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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Increasing the Limits.

Because the league refused to increase the salary limit in proportion to it's in- crease of the numbers of players that each team may claim there is no ground for kicking Indeed the concession means certain advancement It means that each team may have fifteen men, and pay them what each team pleases. Each team in my opinion-and 1t was gently whis- pered that the same policy would be. ef- fective throughout another season. On moral ground taking 1t for granted that the clubs have in the past faithfully observed the salary limit the permission to increase the number of players to 15 was ill-advised. It is possible that some clubs will be tempted to do wrong, hav- ing 15 men among whom to divide $27O0, where no such perncious idea would have entered their brains had they possessed but 14 children with rapacious mouths to feed. But Judge Kavanaugh reiterated his former statement that the salary and player limits would be enforced to the letter even as last season. Judge Kava- naugh also stated that the rule on waiv CTS must be hereafter considered with certain degree of seriousness. Hereafter, he declares, if club rfuses waivers on man, that club must put up its 400 shekels and purchase. In the same manner, when a club refuses to waive its claim or right, the club asking waivers must part with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16

It is gratifying to note that the King figures his winnings this year in double figures. He had four horses win five races with a total of $14,720.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
END CLUB
HAS CELEBRATION
Sixth Anniversary and Paying
Off Of $500 Mortgage &C.
CasiOn Of FeStiVity

The celebration OF the sixth anni-
versary Of the East End German
DemociAtic Club by the members of
that organization last evening was
featured by the announcement that the
club had paid off a mortgage OF si.5oO
and papers to this effect were last night
turned over TO the organization by
Willard Salisbury, one Of the speakers.
The affair was held in the clubs
pretty home, at No. 1922 East Four
teenth street. and both the interior and
exterior Of the building were beauti-
fully decorated with Japanese lanterns
and the national colors. Following the
speechmalxing an elaborate luncheon
was served and later the guests were
treated to an entertainment, partici-
pated in by John Brainard. monolo-
gist Conroy and Blest clog dancing;
Harry Dawson. Lawrence Reindle and
Emil Wagner, vocalists of ability
William f. Kurtz who is an honor
ary member Of the club acted as chair
NTH of the evening. and introduced the
speakers. who We're: Willard Sauls-
bury. Thomas T.. Bayard and ex
Mayor Charles d. Bird. Their hearers
were attentive and appreciated the re-
marks made.
The committee in charge Of the af-
fair was composed Of +. G. Dutz, presi-
dent of the club; Emil Wagner. treas
urer, and Anton Steinle, Louis Rein
holz and Paul Regenauer.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
PENNSY WILL
INSTALL LIGHTS

The street and Sewer Department
to-day was informed that the engineers
in charge Of the p. b. aud W. ele-
waited railroad work have conferred
with street Commissioner Pierson re-
garding the installation of lights un-
der the railroad bridge across streets
intersecting the elevated railroad. The
railroad engineers informed the COM
missioner that they intend to place
electric lights under the bridges and
thereby comply with the departments
request
Residents in the vicinity Of Lancaster
avenue and Connell street petitioned
the department to install a light at the
above place. A number of assaults
have been made there. The board de-
cided to have a gas lamp placed at the
corner.
The board was authorized by City
Council to proceed at once I'm the mat
ter Of collecting back sewer assess
ments.
The mayor returned with his approv-
al the resolution to vacate Linwood
avenue.
A letter was received complaining
about the recent order Of the board not
10 collect paper with ashes. but the
communication was laid on the table
without the board taking any action
on it,
Considerable business Of a routine
nature was transacted before the ses-
sion adjourned.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
POUCH
OF PENNSY MAIL

Considerable confusion prevailed at
the Edge Moor yards of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad this morning as a re-
suit of some unknown persons rifiing a
mail pouch sent from the main offices
Of the railroad in this city, and thrown
Off at Edge Moor last night. The bag
contained manifests. way bills, letters
Of instruction 10 the company's en-
ployes and other mall most of which
was destroyed.
Three men are under arrest on sus-
picion OF having roobed the pouch.
They are Frank J. Murphy, Edward
Haight and Lewis Davis. each 10 years
OF age, who were found near where the
bag was opened. They were waiting to
board a freight train for Philadelphia
when caught.
Magistrate George H. Hollis sentence
ed each to ten days imprisonment to-
day and in the meantime the mail
pouch theft will be investigated
Attempted to Escape.
While taking the men to a car to go
to the workhouse, Constable Thomas
H. Buckley came near losing one OF
them. but caught the man in time to
prevent his escape Davis was the one
who. made the attempt and he had
succeeded in slipping his hand through
the cuff when his action was discover
ed. The constable then put the cuff
on few more notches closer to the
wrist, and any further attempt TO es-
cape was then impossible.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
DORATHY WILL
SAIL ON THURSDAY
Wilmington and New York
Transportation Co. viii Open
Its Lines on That Day

