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Evening journal., 1909-03-15
FATHER DEAD,
FAMILY PENNILE. S

After long illness which eliminated
in pneumonia. Thomas Parker died at his
home, No. siS Taylor street last night
Back OF the death OF Parker Is a story OF
much suffering on the part Of his family.
This was revealed by Adiutant Bartlett.
Of the salvation Army this morning. Par
ker had been IN since early in January and
heing without money, the he'Army and other
city. charities had provided for him and
his family. Adjutant Bartlett to-day ar
ranged for the burial Of the dead man and
WIN appreciate any financial assistance 10
this end. subscriptions 10 the fund may
be left at the adiutant's residence, No.
2o4 West Twelfth street Parker is sur
vived by a widow and six children.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
LONDON MERCHANTS
STIRRED BY AMERICAN

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LONDON. March l5.-The fight against
the invasion OF the London dry goods
trade began in earnest to-day when IL. G
Selfridge. formerly manager for Mar
shall Field opened his big store on OK
ford street. The British storekeepers are
in panic and are Offering all goods re-
gardless OF cost to keep their customers
away from the invader. Many of the COM
panies are issuing new stock TO finance
the fight.
Harrods. one of the biggest British re-
tailers. in an effort 10 keep custom from
the new store. is advertising a free fete
for the week with singers. bands. and
theatrical performances. Others are TAX
ing similar steps to meet the competition
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
MOVE TO VACATE
JUSTISON STREET
Court Asked Today 10 Name
Commission OF COldem-
nation

William S. Hilles, in the Court Of
General Sessions this morning present
ed a petition for the Board Of Directors
OF tho Street and Sewer Department
asking for the appointment OF COM
mission to condemn Justison street Mr..
Hilles handed in list OF nine. men
from which three will be selected. This
is the first step on the part Of the city
TO have Justison street vacated that
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpor-
alton may build it's proposed s250000
car shops on the site.
Charles NJ. Schwab in his visits to
Wilmington said that steel cars would
be built here provided the bed of
Justison street could be occupied az Il
site for the plant
Tho court this morning took the petit
tion under advisemcnt. Mr.. Hilles said
so far as he knew there is no opposition
to the proceeding.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
WHEN isn't A
DOZEN A DOZEN F.?
When Its 20 Cent Eggs to
Replace Borrowed so
Cent EggS-COrreCt

PIrTsBURG. March l5.-There was
row this morning at iS Aurelia street
when Mrs. J. Wagner, OF next door came
In with a dozen OF eggs and thanks and
recalled that she had borrowed a dozen
from Mrs. Mary Brown at No. l6 some
weeks ago.
Mrs. Brown announced that a dozen
eggs would not square matters. While
she had lent her neighbor only a dozen
eggs. they were worth so cents a dozen
at the time, while today the price is 25
cents
Mrs. Wagner announced that one dozen
eggs was all she would return. and the
fight started When Mrs. Brown began
to chuck eggs az the borrower.
Later after the police had Strengthened
things out Alderman Young put both
women under bonds TO keep the peace.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
CANNON AGAIN
NAMED SPEAKER
Chosen at Special Session Of
Congress Today by Vote
OF 204
TWELVE INSURGENTS
VOTE AGAINST HIM

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WASHINGTON ID. c.. March i5.-At-
tracted by the prospect Of a spectacular
hght ssainst the old regime in the House,
throngs OF people from official and pri-
vate lie filled every available space in
the galleries, when that body was called
TO order az noon today. Mrs. Taft was
one OF the most interested spectotors. oc-
cupying seat IN the executive gallery.
accompanied by Captain Butt. the Presi-
dents military aide.
Seldom has there been so large at
tendance OF members spurred BY the
activities of the leaders on both Sides
every Congressman who could be present
was IN hls seat when the first roll was
called.
A half hour before noon. more than
two-thirds Of the entire membership or
the body WIS upon the floor. So great
was the incident combustion. that the
floor was ordered cleared OF all those not
entitled TO remain. Az the hour OF 1.
approached. conversation. became more
and more subdued: tho party leaders on
both sides sat thoughtful and undls-
turbed. save for an ocoasloanle messen-
ger who brought some reinsurance anent
the impending fight.
The speakers chair was among the few
vacant Ones when Alexander Mcdowell,
clerk OF the last House from the ros-
trum. below, called tho members 10
order.
Chaplain Couden prayed. after which
fho cicrls road President Taft's proclana-
tion. summonlng Congress into extra
session. This was followed by tho call
Of the roll by States.
The crush about the galleries entrances
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
HEADLESS BODY OF WOMAN
FOUND IN COAL CAR

