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Evening journal., 1907-03-21
COAL Men
MAY ORGANIZE
Steps Taken by Retail Deal
ers at Banquet Given at
Clayton House

Local retail coal merchants are con-
templating forming an association.
which will probably be known as the
Delaware State Retail Coal Dealers
Association. the primary object Of
which viii be to bring about a closer
feeling between the coal dealers Of VIII
mington.
The first steps toward this end were
taken last night when q banquet was
given at the Clayton House, and which,
although of a social nature brought out
the views of a number Of prominent
coal dealers Of the city on the subject
Of such an organization.
PROMINENT MEN PRESENT.
Every individual dealer and firm
dealing in coal in the city was repre-
sented and several prominent men who
are engaged in the coal business as re-
tailers in Pennsylvania were in attend
ance. Aewis w. Brosius, OF the firm
of Brosius and Smedley, presided and
called upon those present to express
their views. S. B. CroweH, Of Phil7-
dephia, president OF the Pennsylvania
State Retail Coal Deaers' Association,
Wellibgton Bertolette, Of Reading sec
retary of the Organization; G. Frank
Williamson, Of Media and Joseph Pal
mer Of Wailingsford. Pa, were among
the guests and expressed themselves
upon the subject Of a LEGAL organizaa-
tion, believing that 1t would be bene-
fetal to the public as well as the coal
dealers.
Other matters relative to the retail
coal business were gene into and
threshed at length. and while no def
mite action was taken on any subject
il is. probable that at a meeting Of the
dealers to be held shortly an orGa.ni-
zation will be formed. About % VIII
mington companies were represented at
the banquet.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
GUARDING LOCAL
OPTION BILL
Conspiracy to Raid Senate
Chamber Desks Unearthed.
May Appoint WatChman
Special to Tho evening journal.

DOVER, March 2i.-It is expected uhnt
Governor Lea will appoint additional
watchman Tor ths State House untn after
the adjournmeu. OF the Legislature Il Is
understood that Lewis Chambers. watch
man OF THE Site House overheard soma
men consplrlns 70 raid some OF the desks
IN the Senate chamber 10 get possession Of
bills supposed TO bo there
while the bills are not there it has been
deemed best to place additional watchmen
in tho Legislature han during the recess.
All important bills, including the State
local option bnl. have been locked in a
fire proof vault Of the State House.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
GOVERNOR WILL
PASS ON BILLS
Local Option Measure Ex-
peCted to Come Before
Him This Afternoon

Governor Preston Lea Is at the State
House in Dover to-day and this afternoon
will take up a number Of measures which
have been passed by the Legislature and
which await his approval or disapproval.
Among the many measures which have
been enacted by the General Assembly
none has aroused public interest so much
as the local option bill
This measure touches directly the
homes Of tine community, mothers and
fathers. sisters aud brothers, all being in.
terested in its provisions. In view Of this
fact d the fact that it was almost the
una nous will Of the Legislature that
srsn a measure should be enacted it is
nor) than probable that Governor Lea
vii afhx his 8ignature TO the bill this af-
tarnoon.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
snrino MiIIinerv openino,

Always noted for the excellence and
variety Of its millinery stock, the old
estab1 he'd store of Mrs. Catherine
Grady. at Third and King streets,
never presented a more beautiful ap-
pearance than yesterday. when myriads
OF the loveliest creations in trimmed
hats were being arranged for the OPEN
ing. on Thursday. Everything new
and chic may be found there and for
those who prefer to have their hats
trimmed to their own taste Miss L.
W. Longscre chief trimmer. and a
corps OF assistants are ready to serve.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
NEW YORK
FOR HORACE MARVIN
Father Of Missing Lad Joins
Detectives There in Hunt
For Boy
SECRET SERVICE MEN
WORK AROUND DOVER
ey Our Own wire. Pubrshers' Press

ey our Own Wire. Publishers Press
DOVER March 21-Dr. Horace NJ
Marvin is believed to be IN New York
To-day in search Of his kidnapped son.
When he lett Dover secretly yesterday
his son said ne was going to wash-
ington to consult with Che President.
but later II was practically admitted
that he had gone to New York. 1t 70
believed that developments In tha
mysterious case viii be announced to-
day and the pinkentons al Dover admit
that they await word from Dr. Marvin
with the greatest expectation.
report says that more detectives
have been employed on the case aboue
New York and vicinity than at Dovcr
and that the activity at Dover waa
maintained chiefly to mislead the kid
nappers.
Another clue which Is being run down
to-day comes from Chester where u
man is said to have been seen with A
had answering the description Of tho
Marvin boy A telephone messaga
said the man was living IN a shantV
al NPiAin' anu Niit ne HpitFeHti9 Wt@
holding the child a prisoner Detec-
tlves have hurried to the scene.
Two United States Secret Services
men arrived In Dover last night ana
many believed this meant that Presl-
DENT Roosevelt had given his aid 10
the State and to Dr. Marvin. The
secret agents however said they were
engaged on an entirely different mats
ter.
Detectives returned to-day from a
fruitless sear,h OF the gypsy camps
near Magnolia.
Work on various lines OF searching
Is being continued. but the detectives
believe the trip 10 New York Of DR..
Marvin Is the most important featura
of the day.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
JAIL FOR HARTMAN

