davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
GUILTY
ANDFINED$SOO
And The COSTS
Judge Bradford Delivered
the Charge at l2.l5
O'clock
VERDICT RETURNED
THIS AFTERNOON

u. 6. Click. charged in eight counts
with having solicited campaign funds
on Federal property. was found guilty
OF the charge In United States Cour-
late this afternoon
The jury recommended Mr. Click 10
the mercy OF the court
Mr.. Click was az once called for sem
tence. The Court imposed a fine Of 500
and costs in each count. aggregating $500
and costs.
Mr.. Click paid the fine
Judge Bradford charged the jury at
i2.15 o'clock
Judge Bradford read 70 the jury Sec
tion u. under which Mr.. Click is ac-
cused. and then set forth the counts
which remained in the case and which
the jury must consider. Count No. q
referred 10 the alleged subscription
solicited from Postmaster Henry &.
Conrad; No. 4. 10 that Of United States
Marshal William r. Finn; No 8. 70
that Of Deputy Marshal John w. Nit
chell, 10 that of Colonel G. M. Leltch;
No. To- to that Of Postmaster Douglas
c. Alice. OF Dover; No. 12. 10 that Of
Postmaster William b. Flemming. OF
Harrington; No. IA, to that of Post
master Joseph L. Harrington, Of Fell
ton. and No. IS, 10 that OF Postmaster
Thomas l.. Mason, OF Clayton.
Judge Bradford'a Charge.
The court said that in order to Justify
verdict OF guilty It was necessary
that the jury should have an tho in
eredient elements OF the case estab-
lished in its mind without reason
able doubt
"Tho government" said the court
rs not required TO prove the precise
day OF month or the sum. or sums OF
moneys to correspond with the counts
the law being effective over a period
Of three years"
Judge Bradford said the only ques.
tion 20 be decided by the jury wal
whether the defendant solicited sub
scriptions from Federal employees OF
government property The jury he sail
must take, In an the evidence in tn
case and then explained the meaning
! Of a reasonable doubt. which he sal
was a. dounf based on reason and no
a whimsical speculative doubt.
The court said that the offens
charged against the defendant does no
IN It's essence Involve "A uleNpnecls dlS
I graceful or vicious intent and shoul,
not be classed with offenses more dis
honest
THE solicitation OF money for po
litical purposes IN Federal Buildings
7 however" said the court, lis forbidden
) by Congress" This section embodie
a sound policy which all good citi
zens should heed
The court at this point took up tn
testimony. but before going over II
told the jurors that they were to b.
guided only by their own judgment II
reaching a verdict. and not by wha
} the court might say.
The defendant" said the court. can
not shield himself on the ground tha
the solicitation was made at the re
quest OF others"
II these cards contained a solicit
tation. the defendant is in tho sami
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04

A real snake was seen on the coast"
this morning. Police records reveal Shat
many imaginary snakes have been seen in
that section, but genuine writhing, wrig-
Cling, Shiny reptile was amuck there this
morning. II was so palpably real that
some Of the COASTERS" with vivid imagi-
nations required but one glance TO con-
vince them that what they saw was not
alcohol
Gliding along Front street near Mar
ket with an energy that boded no good to
human beings who might get athwart its
path was a boa-constrictor nine feet long
II belonged to the side show section Of the
Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Shows.
The constructor escaped from one Of the
wagons Of the show as it war passing up
Front street from the railroad yards to
the show grounds at Front and Union
streets. The manner in which it left the
wagon is a mystery.
Before the workmen Of the show could
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
TWO KILLED
IN Mine RIOT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WHEELING. W. Va. June 4-In a
riot between Italian miners at the Fort
Pitt mines Dilles Bottom. Ohio. L miles
south Of here. to-day two men were killed
and a third man has bullet in his body
and may not recover. After the men had
gone in the mine. they had trouble and
came outside TO settle. Guns were drawn.
but it is charged that one man fired the
three shots that struck home The man
who did the shooting escaped and Of
icers in West Virginia and Ohio are
watching the river front for him.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
BOSSES YIELD
TO STRIKERS
Philadelphia Politicians to
Bring About a Settlement
Of the Trouble
MEN WILL GAIN ALL
THEIR POINTS But ONE

