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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-03-20
Taft Speaks in plymouth Cnurcn.

New York, March l7.-Spealing be-
fore a representative Brooklyn audi
ence at Plymouth church, Secretary
Taft expressed an optimistic conyic-
tion concerning the future OF the col
ored race in the United States. The
occasion was a meeting held by the
Armstrong association and in the In
terests OF Hampton institute OF Vir'
ginia. The historic church was crowd
ed to the doors and many who sought
entrance were disappointed. Only .
handful Of colored persons was pres
ant
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-03-20


Collins has been in Norfolk several
times since her marriage. The funer-
al was held Tuesday morning. Mrs.
Collins was popular in Norfolk
The Roosevelts got into the political
game early. Back in the eighteenth
century they were mixing in New
York politics and getting mixed up in
the ward contests. D. Mathewson OF
Norfolk has just received a copy of
the first issue of the New York Even,
1901, when that daily journal made its
bow to the New York public. A part
of that first issue was taken up with
the affairs of one James Roosevelt
who wanted TO be ward alderman and
who also wanted the public to under,
stand his rather vigorous opinion of
the consistency of his opponent in
the race. Incidently the personality
of that early Roosevelt was so vigor,
Gus that his opponent instead of be,
ing referred to as a candidate for al,
derman was listed simply as the man
who was opposing Mr.. James Roose,
welt. The old paper was found in an
old book and forwarded to Mr.. Math'
ewson by an aunt in the east.
Kearney Hub: 1t may not prove
that the distance schedule will be the
proper solution of the freight rate
problem in Nebraska, but we believe
that the opponents of the Iowa plan
will have to furnish abundant proof
to the contrary before the people will
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
SALOMES
DASH INTO PICNIC

PORT JERvIS. N. Y, Sept. 12-Up
near Hanlxin station. along the line of
the Erie Railroad. two young men
boarders from New York, William
Carr and Eugene Courtwright, took a
ride along the Delaware river. L was
hot and dusty and the water looked
so inviting they stripped and dived In.
They forgot to tie their horse which
was attached to a runabout The
animal browsed for a while on the dry
grass along the bank. end then be-
coming disgusted with the scant pro-
vender, started off at n lively pace for
home. The swimmers clothing being
in the vehicle, the young men started in
a chase for the horse.
Hopping across lots they ran into a
picnic party. The women gave shriels
of dismay at the figures of the young
men who, becoming conscious of the
fact that It wouldn't do to proceed
further, ran back to the cover Of the
waters. Meanwhile a farmer had
caught the horse and, seeing the CLOTH
ing in the wagon, surmised the diff
Guilty and brought the animal and
clothing back to the owners.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
HELD JERSEY COURT
IN AN APPLE ORCHARD

NEW YORK. Sept 12-'well. b'gosh,
what's the matter with the apple or
chard," said Squire Brown. at Erskine,
n. j., yesterday, when some OF the wit
nesses in the case Of Bishop VS.. Brown
complained that his office was too hot to
try the suit in.
To the aple orchard. thereupon the
Squire. the plaintin, defendant and wit
nesses adjourned.
"Whar's the jury? I want jury trial"
cried the defendant.
"By gum that amt so easy" remarked
the squire. as he hustled into the house
for a soap box.
Half an hour later. however. the jury
was rounded up. 1t consisted Of farmers
who, like Cincinnatus Of old had dropped
their plough handles TO serve the public
veal. Most Of them wore straw hats and
had their pants" tucked in their boots
The staid old squire. his specs adjusted
at the proper angle. then planted himself
on his soap box under a big tree in the
apple orchard and brushed the caterpillars
Off his shoulders as they dropped from the
leafy boughs, while he listened to the evi.
dence in the suit Of George Bishop, liv-
eryman, 10 recover $500 from Harry
Brown.
The jury walked over to a tree t7s:;.l
yards distant and stood under It for ar
hour chewing the rag" as one Of then
said, before they reached their verdict
which was for the defendant.
This court now stands adjourned. u
cried Squire Brown, picking up his soar
box and starting for his home.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
FOREST fires
NEAR DETROIT
OdOr from the Burning TIM
Der Spreads Through
the City

