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Mm The Circulation of The Inquirer is greater tliqn that of any other morning newspaper in the United States excepting two in New York City. The Circulation of The Inquirer is greater than that of any other morning netvspaper in the United States excepting two in Neiv York City. THE WEATHER TODAY Fair PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY- MORNING, OCTOBER 5, 1908 -Copyright. 190S. by Philadelphia Inquirer Co.

THE CITY'S 22TH ANNIVERSARY IN RING CHIMES UNITE IN MIGHT CHOR US OF THANK ALL CREEDS Jagg 3 i7s Tenf" I' -T INQUIRER AIRSHIP WILL FLY TODAY Firf CVy Troon Aeronaut Lincoln Beachey Has Dirigible Balloon Ready to Make First Ascension During Parade THRONGS FILL EDIFICES FAMED IN CITY'S PAST GLIDING gracefully over the great military parade that will sweep down Broad street today. The Inquirer airship will begin its wonderful daily flights. -VII is in readiness for this supreme touch to the Founders' Week program. The dirigible balloon is already inflated. The framework upon which.

ONE CENT SGI VI NG was begun about 1 o'clock and concluded of the youngest aeronauts now seeking MERCHANTS and their accounts receive fu attention to NATIONAL commercial system entitles them. BANK The Merchants National Bank OF PHILADELPHIA Chestnut and Fourth Sts. F. V. AYKR, President i0A-, LAW- Vice-President THOS.

W. AX DREW. Cashier W. P. BARROWS.

Asst. CashTer "PABU" GIN "SSSS FLASKS 25c ALL SALOONS HURRAH FOR FOITXTJERS' WEEK! A hearty welcome to visitors and conffratu-lations to our fellow townsmen! a what other city In the world will yoa find such civic prido, such patriotism? Every citizen, from the humblest to the greatest, all work-in energetically and harmoniously to make the parades and pageants of Founders Week the greatest and most interesting the world has ever While we shall keep our store open until 6 P. M. we have arranged to let half our force off on alternate days view the pageants and parades of Founders' The greatest exhibition of ready-made Suits, Overcoats and Raincoats eTer made anywhere, by anybody is ready for your criticism at out store. Suits $12 to $40.

Overcoats $12 to $38. PERRY lGth and Chestnut street. VOL 159,. NO 97 CHURCH TAFT WILL KEEP GOING ITIL THE EVE OF ELECT Candidate Will End His Campaign in Youngs-town, Ohio DELIVERED THREE SPEECHES SUNDAY KANSjS CITY. Oct.

4. It has been definitely decided that William Taft Bhall close his campaign on the night of November 2 at Youngstown, Ohio. The national campaign of the party was opened at that place with Governor Hughes as the principal speaker, and it has been deemed fitting that the national candidate should make his closing address at that place. The announcement was regarded as interesting because of its indication that the candidate will be occupied actively right up to the eve of the natonal election. After the, Youngstown meeting Mr.

Taft will leave at once for Cincinnati to cast his vote" the following day. xhe details of the itinerary of the candidate after he closed his Western tour in Chicago Wednesday night have not been worked out, but will be completed, it is said, this week. Taft Had Hard Day Candidate Taft had an exceedingly hard time to carry out what he had planned for today, a period 01 rest. He reached Kansas City at seven o'clock this morning from xopeka and was met by a local welcoming committee, consisting of Senator William Warner, Representative E. Ellis and State Cnairman Walter S.

Dickey. They escorted him to the Baltimore Hotel, where a private breakfast party occupied an hour or more. Demands of local politicians for "just a handshake" consumed the remaining time until the church hour. With ilr. Ellis the candidate attended Eervices at the Beacon Hill Congrega- Continued on Last Page, 1st Column TREASURE SEEKERS LOCATE SUNKEN SHIP Few Pieces of Gold Taken From Spanish Galleon But Exciting Experiences With Hurricanes KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct.

4. The expedition composed of Harvard students, which started recently on the Eehooier itayflower from New York in search of sunken treasure in these waters, was anticipated by a Jamaican syndicate which chartered a schooner, and, after an ineffectual search, returned to Montego Bay. The Jamaicans occupied several weeks in their gold-hunting trip and had exciting experiences with hurricanes. The galleon was not found, but her position on the ocean bed was located, the wreck having broken to pieces years ago. Divers were tent down and a number of Spanish gold coins were recovered, but nothing of any great value.

