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Evening journal., 1908-05-02
TWO new Men
FOR TRI-STATERS
"ChiC" Hartley, Of Altoona,
and Scott, of JOhnStOWn,
Will Play Here

That the management of the Wit
mington Tri-State baseball club in
tends to have a pennant winner here
this year, was demonstrated today
when Manager mike" Grady announc-
ed that "Chic" Hartley Of Altoona and
Scott Of the Johnstown club, had been
purchased and would play in the
game at South Side Park today.
Both men are outfelders and two OF
the best hitters in the Tri-State Lea
que. Scott has been hitting them al
a terrific clip for two years and is
keeping the good work up this season
The price paid for the men is not stated
but it is understood that the sum was
a good one.
The outheld for Wilmington today
will be Martin. Hartley and Scott. Nc
Farland Sebring will not be in the
game The former is suffering with
blood poisoning of the leg and Sebrine
is also said to be on the sick list.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
EXPRESS SAFE IS
ROBBEDOF $63,OOO

BY United Press. Leased Special Wire.
CHIHUAHUA, Mex, May 2-The Mex
lean authorities at Torreon are sweating
the two prisoners under arrest there on
suspicion OF completely in the repurted
loss OF $4,000 from the Fargo Express
safe on the train somewhere between
Mexico City and Chihuahua. whore IL
was TO have been turned over 20 a local
bank
The two prisoners are not believed 10
have the money themselves. but It is be-
lieved they can point out the actual thief.
The third suspect Is being sought. Who
ever took the money must have worked
the combination OF the safe as It was
safely inside when Il left Mexico and
missing before It reached ifs destination.
though there was no indication that the
strong box had been tampered with. The
agent who accompanied It did not know
the combination.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
LOOKING AFTER
FAIRGROUNDS

Vacant lots In various parts Of the
city were inspected by the Civic I'M
provement Committee Of the Board OF
Trade yesterday afternoon, with a
view TO selecting one on which TO es-
tablish a public playground. An effort
viii be made to obtain a vacant lot 1t
Cade and Forrest streets. over Elev-
enth street bridge. Permission TO use
the lot has been given the committee
by the owner. but as the committee de-
sires TO have permanent possession OF
the plot, It may purchase it or lease
Il for a number OF years.
The lot is not in the best condition
but the committee viii clear and i'm
prove 1t within a short time IL it Ia
decided to use 1t.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
MEN ON MUNICIPAL
CAR LINE MAY STRIKE

mot make a concession. Although 200
votes cast at the meetings of the men
prove they are sincere in their de-
mands. The vote No on the PROPOSE
tion to arbitrate means a strike"
Employees OF the power plants OF the
"Threefer' will strike in sympathy
with the conductors and motormen.
II a strike comes. it is not probable
that the employees of the original
lThree-cent line will join. They have
a separate organization and their off,
GERS say they viii take out their origi-
nal runs but will not run over the
striking lines. The superintendent OF
the Threefer would not tie up their
lines. There is a waiting list, he said.
big enough to I'LL all positions.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
NAME TWO MORE
OF COMMITTEES
Mercantile and Trade and
Commerce Committees
Considered Strong

r. ]. Maclean. president Of the Board
of Trade. APPOINTED the mercantile and
the trade and commerce committees Of
the board this morning.
William Lawton. who took an active
interest in the mercantile work of the
board last year. is reaDpointed chair
man. The committee IS strengthened
by the addition of William @. Murga-
troyd. as vice-chairman. The men ap-
pointed on this committee will take m
active interest in advancing and pro-
tecting the interests Of the merchant
John A. Booker is reappointed chair
man of the COMMITTEES on trade and
commerce. and with Robert A. Janveir
as vice-chairman. together with an un-
usually strong committee. the interests
Of trade and commerce viii undoubted-
" receive the attention they merit.
Each member on this committee Is ac.
tively interested. and acting together
through the board. they win undouht-
edlv do much in advancing the trade
and commerce OF the city.
The committees follow:
Mercantile Committee-W William Law
ton. chairman; William c. Murgatroyd,
vice president; l.. A. Bertolette. Des-
mond NJ. Cronin. S. II. Durstein, Hor-
ace c. Eastburn. Robert L. Foord. Will
liam p. Frank. David A. Hay, William
L. Hammond. w. r. Humphrey, j.
Harlon Hudson. G. Parke Postles. T.
II. Steinle. J. w. Toadvine. James H.
Wright.
Trade and Commerce Committee
John A. Booker. chairman; Robert O
Janvier. vice-chairman; Herbert D.
Belts. John Biggs. Edward T. Candy
William Coyne. George W. Grove
Samuel NJ. Dillon. L. L. Durham
James J. English. George w. Goodwin
Adam ]. Lang. William ]. Lemon, VIII.
mer Palmer. John ]. Raskob. Henry
r. Speakman.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
TRAIN BLOWN UP.
ENGINEER DEAD
Flyer Running at Top Speed
When an Explosion
Occurred

