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Evening journal., 1906-10-24
UNION REPUBLICANS
file NEW EMBLEM
Adopt Maltese Cross as an
insignia Of Their County
Ticket
NO CONFERENCE
HELD THIS MORNING

Although It was stated that N-confsr-
ence between representatives OF the
Republican and Union Republican par
ties would be held this morning fDr
the purpose OF coming to some under
standing regarding a united Republican
county ticket. no such meeting waa
held nor was there any intention 70
hold one so far as can be learned.
This morning at the Office OF Clerk
OF the Peace Quigley the Union Re-
publicans fled an emblem. a Maltese
cross, which win be used to distinguish
their candidates upon the ballot from
those Of the Republicans and Demo
Gratis. The emblem was fled by George
w. Roberts and Julian c. Walker. II
was stated this morning after the en-
blem had been filed that the ticket
would be subjected to no changes. I'm
fact" said a prominent Union Repub-
lican, 1T was practically decided at
the meeting OF the committee in tho
Bader building that the county ticket
would stand and there has been no
thought OF changing It since"
]. Edward Addiclxs was in Whining
ton for several hours last evening. re-
turning on a late train to Philadelphia,
from whence he went to New York.
where he is interested In the Bay State
Gas company's trial.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
dip OF DEATH"
GIRL TOO FAT

NEW YORK. Oct. 24-Octavo Labarb
wants S1,6S7 because the management
Of Barnum and Bailey won't let her
risk her life in the dip Of DEATH" The
management stands pat and says she's
100 fat. The court issued a sealed
verdict to-day.
Miss Labarb says she contracted with
the circus company for the season be-
ginning about March this year. Tha.
was in February. In March she saw
tMr. Bailey and broke the contract be-
tause she was too heavy. The auto
~ which she was to do the stunt"
would only carry 100 pounds and she
tipped the scales at more when the
Rontract was broken.
When she was engaged at $40 a week
IN February she says, weight was not
mentioned. The company agreed to
give her however. $3.50 extra a week
Or her board. Incidentally it might
be said that this is thes tunt that the
press agent called the $1,000 a day act.
Justice Bischoff heard the case yes
terday in the Supreme Court. The
"dip Of death" is the act where a
young woman, strapped in an automo-
bile, rides down a steep incline, goes
up again a few feet, and then both
automobile and occupant turn a COM
plete sumersault, landing smoothly.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
RICHARDS LIES IN
TEMPORARY TOMB

True to his promise that he could ac-
complish the feat OF burying a person
alive without causing death, Professor
Hermann has caused to be buried
James II. RiRchards, Of this city, who
now reposes in a comatose state IN a
coffin five feet beneath the surface OF
the earth.
Professor Hermann applied to the
Board Of Health for a permit TO inter
Riihards within the city limits but was
refused permission TO do so. Rather
than enter into any contention with
this body or with the police authori-
ties Professor Hermann made the in
terment privately about three miles
outslde the city limits. On Friday next
he win in the presence OF city officials.
physicians and newspaper men take
Richards from his tomb and resusci-
tate him. Professor Hermann has
produced g certified check for $500 that
Richards body is iAow in the ground
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
LEA FLOUR MILLS
ARE FOR SALE
Concern Evidently Going Out
of Business and Wants City
to Buy Property
100000 IS THE
PRICE FIXED

Since the comprehensive report Of the
proposed deal between the William Lea
and Sons Company, and the Water Com
missioners for the water rights and real
estate of the former, along the Brandy
wine was published in The Evening jour-
nal yesterday the matter has caused con-
siderable comment. While the milling
property near Market street bridge is an
extensive one. there are few people who
believe that it, together with the other
holdings of the company on the stream in
question, is worth $500 900.
Colonel Benjamin Nields, who is attor-
ney for the Leas. said to-day that the
Railing property including the Lea water
rights, was for sale for s2O0,OoO whether
the city wished to buy it or whether some
one else did.
The fact that the property is to be sold
s almost conclusive evidence that the Lea
Milling Company is going out of business,
but this could not be verified to-day. This
concern must vacate, however, in the
event Of the property being disposed OF,
and whether il will continue business at
some other place is questionable. James
3. Canby OF Philadelphia, is president
and George w. Sparks is secretary and
easurer of the Lea Milling Company.
hhe concern was chartered about five
years ago and succeeded the William Lea
and Sons Company. This latter firm still
owns the flour mills and with rights II
the Brandywine. the Lea Milling Com
pany being only the lessee. All the Leas
are heavy stockholders. however.
1t seems that the firm is desirous Of
Withdrawing from the business field and
Is anxious to have the city take the prop
srty of It's hands. Whether any other cor
poration could be found to give S7OOOO0
FOR the property is a question.
An Old Concern.
Many persons will be sorry to hear OF the
rumor that the Leas intend TO retire from
The -four making business. The concern
ls one Of the Oldest in the city. Originally
It was the Tatnall and Lea firm which
msde -four when Washington fought the
PAttle Of the Brandywine and his soldiers
ate bread made from II. Later William
lea obtained control Of the business and
he gave his sons. Harry and Preston. each
an interest in it. When the elder Lea diet
the surviving sons organized the William
Lea and Sons Company. which survived
until succeeded by the Lea Milling Com.
pany.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
CITY JUDGE WILL TAME
FRESH YOUTH OF THE CITY

