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Evening journal., 1909-05-26
M. HOWARD JESTER
TO BE POSTMASTER
DeIaWare's Senators and
Congressman Agree on
Promotion of Assistant
Postmaster

A decision reached by the Delaware
delegation in Congress to recommend
Assistant Postmaster NJ. Howard
Jester for the position of postmaster.
to succeed Henry c. Conrad. recently
appointed resident judge for Sussex
county, meets with general approval
The announcement that Mr.. Jester
would be the next postmaster for Will
mington was made late last night by
Congressman Heald. Just when the
appointment will be made. however, is
not known, but Il is expected that II
will be i'm the near future. Mr.. Con
rad will send his resignation to Wash
ton TO take effect after the special
session of the state Senate in June.
which will consider the confirmation
Of the judgeship appointments. and e
is expected that the postmaster APP
pointment will be made in the same
way, to take effect when Mr.. Conrad S
appointment as judge is confirmed. and
he finally quits his present position.
Mr.. Jester is 3S years of age, and
was born at Eighth and Orange
streets. this city. For fifteen years
he held the responsible position Of
cashier for the Schwarzschild and Sulz-
berger Beef Company in this city. He
served one term as a representative IN
the Legislature, in 1905, he being Re-
publican floor leader i'm the House. In
April Of that year he was appointed
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
ASKS DAMAGES
FROM TROLLEY co.
Baker Alleges That Peoples
Line Wires Caused Him Pain
and Financial Loss

In Superior Court this morning the dam
age suit Of Ernest Emil Wagner. a baker,
vs. the Peoples Railway Company was
called for trial William +. Kurtz repre-
sented the plaintin and Robert II. Rich
ards appeared for tho defendant
This is case where according to the
plaintiffs bill Of particulars one OF the
wires OF the Peoples Railway Company
IN Sixteenth street between French anc
King streets. fell on August q. 1907
Wagner, who was driving there that das
was stopped by a policeman who TOLD
him the wires we're down and warneC
him against continuing In the direction II
which he was going. Wagner alleges tina
he started to turn his team around TO q
In the opposite direction when a sagginl
wire caught the top Of the wagon. upset
ting the vehicle, throwing him out, dam
aging his wagon and contents and injuT
ing his horse.
Wagner testified to-day that as r,
suit Of the injuries received he is unabl
TO servo his bread route. that he cannc
lift boxes and has 70 employ a man {
do tho work. He said he paid $50 10
repairs TO the wagon and about si5 wort
OF bread was destroyed by tho danglin
wire.
Leroy Kramer and Mrs. Clara Kram
or corroborated Wagner regarding TN
accident Police Operator HawlSin
testified that he notified the Peoples
Railway Company that tho wire wa
down.
Patrolman Keyser said he had noti
fed Wagner and later came to th'
scene Of the accident. Witness sais
it was "a very stormy night. He wa
held at sixteenth and King streets tina
night for hours on account Of the wir'
being down.
The case will be concluded this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
SERVICES ON DAY
OF JEWISH FEAST

To-day is being observed by the local
Jewish congregations as the Feast of
Weeks. which, in olden Jewish periods
was the concluding festival OF the
grain harvest. There was an elaborate
ritual for the observance of the feast
Another significance of the day was
that Of a traditional festival as the
birthday of the Torah. or the law.
when Israel became a constitutional
body.
A popular custom at this festival Is
to eat dairy foods and cheese cakes
in honor OF the law, which is likened
to honey and milk. The meat meal
follows the milk meal, and the two
represent the two loaves of bread, for
merly offered at the temple service. In
the synagogues the scroll of Ruth is
read. Another custom during the feast
is TO display greens on the floors and
to otherwise decorate the synagogues
and homes with plants. flowers and
even trees. The rite of confirmation
is also observed at this festival time.
Services were conducted at the Adas-
Kodesch synagogue today by Rabbi
Resitz. and at the Temple Of Truth by
the Rev. Dr. Benedict.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
M'ENERY TALKS
FOR PROTECTION

