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Evening journal., 1908-06-12
PASTOR PAUSED,
ROOSTER CROWED
"NOw LiSten," Said Or. Ali
son in Speech. and Fowls
Cheer Went Up

Enjoyment Of an outing OF the women's
Missionary Society Of West Presbyterian
Church in Eden Park yesterday after
noon was heightened by the antics OF n
II ajestic Orpington rooster that took an
unexpected part in the execises at one OF
the most critical moments. The solo of
the rooster and an incident that followed
furnished much mirth for the hapy out
ing party.
The Rev Alexander Alison. Jr.. pastor
Of West Church, was speaking eloquenily
of the mission cause to the assembled pic
mic party. and was so intent in his sub
jet that he did not observe the big rooster
stutting proudly up beside him. oblivlous
Of the proverbial association OF clerical
apreutes with succulent fowl Pastor Ali
soL had reached the climax of his re-
marks and wished to impress It forcefuliy
upon his hearers
Now listen" he said as he raised hi1
hand and poised his finger to request sill
ence. Everything was intensely still until
the rooster at that very moment peaicd
forth about the lustiest crow df which he
was capable. before Pastor Alison cou,d
resume his words
Everybody was convulsed with the hui
mor Of the situation and preacher and
auditors Joined IN the laugh An instant
later pet dog belonging to one OF the
women Of West Church resented this
familiarity on the part Of the proud roost-
er and gave chase to the fowl The dog
Continued on Second PaKe)
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
CAPITAL AND LABOR
LOCK HORNS AT CHICAGO

By United Press Leased Special Wire
CHICAGO. June 12-The Republican
National Committee will have COM
pleted its work of preparing the tenn
porary roll Of The convention that as
sembles next Tuesday. before sundown
to-day unless some unforeseen compli-
cation arises.
The committee has assured the nomi-
nation of Secretary William II. Taft
on the first ballot by rs disposition of
the contests for seats. unless the COM
mittee on credentials should undo its
worlS-and even the Allies do not ex-
pect this. But the leaders of the
convention are not by any means pre-
pairing for a rest from their labors.
They are to-day admittedly perturbed
by the noise made by a certain Penn
svlvania train now speeding from
Washington. On board are President
Samuel GomDers and a majority of the
members of the Executive ouncil of
the American Federation of Labor.
Reports here all say that Gompers
is going to make a strong fight for
generous recognition of labor in the
platform. He expects 20 ask that the
committee reject the proposition OF a
number of prominent citizens Of the
country who want thc convention 10
come out squarely disproving the
criticisms made by organized labor of
the Supreme Court of the United
States.
He win demand. II the reports sent
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
CLAIMS TO BE
BELMONT'S HEIR
Texas Woman Says She is
His Daughter and Wants
the Fortune
BY United rrcss Leased special wirO

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, June 12.-while the
body of O. II. p Belmont. lies awaiting
burial at his home in Hampstead, L..
l.. fashionable New York society Is
oonvulsed today by report from CAL
weston. Texas. that second real heir
TO the Belmont millions. woman, Will
leave there tomorrow TO fight for the
estate
The woman says her name is Louise
whiting Belmont Clark. She declares
that Natalie Rives, the wife Of mil p
lionaire William p. Burden IS "a change
ling; that she is no more the daughter
Of O. II. L. Belmont, than Of her step
father Rives, whose name she took and
that she has no real claim to the wealth
of the dead capitalist. As evidence of
her claim the Clarke woman has Ia
her possession a copy OF a letter alleg-
ed to be from o. II. p Belmont TO a
detective agency in which he says that
his daughter is lost to him forever.
and that her place has been filled in
the family circle so far as the out
side world is concerned
The Clarke woman exhibits a gold
loclSet with two portraits. one Of them
she says that of her mother, Sarah
Whiting Belmont and the other of her
self at the age Of four.
"Once I'm New York." she said. Il
viii find many who knew that ! wGs
living at least up 10 six years ago.
have seen reverses. and I am TO blame,
but ! can surely prove that ! am tho
daughter Of O. II. p Belmont"
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
TWO WEDDINGS BY
REV. ALEXANDER ALISON

