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Evening journal., 1908-01-22
ARRIVES WITH HORSES
FROM INDIANA

Float Jolly. the we'll known Indiana
horseman, arrived in Wilmington from
Tipston, Indiana. at 6 o'clock last even.
ing and the guest Of William B..
Austin.
Mr.. jolly brought with him six
horses. four of which are racing horses
and two are wen known roadsters. all
Of which. with thee reception Of a fast
green PAGER, which he has sold to a
Philadelphia man. he will offer at
private sale in this city. The speediest
OF the bunch Is Iii Henry. a bay geld
ing. marked at 2.19 Ii He has also a
brown mare. which is a green trotter.
that has done the mile in 2.20. and an
other bay mare. green one, that
promises good results.
Mr.. jolly IS one Of the largest dealers
in the West in high STEPPING horses and
has a number Of fast one at his horne.
PIE is not only well known in the West
but also to the horsemen OF this city.
He is also a well known driver, having
driven and marked Dan r., 2.0t 80;
Hal Clifford, 2.07 10. Robert Mac.
POS Ia; Boreazella, 200 IA. and Ball
Hornet, 2.07 Ia, the records having
been made on various tracks on the
Grand Circuit He has now at his
home Major G. with a record Of 20L
Mr.. jolly viii remain in Wilmington
for several DAYS. and should the mar
ket prove good he VIII come East
again shortly with another bunch of
steppers. The horses are quartered at
w. B. Austins stable.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
TAFTs FRIENDS NOT
WORRIED BY HUGHES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-"What a
beautiful day it is was the reply OF
Secretary Taft as an answer to an en-
quiry regarding the Hughes announce
ment. The secretary had sepnt more
than an hour in conference with Presi-
dent Roosevelt. having called at the
White House private apartments early
this morning. A large delegation OF
newspaper men surrounded him as he
left 1T is a very peculiar thing" ho
said. after being pressed for an ex-
planation for his observance about the
weather. that your ideas and mine as
TO the relative value Of news differ so
greatly Ask me about horsemanship
in the army and I'll gladly accommo-
date you, Butt cannot discuss politics q"
The assumption is natural that the
conference between the President and
secretary had more TO do with the new
~ developed Hughes situation than any
problem of state.
Representative Burton OF Ohio, Taft's
chief boomer. gave the following state
ment.
"The announcement that Governor
Hughes is a candidate does not change
the situation IN the least. It was known
that he was a receptive II not an active
candidate. Secretary Taft is so far
In the lead that the announcement Of
the active candidacy Of Hughes or any
one else could have no effect. Taft
will be the nominee Of the Republicans
at Chicago.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
Commercial Markers

PHILADELPHIA, Jan.2 22.-FEED wal
dull and barely steady, with ample OFFER
ings. We quote:
On spot winter bran. IN gulk. s25a25. 80
and spring IN sacks, s24s5a25.50 per ton
BALED HAY AND sTRAW-Desirablt
stock met with fair sale and ruled steady
under moderate offerings. We quote:
New Timothy Hay-No. 1. large bales.
Sis50a20; No. 1, small bales. s1salSso; No,
? sl7aiL50; No. 3, $i5.5oa16; no grade.
sl2al4 Glover Mixed Hay-No. 1. siZOOa
1850: No. 2. sl5.5oaleOo Straw--No. l.
straight rye slS5oaili No. 2. straight
rye, Si250a13
EGGS-The limited offerings of choice
fresh stock met with a good outlet at
steady prices. We quote:
Nearby first, in free cases. 25c; nearby
current receipts, in returnable crates, &c:
Western first. 2ic.
LIVE POULTRY-Fowls. strictly choice
large. 12al2hc; fowls, common to fair. lOlh
AHA old roosters, &c; spring chickens,
choice, soft-meated. l2c.
DRESSED POULTRY-Turkeys near.
by. fancy. I7aiSc; turkeys. nearby. fair 10
good l5ai6c; fresh killed fowls, fancy. dry
packed. Weighing pounds and over per
pair lslzc; fowls. common. 1Ia12c; Old
roosters, dry packed, sshc roasting chick
ems, nearby. choice. l5a16c.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
MOTHER SAYS Her
CHILD WAS STOLEN
Mrs. Ida Ferguson, Of Bridge
vile, III in Hospital
as Result
NO TRACE OF THE BOY

