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Evening journal., 1909-02-09
FEARS RUPTURE
WITH JAPAN
Already Whispers OF an UIti-
matum on the Part Of
the MikadO

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9-Read be-
tween the lines, President Roosovelrs
telegram received to-day by Speaker
stanton. OF the California Assembly, is
filled with grave forbodings.
II was intended by the President to
be notification 70 the people Of Cali
fornia that if its Legislature insists
upon the enactment of drastic anti
Japanese measures. a rupture of friend
~ relations between this government
and Japan is most likely.
The impression is becoming stronger
day by day that the exchange Of diplo-
matte notes between Japan and the
United states. recently referred 10 By
Foreign Minister Komura. IN the Jap
anese parliament. has proceeded
farther than has been believed, and
that when the President insists that
the California measures would be "con-
sidored an affront" by Japan. I'm case
of their enactment. he spoke with a
fun knowledge of the nature of these
exchanges. and the results that would
follow Calfornia's favorable action on
the bills
Most everybody in high official life.
there Is talk Of Japan contemplating
an uitlmatum Recent callers on the
President. however. quote him as hav-
ing used the term "War" IL discuss
ing the California situation.
The fact that the President told a
caller yesterday that n a conflict was
precipitated between the two govern
ments, he would be found al the front.
pretty well established what was pass
ing through his mind, even If he had
not gone further in pointing out the
provacation that might be cause for
a rupture, If anti-Japauese legislation
was insisted upon by California.
President Roosevelt does not assume
the attitude he has taken because Of
any fear as to the outcome of acute
differences between the two govern
ments. for he has repeatedly told his
callers that United states could more
than hold her own i'm a physical clash
with any other nation, but he is act
ing on the idea that what the Cali
fornia Legislature Is contemplating,
would be. even In the minds of disin-
terested Americans, "a violation Of the
Favor Nation Clause" Of the treaty
between the two governments.
The sincere hope Of administration
leaders generally. is that the warning
which tho President has sounded In
his telegram to Speaker Stanton will
be needed. and an opportunity given
! for a working out Of the question as
/ to whether the agreement between the
/ two governments for the restriction OF
! japan coolie labor Is as effective as the
Federal government and the Japanese
claim 1t is
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
LOVE SPURNED, SHE SHOT
MAN; TRIED SUICIDE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Feb. Waiting for
hours in the cold with revolver hid
in her mud. Mrs. Martha Freichsohn
early to-day wreaked vengeance on the
man she said spurned her live and
frustrated her life's plan when she
shot down William Schwanemann. a
grocer, near the latter's place of husi-
ness. After a chase of several blocks
she was arrested. taken to the police
station. where left alone in cell. she
swallowed strychnine which she had
concealed in her stocking. The un-
conscious woman was rushed TO the
hospital where Schwauemann was
taken. Both are reported TO be I'm a
critical condition. The woman told the
p11ce that she hoped the bullets would
do their work and that he would die.
She said that she had been a partner
in business with Schwanemann, and
that for three years she has waited
for him to fulhn his promise to marry
her. Yesterday Schwanemann, she
said. destroyed an agreement which
they had in writing by which he was
10 have turned over to her his interest
in his brothers grocery, when they
should get married. She knew that
her one-time suitor would pass the
corner where the shooting occurred on
his way 70 the grocery this morning,
and leaving home at midnight she
paced the street until six o'clock when
her victim approached.
From friends of the woman it was
learned that she was reported as hav-
ing eloped from Germany to New York
with Schwanemann, deserting her hus-
band and two children. The husband
is said TO be an officer in the German
Army.
According TO the story told by VII
liam Schwanemann, his brother was
Just about TO marry the woman, but
that he had dissuaded him from so do
ing. pointing out that he might be held
for bigamy.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
COURT DISCUSSES
TAX QUESTION

willie X. Brooks, tax collector Of Pen
cader hundred, appeared before the Levy
Court to-day in reference TO the bill now
pending before the Legislature regarding
the collection of delinquent taxes for 1877
and 1908.
The following resolution bearing on the
subject was presented:
Whereas. An act has been introduced
before the General Assembly authorizing
the Levy Court TO allow the rural tax col
lectors s per centum on uncollected taxes
for the years 1907 and 1905. therefore be il
Resolved. That the Levy Court of New
Castle county endorses the bill and re-
quests its attorney to do all I'm his power
to have the same passed.
After some Discussion and on motion of
Mr.. Dennison the resolution was laid on
the table for enc week.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
NOT AFFECTED
BY ROOSEVELT
Anti-JapaneSe California Leg
isIatOrS Will AOte Against
Reconsideration
EXCLUSION ADVOCATES
GOING TO SACRAMENTO

