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Evening journal., 1907-02-13
MAY BE MIS-TRIAL
IN THE THAW CASE
Illness Of Jurors Wife Halls
Case Until This Afternoon
at Least
PRISONER EXPRESSES
SYMPATHY FOR WOMAN

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S-The possi-
bFity Of a mistrial in the case of Harry
K. Thaw for the murder of Stanford
White cropped up this morning.
The wife Of one of the jurors. Bolton,
was stricken with pneumonia during
the night Bolton, together with two
otber members of the panel, LETT the
criminal courts building in a carriage
accompanied by two court officers 10 go
to his wife's bedside.
In the event Of the serious Illness OF
the jurors wife. or her death. it is
probable that the panel will be dis
missed and the session declared a mis-
trial
Upon announcement OF a recess un-
.til o'ciock by Judge Fitzgerald. Mrs
Evelyn Taw, accompanied by her
friend. May Mackenzie, astened over to
the Tombs for a visit with her hus-
band. The jury or those members re-
naming, We're taken back to their
quarters at the hotel.
In reply to an inquiry at noon Assist
ant District Attorney Garvan said, ac-
cording to information received at the
prosecutor 5 ollltes ludl MIcs nollOl rs
suffering from double pneumonia and
is in very precarious condition.
Thaw Sorry for Sick Woman.
After the recess in the trial this
morning. Roger O'Mara. the Pittsburg
detective. took the news to Thaw in
the Tombs.
When told that the reason for the
recess was that Juror Bottoms wife
was i'll with double pneumonia. Thaw
said
Il am very sorry for Bolton, and ]
hope his wife is not as sick as she Is
reported can't help feeling disap-
pointed at the decay and hope Mrs. Boil
ton will be well enough so that the trial
.can proceed without further delay"
Thaw then discussed the possibility
OF a mistrial and seemed greatly wor-
ried
Evelyn Thaw called at the Tombs
shortly after II, and shortly afterward
Thaw sent a request to the prison au-
thorities that they let his wife take
lunch with him.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
AMENDMENTS
TO CHARTER BILL
Republicans Decide TO Over
come Democratic Objections
to The Measure
Special to The Evening Journal.


DOVER, Feb. 1s.-A flood Of prospective
legislation was given notice Of to-day.
Senator Sparks will introduce several
bills to amend the charter of Wilmington.
which. if all are enacted. would provide a
new charter along the line Of the Board
of Trade and Sparks bill. The object of
the amendments is TO create a Depart
ment Of Public Works. Public Safety, etc,
but by separate bills. instead of in one
measure. By this plan it is hoped to get
the united action Of both parties on All
charter reforms except a few 10 which the
Democrats object politically.
Representative Keenan, laid the founda-
tion for the introducing Of many bills ia
tax public service corporations. and also
to make railway companies pay o. license
for each car using the county bridges. He
also desires TO exempt from taxation al
civil war veterans.
Representative Richards gave notice OF
a bill to give the Levy Court of New Cas-
tie county control of roads and road
taxes and improvements Of the roads.
Senator Sparks introduced an amend
ment to constitution to permit one judge
system for General Sessions and Superior
Court. Also TO authorize the Governor to
mako nine commissioners and appropriate
ing $4,000 for an exhibit at the Alaska
Yukon Exposition.
Senator Conner proposes TO reduce tho
pay Of registration officers TO $S a day
The Senate and the House adopted a
resolution Of sympathy to Former Sena-
tor Kenney. because Of the death Of his
wife.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
TELEGRAPHNEWS INANUTSHELL

