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Evening journal., 1909-08-28
RARE VOLUME
FOUND IN STORE

NEW ORLEANS, La, Aug. eS--Stroll-
ing past furniture store recently, Will
lam Beer, librarian of the Howard Me-
mortal Library. stumbled upon one Of the
oldest and rarest volumes Discovered in
New Orleans IN decades.
Lying in a neglected pile Of dusty vol
umes. It's wooden cover broken, leaves
missing from the front and back, there
was little about the ancient tome to at
tract attention. II might have been tho
most worthless Of cheap works from SUI
perhcial observation.
But Just haw valuable TO the blblophile
this volume is may be surmised when It
is found that the volume was printed In
strasburg, more than three centuries and
a half ago. and anly about ha.f a CEN
tury after the first book ever came from
the press.
LAST PAGES MISSING.
The title page and the last pages are
missing. but the work was easily identi-
fed as the herbal written by Jeremy
Book and printed in 1916 Herbs. Their
Names and Properties" Is its title, as
translated from the German. in which
the work appeared Authorative ccato-
loguos on ancient books show that n
Latin edition was printed a few years
previous, and that the German edition fol-
lowed so as TO increase the sale of tho
work. There are 567 herbs listed in the
book. They are described botanically. and
then an account OF their medicinal prop
critics is given. Quaint and extraordinary
are the virtues assigned to the most sim
pic Of herbs by this old German scientist.
But the chief interest Of the book is its
illustration. Every herb is shown, the
wood cuts most exquisitely made and
hand colored. The miracle is that the
wood cuts are so perfect and that the ink
and the water colors have stayed per-
fectly fresh since the days Of Shakespeare.
David Handel executed the wood cuts,
so the encyclopedias say. The value Of
the book in money is not to be ascertain
ed. Records show that none has been sold
IN more than 10 years.
HIGHLY PRICED TREsURE.
Though highly priced treasure, the
herbal Is not the Oldest volume in the IL
brary This distinction goes to the Nu
remburg Chronicle, printed in 1i3J. Ther'
are about 70 Of these books in existence
printed in German. This Chronicle give'
the history Of the world from its genesis
and it is illustrated with the most as
founding and realistic wood cuts Ey'
Is represented as actually emerging from
the side OF Adam, and no detail IS lef
to the imagination. The evolution Of Ad
am from a lump of clap seems delight
fully simple after the ancient wood Gu
artist has shown just exactly how 1t i
done. And thus it is all through the book
There are other musty old volumes d
the library, too, the delight OF book Low
ers and the pride of the librarian. mod
ern volume. but exceedingly valuable,
a collection OF the authentie portraits o
Mary. Queen Of Scots. The volume
published by John Murray, Of London
and the illustrations are beautiful pho
togravures.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
CIGARETTE EXPLOSION
CAUSES TEN DEATHS

KEY WEST, Fla. Aug. 2S--As
result Of the explosion yesterday of
seven hundred pounds Of dynamite at
Bocachica, twelve miles from KEY
West, on the Florida East Coast Rail-
way, ten men are dead, five are prob
ably fatally wounded. and at least a
serious injuries.
The explosion was caused by mem-
Der of the railroad construction force
carelessly throwing a lighted cigarette
into a box of fuses.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
GIVE CONTRACT
FOR SCHOOL WORK

Frank J. Williams, Lewis Petitde-
mango and William Carter. commits
sioners OF School District, No. 2. Bran
dywine Hundred today awarded to w.
$. Bird the contract 20 remodel the
district school at Mt Pleasant. An
additional story is to be added TO the
building cloak and lunch room pro-
vided and heater Installed.
The contract price is $3.50 When
the improvements arc completed an
additional teacher will be engaged for
the school.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
KING GEORGE
OF GREECE
TO ABDICATE
By United Press Leased Special Wire.

