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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
DRAW JURY PANEL
FOR MARCH COURT

Jury Commissioners Cooch and Scott w.
day drew the following. jury panel for SER
vice in General Sessions Court for the two
weeks commencing March 1:
First Representative istrict-FredericS
FredericiSs. George NJ. Gillespie, Bernard
Donahoe. Edward Abbott.
Second-Clarence b. Cox, Charles
Sweeney. William W. Anderson, Charles
A. Fell.
Third-Frederlck L. Kurtz, Charles L.
story, John T. Hemphill, Thomas S.
Lewis
Fourth-John L. Malone, Michael F..
Doordan. John A. Clark, Thomas E. New
ell.
Fifth-Frank II. Bradbury. John c.
Boulder, James b. Oberly, William j. Nc
Knight.
sixth-Clarence Fraim, William S. Bird.
seventh-Brinton J. Evans, John A.
Lawless.
Eighth-George w. Aiken. J. Haeney
Moore.
NINTH. Warner Mcneil. James Nc
Keowan.
Tenth-charles J. Countiss, Richard
Mcgginson.
Eleventh-Edward S. Armstrong, George
McConaughey.
Twelfth-Frank L. Davidson. John N.
Lester.
Thirteenth-Boyd Mccoy, Fred A. Rey-
nolds.
Fourteenth-John W. Mccoy. William B
Weldon.
Fifteenth Corblt Reynolds, Samuel
Sweetman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
HOUSE PASSES
new CASTLE
LOCAL OPTION BILL
Continued From First Page.

Continued From First rage.
ment lnere was applause when the vote
was announced AMI >. eyket cooper an
nourced that order would have to be pre-.
served.
Mr. Reeves offered as an amendment
section eight to give liquor dealers two
months time 10 dispose Of their stock If
the county should go dry" Mr.. Brad
ford said he agreed with Mr.. Reeves that
it was unfortunate that the dealers could
not have time to dispose OF their stock
I'VE have our sworn duty to perform
under the constitution and 1t is put up to
u.s. said Mr.. Bradford. Mr.. Janv.er
agreed with Mr.. Bradford Mr.. Spruance
said he held the same view, but Mr.. Con-
nelly said he thought the bill was uncon-
stitutonal as it stands now.
Representative Ainscow said it appeared
that the opposition was in hopeless
minority and he told a story about
preacher to illustrate his position.
MIR. Reeves amendment was voted
down by a vote Of 20 to u, Mr.. Bryan be-
ing out Of the room at the time.
Final action then was called for on the
bill
Mr.. Brockson read from the constitu-
ton to the effect that petition having
been presented properly. the Legislature
shall provide" for submission.
SPEAKER VOTES UNDER PROTEST.
Mr. Connolly made his speech in which
he declared that he would not vote tor the
bill. He said he believed in the principle
Of local option but he did not think menn-
bers of the Legislature should be COM
PEELED to vote against their views lie
believed that when the petition is pre-
scented properly on the license question II
should be handed over to the election au-
thorities by tine president of the Senate
and the speaker of the House without the
Legislature having TO vote on the ques-
ton.
Mr.. Ainscow said that II it is set forth
that he shall vote for the bill he would
do so. He told a story Of woman at the
Custom House in New York who was told
that she would have to swear to the value
OF goods in her trunk. She said she never
swore, but added IF / must / must, Coo
forgive me- dam it." When the vote was
taken Col Ainscow announced his vote as
Yes, God forgive me-" Representative
Connolly declined to vote and Speaker
Cooper said he vted yes under protest
There was great applause when the re-
suit was announced and Speaker Cooper
said il the applause was not stopped he
would order the hall cleared. The vote
was 81 ayes and no nays.
BILLS GIVEN NOTICE OF.
Among the bills given notice OF to-day
was one by Representative Welch TO re-
fund a share Of excess liquor license fees
paid by certain New Castle county deal
ers Such a bill has passed the Legisla-
ture but Mr. Wech says he understands it
will be vetoed by the Governor on the
ground Of a mistaken the language Of
the bill.
Among the 6ther bills given notice Of
was one by Representative Janvier to
abolish the 10 per cent. fee allowance for
New Castle county officers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
RATIFY THE
TAFT ELECTION
By UnIled Pres Leased specIaI vic.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1o-with i'm
pressive ceremony. the closing scene
Of the Presidential election was enact
ed to-day in the Hall of the House of
Representatives.
In joint session the members of the
Senate and of the House Of the Ma
uonal CONGRESS met and counted the
electoral votes for President and vice.
President and declared the election of
William Howard Taft of Ohio, and
James schoolcraft Sherman. Of New
York
After tellers. appointed by both
Houses, and representing both politi-
cal psrties, had carefully scrutinized
the returns from the several States,
Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks
announced that out OF the 4sS votes
in the electoral college s2t had been
cast for Taft for President; 321 for
Sherman for Vice. President; 1852 for
William ]. Bryan for President, and
1862 for John w. Kern, for Vice-Presi-
dent.
This statement was received with
prolonged applause on the Republican
side and settled forever any lingering
doubt that might nave cNlSteu III any
Democratic mind that perhaps the final
count might show majority for the
Peerless Leader" from Nebraska.
Incidentally the fact was recalled
that 1t was the largest vote ever cast
for candidates for President in the
history of the United States, the recent
admission OF Oklahoma having added
seven votes TO the electoral college
since this ceremony was performed
four years ago.
The joint session began at 1 o'clock
in the presence Of a notable assem-
blage. Admission to the galleries was
obtained by card and these points Of
observation were crowded with the
wives and friends Of members. Mrs.
Taft and Mrs. Sherman, with a large
party Of friends, including Mrs
! Roosevelt and Mrs. Fairbanks and
members Of their families, were inter-
ested spectators. and the diplomatic
gallery was we'll filled with the rep
resentatives of foreign governments
eagerly watching the process of the
election Of a President in the greatest
Republic on earth.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
CYCLONE UNROOFS HOUSES
CAUSING HEAVY LOSS

