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Evening journal., 1909-06-26
TOOK TO WOODS
WHEN FIRE RACED
Residents Of Squirrel Run
Feared Powder Mills
Would Explode
MIDNIGHT BLAZE
DESTROYS LANDMARK

shortly before midnight an old store
house in the Hagley Yard of the du-
Pont Powder Company caught fire and
300 pounds of powder in the building
exploded.
The explosion Jared the entire vicln-
ity and many persons. some OF whom
were but partly clad. hurried to the
scene of the blaze. Word was sent
to the Water Witch Fire Company and
in the meantime employees of the
powder concern manned the fire hose
at the plant, and attacked the blaze
from all sides.
Located near the storehouse were
the machine and pulp keg buildings
and some distance further was a
grinding mill, containing ten tons Of
powder. The hremen worked hard 70
prevent the spread Of the flames tu
these structures.
Because of the proximity Of these
buildings a report was spread in Squir-
rel Run that the grinding mill was
doomed. AS a result the residents
left their homes and many took refuge
in a sandhole some distance away
and others went far into the woods
where they waited with bated breath
for the big explosion which did moi
come. Finally most of them venturec
back to their homes.
The origin Of the blaze is a mystery
US nobody had been near the building
for several hours. Following the dis
covery Of the fire. the powder stored
in the building began 70 explode. AVhei
the Water Witch Company arrived q
the scene. the fire was under contro
and The fremen did not enter tn
yard. the gates remaining closed.
The loss will not reach more thar
$1,000
The destruction of the storehous
! eliminates from that section one of th'
I landmarks. The building. a two-stor,
/ structure. was at one time used as tn
Henry Clay Factory Postofllce, havinl
/ been made a Dostofice in 1870. Peop
/ came from as far as Marshallton q
/ get their mail there, and it was at thi
postofiice that the old powder com
pany received all its mail
The mail in those days was carries
by stage from Wilmington. The build
ing was also at one time the home o
the Blabely family and one of tn
members of that family conducted
grocery store in IT for years.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
COURT DISMISSES
TROUBLES OF P0LANDERS

Although Paul Gresh. Pole. insisted
that he could not understand or speak
English. Judge Cochran IN City Court to-
day compelled him TO testify in English
IN the case he had brought against Victor
Herman, another Pole, charging disord-
erly conduct Gresh made a mess Of Il all
and lost his case. He said Herman had
asked 70 play on his Gresh's, accordion
and then ruined Il by tearing IL apart. He
said the accordion was worth $3.50.
Judge Cochran thinking there was moth
ing 20 the case dismissed Il and as he did
so ciresh declared Herman had also punch.
ed him IN the face with his FIST.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
BY united Press Leased specin Wire


ST. MICHAELS. Nd. June 26-The
exact text Of the unsent letter TO Vim
ME Bradcomb, written by Robert EN-
met Eastman and discovered on his
body. was made public at noon to-day.
The letter tells Eastman's story of the
death of Edith May Woodill. whose
nude and mutilated body was tished
from the creek near McDaniel's We'd
nesday afternoon.
According to Eastman. the murder
occurred in the bungalow. There were
six present. two men and two wo-
men from Annapolis, besides Eastman
and Mrs Woodill
Mrs. Woodill had firted with the
escort Of one Of the Annapolis wo-
men. says Eastman, and was lying on
q bsd with him. when the jealous wo-
man hit them both on the head with
a champagne bottle.
The exact text Of the letter fol-
lows:
"vinnie: Tage this money and &c
at once to McDaniels, Talbot county,
Maryland, and claim my body and
all my property The property consists
of twenty-five acres of land and q
bungalow. There is also motor boat.
thing into cash. I don't owe a cent
excepting for the paint and pump. etc,
which shanahan and Wrighton. OF
Easton, will be glad to get back, as IT
is not broken, just as Il was ship
ped.
Little girl. I had no hand in the
tragedy Was there and removed the
evidence after the other two couples
I ff,f F1r- ss.If 3 a fff,r
and am haunted. The victim was my
particular friend. and we were wei
mated. Have only known her thre'
weeks We all, that is, two men and
two women from Annapolis. went tc
the bungalow for a time. Everybod,
got fun except Edith and myself
Edith tried to win one of the girls
fellows. and while laying on the be-
with him was hit three times on TIN
side of the head with a. full bottle o
champagne and the fellow hit once
She fell over on the floor and died.
''The man did not come to for al
hour was left with the corpse AM
will not take a chance for a trial. Lif
10 me is very bitter and I will pul
down the shades and say goodbye
You can claim my property. and sa,
as little as possible, but get It. I an
awfully sorry for you and my boy. an
7 have been hustling madly TO max
yom path clear. hut fate is agaius
me
Csigned) Bob -
49,, Up Stake Pennsylvania Railroa
10 Easton, Md, and then change Z
r. c. and A. Don't neglect this. th
property is valuable
The Baltimore police say the iette
is a. fabrication by Eastman to saw
his memory. However, detective
have been securing the various inlet
10 Chesapeake Bay looking for tn
other man who is supposed to hav
been wounded.
Searching the Bungalow.
a search Of the bungalow where II
murder was committed. is being made &
day and. bit by bit, letters and scraps
evidence that lead to Los Angeles. So
Francisco and San Diego in Californi
Boston. Washington. Baltimore, MINI
apolis and even to Berlin and Paris a
being gathered together by the inquisito
who are trying TO ind the real motive b
hind the crime.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Mr.. BARTLETT ON THE
MUSIC COMMITTEE