BY Our Own Wire, Publishers Press.
CHARLESTON, w. Va.-Fire this
morning almost totally destroyed the
st. Albert Hotel. one of the Oldest as
well as best known hotels in this sec~
ton of West Virginia. j. II. Grouse,
a Baltimore travelling man. leaped
from third story window and it is
believed he is fatally injured.
PHILADELPHIA-In a fire which
destroyed five buildings belonging to
the William Cramp and Sons ship and
Engine Building Company and dam
aged two, dwelling houses, this morn
ing. three men were badly hurt and
there was a series Of incidents which
made the blaze one Of the most excit-
ing that has visited Kensington in
several years.
WASHINGTON-The Government OF
the United states, Mexico. Guatemala,
Salvador and Costa Rica have sent
identical notes counseling peace be-
tween Nicaragua and Honduras
LONDON-Burglars cut out Of their
frames several paintings valued in the
aggregate at $4,000 at Charles Vert
heimer's residence.
NEW BRITAIN. Conn.-William Il.
Walker. for many years treasurer of
he Savings Bank Of New Britain, has
disappeared and negotiable securities
Falued at $4,000 are missing Walker
- saLso the custodian Of $4,000 IN
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
PULLMAN AGAIN
SUFFERS BY FIRE
This Time Big Plant is DAM
aged TO Extent Of
$4,000
THE FlREMEN WORKED WELL

For a time today the Pullman Palace
Car Companys pant beyond Eleventh
street bridge. was again threatened
with obstruction. On January 10. a big
fire destroyed sixteen Of thirty-seven
sections of the works and also twelve
cars in course Of repairs, and for a
while this morning it looked as If the
remainder of the plant would be wiped
out The. excellent work Of the fire.
men. however. prevented this and
where there was nearly a loss Of a
quarter million three weeks ago, the
loss today win reach ony $4,000.
Originated in Benzine Laundry.
The blaze originated in the benzine
laundry and was confined to that build
ing. which was practically destroyed
before the fire was gotten under con-
trol. More than 700 blankets we're also
consumed.
A defective machine is supposed to
have caused the trouble. and the in
fammable material in the structure
was soon a mass OF flames James Dob
BILE, an emp oye, struc kthe alarm from
box No. e., and Immediately after the
arrival Of First Assistant Engineer
Maloney. he turned in a second alarm.
This attracted a large corvd Of people
but the hremen worked so diligently.
that there was little fire TO be seen.
Stocked With Oils.
laundry was located is set apart from
the main shops, because of the naptha
and benzine stored in the structure.
These liquids are used in cleaning
blankets and other furnishings Of Pull
man cars, and the flames quickly lick
ed up the contents of the structure. A
fire wall separates it from the main
shops. and to this and the excellent
work Of the hremen is due the fact
that the blaze was confined to the de-
stroyed building.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
WILL BE BURIED
IN new YORK

Tho funeral Of MIS-. Nora Hartmann,
who died yesterday. win be held from
her late home. No. 900 Franklin street, to-
morrow. Services will be conducted az the
house in the evening by the Rev. Fred
erick Doerr. and ON Friday morning at
$40 o'clock the body viii be shipped to
New York city for interment there in the
Schaeffer family plot.
The pallbearers will be Frederick c.
Mammele. John Montgomery. Charles
Simmons. Albert Bucher Frank Murphy
and Frank NJ Sewer.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
ICE PACKS ARE
GETTING SERIOU )

II present weather conditions con-
tinue this city WIN he a closed port
TO an but the most powerful vessels.
for the river is fun OF fee foes tha e
are rapidly freezing together and BY
tonight win be strong enough TO pre-
vent the passage OF any craft.
Captain Denny OF duPonts tug
Emily said today the ice at Carneys g
Point was so ihiek that he could nou
get his boat within a half mile OF the
shore. The company employees who 70
over every day have TO walk out on
the ice packs to reach the tug
Evening journal., 1907-02-13

