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Evening journal., 1909-01-26
MAY RE-SUBMIT LICENSE QUESTION
IN RURAL NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Required Number of Signatures Obtained and Bill
Will be Presented Tomorow-May be
Measure for State Wide Re-submission

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Jan. 2s.-with the signing
this morning by Senators Darlington,
Finn and Alexander =. Corbit Of the
local option petition for rural New
Castle county. enough signatures have
been secured TO comply with the con-
stitutional requirements for re-sub-
mission Of the question OF License or
no license" in rural New Castle county.
This bears out tho situation
regarding he local option ques-
ton for Il 81 Now Castle county as
was outlin two weeks ago in THE
EVENING JOURNAL.
Under the constitution the majority
OF the senator's and representatives
from any district must sign q petition
as a preliminary TO submission of the
license question. after which. the con-
stitution says. the legislature shall pro-
vide by legislation for submission at
the ensuing general election.
The six representatives and three
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
YEGGMEN BLOW
OPEN MERTON SAFE

PHILADELPHIA. Jan ea-Yeggmen
broke into the Pennsylvania Railroad
Station az Merton early this morning
and wrecked the section used as a post
olfice BY blowing open the safe with
nitrO-glycerine Though the lootcrs m
their search for plumber went 30 Tar
as 10 rifle a number Of letters which had
been held over night, they got only s.
Though the safe which they destroyed
held $500 this escaped them.
The exact hour of tine yeggmen's visll
has not been determined. No one In ths
vicinitv of the station heard the c,nio.
sion. Nothing was known OF 1t unit
o'clock, when James Bulgar. "A track
walker, discovered that the thieves haC
been az work
From the condition of the compart.
ment used as a post Office Il was appar
ent that the explosion had been a ter
rife one. Tho safe was virtually shorI
Of It's door. the windows had been blowr
out and the plastcring had been knocked
out Of the ceiling in many places.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
SEA CRASH HAS
ANOTHER VICTIM
Husband, Following Wife in
Death, Tells Of Her PremOn-
itiOn Of the Disaster
CAPTAINS PRAISE
HEROIC CREWS

NEW YORK, dan. 2s.-Eugenc Lynch.
OF Boston. who was injured in the coli-
sion OF the Republic and Florida, died
to-day in tho Long Island College Hos
pital whence no was taken from the
steamer Florida when that vessel arrived
yesterday. His wlfo was killed In the coll
lision.
William ]. Prcndcrgast, OF Worcester,
Mass. a friend OF Lynch. OF oBston, who
saw his wife killed by the stem OF the
Florida as IL crashed into their statcroom
on the Republic, told yesterday Mr.
Lynch story OF tho collision.
MIR. Lynch said Mr.. Prcndergast.
was asleep in the berth In their room
when the crash came. while Mrs. Lynch
was sleeping on the sofa. He was caught
IN the wreckage. and saw his wife swept
away by the mass OF steel that entered
the cabin. She was pushed through the
wall OF the stateroom and never moved.
As he saw her go Mr. Lynch tells me, he
cried out. oh. my God, Mary! and that
was all She was gone then, and / am told
that she was pushed forty feet, through
everything that was IN the way.
"Then. Mr. Lynch tells me- he lay for
four hours in agony, pinned down by the
wreckage. before any one came 20 look
for him. uncertain Of his wifo's fate. II
was a frightful experience for him, and
with all he has suffered since, I wonder
that he IS stin alive"
Lynch a Boston business man was re
I moved in critical condition last night
from the Florida TO the Long Island CIT,
Hospital Tho removal followed an alter
cation between the Rev. James Lee. O
Revere. Macs, a relative and the surgeons
Of the Norwegian Hospital.
After the Florida was docked At Pier
OF the Bush Terminal IN South Brooklyn
an ambulance from tho Norwegian Hos
pi;ai was waiting to take Lynch from tn
steamer. Or. speliman and Or. Goui'
went aboard and found Mr.. Lynch in th'
ships inhrmary IN a serious condition
with fractured thigh. fractured arm anl
internal injuries.
Just as they were preparing 10 remov
him the Rev Mr. Lee and other friend
OF Mr. Lynch peremptorlly stopped III
removal The surgeons protested hecaus
OF Mr.. Lynch's condition. but the minis
ter domanded that the man be taken {
\ the Long Island citg Hospital After
tWo-hour Ualt an anhulancc from tha
hospital appeared and be was taken thorl
While aboard the Republic the last rite
Of the Church had been administered {
Mr. Lynch by the Rev. Dr. Norris. char
lain Of the Trenton Diocese. Before ieay
ing the Florida Mr.. Lynch asked tha
the nurse and doctor be reimbursed 70
their trouble and for their kindness {
him.
Continued on Second FaEsJ
Evening journal., 1909-01-26

