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mile away.
 Weather conditions made the test severe one. as a strong wind blowing. The gunners, however. other balloon with the fifth shot.
 IL can be seen readily that airship would stand but slim chance if 1t got within range of oneof these guns The German Zeppelin airship furnishes target almost as large as the freeboard of modern battle ship It Is 445 long while the British battleship
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-18
pErHRoNED "IcE K1Nop

Tt was he who uncovered the deals of Charles w Morse the former king of New York. who was found guilty faIsfying the the National Bank of America the fall of which helped pre- cipate the financial trouble Of 1s0 It little man furnished evidence which convicted John R. Walsh president of the Chicago National Bank who wrongdoing in the Enterprise Ma tional Bank of Allegheny Pal the Allegheny National Bank of Pttsburg; the Doylestown. Pa National Bank the First National Bank, of Ashevie N C.; the Mis- souri National Bank of Kansas City; the Commercial National Bank of Nashville. Tenn the National Bank. Columbia; the Chestnut Street National Bank of Philadelphia: the Fort stanwx National Bank of Rome N Y. the Union National Bank, of New Oreans Keystone National Bank. of Philadelphia. many others. ls
 The worst failure which Mir Moxey he ever in- yestigated the Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny. There Mr. Moxey did what had never been done before-dscovered that adding machine can be silfuy manipulated that 1t be made increase
 of without apparently changing the on paper. In thls shortage of $ooO0O0 been concealed . ..
 The depositors of the bank numbered 5000. most of fion of Allegheny lost their earnings The distress of when they learned their savings day." he said, giving me the heartache."
 The failure of the Allegheny National Bank of Pitts burg, involved many politicians. It was what was known a political bank, William Montgomery. the cashier Enc bank failed for something ike S2oOOoOO Among it's Liabilities was deposit of $575.0Oo of the state and 5s E8 of the city of Pittsburg
 On evidence furnished by Mir Moxey. Montgomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-18

manipulated Upon information furnished by Mr. Moxey. Morse found guilty last November of falsifying the books of the Bank of North America. of which he had been president.
 Morse Bath. Maine in 1s5s He began his career peddling candy an excursion barge saved s200. entered Bowdok University, where he got
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-18

7HHAT the gun is capablesof dealing destruc-
 tion to aerial cruisers has been demonstrated
 at the Krupp proving grounds. In one of the
 trials two s9iall spherical balloons. about ten in diameter. sent distance of about
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-18

position as bookkeeper at $500 year. He showed his business ability when he hired man to do the work for $500.
 While a junior in the institution he secured contract for supplying ice, and 5000o tons made s25.ooo. When he was graduated he was worth sloo- Oo0 1880 established shipping firm in New York city, 1899 organizing the Ice Trust In 1895 he securing bank securities In 1907 he was said to s4oooOooo and to have control of capital amounting to s1oo,ooo.ooo.
 One of the most startling failures which MT. Moxey investigated was that of the National Bank with a capital of s1o0 0oO Ninety per cent of the stock was owned blythe president. William E. Breese. the cashier and one of the directors
 The method with which Breese was charged with getting money illegally was daring and ingenious. The bank a capital of $10o000 and deposits of about the same amount It charged that Breese sent agents throughout the country. securing sigma lures of paupers. imbeciles and negroes to blank notes. These collected. flled in for various amounts of money which Breeses 1t was said appro- priated and the notes were filed away By this method alleged to have got all the money in the bank and hypothecated this bogus paper and doubled the
 It was charged that he then proposed to sell the bank building. and 1t sold for s4o.Oo0. Of this amount s2o.ooO was paid In cash; mortgage was assumed by the purchaser for other half. It charged that Breese worked things so as to place a first mortgage for s2o,0oo after. he had received the payment. also slipping in s5ooo on the second mortgage. On the building was thus realized ss6ooo The total amount gsynered by the various banking and real estate transactions said to have been s35o,Oo0.
 ONE WHO ESCAPED HIS NET
 When were heard that the bank was shaky MT. Moxey sent South. Breese was arrested and trials The first resulted in conviction. but because of error the part of the trial judge the case was reversed appeal. In the two subse- quent trials jury disagreed At the fourth trial Breese convicted HegcArried the case again to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals It was found that member of the grand jury which had indicted him had not paid his taxes and under the law was disqualified for jury service By this time the statute of limitations mad out and Breese free. :sf+# Moxeys net. but he had a hard time getting away.
 Another official who made persistent fight to evade the punishment which Mr. Moxeys revelations demanded Henry Lear, president of the National Bank Doy1estown Pa For three years this fought the law. Two jures disagreed to dict Gun after gun aimed at him by Mir Moxey; he finally convicted and sentenced to i've years Imprisonment.
 On July 30. 1903. the Doylestown bank closed It's doors. It announced itself as insolvent because of Borrowings" by the president, Henry Lear and it's cashier George Phfller Brock. Lear and Brock belonged the oldest families in their sections of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-18

