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Evening journal., 1909-12-02
SUICIDE WAS.
FELTON, GIRL
Body Of Mrs. Maud George,
Expected to be Claimed by
Delaware Relatives

Mrs Maud George who killed herself
in Philadelphia yesterday by inhailng
Illuminating gas, came Of a WELL known
Delaware family. Mrs w. e. Hurd. Of
FELTON,. who was mentioned IN a letter
left by Mrs. George. is sister Of the
dead woman.
She was notified by long distance
telephone Of the suicide by Deputy Cor
oner Rowland. With other members
Of the family she is expected to take
charge Of the body, and have IL taken
to FELTON,, for interment
Mrs. Georges marriage to ]. L.
George was the result of a romance
which had its inception in Delaware
while he was visiting here. They were
introduced at a dinner party in FELTON,
Soon after they met again in Philadel-
phia, and their marriage followed.
The couple had ben separated fol
four months. The suicide Of Mrs
George occurred on the fourth ami
versary of her marriage. In the note
she termed her wedlock as -four un-
happy years OF married life"
OF the three sisters who were a few
years ago the bellies Of Elton, but one
now remains living, the other two hav-
ing taken their own lives. This one
is Mrs. w. c. Hurd.
Mrs. George was Mss Maud Killen
before she was married to George when
only II years old
Since last June until Saturday, when
Mrs. George went TO Philadelphia to
arrange for position she had lived
ip Esltan with this sister. Mrs. Hurd.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
INDUSTRIES
WANT TO COME
Board Of Trade Gets AppllCa-
tons From Four Companies
for Sites Here
REAL ESTATE MEN WILL
HELP TO GET CONCERNS

The Industrial committee OF the Will
mington Board OF Trade is now ac-
lively engaged In trying to get four
different concerns TO locate IN Will
mington, and to-day the committee
submitted TO all the real estate dealers
IN the city what each OF the concerns
wants In the matter OF sites.
The concerns include a foreign
machine manufacturing company,
which desires to locate In this country
"a clay pigeon factory; glove-makins
firm, and an electrical manufacturing
company.
The clay pigeon concern wants q
building already erected, but the other
firms want ground upon which to build
plants.
Acting Secretary George II. Nc
Govern. OF the Bosrd Of Trade, woulC
not announce the names Of the foul
companies that want to locate here.
All four concerns wrote to the
Board Of Trade for information rela.
tive 70 sites suitable for their respec
tive enterprises AS the real estate
men have been apprised Of the re
quirements they are now looking foi
sites and will endeavor TO have th'
companies locate here.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
LODGE FIGHT
OUT OF COURT
City Judge DiSmiSSeS Women
FOreSterS in Trouble Over
a Charter

fractional trouble among some Of tho
members OF Brandywine Circle Com
panlons Of the Forest as detailed yester-
day will not be settled in City Court.
Satisfied that the charges involving
ownership Of the lodges charter brought
against three women could not be sub
stsntiated Assistant City Solicitor ebay
tor in court this morning entered a nole
proseqm in each case. and the women.
Mary Fitzpatrick. Ellen Shannon and
Helen Jersld were dismissed without a
hearing.
These women we're charged with having
taken the charter of the lodge when their
standing as members was questioned The
factions ahve come to no agreement, and
the wrangle will have to be threshed out
in the lodge room, as the questions in
volved pertain 10 the standing of several
women as members Of the Circle.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
KNOTTY QUESTIONS
UP TO CHANGERS
Pomona Is Asked Should
Women Vote at School Elect
lions" and May AnSwer"YeS"

