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Evening journal., 1909-06-08
HELD FOR COURT
in CHECK CASES

Horace Ringgold. coiored, who is ac-
cused Of forging. and Carrie Price. col
ored who is alleged 20 have abetted "the
forging Of the name OF Miss Frances
Eaton, OF No. 1913 West Thirteenth street
for sums amounting 10 more than $500.
were given hearing before Deputy
Judge Joslyn IN city Court this morning.
IL developed that the pair were held with
out warrants, but Assistant City Solicitor
Satterthwaite specified the charges.
Miss Eaton repudiated sixteen checks
purportins TO have been drawn and
signed by her. Jacob Shapiro, a
tailor, Of No. 902 Walnut street. identified
a number OF checks given him by Ring
gold in payment for goods, as did Max
Keil and Jacob Shearer.
j. Frank Ball appeared for Ringgold
and p. c. Churchman for Carrie Price.
Carrie Price. who is accused of abetting
Ringgold was held for the upper court
under $500 bail. and Ringgold was held un-
der $1,000 bail for upper court
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
SENATORS hit =
AT COL. BRYAN
Former Candidate Attacked
Them for Voting Against
Free Raw Materials

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. June S.--A number OF
Democratic senator's are today telling VIII
liam Jennings Bryan to mind his own
business, and to keep TO himself any crit-
upon the tariff bill. They renounce him as
a leader and say that they don't care a
lg for his opinion anyway
The occasion for this display Of indigna-
tion. Is the attack made upon seventeen
OF them, In the current issue OF the Com
moner for having voted to put a tax on
lumber. IN opposition 10 the dec aration
OF the Democratic platform on that sub
ject.
''Who gave Bryan the right to say who
is and who is not a Demccratf' demand
ed Senator Tillman. scornfully. Il am not
worrying about what he or any one e'se
says. I answer only to the people OF my
own State. They will attend to me II am
not doing right I am against free raw
material and believe that such a policy Is
not good Democratic doctrine"
After following Mr. Bryan fer twelve
years to defeat and disaster" commented
Senator simmons. IN. c.. II don't SEQ
what right he has to dictate 10 us in the
Senate. who are attempting to put the
party before the peope. In a manner which
wll enable It TO recover from the effects
OF his leadership. / have only 10 answer
to the people Of North Carolina and care
absolutely nothing as TO what Bryan
thinks or writes about me"
1T appears to me-" said Senator Smith
Of Maryland. "that Mr.. Bryan should give
the Democrats in Congress an opportunity
to work out the salvation OF the party. H'
/ has had his opportunity to lead the party
to victory. and has utterly failed We are
/ trying TO make a record In the senat,
which can be defended before the country
and Mr.. Bryan should at least wait un
III the bill Is passed before he begins {,
attack the members OF his party in Con
gress"
Senator Bailey made his retort late yes
terday on the floor OF the Senate. caillni
attention TO the fact that Mr. Bryan whei
a member Of the House had voted agains
a bill TO put into effect a plank Of tn
Democratic platform favoring the ropea
Of the law imposing the tax Of ten pc
cent on the circulation Of State banks.
These and other similar comments seer
to Indicate that Mr. Bryan Is losing hi
influence over other leaders of the partl
They also show that there IS likely to be
decided movement 20 prevent him froi
dominating the next Democratic nationl
convention.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
PROTEST AGAINST
NEW PAVING LAW

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, June S.--J. Hall Anderson
and a delegation of citizens from State
street, south of The Green, appeared
before Council demonstrating against
the paving of their street by Council
and against the abutting property fea-
ture Of the new stret law. The remon-
strants objected to the paving OF South
State street, below The Green and on
the West side of The Green and Mr.
Anderson appeared as counsel Tor rhs
remonstrants.
Council passed a motion forwarding
the petitions TO the Street and Sewer
Commission for its serious considera-
ton"
A number Of other petitions against
the expenditure of so much as S166.500
were handed TO Councilman Martin but
were not read as they were incomplete.
Councilman Martin claimed that they
were signed by a majority of the pro-
perty owners on North State street and
King street
Mayor Satterfeld. after the meeting
protested against any more such pc
titions being sent to Council.
1T is clearly a matter for the Street
and Sewer Commission and not for
Council" he said.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
TO TALK OF COURT
HOUSE IMPROVEMENT

