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Evening journal., 1908-12-02
MISSION WORKERS
OF CENTRAL MEET

The Women's Missionary Society Of
Central Presbyterian Church was hold
yesterday afternoon in the church par
lors. The treasurer. Miss Mary Taylor,
reported the home fund as amounting
TO S7S..6. and the foreign fund. $25.53.
1t was decided to send SIG TO Mrs.
Fauce as a Christmas gift Miss Budd
read-a letter from a school girl at the
Laura Sunderland School, Concord, n.
H.. who is much pleased with the
schooling she is receiving. The work
of the Y. w. c. A. was presented by
Miss Alice Bachelor, secretary Of the
association. and the members Of the
society were invited TO visit the classes.
The literary program was conducted
by Mrs. A. J. Branch. She spoke cf
the mountaineers i'm Kentucky and
West Virginia explaining some bf their
peculiar customs. Mrs. Thompson read
an article on the Laura Sunderland
School Mrs. Hayes mentioned some
of the representative men from the
West Virginian and Kentucky noun
tains. After the business meeting a
social hour was enjoyed.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02

When the hearings IN the case OF tho
government against the r. l. DUPONT de
Nomours Company. charged with com.
bining TO restrain trade, were resumed
before Special Master William G. Ma
hairy In the United states Court short
ly after II o'clock this morning. a rep
resentativc array OF legal counsel was
presented.
The counsel for tho defendants in
cluded such men as b. b. Tuttle, OF
Cincinnati, o.; Scpator Spooner, OF
Wisconsin. William II. Button. OF New
York. Frederick Uhlman. OF Chicago.
George $. Graham. Of Philadelphia, and
James M. Townsend. OF New York and
William S. Hilles and Marvel q Marvel,
Of this city.
James Scarlet. who has charge Of the
case for the government, and his as
sistants. j. Harwood Graves and Victor
n. Roadstrum. Of Washington, were
present at the proceedings
Booka Not Produced
To-day was the time set for tho de-
fendant company 20 produce certain
books and records but they were not
forthcoming After adjournment was
taken until 2.30 o'clock this afternoon,
Mr.. Scarlet said thar he had received
word from the defendant company that
the books and records In question could
only be obtained by Issuing subpoenas
for +. Coleman DUPONT. Pierre S. du-
| Pont and jonathan Haskall. president
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
WOMAN REJECTS BLIND SUITOR
WHILE PREPARING TO MARRY HIM

DOVER, Dec. 2.-The issuing Of IL
censes TO two men to wed the same
woman, the refusal Of the woman to
have one of the men. Notwithstanding
the fact that the preacher was az the
house ready 20 perform the ceremony.
have furnished Dover with another
sensation.
James A. Reynolds. a blind man of
about 40 years, on Saturday. secured a
license TO marry Miss Clara Evel.no
Russell. and on Sunday evening Rev. j..
A. Buckson, pastor of Armory Metho-
dist Church. called at her home to tie
the knot. Tho bride-to-be had even
dressed for the ceremony. but, while on
her way downstairs. suddenly changed
her mind and informed Reynolds that
the wedding would not take place The
preacher. who had a meeting to attend
at his church. then left the house with
the license. which he still has.
on Monday Miss Russell, accompan-
led by James c. Salisbury Of ches-
wold visited the office of Clerk Of C.c
Peace Darby and asked for license 10
get married. The clerk hesitated, re-
calling that license had been granted
to Reynolds TO marry Miss Russell but
Miss Russell explained that a mistake
had been made. that she had decided TO
marry Salisbury rather than Reynolds.
and the second license was granted.
When Reynolds learned of this he ap-
peared before a magistrate and ondeav-
ored TO bring suit for a breach of prom
Use. but was informed that he would
have to bring his action in the superior
Court
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
BUILDING REPORT
FOR THE MONTH
Indicates That There Was
Considerable Activity in a
Usually Dull Time