A minaure cyclone struck this city
about ! o'clock this afternoon and left
behind II many unroofed houses. The
storm seemed TO center its strength
In the southwestern section OF the city,
the most damage being done in the
Eleventh ward
In Linden street from Broome to
Harrison, the roofs OF a dozen or more
houses were taken off and blown a
Considerable distance. One house coll
lapsed and it is feared that some of the
occupants We're caught in the debris
The entire third story of one Of
the buildings OF the old Baedenkopf
morocco factory recently sold to the
Wawasot Drug and Chemical Com
pany, in Conrad street between Adams
and jackson, was blown off, and car
ried to a smaller one story structure
in the rear Of the larger building where
II fell with a crash demolishing the
smaller building
Workman Narrowly Escape.
In the larger building at the time
the blow came were H. Harris, OF No.
sos Taylor street and James Holler-
ton. of No. 1i31 Read street, who were
engaged in making repairs. The men
ran into the street and barely escaped
struck the building with such force
as 10 shake it 10 its foundation, taking
off the upper floor.
a horse belonging TO the men was
caught in tho falling debris and It was
with difficulty that the animal was
rescued
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10

Hundreds OF shutters and trees were
blown down IN many sections of the
city and number of persons mar
rowiy escaped injury by being struck
by dying timber and branches Of trees
Tho list OF damaged houses includes
the following;
Seven houses in Linden street, be-
tween Harrison and lsranking, UNI
rooted.
phree houses in South Franklin
street, unroofcd.
Roof OF grocery store. at elm and
Van Buren, streets. torn off part of
roof of Mulrooncy's saloon al Chestnut
and Van Buren, streets, blown away.
House An South Harrison street. and
between Elm and Harrison streets. I'M
rooted
Mother in Wrecked Home.
AS soon as. &c was learned that the
storm had caused so much damage
a squad of police were detailed 10 the
scene Of the wreckage In Linden street.
They were In charge of Sergeant KEEL
leher. When the officers reached there
they learned that a mother and two
children had been caught in the cellar
of their home where they went for
protection. The falling debris made
tho three prisoners.
The police imediately went to the
rescue Of the little family and in a
short time cxtricated them from their
temporary prison. Fortunately they
were not seriously hurt.
Many billboards were blown down
all over the city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
CARRIER
FINGER DEAD

