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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-03-28

Approved March II. 1907.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
BODY EXHUMED
In MARVIN SEARCH
Detectives Find Corpse Of
COIOTed Baby Instead Of
That of Lost Child

DOVER, March 26-Dover was
thrown into great excitement shortly
before dark by a rumor that the Mar
win boys body had been buried in a
cemetery on the outskirts Of town. An
investigation was made by detectives,
who learned that body had been
buried there five days ago at a late
hour OF night in piece OF private
ground adjoining the cemetery The
detectives opened the grave and found
it contained the body OF a negro in
FAINT
Fearing the temper of Delawareans
Governor Lea, after a conference with
General superintendent Bearce. Of Phil
adelphia. and superintendent Dtmaio
heading the Plnkerton forces. declared
off the contemplated arrest IN connec-
tlon with the disappearance of the
boy.
The Governor is said TO have eX-
pressed the fear that n a suspect We're
arrested the farmers would make quick
work Of him. and IN all probability take
the life OF an innocent man. For sew
tItA uAgo utliNllhtH nave AltAA ANNW AAl'AA
under a close surveillance, and II viii
be maintained until clew ON which
the detectives are now at work either
explodes or sheds some light on the fate
Of the missing child.
President Roosevelt sent 20 Repre-
sentative Wilson, who introduced the
bill appropriatlng $4,000 for state aid
In finding little Horace. a long personal
letter. The communication was read
in secret to the Legislature before its
adjournment. Its contents were not
made public for various reasons. II
IS known, however. that the President
expressed himself as acutely interested
in the search for the Marvin child. and
expressed a desire 10 render any Fed
eral assistance that the state OF Della
ware may ask.
After a protracted absence, which
has caused his family much worry
Detective Murphy, the Delaware sleuth
employed by Or. Marvin to run out a
clew. telephoned to his family from
/ Philadelphia. Murphy caused the ar
rest Of a negro and two Italians In
Mechanicsv.lle. N. Y, I'm connection
with the Marvin case.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
HOUSE VOTES
MEMBERS MILEAGE
State Treasurer Says He Will
Not Pay 1t Unless Court
So Orders
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER, March 26.--Just before the final
adjournment of the Legislature, the omni
bus appropriation bill. carrying with it
all the state sarlries and the standing
appropriations made by previous Legisla-
lures. together wita the special and new
appropriations made this time.
When the claims omnibus bill finally
came in it was apparent that the Assem-
biymen had attached to the bin a rider
paying their expenses and carfare during
the winter.
That is mileage. and 1t Is unconstitution-
al. and ! want to go on record and move
an amendment striking out the words
George w. Sparks, s5OS5 Mileage is un-
constitutional and here you ride it through
under legitimate expenses of the session.
A rose by any other name smells just as
bad"
Senator Mendinhali asked: when was
such a demand declared unconstitution-
a!Y"
Never" retorted Senator Rose Demo
craD interruptng Sparks, who had be-
gun formulating the reply. THE House
passed an expense account six years ago
and Mr. Ball. state Treasurer, held it up.
There was no decision
Amid cry of roll call the Sparks
amendment was defeated. With mileage
running up from S4 TO SSi for each member
the bill was finally passed. however.
whether the legislators will get their
money or not depends upon state Treasur-
l. fnf aI nn
would not pay the claims unless ordered
so to do by the courts, as in the case OF
the pay of the members for the special
session of 1906 An appeal is likely to be
taken to the Courts by the parties inter
ested
Some little excitement was created
when a claim Of the Delaware-New Jer'
sew Boundary Commissioners, Walter Fl
Hayes. william S. Hilles and Alexander
3. Cooper. for $500 each was presented
The committee Oh claims reduced the
amount to $3.50 apiece and the HOUSE
passed the bill for that amount The Sen
ate amended the bill by making II Sloo
the fun amount asked.
A Joint committee Of the two Houses
failed to agree and then the House. if
! committee OF the Wnole' ulhiii'''N'''
feated a proposition to raise the pay o.
each of the Commissioners $1,000 and ad
hered to the $500 figure. The Senate finally
/ concurred. but to get back at the House
few minutes later refused to pass
bill of $500 Of George II. Bates, a former
/ member Of the Boundary Commission
who has important papers pertaining t'
the Commission in his possession.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
TO DETERMINE
THAW'S SANITY
Judge Fitzgerald This After.
noon Names Lunacy
Commission
WIFE OF PRISONER
BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED