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BUTTE. Mont. May 2-All the pas
seneers and trainmen on the eastbound
Burlington nyer Of the Northern Paci-
hc Railroad. which was blown up near
this city late last night. have been ac-
counted for to-day except Engineer
Bussev IL is thought his body is
buried IL the debris. The explosion
is believed to be the work Of train
robbers. but there is no clue to their
Identity.
The flyer was running at ton speed
when without a moments warning an
explosion under the forward engine
truck threw the great mass aside. This
threw the second engine Off the tracks
but none Of the passenger cars left the
rails Panic stricken passengers made
their appearance as soon as assured
there was no firing. II was with great
difficulty they were induced to return
to their cars while word was sent back
to Butte for more engines
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
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BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CLEVELAND, May ITO avert the
threatened street car strike. Mayor
johnson hurried back from Columbus
and Immediately got into communica-
tion with President DUPONT with
Threefer.
On the result OF this conference the
question of peace or war largely
hinges. Mayor Johnson is anxious to
avert a strike. A strike might seri-
ously affect politics, and he Is desirous
to preserve the agreement with the
street car companies for free transpor-
tation. and a two-cent raise viii keep
the men on the cars. The union lead
ers declare:
Dupont said to-day that he would
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
MAY
BE AGAINST TAFT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
HARTFORD. Conn. May 2.-That the
Republican State Convention, which meets
here next Tuesday and Wednesday will
instruct for Taft considered doubtful be-
came apparent to-day from the attitude
of the politicians gathered here. Sena-
tors Bilkeley and Brandegee, who both
wish to go to the Chicago convention ure
throwing their weight against such ac-
ton, and there are numerous party lead
ers, who while favoring Taft, the politi-
clans are throwing themselves against
such action. The Taft men are trying
hard to have a resolution favoring the
secretary adopted by the resolutions CON-
mittee.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
GET READY FOR
REGISTRATION

Contrary to the almost general be-
lief. all persons who desire to take part
in the election this year must become
registered in August, September and
October.
There has been a prevalent belief
that registration would not be neces-
sary this year. but reference to the
election laws shows that registration is
required I'm every even numbered year.
The dates this year will be August ist.
Sth and 18th. September 9Th and Octo-
Der 18th. No dollar registration fee
is now required. The Department of
Elections is already preparing for the
registration.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
TREE
KILLED Him

Rouse Ridgeway. a young colored
man. in the employ of W. II. Forther,
a lumberman near Blackbird, lost his
life yesterday afternoon by being
crushed beneath tree.
The man was engaged with a gang
in cutting down trees in a forest. He
was told 10 gee out of the way OF a
tree. which was about 10 fall. but ran
right under Il instead and was pinioned
to the ground. His life was crushed
out.
Coroner Galloway was notified to-day
and went to the scene of the accident
to investigate the case.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
CHICAGO LABORERS MAY
STRIKE FOR EIGHT HOURS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CHICAGO, May 2-Conferences to-
day between the representatives of 2OO0
laborers engaged in paving streets
through the city and the contractors
win decide whether there shall be a
strike over an eight hour day.
The .laborers threatened to walk out
unless their demands are complied
with that they begin their day at s
instead Of Z. The contractors declare
they are willing to concede the shorter
day If the men will % to work at z.
This is imperative. they claim. because
so many laborers aid the teamsters to
unload.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
STRICKEN AT
SALOON BAR

walking up to the bar, at MeCor'
nniclx's Hotel. Front and Market streets
last night, an unknown man called for
a drink, but before it could be served
him, fell in a heap to the floor The
Phoenix ambulance was quickly sum-
moned and the man taken to the Home
opathic Hospital, but he died shortly
after being admitted there
An autopsy was held today at the
morgue, by Coroner's Physician Bas-
tian and DR.. II. w. Briggs and they
reached the conclusion that the mans
death was caused by intestinal hemorr-
hage. due to chronic gastritis.
Who the man is, Coroner Callaway
has not bee nable to learn. Nothinf
was found in his pickets which would
serve as a clue to his identity.
The man was about so years Of age
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
JAPAN REPLIES TO
ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE

