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-rvy'' THURSDAY MOKXIXG. THE PHILADELPHIA TIMES. SEPTEMBER 9, 1897. has been Informed of the existence of beri beri at Gnantanamo and will Investigate. Gimbel Brothers That Boy of Yours: PUPILS AND THEIR TEACHERS MEET DOORS OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN FOR ANOTHER TERM.

FACTS OPPOSED TO SENTIfMEKT IN ANNIE DORMAN'S CASE THEY POINT STRONGLY TO SUICIDE. TO STAMP OUT YELLOW JACK Chances for the Fever's Spreading Reduced by Active Measures. of grades will be reduced from twelve to right. The schedule of lessons In the new mnslc department for the first year has been arranged and assistant music teachers have been assigned to tbe different schools of tbe city. A new syllabus In physiology will be Issued In a few days and a new course in drawing will be In tbe hands of the teachers shortly.

One marked Improvement In the elementary schools will be noticeable In the teaching of language. The lectures of the Superintendent and his pamphlet of Instructions published three years ago have given increased vitality and efficiency to the work in tbis department. High School Examinations. About seventy applicants for admission to ihe High and Manual Training Schools will present themselves for examination to-day at the Roberts Vsnx School, Wood street, below Twelfth. The examinations will be continued to-morrow and Saturday and are open only to those who were prevented by Illness or absence from presenting themselves at tbe regular examinations last June.

During the past year the Board of Education expended about $250,000 on permanent works and new buildings and $125,000 on aiteratlona and repairs of existing structures. The question of enforcing the compulsory education law Is In charge of a special committee, which Is at present engaged In taking the registration lists furnished by the Assessors, and when this preliminary work Is completed further action will be taken. The attendance of pupils at the city schools last year comprised 138,535 boys and girls at the elementary, 4.774 at high and manual training schools and 6,225 children at the kindergartens. BRIEF DELAWARE NEWS Record of the Happenings of a Day in the Diamond State. Special Telegram to The Times.

Wilmington, September 8. A firm of Wilmington brokers received an Inquiry from their correspondent In Boston this morning regarding the Bay State Gas Company. The corraspondent desired to know whether there was any truth In the report that a bill had been snaked through the Delaware Legislature authorising sn assessment of $10 per share on Bay State Gas stock and that $7.50 of this was to be called September 15. The Wilmington firm was unable to answer the Inquiry. It Is not believed that any such law was passed by the General Assembly, however, the general lm pression being that the report was started for stock jobbing purposes.

George W. Roberts, secretary of the Bay State Gas Com psny, this morning denied that any assessment had been called. The heavy rains which prevailed several weeks ago played havoc with the tomato crop of the Delaware and Maryland Peninsula. The growers claim that only about one-third of the crop remains snd commission merchants are hot after the remnants of the damnged vegetables. The result Is, tomatoes that formerly sold for $5 snd $8 per ton, now bring from $20 to $30 per ton.

Below the Delaware and Chesapeake canal, the canneries are running at full blast, and they have considerable difficulty In getting a supply to keep the plants In operation. Tomatoes are selling In Dover at forty cents a basket. Senator George Gray, Mrs. Gray and Miss Emily Gray returned to Wilmington last evening ofter a two months' tour or Europe. The party sailed for Southampton in July, thence Journeying to Havre and Paris.

Tbey made a trip through Holland, visited the Hague, then going to London, where they were met by Former Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard. Colonel Benjamin Molds returned on the same steamer with the Grays. The Bay State Gas Company will again pe. tltion the Board of Street and Sewer Directors for permission to lay pipes in Wilmington.

Several years ago this company, act. ing under a charter procured from the Delaware Legislature, began tearing up tbe streets, preparatory to laying pipes In order to operate the plant of the Oxy-IIydrogen Company. The city procured an Injunction from the Chancellor restraining the company from tearing up the streets. In view of the ract that tne tjnancenor was rormeriy counsel for the company, be refused to hear the case and a Chancellor ad-litim was appointed. The latter has refused to give a decision In the matter and Chancellor Nicholson, In the light of present complications, has been asked to reopen the celebrated gas case.

Meantime a petition Is being prepared by H. H. Ward, counsel for J. Edward Addlcks, to be presented to the Board of Street and Sewer Directors. The Sllverbrook Sewer, which Is now In course of erection, intercepts the old Lattl-mer property, on the Newport Pike.

The tenant of the property is William H. Fennl more. He claims that his growing crops have been seriously damaged by the sewer passing through the property and he threatens to nave an injunction issued, restraining the men from further work on the sewer. Rather than suffer the delay which an in junction would necessarily entail Engineer Hatton nas eauea nis men ou. uuoge cpru-auce has appointed the following commission to condemn the property: Joseph L.

Carp, enter. John A. Cranston. Joseph Gould. Reuben Sattertbwalte and Henry G.

