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7.800 CoptM i KD1TJOX of CHEA TER TIMES. Tail) 6y TUB LARGEST CIRCULATION i In Delaware County OUR GUARANTEE TIMES guarantees that ill circulation Is as represented and ADVERTISERS ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR BOOKS AND INVESTIGATE CLAIMS. 3 6TH 11,294. CHESTER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, PAGES. PRICE ONE CENT OF THE Events ol General Interest From Various Sections In a Condensed Form.

NATIONAL AND STATE CHAT Colored Man Who Attacked White "Woman, on lonely Bond, at Cqatesvllle Pttrsned By of Company WHose Dam Burst at Austin, Are round. Guilty of Nejflig-ence. Property in the Mesabe iron ore region, now estimated to be worth. pOO.OOO, passed Into the hands of John yj. Rockefeller by foreclosure of a loan of $1,000,000, witnesses tell Stanley Investigating- Committee.

N-lson TV. Aldrich, chairman the National Monetary Commission, explains salient features of the proposed National Besenre Association to the Bankers' Association. President of the latter body Tirg-s that currency reform shall not be rnade a partisan subject. Miss Chamberlain, the Lincoln Center, school teacher, took the stand and began the recitaS of how she was tarred by masked villagers. The Italian forces in Trip'oll made use of aeroplanes and dropped bombs into a camp of the.

Turks causing it to be destroyed. record for cotton grinning -was broken during the past year by nearly 1,500,000 bales. Armored cruiser Washington and North Carolina were ordered to Santo Domingo to protect American and foreign interests there. tr. S.

Secret Service men uncovered manifestos signed in print by General Bernardo Keys calling- upon the Mexican people to unseat Madero. Independent tobacco Interest an appeal to Congress to have the trust decision reviewed. Kellogs Durland, social worker of New York, as well as poet and author, committed suicide by taking: cyanide of potassium. Philadelphia shippers are pleased -with Judge Knapp's remarks on 'the rate problem. His definition of commercial distance regarding important rates helps their case they believe.

Army and Navy tickets aro closely Scalpers, busy. Keystone Councilmanic caucus names randidates for presidents of both "branches in Philadelphia. Coatesville posse pursues colored man attacked white" woman on lonely road. Coroner's Jnry- finds 'president a.n3 superintendent of paper company, whose dam burst at Austin, guilty of -negll- senco. Five men are under arrest for trlurder of a man who-proposed to widow at Old Forge.

A. company was incorporated In Cam- rlcn with 'capitol stock of $1,000,000, to conduct a pleasure resort on Petty Island. LECTURE ON ART. New Centnry Clnb Members Entertained By Hon. Join Qulncy AdamK, of New York.

At tho regular meeting of the New CVntury Club held yesterday afternoon in" Library Hall, on East Broad street, Hon. John Quincy Adams, member of "the Art Commission of New York, delivered nn Interesting and entertaining lecture on "Art in the Use of TJiings." His remarks iv aro chiefly pertaining to the use of art In tho interior decoration of the home, advising his auditors to be In their selections of wall decorations, fo that they would be pleasing to tlio eye. The attendance at the meeting, which was presided over by Mrs. William G. Jlandall, first vico president of the club, in tho absence of Mrs.

S. Blair Luckic, president of tho organization, was largo rnd all of the members present wero simch impressed by the excellent lecture Sir. Adams. Stopped Btmaway Horsa. A.

bolt breaking and allowing- one liidc of the shafts to fall on the wagon cf the Grand Union Tea Company, ptanding at Third and Pusey streets. frightened the horse and caused it to run awaj'. The driver, Edward Lloyd, was Just emergincr from a nearby liouse when the animal started, made vain attempt to overtake the lurching- wagon, but was soon outdistanced. bashing up Third street, the wagon from one side of the street to the other, the frightened horse con- 1 inucd. It was stopped by a voung- man nt Third street and Edgmont Avenue.

He ran into the street and frrasped the lilt and lump: on until the animal stopped. The damaged shafts were porarilv repaired and the team. 1 was driven to the stable. Shaking: Hands. Mrs.

GOOTRO Fountain, of No. 2015 West Ninth street, gave birth a ten pound baby boy at-5'O'clock this morning. Both the mother and tho child :i.rc doing- nicely. The father, who is a moulder at the plant of the American steel Foundries, is experiencing a liusy day. receiving congratulations of many Mrs.

Fountain Is o. daughter of Contractor William Howes, of this city. to 'Entertain An entertainment will be held on Tvlonday evening, December 4, in the "uditorium of the Young Men's Christian Association Bililding Seventh street Edgmont Avenue, by the pupils of 'he Morton Avenue School, anil Morton Avenue, for the purpose -of raising funds which will be added to the piano fund with which to purchase an instrument for that institution. Slaihid With. Edward Elliott, of 2316 West Fourth street.

