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Evening journal., 1909-11-02
BOY MURDERED
In FAMILY FEUD
Stood Another Child Against
Wall And Blew His Brains
Out
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3 SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. 2.-Declaring
he killed his hve-year-old playmate be-
cause Of family feud eight-year-old
Samuel Stewart. under arrest. to-day
calmly detailed the killing Of Fred Best
man. which was the culmination Of a
bitter feud OF years standing, which had
extended even TO the children OF the
warning families. The two boys were
alone at the Stewart home and the Stew
nrt lad deliberately stood the Younger
child up against a wall and with his
fathers rife blew the boys brains out.
lie then locked the house, and hunting
up his father told him proudly Of what
jle had done.
When Bestman, hearing of the killing,
hurried to the Stewart house, and tried
20 remove the body of his son before tho
arrival OF the coroner, the father OF the
Stewart boy interfered and the two
Erappled over the dead boys BODY.
Nesghbors separated the two IN time
20 prevent a second trsgedy.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
EARLY VOTING
IN PHILADELPHIA
Ry UnItea 20 I.easea sneeIal vie

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PHILADELPHIA, Nov Upward
of one third of the whole number of
voters had cast their ball
lots within two hours after the OPEN
ing Of the polls today Not in years
has there been such a keen display of
interest In election. Both the organ
izatlon and reform element have the
polls manned by scores Of workers.
That the feeling between the workers
of the two forces at the polls is the
bitterest in years was demonstrated
early In the day by exhibitions Of vio-
lence throughout the city. especially in
the river wards. Many clashes oc-
Cured, none of which were serious, but
indicated the tenseness Of the whole
situation and liability of graver out
breaks as the voting progresses.
Local interest centres on tho hot
fight for district attorney between d.
Clarence Gibboney. the reform and
Samuel p Rotan, the organization can
didate. Samuel Crothers, chairman OF
the reform William Penn party. today
reiterated that Gibboney will get so, 900
majority, while Republican leaders
claim Rotan will be elected by $4,000
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
STOLEN MAIL
POUCH FOUND
II Had Been Cut Open And the
Mail Removed by Thief

The postofice and Pennsylvania
railroad authorities are still working
on the mail pouch robbery case and
hope 70 make an arrest shortly.
A search OF the neighborhood in the
vicinity of French street station, from
the baggage room Of which the pouch
was taken, resulted in finding the bag
In an alley in East Second street. The
bag had been cut nearly in two and
the mail removed. No letters or other
mail matter were found near the bag.
1t is said that the authorities have
a man under suspicion.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
TAFT ON The
MOVE AGAIN
Expected to Arrive at Birm-
ingham Alabama This
Evening
PRESIDENT LEFT
THE WINE UNTASTED
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DURANT, Miss. Nov. 2-At Z o'clock
to-day President Taft's train pulled out
of Durant. where IL had been since
two in the morning and rolled out to-
wards West Point The stop at West
Point will be a short one, and the first
real stop of the day will be at Column
bus, Mass. where the President Is due
to arrive at 1926. An elaborate pro-
gram has been arranged for his enter
tainment there.
The schedule Of to-day's calls for a
stop Of three hours at Columbus, and
then the President will return 10 his
car for tn remainder Of the day He
will arrive at Birmingham at T.45 to-
night.
At. jackson, Miss. where he was en-
tertained at a banquet at which wine
was served, after hard fight on the
part of the prohibitionists TO make II
cold water affair, they are are fight
ing the whole question over to-day.
and all because the President left his
wine untasted.
'The real reason we abandoned our
fight against hav.ng wine at this ban
quet," said one guest who had his wine
glass turned bottom up, was out OF
regard for the President. We were
assured that he wanted wine at the
dinner, and especially needed the cock
tail that is served before the meal.
"The pro-liquor men on the arrange
ments committee managed 10 have
their way in the matter by showing us
clippings from number Of out-of.
town newspapers which contained an
nouncements of the Presidents visit tc
st. Louis, and especially of his break
fast at the st. Louis Club. The ac.
counts all agreed that Mr. Taft hac
begun his breakfast with cocktail
Politicians are wondering what pass.
ed between President Taft and former
! Governor Vardaman during their inter
view yesterday. Vardaman had beer
making uncompiimentary remarks
about Mr.. Taft ever since he was elect
| ed, and has frequently referred TO hin
as "a fat and slow-minded person.
/ The meeting between the tEo did no
continue more than four or FIVE min
utes, and It is said. was cordial.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
HALLOWEEN PARADE
VIEWED BY THOUSANDS
Attractive Floats,