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
ATHENS, Aug. 2S.-Credence has
been given the report from CONSTANT
"ople that King George of Greece had
-ignifed to the powers his desire TO
abdicate by the Kings action today in
summoning a special session of par
Lament for September 1S. 1t is be-
lieved here that the King viii offer
his resignation at this meeting.
Most of Georges advisors arc advis-
ing him not to take such a step. They
say his abdication at this time will
plunge the country into a civil war.
owing TO the dissensions that have
arisen over Greece's defeat in her
plans to annex Crete.
Greece's yielding to the powers in
the Cretan matter has greatly increas-
ed the anti-government party and Sc
dition Is being openly preached even
among the army officers. Several of
the latter have recently been arrested
for their seditious uttrances.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
STRANGE ANIMAL
SCARES MONTROSE

A strange nocturnal animal caused
a stampede of Montrose chickens last
night and incidentally worked the wo-
men residents OF the suburb into a
state of excitement. The animal came
from the woods in the neighborhood'
and after disporting itself among the
chickens OF the Misses Thomas. made
it's way cross the fields, timid women
hiding as the animl drew near them.
Three boys, however. Thomas Eaton.
Joseph and John Billingsley, were not
TO be scared by the visitor and arming
themselves with sticks and stones the
boys overlook the animal, and after
showering it with missiles saw 1t
escape in the woods.
Montroseites are now armed with
shot-guns, expecting a return visit by
the animal nightly.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
Jr. 3. y. A. M. Notes.

state Counciler Mowberry and Junior
Past state councller stoops. paid visit
to Dnigent Council No 10. Jr. Order Unit
cd American Mechanics last evening
Deputy state Counciler Jones and Mr..
Hopes. OF Telegraph Council. ana Cap
tain EMERSON, OFF Winona Council. ESQ
paid Dngont Council a visit and spoke on
the good Of the order
Dillgent Council fife and Drum Corps
under the direction OF Earl c. Briggs. is
holding rehearsals twice a week
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
HOw's This

We ofer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for anv case OF Catarfh that cannot pc
cured hv Halls Catarrh Cure
We the undersigned. have known n J..
cheney for the last 10 years, aud peiicNe
him perfectly honorable in an business
transactions, and financially able 20 carry
uut any obligations made by his ntm.
WAIDING. KINNAN g. MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, q
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internaily,
acting directly upon the hleod and mu-
tous surfaces Of the system Testimonials
sent free. Price. zoe, per bottle Sold By
an Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
Get Ready Eor oxsters.

DOVER, Del. Aug. 2S-rhero was a
general stir today among the oyster feos
Of Port Mahon ana Bowers Beach, get
ting ready for tho opening OF the oys-
ter season. There is some discouragement
among tho feet owners and tongers and
planters over the condition Of the oys-
ter market. While the natural prospects
for oysters, II is contended. are unusually
good, there are indications that the prl-
ces win be low probably owing to the
great quontity OF oysters that will be rea-
dy for the markets elsewhere.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
THEIR BOY IN
BAG OVER FENCE

CHESTER, Pa, Aug. 2S-Tying John
Buckley, 6-year-old boy in bag, three
11-year-old lads. it is alleged. struck the
little fellow with their fists. and, after
playing football with him for several min
utes. picked up the imprisoned boy and
threw him, bag and all, over a fence
The accused youths are Thomas and
Walter Welsh and Richard Money. who
were bound over TO keep the peace to-
day by Alderman Oglesby. The charge
was preferred by the boys mother Mrs
Birdia Buckley.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
NO CLAIM
AGENT NAMED

City Solicitor John W. Brady said
today that he would wait until Tues
day before appointing q city claims
agent He has put the matter before
the Water Commissioners and the
Street and Sewer Directors, but de-
sires to wait until after the meetings
of these bodies on Monday and Tues
day, respectively before announcing
any action in the matter.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
CANNERY WORKERS
BADLY FRlG Ed

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LEWES. Del. Aug. 2S-As the result
OF gasoline engine in the box factory
OF c. q. Hooker failing 90 take the
electric spark at the proper time, an
explosion followed which caused Harry
Brewer. Edward Coulter and Lewis
payntcr 60 be burned very badly.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
HE HAS TETANUS, WON'T
TELL HOW he WAS SHOT

suffering with tetanus developed
from n gun-slot wound Arthur Hud-
son. colored, OF No. S2S Tatnall street
was sent 70 the Delaware Hospital
yesterday.
He says he wns shot accidentally
but viii give no other Information.
His condition Is serious.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28