Is suffering with a severe laceration of the index finger on his left band. Tlie Injury was received on Monday evening while tno young man was handling a razor. Dr. Dunn dressed thr. Injury.

U.MIJS WEATSEElt- V.itr, fresh "to light westerly Winds, Mtchtly lower temperatures. Thursday. Mrtly, cloudy, slightly milder, light 1-ihln winds, followed by increasing 1 loudlhcss and probably by rain. 10 TISK ormer Governor Severely Criticizes Siiver-1 ongued 'Orator for Maiign- ing State Constructors. "The Desecration and Profanation of the Pennsylvania Capitol," is the title of a book "written by Samuel W.

Pennypacker. which was recently issued from the press. The volume, which is neatly printed and substantially bound in cloth, is to the People of Pennsylvania. The interesting volume is written in a lucid manner, giving an account in a. brief way of Mr.

Pennypacker's connection witli 5 the building: of the ornate State capitol. frora the beslnnintr of its construction during the early part of, its administration, to the completion of the magnificent Tho primary motive of the is apparently to show that former Stato Treasurer William H. Eerrv had no just cause to malign the officials of the State who were in charge of construction of the building-, nor to make the alleged exaggerated charges of graft in his numerous campaign, speeches. Preak of 111 In dwelling upon the part that Mr. Berry assumed in his widespread attack upon the fidelity of the State officials in charge of the vast project, Mr.

Pennypacker writes: (CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE) BUSY MFETiNG OF MOYAMLNSING FIREMEN and Ladder Company Act on Dispose of Variety of Matters. The meeting of "the Moya- menslngr Hook and Ladder Company was held last evening at the headquarters on Broad street. The attendance was large and considerable business of importance was transacted. Following the meeting the members present marched in a'body to the Uti'" aking parlors of Thomas J. Crumble, -ighth street'and Edgmont avenue, where they viewed the remains of John F.

Dougherty, a deceased mem- br who died a few days ago in Newport News, Virginia. They also sent a floral offering. A communication was read from the members of the Good Fire Company in which they endorsed! the appointment of Lincoln B. Slater, a member of the Moyamenslng, for the position of Chief The appointment of Taylor C. Burke, the Good Will Company, -as first assistant engineer, by the Moya members.

Three applications, two for active and one for contributing membership, received. One active member, Harry Esrey, was elected last night and four contributing members, C. McDonough, Ira C. Spinney, W. Graham and Harry.

Etnmott were elected. John F. R. Bagshaw. Harry Megonigal, William Lowry, George 1 -Slater- we're appointed members of a new firemen's relief committee and a committee of William Owens, George Marshman Robinson Lowry was also appointed.

were mads to 5 attend the annual banquet of the Firemen's Relief Association, which will be held this evening in Masonic Hall. SUFFEB, AND DANCB Social Events in the Armory Ijy St. Tin- cent De Paul Society. This.evening the New Armory, Eighth and New Market streets, will be the scene of much pleasure. The members of the St.

Vincent De Paul an organization composed of members of the Immaculate Heart Church, are giving a supper and dance for the benefit of the poor, for which work they were organized. The members have been assisted In every way by the ladies of tho church who are taking an active part in the affair. The Matrons in charge of the tables have been appointed and are as follows: Miss Clara Doyle, Mrs. Jerry Larkin. Misa Agri'es Stack, Mrs.

J. A. Morgan, Mrs. Dan Lee, Mrs. Nellie Sweeney, Mrs.

Samuel Palmer, Mrs. Sarah Lamont Mrs James Desmond, Miss Jennie O'Donnell, Mrs. Anna Clark, Sirs. J. O'Rourke.

and the Misses Spellacy. Tho committee in charge of the affair are: Mrs. Elisabeth Smith, Mrs. George Courtney," Mrs. E.

F. White, Mrs. P. Mclintee, Mrs. Edward Ives, Miss Ella Smith, and Mrs.

John McGlynn. HOME. Sudden Illness of Son Caused Hasty Return of Pleasure Seekers. Calvin H. Smcdley, of 414 East Broad street who had just started on his an- mal gunning trip, accompanied by his wife, In Queen Anne's county, along the Eastern shore of Maryland, was summoned home hastily to the bedside of his son, Herbert Harold Smedley.

who underwent" an operation Monday afternoon at the Chester Hospital for appendicitis," the operation being performed Dr K. Crothers and Dr. Harry Arm-1- tagc. At this writing the young man, ifho recently started in business on his own account, is in a favorable condition. He occupies a private room at the His wife is by his bedside.