The leader of the expedition was the son of Sir Henry Arthur Blake, who was Governor of Jamaica 1889-97. The location of the wreck, which is believed to be near Silver Cay, between Puerto Plata and Turk's Island, has been visited frequently during the course of the last few centuries. As late as 1902, ten thousand pieces of eight were brought into Kingston harbor by a party of divers. ION Governor orships at Christ Church Mayor and Cabinet Attend Services in Historic Old Swedes The CITY'S SERVICES HELD IN OLD WEDES CHUR CH OFFICIAL municipal services, unostentatious but impressive by virtue of their simplicity, were conducted, yesterday morning at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church, Swan-son street, below Christian, and were attended by Mayor Reyburn. Mrs.

Rey-burn and their daughter, Eleanor; by many officials of the city and other prominent men. Excepting for the large number of persons who came to join in the services, there was little to denote that the occasion was one of unusual interest. A few flags, including the flag of Sweden, were swayed by a light breeze, and cut flowers and potted plants added to the ap-pearnce of the interior of the church." As early as 9 o'clock the congregation began to gather at the doors of the historic old church, and from that time on it was evident" that the seating capacity and standing room" of the building would be overtaxed. Perfect order was preserved, although crowds desired to attend the services, they withdrew when the various pews had been A little before 10 o'clock the directors and officials of the various municipal departments began to arrive. They awaited the arrival of Mayor Reyburn in the chapel of the church, a small building, which is now used as a Sunday school.

Continued on td Page, let Column Aeronaut Lincoln Beachey will sit to direct the course of the is already attached. Beachey himself is prepared for the finest flights of his career. As the inspiring military pageant swing down Broad street, bands playing and feet keeping step, the airship will be seen soaring in the air, moving smoothly over the heads of the marchers towards the City Hall, then past it and further down Broad street, returning while the parade is still moving. Weather and wind permitting, the flight will surely be made. The great crowds on the streets will have ampl" opportunity to witness this proof that man has at last conquered the air.

FLIGHT WILL BE VISIBLE TO ALL Even those persons who will not be able to get through the throngs that will hedge Broad street will be able to witness the flights of The Inquirer airship. From the highways and byways near Broad street a full view will be possible. Director-of Public Safety Clay and Assistant Superintendent of Police O'Leary have made ideal arrangements for the comfort of the army of persons who will watch the progress of the parade and the journeys of the air craft, so there will be not the slightest danger of injuries from crush organic. Mounted policemen wll keep the intersecting streets open so that persona having real cause to get through will have no difficulty. There will be thousands of persons who will not "care to struggle through the big, surging crowds on Broad street.

They will be able to see the flight of The Inquirer Airship many squares away from Broad street. EVERYTHING READY FOR ASCENSION Beachey went to work upon his ship shortly after the noon hour ye-ter-daj and by 6 o'clock had everything in readiness. Five men assisted the aeronaut in the preparations. In a tent twentvsix feet in height, with twenty-eight foot folds, the inflation of the dirigible bal loon was begun. The hydrogen gas, with which the gas bar is filled wa J1a just outside the tent.

nuea, nas made PEALIJ of church bells impressively ushered in the first day of Founders' Week yesterday. Churches of all creeds united in prayers of thanksgiving and wishes for the complete success of the event commemorating the founding of the City of Brotherly l-ove. Everywhere were edifying evidences of the religious spirit in which the anniversary is being received. Governor Stuart and General Wendell P. Bowman, commanding the First Brigade, N.

G. occupied the pew in Old Christ Church in which George Washington was wont to worship in Continental davs. Back of them were seated the Governor's aides in full dress uniform. MAYOR AT OLD SWEDES Official municipal services, simple but fervid and inspiring, were held in Old Swedes Church, Mayor Rej'burn and other officials attending. With characteristic pomp and dignity, a memorial tablet was unveiled at Old St.

Joseph's Church, Fourth street and Willings alley. Monsignor Fal-conio, Apostolic Delegate to the L'nited States, bestowed the Papal blessing upon the crowd of SOOO uncovered Knights of Columbus, who attended the ceremonies. The ceremonies at St. Joseph's Church were the climax to a big parade of -the Knights, who marched down Broad street from Girard avenue to the church. The cadets of St.

Joseph's College added a special lustre to the procession. PERFECT POLICE ARRANGEMENTS Director of: Public Safety Clay and Assistant Superintendent Timothy O'Leary issued orders in the course of the day that insure perfect police arrangements for-air the days of Founders' Week. As a result of their plans, the entire police force will be mobolized each day with military precision. The possibility of injury from panic or crushing has been made virtually impossible. Troop of the N.