The quarterly meeting Of Pomona
Grange, the county organization Of the
Patrons of Husbandry, is being held In
Grange Hall. Hockessin, to-day, hav-
ing begun this morning at 1870 o'clock.
More than $50 grangers attended this
mornings session. Thomas Weldin,
master Of the county grange, presided.
An address of welcome was made In
behalf of Hockessin Grange by Will
liam Moore, and the response was
made by Alexander Atweil, Of New
port.
Following the courtesies, Mr.. Moore
read a lengthy paper on General
Grange Work." giving history OF the
grange movement and It's many &C
tivities. A number OF resolutions were
then offered. all Of which were re-
ferred 70 the committee on resolutions
to be taken I'D for adoption or re-
lection this afternoon.
Diamond Grange, Of Stanton, OF
fered a resolution favoring voting By
women at annual school elections. and
the indications are that the grange WI
adopt II this afternoon.
Another resolution to be taken uI
this afternoon viii be on favoring tn
present duty OF 25 cents on potatoes
instead Of the 45-cent duty proposed b!
United States Senator dupont. Tn
restriction OF the automobile traffic ol
country roads, regulation of the sal
Of oleomargarine and other subject
will be discussed at this afternoon
session.
Luncheon was served In the han a
noon by the women Of Hockessi
Grange. r.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
SAYS CANNON
WILL RETIRE
Reported That He Believes
Republicans Will Probably
Lose the House
INSURGENTS ARE MAPPING
OUT THEIR PROGRAM

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-That Spo aker
Cannon believes the next House ia ia
grave danger Of being dominated by tho
Democrats and that he will try TO save
II 70 the Republican party by announcing
his retirement from the speakership be-
fore the Republican primaries Of next
June, Is the statement made to-day by
Victor Murdock Of Kansas. leader OF the
Republican insurgents in tho lower
House.
Just about June. look for Cannon to
come out with an announcement that he
viii not serve as speaker after his present
term Is finished" said Murdock to-day.
This is very certain to transplre Uncle
Joe has seen the handwriting on the
wall"
The insurgents In the House will hold
a meeting either az the end OF this week
or on next Monday night to map out their
( legislative program. They admit that ID
VIII be largely a program OF opposition 70
the House machine.
They win try to perfect an organ
ization that will be elert and ready at
all times TO clog the wheels OF the
machine when those in charge Of the
engine happen to be looking the other
way. Every lnsurgent has come back
with a desire 70 make sans sort Of
change In the government OF the House
and each Is more than ever confident
that the country at large is behind that
program.
The insurgents still have the power
to appeal from the decision OF the
speaker, and II they can marshal the
votes-lt takes thirds-they can
carry this appeal. Some members re-
gard this as revolutionary. but II 10
what put oil on the free list and the
insurgents will try It this session
IL Is quite possible that the insur-
gents. combined with the Democrats
could win an appeal from the chairs
ruling on some Of the reforms that
they have been demanding for the
past two years.
Some OF the measures that the in
surgents win try to force through In
this way are:
a postal savings bank.
. A parcels post.
! sugar trust investigation.
A series OF conservation bills.
Enlargement OF the powers on tn
y Interstate Commerce Commission.
i Reduction OF some OF the tarii
schedules-notable that on sugar
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
THREATEN BIG
RAILWAY WAR
If Interfered With Switch
men Will Declare Strike
on all Railways
TRAFFIC SERIOUSLY
HAMPERED In THE WEST

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
ST. PAUL Mimi, Dec. "A nation wide
strike affecting practically every railroad
In the United States will be declared by
the swltchmen's Union OF North Amer
lea II the American Railroad Association
endeavors 10 break the strike OF SWITCH
men on the railroads entering tho Twin
Cities
This is the club held over the eastern
railroads to-day by President Hawiey OF
the switchmen's union. 20 prevent them
from shipping strike breakers into the
Twin Cities.
This threat was called forth by a re-
port that the association was preparing to
lend its financial support to tho Twin
Cities railroads.
This Is strictly a Northwestern district
fight" said Hawley, "and they had best
keep on. A general strike OF most OF the
railroad organizations Of the country will
be precipitated II the others attempt 70
interfere. Telegrams pledging support
have been received by me from organlzaa-
tons throughout the country.
"A general strike Of the ten railroad or
ganizauons affiliated with the railroad 5
branches Of the American Federation Of
Labor Is not proposition for tho present
but rather the future. unless tho man
ayers grant US some concessiona"
switehmen Have Upper Hand.
There is no doubt here that thes witch.
men have made their strike effective, al
least, temporarily. This is proved by
the numerous -four mills and factorie,
in the twin cities that have closed dowr
and throwing their employees out OF worI
because shipments have been shut on
The same conditions prevail at Dulutl
and all the cities In tho Northwest de
pendent on the Great Northern an,
Northern Pacific railroads for ship
ments.
Industrial paralysis exists IN practi
cally all OF these cities. IN the Twi
Cities and Duluth and Su~erior, Il r. es
timated that more than twelve thousan
men besides the sWitchmen are idle a
the result OF the strike and II Is 81
pected that this number win be MOI
than doubled by tomorrow.
The railroad yards here are packg
with freight trains which cannot I
Z moved and the men report that hard
any freight Is being moved In this eft
/. Commission men are Icing hard D
: TO get supplies enough for their ca
toners. Should the strike continue vel
!, long Il Is feared Northwestern cities "
face a food famine.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
CHILD FATALLY BURNED, MAY DIE
BEFORE MOTHER GETS TO HOSPITAL

