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Evening journal., 1909-04-08
TROOPS READY
TO SUPPRESS MOB
Now Believed That Threaten
ed Uprising in Paris Will
be Postponed
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PARIS. April S-Convlncod that the
government still has sufficient hold on
the military power TO put desperate
resistance to a premature revolution
Labor Boss Pataud is to-day trying
to have the workingmens' committee,
or secret twelve, postpone tho threat
cned revolution to a later date than
May 1.
At outbreak at this time, Pataud
says. would result in needless blood
shed.
Give us few months more" he
argues. land We will have the army
so undermined that We can overturn
the present regime with scarcely any
struggle"
This understanding Of the army.
IL is declared to-day. was evidenced
yesterday at Toulon. where tho
machinery of the submarine Circe had
been tampered with so that had the
vessel taken plunge, IL could not
have arisen. The discovery was made
through an anonymous letter Of warn
ing This work is attributed 10 revolu-
tionists. working under a systematic
plan. A similar condition is reported
TO have been found on the submarine
Cigogne.
Pataud, however. is experiencing
great difnculty IN restraining his large
following. and the secret tweive may
yet decide 30 begin the struggle on
May ]. There is sure to be a tremend-
GUS demonstration on this day, regard
less Of the future plans.
In a widely distributed circular de-
manding a general turning out on this
day. the statement is made that a
big demonstration "will enable us TO
note the staunchness of our members
and also the number Of our forces
with a view TO the approaching gem
eral strike against capital"
one Of the heaviest blows resulting
from the present agitation is the prac-
tical killing Of the tourist rush to
Paris. which is always heaviest at the
Easter season.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
DR.. SHERIDAN AGAIN
CHOSEN M. P. PRESIDENT

The Rev. DR.. ]. NJ Sheridan was
yesterday reelected president of tho
Methodist Protestant Church Confer
ence by 12s votes out of 154 20 serve
for another year. This will make the
third year Of his service as the presl-
dent. The other ballots we're distribut-
ed among Revs. Walter r. Graham,
J. NJ. Gill, j w. Balderston, S. ].
Smith, James Ls--Elderdice and f. T.
Littleton.
At the conclusion Of the election Dr.
Sheridan thanked the conference for its
mark of the continued confidence in
him, and assured the members that
he had only the welfare of the church
at heart. He spoke again on the
question of church extension, which he
had gone into in his report, emphasiz-
ing the necessity for expending more
effort in this branch of the work.
DIR. Sheridan appealed especially to
the conference for greater efforts along
two lines-the care Of superannuated
ministers and increasing the powers
and funds Of the church extension
fund. I'VE owe it to the men who
have spent their lives working at a
nominal figure" said he. (which was
too small by far to permit the ac-
cumulation OF a fund TO take care Of
their old age. that when they are ur-
able to work longer we will take core
of them and protect them from want.
They are the men who have built our
denomination and we should not see
them suffer"
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
MINERS FIGHTING
FOR THEIR UNION
Recognition Of Official Title
Of Lewis the Bone Of
Contention

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. April S.
With recognition of Thomas l.. Lewis
official title as president OF the United
Mineworkers of America. the bone OF
contention. the committee of anthra-
cite miners will again go into confer
ence with the coal operators here late
this afternoon. The leaders OF the mine
workers, although refusing to go into
detail in discussing the situation, this
morning seemed sanguine that the con-
ference this afternoon Will not only see
the three-year agreemnt again in force
but that the union will In some way
be recognized.
President Lewis, after an early morn
ing conference in the Hotel Hanover,
with his associates. again declared that
he could sign no agreement In his in
dividual capacity; that his business at
the conference was as the chosen leader
Of the United Mineworkers, and as
such he would have 10 act And, ac-
cording TO National Organizer Fallon,
one Of the committeeman, he has the
power TO act for the National body
in the present controversy.
Son after the conference between
operators and miners yesterday after
noon. when the former insisted tnat
the three-year agreement be signed
within "a hours, President Lewis called
a meeting OF the three district boards,
in Central Labor Union headquarters.
After a two hours session this gath
erlng adjourned until 10 o'clock today.
An appeal to the operators 20 recog-
nize the committee as coming from the
United Mineworkers was framed and
the other grievances Of the men also
set forth. No decided action as 10 what
the boards will decide after today's
meeting was taken. The mineworkers
do not want to force a strike. but will
today tell the operators that If they
fail 10 understand why their Presi-
dent should be asked TO sign an agree
ment when he is not to be recognized
in his official capacity.
Should Lewis and the committee
representing the three districts sign the
/ agreement this afternoon without first
! forcing recognition from the operators
/ it would be a tremendous gain for the
operators. No strike could be started
az any collicry for three years be-
cause the grievance of the men would
have TO be referred TO the Cancellation
board. It is for this reason that the
operators are so eager TO obtain Mr..
Lewis signature to the agreement.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
MAN DENIES
ASSAULT CHARGE