Yesterday afternoon ard evening two
couples were joined In matrimony by
the Rev. AleXan5er Alison, Jr. pastor
Of West Presbyterian Chursh In the
afternoon he married Robert Preston
bullock. Of Chadd's Ford. Pa. aud
Miss Florence Virginia Wa, of Ash
land. Del The couple were accom-
panied by Mrs. Frank baldwin. of No.
SO3 Washington street. William lI.
Phillips and Miss Nellie c. Way all #
this a.tv. Mr.. and Mrs. Bullock viii
live at Chadd's Ford on their return
from a wedding trip TO Atlantic CITY
and other places.
Last night. at $40 o'clock. Mr.. Alison
married James S. Clayville. of this
city and Miss Emma Stuart. of New
Castle. Mr.. and Mrs James Higgins,
of this city. accompanied the couT le.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayville will make their
home at No. 10 West Fourteenth street,
this city.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12

here are to be credited, that the con-
vention incorporate in Its platform an
unqualified endorsement of the pro-
posed anti-iniunction law and the
amendment to the Sherman antitrust
law exempting labor organizations
from its operation. The Republican
leaders would like to Dlacate Gompers
ard his fellow officials. but they have
a hard nut to crack.
No matter what action is taken there
will be trouble.
Gompers and his friends are reported
to have said that if the convention
does not come out fiat footedly in favor
Of the anti-injunction plank it viii be
taken to Denver foS adoption by the
Democratic party. Then all members
of the organization win be asked 20
vote the Democratic ticket.
If the convention does not ADOPT an
anti-iniunction plank the National
Manufacturers Association promises
trouble. Its representatives are on the
ground. It insists that the demands OF
the labor leaders be ignored and have
been busy for three days trying to work
up sentiment against Gompers' propa-
ganda. They declare that the work.
ingmen will no. follow his leadership
and tSa5.Tis threat is bluff.
An extended series of conferences Is
bein= held to try to frame up a plan
taht VIII satisfy bith sides. 1t is now
considered quite likely that the matter
viii finally have to be settled by Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Taft.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
ROOSEVELT'S EYE
ON CONVENTION
Allies Still Talking About
What They Will DO--FavOri.e
Son Headquarters Deserted

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CHICAGO, June 12-Every particle OF
information about the coming Republican
Convention that can be gathered by faith
fui watchers is being telegraphed or tsle-
rhoned to Washington. A leased wire was
rigred up to-day between Taft head
quarters and the secretary's office in the
capitol with a loop into the White'H House.
Al the Chicago end Of the wire is an ex-
pert and discreet operator who is in the
confidence of both the President and the
secretary sent on from Washington for
this purpose An elaborate special code
las been prepared I'm order to prevent any
possible leak of information.
Delegates began drifting into town to-
DAY by every train. The annex and the
other hotels began to buzz like bee-hivcs
ana everywhere but in the deserted head
quarters of the several "favorite sons
there were realizations Of convention do
ings These late headquarters looked like
cyclone stricken boom town.
The alice are still talking about what
they will do when the convention meets.
bur the indications to-day are that few
Ii any contests viii be carried to the
convention Hool. All viii PlopaDis '1
dropped when the convention puts Its
seal of approval on the work Of the COM
nltae.
Immediately after the convention re-
cesses next Tuesday the credentials conn.,
rrittee will get busy. Its operations will
probably put the "Steam Roller COM
niittee, as the allies labeled the National
Committee, in the shade. Only the eon-
tests at large will be considered by the
comittees which will investigate and re-
ported.
By doing this the leaders hope to hav.
everything out Of the way and the per
aHent organization completed not la'eI
than Friday and possibly by Thursday
afternoon. Then viii come the nomins'
tions and a quick get away.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
COMMENCEMENT
ATOLD DELAWARE
Rev. Harvey W. Ewing To
Preach the BaCCaIaureate
Sermon Sunday Evening

The commencement exercises at
Delaware College next week will be of
unusual interest. A special effort is
being put forth to make the three days
exercises the most notable In the his
tory of the institution Two of the
main addresses Of the week will be de-
livered by graduates-the baccalaureate
sermon on Sunday evening by Rev.
Harvey w Ewing, d. d., class Of 'S4
the commencement address on We'd
nesday morning by Professor Edward
n. Nallandgham, class Of '73
on Monday there will be held an all
day meeting OF farmers at the College
Farm, during which an address will
be made by Professor w. J. Spillman
of the United States Department OF
Agriculture on the subject Farm
Management" In the afternoon the
seniors hold their class day exercises.
and in the evening at seven o'clock the
college battalion, headed by the College
Band, will have an evening parade.
The parade. which ought to be a very
interesting feature of the commence
ment festivities. will be repeated On
Tuesday evening at the same hour.
In addition to this exercise on Tues
day the annual inter class fielG ana
track meet will be held on the Huber
farm at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon
Wednesday, commencement day. will
be fun of interest for students, alumni
and other visitoEs. The regular grad
uating exercises occur at 1890 O'clock
These will be followed by the luncheon
for visitors and the dinner for Alumni.
over $50 Alumni have already sent In
their subscriptions to the dinner. and
the committee hopes to have $50 ac-
ceptances by Saturday. As preparations
cannct be made for those who do no-
respond, it is very important that
every alumnus who expects to attend
should notify the committee by Sat.
urday at the very latest.
Professor Valland CHAM. the oldest
graduate since 1878. win act as toast
master and it is expected that tho OLD
est living graduate of the college will
be present and make an address. Afre,
the Alumni dinner, the battalion wlll
have its annual competitive drill 20.
the Roberts medal the judges being
Major S. p. Doherty. Major ]. Warner
Reed and Captain E. c. Parks. At {
o'clock, the Junior class will give !
complimentary dance for the Senio,
class.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
SECOND JURY
PANEL DRAWN

