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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-10
Protest Aaainst AL. PIaxIna.

Residents of the West Side in the
vicinity Of Third, Van Buren, and Har-
rison streets, are making complaints
of boys playing BAH in the streets on
Sundays. They have no objections to
the boys playing on week days but
they claim that the games go on just
the same on Sundays.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-10
candidates Eor Levv conrt.

Five candidates for Levy Court from
the Third Levy Court district on the
Republican ticket promise to make the
fight warm one. The candidates are
former Levy Court Commissioner Isaac
S Elliott and Nelson Page, of Brandy
wine hundred, and ex-State Senator
Thomas ]. Sterling. William J. Brown
and Everett Hollingsworth of Chris
tiana hundred.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-10

AIKEN. Nd. Aug. 10.--Jess Toots.
aged 81, Of York, Pa, an employe OF
the American Bridge Company. was
knocked overheard into the Susoue-
hanna River yesterday afternoon and
drowned. At the time OF the accident
he was assisting in putting up the false
work for the new Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad bridge. A widow and six chill
dren survive him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-10
contraetor threaten. suIt.

Contractor Thomas z. O'Connell. OF
West Chester. threatens suit against
the Pennsylvania State Highway De-
partment, on refusal TO pay him bal
ance he claims is due him for work on
public highways near Kenneth Square.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-10

SALISBURY. Aug 10.-Ths town OF
Denton is to have a curfew law.
The bell is to be rung az 3 o'clock
and all children under IL years OF ago
must be off the streets unless accom-
panied by their parents
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
1RUY And NAVY NEWS.
rFron The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington, February !,
DEPENDENCE ON SUBNARINES--Conside--
able work. amounting TO $4,000. is conten-
plated on the submarine boats Adder. Cram
pus Moccasin and Pike This work IS neces-
sary to fit the submarines now on the Pacific
Coast with the improvements which have been in
stalled on the submarines lately oyerhaued al the
navy yard at Brooklyn IT is desired to place
on board the latest type OF adjusting and torpedo
operating devices install new type OF periscops
and stifen the tanks 10 insure the safety Of the
vessels az great depths. The plans for this work
were made more than year ago. and met with the
approval of the department. but IL was found that
the cost of the work would exceed % per cent Of
the total value of the vessels. and it would bs
necessary under the law. therefore, TO obtain spe-
ciaI authority from Congress for doing the WORK
In the mean time arrangements have been made
by the Navy Department FOR sending the shark
and the Porpoise from New York 70 the Pacino
Coast. These submarines represent the lafess
types of the vessels their class and Will be use
full in connection with the man0uvres which ars
contemplated with some OF the ships on the WesI
coast One Of the plans of the Navy Departments
is to send these submarines. with perhaps one
or two additional ones, TO the Philippines for use
in connection with the coast defences Of the new
naval base and dockyard which is 70 be estae-
Iished near Manila in place of the abandoned sieo
at Olonsapo The submarine has come into
recognition of It's value adjunct or the coas1
defence proposition In the new plans for the en-
boat has come to take the place Of the coast de-
fence vessel OF the monitor type and the torreao
boat and destroyer Submarine defence. ootH os
the boat and by mines will play an important paf'
in obstructing the approach Of an enemy os
water In the Philippines. where the latest devices
will be installed at several places where there
need of such protection. there Will also oe en-
Moved a mine planter similar TO that USED OF l.s
Atlantic Coast by the coast artillery one suca
planter is shortly be contracted for by the aAa
terrnaster general and this boat one IN serves
of the same type will be sent 70 Manila as s0'-
as It can be spared
ORDERS ISsUED.-The following orders havs
been. issued:
Contract Surgeon THOMAS S. LOWE. rror1 the PaiHF
pines San Francisco.
lieutenant Commander z. T wITHERSPOON. 70 laA'
charge recruiting in Chcaso ,...ss
Lieutenant Commander Y : DODDR1D4A ce-.-
recruiting station. Chicago 20 bureau e me
Mdshipman V N METCALF. detachsd tte'H -
Charleston: home resignation accepted
MOVEMENTS OF vESSELS-The foLowns
movements Of vessels reported
ARRIVED
Fab 1o-The Arethusa at P1nta Arenas. ..
Feb 1.-THE Cesar. San Juan; The Fia-o00S' "
shanghai: the Saturn at Nas6asra baS-
SAILED
Feb 1.-The Arethuss from Punta Arenas for -
huano; the Chickasaw. from Newport fo- t1e s,-
York Navy Yard. the Lebanon nom Gaaerarssu' -.
Puerto Cortez. the Justin. from 1lss iae& 49,
San Francisco: the Scorpion. from Boston toI +>
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
STRINGENT AUTO BILL.
German Governments Plan to Pro-
tect the Public.