Joseph II Bartlett has been appointed
secretary Of the civic committee to ar
range for band concerts in the public
parks of the city This appointment COM
pietes the list Of executives OF the COM
mittee. Mayor-elect J. Harvey Spruance
being the chairman and william G. Taylor
the treasurer
A committee composed OF well-known
residents will be appointed within few
days. and the public will be asked to sub
scribe to a fund TO engage a band to play
IN the various parks Of the city afternoon
and evening. The plan suggested is to en-
gage band by the week. and have 81 play
in different park each day.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
NO REPLY YET
FROM JERSEY

Attorney General Andrew c. Gray was
out OF the city to-day and no reply to his
letter 10 the Acknowledgement Of New
Jersey relative 20 the local fishing troubles
had been received.
Alexander b Cooper, who was a member
Of the commission that drafted the agree.
ment which was ratihed BY the Legisla-
lures Of both states. said the New Jersey
people will continue the fishing troubles
until the matter comes TO a head. Mr.
Cooper said the Delaware fishermen are
entitled to protect themselves and theiI
rights IN the matter
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
HurrYlna erldae VOL.

PERRYVILLE. Nd. June 26.-work
has been started on the construction Of
the new draw Of the old Pennsylvania
Railroad bridge across the Susquehanna
river. between this town and Havre dc
Grace, by the Phoenix Bridge Company
II is expected that the draw will be
in shape in less than two months which
will give the public a good wagon ro8d
across the river. The Conomingo
bridge is also being rebuilt ana viii he
In readiness for use in August. which
will give the people the choice Of two
roads across the river At presen-
there is no pedestrian bridge across TIA.
river south Of Columbia. Pa.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
CAUGHT HAIR IN WIRE
In FLEEING FROM SNAKE

Smith, OF Clayton, who is summering
at her Rehoboth cottage. had few
minutes scare that she will not soon
forget. While catching a chicken 10
a small chicken house that was covered
with wire poultry netting she saw a
large black snake lying coiled at her
feet Naturally she jumped and in so
doing she caught her hair I'm the wire
netting overhead while the snake al
most equally scared. scurried OF
through a hole in the wall
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
suruivor of RalakIava.

ELKTON. Md. June 26.-Augustus
A. Brown. OF this town. who Is one of
the few survivors of the famous Light
Brigade at Balaklava during the Cri
mean war and who receives a small
pension from the British government
for his services quietly celebrated his
eightieth birthday at his home yes
terday. For over a quarter of CEN
tury Mr.. Brown has been sexton at the
Ellxton Methodist Episcopal Church.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
sohooI Teaeher Weds.