senators from rural New Castle county
who have signed are:
Representatives Mcdonald, Republi-
can, Mill Creek; Morrison. Republi-
can, White Clay; Ellison, Republican,
Pencader; Pharo, Republican, ST
Georges; CHM. Democrat. Apoquini-
mink; Armstrong. Democrat, Black
bird.
Senators Hart. Democrats. Town
send; Corbit, Republican, Odessa;
Finn, Republican. Marshallton.
Rev. John NJ. Arters obtained the
final signatures and says the re-sub-
mission bill will be introduced tomor-
row.
Il is understood that Senator Con-
ner will introduce a Statewide re-sub-
mission bill to combat re-submissior
for rural New Castle county. and the
temperance fight will open in earnest
Mr.. Arters went before the House
Committee on Revised Statutes thi,
sfternon in behalf of the 'Pharo Bottl,
! Law Repeater"
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
OLD SWEDES TO
GET ITS ORGAN
All of the $1,000 Necessary
TO the Purchase Sub
SCribed Today

The fund necessary to the purchase OF
a new organ for Old swedes' Church was
entirely subscribed to-day. thus insurins
to the church the offer of $50 made by
Andrew Carnegie, philanthropist on con-
dition that the church Itself raise $3.50 Of
the amount needed. The Rev. F. NJ.
KirSus announced that not only had the
organ fund of 5000 been subscribed, but
an additional 500 as well. which will be
spent in making changes in the church
chancel where the new organ is to be
placed.
The church officials viii meet on Mon
day 10 award the organ contract, 1t was
said to-day that the contract would prob
ably be awarded TO the c. T. Haskell
Company. OF Philadelphia The instrument
viii be In place before May Is.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
DEATH TAKES
WILLIAM FERRIS
Venerable Resident SucCumbS
to Attack Of Pneumonia
After Brief Illness

William Ferris. a well-known and high
ly respected citizen. died at his home, No.
7oi West street at IL o'clock last evening
Of pneumonia superinduced by an attack
Of grip. Mr.. Ferris was engaged in the
plumbing and gas-httng business for
years being the senior member Of the
firm of Ferris and Garrett which had a
large store and workroom next TO the
First National Bank at Fifth and Mar
ket streets. For several years previous to
the Civil War, Mr. Ferris was engaged in
cquipping cities and towns With gas
lighting apparatus his work ia this line
being mainly in South America. lie re-
tired from active business life about
twenty-five years ago.
Deceased was a son Of Benjamin Ferris,
author OF History Of Early Settlements
in Delaware" and other historical works,
who died on November 3. 1857, I'm his s7th
year His brother. David Ferris. died
April 20, 1908. at the age of S6 years. A
sister, Martha Ferris, and brother Ed
ward Ferris. are both past so years OF
age
He leaves two sons and four daughters
as follows: Mrs. Charles Hallowen Of
this city; Mrs. Eldridge c. Price. OF Bal
timore; Ms. Charles p. Blackburn. also
of Baltimore; Miss Anna NJ. Ferris, OF
this city; Benjamin Ferris. Of Pueblo
Colorado, and William Ferris. Jr., Of Den.
YER Colorado In 1874 Mr.. Ferris married
Mary Wetherin, OF Hartford county. Nd
Sho died IN 1907.
Mr.. Ferris was born in the Ferris house
so1 West street He was a member OF III,
Society OF Friends worshiping at tn,
meeting house at Fourth and Wes
streets. The funeral will take place OF
Friday afternoon at . O'Clock. Services
VIII be held in his late home. so1 Wes
street
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
LIME in EYE
BLINDS SMALL BOY
ESCapade Of Youngsters Re-
suits Seriously to Harry
Schroeder

Throwing lime az each other IN a
playful scrimniage late yesterday ar.
ternoon, resulted IN one boy In a crowd
losing the sight OF one eye and serious
injury to the other. The victim was
Harry Schroeder. aged years. livine
at No. $50 East Third street. A hand.
ful Of lime struck him IN the left eve.
This is the one he lost. Only a little
Of the lime got into tho other eye. and
the physicians at the Delaware Hos
pital where tho little fellow was taken,
say that they win save n.
Which boy IN the crowd Is respons.
iblc for the accident Is not known, as
there were several OF them throwing az
the time the boy was struck.
The injured lad was taken 60 tho Of
flee OF DR.. II. G. BuclSmaster, but that
physician ordered the lad TO be taken
TO the hospital.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
SAYS lie MAS A
, RIDER THROUGH FEAR