((TNLEET of airships approaching. Order out the batteries of aerial guns"
 This is a twentieth century war
 message that may flash over the wires at any time during the progress of the next armed conflict of nations
 So far, the best defense seems to be furnished by the Krupps, of Germany. Just what the weapon they have made is may be learned from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-18

d CHIEF detector of banking crimes for the "A United States government MT. Moxey has shat 4 N tered the regulations of more men who stood
 high in the financial world than any other. He has brought merted disgrace clever and hypc- critical wronsdoers probably single of the worlds greatest detectives The reason is simple. z K s.r-Aef st t9A .t9t s x
 His methods were careful and painstakng;. he gave until he had probed to the bottom To gather the evidence which convicted Walsh of Chicago he studiouzly the books of eighteen fons. sEft 4
 Retiring at co. happy and genial this man leaves behind him trail scandals and social dsgraces such mark the pathway of few men, And back of him also hundreds thousands of people to whom parts their fortunes have been saved from despola ton by the exposure Of financial bandits. Sts
 He is of the most good d-natured men who ever his was not pleasant occupation. cultivated good humor because his profession him grim the ghastly the unhappy side of life.
 Mr. Moxey is slender man. of medium height with gray hair and gray whiskers His eyes keen sharp they twinkle through great specfacleE They impress one as being eyes which read not only figures men. s'4.< 3
 He always well dressed. scrupuiousy neat It was his custom walk brisky into banks throughout the country knock sharply the door of the presidents office state his business Then he would over the books examine balance sheets and resources.
 If anything wrong. the moment was painful for She president or cashier, when MT. Moxey would turn and remark questioningly An quite right here" the guilty would know that he was about to be exposed Often would beseech Mir Moxeyto refrain exposing them they would plead with him and weep. ssst 4r*.,s.. .rsft
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
::-::WOMANKIND:-: =:
SOME SENSIBLE SUGGESTIONS
FOR LEATHER GIFTS FOR MEN

In leather you will fino many suit
able gifts for the boys. A present that
is always acceptable to q man and one
which IS very expensive is a good
quality Of leather belt, very narrow IN
width. Some men wear these all the
year around, and most men wear them
during the summer. Do not give e
man a change purse. for very few men
use them, but a perfectly plain pig
skin ll-fold will always be welcomed.
a pair of dog-skin gloves would also
be q safe choice, buying them with the
understanding that they may be ex-
changed If the size is incorrect
II a man shaves himself, he would
always be glad to have a handsome
leather razor strop. If he smokes,
q cigarette or cigar case Of pig-skin
leather VIII be most acceptable. All
of these leather gifts can be elaborated
by having silver or gold plated initials
added to them.
For his bureau. a man prefers very
plain articles. His toilet articles should
be Of bone with black initials on them,
or of ebony or imitation black wood
with silver initials. If you buy silver
articles, they should be without pattern
of any kind, and engraved with block
type initials.
The only kind Of a pincushion a man
revels in is very small in size, made Of
some practical. heavy material. Velvet
makes a good mans cushion. Never
make them of satin, unless you make a
perfectly plain one, covered with a
heavy hemstitched piece Of linen that
can be removed and washed occasion
ally However, the velvet ones are far
better
A good bottle Of toilet water to use
after shaving is a most useful gift.
But make no mistake and buy cologne.
Select a standard toilet water without
n pungent odor-something that is re-
freshing to use after shaving.
Next comes a mans desk. and brass
fittings are always a good investment.
To be sure, they are not cheap. bur
even a little trinket that is useful is
far more acceptable than an elaborate
one that is useless. You can hardly
go amiss here. There is the clock
either in brass or leather case-the
four-cornered blotter, the stamp box,
ink WELL which should be very large
size, paper cutter, letter opener, a
machine for weighing letters. a clip to
hold loose sheets of poper.
A word about pictures might be of
help to some girls Do not think that
because you are selecting a picture for
q mans room that IL must be a ballet
girl balanced on one toe. They may not
want a churchyard scene, but any
artistic picture that would appeal to
the average girl would likewise please
the average man. And a picture is
always a safe choice. And in speaking
of a mans room and his needs there
in. books will always find a place on
his center table. These need not neces-
sarily be about sports and prize fights
but a selection Of any Of the latest
popular fiction can not be wrong. Book
racks are also acceptable.
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
DR.. WILEY WARNS
AGAINST CAFFEIN