Horace w. Porter and Miss +. Irene
Morrison were married this morning
by the Rev. Alexander Alison. Jr., pas
tor of West Presbyterian Church. Tha
ceremony was witnessed by Miss Mar
ian Triggs.
Miss Morrison Is the daughter Of An
drew NJ Morrison Of Harrisburg. Pa,
and the granddaughter of George w.
Roberts Of this city. she is a teacher
in public school NO. ?. Mr.. and Mrs.
Porter will live at No 700 Adams
street
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
WILMINGTONIANS
IN GOLF FINALS
Robert Wier and ]. 7. Arm
strong in Lost Day Play of
Country Club Tourney

semi-hnais in all the events Of the VII
mington Country Club golf tournament.
except that for the players cup were
finished this morning and the finals will be
started this afternoon. Only two Will
mingtonians will play in the finals. Rob
ert wier. for the Wilmington Cup. and ].
T. Armstrong for the Brandywine Cup. A
large gallery saw the play this morning.
Continued on Second PAGE.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
On pinnio hi Wnnds-

The annual picnic of the officers.
teachers and scholars Of the Sunday
school of ST. Andrews p. r. Church
is being held this. afternoon in the
grove at the terminus of the Rising
Sun division of the Peoples Railway
system. The picnickers met at the
church at 1.30 o'clock and went in spec
ial cars TO the picnic grounds. Tho
Sunday school provided free transpor-
tation. There was the usual entertain
ment at the grounds. The attendance
was large.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
MANI Children on ExeursIon.

Nearly 400 children OF the Central
Presbyterian Sunday school went on
the excursion of that church TO Penn's
Grove on the steamer Ulrica yesterday
There were also a number Of grown
ups along and an enjoyable day was
spent on the Jersey shore. A game
Of baseball between the Central Social
Club and the Reapers, was won by
the latter by the score Of Is TO l.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Noon dav Weddina.

Miss Marguerite Alexander and A. s.
Wilmer. both Of this city we're married
at noon today at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. +.
Alexander, No. 921 Gilpin avenue. Rev.
w. F. Corkran performed the cere-
mony. Only the members of the family
were present. MI. and Mrs. Wilmer
left this afternoon for a two weeks
trip 70 the Catskil mountains and Nj
anra nils
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Call For Government Money.

WASHINGTON, June 26.-It is eN-
pected that the secretary Of the treas
ury will before night issue a cal upon
National banks for about S25,000,00t
Of government money now on deposit
There Is no wabout S75,000.000 a.
National bank repositories.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
MiddIetomn School Eleotion.

MIDDLETOwN. June 26.-The an
nual school election is being held this
afternoon at which time two commits
sioners win be elected for a term OF
three years each to succeed NJ. b.
Burris and DR.. c. A. Ritchie. whose
terms expire this year. The retiring
commissioners will be reelected as
they have made excellent officers.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Worms Destroy Trees.

Residents OF West Nineteenth street
report that worms believed 20 be the
destructive army worms are destroy
ing shade trees in front Of their houses.
The worms are about half an inch long
and OF a peculiar shape
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Bum M. Matthe,vs Toninht.

The funeral of Mrs. John W. Mat
thews, who was killed in an automo
bile accident near Poughkepsie. n. Y.
on Wednesday win take place at
O'Clock this evening from her late resi-
dence. No. 100 Rodney street. The
services will be conducted by the Rev
e. NJ. kirSus. rector Of Trinity p. r
Church. Interment will be made In
the Wilmingto nand Brandywin,
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
WAGON Ran over Farm Hand.

Thomas McAllister, a farm hand Of
pear Newark, is a patient at the Home
opathic Hospital, suffering with injuries
caused by a wagon passing over his
body He is not seriously hurt and
will be able to leave the hospital in a
feW days
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
ittIe Rear rrihe Eestival.

Little Bear Tribe. Improved o. r. NJ,
Of Bear Station. on Thursday evening
scalped two pale faces found on tn
reservation. Later in the evening ar.
ice cream and cake party was held
which was attended by the wives Of
the Red Men.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Preachers 10 Have DAVIS outina.

The last meeting Of the NJ. f.
Preachers Association until the fail
season will be held at Claymont OF
Monday. The ministers and their fam
lilies will go to Claymont on the car
leaving French street station at 9.02
O'Clock They will be the guests of the
minister Of the Claymont NJ Z. Church
and will remain all day.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
PeopIe's Settlement Seeks Money.

Much interest is being taken in tho
new building fund Of the Peoples Set
tlement. The prospects are bright of
securing the remainder Of the S50.000
needed. The sum Of $4,000 has al
ready been subscribed. Activities in
the interest Of the fund will be re
view this time.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
supports Wifs; charge Dismissed.

The case OF RAYMOND Edwards.
charged with non support. came up in
City Court this morning. II had pre-
Niously been continued for a week. II
was stated today that Edwards had
been sick but was now constituting TO
his wife's support. He was discharged
by Judge Cochran who advised him
fo be careful in the future.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Rnildinn Pernnlts Issued Todav.