Mrs. Ida Ferguson. who went to Phila-
delphia yesterday from the home Of her
father, William williams, at Bridgeville
is in st. Agnes Hospital, Philadelphia,
in serious condition as the result of
what she declares was the kidnapping Of
her six-year-old son. Edward. from a
ferryboat at the foot of Market street
by two men, who got the child away from
her by giving him candy.
Hugh E. Ferguson, the father of the
missing boy, had asked the police Of
Philadelphia and Camden TO locate the
lad. Ferguson says that unless the child
is restored to its mother soon he fears his
wife will lose her mind.
Mr.. and Mrs Ferguson separated two
eyars ago and had just effected a recon-
ciliation yesterday morning. and had
agreed TO go to housekeeping at 3O2 Cy-
press street, Philadelphia. 1t was for this
purpose that Mrs. Ferguson and her two
boys went to Philadelphia yesterday
afternoon.
According to the father Of little Edward,
his wife reached Philadelphia yesterday
morning from her fathers home at
Bridgeville. She was accompanied by
their two children and went to Camden
to visit a relative. on the return trip,
Ferguson says two men took seats next
to his wife and children in the cabin Of
the ferry boat.
One Of the men, he says, was Of dark
complexion, while the other was of light
complexion. The stranger appeared fond
Of children and paid special attention to
Edward. They invited him to walk along
the length OF the dock with them and
showered candy and kisses upon him.
Mrs, Ferguson, according TO her hus.
band, who is employed at a livery
stable became alarmed at the actions Of
the men and ordered her son to leave
them. Edward. in a ohild-like way, re-
f-Sed TO obey and said: Mama, 1 like
them"
The missing boy wore q navy blue suit
and ulster. and has light hair and blue
eyes. His hair is cut short. and he is
about medium height on the left Sleeve
Of his ulster there was an eagle and two
red stripes.
Mr.. Ferguson said: Il know of no one
who would take the boy. / haven't an
enemy in the world. 1 am sure he could
not have been taken for ransom. be-
cause we are very poor"
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
.COMSTOCK TELLS
OF SEEING THAW
CcontInued from First Pare.l

NOOnllnutu AIOul EAboH
Thaw also sent him another letter in
November.
At the second interview, on Novem-
Der Z. 1904. Comstock said he produced
certain papers which he showed Thaw
and they discussed Stanford White and
other friends of the dead architect who
met at "rhe Den" on Twenty-second
street.
Witness said Thaw was positive
White had in his room on Madison
square Garden a collection OF pictures
and that the tenant adjoining the
Twenty second street house had heard
young girls scream. He asked Com
stock to detail good men 10 watcn
these places, and he agreed TO do so.
II ComstoclS declared Thaw mentioned
the names Of certain girls who had
been victimized and later furnished
him with a list. He also asked him
TO see the district attorney Nad have
the men who frequented these places
punished.
Comstock told him to 90 TO the So
ciety for the Prevention Of Cruelty 10
Children. get some OF their agents and
then by the aid Of a search warrant
raid the promises and get the needed
lewdence Comstoclz says he also prom
ised to bring the matter to District At
torney Jerome's attention.
Witness identified letters from Thaw
purporting 10 contain names OF the
girls wronged by White. The latest was
dated April. 1906, two months before
the killing.
Jerome cross-examined Comstock at
length as 70 the exhibits. The first
communication was admitted without
question and there was some contro-
versy over the others. Then followed
a description OF the houses on Twenty
second street and Twenty fourth street.
six or seven criminals could control
this house with steel DOORS" said the
letter, "but three or four decent men
who know nothing Of the purpose for
which the house Is kept go there
Another letter says; TThere is a den
on the upper floor, the entrance being
behind a picture"
The next exhibit contained a request
that a copy be sent 10 Jerome. Il also
suggested that II funds were needed
Miss Helen Gould might assist YOU"
II read;
"- lives with her mother and
acts at Weber g. Fields. She is dark,
,f fine features. 16 years and months
DID. one year ago the blackguard went
after her. but ! and some Of my friends
saved her. We Interested ------ In
her case, and he watched over her a
while"
In the next letter Thaw told Com
stock Of a certain young woman he
knew who was lured away from en-
Dloyment on a promise OF marriage.
The other documentary evidence con-
sisted Of letters Of similar purport and
showed Thaw paid S4O0 TO Contsteek
Tor secret service" work and used the
name Ferguson, so that his name would
not appear as a subscriber to the anti
vice society.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
BRUISED BY TRAIN
IN BROAD STREET STATION

