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Evening journal., 1906-09-10
NEGRO WAYLAYS AND BEATS
WOMEN ON LONELY ROAD

struck her with fearful force and she
sank back into the seat uAccnscious
Satisfied that he had rid himself Of one
victim, the brute next turned his atten-
tlon TO Mrs. Franlxish. He dragged the
latter out of the carriage and threw her
TO the ground with strength born Of the
terrible thought of the negro's intentions,
the woman fought furiously. With one
hand the man stified her cries OF murder
and with the other ne tore her clothes of
Her strength, however. proved too much
for him. and he then struck her in the
face and on the head a number Of times
with a heavy stone.
He knocked and beat her. and though
partly unconscious. the woman realized
that she must not faint. All this time
Miss Leitch lay unconscious in the car-
rlage and was unable TO assist her mother
by even crying for help. The latter, how
ever, succeeded in getting the negro 8
hand away from her mouth and in an in
stant two piercing screams Of murder
rent the air
Her assailant then fed.
fastened to Nearest Farmhouse.
Jumping on the horses back, instead Of
Into the carriage. believing she could
make the animal go faster by doing so.
the frenzied woman drove with all speed
to the nearest farmhouse. The women
We're then taken to the home of Miss
Elizabeth Ferguson. where Or. l.. Hels-
Ter Ball attended them.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Russell, Under Arrest.
Declares He is Innocent
of Crime

Both victims were covered with
blood and Mrs. Frankish presented a
pitiful appearance. Her dress had
been torn from her and she was un-
recognizable. Her condition to-day is
worse than last evening and her hus-
band. who is manager of the scenic
railway at Brandywine Springs cannot
be consoled. The woman's daughter is
but Is years of age and IL Is bellveed
that her skull Is fractured.
Gave Description Of Negro.
Mrs. Franlish is acquainted with
Russell, and last nigh, she said she was
sure he was the man. Her condition
Is such now that E, would not be we'll
to take the colored man before her.
Warrants We're also issued on last
Saturday for Russell charging him
with larceny AMI breaking and enter
ing the Fankish home at Mt. Cuba.
He says he can bring witnesses show
ing where he was last night When
arrested he had on a clean shirt and
his working clothes.
Russell declares he is innocent Of the
crime.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Brandywine comp31y to Meet.

Members OF the Brandywine Fire M
pany VIII hold a special meeting to-mor-
70 wnight to take action on the receiving
and housing Of their new engine. Just
when the steamer viii get here is not
known. but L is expected 10 be shipped
about the 25th OF the month. The mem
bers Of the Friendship Company VIII
probably attend the meeting. The new
steamer will be a three hitch engine, and
tomorrow night a committee viii be APP
pointed 20 purchase the three horses.
Because OF the extra horse some alte-a-
tioas viii have TO be made to the COM
pany's house 10 accommodate the anil
mails and giVe them room to get in ard
out Of harness
Evening journal., 1906-09-10

TRENTON-Governor Stokes. who
was stricken i'll on a train yesterday,
is better to-day. He was able to trans
act public and private business.
NEW YORK-Although no cards
announcing the event have been sent
out friends of Daniel G. Reid, an inl-
portant factor in New York financial
world, have learned from what they
consider a reliable source that he has
married for the third time. his bride
being Mabel Carrier, a young actress
with whom his name has been con-
nected for the last year.
SILESIA, Prussia-One hundred and
fifteen thousand troops. the flower OF
Germany, are to-day employed
throughout Silesia engaged in the
customary autumn manouyers. EN-
leror William arrived on the field this
morning from Breslau and the mimic
warfare operations were at once in
augerated upon a large scale.
CONSTANTINOPLE-An difficulty
in regard to the recognition of Am
basador Lieshman OF the United States
in his new capacity Of Ambassador to
Turkey. has been removed by the
agreement of the Sultan to receive
Mr.. Lieshman in the near future.
This win end the dispute between two
countries on the subject
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
GIVES
BOOZER FREEDOM
approves the Recommends
lion Made By the Board Of
PaTdOnS Some Weeks Ago
JOURNAL ANNOUNCED
NrWS AT W0RKHOUSE