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
DETROIT. Mich, Sept 12.-Clouds
Of acrid wood smoke. binding the sun,
stinging the nostrils Of city dwellers
drifted down upon Detroit from the
forest fires in the northern part of the
state today Up in Lake st. Clair
giant whistles roared a frequent warn
ing as vessels groped their way along
the channel Wreaths of smoke were
waited into homes and offices. At the
Crosse Pointe farms it was thought
there was a conhagration in Detroit
and telephone inquiries were frequent
Not in many years has Detroit smelt
the tang of burning trees. An odor
redolent of the forest hangs over every
thing 1t is so dark today that the
lights are burning in every Office build
ing and store. Information from Port
Huron says that navigation was sus-
pended there because of the smoke and
steamers have tied up.
Fires are ranging through the north
ern part of the lower peninsula and
several towns are threatened but this
far no lives have been lost except in
the upper peninsula.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
WEDDING SCENE
AT COURT HOUSE
Philadelphia Couple Married
Where Many Pairs Have
Been Divorced

In the judges parlor at the County
Court House where many a decree has
been signed divorcing mismated couples
one happy pair was married this morning.
They were William McCaw. of No. 222s
Oakford street Philadelphia, and Miss
Martha ]. Curry. of No.1225 South Twen-
ty-third street. of the same city. The Rev.
w. t. D. Lewis pastor of Rodney Street
Presbyterian Church, performed the cere.
mony which was witnessed by William J.
kirkland. a clerk in the office Of VIM
field S. Quigley, clerk of the peace.
Mr.. McCaw, big and bashful, admitted
that he and his wife had eloped. eve
concluded to get married and came hero
to have a quiet ceremony. Our people do
not know we are here" was Mr.. McCaw's
explanation of his visit. They returned to
Philadelphia on the 121O o'clock train.
Mr.. McCaw, who is a we'll known Phil
adelphia contractor, made I'd his minc
several days ago to get married here and
had his friend Mr.. Kirkland, arrange th'
details. The happy pair, Mr. kirkland anC
DR.. Lewis all met at the Court House anC
after McCaw had obtained his license the
wedding party proceeded TO the judges
parlor on the second floor of the building
where the ceremony was performed. Mrs
Mocaw. nee Curry, appeared to enjoy th'
oddity of being married in the Cour
House. She wore a travelling suit Of brown
broadcloth.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
]. ]. HILL WARNS
REPUBLICANS
Railway Magnate Says Bryan
is Strong in the
Vest

NEW YORK, Sept. 12-James J. IInl.
chairman Of the board OF the Great
Northern Railway, who came TO town
on Thursday and is going back to St.
Paul tomorrow. put IN a busy day
Yesterday calling on his friends IN
downtown banking houses ana ac-
quainting them with conditions in the
West as they appear TO him His
most interesting remarks concern i
political sentiment i'm the West and all
though he woull not talk for puhli0a.
tion on politics he told lis frienCs sew
eral surprising things.
Mr.. Hill said that the farmers
throughout the West lal never pcia
much attention to Bryan Until thc last
year or two. but that iust now trcr1
was a strong Bryan sentiment amone
them He said that he Democratic
vote through the Yves, would be larg r
this wear than ever before. and that II
the eRpublican campaign managers di1
not put in the hardest kind OF work
Mr. Taft might be def ated.
In some Western States, he said, the
Republican politicians aeemed TO he
suffering from overconhdence, while
the Democratic leaders were keenly
alive TO the possibilities end might sue
ceed in carrying some of the States
that had heretofore been considered
safely Republican unless the Taft
workers rolled up their sleeves and got
busy.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
COURT SAYS "AFFINITY"
BUSINESS MUST CEASE