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WASHINGTON. May 26-Straight pro-
lection doctrine proclaimed by a Demo-
cratic member was a diversion in the SEN
ate to-day. McEnery. Of Louisiana, speak
ing for protective duties on lumber and
sugar and Of the benefits derived by his
State from those industries, said:
I'm the face OF this showing. made pos
sible through protection, 1t Is time that
the Democrats abandoned their absurd
theory Of a tariff for revenue only. and
supported the interests Of the United
States. / would not put tariff on sugar
for revenue only. but because Of the ne
cessity that this country become inde-
pendent OF foreign production. Put down
the tariff on sugar and this country
would be flooded with that from abroad,
the manufacture Of sugar in this county
stopped and the cultivation Of can made
to cease"
with protection. the senator declared,
the industry in this country would, be-
fore long. be supplying the world.
"Why cruelty the people. why sacrifice
them to the original sin Of the so-called
sugar trust. The manufacturers have a
right 10 buy sugar and refine II. provided
they do not enter into a conspiracy IN
restraint OF trade II they do this there Is
a law which sends them to the peniten.
tiary"
He declared that the other farmers Of
the country had been given assistance by
the government in protecting their crop.
from pests. while the can planter had re,
ceived none. The cotton planter. he said
received hack with interest and money
that he might pay for sugar. because Of
the duty. in the vast sums which the
government expended TO help him grow
his crop.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
MAY BE ONLY
ONE INSPECTOR

II now looks as though there will be
but one excursion steamboat inspector
in Delaware this summer Last season
there were three, one in this city. one
at Augustine Park and the third at
Bowers Beach. The duties of the men
were to see that pleasure vessels did
not carry more passengers than their
capacity and also TO inspect small
power craft.
on recommendation OF Collector of
Port Clark an appointment was made
for the Wilmington district some time
ago and an examination was held for
the other appointments. Mr.. Clark sent
the name Of Howard Buckson. Of Little
Creek, Del. to Washington with the
recommendation that he be appointed
at Bowers but he has not heard from
Washington relative TO the matter Mr..
Clark believes that the department at
Washington is retrenching and that
only one inspector will be retained.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
REAL RIVAL TO
STEEL TRUST
Wall Street Hears That an
Immense Corporation
Will be Formed
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NEW YORK. May GA real rival
to tho United States Steel Corporation,
comprising most OF the independent
steel and iron companies IN the United
States combined with a capitalization
OF s7500OO0OO Is 10 be formed at once.
according TO usually we'll informed
Wal street sources. The plans contem-
plate the formation OF a holding COM
pany. with the above capitalization,
which will take over not only the prin-
cipal Independent steel companies but
several industrial companies OF re-
.cognized strength. Those who are back
of it include a big Pine street banking
house. a leading firm Of brokers and a
Pittsburg bank.
Because OF the fact that the promote
ers are not yet fully sure Of their
ground they decline to make any
statement at this time and declare that
IL will be next fall before the combin-
alton can be launched.
An estimate Of the cash value Of tha
independent properties included in the
combination Is S4OO.OO00OO Il is de-
cared that the new combination does
not propose to fight the steel trust but
to harmonize the steel trade and do
away with "cut throat competition"
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
POKE QUERIES
AT CANDIDATES
Anti-SaIOOn LedguerS Asks
ASpirantS for Mayor About
Their Attitude
WANT TO KNOW IF
THEY'LL ENFORCE Law

The appended letter was sent today
from the office of the Anti Saloon
League in this city to the four candi-
dates for mayor at the approaching city
election. The letter is one of inquiry
as to the position Of the candidates on
the question Of the strict enforcement
Of the existing liquor license laws, and
is as follows.
Wilmington, Del, May 26, 1903.
MY dear Sir. A great body of OUT
citizens are interested in your candi-
dacy for mayor of this city because
of its bearing upon the no-license issue
as refers to the manufacture and sale
of intoxicating liquors. This is es-
pecially true because no-license voters
contend not only for the abolition of
the saloon, but for the observance of
existing laws governing the saloon
business. We have every reason to
believe that the present license laws
are grossly violated in our city at this
time and that. notwithstanding the
duy of the city government to ferret
out and punish the guilty parties. We
believe in our right TO know whether
if elected as mayor Of our city. you
will demand strict enforcement of the
present license laws.
"A city solicitor. TO be appointed by
YOU in case of election. will have at his
command the employment OF our po-
lice department in the discovery ant
punishment Of license law viators. Thi.
agency is sufficiently effective if con.
sistently employed. We therefore ash
whether if elected you will carefully
consider these interests in your choic,
of a city solicitor. and make it possible
by your position in the matter for hin
10 materially reduce. If not TO suppress
altogether, violations Of our licens
laws.
I'VE want this done in order that Z
groundwork may be had for the en-
forcement Of additional restriction
against the liquor traffic in our city
which we believe are soon to come. w,
respectfully ask you to state Your po
sition because many voters will desir
TO have YOU do so before casting thei
ballot at the approaching city election
] am sure you will have no hesitanc.
i'm giving such reply 10 this query a
2 win be suitable for public use Hopin
TO hear from you very promptly, ! an
Yours very truly, John NJ. Arters, Dis
trict Superintendent
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
DELAWARE STATE
LIBRARY COMMISSION