David J.. Reinhardt appeared before the
Levy Court to-day representing the Bar
Association and the Law Library Associa-
tion in reference to the proposed changes
in the Court House. He said that week
ago he had been in the midst Of an i'm
portant trial and the incoming judges did
not want TO take any action regarding
the building plans until the judiciary ap-
pointments are confirmed. The new court
will be in Dover for three days next week
and therefore a conference could not be
held before June IS.
Mr.. Dennison said he had intended to
have the work commenced as soon as the
court adjourned. 1t will now be July 1
before the work can begin. Mr.. Reinhardt
suggested that he would get the members
Of the new judiciary as lawyers to meet
the Levy Court this afternoon. The meet
ing will be held at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
DR.. SPRUANCE
THANKS PEOPLE
Regards Election as Victory
for all CitzenS-SayS tie
is Not Pledged

Dr. ]. Harvey spruance. mayor elect.
has been busy receiving congratulations
on his election Saturday. but he took time
this morning from his professional duties
to issue a statement through the press and
extend his thanks 10 those who sup
ported him. Dr Spruance said,
Il take this opportunity in the public
press to thank the citizens Of WI ming
ton. irrespective OF party. for the victory
Of last Saturday which elected me Mayor
Of this city The result was made prsslble
not only by the votes OF the Democrats.
but also by the support OF many liberal
minded Republicans. owe my nomiaa-
ton to the Democratic party and my cleo
ton to the people and l 90 into office
without a pledge to any person or inter-
ests except the good Of the whole people" "
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
TROLLEY GRANT
MAY BE REVOKED

Delay in accepting the East Fourth
street franchise by the Peoples Rail-
way Company may result in its re-
vocation.
At the meeting Of the street and
Sewer Directors this morning the rail
way company filed formal acceptance
Of the grant under date of June 1.
Reference to the section Of the fran
chise designating the time within
which acceptance was TO have been
made disclosed the fact that the rail-
way company had exceeded the time
and thus had, according TO the sec
tion, invalidated the acceptance. Ac-
cepance was TO have been made with
in thirty days of the passage of the
resolution permitting the extension If
the company's tracks down East
Fourth street from Church to Bridge
street. The resolution was passed on
April q.
Doubling whether the delay could
make the franchise ineffective, the
Street and Sewer Directors decedide
10 rfr tn matter 70 the city solicitor.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
WANT ASSESSMENT
WORK IMPROVED

The Real Estate Brokers' Associa-
tion OF Wilmington has sent TO the
Levy Court a letter asking for a con-
ference. The association hnds that
representing three-fourths Of the real
estate of Wilmington some radical
changes should be made in the form Of
assessment nthe city.
I'VE believe" said a prominent real
estate agent this morning that the as
SCISSORS should be furnished with an
atlas Of the city. Every property in
each block should be numbered and
then the Recorder Of Deeds could read
lily give the assessors a copy of the
transfers as the yoccur and in that way
no duplicates fould occur II often
happens that A is assessed for a pro
perty in 1905. gets its in 1907 and
c in 1905. and when 1903 races around
the three persons are assessed for the
one property"
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
CHANGE LAW TO
SUIT PLUMBERS