ny United Press Leased Special Wire.
PHILADELPHIA. June AFTER six
days of rioting, during which scores OF
persons were injured and numerous
cars were wrecked, the strike OF the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit conductors
and motormen viii be brought to a
close to-day. with the strikers victor
ious at every point excepting that OF
an increase in wages from % to 25
cents an hour.
Through the intervention Of Senator
James p. McNichol. Republican leader
OF Philadelphia. a series of conferences
were arranged yesterday and last
night, while Strike Leader c. o. Pratt,
Of the National Street Car Mems
Union, was racing around from mass
meeting to mass-meeting, Mayor Rey-
burn was framing a letter to the head
of the Rapid Transit Company. This
letter embraced the demands of the
strikers and the Rapid Transit Com
pany accepted them. They are as fol-
lows:
1, All former employees shall be re-
stored TO their former positions.
?. Arrangements to be made by
which a standard uniform adopted by
the company may be purchased by
employees from any one Of not less than
FIVE reputable clothiers.
3. Employees to form a representative
body to consist of one Of their number
elected by a majority vote from each
barn, which body shall in turn
designate a smaller working commit
tee of its own members. which shall
from time to time be accorded full op-
portunity to take up with the proper
officers of the company any and all
questions affecting the rights of en-
ployes
4. This committee to take up at once
with the management of the company
the schedules with view to making
such changes in hours and working
conditions as are consistent with the
proper service to the public.
5. The rate of wages beginning July
/, 1909, to be p cents an hour.
6. These conditions 10 continue for
one. two or three years, as may be
agreed upon with said committee.
The strikers are electing delegates TO
a conference which win be held at noon
to-day. and It is practically certain
that the peace proposal will be agreed
10 and the men return to work 10
morrow morning.
A few more cars are running to-day
but the supply is not anywhere nea;
normal.
with peace in the air the police do
not look for any more serious rioting
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
JUDGE NAMES
COMMISSIONS

Resident Judge Spruance has ap-
pointed the following commissions Of
review;
Merritt House property in order to
widen Front streat-Fredio Pyle, W.
Harold Smith. Thomas Holt. John Ban
croft, William d. Haddock.
Race street-H. G. Scott, Elmer Z.
Mitchell. Andrew L. Johnson, John S
Mullin. Jr., and Henry B. Seeds.
Clayton street, condemnation from
Lancaster avenue 10 Fourth street,.
Allan EIilles, William w. Lobdell,
Jacob D. Winslow. Mark M. Cleaver
and Alfred ID. Poole.
The returns are to be made TO the
resident judge of New Castle county
on June 23 This will be the first ofii-
cial act Of Resident Judge Daniel o.
Hastings.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04

way that the progress Of the cleo
tion, as the returns come in. viii be
shown and the spectators can tell at
all times the standing Of the various
candidates up to that minute.
When the figures are not being shown
moving pictures win be projected upon
the screen. There viii not be a dull
minute from the time the returns start
to arrive until the results are known.
Everybody is invited by THE JOUR-
NAL to view the returns as they are
shown at Fourth and Shipley streets.
Facts will be given. and Republicans
and Democrats alike will find the most
satisfying bulletins so far as complete
ness OF information is concerned.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
EVENING JOURNAL WILL
SHOW ELECTION RETURNS

THE EVENING JOURNAL will
bulletin the returns Of the city cleo
ton tomorrow night in front OF THE
JOURNAL Office. at Fourth and Ship
ley streets. The same elaborate ar
rangements will be made as featured
the giving of the returns last Novem-
Der. which were the most complete
and entertaining ever given in Della
ware.
Messengers VIII gather the returns
at the various polling places and will
convey them TO THE EVENING
JOURNAL ONCE. There the returns
will be flashed on a screen by a stere-
opticon. so that everybody can see
them and read them.
The returns viii be presented in such
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
TWO PUPILS
ARE GRADUATED