Berlin Fen 1.-The question of regulation OF
automobiles caused an animated debate in the
Reichstag to-day and called forth an assurance
from the government that 1t would bring IN d
stringent bill for the protection Of the public
Prince zu Schonaich- Carolath began the discus
sion by calling upon Chancellor Won Balow to pro-
tect pedestrians by the prohibition Of road racing
confning these contests inclosed tracks. He also
demanded the suppression by legislative measures
of noxious odors arising from motor cars and ex-
aminations for chauffeurs. who should not receive
licenses until they had driven at least $3.50 miles
under. the SUPERVISION OF qualified instructors.
Herr Nieberding the Secretary Of State. replied
amid applause from all sections OF the mouse, tha'
a bill was ready for introduction In the Reichstag
before the civil for accidents while negligent
drivers would be subjected, according TO It's pro-
visions TO severe penalties. including fines and i'm
prisonment.
Chauffeurs henceforth. would be compelled 10
undergo examination relative to their technlcai
knowledge of motor cars and their trustworthiness
and skill; as drivers. The questions Of road racing
and noxious cdors will be left the decision of
committee.
The governments action has been induced by re-
cent official statistics of automobile accidents IN
Germany which show that from October, 1906, until
October 1907 there were 1881 motor accidents
involving Jas deaths and injuries to 2419 persons
half of these occurring in Berlin In 90 per cent of
the cases passe- ger cars responsible. Among
the victims rer cent were the occupants of the
cars and rs per pedestrians In II per
cent OF the the chauffeurs made their escape
unrecognzeI after the accident.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
FINNISH DIET MEETS.
President Denounces RedctiOndry
Plans IN Russia.

Helsingfors, Feb 1.-THE Finnish Diet was
opened at the palace to-day. The session VIII
be an important one, since the attitude of Fin
land toward the throne is to be defined and a
number of important reforms to be acted on
Governor General Gerhard read the address of
greeting from the sthrone to the members.
Judge Svinhufvud president Of the Diet and a
member of the Young Finn party, responded.
He referred to Major General Zein. recently ap-
pointed Assistant Governor General as one of
the chief instruments of the Bobrikoff rule, and
said that this appointment was Illegal. The
accusations against Finland, on which certain
political circles in Russia were basing their ef
forts to violate the political status of Finland
false, the president added, and the execu-
ton of the proposed changes would be ruinous
TO the social and political progress Of the coun-
try. The Firms always had been loyal to the
Emperor, but they convinced that the
maintenance Of the present Finnish constitution
absolutely necessary for proper develop
ment of the national life
In conclusion the president of the Diet called
for three cheers for Emperor Nicholas and these
were given with enthusiasm.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
4 SHOCK TO PORTUGAL.
Cabinet Decides Not to Rescind
ReDressiUe DEGREES.

lisbon Feb. 1.-THE Cabinet Council has re-
solved not to rescnd the dictatorial DEGREES pro-
mulgated in the last days of King Carlos's
reign except those considered offensive to the
public dignity. This unexpected action OF the
Cabinet has caused great astonishment
The Council of state has decided to pardon all
the sailors imprisoned for the mutiny of April
1906. King Manuel who presided. Inserted the
following at the beginning of the decree: 1T is
nv dearest wish to begin my reign by availing
myself of the prerogative of pardon which the
constitution gives me- AT the close of the pro-
ceediny the King hade farewell to his comrades
of the Naval Academy. where he was a pupil
when called to the throne
One of the first measures which the new Min
Istry will submit to the Cortes will be the bill
for the reorganization of the police.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
GERMAN MOVES TOWARD PEACE.
6ntention to Sign Arbitration Agreement
North Sea Negotiations.