Following suggestions by a dclega-
tion Of master plumbers, the Street
and Sewer Directors this morning de-
cided to reconsider the resolution read
twice last week regulating the open
ing Of streets and pavements.
According to the resolution none but
master plumbers were to be permitted
to make excavations and then only ar
ter permits ahd been obtained from
the Street Department.
The plumbers were not opposed to
the proposed regulation. but they
wanted the Street Department itself
10 open streets where required and to
charge the costs. This plan is fol-
olwed I'm many cities. The directors
decided to consider the suggestions.
The directcS5 win meet on next Tues
day in the evening at 7.30 o'clock, ow-
ing to the fact that President Sparks
will be obliged TO attend the session
Of the Senate to confirm the judiciary
appointments.
The directors ordered new curb
and repairs to the sidewalk at the
northwest corner Of Third street and
Grant avenue.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
]. II. STOTSENBURG
DEAD IN INDIANA.
Former WiIminetOnian Who
Won High HOnOrS in His
Adopted State

John IT. Stotsenburg, former VIII
mingtonian, prominent lawyer. and one
Of the foremost residents Of New Albany.
Indiana. died at his home there last night.
He was an uncle Of Mrs George W.
Sparks OF this city, who to-day received
a telegram notifying her Of his death.
Many OF the older residents Of Whining
ION will recall Mr.. stotsenburg. who was
a son Of Evan C. stotsenburg. Of the WELL
known firm Of stotsenburg and stotsen-
burg iron founders Of this city.
John II. Stotsenburg was about IS years
old and was born I'm this city. He was
graduated from Trinity College. and stud
led law under Chief Justice Gilpin. In
early life he removed 70 New Albany, In
diana, where he rapidly forged to the front
In his profession and became one of the
leading lawyers OF Indiana He was n
member Of the firm Of Brown and stotsen-
burg He was elevated to the bench. but
retired as sudge several years ago. lie
also was one Of a commission OF three
lawyers OF Indiana who two years ago
revised and recodihed the laws OF In
diana
Mr.. stotsenburg was a delegate 10 the
convention that nominated Abraham Lin
coin for President He was the author OF
a book dealing with the Baconian period
and controversy.
Mr.. Stotsenburg married Miss Jane
Miller of Constabeville. n Y He is sur
vived by four children. they being Mrs.
James Ely. Of New York, Miss Alice A.
Stotsenburg. Evan Brown Stotsenburg
who is a well-known lawyer at New Al
bany, and Mrs. Edward Lee. Of Cincin-
natl His eldest son. J. NJ. stotsenburg.
was killed in Manila during the Spanish
war he being in the American army.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
OPEN BIDS FOR
BRIDGE REPAIRS

The Levy Court to-day opened the fol-
lowing bids for repairs 70 the fender crib
and repankng OF Newport bridge which
spans the Christiana river: Joseph f..
Bradley. crib, S55sls; replanking, S37 per
thousand feet; II. r. Morrison, crib, $500;
replanlSing. $3.50; Frank X. wills. crib.
S153.25 replanking, S36.
The bids we're referred 20 Messrs. Tay-
lor and Thompson.
The contract for a bridge across the
creek near Perkins Corner was awarded
10 J. s. McIlvaine and Co.. Of Chambers
burg. Pa. az $500
In order TO complete the road between
Taylor's Bridge and Fleming's Landing.
Highway Commissioner Price was in
structed 90 purchase boatload OF stone
The cost Of maintenance OF prisoners in
the workhouse for the month OF May was
80 ts6 iO The average population during the
month was 2S2.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
Park Board Report Issued

The report Of the Board Of Park
Commissioners for the year 1905 has
been issued by the Star Printing Com
pany. In addition to showing the
Board finances the pamphlet is embel-
lished with many photographs Of park
scenes. 1t is elegantly printed and
one of the finest reports ever issued
The views shown are Of some Of ths
choices Of natural scenes OF Brandy -
wine park and the photographs we.e
taken by Harry c. HUMPHREYS Emil
Bucher. John Baxter and Park Engi-
reer f. r. Mack, and the detail =
brought out finely IN the press work
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
"SAID THINGS" AND
WAS FINED SIS AND COSTS

