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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-02
PRESlOENTNAMES COMMITTEES
MEETING OF NORTH WASHING.
TON ASSOCIATION.
Interest in the International Avia-
ton Contest-Work Before Con-
gress Outlined.

At a meeting OF the North Washington
Church OF the Advent. I'd and u streets
northwest. Edwin A. Mess presided.
T. ". Noonan, a member OF the associa-
ton, spoke along the lines of the work to
be done by the various citizens associa-
tons during the coming session of Con-
gress to secure improvements In various
parts OF the District and in connection
with his talk read an editorial from The
Star on 1.-The Citizens Association
Secretary NJ. ID. Kiefer addressed the
meeting in which he spoke Of the recent
meeting of the aviation committee at the
District building. He told OF the objects
Of the committee in this city TO secure the
International aviation meet at College
Park and Of the efforts to cooperate with
the citizens OF Baltimore along these
lines IL Is the intention Of the president
to call q meeting of the executive COM
mittee OF the association before the next
meeting OF the association and arrange
for the Endorsement of the meet at Col
lege Park.
Land for Street Opening.
a. 8. Riddle explained that a meeting
in to he held in the near future at the
District building for the condemnation of
the land for the opening OF Cd street from
Elm TO Bryant streets. He stated that as
the matter now stands the only land thus
far secured is that where the large water
mains have been laid In the center of the
roadway.
PRESIDENT Mess appointed the chairmen
Of The various standing committees as
follows: Membership. No. 1. ID. s Hoover;
membership. Nc. =. DIR. NJ. w. Lyon;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-02

PILES CURED IN Q TO IL DAYS.
PAZo OINTMENT 10 guaranteed TO cure snv
case OF Itching. Blind Bleeding or Profrv6inS
Piles In 8 10 Il days or money refundsG. F.
oc1o-tu&S0
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
TAX CATERERS
GET THEIR MONEY

In Superior Court today William w.
Cooper and Rodney q Rodney presented
petitions asking that N.0l31. paid into
court by Sheriff Lippincott be withdrawn.
Following the sale Of the farm Of James
j. Toman situated in New Castle hun
dred last March Sheriff Lippincott paid
into court the balance on hand after
the mortgage had been paid after the
sale of the farm. Three tax collectors in
the city Of New Castle fled claims
against the farm. BY agreement between
counsel Tax Collectors Leach. Shearer
and Madden viii receive the taxes due
on the farm for the years 1s0i-2-3-i-5-6-7-S
Mr.. Toman recently went into the
court OF bankruptcy, but the sale Of the
farm took place more than four months
before he went into bankruptcy. Referee
L. f. Wales Informed the counsel that he
had nothing TO do with the sale Of the
farm
The court granted the petition and the
tax collectors got their money.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
y DRIVERS AFTER
$4,000 AUTO PRIZE
Big Field of autos Start at
Noon in FairmOunt Park
Race