The young man was formerly employed as a chemist at the "American Viscose Silk mills in Marcus Hook, but was compelled to resign his position on account of a. chronic ailment which was thought to be due to the fumes of the acids affecting his stomach. For two or three wa- at the Pennsylvania Military College. Mayor-Elect Ward. Bfiturng.

Hon. William Ward. mayor- elect, has returned to his home in this city from his recent trip and was at his office in the Law Building-, this morning-. When questioned about his further appointments to the police force. Mr.

Ward stated that the matter had not been fully decided. Ho did say however that in all probability the successful candidates for the offices be announced to-morrow. Traction Workmen of the Southern Pennsylvania Traction Company yesteritey placed a new pole at tho corner of Third and Engle streets. The pole will used to support a guy wire. The traction company also has a force of workmen busy putting in a.

sewer inlet in the middle of the car tracks be twcon Tilghman street and Central avenue Another one of these inlets will Jso put in the middle of Hayes street, Banner BmUed When several athletes of the Y. M. A. were returning from a cross country run last evening, Wayne Chandler, one of them, tripped and fell in front of Washburn's Theatre. He sustained several lacerations and bruises about the' neck and shoulders, which were properly dressed upon his arrival at the Assocla- Building.

ES FBflfil GUI Daniel Savoy, Held in Heavy Bal lor Couri, Made Break lor Liberty. HE IS LARGE Colored Prisoner Boldly Pushes Officer Aside When Cell Door is Opened and Dashen Fast to Higlit, Searcli By Department Palled to Soveal Mia Daniel Savoy, of 131S Geld street, colored prisoner at City Hall, who was to be sent, to Aledia this morning to await trial at the next term ol" Court. slipped out of tho local lock-up in tha rear of tha "Municipal building- early last evening when Oiiicer Taylor was placing another prisoner in a cell and made good his escape. Although the police department have been searching all night for him and 'every avenue of escape from the City Hall is being carefully watched, he is still at large. Savoy was given a hearing yesterday morning before Magistrate John M.

Stockman, having been arrested by Officer Ebright on a "warrant sworn out for his arrest by another colored man named Davis. He was taken into custody Monday afternoon at Twelfth street and Edgnjont avenue. Pockets jKJled. Davis testified that on Saturday night he met Savoy and his uncle on the otreet and uncle being a little the worse for -wear on account of an overindulgence in drink. Davis offered his services to Savoy in getting his relative Loina safely.

Bnroute, however. they secured, more "joy water" and when they arrived at the Savoy home Davis fell asleep upon a couch. when he awakened several hours fater he found that his pockets had been rifled and money amounting: to $5.65 had been taken therefrom. Tho evidence pointed dlrctly toward and was strengthened when a woman in the house named -Rebecca Pitts, to whom Davis related his loss, said that if the money was stolen that Savo'; had it, for she noticed him arouiiu Davis when he was asleep. Magistrate Stockman, on the strength of the testimony yesterday held him under $400.

bail for his appearance at the next term of Court, in defaut of which he was returned to his cell to be taken to Media this morning. Ow- Ine to the large numbers of prisoners who have been arrested within the part few days the cells in the City Hall Annex are crowded to their fullw Last evening when Officer Taylor took his prisoner to the lockup he left the outside- floor, operand when he opened the door of the cell in ana by means of -which he made his escape. Away. temporary safety. SOiOir" APPHAtTDEP.

Select Connrflman Provost's SpeeoS "Brought Down -the House." During the discussion on the providing for the appropriation of $1000 towards the expense of a book advertiF- Ing Chester- and its advantages, at tho ofnt session of City Councils nicllt, William Provost, member of Select Council from the Second ward, made a speech which elicited the hearty applause of the solons, marking the. first tlmo in years that a member "brought down tho house." Mr Provost, who became very enthusiastic In his part of the spirted discussion. said- "I recently took an automobile trip to Mercersburg and I want to say that the streets of Chester are the best without exception of any town I passed through. (Applause) We now have a well paved city and it is time that we should follow the example of other enterprlsng cities in letting the people in other sections of tho country know of our great advantages and extensive resources. The proposed book will be something that will give assurance that Chester has gotten rid of its bad streets and wo should make it a point to encourage people to come to Chester.

Morton avenue is in process ot being in fine condition and going out to the center of the county we have a good road. Concord avenue will also be paved, so that when the improvements under way are completed we shall all have just cause to feel proud of Chester." DEATH BIBS. BANZS. End Came -Unexpectedly Tollowing 1 an Attack of Heart Disease. Mrs.