Mario Martino, an Italian, of No.
sos Market street. Is nursing a badly
bruised arm and eye as the result of
being struck by a train at Broad street
station early Monday morning.
Mr. Martino was returning to Phil
adelphia about o'clock Monday morn
ing. His train was drawing out of the
station as he arrived. He made a run,
however. and tried to leap on the steps,
but in doing so missed and the right
side Of his body was brought against
the front of the car which he had tried
to board with a force that knocked
him down on the platform and severe
" bruised his left arm and left eye.
Station attaches went to his aid and
he was cared for while waiting for the
next train, on which he was brought 10
this city.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
pennsylvania NOTES

The employees Of the West Chester
Wheel Works and the Sharpless Sep
arator Works are now working extra.
In Chester county several women are
registered for the office Of School Di-
rector, at the approaching election.
Tripping upon piece OF loose car
pet in her home, Mrs. Lydia Burton,
OF West Chester, fell and fractured a
rib
Howard Bevan, Of Red LION, Ches-
ter county, will shortly leave for Cali
fornia, where he will conduct a fruit
farm.
While following the hbhnds Of the
West Chester Hunt, Fred Lewis was
severely injured by his horse falling
upon him.
The Business Mems Association OF
West Chester has decided to hold an
"Old Home Week" celebration in the
fall Of 1909.
A sneak thief entered the home OF
Mrs. Mary Green, in Chester, getting
away with large quantity of clothing
belonging 20 the boarders.
Residents Of Collingdale have organ
lied the Collingdale Community Club
the object of which is the progress OF
the borough school system.
]. Frank Woods marble yard Office
D. Fernwood was broken into by thieves
who destroyed the telephone cash box
securing the contents.
johnson Gully, of West Chester. who
has been a conductor on the Central Di-
vision OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
for % years, has resigned.
Chester Council, Royal Arcanum
celebrated it's twenty anniver-
sary with banquet, which was presid-
ed over by General Henry Clay Coch-
rane.
Michael Martics, of Phoenixville, who
attempted TO kill his wife by shooting
her four times in a quarrel at their
home, was lodged In Chester county
prison 10 await the result of her in
juries and stand trial.
Eight Polanders were arrested early
yesterday morning in Clifton Heights
for lighting and disorderly conduct and
stealing coal. and they were held for
a further hearing by Justice of the
Peace Slevenger
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
PRESENCE OF MIND
SAVED BABY

Presence Of mind prevented a serious
blaze last evening at the home of John
w. Croney, at No 27s5 West Sixth
street. Mrs. Croney was busily en-
gagged in clearing off the dishes from
the supper table. when she accidentally
pushed an ell lamp off the table 10 the
floor. Her baby was playing in the
room at the time and an explosion
might have resulted seriously She
quickly picked up rug and attempted
to smother the flames, and while so
engaged her brother, Emerson Hatha-
way, came 10 her assistance, and pick
ing up the lamp, dashed it out of the
window to the street. The lamp had
hardly left his hands before it ex-
ploded.
Mrs. croney is suffering considerably
from the shock.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
Deaths