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. oct. 9-striving
to win the main prize Of 5000 in gold and
a si,ooo cup twenty-five racing automobiles
were sent away at noon to-day in the
Fairmomt Park Automobile race held
under the auspices Of the Quaker City
Motor Club. Twenty-Five hundred dollars
Of the money prize and the cup viii 80 to
the winner $3.50 to second. 500 to third
and 500 TO the car finishing fourth. TO
cover the distance the cars must circle
the elght-mile course twenty-five times.
Louis Chevrolet. the Frenchmsn, who
drives a Buick; George Robertson In
Simplex. winner Of the race last year;
l.. NJ Iorimer and Bert Dingloy, each
In a Chalmers-Detroit 'Bluehrd" and
Louis strang in an 1sotta, are the favor
ties in tho race.
with the fairest of weather a great
throng OF spectators gathered around the
entire course 10 witness thee contest.
Proceeds Of the race viii 30 TO charity.
Following one another at i5-second in
teryais the racers were sent away in the
following order:
No 1, Simplex car, J. T.. Betz. srd. dri-
yer; 2. American, Robert Drach; 3. Benz.
Charles Howard: 4. simplex. George Rob
ertson; 8 Chalmers-Detroit,B Bert Dingler;
6. Thomas Will Haupt; Acme, NJ. Lei
nau; s, Apperson, II. l.. Harding; 2,
Buick. Robert Burman; 10, Palmer-S Sin
ger W. Wallace. Jr.; II. Alec. II. +.
Grant; u, American, L. 0. Hayes; 13
Buick Louis Chevrolet; "a. Columbia. ]
J.. Coffey; IS, Thomas. l.. ]. Bergdoll; IS
Chadwick. Len Zengle; IL, Isotta, Lou
Strang; is Chadwick. Joe Parkins. Jr.
10. Chalmers-Detroit. L. NJ Lorimer; 20
welch, E. r. Bergdoli; p. Ioxier. sey.
mour; q. Selden. Charles Young.
No. n welch car was Withdrawn.
Drach in American. was leading wher
the first lap was completed; Betz, in
Simplex was second and Robertson In ;
Simplex. third. Grant withdrew his Ale,
because Of broken stearing gear. Haup
in a Thomas; Linau in the Acme ant
Harding in the Apperson lost tires on The
FIRST round but resumed after repairs
Younss selden caught fire. Time for FIRST
lap, s5s
At the finish OF the NTH lap approx
mately 40 miles, Robertson. driving the
Simplex, was leading: Drach. American
second; Dinsier, Chalmers-Detroit third
Time isse.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
SCHOLARSHIP
FOR WOMEN
They May Take Rhodes Ex-
animation at Delaware
This Month

Women, as well rs men. may take
the qualifying examination for the
Rhodes scholarships at Delaware Col
lege, on October 10 and 20. The eX-
animation viii also qualify women for
the Federation Of Women's Clubs
scholarship at oxford, Cambridge or
London University.
Dr. Harter president of Delaware
College. received word TO this effect
this morning from Laura ID. GIL.
chairman Of education of the General
Federation OF Womens' Clubs.
In this State. the application may
be made TO Mrs. George w. Marshall.
at Milford. president OF education in
the state Federation. Full credentials
mus the sent with the application. AZ
ter the local officers have given their
written approval OF the candidacy,
the permit 10 enter the examinations
is granted upon its presentation 10
Miss Gill. A copy of all credentials
should be filed az the same time With
Mrs. Potter. Their addresses are
Miss hanra Drake Gill. No. 1896 Nine
teentn street. Washington, u. e.; Mrs
Frances Squire Potter. University o
| Minnesota, Alinneapolic, MINI.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
FIGHTING MORE
LICENSE REQUESTS

Caleb +. Burchenal, in the Court of
General Sessions yesterday afternoon,
withdrwe the remonstrance filed
against granting a license to William
c. Mitchell for the Douglass House.
Mr.. Burchenal said that the alleged
violations OF the license laws which
formed the basis of the remonstrance
were not during the present tenants
time There were no complaints
against the present tenant.
The contested case of Martin j..
Donlon. of Centreville. was next call
ed. Caleb Z. Burchenal presented a
remonstrance against the place on the
grounds of not being a necessity and
the alleged disorderly manner in
which II has been conducted.
Clarence L. Dilworth, William p.
Proud. Thomas ]. Dalton, George J.
Chandler. Tngersol Cause and John
Mullen testified that the hotel has been
a nuisance in the past because Of much
disorder at the place
e. r. Cochran presented a petition
from ninety people interested in hav-
ing the house licensed. Mr.. Cochran
also filed six letters from people who
travel through Centreville asking that
the house be licensed.
The case against August Scheu. who
wants a wholesalers license at Mary
land avenue and Van Buren street
was next called. Walter Hayes rep
resents Scheu.
Mrs. Ella G. Henderson. who con.
Quoted the remonstrances, identified
one about four yards long, containing
365 names Of people living within fiv,
blocks Of the site Of the proposed
liquor place, and another of s. names
Of remonstrances.
William Fl. Lee, Charles Koenig
Edward ]. Houghey, Horace Pass
more. the Rev +. J. Westfall an,
Frank Manley testified against the sp
plication. and William NJ. Connolly
Dr. William Evans, Hugh Lynch
Frederick Henderer and Charles Brad
ford testified that the place wa
needed.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
FATAL FALL
FROM HORSE
Townsend Lad Thrown by
Animal That Was Guided
by Bride
BELIEVE VICTIMS
SKULL WAS FRACTURED