While playing with fire near her
home to-day Helen Kenney, aged Z
years, Of No. Gordon street, a small
thoroughfare beyond Brandywine
bridge, was fatally burned. She is
at the Delaware Hospital and is not
expected to live
The child's mother is in Philadel-
phia shopping, and the father is en-
ployed in steel plant at New Castle.
Word was sent to the latter. and he
arrived at the hospital shortly after
noon- The mother had not arrived
home from Philadelphia at o'clock.
Helen was burned all over, not three
inches Of her body escaping the flames.
Her feet were the only part Of her
which escaped, her shoes saving them
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
FRIENDSHIP FIREMEN
TO ELECT OFFICERS

The Friendship Fire Company will hold
its annual meeting in the engine house
tonight for election OF officers. The fol-
lowing nominations have been made;
President Henry N. Lang and Walter
Ferguson; secretary. Daniel Maloneyi
treasurer. william Connell; financial sec
retary. Edward Abbott; trustees, Rich
ard IAbrandt. Lewis Hartman, o. b. Cole
and ]. c. Green; foreman, Edward Lof-
ferty Lewis Hartman and ]. c. Green
Il viii be the one hundred and thirty
fourth annual meeting OF the company
It having been organized in i7I5.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
NO CENSURE FOR
CITY ENGINEERS
Officials Tell Council Commit
tee, WaShingtOnian Wasn't
Explicit Enough in Re-
quest for Lines

Chief City Engineer Howard b. Grif-
fiths and Assistant Engineers Webster
Carter and Alfred Hirzel, appeared be-
fore the engineering committee Of City
Council last night with Edwin L. Brad
ford. a Washington craftsman. who
has been trying to get lines marked
for two buildings. without success. rela-
tive to Mr.. Bradford's charges against
the city engineers.
Mr. Bradford sent a letter 10 CitS
Council a week ago informing thai
body that he was unable 70 get the
city engineres to give him lines FOL
two buildings on the p, b. and W
railroad, at the foot of Logan street
The matter was threshed out last
night, Mr.. Grlfiiths said il was Inn
possible TO mark the lines for the pro-
perty in question as quickly as Mr.
Bradford wanted the work done. be-
cause the information submitted by
Mr.. Bradford was indefinite.
The members of the committee did
not feel inclined TO censure City Engi-
neer Grifiiths because OF this lack OF
information, but thought that the lines
should have been marked sooner and
the matter not delayed as long as II
was
The committee assured Mr.. Brad
ford that it would do what It could
in the matter.
II became known last night that the
salaries of the two assistant engineers
were held up. probably in connection
with the Bradford AFFAIR and also be-
cause the work in the engineers Office
is said to have gotten behind.
The engineers were given to under
stand by the committee that they were
working under Mr.. Grihiths and If they
desired time off he was the one 20 be
consulted first It developed during
the discussion that Mr.. Hirzel had
lost no time during November and Mr.
/ Carter was off only two hours.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
BISHOP GOODSELL
DANGEROUSLY ILL