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
SACRAMENTO. Feb. 9-The numer-
GUS kilograms OF President Roosevelt
to Governor Gillette. Speaker stanton
and others protesting against the pass
age of anti-Japanese legislation by the
California Assembly. apparently are
falling OF effect. az least In the lower
House Assemblymen to-day exprcss-
ed great dissatisfaction with both the
tone and strength Of argument Of the
Presidents protests and declared that
they had not changed their dctcrmina-
ton to vote against consideration by
the Assembly OF the vote by which the
Japanese school segregation bill was
passed last week
The same assembymen also an
nounced their intention to bring all
possible pressure TO bear on the Senate
to see that this bill, at least. is passed
without material amendment This at
titude. It is believed. Is designed to
hold the anti-Japanese forces In line in
order to assure the passage OF the
measure over Governor Gillettes' veto
after he has disapproved il.
simultaneously the people Of the anti
Japanese counties Of the state are also
preparing to keep an eve on their lesis-
lators
To-day delegations from these coun-
ties began TO arrive and win remain
for to-morrow's session. when a vote
will be taken on the reconsideration
proposition. These delegations busted
themselves to-day working among the
legislators in order to strengthen the
anti-Japanese forces.
1t now seems probable that the bill
will not be reconsidered by the lower
House. Whether the Senate viii vote
to defeat II. however, is problematical
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
THIEVISH OWL
TRAPPED AT LAST

ELKTON. Nd. Feb. 9-Risdon Dulin.
a farmer near Church Hill, has had
considerable trouble lately with owls
and hawks. which have been carrying
off his chickens. His l2-year-old son.
Albert Dulin, rigged up contrivance
to catch the thieves, and il has proved
most successful.
Taking a long pole, he nailed piece
OF board to one end and the other end
he attached to one of the farm out
buildings. On top of the pole he
placed a jump-trap, which he securely
chained.
In six days he has captured six owls,
four of which are very large With
his new device. Master Albert Dulin
expects to capture all the winged
thieves on his fathers farm.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
OPPOSE PERPETUAL CHARTER
FOR DELAWARE COLLEGE
institution, and Passes Substitute Bill Pro-
viding for One of Two Years
Dr.. Marshall Attacks Bill.

Or. Marshall Attacks Bill.
DR. George w. Marshall, trustee of
the College. said that the amendment
proposed by Mr.. Corbit was unprece-
dented in the history of the state. es-
pecially when the charter was being
held up by the opposition Of persons
who had no connection with the Coll
lege. do you want to kill the Col
lege we have built up and Of which
we are proud because there are carp
ing critics on the outside" he asked.
This made Senator Corbit indignant,
and turning around and addressing DR..
Marshall, the Senator said Il take ex-
ception TO your remarks as to outside
opposition TO tho College, when the
trustees themselves came down here
between two suns and asked us 10 pass
this charter when they see II was due
to their own mistake. I object 10 your
remarks that the delay is due to out
side opposition. resent your refiec-
tions. sir"
Charles b. Evans, another trustee of
the College. in his speech said there
was a whole lot of mystery cast about
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
HEPTASOPHS HAD
PROSPEROUSYEAR
Reports Submitted at Grand
COnCIaVe Meeting Show So
Ciety to be FIOuTiShing

