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Evening journal., 1909-04-21
FORD PLANT AT
TRUSTEES SALE
Boston Man Gets Properly
for 100000 and Will
Operate 1t

The plant Of the Ford Morocco Company.
at silverbrook, together with all the ma
chinery patents and equipments. was sold
at trustees sale at noon to-day to Joseph
o. Proctor, Of Bostop, Mass, for $4,000
The concern originally cost S225. 900.
There were about twenty persons pres
ent when Auctioneer William A. Hukm
offered the property for sale.
The bidding started at $4,000 being the
bid Of James j. o'Nelll, Of the Whining
ton Leather Company. STANLEY r.. Miller.
OF Boston bid $4,000 and was followed by
Mr. Proctor with s6ooOO. Miller came back
with bid $4,000 and Proctor made it $751;
600. Miller advanced 5000 and Proctor bid
5000 more and the property was knocked
down to him at $4,000.
Mr.. Proctor is the trustee for the Ford
Morocco Company under the court Of
bankruptcy in the District Court for the
District Of Boston Mass. William H. Stet-
son. of Boston. is trustee under the court
for the bondholders and he is the actual
purchaser
Mr.. Proctor informed an EVENING
JOURNAL reporter that the plant viii
continue in operation. About 800 persons
are now employed. For the past two years
the company has been in litigation.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
ALL COAL BIDS
LOOKED ALIKE

All prices except one looked alike yes
terday afternoon to the Police Commis-
sioners when bids we're opened for supply
ing the department with seventy tons of
coal. In all there we're nine bidders and
with but one exception their bids were
all alike. S6.75 cash within ten days.
The one exception was Joseph H. Good
ing. His price was $3.50 a ton and the con-
tract was awarded TO him in less time than
it takes TO tell about Il.
The opening Of the bids afforded the
Police Commissioners much amusement.
AS each one read almost alike and in fact
was similar in price submitted. except
Gooding's bid. President Clarkson made
the remark there must be a combine"
After the last bid was opened Mr.. Clark
son Immediately made a motion TO award
the contract 10 Gooding. which was done.
Mr.. Gooding had the contract last year.
The board received check for $2OS a
from the Gamewell Fire and Police Re
porting Company as payment for caring
FOR the auxiliary boxes Installed by the
company in different plants about the city.
The check was ordered turned over TO the
city auditor.
During the past week, fines and costs
imposed in the city Court. to the amount
OF s2SsoS were collected. Seventeen prison
ers we're committed to the wOrkhouse.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
COLLEGE CADETS
UNDERINSPECTION
Delaware Students March in
Review Before Capt. Penn,
u. 5. A.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, April 21.--rhe annual in
spectlOn OF the Military Department
OF Delaware College and Of the Cadet
Corps, took place this afternoon, the
inspecting oniccr being Captain Julius
A. Penn, ". S. A.. who is now engaged
In inspecting the military departmets
Of an colleges along the Atlantic Coast
from Florida TO Maine AT one time
he was an aid on the staff Of General
Corbn at Washington. Captain Penn
arrived shortly after / o'clock this af-
ternoon from ST. Johns College, at An
napolls. lie was met at the station by
Lieutenant Edgar r. Slayer who IS
military instructor at Delaware
inspection began at 1.3O o'clock and
despite the unfavorable weather 1t Will
be conducted as II the conditions were
The most favorable.
Immediately after his arrival Cap
tain Penn called on DR.. George a. Har-
ter. president of the college.
Many visitors from different parts
of the state are here to view the in
spection and manouvers.
Governor Pennewill arrived at 1870
o'clock and was accompanied BY Adj
jutant- General Wickersham and Col
Sparks, of his staff. Among other
visitors are. Col. Theodore Townsend,
First Delaware Infantry Major VIII
liam Marshall. of Milford; Major G..
A. short, Of Newark; former Senator
H. Heisler Ball who is an alumnus of
Delaware; state Senator Darlington
Finn and Former Councilman Ham
ilton Stewart. OF Wilmington.
The inspection and review will in
clude parade. escort TO the color
school battalion. extended order. ad-
vance guard. rear guard. outpost, and
rife drill, and will occupy about fJr
hours.
There are i53 cadets In the corps
an increase of p over the number on
inspection last year. There is also a
colleg band of IA pieces.
After the Inspection Lieutenant
Slayer win award eight bronze med
ais, furnished by the National Rifle
Association. to the cadets VINO made
the highest scores at the indoor rifle
shoot IN the gymnasium two weeks ago
The winners are: Otto Thomas. r. r
Whittingham. r. l.. Maier G. a. M
Gullian. r. y. George. $ r. Sloan
5. r. Carswoll, d. B. Ayorst.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
INCOME TAX
IS PROPOSED