Riding horseback without a saddle
last evening resulted fatally for Enos
Taylor, aged II years. son Of George
w Taylor, a farmer, of near Town
send. The boy was thrown from the
horses back and sustained injuries TO
his head and breast which resulted in
his death during the night
DR. r. a. Enos. Of Townsend, was
called in and latter Dr. d. w. Lewis.
of Middletown. was summoned and
they did everything possible to save the
lad's life but his condition grew worse
until death came.
Tho boy jumped on the back OF one
OF his fathers horses with only bride
to guide Il. The animal became frac-
tious and threw him with considerable
force 60 the ground. When picked VI
the boy was unconscious. 1t Is believed
his skull was fractured.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
WOMAN ROUTS
POLITICIANS
Asked BannOH, Bachelor
Candidate For Mayor. if he
Favored Equal Suffrage
EVERYBODY YELLED AND
CHAIRMAN CALLED POLICE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. oct. IA poor, lonely
bachelor candidate for the mayorality
OF New York hasn't any more chance
against a Suffragette than the snow
ball that has been pictured in the
warmer regions. Today, Otto Ban
nard. president Of a trust company
and occupant Of lonely ilat who has
been selected by the Republicans and
Fusionists to twist the Tammany Tig-
er's tail is sympathizing with Brigham
Young.
Barnard Is said to be a pretty cool
young man. Panics in finance haven't
perturbed him. But one lone suffrag-
cite sent Barnard to the timber pro-
tected for Forester Pinchots conserva-
tion policy.
II all happened at the Fusion en-
dorsement meeting last night In Coop
er Union, Barnard had been discuss
ing the tax budget, the subway prob
lem, the economies of appropriation,
the central bank movement and few
more abtruse political policies. when a
female put the kibosh to the gather
ing.
She was Miss Maud Malone the lone
suffragette," president Of the Harlem
Equal Rights League.
Il demand to know how you stand
on the question Of votes for women
she shouted, from her seat in the mid
die OF the auditorium.
Barnard. the modset young mayor
atty candidate who quotes scripture to
prove that the Republican party IS the
simon pure party, became hustered
and attempted to tell Miss Malone that
he did not think it the proper time t.
discuss the matter. and besides he had
written a magazine article on the topic
which would be out IN a few days.
Miss Malone was insistent Every
body yelled. and the chairman of the
meeting called 10 the police to eieci
Miss Malone, who prepared 20 make
'--Seis regular little Mrs. Parlshursi
OF martyrdom. There were hissel
which so ratified Barnard that befor'
the police could take action. he ordere,
the meeting adjourned and sat down
routed by the Harlem Sufragette.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
FOUR MORE
WERE INJURED

In addition TO the four accidents report
ed ln THE EVENING JOURNAL yester-
day. three others occurred yesterday af-
ternoon and last evening.
Andrew smith. aged i5 years. OF No
SOS Chestnut street, an employe Of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corporation.
was caught beneath a falling steel cast-
ing. one leg was broken. lie was taken
to the Delaware Hospital.
Daniel Gibbons. aged 70 years OF A and
Claymont streets wandered to tho roof Of
stable owned by Joseph August last
night and getting 20 near the edge tum-
bled 10 the ground. lie sustained three
broken ribs and was cut and bruised. H'
was also taken 20 the Delaware Hospital
The third victim was Frank Arthur o
Rose IIul. who had his hand bruised AM
sprained at the Pusoy and Jones plant.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
SAID SHOOTING
WAS ACCIDENTAL
POIander Escapes Murder
GUS Assault Charge on Tes-
timOny Of His Friend