PORT JERVIs, N. Y. Sept 12.-Frsnk
Williams. of Cooks Falls, rushed into
Justice Of the Peace Stages Office. at
Horton, and asked for a warrant for
George Van Duser, who is charged with
stealing his wife. Van Duser was brought
before the court, where he had a jury
trial.
Mrs. Williams said she was enticed by
Van Duser to go away with him by rea-
son Of his having more money than her
husband.
"she's my ahinity." said Ven Duser.
The court held it looked more like a
case of bigamy than a steal, and the
jury thought likewise.
Mrs. Williams was induced to go with
her husband or be held under bonds on
a charge of bigamy
"This affinity business" said the court,
has got to be busted in this section"
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
NO HOLD UP OF
CATHOLIC PARADE
London Police Declare They
Will Guard Those in
Procession
GOVERNMENT WILL
NOT INTERFERE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LONDON, Sept 12-Three thousand
policemen VIII serve as a guard for the
big parade Of Catholics. In addition
20 this troops win be held in readiness
10 rush 10 the scene upon the slightest
show of disorder ana 10000 Catholic
laymen, not afraid TO vigorously de-
fend their rights, viii be along the line
of march to resist any interference of
the parade or insult to the church
dignltaries.
The Protestant Alliance was unable
TO obtain an injunction IN time 10 pre-
vent the parade and the home office
has refused absolutely to interfere ia
the matter.
The alliance then appealed to the city
police TO issue an order prohibiting the
parade, but the police authorities,
while admitting that sbe parade will
be technical violation Of the law, an
nounced that they would not only not
interfere but would 80 TO the limit IN
offering every protection TO the Cath
olics. The only recourse of the Pro-
testant extremists now is violence and
should they attempt this on deter
mined plan. one Of the widest scenes
in the history Of the city will undoubt-
edly result.
Many persons were injured last night
I'm the crush at Albert Hall when
Cardinal Vanutelli. the Papal delegate
blessed the thousands that poured irto
the great auditorium. The handling
of the crowd was left TO the Catholic
Bows Brigade. ami their experience in
such matters resulted in a tremendous
crush. Many persons tainted in the
crush and it was a long time before
onything like order could be effected
The reception was remarkable in many
ways The affection displayed by the
people for the legate was Of unusual
warmth, greatly affecting the Cardinal
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
BRYAN TO dine
WITH JUDGE GRAY
Committee Will Also Arrange
Private Box for JuriSt
at Big Rink Meeting
CANDIDATE TO SPEAK AT
HARRINGTON AND HERE

When William Jennings Bryan comes
to Delaware on next Thursday to speak
in the interest of the Democratic party
of the State. he will be most cordially
received. The committee having in charge
the arrangements for the visit announced
today that Mr.. Bryan would take dinner
with Judge Gray at the Gray residence.
and would spend the night as the guest
os Willard Salisbury.
Mr. Bryan will arrive here from Ro-
chester. N. Y. early on Thursday morn
ing. The committee has arranged to take
him to Harrington on special train
leaving here at p o'clock. After speak
ing there Mr.. Bryan will be brought
back to the city. without stop. the idea
Of having him speak at Dover being aban-
doned.
The Wilmington meeting will he held
in tho Eleventh street rink. II was tho
desire Of the committee 10 have Mr..
Bryan speak in the Opera House. but
the fact that the theatre had already
been engaged by q theatrical company
prevented. The rink. however. will
answer the purpose adpirably. A stage
will be erected in the south end Of the
big auditorium, chairs placed and deco.
rations strung. There will be no re-
served seats.
] Judge Gray and a party OF intimate
friends will occupy a private box while
AIR. Bryan speaks.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
Will APPEAL
GRAY DECISION
Railroad Case Will be Taken
TO the Supreme
Court

n, limited Press Leased Special Wire.
BALTIMORE, Sept l2.-Attorney-Geh'
err Z Bonaparte. who has been spending
the ummer in Lenox, Mass, is to-day at
his home in the country, Glenarme, Bal
timore county. The Attorney-General an
nounces that the government would take
an appeal at once from the decision OF
Judges Gray and Dallas in the case OF
the commodity clause of the Interstate
commerce act in which that clause was
held to be unconstitutional.
The appeal will be made just as soon
as the Department of Justice can prepare
the papers in the case. and that Will be
lust as quickly as the Attorney-General
can start the machinery of the department
which win be when he returns TO WASH
ington on Monday. The allegations OF the
standard Oil CO., that the counsel for the
government in the petition for rehear-
ing Of the rebate case before Judge Cross
Gun had not set forth any real legal rea'
sons why the case should be reoDened' but
had confined themselves to a criticism OF
the court, do not seem to be worry Mr.
Bonapartes
When asked IL he had been acquainted
with the statements in the Standards
reply he stated that he had. He was asked
for some statement in reply to the allega-
tions Of the Standard Oil people, but he
remarked that he had nothing to say
about them.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
DEMOCRATS ARE
NAMING TICKET
Davis and Bird Forces Clash
For Control Of
Delegates