Berlin, Feb 12.-Speaking before the Budget
sConrission of the Reichstag to-day Dr. Kriege.
xerrnanent member of the arbitration court, said
/: that Germany would sign the agreement
reached at The Hague last summer. DIR. hriege
sedded that the German delegates to the peace
rtonference had opposed the court of compulsory
srr bitration because they believed such court
would endenger the general idea Of arbitration
IN accordance with the final protocol OF the con-
ference Germany already had concluded cbliga-
tory arbitration conventions with several states
and intended TO continue TO make such arrange
,rents. Germany was forced, however, 10 OBJ
serve caution because Of her geographical posi-
ton
Answering the suggestion that Germany have
I'm official representative at the interpariamentary
.eace conference which is TO meet in Berlin this
year Herr Won Schoen, the Foreign Secretary.
said the government looked forward 10 this con-
ference with pleasure and would certainly take
part in 1t
Replying to an inquiry regarding the character
Of the international negotiations respecting the
Baltic and the North Seas, Herr Won Schoen de-
MED rumors that the object Of the proceedings was
: 20 make the Baltic closed sea. while the nego-
| aiattons regarding the North Sea were intended
spnly guarantee the preservation of the status
Suo
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
To SEARCH FOR MAR0ONED NAN.
Thought To Be on One Of the Galapagos
Islands-Vessel Of Fleet to Seek Him.

Washington Feb. PA man by the name Of
lofts and whose home is said TO have been IL
Connecticut is believed 70 be stranded on one Of
the Galapagos or Tortoise Islands. situated OF
the west coast OF South America 4 prominent
person from Connecticut interested IN jeffss case
has written to the department. asking that enc
az the vessels of Admiral Eyans's fleet stop az
the islands on their way from Callao. Peru, to
MagdaIena Bay, and make a search for him Ae-
cording to the information at hand, Jes Is thought
10 he on the island OF Santa Cruz. which also bears
the name of Indefatgable but definite data about
him IS lacking A request made heretofore that
an American war vessel search for the had to
he refused because there were ships in that
part OF the world This time. however. one viii
stop and orders with that end in view will bs
given tn Admiral Evans before he leaves Callao.
Either supply ship the repair vessel accom-
panying the battleships will conduct the search
There is a lighthouse on one of the islands. which
are said TO be nearly unDeopled-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
DISAGREE as TO BRYAN.
Democratic Representatives. of Id
jacent Nezo Jersey Districts.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau !


Washington Feb 12.-Conflicting statements as
the Democratic political preferences of New Jer-
sey made the floor of the House TODAY
to the great delight of the Republican side and
the evident discomfort of the minority The Indian
appropriation bill again made the vehicle for
discussion, although when Representative Harnill
of the 10th New Jersey District, arose to defend
William Jennings Bryan he reminded ty Rem
resentative Sherman. of New York that the
bill contained appropriation for the peerless
leader
Representative Hanlill. in reply to some remarks
derOgatory of Mr.. Bryan made by Representative
Leake of the 9th New Jersey District recently
said The sentiments expressed by my Collea que
the sentiments that l entertain or the SEN
trnents that prevail in Hudson County. which wa
He then euogiZed Bryan for his allotted FIVE min
utes and gave way to Representative Leake who
Immediately contradcted him the sentiment
IN New Jersey, amid great Republican al tplause
Representative Leake said further: Mr. Bryan
not represent the principles of Democracy be-
fore the American people. | do not believe he can
preach the doctrine of American individuality for
when he rises our leader he is wound around
by his hereses on free silver, by his doctrines on
governmental ownership, by his guaranteeing of
the bank deposits of the United States end by his
other socialistc tendencies. The country needs
Democracy now, and needs get away from the
principles which Mr.. Bryan stands for"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
GERMANY AIDS TURKEY
split AMONG POWERS.
SPLIT
Russian Report of Secret Treaties
Made scith Porte.

ST. Petersburg Feb. 1s.-The "Novoe Fremsa"
a,,uh,,shes an article dealing with the breaking
E,p OF the concert Of powers hitherto engaged in
hressing the Porte's consent to the INTRODUCTION
~ suaicial financial and administrative REFORMS
IN Macedonia
Al a conference of ambassadors in CONSTANT
,s,nn,e this week. says the "Novoe Nremsa'
rallied for the purpose of affixing signatures TO
soinr note with reference to judicial reforms
which have been the subject Of negotiations Tor
the last twelve months, Ambassador Iarschai
,ron Rieherstein announced that Germany de-
1rlined TO rroceed further in company with the
powers in this matter Instead, Germany pro-
posed TO abandon the joint note, agreeing WIN
Turkish counter proposals. whereby Turks, IN
stead of Europeans, should be appointed inspec-
tors of courts. in return for which, the Porte
would consent to extend the mandate for Eu-
ifopean gendarmerie officers, which expires IN
March Of this year.
Z The "Novoe Nrerlya" interprets this action on
xhe part Of Germany to mean the collapse OF the
entire Muerzsteg programme and says that 1t
was due to secret treaties already concluded
between Austria Hungary, Germany and Tur-
concessions and guarantees for the Bagdad rail-
way while Austria gets the Novipazar Railroad
lime and the exclusive right TO build railway
In the vfIayets Of Uskub and Salonica.
F; Baron Won Bieberstein's announcement, says
the ''Novoe vrenlya,'' has been communicated
10 the home government and is expected to be
the starting point for new grouping of the
powers in the Nearest East.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
TO BE CHIEF OF MILITIA.
Colonel Weauer Named for Head OF
Nezc Diuision of War Department.
rFronn The Trionne Rurea