on the testimony Of Stanislaws
Bowansbi that he had been shot ac-
cidentally by Joseph Suspenski, the
charge against the latter Of assault
with intent to commit murder, was
dismissed by City Court Judge Coch-
ran this morning. Bowansli, who
has been in a hospital for six weeks.
testified that Suspenski was examin-
ing a revolver in BowanslSrs room,
when the weapon was discharged.
BowanslSf was shot in the stomach.
He said he and SuspenslSi had been
friends and there had been no cause
for any intentional shooting. Declar-
ing the evidence did not sustain the
charge against Suspenski, Assistant
city Solicitor Chaytor recommended
that the prisoner be dismissed.
Charged by his wife with breach OF
the peace, William Carpenter was
warned to stay away from her and
the case was held up. on a similar
charge. Stanley DrozdowslSi was placed
under a peace bond OF $50. evidence
having been heard previously.
The charge of assault and battery
against Henderson satter6eld, evil
dence on which had been
heard previously. was dismiss
ed George Anderson. charged
with assault and battery on colored
boy, was fined SO and costs. The
charge Of assault and battery against
Sallie Kitchen was dismissed. Her
husband said sine cunt mis- head with a
plate, but Sallie said it was in self
defense.
The hearing of William Toy, charg-
ed with forgery, was again continued
for two weeks. on request of Assistant
City Solicitor Chaytor. who desires a
witness. Toy is held under 81 zoo
BAIL
The hearing Of George Church
charged with driving a team without
the consent Of the owner, was con-
tinued until Tuesday. The charge OF
disorderly conduct against Daniel Sui
Ivan was dimissed.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
CONFERRED WITH
HOSPITAL MANAGER

Members OF the special committee OF
City Council appointed 10 confer with .he
managers Of the local hospitals with re-
spect TO granting them financial assist
ance in return for giving free treatment
to persons bitten b. mad dogs. and who
are unable to pay for the treatment, have
conferred with some OF the members Of
the Delaware Hospital relative 20 the
matter. IL is understood that the Della
ware Hospital managers feel that while
tho institution needs all the financial as
sistance st can get they will accept no
money from the city with string tied
70 IL.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
PREPARING FOR
HALLOWEEN
Merchants Will Ask Council
TO Make Appropriations for
Future Celebrations

The Halloween committee. Of the
Mercantile Association, held its weekly
meeting last night and discussed plans
for the celebration which is to be held
on the evening of November /. Re
ports were. received TO the effect that
people living in towns around VIII
mington were interested in the affair
with the people of this city and judg-
ing from these reports. a large num-
Der of visitors are expected.
The committee win hold a special
meeting on next Tuesday night 10
which representatives OF the various
clubs and organizations have been in
vited. It viii be known at that time
just how many OF the clubs of the
city will take part in the parade.
An annual celebration was discussed
at the meeting last night, and it is
likely that a committee of merchants
will appear before Council before the
next budget is made ND to induce that
body TO set aside $1,000 annually to
assist in defraying the expense OF a
public review OF the police and fire.
men.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
sibI. cIsss Social.

The Young Mems Bible Glass or st,
Paurs NJ. f. Sunday school held their
monthly class social at the ohme OF
David Gehman, No. $40 Lombard street
last evening. A pleasant surprise was
arranged in honor Of Mr. Gehman's
birthday. The evening was spent In
social games after which refreshments
were served. Those present were
Misses Ethel stiles. Edith Minker.
Ethel Mullin. Eleanor Robinson. Paul
inc smedley, Ida Burton. Lillian An
derson. Jeanette Cardwell, Ethel Jack
son, Katherine James. Messrs. Charles
Miller, Edward Koplin. John Furman.
William Davidson, Ralph Stidham.
Merrill Lynch, Victor Garrett Hugh
Mullen. Thomas Greaves, Hugh Adams,
John Lotus Harry Richards, Horace
ouillen, Russell Clinton, Haines Peirce,
Herman Simpson, Elwin Gehman, Mr.,
and Mrs. William NJ Gehman. Mr.. and
Mrs. David II. Gehman, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Davis.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
ENJOYABLE TIME
AT Y.M.R.C. ROOMS