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PERTH AMBOY, n. j.. March To-
The local police are working with the
police OF the various points along the
line of the Lehigh Valley system TO
solve mysterious murder reported
from Allentown. Pa While a coal ear
which had been emptied here, was on
a siding in the Pennsylvania town, boys
playing about it discovered tho head
less body of woman in it. Before they
could give the alarm the train had
moved on and despite their best efforts
Chief Detective Hams and his men Of
the railroad have up to now been un-
able 10 locate it. sin proof Of their
story, the boys gave Hams a blood
stained jacket they took from the car.
IL bore a New York makers name aud
the police believe the victim was killed
in the local yards and her body hid
den in the car.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
WATER BOARD in
FRESH TANGLE
City Auditor Won't Approve
Payment of $4,2I3 to
Filter Contractors
SAYS THERE IS NO FUND
TO meet SPECIAL BILLS

Employees Of The Water Department.
who have gone without their monthly pay
for two weeks were not relieved al this
mornings meeting OF the Board Of Water
Commissioners. The opinion OF the City So
licitor, on which their payment rests was
not received. The monthly current pay
roll has been held up by the city auditor.
because the name of James Fcrribee. in
spector Of the final filter, was on the
current monthly pay roll for February. al
though II had been on the special pay
roll for the preceding month. The opinion
Of the city solicitor IS to advise the Water
Commissioners whether Mr. Ferribee's
duties permit OF the pAcing Of his. name
on the current roll.
Finances Of the Water Board we're fur
ther complicated this morning when City
Auditor Rice appeared before the com
missioners and notified them that he
wouio not approve special bills OF the
department in view Of the fact that the
commissioners have no money to pay
them. Among the bills thus held up was
one due this month to Coleman Brothers.
contractors for the final flter. This
amounts to N.2ls.GS, and is on an estimate
Of work they have already done on the
filter. According to the contract, this first
payment is due ION or about - days OF
tho month following the month in which
construction shall be started" Construc-
tion was begun in February.
on motion Of Commissioner Ford, the
secretary was instructed ITO request City
Council for an advance Of $4,000 immedi-
atcly on special account" IN order 10 meet
this first payment. Commissioner Knox
did not vote. City Council has already
been asked for an advance on the bond
issue authorized in 1907 for Water Boarc
purposes. but has not acted. This preyiou.
request will be noted by the secretary as
a reminder in requesting the $4,000.
Tho other bills held mp by the city audi
tor were for small amounts. With th'
Coleman bill they amounted TO Sass.
The commissioners passed the week.,
current pay roll amounting to S79s.55.
A balance Of si,S7eso in the current .fun'
was reported.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
TRYING TO BREAK
BALDWIN'S WILL

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SAN FRANCISCO. March l5.--The mys-
terry surrounding the third daughter of
e. J.. QuclVy) Baldwin, Mrs. Roseua
Robinson Baldwin selby will be revealed
should the widow OF the noted turfman
and multi-milionaire succeed In her pres-
ent contest to break the WILL Mrs Sell
by received half million but should
Mrs. lille Bennett Baldwin be successful
in her suit. Mrs. selby will get several
millions more. but would be compelled to
establish the identity OF her mother.
which has long been matter OF spec
ulation.
Mrs. Baldwin was left only $4,000 IN
heavily mortgaged property while tho
bulk OF the siQOOOoo0 estate went to
Lucky Baldwdns daughters. Mrs. Hull
McClaughry, and Mrs. Clara stocker.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
MINERS Chief
WANTS PEACE
At Same Time Tom Lewis
Prepares for Battle Against
Coal Operators
WORKERS HAVE MILLIONS
TO FINANCE A STRIKE
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BRIDGEPORT, Ohio, March 15-
With words of peace in his mouth and
the hope of peace in his heart. Tom
Lewis. the miners chieftain, is girdling
himself for battle.
81 don't want a strike" said Lewis.
to-day Il do not believe that the
16S,000 miners of the anthracite coal
fields, Of Pennsylvania, want a strike.
But we want recognition. There must
be recognition.
NO man can forecast what will be
the action of the anthracite miners
convention, March %. called to receive
our report. That meeting must de-
eide what course now is to be pursued.
But speaking as an individual. and
only as an individual, want no agree
ment at all If we can't have one em-
bodying recognition Of our Organiza-
tion. l think the oeprators themselves
perfectly organized. as is capital gen.
orally, will see the reasonableness OF
this. and that we shall make a settle
ment without strike or lockout"
Lewis came to his home here Sunday,
following a week OF conferences with
the anthracite miners and operators at
Philadelphia. He left to-day for In
dianapolis.
Lewis said the mineworkers have
S5,oO0,000 in the treasury of the ma
tional. state and district organiza tions.
And every cent of this will be avail
able. if we feel the life of the organi-
zation is endangered" he said.
I'm addition funds will flow into tho
strike treasury from Nova Scotia, on
the east to British Columbia, on the
west from the thin veins OF the fields OF
Northern Ohio, from the block coat
fields Of Indiana. from Illinois. Iowa
and other coal producing States. This
money will be raised by assessing the
men who are working In times Of
trouble i'm the past the men at work
have been assessed 10 per cent. Some
times a fiat assessment Of 81 a month
is made. BY either arrangement, the
union will realize in the neighborhood
of S250,00O a month";
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
BOGOTA UNDER
MARTIAL RULE