Governor Preston Lea this morning
signed the recommendation for the re-
lease Of John Boozer colored, alias
Charles Thorn. who was convicted Of
the murder of George D. Farra, near
this city, seven years ago.
The first intimation Of the Cover
nors action was conveyed to the
county workohuse, whore Boozer is
confined, by The Evening Journal at
1890 o'clock to-day
The condemned man was under sem
tence of death, Friday of this week be-
ing the day on which Governor Lea's
last respite expired. This morning the
Governor held consultation with
Secretary Of state Cahall and later
announced his decision to approve the
action taken recently by the Board Of
PardDnS
Respited Three Times.
Boozer has been respited three
times by Governor Lea since his con-
viction in December, 1904. The first
time the scaffold had been erected by
Sheriff Gillis, but Boozer was not re-
spited until the night before the day
set for his execution. The scaffold was
erected again for the execution. but
Boozer was given another lease OF life.
J. Frank Ball, counsel for Boozer,
worked indefatigably for his clients
release.
Warden Meserve said this afternoon
that he would not announce the good
news to Boozer until Governor Lea Of
ficially informs him of the granting Of
tho pardon.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

Fy our own Wire. Publishers Press.
MAHONY CITY, Pa.-The cOlliers of
the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company resumed operations to-
day, after an idleness of over a week.
giving employment to $500 men and
boys.
NEW YORK-Seven people were in
jured in a crash of three runaway
trolley cars on the Brooklyn Bridge
today. The cars were filed with pas
sengers and while on the down-grade
on the Manhattan side of bridge the
brakes failed to work. The cars jam
med together and were telescoped.
Julius Scharf. a motorman, remained
at his post He will lose his life.
OYSTER BAY, n. Y.-Theodore
Roosevelt. Jr.. eldest son Of President
Roosevelt. reached home to-day from
the West. where he has been for sew
cral weeks on a hunting trip. He re-
turned earlier than his original plans
contemplated because Of an injury to
his hand.
rTIFLIS. s-Caucasus-Th city
OF Tihis has been overwhelmed by an
avalanche Of mud from a mountain in
The neighborhood The township Of
Ewareli has been practically obliter-
sted. Some $50 persons have been
hlxisd alvia
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
TRUST COMP PANIES
MUST REPORT

Insurance Commissioner George W.
Marshall has sent requests to the
-iarlous trust companies and financial
institutions other than National banks
doing business IN the state to forward
him within twenty days a complete
report Of their financial condition up
to September 9Th Of this year.
This request is IN accordance with
an act passed at Dover. March IS, 1908.
and the penalty for failure TO comply
within the required time is a fine OF
500 for each days delay.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
FIGHTS
AMONG DEMOCRATS
Saturdays Primaries Bring
Out Anything But Harmon
iOuS State in That Party
HOLLAND .HEARNE CONTEST

Democratic primaries held through
out the State Saturday revealed any
thing but a harmonious Democracy in
Delaware.
In Sussex county where Edward D..
Hearne and John p. Holland are op-
posing each other for the congressional
nomination, both sides are claiming the
victory, Hollands friends declaring
that he controls 40 out of the so Sus-
sex delegates TO the state Convention
to be held tomorrow at Dover, while
Hearne's friends. claim so of the 60
delegates.
Holland. who has waged a whirlwind
campaign, declares that 'whiskey
money and the Pennsylvania railroad
influence" is taking a hand in the fight
against him and aiding one wing Of
the Democratic party.
Holland made a fight on the tenn
perance question and against Penn
sylvania railroad influence in Delaware
politics and should he have succeeded
f. getting a majority of the Sussex
delegates the nomination is likely to
be taken before the convention.
Mr. Holland declared after the polls
were closed and the result announced
that rum, cash and the coercive influ-
ence of the Pennsylvania railroad en-
deavored to overwhelm him, but Tues
day would show that it had failed.
Freedom from railroad domination
viii be an issue at the convention"
May Favor New Castle County.
In the event of bitter fight in the
convention over the congressional
nomination it is rumored that should
one or the other lese the other will
throw his delegates to New Castle
county, in which event former Judge
David T. Marvel Is favorably mention
ed as the choice of the New Castle
Democrats.
Robert II. Wilson, a former member
of the Legislature. and editor Of the
Dover News. is likely to be the con-
vention's choice for nomination as
State Treasurer. Joseph Hossinger of
Newark, and George w. Spicer are be-
ing mentioned for State Auditor. Hos
singer was on the state ticket two
years ago.
Fractional Fights Here.
In this city and county there were
some lively contests. fractional feeling
developed to an amazing degree in ths
Fifth district in Wilmington. where
the Ford and anti-Ford men got ou.
Z Continued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
TWO BLOCKS OF
NEW DWELLINGS

Every day brings forth the announce
ment OF moro building operations for the
fall.
At the office OF Building Inspector Con-
nelly to-day Louis Lichtenstein took out
permits to build dwellings valued at
$4,000. He will erect seven 5000 dwellings
al Fourth and Clayton streets for himself
and six for the Park Realty Company, on
Hancock street between Gilpin and Shall
cross avenues.
Contractors are busy at present estimate
ing on a large amount Of work to be done
this fall.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Hastened to Nearest Farmhou
CRAP SHOOTING
is COSTLY FUN