UNION CITY Tenn. Jan. Wealthy
Ed. Marshall. charged with parucipa-
tlon as a night rider I'm tho murder OF
Captain Rankin took the stand, COM
Tossing he was q night rider and de-
claring fear compelled him to poin the
band.
AT one meeting, he said. they discussed
an independent cotton buyer. He ad-
vised them to let teh man alone. II was
always for peace he testified. From
there / was forced 10 so in the Rock on
State line. Here the crowd discussed
whipping a negro IN Kentucky, but
slipped away from them.
The negro and his wife and children
were killed that night and their home
burned.
''The night OF the Rankin murder" he
continued when Garret Johnson got
violent with Colonel Taylor, / begged
for his life, when one OF the mob or
dered me 10 be knocked down. Colone
Taylor really owes his life TO me, and
he ought. 10 take me In his arms.
wept bitterly while pleading 70 save
their lives
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Y. NJ. c. A. peba.Ina cIab.

A movement is ON foot among the
members Of the senior department OF
tho y. NJ. c. A. to organize a Forensic
Club, the object Of which shall be the
Development OF impromptu speakers
n om among the members. a meeting
"a take the preliminary steps toward
organization will be held in room No.
8. on Friday evening. Debates viii be
held and later on debating teams from
other points will be brought TO Will
mlngton 20 meet teams representing the
local y. NJ. c. A.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
TWO KILLED IN
MINE EXPLOSION

By United Press Leased Special Wire
JOHNsTOwN. Pa, Jan. e6.--According
TO Mine Inspector Luthers, who made an
inspection to-day. but two men were killed
IN explosion in the mine at Boswell last
night.
The first report had It that 25 men were
dead. II is feared. here that from 50 to
70 men are imprisoned and that unless
rescue party reaches them to-day the
flames which are raging inside the mine
nav overtake those Imprisoned.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
WANT MONKEY"
WHO USED A HAMMER

Manic Blake colored, OF No. AZ West
Front street, got into fight with George
Jones. colored. last night and she says
he hit her on the head with a hammer.
She was taken unconscious to the Della
ware Hospital and later to the police sta
tion. The police are looking for Jones.
who Is known as Monkey"
Evening journal., 1909-01-26

said he found tho animal TO be a kicker
however. and for that reason he brought
suit. lie wanted his money back.
Leonard f. Wales represented Neider-
man and Josiah Marvel appeared for the
defendant The referees gave Judgment
against the laundry company for s95
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Tug Emily Ran Auround.

The tug Emily had a hard time get
ting up from the mouth OF the Chris
tiana on Saturday during the heavy
fog. Three times she poked her nose
but such little progress was being
made that Il was an easy matter to
back Off. Once the tug ran aground
near the mouth of the Brandywine and
another time near the foot Of Church
street.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
MIn cirl Eorasts her Nanne.

WINSTED. Conn, Jan. 2b.-Ihe
strange anliction OF Anna Kane. "A Wa
tertown min girl, is puzzing physicians.
Last week. while working in the box
department OF Hemingway & Bartlett,
silk manufacturers. che suddenly lost
Ter memory. Before she reached homo
she had also forgotten her own name
and where she was. She now lies In a
state of coma, having brief rational
SMELLS when she recognizes friends,
some of whom she will call by name.
She takes little nourishment
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Moro PIrates Aetlve.

MANILA, Jan. 26.-The insular
government Is today considering the
advisability Of calling on the Navy De-
partment to assist in ridding the south
ern coasts Of the bands of Moro pirates
that now infest them. The latest de-
probation OF these pirates which was
reported today was the killing Of seven
natives in an attack on the Panang
pearl fishing fleet on last Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
WHO OWNS THIS
WATCH And FUR /?

The police have lady's watch made
of gun metal, with gold hands, and box
containing a set Of urs for a child, for
which they would like TO find the owners.
The watch was found in the possession OF
julius aHlter. who was also accused of
taking the furs. The furs were taken
from a farmers market wagon sometime
before Christmas. The watch contains the
initials c. p. f.
Halter was one OF two boys charged
with a number OF thefts. who were each
held I'm $500 probation bond by Judge
Cochran in tho City Court to-day.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
CAPTAIN SEALBY
REACHES NEW YORK

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Jan. 26-The derelict de-
stroyer Seneca. with Captain John l..
sealby, his second officer Richard VIII
liams and forty Of the crew who were
taken OF Republic just before she went
down. arrived at the White Star line pier
at o'clock this morning.
The badly damaged Florida is lying at
her pier in south Brooklyn with dozen
men working 10 get the bodies OF two OF
her dead out of the debris Of her prov.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Hold Rov on Theft charn..