on Thursday evening the recently
organized Wilmington and New York
Transportation Company win inaugu-
rate its service between this city and
New York. The steamer Dorothy viii
sail that evening and Will arrive in
New YORK at noon on Friday. The
ship viii carry fun cargo Of barrel
OIL This will bc discharged at pier No.
5a In the North River. Noww York.
which piers have been secured by the
company There every facility for
handling and storing freight will be
supplied. The Dorothy will bring back
a general cargo, arriving here on Mon
day morning.
After that the steamer will make reg
ular bi-weekly sailings from this port
At present the company is preparing to
put In service as many delivery wagons
as their business may require here A
large force OF men are working on the
wharf at the foot OF G street fitting up
the storehouse repairing the wharf
and erecting an ohicc building Elec-
trio lights will be Installed and the en-
tire property viii be in first-olass con-
dition
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
JEROME STIRS UP
THE THAW CAMP
Detectives Securing City For
Woman Who May Put New
Phase on Trial
WILL BARRYMORE
TURN ON EVELYN THAW 2

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. @.-Subpocna acrver4
Of tho District Attorneys office havs
thrown dragnet over New York to lo-
cate "a woman who is said to know what
inspired Harry Thaw to take the life Of
Architect Stanford White. The missing
woman 70 badly wanted by tho prosecu.
tlon Is Mrs j. J. Caine. Mrs, caine Is .
great friend Of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. Ef-
forts to find her have failed.
Mrs. Caine knows much OF the early
relations OF Stamford White and the artist
model. the first meeting OF Harry Thaw
and the nower girl. and tho difficulties
with the mother that grew out OF the as
soclotlon uf Evelyn and the young Pitts
burg millionaire
when Mrs. Charles j. Holman, then
Mrs Ncsbit. came 70 this city with littla
Evelyn, they went to live on West rwen-
ty-sccond street. Mrs. Caine, a buyer foE
Boston millinery house. lived at ths
Same place. The Nesblts were IA hard
straights and Mrs. Caine helped them
Mrs. Caino knew an the circumstances
Of the first meeting with Stanford whita
and later with Harry Thaw. Il was to
Mrs Caine that Evelyn unburdened her
soul of her troubles and the cruelties and
horrors she had 20 undergo.
After Harry Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit
had been banished from the Cumberland
Hotel following their return from Europe
IN 1904 Evelyn went TO live with Mrs. Cana
and it was there chat Thaw called upon
her Mrs Caine continued IN the closesi
OF friendly rotations with Evelyn Nesbit
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
TELEGRAPH NEWS INANUTSHELL

BY Our Own Wire, Publishers Press.
PORTLAND, Me.-AIrs. Steele. for
merly Miss Jessamy H. Harte. daugh-
ter Of the author, Bret Harte, is now
I'll. and in the Portland poor house. alb
solutely destitute.
WASHINGTON-Senator Knox, CT
Pennsylvania, former Attorney-Gen-
eral Of the United States. was very
much surprised to receive a telephone
message. early this morning from his
son. Reed, better known as Buster, -
telling Of his unexpected marriage last
night TO Miss Bessie AIcCoolS. of the
famous family, Of Fighting McCooks. %
The senator is satisfied with his sons
selection of a wife.
NORTHAMPTON. Mass.-Five per-
sons were killed and about twenty five
injured in railway wreck on the
Fitchburg division Of the Boston and
Maine at South Deerkeld this morn
ing.
WILLEAISTAD. Curacao - Governor
Mata. former minister Of public works
Of Venezuela. and number Of armed
troops. We're killed in conflict with
armed followers Of Vice President
Gomez. Of Venezuela, on the night OF
january q. according to advices re-
ceived here. Serious trouble Is threat
eped in Caracas III is stated, as re-
suit OF the brawl. Mata and his sol-
niers surprised a secret political meet
hg in Gomez's yard. A fight followed
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
REQUEST
FOR GOOD ROADS