Judge Cochran continues to hand out
a bachelors warning to the youth Of
the city. His honor now threatens to
send disorderly boys to the workhouse.
and wants all boys OF the kind brought
before him So beware, boys
In City Court this morning he fined
Charles Shine $40 and costs for dis
conduct in the Delaware ave-
nue. station Of the r. and o. railroad
In passing sentence the judge said;
"You look like a fresh young cub.
There are too many Of your kind in
sulting people all over the city. and III
tame you all before I get through with
You. Let this be a lesson to you, for
you viii go 20 the workhouse for a gooi
long term if you come here any more
Shine and John Mahoney wers
charged with disorderly conduct b.
Harry A. Miller. route agent Of the B.
and o. For two years the railroad
people have been annoyed by youths
who run through the station. slam
doors. jostle passengers and make un-
bearable noises Last night 1t was tho
same thing and when Mr.. Miller re-
monstrated with Shine. he dehed Mr.
Miller by whistling at him. MahonSy
was fined 80.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24

BY Our OWE Wire. Publishers Press.
PHILADELPHIA - Former Judge
Maxwell Stevenson at 10 o'clock this
morning, said that the management Of
the Walnut Street Theatre. through
their attorneys. Hepburn, Carr and
Srause. will this morning file a bill in
equity for a preliminary injunction re-
srraining the Mayor from interfering
with the performance of the "Clans-
man" The management of the play
will intervene with the theatre man.
agement in asking the court to allow
the doors of theatre to reopen.
LONDON-Ten woman suffragists
VINO were arrested yesterday for riot
ing at the House of Commons were
to-day bound over to keep the peace
fer six months. They apparently de-
sired to assume the roles OF martyrs
BY being committed to iail and when
the magistrate announced his decision
n great up-roar broke out in the court
iroom and the women had to be re-
moved by force. Some of them were
literally thrown out smong the crowds
Waiting outside the building.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
ACTRESS SLAIN FOR JEWELS

CLEVELAND. oct. 24.-The police
Of this city and a detective agency are
working diligently to discover the
whereabouts OF jewels worth s150,000
which Anna Held, the actress, reported
were stolen from her on Pennsyl-
vania train when coming to Cleveland
early Monday morning. The gems,
said to include many elaborate and val
liable pieces. were taken from Miss
Held's stateroom when she and her
husband. Florence zeigfeld,, Jr., were
temporarily absent
The Jewels were in a small hand
satchel which also contained more than
$4,000 in money and papers and bank
books which Miss Held said she val
ued at 100000 When the case was
first reported to the local police they
were incredulous, but Chief Kohner
SAYS he is now convinced that the rob-
berry was committed. Miss Held gave
a description Of two men on the train
she said she suspected. and the detect
i've agency reported to-day that they
had traced one of them to Baltimore.
Miss Held says she believes she was
followed by two men from Baltimore to
this city. The actress appears grief
stricken over her loss and says the
satchel contained her entire fortune.
The more valuable pieces stolen con-
sist Of a string Of sixty-three pearls
valued at $4,000. a 15-inch corsage
piece of diamonds and emeralds val
ued at $4,000, a string Of fifty-one
pearls valued at $4,000, a dog collar
with four brooches Of diamonds and
eight strings of pearls valued at S25,
600, diamond brooch worth $4,000 and
some thirty other articles consisting OF
rings. chains Of diamonds, necklaces
etc, valued at from $500 to $4,000 each
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
POPE I'LL WITH GOUT