The second of the series Of winter enter
tainments given by the Young Mems Re
publican Club was held in the rooms Of
that organization last night and was well
attended. A pinochle tournament was held
in which forty-eight players participated.
The FIRST womans prize was won by
Street Commissioner Frank W. Pierson
and the FIRST gentlemen's prize was won
by William G. Taylor. The second wo-
mans prize was won by Assistant POST
master Leroy W. Hickman and the sec
ond gentlemen's prize was won by James
B. Hickman.
There was much enjoyment when the
BOBBY prize, the initiation OF Order OF
Hocus Pocus lnspritus, was conferred
on J. Hadley Lewis
Following the card playing q luncheon
was served.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
HEARST MIKES
THINGS UP
Wants all Fusion Candidates
Except BonnOn on His
New York Ticket
BANNON'S FRIENDS
OBJECT TO THE SCHEME

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. oct 9-Tho Republ-
cans and Fusionists of tho city are
to-day IN quandary regarding tho
announcement of William Randolph
Hearst that he will be a Civic League
candidate for mayor IL the entire
Fusion ticket as named by the Re-
publicans. will become joint candidates
with him, with the exception of Otto
ID. Barnard. the Fusionists candidate
for mayor
Neither III. l.. Parsons, chairman OF
the Republican County Committee, or
w. S. Bennett. campaign manager for
Barnard. will discuss this latest phrase
OF the case. but the sentiment around
Republican headquarters seems to bo
that tho Republicans who are allied
with the Fusionists, will reject
Hearsts plan.
There are n number OF out and out
Republicans on the Fusion tioket with
Barnard who. Il Is believed viii refuse
TO allow their names to be used on a
Hearst ticket.
Hearsts idea in wanting the Fusion
candidates on his ticket is said 70 be
a deep laid plan obeat Tammany at
all hazards.
Charles n. Gehring and the commit
tee that forced Hearst into the Greater
New York mayoraity fight, arc buey
to-day circulating petitions to insure
/ the nomination OF Hearst. Two thous-
and names are necessary.
When asked to-day whether tho
nominee OF tho Republican Fusion
ticket. outside OF Barnard, would COM
sent 70 the scheme OF linking their
names with Hearst. Gehring said: Il
sec no reason why tho Fusion candi-
dates should object 10 the alliance en-
dorscmont In my opinion they would
be glad TO get endorsement and votes
from AN similar organization.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
NIGHT SCHOOLS WILL
OPEN OCTOBER i6

Chairman Lewis b. Morrow. Of the
night school committee. Of the Board
of Education announced today that the
night schools would open on Monday
evening. October IS While it has not
yet been definitely settled the sessions
will likely be held on Monday, Tues
day. wednesday and Thursday even
ings. Only scholars under twenty-one
years Of age viii be enrolled.
The sessions will be held in the fol-
lowing schools: No. 8. at Seventh and
Spruce streets; No. 10. at Elm and
Adams streets; No. y. at Twenty
second and Market streets; No. 1s. al
Seventeenth and Union streets; No. 1e
at Twelfth and Orange streets.
The schools sessions viii last from
I to o'clock in the evening
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
SUSSEX MERCHANTS
PAY LICENSE FEES

Harry w. Chairs. State Revenue Col
lector, has returned from Georgetown,
where he attended the Court Of General
Sessions for Sussex county. There we're
thirty indictments found against per-
sons there who failed to pay the annual
mercantile tax. Following the indictments
by the grand jury the tax was paid. Man
ufacturers, doctors. eating house keepers
sex county Mr.. Chairs learned that the
Opera House manager Ia Laurel had not
taken out a license. He went to Laurel
and the owner OF the theatre agreed to
comply with the law.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
100 MEMBERS In
COLORED Y. M. CA.