because, 1t was alleged, Caroline
Wagaman terrified Miss Kate Brennan,
of No. 1928 Shallcross avenue and her
sister, Mary, with threats TO shoot heI.
and otherwise annoyed them, she was
fined IS and costs by Deputy Judge
Joslyn in City Court this morning.
81 never in my life did those things" "
said Mrs. WagGman. glaring at Kate
Brennan. she ran me down"
William Brennan. father of the other
witnesses, testified that Mrs. Brennan
persisted in sweeping egg shells and
other refuse upon his pavement
I called her an old devil and threat
ened to take her down TO Judge Coch-
ran" admitted William after Mrs
Wagaman declared that he called her
names and annoyed her in order TO get
her out Of the neighborhood because
she was German.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
WANT BACON
OUT ON BAIL
Young Man Accused Of Shoot
ing Mrs. BradfeId, in
Court Today

The preliminary hearing Of Edward
Bacon, charged with shooting Mrs. Idenia
Bradheld, was continued by Deputy Judge
Joslyn, in City Court this morning until
tomorrow. owing to the inability OF Mrs
Bradhed. who is yet in the Delaware
Hospital to appear
Josiah Marvel representing Bacon, said
that he was willing to waive a hearing
and thought that in view Of the fact that
Mrs. Bradheld is out of danger, he should
be released under reasonable bail. Judge
Joslyn. however thought the statement
of surgeon as to the woman's injuries
necessary and ordered the continuance for
that purpose.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
CITY JUDGE ABSENT;
CASES CONTINUED

Owing to the absence Of City Court
Judge Cochran, the hearing Of CALVIN
Byair, charged with maintaining q gam
ing table, was continued until tomor-
row morning by Deputy Judge Joslyn
today.
The case of Frank p. Thornton.
charged with assault and battery in
which testimony has been heard, was
continued until tomorrow for the same
reason. The hearing of Frank Corellno.
charged with assault and battery with
intent to commit murder, was continued
until Thursday. Judge Cochran is to
make a decision.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
PresbyterIan Social Union.

The First meeting of the Presbyter-
ian Social Union was held last even
ing at the Y. NJ. c. A. Hall The
members had dinner together at the
association and afterward held a
lengthy session relative to the future
of the organization. II has been or
ganized for the purpose supplied by
the brotherhoods of the many other
churches and in some states in the
Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Alexander Alison, Jr.. pas
tor of West Presbyterian Church, pre-
sided over the meeting. and several
other members entered into a discus
sion Of the problem of making IN or
ganization one that will be of interest
to the male members of the church
throughout the city.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
WOMAN FAINTS
IN COURT ROOM

The tack Of pressing a charge of breach
of the peace and non-support against her
husband proved too much for Mrs. Peter
J. sibre before the opening of City Court
this morning and she tainted among a
crowd Of other witnesses. Sergeant Tucker
went TO Mrs sbres aid and carried her to
the matron's room. After a little atten-
tion, Mrs. Sibre was able to appear and
testify that. after being married 81 years
Sibre left her last week without money.
"Why. Mr.. Cochran, harSn't had
enough money to get a hair cut" protest
ed sibre in his own behalf. pointing to his
long, struggling. poetic locks Judge JOS
lyn. and not Mr.. Cochran, as Sibre
supposed, held the case up.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
SIX BIDDERS
FOR LUMBER

Bids were opened in the office of
United States Engineer Rand to-day
for supplying lumber for the light
houses in this district. The bids were
as follows:
The Fighter Parry Lumber Company,
Philadelphia, ss60ts; Stokes Bros. Co.,
Philadelphia, sl163.76; Victor r. Pyle.
sl.050.29; Lindley c. Kent Company.
Sl.05O64; John a. Cranston Lumber
Company. S1.0S3.26. and S. @. Sim
mons and Bros. s1.102.07.
Captain Rand made no recommenda-
tion TO the department at Washing
ton. He said he was informed that
the low bidder intended 10 ship the
lumber from the South. in which case,
II would require too long time to
reach here. He is making an investi-
cation.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
WIRELESS WORDS
READ OVER PHONE