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-The cocaine
habit and traffic has been dealt body
blow by DR.. Harvey w. Wiley the Gov
eminent chemist. in addressing a small
number Of the Reformers' Conclave who
had gathered in the rooms of the Chamber
of Commerce.
Unless the sale and use of the drug can
be regulated. says DR.. Wiley its use even
as medicine should be stopped in this
country. The greatest drug danger in
America. he said. is caffein. which is
served in many drinks at soda fountains
and is imbfbed by children whose parents
would not think OF allowing them to drink
even tea or coffee
MANY drugs, even tea and coffee, are
taken for stimulation TO avoid the sensa-
tions Of fatigue. and yet fatigue is the
danger signal waved by nature. I believe
that in state Of health no stimulation
whatever is necessary" said DR.. Wiley.
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
The Junior
Evening Journal
All Communications For this
Department Should be Addressed
to Elizabeth Gurney, Editor.
To the Youno People Of Delaware.

To the Young People Of Delaware.
The Junior Journal will appear In
the Saturday issue Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL. 1t Is TO belong exclusive
ly 20 tho young people of Delaware.
Most of it they are 10 write them
selves from topics 70 be given out
each week. Two prizes win be offered
each week. a first prize of s1.00 and
second prize of SO cents. In addition
to the two prize stories, several of the
best compositions will be printed each
week as receiving honorable mention.
Any person not older than is is eligi-
BILE, but unless all the conditions are
strictly fulfilled. papers will be de-
barred from competition. So keep
these directions in front Of you,
Juniors. when you sit down to write.
l. All stories must be original. That
means, their idea must not be taken
from any story you have ever read; no
help must be obtained from anyone
else; it must not be a story that has
ever been told to you.
2 Stories must be no longer than
200 words. nor less than 100
3. They must be written in ink on
one side only Of the paper, and each
page must be numbered.
4. All stories for next weeks COM
petition must reach THE JOURNAL
not later than Wednesday, December
%.
o. Put your name, age and address
at the end Of your composition.
6. Send your stories by mail. do not
bring them 10 us.
Z. Address your stories to Elizabeth
Gurney. Junior Editor, Care of THE
EVENING JOURNAL. Wilmington.
Del
In judging these stories. their orig
inality and interest will be the quail
ties most sought after. A compost
ton 100 words long may be much more
interesting than a story Of 200 words.
We submit to the Juniors the topic
for next week with most cordial wishes
for their success in dealing with IL,
and a hearty invitation to all Of them
to try.
Topic For Next Weel-Pienies.
We have all been to pionics. Per
haps we went in a train with plush
car-seats and a gorgeously brass-but-
toned conductor; maybe 1t was a big
steamer with black smoke coming out
of the funnel and mother sure that
Jimmy was going to fall overheard; OF
perhaps we sat in the back Of wagon
with our legs dangling down for Rover
TO bark and jump at, while father gid
apped to Old Dobbin in front. How
ever it was, when we got there we
found blue sky and green trees and
things, and didn't we have goodies tc
eat! Why mother let us have twice
the, cake she ever does at home. Once
il rained-but see here. we don't pro-
pose TO tell all this picnic story when
there are so many Journal Juniors with
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
FlaIuIenf ErucIaiiOns
and Offensive Breath
Render Many People Obnoxious To
Others, and Cause Them to
Be Stunned.