At this mornings session Of Levy
Court delegations from Red Lion hum
dred asked that i'm the event Of the
proposed good roads" loan bill passing
the Legislature that certain highways
in that hundred be macadamized or
otherwise put in good condition.
The request included the road from
Clarks Corner to Delaware City, a dis
tance OF about 1-2 miles. and from
st. Georges to Kirkwood. a distance Of
. IL miles. 1t was stated by President
McFarliu that nothing could be done
until sufficient finances were in hand
TO carry out the good roads work. In
the event of the Legislature authoriz-
ing the county issuing bonds for road
Improvements the petitions viii be
taken up and considered.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
INDIVIDUALS TO
PURCHASE TRACK

Within the next few days the Will
mington Horse Show Association will
dispose Of its property formerly known
as Wawaset Park, the prospective pur-
chasers being individual members Of
the association.
1t is the intention Of those who will
purchase the property. which is owned
by the Sharp heirs, to make extensive
improvements which will include a
new grand stand, addition to the sta
bles and repairs to the track. In this
purchase the finances of the association
will not be disturbed and the property.
although to be owned by individual
members Of the association, will be
rented to the association as a body.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
Fresh TEST FOR
ITS ENGINEERS
B. & 0. Will Flash Danger
Signals UpOn UnSuSpeCtine
Enginemen

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad viii
begin series Of tests with the block
system on its various divisions within
a few weeks similar to the expert
ments conducted recently by the Chi
.cago and Northwestern railroad. the
intention being to have the trainmen
always on the alert. At the investiga-
ton in Washington of the wreck at
Terra Gotta on December 80, IL was
stated that engineers had disregardei
signals. and. while this was not proved.
it is understood that the company de-
sires to make a thorough examination.
Within the last week new orders
have been issued to employees I'm the
operating department concerning thu
observation of rules. The company has
not issued Instructions to its division
superintendent about the experiments
with the block system. and It is un-
likely that any written orders viii be
put out. but a general understanding
has been reached with them. AS was
the case with the Chicago and North
wetern the trainmen and operators
are not to be Informed Of the times
when the tests are to be made. It is
proposed to spring a danger signal
every now and then at some important
point, and failure to observe It may
mean dismissal for the engineer.
The Chicago and Northwestern's ex~
periments covered a period Of three
years, and it was stated recently that
they showed the trainmen to be strict
observers of the rules. There were
disnissals, but for the most part the
engineers were always on the alert
and stopped whenever a signal re-
quire1 them. The Baltimore and Ohio
believes its men are also on the alert
at all times. but, nevertheless. the Off
GERS seem to think that no opportun-
ity should be neglected for improving
the efficiency OF the employees. The
Baltimore and Ohio has its entire road
equipped with the block system, and
on the division between Baltimore and
Philadelphia the blocks work auto
matically.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
MUST COMPLY WITH LAW
3. and o. Issues New Orders to It's
Ticket Agents.

Ticket Agents.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
put the responsibility for any deviation
from regular tarin rates. both passen-
ger and freight and the consequent
penalties imposed under the Hepburn
rate law sQuarely up TO the individual
officers Of the company and employees
Even the conductors will be held re-
sponsible for collecting on trains any
fare not In accordance with the regular
rates An ticket agents and conduct
ors on the road have received notice
imnresslng upon them the Importance
of complying strictly with the Hepburn
bill They are told that there must
not pe single exception TO tho pre-
scilbed rates and u is pointed out in
prominent type that the railroad conn
pany, its officers, agents or other em-
ployes wilfully violating the law or will
fully permitting the same 10 be done
are subject 70 a fine OF from $1,000 to
100000 for each offense, In addition to
imprisonment for two years.
The circular explains that passon-
gers guilty OF any wilful act whereby
they obtain transportation az less than
tariff rates are subject TO similar pen-
altles, and concludes with the following
admonition; "rhe provisions OF this
law must be strictly observed by every
one concerned In selling tickets or COLI
lectlng faresT
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
Sale of Handsome Furniture, Nearly
New.