The report for the month Of November
OF Building Inspector Johnson. showing
what has been done in the building line
for the last four weeks. was prepared
to-day as is as followsi
Fees collected. sl57 number OF permits
issued. IS: valuation, sslOs9; number Of
back buildings condemned. 6; number Of
chimneys condemned, 2; number Of walls
condemned, 10; number Of warrants IS
sued. !.
The report as a whole is a very favor
able one, and indicates the activity in
the building line for a month that ordi-
narily is not suited for big projects.
There were three permits issued to-day
for alterations. and one for building a
dwelling. One was TO alter. the build
ing at the southwest corner Of Second
and West streets. owned by West Pres
byterian Church. The place will be en-
larged so that the basement may be
used as an assembly room for mission
meetings. The costs will be about $40O
The other permits for alterations were
as follows: Dwelling at No. 700 South
Van Buren street. Sisto Natalie, $3.50; ad-
dition TO dwelling at No. 2l9 Sixth ave-
nue.. Felece Aceto. $500.
A permit was also issued TO build a
dwelling at No. 22l Sixth avenue. The
contractor. Pasquale Aceto will con-
struct the house for Feleee Acoto at q
cost OF about $780,
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
NO BOOKS IN
POWDER CASE
Defendant Company Failed TO Produce Records and
Invitation How TO Get Them is Declined by
Government Witnesses TO be Examined

vice. president and treasurer respect
lively Of the powder concern.
Mr. Scarlet said he was aware that
by issuing such subpoenas he would
be handing immunity to the three men
named "They are defendants in this
case" he said "and the law gives inn
munity TO those who are subpoenaed
to produce books. records etc. and we
don't propose 20 hand immunity 10
these men. We win prove our case
without the books and papers wanted,
and will do It I'm much less time
offered incorporation Certificates
The session this morning was started
late and the government merely ocered
copies Of certificates Of Incorporation
Of some OF the powder companies con-
nectod with the case as evidence and
they were admitted without objection
at this time by tho defense
The companies in question included
the r.. I. dupont de Ncmours Company
Incorporated In New Jersey; The
Smokeless Powder and Dynamite Com
pany. Incorporated In New Jersey The
california Investment Company, OF
Delaware. and The dupont Interna-
tional Powder Company also incorpo-
rated In Delaware.
Mr.. Scarlet at this afternoons ses-
sion viii examine Alexis dupont. secre-
tary of the powder company. and also
II. G. Nicoli Of the Now York Blasting
| Powder Company
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
MOTHER AND SIX
CHILDREN CARED
FOR BY POLICE

A woman with her six children ap-
piled 70 the police Of this city yester-
day for help. They were given a lodg-
ing for the night and this morning
were sent 10 Philadelphia where the
woman said she had relatives
The woman said she was Mrs. Eliza
beth Wright. As years old Her home
had been in Williamsburg, Pa. but she
said that her husband left her three
weeks ago and she was forced to seek
employment. She came to this city I'm
hope Of finding something 20 do.
After having sought all day yester-
day for work without success, when
night came on she thought Of the police
as her only friends. She was not mis-
taken. either. for the police took good
care of her and the children. and sent
them on their way this morning in
much better spirits than when the little
family applied for help last night. The
oldest child was is years. the young
est a little more than two.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
LEAGUE
OFFICERS VISIT
Entertained in a Delightful
Manner at Mt. Salem
Church Last Night

The second of a number OF visitations
to the Epworth League Chapters Of the
district was made BY the district cabinet
OF the Epworth League to the Mt. salem
Chapter last nieht. Tho nrst visit was
made two weeks ago to silverbrook
Chapter
In honor Of the visitation the local
chapter OF Mt. salem Church gave re-
ception to the district cabinet. the official
members Of the church and the congre-
ention. A rally in the auditorium pre-
sided and made the address Of welcome
room.
The rally was largely attended. Tho
pastor. the Rev T.. +. Carpenter. pre-
sided and made tch address Of welcome
The Rev. william Hamilton made the
opening prayer after which a response to
the address Of welcome was made by the
Rev. w. Ernest Greenfield, president Of
the district cabinet ana pastor Of silver
brook NJ. H. Church. Addresses were
then made on the various departments OF
Epworth League work by the Rev. Z
r. Keenc. first vice-president Of the dis
trict league; Mrs. f.. D. Manchester.
fourth vioo-president, and Miss Mabel
Beccher secretary
An excellent musical program was pre-.
scented by the choir. The Junior League
was present in body and the meme
bers delighted by their singing.
Al the close Of the rally, the Sunday
school was occupied and members OF the
local chapter received tho visitros The
Sunday school room was prottily decor
ated with Epworth League colors, red
and white and with American flags and
potted plants. on each side OF the room
was n representation Of stone wcll,
from which lemonade was served. The
committee Of the local chapter in charge
Of the reception was congratulated for
the novelty.
The next visitation Of the district cabi-
net viii be made to Claymont Church
ON next Friday night. on next Tuesday
night Asbury chapter win be visited, and
on Friday evening. December II. the
cabinet will be at McCabo Memorial NJ.
r. Church. other visitauons arc plan
ned for the winter
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
AND WOMAN
IN STREET FIGHT