Jury Commissioners Cooch and Scott
drew another jury panel this morning for
service ip the county courts for the two
weeks beginning June %. Following is the
panel:
Rirst Representative District-John B.
Meaney, Franklin S. Hyland. John c.
McCabe, Robert w Mckenzie.
Second-William L. Dockstader. William
Lea. George Turner Clarence V. Massey
Third-charles L. Story, Lewis w.
Hi osius Herman E. First, James F..
Pi.ce.
Fourth-Clinord Mccall. Edward ].
curley, Clifford Greenman, Charles II
TenWeeges.
Fifth-Hewson E. Lannon. Thomas
S'mworth. Edward B. Ferre, Richard B.
Carpenter.
sixth-John H. Kellum, Wesley ]. IIus-
bands.
seventh-James H. Carpenter. Samuel
Kngore.
Eighth-T. AdisOn Potts. Wilmer H.
Gregg.
Ninth-Charles L. Medll. A. c. Heise,
Tenth-Joseph Quigley. James NJ. Wise.
Eleventh-J. Irwin Dayett. John T.
Wright
Twelfth-Daniel W. Lush. william B.
Lester.
Thirteenth-John w carrow. Jr.. David
+. Reese.
Fourteenth-George W. Daniels. Georg.
W. Shockley.
Fifteenth-Andrew J. Wright Wesley
T. Hawkins.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
WATER BOARD
AFTER MONEY
Park Commission Also Re-
quests Council TO Promise
Financial Assistance

The Water Department in a COM
munication to city courcil last night
asked that bodv TO Issue bonds for at
least $4,000 to pay the Holly Maau-
featuring Company the balance due on
the two new pumps erected az the City
Mills Pumping station. The matter
was referred to the finance committee.
Franklin X. Smith was elected harbor
master ty the vote OF 10 8. His op-
ponent was Frank Duane.
The appropriations ordinance was
declared a law. having received the
signature Of Mayor Wilson.
The Park Commission resolution
pledging Council 10 reimburse that
body for urgent improvements about 10
be made was adopted
A. Ward Springer. of No. SOB North
Harrison street. made complaint Of the
Wilmington Ice Company's plant IN
Harrison street between Fourth and
Fifth streets. IL said that the place
was a great nuisance, and 1t was al
most impossible TO hang clothes out TO
dry without them being covered with
SCOT.
The law committee win investigate
the complaint.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
WILL ABOLISH
CORNER STANDS
Street Director Gray Opposed
to Blocking and DiSfig-
urine Streets

John G. Gray. one OF the most ac-iva
members Of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment, is up against the fruit. candy ard
peanut stands that arc located at varioun
corners OF the streets OF the city and pro-
poser to use his efforts to have them
obolished.
Mr.. Gray was present at the house
warming OF the Mercantile Association in
IT'S new headquarters last night and DUR
ing the course OF an address declared him
self as being opposed to the corner stands.
including those occupied by boot blacks.
and stated that at tho next meeting OF
the Street ana Sewer Department he pro-
posed TO ssye notice OF an ordinance which
had in view the aboiishment hereafter Of
such places.
In his remarks Mr.. Gray Failed atten-
tion to the stand that is being erected at
Tenth and Market streets, saying that the
city had gone to considerable expense to
have the street widened and now when
that work had been partially finished
some one came along and erected a stand
at the corner OF Tenth and Market streets
which certainly did not add to the beauty
OF that section OF the city.
Director Gray states that IN the ordin-
ancc to be introduced in the department
II is not proposed to infilct any hardship
upon the occupants of stands as It may
be some time before they arc removed
even should the ordinance become a law.
Director Gray expects to have the CO.
operation OF Directors Melvin and Sparks
In the movement.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
CLOSE ODESSA
HOTEL TONIGHT