Three large loads from West Side
dwelling, comprising handsomely carv-
ed parlor suit, fine oil paintings, beau
tiful parlor tables and handsomely dec
orated lamps. Large oak combination
bookcase and desk, very fine library
tables and easy chairs. Superior oak
S-foot extension tables and leather box
seat diners. Handsome buffet. also
serving table and several oak chamber
suits with large beveled mirrors. Fold
ing beds. brass and enamel beds. large
box seat hall rack with heavy beveled
mirror Everything Is in grand condi-
ton. This Is without exception the
finest assortment we have ever offered.
Mcmahon Bros. Co. Exchange (Base-
men) 5th and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
MOTHER LEAVES BABY TO
DIE IN PARK AFTER FATHER
DESERTS His LITTLE FAMILY Y

was in some manner conveyed to Mrs.
Forwood, and when on last Thursday
Officer Wardle went to her house she
had left leaving her children behind
her. The officers traced her to Clay
mont, then to Philadelphia, and on last
Saturday, evening on returning TO her
home, she was taken into custody.
During the time Mrs. Forwood was
away Chief Black saw that the unfor-
tunate children were taken care Of,
and had coal carried from the police
station TO their home, on Eighth street
to keep the little ones from freezing.
He found all the children attired IN
filthy clothes. and living under most
unhealthy surroundings.
Mrs. Fouwood has confessed the deed
and in her defense claims she could no
longer support the child and was COM
PEELED TO desert it.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
LEGISLATORS
WEAR CARNATIONS
speeIal % Tha EvenIng Journal.

nNNAAAA ~ AAfA AaNNAAAAAn aNNAAAAa
DOVER, Jan. 29.-In the Senate to-
day members wore pink carnations.
gifts OF Senator Conner. in honor Of
Mckinley Day.
Prayer by Chaplain Smith MENTION
ed McKinley's life and death, and his
dying prayer.
Bills introduced:
BY Mr. Sparks, act amending the
Board OF Health laws by enforcing
sewer connections TO be made where
drainage Of any house Is condemned
by the board.
BY Mr.. Sparks, act giving the consent
Of the State to the purchase by the
United States government of a suitable
tract Of land for target range.
Mr.. Sparks act amending the street
and sewer laws.
The Senate received read and re-
ferred various resolutions from the re-
cent Wilmington Municipal Conven-
ton, calling for the return 10 cities Of
liquor license revenues, etc, paid by
them into the state Treasury
The Senate passed a concurrent res
olution that the two houses go into a
joint session on Thursday at IL a. m.
to hear delegations of attorneys discuss
the House bill relative TO the retire.
ment OF judges.
The Senate passed the Monaghan bill
prohibiting pawn brokers from receiv-
ing household goods and wearing ap-
parel from persons under the influence
Of Intoxicating drinks.
The Senate killed the Senate bill
abolishing public whipping and the
whipping post as a punishment for
crimc.
The Senate reported unfavorably and
killed Senate bill authorizing the Levy
Court of New Castle county TO appro-
prite $4,000 to the Ferris Industrial
Cchon1
Evening journal., 1907-01-29

Thaw after her marriage and knew in de-
tail am that Inspired Harry Thaw to shoot
down the architect on the roof Of Maids
Square Garden.
Barrymore is Perpexed
The presence Of Jack" Barrymore. the
actor IN count has entwlnod another We
OF mystery about the case What part will
he play in the effort of the State to con-
vict Harry Thow OF murderf The actor
has been subpoenaed by the prosecution
and when hc appeared in court and SAT-
within the ran where Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw's gaze might fall upon him there
was a nutter Of excitement and wonder at
this dramatic move Of Distrlct-Attorney
Jerome. "Jack" Barrymore knew Evelyn
Ncsbit Ions before Stanford White and
Harry Thaw fen victims 10 her raro
beauty. Broadway often heard that Eve
lyn Nesbit would marry Jack Barry
more. What does Barrymore know that
made Evelyn Nesbit Thaw vince when sho
saw him enter court7 The actor failed TO
appear before the grand jury after he
had been subpoenaed though not until
detectives had traced him for days Il do
not know why the district attorney wants
me-" sald barrymore. have been fr'e
Of Mrs, 1ihaw for years I dislike this
notoriety exceedingly and can't see why
the District Attorney wants to drag mo
into the case"
May Exclude tho Thaws
With the completion Of the jury thu
District Attorney will make motion to
keep All witnesses for the prosecution and
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
STATES INLAND WATERWAYS
ARE AMPLY PROVIDED FOR