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. April 21-After a
number of conferences. principally
with Western Republicans, Senator
Cummins. OF Iowa, to-day introduced
an amendment to the tariff hill. pro-
viding for an income tax. which he be-
lieves will meet the constitutional OBJ
iections raised by the Supreme Court
against the law of 1894.
Mr. Cummins' amendment exempts
incomes below $1,000, and authorizes
the deduction of that amount from
every dUtiable income. The rate pro-
vided for is on incomes not exceed
ing $4,000. two per cent; not exceed
ing $4,000. two and a half per cent;
$4,000. three per cent; $4,000, three
and a half per cent; $4,000. four per
cent: 100000. five per cent; and upon
all incomes exceeding the latter
amount, six per cent.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
BURGLARS BUSY
AT NEW CASTLE
We're Discovered Trying to
Get Into Home Of Charles
h. CIeweII

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. April 2i.-Revolvers and
cartridges were in demand yesterday be-
cause OF an attempt to break into the resi-
dence OF Charles H. Clewell on Monday
night. About O'Clock as Joseph Smith
was on his way 20 the wharf TO 20 fishing
he saw two men attempting to gain an en-
trance by prying open "A kitchen window.
lie gave no alarm but hurried down town
and notified officer Harrington BY the
time the policeman arrived the two white
men had decamped.
Everything cleaned up. Send on your
shad read the kilograms yesterday from
New York to the commission men here
The catch yesterday was small owing to
the roughncss OF the river.
Councilman Whalcn denies a statement
attributed to him regarding his choice Tor
tax collector. lie favors Charles H..
shearer and no one will know who will
be the man until the month Of June
The city assessor viii not get his book for
ten days. 1twlll take him three weeks 10
perform his duties. Then the books VIII
be hung up FOR ten days and Council viii
later SIT for three days as a court OF ap-
peals
Council this year has the right to raise
the assessmenton a property where Il ap-
pears IL IS not sufficient This new law
was passed by the Legislature at its recent
session. The taS collector IL then elected
and by the time he furnishes $4,000 bond
the tax duplicate win be ready for him.
The bonds OF one tax collector have been
entered up, another tax collector has been
relieved OF his duties and his hondsmen
are trying through constable to collect
the outstanding taxes Collector Leach Is
now making out notices 80 that he may
sell number Of properties In the city lie
said to-day that no one win escape II II
be possible 10 collect the money
James B Hancc had the index finger Of
his left hand severely lacerated by cir
cular saw while al work in the Lobdei
works Yesterday Part OF the finger was
amputated by the physicians at the
Homeopathic Hospital
Men who have been idle for two months
returned to work to-day in Wilmington
plants.
All members Of the Good VIII Fire Com
pany are requested to attend a special
meeting this evening In the opera House
at 1s0 o'clock. The reason for holding the
meeting at that hour IS 10 get through
with the business before the opening Of the
fair.
The Rev W. r. Mowbray, State coun.
cilior. attended the meeting Of Industry
Council. No. 25. Jr. o. U A. NJ last even.
ing.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
KAPPA ALPHA "FRAT"
DANCE AT DELAWARE,

Special 70 TIE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Del. April 2i.-On Friday
evening. In Delaware College gymnasium
the Kappa Alpha Fraternity Of Delaware
college win give its nth annual dance.
These dances are always one OF tho social
features Of the college. All the faculty and
many Of the students and other guests Will
ho in attendance. The gymnasium VIII be
decorated IN the fraternity colors. crimson
and gold and with the fraternity flags Of
other chapters. The dancing will begin at
$50 o'clock. Music win be furnished by The
First Infantry Orchestra. OF Wilmington.
The floor committee is composed of n.
Harrington. G. n. Robinson, and J. II.
Fisher. Brooks jackson will have charge
OF the music and refreshments. The Kappa
Alpha Fraternity house will be open for
inspection by the guests and B. Bicc, L.
Cam and B. jackson VIII receive the
guests
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
GOVERNOR LlLLEV AGAIN
AT 7HE POINT OF DEATH
BY unIted Press Leased Special wire,