The twenty second annual commun-
ication Of the Grand COnclave of Della
ware, Heptasophs or Seven Wise Men
is being held in the Opera House at
Newark today. II. f. Meyer. grand
archon, is presiding and delegates are
present from every lodge of the order
In the state. IL will be a one day
session. Officers viii be elected this
afternoon.
Reports submitted at this mornings
session showed the society TO have
had prosperous year. Grand Ar
chon Meyer in his report, spoke of his
official acts during the term. Deputy
Grand Archons w. A. Shawn. M. VIII
liams Charles +. Robinson. r. C. Wild
does, !. G.. Snitcher, John II. Murch, w.
W. Wolf Robert J. Bloodwell. j.. A.
Walker and william j. Kirk also re-
ported. The organization OF one new
circle was comented on favorably.
The report of William Winthrup.
grand scribe showed state membership
Of 1852. The Grand Conclave receipts
were $592.09. Sixty-one members were
received. or the membership l54 were
given relief during the year. The dis
bursemcnts were: Amount paid as
sick benefits. Sf.245.5S; amount paid
in funeral fund. S2.42S.5O: donated for
relief other than benefits. Sl32: dis
bursements for other purposes. S2.89S-
"a; total disbursements. S9.7O4.97;
amount of annual receipts OF the sub
ordinate conclaves. S9.6341S.
Grand Treasurer Reports.
II. A. Dempsey. grand treasurer sub
mitted the following report:
Balance in bank last report. $3.50:
received from grand scribe, S5seO9: in
terest accrued. SIPS: total s1155.17
Amount Iaid out per check book
s56L7S; balance in bank December 81
/ 1905 s5S7.39.
Death Benefit Fund.
Balance in bank last report, S3.S0S.69;
received from grand scribe. S2.42S.50;
interest accrued. S411S; interest moi
added last report, Sl9.15. Total. s6,-
29752
Disbursements per check book. So
100; balance in bank December 81
1908 S3,197.52 amount in Wilmington
Savings Fund S1.503.s2; amount in
Artisans Savings Fund. $727.44; ia Sc
lcurity Trust and safe Deposit Co. 1855.
&c. Total S3.197.52.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 9.-The
western storm has reached Iowa with
increased intensity, attended by general
rains to the eastward as far as noun
tains. and SHOWS to the northward ard
westward. There will be rain in the
Middle, South Atlantic States and
Upper Ohio Valley and rain or snow
Wednesday in the Upper Ohio Valley
and Middle Atlantic States.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Wednesday:
For Delaware-Rain tonight ard
Wednesday,; warmer tonight; much
colder Wednesday night; southeasterly
winds, shifting to southwesterly and
increasing.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
BLAZE IN A
CIGAR FACTORY

Fire starting In an empty packing case
IN the cigar factory Of T.. NJ. schwarz and
Company, on the second floor OF the Mar
kot House Building, at Eighth and Or
ange streets, last evening. came near
causing serious blaze ia the establish
ment. An alarm was struck from Box No.
i23 and the iiremen succeeded in ex-
tingulshing the flames with chemical
streams
The box IS near the entrance 10 the fac
tory and Il Is believed that some person
threw a lighted cigar in II while passing
out Of tho building. The firm met with a
heavy fire loss recently while located on
Third street near Shlpley.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
FISH TRUST
TO DISSOLVE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CHICAGO. Feb. 9-Plans to-day viii
be completed that viii mark the end
of the corporation of A. Booth and
Company. the Fish Trust" an organi-
zation of forty years standing.
The affairs of the company which
have occupied the state and Federal
courts for months, were practically
closed yesterday when it was deter
mined that the banks holding the
claims against the corporation should
take over the assets of the present
concern and organize new company.
The reorganization means the elimi-
nation of stockholders Of the present
corporation unless they choose TO in
vest new capital in the new concern.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
MORE OFFICIALS
TURN IN FEES

For the first time i'm the history Of the
Levy Court the Prothonotary and Clerk
Of the Peace OF New Castle county to-day
turned into the county treasury the fees
collected by them during January. The
fees from the Clerk OF the Peace amount
ed 20 $500. and those from the Prothono-
tary. sl6sS6. Under the law the offices be-
came salaried on January l. Heretofore
the fees belonged TO the office holders in
lieu OF salary. other receipts from county
office holders were: Sheriff. S7i7; Re
cordef OF Deeds. Si75625 and Register Of
Wills. s552
The officials receive ten per cent. Of the
fees.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
ENTERTAINMENT
AT FIRST CHURCH

For the benefit of tho church inn
provement fund musical and literary
entertainment win be given this even
ing in the lecture room Of the First
Presbyterian Church. Miss Marguerite
Wells will direct the affair and the pro-
gNmme follows.
Orchestra. selected; recitation. The
Elf Child, Florence Walz; vocal solo,
Mildred Lynn: musical bell drill. class
piano duet. selected. Mrs. Harry w.
Hobson and Mrs. Arthur c. Price; reci-
tation. Florence Walz: vocal solo, j.
c. Swartz: orchestra, selected; waiter
drill. class; vocal solo, Madaline
Keelin; recitation. an opera, Miss Mar
guerite Wells. orchestra, selected.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
WILL DISCUSS
GIFT FOR WARSHIP