WASHINGTON. May 2-Presideni
Roosevelt to-day received, in answer
to his message of condolences over the
recent accident to the cruiser Mat
sushima. the following cablegram from
the Emperor of Japan:
1.-THE great sympathy which you have
so earnestly expressed on account OF
the terrible disaster to our warship
AIatsushima has touched me very Deep
" and hope YOU will accept for your
self and the American people my sim
cerest thanks. Mutsunite."
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
FINED
FOR BEGGING

James Preston. the deaf and dumb
man, arrested yesterday on the charge
Of begging. was fined 81 and costs In
the City Court The petition he had
in his possession when arrested, sup
posed to have been written by DR. c.
c. Gradner" Of Newark Del, was found
to be bogus, as there is no such man
living at that place.
The letter said that Preston was a
mute and had a mother TO support and
that recently, his home was burned
to the ground.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
EX-PUGlLIST
WAS FINED

George Russell. the former colored
.pugilist was fined IS and costs in the
city Court to-day on the charge Of
assault and battery His accuser was
John II. Moore, also colored who tes-
tilted that Russell knocked him down
and loosencd two Of his teeth
Louisa Johnson. colored was fined 81
and costs for committing an assault
and battery on Mary Cooper. colored.
and Edward Brown was held in, 500
bail for the upper court on the charge
Of carrying a revolver.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
BITTEN BY MAD DOG
he DIED OF HYDROPHOBIA

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CLEVELAND. May 2-John Walsh.
aged p. died early to-day az the CRY
Hospital OF hvdrophobia- Walsh was a
bartender and two months ago, when
a stray dog entered his saloon, tried TO
feed the animal AS he leaned over
the dog fastened his fangs in Walsh's
nose. and-dld not let go until Walsh
had almost checked il 10 death.
Then the animal dashed from the
saloon. rushed through crowded
street biting over a score Of persons
including two women. The patients
were all given the Pasteur treatment
except Walsh
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
ASK FOR FUNDS FOR
SMYTH MONUMENT

At meeting of the General Thomas
A. Smyth Memorial Association last
night IL was decided TO issue a circu-
lar to be distributed among business
men asking them TO contribute to a
fund for the erection of a monument
to General Smyth. The members will
seek 10 have the newspapers receive
subscriptions 10 the monument pro-
ject from their readers and to publish
the names OF al contributors
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
OF
Mr.. CLEVELAND
InquirerS Are Given No In
formation About the
Nature Of II
Ry unIted Press Leased speeIal VIC.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LAKEWOOD. n. j., May 2.--when a
card was sent to Mrs. Grover Cleve-
land at If a. m, asking the condition
of the former president Il was returned
with the mcssage Nothing 70 say
Every inquirer who called az the Lake
wood hotel. where the Clevelands are
staying today was met with a rebuff
Because of this fact more than any
thing else there is great apprehension
as TO the exact nature of the ailment.
DR. Joseph Bryant. the personal
physician of the former president spent
all of the night az the hotel and is
still there. lie will not discuss his
patient and refers all inquirers to Mrs.
Cleveland
The report continues persistent tina.
the real nature of his illness is incur
able stomach trouble. or course IL Is
impossible 20 learn anything in this
connection
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
WANT ALL SOCIETIES
IN MEMORIAL PARADE

The joint committee OF the G. A. r.
having charge OF the Memorial Day
exercises decided at a meeting last
night in Irish American Hall to invite
all the patriotic societies in the city
to participate in the parade that will
be the feature OF the day.
on the preceding Sunday special SER
vices for the veterans viii take place
In a number OF churches. 1t is ex-
pected that the Memorial Day exer-
cises this year will be on a larger scale
than ever.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
Lumber company eankrupt.

BY United Press Leased Speclal wire.
NEW YORK, May Am involun-
tary petition in bankruptcy was filled
in the United States District Court
here against the Tyler Lumber Com
pany of Maine with offices In Broad
way, and which is capitalized at S400,-
600. Claims aggregating 5000 are
made the basis of the application. The
alleged directors We admitted the in
solvency Of the concern and have ex-
pressed their willingness to have it ad-
Judge da bankrupt.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
RaiIroaders Play Ball.