Am. Locomoti $50 Nor. Pacific T5;H
Anal. Copper. So ~ Norfolk West 951
Am. Smefing o9BlN'f orn Cen 100
Am. sugar Coi79A Peoples Gas 1855
Atch. T. & S. n6A Pennsylvania 1888
Asphalt Com. 224 Phila. Rap. I 30
B. & o.. :I5A Phila. Gonna AN
Brooklyn r. T. 7Sxl Phila. ElectriCIIA
ren1 Leather soA Reading I57N
Ches. & Ohio. SolRock Island SS
Cambria Steel 43L st. Paul -. I55
Denver & II. C46Jk Southern Pac 1865
Erie Common 54sl South. Com. 5oA
Erie Ist pfd ... So Tononah 6N
Elec. Of Amer. I2M MlUnitedGasimp SOS
Louisville g. , T4oI Union pacif 1918
Lehlgh Nav. IITE L. S. St Com 1875
I.eh. Valley sos u. S. St PREF I2a
Missouri Pac.. ~ Wabash Pref 6ox
Mo Kan & t. {o1z Western Unio 3
N. Y. Central I56I
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
OBSERVANCE OF
LABOR DAY
Local Unions to Picnic In
stead of Parade on Sep
tember 6

Labor Day, Monday. September 6. will
be recognezed by Wilmington work ng-
men in less elaborate form tha nusual.
owing to the absence Of many on the ex-
oursions Of the several fire companies.
The day VIII not pass without observance.
however, and a noumber OF the Unions
will mark the day with outings or ceiebra-
tlons of some sort
Baseball win occupy a large part Of the
day and there may be special racing by
tho Delaware Horse Show Association at
Wawaset Park.
The fire companies TO leave on Labor
Day are the Water Witch. Weccaeoe
Washington and independence. They Will
60 TO Reading, where there vii be a big
firemen's parade and celebration
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
When Your JoInts Are stIH.

and your muscles sore from cold or rhcu'
matism. when YOU slip or sprain q Joint
strain Your side or bruisc yourself Pain
Killer VIII take out the soreness and fiN
you right in "a iiny. Always have II with
Won. and use 30 freely. The oldest. the
cheapest and the best medicine for In
frrnal and external aches and pains In
man is Perry Davis Painkller. and FOR
over seventy years it has been the great
standby for emergencies In thousands of
families AN over tho world. Don't go
home without a Soc or one OF the new
size 3lc bottles.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
EDUCATIONAL.
FRIENDS SCHOOL
AIh and West SIS, Wilmington, Del.

The largest and best equipped pri-
vate school in the state, with corps
of eighteen trained instructors CO.
educational kindergarten, Primary,
Grammar School and High School de-
partments. Scientific, Latin -Scienri-
fic. Literary and Classical Courses.
Graduates entered on certificate in all
the leading colleges. Finest gymna-
sium in the State with special in
structors for girls and boys. Trans
portation provided for tho younger
children. School year begins Soptem-
Der IS. The Principal will be at the
school on and after August 30th, to
enroll pupils and to answer inquiries.
For new illustrated catalog address
uEDcrHrI A MnnnIc A M nj.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
DEATHS
Edmond Snneed.
Frank L. Reardon.
IL n-If

SMEED.-At Rose Hill. Del. on August
9th. 1903, Edmond beloved husband OF
AMY T. Smeed. in his 81 st year.
tend fhe funeral on Tuesday afternoon.
August 8ist. Services at his late homo
Rose Hill. Del. at o'clock. interment
REARDON this city. on August q,
1909 Frank i. Reardon. aged 53 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend fhe funeral services at his late rcs-
idence No. S0l Poplar street. on Sum
day afternoon at p. m. lnterment at
Hepzibah, Pa.
9th 1909. John Ball aged SO wears.
Relatives, friends and Brandywine
Lodge No Is. /. .. o. f., are invited
10 attend the funeral service at his late
residence at Montchanin. Del, on Mon
dav afternoon. August 90. at 230 o'clock.
Tnterment at Mt. Salem Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
HEAVY TRAVEL
TO THE SHORE

The usual Saturday rush to the sea-
shore was in evidence at the French street
station this morning, and baggage men
had their ow troubls.- The Atlantic city
special leaving this afternoon at $40 o.
clock will convey a big crowd OF wlmng-
toniaus anxious to spend Saturday even
ing and Sunday at the shore.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28

It is announced from Paris that the
voice Of Edwin w. IIon. once the bril-
liant tenor Of the Bostonians, whose
voice failed about Is years ago, has had
it restored and will sing again Since
the failure OF his careen he has been in
business.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28