BY Our own Wire Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, March 2s-Judre Fitn
gerald this afternoon decided to appolnt
iunacy commission to inquire into the
present mental condition OF Harry X.
Thaw.
The commissioners are. Hon. Morgan .
o'nrien DR. Leopold Patzei. Peter B,
oiney.
Tho appointment Of tho commission
means that the Thaw trial win be post,
poned indefinitely. when the Jurors 70.
convene tomorrow morning they will b
excused subject to further call. The lunacs
commission win nle its report before tho
jury Is called together again
n the commission finds rhaw insans
at present ther. will be nothing furthed
for the jury to do A contrary finding.
however will mean the reassembiIns q
the jury and that the trial in its nnal
stages will be taken up where Il was in.
terrupted last Wednesday.
Justice Fitzgeralds decision was rem.
dcred in Chambers, only the attorneys oa
bth sides and Evelyn Nesblt Thaw being
present
Evelyn Thaw was notably affected ~
the decision. Thaws lawyers also showed
In their manner and faces their dIsappoint,
ment.
Evelyn was all expectation when she
entered tho chamber room. but needed tho
assistance OF Lawyers Hartridge ana
o'Relny when she loft. Even through q
heavy veil traces Of tears could be seen,
4 She hurried over TO the Tombs 70 en-
courage Harry in the new disanponp
mont
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
MANY TROUBLES IN
DR.. MARVIN'S LIFE

SIOUX CITY, iowa, March 6-Adver-
slty has followed Dr. Horace Marvin per-
slstently One misfortune has trailed'
closely upon the heels of another, finally
reaching the climax in the kidnapping OIL
his little son at Dover.
Divested OF two fortunes, the wife OIL
his youth and the wife Of his later years
having been taken from him. his health
gone. and finally his four-year-old baby
either lying dead or. perhaps, being neg
looted or mistreated by heartless captors.
ne Is experiencing a suffering so excruci-
ating that his mind might well not long
hold out against Il
Forty years ago DR.. Marvin, a young
medical graduate. left Chicago to begin a
career of promise. He accumulated IN a
few years a fortune amounting TO almost
100000 in the lumber forests Of Wiscon-'
sin. Scarcely had he begun to enjoy 1t
when he was robbed OF it by grafters.
Disappointed. but not disheartened, Dr..
Marvin decided 10 leave the lumber re-
gions and begin his practice of medicine
in western Iowa
Coming TO Sioux City in 1871, In the
days when It was little more than a Mis-
souri, River trading post. he started on
his ministry to the sick that for thirty
six years kept him constantly at the bed
sides OF young and old alike.
By selling a piece Of property for 10000
and by several other deals DIT. Marvin
again felt that he might take life easier.
enjoying some Of the luxuries as he went
along. and became worth az least $1,000
Again the prosperity was but temporary
The boom that had made city spring
up almost miraculously burst as a bubble.
Values deprecated. and Of the $4,000
scracely anything was left. In the midst
of his financial trouble his wife was taken
in. and. after years Of intermittent i'll
health. died
A few years later he married again. this
time woman much younger than him
self. who also was a graduate of medl-
cal college. Three months ago. at the
birth of her baby, she, too, died
So disheartened was DR. Marvin at the
death Of his wife and so broken in health
from long. hard practice Of his profess
sion through all kinds OF weather that
he decided to retire to the Delaware farm.
where he had been but two days when the
child was kidnapped.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
DOG CHASED
DOG CATCHER
Mad Canine Turns Tables on
Enemy Of Ills
Race