In the River and Harbor bin now be-
fore the National House Of Represen-
tauves. Senators DUPONT and Alice and
Congressman Burton have had sections
inserted providing for the improve
ment Of Delaware's inland waterways.
Among other items provided for and
Among other items provided for aud
the expense attached thereto are the
following:
Improving Wilmington harbor; Con-
tinuing Improvement and for mainte-
nance. $4,000.
Improving AppoQuinimink, Murder
XIII and 1fispilhon rivers; Continuing
improvement and for maintenance,
S5s 900. Of which $4,000 may be eN-
pended upon the Mispillion river in ac-
cordance with the report submitted in
House Document 10. 152, Fifty-sixth
Evening journal., 1907-01-29

est and closest attention 10 every detail
to mako il a memorable occasion.
The new but already familiar poem.
"Our Delaware" set TO Che tune Of
Maryland. Ny Maryland" was made the
basis Of the dinner song.
Tho menu had been arranged with par
ticular stress upon good things OF Della
ware and Delaware Bay and stream.
Guests.
The guests Of the evening, beside ssn-
ator Richardson ond a few OF his per-
sOnal friends of Dover We're; Governor
Continued on Fourth Page.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
PRISONERS COST
$43,SOO PER YEAR

George C. Kerr, president Of the Board
Of trustees Of the New Castle County
woilahouse presented a report to Levy
Court this morning submitting the esti-
mated expenses of the institution for the
ensuing year.
The report sets forth that the cost OF
maintaining prisoners. OF whom there are
900. per day is 40 cents. amounting TO si7.
800 for the year. The report was ordered
received and filed.
Mr.. Hopkins, OF the finance committee
OF Levy Court reported that there nad
been turned over 10 tie county treasurer
$4,000 in workhouse bonds which had been
cancelled. The bonds viii be destroyed in
a manner directed By the COZ
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
ealasoio's TaiIori7o ParIors.

One OF the finest tailoring establish
ments In this city is at Sixth and Tat
nan streets. made so BY recent exten-
sive Improvements BY Wilmington's
successful tailor, Carmine Balascio.
The best material and trimmings skill
ful workmanship. stylish cut and rea-
sonable prices are the secret OF Bal
ascio's success. His fine made-to-
order suits cost no more than ready
made clothes and cost one third less
than A1szkst ktrsst RTies&
Evening journal., 1907-01-29

Congress. second session.
Improving Saint Jones river: For
maintenance, $1,000.
Improving Smyrna river For main
tenance, s., ,000
Improving Broadlxin river. in accord
ance with the report submitted in
House document numbered PA, Fifty
ninth Congress. second session: Com
pleting Improvement. $33.330.
Improving Broad Creek river: For
maintenance. S1.500.
The bill also provides that the deere
tary Of War cause preliminary exami-
nations OF surveys TO be made AZ The
following localities
Smyrna river. 10 connect by canal
Rehoboth boy with Delaware bay at or
aear Lewes. through Lewes creek and
Gordon lake
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
pr. erenfeII 70 Leeture.

At the parish house Of Trinity Church
on Thursday afternoon at $50 O'Clock DR..
Wilheld T. Grenfell c NJ c. Will lee
ture on mis- work in Canadian Labrador.
The services Of Dr. Grenfell who Is
great friend Of the desp-sea fishermen,
We're secured Through the efforts Of
Bishop Coleman. The lecture viii be IL
lustrated With numerous views and photo
graphA.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
DIED FROM
HORSES KICK

Harvey Green, aged II years. Of
Townsend, admitted to the Delaware
Hospital yesterday afternoon suffering
with a fractured skull as a result oe
being kicked by a horse, died at that
institution late last night The little
fellows skull was trephined, but he
failed to rally. The body was shipped
TO Townsend to-day.
Evening journal., 1907-01-29
GAVE CAPT. EVANS TROUBLE
Prisoner Attempts to Escape After
Kn6oking Man Unconscious.


Michael S. Gallagher is a prisoner at the
police station and tomorrow morning he
will be aIraigned in City Court to answer
charge Of street fighting.
Before he was landed behind the bars
Gallagher gave Captain Evans tussle at
Fifth and shipley streets, near the scene
Of the fight, and the officer was forced to
throw his prisoner TO the ground. He
managed TO get away, however, and gave
the Captain a run to Fourth and Orange
strets. where the two again came together.
Finally the officer subdued his man and
locked him up
Gallagher knocked man unconscious in
shipley street but his victim recovered
ana escaped before the arrival Of Captain
Evans