Charged with assault and battery. on
q white woman John II. Saunders. col
ored, was before City Court Judge
Cochran this morning. The woman is
Mary Lyons, who alleges that the man
grab abbed her near Sixth and Lombard
streets on Saturday about midnight.
Joseph Maskenzie, chef at Ainscow's.
where Saunders works. testified that
the man had been employed in the res-
taurant with him from about o'clock
Saturday night until 1 o'clock Sunday
morning. Two other witnesses were
called for Saunders. but they could tell
nothing Of his whereabouts at the time
the assault is alleged to have taken
place.
Mackenzie said there were other per-
sons working with him and Saunders
on Saturday ninght until Sunday morn
ing, and Judge Cochran continued the
hearing until tomorrow, in order that
they might be summoned.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
STAMP SALES
INCREASE $4,000
Big ImprOvemeRtin Business
at POstOffiCe Compared
With Last Year

Business has greatly increased at the
postonice here for the first three months
OF this year as compared with the corr
responding quarter OF last year. The
sales Of stamps and stamp supplies
during the past three months amount
ed to s45.7lO.43. compared with S4o.564-
10 for the quarter in 1908. showing
an increase Of more than $4,000.
The receipts for the quarter ending
March 81 follows:
Sale OF stamps and stamp supplies.
S45.740.43; second class mail matter,
S297.06; third and fourth classes, $63.64;
sale OF waste paper, S2.7O and box rents,
S552.25.
Expenses For the Quarter.
Postmaster's salary. SS75; salaries OF
clerks. S7.766.65. salaries OF special
messengers. S393.42; salaries Of mail
weighers, 500; salaries Of railway mail
clerks, $31Gs95; salaries Of letter car
riers, S14,173.36, and miscellaneous,
S12A35.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
LINING UP FOR
D. A. R. CONTEST
Mrs. William c. Story viii be
a Candidate Against Mrs.
Scott, Of Illinois
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BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON, April S.-The chief
topic Of interest in fashionable society
circles here today is the announce
ment that Mrs. william Cummings
story, wife Of a prominent attorney OF
of New York. is to head the insur
gent ticket as candidate for President
OF the d. A. r., against Mrs. Matthew
r. Scott OF Illinois the candidate Of
Mrs. Donald c. Mclean, and the ad-
adherents. Members Of
the organization are lining up for the
fight. which will come when the
Daughters meet in annual convention
here April Il.
Anyone who would accept the nom
ination in opposition Mrs. Scott is un-
gracious said Mrs. Mclean. when she
learned of the insurgents move
Il am not the candidate of any fac
tion. but will work for a return TO the
constitution. and the best order Of
things" declared Mrs. story.
The insurgents think they have a
winning candidate in Mrs. Story She
is State Regent in New York Of the
ID. A. r., and could have the Office
again If she wanted to. She was re-
gent Of the Manhattan chapter, and was
once President of the New York State
Federation OF Women's Clubs. She is
a member OF the Colonial Danes. the
Mayilower Society. and several other
exclusive organizations.
The insurgents have made plans to
work hard for the election Of three of
their ticket Mrs. Story, Mrs. William
Tod Helmuth, Of New York. who is
opposing Mrs. c. II. Terry for vice
president general from New York. and
Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg, who opposes
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey for vice
president general from tho District Of
Columbia
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
DEATH RIDES
IN WILD STORM
More Than a Score Of Per-
sons Killed in the Neigh
bOrhOOd Of Cleveland
HEAVY LOSSES OF
PROPERTY REPORTED