Five minutes after he was admitted TO
the Delaware Hospital today Louis Fin
ger. aged AZ years, OF No. 42l West Sec
ond street, a well-known letter carrier,
died. His death occurred shortly before
10 o'clock this morning.
Mr.. Finger had been Ill for about eight
weeks with heart trouble. His condition
became so serious this morning that IL
was decided to remove him TO the hos
pital. This was done. but the patient
died five minutes after entering the in
stitution. The body was taken to his
home
The dead man was born in Russia in
1867. He was appointed regular letter
carrier in this city on May /. 1898, and
was a faithful employee Of the govern
ment
He leaves many friends both inside
and out of the post office. He was prom
inent IN Hebrew circles. His widow ana
I'VE children. three sons and two daugh-
ters survive him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
SIgned
THEATRICAL
Grand OPERA HOUSE.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE
The advance sale for "Graustark" win
open tomorrow morning at the Opera
House box office and that for Ethel Bar
rymore will begin on Friday morning.
"Graustark," a dramatization OF George
Barr McCutcheon's famous novel, Will
seen at the Opera House on next Tues
day afternoon and evening.
The Introductory "travelogue" of the
course to be given at the Opera House
by Burton Holmes is scheduled for this
evening. Several hundred invitations
have been sent out and are exchangeabie
at the Opera House box Office for re-
serve-seat tickets without charge, the
object Of the first 'travelogue" being to
familiarize Wilmingtonians with the style
of entertainment offered. Mr.. Holmes
has made a wonderful success OF this
work, and is looked upon in the largest
cities as a most valued contributor 10
educational work as well as amusement
No road attraction being available for
the Opera House for the last half of
this week Manager Rice has arranged
for three nights and two matinees OF
moving pictures, starting Thursday even
ing. Matinees will be given on Friday,
Lincoln's birthday, and Saturday. A
good assortment of late pictures is
promised an especial effort being made
to secure something that will please the
children at the afternoon performances.
In order to please as near everyone as
is possible the evening performances win
start at 7.30 and tho entire program will
be repeated, starting about $50. thus
really giving two shows during the even
ing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
BANQUET FOR THE
REV. DR.. THOMAS

Quite a number of the ministers OF
the Wilmington Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church will at
tend the complimentary dinner to be
given the Rev. DIR. Samuel w. Thomas,
by about 100 ministers next Thursday
evening in the Hotel Walton, Philadel-
phia. DR. Thomas recently retired
from the editorship of the Philadelphia
Methodist.
DR.. Thomas was born on the PENN
sula and was converted In Asbury M.
f. Church this city He preached at
the 10th anniversary exercises held
In Asbury Church last October. He is
in his seventy-niuth year and has been
member of the Philadelphia Confer
ence for s. years. Until 1859 the Phil
adelphia and Wilmington Conference
were one.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
AGED METHODIST
SERIOUSLY I'LL

Mrs. Tirzah coley. aged 80 years. one of
the Oldest Methodists in the State Is SER
iously IN at the home OF her son, Joseph
W. Coley at Claymont She was in good
health considering her advanced age. un-
IN last Thursday night when she be-
came IN and was compelled to take TO her
bed. Her sight has been poor for some
time.
Mrs. Coley became a member OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church when fifteen
years OF age. She was for years a MEM
Der OF ST. Pauls Church but sixteen years
ago joined Silverbrook Church
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
HOLD NEGRO ON
SHOOTING CHARGE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del. Feb. 10-Isaac Ingram.
negro. was shot and critically injured
in a pool room riot on Kirkwood street
today. Henry Page is accused Of the
shooting. Ingram fell and was appar-
emily dying when the authorities arrested
Page. Ingram crawled away and Sc
GREETED himself refusing to give evidence
against Page. The authorities had to
take both men. and are treating Ingram
in a special cell Ia the jail
Page is held to await the result Of In
grams injuries.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.
ANOTHER LARGE SALE
nEAThis