Attractive Floats
The floats we're highly attractive par
ticularly those Of the Wilmington Turn
gemelnde, one Of which. depicted Cook
and Peary at the North Pole. There were
Polar bears and lgloos and everything 20
make II really look like the frozen North.
This float was drawn by 10 beautiful gray
horses belonging 10 the Hartmann and
Fehrenbach Brewing Company which
we're driven by John Hartmann. an en-
gineer employed by that company. This
float was followed by another represent
ing peace.
There were two women marshals In line
and they received considerable applause
They we're Miss Reba Cochran, with the
North End Athletic Association, and Mrs.
Nellie Mettler. with the National Pro-
tective Association. The latter rode with
her husband, one OF the chief marshars
aids
To give description Of everything good
IN line would take up a whole newspaper
page. That every organization made a
splendid showing they can be assured.
Nine judges viewed the parade from
various points along the line route and
awarded the prizes as follows:
Award Of Prizes.
Organization having the largest num-
Der Of mounted persons, s25, Mill Creek
Hundred Mounted Club. Il men.
Finest costume, IS. Frank Butler, Nom
pareil Association.
Best Hebrew impersonator, Earl schaf-
fer, No. 7is East Eleventh street.
Tallest man, Bernard ]. Merkel, No
1914 French street.
Best clown, Joseph A. Dotto. No. 81
East Seventh street
Best male impersonator, Mary Mont.
gomery, No. 2i5 French street.
Tailest female impersonator and besi
negress, T. b. Deighton. No. 419 Sixth
street.
Best Indian, Howard NJ. Thompson, No
100 East Eighth street.
Best female impersonator, Thomas
Clogg, No. 1901 Concrd avenue.
Best hobo" Albert Messimer, No. 81
East Third street.
Best animal impersonator, G. d. Nc
Cue, Jr.. Of the Mutual Benefit Associa
tion, who represented an elephant.
Best negro impersonator, Thomas Walk
er, Of No. sS5 Madison street.
Finest decorated business house, A. L
! Ainscow.
The following judges we're appointe
and viewed the entire parade from a
least three different points:
william II. Blake, John Z. Kane, C. N
Dillon. NJ T. Conway. James ]. Riies
George Bnderbach. John Feeney, R. {
Porter.
The Sorth End Athletic Club capture
the prize Tor the largest number OF ms
in line.
The MIL Greek Republican Club, Of
of the mounted organizations in lin
made a splendid appearances. IT
members wore white hats and blouse
and had RED saddle cloths on the
Ihorses.
Hundreds Of persons from the SUI
ounding country viewed the parade an
1.-THE streets near Market street wei
llined with vehicles.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
DOUBT ABOUT THE
MARYLAND AMENDMENT

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BALTIMORE. Nd, Nov. 2-Never in
tho history Of Maryland has a larger
vote been cast 20 carly in the day. Elee-
ton day was ushsred in all over tho
state With clear skies and balmy atmos-
phere, that had a tingo Of summer 70 Il.
Up TO noon ore than one-half the reg
istered vote had been polled.
Prediction this afternoon is that the
Democrats will again control the iegisla-
ture and that United states Senator ISL
dor Rayner will succeed himself in tho
upper body Of National lawmakers.
While the claims Of the candidates for
state, city and county offices have been
almost totally disregarded there has been
a great fight on the proposed elective
franchise amendment which was put
before the voters Of the old line state
to-day. This measure this afternoon is in
doubt. on one hand the Democrats claim
that its only effect would be 10 dlsfran-
chise the negro, but It looks as II the
educational test embodied In the amend
ment has made the foreign born voter
somewhat sksptical IN this city and in the
wards where the foreign element predonl-
mate indications are that they are voting
strongly against tho amendment. Only
one arrest had ben made up TO noon. The
voting was so heavy and the tickets SO
encumbrent that an extra addition Of bal
lot boxes was asked from the offices OF
the supervisors office. Henry Bolding,
7th precinct 9Th ward, appeared to vote
Bolding was dead according TO the regis.
ters. He remained dead so he did not
vote.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
INTRUDER STABS
MAN TO DEATH

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sTALYBRIDGE. England, Nov. 2.--The
entire county Of. Cheshire IS engaged to-
day in a man hunt for the murderer OF G.
II. Storrs, who was stabbed TO death
in his home, Gorse Hail, in Dunkinheld,
last evening.
storrs, was one Of the most prominent
men Of the north Of England and his
friends have sworn to see that his MUIR
derer is caught and punished. "a
The murderer broke into Gorse Hall
and the servants hurried for help. When
they returned they found their master
stabbed TO death, evidently in struggle
with the intruder.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
FootbaII lean pisbands.