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CLEVELAND. o.. April S-When the
last corner Of the country swept by the
wild storm Of the past As hours is
heard from, the loss OF life viii prob
ably exceed a score and the property
loss a million. These winds were the
result Of the unreasonable warm wave
Of the first of the week. which to-
day is chased into the Atlantic Ocean
by spell Of colder weather In places
they reached velocity of seventy
miles an hour and all the states cast
Of the Mississippi except the South
ern States not affected.
In Michigan eight are dead from
various causes, all due to the heavy
winds.
Lake Erie. the center of the disturb
ance yesterday. has thus far no shiu-
wreck to add 10 the tale OF disaster.
Three vessels were thought 60 have
been lost last night. but this morning
Il was found that all were safe. Tho
tug Floss. last OF tho trio. was re-
ported safe at Fairport to-day. The
barge Kelly. swept from her moorings
at Kelly Island yesterday morning
with four men and a woman aboard.
was caught by a tug last night and
at great risk towod safely 70 port. The
sand sucker. Mary H., in distress on
Kelly Island yesterday with nine men,
reached Sandusl<y during tho nigh.
without q mishap.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
TO PREACH EASTER
SERMON IN THEATRE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER Del. April S.-sunday will be
a memorable Easter I'm Dover Not only
are the churches preparing elaborate pro-
grams and decorations. but the citizens
committee has again secured the services
OF Or. A. w. IIghtbourne TO address two
gospel meetings in the Dover opera House.
This place will be beautifully decorated for
Easter and chorus choir OF sixty and a
glee club Of eight will sing special music.
The meeting will be attended by many
town people and a large number OF coun-
try people from the surrounding districts
are being invited.
The meetings last Sunday were so lib-
orally patronized both in number and
financially. that the committee feels war
ranted in holding another service for
Easter Sunday and in making still greater
preparation.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
HAPPY GIRL HELD
AS INCORRIGIBLE
Elsie, Educated. and Owner
Of Silver Teeth, EnthuSeS
Court Auditors

Elsie Stoss gloried in her incorrig gibility
in City Court to-day. Bubbling over with
laughter and good spirits. she faced Judge
Cochran for a few minutes. and was then.
on recommendation of Humane Agent
Stout. turned over to the S. z. c. c.
According TO Mr.. Stout Elsie is a hard
proposition" II is PROBABLY more because
Of her good spirits. however, than for
wickedness. that Mr.. Stout so described
her. Elsie has long red hair and freckles
and big white teeth. and before City Court
began she amused the cops with chuck
ling accounts of her adventures
"Oh. YOU don't know me-" she told HUI
name Agent Stout. i've been 10 New
York, have. I studied shorthand and
typewriting and sewing. and grammar.
too. And I've got a whole lot Of silver
teeth which cost fourteen dollars and nifty
cents And then Elsie began TO tickle a
colored girl at her side. also held as an
incorrigible.
Finally Elsie had so much fun tickling
people, and her contagious laughter be-
came so boisterous that Captain Evans
escorted her upstairs to Chief Blacks Of
fee. When she came down again and
faced Judge Cochran. she was stih laugh
ing.
cant you be seriousf" asked Judge
Cochran. Don't you know where you
areT'
Elsie gave a swing OF her right arm, as
II she was skipping rope, and then said:
"Oh, yes. can be serious"
But Elsle's smile remained. AS she de-
narted she was followed by line of smiles
that we're almost as happy as her own
Maggie Kicks. colored, charged with dis
orderly conduct, and Cora Nelson and
Amelia Smith, both colored, charged With
incorrigibility. were also turned over tc
the S. +. {. {. at the request of Mr.
stout.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
OLD SMYRNA
RESIDENT DEAD