Commencement exercises Of Miss
Clara MacHenry's School Of Music and
Elocution, were held last night There
were two graduates. Miss Elizabeth f..
Day and Mrs. Laura Miller Hoffman.
A pleasing entertainment was given.
The program follows:
Invocation. Rev. George c. Hall;
piano duett, christmas Festival"
Buttsscardt, Miss Martha Camperson,
Mrs. Laura Hoffman; reading. The
Vision Of Sir Launfal," Lowell. Miss
Elizabeth Fisher Day; piano solo.
Shower Of Stars" Wachs. Miss Lena
s. Galloway: monologue, Mrs. Britz-
enhoher's Troubles, Miss Lillian
Hutchinson; piano solo, Fifth Noe
turne." Leybach. Miss Elizabeth Fisher
Day, piano duett, THE Mil in the
Black Forest" Elienberg. Descriptive
Idylle. Miss Laura NJ. Hoffman,, Miss
Lena S. Galloway; recitations, (a)
Lest We Forget" (b) THE Lost
Chord" (c) "Over and over Again"
Miss Elizabeth Fisher Day piano solo.
"To Spring" Grieg. Miss Martha
canperson; piano. trio, Tam O'shan-
ter Warren. Miss Elizabeth Fisher
Day. Mrs. Laura NJ Hoffman, Miss
Lena s. Galloway; recitation, Aunt
Keutrahs visit" Miss Lillian Hutch
inson: piano duo, "Tarantella," Low.
Miss Lena S. Galloway, Mrs. Laura ~
Hoffman: recitation, PRO Patria," Ada
zimmerman; recitation, (a) "The
Faithful Lovers" % Lucy Ellen's
Monologue." (c) Total Annihilation, -
Miss Elizabeth Fisher Day: sketch, "A
Lapse of Memory" Miss Gertrude Nj.
Vickers, Miss Lillian Hutchinson, Mr..
James Mcclure; presentation Of
diplomas, Rev. George c. Hall; piano
ouartette. wedding March" arranged
by Jansen, F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
Miss Lena S. Callawy. Miss Elizabeth
Fisher Day, Mrs. Laura NJ. Hoffman,
Miss Martha Camperson; benediction,
Rev. George c. Hall.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
ALREADY ASK FOR
PASTOR WHITES RETURN

The congregation Of Mt. Salem NJ. f.
Church at it's first quarterly conference
last night unanimously invited the Rev
Dr. W. L. White to return as its pastor
for another year Only in cases where the
pastor is unusually popular are invita-
tons extended at first quarterly confer
ences. DR.. White has been pastor of Mt.
salem Church since the recent Whining
ton Conference.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Warm Rain HeIps Farmers.

The warm rain that has fallen dur
ing the past twenty-four hours is very
beneficial to the farmers and truckers
Wheat Is headed nicely and a good
yield is expected. There will be a big
hay crop and corn is well up and in
farmer language Is Just jumping
ahead"
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
EXCURSION FOR
POOR ON JULY 20

w. F. Bartlett. adjutant of the local
corps, Salvation Army, is arranging
for the annual excursion of the Army
70 Washington Park on July 20. II
is the desire OF Adjutant Bartlett to
take 500 poor persons on the outing
and provide them with dinner and ice
cream. The Army solicits funds for
the purpose and If any money is left
it will be used in the regular army
xs-orlr
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Married Here on June 1

The Rev. George L. Wolfe announc-
ed today that he oficiated on June 1.
al his home, in Market street, at tho
marriage Of Charles L. Pancoast a hat
ter. who lives at No. 1926 Fontainc
street and Miss Nellie Z. Mcdonald, o.
No. s26 York street, both Of Philadel-
phia. The couple came here unaccom-
panied.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
WEATHER

WASHINGTON, June 4.--UnsettIed
weather continues east Of the Miss
issippi river, and showers were gen
eraI, except in New England. New York
and the northern upper lake region.
In the south the rains were excessive.
Temperature changes will not be
Of consequences.
For Delaware-showers this after
noon and tonight. Saturday partly
cloudy; moderate east to south winds.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
supper Va suceessfuI.

The Ladies Auxiliary Of Minquadale
Home held a supper IN Eighth street
Park last evening for the benefit Of
the home and a large sum was real
lied, many friends OF the home hav-
ing attended. Automobile rides prov
cd popular. Music for the occasion
was furnished by the Brotherhood
Band. 1t was a delightful social occa-
sion
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
rhief steaIs Bio Boat.

OCEAN VIEW, Del, June 4-To steal
a boat over 80 feet long was a feat worthy
of past masters Of crime which attracted
attention all through this section when
It was found yesterday that some one had
taken the boat which George Hooker had
been using for freight purposes between
here and Millsboro.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
suoosssfuI FISHING Trip.

william r. Beckley, J. T. CONN and
Patrick Magill, all well known fisher
men Of this city. went to Delaware
City yesterday on a bass fishing trip.
Through the ever hopeful Home Study
Course in Fishing" these bold knights
OF the hook and line were abel to bring
home some Of the seasons first bass.
Mr.. Beckley who has a reputation of
being one OF the best fishermen on
the east side, was credited with seven
Of the finest specimens OF bass.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Iniured bY Trunk HandIe.

