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Evening journal., 1908-04-17
BALLARD GETS 6
MONTHS IN JAIL

Vaughn Ballard, colored, Of Middle
town. was adiudged guilty of the
charge of violating tho election laws
at the local option election last fall in
the Court Of General Sessions yester-
day afternoon. A fine of $500 and six
months Imprisonment was his sent
ence.
Pleading for ieniencv for his client.
]. Frank Ball produced several wit
nesses to attest to the excellent reputa-
tion the accused had heretofore borne.
This was taken into consideration by
the court in pronouncing sentence.
In the Court of General Sessions
yesterday afternoon argument was be-
gun for a new trial for George Her
mann Anderson Lawson. known as
Professor Hermann" who was con-
victed at this term Of court on the
charge Of pracucing medicine without
a license. The sentence was suspen ed
pending the argument for a new trial.
]. Frank Ball. counsel for the pro-
fessor." In asking for q new trial
argued that the verdict Of the jury was
not in accordance with the evidence
and. that It was Illegal that the court
in its charge to the jury had argued
that the defense was that he practiced
hypnotism and therefore did not vio-
late the statute covering the practic-
ing OF medicine. whereas the defendant
also contended that the medicine was
administered by a regularly licensed
phvsician. and that Herbert G. Cam
non. one Of the jurors, was sworn IN
u case from the Twelfth district.
when he. in fact, did not live in that
district
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
POISON IN THIS
GRAPE JUICE?

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. April 17.-An analysis
is being made at Bellevue laboratory to-
day CT the bottle Of grape juice one Of
Felix silversteln's sisters tried to give to
the Union Square bomb thrower in his
cot in the prison ward last night. Silver
stein and his sister insist that the bottle
contained pure grape juice, but the hospi-
tai authorities continue 70 suspect that
there is poison IN IT,
They are strengthened in this opinion
by the care Sllverstein took to hide the
bottle I'm the mattress Il was thought
that the girl greeted rather too cordially
last night and Il is remembered too. that
she prayed at first that he might sue
cumb to his injuries The doctors thlnl,
there is now no chance Of this despite tho
fact that he is minues an arm. an eye and
stiu suffering from his fractured skull and
seewNl other broken bones.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
FRANK ]. GOULDS
REPORTED EDATODDS
RumOr in New York That
They Are to be Perma.
nentIY Separated
By United Press Leased Special wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. April 17-Rumors that
Frank J. Gould and his beautiful
young wife are to he permanently
separated are rife to-day. Whether
papers have actually been served is
stnl uncertain. Delaney Nicol. Gould's
personal counsel, continues to insist.
Il cannot talk Of my clients affairs.
so I win not discuss the matter in any
way"
Il don't think Mrs. Gould needs any
Defense" is all that can be obtained
from Mrs. Edward Kelley, the wife s
mother. This much is certain:
The Goulds are not now together.
They and their two children were at
the Plaza until a month ago. There
were hints that their married life was
unhappy. but when their mansion at
SS Fifth avenue. which has been under
repair. was ready for occupancy they
moved there together.
Mrs. Gould continued to dine fire.
ouentlv at the Plaza. She did so We'd
ensday. Hardly had she left before
Gould arrived and engaged apartments
for himself. He asked that his pres
ence at the hotel be denied.
The Fifth avenue home was illumi-
mated the same night, but callers were
informed that Mr.. and Mrs. Gould had
retired.
Mrs. Could is said to be packing for
a trip with her children to the South.
Her husband is also said TO be pre-
pairing to leave the city. The Goulds
were married six years ago. There
were rumors of friction in the family
in October, 1906. Nothing came Of the
report.
Not long after Gould denied his
mother-in-law the privilege of his
home. Gould himself announced that
he proposed to run his own house, con-
cluding: "There is 10 trouble be-
tween Mrs. Gould and myself. All We
want is to be left alone"
The Goulds were childhood sweet
hearts. Mrs. Gould, formerly Miss
Helen Margaret Kelley. inherited
large fortune from her father.
Gould was once known chiefly for hii
interest in sports, bur Of late years b,
has engaged actively ip business.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
DIR. SWINNEY'S
AWFUL CRIME
Shoots Daughter at AShe-
vile, Then Kills
Himself