Alexander Pierson.
John A. Turk
Catharine Murray Metten.
Joseph IA. cunkei.
William r. storr.
SToRR-In this city, on January 2i
1905 William r.. son of w. W. and A.
S. Storr. aged 38 years.
Funeral services viii be held at East
New Market, Md, on arrival Of train
leaving wilmington s.36 a. m Janu-
airy %. without further notice
GUNkEL-In this city, on January 21
1908. Joseph Al. Gunkel. aged So years
Funeral services will be held az
Chambers Undertaking Parlors. No. PA
West Ninth street. on Friday afternoon
January gath, at o'clock. Intermeni
Silver brook Cemetery.
TuRK--In this city. on January goth
1908, John A.. son Of the late Ar
thur and Eliza Turk, aged 81 years
Relatives and friends Of the FAM
fly are invited 10 attend the funeral
services at the residence Of Mrs Mary
+. Sfiont. No 402 North Adams street
Ror Thursday afternoon, January 28d
YsOs, at ? o'clock Interment River
view Cemetery.
PlERsoN-On January 18th. near
Newark. Del. Alexander Pierson
aged 73 years.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited 10 attend the funeral SER
vices At Wyoming. Del, on Thursday
January 25d. al 1890 o'clock. Inter-
ment in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Dover
Other papers please copy.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
MASQUERADE AT
COUNTRY RINK

There was a jolly time at the Coun-
try Rink at Brandywine Springs last
night when more than 800 persons at
tended the masIue carnival of the polo
teams. There were many pleasing feat
ures. and many persons in costume par
ticipated
The first prize for the most hand
some costume for men was won by r.
Kidd, and for women by Miss Made
line Kidd. The first prize for the mems
funniest costume was won by an un-
known skater. and for women was won
by Miss Edith Podolsky
one of the pssttiest features was an
exhibition Of fancy skating by Miss
Emma Lindsay. She gave her difficult
toe skating exhibition For ten min
utes she performed on her toes and
went through some intricate figures.
She concluded by giving the fire skate
IN which she skated through a series
OF lanterns on the floor while the house
was dark. The striking effect brought
forth much applause
There also was an exciting relay race
between Leonard, Ford and Baxter on
one side and William and white"
Coward on the other. The trio sSated
~ rounds, each TO IS rounds made by
each OF the Cloward boys. The course
was two miles. white" Cloward and
Ford started of, and at the end OF
Ford's II laps he had a slight lead He
was relieved by Baxter who passed by
Cloward, but who fell and had 70 be
relieved by Ford again. Coward fin
ished his is laps ahead Of Ford and
William Coward then took up the race.
lie maintained lead until the thir-
ueth round when Leonard forged
ahead and remained in first place until
the finish line was crossed. Cloward
was a close second.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
THIEVES RAID THE
CLERK MOROCCO MILL

Thieves on Monday evening made a
raid on the old W. b. Clerk morocco
factory az Ninth and Walnut streets
which is being remodeled for the use
Of the Girard Chemical Company, OF
Philadelphia, which will occupy Il
about the first Of May.
Among the articles stolen was a roll
Of tar paper and a kit of carpenters
tools. In order 20 prevent further de-
predations OF lhis sort the contractor
has placed a night watchman on duty
at the building. That the chemical
company will add greatly TO the in
dustries of Wilmington is evinced by
the fact that il will employ 500 hands.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
PARSON BANISHED TO
WOODS FOR SMOKING