John Donovan. an empioye Of the Nc
Cullough Iron Works. was seevrely in
jured in the stomach this morning when
he was accidentally struck by a truck
handle. He was taken to the Delaware
Hospital in the ambulance. and after
treatment. went TO his home
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
TWO DELAWARE BOYS
GRADS AT ANNAPOLIS

shipmon received their coveted sheep
skins from the hands Of Admiral
Dewey az the commencement exercises
at Annapolis today. Granville b. HOey.
Of Dover, was Al and Frank S. Carter,
Of Lewes. 1873 IN the class.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
TROLLEY PROJECT
SEEMS ASSURED

Increased interest is being manifested
IN the West Chester and Wilmington
Electric Railway. Since the meeting or
the directors a few days ago at which
a representative Of New York financiers
was present, the directors have been san
guine Of the operation Of the road
In addition 10 the passenger traffic the
farmers and business men have promised
support.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
New officers of Washington Lodge.

Washington Lodge Of Masons. the
oldest lodge of the order in Delaware
last evening elected the following off,
GERS: Master, George ID. Woodward; /;
senior, Wardei., William S. Hamilton,
Junior warden, w. d. King, Jr.; sec
retary, John p. Edwards; treasurer.
c. F. Morford; trustees. B. F. Massey.
B. Frank Taylor, w P. Lewis. Re
freshments were served after the
meeting. The lodge is in a highly
prosperous condition.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Water eoard MeetIna TodaY.

The Board Of Water Commissioners
will meet thi safternoon. Monday is
the regular meeting day but the COM
missioners will then be attending th4
water works convention at Milwaukee.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Oman Lumbar Bide.

Bids for lumber for lighthouse cot
tage at the Cape May lighthouse sta
ton were opened in the Office Of the
lighthouse engineer here this morning
as follows: John A. Cranston Lum-
ber Company. S2s7; Victor R. Pyle.
s23s.24: Stokes Brothers and Company.
of Philadelphia, s246.7O; S. G. Simmons
and Brother. S256.75.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Miss Elizabeth F. Day a Graduate.

Miss Elizabeth Fisher Day received
diploma in elocution last evening
from the MacHenry School. Miss Day
is a pleasing elocutionist OF talent and
has finished the three years course
prescribed by the school in less than
two years. During this time Miss Day
has committed one hundred and sew
enty-hve recitations. while the course
requires but one hundred
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
wnn,an serlonslv soalded.

RISING SUN, Nd. June 4.-Rushing out
Of the house with leaky pan OF scalding
water. Miss Margaret Mccullough. OF
near Colors. ran into her grandmother
Mrs. Elemor Martindale. aged 50 years.
The collision threw the water all -over
the face Of the aged woman, severely
scalding her.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Attorney General Not Irvestiaa

Attorney General Gray today said
that he is not engaged in making any
further investigation of circumstances
in connection with the Surrick assault
case. which the Park Commission dis
cussed recently. Mr. Gray said so far
as he is concerned the case is closed.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Or. Liahtbourne's saIarv st5oo

DOVER, June AT a meeting OF
the finance committee Of the new Peo-
pies Church. the salary Of the pastor.
Or. A. W. Lightbourne. was fixed al
1900 a year The committee decided
TO ADOPT a special envelope system
running from two cents TO two dollars
for each contributor.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
PEOPLES Settlement TroIIev .Ride.

The fifth annual trolley ride OF the
Peoples Settlement, under the auspices
of the Penny-a-Day Society. will be
held on Friday evening, June is. The
trip will be made to Chester, cars
leaving Seventh and Church streets at
7.30 o'clock
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Circus WAGON Demolishes Vehicle

While one Of the Buffalo Bill wag-
ons was being driven out Front street
this morning it collided with a wagon
owned by ]. ID. Maier, the baker, de-
molishing the latter vehicle The driv-
ers Of the teams escaped injury.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
NEW WATER PLANT
FOR GORDON HEIGHTS

The seven and a half ton tanks for
the Gordon Heights water works were
hauled from Edge Moor station yester-
day. The Delaware Electric and Supply
Company Will begin the work of in
stalling them next week.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
class Hold Eestival.

The Bible class OF Asbury NJ. T.
Church heidi a successful strawberry
festival last evening at the residence
Of Joseph Wigglesworth. No. s05
French street. A large sum was netted
for the class.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
RuIIdina Permit issued.