The eructation or belching OF gas
from the stomach is a very common
circumstance, and may depend in some
cases upon the nature OF the food in
gested, without the existence OF any
deviation from health. In cases Of ex-
treme fiatulence, the eructation OF
large quantities OF gas may take place,
forming a source OF considerable in
convenience, and frequent annoyance,
although affording some relief to the
feeling Of distension that exists in the
stomach.
Sometimes the gas discharged is Of
a fetid character-may be so foul in
deed as to render the unfortunate
persons presence almost unbearable to
others Owing to imperfect secreting
action, or to a defective state Of the
gastric juice. putrefactive changes take
place among the contents OF the stom-
ach. and as the result sulphuretted
hydrogen and other such foul gaseous
products Of decomposition, are evolved
Hence the eructations or belchings pre-
sent the offensive odor OF decayed ami
NAL and vegetable matter, and the VIC
tim Of this deplorable condition usually
has a continuous bad breath, which is
so disagreeable as to cause them to bo
Stunned by their friends.
The medical profession invariably
prescribes and recommends the use Of
charcoal for the correction and cure Of
this condition, which has often been
the means OF causing people to avoid
social intercourse, and the pleasures
Of the theatre and other public places
Of amusement This deprivation Is,
however, wholly unnecessary. as char
coal is a wonderful absorbent Of gases.
and possesses the power OF absorbing
one hundred times its own volume; and
when Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges,
which are made from the best willow
charcoal. are taken into the stomach
every PARTICLE Of the foul gases exist
/ ing there is removed by absorption.
decomposition and fermentation Of food
is prevented, and the stomach and en-
tire intestinal system Is made pure and
antiseptic. all disease germs and mi
| crobes being destroyed and removed
As a natural consequence the breath,
which before was 50 offensive, is now
purified. and the person who formerly
! felt constrained to remain out Of com
panv and away from public meetings.
| has no longer to contend with such a
drawback but mingles freely IN the
society Of his friends, feeling assured
that Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges, when
used freely after meals, viii absorb
and prevent the generation OF foul
stomach gases, and purify the infected
breath. making It sweet and pure.
/ Secure a package Of these wonderful
lozenges from your druggist at once
/ for 25 cents, and note how quickly they
purify the breath and prevent the
| belchinR OF foul gases. Send us your
name and address for free trial pack
age. Address F. A. Stuart Co. zoe
Stuart Bldg. Marshall. L.ch :
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
ANOTHER DULL WEEK
IN BUILDING TRADE

Reports from the office OF the building
Inspector show an unusually dull week IN
building circles.
The most important operation for
which a permit was issued was for the
erection of a clubhouse and store at the
northwest corner OF Maple and avn Bu-
rem streets for the Polish Library Com
pany. The building will cost si.100. and
will cover an area OF ax7o feet. The
company was also given a permit 10
erect two dwellings adjoining the pro-
posed hall The dwellings will cost $1,000
each Martin Tomczyx has the contract
for these operations.
Evening journal., 1909-12-18

New Jersey: Pearre and covington. OF
Maryland; Moore. Foulkrod, Mccreary
and Cook, OF Pennsylvania
It was stated that some doubt existed
as to the size of the Rivers and Harbora
bill, but that II general bill was de-
cided upon the chances were bright for a
Chesapeake and Delaware clause. The
opinion was expressed that the time had
come 70 press forward the recognition or
the project II was agreed to hold an
other more general conference Immediate
" after the recess with the view OF en-
listing the interests OF both the commit
tees on Rivers and Harbors and Railways
and Canals.
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
OF
REAL ESTATE

The following transfers Of real estate
were recorded by the city registry clerk
since Wednesday OF this week
William H. Connolly and wife to the
Modern Plaster and Cement Co, north
side of Maryland avenue 2s feet east or
Oak street $3.50.
william H. Bramhle 10 Thomas J. Bis
coe. No. 1871 Linden street si,250.
Estate of Annie N. Cornell to George
II. Cornell. No. ga jefferson street. IS.
Samuel Handler 10 Louis Reches, east
side of shlpey street, "A feet south OF
Second street. S1.iGS.
Cornelius Mundy TO Thomas O'Connell
east side Of Market street, 60 feet nortl
OF Seventh street $4,000.
Brinton P smith 20 Alfred d. Smith
west side Of MT. Salem Lane. south OF
Seventeenth street
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
CONFER ON C. & d.
CANAL PROJECT

WASHINGTON, Dec 1s-An informal
conference Of representatives OF Pennsyl-
vania, Delaware, New Jersey and Mary
land took place on the House floor yes
terday with regard 10 a manner OF pro-
cedure for obtaining a start on the
Chesapeake and Delaware canal PROPOSE
ton Among those present were Messrs
Heald. of Delaware Wylie and Wood, OF
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
ST. JOHNS CHAPTER
ELECTS OFFICERS

St. Johns Chapter. No. 4. Royal Arch
Masons. met last evening In Masonic
Temple. or the 491 members Of the chap
ter over 800 were present for this. the
forty-nrst annual conclave.
At the conclusion OF the business meet
ing and annual election of officers a din
ner was held IN the banquet room Of the
temple. and later talent from the Opera
House furnished the entertainment
The following officers were elected.
Walter w Bacon. high priest; James b.
Broad. king; William H. wicks treaser-
er: William Marshall, secretary.
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
Football For This Junior.