Lovina, Banks, a well known woman of the West End, died suddenly at the home of her son. Harry E. Banks, of 610 Flower street, about 9.30 o'clock Monday night. Heart failure Is as the cause of her death. The woman although not well for some time, was stricken about fifteen minutes before she succumbed.

Mrs. Banks was one of the oldest residents of the western section of the city. She has resided in that Immediate neighborhood for about forty years. Deceased Is survived by three children, Harry Andrew and Mrs. Laura Walters, all of whom reside in the West End.

The funeral services will be conducted from the Flower street address on Prldav afternoon at 2 o'clock Interment will made at the Chester Rural Cemetery. Altar Guild Meeting. A meeting of the members of the Altar Guild, ot tho St. Luke's P. E.

church. Third and Broomall streets, was held In' the guild room of the church last cven- ng. After disposing, of the routine basl- iess, one of the members proposed hold- ng a bazar in the near future in an effort to reduce the indebtedness of the After much discussion it was decided'to hold the affair and preparations are now being mado to make it a success. left Tor Colorado. Miss Mary B.

Jenkins, formerly a trained nurse In tho tuberculosis dispensary. Third street and Edgmont avenue, who das been spending some time iU the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 'Schmidt, 013 West Seventh street, left this inom'ng for Delnore, Colorado. She has secured a position as a private nurso In that city and has a host of CrlanUs who wish her success.

The Courier of "First Aid" and Scot.and ihe Subjects of Minister and Physician Orators Last Evening. Two instructive lectures vrero delivered before large and appreciative audiences in the West End last evening. Dr. W. Fairthorno Lehman, No.

2124 West Third street, delivered a lecture on the "First Aid to the Injured" sit the End Free Library, ana Rev. Frank MacDonalJ, of the First Baptist Church, delivered uii illustrated lecture on "Scotland" at tho South Chester Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Lehman's address was the first of a series of lectures on this subject by West End physicians, which Is being given under the auspices of the Entertainment Committee of thhe Library. Tho speaker opened his leo- ture with a general outline of what to do in case of accident of any kind, including poisoning, drowning, etc.

Knowledg-e la Bower. The physician emphasized the fact that if people, to-day possessed knowledge of what to do und how to do it in time of emergency, that many lives could be saved. Next to preventing accidents the most valuable ithing that could be possessed is the knowledge of proper treatment Dr. Lehman stated that valuable knowledge could be "obtained by persons throu-h attending the lectures of the series planned bv the management of the library association. He also gave demonstrations of the more common Injuries including- broken arms and legs, fractures and wounds.

The first thinir to be done is, of course, to stop the flow of blood, should the patient, be bleeding, and this he showed the audience how to accomplish after a little had been acquired f-hprn Many valuable "pointers" Were given his auditors on what to do in case of accidents while awaiting the arrival of an ambulance. In Bonny Scotland. The lecture delivered by Rev. Frank MacDonald on "Scotland," his -native land, was greatly appreciated by tho two hundred or more persons, who assembled at the South Chester M. E.

Church. He used about fifty stereopticon views to Illustrate his lecture. Views of commercial and country were thrown upon the screen as were scenes ancient castles, the college of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, picturesque landscapes and mountain scenes, lakes. Scottish costumes, etc. Mr.

MacDonald, being- a native of that land, was exceedingly well versed in his subject. Young Man From Philadelphia Sjjnks lo His H.ps in Mire Cries Help Heard. lor After leaving a trolley car on the Short Line at Eddystone about nine o'clock last night, Frank IRiley. a young man, of CIS North Eighth street, Philadelphia, bewildered. It was his fiist visit to tills section of the State and he was at a loss to know just what direction to take after he had left tho electric ach, He was -in the vicinity of the Fourth.

street bridge. He knew, of course that it was a bridge, but he totally in Ignorance of his whereabouts, and In groping about in the gloom, he wandered into the marshlands on the south side of Fourth street, west of Ridley river. The Philadelphian fnlt himself gradually sinking in the mire and when ho reached his hips he began tq fear that he had struck a bed of Quicksand. Then he began to shout loudly for help. His cries of distress were heard by a.

young man named Revnolds, who succeeded in rescuing him from his perilous position with much difficulty. Reynolds stayed with Rlley until a Chester bound car arrived and assisted him on the coach. Iftookljig- For Work. "When Chester was reached the conductor notified the City Hall and in a short time Sergeant of Police O'Toole arrived at Third and Market streets and escorted Riley, whose shoes and trousers were thickly crusted with mud, to the City Hall. When seen this morning by a Times reporter Riley who was shaking man with the ague, said that he left Philadelphia for Chester with the idea of spending the night here and then starting out early this morning- In search of employment.