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
HARTFORD. Conn, April 2l.-For the
second time within two weeks Governs
or Liley has suffered relapse and to-
day his death Is momentariiy expected.
at . a. m. Dr. Frederick G.. Graves,
stated that Lnley's condition was the
same as indicated by the bulletins last
night. and that he did not look for an
oher rally.
Tho governor is IN a state Of coma and
Is now being kept alive by the use Of
hypodermic injections. All hopes OF his
ultimate recovery has been Abandoned.
The wife and four sons OF the stricken
executive are at his bedside.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
YOUTH ACCUSED
OF A ROBBERY

Ever since the night Of April 10,
when the home Of Richard Porter, at
No. 242 North Franklin street, was
entered and robbed. the police have
been working on the case and to-day
they made an arrest.
Police Sergeant t<elleher shor-iy be-
fore noon. brought Thomas Motherail,
aged s years, TO the city Hall and
he was locked up on a charge Of
breaking and entering. In his pos
session was found a gold watch and a
pipe which the police claim were
among the things taken from the Port
er house and which belonged to Will
liam 3. Davis a boarder. Among the
other things taken were suit OF
clothes, a sgnet ring. and another
watch. all Of which has been recover
cd and returned to the owner.
The house was entered while the
family was not at home on Saturday
night a week ago. Entrance was affect
ed by entering a second story window.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
DEMOCRATS GET
REPUBLICANS ROOMS

Democrats Of the Third ward have ao-
quired the former headquarters Of The
Third Ward Republican Club at No sd
Madison street. and will hold their first
speechmaking meeting Of the campaign In
that ward there tonight.
The speakers win be Thomas r. Bayard
and John +. Malloy. Following the speech-
making a smoker Will be held All Demos
Gratis in the ward and their friends are in-
vted to attend the meeting
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
FIVE ALLEGED BRIBERY
CASES IN KENT COURT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER Del. April 2i.-F'ive alleged
bribery c4ses will be heard here by the
present session Of county court and the
defendants have been notified to be
ready for trial any day. The cases now
on the docket are as follows:
State Of Delaware against Frederick
Murphy, charged with promising money
for the vote Of Christopher Scott.
State against John l.. Bradley. charg-
ed with promising money 20 Howard W.
Colt. for his vote.
State against Frederick Murphy, chars-
ed with promising money for the vote
Of Samuel Legar
state against Joseph H. Broadway.
charged with promising money for the
vote Of John Scott.
The States case against James L. VOL
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
BANK CLERKS
ELECT OFFICIALS

At the meeting OF the Wilmington Asso-
citation Of Bank Clerks held last evening in
the Y NJ. c. A. Hall n. c. Looklsnd, OF
the Equitable Guarantee and Trust Co..
was elected vice-president. r. c. Robin
son. Of Central Bank; W \. Ralston. Of
the Farmers Bank Charles wentz, Of
Union Bank; Ralph Ewart. Of First Ma
tional. and C. L. Eastman, Of the VIII
mington Trust Company, were named as
advisory lizard.
Arrangements were made for specia
meeting TO be held on May when two
prominent members Of the Philadelphia
chapter viii address the local chapter II
reference to the benefits Of the association
The next regular meeting viii be held OF
May IS.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21

colt had not been docketed up TO this
morning.
Ex-senator Kenney defended Lemuel
w. Rudderow In a spirited trial, he being
charged with assault and battery on
Jesse C. Smith. a Beach fisherman The
alleged assault occurred about two weeks
ago. al the opening OF the shad season
when Smith was pulled away from his
net. it was alleged. by Rudderow
knocked down and kicked in he eye
Rudderow swore that Smith had struck
his young daughter The court would
not allow the unwrtten law IN this case
and instructed the jury to return a GER
dict Of guilty They did 50, but tackled
on the verdict recommendation OF
mercy.
The court sentenced Ruddercw to pay
$50 and costs. about $50 IN all.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
DIES SUDDENLY
IN A CABIN

Mrs. Sarah Myers who lived with
two sons, both Of whom are young
men, in cabin at the foot of 3 street,
South Wilmington, died last evening.
She had been in and was attended by
physician but suddenly became
worse and died within two hours.
The case was brought TO the atten-
tion Of Coroner Gaynor who upon in
'vestigating found that the woman
died from natural causes. The body
was removed to the morgue. however
but relatives are making arrangements
for the funeral
The dead woman was well known in
South Wilmington
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
TROLLEY MEN ORDER STRIKE.