William Walls, assistant city dog
catcher had an experience yesterday
which he is not likely to forget soon.
having been chased by mad dog, only
escaping by taking refuge in con-
venient store. the canine afterward be-
ing despatched by officer Ley with
well aimed bullet
1t was while Mr.. Walls was passing
the corner of Front and addison street
that he noticed the dog sitting on the
pavement, and as 1t did not loo well
he started to pick it up. AS he did so
the animal made a vicious lunge for
him. at the Same time frothing at the
mouth and bowling dismally. MI.
Walls saw that the dog was afflicted
with rabies and started to run away.
with the dog in hot pursuit. swapping
and biting at his heels as he fed.
Officer Ley came along at this june
ture. ana sizing up the situation at a
glance, shot the animal
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
NEWKIRKS MAY
SELL STEEL PLANT
Deal On For Part Of the Old
Diamond State Steel
Company

Negotiations are on for the sale Of
a portion OF the Diamond state Steel
Company plant to syndicate. This
plant is owned by a syndicate headed
by John B. NewlsirlS and CO.. of Phila .
delphia. and was purchased at a public
sale held by order OF the United States
Court ia February last, for s575.OOO.
Representatives OF the Syndicate
which wants the plant have been IN
conference with Mr.. Newllrk for Sow
erai days. The conference was rcsum-
cd to-day.
Mr.. NewkirlS admitted the negotia-
tions but added that confirmation Of
examination would be necessary before
a conclusion was reached
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
Mr.. FORBES BURIED
THIS AFTERNOON

The funeral OF Samuel ID. Forbes,
who died on Saturday afternoon. took
place from his late home, No 300 West
street, at O'Clock this afternoon. Fun
eral services were conducted at the
house by the Rev. A. r. BOwser and
interment was made at Riverview
cemetery.
Mr. Forbes was SO years OF age. For
a long time he suffered with cancer of
the stomach. which resulted in his
death. He was one Of the pioneer
manufacturers OF this city and one OF
the first men in this section to manu-
facture carriage wheels. He came to
this city from Massachusetts In 1858
and is survived by one son.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
FRENCH TROOPS TO
DESCEND ON MOROCCO
Unless There is Satisfaction For the Killing of
DR.. Mauohamp, City Will Be Seized.
Flying Squadron Ready for Action

lowing instructions from Paris pre-
parations are being hurried to-day to
send troops to Oujda, Morocco. il neces
sary for France to seize this town to
enforce its demands for satisfaction for
the killing of Dr. Mauchamp. A fly
ing squadron is being fitted out ready
to move at the word from Paris.
The troops may be sent first to Elem
sen, a railway terminal. near the
Moroccan border whence it is an easy
march to Toujda- General Liautey,
may command thee exposition.
If Oujda is seized it will probably be
held until the Moorish government
makes repatriation for the assassina-
tion Of Dr. Mauchamp. and for other
abuses Of French citizens in Morocco
as well as satisfactory guarantees for
the execution Of the a=7essnents Of
1901 .2nd 1902 which 5000 has
Ignores
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
THREE NEW PASTORS
FOR CITY CHURCHES
ArteTS For EpwOrth, Neese
For MadeIey and PrOuse
For KingSWOOd
CONFERENCE
THEN ADJOURNS