There will be a meeting of the bat
tleship Delaware committee of the
Board of Trade on Thursday afternoon
al 4 o'clock. How to obtain funds
for the purchase of a gift tor the war
ship will be discussed, and other mat
ters pertaining TO the gift will be
taken IN.
II has been decided practically that
the gift is to be a silver service. There
are many who believe that the Legis-
lature should appropriate the money
for it's purchase so that the service
could be given as a gift from the state
as a State.
This has been done in a number Of
states and the Legislature win most
likely be asked TO do the same thing
here. The proposition To obtain the
funds by popular subscription does not
appear TO meet with general approval
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
MOTHER DENIED
CUSTODY OF SON

Judge spruance yesterday afternoon
dismissed the habeas corpus proceed
ings brought by Mrs Ella M. Cook
VS.. John ]. Cook and wife, of Della
ware City.
Mrs. Cook sought to gain possession
of her son. Edward, who has been in
the possession of John ]. Cook for
nearly ten years. Mrs. Cook resides
In Philadelphia and being financially
well fixed, wished TO have possession of
her child again. The court also re-
fused TO allow the boy 10 visit his
mother for six months. but ordered
that the mother be allowed TO see her
child at all proper times in Delaware
City.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
THANKS FROM
HOLY FATHER

Archbishop Falconio. Apostolic delegate
to Washington, has sent tho following let
ter 10 Bishop Monaghan:
IT gives me great pleasure 70 inform
your worship that by a cabiegram re-
ceived through His Eminenco, Cardinal
Merry del Val. the Holy Father thanks
your worships for your charity toward
the sufferers from the earthquake and inn
parts TO yourself and 20 your devoted peo-
pie his apostolic benedlction.
"With sentiment Of highest esteem am
sincerely yours in Christ.
I'D. Falconio. Apostolic Delegate"
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
GREAT RECEPTION
TO JACK BlNNS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PETERBOROUGH. Eng. Feb. g.
Jack" Binns, the wireless operator
of the Republic. is due to face the
most trying situation Of his life to-
night, when the whole town will turn
out TO do him honor.
Flags and bunting decorate the
streets and a procession headed by a
band will march from the station 70
Guild Hall and from there TO Binns'
home
At Guild Hall, Mayor Tebutt, ofici-
ally robed, will present an Illuminated
address to Binns. to which Jack" will
have to reply. as all avenues Of escape
win be closed. Binns' fance, it is said
will stand by his side.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Feb. 9.-Judging from the
action of the Senate this morning tho
trustees Of Delaware College will not
get a perpetual charter from the pres
ent Legislature, for the Senate passed
a substitute bill. offered by Senator
Corbit, TO re-incorporate tho trustees
of Delaware College for two years and
two months. Senator Corbits idea is
10 have a commission named TO in
quire into the subject and to report
TO the next Legislature recommends
tions for a charter
The subject was called up in commit
tee Of the whole of the Senate and Sen
ator Corblt offered his substitute bill
and also said that delegation OF gran
gers was present and would like TO
be heard. Among the grangers present
wero Arnold r. Naudain. Hervey p.
Walker and w. 7. Peach. Mr.. Naudain
stated that they were present merely
as farmers and individuals and not as
representing the grange. He said they
thought there We're some things at the
College that needed adjusting and urged
the passing Of Mr.. Corbits substitute.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
COUNTY BALANCE
IS $57,OO7

County Treasurer Burns submitted 10
the Levy Court today his usual weekly
report showing the following county
balances to date. TO the credit Of the
Levy Court, S57.997.44; special bond
issue. S143350S; miscellaneous roads,
S231.7S: Christiana Hundref S3,133.79;
Mil Greek, s1,559.S5; White Clay Creek,
SSS1S; Pencader, sl16S6; New Castle,
Slo4z7i; Red Lion, SG11. 80; st. Georges,
H.145.4l; AppoqGinimink. S214.31;
Blackbird, SS3.44; lBrandywine, S566.42.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
BABY,
THEN MOTHER DIED

CHESTER. Pa. Feb. 9-Kissing her
young son good-night Mrs j. Parry Lu-
kens. wife OF merchant OF Foirview, re-
tired to her own bedchamber. and was
about to lie down whom she was seized
with an attack OF heart failure. She feil
over beside her sleeping husband and died.
Mrs. Lukens had apparently been IN the
best OF health. and had arisen several
times during the night 20 administer medi-
cine TO her son. William Penn Lukens,
who Is sick with measles.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
peath Of Mis- Mar RurohinaI.