AsHEvILLE. N. c.. April 17-Dr.
Curtis o. swinney. formerly Of Della
ware and later OF New York. who
came here from Marion. N. c.. about
two weeks ago to see his daughter Nell
lie. pretty sixteen-year-old girl. who
is student at the Normal and Col
legiate Institute, called on his daughter
at the college. and while the two We're
alone in one Of the reception rooms.
with Nellie playing the piano, fred
three shots at her and then fired a
fourth shot through his own head. KILL
ing himself instantly.
Miss swinney was picked up in an
unconscious condition and is believed
to be fatally injured two Of the shots
taking effect IN her hcad and one Of
which crazed her forehead.
The doctor is believed to have been
deranged at the time Of the shooting.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
SPANISH WAR MEN
HAVE A SMOKER

A smoker given by George V. Farrei
Camp, Spanish-American War Veter-
ans, at the State Armory, Twelfth and
Orange streets, last night was largely
attended. Among those present wers
Department Commander Cogan, Quar-
termaster Rupell, Captain Sayer and
Commander Mauson, Of the Fourth
Immune Company. of Washington.
During the evening musical selec-
tions were given by Harold Carey and
willard +. Dubell in banjo and guitar
duets. An incident during the smoker
was the meeting between Richard Marr.
quartermaster of the George V. Far
rell Camp, and Commander George
Mauson. Marr was a private under
Mauson. who was a sergeant in the
Spanish-American war. They had not
met for ten years. Many members If
the State militia were present.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
WARSHIPS TO ATTlND
CANADIAN CELEBRATION

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, April 17--An invitation
from Great Britain extended through
Ambassador Bryce, for one or more war
ships to be sent to Quebec to represent the
United States at the Ter Centenary OF the
founding OF the Citadel. on the Plains OF
Abraham. July %. next has been ac-
cepted. It IS probable that the Battleship
New Hampshire, the largest ship anoat
in the American navy, VIII be sent on this
mission. The New Hampshire is more
nearly ready for sea service than either
the Mississippi or Idaho. and her COM
mander, Captain Cameron MGR. Winsiow.
is regarded as peculiarly qualified for
such a service.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
RAILROAD MAN OPENS HIS
HOME TO WANDERING BOY
Assistant Yardmaster William Lucas Found the
Little Cripple Riding in Box Car, He
Having Come From Reading

A story that under tho pen Of a
skillful novelist would exceed In In
terest Dickens "Oliver Twist" or any
story having a Juvenile here because of
its unusual features. has shifted to
Wilmington as the scene of interest.
with William Lucas. assistant yard
master OF the Pennsylvania Railroad.
and Harry Broman. 1a years old, OF
Reading. a ono-legged boy. as the
central figures
With a setting Of railroad ties and
n string OF ugly box cars the plot Is
worthy Of the coming great American
novelist" Its conclusion Is perfectly
In accord with tho public demand for
a happy ending"
The hero, Of course, Is the Broman
boy. The startling feature OF the
story Is his feat of walking from Read
ing. Pa. TO Coatesville. Pa. and his
Quincy from Coatesvllle 10 this city on
"a friendly freight train, which landed
him in the local railroad yard virtually
in the arms OF his patron, Mr.. Lucas,
with whom he has been living since
March a.
Harry IS the ideal hero for such a
story, with blue eyes, and long golden
curls, a delapldated Little Lord Fount-
leroy. He declares himself an orphan.
Whatever the case, Harry was attack
ed bv q severe stroke Of wanderlust IN
March and started into the world on a
log from the Pennsylvania railroad sta
ton az Reading.
Harry's first acquaintance with VIII
minetonians was at Lenape Park. A
party Of local people, among whom
was Ruei Loomis found the sad little
figure all curled up 30 a freight car,
which had stopped on a siding there,
At first they thought Il was a bundle
Of clothes. but a glimpse OF a long
ringlet Of golden hair aroused wonder
Evening journal., 1908-04-17