securities Of the Connecticut state
Baptist Convention. OF which he was
treasurer.
ATLANTIC CITY-Annie Behm. a
nurse caring for Mrs. John Leeds. wife
of a local fireman, saved the life OF
her charge by carrying the invalid
from her room, in which a blaze was
started by the accidental upsetting Of
"a small bedroom stove.
Observation-Disclosures. Anna Wells
80 years old, and her four-year-old
daughter Consuelo. were badly burned
at their home. The mothers clothing
ignited from a stove. and the child
rushing to her, was also injured.
LONDON-A great crowd Of personal
and political friends gathered at Eus-
ton Railroad Station this morning 10
did farewell to james Bryce. the Am
bassador Of Great Britain 10 the
United States. and Mrs Bryce. whc
proceeded TO Liverpool in O car at
|tached to the regular steamer train.
AT Liverpool they boarded the White
star steamer Oceanic and sailed Tor
New York.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Gould to-
day granted a decree of divorce 70
Charles c. Basselt in his suit against
Mrs. Fannie Rice Bassett. on tho
ground inhdelity. Mrs. Bassett is a
daughter of former senator Rice Of
Arkansas.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
Letters Granted.

Register Of Wills Francis NJ. Walker
has granted the following letters Of
adm mnistration. Upon the estate OF
Benjamin Mcintyre to John ]. McIn-
tyre; upon the estate CT Dennis Dough
ctr yto Rosanna Dougherty; upon the
e7tate Of w. b. Livermore to w. ID. ard
Edward II. Livermore: upon the estate
of Eliza beth Jeanden 10 Frank Jean
dell estimentary-Upon the estate
Of Jane Donneli TO Mary L. Marshall
and Ca4rles B. Evans; upon the estate
u Mary Mccullough TO Annie Mention;
upon the estate Of Isaac Kendall to
Thomas S. Gales.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
THAW'S WOOING
TO Be ATTACKED

BY our Own Wire. Publishers Press
NEW YORK. Feb. 13.-Dr. Britton
ID. Evans. Of the Morris Plains CN. J)
Asylum for the Insane, was 81 ated as
the opening witness Of the Thaw trial
to-day. It was announced that Mr.
Delmas. for the defence, would exam
inc the expert on a new line of testi-
mony. As all the experts have been
questioned to show by hypothesis that
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Evening journal., 1907-02-13
WILL EXTEND INTO MARCH
Twenty Three Special Jury Cases Are
Yet to Be Tried.

From present indications the Febru-
airy term of County Court will extend
to and possibly through the middle of
March. as there are ye a number OF
civil cases to be heard.
According to the calendar the civil
business before Supreme Court viii be-
gin tomorrow and will ontinue until
February 27. there being "a cases for
argument Following this % special
jury cases will be tried. On Monday
next the case Of the state VS.. Abram
L. Tyre will be brought up and will
consume probably several days. Tyre
Is represented by J. Frank Bal.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
COASTERS IN
BAD MlX.UP
One Boy Loses Portion of
Nose and Another Has Leg
Broken

Eleventh street. from King to Kirk
wood streets. has become one Of the
most dangerous coasting hills IN the
city, and numerous accidents occur
there every day. The street IS one
sheet of ice and big sleds attain a
speed Of thirty miles an hour Last
night one boy had his arm broken. an
other had a leg fractured, and a third
had portion of his nose torn of, and
a small boy was tossed several feet
int othe air by being struck by O
decker"
Hundreds OF people stand on the
sidewalks TO watch the coasters
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
Mr.. ROMMEL
LOSES BOTH LEGS
Former Wilmington Man Per-
haps Fatally Injured in
Western Wreck
PARENTS GET NEWS TO-DAY

George Rommell, sr, master mechanic
for the Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
road her and living ait No 2ss Broome
street. has received word from Chicago
that his son, Charles. had both legs cut
on in railroad wreck outside Of Chl-
oago His condition was SO serious that
no was not expected 70 live.
Charles Rommell was a boiler inspcctor
ana had been In Chicago for several
months. Tie is married and his home la
IN Baltimore. lie IS a brother 70 George
Rommcll Jr, formerly chief engineer
OF tho street and Sewer Department who
is now chief engineer OF Pensacola Flor
ida.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
companu eets DID Rulldina.