CHESTERTOWN. Md. Feb. ,9.-AIiss
Mary Burchinal died al the home Of
her brother-in-law. Marion DeK. smith
after a short illness. of grip. aged rs
years. She was the daughter of the
late John and Anne Burchinal and was
a sister Of the late Senator William
d. Burchinal She was a member Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church and
was born near Dover. Del.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
oanaI commeroe stopped.

Pending repairs to locks IN the Ches-
apeake and Delaware canal all traffic
-. f--I-
through THdt tftduu waterway Will
cease for about two weeks. The last
steamers to and from Philadelphia and
Baltimore went through Saturday
night. The steamer Ericsson is laid
up at the Baltimore end and the An
thony Groves in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
Odd Fellows Eat Cake.

Brandywine Lodge. No. is, I. o. O..
+. last evening received a cake from
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mason. J, Z.
Kelly made the presentation and Wales
w Brown. noble grand received the
Gaze on behalf OF the lodge. A pleas
ant social session by the lodge fol-
lowed.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
PlaintiH Obtained Judamsnt.

David II. Hobelin brought suit to-
day before referees In Magistrate Bro
mans court against James +. Mackey.
formerly connected with the Avenue
Theatre. for sSS.s5 for signs painted
and erected at the playhouse. The re-
ferees were General John p. Donahoe
Colonel Warren v Tuxbury and Nor
man Crouch. They gave the plaintiff
Judgment for the fun amount.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
No Te.tImony AaaInst Msn.

The prosecuting witness being out
OF the city the charge of assault and
battery against William Blackston.
colored. was dismissed by city Court
Judge Cochran this morning. Black
ston was accused of assaulting Elsie
Stewart ON Novemher 22.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
Grace ouiaa circle Meetlna.

The Grace Ouigg circle Of Asbury
NJ. f, Church viii meet this evening
at the residence of Miss Bertha Er-
nest. No. 42S East sixth street. A
delightful time is anticipated and a
full attendance is requested.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
Death 6eneft Fund.
Nom Support CHARGED Aaaint Him.

The hearing Of Howard Dobson. col
ored. charged with nom support. was
continued In city Court this morning
for one week. The warrant was sworn
out some time ago and Dobson's wife
is now in New Jersey. He is under
$500 bail
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
Mr.. Ross Second Vioe-President.

At the monthly meeting Of the Nut
ual Fire Insurance Company. OF Della
ware, held yesterday, Howard ID. Ross
was elected second vice-president OF
the company.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
COLLECTOR
TO SETTLE ACCOUNT

j. Frank Megginson, tax collector Tor
New Castle hundred. for the years 1901,
1902. 1908 and 1904. was notified by the
Levy Court al It's meeting to-day that he
must appear at the next meeting Of the
court and settle for his term. County
Comptroller Chandler told the court to-
day that unless taxes are involved in lti-
cation fun settlement should be made by
all the collectors within two years.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
Fines on Two More seaaars.

Two more alleged street boggars
were fined by city Court Judge Coch-
ran this morning. They were Edward
Redding and Thomas owen. Each was
fined $40 and costs, after pleading
guilty.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09
Y. N. c. a. BOYS a. ItaIian Mission.

A number Of mfmbers Of the Y. NJ.
c. A. visited the italian Mission last
night and pleasantly entertained the
Italians. The Y. IN. c. A. boys will
visit the Baird Memorial Mission on
Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09

The regular meetihg of the Natural
History Society OF delaware was held
at Friends School la$ night. animal
life in a Dense Medium" WIS the sub
1ect Of n paper by Dri r. j. Phillips Of.
Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1909-02-09

The Allied Arts Club of the city will
meet in headquarters tonight for
good time. a pleasing program has
been prepared.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09

st. Joseph Polish Beneficial Society
will givo a dance in Polish Turner's
Hall. Sycamore street, this evening.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09

dance will be lgiven by the Ger
man American Society in Eden Hall
on Thursday evening".
Evening journal., 1909-02-09

In West Presbyterian Church on
Thursday afternoon there viii be an
interesting debate between six mem
bers Of the Women's Missionary Meet
ing.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09

Dr. Hanna at Newport Church.
The Rev. J. -. g.. Hanna. pastor pf
Centenary NJ E Church, Philadelphia,
and formerly pastor Of Union M. p.
Church. tids city. viii preach in New-
port NJ T.. Church. on sunday morn
ing at 1880 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09

Take Sc From East Side House.
The residence Of James Pinder, at
No. SIC Church strteet, was broken into
last night and a poclSetbook contain
ing Sc was stolen.
Evening journal., 1909-02-09

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ing profitable investment if
the 10000 readers of the
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