washington Feb. i2.-Assistant Secretary Vae0
of the War Department will issue a generai 'i'
tomorrow creating division of militia In the ss-
partment and Will name chief of the new 1--WE
ion Colonel z. NJ Weaver. now the assistant e'e
of the coast artillery This Will relieve Ioo
Weaver from any further duty in the coast aru
lery Heretofore Assistant Secretary Oliver n-
handled all militia matters. with when ne ~ "
ticularly familiar. but since the passage Oh -
Dick bill the relations OF the War Depaf - .
with state militia have increased so largsiS -. -
the work has been too arduous for Generai V"'
in connection with his other duties -.
General Oliver came to the War Department a.
long experience with the New York National euA.Ns
and he is convinced that IL Is unxiSe to nave 20
knowledge OF militia matters which he possN
confined to individual. and possibly as a" -.
surance against change of administrator Nc -,
urged upon the Secretary of War the estaoAlsiii
of this division. His plan IS that when MS -
of service Is at end this important feae" 80
the military establishment shall be LETT III = ~
hands of men rendered competent by expefsu9
carry IL
The selection of Colonel Weaver IS regardeu :"
peculiarly fitting because OF the notao4e -.
OF that officer in arranging 1or ana 0ii -.
the Joint man9uvres OF the coast artillery anu -.
state militia in nsssiv every coast state !"
Union.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
W1NMAKER CONFIRMEO.
No Reasons for Rejection of Nom'-
nation Presented to COMMITTEE.
From The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington, Feb. 12.-The Senate To-Day coh-
frmed George w. Wanmaker, nominated lot Ap
praiser of the Port of New YORK. Ioiio"ihs
favorable report by the Finance Coihhii''ee'
made in executive session yesterday NO feaeoii'
were presented to the Finance Comhlt'ee ioi
the rejection Of Mr Wanmaker' 9ea' ''i
pIatt and Depew and three Representatives
from, New York had all indorsed him, and the
committee determined that there was no reason
longer to delay the confirmation. 1t was re-
norted in anti-administration circles that Henry
Willard would come from New York to prefer
charges against the appointment of Mr. Wan
maker and Mr. Willard was communicated with
and informed that the committee awaited his
pleasure. but he replied that he had never had
any intention of preferring formal charges and
had none to make.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
A GIFT FROM PRESIDENT HADLEY.
One Hundred Volumes Presented to Univer-
sitys Library at Berlin.

Berlin, Feb. 12-Presdent Arthur T. Hadley of
Yale has presented to the Roosevelt Library at
Berlin University hundred books which he
brought here for in his classes while Iecturing
They relate economic social and industrial ques-
tions IN the United States.
In letter to DR.. Ludwig Holle the Minister of
Public instruction President Hadley expresses the
hope that the volumes may be of service to the
students of the university in future years and may
promote good understanding between Germany
and America"
President and Mrs. Hadley will give a reception
TO their American and German friends Tomorrow
afternoon They intend sail for the United
States next Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
NEW FOREST RESERVE.
Plan to Put Part of Hudson High
lands Under Government Control.
[Feom The Tribune Bureau.l

Washington. Feb. 12-Representative Brad
ley of New York. introduced in the House to-
day a bin providing for the acquisition of GER
tain lands I'm the Highlands of the Hudson for
the purpose of establishing national forest re-
serve. The land specified In the bill is that part
Of Rockand. Orange. Dutchess. Putnam and
westchester counties which the Secretary of
Agriculture may designate and which. in his
opinion. is more valuable for the regulation Of
stream flow than for any other purpose
The bill provides that the Secretary of Agri-
culture advertise for the land and accept the
lowest bids. 1t further stipulates that such
acquisition may be. in any case conditioned
upon the exception and reservation OF the owner
Of the minerals and merchantable timber" ana
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
MRS. EDDY's C0ACHMAN DEAD.
Suppression Of the Fact at Her New Home
Until Disclosed Elsewhere.
fBy Telegraph to The Tribune. I
=.

