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Evening journal., 1909-06-28
BOSS TWEED HID
AT ST. MICHAEL'S

ST. MICHAELS. Nd. June 2s-In
connection with the Eastman -Woodill
tragedy. the interesting fact was re-
called to-day that when BOSS" Tweed
fed from New York he sought refuge
from the law by coming to St.
Michaels.
This section Of the Eastern Shore
Of Maryland. which even now Is Sc
cluded from the rest Of the world. al
though only a short distance as the
crow flies from Baltimore. was at the
time Of Tweed's flight even more re-
mote. Some people now believe that
Eastman may have remembered that
Tweed came here, and that this fact
determined him to seek shelter I'm this
unfreouented part of the world.
IL was from here that Tweed was
eventually taken on a yacht 10 Hamp-
ton Roads. where he boarded a steam
er for Cuba. From Cuba he went 70
Spain, where he subsequently was
captured and taken back 10 New York
for trial.
The region about st. Michaels Is 4
tangled labyrinth OF waterways-tidal
bays. creeks and rivers putting in from
the wide expanse Of the Chesapeake
The only connection with Baltimore is
by steamer which comes as far as
Claiborne. A local railway runs from
Claiborne across the Maryland penin-
sula TO the sea- To reach here by rail
from Baltimore fl is necessary frst e
go to Wilmington. At the time OF
Tweed's flight there were no railroads
in this section.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
BOMB OUTRAGE
IN CHICAGO
Exchange Building of the
Telephone Company is
Wrecked

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
CHICAGO, June 2s.-Ten special detec-
tives were detailed to-day to investigate
the bomb explosion which wrecked the
Central Exchange of the Ch cago Tee
phone Company early to-day and did dam
age to other buildings totalllng Sl250Oo.
This is the thirty-frst outrage Of the
kind within the last two years in the Loop
district Besides wrecking the telephone
exchange, plate glass windows in twenty
buildings were blown out by the explosion
and fve cent theatre was wrecked and
twenty-one persons were injured one Of
these. John Laduc. a dish was..er. may
die. As yet the police are unable to say
il It was thrown by the gambling gang
or by sympathizers with striking electri-
clans Of the telephone company The
bombs in the past have been placed in
saloons or near rooms supposed 10 be
gambling places. It is not known that
there was any gambling rooms near the
telephone exchange.
The dynamiters placed the bomb which
the police believe contained at least p
pounds Of dynamite at the bottom Of a
manhole in the rear Of the four-story an
mex building of the Chicago Title and
Trust Co The explosion practically ruined
several big cables running from the ex-
change with which about 5000 telephones
were connected.
That there were not many killed by
panic was due to lateness Of the hour. The
I nickelodean near the scene OF the explo.
I sion had Just been empued Of les last
crowd for the night The performers were
on the stage preparing to leave and al
we're buried under the scenery. which
was demolished by the force Of the bomb
Practically every operator in the telephone
exchange was cut by flying glass or other
wise injured
It was necessary to call upon all reserve
Pinkertons as we'll as the regular police
force to protect this district after the ex
plosion.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
VAUDEVILLE ACTORS
THREATEN TO STRIKE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
PHILADELPHIA. June 2S-Aocord-
ing 70 the statement of Herbert Wal
lin. vaudeville actor and member Of
the White Rats. a vaudeville strike is
threatening which may affect more
than 1000 members Of the White Rats
and tie up the principal vaudeville
theatres in this country
Mr.. Wallin was seen at his hotel
to-day. and said that the chief griev-
ance of the vaudeville actors against
the managers is the low scale Of wages
adopted because of the invasion into
the vaudeville field of the five-cent
moving picture show. He said: "The
average wages of the vaudeville actor
have been reduced more than one
third since the moving picture bust
ness attained such enormous proper
tions. OF course we realize that the
business of the higher priced vaude-
vile theatres has fallen off at least
that much"
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
OVER
ASSESSMENT
Levy Court May Hold up
Salaries Until Work is
Done Properly
ALLEGED THAT LISTS
ARE COPIED EACH YEAR