Building Inspector johnson issued
permits toda yto Louis Ricetts 10 MAKE
alterations for n. Statnihoo. 30 two
houses at a cost of 1925 each. and to
Peter F. Martin and Sons. TO make al
terations for B. C. Goldstein, at No.
S07 French street, at a cost Of S2.400,
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Sale Did Not Lake Place.

The sheriff's sale Of personal pro-
perty Of John G. Comfort at Hockes-
sin, which was advertised 10 take place
today. was called off as a settlement
was effected
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
To Install New Pastor.

In Lower Brandywine Presbyterian
Church tomorrow afternoon. the Rev.
Mr.. Armatrout will be installed as pas
tor Rev. John d. Blake, Of Red Clay
Creek Presbyterian Church, will be
moderator Of the services.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Roard Of HeaIth Report.

Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth, Of
the Board of Health reports p deaths.
26 births and so marriages for the
week just ended. For the correspond
ing period of last year 2S deaths. so
births and So marriages were recorded.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
washInnton Heiahts Meetina.

There will be n meeting Of the wash
ington Heights Association this even
ing on the triangle beyond Washington
street bridge.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
School Election at MiddIetown.

The school election in Middletown to-
day is expected TO be a tame affair. DR..
c. A. Ritchie and Al. B. Burris, the
retiring candidates are expected to be
re elected.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
PASTOR 40 &C to Rehoboth.

The Rev. Alexander Alison. Jr.. pas
tor Of West Presbyterian Church and
family. will leave this city next week
for Rehoboth Del. where they have a
cottage They viii spend two months
at the resort
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Lawn Feto In Ro.kford Pant.

A lawn fete is being held In Rock
ford Park this afternoon by the shep-
herds Of Bethlehem II is being we'll
attended and will be continued this
evening.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
After coronership In 1910.

Alexander Guthrie of Hockessin, was
in Wilmington today. He incidentally
announced to his friends that he is a
/ oner in 1910.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26
Na,u puthlans-

Lafayette Lodges. K. Of P. degree
team went to New Castle last nisn.
and conferred the first rank degree on
twelve members Of Adelphia Lodge.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26

made a splendid record. He has all
ways been an active Republican and
is n member OF the Young Mems Re-
publican Club. the Masonic Fraternity,
and other organizations.
Evening journal., 1909-06-26

Josiah Marvel al the Shore.
Josiah Marvel went TO Atlantic city
today lie will return on Monday
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

The readers Of this paper viii be
pleased 70 learn that there Is AZ least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able TO cure in all It's stages.
and that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease. re-
quires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken intern
ally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
thereby destroying the foundation Of
the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature In doing fits
work. The proprietors have so much
faith In IT'S curative powers that they
Offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that Il fails to cure. Send for
testimonials. Address.
F.J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, 70 cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for eonsti-
patton.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

Discussing the question OF who
bears the burdens OF taxation. Editor
Eugene Matthews Of The starke Tele-
graph says: we are told that State
senator FlournOy OF DeFuniak
Springs. after giving the subject Of
taxation considerable study. has ar
rived az the conclusion that the poor
er class OF citizens and the corpora
lions are bearing more than their
share OF the burden OF taxation.
while the middle class escapes much
% the burden that they ought 10 bear.
The plain. unyarnished truth OF the
matter IL that pretty much all OF as
lodge every cent OF taxation that
We can. The very poor man having
little 20 cover up and the capitaliza-
lion OF the corporation being a mat
er OF public record. they may come
n for more than their share OF the
burden. as Senator Flounoy CON
dudes. bat the fact remains that We
are a generation OF tax dodgers and
'ew OF as. indeed. are without SIN.
Z the real and personal property b.
his State were returned for taxation
q 65 per cent OF actual value. the foot
ne would not reach less than three
hundred million dollars"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18
LEARNING ~ EXPERIENCE.