Fred 'Schoolmaster. Mary Mulrooney
and Marie Martins were arraigned in
City Court this morning before Judge
Cochran on charges of disorderly con-
duct They were arrested last night by
Patrolman Maloney near Third and
Market streets where. the officer said
they were indulging in a free for-all
fight. The fight started as they were
coming out Of moving picture place.
Schoolmaster. It was alleged, struck
one OF the women. He was fined $40
and costs. The two women were fined
SO and costs each. A witness was Annie
Williams. The fight attracted a crowd
and when the patrolman got to the
scene he found a good deal OF excite
ment. The patrol wagon was called and
the three contestants were taken to the
station.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
MANY HURT IN CRUSH
AT AUSTRIAN FESTIVITY

BY United Press Leased Special wira
VIENNA. Dec. Six hundred people
have been injured and probably half
dozen killed I'm the jam of nearly 2.0oo, 600
people that is blockading the streets OF
Vienna to-day in honor Of the sixtieth
anniversary OF Emperor Franz Josef's
reign.
In some of the streets. particularly
the Ring strasse the crowds are so dense
that the people have been unable to move
since early last evening.
Scores have fallen from exhaustion
and have been lifted out over the heads
of sea of humanity that packs every foot
Of space.
In a panic early last evening. four
persons were killed and more than 100
injured. before order could be restored.
The police are resorting TO heroic mea-
sures to prevent disorder.
The Emperor to-day received a con-
stant stream Of delegations. In honor
OF the event. he has distributed $500
decorations and titles. the most con-
spicuous Of which being the Grand Cross
OF 81 Stephen. bestowed upon Baron
Won Aerenthsl, Austrias foreign min
ister.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. Dec. John d. Arch
bold writhed and twisted on the inquis-
itorial spit welded gently over the
toasting fire of interrogatlons by
Prosecutor Frank b. Kellogg when the
hearing Of the Federal suit assailing
the corporate life of the Standard Oil
Company. Of New Jersey. was resumed
this morning before United states
Commissioner Ferris.
The line Of specific inquiry pursued
by the prosecutor is full of Importance
for the magnates Of the Standard OIL.
who already see visions OF trailing
sleuths primed with an interminable
chain Of clues CLEANED from the testi-
mony Of Rockefeller and Archbold.
With the close Of each day il becomes
more and more apparent that the De-
partment of Justice sets less store on
the ultimate success Of the dissolution
suit and the hope of a formidable
criminal prosecution Of officials for al
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
HOOF AND MOUTH DISEASE
HALTS SOME FOX HUNTS

Because OF the earnest way in which
boarder line arc cooperating with the
state Board OF Agriculture in the en-
deavor to prevent the "hoof and mouth
disease reaching this state. several fox
hunts that were to be held have been
called of.
The farmers close TO the Pennsylvania
line enjoy fox hunting about this season
but recognizing the danger from hounds
and horses being in the territory where
the disease is. It was decided to forogo
hunting there. Colonel James c. Mccomb
was one OF the first to take this matter
up. The members Of the State Board are
much pleased with the attitude Of tho
farmers IN their work Of cooperation
with the board to keep the quarantine
Informed.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
PORT AU PRINCE IN HANDS
OF THE HAYTIAN REBELS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PORT Az PRINCE. Dec. Port Au
Prince reyolted AGAINST the government
OF President Nord Alexis.
The poopel have seized the city aud es
tablished provisional government with
General Leeltime as the temporary Pres.
idont. The coup was accomplished with.
out any resistance from the soldiers.
The government troops were IN com
plote sympathy with the movement aud
they were not even ordered 10 attempt
TO check the movemontcmwfycmfwy
to check the overthrow Of the Alexis
government.
The sentiment Of the people OF tho
Evening journal., 1908-12-02

capital against continuing the helpless
struggle against General Simon, leader Of
the insnrgcnt forces. crystuiizcd within
the last g hours and early to-day it was
seen that the people intended taking
matters In their own hands.
The revolt iu the capital it SIS believed
viii end the revolution, as Alexis IS now
left without an element Of support. Tho
exact status OF the new government set
az here toward Gen. simon is not an
nounced. but It Is considered probable
that the insurgent leader will play the
leading role m the establishment OF the
permanent government
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
in THE
THAW CASE STILL ON