Banning. The commission will Inspect the ground Friday. A special train will leave the Pennsylvania Railroad station. In this city, for Hehobotb, PulLAMcLPiliA, Thursday, S-eitembei Bicycles. A forged crown is a mark of a good wheel so is a good tire cheap tires have so little rubber in them that they cannot be plugged or repaired they're dear at any price.

Here are two of the many reasons for buying a Banner wheel they have a forced arch crown, and the guaranteed tires of the Indiana Rubber it used to take $75 to cover the good points of the we sell them at $24.50 each. For children, here are "Lafayette bicycles, (24-in. wheels, 18-in. frames), some a little shopworn regularly S25 we sell them now at $15 each an excellent value. Third floor.

Black Broadcloths. Rich broadcloths make exceedingly handsome and stylish tailor-made suits; we have a beautiful line of some fourteen grades, at prices from 75c. to $3 a yard. We call your attention particularly to our all-wool black lady's cloth, 48 inches wide, at 50c. a yard.

No charge for sponging these goods, if so desired. Mourning Veils. It is not often that standard goods like these silk-warp mourning veils are sold at these prices just half: 30 by 54 Inches, S2.50 each. 42 by 54 inches, $3 each. 42 by 60 Inches, $3.60 and $4 each.

42 by 72 inches, J4 each. 42 by 00 inches, J4.50 each. Look for these in the black dress goods department. First floor, east store, back. Chemises and Corsets.

We will to-day close out an odd lot of extra length chemises, including white and colored lawns, trimmed skirts, that have sold at $1.50 and 81, at 50c. each. Do you know what puts corsets in the "seconds" grade? Come and see (if you can) what a small imperfection has done towards giving you $1.25 and $1 corsets with cork steel protectors, in drab, white, and black, at 65c. each. On sale at ten o'clock.

Third floor. Gimbel Brothers Market ud Ninth. JERSEY FIREMEN MEET AT TRENTON Twentieth Annual Convention of the State Association. Trenton, N. September 8.

About 400 firemen from different parts of the State were present at Masonic Hall this morning when General Bird W. Spencer, president, called to order the twentieth annual convention of the New Jersey-Stats Firemen's Association. President Spencer made a short address and then Mayor Slckel delivered the address of welcome. The entire moraine session was taken tip with the receiving of the reports of the legislative and executive committees. The report of the legislative ooniinlltee gave a review of Its efforts for and against legielatton at the lust session of the Legislature.

It told particularly how the committee had defeated the attempt to do away with the tax exemption allowed to Bremen, by taking the position that they would consent to such a bill provided the Legislature should also abolish the exemption allowed to militiamen, charitable Instllutlons, etc. They alo told of the securing of the passaee of a bill providing for the pensioning of flremen Injured In the discbarge of their duty. At the afternoon session all of the recommendations of the executive committee were adopted. President Spencer was authorized to appoint ten others besides himself as a committee to have charge of the erection of a home, for Indigent firemen. The salary of the counsel of the association was increased from fiOO to $1,000 a year, and that of the recording secretary from $250 to Atlantic City was chosen as the next place for holding the annual convention.

The following oflicers were elected: President, (ieneral lialrd Spencer, of Passaic; vice presidents, X. M. Went, Black-wood; F. f. Hilllard.

Vincentown; K. B. Storms, Long Branch; H. B. Green, Fleming-ton; W.

S. Colgrove, Passaic; E. I. Cordlct, East Orange, and W. A.

Ryder, New Durham. Personally-Conducted Tonr to Crcsson. Ctesson, on the top of the Alleghenles. the most delightful resort In Western Pennsylvania. Ou Friday.

September 10. the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has ar-riiiigcn to run another of Its personally conducted tours to this point. The special train will leave Broad Street Station at 10.25 A. M. The round-trip rate.

Including one day's board at the famous Mountain House, will be but A special reduction In hotel rates will be accorded parties staying longer than one day. Ticket will be good to return until September 15. Apply to the ticket agents for tickets and information. Death of John Williams. 8peclal Telegram to Thb Times.

Sprino Citt, September 8 John Will-lams, ono of the best-known citizens of this place, died here this morning after a lingering Illness, In his vear. He was a retired member of the Grander Stone Com-pnny of Royersford, a veteran of the late war and prominent In Grand Army circle, being a member of Richards Post. G. A. of Pottstown.

A widow, three sons and three three daughters survive blm. The Special Train for Ilaltlinore via Pennsylvania Railroad will leave Broad Street Station at 8.15 A. M. It costs but 1 for the round trip. Sunday next.

MEN CURED FREE The Prhate Formula of a Noted I'hy. siclan Made Public. WEAKENED MANKIND MAT NOW GRASP A WONDEItFlX OP. FOmtNITY. A reldent of Kalamazoo, desires to end freeto mankind a prescription which will cure them of any form of nervous debility; relieves them of all the doubt ami talnty which such men are peculiarly liable to anil restores me organs to mi urn I sire and vigor.