ROME. Oct. 24.-Pope Plus X. is
suffering from slight attack OF gout.
and has been ordered to take a COM
plete rest His physicians believe he
will soon recover. He complains only
of pains in the knee; otherwise mis-
general health Is satisfactory. AZ a
late hour last night the pains gradu-
ally diminished and the Pontin fell
into a peaceful sleep. It is expected
that he viii be able to grant audiences
on Thursday.
His Holiness expressed regret that
he would not be able to receive the
English pilgrims now in Rome, who had
AN appointment for to-day. The COM
position of the Clemenceau Cabinet In
France has produced a most unfavor-
able impression at the Vatican The
Pope Is quoted as saying that the af-
fairs OF France cause him greater pain
than any physical suffering. The date
OF his reception OF Herr Won Tschirsly
German Secretary OF Foreign Affairs
has not been determined.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
ARE
FOR REFORM
DeTaware'S COIOred Citizens
Ask Their Own to Be Hon
est and Above ReprOaCh
SUGGEST SOME NEW LAWS
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Oct a.-The Afro-American
state Convention held here yesterday
and last evening was the greatest ever
held in Delaware by Afro-Anericans. Not
only were the convention halls crowded
to overlooking with the intelligence and
thrift Of that race from all over Della
ware. but a vast volume Of business was
transacted. at many times three commit
tees being at work at once.
The convention recommended fve new
laws for immediate passage and handed
them over TO the executive committee OF
five Of the most prominent colored men OF
Delaware, with President w. c. Jason
of the State College as chairman.
They provide for State constabulary
and better policing OF the cities; for local
option throughout the State, for absolute
prohibition of common law cohabitation
or illegitimate unions; and for compulsory
education.
The convention permanently organized
into a league and adopted the name. The
Good Citizenship Association Of Della
ware
After instructing the executive commit
tee to present the new laws to the Legis.
lature, appearing before the Legislature
I'm a body with the laws drawn into en-
acting form. the convention issued a
strong address 70 the people Of Delaware
to cooperate with them in the uplifting OF
the negro race.
The new legislation was recommended
in the following resolutions or platform,
after several new laws, such as puttini
convicts to work upon the roads, Offering
heavy rewards for the detection Of gamb
ling. particularly with dice, and heavier
penalties for carrying deadly weapons
were voted down:
THAT a compulsory education law be
enacted.
1--WE note that the living together as
man and wife without being legally mar
Continued on Page Five.)
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Y. M. C. A. MEETINGS
Regular Winter Series viii Open in
oarriok Next Month.

The following program has been ar
ranged by the Young Mems Christian
Association for their Sunday meetings
at the Garrick Theatre during the
month OF November: November 4, the
Rev. Francis Edward Smiley viii speak
on "The Making Of a Man." and music
will be rendered by the Manning Glee
Club; on the following Sunday "The
Better Way" will be spoken Of by
Evangelist John L. Brown, Of New
York.
"The Pace That Kills" viii be the
subject Of H f. Dodge on November
Is, and on last Sunday of the month
Miss Charlie Runals, Of New York, will
be heard i'm a song narrative from
BLACK Rock"
All men are invited TO these meetings
and can rest assured that a hearty well
come awaits them.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Y. M. C. A. PLANS

Professor Hamlen, of Columbia Uni
versity, Has Them in Charge.
A program for the competition Of ar
chitects who will be invited to prepare
plans for the new Y. NJ. c. A. building is
being prepared by Prof. o. f. ID. Ham
leh Of Columbia University, one Of the
greatest authorities in architectural de-
sign in America.
The subscriptions for the erection Of the
building now total si9iOOO, and it is hoped
the remainder of the $4,000 will b. in
hand next Monday evening. at which time
a further meeting Of the directors is TO be
held.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Will Build Steel Cars.

on Monday at Broad street station mo
tive power officials Of the Pennsylvania
railroad held a meeting and considered
plans and specifications Of steel car build
ors for the new steel passenger coaches
with which the railroad company pro-
poses to replace its wooden equipment
The officials adopted a general design fon
the coaches and in few days they will
advertise for bids for the construction OF
the new cars.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
UNIFORM DIVORCE
Law AND ITS AIMS
Commission Plans to Stop
Increasing Demand For
DEGREES
LEGISLATURES TO ACT ON IT