CINCINNATI. Jan, 22.-Although the
Rev. }. G. Dover, Secretary Of the Meth
odist Ministers Association and pastor
OF Tower Methodist Church, Dayton. KY.
was banished from the eldership OF Ash.
land District TO a small church In Somer.
set KY, because he smoked a cigar, he
still enjoys the weed.
Il am not an inveterate smoker by
any means, but smoking is a question
OF personal liberty. and / light a cigar
whenever / like. which Is about once a
day" he said to-day
Mr.. Dover cited his case at the week
~ ministers meeting as an example OF
the arbitrary power Of the bishops.
II was elder OF the district, with TWEEN.
ty-two pastors under me-" he said. 81 was
transferred TO a small church 200 miles
away, with n salary Of $500 a year less
simply because I smoked an occasional
cigar. had no recourse but TO accept /
had worked up to the eldership I'm eleven
years and then had 10 begin way down
the ladder again"
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
MODEL LICENSE LEAGUE
MEETS IN LOUISVILLE

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 22-Delegates
from many parts Of the United States
were present at the first annual meet
ing Of the Model License League. The
object Of the convention is the adop-
ton of a licuor license law and the
beginning Of campaign for it's enact
ment by Legislatures and city govern
ments.
The law will have for It's purpose the
elimination of dlsorderly saloons, the
removal Of saloons from politics and
the restriction of the number OF saloons
to conform 70 a certain standard Of
population
Included among the delegates are
legislators, brewers. distillers, State
and city officials and publicists.
At the afternoon session the Rev.
VIM. j. Watson. Of River Head, L. l.,
said:
'The Church cannot longer acquiesce
In the prohibitionist sentiment that a
man cannot be a goo6 Christian and
handle or drink liquor, The Church and
the Prihibitionists are as far apart as
the poles. ..-
"rhe question of drinking in mod
Grafton is one Of individual conscience.
The Prohibitionists are puritanical,
and the Puritan is a manufacturer and
whoselsale dealer in artificial sin I
am opposed to the whole prohibition
philosophy. because / think il is an
outrageous infringement OF human
rights.
"The church and the liquor trade
should stand shoulder TO shoulder IN
this great fight. There must be CO.
operation, without interference with
the liberties and rights of American
citizens"
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
WOMAN KILLS MAN AND SELF
IN NEW YORK RESTA URANT

been using, took a second from her
bag and fired two shots into her own
body. lapsing into Inconsistencies. She
died later.
A third revolver was found in the
woman's hand bag.
From a bank book found in the
woman's possession. which showed a
deposit Of $50 in tAa Empire City Bank
to-day, it is believed the woman is May
Roberts Clark. of 219 West 1890 street.
She wore wedding ring. An exami-
nation showed that the woman had
shot herself twice. Once n the stom-
ach and once in the head.
Beattie was shot FIVE times. all of the
bullets taking effect.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
CENTRAL LABOR UNION
DISCUSSES HARD TIMES

One Of the longest meetings of the
Central Labor Union ever held was
devoted last night to discussion Of the
hard times growing out of the money
stringency. This condition is being
heavily felt by Wilmington working
men in loss and reduction Of work and
cutting Of wages. 1t was reported 10
the central body last night that several
locals have established relief commit
tees TO aid the unemployed members.
Several other local unions will do like
wise.
The officers elected a few weeks age
were installed and the newly elected
president, ]. Edward Mcclintock, ap-
pointed his committee.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
MILK SHIPPERS
IN SESSION

Samuel Speakman OF Harvey Station,
is attending the meeting OF the execu-
tive committee Of the Philadelphia
Milk Shippers Union IN odd Fellows
Temple, Philadelphia, to-day The
committee will consider the setting of
the wholesale price of milk to dealers
in Philadelphia for the next month.
Owing 20 the present heavy supply in
Philadelphia, it is not probable that the
committee will set the price to-day. Ae-
tion may be delayed to see If present
supply is lasting. It is said by ship
pers here that IN view Of the plentiful
supply of mix. the price would have
to be set at cents a quart, If set at
the present time. The present rate is
4 1-2 cents a quart. Mr.. Speakman is
the only member Of the executive COM
mittee from this State.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
FINAL EFFORT TO TIE
UP TRACTION FIGHT
By THE JOURNALS Special wire.