"I certainly thought wasvn c-oner when I began to sink," remarked Riley, who is an Intelligent Ipokinp young man "Although still feel a little Ehakey I think that I will come around mi right within a short time." resumed Hileyi Funeral of Miss Wood. For' the first time in thirty years friends of Miss Sallie P. Wood, aged years who disappeared from this city that ions ago, looked upon her face, as she lay in her coffin. Tho funeral of this woman, who died in tho Burlington Hospital last Friday morning after Biirn- nroning some of her relatives to her deathbed, was conducted yesterday. The last rites were conducted by Rev.

Albert M. Witwer, pastor of the South Chester Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral took place from the home of her niece, Mrs. Samruel Steelman, of No. 2115 West Fourth street.

Interment was made at Chester P.ural Cemetery. Deceased was a. sister of Robert H. Wood, ward assessor of the Tenth ward, and of Mrs. Kate "Riley.

She was an aunt to Mrs. Steelman. Many friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ziegler, Howell, itieet who were married-several weeks ago, attended a delightful reception i.

dered by the newlyweda last evening. Pot- tnd plants, autumn leaves and cut flow- were profusely used to decorate tho no'me in an artistic manner. Games, music, both vocal and Instrumental and recitations were a source of much pleifsure to the guests and an en- lovable evening was passed by all. At a seasonable hour they were ushered into the diivnp room and sumptuous repastf, was partaken of. Keception to Preparations are being made by the students faculty of the Chester High School for the reception to be tendered year students and their parents, on next Friday evening.

They will be giv- en'an opportunity to Inspect'tlie building after which the otuaents will entertain The committee in charge, assisted by the faculty, have arranged a very good nrogram for the evening. Colonel Clyde a director of the Board Mt Edncii- tion, will be the speaker of The Courier of Lyons To-morrorr. STBIES REPROTEO ad Oil cials Numerous Planls Make Arrangement lor Conference WiiH Government tngineers. WANT RIVER LINES CHANGED More Comprehensive development of ihn Delaware River Front rrom Eddygtone to Marcus Hook Would Boiult If Project Groei ttliroxujh, Preliminary Moet- Injr Held. Yesterday Afteraoon.

With view of effecting local ar. raiifiements for tho meeting to be helt in the rooms of tho Board Trade, In the Law Binding, at 2 "o'clock to-morrow afternoon for the purpose 'of considering the advisability of changing the bulkhead and pierhead lines In front of -the city ot Chester, a meeting of thos interested in tho project was held yesterday afternoon 'In tno cilice of State Senator William C. Sproul, In the Times building. Nineteen men. representing tho varied Industrial concerns of the city located along Uio river front from Marcus Hook: to Eddystone, -Inclusive, wore In attendance.

The following committee appointed to confer with the United States Government engineers at to-morrow's meeting: J. Craig, representing the Chester Shipping Company: Josiah Smith, representiiiE- the River Front Improvement Company and private owners; W. P. Anthony, repre seining, tho Eddystono Print Works: Walter S. Bickloy, representing tho fenn Steel Castings Company; -Richard Sanderson, representing the Baldwin and Hon.

William C. Sproul, representing Seaboard Steel Casting Company. Report Expected. It is anticipated that the meeting, which was called in response to a request made of the Secretary of War some months asro by tho Board of Commissioners of Navigation and) the City Councils of Chester that a Board- of Engineers be appointed for the project, will be largely attended. The principal object for having the bulkhead and pier- head lines changed Into permit of tho more comprehensive development of the water front.

To-morrow's meeting was called by Major Herbert Deakyne. It is expected that a favorable report will be made to the Secretary of War by the Board of Engineers. Those present at tho meeting yesterday were: Mayor David M. Johnson, William Provost, Samuel City Councils; James E. Gibson, representing the Keystone Plaster Company; J.

Craig. representing the Chester Shipping Company: W. S. Bickloy, representing the Penn Steel Castings Richard Sanderson, representing tiio Baldwin Works; Albert R. Granger, representing the 'Beacon Light Company; E.

C. Burton, representing the Suburban Gas Company; Samuel W. Mitchell, representing the Alpha Boat Club; Adam Tlndel, sentlng Company; Lewis Audenriod," -representing the Pennsylvania Iron Works Company: W. P. Anthony, representing tho Print Works: W.