SMYRNA, Del. April S-John 3.
Webb. aged II years, for more than
thirty years a miller of smyrna, and
up until last November the proprietor
of the Smyrna Roller Mills, died on
Monday morning after a lingering Di-
ness.
Deceased was a member Of st.
Peters Church. and for q number Of
years a vestryman. He was also a
member of Morning Star Lodge. No.
6. I. O. o. F., and Union Castle, No.
Il. of this town. In politics he was a
staunch Democrat. but never sought Or
held office. In February, 1862. Mr..
Webb married Miss Sarah J. Bender.
of Port Penn, who survives him with
four children as follows: Mrs. c.
E. Sherwood, OF Cloak Mills. near
Kenton; eHrman H. Webb Of Mt Airy.
Pa. Mrs. Frank Boyer and j. Frank
Webb of this town.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD, Del. April Sat an in
quest held by a jury empanneled by
Coroner Grifhth yesterday afternoon,
Jester A. Gray, of Milton, was eN-
onerated OF blame for killing of Wal
ter j. Gillespie, and was dismissed
from custody. The jury. which was
composed of some OF the best known
residents Of Milford, decided that Gill
icspie came TO his death as a result
OF a knife wound inflicted by Gray ia
sclf-defcnsc, and adde clause eX.
onerating Gray. on the strength OF
this Gray was given his complete free
DOM He had been held by Magistrate
Fisher 10 await the result Of the in
quest. and the outcome Of the tragedy
under the circumstances was gener-
ally anticipated. as everybody. while
rcgrctting the sad death OF Gillespie.
seemed to sympathlze with Gray.
The funeral Of Gillespie will take
place on Monday next from the home
Of q relative on North Forticth street,
Philadelphia. Services viii ho con-
Quoted at the home OF his mother on
South Walnut street. Milford, to-mor-
row evening al s o'clock, and the re-
mains. will be taken to Philadelphia,
where services viii be hold on Mon
day morning and interment win be
made Mrs. Gillespie, mother OF the
young man who lost his life, has tho
heartfelt sympathy OF all the residents
of Milford. and scores Of persons have
called on hcr to express their condol-
enccs Among the callers lato yes
terday was Jester A. Gray. whose
knife thrust resulted in Giilcspie's
death.
Mrs. Gray. mother OF the young man.
was about prostrated by the shock OF
the tragedy at her home in Milton, ana
physician was IN attendance upon
her most OF yesterday.
The jury omponneled by Coroner
Grinith yesterday afternoon TO sit IN
the case comprised William V. Sipple,
foreman; John p. Holland. secretary;
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
GRAY EXONERATED BY
THE CORONER'S JURY
Finds That the Young Man Acted in Self Defense in
the ARRAY That Resulted in the Death of Walter
J. Gillespie at Milford

Joseph Il. Holland. George IT. Draper.
Edward Pierce, Harry Pierce, A. Il.
Archer, G. T.. Tatman, Asbury Smith.
George Reynolds, Edward Dillaha and
Robert Grihith.
Witnesses at the inquest included
eJster A. Gray, Norman Windsor. Will
liam Gray, Stanley Short, George c.
Abbott John Gibbs and Dr. John $.
Prettyman. Tho testimony revealed
substantially the same story as was
printed IN THE EVENING JOURNAL
yesterday. Gillespie was ono OF tho
several young men who became boist-
erous during the evening. and his
companions said he had been drinking.
Stanley Short testified 10 wrangle
Gillespie had with him earlier I'm tho
evening. Windsor and William Gray
said they accompanied Gillespie along
Front street to prevent him from
creating a disturbance ho had threat
cncd t0 make, and that hey had no
intent Of waiting the APPROACH OF Gray,
the Milton young man. Testimony was
agreed that Gray had a knife in his
hand and was clipping the end or n
cigar. and that Gillespie was tho ag-
grossor in attacking Gray after call
ing him n name. and that Gray thrust
his hand containing the knife out az
Gillespie punched second time at
him. the blade entering Gillespie 3
heart. Gray assisted TO carry Gil
lospie toward Or. Prettyman's office.
An interesting phase Of tho testi-
mony was that Of Windsor 20 tho cf-
feet that Gray. worried over what no
had done. went up an alley after the
death of Gillespie. Windsor feared
Gray was going to kill himself and
called out 60 Gray not TO do anything
OF the kind
The verdict was as follows:
"We find that Walter j. Gillespie
came 10 his death from a penknifo
wound inflicted by Jester A. Gray in
self-defonse and we fully and absolute
ly exoneratc the said Gray from all
blame In the case
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
HOSPITAL READY
FOR ITS TAG SALE

Managers Of the Homeopathic Hos
pital have completed their organization
for a thorough canvass of the city on
Saturday. the occasion being Tag
Day for the hospital. Persons wha
desire to contribute TO the cause are
asked to drop their money in the boxes
which viii be found in every section
of the city. Every person authorized
10 sell the tags will wear q green
badge and it is requested that tag
purchases be made from only those
persons who display such badges. As
the hospital is in need Of funds the
managers hope for a liberal response
to their appeal for help in order that
the work begun by the hospital may be
continued.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
GOMEZ FEARS
CASTRO'S RETURN
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BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CARACAS. April 7-Nia Willomstad,
April .S-While President Gomez still do
clares that former President Castro would
bo inviting imprisonment or death in re-
turning to Venezuela. friends of the presi-
dent admitted to-day that Gomez is doing
everything possible to prevent the return
Of Castro.
Administrative circles fear that unless
Castro is summarily disposed OF in tho
event OF his return, he viii be able to
create the gravest disorders. The story
that he is coming back merely TO look
after his business interests is credited by
no one He stil has many prominent
friends. who would be only too glad to
lend their aid to any Castro movement in
order TO be avenged upon the administra-
tion for indignities suffered at the time
OF Castro's overthrow.
The charge OF being in a conspiracy to
murder President Gomez still stands
against Castro. and tho President has Or
dcrod his arrest the moment he lands.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
Iobbv Committee 10 Entertain.