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON. March 21.-Senator Gull
lon, Of Illinois. this morning told the
President that y. H. Hartman ought to
be in the penitentiary for his connection
with the Alton deal.
Il tod the President" said Senator Cul-
lom, "that II had my way I'd put Har-
riman in the penitentiary"
Did the President agree with you, Sem
htor7' the venerable statesman was
asked.
I do not think he made any comment
upon my remark, replied the Senator
with a smile.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
FALSE CLUE IN CHESTER

CHESTER. March 21.-Women who
saw a boy on the street last evening
and fanoied that he resembled Horace
Marvin Jr the missing Dover boy in
formed the police Of their suspicious
and much excitement followed while
an investigation was made.
The boy was found and taken to the
police station where he was identified
as a lad Of the name Of Richardson,
living at Upland.
The boys uncle, with whom he was
seen on the street, is well known here.
ERIE Pa, March 2i.-Mrs. John
Norvelle, OF Fredonia, n Y, whose A.
year-old son was mistaken for the
missing child OF Dr. Horace Marvin, OF
Kits Hammock. lies at her home here
in precarious condition as a result
OF shock due TO the excitement OF the
case. The woman has been deiirous all
day. and a physician is in constant at
tendance. Te shock was brought on
Tuesday night when police officers en-
tered the house and placed the occu-
pants under arrest, feeling assured the
child was the lost son Of DR.. Marvin.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
M Hnln From Prealdnni.

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press
WASHINGTON, March 2t-Formor
United tSates Senator Alice. OF Della
ware. who called at the White House
to-day on personal business, took occa-
sion TO deny that he had come to enlist
the Presidents aid IN hte search for
the missing Marvin boy. He failed to
see how the President could do any
thing in the matter, and stated that he
had not been asked by anyone in Della
ware to bring the case to the attention
OF the President.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
rookina up EarIy HIstory.

Colonial Danes Of Wilmington are
at work preparing the genealogical
history OF early Delaware data FOR
which is bein gagtherei by members
OF that society. Mrs. ]. Ernest Smith
and Miss Lea looked over the records
at the County Court House yesterday
and obtained data upon wills male
prior to 1900. 1t was necessary to use
a magnifying glass in some instances
so fine was the writing.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
MAY BE MISSING
THAW WITNESS

NEW YORK. March 21-Craig Wads-
worth. Second Secretary Of the Ameri-
can Embassy at London, and the man
who recently gave out an interview re-
lative to actions of Harry Thaw, Eve
lyn Nesbit and Mrs. Holman, in London
in 1903. arrived to-day on the stearmer
Oceanic. 1t is believed that he is the
much discussed missing witness" on
whom Jerome has been counting.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
FEAST OF PASSOVER SOON
One Of Greatest Of Jewish Festivals
Begins Friday Of Next Week.

The Feast Of the Passover win start
Friday of next week.
With the reformed Jews the cele-
bration last seven days. beginning ani
ending with a days holiday. while
among the members of the orthodox
Jews the feast lasts but five days and
the event is begun and ended with but
a half days holiday.
A feature OF the event is the fact
that no unleavened bread can be about
the house before the period Of tho
festival. Every member of the family
feels duty bound to make a thorough
search Of the house in quest Of such
bread and every crumb must be re-
moved.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Tosd Suit Settled.

The verdict Of the jury in the libel suit
of George W. Todd VS.. Every Evening in
which the plaintiff was awarded $4,000 yes
terday, wasaugmented to-day when set
tlement was made by the Every Evening
with Mrs. Todd. who had also brought
action FOR libel. The sum Of $1,000 was the
amount named in the settlement to-day
and as far as Mrs. ToddAs concerned the
CASE is settled.
Thomas L. Bayard, counsel for Every
Evening. will. it is said. argue for new
trial in Mr.. Todd's case.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
CITY SOLICITOR
GETS INCREASE
Amendment to the Charter
Raises His Pay to $500
Annually
speeIal % ID EvenIng Journal.