T. Ramsey, representing tho Consumers Ice Company; A. A. Cochran, City Solicitor; S. G.

Ladomus, City Engineer; Frank Overn, representing the Federal Steel Foundry Company and Josiah Smith, who represents tho River Front Improvement Company and private owners. ISAAC HIEKCE Injured in Ballroafl. Grousing 1 Accloent at Pelton One Year Ag-o. Isaac Pierce, a- well known resident of the West End, succumbed to a lengthy Illness lust night shortly before twelve o'clock at the home of his brother-in-law, George Sampscl, HOT West Third street Although Ilia death had been expected for several days, it came as a shock to Me many friends. Four slstera and two brothers survive.

to mourn his loss. Thoy are: Mrs. George Sampsel. Lidd'o Barnett, Fannie, Anna, Howard and Arthur Pierce. Deceased was prominent in secret eo- ciety circles, having been a member cf Mocoponaca Tribe, I.

O. It and Washington Camp, No. 43, P. O. S.

of A. Tlio funeral will occur from his brother-in-law's homo, but as yet no delinlto arrangements have been made. One year 1 ago this Thanksgiving Day deceased, who was employed as a clerk for Adolph Haser, the bottler, was riding In one of the wagons with tho driver. Reaching the crossing at Folton they were crossing the tracks, when an approaching train struck tho wagon. Pierce received Internal Injuries that eventually caused his death.

Birthday Anniversary Tha home of Miss Elsie Sweeney, 601 Sixth street, was tli'e of much pleasure Monday evening, when her friends residing near gathered at her home in honor of tlio thirteenth imilversary of her birth. Games, music, and instrumental, were a source of much pleasure to the guesta. At a seasonable hour they wnr ush Into the decorated dining room and a tempting repast was partaken of. Miss Sweeney is the reclpinet of many beau- and useful gifts. Among those pre- icnt were: Misses Elsie Chow, Catherine O'Brien.

Lillian Sweeney. Reba Sweeney, Jennie Toppln, Anna Scott, Ptarl Milboiirne, Marion Deakyne. Elizabeth Morris, Ruth Hoagland, Mabel Taylor, Mattie Simpson and Mabel Simp- MesserK. William Snydor, John Donion, Raymond John Lewis, Louis Klllngworth, Ellwood Ellingworth, Albert Bower, Fred Bailey, and Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Sweeney. EUcs' Social" Events. A meeting of the dance committee of Chester Lodge, No. 4S3, B. P.

O. was neld last evening In the rooms at Fifth and Welsh streets when it was decided Inaugurate a series of social events in Which the ladies of the Elks might participate. The flrst (lance will be held on Wednesday evening-, November 29th, Thanksgiving eve, and the committee, of which Edward Ferre is chairman, Is determined to make the affair one of Uio most pleasant functions of the season. Illustrated AdftreM on Trance. To-morrow afternoon at half-past two o'clock in Library Hall -on Broad" street, Mrs.

Frederic Preston will deliver an illustrated address on "France" the members of the Ne-vfr Century Cluli. Mrs. Preston thoroughly conversant with the characteristics of tho country upon which sho will talk and It la expected that licr discourse will bo entertaining, as well interesting and educational. U- An old-faahloned lovo feast will bo he'd this evening at the Gospel Mission, in Hospitallers' Fourth and Market streets, A general Invitation is extended tor tho' public to attend. 'Splendid attraction, Fenn MISIC era Emp'y Yawl Boat Drifing in die Delaware River at Marms Hook Creates This Suspicion.

Early yesterday morning tlio yawl- boat, belonging to the Bun Company lighter Silverthorne. was founOi drifuug about the dock of tho Texas Company at Alarcus Hook. by Edward Morris, an employe of the latter concern, and an investigation showed Captain Frederick Mueller, the Silverthorno. missing. The finding tlia empty yawl Kuvc'rlao to the report that the captain lmd been accidentally drowned, and when ho did not put ftVMin appearance later in the day the report trained foundation.

Captain James lUuha'rtiHon and other employees of the Sun Company Im-miid- lately sot to work with grappling Irons about the company's wharf, hoping to secure the body, if it was in the river, but up. to tlie time ot going to proas no trace of it had been found. Seen Before Dayllsrnt Captain Mueller was ul.lv« several hours boforo daylight anil was Seen on His boat by men on the deck, but later no trace ot him could bo found, ana not until his yawl was discovered suspicion arise that ho had accidentally lost his life. Just what the captain was doing that ho should bo lost and his little boat set adrift cannot be explained, for he was always very careful, having- followed' the water for years. If he has been drowned his death Is much regretted, for he wag very popular with all who know htm.

IXGbON RE i URNS LONG.ABSENCE iTWallaco Brlner's Kome-Oomlnjr joy to Searcli. For the first' time in two years, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Briner, of 220 West Fifth street, saw -their who ran away at that time. Monday ho came hoine unexpectedly, and mounting the steps ho rang the bell.

