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Evening journal., 1911-08-28
MAI. BOYD ON
RETIRED LIST
Quits 0. M. D. After 20 Years
Valuable Service to the
State

Adjutant General /. Pusey Wicker
sham, of the Organized Militia of Della
ware, this morning received a request
from Lieutenant Colonel Evan G..
Boyd, of New Castle, dated Pulsom.
Idaho, asking that he be placed on the
retired list of officers of the State
militia. His request will be granted.
Colonel Boyd went West several
months ago after securing a leave Of
absence.
With the retirement of Colonel Boyd
there will be a vacancy in the ranks
of the officers. but who will succeed
him is not known. Friends of Major J..
Warner Reed and Major Simon p.
Doherty are making effort to get the
appointment
Colonel Boyd has been associated
with the militia for over 20 years, hav-
ing joined the ranks as second lieuten-
ant of Company 4. He also was a
member of former Governor Tunnells
staff He was afterwards a captain IN
the First Delaware Infantry and lat
ter he was appointed TO be a major.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
RIVER STEAMER
HITS MOTOR BOAT

There was considerable excitement
near Market street wharf, Chester last
night when the steamer City of Phila-
delphia, collided with a noiseless
motor boat and the GOODNESS Of the
pilot and engineer saved eight Phila-
delphia pleasure seekers from possible
death in the river.
The launch bore no name, was evil
IDENTIFY from Philadelphia, and had
been on its way up the river on the
return trip. When opposite Chester the
engine went out of commission and
left the small craft adrift in mid
stream Another boat tossed line and
towed the disabled boat TO shore,
where the engineer could work with
more safety. but upon reaching the
shore the persons in the boat COM
menced to paddle around with oars
and the craft was soon out in the river
again.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
WALKER NOW
OUT OF DANGER
Wounded Police officer Still
Has No Idea Who Shot
Him

Patrolman Swithin c. Walker. who
was shot by an unknown man on last
Tuesday night, continues to grow
stronger at the Delaware Hospital.
and is now believed TO be on the road
to recovery.
Chief of Police Black had a Ions
talk with Walker at hospital yesterday
and discussed the shooting with him.
The chief said the patient did not
~sviate from the story he first told
Walker says he is ignorant as to the
identity of the man who shot him. He
said he paid no particular notice to
him. not knowing at the time. that he
intended to shoot.
With absolutely nothing to work on
and with Walker unable to furnish q
description of the man who shot him,
the hands of the police are practically
tied and It is not likely that he ever
Will be arrested
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
GET TAX MONEY
FROM HORSE SALE

Tax Collector E. L. Huson on Satur-
day sold a horse belonging to Lewis
B. Springer, at Elsmere, for taxes. The
horse was purchased by Ezra Pierce
for S106
Collector Huson is determined that
all taxes due him for 1909-10 must b.
paid. He will sell more property to get
money due the county.
Collector MARITIME, Of Brandywine
hundred, today commenced to arrange
for seizing stock in his hundred to sat
isfy claims for taxes. The Collectors
say the Levy Court has ordered their
bonds entered up unless the taxes are
turned into the county. The collectors
therefore will resort to law to protect
themselves.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
SCALP ITCHED 50
SHE COULDN'T SLEEP
Nor Keep from Scratching. Became
Worse and Worse. In Two Weeks
Rid Completely ofTrOubIe through
UseOfCuticura Soap and Ointment.

"One evening while oomblng my hair, /
noticed few brown crustlike spots on my
scalp and. Of course. thought Il was only
little dust that had settled there during
the week So washed my hair thoroughly
but I saw that they wouldn't come out Then
at the end Of the next week washed my hair
again, and TO my establishments saw not only
those few but many more had come. Then
my head became worse and worse, and my
scalp started to itch terribly. 90 that could
not sleep nor keep from scratching my head.
The crustlike places later opened and
made sores which bled. and they also itched
something terrible I tried many remedies
but none helped and instead they made my
head worse This condition Of my scalp
kept up for o month. and then one day /
met a friend and she advised mo 70 use
Cutlcura Soap and Ointment which / did.
In two weeks was rid completely Of this
trouble, through the use Of the Cuiicura
Soap and Ointment. ] am never without
them, for they are my most highly valued
friends" (Slgned) Miss Alva Custafson, OF
Second Ave. New York City, May IL, 1911.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
POSTALS BANK
OPENS FRIDAY
I. F. Mcdaniel VIII Receive
Funds for Uncle Sam In
Local Office
SYSTEM IS EXPLAINED
BY THE GOVERNMENT