The annual session Of the Whining
ton NJ. E. Conference came to a close
late yesterday afternoon after the
reading of appointments as follows;
Wilmington District.
A. S. Mowbray, Presiding Elder.
Bethel and summit. NJ. Lindale'
Charlestown, Md. NJ. 5. Van
Blunk.
Cherry Hill. Md. A. Gillespie.
Chesapeake city, NId.-T. c. Smoot.
Chester Bethel. d. Reese (P. o.
Boothwyn. Pa)
Christlana, w. G. Harris.
Claymont Del.-C. p Keen.
Colora, Md-W. II. Briggs.
Delaware city. e. +. white.
Ebenezer .(P. o. Newark, Del)-J. A
Brewington.
Elk Neck. Md. R. Bicling.
Elkton. Md Z. Barrett.
Hockessin, De,.-W r. McFarlane
Hopewell. f. Y. Moore.
Marshallton, Z. II. Miller
Mt. Lebanon, 1. G. Fosnocht
Mt. Pleasant (P. O. Bellevue, DELI
Harry Taylor.
Newark. w. F. CorlSran.
New Castle. C. p. Anderson.
Newport, c. w. Strickland.
North East, Md. It. Richardson.
Perryville. Asbury Burke.
Port Deposit, V. 5. Collins.
Port Penn. Del.-Supply, A. c. Jones
Red Lion. +. E. McKinsey
Rising sun, ]. p. otis.
St. Georges and Kirkwood, Del
H. Jones.
st. Johns Up. o. Lewisville. Pa)-
o. e. Jones.
stanton. c. d. Sharpess.
Zion. I'D. P. o. North EasD-J. H.
Mitchell.
WILMINGTON.
Asbury II. A. G. Westerheld.
Goodman, V. p. Northrup.
East Lake, j. II. Gray.
Fismere-T B. Hunter.
F,pworth-J. NJ Arters.
Grace, II. W. Kellogg.
Harrison Street, C. T. Wyatt
Kingswood-J 4. Prouse.
Madeley-G. r. Neese.
Mt. salem, F. f. Carpenter.
st. Pauls c. A. Hill.
Scott, r. K. Stephenson.
Snverbrook, W. E. Greenfield.
(Continued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
COURT FINES
GANG MEMBERS

In City Court this morning four
young men, giving the names of Harry
Flynn, George Proud, Joseph Cunning
ham and Bert Pierce were arraigned
on the charge Of assault and battery,
the complainant being Frank Robbins,
who testified that the men had insult
ed him and another man as they were
walking in Brandywine Park on the
evening of st. Patrick's Day. conclud-
ing their actions by striking him a
heavy blow in the face.
As the same crowd has been before
the count several times before, once on
a charge Of highway robbery. Assist
ant City Solicitor Rice asked that they
be punished severely, a view also held
by Deputy Judge Joslyn, who has ex-
pressed a determination to break up
the gangs which make life miserable
for those who walk in the park. He
accordingly sentenced Flynn to pay a
fine Of $40 and costs. Joseph Cunning
ham to pay a like sum. Bert Pierce
to pay a fine Of $25 and costs and serve
30 days in the worlShouse, and dismiss
sed Proud, there being practically no
evidence against him.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
HASTINGS
IN WILMINGTON

Lillian Hastings, the young woman
who shot Elijah Bradley prominent
farmer Of Bethel, near Seaford, on last
saturday night and then fled, is in Will
rnington. She came mere yesterday and
is still at large, Though her arrest Is
looked for when State Detec i've Haw-
kins returns from down state where ne
is investigating the shooting.
The shooting was the result Of a fight
which the farmer had with a man
named Baer. with whom she was oc-
crpying a carriage. 1t is said that the
cause of the fight was the refusal OF
Baer to permit Bradley to pass and
his subsequent blocking of the road
by his vehicle.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
SHERIFF DRAWS
INSANITY JURY

Upon application Of W. F. Kurtz, attor
ney, Chancellor John r. Nicholson yes
terday directed Sheriff Harry Stafford to
draw a jury to inquire into the mental
condition Of George Sperrle who has been
confined in the State Hospital at Farm
hurst since February %
1t was brought out that sperrle was
worth in cash and mortgages something
over so. 500.
George Sperrle has been In Wilmington
a number Of years and for some time con-
quoted a saloon at No. 4o5 King street.
Some months ago he sold out his place Of
business and went abroad and visited rela-
tives in Germany. Since his return he has
engaged in no business.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
Masons Bury a Brother.