Twenty-ono now members were received
into the Colorod Y. NJ. c. A az a meet
ing in Haven A. y. Church, Third and
dupont streets. last night. This gives tho
association more than 100 members. Re-
ports showing the rapid growth or the
association we're made.
Announcement was made that the Rev
Hubert w Wells. rector Of st. Andrews
Episcopal Church. would address the as
sociation al meeting In Bethel Church,
Sixth and Walnut streets. Tomorrow az
tornoon at 4 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
OLD FOLKS DAY
AT NORTH CHURCH

Old Folks Day viii he celebrated to-
morrow at North baptist Church with
special services. Carriages and cabs
viii be sent to the Minquidale Homo.
for Aged Women and many other
private homes that the members may
be conveyed to and from the church.
Tho women OF the congregation have
arranged 70 supply each member OF
the homes with bouquet The pastor
tho Rev. William l.. Pcttingill, will
preach a sermon appropriate 20 the
occasion. He will take for his sub
icct, From Strength 60 strength
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
NEW CENTURY CLUB
TO RESUME MEETINGS

The New Century Club viii open ION
the season OF 190e-lei0 on Wednesday.
Following the monthly meeting, Miss
Pauline l.. Titus. OF Auburn, n. Y
win give a history OF esthetic dancing
with illustrations. stanton Colt Pm,
d.. will lecture on BERNARD Shaw" as
social symptom on Tuesday evening.
November 16. Other prominent lec-
turers who have already been an
nounced viii appear during the season,
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
TOWNSEND RESIDENT
DEAD FROM PARALYSIS

James Brown. aged 70 years, one OF
the best known residents Of Townsend
died at that place this morning after
a long illness. He Is survived by his
widow and one son, James Brown, Jrl
who lives I'm Philadelphia.
Mr.. Brown had been a farmer but
several years ago. on being stricken
with paralysis, he retired and since that
time made his home in Townsend Sew
eral months ago he was again stricker
and had been confined TO his bed since
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
BIG RECEIPTS IN
COUNTY TAXES

During the past week the rural tax
collectors have turned in large amounts
OF money collected as taxes. Collector
cannon OF New Castle hundred, paid in
s''2s6' and the collector Of Brandywine
hundred pa in $4,000 today. Collector
Beth. Of Biackbird. paid in 5000. while
Collectors Wilson and Wright, OF White
Clay Creek hundred and Pencadsr hun
dred paid more than $4,000 between them
Collector McFarlin. Of New Castle hun
dred paid in 1.2sI taxes for the years
lgos-7-s
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
MAYOR TO WELCOME
0. 5. OF B. DELEGATES

Tho Supreme Lodge, order Of the shep-
herds of bethlehem. will meet in this city
on Monday for two days session. Rep
rosontatives from i2S lodges IN T. states
will attend The meetings Will be held In
Turn Hall. The headquarters win be the
Clayton House Most Of the delegates win
arrive tomorrow. Tho convention win be-
gin on Monday morning at 3 o'clock SUI
preme Commander Nellie l.. Feile Will
preside. There will be reception 10 the
visitors on Monday night and Mayor
spruanoo win make an address Of well
come on Tuesday night there VIII he a
BAN IN Turn HAL in honor Of the visitors.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09
SHOT FROM '.NOT LOADED"
GUN MAY KILL LEWES CHILD

the time young Hudson suggested that
they go upstairs and look at his
fathers revolver. which they did. As
soon as the revolver was found, young
Wilson began playing with II and
pointing IL at his playmates. thinking
that the weapon was not loaded
whereupon. unexpectedly the revolver
went off, the bullet hitting little Cora
IN tho left ear giancing and running
down the neck.
Tho child is now in a precarious
condition.
Evening journal., 1909-10-09

LEWEs, Del. oct. s--cora Tuii the
ive-year-old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Tull. living near A School
House. I'm Milford Neck. was accident
ally shot by James Wilson, the Il
year-old son Of Mrs Edward Carpen-
ter. who lives on an adjoining farm.
During the latter part OF the morn
ing little Cora Tull, in company with
James Wilson and Uriah Hudson, a
colored boy OF about IL years, were
playing at the home Of Hudson's
father, William Hudson, and during