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. March 15.-
Bogota, capital OF Colombia. IS under
martial law, and the plaza Is occupied
by artillery. as the result OF rioting
during the last three days, according
TO dispatches received at the state de-
partmnt today.
There are runors that there Is much
disquieting activity i'm tho provinces,
although the city itself has been un-
disturbed because Of the presence Of
the troops. President Reyes resigned
on Saturday but on the followings day
resumed his position
1T Is believed that the revolutionists
are using the Panama Colombia
American treaty as a pretext for his
tillty against the present government
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
SOLDIERS BODY
TAKEN TO FORT

The remains OF Frank Quigley. the
Fort Mott soldier. who was ground TO
pieces on the Pennsylvania railroad at
Claymont on Saturday evening. were re-
moved from the morgue in this city, by
Undertaken Ciewel, OF New Castle, yes
terday. and taken 20 Fort Mott for inter-
ment In the National Cemetery there
Qugley. with another soldier, named
Bernard T.. Nash. were beating their
way to Philadelphia on the front platform
OF baggage car on the train which leaves
this city at 41i o'clock. When the train
reached Claymont louigley was jolted
from tho car. fell under the wheels and
was ground TO death.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
STANDARD MAY HAVE TO
PAY FINE OF $4,000.

BUFFALO,. n. y. March 15.-Fed-
eral Judge Hazel today denied an ar
rest Of judgment and fined the stand
ard oil Company $4,000 in the suit
OF the government, against the trust
for rebating.
The fine follows a conviction OBJ
tanned in Rochester. last June. It was
charged that the Standard had ac-
cepted rebates on oil shipments from
Olcan, n. Y. TO points in Vermont.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
MUCH TROUBLE
FOR MRS. PYLE
Woman Tells Judge Relatives
"SIurred," Then Threaten
ed to Drown Her

Feminine difficulties were aired in City
Court this morning, when Mrs Annie
Pyle, OF No. l0ll Reed street, testified
against Ion Lynch. Mrs. Pyle says that
Ion and her cousin, William Harvey
went 10 her house last Friday afternoon,
threw slurs" at her and then put her
out Of her own home.
"They shouted TO me that they'd drown
me If ! came in" Mrs. Pyle told Judge
Cochran.
Ion Lynch denied having struck Mrs.
Pyle. She said she went 10 get her
cousin William Harvey out Of the Pyle
house. because every time he visited the
Pyles he was beaten up
Harvey said that three men in the
PYLE house beat him. Ion Lynch did not
strike Mrs. Pyle, he declared
Judge Cochran referred the case 10
Humane Agent Stout and continued the
hearing until Saturday
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
TO JAIL FOR YEAR
FOR PUNCHING WOMAN

Because William Dutton. colored. struck
Sarah Anderson. colored. IN the mouth
and made her cry City Court Judge coch-
ran sent him 10 the worlShouse Tor one
year this morning.
Sarah was arrested with Dutton, and
both were charged with disorderly con-
duct When Judge Cochran heard the
story. however. he dismissed Sarah and
changed the charge against the colored
man to assault and battery. The pair were
arrested yesterday morning at Ninth and
Walnut streets Sarah said Dutton struck
her because she wouldn't get money for
him.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
MANY WARSHIPS OFF
CENTRAL AMERICAN COAST

WASHINGTON. March l5-The western
coast OF Central America is bristling with
enough American warships to check ef-
fectlvely any warlike movement. Tho
West Virginia and Maryland, according
TO dispatches received at the Bureau Of
Navigation to-day. arrived at Acajutla,
Salvador. yesterday. The armored cruiser
Washington, which was stationed at Am
apala. has arrived at Corinto. The
gunboat Yorktown Is on her way from
Acapulco to Amapala, where she viii
navigate the Union Bay. The supply
ship Glacier is also at Amapala. The
armored cruisers California and Pennsyl-
vania have sailed from Amapala for
Magdalena Bay.
on the Atlantic side, the Tacoma Is
on her way from Guantanamo to Porto
Cortcz.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
To Preach on 81. Patrick.