LEN TO
Andrew J. Dougherty.
Edward Fiinsworth.
Robert McFarlin.
William c. Weer.
Margaret Mulroony.
Martha Merritt.
George Forrest.
DOUcHERTY--In Philadelphia, on
February 10. 1909 Andrew J. Dough-
erty. Of this city.
Relatives and friends, and members
of the Water Witch Fire Company, and
members of the fire department are
invited to attend funeral services from
the undertaking parlors of c. b.
Dougherty. No. 217 west Sixth street
Requiem Mass at Cathedral Inter-
ment Cathedral Cemetery.
HINSWORTH-At Newport Del, on
February 9th. 1909. Edward iIins-
worth. aged 20 years.
Relatives. friends and Andastaka
Tribe, No. IA, Imp'd. o. r. NJ. are invit-
ed TO attend tho funeral services at his
late residence at Newport, on Saturday
afternoon. February 18th, at O'Clock.
Interment at ST. James Cemetery,
Newport.
MeFARLIN-At his late residence,
Federal Green Farm. near Farnhurst,
Del. on February 9Th. 1909. Robert
McFarlin. aged So years and / month.
Relatives and friends, also st. Johns
Lodge. No. 2. A. t. and A. NJ. Of New
Castle. are invited 10 attend the fun
eral on Friday afternoon, February 18TH.
Services at hrs late residence Federal
Green Farm at o'clock. Interment
GIebe Cemetery, New Castle. Del.
WEER--On the 9Th Of February, 1902
William c. Weer, aged n years.
The relatives and friends Of the fam
ily arc invited TO attend the funeral,
on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, from
his late residence, Brandywine Hun
dred. Del. Interment at Sloan Gene
terry. Carriages will meet trains at
Carpenter Station. East bound Ills.
West bound 10 o'clock.
FORREST--In this city. on February
sth, 1909, George Forrest, aged q
years.
Friends of the family are invited to
attend the funeral services at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Willie Ewing, No. 102
South Franklin street. on Wednesday
evening. February 10th. at o'clock
Interment private.l
MERRlTT-In this city, on February
9Th. 1903, Martha. wife Of the late
A. ]. Merritt. in his S7th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeraR services at the resi-
dence of her on-in-law, Nj. l.. Hobbs,
No. 1905 Lombard street, on Thurs
day evening, February 18th, at 7.so
o'clock, Intermer{t at Galena, Nd, on
Friday, the 18th.
MULROoNY-In this city, February
Sth, Margaret ,Mulroony\
Funeral from her late residence. No
1916 Elm street. Thursday morning. al
o'clock. High Mass at st. Paul's
Church. 1ntermelnt Cathedral Cemetery
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
FARMERS COMPLAIN
OF TRACTION ENGINES

Farmers in all sections Of the county are
loud in their complaints regarding trac-
ton engines. At this time Of the year
when they so over.a mud road they leave
a deep rut on each side Of the road. In a
case like last night when there is steady
fall OF rain for twelve hours the water
runs in the tracks and here and there cuts
sullies IN the road. In Mil Greek and
Christiena hundreds the roads are some-
what more hilly than in other sections
Consequently the damage done by the
traction engines is greatest in the two
hundreds named.
The Changers are expected to take the
matter UP. Farmers pay taxes OH their
horses and automobiles are taxed. but tho
traction engines, which cut the guhies in
the roads pay 10 taxes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
PRESIDENT WILL NOT
HAVE TO TESTIFY

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Feb 1O.-supreme Court
Justice Thomas today denied the mo-
ton made on behalf of Borough Presi-
dent coler TO appoint a commission for
for tie purpose Of taking a deposition
of President Roosevelt. The justice char
acterized such a proceeding as indecor-
Gus. The Presidents testimony vas
sought in suit for 100000 damages
brought by Cole ragainst the Brooklyn
Eagle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas; Alighty God in his Divine
Wisdom has removed our much re-
spected friend and Former President
of the Levy Court and
Whereas: II seems eminently proper
that this body take action on the death
of Robert McFarlin. Therefore be it
Resolved: That while we bow in
humble submission to the Divine VIII.
we deeply mourn that one so respected
and useful to the community should
be removed when he had attained an
age of ripe and mature judgment.
Il may be we'll said OF Robert Nc
Farlin that he was a husband to the
widow. p father to the fatherless and
a true friend I'm time of need.
Resolved: That as a further mark
Of respect that this Levy Court room
be fittingly draped for one month.
Resolved: That a copy of these reso-
lutions signed by the members Of this
Levy Court. as an additional token
of our respect be forwarded to Mrs.
McFarlin.
Signed
John w Dayett,
Henry w. Perkins,
Samuel J. Dennison,
Daniel Thompson,
Isaac c. Elliott.
w. Frank Taylor.
James A. Buckson,
Commissioners.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
STORM RAZES
ELSMERE STATION

eral occup The storm was particularly
heavy at Elsmere where the railroad
station was blown down. A wagon
shed belonging 10 Contractor Jones
and a stabl eowned by Ralph Tuchton
was also demolished.
A number Of telegraph poles were
blown down and considerable damage
was done TO the plant of the Will
mington Wheel Manufacturing Co The
roof of a house owned by John Lynn
was also torn off.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10

of Perry Davis Painkiller sold every
year. Think Of ~ And every bottle IS
lessening suffering and helping some hui
man being to health and happlness This
wonderful household remedy stops the
pain Of sDrans. burns or bruises 1t re-
iicves rheumatism or neuralgia II cures
colds, cramps. collie. diarrhoea. There
ought TO be bottle on your shelves JUST
now. ready for the first sign of trouble.
The new size bottle Is 35 cents and there
Is also the 30 cent size. BE sure your
druggist gives you Perry Davis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
TRY THIS FOR
YOUR COUGH