As It costs nothlnir to irr the emiri. It would seem that any man suffering from any form n( nervous debility ought to oe deeply imeresien in a remedy which will restore them to health, strength and vigor, without which they continue to live an i Utence of untold misery. As the reniedv In question was the result of many years' re- senrcu ss to wnui cnmiiinanun would tie swiKt effective in restoring to men the strength they need, It would seem that all men oiigni to write ror audi a remedy at mil's. A reuuest to H. C.

Olds. Hoi fun Kalamnioo, will be answered promptly and without evidence as to where the lururniauon cam irum. writs tu-uu. IN NEED OF SUPPLIES Biloxi People Anxious to Han Dr. Got teras There and the Quarantine Halted.

Biloxi, -September 8. Mayor Harry Howard has Issued a proclamation to the people of Biloxi. announcing three cases of yellow fever and three suspects. He says they are all Isolated and that no facts will be withheld. Residents of North Back Bay.

have appealed to the Biloxi Council, asking that the quarantine be raised so that they may secure supplies. They say they are suffering. Biloxi people are impatient to have Dr. Gulteras and other experts visit them, to determine If the fever in Biloxi Is really fellow jack. MORE AID NEEDED Surgeon General Wyman Applies for an Addition to the Marine Hut- pttal Service.

Washington. September 8. Surgeon General Wyman has made application to the Civil Service Commission for authority to appoint a number of persons In addition to the regular force of the Marine Hospital service for duty In connection with the reported outbreak of yellow fever on the Gulf coast, and the request has been granted under the provision of paragraph 12, of rule VIII. of the civil service regulations. This rule provides for temporary appointments for a period not exceeding thirty days In case of emergency, and the Surgeon General has been Informed that under this regulation his appointive powers are not circumscribed.

QUARANTINE IN ILLINOIS All North-Mound Trains and Steamers to be Thoroughly Inspected at Cairo. Springfield, September 8. Secretary Egan, of the State Board of Health, has secured the sendees of John R. Nealy, of Chicago, and Dr. dward Bartnett, of tbis city, to proceed to Cairo, 111,, to thoroughly Inspect all north-bound trains and steamers and quarantine all suspected yellow fever cases WARM WEATHER AT THE SIDE OF THE SEA A Typical Summer Day Enjoyed by the Visitors at Atlantic City.

Special Telegram to The TluEa. Atlantic Citt, September 8. Sunshine, balmy air and gentle zephyrs made this a typical summer day at the shore. And this in the eyes of those who have extended their visit without having yet contributed a few autumn numbers to' tbelr wardrobe was deemed an Ideal state of affairs. They simply put on the pick of their warm-weather gowns, knotted the ribbons In the back, instead of on the side, as formerly, or vice versa; shifted their bats from right angles to leeward, and started out to do the boardwalk.

And perhaps she did not succeed! The summer girl Isn't as numerous as she was, and so It goes without saying that those left over are in demand by the summer man, of course. These are still to be seen here and there, and they hold down the strand undisturbed for hours and hours. What a simple role, and yet so popular that If It were not for these little byplays seashore life would, for a number of people, hold no charms. Nothing enjoys being amused more than the public, so the folly troup, or troups of folly, may tarry as Ion as they like, and yet feel sure while In tbis city of always having an. audience.

Bathing was particularly fine to-day. In stead of being choppy, as usual, the ocean was almost calm, coming In at regular in tervals In great round, rolling swells that never broke until they reached the shore. Surf sporters breasted them all without the least difficulty and floated with them in ecstasy. There were many thin silk and white duck bathing suits in evidence, and al though these were actually wet and clinging for all they were worth, there was not a shiver noticeable. Of course a good number bad been thore before and did not mind it and the temperature was a safeguard against shivers.

Altogether the day was a perfect one and hugely enjoyed by all. The two nieu who were arrested on snspl clou of knowing something about the assault upon George K. Payne were given a hearing yesterday, un account or lusumcient evidence they were given their freedom. They had been in Jail here for several days. John Walker, of 81 Federal street, Philadelphia, and John Cameron, i edar avenue, Consho- hocken, were the names and addresses they gnve the Kecoruer.

Company First Regiment Boys' llrl gade, received their new uniforms yesterday. With the glee of a girl with a new gown they donned their natty suits and gave a street parade. They were given a banquet at Schaufler's Hotel. On September 20 the company win go into camp ior one week at Vineland. An altar and shrine combined, 11 by 15 feet, has just neeu completed for St.

Nicholas' Church, this city. The design Is very pretty and it ia richly cxrved. This Is said to be the finest bit of art in Atlantic City, and is the work of one of the local artists. The statues are to be selected by Father rculgnn and are to lie girts or Mrs. itoiiert Neil! ana Mrs.

Mcuanou. oi rnnaneipuu To show how much love people In this city have for salt water taffy, thieves broke in a candv store on the board-walk yesterdav and helped themselves to about ten dollars' worm. Another skipper was reported last even Ing. This was tho Streets of Cairo. The Constable caught on to the camels and a donkey.