Democratic primaries are being held
throughout New Castle county this after
noon. Because of the fact that there are
not so many contests not much interest
IS being shown. but the workers for the
various contestants this Afternoon were
doing their best to get out big vote and
thus try to make an impression.
The contests on the county ticket are
between George c. Morton and Benjamin
j. Allen for the nomination for county
treasurer. and between Thomas NJ Col
Inns. Alonzo c. Howell and George c.
Rothwel for coroner. Other candidates
have a clear field on the general county
ticket There are no contests for the Leg
islature except in st. Georges, Appoquini-
mink and Blackbird hundreds. but there
arc Levy Court contests in the Third,
Firth. Sixth and Seventh districts of the
rural county.
Tho greatest interest centers in the
fight for delegates to the State conven-
tlon, the rival delegaes representing tho
sentiment for NIillard F. Davis and former
Mayor Charles D. Bird for Governor
While the Davis hackers have been claim
ing all along that they would easily have
control OF the New Castle county delega-
ton, that claim is laughed at by the Bird
men, who assert that friends Of Bird
easily win control the New Castle county
caucus
Mr.. Bird claims that at least forty-nv,
OF the sixty-five delegates from New Cas-
lie county, Will be for him for Governor,
and there Is a possibility OF more than
that being for him. "wait until the votes
pre- counted and you'i see" said Mr.. Bird
to-day,
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
CITY OF CHESTER HITS
TUG, TWO ARE DROWNED
Small Boat Sunk in an Accident Near the Mouth of
fhe Chrisfiana RiVer---Two of Tugs Crew
Drowned as They Slept

a reporter OF THE EVENING JOURNAL
and he was equally reticent. He said
'''rhis matter has got to be thoroughly
Investigated before / can dare venture n
statement Of the causes Of this most
serious accident. which we sincerely re-
gret, the more so. on account Of the loss
OF life. While tho damage done 10 tho
City OF Chester was not serious we will
not operate her until repairs arc made"
The reporter asked IL Captain Jacobs,
who was present at the interview, could
not make "a statement Of hts side OF tho
case. inasmuch as Captain Gray before
leaving for his home in Philadelphia last
night. had related some OF the circum-
stances connected with the accident May
or Wilson replied for him by saying:
mo. he cannot make statement be-
cause he must first be examined by tho
Government inspectors. / am sorry no
cannot comply with your request" said
the mayor, but the laws forbid him. as
"a captain, making any statement on tho
subject. before being examined by tho
inspectors"
Passengers Badly Frightened
At the time Of the collision, there
were about 100 passengers on board tho
City OF Chester and panic seized them.
The officers Of the boat. however, soon
quoted them and when they were as
sured that the damage done TO the
steamer was not serious. their fears
left them Much sympathy was ex-
pressed for the two men who met so
horrible a death
While a number of men were engag-
ed around the place where the tug
sank today with the hope that the
bodies OF the men would come TO the
surface IL Is believed they are caught
in the hold of the boat and that TIE
vessel will have TO be raised or divers
employed before the bodies can be re-
covered.
Captain Gray's Side Of Accident.
Before leaving this city with the sur
viving members Of the crew of the
tug. for Philadelphia last night. Cap
tain Gray made statement in effect
as follows:
The tugboat had been engaged for
sometime ia towing stono-laden barges
from the Bellevue quarrles. above this
city, TO Miah Maui shoals. further dowr
the river Leaving the shoals at ar
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
OFFICIALS IN AN
AUTO WRECK
PrOthOnOtary Speakman and
Assistant Solicitor Satter-
thWaite Hurt
CAR STRUCK THE MACHINE

Reuben Satterthwaite, assistant city So
licitor, and Prothonotary +. i. spealSman,
figured in an automobile accident early
last evening while they were returning
from the West Chester fair in Mr.. Speak,
mans machine, and narrowly escaped
serious injury. Mr. Speakman was driv-
ing his auto along the electic car tracks
and was about to turn out for car that
was coming behind when the automobile
was struck by the car and hurled almost
clear around, the occupants being buried
beneath.
Mr. Speakman sustained some bruises
and Mr.. Satterthwaite had his right hand
badly sprained and bone in the hand
probably fractured.
Mr.. Satterthwaite's injuries were not so
serious as to prevent him from being in
City Court this morning. but he did not
remain long as City Solicitor Townsend
soon arrived, having heard that Mr.. Sat
terthwaite had been in an accident
The automobile. a Franklin. that was res
Gently bought by Mr.. Speakman, was de-
molished. The accident happened about
6 O'Clock last evening when il was ligh
enough to see clearly. Mr.. Satterthwait'
said that the auto was about TO turn ou
of the tracks when the car bowled up be
hind, striking one Of the rear wheels ant
sending the machine over.
Both men were caught beneath the aut,
and unable to get out until they had re
ceived help.
The place where the accident occurred
was on East Gay street, West Chester
and both men had 10 return to the tow
where they tok a train for Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
1000 FOR
HONORENG TOLSTOI