The glamour % the footllghts leads
many people who think they have his
trionic talent 90 yearn for stage lie.
On n few Instances the ambition D.
justified. but IN the great majority it
O. not People whose heads get turn
"a with a little success and a good
deal OF applause In amateur theatri.
Gals soon learn that the requirements
and exactions OF professional life are
vastly different from what they ex-
pected. and fortunate are they who
are disillusioned without the loss Of
money or character.
That sometimes Il is not the case
is evident from the recent experience
% a lady Of means who believed she
had the qualities necessary to make
good actress and who was imposed
upon By a fake theatrical manager.
He represented that he would form a
company In which she would be the
leading lady. She gave literally 20
further the project. and now she Is
thousands Of dollars out OF pocket. the
manager has decamped, and her ardOr
for the stage Is quenched. The expe-
rience was dear but probably effect
i've. and II may serve as a warning to
others who may have theatrical aspL
rations. some money and but few
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

The Pensacola Journal. AZ least
finds a few things 20 commend ~ a
result Of The last session OF the Legis.
lature. That excellent newspaper
says:
The newspapers OF the State have
been almost unanimous in vIlnNing
,he late lamcnted legislature and in.
duleing in loud paoans Of thanksgiv-
ing over ns adjournment Para
graphers have shot their usual shafts
and given vent to their accustomed
sarcasm This. however. o. largely
matter % habit and the states rep
rosoutatlves viii. no doubt. size q an
up az about its true worth.
The Journal does not pretend %
be without sin in this respect. but O.
has tried 20 oonfne its censure 90
specific acts Of omission or commits
sion. avoiding a wholesale condemna-
ton. Il Is right and proper 20 give
even the devil his due: and how much
more deserving OF the same courtesy
are the hOrnless. hOOfiess. tailless pa
trlOts who recently adorned the red
hills OF Leon during sixty anxious
perspiring days TO pass laws pro bono
publicO or pro bono OF some other
cid thing.
The Legislature passed several
oOmmendable acts. The members
Who introduced these laws deserve
praise. the two houses that passed
them deserve praise and the good
Governor who signed them deserves
praise. The Journal says Il and means
e and hereby tenders all concerned
its heartfelt thanks.
And Il wishes now 10 mention par
ticularly two acts which. along with |
others already alluded 20 and duly |
approved. call for universal commen-
dalton. The first Is the law requiring |
the separation Of white and negro |
criminals and the separation Of males
and females in the prisons OF the
State. The second e. the provision |
that the elementary principles Of az.
riculture and civil government be |
taught I'm public schools. and penaliz-
ing the county boards Of education |
which neglect to carry out the law.
Both these acts are righteous and |
win tend for the moral. intellectual |
and financial betterment OF the State |
That the condition which necessitat-
ed the passage OF the first should |
have previously existed I'm most hOr-
rible 70 think about. and Il is graft |
flying 20 note the advanced apprecia- !
ton of economies and need for polit. |
ical education which called forth the /
second. Every child az the age Of
twelve should know much OF the soil
whence springs his only hope for
physical life. and should also be able
70 recite the Declaration Of Independ-
ence.
For these benefcient acts let as ali /
Join IN eulogizing the recent Legisla-
trre-arOusing. perchance. It's mem
bers from the doldrums into which
they may have fallen because Of a
superiority OF abuse. and bracing
their SPIRITS 70 a point where they |
may slap each other On the beck with
the mutually celebrating conscious
ness Of having taken part IN "A beauti
ful work well done
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

Il is said that representative gov
eminent is not so popular as II once
was. We do not know II that Is or
Is not the case. but some legislatures
have apparently done their best, or
worst. % make Il so.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

Many are the plans suggested 20
bring about universal peace and n
but few Of them are practicable they
certainly DO not lack In novelty. The
proposition for an international army
and navy % keep the peace and en-
force arbitration DEGREES Il OF that
character Temporarily. as IN the
case Of the allied expedition 20 China
during the Boxer movement, such
plan occasionally answers. But a.
permanent thing the plan Is fun OF
Objectionable features that woulc
make II impossible. The polygloi
character OF such an army the IAN
willingness OF any civilized nation q
have alien troops doing police duty ca
its territory. and the selection OF com
handing ohicers-these are but few
a the difficulties that would arise
Just nov Il looks as u impendiri
financial ruin due 90 inability 20 NEE
the rapidly increasing burden Of taxa
tion yin b. the most potent argument
Cor disarmament aAe $3.50.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-18

Count Zeppelin and other balloon
fists seem 20 have no difficulty In go
ing up. II % the coming down that
bOthers. n aeronauts could only be
certain OF alighting safely In some
Geld instead Of taking a cold bath I'm
the ocean. or crashing into the branch
e. Of q tree. aerial navigation might
be less exciting but Il would be de-
didediy safer.