Later the owners furnished bonds for the payment of the bill. Nevertheless the donkey was retained as security. This animal Is a trick "mule." He paws the stands on his bead and kicks like mau every time the constable comes within twenty feet or him. 1 lila i 'Ulcer has come to the conclu sion that the donkey Is more of an insecurity than anything ele, and he don't know Juet what to do with him. In the meantime the donkey has all the sport he wants at the other's expense and brays to his heart's content.

It is plain to be seen who has the laugn on the other. A sailing party was given this morning hv Miss Louise Wolsleft'er. of Philadelphia. In honor of bis: guests. Miss Mnry Drennlng and Miss llattle iiutnwood.

Among tne so cliil leaders of the Ouaker City who were guests were Miss Anita Hlllbert, Miss Bessie million, Mis Margaret ievins, miss Baremore, Miss Nellie Smith, Miss Ruy Hill, Miss Jessie mil, miss larrie J. Hill. K. II. Drennlng.

Benjamin Slnimermnn. William P. Mi Kean, John J. Garrison, Frank Wllklna, J. T.

Price and Percy Mteelinan. Ex-Governor John P. Altgeld ond Mrs. Alt-geld arrived here yesterday from Philadel- Jilila. They will remain by the sea a few lays and then return to their home In Chicago.

The Mansion Hotel closed to-day for the season of Ism. The management say they are well pleased with the result of their efforts. Councilman BnlUngcr and family after enjoying a summer of cottage life here have Just returned to their Philadelphia home. Mrs. M.

Stanley, of Nineteenth and Arch streets, has just arrived and taken apartments for a prolonged visit by the sea. Mr. and Mrs. K. H.

Stockley have returned to Philadelphia after an extended stay here. Mr. Stockley Is a prominent member of the (junker City bar. Miss E. Powers, of Philadelphia, who has been one of the attractions throughout the summer at the St.

Charles, will leave here In a few days for home. The New Orleans Jubilee Singers were the musical treat St St. rani's Church this evening. Another Sunday newspaper Is soon to make its debut In this city so It Is said. Mrs.

J. Tenrose, W. Penrose. Miss L. Penrose, J.

James, Mr. and Mrs. I). T. Spalding, Mr.

and Mrs. N. P. Butler, Miss Butler, Charles P. Kreeman, Mrs.

and Miss Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Winters, Catherine Winters are among the Phllndelphlnns who have Just come down to this shore for brief sojourn.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Houston, who were recently married In Philadelphia, are here for September. Colonel II.

T. Carleton, of Michigan, arrived here last evening and took apartments for himself and family for a four weeks' stay by Ihe sea. Among the well-known Phlladelphlans who arrival at the Central Hotel last evening were M. Corr. M.

Mctilynu, F. Want, Dr. P.ayley, F. Dickenson, Mr. and Mrs.

J. 1). Wood, Mr. and Mrs. T.

Judson, Mlsa ml -on and Miss M. C. McMahnn. Mrs. Patterson and family, from San Francisco, are nicely located for a five weeks' sojourn at this popular bouse.

II. Knight and 0. Chnpmau an at tbt Traymore. Mothers with Boys to clothe will wisely go out of their way to see our East window Opening Day of the BOYS' NEW FALL SUITS It's no trifling matter to properly fit out the Little Man Clothe "Him" in neat, well-fitting garments; 'twill make him feel manly, act manly be manly. "Mothers' Day" here today.

They're asked to a practical demonstration of how Boys can be well dressed for less than was ever thought possiblenot in Clothes of uncertain make; but garments whose every stitch we know because we made 'em. Come whenever you can but see the Double-breasted Knee Trouser Suits, 6 to 15 years, $2.50 with other lines from $2.50 up to $5. Every new coloring brown, green, olive and gray mix-tures; Cheviots; Plaids, indistinct Overplalds, or neat pinstripes. And every Suit made as W2 make Clothing in our own good, careful way made to give service to please you. Note the new lapels, the broad front, the matching of linings, buttons everything! Not a point skimped in the making.

Can't afford to make poor Clothing must give it right style, good make and fit. Else you'd not co.me here year after year. $2.50 TO $8.00 Reefer Suits, Vestee and Sailor Suits; 2V2 to 10 years; desirable cloths, contrasting combinations HUNDREDS of styles. And In all our novelties only best Soutache Braid is used. The Young Wen's Suits Are Also Now Ready Every late new shade and a special new pattern The proper shape coat; the proper length coat 3 or 4-button single-breasted sack, and 3-button double-breasted sack stitched as you say, single or doutte.

And Trousers all made in stylish widths. Wm.H.Wanafflaker Twelfth and Market. THE PEOPLE'S FAVORITE WOODSIDE PARK (On Falrmount Park Trolley.) TRK.tlF.MMH wrct'EH OF TUB CARLETON OPERA CO. (Persounl Direction of W. T.