County Comptroller Chandler and
Levy Court Commissioner Perkins
have clashed with william ]. Bayley.
county assessor. over Bayley's assess
ment. and II is likely that Mr.
Chandler will withhold his signature
from Mr. Bayleys check. thus depriv-
ing him as we'll as all other assessors.
Of their salaries until the Levy Court
is satisfied that the assessment Is
made according 10 law II is said
that the assessors simply copy the
books Of their predecessors instead Of
making an entirely new assessment, as
is provided by law.
The trouble is due 10 what Mr.
Perkins, OF the Levy Court. regards
part of Mr.. Bayley.
According TO Comptroller Chandler
and County Tax Receiver Burns Il is
a daily occurrence for property own
ers 10 come into their Offices and com
plain that notices have been sent then
for delinquent taxes which have beer
paid by them under their own name
on Saturday there were many suct
callers, including a woman who own
property at Second and Harrison
streets, in Bayley's district. She haC
purchased the property recently ans
taxes had been paid. but the propert,
had not been transferred 10 its new
owner. About that time Assessor
/ Bayley came into the Office and Mr.
Perkins took MIN 10 task. Remark
passed between them and Mr.. Perkin
finally said that II was possible tina
the assessors checks would be hell
up. Mr.. Bayley said he was surprises
that complaints had been made abou
his work. as he had endeavored 10 d
j il according 10 law
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
COLORED LADS
ATTACKED ITALIANS

There were new additions in City
Court this morning 10 the crop Of
youthful offenders. Among them were
Irwin Elsberry and Walter and Isaac
Saunders. colored boys, ranging in age
from II TO Is IL years. charged with
assault and battery on Ralph Saliva
loce. aged about IL years. II is al
legged that the young Italian was
knocked down at Sixth and Scott
streets by the colored boys on Satur-
day and that Walter Saunders pointed
a 22-calibre rife at him. The boys
plead guilty and the case was con-
tinued 10 Wednesday morning in order
to allow Mr.. Stout TO inquire into
a.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
SHOOTING OFF" LED
TO ARREST OF TWO

Elmer johnson and August Schultz we're
arrested by Patrolman Green on Satur-
day night at Twelfth and Railroad ave
nue for fighting on the street In City
Court this morning Schultz pleaded not
guilty and called as a witness Adam
Ketner. who said he and Schultz we're in
a saloon together when johnson started
"a shoot on" He told Schultz 10 go
home with him. Johnson followed them.
he alleged. and at Twelfth and Railroad
knocked Schultz down
johnson pleaded guilty and was fined
81 and costs and was told by Judge Coch-
ran II he came back he would get the
full penalty. Schultz was discharged.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
MEN DROPPED BY
THE WATER BOARD
Assistant Engineer Holt and
JanitOr 0'DOnneII Lose
Their Jobs

On the recommendation OF Chief
Engineer John Kienle. the Board OF
Water Commissioners at its weekly
meeting this morning practically
abolished the Office OF assistant engi.
neer dispensed with the services OF
one other eniploye and gave Mr.. ISienie
authority 20 dismiss other employees
whose services might not be neces-
sary
The recommendations were made in
Mr.. kienle's weekly report and action
was taken in accordance with them by
unanimous vote on motion Of Ccmmsi-
sioner Ford.
Those who lose their positions as a
result OF the action are Joseph Holt
assistant engineer. and Thomas r.
O'Donnell. assistant ianitor Of the
Water Department building Nj Holt
began work with the department aa a
draughtsman under former Chief Engi.
neer Theodore A. Leisen and was made
assistant engineer when Mr. Kienl,
was promoted from assistant 10 chile
TO succeed Mr.. Lelsen when he wen
to Louisville. Ky. As assistant engi
nttfs MI nuii received salary OF Al1
a month. Mr.. O'Donnell received 81
week.
Mr.. kienles explanation for his re
commendation practically abolishinl
the Office of assistant engineer wa
that the construction work on the fno
nlter and other general department
work had reached the stage where
was no longer necessary 10 retain tina
Office,
When asked IT. under the authorit
sranted him by the commissioners. n
would make further dismissals. Nj
ISienle said that he could not tell q
this time. Mr. Holt Is a Republica
and MIR ODonnell a Democrat.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
MAY BE BIG STRIKE OF
CARPENTERS IN NEW YORK

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. June 2S-Declaring
that the union carpenters of New York
have violated their arbitration agree
ment the Master Carpenters Associa-
tion will meet this afternoon to de-
eide whether they will declare an
"open shop" II they do. the $1,000
J. carpenters of New York declare they
viii wage a bitter fight. It is said
that if the employers carry out the
"open shop" threat the entire build
ing trades unions, NUMBERING more
than 10000 men, viii be affected at
once.
Union carpenters employed on fifty
new buildings recently stopped work
because non-union men We're being
employed. The general arbitration
board ordered them to return to work.
They refused, and in retaliation, the
master carpenters threaten an "open
shop"
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
HELD FOR COURT
FOR KNIFE CARRYING

william Brown. colored. was charged
in City Court this morning with carry
ing concealed a deadly weapon Patrol
man King testified that Brown had a
butcher knife under his coat. Brown
declared that he had bought the knife
from a colored man in a saloon for five
cents and placed It in his belt Judge
Cochran told him he should have wrapped
Il in paper and carried it in his hand.
Brown said he had no paper. He was
held in $50 bail for the upper court
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
Lad and Knife Cause Trouble.