BY United Press Leased speciai wirs
PITTsBURG April 2i.-By n vote OF
c.oio TO 20 tho motormen and conductors Of
the Pittsburg Street Railways Company
this morning voted 10 strike This after
noon officers Of the union win so 70 the
traction officials either with demand
that the new wage scale be signed or that
the controversy be arbiirated. Backing
them up will be the authority of the men
themselves 10 order a strike IL the COM
pany will not grant their demands.
Ofhcials OF the Traction Company say
that they have nothing TO arbitrate They
claim that they have had thousands Of ap-
pllcations during tho past few days for
work IN case the men go out on strike,
and say they VIII be able TO keep the cars
running
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
CHURCH CASE
IS CONTINUED

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. April 2i-Chanceiior Mich
olson to-day continued argument In the
Injunction case involving Wesley Church
property from next Saturday until the fol-
lowing saturday The presence OF inter-
ested counsel I'm General Sessions Court
here was urged as a reason for continuing
the church case argument.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
YOUNG COLORED MAN, ONCE
NEWSBOY BUYS DRUG STORE

John o. Hopkins, colored, will shortly
purchase a drug store IN this city. Sew
eral years ago when his father died the
boy was left as the main support Of the
family. He sold papers at Eighth and
Market streets and saved enough money
to assist him to attend lectures at the
University Of Pennsylvania and at
tend the Philadelphia College OF Phar-
macy He graduated last summer and
since then passed the examination Of the
State Board Of Pharmacy
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
CHARLESTON ENTERTAINs
SECRETARY DICKINSON

CHARLESTON. s. c.. April ELM
route 10 the Panama Canal Secretary
Dickinson arrived here today. An auto
trip about the city and dinner and a
reception at Fort Moultrie were ar
ranged for the secretary and his party.
Rear Admiral j. D. Ames win enter
tain the visitors at dinner tonight.
The Maynower, which has been in the
harhor here several days. has been put
IN trim 20 embark early tomorrow for
the canal zone.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
EarIv Mail For Dover

DOVER. April 2i.-Dover and lower
Delaware are 10 have an early mail
train. IL Is said. I'm few days. tho train
to run all tho way from Philadelphia
70 Cape Charles. Va. The service will
begin, II is said on May l. to take the
place Of the early accommodation and
mail train arriving here at $40. The
new train will reach here about
o'clock a. m.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
Funeral Of Sarah E. HofFsok.r.

Interment of the body OF Sarah E.,
the Z year old daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Irving Hoffecker. of No. 200
West Twenty-second street, was made
yesterday. The child was the only
daughter Of Mr. ana Mrs. Hoffecker
and died after a three days Illness
She was pupil at No. 12 school. was
bright, and had a large circle OF
friends. Among the floral pieces which
covered the child's casket we're several
from her playmatox.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
JAMES D. STROUD
GETS COMMISSION

James d. Stroud was today commits
stoned by Governor Pennewnl as the
Now Castle County member of the
state Board Of Optometry created by
an act OF the recent Legislature. The
board is 10 be composed OF one meme
her from New Castle. Kent ana Sus-
sex counties. Mr. Stroud is the opto-
metrist connected with the Millard D.
Davis stores In this city
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
TAG DAY FOR MONUMENT FUND

The Thomas A. smyth Monument Asso-
citation at meeting last night decided to
hold tag day on Monday. May 81. the
proceeds Of which will be devoted to the
fund to erect a monument to General
smyth. a Delaware soldier and the last Of
hcer IN the Union Army TO be killed In
battle in the civil War.
The ladies' auxiliary Of the sons Of
Veterans and the Union Veteran Legion,
nave been Invited TO join in the tag day
noNcment.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
eio al, ~ Her-;nr

run OF herring has begun IN the Indian
River and the black herring said to
he the equal in taste Of a fresh mack
eral. are being caught So plentiful
were the herring near Millsboro that
men stood near ;he shore with crab
nets and caught three and four at every
dip of the net.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
BLOW AT TOM JOHNSON.
Cleveland Votes Against Propositions
For Bond Issues.