r. the thought Of a girl sleeping snugly
in the corner OF one Of the big box
cars. just as they We're about to SEQ
precisely as In story book-the car
glided away and the shrinking little
figure with tho golden hair was gone.
When the freight arrived in Will
mlngton and stopped. Harry got out.
and II was while wandering about the
railroad yard that he was seen by Mr..
Lucas. who first thought the little fell
low was a girl Harrv's long golden
hair. his blue eyes. his crutch and his
delapidated little figure made too in
teresting an object to pass by. and be-
fore long the xood-naiured railroad
man had the boys story. And when
his work for the day was done. M.
Lucas trudged home with the lame boy
with his heart swelling FOR the un-
fortunate little creature. Ever since
the first day Of Harry's appearances
Mr.. Lucas has been trying TO get in
touch with some Of the lads friends or
acauaintances at Reading. but has not
succeeded although he has learned
things that make him think That fTarry
has concealed many Of the more un-
fortunate features Of his plight In
the meanwhile Mr. and Mrs. Lucas
have become heartily attached TO their
young guest and his appearance about
the house has charmed them, although
Harry's golden curls have disappeared
under the shears Of a merciless BAR
Der.
Harry Is unusually bright and bears
evidence Of having received a good
Christian education. never eating be-
fore asking grace and invariably say
ing his prayer at night. These are tho
traits that have attracted the boy to
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucos, and they VIII be
sorry, indeed, II the time comes to part
with him.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
ANOTHER FINAN GAL
COMMIlSlO BILL

WASHINGTIN. April 17.-Represen-
tative Fowler. chairman Of the banking
and currency committee, introduced IN
the House yesterday afternoon a bill
creating a currency commission to in
vestigate all currency and banking con-
ditions and financial practices and 10
formulate a plan of permanent ccr-
rency and banking legislation adequate
70 the needs Of the business Of the
United States.
1t is expected that this bill viii be
favorably reported by the banking and
currency committee, and that al The
same time the committee will report
against any further consideration OF
the Aldrich bill, the Vreeland bill or
any other makeshift measure of like
vicious principles.
Senator DUPONT Of Delaware is the
originator OF this idea, for he introduce
ed a bill two weeks ago providing for
the naming of a Financial Commission.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
EXTENSIVE MILK PROJECT
7 Thiladelphia White Cross Company May
RevoIutionize the Trade.

The granting of a charter to the
Philadelphia White Cross MIX Com
pany. under the laws of Delaware, has
directed attention to an important
commercial enterprise which is TO EN-
brace every large city in the country
in its operations. The company is cap
italized at S2,00O,O00.
Companies similar TO the Philadel-
phia White Cross Company are being
formed in all the large cities Of the
Unied States. All bear the name
white Cross" but have the names
Of the various cities attached to the
title. The controlling interest in all
of them is identical. and If ~ plans
of the organizers are successful the
combination viii be a gigantic one.
The company win ongag1 IN the pre-
paration of milk - a ne patented
process OF concentration, which, II Is
said. will revolutionize the milk busi-
ness in large cities.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
WILL COLLECT
SEWER Liens

with the object II coilcc'ing the s7i 4et 81
due the city In sewer liens. City s1llc.t tor
Townsend has already advertised Tor ale
four properties against which such lions
have been entered and Will advertise other
properties to collect the liens That such
a large amount OF money was due the
city from this source was shown ln the
special audits Of the CITY finances made
recently by William II. Gleason 10 .ow-
ing the presentation OF the report rert-
ors Of the Stfeet and Sewer Depar ment
conferred with AR Townsend and an
agreement reached looking TO the oollec-
uon Of the liens.
The law requires that the properties be
advertised for ten days and allows tie
city 10 collect the costs OF the suits out
Of the proceeds Of the sale.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
BOOM JUDGE GRAY
IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, April 17-Sup-
porters Of Judge George Gray for the
Democratic nomination for the presi-
dency. members Of the George Gray
League. which was organized in this
city last Thursday, held their second
meeting last night at the Hotel Wal
ton
Starting with 100 charter members,
the membership in this State has
doubled in a week, and as a result OF
last weeks meeting branch leagues are
in the course of organization in New
Jersey and Maryland Delaware's rep
resentative reported that the sentiment
in Judge Gray's home State Was solid
ly for him.
John Cadwalader. a member of the
Board of Registration Commissioners s,
presided. and NJ. Joseph Pickering act
ed as secretary. Vance c. Mccormick,
former mavor of Harrisburg, anI
chairman Of the executive committee
of the league. spoke at length upon
the situation in the State and discussed
wavs and means of presenting Judge
Gray's candidacy to the Democrats in
the country districts of the State
William S. Glosgow, Jr., of Virginia,
spoke Of the favor in which Judge
Gray is held in that State. and de-
clared that the outlook was bright for
capturing large number of votes from
Virginia delegates who win go to the
Denver convention uninstructed.
Judge David T Marvel, of Whining
ton. told of the work in Delaware, and
a addrasees were also made by William
Drayton and Samuel Dickson.
Mr.. Cadwalader spoke Of the neces-
sity Of special campaign in the South.
He called attention to the fact that
Judge Gray comes from a border State,
which is identified as much with the
South as it is with the North.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
KILLED WHEN STRUCK BY
TRAIN A SECOND time
Harry WeIch Had Just Recovered From Accident
Several Months Ago When He Was
Again Run Down