At the Cathedral Wednesday, st.
Patricks day. the masses viii be at 6.
z with a solemn high mass az 3
o'clock. In the evening instead of the
regular Lenten sermon the Rev. Father
Heavey. Of Chestertown. Nd. a former
assistant at the Cathedral. will deliver
the panegyric on Ireland's patron saint.
Father Ifeavey is an interesting
speaker and no doubt the parishioners
OF the Cathedral will turn out in force
90 meet their sometime spiritual ad-
wiser.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
ON THE TRAIL OF MURDERERS
OF THE ITALIAN DETECTIVE

nature Of the papers found on Petros-
mos body. though they have admitted
that these documents contained import
ant information concerning the inter
national workings OF the Black Hand.
Though Petrosino was personally
known to but few OF the Italian de-
tectives the recognized courage and
ability of the man and the tragic cir
cumstances Of his death have aroused
great wave of sympathy and ar
rangements are under way to hold a
fitting funeral service before the ship
ment of the body back to New York
The Italian government win be Off
cially represented at this funeral.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15

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PALERMO. March 15-The Italian
government gave further evidence to-
day Of its intention TO cooperate with
America i'm stamping out the secret
bands of Italian criminals by sending
representative of the Minister OF m
terior's Office here, TO assist in the in
Vestigation OF the assassination IF
Joseph Petrosino. the New York detec-
tive. VINO was shot down Friday night.
Similar activity is being displayed
i'm other large cities, and suspects are
being arrested. All emigrant stations
are under the closest watch. The au-
thorities are secretive concerning the
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
BOYS PRANK
NEARLY FATAL
Pulls Battery Causing Blast
Which Badly Injuries Two
Men
VICTIMS SENT TO
HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT

Harry Kob, hve-year-old boy. son OF
George Koib. OF No. 8 Vandever avenue,
set Off blast shortly before 10 o'clock
this morning which came near causing
the death OF two men. At It was they were
badly injured. The men are Edward Jones.
aged syears, and John Robinson, aged 70
years, both colored. Tho men were en-
poyed by the Street and Sewer Depart
ment in building sewer in Hutton street.
between Vandever avenue and the Lea
race, beyond the Brandywine bridge at
Market street The men are at the Dela-
ware Hospital.
The two men were in ditch preparing
to blast stone. Two holes had been drilled.
an done OF them charged with dynamite
and connected up with the electric hat-
terry used to set of the blasts. This hole
had been covered with sheets OF fibre and
other material to confne the force OF the
explosion and Jones, who had prepared
the charge. was Just getting from under
the obstruction TO go with Robinson to the
other hole to prepare It in the same way.
when the explosion occurred.
Sight Nearly Destroyed.
10th men were hurled to tho ground.
Jones was closest TO tho hole and was
most seriously hurt. His face. was badly
burned and at first II was thought that
both his eyes had been blown out, but this
later proved untrue and his sight win be-
saved. Robinson was also injured about
the head. Several stitches were required 10
close up the wounds OF both men and they
will be compelled to remain in the hospital
for several days.
How Explosion Occurred.
Shortly after the explosion. Patrolman
Frank Kane and Townsend appeared on
the scene and made an Investigation. They
learned that the battery used to set on the
blasts was placed some. distance away
from the ditch under a bush IN field
IL was this battery which attracted tho
eye OF young Kolb All one has 70 do is
to pull up on the battery, handle being
provided for the purpose to send the cur
rent Though the wires. This tho boy did,
and the blast went off.
The youngster did not realize the extent
OF the damage his action would incur aud
he was badly frightened when he learned
that he had been the cause Of nearly kill
ing two men,
Following the explosion. the foreman
IN charge ordered work 10 stop and sent
the men home. There were half dozen
OF then working ON the sewer but Jones
and Robinson were the only two in the
trench at tho time Of the explosion.
Jones lives at No. si2 b street. and Rob-
inson's home Is at No. it07 French
street.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
Junior Hold Successful Bake.