With impressive ceremony, the fun
eral Of Henry Stewart, the well-lnown
contractor. who died several days ago,
took place from his late home. No. 1884
Lincoln street, at 2.S0 O'clock this af-
ternoon. The Rev. w. f. d. Lewis.
pastor of Rodney Street Presbyterian
Church, conducted the services.
The funeral was in sllarge of dupont
Lodge, A. f. and A. H.. Of which or
ganization the deceased was a mem
Der. and members Of the lodge acted as
pail bearers. Interment was made in
Riverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
LOCAL GIRLS
IN RUNAWAY

While visiting friends in Baltimore
recently, the Misses Bertha and Mabel
Houp. Of West Tenth street, this city
narrowly escaped with their lives in an
exciting runaway accident. The young
ladies. in company with their hostess,
Mrs. NJ. L. Garrett, had returned from
a drive. and while attempting to alight
from the carriage the horse bolted'
making q mad run Of nearly four miles
before being caught, the terrified wo-
men being unable to escape from the
carriage. After a series of hairbreadth
escapes from collisions and overturn-
ings. the women We're rescued from
their dangerous position and returned
to their stopping place, thoroughly un-
nerved by their thrilling experience,
but uninjured
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
CITY Court Cases.

City Court this morning had large
number Of cases 10 consider. most OF
which were continued or dismissed.
Following are the cases and their dis
position:
Mary Reynolds. charged by Chief
Black with disorderly conduct 81 and
costs; Clarence Toughey. John Toughey
and aHrry Chapman, disorderly con-
duct. continued until Thursday; Henry
Farrier, wife beating, dismissed; Law
son Hermann, threatening bodily
harm, continued until tomorrow; Will
liam II. Elzey. discharging firearms
within the city limits. 81 and costs:
Albert Hutchinson, larceny, dismissed.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
SALE OF AUTOMOBILES

The Wilmington Automobile Com
pany. OF Delaware avenue and Tenth
street, having delivered quite a num-
Der OF large new machines recently
has now on hand several very good
second hand machines, which have
been turned IN for sale and must be
sold TO make room for new machines.
They offer for sale one Model Win
ton Touring Car. one four-cylinder
National Touring Car one Franklin
Touring car one Type 10 Auto-car'
handle steer runabout; one Type 10
Auto-car wheel steer; one Type 8.
Auto-car touring car, handle steer, and
one Type 8 Auto-car touring car, wheel
steer. Also several cars OF other makes.
Cali and eAt a demonstrations
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
REPUBLICAN CLUB
TO BUILD HOME
Eleventh Ward League Will
Move to Temporary Head
quarters

Members Of the Eleventh Ward Repub-
lican League whose headquarters have
been located at No. 9O1 Chandler street
win soon begin the erection OF new
club house In Oak street near Maryland
avenue.
The league is preparing to purchase a
lot In that neighborhod which viii have
a frontage of 90 feet and a depth of 20
feet and upon which viii be erected a
substantial house % by so feet The or
sanitation viii move its headquarters to-
day temporarily to the Eleventh Ward
Theatre, where Il will remain until the
new structure is completed. The league
was organized IN March 1900 and It's ofi-
GERS are Charles Tschan, president and
acting treasurer; Frank Henderson, vice.
president; Frank Russell, secretary.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
RICHARD MANSFIELD ILL
Actor in Serious Condition in His Pri
vate Car at Scranton.

NEW YORK. March 26-rhe tour OF
his company has been cut short by the
serious illness Of Richard Mansfield,
and he is on his way to New York
from Scranton. Pa. where he was un-
able to apear last night, The actor rs
suffering from nervous Indigestion and
grippe.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26

By our own Wire. Publishers Press.
PARIS, March 26-The Moroccan
question brought to the front after be-
ing dormant for a year by the demands
of France for reparation for the murder
of DIR. Mauchamp is to-day the all
absorbing topic in France.
The French demands include punish
anent of the murderer, reparation to
DR.. Mauchamps family and the found
alton Of a charitable institution in
Morocco in Mauchamp's memory. These
demands will be forwarded to Fee inn
mediately.
The press is clamoring for action and
showing a strong anti-German teeilns
intimating German inspired the attack
eliminating in Mauchamr's assasina-
ion.
lying Squadron Ready
ALGIERS. Algeria, March 2S-FoI-
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
pnmninn Maehinery Arrives.