Crap shooting is getting to be costly
amusement Teachers OF No. school are
annoyed by men and boys blocking the
doors by playing crap on the steps. There
was a crowd there on Saturday after
noon and officer EalSin gave chase He
arrested Charles II. Wilson. and In tho
Municipal Court this morning Wilson was
fined $50 and costs. Wilson had come into
the city half an hour previous and was a
spectator when he was arrested. The
case will likely be reopened after the po-
lice get the crap shooters.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
SIX CONDUCTORS
ARE UNDER ARREST
Peoples Railway Declares
Men knocked Down"
Trolley Fares
LARGE AMOUNT OF
MONEY INVOLVED

Richard Megginson. william Cassidy.
Arthur Mellon. Albert Deakyne. winner
c. Nolan and Alvin Morris. conductors OF
the Peoples Railway Company. were ar
rested to-day, charged with embezzlonens
OF funds. They were taken before Masis-
trate Hollis and placed under bail for a
hearing on Thursday morning.
Special officer Mcvey says the charge
is one OF collecting fares and falling to
turn them into the company. Tho com
pany alleges that the men Knocked
down" fares, and that tho amounts wers
from Sc to si5 in different cases. The men
were detained at the police station pend
ing bail.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
A NEW DEPARTURE

This is a plain talk notice 20
merchants and if you are. or con-
template being one OF those pro-
gressive fellows who believe in
printers ink, you win be interested
at once. The Evening Journal has
secured the services OF an up-to-
date and experienced ad writer.
who viii prepare your copy and
submit you proof This applies
more directly to those who would
advertise # they had the time to
prepare their matter. Just drop a
postal to The Evening Journal and
a representative viii call Tell him
what you want to sell and he VIII
do the rest. This service win not
cost sou a penny over the adver-
tising rate. You will get the bene-
ht Of long experience entirely free
and your advertising viii be the
talk of your neighbors
The Evening Journal is to-day
the medium for results and with
your ad properly written and dis
played your returns win be cor
respondingly increased.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
BAILEY WITHOLDS
BRYAN BROADSIDE

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10-Senator
Bailey of Texas. has apparently
abandoned, at least for the present.
his intention Of issuing broadside
against William j. Bryan's advocacy
Of government ownership Of railroads.
More than a week ago he stated in
New Work that on reaching Wash
ington he would give out a statement
dealing with Mr.. Bryan's views. He
returned to Washington on Saturday
and was Immediately set upon by an
army of newspaper correspondents.
Last night he left for New York
without making the promised state
ment
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
SHOOTING AT
A CRAP GAME

In crap game at Bridgeville yesterday
afternoon Samuel Redden shot George
smith. also colored, in the back. Smith
was brought here on Delaware road
train and was removed in the Phoenix
ambulance to the Delaware Hospital
Rcdden escaped after the shooting. De-
tectives Hawkins and Gray obtained a
statement from Smith. The shooting will
not prove fatal.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
WAS SHE WITH HIM
OR WAS SHE MOT -?

The Evening Journal photogr7pfer
snapped ihls couple while they wera
gotdng OF "a trolley car at Fourth ANA
Mlrkst stroets the other day. Whether
eiifcr WIS in the comp'uy of the otlef
the photographer does not know but
% the young Woman win make herself
known at this office before o'clock
tnis evonlng She VIII receive 81 for
having afforded Tho photographed the
pleasure or catching her The nay
mcnt of nc 81 wll NOT ohligate her
10 disclose thc identity OF the young
man. Il she tnows him.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Man Be An Innocent Mar.

City Court Judge Cochran this morn
ing continued the case of Norman Sim
mons until Wednesday and a capas
was issued for Leander Saunders. The
latter had Simmons arrested a week
ago on the charge Of highway robbery.
Since then Saunders has identified
three other men as having robbed him.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Sister sRenesciary.

Mrs. Clawson X. Montgomery, sis
ter Of the late James Megary. undel
his viii receives tho bulk OF the Ne
gary estate. Some minor bequests ar
made and $4,000 goes to charitable ST..
stituuons The business OF Megar.
and son VIII continue as befo'
Tilghman Johnston and clawson 4,
Montgomery are the executors Of n.
will
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
charaed Wlth steaIina erass.

Andrew Potter. Walter Johnson.
John King, John Davis and Joseph
Miller will be given a hearing IN City
Court on Wednesday morning for the
alleged larceny Of a lot Of brass from
this speakinan supply Company.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
rn Rrina Raok Prlsoner.