I like to play football better than
any other game. When I get home
from school, I go into the house. take
my school clothes off, put my football
clothes on and then go up to Eighth
Street Park / always meet my chum
there We get some boys to play and
when we have enough, we play kick
off. and tackle, or Rugby football.
like Rugby football best. The part of
the game 1 like best is when the op-
ponents have the ball and kick Off. on
side kicks, forward pass. and punts.
like to play association football also.-
Arthur Guest. Age. 9.
Evening journal., 1909-12-18

petizing drink; so it is with one
wretched thought that pours its bit
terness into the brain. bad thoughts
go away; don't come again some other
day"
Count twenty-three. put on your best
hat, tog up in your glad clothes and go
out and fiirt with Al Fresco.
The trees. the sky, the birds, the
long gray roads. the big out Of doors
places are fine to chase the blues
away.
Drink I'm the fresh air. It is free
and it is good.
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
CAUTION

You found out last year (some Of
YOU when it was too late) that you
could have done much better at Schil-
ling's. We remind you that we are
again in the field with a full line Of
Holiday goods, etc, and we honestly
believe you can save money by deal
ing with u.s. Give us a trial.
Frank T. Schilling.
Cor. 9Th & Madison. Sts.+
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
BRIDE USES DULL SERGE
IN HER CGOlNG AWAY GOWN

A modish bride will have for her
goinga-way gown a long coat and skirt
of dun heliotrope diagonal serge, ex-
quisitely cut.
The coat is elaborate with simple
pyramid" design in narrow. fiat, tubu-
lar braid II is lined with a shot
poplin and has a filet of deep cream
linen patterned with tiny wreaths Of
heliotrope roses and which fastens with
a large amethyst button.
A chic imported gown is Of burgundy
cloth trimmed with narrow bands OF
chinchla. worn with a large gray
beaver hat trimmed with a cluster OF
feathers the same shade as the cloth
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
JUST A REMINDER

we don't want you TO make the mis-
take that some Of you did last year
Of going "in town" after your holiday
goods, and we remind you now in
time so that you can avail yourself
of the advantages Of dealing with us.
Frank T. Schilling.
Cor. 9Th & Madison Sts..
Evening journal., 1909-12-18

Fresh Air is Best For the Downeast.
When all the notes Of our being are
jangling in discord we fancy that the
world is out of tune.
This is so much pleasanter than be-
lieWng that we ourselves are weak and
silly.
one drop of bitter medicine in a glass
of water win make all Of it an unap-
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
VIE she LIka. to pIay WI.h HIm.

1 like to play with little brother be-
cause he tells me what TO do. Some
times he plays mother with me and
he says he is the mother and am the
little girl. Then he says. 81 must go
away and YOU must cry" So I do Il
and he says Don't play this any
more" Then / say. Let MS play
hide-and- -go-seelS. Then he makes me
go 1t" and he always hides in the
same place and makes me go 1T" all
the time That is why I like 10 play
with him the best.-Molly Green, Age
9 years.
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
Bicycles Arc Speedy.

1 like TO go riding on a bicycle and
go an over the city and go out I'm the
country and explore new places to me-
I used my brothers bicycle 20 learn
on I like 10 do it because ! can do
errands quicker and when I want TO
go to see a friend I can get there
quicker than I can walking When
am going TO play football and am late
for the game. 7 viii not be as late as
if I were walking Barclay Challenger.
Age, . years.
Evening journal., 1909-12-18
AIDES FIvE-GORED SKIRT.
Paris PatterH No. 3110

The skirt illustrated is an unusually
smart design and would be attractive as
sart Of two-piece suit or as a separate
skirt. The front cores tapping over the
front panel Is a distinctly new touch
that renders the design rather unique.
The closing is at the left side Of the
front. The pattern is in 6 sizes, p to 81
inches waist measure. For 26-inch waist
measure the skirt will require rs yards
Of material 20 inches wide, 6& yards "A
inches wide, 4ss yards ss inches wide, sh
yards a inches wide OF "a yards "a inches
wide. Width Of lower edge in medium
size about yards.
Price Of pattern. 10 cents.