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 12.-For vio-
lation Of the Governmental prohibition OF
formal celebration in honor OF Count Leo
Tolstoi's eightieth birthday the arrest Of
more than one thousand persons through
out the empire is reported.
Most Of the arrests are for minor IN
fractions Of the prohibition, and the Of
tenders win probably be speedily re-
leased.
In a number Of more serious cases, how
ever. an effort will be made to exile the
prisoners. In order that the records may
not show that the exile was for de-
Tense Of Tolstoi. the authorities are en-
Gagged in seeking other charges to lodge
against these offenders.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
SUES AGED SUITOR
FOR JILTING HER

STANFORD. Conn. Sept. 12.-Miss
Emma G. Weed, Of High Ridge, who
declares she was Tilted by Hiram Cur
tiss after a courtship OF three years.
brought suit for breach of promise
here to-day for $4,000. Stock Of the
First National Bank, of New Canaan.
of which he is a director was attached.
Miss Weed is fifty years old and Cur
tiss Is seventy-nine. He was formerly
in the state Legislature, a town select
man and assessor. and one OF Stam-
fords wealthiest citizens.
The ceremony was TO have been per-
formed Monday at the home OF the dis
appointed bride. She was attirod in
her wedding fnery, but the aged
bridegroom prospective failed to ap-
pear.
Miss Weed has been active I'm the
Methodist Church Of High Ridge and
was its organist and choir leader for
many years. A year ago she resigned
and High Ridge people said itwas out
of pique because she was not asked 70
sing at the funeral Of Mrs. c. w. Sco-
field.
Evening journal., 1908-09-12

Struck by the City OF Chester. one Of
the boats Of the Wilson Line. the tug
boat ]. $. W. Holton. of Philadelphia,
was sunk in the Delaware river near tho
mouth OF the Christiana. about . o'clock
last night. and two OF tho grow OF the
tug were drowned. Five others Of the
crew saved themselves by clamoring
aboard the City of Chester as the smaller
vessel sank
The drowned arc Leonard Atkins, mate
and James Lynch. second engineer, both
of Lewes. Dell while those who saved
themselves are Captain j. NJ. Gray, No
S2I Tasker street; Chief Engineer J. c.
Lingo, No. 2l27 South Fourth street.
Florenz Helms, fireman. No. $40 Larch.
wood avenue; Andrew Rames. fireman
of the seamen's Firemen Union. all OF
Philadelphia, and Walter Bender. stew
ard. Of Paulboro. N. j.
Drowned While Asleep.
At the time OF the collision. Atkins and
Lynch were IN the hold Of the tugboal
asleep and they were drowned like rati
In a hole. The little vessel was almost
broken in two amidship and sank within
five minutes after being struck.
After climbing aboard tho city oi
Chester, Captain Gray went back to the
tug to look around for the other tw,
members OF the crew. but no had 4,
hurry back on the larger vessel 10 save
himself from going down with the sink
ing tug
The collision occurred at a point of
Edge Moor Light. about quarter OF
mile from the Delaware shore. A brigh
moon was shining and the river wa
beautifully lighted and because OF this
there appears TO be no reason why thl
accident should have occurred.
Captain William L. p. Jacobs. Of tn
| city of Chester. refused TO make AN.
statement today concerning the matter
saying that under the maritime laws
his mouth must remain closed until h
Is examined by the Government inspec
tors in this district, s. A. Sergeant an,
d. A. Howard. both with offices In Phil
adclphia.
| IL IS understood that the collision wa
due to a misunderstanding of signall
| but neither Captain Jacobs nor CAPITAL
Gray would confirm or deny this thcor,
Mayor Wilson's Statement.
Mayor Horace Wilson, president Of th
Wilson Line Company was seen today b
Evening journal., 1908-09-12
SENT TO PRISON FOR
LAUGHING AT OFFICER

WASHINGTON. Sept. 12-Because he
"laughed derisively'' At q superior Of
ficer. Private Charles Golfer, of the
Fifth Infantry, now i'm Cuba, win have
to do some hard work under conhne-
ment during the next six months.
Golfer was tried and convicted by a
courtmartial. The specific charge was
that he laughed at his commanding Of
ficer. Captain Prince, when the latter
admonished him that his clothes were
dirty. also that he "grlnned in dis
respectful and derisive manner" when
Corporal Tobin reproved him.