State detective James l.. Hawkins went
to Philadelphia this afternoon to bring
TO this state for trial Juniper Benson. col
ored, who is wanted at Frederick for the
murder Of Luther Howell IN dispute fol-
lowing a BAN game
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
To Ratify Tieket.

Colored Republicans of Wilmington
will hold a ratification meeting in
Bavarian Park, on the evening Of Sep
tember 20. Prominent speakers will
be present and address the gathering.
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
HEARNE WILL BIZ CHOICE

Sussex Delegation to Support HIM Tor
Lower House Of Congress.
Word comes from down the State to-day
that Edward W. Hearne will be the
choice Of the Sussex county delegation fer
a seat in the lower house Of Congress at
the Democratic State Convention to be
held in Dover tomorrow.
His opponent IS John p Holland, a
young Democrat, who made campaign
on the anti Pennsylvania railroad issue.
Hearne's friends claim fifty OF the sixty
delegates elected in Sussex. while Holland
is decrying the alleged use OF money,
whiskey and the coercive powers Of the
Pennsylvania railroad. which he believes
brought about his defeat
Evening journal., 1906-09-10
Has Babv Bov.

Friends Of former Representatlr
George Frizzle. of Squirrel Run. are con-
graduating him upon the advent OF a
baby boy into his household.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
HUNT PITTSBURG
FOR LEWIS SLAYER
Detectives Think He VIII
Be Found In Dead Wo-
mans Old Home.

PITTSBURG. Pa, Sept 15-The muir
derer % Mrs. Maurice X Lewis. for
merry Miss Mollie Ness. OF Allegheny.
WIZ be found in Pittsburg. accor.f.n., :,
liie detectives, but their work her, 49,
iie.'gu lhem nothing. Detectives NtiIle-
,l.iI simpson PHILADELPHIA. who 49,
.'e Deeh here for several davs toda,,
s"eated w. W. Jackson. a rtboersy
I'nei, former acquaintance of Afrs
Lewis u MIS-
ush Two Piitsburg detectives who
assisted The Philadelphia men deny rbe
s'i Z instance as do Miller and slmpson
d. Is known that they watched Jackson.s q
once al day today. They left the build
ing win him tonight. Jackson. however
loid such straight story that they ~
leased him
10 was learned from letters founs IN
Mrs. Lewis effects that suspected man
was in Philadelphia last MONDAY the
day OF the murder. and the detectives
nave been in Pittsburg since Wednesday
night searching for him also.
Police secrecy Is yelling the matter
IN mystery. but Il was said tonight that
The evidence led directly TO Pitttsbure
as soon as the officials had gotten AT
Mrs. Lewis effects. Mrs. Lewis sister
told the Philadelphia men the name of
the jealous admirer. who declared he
would pursue Mrs. Lewis and that her
marriage made no difference 20 him
lie Is another OF the suspects and a
search is being made for him
HuhuFeds OF persons gathered today
20 witness the funeral OF Mrs. Lewis
The grief Of the family was pltifuI
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Marines Ordered
From Barracks to
Man WarShipS

There was great hustle and stir yes
terday at the Washington Barracks
and the Navy Yard. all due to an order
received for a detail Of 100 men to de-
part at once for Cuba. The order di-
rected that fifty men from the Barracks
and fifty men from the yard, in COM
mand of Col. George Bennett. entraIn
for Norfolk. and there await orders for
going aboard the Newark TO sail for
the island.
The detail viii leave Washington to-
day by train and arrive in Norfolk late
tonight. Other detachments of marines
viii be picked up ut that point to make
up large force. After a duh summer
at the barracks the men were in fine
fetue yesterday, and there was no lit
tie wonder among the rank and file as
10 whom would be chosen to go.
Il is understood here that a force Of
900 men viii be placed aboard the New
ark at Norfolk. probably Monday and
SAL Immediately for Havana. to be in
readiness for any emergency that may
arise SO far as the officers at the bar
10 eks know they will land az the Cuban
capital. but may be sent to some other
point
The Washington times., 1906-09-16

Sunday morning; at least. It Is stated
tonight that orders are to get away at
that time.
on board the Cleveland when she
sailed besides her regular crew was a
draft Of 25o enlisted men. These were
hurriedly assembled here and rushed
aboard the cruiser today.
At the marine barracks in the navy
yard everything is busy. Eighty mar
ines are 20 be transferred from the gar
TiEon to the cruisers Tacoma and New
ark. now here. AL OF the men assign
ed 10 this detachment were carefully
examined by the navy yard surgeons
today. and only those who were physi-
cally in good shape wore included In
the detachment Forty-fve marines
have also been drawn from the marine
guard attached 10 the receiving ship
Franklin and Richmond 1T the St
Helena reservation and after physical
examination they are going aboard the
cruisers. More marines are expected
tomorrow from Boston. Portsmouth. ~.
Il. and other wards.
The cruiser Newark wants her stores
by noon On Monday. indicating that the
ship is under orders 10 sail by that
time.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
DIED.