His mother answered the summons and recognizing her son. fell into his' arms overcome with sudden joy. Thb father, who is a foreman patternmaker at the works of tho Steel Casting Company, was telephoned for and ho hastened -to'his homo and welcomed his boy again. He told them, that he could only stay several, days, ag lie la in the service ol "Uncle Sam," having, enlisted suveral months ago the navy. It will be remembered when tno young man disappeared" two jreara ago his parents searched.

In vain, the papers of Philadelphia and Chester being full of his strange Ho had always maintained a desire to travefJU-nd view the world, and to do so, ho enlisted in tho navy. He likes tha life of will return to New York in a few. days to join his ship. CLOTHES lilWB BOBBED. Josepli Hawkins, Prisoner In County Jail, Aocusoa of larceny.

Joseph Hawkins, a notorious figure In police circles, who was recently convicted of stealing chickens and committed to the county -fall, will face another serious of clothes from the yard of Mrs. Elizabeth Ryner, 221 Broomall street. Constable Patrick Christy, of the Eighth word, went to Media yesterday and brought the prisoner to Cheater and lodged him in eel! in. the City Hall. He will bo arraigned boforo Alderman John Stockman, of Fifth an;" Howell streets.

The clothes were stolen from the: lino of Mrs. Rynor on the evening of November and until several days ago. no trace of tha thief or wearing apparel could be found. When H. Benjamin, owner of the small frame dwelling in which Hawkins resided, went to clean out tho place, ho discovered a large of clothing.

Suspecting whore it camo from, ho sent for Mrs. Ryner, who Identified tho articles as having been stolen from her lino. Hawkins will havo an opportunity to explain how they camo to bo secreted in his cabin. Funeral of John f. Donglierty.

High Mass of Requiem was celebrated this morning over tlie body of John F. Dougherty, son of tlie late Daniel and Mary Dougherty, of this city who died on Saturday at. Now- port NewS, Virginia, where he baa been employed for several since leaving this city. He was a well-Known member of the Moyamensing Hook and Ladder Company and a large number of the fire laddies from that company were in attendance at the funeral and a crepe was hung upon the front doors of the headquarters for several days. The deceased was also a member or Pcnn Landing Council, Catholic Bcn- volcnt Legion and that organization was also well represented.

The funeral took place Irom tho undertaking parlors of Thomas J. Crum- Wp ami tlie Interment was made in Saint Michael's Cemetery. puneral of a Young 1 Wife. Undertaker Eugene F. "White yesterday afternoon conducted the funeral of Lena Edwards Guilfoyle, aged twenty-one years, wife of Dr.

Harold Guilfoyle, Gratz. street. Philadelphia, on Saturday last after a lllnesH. Mrs. Guilfoyle wap well- known in this city, having lived here nrtor to her marriage and the funeral services, which wore held In Cumberland Cemetery, where tho interment was made, were ai tended by a large number of sorrowing friends.

The bodv was brought to this city over the Pennsylvania White with a il Undertaker of carriages met the cortege at Sixth street station. Toun? Con-nle Miss Nlma Mae Howett and William Wiser, son of a well-known, con tractor both of this city, were united marriage yesterday afternoon. Tho cere- mow was performed Tiev. Albert M. Wltwer, pastor of the South Methodist Episcopal church.

Third and JelTrey streets. The wedding was solemn- red in the parlors of the parsonnge, 210S West Third street. The happy couple loft for a ten days' wedding tour through Maryland and Delaware. Upon their they will reside in Chester. Woodmoa to Caletrate.

Tho Woodmen of the World will cele- orate tho fourth anniversary of itheir organization In this city to-night In Hall on Market street Several offl- ilals of the order are and a program has been prepared, tho fca- of which will a. supper. Conductor 0. G. HutehltiBon, a student at Crozor Theological Seminary, conducting a series ot revival meetings at the Seamen's Mission Greenwich Polht There were large attendances on Monday ovcn- ng and night and considerable nplr- ttml enthusiasm was displayed.

Dead Man Discovered in Hal way of Philadelphia Building Was Guslave Rosendale, oi That Borough. DESPONDENT OVER IDLENESS Body laenttaed by letter Signed "ttfoW Pound In of Cloth-Jig- ot finest few Prior to Be Kuiffcd or Bloctroouted. Laborers reporting for Tvork ill a new building under construction on Delaware Avenue Philadelphia, jes- terday morning were surprised to hnd tho dead body of Gustavo Roaendale. of Media, huddled in a corner of tho second floor landing oC the stairway, while close to his side an empty, bottla which is said to have contained carbolic acid and whiskey, iias discovered. The body xvas well V.HU the head reclining- upon a coat of finest material and the -workmen at flrst supposed that tho man was asleep, but attempts at wakening- fall- to arouso him they summoned a policeman who was close at hand, to whom they reported their find.