The postal savings banks for this
city. announcement of which was made
from Washington some time ago, will
open for business at the postoffice on
Friday morning Of this week at 8
o'clock.
All arrangements have been made
and DEPOSITS will be received, begin
ming at o'clock that morning. Until
the alterations to the postoffice have
been completed the present registry
window will be used to receive de-
posits and for the sale of postage
saving stamps and cards. Theodore
F Mcdaniel registry clerk, has been
appointed by Postmaster Jester 70
take charge of the postal savings.
No deposits Of less than a dollar
will be received. Prospective de-
positors, however. may purchase
stamp card containing one ten cent
stamp for the sum of ten cents. This
card contains spaces for nine other
ten cent stamps which the purchaser
may acquire at any time. When the
card is filled and taken to the postal
bank by the depositor, 1t is taken up
and the deposition given a certificate
of deposit for ST.
AS soon as the card is filled, the
depositor. by despositing it, opens his
bank account He may take out any
number of cards and continue saving
in this manner. This will not pre-
vent him from depositing larger
amounts than 81 in cash should he
have the money to so deposit. No
deposition, however, will be allowed
. 20 har C1nO month
Each depositor will receive an enve-
lope in which to keep his deposit
. certificates. One side of this envelope
will contain his name and information
4 for depositors, and the other side the
record of the transaction between him
and the government. namely, dates OF
deposits, Withdrawals. etc.
In order to draw money all that is
required is TO take one of the deposit
certificates, of the amount desired, &C
the postal bank, endorse it, and re
ceive the amount of money it call;
for. These certificates will be issued
to depositors in amounts of 81, 81, So
$40. $40, $50, s1O0
The certificates will be issued wheI
deposits are made and brought bacl
endorsed when the depositOr wants
to withdraw his money or any par
thereof. For instance, if man will
$75 on deposit desires to withdraw
$50 all that is required to do is t
present certificates to the amount o
$50 at the registry window with thi'
Endorsement to get his money.
The certificates are not TRANSFERABLE
or negotiable. Deposits will draw in
terest at 2 per cent per year. Inter
est will be allowed on each deposi
beginning the first of the month, fol
lowing the date of tho deposit, bu
will not be allowed until the deposit
is one year old. In other words If
deposit is made on August %, thi
! date, the interest will begin Septem
Der 1, but will not be credited to tn
account of the deposition until his de
post is one year old. The same ap
plies to each successive deposit.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
MAHONEY GETS
A CONTINUANCE

John Mahoney, young white man,
who interfered with Park Guards
Weldie and Ritzman. while they were
arresting Phillip Dougherty and
Joseph Keenan, two young men who
were intoxicated on Saturday. was,
arraigned before Judge Cochran in
City Court this morning upon that
charge and the charge of carrying
concealed a deadly weapon. When
searched at the police station razor
was found on him. Upon his appli-
cation he was given until tomorrow
morning to prepare his defense.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
DRIVER HURST BY FALL.

William Griffith. aged IS years o.
No. sos Harrison street, a driver for
Clarence w. Pyle, the grocer at Sew
enth and Harrison streets, was thrown
out of his team and badly hurt at Third
and King streets this morning It
was necessary to raise the wagon be-
fore he could be released Griffith
landed in front of the wheel which
ran over his neck. Griffith was re-
moved to the Homeopathic Hospital in
the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
CITY HARyEsTs hay CROP.

The grass in the rear of the police
station has at last been cut There
was much talk about the condition OF
the green there and finally Secretary
Malcolm Of the Board OF Health took
a hand in the matter The work was
done today by Jake" Ewing, ianitor
at the police station. and a colored
employe of the Street and Sewer De-
nartment
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
Girl Of "a Cured of PimpIes.

when was about twelve OF thirteen. my
hce broke out with pimples. They came out
N groups and caused great Disagreement.
After trying so many remedies without sue
kess. saw the Cutlcura Ointment advertised
Ind sent for q box. In week i saw a
great change IN my face, and Il rendered o.
complete cure Now you can not tell ever
had plmples" (signed) Miss Mabel Morash.
Dover West, n. g.. Mar. 81, 1911.
cuticura Soap and Ointment sold through
out the world Send TO Potter Drug 4 Chem.
Corp. Dept. leA. Boston. for liberal sample
q each, post-froe, With SIP. book on the skin
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
JUVENILE COURT
HANGSUP NEW ROW