MeKENNEY-Mrs GEORGE P. MeKEN-
NEY, daughter OF j ". and Martha +.
Coon. in the twenty-siXth year OF her age.
Funeral services viii be held from the
chapel Of Hindie & Bayliss F.fth and O
streets Friends and relatives invited. Il
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS this life on Septem-
Der =. 1905 at a. m, LUCY LIVERPOOL.
daughter of the late James Liverpool and
George Liverpool. of 1888 Second street
southwest, departed this life on Septem-
Der j.. 1906. st S g. IN.
The funeral viii take place from Rchc-
both Baptist Church, Tuesday, september
IS, AT I o'clock Fr- ends are invited. II
FARLEE-suddeuy. on Friday. September
Il. 1906. MARY A. FARLEE.
Ms Farlee was sixty-fve years old.
and was native Of this city. She was
the wife OF the late W. A. Farles and eld-
est daughter of the late John T. Given
She ls survived BY two sons. Eugene Far
lee and William A. Farlee. and Mrs. Her
bert Crapster.
l0;4) a. m. CAPT. WM. L. FOULKE.
veteran Of the civil war beloved husband
Of Reulah Delarue Foulke.
Particulars viii be found in another col
umn.
COILINs-On Saturday, September 1s. 1906.
ENCE CECILIA, beloved daughter OF VIII
liam and the late Clara Y. Collins iaee
Johnson.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
EsNSOsN-OE SaluT0aSs september lDr
1895. at $ a. m. at Hcrndon, Va. FERDI-
NAND y. STEPHENSON, beloved husband
81 Matte J. Stephenson
Particulars viii be found in another col
umn
WRIGHT-Mrs. ESTHER J. WRIGHT. wife
OF Col. l. F. Wright died at Bevier Ky.
at the residence Of her son. On September
II. 1906.
Funeral services at Gawler's, 1884 Penn
sylvania Avenue, at 2 p. m, Monday. sep
tember II. Friends invited inteTment at
Arlington. private. sel5-Zt
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Funston Ordered
To Assist Taft on
Cuban Mission

Fighting Fred" Funston. now briga-
dieT general. who won his spurs in Cuba
and In the Philippines. has been selected
10 join Secretary Taft and Assistant
Secretary Bacon IN Cuba. II interven-
tior comes he Will. beyond doubt, be
placed In charge Of the military oper-
etions IN that island.
The general is en- route from Tacoma.
Wash, in response TO hurry orders sent
as a result of the conference at oyster
Bay. His long service Ia the Cuban and
Philippine campaigns and his extended
personal acquaintance with the leaders
OF the Palma government and with the
fnsurrecuonary forces now IN the field
were deemed to At him admirably for
the important assignment
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
Two Big Battleships
Sail From Newport
Under Cipher Orders

NEWPORT, r. l., Sept. 15.-Under
cipher code orders, the United States
battleships Louisiana, Capt. Albert
Couden. and the Virginia, Capt seatOn
Schroeder, sailed from Newport har-
bor this afternoon with only the com
manding officers and the Navy Depart
ment knowing their destinations as
they left the haTbOT.
Until after midnight of Friday the
Virginia was coaling at the naval coal
ing station In Narragansett Bay with
searchlights. while the Louisiana COM
pleted coaling under rusho rders late
yesterday afternoon.
None Of the Newport naval officers
are able TO shed hgnt on the move
ments Of the two battleships, which
have all told 1000 officers. men, and
marines on board.
The Washington times., 1906-09-16
LUNA PARK SUSPECT
TAKEN TO ALEXANDRIA

Notwithstanding the fact that the
authorities of Alexandria county say
they have but little fear OF citizens tax
ing suspects in the Luna Park assault
and robbery cases away from them,
they did not venture on the Fort Myer
Courthouse road with their latest pris-
oner. John II. Gaskius. cOlOred, until
after dark last night. and even then
they selected the dark and shady places
for fear they would be seen. GaskiEs
was taken into custody about noon and
locked up somewhere other than the
Alexandria count jail, until Sheriff
Palmer deemed IL safe to travel over the
road with him