DOVER. March 2i-It has been found
that the amendments to the Whining
ton charter, now before Governor Lea
awaiting his action, not only increase
the mayors salary from $500 TO $1,000
"a year, but increase the city solicitors
salary to $500 a year. He now re-
ceives $500 a year
The advance IS 10 take effect as soon
as the bin is signed by the governor
and II Governor Lea should approve
the amendments. City Solicitor Town
send would get some benefit under #
during the two months remaining Of
mis- term. The bill provides that futur,
city solicitors shall be appointed by
the mayor
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
By our own wire, Publishers Press.

BY our Own Wire, Publishers Press
NANAGUA. Nicaragua, March 21.-
Meagre details OF a bloody battle be-
tween Nicaraguan and Honduras
troops, in which between 200 and 500
casualties resulted, reached here to-
day from Namasiquo. Honduras, where
the engagement is said to have been
fought.
The Honduran army was the agrees
sor. having attacked the Nicaraguan
forces entrenched at NamasiQuo. The
battle opened with a slirmish before
dawn on March II. and lasted for three
DAYS. President Zelaya commanded the
Nicaraguan troops. said to have b-tn
the victors.
Owing to the strength Of the Near
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
HONDURANS LOST
IN A BIG BATTLE
Reported Bloody Fight in Which the Nicara
guanS Won Great Victory-Eight
Hundred Killed

laguan defence. repeated assaults by the
Hinduran troops were easily repulsed,
and the attacking party finally gave up
the fight and withdrew.
Vague figures as TO the number OF
casualties have been received here and
little credence is placed in the most
persistent reports that the Hondurans
lost 500 dead and left 800 wounded on
the field. and that the Nicaraguan
losses were 500 killed and a like num-
ber wounded.
An unconfrmed report received here
from San Juan Del sur says that the
Honduran army was reinforced with a
large body of Salvadorean troops ard
that among those Hondurans taken
prisoners were General sMartinez, who
was seriously wounded.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
WIGWAM OWNERS
ANNUAL MEETING

Stockholders OF the Red Mons Hall
Company Geld their annual meeting
last evening and elected the following
officers 10 serve FOR thee nsuing year.
Leonard HESS, president; G. r. Byron,
vice-president' George Guthrie. secre-
tary; J. p Byron. w. H. Kramer, d.
rectors; Edward Mcintyre, II. r.
Schel, auditors.
The reports submitted showed the
company TO be IA better financial con-
dition than over before.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
john 3. Treaanowan Dead.

John r. Treganowan died at the
Emergency Hospital. Easton. Nd, yes
terday. Mr.. Treganowan had been in
feeble health for several months, and
had undergone an operation in this city
for peritonitis. He returned home sew
eral weeks ago. and was seized with
pneumonia, which. together with his
other trouble. caused his death.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Alleoed Briber Arrested in Manila.

Rv our own Wire, Publishers Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March I-Theo-
dore V. Halsey. Of the Pacific states Tele-
phone Company. indicted for bribing ten
supervisors each TO refuse franchise 70
the rival Home Telephone Company, was
arrested in Manila.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Mav Build cIuhhouse

Members Of the New-century Club Of
Smyrna, are rehearsing a comedy which
will be prescribed in the Opera House
Easter Monday evening. The club Is con-
sidering plans for "a clubhouse, which
may be built in the fall, ground having
been purchased some time ago.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
New Omar a 81. AndrewIs.

workmen are engaged in installing A
handsome and costly new pipe organ
in st. Andrews Church. The work will
probably be completed, and the organ
used for the first time on Easter Sum
day. The interior Of the church Is also
being touched up here and there with
varnish and gliding. and when COM
pleted will present a splendid appear
nnra
Evening journal., 1907-03-21

eUBscRiBERe TO rHE KvnNmsd
JOURNAL WHO CHANGE THEfH
ADDRESS ON OR ABOUT MARCH ~
SHOULD NOTIFY THIS OFFICE IN
ORDER THAT THEIR PAPER MAX
BE DELIVERED PROMPTLY I'd
The NEW ADDRESS.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Newsbov praaaed By Train.

While endeavoring to board moving
train at New Castle. William Lynch, a
Union News agent fell and was
dragged over the railroad ties for two
hundred yards before he let go and fell
unconscious TO the ground. He is not
seriously injured. but lost all his money
and supplies.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
POOLE IS S7TH
Young Delawsrean Is Graduated From
the Naval Academy.