While Josiah Marvel. a well-known at
torney, cas- talking to a friend over the
telephone from his home last evening the
conversation was interrupted by a click
ing on the wire Mr.. Marvel explained to
his friend that the sounds were made by
messages coming over the wireless tell
graph station on the roof Of the DUPONT
Building
The other made the remark that in his
younger days he was a telegraph operator
and after listening attentively for time
he could distinguish the dots and dashes
as they struck the wire TO such an ex-
tent that he read seevral words. Two
words he distinctly caught were last
Wednesday"
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
A. o. U. W. Fellowship League.

The fellowingship league of the An
cient Order of United WorlSmen, is on
the move. on Wednesday evening the
members will visit Delaware Lodge in
the Lodge Room in the A. @. u. w.
Building, No. 900 Washington street.
where a good time will be enjoyed.
These meetings are creating quite an
interest in the order and members are
learning about the fine condition Of
the order, it being stronger financially
than ever before. There is not an un-
paid death claim on file in this juris-
diction. the last two claims being paid
within three days of the funeral Of the
deceased members.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
FAREWELL DINNER
FOR JUDGE BOYCE

GEORGETOWN. Del. June s-The
date for the holding Of the banquet
by the Sussex Bar Association in
honor of Judge William H. Boyce be-
fore his removal 10 Dover. where he
win act as resident Judge OF Kent
county. has been fixed for next Friday
night. The place for the holding of the
affair has been changed from the
Masonic Temple to the New-Century
clubroom. in odd Fellows Building.
over the postoffice. The committee on
arrangements, consisting of Frank NJ.
Jones. Robert G. Houston, Albert T..
Polk, Charles l. Moore, announce that
it will be a dry" dinner.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
DAVID 5. WILDS
PASSES AWAY
WelI-KnOwn Kent Farmer and
Democrat Stricken sud-
denly
TWELVE YEARS In
THE LEVY COURT
speoIaI 10 rHE EvENINa JouRNA1.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, June s.-Davd s. wnds.
one OF the best known citizens of this
county, died yesterday, after an hours
severe illness, at his country home at
Kenton. Acute indigestion superinduced
heart disease.
Mr.. wilds was n years old. and while a
farmer by vocation and spending practi-
cally his entire life on his home place.
he took great interest in the general
development OF his iative tsate and spent
many years in public life
A firm believer In popular government
and the rule OF the people. he was ac-
tive at all primary elections and politi-
cal meetings where public questions were
discussed.
An active Democrat, he spent tweve
years-the longest term served by one
man-as Levy Court Commissioner for
Kent county. He was eight years trustees
OF the poor. The nominee OF his party for
sheriff In 1894 he led memorable county
campaign. It was tho first campaign lost
by the Democrats. Mr.. Wilds going down
10 defeat with the rest OF his ticket. all
though he was only beaten thirteen votes.
He was on State and county committees
for years and an optimistic and energetic
worker whom his party associates great
ly liked.
A wife and seven children survive him.
Ono brother. ]. Frank Wilds OF Dovers
and one sister. Mrs. Mary X. Hutchinson.
OF Wilmington, also survive.
The children are: Mrs. c. p. Bailey. Of
Wilmington; Mrs. John A Walls, Of WILL
mington; Mrs. L. 70. Roe, OF Kenton; ID.
Frank wiids, OF crumpton; Rev. John S.
wilds. OF the New York Conference. sta
toned IN Thousand Islands; ]. Herman
wilds and Wilbur wilds, OF Kenton.
Funeral services will be held Wednes-
day at Bryn Zion Baptist Church, neal
Kenton.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. G, June @
General rains have fallen in the middle
Atlantic States, the lake region, the
upper Ohio Valley, the Middle Misslss-
ippi Valley, the plains States and tho
Rocky mountain region, due to an area
Of low barometrie pressure which COW
ers the west and southwest.
Moderate temperature will eontinue
in the Middle Atlantic States, the
Upper Ohio Valley and the lake region
Forecast till 8 p. M, Wednesday;
For Delaware-Showers this after
noon, unsettled with showers tonight
or Wednesday; continued eooli mod
crate east to northeast winds.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
TWO PERMITS FOR
BIG ADDITIONS