As the Turkish people generally dislike
wild game as a food, hares have increased
in such numbers in some districts as TO
become a nuisance and threaten crops.
At Angora some $1,000 are killed annua ly
for the sake Of the fur, which iss shipped
to Marseilles and used In the manufacture
or hats.
In 1908 purchases OF Japanese porcela'ns
iacquers and bronzes by England, France.
Germany and the United states decreased
by si,oOO.oo0 Exports 70 China fell OFF
sic5oo,oo0 generlly. owing to the reduced
value Of silver and the Tatsu Maru boy
colt. All exports decreased except mats,
floor mating and refined sugar
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
RuraI Carrier. Examination.

epecial % THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN. Del. Aug. rs
Tho examination for Rural Delivery
carriers for this county will be held
at the postoffice in this town on Sep
.ember iS
Evening journal., 1909-08-28

John Kitchen, formerly of the Mer-
.cantile Printing Company, now of the
Montclair Times, Montclair, n. j., is
visiting friends in this city.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
Resume Work on erldae.

The Toledo Bridge Company has re-
sumed work on Seventh street bridge
over the b. & O. railroad tracks after
inactivity Of several weeks. 1t Is ex-
pected that the bridge will be COM
pleted within two weeks, when the
Peoples Railway will prepare 10 lay
its tracks on the structure.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28

Closing quotations from r. D,
Laekey & Co., Bankers and Brokers.
members Philadelphia Stock Exchange
sA3 Market strSet. Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
Grain Market

Reported daily by F. D. Laekey &
Co., bankers and brokers, members
Philsdelpnia Stock Ex-hanqs, s43 Mar
ket st.
WHEAT CORN, OATS.
Sept. Dec. Sept. Dec. Sept. Dec.
ssN s4ss e5% 55S ssz 81
Evening journal., 1909-08-28

Edward a. Richardson. who died on
Thursday will be buried on Monday
services being held az o'clock p. m.
from the home of his mother on the
Newport turnpike. lntermcnt will be
private.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
OBITUARY.

The funeral OF Josh s. Poinsett who
died on Wednesday was held this
afternoon at 2.g0 o'clock from the
home, no. 251O Tatnall street Mr..
poinsott was ono Of the oldest men I'm
the city. having been in his eight
second year. Interment was private.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
HERSCHEL A. NORRIS.A.M.. .Prin.
Delaware College
NEWARK, DELAWARE.

Entrance examinations. September IA
and IS, 1909.
Term begins. Thursday. septe- ae-
16, 1909.
For catalogue and other information.
Write to
60 A. HARTER, President.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
D EGIsTER's ORDER.


~ Office of the Register of Wills,
New Castle Co, Del. Aug. 2S, 1909
Upon the application Of William c.
Buckingham and Richard c. Bucking-
nam, administrators OF John O. Buck
ingham, late OF Wilmington Hundred, in
said county, deceased. Il is ordered and
directed by the Register of Wills that
the Administrators aforesaid give notice
OF granting Of Letters of Administration
upon the estate of the deceased, with the
date Of granting thereof, by causing adj
vcrtisements 10 be posted within forty
days from the date of such Letters in
six of the most public places Of the
County of New Castle, requiring all per-
sons having demands against the es-
tate to present the same or abide by an
act of Assembly in such case made and
provided: and also cause the same to
be inserted within the same period i'm the
Evening Journal. a newspaper published
in Wilmington, Del, and to be continued
therein three weeks &C.. o. d.
Given under the hand and seal
OF Office of the Register Of Wills
(SEAL) aforesaid, at Wilmington, IN New
Castle County aforesaid the day
and year above written.
FRANCIS NJ. WALKER.
Register of Wills.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
ASBESTOS

as Cash producer and continue to
increase in value to the investor, goods
In sight. The nine months investors
have made from 800 to 500 per cent.
ON their small holdings Of stock Of
Wyomings great natural product.
400 600 tons Of raw rock on the bank,
sold when iberized. 29,O00,00O TO
3S .O0O. 600 measured tons in the IA open
quarries In tho mountain, say expert
mathematicians Selling price from
ss5 TO 5000 per ton. Cost SlI.l to
produce II in Canada. VIII cost the
Caster Mountain Mine less with much
labor saving machinery
g. - kM~.t. 4o
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
Vital Strength

comes from proper food.
If you want to be ready
for opportunities, food
that is quickly absorbed
by the blood and stored
up in the brain, nerves
and muscles as vital en-
ergy, must be made a
part of your regular
routine.
Suppose you try GRAPE
NUTS with cream for
breakfast. Eat slowly
and note the comfort
able feeling of vitality
that "stays with you"
till noon.
There's a Reason"
Read "The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
ASBESTOS"