G. will picket the City Hall during the parade tomorrow, Municipal Day. Governor Stuart and Mayor Reyb urn declared yesterday that the inauguration of the week and. the prospects for the remaining days had far exceeded -their expectations. Ais Ja Pttinrf' FEDERAL ORDER CLOSES RIVER DAY Regulation unprecedented Here Due to Pageant's Magnitude BOAT OWNERS ARE SPEEDILY NOTIFIED Recognizing the unprecedented-.

scope of the marine pageant which is to take place on the Delaware River on Thursday, Naval Day, the Federal Government, for the first time in the history of the port, has directed that during the movement of the parade all navigation excepting the running of ferry boats on schedule time must cease. Secretary Oscar Straus, of the Department of Commerce and Labor, transmitted here orders to' that effect yesterday. He issued them, fearing that a catastrophe might occur with thirteen warships and scores of other vessels following going up and down the river in the great pageant. Violation is punishable with either afine or of license. Captain Harrison A.

Bispham, who is the chief of staff of Admiral Mattox, in charge of tae pageant, was the man to whom the formal orders were transmitter. Included with them was a copy of the Federal act which provides for the safeguarding of spectators and boats during a naval parade. Sent Around River- Front Captain Bispham quickly communicated with Samuel B. McDonnell, secretary of the Navai Day Committee. He carried them around the river front, leaving instructions with1 all boat owners.

Copies of the letter will also "he sent around today. The orders follow: "All navigation on Deleware River, except ferry boats on their scheduled running, will be-stopped at o'clock from Fort Mifflin 500 yards above the turning point of the pageant. 1 the rear vessels of the pageant have made the turn north of the men-of-war, navigation may be resumed on the Pennsylvania side of the river to the westward of the column of the men-of-war- "All navigation may be resumed after the rear vessels of thepageant have passed the men-of-war on their return trip. "United States Revenue Cutters will patrol the river, and the orders to the officers in charge of any of them must be promptly obeyed. "The above regulations will be enforced subject to the discretion of the officer of the United States Revenue Cutter Service in charge." LINE OF MARCH OF TOD ATS PARADE The line of the parade today will be south on Broad street from Lehigh avenue to Snyder avenue.

It will move at 1 P. M. ON NAvfl CHICA60 TAKES NATIONAL LEAD FROM PITTSBURG Best New York Can Do Is to Tie Three From Boston OVER 30,000 SAW CUBS TURN TRICK STANDING OF THE LEADERS Chicago Pittsburg. New York 9855641 98 56 .636 95 55 .633 Defeating Pittsburg yesterday 5 to 2, the worst that the Chicago National League Club can get in the championship race is a draw with New York. This result can only be brought about by the Giants winning the three games they have yet to play with the Bostons at the Polo grounds.

In that event the tie game will have to be played off as provided for by the League constitution. The weather man may also figure. If it should happen to rain tomorrow and Wednesday that is, rain hard enough to render the Polo field unfit for playing purposes then the Giants could not win the requisite number of games to tie up the Cubs, or if it rained on Wednesday only, and they won the first two games from Boston, they would still be one-half game back. Both clubs have appealed from the decision of President Pulliam, based on the reports of Umpires Emslie and O'Day, and that matter is now up to the Board of Directors. In view of the extraordinary closeness of the race, it was to be hoped that there would be no occasion to officially reopen this unfortunate case.

But if it is to be decided by the fine technical construction of the baseball playing rules, it is not clear how the decision can be adverse to Chicago. If Merkle did not run to second, then New York could not have scored the second run. That in the opinion of the umpires, Merkle did not. run to second Continued on 11th Page, 4th Column AUTO LEAPS OVER BANK, TWO ARE ALREADY DEAD Three Others May Die as Result of Losing Control of Steering Gear at Gordon MAHANOY CITY, Oct. 4.

In an automobile plunge over a 23-foot embankment at Gordon today Mrs. Peter Young, aged 34 years, and her daughter, Helen, aged 8 5'ears, were instantly tilled, and her husband, Peter Young, their son, Peter, aged 6 years, and Charles Clark, a nephew of Mrs. Young, all of Ashland, sustained fractured skulls and internal injuries. The injured were taken to the State Hospital, where the physicians state that there is liftle hope of their recovery. The steering gear of the machine failed to work, and in his eagerness to apply the brake Mr.

Young, who was driving the car, put on the power; which caused the 3500-pound machine to veer and plunge over the embankment, trapping the victims beneath it. gcov'- aXfzjcir'f' LIKELY; STIR Prince Ferdinand to Assume Title of "Czar of the Bulgars" TRIPLE MONARCHY MAY BE THE RESULT LONDON, Oct. 4. Events which threaten to change the face of Europe are crystallizing with lightning rapidity. Almost over night the horizon of the Near East, which seemed gradually to be assuming a peaceful appearance, has become crowded with war clouds.