The body of Rosendale together with the bottle which was found at his side, wore sent to the Hahnoraan Hospital, where tha physicians pronounced the man dead, and stated that the bottla had contained tlio ingred'ents mentioned above. Clue to Identity. Rosendale was the step-father of Scott Owen, -Manager of the Media Office of tho Prudential Life Insurance Company, with whom ho had been nlakinjr his residence for sometime and when an examination was made of the dead man's clothing- at tlie Hospital a letter wlis found addressed to Rosondale, J06 North Eleventh street, Philadelphia" This communication, which Is believed to be from Mr Owen, was postmarked Media and datpd No-. It was signed by Rosendale left the home of his stepson" in Media the latter port of last week and for a time no one knew of whereabouts but it Is supposed that, fie-pot Into communication with his atop-son and furnished him -with tha Philadelphia address The number, 100 North Eleventh street Is an apartment house known as the "Taylor but when Inquiry was made at that -hostelry, the clerk stated that no one bv tho name of Rosendale had a room there, but he man ansiverlns- his description calling at the place on Monday evening trettinp a letter -which was addressed to, him thete Kind Unbalanced, R. E.

Slight, of Philadelphia, also Identified tho dead body at Rosenda'e as nelnir that of the man who walked In the office of Magistrate Scptt at the Central -Police Station a tew days ago and apkcr) to be either hanged or electrocuted. Ho wns sent to the Phil- aflelphla Hospital for examination as to his sanity, but the ohysicians, be- liavlnp him to be under the influence of liquor, discharged him; No reason has vet bepn discovered as' to what prompted Rosendale to commit the rash act of committing 'suicide, but It is believed to: be on" account of a depression In the demand for house painters, which was the trade- followed b- him. UNCONSCIOUS IN DOORWAY CJioatcr Man round By PbiladolpWa' Policeman With iJUge Snm of Money In His Clothing-. A man who said his name was Joseph Schultz, and'who gave his address as Chester, was found unconscious In. a doorway late lost night at Delaware Avenue and Chestnut streets, Phila'dol- phlo, by Reserve policemen He was taken to tho City Hall and was still unconscious when they reached there A search of his clothing revealed a roll of 55 and $10 bills amounting to more th-an eight hundred dollars.

When Schultz did not at the City Hall ho was taken to tho Hahneman Hospital-'aild revived and ho gave tho name drcss mentioned. He gave his asc as forty-live years. He is boinpr held at the Hospital until the arrival oE relatives from this city. CrtTHlTEB'S OOOJJ Illicit. Chester Physician Drops a Bear "Wltli His Truoty Bifle.

Ex-Coroner K. SJ. Fry, oC the Kcy- stono Hotel, Seventh street -and Central avenue, has returned borne after a brief gunning trip to Cataract In the Allegheny Mounta'jis. While there ho joined a party cf Select Councilman William C. Kelly, of the Ninth ward and Dr.

S. P. Gray, of No. 1925 West Third street. The ex-Coroner was unfortunate and did not get a "shot." In speaking of tho conditions in that part of the state, Mr.

Fry: states that g-amo was plentiful. It snowed ail Thursday night last, about a foot of snow being on the ground. This makes it easy to track game and the tracks of deer and bear are easily distinguished. The party, which has been in the mountains for about a week, succeeded In getting three deers and two bears. One of these bears-was shot by Dr.

Gray. Selectman" Kelly has cot been so successful with his g-un, but- risen In popularity because of his inary TWnity M. B. Clmrcli XotM Preparations aro being made, for the annual Christmas cantata. The affair is In charge of chorister Samuel N.

Gbtt. who Is already working-assiduously for its success. The entertainment that was; Indefinently on account the sudden death of Dr. Jones, will be given Tuesday evening, November 28 Stephen Woodlen Is of the affair and a large attendance Is anticipated. The members of Samuel Challenger's Class are preparing for a bazar wnich they will "hold in the Temple tho flrst week in December.

The work of decorating the building has been started and Indicatings points to a successful week All the.above affairs were being planned before the death of the pastor arid they 'will he carried out as ho -wished they should be. Injured in Tatt Miss Sue Bossard. who is connected with Bossard's Market street confectionery store, is suffering from the effects of -two fractured The joung lady was entering the room in tho rear of tlio store when she slipped on the smooth floor, which had, scrubbed, fell heavily. Her condition-this mornwK was reportodito slightly tliotiKh tho injuries she sustained for at least Oireo.