The Rev. Dr Daniel A. Goodsell, the
resident Bishop of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, living in New York city,
has been suffering from a carbuncle
on his neck and his condition became
50 serious that II was found neces-
sRry to perform an operation last Sat
urday
The operation was a serious one, and
he was so weak when he came out
from under the influence of the
anaesthetic that for two days LITTLE
Nope was entertained for his re.
eovery.
Bishop Goodsell is well-known II
Wilmington and has presided over sew
eral sessions OF the Wilmington M. +
Conference.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.-The hur-
rled visit OF Frederick A. Delano. pres
ident OF the Wabash railway system,
has revived the rumor that he IS 70 be
made minister TO China II he WIN ac-
cept the place. Mr.. Delano Is said TO
have refused the post shortly before Il
was offered to John Hays Hammond.
The railway president would not say
why he had come 10 washington and
neither would officials OF the state de.
partment whore he was caller. Ru.
mors in Wall street. where there 4
deep interest IN the appointment OF
minister to China. also couple Mr.. Dc
Y lano's name with the place made va
cant by the removal OF Mr. Crane O
Chicago when he was on his way &
assume the duties OF his new ohlce
Evening journal., 1909-12-02

her room was dismissed early this morn
ing because the health officers wanted 10
fumigate 1t on account OF case OF scar
let fever. on her way home she stopped
to play around a bonfire and getting too
close to the blaze her dress caught hre.
In an instant she was mass Of flames
Her screams attracted a Mrs. Dougherty.
living in the neighborhood. and she tried
TO extinguish the flames but without sue
cess. Mrs. Doughertys hands were badly
burned
The burned child was carried 70 the Of
flee Of DR.. Oliver J. Gray at No 222S Mar
airy attention and she was afterward hur-
rled to the hospital in the Phoenix ambul-
ance.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
SANTA WORKS
FOR CITY'S POOR

A big Santa Claus I'm a red suit with
furry white trimmings and glistening
patent leather boots stood at Fourth and
Market streets with wooden represen-
tation OF a brick chimney this morning
and sought aid from passers-by for the
dinners which the Salvation Army is go
ing TO give more than 700 poor families
this Christmas.
There was a ready response and the
biggest Christmas dinner for the poor OF
wilmington is In prospect. On other
corners Salvation Army lassies were sta
toned with chimneys.
At least 5000 is expected for this
years dinners. The number OF families
helped viii depend, Of course, on the
generosity Of the public.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
HAND DEMAND
UPON HARTLEY RESIDENT

ers. and enlisted the services Of Con-
stable Smith.
II was arranged that bogus bundle
supposed to contain money was to be
placed by Mr.. Joslyn at the spot indicated
and the Black Handler was TO be pounced
upon when he went after the treasure.
This morRing Mr. Scotten drove TO
Dover and reported the matter to
Magistrate Wharton. and an investi-
cation is being made by the authori-
ties Mr.. Joslyn is unmarried, and
lives alone in Hartley.
A similar Black Hand demand was
made at Sudlersville. Nd. a few miles
from Hartley. a few months ago upon
Joseph George. aged 20, and wealthy
Evening journal., 1909-12-02

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Dec 2--The town OF
Hartley. few miles west Of Dover, and
near the Maryland line, was thrown into
a ferment late yesterday afternoon when
shepherd Joslyn, aged 20 years, a wealthy
resident of the town received a Black
Hand letter demanding 5000 under pen
atty Of violence and probably death IL he
did not comply.
The letter directed him to deposit tho
money late last might at a spot between
a designated telephone pole and tree out
side OF Hartley. Mr.. Joslyn. alarmed
over the missive. notified George scotten,
merchant, and some other friends. They
prepared an ambush for the Black Hand
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
LOCAL DELEGATES TO
PAINTERS CONVENTION

on Monday next in Cinc,nnatti at
10 O'clock a. m. the International Goa
vention Of the Brotherhood OF Paint
ers, Decorators and Paperhangers OF
viii be represented by the following
delegates: Henry Beehan aud George
Q. Griiiith, who win represent 7 ocal
Union, No. 634, House Pain era; Arch p
bald ST. Clair. who will represen' Loca
Union, No. s71, Paperhangers: James
Kane, who will represent Losal Onion
No. f49, Car and Ship Painters. and
John NJ. Dorney who will represent
Local Union, No. 562, Carriage and
Railway Painters. The convention will
probably last two weeks
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
CHURCH WILL HOLD
MEETINGS In THEATRE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN. Del. Dec. 2.-Although
the pastors and congregations OF the
Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian
Churches have kindly consented to allow
the members OF the Methodist Protestant
Church to conduct services In their edi-
fees until the erection Of a new church.
the Rev. Mr.. Perry has been extended an
invitation by the managers OF the New
Opera House to ;iold meetings in their
building urtii the completion OF the new
church, and he has accepted the invita-
uon.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
DECIDE ELECTION
CASE DECEMBER Is
Chief Justice PenneWilI An
nOunCeS Court Will Give
Opinion on That Date