The Junior Epworth League Of Sill
verbrook NJ T.. Church held baSo al
the home Of Mrs. Sarah Sieman, Ne.
1918 West Second street on Saturday
afternoon. IL was the FIRST attempt of
the league in this direction and was a
success, $3.50 being realized clear Of
all expenses. Elsie Campbell was
chairman Of the ice cream table; Sallie
Truax. Of the candy; Emma B. Kiger,
OF the cake; Nathalia Harris, of the
pie. and Sarah Downs. of buns and
Drills Everything was disposed OF.
The attendance was large in spite Of
the rain.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
MILLIONS FOR DAUGHTERS
Will Of General Palmer, Founder Of
Colorado Springs, To Be Pro-
bated This Week.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. March Is.
The will OF the late General William
jackson Palmer. railroad builder and
founder Of Colorado Springs which is
now held in trust in New Yor@. will be
admitted to probate I'm FL Paso county
Court this week.
the bulk Of his estate of s6Un,oo0 orsmore
TO his daughters. Honorable Mrs. leopold
Meyers. of London. England, and Misses
Maorie and Dorothy Palmer, both or
age
Colorado College will receive s5o0.Ooo.
During his life the General gave s4OOO,-
600 or more TO charitable institutions.
His Colorado holdings aggregate $780,
OOO including his home, valued at $780,
0oo
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
DEPARTMENT
MUST SOON VACATE

The Lighthouse Board of this district
has notified President Shaw Of the Board
Of Water Commissioners that II desires
10 occupy the basement Of the old Fed
eral Building. at Sixth and King streets.
Mr.. Shaw this morning ordered thar
property Of the Water Department stored
in the basement be. accordingly, taken
to the site OF the new offices OF the Wa
ter Department, Sixteenth and Kins
streets.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, o. &C., March i5.-
The western disturbance will move
eastward to the Atlantic States, about
Friday preceded by rising temperatures.
In tho middle eastern and southeastern
states, the precipitation attending the
advance Of this disturbance should set
il about Thursday, and the week will
end in the east with fair cooler weather.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Tuesday;
For Delaware-Fair tonight and
Tuesday; minimum temperature to-
nieht about 80 degrees; light north
westerly Winds
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
suildins -ermits Granted.

Building Inspector johnson today is.
sued permits for the erection Of two
dwellings To cost $500 each. They are
for James Morton and viii be erected
on the north side OF Howland street.
between Scott and DUPONT streets. j..
n. Barlley is the contractor.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
WOMAN ATTACKED
Alleged Asssilant Near Cumberland,
Md, Believed to Be Dope Fiend.

CUMBERLAND. Md. March i5.-Mrs.
Martha Robinettce. widow. living in
Ridgeley. w. Va. while on her way home
from a store IN Cumberland Saturday
night, was attacked by Daniel Anderson,
colored, a short distance this side OF tho
bridge crossing the Potomac River. The
negro attempted TO throw her to the
ground. but her outcries brought num-
her Of men from nearby places. These
gave chase 10 the negro. who ran to-
wards the bridge. but was headed % by
seovral persons coming over the bridge
from West Virginia and brought TO the
citv pollco station. Yesterday morning he
was placed IN Jail for hearing to-day.
Mrs. Robinette is about 40 years old,
and was passing dark place on Johnson
street when she was attacked The police
are Of the opinion that Anderson is dope
ncnd.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
HIS ACCOUNTS SHORT
Rsrwiek's Tax eathsrer, Who oissp-
peared, Owed Township About $4,000

wILKEsBARRE. March 15-An ex-
animation Of the accounts OF Tax Col
lector John sutton, OF Berwick. who
has been missing for three weeks. COM
pleted Saturday night. indicates a
shortage of about $4,000. The examin-
alton was made by Borough Solicitor
Alex. c. Jackson and j.. G. Jayne, and
most Of the shortage is in the tax col
lection OF 1908.
Sutton disappeared three weeks ago
and was last seen in WillSesbarre. Since
then nothing has been learned OF his
whereabouts
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
Pastor Talks to Hish School Pupils.

The Rev. Thomas p. Holloway. pas
tor Of Second Baptist Church. was the
speaker at the opening exercises at
the High School today His subject
was "Thoroughness." and was an APP
peal for fine application I'm studies. The
Rev. L. Judson Westfall, pastor Of
Bethany read a scriptural selection.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
ela CATHOLIC chureh surnIng.

SCRANTON. Pa. March 15.-st.
Thomas Catholic Church at Archbold.
near here. valued at $4,000 Is afire. It
will probably be destroyed as tho flames
are spreading Help has been asked
from nearby towns.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
Revival al Free Gospel Mission.

The revival services at the Free Cos
pei mission at Front and Jefferson
streets. is being continued with much
success. Sister Lewis OF Chester will
speak at the services both tonight and
tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1909-03-15
Paekaae WronaIy Mailed.

The postohice authorities are looking
for the sender OF a package addressed
to Mrs. Catharine O'Brien. Glenbro-
hane. Knockiong. Limerick. Ireland.
The package was not properly mailed