The old time policy row 11-4-44 has
been changed by the Juvenile Court
The row there is 11-6-44. Five boys
and one girl discovered a big sign at
Eleventh street bridge which the wind
had blown down. They broke up the
sign and carried home the lumber.
The sign cost S44 and in Juvenile
Court this morning the parents of the
children agreed to pay for the sign.
The court accordingly held up the
charge and the six children will re-
member Eleventh street bridge and
the S44
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
SON is FINED FOR
THREATENING MOTHER

He told me he would kill me before
the setting sun and said / stole his
money" was the testimony Of Caro-
line Cork, of No. 1016 DUPONT street,
against her son. William Cork. IN City
Court this morning. She said IL was
not the first time William had been
before the court on a similar charge.
Robert Reddin, colored, said he wit
messed part OF the trouble and heard
William say he would kill his mother
within two hours. William was find
$50 an costs.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
MISS LEBLANC STILL LEADS.

Miss Eugene Leblanc. soubrette Of
the Manhattan Opera Company, is
still we'll in the lead in the voting
contest for the most popular of the
woman principals in the company
having received $50 votes since FRI
day while ITO were cast for Miss
Nella Brown. contralto soloist; 141
for Miss Juliette Atkinson, soprano
soloist, and Is for Miss Claire Whit
ney, also soprano. The vote stands
as follows: Mis- Leblanc. $5,327 Miss
Atkinson, 1861; Miss Brown, 1874;
Miss Whitney, 949
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
OBITUARY

Mrs. Charlotte B. Braden, aged 80
years, wife of Harry Braden, died on
Saturday last The funeral services
will be held at her late residence, No.
116 Squirrel Run, DUPONT Banks, To-
morrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. In
terment will be made in Mt. Salem
Cemetery.
Lorenzo d. Long, aged 60 years, of
No. 1908 Claymont street, died yester-
day. The funeral will take place on
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. In
terment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery.
Mrs. Alexine H. Joseph, widow of
Noah Joseph, died at her home, No.
lib A street, yesterday. Mrs. Joseph
was in her seventy-sixth year. Tho
funeral will take place on Wednesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, with interment
in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Ellis Jefferson, of No. 404 Lincoln
street, died this morning. The funeral
will take place on Wednesday evening,
at 8 o'clock, with services in Haven
M. E. Church. Interment will be
made at Middletown, Del, on Thurs
day morning.
William Patton died on Saturday
last. The funeral will take place
from his late home, No. TT dupont
street, on Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock, with interment in Mt. Olive
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28

John R. Miten and Miss Kathryn E.
Gray. young couple OF Swarthmore,
Pa. obtained a marriage license at
the Office of Magistrate Robertson to-
day, and we're married by the Rev.
D. NJ. Cleland, pastor Of the First
Presbyterian Church.
Magistrate Gluckman issued a mar
rage license to Robert Miller, of No.
1909 East Cabot street. and Miss
Sarah McCandless. OF No. 1017 East
Berks street, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
ONE EXCEPTION
IN INSURANCE CASE

There has been but one exception
filed in Chancery Court in the Eco
nomic Life Insurance case. The ex-
ception will be heard before the court
on September z when the question Of
allowances will be considered. There
were over 1900 claimants in this case
and 104O were allowed. After pay
mig the costs there will be a fund Of
S4S. 900.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
ACCUSE HIM OF
SUNDAY SALES

William DEM was taken into GUS
tody by the police today on a charge
OF violating the Sabbath law by sell
ing gasoline on Sunday. The arrest
was made by Police Captain Evans
and It is said two launch owners have
been subpoened to appear against the
defendant in City Court tomorrow
morning.
DEM is accused of selling gasoline
to boat owners at Eleventh street
bridge on Sunday, In alleged violation
of the blue laws <nder which Upton
Sinclair and his companions at Arden
were arrested.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
PERSONALS.

Hamilton Lloyd spent Sunday in
Baltimore
Mrs. l.. B. Church and granddaugh-
ter. Lillian Church, have returned
from a visit to friends in Elverson, Pa.
William J. Lutz. and family. who
have been summering at Pennsgrove,
have returned home. They will spend
the latter part OF the week at Atlantic
City.
Mrs Bessie Banks. bookkeeper for
Coroner James T. Chandler and Miss
Alberta Vickery. have returned from
vacation trip to Atlantic City. Mrs.
Banks also spent some days with
friends at Ridgely. Md, and in Phila-
delphia.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
ILLNESS HALTS
JOHNSON'S FIGHTS
Rv The limited Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON, August 2S.-Because his
white wife has nervous prostration so
seriously that the attending physician
say she may die. Jack Johnson, the
negro prize fighter, cancelled all OF
his Paris engagements which included
three weeks in vaudeville and the
establishment of a training camp in
the French capital If her condition
does not improve, the fight with Bonn
barber Wells, billed for October 2,
may be postponed.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
FALL HARDLY HURTS TOT.