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FITCHBURG. Mass. Nov. 2.-Stirred
by the death Of Cadet Byrne Of West
Point, the football team Of the Fitch
burg High School today disbanded. The
action Of the Fitchburg Athletic AS
ISOLATION, composed OF members Of the
faculty and OF the alumni viii be fol-
lowed by the disbanding of the Wachu-
sett Inter- Scholastic League. The other
teams in the league are the Leomin-
ster. Gardner and Clinton high schools.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
Potatosa Erom pakota.

Enos Spahr Of this city, but recently
of North Dakota has somewhat OF a
curiosity in the potato line as well
as several other farm products. Mr.
Spahr for three years, owned exten-
sive farm lands in Dakota, and among
the peculiarities OF his produce is the
Hungarian mushmelon and the Dakota
potato The potato Mr.. Spahr exhibited
at THE EVENING JOURNAL Office
never had a day OF cultivation, aud Is
several years old. Il has a blush tint
and weighs Is ounces. II resembles
a potrifcd notatn
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
ANSWERS TRADE
BOARD CRITICISM
Secretary MCGOVern Says jap
aneSe Commissioners We're
Invited to This City
WERE WRITTEN TO
TWICE, HE SAYS

George II. McGovern. acting secretary
OF the Board OF Trade. to-day replied 70
the criticism Of the Board made yester-
day by Charles McAteer, electrician Of
tho Pullman Company, because OF the
failure to get the Japanese Trade Com
missioner to inspect Wilmingtons indus
tries.
Mr McGovern says the Commissioners
were written to IN Toxic before they
started for the United states and were
asked to inspect wilmington industries.
Several weeks ago they were written to
again he says but would not change
their itinerary Continuing, Mr.. Meow
ern says:
''The criticism serves but one purpose
and that Is to call attention 70 a class OF
people, fortunately growing less each
year. who do not hesitate 70 knock the
city which enables them to make liv-
ing and 10 critlcise adversely the institu-
tions which are doing their best to ad-
vance the city's interests, but who do
not offer TO contribute one cent or an
hour Of their time to the support and
maintenance OF these institutions.
1T costs little 20 knock and destroy,
but It takes money, time thought and
energy to construct and build Up. The
most active members Of the Board OF
Trade spend their time and money free
ly IN calling attention 10 the many ad-
vantages Of this city and I'm doing what
/ they can to advance the city's business
and manufacturing interests and II shows
an unfortunate lack Of courtesy and good
Judgment for any one 20 crlucise them
adversely, especially when the critic con-
tributes neither time nor money 10 the
cause which these institutions represent
''The Wilmington Board Of Trade has
spent money freely in the entertainment
OF visitors interested in the city and will
continue 10 do Ho but as II spends its
own money for this purpose II reserves
the right TO entertain whom II pieases'
1.-THE Manufacturers Club entertaine,
the Japanese when they visited Phiia.
delphia, and inquiry this morning a
the offices of the Manufacturers Ciu
brought out the information that the
knew nothing about the Japanese has
4 Ing placed orders along the line Z
Z travel The club made light OF u
idea and said there was nothing IN
a Inquiry at the Office Of the Chanbs
4 OF Commerce OF Philadelphia brougt
s out the same information. Neither th
, Philadelphia Chamber Of Commerc
r nor the Philadelphia Board OF Trad
{ took any part in the entertainment O
] the japanese"
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
MAY NOW TAKE UP
SCHOOL CHARGES

L. Irving Handy has arrived home
from Maryland where he spent the past
two weeks campaigning and It is now
expected that something viii be done with
the Ferris Industrial School charges. The
committee OF managers OF that school
was ready to take up the matter a week
ago but because Mr.. Handy was not in
the city they adjourned for an indefinite
period.
The committee had not gotten into COM
munication with Mr.. Handy up to noon
to-day but It is quite likely that it viii
take the matter up with the lawyer With
IN a day or two.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
ROUTINE WORK
OF STREET BOARD

Much Of tho business transacted by the
Street and Sewer Directors in weekly ses-
sion was routine. Complaint Of noisy
switch Of the Peoples Railway Company
on Second street, West OF Rodney. win be
investigated.
Complaint was made Of the condition Of
Pennsylvania avenue from the Baltimore
and Ohio bridge to Rising Sun Lane. The
complaint was referred 10 the turnpike
company.
George S. Capelle repeated request
that Twenty-fourth street, between West
and Washington be graded in order that
he might build houses there. The re-
quest viii be further considered.
A request BY the Jr O. Z. A. NJ FOR a
light on Tatnall street near Ninth was
referred for Investigation.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
OCTOBER A BIG
BUILDING MONTH
Fifty-fiVe Permits Issued For
Operations Costing $751;
233