Judge Cochran in City Court this
morning continued the case Of Carroll
Hayes. IL years old, charged with the
larceny Of $50 from the r. Z. Moore
Company. until Saturday morning at
the request OF Humane Agent Frank
Stout Hayes was employed by the
Moore Company as an Office boy.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
PAID $40 FOR A KICKING HORSE,
BUT FARMER GETS MONEY BACK

Referees heard an action TO recover so
and costs due to expenses entailed.
brought by John Neiderman. Of IIockes-
sin, against tho I. X. J.. Laundry on a
horse deal. The complainants claim was
that he bought a horse from the laundry
company for so with the understanding
that the horse could be driven. Neiderman
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
WEATHER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The rain
which was falling in the Middle States
Monday has rapidly cleared away, and
the unsettled conditions have moved
eastward, already reaching the coast Of
Virginia and North Carolina, and pass
ing into the ocean.
Fair weather will prevail in the east
ern states with somewhat lower tenn
perature tonight.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Wednesday;
For Delaware--Fair tonight and
Wednesday; cooler tonighti moderate
northwesterly winds, becoming light
and variable.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
COUNTY HAS A
NEW BRIDGE

Contractor Joseph Anderson, of Del
aware City, has completed the buildins
of the county bridge over Silver Run.
It is now open 10 the public and is tho
only bridge IN the county witli a white
oak deck. Uhe Lew Court inspectee
the bridge some time ago y Is 26t
feet long with abutments twenty feet
apart. The crib is solid OF ioxl2 tim
her. The Levy Court to-day accepted
the structure.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
WELL KNOWN
YOUNG MAN DEAD

The death Of Reuben w. Richen-
berger, at his home. No. PA West
Tenth street, on Sunday. has shocked
his many friends. He was one of the
best known young men in the city.
The dead man is survived by his
widow. His mother. Mrs NJ. Kitchen
berger. also survives him.
The funeral will be held from his late
home at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
interment TO be private. climbers of
the Fraternal order of Eagles and
Winona Council, No. 3, Junior Order
United American Mechanics, TO which
organizatio the young man belonged,
are invited to attend the funeral ser
vices.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
WILL BUILD
FOUR HOUSES

Building Inspector johnson issued
the following building permits today.
To s. T. pardee. TO make alterations
at No. 915 Shipley street for George
C.. Hutton. at a cost Of $500; TO S. Z.
Pardee, to erect four dwellings for
Charles .. Kurtz, at Nos. 100-02-04
and 06 Clayton street, at $4,000 each.
and TO S. L. Pardee. to make altera-
tions for John d. Kurtz. at the north
cast corner Of Gilpin avenue and Jack
son street. to cost $500.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
a. o. u. w. Visitation Toniaht.

The visiting committee of the An
oient order United Workmen composed
OF Julian c. Walker. Wilmington Lodge.
No. 1 Or. s. II. Jones, Industry Lodge.
No. Q: Robert Harrington. Friendship
Lodge. no. Q. New Castle, and Howard
T.. Pyle, OF America Lodge. 80. Fl VIII
visit Industry Lodge. hero tonight.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
ADVISES AGAINST
ANTI JAP LAWS
Rv United Press Leased Special wire.

SACRAMENTO. Cal. Jan. ls-After
having worked for two days and nights
on the document which he realizes may
avert a crisis. Governor Gillette viii prob
ably send TO the Legislature late to-day
a special message which he has designed
to convince Californians OF the error
which will be committed should the much
discussed anu-Japan laws be enacted.
Governor Gillettee has received a tele-
gram from President Roosevelt saying
that another letter bearing on the sub
ject is on its way.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Graoe churoh conoert.

In Grace Church last night, the jun
Tor orchestra gave a concert in the
school hall. Many Of the members
and friends OF Grace Sunday school
were present and the entire program
was well received. There were solos
by Miss Anna W. Simmons; piano solos
by Miss Edna Carpenter, and cornet
solos by the orchestra director. John
D, Taylor. and violin solos by Earl c.
Souder
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Had His Hand Crushed.