The proposed uniform statute for an
nulment OF marriages and the granting
of divorces. which is to be submitted
to the Divorce Congress when It meets
in Philadelphia on November 13. was
given out for publication yesterday by
Judge Stake. who Is member OF the
committee which drafted the measure.
II the statute is approved by the Con-
gress It will be laid before the Legis-
latures Of the various States for en-
actment as a law.
While In the main the proposed law
closely resembles the present Pennsyl-
vania statute, in two or three respects
there are important changes, the OBJ
ject OF which is to arrest the increas-
ing demand for the severance OF mari
tai bonds. One OF these proposed
changes IS TO secure publicity of d.
vorce proceedings. 1t is a provision
that "all hearings and trials shall be
had before the Court. and shall
IN all cases be public" This would
make an end OF the secret hearings
before masters. by means OF which all
information in divorce cases is kept
from public knowledge.
Another proposition OF equal i'm
/ portance with the foregoing Is en-
bodied In a subsidiary act, aimed al
what is considered a grievous abuse
the solicitation by attorneys or theil
runners OF divorce cases.
To Curb GraspAns Lawyers.
THIS act provides that
ANY attorney or other person, VIII
shall. by advertisement. circular o
otherwise. solicit any case in divorc
or offer to procure or obtain, or aid 1
, procuring or obtaining divorces. or Of
fer TO engage or appear, or act as at
torney. counsel or referee in any su
/ for divorce. either in the State or else
where. in any manner whatsoever, sha
be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upc
conviction thereof shall be sentence
. TO pay a fine Of not more than 500
or be imprisoned for not more than OF
year. or both"
Re marriage OF divorced persons
prohibited for a length OF time whic
remains to be fixed by Congress. II
statute provides that a decree dissolS
r ing the marriage tie so completely q
= to permit the remarriage OF eithe
70 party should not become operatiS
e until the lapse OF a reasonable tim
e after hearing or trial upon the merit
OF the case. The Wisconsin, Illinois an
:. California rule OF one year is recon
y mended.
Little or no change is made in u
s. given causes for divorce as now exis
. ing. What changes are made are I'm q
enlargement Of detail and in explains
= ton.
I Continued from First Page.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
MANY Roats lstorm Sound.

There is a big feet Of tugs. barges
and sailing craft storm-bound in the
Delaware river and bay, some Of which
have been detained for nearly two
weeks Since Friday, October u. the
prevailing wind at the Delaware Break
water has been northeast with a
velocity Of sixty miles an hour. Thick,
foggy weather accompanied by rain
also prevailed. this making it danger
GUS for the smaller boats to venture
out
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Surprise Party.

William s. Collision was rendered a
surprise party in honor of his birthday.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Lunt, New Castle; Mr.. and
Mrs. B. Woodward Roberts and chill
dren, New Castle; Thmas Greer, Mrs.
Simon, Mr.. and Mrs. Hewitt, Miss
Sadie Smith, Emmett and Elwood ST.
mon. Mrs. Marie Collision, Martin T..
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. William Greer.
Miss Helen ThpiAls, Miss Marion
Oakes, Miss Reba Marion, Miss Mar
garet Marion, Miss Elsie Greer, Miss
Mary Greer. Refreshments were serv-
ed.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Ranairs 10 Bio Shin.

In tow Of two tugboats the big tank
steamship Toledo arrived at this port
last night and was moored at the ship
yards of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Corporation. where it viii undergo re-
pairs. While crossing the Gulf or
Mexico the Toledo broke its rudder post
and had a thrilling time before another
steamer found it and towed it to port
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Tar Is a Nuisance.

The tar which has been used in the
fesurfacing of French street above
Fifth, is causing no end Of inconveni-
ince to carriages and teams. One par
Ncular sufferer is the Delaware Fire
Company. whose mating covered main
Hoor has been besmirched' by the sticky
s.uff. which is almost impossible to re-
move.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Rose Hill cranae.

Rose Hin Grange. Patrons Of Husban.
dry. during the past month has increased
IN membership and tonight at the meet
ing Of the grange several more new mem
bers will be initiated.
The members find that there are about
twenty candidates in the neighborhood
oodh who are willing 30 join the Grange.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Whiskey Gives Them Tremens.

Wilmington, according TO police re-
ports. During the past twenty -four
hours sixteen men were arrested for
drunkenness. -Four of the men who
were picked up by the officers were
suffering from delirium tremens. Their
friends have taken charge Of them
Every once in a while new brand Of
liquor appears and then the police have
trouble
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
chnrch Enlertainment.

A musical and literary entertainment
viii be given at ST. Luke's Reformed
Episcopal Church. Eighth and Monroe
streets. tomorrow evening. The affair
promises TO be most enjoyable and viii
se given under the auspices OF the
Choral Society OF the church.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Orphans Court Work.