-Four months ago. Harry Welch, a
well-known young man at MARSHALL
ton. was struck by train at Els
mere and as a result of his injuries,
he, only few days ago, was able to
be about. Last night he met with a
similar accident, this time at Kiamensi
station, and was killed. He was driv-
ing with Miss Lillian McDugall, also
Of Marshallton, at the time, and the
latter was seriously injured and mas
not live.
The horse Welch was driving became
frightened at a freight train, and ran
into the platform at the kiarnensi sta
tlon, throwing him under the wheels
OF the passing train. Miss McDugan
fell on the platform with such force
that she sustained fracture Of the skull
and leg. She was removed TO the Della
ware Hospital, after receiving temper
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
RED CROSS NOW WITH
THE NATIONAL BODY

The Grand Council Of Delaware. Legion
Of the Red Cross. dissolved last ght at
a special meeting IN Red Mems Han. The
council had existed for IA years The
meeting was largely attended The ooun-
ell was dissolved to become an adjunct
to the supreme body.
The Grand Council win not be aban-
doned but win be turned into a social
organization. c. A. Laws was named
temporary chairman. and Harvey VIII
iiams temporary secretary. A M citing to
form a permanent organization Will be
held on MAY i5
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
NEW PENSION AUTOMATIC
Widows Saved Trouble of Making Ap
plication for Increase.

WASHINGTON. April 1s-Pension Com
missioner Warner has announced that
widows now on the pension roll would
not be required to make application for
the increase FROM S to S12 a month. re-
Gently voted by Congress.
Pension agencies win put the law into
effect automatically. the nrst payment oi
the increase to be made May L
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
CROPS IN EUROPE
ARE BETTER

BY United Press Leased Snecial Wire.
WASHINGTON, April 17.-rhe dismal
predictions made earlier IN the season as
TO the future OF Europ an crops have not.
according to report from e ign corr
re pondents OF the departmet agrlcul-
ture been fully realized. conlndons are
much improved as a rule.
The tendency has been in the direction
Of a general equalization OF crop condi-
tions throughout Europe, the under
average condition IN Russia especially In
the case Of wheat being in a manner OF
set by over-average conditions in the
crops Of Spain, Roumania, Bulgaria d
Turkey.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
SWEET POTATOES
ARE PROFITABLE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
TOWNSEND, April 17.-Farmers Of
this section are marketing the last
of the most profitable crop Of sweet
potatoes ever raised in this section Of
Delaware. In the best years hero
tofore prices ranged from S1.50 to $500
a bushel hamper in New York, but
this year they sold from 1925 to S2.T6
the winter through netting the farmer
an average Of $500 a hamper.
d. w. Moore a capitalist of Phila
delphia. has been in town looking foi
a site suitable for a hosiery mill, pro .
vided his firm should select Townsend
from the various towns that are now
being considered.
Henry Gill has commenced work on
a store property opposite the railroad
station.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
NOT DELIVER
MARKET BASKETS

Notices are being sent TO their customers
by some erocers that they win discontinue
the delivery OF customers baskets oon-
tanning marketing free. For several years
grocers doing business near the market
streets have accepted the baskets OF their
patrons and delivered them. The extra
cost, however, has prohibited Its con-
tinuance.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
Mr.. Fuller Addresses Teachers.

The Eastern Commercial Teachers
Association opened a three days ses-
sion in Philadelphia yesterday. Prom
from all over the east are in attend
ance. The association was addressed
today by J. E. Fuller. of the Shorthand
department of Goldey College on thu
subject. How to Teach Shorthand"
Mr. Fuller is also chairman of tn 2
committee that viii conduct a national
championship typewritlng contest to-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17