The Wilmington Candy Company
has purchased the building at the
southeast corner Of Second and French
streets and e is understood, viii locate
their candy manufacturing plant there.
The store and smaller plant viii be
retained In the company's former
building as son as it is rebuilt
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
INJURED In
CRASH OF CARS

Caught in collision between two
passenger cars in the West yard of tho
p. b. and W. Railroad. Mrs. Catherine
Murphy employed by tho railroad as
n car cleaner sustained very serious
injuries this morning. The ear In
which she was working was standing
on a side track when another car
crashed into IT, Mrs. Murphy was
thrown TO the floor and sustained O.
fracture to her right arm. several cuts
on the head and various bruises about
the body.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
INCREASE FOR OPERATORS

Be Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK. FeD. l3.--A 10 per cent. in
crease IA salaries OF operators "at the
principal Offices Is announced by Presi-
dent Clowry Of tie Western Union Tcle-
graph Company ia letter to-day 10 the
Chicago. san Franc.a,o and Atlanta The
increase Will take effect from March L
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
aek.,.ru ~. M.soo, n.,d

"Skeetor," valuable and intelligent
fox-torrie, owned by Andrew Selak. IS
dead having succumber 70 the ravagcs ot
old age "skcetes was well known 70
many local athletes having for q number
Of years been the mascot Of the old War
rem Athletic club and was noted for tbs
number Of tricks he could perform Tho
canine was fourteen years old.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
Good Ioe crops.

AT Hibernia. Pa. on the ice fields,
the harvesters have stored away q
crop frozen 20 a depth OF 13 IL inches.
Cuttings made yesterday on the sec
ond crop showed depth OF Z IL inches
and If the present weather continues
the ice will be Is inches thick by the
time the ice companies are ready to
west IL.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
sroks Many MIX Bottles.

A milk wagon belonging TO Charles
C. Rupert overturned at Fourth and
Market streets To-day in a bank Of
snow. and broke number of bottles.
James McClenaghan had the team in
charge and was leading the horse by
the head when the wagon upset
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
Rod Men soelaI Id. nlnht

Usage Tribe, No. se. Improved O. r.
NJ. and Wynema Council. Ladies OF
Pocohontas. win give a package SOC al
tonight, in the lodge rooms, Nc.
6i0 1-2 Market street All tribes OF
Red Men and palefaces are invited to
attend.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
InatnII TeIenhone Exehanae.

4 regular telephone Exchange IS
being established by the Delaware and
Atlantic Company in the new French
street station. A switch board and
four booths with an operator win be
located in the telephone room.
Evening journal., 1907-02-13
NELSON
BURIED TO-DAY
]. R. KiImer Insists on I'M
mediate Investigation Of
Girls Death
NO WORD YET
FROM ANALYSIS

with simple ceremony. the remains
of Miss Nellie E. Nelson. the pretty 10
year-old girl. who was found dead in
bed at the home Of DR. C. r. Jeneris
on Saturday last. were laid In the WI
lmington and Brandywine cemetery this
Afternoon. The funeral was held from
the home of J. r. Kilmer at Ninth
land French streets. Mrs Kilmer being
Ia second cousin Of the dead girl. Ser
vices were conducted by the Rev. IT..
lW. Kellogg. pastor Of Grae NJ. j..
Church. The only mourners were a
few Sunday school friends of the un-
fortunate girl.
Wants Investigation Made.
Mr.. Kilmer said to-day that he would
insist on the states attorney making
an immediate investigation Of the girls
death. He thinks the case is a strange
one and should be thoroughly looked
into.
Awaiting Analysts Report.
Coroner Galloway does not expect n
report from the state analysts of their
Examination OF the girls stomach for
two or three days and until he does his
hands are tied. As soon as the report
is received he will Immediately hold an
inquest and If the blame OF the girls
death Is due 70 any poison II will then
be brought out.
Evidence Of An Operation.
In addition to admitting that the
young woman was ia a delicate con-
ldition at the time of her death. Coro-
lner's Physician Bastian now makes the
further admission that the post-omrtem
examination revealed evidence Of an
lattemntea oDeration. He advanced the
theory, however that It might have
been attempted by the girl herself. and
he added that 1t certainly was not the
work OF a professional.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
HE WORKED US