The game which had been scheduled
for to-day between the p. R. r. and
the Parkside baseball teams has been
cancelled. The p. r. r. team desires
10 hear from all first-class amateur
clubs. The managers OF the P r. r.
nine declare that they have not been
able TO connect with first-class teams,
and they may decide TO arrange 2
game with some league club.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
IN FAMILY ROW

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, May =
Joseph B. Blount, early to-day shot
and killed his mother-in-law and his
father-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Jones. He fired six shots into their
bodies. Domestic troubles are assigned
as the cause of the crime. Blunt. af-
forwards calmly walked to police
headquarters and gave himsAlf up.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
Sales by the sheriff.

Sheriff STAFFORD this morning sod
the property Of Albert Jacquot on
street near King to Lilburne
Chandler, attorney. for S225O. Interest
in the unimproved property of Arthur
II. G. Garrett, executor Of Arthur H
Grimshaw, at Gilpin avenue and
Broome street was sold to Benjamin
Nields, attorney, for $50.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, May IA storm Of
considerable intensity has developed in
the last "a hours over the lake region.
Il has caused thunder showers in the
Ohio Valley and snow in the Miehi-
gan peninsula.
Forecast till 8 p. m, Sunday:
For Delaware-Showers this after
noon; fair tonight and Sunday; colder
Sunday; northwesterly winds.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
FYou Cannot Buv Love. .

On Monday THE EVENING JOUR-
NAL will publish another one Of the
latest song hits entitled you Cannot
Buy Love-" from that musical craze,
"A Waltz Dream" You can get tins
latest song which is heard in every
concert hall and in the repertoire of all
the best singers for the small price Of
One Cent, the price of THE JOURNAL
order from your newsdealer. and try
it over on your piano Watch THE
JOURNAL for these song hits.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
Funeral of Edward HoIt.

The funeral of Edward Holt, who
died on Friday, was held this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock, from the home of
d. f. Mayne, No. so Rockford road d.
The services were attended by MEM
bers of Manitou Tribe of Red Men. and
Sons Of st. George. Interment was in
Mt Salem Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
Preparina f0r DurabIIity Run.

Members Of the Delaware Automo-
bile Association are working out the
details for the durability run which
will be held on Saturday. May 16. The
route viii take in West Chester, Avon
dale, Kennett Square and this city.
The roads to be traversed are mostly
in excellent condition for automobile
travel.
Evening journal., 1908-05-02
Bank CIearincs.

Bank clearings at the local clearing
house today were reported for the
week 10 be s1,253.499. For the cores
ponding week last year they were re-
ported at s1,t0s.Sse.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

Field goals by Stone, q by Redman. s; by
Whitman, 8; by Fowler, 2; by Levy 2; by Penn
berton,. ?: by French, .; by Mitchell, /. Free
throws, by Levy, 81 by Redman, .. Points
awarded to Fowler, . to Redman, 1. Referee.
Berry. Umpire, Webster. Scorers. Boren, e.
II. Perry Timers Winans, Weed. Time Of
halves, 20 minutes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
CRITICISE LOCAL
CREW FOR DEFEAT
Athletic Club Oarsmen Censured
Coach Courtney's Actions Declared
to Have Been Unsports-
manlike

Numerous criticisms have been made
recently regarding the poor showing
made at Naples Thanksgiving day by
the four-Oar crew representing the Los
Angeles Athletic club. One criticism
in particular which was made by a
spectator and a nOn-member of the
club was to the effect that the MEM
bers of the crew showed the wrong
spirit-a spirit not generally expected
from a body of men who are supposed
to be infused with the idea of winning
He said: After the race the mem
bers of the crew mingled with the
crowd and 1 could hear their express
sions of light regret that they did not
win with a sort of half apology that
we roWed our race, anyway, and we
could not help being beaten, as we
were up against better crew. l am
a college man and during my younger
days did a great deal of rowing, and
am interested in the sport. l also have
been around the training quarters OF
many of the big eastern crews, but
never have I seen a crew take defeat
with such apparent nonchalance.'
The foregoing statement was made
by one of the most prominent business
men in Los Angeles ana a prominent
member of the University club. He
was disguised with the showing made
by the local crew, being well aware of
the excellent form shown by the club
crew while they were training at Ma
pies.
Coach Treloar stated yesterday they
the crew last Sunday covered the
course i'm eleven seconds better time
than was made by the San Diego crew
during the regatta. Spectators who
visited Naples Sunday were pleasantly
surprised at the almost perfect show
ing made by the boys while going
through their afternoon training. and
are unable to account for the big slump.
The actions and manner of Coach
Courtney of the San Diego four, both
during the race and Immediately after
ward. has since been characterized by
several prominent members OF the Los
Angeles Athletic club and men well
known in the local professional and
business world as unsportsmanlike.
The one topic of discussion yester-
daV at the Athletic club was the man
ner of Coach Courtney after the race
at Naples. The remarks concerning
him were anything but pleasant, and
the general consensus of opinion was
to the effect that the officials of the
Los Angeles Athletic club should de-
mand an apology from the coach and
also to report his unsportsmanlike
manner to the officials of the san
Diego Rowing club.
1t is said that after the San Diego
crew had won the race that Courtney
! yelled at Coach Treloar in a manner
that was most insulting, and it was so
unexpected that the spectators for a
moment We're amazed,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
POLYTECHNIC WINS
FROM PASADENA
Crown City Team Makes Fair Shows
ing in First Half, but Are Finally
Downed by IS to
Score