Mix two ounces Of Glycerine with a
half ounce of Virgin Oil OF Pine COM
pound pure and half pint OF straight
Whisky. Shake well, and take in doses
of a teaspoonful every four hours. This
mixtures possesses. the healing, health 4
ful properties Of the Pines. and will
break a cold in twenty-four hours and
cure any cough that is durable. In
having this formula put up, be sure
that your druggist uses the genuine
Virgin OIL Of Pine Compound pure.
prepared and guaranteed only by the
Leach Chemical Co, Cincinnati o.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
LARGE SCHOONER IN
DISTRESS OFF HENLOPEN

NEW YORK, Feb. TO- A wirelss mes
sage was received here today, reporting
a four-masted schooner ashore on the
shoals off Cape Henlopen, at the entrance
of Delaware Bay. The vessel is flying
signals of distress and is in a dangerous
position.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
CHARGE COLORED MAN
WITH ENTERING LAUNDRY

John Parker will face charges Of dis
orderly conduct and breaking and en-
tering in CITY Court tomorrow. Parker
It is alleged. broke into a Chinese laun-
dry at No. on shlpley street carly this
morning. He told the police he had raided
the place to rescue two girls. who were
held an the laundry.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10

ELkTON. Nd. Feb. 10.-The sew
eral Grand Army posts in Cecil county
nave arranged to fittingly observe the
Tooth anniversary Of the birth of Abra-
nam Lincoln, on Friday. by holding
memorial meetings. The Rev. DR. L. E.
Barrett will deliver an address before
Wingate Post. at North East, and DR..
Theodore A. Worrall and +. r. Buff
ngton viii address Garfield Post, at
Rising Sun.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
eanka Blown up BIZ ExpIosIon.

LONDON, Feb. 10.-A report today
from Hayes, Senegal. a French pos
session IN West Africa. says that the
Maurel Prom and Peyrissac Banks,
all owned by Frenchmen. have been
blown up by gun powder explosions
and several persons have been killed
and injured. No details have been re-
cciVed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
Playing Champion Shuttle CANT.

Sheriff Lippincott and Deputy sheriff
Bartlett have taken opposite side i'm a
shuttle board contest. II. NJ. Wiley
will be the sherins partner while An
drew f. Cole will be with the deputy
sheriff. This championship game will
be played in the Friendship engine
house tomorrow afternoon. Two re-
ferees will be chosen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10

LINCOLN DAY A
LEGAL HOLIDAY

Some discussion having arisen as to
teh legal right to close the county Of
fees on Friday. Register in Chancery
Jolls to-day found the law passed
March z, 1901. fixing February Il as
a legal holiday in Delaware.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10

Word was received here today OF the
death this morning of. Theodore G.
Jeffries. formerly Of this city. His
death occurred In Roanoke, Va, and
was due to pneumonia. He was a trav-
cling salesman, and was well known
In this city
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10

At a meeting Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Glee Club last night. the membership
was Increased from % to As The pur-
pose of ,he meeting was TO interest
members Of the association In the
club. The club will meet next Tues
day night. when officers will be elected
and rehearsals begun.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
Board Of Trade Special MEETING.

A special meeting Of tho Board OF
Trade has been called for Thursday
evening, February IL. for the purpose
Of receiving a report from the legisla-
tive and municipal committees ia re-
gard TO such proposed legislation as
they have to offer TO this session Of
the State Legislature.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
PeonIe,s settlement RniIdinn.

AS S25,OO0 has been secured for the
erection of a new building for the
Peoples Settlement a meeting of the
Building Fund Committee will be held
tomorrow afternoon 10 consider the adj
Visibility of proceeding with the work.
The proposed building viii cost $780,
600.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
PNssure Trip For Dr.. pyle.

DIR. J. r. Pyle, OF No. 500 West street
will leave for an extensive trip in the
south this afternoon. He will spend
the next several weeks in Florida. Cuba
other places. the trip being wholly. for
pleasure. DR.. Pyle will be joined by
friends in Florida
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-10
To Look at New Church Plans.

The congregation Of Second Baptist
Church viii meet tonight TO consider
plans for a new church house and an
enlarged auditorium. The plans win
be submitted by the building commit
tee for approval. They have been
drawn by Isaac Purcell. of Philadel-
phia.