During the summer months the State
Library Commission viii have a num-
Der Of desirable travelling libraries which
have been in use at schools, and which
the commission will be glad to send tC
any Sunday school upon application OF
its superintendent or to any grange
study or other club which will form q
library association Of not less than fNe
members.
The recent increase in the annual ap
propriation by the last Legislature has
made it possible for the commission tC
continue to give assistance TO Women''
Clubs and study classes in the State
Work with the Young Peoples Mission
airy Movement has already been started
and the commission will be glad 70 heal
from any one interested in books fol
mission classes.
Application for a travelling library
should be addressed to the State Ii
brary Commission, Dover. The librarian
will then forward all necessary informa
ton.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
SUICIDE PACT
FRUSTRATED
Man Plunged I35 Feet to
Death and Girl Tried to
Drown Herself
WOMAN DECLARED SHE
DID NOT KNOW MAN

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NEW YORK, May 2s.-Grace Anthony.
striking brunette. who the police
charge tried to drown herself In the Hud-
son river. declared in police court to-
day that she knew nothing Of the young
man who threw himself 1856 feet from the
riverside viaduct almost at her feet. and
was crushed to death. as she was being
led away from the pier by watch
man.
Tho watchman says he saw the woman
walk out to the end of the pier early
this morning. and that he followed her
and grasped her just as she was about
to throw herself into the river She put
put up a terrific struggle, and as the
watchman tried to find policeman. she
attempted to jump in front of a rail-
road train
When the watchman was leading her
under the riverside viaduct, the body
Of a man hurled through the air from
the top of the structure. and landed, in
a huddled heap, directly in front of
them.
The watchman found that the man was
dead.
isn't he lucky" remarked the wo-
manman, much luckier than I am"
The woman rode beside the body Of the
dead man I'm an ambulance to the po-
lice station. The police suspect a sui
eide pact, but she denies absolutely that
she ever saw the dead man before.
ALMOST EVERY BONE BROKEN.
Almost every bone I'm the mans body
was broken. A search Of the clothing
found only a small pocketbook TIL,
only clue to his identity was letter
to katherine which was in the book
The letter read:
MY Dear Little K-I could not liv,
another day without you. My last pray
er is for you. ! see your dear face now
You are Gods good woman.
81 am not crazy. was never NOR,
sane in my life. Life ended for me tn,
day I parted from you.
Dear Little Katherinel God know
what have suffered. There is no lif'
without you. He, the most holy. un
derstands you. and. we shall meet agair
in heaven, when money ana social posi-
tion shall not come between you ant
me. Together we shall live there ant
no one shall part us Goodbye and 81
long.
81 am not dead but only going first
! Goodbye till ] meet you. dear little
4 Katherine. in heaven. May God hell
you and make your every hour in lif
happy. You are the dearest and pures
woman that has ever come into my life
81 am not worthy TO touch your hand
Goodbye and God bless you. Your boy
John
Later the woman told the police sh
was despondent because Of love affai
with a man who she says is Georg
Harmon. She is held on a charge of at
tempted suicide.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
STRIKE CASE
in CITY COURT
Hearing of Harvey ". Brown,
Accused MaChiniSt, Not
Finished Today
TESTIMONY DIFFERS
AS TO THE TROUBLE