Carl Adams, colored. aged "a years.
alleged in City Court this morning
that Percy Stokes. colored. aged 1e
years had stabbed him in the back
with a pen knife on Tenth street be-
tween French and Walnut. Adams
had been hauling clothes on a small
express wagon when he was molested
by two boys one of whim was Stokes.
The latter said he had the knife in his
hand and Adams ran into il. The
case was referred TO Mr. Stout to re-
port Wednesday morning.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
FISHER HAD ROCK
READY FOR USE

Benjamin Emerson. colored. Of Green
vile a witness in City Court this morn
ing was about to take an oath with his
hat on. when Judge Cochran observed the
hat and caused Emerson to remove If.
Emerson had some trouble with William
Fisher. colored, on Orange street. near
Fourth. Emerson was accompanied by
a woman. Fisher followed them 20 Third
street and had a stone IN his hand ready
u strike Emerson when Patrolman
Crozier arrested him. The officer said he
heard the men talking loudly. Fisher
pleaded guilty and was fined SO and
costs.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
ENGINEER LEISEN PAID
$40 A DAY FOR SERVICES

passed. Mr.. Knox not voting
The registrar was authorized to transfer
all receipts TO the mayor and council in
order to clear the departments books by
July l. The receipts amunt TO about $500
Water Board balances were reported as
follows: Special $se.s25.66; current, $685.
S24.
Weekly pay rolls we're passed as fol-
lows: Special, $3.50; current S99s,2s.
In his weekly report Chief Engineer
Kienle announced that progress at the
final filter during the last week was not
equal to that of the previous week. one
hundred cubic yards of cement were laid
daily
Evening journal., 1909-06-28

Flr his services as consulting engineer
for the filter now in progress. the Board
OF Water Commissioners this morning or
dered that Theodore A. Leisen, former
engineer. now of Louisville. Ky, be paid
s5f6 on the basis Of $50 a day and ex-
penses.
There was some objection by Commits
sioner Knox to the payment of the bill
because the board had not formally
agreed upon Mr.. Le'sen's compensation.
In order to appease Mr.. Knox, therefore.
Commissioner Ford offered a motion form
ally fixing Mr. Lei.en's fee as consulting
engineer at $40 day and expenses. and
then moved that the bill Of S546 submitted
by Mr.. Leisen be paid. The motion was
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
BATHER BROWNS IN
MILFORD MILL POND

Boyce. Victor Handy. James Webb and
J. M. saivre went to the upper mill pond
near the Grier property 70 bathe last
evening. and they scarcely had plunged
into tho water when Boyce was seized
with cramps.
His companions thought the best way
to aid him was 10 extend fence rail.
which they did. Boyce grasped Il and was
being hauled in toward the shore when he
suddenly released his grip on the rail.
threw up his hands and sank from slgrt
before his companions could get to him.
His body was recovered.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
MOTHER KILLED, BABY
y UNHURT BY LIGHTNING

About that time the lightning struck
walnut tree outside. and then
coursed along a wire stretching from
the tree to the house, used to hang
clothes on.
The fiery bolt entered the window
and struck Mrs. Lowber dead. short
distance from where she had deposited
the baby. Members of the family
did not know Of the tragedy until they
were attracted late in the evening by
the babys walls. Making an investi-
CATION they found the lifeless body Of
Mrs. Lowber mutilated by the marks
Of the bolt that had smitten her. Tie
baby was unharmed.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
WEATHER

WASHINGTON. June 2s.--An area
Of high barometric pressure that has
developed over the great lakes, will
move eastward, causing The tempera-
ture to remain near the normal in the
Atlantic States. north Of Virginia, and
in the upper Ohio valley and the lower
lake region.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Tuesdays
For Delaware-Unsettled with local
thunder showers tonight or Tuesday;
not much change in Temperatures light
variable winds.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
smith,s Case nrnnned

The case Of Edward c. Smith. which
was continued for two weeks came up in
City Court this morning. It had been al
legged that he failed to pay 50 towards the
support of a minor child. The case had
been continued so as 10 allow him a
chance to make the payments. His wife
said he had made the payments and he
was discharged.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
snildiro permits Issued Today.