Several bed plates for the engine pumps
at the city's new pumping station. have
arrived in the city today. They We're
manufactured for the Water Department
bv the Holly Manufacturing Company OF
Ruffalo. N. Y. Each plate weighs about
six tons and in loading them from the
aoat cars to the wagons for transporta-
ton to the new pumping station the r.
y. & W. railroad company's big wrecking
crane had to be used. Twelve horses were
attached to the wagon to draw the cast
inss.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
CHARLES ROMMELL
BROUGHT HOME TO-DAY

Nearly seven weeks ago Charles
Rommel. son Of George Rommel, Of No
2s3 Broome street, lost both legs in q
railroad accident near Chicago. A
week later he was removed TO Balu-
more. where he was admitted TO the
City Hospital. This afternoon he was
brought to this city and taken to his
fathers home.
Mr.. Rommel was accompanied by his
wife and one OF his two children, the
other having been here since the ac-
cident He win have an attendant
until his wounds heal sufficiently so
that ne can me fitted with artificial
limbs. DR.. w. e. Sherwood VIII at
tend the patient until he fully re-
covers
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
STILL THEY COME

Edward o. Wunderlich, Of No. 2526
North Thirty third street. Philadelphia.
and Miss Lavima Johnson, Of No. iS6
North Thirty-second street, the same
city, came to Wilmington on last Fri
day and were married by the Rev DIT.
Thomas A McCurdy at the manse OF
Central Presbyterian Church. on re-
turning to Philadelphia the couple sur
prised their parents and many friends
by announcing their marriage.
Another couple from Philadelphia.
were also married by Dr. McCurdy at
the manse, yesterday afternoon. They
gave the names Of Frank J. Mordell
and Miss Violet s. Malone
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
BOMB THROWN AT
RUSSIAN GOVERNOR

Bv our own Wire, Publishers Press.
BIALSTOCK, Russia, March 26-An
attempt was made to assasinate Gov
ernor Bogalvski to-day while he was
driving. A bomb thrown at his car
riage exploded with terrific force, but
the official miraculously escaped in
jury.
The coachman was slightly hurt and
windows on the street were broken.
The would-be assassin was not cap
tured.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
Horse Injured on Street.

one Of the horses attached 10 the
wagon Of William ]. Palmer, under
taker, got it's foot caught in the trolley
track at Tenth and Market streets this
morning. throwing 1t heavily 10 the
ground and cutting its side in such a
manner on the sharp stones that its
entrails protruded.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
IIIustrated Lecture at Grace.

At Grace NJ. E. Church this evening the
Rev. II. w. Kellogg will make an address
on "The Last Week Of christs Life,
and will show several beautiful steroopti-
con slides portaying Jerusalem and its en-
vironments as they were at the time Of
the Messiah.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
rreasurer,s Renort Presented.

Commissioner Hopkins at this mornings
session OF Levy Court reported the ball
ance in bank to the credit of the county
10 be 2e6GO70. County Treasurer Burns Is
confined TO his home with sever attack
OF rheumatism in the back.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
COMMITTEE BUYS
DALLETT FARM
Legislative Committee Pays
$4,000 For Experiment
taI Farm

Members Of the committee appointed
by the Legislature to purchase "a farm
TO be used as an experiment farm for
the instruction Of Delaware College
students IN agriculture have purchased
tho Dallett farm and the work OF putt
ting it in shape win begin at once.
The farm, which contains 2ST acres,
is located a short distance to the south
Of the old p, b and w. station in
Newark and the price paid for 1t was
800. 600.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
Verdict for Defendant.

In Superior Court "A jury in the dam
age suit Of jeremiah Coughlan admins
traitor for Timothy Coughlan vs.. the r.,
b. & w. railroad returned verdict for
tho defendant Ward and Gray represented
the railroad company and W. w.
Knowles the plaintiff.
Evening journal., 1907-03-26
convulsion Victim a Moraue.

Harvey West, young colored man, ad
mitted several days ago to the Delaware
Hospital suffering with epileptic convul-
slons. died this morning. The body was
sent to the morgue to await the action OF
his relatives.