Because General Sessions Court had
fixed Saturday OF next week for hear
ings In demonstrated li1uor license
cases. Calvin p. Stidhan. a hotel pro-
prietor az Odessa, whose license expires
TODAY. will close his hotel there to-
night. and discontinue business until
such time as the court passes on his
application for license and the remain
STRANGE which has been fled against
It.
J.. frank Biggs. representing Mr..
Sudham. informed tho court this
morning OF the peculiar position AIr.
Stidham found himself IN because OF
the remonstrancc. and asked II the ap-
plicant would be permittet4o continue
his business until the remonstrancc is
passed on by the court. The court.
however refused TO pass on the ques-
tion Of fhe right OF Mr. Stidham TO sell
intoxicants between the time OF tho
expiration OF his license and the TINA
for hearing on the re,nonstrance Mr..
Biggs said afterward that Mr. Stld-
ham would close his hotel tonight
John II. Rodney. representing VII
liam T. Bramhle. was allowed until
June 20 10 file an answer TO the
remonstrance against MS clients ap-
plication for n license at Townsend.
Mr.. Bramble desires n license for this
hotel recently conducted by James L.
Dickerson.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
FINED FOR
INSULTING WOMAN

Harry Tucker. who was arrested yes
terday for acting disorderlv toward a
woman az Fourth and Montgomery
streets. was fined s25 and costs in the
CITY Court to-day.
Peter Melaies and Danes Folotis,
chargzo with assault and battery. will
receive a hearing tomorrow Tho
prosecuting witness failed to appear
to-day and an attachment wos issued
for him.
Maud Watson. coiorel, was fined $50
and costs for assault and battery on
John Duckerv. also colored, and a like
fine was imposed on Bridget Lannon
for assault and battery on Della
Davidson.
Charles Harris. colored. was fined SO
and costs for disorderlY conduct and
was also held In 5000 bail for the upper
court on the charge OF carrying brass
knuckles.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
VETERANS TO
FLY A FLAG

Tomorrow evening frequenters Of
the Brandywine Park lawn at Six
teenth and Market streets. most Of
whom are Civil War veterans. will
raise an American flag on the lawn.
Permission TO so display their patriot
ism has been granted the men by the
Park Commission. The flag will meas
ure by 10 feet. There will be no set
speaking, but music will be provided
by the Brunswick Fife and Drum
Corps. Although the men who use the
lawn are without any organization.
they are not less brothers in their love
OF the little green lawn and their coun-
try's flag.
Those who use the lawn will also
request that pump be placed there by
the Park Commissioners. It had been
decided to erect a fountain at or on the
triangular tract at Sixteenth and Mr.
ket streets, but the requirement OF the
property seems so remote that it is
thought that the request for the pump
will not be unheeded.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
MANY Will give
FAIR PREMIUMS
Generous Responses Come TO
Committee OF GrangerS'
Exhibition

To the letter that has been sent out
by the executive committee of the New
Castle County Agricultural Fair AS
ISOLATION the response has been gem
erous. and the committee looks for the
most attractive special premium list
ever offered at the fai-. Merchants
who desire their gifts mentioned in the
will remember that June u
is the last day upon which their names
and gifts can be listed. The letter is
sued SAYS:
1.-THE executive committee of the
New Castle County Agricultural Fair
Association is planninE to improve the
special premium feature of the fair to
be held at Horse Show Park, Septem-
Der 1. ?. 9. 4. 1908.
I'm former years these premiums
have been contributed to the superI'-
tnndent of each department, but this
year the solicitation will be made en-
tirely from the secretary's Office and
premiums donated to the general fund
or list win be awarded by an awar6-
ing committee. appointed by the secre-
tary
Feeling sure of your hearty CO.
operation in making the fair for 1908 a
sucessc. and your interest in all move
ments tending toward this end, the
cmomittee win greatly appreciate any
donation either in cash OF merchandise,
which YOU NAV make. Same TO be
presented about September 10. 1908"
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
REPUBLICANS
FORM NEW CLUB

Republicans OF the Third ward at
isrgely attended meeting last night FORMED
a club and will have permanent quarters
at No. 81 Madison street. 1t is the fast
time for several years that Republicans Of
the ward have had an organization AMI
Indicates the interest being taken there.
TIE officers elected were:
President. Isaac W. Bowers; v'ce-pres'-
dent, Elmer Hare, financial secretary
Somer Jones; recording secretary, Isaac
w. Hallam; treasurer. Walter Sillitue.
Committees were named as follows On
rules, Rayton Pierson. W. J. Johnson.
Walter Silliioe. David Comfy, r. J. Green;
on permanent headquarters r. Ross
Forra. Elmer Sayers. w. S. Vernon.
William Cox was named as a committee
70 secure an appropriate banner for the
new oganization. The next meeting will be
held on Thursday evening next. and there
will probably be a housewarming on Fri-
day evening.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
SEND CHILDREN
TO THE COUNTRY
Associated Charities in Need
OF Money to Give Mothers
and Tots an Outing