Building Inspector johnson this
morning issue da permit for repairs
to the property No. Ills East Thir-
teenth street for Agnes GoiurnslSi 10
cost $s2. Charles rirdsil and Sans
are the contractors.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Injured Woman Will Recover.

GEORGETOWN, Del. June 4-Miss
Bertha Wagamon. who was so serious
ly injured in a runaway accident IN
Georgetown, was slightly improved
yesterday and is now expected to re-
cover. Mrs. Elisha Ryon. the other
woman in the accident. will also re-
cover.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Who Mailed This PACKAGE?

The postofflce authorities have a
package addressed to Miss Mamie
Chapman, No. 467 Preston, Duone
Brighton, Of which they are endeav-
oring to find the sender. The address
as can be seen, is indefinite.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
THREE WEDDINGS AT
ASBURY PARSONAGE

The Rev. z. H. Webster. pastor OF
Asbury NJ. +. Church. married three
couples 81 the church parsonage last
night. They were: Samuel Parke and
Miss Madeline schupp, OF Chester;
Harry Kcech and Miss Nellie GailHlier
Of this city and Major A. Smith. OF this
city, and Miss Vennie Harris OF Ess-
ton. Md. Mr.. Smith and Miss Harris
were attended by Or. oliver c. Spear.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
From Trolley Car to Farm.

GEORGETOWN, Del. June r. A
number of Georgetown young men,
who were employed on the street cars
in Philadelphia. have arrived home and
started to work on farms, not expect
ing to TO go back to work for some
Anna.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Red Men to Visit Harrisburo.

Members Of Minqua Tribe Of Red
Men will visit Harrisburg. Pa, on
Tuesday next John NJ. Ferrier and
John w White, Jr, are making the
arrangements and would like a large
delegation to go along.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04

Preacher Married Twenty five Years
ELKToN. Nd. June 4-The Rev. and
Mrs. John McElmoyle have issued
cards for a reception at the Elkton
Presbyterian manse this evening in
honor of their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
VII on the B. q D.

LESLIE, Nd. June 4-rrafho over the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was blocked
for several hours owing 10 a freight
wreck that blocked both tracks All pas
senger trains were run over the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad tracks between Perryville
and Wilmington
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Young Friends Picnic.

The Young Friends Association ~
this city and Hockessin viii hold d
basket picnic on the grounds OF the
meeting house at Hockossin on Satur-
day afternoon. Henry W. Wilbur OF
Swarthmore Pa. and Maria Bishop OF
England will address the meeting.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Mechanics Discuss CHANCES.

Winona Council. Junior Order United
American Mechanics, at a meeting last
night discussed proposed changes in
the bylaws Of the council.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Reception At the Y. w. c. A.

A reception and linen shower will
be held this afternoon and evening at
the Young Womens Christian Asso-
citation.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
FestlvaI 4 suooa...

The strawberry festival held on We'd
nesdsy and last evening by the young
women OF Glasgow NJ. z. Church was
a success.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Retrent a. The oathedraI.

The annual retreat Of the women OF
the Cathedral and their female friends
will begin on Sunday evening at 7.30
o'clock. A Jesuit priest will be in
charge OF the services.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Son in the shookIev Family.

John Shockley, OF No. 226 Monroe
street. steward Of the West End Demo-
cratic Club. is rejoicing in the arrival
OF baby boy Of Ia pounds.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Bio SaIe Of Cattle,

William H. Klair will sell $50 head OF
cattle at the Kennett Square Hotel
on June s at / o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Scott Choir TO Meet.

The Junior Choir of Scott NJ. +.
Church will meet this evening. and all
the members are requested to be pres
emf
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
This Duck Has -Four Leas.

GEORGETOWN, Del. June 4-Henry
Wiley has a young duck on his place
which has four perfect legs and feet.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Crooers Close Hall 4 Dav.

Grocers Of this city yesterday began
their Thursday half holiday schedule
for the summer months.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04
Manv A Slain Teachers Funeral

Princess Anne. Nd, June 4.-John
Waters. the colored school teacher, vino
was found Tuesday near Bridgeville, ap-
parently murdered, was buried here the
funeral being largely attended. The m
quest will be held tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-06-04

II pays TO advertise. 1t
pays big TO advertise we'll.
This is no longer a debafsbIe
question.