Building Inspector Johnson issued
permits toda yfor two large building
operations. One permit was issued to
John Il. Healy to build an addition to
Dockstader's GarriclS Theatre, costing
$4,000. This sum involves only the
cost Of the building
The remaining permit was for
large extension to the boiler house Of
.he plant Of the Joseph Bancroft and
Sons Company at Rockford. The cost
of the structure viii be S12.5OO. II will
be eighty feet high and 5Ox32 seet in
dimensions.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
GASES WERE coNTINUEp.

The hearing Of Harvey W. Brown,
whose alleged activities as a striker
against the Standard Arms Company,
has resulted in charges Of breach of
the peace and disorderly conduct
against him, was again continued until
tomorrow by Deputy Judge Joslyn in
City Court this morning. owing TO the
absence of Judge Cochran. who has
the testimony under advisement.
The hearing of Stanley Smith. charg
ed with disorderly conduct. was con-
tinued for one week. because II Is said
Stanley has run away with a circus.
Charged With disorderly conducr.
Jesse Ferrell and William Ferrell were
fined 81 and costs each.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
MRS. BRADFIELD
LEAVES HOSPITAL

Mrs. Idenia Bradford, who was shot as
she was about to enter her home on East
Fifth street yesterday a week ago, win
leave the Delaware Hospital this after
noon. She was not seriously wounded and
her recovery was rapid.
Edward Bacon, who is accused Of shoot-
ing the woman, is also named as core
spondent. by William Bradheld, the hus-
band Of tie woman, in his suit for divorce
filed In the Cecil county courts, at Elk
ton, was arraigned in the City Court to-
day and was held until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
Saloon Property at Trustees Sale.

At the County Court House this
morning Auctioneer Hukin sold at
trustees sale the real estate of the late
Nancy Quigley. The saloon property
No. go Madison street was bought by
John w. Brady, attorney, for S11,550.
Two adjoining properties were sold to
the same buyer for $1,000 and $500, re-
spectIvely.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
Man yto Attend Wedding.

Special TO THE Evening JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. June S-A number OF
Dover and central Delaware guests win
attend tomorrow the wedding at ST.
Michaers. Md. OF O. Harper Benson. a
prominent man Of the peninsula and
brother-in-law of William j. Benson. OF
Dover. Rev c. S. Baker viii ofhclate at
the wedding. Mrs. Mary Cannon Benson
OF Dover. will sing at the wedding cere-
mony which win be held in st. Mlchaers
NJ. +. Church
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
COUNTY HAY
CROP SHORT

Despite the fact that there has been
considerable rain during the past two
months the hay crop OF New Castle coun-
ty will be only about half OF what It was
a year ago. Farmers from Hockessin,
Townsend. Glasgow. Newark and Prises'
Corner. discussed the question to-day and
agreed that the hay crop Is exceedingly
short.
Evening journal., 1909-06-08
CHURCH WOMEN
GREET MISSIONARY

Mrs J. r, Goddard. OF Ningpo. China.
was given a reception by the women Of the
Second Baptist Church last evening.
Mrs Goddard IS the wife OF Or. Cod
dard. one Of the most prominent mission
aries OF the Baptist denomination in for
eign fields. Mrs. Goddard gave an inter-
esting address on the work in China. Mrs.
James w. Lattomus sang a solo and a
number Of the young women OF the church
gave dialogue dealing with missionary
work.