The warm weather Of the past week
has resulted in early applications for
country-weeS 1rlps 70 he Fresh Air
Fund Of the Associated Charities, No.
COZ West street. With the approach
Of hot weather. the children Of the
poor. in common with all other chill
dren. begin TO long for the country.
with its green grass ana tfees and sun
shine They teel more than the chill
dren OF richer parents tho heat and dis
comfort Of the city.
The country week committee OF the
Associated Charities has received one
contribution OF s. toward the summer
outings for children and mothers. ana
Il Is hoped that this VIII be the FIRST
OF many more before next month. The
fresh air fund outings under the direc-
tion Of the Associated Charities will be-
gin about July l. Each year the or
ganization gives recreation to from 100
to $50 children. The majority OF these
are taken 70 the country for one week,
but for those who cannot stay away
from their homes so long, one day ex-
cursions are also arranged. For others,
who desire TO visit friends at a distance
for long period, the association pays
Transportation both WAYS. Owing TO
railroad legislation. tho special rates
which have been given the country
week excursions heretofore have been
withdrawn. and as the expense OF the
outings this year will be larger than
in other years. great deal Of money
viii be needed 20 carry on the work.
Many children who suffered last sea-
son OF lack Of food and clothing are
clamorng for a fresh air trip. In this
CITY. where children are not worn away
by tenement life and where they have
the advantages Of manv parks. moro
attention IS given relief to mothers Of
young children rather than TO the taxi
ing of great numbers of children them
selves. as IN larger cities. and in the
majority Of cases there are nearly as
MANY mothers who are given the benc-
M Of the fresh air fund as children.
Sull. the Associated Charities strives
to take along rs many children as II
can accommodate. and money is the
only thing needed 70 givc them the trlr
and rest.
Charitable persons % the city have
given literally in other years 10 the
fund tt II important this year thai
I the money he contributed as soon al
possible in order that tho work Of Civ
ing some pleasure 10 poor children ont
their mothers may begin early In the
summer.
Tho country-weelS committee ir
! charge Of the outings comprises Mrs
w II. Hm Mrs. s. u. Johnson. Mrs
Jennie Weaver and Mrs Frederick
] Brlnghurst.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
AUTO, HORSE AND BOAT
To GET TO SChOOLHJUSE

GEORGETOWN. Del. June l2.-Three
different conveyances We're used ycster-
das by County School Superintendent J..
Il Brooks to visit ocean View. where q
new school building is being advocated.
Superintendent Brooks lives In Milford.
and made the trip Of i6 miles to Georg--
town I'm his automobile. Here the roads
we're sandy and the nine miles TO Mills
boro were covered with a horse and
buggy. At AIills5oro the last change was
II ade to a naphtha launch, which took him
down the Indian river to Ocean View in
time to attend meeting last evening and
show the citizens their urgent need Of .
nev building
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
HILL
ARRIVES IN BERLIN

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BERLIN. June 12.-Dr. David Jayne
1871. successor 10 Charlemagne Tower as
Ambassador TO Germany arrived here to-
day.
Hin came into the city quietly He Will
present his credentials within a few days
VIXEN it is expected a reception viii be
Given in his honor. The German news
papers are commenting on the modesiy Of
the new ambassador apartment and re-
fsrring to the fact that his predecessor
was reported as saying that Hin would
net be able 70 maintain the embassy ac-
coTding to the German standard.
IIin is unrufned by these comments
MY business here is not to make
show OF ostentation but to develop and
rlointain the friendliest relations between
my country and Germany.
Evening journal., 1908-06-12
DEGRADED FOR TRYING
TO SELL NAVAL SECRETS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PARIS, June ia dramatic scene
in naval circles, paralleling the de-
grading of Major Alfred Dreyfus. took
place today when Ensign BENJAMIN
Ullman, convicted Of attempting to sell
stolen naval documents was publicly
degraded.
Before a great crowd that hissed him
Ullman's sword was taken from him
and broken and the braid and buttons
torn from his uniform. Though Ull-
man had confessed hi guilt he was
deeply affected by his punishment.
The police were prepared for an out
break but aside from the kissing no
demonstration was made.