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RITER VISITS FIREMEN He Finds th Injured Men All Doing Well and rraisss Their Hiavcry. Director of Public Pnfety Illtcr yestenlnf expresfed very great uVnl of pleasure, sfter havlus visited the Injured firemen, to les.ru thst no ono ns seriously Injured, tuoiifrh many of the tlrenien have stiffen a grout deal of pain Willi their eyes, lie expressed admiration at the way the firemen had conducted themselves at the tire on Delaware avenue. To the Sonlh vis Peonsylvunln Ituilronil. Two very attractive early autumn tours will be run by the Pennsylvania It 11 run Company, IcaviiiR Philadelphia September 2S and October 12. It It lianlly necessary to snT that these outliiirs are planned Hn the utmost can-, and that all arrnncementa are adjusted so as to afford the best possible liieans of visiting euch place to the best advanlane.

The tours each cover a period of eleven days, and Include the battlefield of Gettysburg, picturesque Hlu Mountain. Luray Caverns, the Natural Mrl.lee. Virginia Hot Springs, the cUlcj of Richmond and Washington and Mf. Vernon. Tbe round-trip rale, including all nece.

aar expenses. Is VA from 1'liiladclplila, and proportionate rates from oilier points. Each tour will be In charge of one of the company's tourist agents. He will be as-sluted by an experienced lady as chaperon, tvbose esmvlal charge will be ladles unaccompanied by male escort. Speclnl trains of parlor cars are provided for the exclu.

slve use of each party. In which Ihe entire round trip Is made. I or 'lallcd Itinerary apply to ticket agents or (icoigc W. ltovd. alstant general passenger agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.

1 to Annnpnlla, and Return via Pennsylvania Railroad. Sunday next, at S.OO A. from llroad Street Station. 1M-I. It.

Sli I.St IXBT 111 I1i7 Walnut Ml. Orig i'nimieer nil Mhoiohq. of Horn Hunoer IruM Cautlva A vol nevisr Impersonators. THOUSANDS APPLY FOR ADMISSION Several Changes Made In the Corps of Teachers and Many New Departments AddedThe Overcrowded Condition of Many of the Schools Still a Problem That Confronts the Board of Edacatlon. The public schools opened yesterday.

Armed with slate and pencil, text-book and all the other paraphernalia of scholastic life, over 135,000 children wended their way towards the different schools of the city. The streets were thronged with boys and girls, and It was not difficult to point out those who had enjoyed a vacation at the seaside resort or mountain retreat. The bright eyes and tanned cheeks told the tales, and many of the young ones looked the embodiment of rugged health and youthful vigor! Not so, however, with thousands of other children who were not so fortnnate as to get away from the city during vacation. Theirs was the pallid cheek, but even two months' holidays on the city streets could not dim the flash of the bright eyes or stem the restless activity of young life that sent them chasing each other on the way to school. There were some who went llngerlngly and with beclouded faces, as If they feared or disliked the ordeal before them, but the gayer spirits of their companions dispelled the gloom and few there were who did not have a smile for the teacher when the doors were opened.

Normal School. The Normal opened with six hundred and eighty-two pupils, divided Into three hundred and eleven In the senior class and three Jiundred and seventy-one In the junior class. Beyond the arranging of the classes In sections, the distribution of rosters and the explantlon of the term's work, nothing in the way of regular school work was done. The school will start to-day upon Its usual term's work. The Normal School building has been painted outside and the Interior has1 been improved to the extent of painting the large central staircase from top to bottom.

New laboratory tables have been added to the department of psychology, and the work In this department will be Improved and extended to a marked extent during the year. The following new teachers have been added to the faculty of the school and were present yesterday: Miss Mary Adair, assistant in tbe kindergarten department; Miss Kate W. Stevens, In charge of the new twelfth grade of the School of Practice; Miss Mary C. Peacock, Miss Anne L. Turner, Miss Adelaide H.

Dovey and Miss May R. Tlma-nus, who have been promoted in the department of physics and chemistry, because of tbe resignation of one the staff in June. At the School of Practice and Observation connected with the Normal School, Miss Anna M. Hall, the principal, was engaged throughout yesterday In registering the applicants for admission to this department. There will be about 500 children in the school this term, and for tho first time since Its formation all the grades will be represented, so that a child may pass from the kindergarten through all the subsequent classes to the Girls' High School.

Central High School. Tbe Central High School for Boys has an enrollment of 1,325 students, who will occupy the old building at Broad and Green streets until the new structure Is completed. Three new Instructors have been Installed In the school, H. B. Maclntyre, G.

L. PUtt and P. L. Neel. The School of Pedagogy will have eighteen students, under the direction of Dr.

Francis Burke Brandt. The same number of students registered in this department last year, and It is therefore evident that the extended course of two years has not deterred boys from undertaking tbe prescribed curriculum. Of the eighteen registered yesterday In tbis department five are graduates of the Central High School of two or more years' standing. Several students of the Manual Training Schools have applied for admission into the senior class of the Central High School, with a view of entering the School of Tedagogy at the end of the year. This term the School of Pedagogy will have second year students for the first time.