The hearing of Harvey w. Brown,
whose activities, it is alleged, in be-
half OF the striking machinists of the
STANDARD Arms Company. has resulted
in charges Of breach of tho peace and
disorderly conduct against him. WAS
continued this morning by City Court
Judge Cochran, who desires tho testi-
mony of one whom no regards as a
material witness. The hearing had been
continued from yesterday in order that
Browns attorney Robert c. Harman.
might appear, and much testimony
was taken this morning.
Labor union men were prominent IN
the audience in the court room this
morning, tho outcome OF tho charges
against Brown being awaited with un-
usual interest. Brown was arrested on
tho complaint OF William IL Chad
wick, an employe Of tho Standard
Arms Company.
Chadwick, Joseph Farron and Albert
Stroud testified that Chadwick was
standing at Fourth and shipley streets
on Saturday night. and Brown ap-
preached Chadwick. grabbed him by
tho arm and exclaimed. Here's thu
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clared. left and returned with a party
from the machinists' headquarters on
Shipley street. near Fourth.
William Kelley, Albert Harter, oliver
Oscare and Brown testified that Brown
passed Chadwick with some friends at
Fourth and shipley streets, that no
happened TO notice Chadwick. casually
designated him as one Of the strikers.
and that one Of Browns companions
at once entered into an argument with
Chadwick. Chadwick then, II was
testified. turned upon Brown, and
cursed him. after accusing him on
causing the argument. Brown de-
clared that he tried 10 take his friend
away. and, failing, summoned some
machinists from tho hall TO remove
| him.
Brown testified that at q conference
between the grievance committee Of
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Evening journal., 1909-05-26
u. Y. [. HON0RS
DEAD COMRADES
Patriotism, Peace and Relig.
ion Discussed at Annual
Memorial SeTVice

Encampment No. a. Union Veteran
Legion, held its annual memorial service
in Irish-American Hall last night John
=. Donahoe. past national commander of
the Legion. presided and addresses were
made by William w. Knowles, the Rev.
Daniel Green. OF Newport. a survivor of
the Fourth Delaware Regiment. and the
Rev. David II. Willis, pastor of Kings
wood NJ. L. Church, a survivor OF New
York regiment. Colonel Philip Z. Layman,
chaplain Of the Encampment made the in
vocation. Patriotism, religion and peace
We're the themes Of the speeches, Mr..
Knowles referring to the service given the
nation by the old soldiers and the Revs.
Green and Willis discussing religion and
peace The choir Of Harrison Street NJ
+. Church Brotherhood stirred the war
survivors with the familiar songs March
ing Through Georgia" America" "star
Spangled Banner" ''Tenting on the old
Camp-ground and Battle Hymn of the
Republic" This feature Of the program
was particularly inspiring and vote Of
thanks was given the choir.
wreaths in honor OF the members Of the
encampment who had died during the yea
were exhibited Those who died during
the year were. J. Parke Postles John u
McKeever. Lewis p. Roderick, Thomli
Welsh and Daniel =. Barnard.
Encampment No. "a was organized twer
ty years ago with $40 members. OF thi
number only about ffty-eight survive
All the Delaware members Of the En-
campment, numbering about twenty at
Membership in the Legion is limited &
those Of the veterans who went out in 1s6
and remained in the service Throughout
the war. At least two years Of this ser
vice must have been spent at the front
Presidents Mckinley and Harrison wer'
members of the Legion.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
WEATHER

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 26.-Ths
western storm has diminished in in
tensity, and has not moved eastward
Of the position its center occupied
Wednesday.
Under the influence Of the western
storm, weather conditions will re-
main unsettled, with showers in the
Middle Atlantic and South Atlantic
States and the east gulf states and the
upper Ohio Valley during the next SO
hours. Fair weather will continue in
Now York and northeastern Pennsyl-
vania. No important change in tenn
perature.
Forecast till p. m. Thursday;
For pelaware-Unsettled weather,
showers tonight and Thursdays moder-
ate Temperature; light to moderate
east and southeast winds.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
TRUSTEES OF POOR
IN MEETING TO-DAY

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Trustees of the Poor was held at the
New Castle County Hospital. at Farm
hurst today. Only routine business
was transacted. Superintendent Foster
reported the population of the hospital
as follows. White men, i07; white
women, So: white children. 3; colored
men, II: colored women, 16 and colored
children. ).
The following deaths occurred during
teh month:
May 4. Patrick Garland white aged 81
years. Wilmington; May Z. Michael
Broms. white. aged g. Wilmington: May
u. Mary DENLY, colored, aged A.. VIII
mington: May y, John Finnegan, white,
aged 20 years, Wilmington; May Is.
George Laws. colored. aged years, vii
mington: May rs. William Bates, coll
.ored, aged Is. Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
MANY WILL SEE "RosEMARY.v