GENERAL AGENT
Before o'clock a. m. or after 4.so
p. m. at
5i9 GRANT AVE, CITY.
Evening journal., 1909-08-28

READ-Wnl anybody name any arti-
Gle or product the equal, Magnitude,
and Safety of
Evening journal., 1909-08-28
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Letters OF
Administration were In due form of law
granted unto the undersigned, on the 2Sih
day of August a. D., 1909, and that all
persons having claims against the es-
tate Of the deceased must present the
same. duly attested to the said Admins
traitors. on or before the 18th day Of Au-
gust 1910. or abide the Act OF Assembly
IN such case made and provided.
WILLIAM G.. BUCKINGHAM,
RICHARD G.. BUCKINGHAM.
Administrators.
Address. J. Harvey Whiteman, Esq,
Attorney-at-Law, Wilmington. Del.
aug2S-9t-eod
EOR sALE-FREST COW.
asst S. BROWN, Montchanin. Del.
7 OST - BETWEEN WILMINGTON
- and Chester, via Concord Pike and
Faulk Road. two suit cases. Finder Will
kindly notify JOHN WARNER, 903 Del
aware avenue. aug2S-lt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-10
BREED THEATER.
Clusters Last Battle Attracts Large and
 Interested Audience.

The cosy Breed theater was crowded last evening to the doors with a pre- holiday audience that was most ap- preciatiYe of the many fine pictures shown for their pleasure, among them being the great historical picture en- titled Custer's Last Battle, or On the Little Big Horn.
 This picture is a masterpiece in mo- tion picture photography, reveling in superb views of the far west, numerous glimpses of the genuine Sioux Indians, many of whom were members of the original hostile band that annihiliated Custer and his brave little squad, also views of the haunts of the red men during their quiet moments as well as during their moments of clever strat- egy. The great battle of Custer Is one of the best scenes of the picture, and shows the real treachery of the Sioux, and how they overcome an enemy by mere trickery. Custer Is seen to un- willingly ride into the trap the In- dians have laid for him, where he and his Al men are captured and their horses stampeded. One of the most beautiful motion pictures ever seen at the Breed theater is one by the Bio- graph cast, and Is story of the Ken lucky hills, showing most delightful romance, and climax as exquisite in effect as beautiful painting.
 As an accompaniment to the great Indian picture Miss Wolcott sings the brand new Indian song "Ogalalla," win- ming the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-10
Whats the Matter.

In the recent interview with the Middletown contractor, MT. Brazos. who built the much discussed and otherwise cussed stretch of state high way known to fame as the Berlin road that gentleman is quoted as saying that the road should have been con- structed of different material and with a special view to making it an auto mobile speedway. To the average ob- server and innocent bystander this will appear as an fnadvertent admission of just what's the matter with the az grieVed and indignant travellers. When the roads of the state are turned into automobile speedways, and other traf- fic is diverted elsewhere, there will be less criticism and less weeping and wailing and snatching out of teeth on the part of the people with the insup- pressible grievance. When the horse- and-wagon traffic is excluded entirely from the state roads; when the $450O,- 900 provided by state appropriation is put into grabbag and deposited where some of the needy and deserving of us select people" can get at it, and when we have distributed and made avail able the opportunities for political sleight-o -of-hand that are among the possibilities embraced fin the statewide scheme of road building, then maybe we will hear less of defective con- struction'' and inefficient supervision, and there will be a less obtrusive dis position on the part of the kid-glove highway builders to come forward and 'seach granny to lap ashes" or show ~Jim" Macdonald how to make a road Hartford Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-10
THE AUDITORIUM.

Crowded houses at every perform ence proves the appreciation of the bill at the Auditorium this week. The en- tire entertainment is full of comedy and is pleasing to all. Welch and Maitland are a decided hit, and are wonders in their legmania contortion work
 MT. and Mrs. Billy Barry present a comedy Irish sketch which is a scream thoughout, MT. Barry possessing ex- Aptional ability as an Irish comedian.
 Francis Wood, the clever hoop roll- CT, and Ralph Whitehead in his new songs and stories round out the very well balanced bill in good shape.
 Miss Morelle Is scoring in her two singing numbers and the pictures are, as usual, of the best, the feature reel, Across the Isthmus, being an educa- tional subject of timely interest, show ing the great work being done on the Panama canal