The course of Btudy has been enlarged In two very Important directions. More time Is to be devoted next year to the work In science, a greatly extended course having been arranged under the direction of Dr. Dolley. Tbe course In English will also be strengthened, and particular emphasis will he laid on this part of the work In view of the Increased consideration which the subject Is receiving from teachers In the elementary schools. To accommodate the School of Pedagogy two class rooms are being prepared at 1204 Spring Garden street.

The Herbert Club, formed In connection with the school, will resume Its meetings this fall. Girls' High School. The Girls' High School opened yesterday under tbe direction of the' newly-elected principal, William D. Rorer, to whom Is entrusted the responsibility of supervising the studies of no less than girls. About two-thirds of this number will pursue their studies In the building at Seventeenth and Spring Garden streets, while tbe remainder will be located In the annex tit Broad and Spring Garden streets under the care of Miss Emily L.

Graham. The examinations held last June resulted In the promotion of 1,300 girls from tbe lower schools, and of these freshmen 731) will take the general course, 10!) tbe classical courses, and 523 the commercial course. The last named department Is In growing favor with the girls and It will have this year at least 000 students on Its rolls. The new teachers In the commercial course Include Miss Beck, head of the stenographic depart ment; Miss Frleilherger, commercial arithmetic and German; Miss Broadln, stenography, typewriting and business forms, and Mlsa A. Fennlmore, English.

A Commercial High School. The recommendations of Dr. Brooks for the establishment of a Commercial High School were acted upon favorably by the Board of Education, and a committee has been appointed to take charge of this Important matter. The board has also asked from Councils an appropriation of $30,000 to be applied to the organisation of the proposed school and as soon as the funds are available steps 111 be taken ro establish a Commercial High School. The main object of this Institution, as lis name Implies, will be the preparation of young men for commercial pursuits Tbe project has been heartily approved by leading business men of the city, snd Is In line with the beneficial work accomplished by the Commercial Museums of Phil, adelphla.

Tbe proposed work will be greatly aided by the efforts of Dr. Brooks to establish school libraries and to bring the pupils of public schools more In touch with the different centres of the Free Library of Philadelphia. The Central Manual Training School started yesterday with 480 pupils, while the attendance at the Northeast Manual Training School was nniisuslly large. Mr. Bayre and Mr.

Wlllard delivered addresses In tbelr respective schools. Elementary Schools. Tbe attendance at the elementary schools Is expected to be several thousand over that of lust year, but the exact figures will not be known for some time. Each pupil registered yesterday had to present a vaccination certificate. There will be only one session each day nntll September 111, when the customary two sessions will lie resinned.

The advisability of rogradlng In tbe elementary schools Is being considered by the board, and It Is likely that the primary and secondary grades will be consolidated under the head of primary and that the Dumber ORIGIN OF THE POETRY TRACED The Girl's Pastor Says It Was Sent to Her at Church Festival Her Brother Explains the Burning of Her Clothing and Denies That Clues Were Destroyed Sensitiveness a Part of Her Nature, Which Made Her Very Unhappy. Facts versus sentiment That Is the condition which Is causing many of Annie Dorman's friends, who were at first loath to admit that she had met her death In any other way than at the hands of a murderer, to reluctantly accept the theory. If theory It be still, of self-destruction. It has been shown that robbery or assault could not have been the motive leading to tbe girl's death; It Is equally as certain that revenge cannot be seriously considered, for all her acquaintances agree that she bad not an enemy In the world. It has been clearly established that there were no signs of a struggle where the body lay; that tbe dress was open at the bosom, where two shots had left their marks; that the pistol found at the dead girl's side had been taken from Its secure hiding place, where two weeks before she had seen It for the first time; that, contrary to her practice she sent the children awoy from the house on the day of the tragedy; that she was not physically weak, but strong strong enough.

In all probability, when controlled by a desperation born of sudden despair, to discharge the old firearm and Inflict three wounds, the last of which was alone fatal. And in addition to all this, those who knew her best tell of a life at times filled with gloomy periods and complainings, of remarks which would, too, lead to the supposition that all was not right with her affairs of heart, that he who was generally known as her accepted lover had, a short time before and up to the day of the trogedy, been neglectful. Annie's Sensitive Nature. Yesterday brought out this new fact: That Annie was an extremely sensitive girl; that the slightest reproach or Intimation of cor rection grated harshly on her cheerful nature and that often, for several days at a time, she would seem gloomy over what she had considered as a scolding from some one about the farm. This from those who knew her best.

Undoubtedly, In fairness to all concerned, many of these corrections were deserved. It Is equally as certain that many of them Annie magnified on account of her extreme sensitiveness. Which fact, declare many of her friends, Is significant. Yesterday also brought forth more testimony like that of tbe day before to the effect that Annie's life was not all happiness; that often she became gloomy and complained about her bard and monotonous life and seemed to have much worrlnient because West Pendlebury, who bad been "keeping steady company" with her for nearly a year, had become cold of late. Those who added their testimony were Mary Thompson, one of Annie's most Intimate girl friends; Mrs.