John NJ. Poole. Srd. OF this city. is
ffty-seventh In the order Of final stan
ing Of midshipmen who were graduated
from the Naval Academy with the class
OF 1905. as determined by the academy
board which passed upon the examinn-
tion papers, has been approved by thu
Navy Department and was made pub
lie to-day. The examination was con-
Quoted az sea in November last, aboard
the ships to which the midshipman
were assigned. and the papers were
forwarded here for marking. The clas'
originally contained i1f members. but
this number was reduced to l06 by
deaths, designations and dismissal
The standing is for the whole six
years course, this including the eff
cheney during the two years sea cruise
which ended with the examinations.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
No Action In Park Matter,

The finance committee of City Coun-
Gil and William P. Bancroft, president
OF the Park Board. held another confer
ence last night on the matter Of pur-
chasing certain tracts of land for park
purposes, but no action was taken. The
matter was laid over for one week
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
WEATHER

WEATHER.
FAIR AND WARMER TONIGHT.
RAIN AND WARMER FRIDAY.
Noon Temperature. .4s degrees
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Found Uneonscious in ceIIar.

Thought to have tumbled in the cell
lar OF the Grand Union Hotel. James
Brooks, colored, a teamster. was found
Unconscious in the basement Of that
building and was removed to the Della
ware Hospital in the Phoenix ambu-
lance.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Dozen Bows Were Fined.

Magistrate Robertson last night fined
about a dozen boys for trespass in the
vicinity Of Seventh and Lincoln streets.
The magistrate gave each OF the young
sters a good lecture in addition TO
slight fine.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Strikers Tie Up 5attleship Work.
- o..- n..-., rxrtr, D,,tffg1,o,.vs T0rora

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-The
Navy Department is annoyed by a
strike of ship plumbers at the Norfolk
Navy Yard. who demand a raise OF
pay from 1916 to 81. Work on the
battleship Texas and the cruiser Olym-
pla Is held up.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Cen. rbeodore J. Writ Dead.

BY Our Own Wire, Publishers Press.
PHILADELPHIA. March 2i.-Brigadier
General Theodore J. wint L. S. A., died
here to-day Of heart disease. He had COM
manded the United States trops in Cuba
until three weeks ago. when he was re-
lieved because OF i'll health.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Inspeetino MARYLAND Division

sistant Engineer G. S. Krick and AS
sistant Engineer f. S. Duane. OF the
Maryland division of the p, b. & w.
railroad. to-day began the annual in
spection OF the division and its
branches.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
court Met and Adiourned,

Superior Court met this morning st
the usual hour but AS there was Moth
ing to ccme 70 its attention, the judges
declared recess until tomorrow
morning. excusing the jurors from at
tendance until that time.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
SMALL aov NJ. Ini,,r.,I

While working at the plant Of the
Harlon and Hollingsworth Corporation
Michael Cohen, aged IA years, fell from
a ladder and was so badly hurt that
he had to be removed to the Delaware
Hospital in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
SPRING IS HERE
Old Sol Crossed the "Line" at 1872
O'clock This Afternoon.


At 1872 p. m. this afternoon the sun
entered Aries. or, I'm common parlance,
crossed the equator, and the spring
season is at last with u.s. According to
the ordinary method Of reckoning, the
vernal season has been here ever since
Monday when the vernal equinox oc-
CURED. but the weather man says this
Is a mistake II Uncle SANS official
representative is allowed TO have his
way, those women who wore their new
bonnets last Sunday were four days
ahead ahead OF time. For the last three
weeks the usual signs OF what is gem
orally accepted as the most pleasant
quarter Of the year have been apparent.
The markets have been full OF new
vegetables, the butcher has been SELL
ing genuine spring lamb, and the poul-
try dealer has been sending home
spring frying chickens.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
1900 shortaae At chieaao.

BY Our own Wire, Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON. March I.-Of the four
experts sent to Chicago to go over ac-
counts of the sub-treasury there returned
to-day. They found the shortage to be
s1730OO.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Iaunohino This Afternoon.

At the shipyards OF the Pusey and
Jones Company this afternoon, the Al
bert G. Farse, one OF the three steam
ers in course OF construction for the
Quartermasters Department OF the
United tSates Army viii be launched.
There win be but few guests.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
NEW PROFESSOR

c. A. Mecue Now Is Hortieulturist at
Delaware College.
Professor Charles A. McCue yesterday
became Professor Of Horticulture in Della
ware College and Horticulturist to the
Experiment Station. Professor Mccue Is
a graduate OF the Michigan Agricultural
College. a young man Of broad training
IN his line and comes to the college well
recommended. For several months he has
attended Farmers Institutes througout
the state
Evening journal., 1907-03-21

VIII the passengers on the Eighth
street car on Tuesday evening last who
saw the conductor push a man off at
Eighth and Market send ====5 to XXX.
this ofiice.s
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Held Ruainess Meetina.