Building Inspector Johnson issued
two permits today One was to Pat
rick and Cornelius Mundy TO make al
terations at No. s26 Market street
costing $4,000.
Thomas Samworth will erect a
dwelling for Francis ]. Thielnan. al
No. 502 East Fourth street. to cost
81, 700.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
coffman Reoame Ahusive.

David NJ. Lurge. jeweler. Of East
Front street, alleged in City Court this
morning that he found David Coffman
lying drunk on the step OF his store.
and when he ordered him TO leave he
used abusive language. Judge Coch-
ran fined Coffman s. and costs.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
neniod Ha mas a Vaorant.

Frederick Pailca who was charged
in City Court this morning by PATROL
man Ward with vagrancy declared he
was not a vagrant but was working
man. He said he was B. & o. bridge
man at Havre dc Grace. Judge Coch
ran discharged him but told him not
TO come back
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
Runaway Lid Sent Beck.

In City Court this morning Humane
Agent Frank Stout reported that Samuel
Brenner. a boy who had run away from
a place down the state where he had been
with a man for four years. had been sent
back to the New York Child's Aid Society
which had sent him to Delaware.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
Veal Inquest Tomorrow Night

Coroner lGaynor will probably hold
an inquest tomorrow night in the City
Hall court room in the case Of Morgan
Veal. who died at the Delaware Hospi
tai where he was taken after being
stabbed by a colored woman. An au-
topsy revealed that the mans death
did not result from his wounds, but
from acute peritonitis.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
Edgar BoYce, Aged II,
Seized With Cramps
and Sank With Aid
Nearby

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD Del. June 2s.--While bath
Ing IN a mill pond last evening. Edgar
Boyce. aged p years. was stricken with
cramps and was drowned. Boyce was a
son Of David Boyce. Of this town and en-
gagged in the insurance business.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
There Wera sir nrnnLa-

Six men were charged with drunk
enness in City Court this morning
John Keogh was fined IS and costs ami
the rest got of with fines Of 81 and
costs each.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
After Assistant Postmastership.

II. S. Pierson. a well-known Ninth
ward Republican. is an applicant for
assistant postmaster. Il have iliflu-
entail backing. including the endorse
ment of the Republican committeeman
Of the Ninth ward. and am confident
of being appointed" Mr.. Pierson said
today.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
Glynn Under Peace Bond

In City Court this morning Miss
Elizabeth Glynn. of No. 2224 North
Van Buren, street. charged her brother.
Thomas Glynn. with breach of the
peace. She said ne acted disorderly
at home and used abusive language
toward his mother. Judge Cochran
held him under 500 peace bond.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
BIG CELEBRATION
NOW ASSURED
Washington Heights Has
$2l7.SO in Hand to Make
Fourth Glorious

''unrivalled and uneoualie.d" is tho slo-
gan OF the Washington Heights Associa-
tion regarding the demonstration to be
held by the association on the evening
of July g. At the meeting held on satur-
day night encouraging reports were re-
ceived from all committees. II was de-
cided TO increase the order for set pieces
A special vote Of thanks was extended
to THE EVENING JOURNAL for its.
editorial and news notices regarding the
celebration The editorial will be In
ciuded IN a letter that will be sent OUT
during the next few days.
II was decided 10 have the Associations
Incorporated.
A special request has been made TO the
people OF Wilmington TO make no other
arrangements for the night OF July s
only Washington Heights. Residents OF
that section have announced that their
porches are at the disposals Of friends.
All persons who wish TO contribute TO
the fund are requested to do so at once.
The committees viii meet on Wednesday
evening. A full attendance is requested
for that evening The following sub
scriptions have been received:
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
No Relief From Intense Heat

CHICAGO, June 2S-No relief is iu
sight today from the intense heat in
which Chicago has sweltered Tor "a
hours and the hottest day of the sum-
mer is promised Within the last "a
hours two deaths and two score of
lprostrations have been reported.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
Fiery Bolt Coursed Along
CIofhesline and Struck
Mrs. Katie LoWber
,ecia, 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. June 2S-Killed by a
&bolt of lightning, that entered her
#home over a wire. while her baby
I nearby was unharmed. was the fate of
MFRS. Katie Lowber of near Viola, last
Knight. She started up stairs with her
baby 10 get some articles, and lay
the baby down when she arrived at
the landing upstairs.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
Eined Eor Einhiinn.