Thellmburg, of Sixty-third and Vine streets, where Annie worked for two weeks tbis summer, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bnrtleson, of 421 North Sixty-third street, where Annie was also employed for about a week. Why the Clothes Were Burned. So mnch has been said by Coroner Mlnshall and some of those who still cling to murder about the Dormans destroying what might have been clues that It seems due them to tell what thy themselves have to say on this point. "I know what the Coroner says about that," said John Dormnn.

"But let me tell you something, too. The only thing we did was to wash up a little of the blood before we had received a telephone message from the Coroner not to disturb the body and then we only did that when Undertaker Frankenfleld told us that there could be no wrong In doing so. He will bear me out In this." "What about the burning of the clothes?" Mr. Dormnn was asked. "Well, when the Coroner ordered me to So-gay; 1 s- keep them, I gathered them all up and wrapped them In the apron Annie had on at the time of her death.

Friday I was not at home. That day a neighbor came over, and, as tbo blood was smelling very much, asked my wife why the clothe were not burned, and they burned them, not knowing that the Coroner had ordered them to be saved. When I came back I was astonished, but could do nothing." A Letter From Her Taator. In regard to the poetry found In the pocket-book of the dead girl, the Rev. T.

M. Griffith, pastor of the Sarah D. Cooper Memorial Church, where tbe dead girl was a regular attendnut. professes to have solved Its bearing, or rather, lack of hearing, on Annie's death. In a letter written yesterday to Mr.

Dorms he says: "Dear friend The strange letter which was found on Annie's person was clipped, almost word for word, out of sn old valentine, which lies before me as I write. It was copied by one of our young people at a fair or festival and sent to Annie through a kind of sham post office. Just for a little harmless fun. So the charge contained In that anonymous letter Is utterly false and unworthy of attention." A Chance to Visit the Nation's Capital Sunday next, vln Pennsylvania Railroad. $2 th round trip.

Special train from Broad Street Slat Ion at K.15 A. M. Tickets good to n-turn on regular trains from Wsshlnutou at 3.15, 4.20, 5.40, 0.50 aud 10.00 P. M. same da.

CONFINED TO BIT TWO TOWNS New Orleans Relaxes Its Quarantine and Hnnireis Flock to the City. DR. GUITERAS ON THE SCENE Surgeon General Wyman Anxious for His Report Experts Arc Sent to Ocean Springs and Biloxi. Washington, September 8. Surgeon General Wyman says the yellow fever situation looks more hopeful to-day.

Xo new cases have been officially reported to him, although there are newspaper reports of three new cases at Biloxi. He has wired Dr. J. J. Lemon at Biloxi, concerning this report.

Dr. Gulteras, the yellow fever expert from the t'nlversity of Pennsylvania, arrived at Ocean Springs to-day. The surgeon general has tendered the aid of the Marine Hospital Service to the authorities of Louisiana and Mississippi, and Dr. George W. Haines this morning telegraphed from Way Cross, that the detention camp outfit at that place had been shipped.

In accordance with the surgeon general's Instructions, to a point about twenty miles east of Ocean Springs, where the camp will be established. -Aided by Federal Authorities. The outfit will reach Ocean Springs In twenty-four hours. Steward Richardson, who had charge of the camp at Waynesvllle, will assume direction of the camp as soon as it arrives. The procedure of the Federal authorities under the law and Treasury regulations Is plain.

The regulations cover just such an emergency. The province of the Federal authorities to prevent the spread of the contagion to other States. Under the law the State and municipal authorities are required to enforce the regulations, and the national authorities are to see them enforced. But If the States fall or refuse, the national authority Is to be exercised. Reassuring News.

This afternoon Surgeon General Wyman received the following reassuring telegram from Dr. Lemon, president of the Board of Health at Biloxi: "I have best reason to believe from a reliable party that It Is simple malaria." Past Surgeon J. H. White, who for several months has had charge of the Medical Department of the Immigration service at New York, received orders to-day to repair Immediately to Washington. Dr.

White was for four years at the Qnanantine Station off the coast of Georgia, and it Is understood that the Marine Hospital Bureau has decided to send him to the yellow fever district. Further Precautions. Dr. OUpbant, of the Louisiana Board of Health, has been reqnested to telegraph dally the fever situation In New Orleans. He telegraphed this morning the facts of the death at New Orleans yesterday and added that there bad been no new case since.

He also thanked the Surgeon General for his proffer of assistance. Stewart Richardson, of the United States Marine Hospital, In Cleveland, Ohio, has been ordered to Ocean Springs, by the Treasury Department to-day. SITUATION IN NEW ORLEANS Board of Health Takes a Hopeful View, Dr. Gulteras Arrives at Ocean Springs. New Orleans, September 8.