Abraham, the 5-years-old so Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. NJ Taylor, of No. SOC
Church street fell from a second story
window Of his home yesterday. He
was placed in a cab and taken to Mrs
Walters sanitarium whereit was
found he had receiveda number OF
bruises. He was resting easy this
morning.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
DEATHS.


Thomas ]. Garvey.
GARVEY--In this city. August 2sth.
1911. Thomas j.. husband of Margaret
c. Gnrvey.
Relatives, friends, Prosperity Lodge No ?.
Railroad Mechanics Of America and Whining
ton Aerie No. "a, F. o. E.. are invited 20 at
tend the funeral from his late residence. No.
Maryland avenue. on Thursday morning
August 31st at 8 o clock. Requiem mass al
St. Paul's Church. Interment at Cathedral
Cemetery
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
JUDGE BUTLER SCORES
THE COATESVILLE LYNCHERS

He declared that all who partici-
pated in the lynching were absolute
ly guilty of murder" and asked the
jury so to find. Others. he intimated,
might be shown simply to be guilty
of riot The Judge further urged the
jury to investigate the allegation OF
neglect Of duty by. officers of the law.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
no ANSWER WEAPON CHARGE.

Samuel Ellegood, colored, who was
arrested on Saturday night upon
complaint of his wife, was found to
be armed with a revolver and razor.
He was given a hearing this morning
in Police Court and held in 500 bail
for the Court of General Sessions
upon the charge of carrying concealed
a deadly weapon.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
GETS san JOSE POSITION.

p. d. Croney. instructor Of Indus
trial arts in the Cleveland schoolsi
who is visiting his parents here, has
accepted a position as instructor of
drawing and shop work in the high
school at San Jose. California. Mr..
Croney will begin his new duties Sept
TENDER IS.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
WHOSE LETTER is THIS?

The postofilce authorities have a
letter with money in it, which the
sender wrongly addressed, and which
went to the dead letter Office. The
letter is addressed to Mrs. George w.
Gileker, of No. 713 West Seventh
street, Wilmington, Del. The sender
signs her name Florence, and evil
IDENTIFY is daughter Of Mrs. Gileker.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
MAY Discuss Meat Ordinance.

When the Board OF Health meets
this afternoon it is thought that the
members will discuss the attitude of
City Council in Withholding action on
the meat ordinance. The members of
the Health Department will not pro-
pose a substitute ordinance.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
Code Commissioner Nearly Done.

Walter H. Hayes and Herbert II.
Ward, who are codifying the laws OF
Delaware will return from West
Chester on Friday. They may have
to go to Philadelphia in connection
with their work
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
NO MURDER COMMITTED.

Considerable excitement was Gre
ated at Fifth and Tatnall streets last
evening by the report that a woman
had been murdered in a house near
there. The auto patrol wagon filled
with officers soon appeared upon the
scene, but no murder developed.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28

Members of the Levy Court went 10
Delaware City today and drove over
the new road between that town and
st. Georges which was built by the
Horrigan Contracting Company.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
SETTLEMENT DEDICATION.

Miss Sarah Pyle, head worker OF the
Peoples Settlement, is visiting in Mas
sachusetts and the dedication Of the
new Settlement building In East
Eighth street Will not be observed un-
iii her return.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
Bv INC United Press.

BY The United Press.
WEST CHESTER, Pa, Aug. 2S-De-
claring the lynching of Zack Walker.
at Coatesville, TO be a dastardly vrime
and a disgrace to civilization, Judge
Butler made the entire affair the sub
ject Of a lengthy charge to the Ches-
ter County Grand Jury today
Evening journal., 1911-08-28

Enoch Gamer and Alfred Toughey.
who accuse each other OF assault and
battery will be called in Municipal
Court next Thursday. The men we're
not ready for trial this morning.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
FATHER PAFF IMPROVES.