WASHINGTON Jan. 22,--rhe final
attempt 70 tie up the settlement Of the
traction question IN Chicago by he "re-
organization plan" was made in the
Supreme Court of the United States
to-day when arguments were advanced
for the granting OF an appeal from the
decision OF the Federal Circuit Court
In Chicago. which approved the plan.
Reasons are also advanced that the
judgment below should not be re-
viewed.
Attorneys Aldrich and Crawford, for
the stockholders that are dissatisfied
with the proposed settlement rested
their claim fVr aereyiew principally on
charges Of improperly on the part Of
Judge. croeseup,. Of the Circuit Court
Of approving the plan in his judicial
capacity after having part as an indi-
vidual IN directing the. reorganization
Should all they say be held correct
Judge aorosscup. would be liable 10 i'm
Bert Kirby spent Sunday viii
fNends at Mullica Hill
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
MILK DEALERS ARE
HOLDING BACK

Clerk Of Council Thomas S. Lewis
has issued Sc licenses to retail milk
dealers so far, and there are 200 deal
ers yet to hear from. The time in
which the licenses must be taken out
expires at the end Of this month, and
as there is but a few days left, the
dealers had better be looking to it that
they have their dairles inspected and
obtain the necessary license to do a
business in this city.
The retail dealers must present cer-
tifgcates from licensed veterinarians,
testifying to the health fthe cows Of
the farmers who supply them with
milk. These certificates are presented
to the Clerk OF Council at the City
Hall and he in turn will issue the IL
cense free OF cost.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
DEAD LETTERS
AT POSTOFFICE

Two dead letters are at the postofhcs
both Of which contain money and the
postofhce authorities are looking for the
persons 10 whom they belong Both letter,
were mailed in this city and one OF them
bears no adress. II is written 70 Deaf
Aunt Marion from Horace and has Red
Cross Christmas stamp on It,
The other is addressed TO Mrs. J. II
Hazlett, Norfolk, Va, and Is signed by
X. c.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
ALLEN LINER
SICILIANDISABLED

HALIFAX. n. S. Jan. 22.-with her
steering gear disabled the Allan line
steamer sicilian. from Philadelphia for
Glasgow, by way OF St. Johns, n. f.,
put In here yesterday.
The mishap occurred during the gale
on Sunday last when the ship was 100
miles east of Halifax. Both the steam
and hand gear were damaged Tenn
porary steering gear was rigged and
the steamer headed for Halifax.
The steamer met severe weather
Captain Fairful had his hands frozen
and the chief officer was thrown 70 the
deck and badly hurt. The steamer will
be detained here couple of days re-
pairing.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
SECURITY STOCKHOLDERS
ELECT THEIR DIRECTORS

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company was held in the office OF the
company, No. $40 Market street. yesterday
afternoon. The following directors were
elected: Benjamin Nieids. William p.
Bancroft James A. Hart Henry f. Dure
Joseph II. Chandler, J. Davis Ssler,
Samuel G. Simmons. William J.Mc Clary
Henry c. Jones, James B. clarkson, John
S. Rossell, L. Scott Townsend Charles
b. Evans, Willard Springer and John M
Mendinhail.
The directors will organize at the
monthly meeting February g. The yearly
reports show the company to be one OF
the strongest in Delaware.
Evening journal., 1908-01-22
BADLY HURT
And MAY DIE

Thomas McGovern. aged 3S years. Of
New Castle, was brought to this city
today suffering with a fractured skull
and admitted to the Delaware Hospital
His condition was reported precarious
at o'clock this afternoon and there
are slight hopes Of his recovery.
McGovern was struck by a casting
in steel plant at New Castle and his
head badly crushed. He was given
temporary medical attention there and
then fastened 70 this city, lie is un-
married.