Polytechnic high school basketball
team defeated the South Pasadena five
yesterday on the Crown City courts by
the one-sided score Of As TO 6. After
two minutes of play in the first half
Pasadena scored its first point on a
free throw, and during the remainder
of this half the ball never left the
hands of the Crown City players, and
it looked for a while as though the Los
Angeles team would lose the game The
final score in the first half was Poly
technic u, Pasadena 4.
In the second half the Washington
street five sent in a new lineup and
completely outclassed the Pasadena
club Captain Blair for the winners
was the star for his team, making 20
points.
Goals-Polytechnic Blair 9, Record
5, Nebecker 8. The lineups:
POLYTECHNIC. SO. PASADENA
NJ. Blair ......... left forward ......... Tadlock
Record ..........,.right forward ............ See
Kallmyer ........... center. Thomas
Manning ...........left guard............ Horton
Slaughter ........right guard. ......,.... Hunter
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
Both Americans served bril-

feet. Both Americans served Drill
liantly.
In the fourth set the Australians were
outplayed, and the Americans won, 6-1.
The home team was visibly tired and
Brookes failed in his overland work.
IT was now two sets ALL and when
play was called for the final set the
interest was intense. The Australians
beat their opponents, Ga, winning the
match.
When the result was seen the APP
plause continued for ten minutes with
out interruption. The American play
ers put up a splendid game and they
became very popular because of their
marked craftsmanship.
The final set was a wonderful display
of skill and endurance. The Americans
won the first two games straight. Then
the Australians made a final rally.
Alexander lost the service when the
score was two-all. He lost the service
again when the score was 4-3 for Aus
tralia This standing was greeted with
a wild burst of enthusiasm.
The voice of the umpire could not be
heard because of the cheering of the
crowd. Australia then put the score
Sd, and it was Wilding's service.
Deuce was called three times in the last
game of the set.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29

The Incorporated Institution of Auto
mobile Engineers of Great Britain has
taken up the determination of the
horsepower of automobile engines as a
result of the move of the manufactur-
ers to come to some agreement on the
e1biact
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
AUSTRALIANS
WIN TROPHY
ALEXANDER AND WRIGHT LOSE
TO BROOKES AND WELDING
American Player Twice Loses Service
and Eliminates Chances of Sc
curing Davis international
Challenge Cup

MELBOURNE, Nov. 28-The contest
in this city today for the Dwight f.
Davis challenge international lawn ten
mis- cup was won by the Australian
team, composed of Norman Brookes
and A. F. Wilding. Their American
opponents were F. B. Alexander and
Beals c. Wright.
The weather was brilliant and the
contest was witnessed by 5000 people.
The contestants gave a magnificent dis
play of skill during the first set, which
was won by Australia, 6-4 Brookes
made no mistakes and his service was
magnificent
The second set went also to the Aus
tralians. This put the Americans on
their mettle and they played hard in
the third and won it, 10.
The Australians showed weakness
overland. Alexander made wonderful
returns and Wright's lobs were per-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-29
TIRE COMPANY PAVES
STREET FOR AKRON

The city of Akron has profited in
many ways by the growth of rubber
manufacturing, but the most unique
benefit yet to develop is an agreement
made by the Diamond Rubber company
by which the latter is to pave nearly
an entire street at its own expense
The Diamond tire concern desired the
vacation of a small portion of the street
so as to connect recent large additions
to its older buildings. An offer to pave
the remainder Of the street in return
for this was accepted. The work in
wolves a $4,000 expenditure.