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. Eek Cow
ernor William A. Stone continued his
argument to have Harry X Thaw
brought to Pittsburg TO testify i'm his
own bankruptcy proceedings when the
hearing on the appeal Of Judge Yomg's
decision was resumed today before the
United States Circuit Court of APP
peals The tenor Of Mr.. Stons argu-
ment was the same as that OF yester-
day-that Judfe Young in quashing the
writ issued by Judge Archbold of the
middle district, in which the sheriff OF
Westchester county. y. Y. and sup
erintendent Lamb Of the Matteawan
criminal insance hospital were order
ed to produce Thaw before the United
States District Court at Pittsburg.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02

legged violations Of the Sherman anti
trust law. While the testimony now
being adduced can neither be utilized
by the defense as basis Of contention
for immunity for the purpose Of future
criminal prosecution. it will afford a
blazed trail for the guidance of the
government ferrets who may be set on
the track OF those who oonspired ana
maintained the inscrutinablo policy Of
Standard oil.
The hearing now in progress which
may continue through the month Of
February will include the Federal
prosecution of this suit. William
Rockefeller and John A. Moffatt are
heirs-apparent 10 the uncomfortable
witness box. Which one viii succeed
Archbold has not been definitely deter
mined by Attorney Rosenthal. Moffatt
is president Of the Standard oil Com
pany Of Indiana, victim OF the S2s'-
100000 fine.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
Bows charasd with Larceny.

Two boys. one 16 and the other Il
years old. who gave their names as
Charles Latchen and Joseph Farran.
were arrested this morning on charges
of larceny. The arrests were made by
Patrolman Crozier and Davidson.
The Latchen boy is charged with
stealing old copper and brass and the
Farran boy with stealing one iron pipe.
the property of Fred Pfrommer. The
police allege that the boys tried to sell
the stuff to ajunk dealer
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
ST. ELIZABETH'S
fine new ALTAR
Will Be Dedicated on Satur-
day and is a Gift Of MiChacI
]. Costello and Family
MADE OF IMPORTED MARBLE

The new altar at St Elizabeth's
Catholic Church viii be dedicated Sat
urday by Bishop Monaghan. The
altar is the gift to the church Of
Michael ]. Costello. wife and family
and cost about $500
Expert workmen in the employ OF
Mullan. Harrison and Company of Ball
timore. in charge of Mr.. Mullan. are
installing the altar. The work will be
completely finished by Saturday. The
dedicatory program has not been ar
ranged yet. but Rev. Dr. William Tenn
pie. pastor OF the church. expects to
have il complete by Friday
The altar is beautiful piece OF
workmanship. she architectural design
being in accord with work Of that de-
scription. massive and extremely i'm
posing It is built in Romanist style,
the major portions Of IL being in Stat
uary marble The panels and columns
are Of Skyros marble, imported. Tho
altar IS set on a platform with three
steps leading 10 e. The table sets at
the head of this supported by columns
between which are three panels. The
center panel contains the monogram.
T. II. s.
The table is nine feet long and two
feet deep. Above ii are thre steps lead
ing TO the next tier where the taber-
nacle is situated The tabernacle door
is of gold plated metal with repre-
sentation Of the chalice done in relief
Surmounting the tabernacle is a
canopy supported by four arches, and
the whole is topped by a dome upheld
by four columns. At the top Of the
dome is the cross.
At the base Of the altar the. name
Of Mr. Costello is chiseled in relief
When finished the altar will be very
great Improvement 20 the interior OF
the church.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
R-ADlNc IN THRoEs OF
A TYPHOID EPIDEMIC.

READING. Pa. Dec. 2.--Women are
taking an active part In the crusade
against typhoid in this city. In addi-
ton TO expert nurses brought here by
the state Health Department. under
the supervision OF Miss Anna O'Hal-
loran. who was i'm charge during the
epidemic in Scranton last year. other
women prominent socially are lending
active assistance in fighting the disease
Thus far about 25 cases have been
reported.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
Ernerlenee Of RoyaI LewIs.