Managers Of the Florence Crittenton
Home held their monthly meeting at the
home. No. 5O6 West Fifth street yesterday
afternoon. The report Of the matron was
received and accepted.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
SEEK TO BETTER
CITY GOVERNMENT
Initiative and Referendum
League TO Take Part in
Municipal Election
PETITION IS CIRCULATED

Members OF the Initiative and Refer
endum League and others who are in
terested in its efforts to bring about
betterment In the condition OF the city
nnd State government, propose to take
a hand la the coming city election and
will bring before the people important
issues upon which they are urged TO
express their opinion.
with this end in view the league has
issued the following Application ad-
dressed to tho Mayor and Council of
Wilmington"
The undersigned qualified citizens
OF Wilmington to vote at the election
for Mayor Of the said city held in 1905.
respectfully ask for the submission TO
.the people OF the said city at the elec-
tion for Mayor TO be held IN the year
1907 the following questions relating TO
the affairs OF the city.
/. shall the Mayor and Council me-
morlalize the next Legislature OF the
state TO enact IA law enabling the peo-
pie Of Wilmington TO govern them-
selves. deleeatlng TO the Mayor and
Council subject 10 the Initiative ami
Referendum as fun powers OF govern
ment for municipal purposes as are
vested IN the Governor and Legislature
FOR state purposes.
.. Shall the Mayor and Council
memoriallze the next Legislature 10
enact q law providing for Wilmington
the system of assessment OF real estate
which IS now In operation In New
York.
3. shall such ordinance be passed aa
win require the publication OF minute
and accurate detailed statements Of tn,
receipts and expenditures Of the city
4. Shall such ordinance be passed as
will require the bonding Of assessors
and collectors by reliable surety conn
panies and the prompt settlement OF
the accounts OF said assessors and col.
iectors
8. Shall such ordinances. ules or regu-
latons be adopted and enforced ~
will require the railroad companies as.
ing the streets OF Wilmington to mak'
such repairs TO the streets as are pre-
scribed by their franchises and to maxi
such improvements to their cars as viii
: hARiA ~ itN WAnti~ NAAANA'ttN triiN W.
l venient service.
People Are Interested
This move on the part Of the ieagu
has aroused much interest in th
questions submitted in the application
and a large number Of persons ar
nffxing their signatures to the papers
| BY the Initiative and Referendum ac
an application OF this kind must con
tain the signatures Of at least 1900 boni
fide voters Of the city OF Wilmington
before IL can be sent 10 the Mayor 70
his approval. The required numbe
OF names having been obtained and tn
application properly presented tn
Chief Executive OF the city must direc
that provisions be made for the ballot
ing upon such questions as may b
desired by the signers.
Not Confined to Glasses
This movement is not Of a politica
nature, as politics Is eturely elimi
mated,
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Rov is Hone.

Il transpires that little 14-year-old
Edward Ward, OF No. IT'S East Seventh
street who was reported missing yes
terday. did not even leave the city. He
was away from home only a few hours
r-d is now back with his parents.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
paid sa1nn for Pronertv

Samuel Harris paid $500 yesterday for
the property formerly owned by William
Mayne and Mary B. Yeatman located at
the northeast corner OF Twelfth and JEFF
ferson streets. The sale took place at the
County Court House.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Had Hand Mashed.

John Bonner, an employe Of the p.
B. & w. Railroad Company. had his
hand mashed this morning while work.
ing at the Todd's Cut shops. He was
sent to his home, at No. 121 DUPONT
street.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Arhnr nau h thn sohnnl..

The schools of this city and state
win observe Friday next as Arbor and
Bird Day. the date having been fixed
Iby a proeAmatIon Of Governor Lea.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
chestsr Ready for servIee.

After a thorough overhauling and a
new coat Of paint, the steamer City OF
Chester, of the Wilson Line, this
morning left Harlan's yards ready for
service on the river.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Rsv. &. M. Kirkus 70 speak.

At the noon-day Lenten services in
st. Andrews Church tomorrow the
Rev. Frederick NJ. Kirkus, rector of
Trinity Church, viii be the speaker.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Steamboat Lines Nov Schedule.

II is expected by the officials OF the VIII
son line OF steamers between this city and
be resumed and two boats placed IN SER
vice about April /.
Evening journal., 1907-03-21
Aoed Man committed suioide

Evan p. Dickson, aged 81 years. shot
himself to death with a 32-calibre re-
volver at his home, in Kennett town
ship, near Hockessin. on Tuesday night.