News has reached here from several sources that two definite strokes are impending which cannot fail to bring matters to a crisis, and perhaps force an immediate war. One is the proclamation by Prince Ferdinand of the indepedence of Bulgaria," which will include Rumelia, taking for himself the title of "Czar." The other is an announcement of Austria-Hungary of the practical- annexation of the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina as appanages of the Austro-Hungarian crown. Prepare for War Either action will be equivalent to the tearing up of the treaty of Berlin, while Prince Ferdinand's course seems almost certain to precipitate a war between Bulgaria and Turkey. Before these possibilities, the quarrel over the East Rumelian section of the Orient railway sinks into insignificance. Both armies are reported to be quietly and swiftly mobilizing near the borders.

Bulgaria is said to be buy- Continued on 2dPage, 2d Column -o RIP VAN WINKLE LIVES -AGAIN IN SLEEPY HOLLOW Real "Home Coming" to Be Celebrated In Little Catskill Town Made Famous by Irving and Jefferson CATSKILL, N. Oct. 4 Whether or not Rip Van Winkle is a myth cannot be discussed with safety here this week; For, in the' historic little village which was the home of the ancient Dutchman, whose sturdy progeny have spread over the country, i3 being celebrated this week, a Rip Van Winkle "Home Coming." Catskill has sent out word to his children to awaken from their sleep in other lands and to come home for a merrymaking. -f The celebration began in the churches today, with sermons by Bishop Griswald, of Salina, and President Demarest, of Rutger College. It will continue with parades, red fire, speeches and an indulgence in the pleasures that made old Rip a dreamer until the moon goes to bed at midnight on Wednesday.

Nobody in Catskill has any doubt that Rip existed. In fact, any resident will take the visitor to the mountain top and show them the place where, the ten pins were placed and point out the exact spot whereon Rip peacefully snoozed through five Presidential terms. There will be a Rip in the parade on luesday and a Schneider, toor and the exquisite old story will be told in manv wavs durincr the week. 0-BULB I WAR AMONG POWERS The operation of inflating the bag at 6 o'clock. Beachey, only 21 years old, is one Continued on 4th Page, 2d Column CHILD WALKS INTO FIRE AND IS FATALLY BURNED Two-Year-Old Girl Strays From House and Falls Into Blaze in Yard As the result of falling into a bonfire yesterday afternoon, little Mary Devine, two years old, 806 North Sixty-sixth street, was so badly burned that she died.

The child at a moment when no one was looking walked from the kitchen into the back yard and fell into a small bonfire. The child's clothes were soon ablaze, and her cries of agony attracted the attention of a neighbor. Hurrying into the j'ard, the neighbor threw a rug about the blazing dresses. The little girl was then taken to the West Philadelphia Homeopathic Hospital, where she -o- THE WEATHER N- Forecast From "Washington. Eastern Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland Fair Monday, increasing clotfainess Tuesday, light east winds.

Western Pennsylvania Fair Monday, showers Tuesday, light to fresh east winds. New York Herald's Forecast In the Middle States and New England today fair weather will prevail, with light variable winds and slightly higher temperature, followed by haziness on the coast. On Tuesday fair to partly overcast weather, becoming hazy or foggy on the coast, with slight temperature change, followed by local rain in the western dis-trist. and on "Wednesday overcast, with slight temperature changes, followed by rain. Steamers now leaving New York for Europe will have mostly light southwesterly breezes, becoming variable, with fair and hazy weather to tb Banks.

For Detailed Weather Report Se Second Pave Eighth Column GOVERNOR AND CITY, TROOP AT CHRIST CHURCH VERNOR STUART- and a dis- tinguished military assemblage attended the impressive ceremonies in 1 Old Christ Church. Second street above Market, yesterday morning, which marked the historic church's observance of the anniversary of the founding of the city. Governor Stuart, with General Wendell P.Bowman, commanding the First Brigade N. G. occupied the pew in whicn George Washington used to worship.

Back of them were seated the Governor's aides in full dress uniform. And on the right side of the church were sixty members of the -famous City Troop in their picturesque uniforms. The ceremonies had a double significance. Aside from the city's anniversary, the occasion marked the two hun-dreth anniversary of the gift of a royal silver service to the church by Queen Anne, of England. The old silver, apparently as bright as when it was first sent across" the sea to the Pennsylvania colony reposed on the altar where all could see it.

Uniformed in their famous historic dress with grenier helmets of glittering metal, with great ridges of bearskin on top; tight fitting blue jackets, with white piping across the breast and silver buttons, and wearing white stockinette Continued on 2d Page, 8th Column.