The lobby committee of the Y. NJ.
c. A. win hold its weekly entertain
ment in tine association building to-
night The program viii be in charge
Of Harry Nuttle. and win consist OF
an exhibition of the various classes in
the department of physical training.
under the direction OF Professor Anton
Schatzel. head Of the department. The
new y. NJ. c. A. cise Club will fur
nish a number OF selections which will
be followed by a reception TO the men
of Wilmington in the lobby and parlors
of sha hnildisx.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
ENGLAND ALSO
WILL BAR CASTRO
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BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, April s.-The interna-
tional chess game, in which half dozen
nations are trying to put cipriano Castro
into corner. with the aid OF three
American warships, reached the specula-
tive stage to-day.
The United States has received the as
surance Of the British government that
the deposed President Of Venezuela will
not be allowed to land on British possess
sions. An official announcement is ex-
pected from the French government, that
he Will be expelled from the island Of
Martinique.
The all-absorbing question, therefore. is
the course that Castro will likely take
when he leaves fhe French colony.
All the countries at which he might land
from vessel bound westward have been
forewarned.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
TO CONCLUDE
LENTEN SERVICES

The Lenten services that are being
held this week in Grace Methodist
Episcopal Church will close with to-
morrow evenings service. which will
be held in the auditorium Of the church.
This will be an unusual occasion. The
Holy Communion viii be administered,
and a class OF probationers will be
received. The choir, under the direc-
tion of Miss Edmond. is making special
preparation for this service. 1t is hoped
that every member OF Grace Church,
so far as possible, will be present at
tomorrow nights service. A cordial
invitation is extended 10 the general
public TO attend. A Lenten service will
be held in the chapel this evening.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
LIFT ROCK FROM
RIVER CHANNEL

The Government dredge Hell Gate
ias removed the hidden rock off Grubbs
Landing. below Marcus Hook, on which
1t is believed the German steamship
Abessinia struck and sustained 10000
damage. The dredge was ordered to
the spot on Tuesday by Major Deakyne
and with little difficulty found the rock
and lifted it bodily from the bed of
the Delaware river. It weighed 20 tons
and measured 16 feet by IL feet. When
placed on the deck of the Hell Gate il
was seen that the surface Of the rock
was smeared with red paint. showing
that vessel scraped the obstruction
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
FRENCH ARE TO
EXPEL CASTRO
Ex.PreSident Of Venezuela
Must Leave Island Of
Martinique
BELIEVED THAT he WILL
START A REVOLUTION
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BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PARIS. April s.-Cipriano Castro, one
time President Of Venezuela, now a So
journer on the Island OF Martinique, will
receive to-day official notice to leave at
once and not to land again on French ter
ritory. Although the government decided
yesterday that he was not to be given an
asylum at Fort De France, it was not
until to-day that the official report Of the
Governor OF Martinique that he was stay
ing there was received.
Tho foreign office at once prepared the
decree OF expulsion and it has been cabled
TO Martinique. There is much speculation
as to where Castro will now take refuge.
The report that he has a steamer under
charter at an American port, has been re-
vived and It was rumored that he would
take passage on it to some point where he
could get into communication with his
sympathizers who still remain in Vene-
zuela. That he will eventually be able to
start revolution in his native country is
generally believed here.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
CASSIDY DROPS
CITY CHAIRMANSHIP

City Councilman John ]. Cassidy, of
the First ward. has resigned as chair
man of the Democratic City Com
mittee. and at a meeting of the COM
mittee. which will be held next Tues
day night, it is expected that James
j. English. of the Twelfth ward, will
be selected 70 fill the vacancy. At
this meeting the date for the Demo-
cratic primary win also be decided.
Evening journal., 1909-04-08
CALL DUCK CASE
IN COURT MONDAY

L. Irving Handy In Superior Court this
morning reported settlement and took
Judgment for six cents and costs in favor
OF the plaintif below I'm the case OF VIII
liam J. Daniels VS.. Paul L. Richter.
Monday next has been set as the time
for the trial of George b. Weidin VS.. the
baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
This is another "duck case" in which a
Brandywine hundred farmer sues the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for
the value OF a large number Of ducks
and calf that were poisoned by drinking
water from pond on the farm. This pond
It is alleged was poisoned by blue stone
being washed into it from the batteries
used in the tower Of the b. and O.