The Rev. Father Hugo Pan, pastor
Of Sacred Heart Church, who has
been Ill for some time, continues to
improve.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
RILnING PERMIT ISSuEn.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued 4
permit today TO Frank j. May to make
alterations to a kitchen costing S176.
Evening journal., 1911-08-28
Heavy Tapestry
Curtains at Half

Fifty pairs of extra
heavy Tapestry Cur
tains in green and
red effects at one
half the regular sell
ing price.
$500, now $500
600, now go. 800
$50, now -. 2.75
$50, now -. 2.25
Evening journal., 1911-08-28

Sl35 3-piece Suite ........$9|
S So 5-piece Suite .S4l
$3.50 3-piece Suite ......$24
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-10
GIANTS SkAINS.

On July at $3.50 p. m. Mr.. H. J..
Giants and Miss Carrie Skains were
quietly married at Houston, Rev. Sam
r. Ray, pastor of st. Paul Methodist
Episcopal church, officiating. The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
X. B. Skains, of Houston, a former
resident OF Brazos county, and is well
known in this city. Possessed of true
womanly dignity, unselfish, and al
ways thoughtful of others, she has
won her way into the hearts of those
with whom she has associated.
Mr. Giants is a prominent young
business man of Winona, ILL.,, and is
at present connected with the Wright
Land Company of Houston. He is a
young gentleman of ability, energy
and excellent character, and has made
many friends while in Houston.
The bride and groom will be at
home at 1911 Clay avenue, Houston.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-10


Mrs. E. C. Elliott and daughter, Miss
Sadie Elliott, visited Mr.. and Mrs. w.
s. Wilson, Jr, in Hearne yesterday.
Dick Fain, of the bottom, returned
to Marlin yesterday, where he has
been for some time in the interest of
his health.
Don't miss the "Puzzler.'> If the
carrier does not leave copy at your
door be sure and ask for one at EN-
mel's drug store,
The program Of pictures and music
at the Dixie can be seen in our stand
ing ad in another part of this paper
|. NJ. Cook, of Step Hollow, was in
the city today. He was all smiles and
when asked as to the cause, said he
had new daughter at his home.
There are FIVE feet of fun in every
issue OF Emmels "Puzzler," and you
can have a years subscription TO this
dandy little paper free.
Mrs. A. F. Wilson and Miss Mae
Herbert Wilson left today for Nash
vile, Tenn, where they will spend
the SUMMER
For Sale-Cut flowers. Lilies, So per
dozen. Tuberoses. S1.2o per dozen.
Long-distance phone. Scott Floral Co.,
Nayasota, Texas.
Mr.. NJ. Sbisa, owner of the old Ma
sonic hall, is having plans prepared
to convert the building into a large
boarding house. Work will Begin as
soon as the plans are completed, ..
Mr.. f. j. Fountain today receif
his new Buick car through the I'm
perial garage. 1t is beauty-forty-
horsepower, fore-door. wind shield, top
and everything complete.
The Singer sewing machine is sold
for cash or small monthly payments.
See T. A. Satterwhite. salesman.
Phone 467.
Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Brewer and
children have returned to Houston
after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. H,
Brockman and other relatives. Miss
Leila Brockman accompanied them
home.
repair and adjust al makes Of
sewing machines. T. a. Satterwhite,
salesman and collector for Singer Sew
ing Machine Company Phone ACT.
Judge T. S. Reese. OF the Galveston
cotfrt of civil appeals, is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. ID. w. Spence al Col
lege Mrs. Spence and Judge Reese
were in the city today.
w. j. Coulter has returned frGgf
months visit to relatives in Arkansas.
He says the fishing in the Arkansas
streams was fine and that he had a
most enjoyable outing.
The entertainment to be given by
the ladies' of St. Joseph's church for
the benefit of Villa Maria on next
Wednesday evening, July -, promises
to be a most enjoyable affair. Ice
cream and cake will be served on the
lawn of st. Joseph's church and fine
musical program will be rendered.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-10
Enral Apus

Maxey Wickes is here from Hous.
ton.
Prof. ]. T. MCGEE visited Benchley
today.
Don't miss the show at Dellwood
tonight
j. c. Lloyd came in today from
Reliance.
j. P. Royder was up today from
Wellborn.
p. II. Arlington, of Millican, was in
the city today.
Mrs. John Hickey returned today
from visit TO Houston.
Judge j. w. Doremus went to Frank
lin today TO attend court
F. W. Locke was in the city today
from the Zack community.
]. s. Francis was in the city today
from his nome on Cottonwood
Shampooing and scalp treatment
Phone AIS. Beatrice j. Calhoun.
FOR Rent Remodeled Groom house;
plenty water. Mrs. A. b. Carr, Sr.