Whicehorse George Williams, 8 young man who has lost both feet and one arm. arrived here Saturday and at once began 8 systematic canvass of the town as a professional beggsr. notwith- standing the fact that he had been told by Major Snyder at Carcross that he could not beg jn the Yukon.
 But before the fellow had been here a1 hour he had made cleanup or prob ably s50. He managed to elude the police until Sunday evening when he was picked up and taken lo the barracks where he was kept until Tuesday morning when be was in structed to take the train for the outside from whence he came. which he did.
 Williams, it is said, sent $l5O away from Skagwsy after a stay of four days iu this town. He went to AtIin last week, made 8 thorough canvass of the creeks and made another good clean up. As there is DO question 5uJthe fellow IS a professional beggarr the action in shipping hIm out Of the country was 8 commendabla one as there are always provisions made for taking care Of such as he.
 While everybody is willing to aid and assist 8 cripple, yet there is such 8 thing as using an inGrmtty as a graft:
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
ID
 CLEAR MAG.--
TESTIMONY OF MAN WHO E8BbL8EO HILuOAlIRES WIFE MAY ACQyIT
 8CCUSEO-lRSEHIC WAS USED

Clinton, I.l., Aug. l0-At the rcsGmE- tiOu today of the grand jury inquiry lu to the circumstances surrounding the desth Of Mrs, Pet MagilI, for which her husband and hIs second wife are being held, c. c. O3Aman, the undertaken who embalmed Mrs. Pet Magil's body. testified that the fluid used by him roa- taiued arsenic.
 The fact that arsenic was found may go a long way towards freeing the mil. Iiouaire, as the defonse claimed tha, a large amount of poison was toundtn he system Of the dead woman.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
GET ADVICE.

The fact that aD attorney has written some resident of the town that the coun- ciI has DO authority to tear down the dangerous old sbanties that disdEure tbs city should not deter the council from going ahead in lhe matter. The proper thing for the council to do would be to appropriate sun of money to pay some attorney to give his opinion on ths matter. There would uever be any better expenditure Of money than that which would be spent in doing so To a lay mau iJ look, as an open and shut proposition that the city council has 8 right ,o a5ats 8 nuisance whether tc be in the nature Of a dangerou, side walk or 8 dangerous building, but 1t would be better to be legally advised on the council may know what it can
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
W0ULD-BE- BE-SU.G.DE SAVED BY
 CLEVER DRUG CLERK

Los Angeles, Aug. IO-ImpOrtuned and persecuted because she would not agree to marry the slayer Of her young sister, Josephine San Marco, an Italian girl IS years old, yesterday attempted to commit suicide, and was oafied ouIy through the action of drug clerk, who suspected her purpose, substitute ed ipecac for Carbolic acid.
 The girls action weas based on methods that gre commonly ascr,bed to the Black Hand in eastern cities, and the police are Investigating 8 state meut that the girl and her family had been threatened with death by mem bers Of the local Italian colony,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
THE CENTRAL GIRL

Central telephone girls are called u2- oa by patrons for all sorts of tsvors, from telling the time of day to supply ing news from distant cities. They are expected to know whether the train is on time and when the drs bell rings, they gre expected to tell 8 hundred sub scr.bsrs 8, once where the fire is. Full dnmeat Of such au.lv, are everyday at- fairs and are taken as 8 matter of course, but Rosenburg. Wash, woman, ac- cordIng to 8 paper iu that city, has dis covered a new method Of getting value for the telephone charge. A few days ago. so the story ru0-. this wOmsn wanted to go down town for few min ute, and did not wish ,o take her ba0y along. Alter placing the baby in its carriage in front of the telephone SC tba. she could lay the receiver on the pillow, she called up central explained Lhs situation and asked central 70 listen once in a while and if she heard baby crying Co sl0r .a iJ over the phone Then she wen. down town. The 5aque is not sc0rded.-Orag9aian,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
HE WORKED 4
 WEEK ID D.E
BOY TOLLS ID EARN MONEY WITH WHICH 10 PURCHASE PISTOL 10 KILL
 HIMSELF IN STREET