Tickets were put on sale today for
Rosemary" which win be presented
at the GarriclS Theatre on Friday night
by the Greenroom Club. It was pre-
scented recently for the members and
guests Of the club and was so success
ful that II is 10 be repeated on Friday
night for the benefit of the Home for
Merciful Rest. To compare the achieve
ments OF amateur actors with the pro-
fessionals Of the stage may seem to
some to be presumptuous but Rose
mary" as given by the meubers of the
Greenroom Club compares most fav-
orably with the production by John
Drew and his company. 1t is believed
the Garrick viii be crowded for the
production.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
EARTH SHAKES
MIDDLE WEST
Felt in Illinois, Iowa, MiChi-
gan, Wisconsin and Other
States
BUILDINGS MOVED BUT
NO SERIOUS DAMAGE DONE
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CHICAGO. May ga slight earthquake
shock lasting about one second shook sew
eral parts of Illinois shortly before 3
o'clock this morning. No damage is re-
ported.
At Pontiac and Treenort tho quake was
rather violent Windows were ratified and
articles shaken from the wallis. Al Aurora
the shock overturned stove starting a
fre which did small damage.
The tremor extended throughout Wis
consin and Iowa as well as Illinois. in
some locations lasting three or four sec
onds No damage is reported. AT Dubuque,
Ia. two shocks were felt and were so
violent that several office buildings we're
seriously shaken.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
WOMAN'S SPASM
TIES UP TROLLEY

BY a woman taking a spasm on a
West Fourth street car bound for Riv-
erview, at Seventh and Market streets,
shortly before noon today, traffic on the
trolley line was delayed for ten min
utes. The woman was revived and con-
tinued to her home. 1t was said she
was subject to the attacks.
When the woman fell over In the scat
occupants of the car became excited. The
crew stopped the car and with the aid
of some of the men passengers worked
with the stricken woman until she was
revived.
A large crowd gathered around the car
and many thought some one had been
run over.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
VANDERBILT VALET
SENTENCED FOR THEFT

LONDON, May 26.-William Cox, a
former valet in the emplo yof Alfred
G. Vanderbilt. was sentenced TO three
months imprisonment today for the
theft Of $4,000 worth Of jewelry from
Mr.. Vanderbilt. The theft occurred in
Nanderbilt's Park Lane residence after
he had been discharged.
The jewels consisting of pearls were
priced chiefly for sentimental reasons.
They were recovered from Cox.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
WANTS DEEDS
FOR Ills FARM

In Superior Court this morning upon
tho application Of William +. smalley.
rule returnabie next Tuesday was
granted on William Lyons, Jr.. and Gym
thia J. Mooney. Bernard Courlaender.
Jr., on February q, purchased at sher-
in's sale farm in st. Georges hundred.
for Sl,6I5. He has been given a deed
for the farm by the sneriff and as the
parties failed to give up possession
Courlaender through his counsel APP
piled for the rule
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
Fittina Up Field for Y. N. c. A.

The work of converting the tract be-
side the v NJ {. A. building on Tenth
stret into an athletic field was started
this morning. and no doubt after its
completion. it viii be one Of the finest
fields in the city. A cinder running
track will be a feature. Twenty-Five
laps viii comprise a mile. There will
be jumping pits. two handball courts
and other sport equipment. An iron
railing win be placed in front Of the
grounds.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
WILL INSPECT WATER PLANT

Theodore A. Leisen, formerly chief en-
gineer Of the Water Department, now
chief engineer of the Water Department
of Louisville. Ky. will be in this city
sometime during the present week to in
spect the new flter plant. He is still con-
suting engineer for the Water Depart
ment having been retained I'm that capa-
city at a nominal salary.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
49,, pastnr dere-

The Rev. J. Edwards Nichols, d. D.,
former pastor Of st. Johns Church,
Chester, was appointed to st. Paul's
Church. South wilmington. at the nine
tv-ffth annual L. A. NJ. r. Conference
which closed its session Sunday at
Norristown. Pa The conference IS
said 10 have been one OF the best ever
held in the middle district
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
To underno oneration.

MILLSBOFQ. May 26.-Jacob r.
Goodwin. Of this town. president Of the
Millsboro TRUST Company, who has
been in a critical condition for the
past few days. left yesterday for Phil
adelphia TO undergo an operation at
the German Hospital.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
HeaIth Board Wants Cash

Members Of the Board Of Health win
appear before the finance committee
of City Council tonight with a request
that the city furnish a fund of $1,000
to be used in connecting properties
with sewers, after the owners have re-
fused TO comply with orders to do so.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
Dad From ApopIexY.

John Hammond, aged 4S years old,
who was taken TO the Delaware Hos
pital on Sunday suffering from apo
plexy. died I'm the hospital last night.
Evening journal., 1909-05-26
poubIe.Header Here Tomorrow.

their first double header at home to-
morrow afternoon. 1t will be with the
Pottsville team. The games will be
called at o'clock.