Boston. Feb 12.-Bryon S. Burt. coachman for
Mrs. Mary Baker G.. Eddy. found dead in his
bed last Saturday morning in his room in the new
Eddy home, in Newton. Death took place some
time Friday night, according the statement of
the Christian Science leaders to-day. All news of
the death carefully suppressed and the fact
that 1t had taken place was not learned until the
station agent at ST. Johnsbury, VT. where the body
shipped, talked. An investigation was at once
started and to-day the fact of the death was ad-
mitted Burt is the man who carried Mrs Eddy
up the stairs into her home on the day of the
removal from Concord The leaders say Mrs Eddy
has been told OF the death. The medicar ex-
amner, G. l.. West. said tonight that he was in
vestigatng the matter. He spoke bitterly of the
fact that so much secrecy could be thrown around
the death.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
NORWEGIAN INTEGRITY TREATY.
Terms of Ten-year Agreement Among Powers
Made Public at Paris.

Paris. Feb. 12-The treaty signed recently be-
tween France, Great Britain. Germany. Russia and
.Horway, the object Of which guarantee the
Independence and territorial integrity Of Norway,
WAS made public to-day 1t provides that Norway
fehell cede 10 power any part of her territory,
land the signatories agree TO recognize and respect
fhe integrity of Norway and TO act in concert in
s&er support if she should be renaced by any
47wer. The life of the treaty is ten years. hut it
fuin remain in force for a second decade if it Is
not nuIlifed within eight years of the ime when
Ut goes into effect. Tie withdrawal Of Of the
eignatory powers does not make it impossible for
4he others the treaty.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
OHIO CAMPAIGN PLANS
Continued from first page.

circumstances he would, OF course carry every
thing. . aoss mt in
dcate anything conclusive should De & M enpe
sent more than per cent OF the he ~ sih
of Ohio There We're only two districts IN, IN Whlc hnse
there was any approach TO contest ana tneSo
contests were due to the fact that there We're
opposing candidates IN each district for the hoiii
nation for Congress ,.,. >.,. a.
In the 9th District the Taft candidate was de
feated hy los while IN the 18th District MI
Dawes the Taft leader and candidate for reIofnl.
nation is probably beaten, according to the iases.
adv;ees I have received. If there had been
primary In which could have participated
similar results would have been possible = 'io'
probable all the state.
Recurring to the state c3nyenon 1t snoo,a " ,bs
representatives of only faction of the party.
Not because the people have so decided but pc
cause the course of the Taft managers was such
as to bar everybody else from participation
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
DANGER FOR THE CANNON BOOM.
Sneakers Presidential Nautilus Runs Ath
vart Illinoiss Prohibition Campaign.
fBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Chicago Feb. 12.-Speaker Cannons Presiden-
ttaI boom has run thwart the prohibition cam
paign in Illinois. His supporters are trying tleir
utmost to keep him from the necessity OF taking
a stand on this question, which will be burning
issue in Illinois counties during the weeks when
delegates to the national convention VIII be
chosen. -,
In the 25th District. where successor 10 siie
,oto r.o,oras~noan George W. Smith is being
chosen the prohibition is e Is the only one IN
sight There is al fear that the temperance
vote will embarrass the Speaker In his own dis-
trict when he seeks denomination 10 congress aS
the temperance voters in the Republican party
are insisting on a pledge from Cannon which ne
does not wish to give.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-13
ALLEGED FoRGERIEs ON BANK.
Two Men Arrested in Pittsburg Also Wanted
in Washington.
by Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Pttsburg. Feb lotto VANDERBILT alias Charles
z. Fletcher, and Howard WasSon. alias Mitchell
were arrested here this evening when they tried
to pass alleged forged check the Mutual
Bank, of New York City, for s121. When their
rooms at the Monongahela House Were searched
rubber stamp bearing the OF the Mutual
Bank with blank space for the of the
cashier, and much other incrimnating evidence
found
A telephone message late tonight from Chief
Sylvester of Washington. declares that the two
men recently flooded that city with worthless
checks drawn the Mutual. They had map in
which the principal cities of the country We're
marked and the police believe they contemplated
q wholesale swindlng game.