Dr. Gulte ras, the United States Government expert, arrived In Ocean Springs this morning. Dr. Sbeedy, who attended the Tillman case In Ocean Springs, Is reported sick with fever at Perklnston. A dispatch from Biloxi says that the three cases reported last night are the only ones that hnvo so far developed at or around Biloxi.

The people there are quiet and the outlook Is for no excitement. The Board of Health Is to-day In full control of the situation. Perfect arrangements have been made for the prompt report of either yellow fever or suspicious cases, and no more sickness of virulent type will be Imported. Scare In the Outlying Towns. Towns In Louisiana and Mississippi continue to declare quarantine.

There Is Infinitely more scare away from here than there Is in this city. It is confidently believed that Immunity from yellow jack for eight or ten days will bring Mobile and the Mississippi and Louisiana towns to their senses, and move them to tear down their barriers. There was a busy scene at the Louisville and Nashville Depot this morning when the early trains arrived. The raising of the quarantine against Bay St. Louis and the Pass had the effect of driving hundreds Into the city, not because they feared the fever, but because they did not care to be held In those places Indefinitely If sporadic cases of fever should appear.

Owing to the fact that the operators at coast cities have been almost smothered with private messages, general news from these points trickles In slowly. In the Immediate vicinity of Point Cadet It Is not unlikely that there will be others stricken besides those who are already on tbelr backs. An Increase of the Hcouric Looked For. In tie section mentioned the conditions are such as to Invite an Increase In the number of cases. In the meantime stringent measures are being taken to confine, the disease there.

Thus far there have been no pressing appeals from Mississippi for physicians to aid the doctors who are there, and unless there is a wide spread of the disease, the present force of physicians at Biloxi and Ocean Springs will be able to handle all existing cases. Both towns, however, are In need of supplies, and are appealing to the railroad company to promptly arrange for the sending of them. There are still some seventy-five people at Ocean Springs from other points, among tbein several prominent cltltens of Now Orleans. They were caught by the quarantine nd wero unable to get out. and the harriers put up by the Board of Health there Is so strong that even high Influence Is unable to get over them.

DANGER FROM INFECTION Difficulties Encountered by Our Sanitary Inspeetor at Havana. Washington, September 8. In his report to the surgeon general of the Marine Hospital Service, Sanitary Inspector Brunuer at Havana complains of the number of perilous who apply for certificates to go to the United States, but who are not admissible under the regulations. Ir. Bmnner says that yellow fever has Increased slightly over the week previous.

Of the thirty-one deaths recorded but one occurred aiming the civilians, the others being among the Spanish soldiers. The deaths from enteric snd pernicious fever have steadily Increased eacn week. The Inspector at Santiago da Cuba says be tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnii xrcnte i Councils' committee on municipal government meets In room 590, City Hall, at 2 P. M. Opening of tbe sixteenth annual encampment of the Commandery-ln-Chlef, Sons of Veterans, In Indianapolis.

United Ststes Marshal's sale In the omce of the Marshal, on the third floor of tbe Post Office, Ninth and Chestnut streets, 11 A. M. Meeting of tbe Falrmount Park Commission's committee on plans and Improvements to consider plans for children's plnygroui In the Park. Musical and literary eutertulnment under the suspires of the Ladies' Union, in tbe House of Prayer baptist Church, 2tuT-2t09 Columbia avenue, 8 P. M.

The special committee of Councils to Investigate the relations of the city to the various electric light companies, meets in room 4u, City Hall, at 8 P. M. Fourth annual open lnwn tennis tournnmeut for the chsmploashlp la men's singles of Philadelphia opens on the grounds of the Belmont Cricket Club, Elm-wood. Third day of th annual convention of the Miners' State Association. Delegates take a trip to Atlantic City In a special train, which leaves Chestnut street wharf at 7.30 A.

M. Annual meeting and election of officers of the West Philadelphia Branch, Philadelphia Christian Endeavor Union. In the Fourth rreshyterlsa Church. Preston snd Aspsn streets. Rev.

George B. Stewart, D. ef Harrlsburg, will deliver the annual address, 7.30 P. M. 2 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIII1IHIIIIMIIIIIIIIHMIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIII at o'clock to-morrow morning, hearing the members of the Delaware Legislature, clerks and newspaper men.

The Legislators propose to have a day of It at the city by the sea and will be Joined in tbe evening by thk members of the constitutional convention, who leave Wilmington for Rehobotb at 4.27 to-morrow afternoon. The Legislators will return at 8 o'clock while tbe convention will remain over until the following day. Soft, Whit Hands with Shapely Naila, Luxo-riant Hair with Clean, Wholesome Scalp, produced by Cuticuka Soap, th most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap In th world, as well a purest and sweetest, for toilet, bath, and nursery. Tho only preventive of inflammation and clogging of th roasa. loir Is kM thnxftmst rVrr" Dae Cms.

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