Judge William c. Spruance sitting
I'm the Orphans Court this morning.
appointed Patrick Cammock as guard
ian to James and Robert Cammock.
An ordar was granted to Ella NJ.
Drein, administrative Of William Drein.
to sell certain real estate. T. Bayard
Heisel was granted an order to sell
certain real estate OF Beulah NJ. Rey-
bold.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Homs With Honors.

Robert Keenan, has returned home
from Providence, r. l.. where he at
tended the annual meeting of the ma
tional organization Of Knights of Malta.
NIr. Keenan, was elected the head OF the
Organization for the coming year. The
Knights OF Malta is one of the largest
secret societies in the country, and the
selection Of Mr.. keenan, as its official
head is an honor both to him and to
his State.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Y. M. c. A. Bake.

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Young
Mems Christian Association will hold
a sale of fancy and useful articles,
homemade bread, cakes and pies, and
other fancy articles of their own
handiwork on Saturday between the
hours of 10 a. m. and p. m.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Wilmington Lawyer Got Verdict.

Deputy City Judge II. p. Joslyn, has
returned from West Chester. Pa. whers
he has been engaged for several days IN
trial OF the damage case OF Cociite
against Frank Williamson and Company
Mr.. Joslyn represented the plaintiff and
got a verdict
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Permits for BuiIdinas

Building Inspector Connolly to-day
issued the following permits:
] NJ. Phillips, repairs to stable at
No. 619 East Twenty-second street, S97.
]. NJ. Phillips. repairs to house at
Eighteenth and Woodlawn avenue.
s165.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Old Fireman Verv IIl.

Jacob Hyatt, one Of the oldest mem
bers of the Washington Fire Company.
is lying dangerously i'll at his home.
on King street above Fourth. and his
death Is daily expected
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
Returns From Business Trip.

John ason, general manager OF tne
Merchants Fidelity Company OF TINS
,ity, has returned from business trip
through the East. While away ne
opened up a dozen branch offices.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
SERIOUS TRAIN WRECK
Freight Cars 0erailsd and Turned
Over in Heap.

over in Heap.
ono OF the most serious railroad accs
dents To occur in this city for some time
happened yesterday in the West yard.
A freight car while being shifted TO o
side line was derailed and before the
train could be stopped it had pulled three
other cars on the tracks. All four then
turned over and were pitched in heap
along the rails. Fortunately the debris
did not extend to the main line and the
last trains were not blocked. All sh fling
however. was held up for three homs
which time It required the wreck train 10
rem0ye the debris. No. one was injured.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
$500 in Gold for
- a Good Suggestion

The
the alphabetical advertisement which Wilmington merchants
talked The will the scholar boy
who why such adver-
tng should follows of the let
ters
win get the gold piece
collective list arranged as this
talk about it, any
you abe
Letters Evening Jour-
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
MERCHANTS

YOU CAN'T SPEND YOUR ADJ
VERTlsiNc MONEY TO BETTER
ADVANTAGE THAN BY BUYING
SPACE IN THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WE KNOW OUR CIRCULATION Is
THE LARGEST IN THE STATE AMI
WE GUARANTEE RESULTS.
Evening journal., 1906-10-24
WEATHER.

WEATHER.
OCCASIONAL RAIN TONIGHT.
OCCASIONAL RAIN TOMORROW
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-09
Explosion Xss Caused by Sud-
denly Striking . Pocket
Of Gas.
mlNeRs:wERE INEXPERIENCED
Most Of Entoomed Men Were lnexper.
fenced Hunsarlaas and Negroes -
Were Not Expecting Pocket Of Gas,
Frequently Found In Ksnawha Region

CHARLESTON. ". v. Feb, s-At
iea., ssenty eight men are supposed TO
have met death In a terrible mine sx.
plo.ion In the parrall mine near Oak
Iiill, Thirty nine men were employed
4 .Ssshs mine and only eleven escaped
alive, Al midnight ak bodies were re-
co,cmd near the mouth Of the mine,
and Il IL certain all others In the mine
are dead The explosion !. supposed 10
have been caused by an accumulation
Of dust.
The explosion was caused by pocket
Of gas which was struck In fault In
the mine. The explosion was terrific
and IL l. thought that many miners
weN killed outright BY Il. Tho System
Of fans was completely wrecked and all
the air shut oil, leaving the men IA
smother 10 death. Most Of the entomb'
ed miners were lIungafians and negroes
who had little experience In mining,
They consequently were not expecting
the pocket Of gas which is nearly al.
ways discovered In The minr faults In
ths kanawha region.