Royal Lewis came down from the
country yesterday wit ha wagon load
OF corn He visited several places in
order TO quench his thirst and about
midnight was arrested by Patrolman
John J. Long Lewis was arraigned
in city Court this morning and fined
81 and costs by Judge Cochran on a
charge Of drunkenness and trcspass.
The officer who made the arrest said
that Lewis crawled into barn to
sleep. Where the wagon went to no
one knows.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
PLUME HUNTERS HAVE
KILLED OFF THE BIRDS

Under the auspices Of the Natural His
tory Society. William L. Finley lee
tured in the Friends School Building
last night His lecture. 'The Trail OF
the Plume Hunters" was illustrated with
lantern slides.
Mr.. Finley claimed that the many
Pacific coast birds have been practically
destroyed. Their plumes are Considered
OF great value.
The speaker asserted that between 1890
and 1900, the plume hunters made be-
TWEEN siO0 and $500 "a day. He said the
birds were killed during the nesting sea-
son I'm large numbers.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
CZECHS ARE RIOTING IN
THE STREETS OF PRAGUE

many instances shots from armed riot.
ers. the troops are tearing down the bar
ricades but as fast as one is demolished
another IS erected.
The hospitals are filled with wounded
soldiers and Czechs.
The spirit Of anarchy is sweeping all
over Bohemia. The authorities sent rep
resentations TO tho government to-day
that the seriousness Of the, situation is
not appreciated and that the most vg-
orous repressive measures will have to
be adopted at once
Tho Czechs are demanding secession
from Austria.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The area Of
cold weather has continued its move
ment eastward and southwark, and has
already reached the Atlantic coast. Tho
freezing temperature line now passes
from the Middle Atlantic District d.
reetly southwestward to central Texas.
Temperatures are still below zero IN
the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Forecast till 3 p. m. Thursday;
For Delawere-Fair tonight and
Thursday, colder tonight; diminishing
northwesterly winds, becoming varla-
BILE Thursday.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PRAGUE. Bohemia, Dec. 2.-The rioting
Of Czech secessionists reached its height
to-day i'm the barricading Of many streets
and engagement with tell troops in which
a number are reported killed and many
injured.
The force Of rioters has been 50 in
creased within the last a hours that they
are now able TO hold their own with the
police and troops and unless the govera-
ment sends reinforcements quickly. there
is danger Of the Ccechs temporarily TAX
ing the city.
In the face Of volleys of stones and in
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
Announcement.

Mr.. Samuel c. Biddle has been ap-
pointed District Manager for Whining
ton for the Mutual Benefit Life Insur-
ance Company Of Newark. New Jersey.
Mr.. Biddle's Office is located at 30S Del
aware avenue. where any information
desired by the company's present policy
holders or by those seeking life in
surance may be obtained. c. T. Thur
man. State Agent for Maryland and
Delaware 7O5 Union Trust Bldg. Bal
timore. Md.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
BISHOP GUEST OF MEMS
CLUB AT ST. ANDREW

An address was made by Rev. Fred
erick j. Kinsman. Bishop of Delaware,
before the Young Mems Club of Saint
Andrews Church. last night His sub
ject was impressions of oxford Uni
versity." The Bishop is a graduate of
that institution Almost the fun mem
bership of the club was present. A
pleasing musical program also was
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
Yacht Tech in Winter Quarters.

The steam yacht Tech. owned by
General T. Coleman DUPONT, was put
into winter quarters yesterday. The
only members of the crew who are re-
tanned are the captain. engineer. fire.
man and stewart. The boat is quar-
tered at the east side Of Third street
bridge.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
THIS WEEKS FEATURES
AT ELEVENTH ST. RINK

Tonight, is womens free night and
beginners night at Eleventh Street
Rink on Thursday night the Atlantic
City champions will play the Mohawks
and on Saturday night the Walbrook
five, OF Baltimore will visit the city
and contest with the Springs team.
Each of these teams has won one game
this year and Saturdays contest plays
Off a tie.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
100000 Fire Loss /

100000 Fire Loss Near Meadville, Pa.
MEADVILLE Pa. Dec. e-Exposi-
tion Fark. near here, is in ruins as the
result of fire that broke out early
today, destroying forty buildings. in
cuding several hotels. The loss is cs-
timated at 100000.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
predae Leaves For ReverIy

The suction dredge OF the Richards
Dredging Company, which has been at
work deepening the channel Of the
Christiana river. left this port today
for Beverly. n. j.. where there is
another contract which will be started
at once.
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
Supper at oIIvet Church.

A supper viii be given tomorrow
night in the parlors OF Olvct Presby-
terian Church, Fourth and Broome
streets by the members OF the Pas
tors Aid Society. After the supper a
free entertainment viii be held
Evening journal., 1908-12-02
Fined on charqe Of Beqainq.

James Manning was fined 81 and
costs by Judge Cochran in City Court
this morning on a charge of begging
on the street