Philadelphia, AuE. lO-With 8 bullet hole through his heart and revolver within 8 few inches of his hand, Clar- euce Sodenbsrg of No. 25l3 Parrot street. was tonod dead at Welch and York roads
 soderberg was only fifteen years old, and his parents say they are unable to give any motive for suicide. The boy worked as au elevator operator and spent his weeks wages, s5, for the re- yolver
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10

Three weeks ago Marie San Marco, aged 6, was shot and killed by s=G La Turco, a suttor of her sister, who is alleged to have visited the house, with the intention of wipinE out Miss San Marcos family, who, he believed, were opposing his suit. The child was shot accidentally. La Turko was arrested and is now in jail awaiting trial Since his arrest it is alleged, Miss San Marco and members of her family haze been tmp'orod, caioled and threatened by friends and strangers who desire that the girl should marry Ia Turko and improve the Ialtcr's chances of regain Ing his liberty. The uttcmp. ag suicide came today
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10

The Alaskan l, .a receipt Of au un- signed c0mmualc 2tion which l. has been requested to publish. While there is nothing particular offensive iu the article, nevertheless, as this newspaper makes 1t a rule never Co use anonymous communications, it must refrain from pubIIshjng it. Articles that expect consideration must always be signed by the writer.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10

TBs man who nominated Alton B. Parker for the presidency at S,. Louis about taree years ago, has been retain ed 20 defend Harry Thaw ln his secold trial for the killing Of Stanford White. 1.-the tnsl outcome of bis efforts do not pan out any better than did those iu tbe nominating episode. Thsw nigh. just as well have permitted his mama to keep the s25,000 and get him 8 big fun, sra. Figh the money.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
WILL CAUSE NO CHANGE

The resignation Of J. II. Rogers, traffic manager for the White Iu-s * Yukon route at Vancouver, who wen, to the employ of the Tanaua railroad. will have lhe elect of causing 20 changes in the railroad offices in this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
LIST OF LETTERS

Unc4ued Tor letters remaining iu Skagway PosJofdce, Aug. sJh ls07. CleVeugsr, Rev. c. s. Miller, EsquE. c. Meas, Mir. A. ?. Olnss, Ole G .2)
 WM. B. SAMPSON, p. M.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
KEEP YOUR HEAD UNCOVERED.
., Constant Wearing Of a Hat PropU-
 Eatra DuudruE Germs.

~.e-1 are many men who wear their ..as .-.e-.a.ly aa ,ac time when awake. .@ ...e blessed with heavy shock 1s .~. .a- .s ,ha sralps rt these same mon ..sc became infested with JluJrrL -.rms. the parasites would multiply all he quicker for lack of air. Badness would ensua as the final result New bros Hrrpic.de kills these germs and stimulates unhealthy hair to abundant growth. Urruelle ts pleasant hair dressing as well as 9 d1adruT cure and contains not an atom of injurious sub stance Sold hv leading druggists. Send l0c in stamps for sample to The Herpl- eide Co., Detroit Mich.
 Two sIzes--5O cents and 3l.O0.
 Wm Britt Special Agent
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS

All accounts owing to the Daily Alas kan prior to July l, 1907, have this date been turned oyer to B. r. Taylor. He is authorized to collect and receipt for same. l. N. Jansen
 Skagway, Alaska, Aug. s, 1907.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
Boteor Prepared than Ever

Having pu5 iu steam boiler ant other machinery we are better pre- pared thuu ever to do first-clsss wOrs on short notice
 5-23-tf Skagway Laundry
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10
At The Mascot

Mt. Vernon Rye, old Taylor and Bel mont Whistles .dOu5le stamped goods 10 years old)r and Rainier and Pacific, Bottled Beer, at the Mascot.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-08-10

The Fif,h Avenue hotel is the big gesJ and best appointed h0s.cIry in all the north