced that they have seen an
evil star which presages a drought. and a
fearful famine, and pestilence. There
are no signs of a drought yet, but the
natives are so agitated that they are
waiting for Bwana Tumbo TO return,
when he will be implored to drive away
the influence OF the evil spirit.
In fact, II Il does not return within
a few days. the natives will not wait for
Mr.. Roosevelts return. but will so In
search Of him, and tell him OF the de-
vastation that awaits them II he does
not use his magic to avert IL.
II there were weather forecasters here
they probably would be perfectly safe In
predicting copious rains. for 1t seems
destined that Mr.. Roosevelt is 10 nave
a triumphant reign i'm these wilds No
only has he had marvellous good fortune
in shooting wild game but the "deadS
African climate against the ravages OF
which he was warned by alarmists, nov
seems to be the very kind on which h'
thrives the most and both he and hi
son Kermit are in the finest fettle.
The last word from the hunting part,
was that it had found the trail Of sew
eral giraffes. and were beating theAN
way in southwesterly direction. Mr.
Roosevelt is determined to kill giraff'
before returning 10 Sir Alfred Pease'i
ranch and the present expedition may b
continued indefinitely unless one Of th'
long-necked animals falls before the ex
Presidents unerring aim.
with a giraffe TO his credit, Mr. Roose
velts bag" will include one or NOR
speoiments of every recognized game AMI
mails in the country that he has trav
ersed.