airy treatment at Kiamensi from Drs
l.. Heisler Ball and Francis Springer
The young couple had been out but
a short time when they approached the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks at
Kiamensi At the same time, a freight
train came In sight and was passing
at a high speed. The horse became
frightened and ran away. Welch did
all in his power to gain control Of the
animal but the carriage collided with
the platform and he was thrown head
long beneath the wheels of the train,
which mangled him terribly.
The young woman fortunately was
hurled on the platform but she sus-
tanned injuries which may cause her
death.
Deputy Coroner Nichols removed
Weloh's body to his late home in Mar
shallton-
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Hieh
pressure and cool weather continues
east of the Mississippi river.
There were heavy frosts in the mid
die Atlantic states, Virginia and in the
northern portion Of North Carolina.
Forecast till s p. m, Saturday:
For Delaware-Fair tonight Sat-
urday increasing cloudiness and warm
er, showers in the afternoon or night;
liqht to fresh southeasterly winds.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
Set Fire to a Theatre.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PITTSBURG. Pa, April 17.-In a FIRE
believed TO be incendiary, the Nixon
Theatre at Tarentum was damaged to-
day to the extent Of $4,000. Only the
asbestos curtain and efficient work OF
the fremen prevented the theatre from
being a total loss. The theatre has
been closed for some time.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
THINK FRUITS
SURVIVE FROST
Growers Of the Opinion That
the Peaches We're Not
Killed Last Night
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

DOVER, April 17.--An expanse OF
miles OF fruit orchards stood in a
critical condition when encountered
last night and this morning by an
extremely heavy frost and ice
The damage, however, was but slight
only one in four blossoms perishine.
This is the finding of prominent peach,
apple, plum and pear growers working
all morning, including Secretary Slay-
maker of the State Board, Charles B
Mcbride, Bayard Rash and James M
Slaymaker
Heavy Towering and good breezes
saved the crop, the growers think.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
CHANGES AMONG THE
RAILROAD POLICE

Former Chief Of Police William II.
Williams. OF Chester, win go on duty
at the sixth street station Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad in that city on Mon-
day morning next. a position he filled
before being appointed chief of police
by Mayor S. r. Crothers.
Harry Boon. the present day man
at Chester station. has been trans
ferred to Edge Moor yards as special
officer.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
Enr s.neft Of chnroh

St AIMS Dramatic Club viii give a
pleasing entertainment in st. AIMS Han
on next Friday evening for the benefit
Of the church The program will include
singing. recitation. dancing ani &C obu ic
feats.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
German LibrarY palI.

The thirty-sixth annual subscription
bali and banquet OF the German Ii
brary Association win be given at Ger
man Han on Easter Monday evening
A delirhtu tiue Is expected. as Ills
Is always pleasing social function.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17
Penn's orove Team Wants oames.

The Pen and Pencil Club. the first
team OF Penn's Grove. is desirous to
make dates with several OF the VIII
mington baseball teams. In CORE
spending please state axe, terms. ETC..
10 edward N. Munyan. manager.
Evening journal., 1908-04-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-16
CASTRO T|CkLED OVER SNuB
PERMITS VENEZUELANS TO AP
PLAUD HIS SMARTNESS.
Dutch Cruiser Barred Port-Cura.
Gao Vessels Alone May Be
Admitted.

WIEIlEMSTAD. Curacao August 15.-
Letters received here from Venezuela set
forth that the Venezuelan port authori-
ties will refuse all cargo and passengers
coming from Curacao. Vessels however,
from the island will be admitted into port
without the formality OF consular dis
patch.
It seems that the authorities refusal to
permit the Dutch cruiser Gelderland to
enter the port of La Guaira was regard
ed In the light of a defeat for the Meth
erlands man-of-war. 1t was celebrated
with reception by President Castro at
which there were music and dancing, and
when the president made his way through
the streets of the city he was given an
ovation.
An official of the customs house at La
Guaira VINO had communication with the
Gelderland has been dismissed.
The Gelderland went into La Guaira
August 1. When she returned here her
commander said that all communication
with the shore had been refused. The
port authorities would not accept an Of
fetal communication to the German min
lister who is in charge of the interest
of the Netherlands in Caracas.
The population of Curacao has petition
ed the governor of the colony to declare
free the Importation and expectation of
arms and ammunition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-16
pEL1RIUM LEADS TO SUICIDE.
Philadelphia Kills Himself Despite
Str,rprles Of His Family.

PHILADELPHIA, August 19.-After
struggling with his wife and daughter
who tried to dissuade him from his pur-
pose, Frank Myers, forty-three years old.
shot and killed himself today. Myers was
delirious from illness. He left his bed
and tried to jump from a window. His
daughter Katherine, fifteen years old.
dragged him back.
Later he rose again and. forcing a
bureau drawer, obtained a revolver. His
wife and daughteU ran to him. He
felled the wife, but the daughter chung
TO him until she became exhausted, when
Myers put a bullet through his temple. i.