Harry Carl. Of NO. 401 West Thir-
teenth street. had his hand caught in
some machinery while working In the
plant OF tho Harlan and Hollingsworth
Corporation. The member was so bad
~ crushed that ne had 10 80 60 the
Delaware Hospital to have It dressed,
after which he returned home.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Just a Good, Square Meal,

MILTON, Jan. 26.-Big eaters are
the rule in Delaware. but Slaughter
Neck boasts one in Harry Roach. who
sat down TO his Sunday supper and
ate three large marsh rabbits. two and
a half mince pies. seventeen biscuits
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Slow in GETTING caIhound Jurors.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 26.-with
$50 men examined TO date. the work
Of selecting a jury TO try Patrick j..
Calhound. the street railway magnate.
who is charged with bribery was re-
sumod today. Five temporarily jurors
have been selected and rs names Of
the panel have already been exhausted.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
HAYES to Run porando AGAIN.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Jan. 26.-1t is an
nounced that Dorando Pietri and John
Hayes. OF New York, win meet in a
15-mile race here on the evening OF
February %. The race win be run
undor tine auspices Of the st. Paul
Roosevelt Club
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Want New TltIe 70 Land.

GEORGETOWN, Jan. 26.-Findinp
that tho title to the land on which the
Blades Public School stands is not
complete. the School Board has asked
Halbert ii. Robinson, who gave the
land sixteen years ago. to make out
another deed. He will do so this week
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
tfeDidn't Leave a win.

Letters testamentary on the estate
of Arthur Maherd. late OF New Castle.
have been granted TO George Williams
Maherd, who was a colored man died
recently and it was thought that he had
left q viii but none can be found
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
wlII WrestIe at chieaao.

CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-Raoul de Roueu.
the French Greco Roman wrestler. and
Yussif Mahmout. the Turk. have been
matched TO wrestle in catch-as-catch
can bout here, February i
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
New Athletic cluh.

The Crescent Athletic Club has been
organized under the leadership OF Man
ager .McQuaid. The officers arc Pres
ident. John j. Mcaley; vlce-presideut,
Cornelius A. Walsh; secretary and
treasurer. John ;. Carroll.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
Enoaoeme emit Announced.

ELkTON. Jan. 26.-The engagement
Of States Attorney T. Alan Goldsbor-
ough OF Denton. and Miss Laura c.
Hall. daughter OF General George II.
Hall, Of Milford. Dsl- has been an
nouncea.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
eureIars Voc Hunary.

Burglars, evidently hungry. broke
into the residence OF I. Roberts Com
fort. John v. Morgan and Charles M.
Stokes, West Chester, and helped
themselves literally TO food, though
they also secured a gold watch.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
No Cattle Disease over Border.

Government Inspectors are az work
among the COWS OF Chester county.
but find no more hoof and mouth dis
ease.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26

At the Ursuline Academy. Mr.. C. Z.
w Grihith, a reader OF Shakespeare.
will give a rendition Of King Lear at
o'clock this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26
New odd Fellows.
shakesnearean Readina.

Delaware Lodge. I. O. o. F.. initiated
a class of % applicants last evening.
Evening journal., 1909-01-26

Burglars about2 Insure against rob.
berry. Chas. D. Coke Agency. 915 Market
Street
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-11-05
KINDNESS CoNQUERS PREJUDICE.

Yesterday our old friend John Albert the banker picked
us up in his auto and gave us ride for three blocks
Impressed US with the value Of kindness in overcoming pre-
IjudiCe
It occurred to us if more auoSt8 did that the effect would
be beneficial to the auto owners and those who rail at hem
If all motor car people would once in a while put them
selves out to give foot passenger ride would help all
around
It would stop lawsuits help good roads, produce good feel
Ing and do away with the need of stringent legislation
We take pleasure in copying the following editorial from
the Christian Science Monitor
"A the
is cited the
done much the prd automobile
enjoyed automobile
in this has a
country would doubtless long removing practically all the
the hoe vehicle otherwise might time
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-11-05
oREGoWS HARVEST OF HENEMSM.

That Mr. Heney has 6U0a defeated running for Office at
San Francisco is of small moment
The injury he did Oregon has been ncaCuabIe.
With many OF our public men under Indictment with P2Si
dent Roosevelt poisoned against Oregon members of con-
gesS this state lost its army contracts lost its share of the
irrigation and reclamation work. has Injured this state mill
ions.
The Capital Journal edited by COL E tofer has never kneIt
at the shrine of HeneyiSm.
Other alleged newspapers and public men and So-caIed
eomeTS helped the eney fake drank the Heney milk and
got their share of the Heney SWag,
The craze cot so intense that only about two men in Ore
on were considered pure enough and free enough from graft
Hpulses TO sit at the same table with Francis Jo ieney