For Bond Issues.
CLEVELAND, April 21.-The Re
publican leaders are iubilant today over
the showing mado al the special cleo
tion yesterday when all of the bond
ing propositions proposed by Mayor
Tom l.. Johnson including the one TO
finance tuberculosis sanitarium, were
defeated. The latter proposition re-
ceived a majority vote but two
thirds pluarlity was necessary so IL
was also defeated. In the special cleo
ton for congressman TO succeed Sena-
tor Theodore r. Burton. James II. Cas-
sidy. the Senator's former secretary
was elected over Matthew H. ENcell
the Democratic candidate
The Republican leaders are so iub-
liant over the result OF the special
election that they are today predicting
a Republican mayor next fall TO sue
ceed Johnson.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
Switch Delayed Cars.

Trafic was delayed this morning on
the Wilmington City Railway line on
Market street above Eighth. A frog
in one Of the switches came loose, and
It required about hfteen minutes before
Il was replaced.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
Eined Eor kleklna BOZ.

John Lieukiessl1i, was fined SO and
costs by Deputy Judge Jcslyn In city
Court this morning on the charge Of
assault and battery upon Dennis Lucy.
S-years- old. 1t was alleged that Lieu
lSiesski kicked the boy out Of his yard
LieulSiesski elared that the boys Of
the neighborhood annoyed him.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
To Visit wsloon. cnnnoil.

A large number Of Juniors from
Telegraph Council No 20. Jr.. o. IT,
A. NJ. contemplate paying the mem
bers of Welcome Council a fraternal
visit this evening and undoubtedly they
will have an exceedingly fine time as
the Welcome boys are well known as
royal entertainers.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
Fair Association Committee Meets.

A brief meeting Of the executive
committee OF the New Castle County
Fair Association was held Yesterday
afternoon The meeting OF tho board
OF directors was set for next Tuesday
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
Euohrs for 81. EIizsbeth's Church.

"A euchre for the benefit OF St Eiiz-
abeth's Church viii be played at Eden
Hail. Thursday evening. April %. All
arrangements have beer made by the
ladies' IN charge for entertaining a
large number Of players.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
Harbor For Old Orchard.

GEORGETowN. April 21.--A num-
Der Of cottagers at Oak Orchard head
ed by -Represertative Messiok. OF
Georgetown. will build a harbor along
the Indian River for gasoline boats
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
AsphaltoiIene Does II
Aeoused Of steaIIna overeoat.

Accused of the larceny Of a coat.
William Pennion. aged 2s years, col
ored, was arrested today by Patrolman
Harry Taylor. The prisoner Is accused
of taking coat from colored man
named Anderson with whom he
boarded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-29
DUTY OF TROOPS TO THE NATION.
 SAYS PASHA
Imperial Decree Read to Army and Navy Today Points Out That Alleg- lance of Military Forces Is Not to the Young Turks But to Turkey.
Special from United Press.)

(Speclal rom United PreSS.)
 Constantinople, May 2s.-An Imperial decree. intended to discourage the in creasing political agitation in the army and navy and to create greater feeling of loyalty to the empire, was read to all .he troops and marines to- day by Salih Pasha, minister of war. On the order of General Cheftek Pasha. the Turkish military commander, all the troops and marines in Constanti- nople were drawn up at noon on the war ministry's parade grounds to hear the decree.
 The decree recited that the constitu, tion gives the Sultan complete com mand of the army and navy but Salih manded the Sultan's allegiance to the military forces and that there should be no friction or jealousies between them. The war minister sought to impress the several thousand men who heard the decree that their allegiance was not to the Young Turks, but to the Nation and that should the Young Turks ever adopt a course immicable to the government, the duty of the army and navy would be to oppose them, just as it had supported them in the last outbreak. Cheftak 'Pasha is preparing to leave within a day or the campaign against the Reactionaries there. The situation in Albania has suddenly developed into an alarming rebellion and Cheftek will use an iron hand in restoring order
 Secret advices received to-day from Adana indicate that the situation there is rapidly getting beyond control and that fresh massacres are imminent. Thetroops sent to Asia-Minor, it is feared. have become influenced for the Reactionaries, in which event the hor- rible atrocities of several weeks ago are likely to be repeated on an even larger scale.
 The local military leaders say that if the trouble breaks out again they will personally lead an army of 10000 soldiers to the affected region and completely stamp out the Reactionary tendency.