Morris Miller Of Front and Tatnan
street. alleged in City Court this morn
ing that Harry Brown. colored. had
started to fight in his place and broke
a window. Brown pleaded guilty and
was fined s. and costs
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
FREE DEAFNEss cURE.

A remarkable offer by one of the
leading ear specialists in this country.
who will send two months medicine
tEk TO prove his ability to cure Deaf
oH-. Head Noises and Catarrh. Ad-
ou-Ezs DR.. G. NJ Branaman. 1858 Wal
Street. Kansas City. Mo.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28
Newark trusts Dividend.

The directors OF the Newark Trust
and safe Deposit Company have de
clared a dividend OF per cent for
the last six months.
Evening journal., 1909-06-28

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-18

Harper. He began as bell boy, and
was steadily advanced as reward
of merit and after serving as mana
ger of the Rock Island house under
Mr.. McHugh, became identified with
the new Davenport hotel, but some
time ago came back to his first love.
7. c. Veitch, now one of the owners
of the Kirkwood at Des Moines,
made his start at the Harper and be-
came assistant manager which posi-
tion he left to embark in business on
his own account. Other former at
taches of the house are Interested in
various hotels throughout the coun
try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-18

to the travelling public as Bob" he
has by his faithfulness and his devo-
ton proved his worth not only to
Mr. Harper, who thought of him al
most as one of his own family, but
to all the succeeding managers in the
control of the property. What Mr..
Willerton's future plans will be af-
ter putting the best part of his life
in the harness for the Harper, is un-
determined It is gratifying to know
however, that he will remain in Rock
Island Speaking to friend today
he said, This old town is good
enough for me. I have known it as
home good many years, and l am
going to cast my lot here for the re-
mainder of my life no matter what
turns up
All Have Done Well.
There are some other long time at
taches who will see the Harper clos
ed for the first time tomorrow, il
Miss Kate Scully, the head waitress
| and Pat Doolittle, who in Mr.. Har
per's time, was busman, but who fol
| old times sake, Mr.. McHugh brough
| back to Rock Island some time ag,
| and placed him in charge of the ele
| vator. Richard Pearce, who ha
been acting as assistant manager, i
another who has grown up with tn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-18
CHARGES PERJURY
w. w. Wilmerton Makes Com
plant Against John Looney
in Justice Court.
CHANGE OF VENUE TAKEN
j. III. Clcland Sends Case to Justice
Schroeder, Though Effort Is
Made to Take 1t to Wells.

What is practically the reopening of
the evidence in the case on which w.
w. Wilmerton was bound over to the
grand jury for the alleged assault
with intent to murder John Looney,
on Twentieth street near Twelfth ave-
rue, was brought about this morning
when Mr. Wilmerton swore out war
rant charging Looney with perjury.
The warrant, sworn out before Justice
]. H. Cleland, was served at a very
early hour this morning by Night Cap
tain Giles of the police department
and Looney was brought TO the police
station. After Il consultation with the
mayor, the csptain took L0oney before
Justice Cleland, who released him UNI
der bail of $1,000 10 appear at . o'clock
Takes Change OF Nrnuc.
When the case waj called this
morning S. r. kcnworthy, appearing
Tor Looney, asked for change NJ
venue. The change was granted, but
q controversy arose as to whether the
case should so to Justice w. F.
Schroeder or to Phil Wells. Looney
made an effort 10 have the case sent
to Wells, and presented an affidavit
that Wells was the nearest by the
shortest public Travelled route, and thai
therefor the case should go to him
The state desired the case sent to Jus
tee Schroeder and Justice Cleland was
OF the opinion that it should so tC
Justice Schroeder. The justice sus
gested that the distance between the
doors of the two other justices o.
measured, and proposed to takl
TIE measurements himself Assistant
States Attorney Harry SchTiver, ap
fearing for the prosecution, argued
that the justice in such cases, nigh
use his discretion, and finally Justict
Cleland announced that he would de
liver the transcript to Justice Schroe
der The prosecution announced tha
continuance would be applied fol
this afternoon. and the attorneys at
tempted to reach an understanding 4:
TO when the case should be taken up
but no conclusion was reached
Attacks Testimony.
The charge against Looney is tina
he committed perjury in his evidenc,
in the preliminary hearing of Tn,
charges he made against w w. VIII
merton. 1t will be remembered tia
Looney declared that he recognized
Wimerton as the man in the weed