October was the biggest month
Building Inspector Edward L. johnson
had since he was elected 10 his Office.
In that month he issued hfty-iive per-
mits for building operations, costing
s9si,2sS. For the corresponding period
last year hfty-two permits were is
sued for a total valuation of silo.Sss.
What made last months business so
big was the fact that number Of
permits we're issued for big operations.
notably the addition to the Homeopathic
Hospital, and the 100000 office building
for the Harlan and Holiingsworth Cor
poration.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
Carnival Last Night Was
One of the Most Pleas
ing Ever Held by the
Mummers in This City.

The thousands OF people who wit
messed the Halloween parade last
night were not otdisappointed. The parade
was the best mummers' parade seen
here in years, and that the crowds ap-
preciated it was shown by the frequent
outburst of applause. II is estimated
that at least 1000 merry makers were
in line. 1t was a success in every
way and the police never had less
trouble with such a great throng on
the streets. All they had 20 do was
10 handle the crowds. Nobody was dis
orderly and everybody had plenty OF
fun. The ticklish ticklers were not
in evidence, the police having placed
ban upon them, but confetti was used
in great quantities.
The committee of arrangements
composed of members of the Mercantile
Association, with James c. O'Neal'
president Of that organization, at the
head. deserve much credit. 1t required
much time and attention to arrange
the affair and it was not an easy
task.
II is estimated that at least 10000
people saw the parade. and Market
street, between Fourth and Tenth
streets, was one solid mass Of human
sty. It was in that thoroughfare that
the crowd had the most fun. and where
the police were kept busy all even
ing.
The parade started about o'clock
sometime after the hour set, but the
crowd did not become impatient. The
delay was due to several organizations
who. had not formed in the places as
signed them and as the parade pro-
ceeded along French street. these fell In
line, making somewhat of disar-
rangement. For this reason most OF
the music was at the tail end Of the
line.
Handsome Horses in Line.
One Of the most handsome horses in
the parade was that of Chief Marshal
James c. O'Neal He was mounted OF
VI. r. Hayden's brown gelding "Col-
onel" and he made fine appearance
The chief marshal and his aids wore
silk hats and red sashes and were pre-.
ceded by mounted policemen.
Another beautiful horse in line was
that ridden by George T. Crockett
driver for the Fame Fire Company
The horse, a snow-white animal, nance
Frank. Is owned by that company, anS
90 match the snowy whiteness OF th'
horse. the rider was also attired in
suit 81 white. Horse and rider re
c.eig/ much apRiauae along the line
Tfs .Caledonian Band OF bag pipers
frtSl Philadelphia, which preceded tn
Nol. l.pareil Association, naturally al
tralted the most attention as a band
because ii wes novelty to most Q
the people. The music played by th
band was excellent. and the bas
drummer was a show in himself. A
the members OF the band were attire
in Scottish Highland costume.
The number OF mounted men in lin
was large and all the clubs made a.
excellent showing.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
TO APPOINT SENATOR
JOHNSON'S SUCCESSOR
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FARGO, n. D., Nov. 2-Indications
here are that Governor Burke viii to-
day appoint q United States Senator
to succeed the late Senator Johnson.
Thomas f. Marshall, insurgent Re-
publican, is still the strong card. II is
freely stated that If Governor Burke
appoints a Democrat, state Senator ID.
II Macarthur will be the man. While
the appointment Of Marshall is regard
ed as moro likely, the outburst Of pro-
test on the part Of the Democrats Is
so strong, that the Governor may de-
eide that the appointment of an In
surgent Republican is inexpedient
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
NEW CAR SHOPS
WILL COST $85,O0O

Plans for the new car shops for the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corporation
were submitted TO Building Inspector
johnson to-day for his inspection. The
contract FOR the new shops was awarded
TO a Philadelphia firm several days ago.
The price was not given but it Is esti-
mated that the cost Of the new shops
will reach ss50O0, which is considerable
more than the cost OF the first shops,
work on which had just been completed.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
NO TELEPHONE
FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE

The Street and Sewer Directors in
weekly session this morning received a
letter from Ward and Gray, attorneys
for the d. and A. Telephone Company,
informing them that the contract for
telephone service 10 the lighthouse at
the mouth OF the Christiana had been
concellod by the government and that
the company would therefore not re-
quire the franchise for the erection Of
forty poles out East Fourth street,
Il was over the erection OF these
poles that a stipulation was made by
the Street Directors for the stringing
of wires Of several compani0~ on the
same pole. =.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
SEARCHING FOR
GREEK MUTINEER

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ATHENS, Nov. 2-The government is
prosecuting its farcical search for
Commander Typaldos. leader Of the
naval mutineers, without success, al
though it is generally believed that
the officer is in hiding in Athens, and
that the officials know his hiding place.
The court OF inquiry investigating
the uprising began deliberations to.
day. but it is probable its findings will
be Of a nature calculated 10 pass over
the affair as lightly as possible.
Premier Mavromichaelis intends to
wind up the present session Of Parlia-
ment Immediately, hoping TO tranquil
ize the country before it resumes its
sittings.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
oranqe to Have Institute.

Diamond State Grange will conduct
a home institute in Grange Hall at
Stanton on November 8, which will be
one Of the most important features
Of the Grange year. There will be
sessions at 10, and 7.sO o'clock. Mrs
Helen Wells. Miss Gertrude Gray OF
Canada, and Mrs. w. e. Simpson OF
New York, will make addresses on
Practical Hints for the Home Dress
Makers" Food Problems OF the
Twentieth Century" and "The Pre-
vention of Contagious Diseases" Pro-
fessor McCue, of Delaware College.
will talk on Gardening" Professor
Hayward on Education" and Wesley
Webb Of Dover. will make an address
Dinner and supper will be served.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
WEAThER-

WASHINGTON, Nov. a.-purine the
next SO hours, the Lake disturbances
viii advance over the ST. Lawrencs
valley, and showers will be followed
by clearing and cooler weather in the
lower lake region, the upper Ohio val
Icy, and the middle Atlantic States In
the South Atlantic and East Gulf
States the weather will be fair and
cooler.
Forecast till p. m. Wednesdays
For Delsware-Partiy cloudy and
cooler tonishti Wednesday fair and
cooler; brisk westerly winds.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
WANT RAILROAD
WATCHMAN CHANGED

At the request OF the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Corporation, the Street
and Sewer Directors this morning de-
cided to request the railroad companies
to transfer their watchmsn at Justison
street to Madison street. The corpor-
alton has its own watohman at Justi-
son street and there is none at atadi-
son street.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
SWIMMING POOL
IN A RESIDENCE

Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth Of
the Board OF Health asked the Street
and Sewer Directors this morning for
a sewer TO connect with a private
swimming tank in the home Of T.
Coleman DUPONT Eighth and Franklin
streets. The matter was referred to
the sewer engineer.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
STEAMER ULRICA WILL
BE RAISED TODAY

The steamboat Ulrica which was struck
by the steamer Brandywine in the Chris
tiana river on Saturday evening will be
raised to-day by the Underwriters Asso-
oiation and towed 10 Camden. New Jer-
sey. where she viii be repaired in the
shipysrd- there
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
PLUMBERS ASK
FOR A HEARING

The Master Plumbers Association in a
communication to the Board of Street and
Sewer Directors this morning requested
hearing as to a. proposed. revision Of the
plumbing regulations,
The directors decided 10 give COM
mittee from the association hearing
next Tuesday
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
plumber Makes ExpIsnation.

John II. SharpleSs, plumber, VINO
is alleged to have violated the plumb
ing regulations. appeared before the
street and Sewer Directors this morn
ing and explained that one Of his
lyorknaeu was the violator. IT, l-gec-
tors win consider the case.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
oemonstrated Vacuum Cleaner.

Thomas Lawton, Of the William
Lawton store at the weekly meeting
Of the Street and Sewer Directors this
morning gave a demonstration Of an
electric vacuum cleaning machine
which the directors contemplate pur-
chasing for their offices.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
FIsr Ds..r0ys viIIags P0..0fios.

MILLVILLE. n. J.. Nov. 2.-The
general store. which also contained the
village postoffice owned by Harold
Thurston at belmont. was destroyed
by fire today. The fire is believed TO
have been started by tramps.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02
Social AZ Elsm.re.

The young people OF Elsmere Pres
byterian Chapel, assisted by the youns
people of Hanover Presbyterian Church
viii have a social evening in Elsnere
Chapel on Thursday evening. THE tea
ture viii be old-fashioned spellins
hee.
Evening journal., 1909-11-02

Advertising Creates Stand
ards, Continued Advertising
Guarantees That They viii Be
Lived Up To. Keep EverIast-
iugIY at IT.