Chief Justice Pennewill to-day announc-
ed that the Court en- Banc would hand
down decisoin in the certearai case Of
Ross and Rash-Almond and Allen, in
volving the legality of the recent city
election. on Monday, December IS
1t was expected that tho decision
would be handed down on next Tuesday
hut Chief Justice Pennewill today made
Tho announcement that the decision
would not be made until the following
week.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
SAYS INCENDIARY
STARTED FIRE
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Dec. 2.-Several outbuild-
ings containing most of the crops on
the farm of r. J. Rostine. near Wyom-
ing, were destroyed by fire last night.
Mr.. Rostine moved from Sandusky,
Ohio. several months ago.
He. came TO Dover today and report
ed the fire to the authorities. He said
he believed himself the victim OF a
plot of incendiaries. Il will fix the
man If find him." he declared.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
CAR PUTS AUTO
OUT OF SERVICE

An automobile driven by Anthony Orth
was struck by a Peoples line car at
Second and Adams street yesterday after
noon. One wheel on the motor car was
smashed and the fender on the car and
several windows were broken. Three men
were I'm the automobile. one OF whom in
jured his back in trying to jump out OF
the automobile before the collision He
was taken to the Hotel Wilmington. and
later boarded a train for Phnadelphia-
The machine was owned by Philadel-
phians.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
PAR AND INTEREST
FOR CITY BONDS
New York Brokers Take
100000 Issue Of Whining
ton Water Bonds

Following a conference with the finance
committee Of City Council last night, F..
d. Iackey and Company, Of this city,
purchased for n. W. Harris and Company,
OF New York, the $4,000 issue Of water
bonds at par and interest.
The sale is regarded as excellent in view
OF the present condition OF the bond mar
ket. Bids on these bonds were rejected
last month. all being below par. Blodget'
Merritt and Company. of Boston, made
the highest bid. S1s7.04
The proceeds OF the sale will pay for the
final filter
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
chester AmerIesns On Vlsit.

Washington Camp, No. 2s1, p. o. S.
OF A.. OF Chester, will pay fraternal
visit 70 Washington Camp, No. 22, Of
Grubb's Corner, next Saturday even
ing. The degree team OF the Chester
Camp will be included In the party and
will exemplify the initiatory ceremonies
OF the Order.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02

Civil service examinations viii be
held in this city as follows: Cook in
the United States Penitentiary, at Nc
Neil Island, Wash, paying $3.50 a year.
December 20; scientific librarian
(male-, Bureau Of Standards, paying
s1,4O0 a year, January 8 assistant
in arboriculture. (male), paying from
$500 20 1000. per annum, December 27
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
AFTER DELINQUENT
COUNTY TAXABLES

Tax collectors are now hustling to
6-7-S.
The rural take collectors expect 10
appear before the Levy Court shortly
in reference to capitation tax. Il IN
almost impossible 20 collect it except
from property owners.
Collectors MARITIME and Huson will
cause arrests to be made where capi-
tation tax Is not paid.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
7. ]. EARLEY TAKES LEASE
ON OLD PERRY'S TAVERN

Thomas ]. Farley, the well-known
hornuinun. has purchased the good will
and fixtures Of Perry's Tavern, on the
Concord Pike above Tnlleyville, and
took possession OF the property to-day.
The former lease was held by Z. j.
Galloway. Il Is Mr. Earley's inten-
ton to completely remodel the hostlery
and 70 make it n popular summer
hotel
II also iE the intention Of the new
proprietor 20 improve the half mile
race track In the rear OF the tavern
and to hold series Of races on the
track next summer, II is understood
that Wilmington owners OF fast horses
have agreed to race their horses on the
track.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
o'conner Girl With Mrs. Fell.

Winifred O'Conner, the Camden, n.
J.. girl, who applied to the home Of
Harry ID. Fell at No. 405 Tatnall street,
for shelter, after she had come to Will
mington last Sunday night in search
Of sister whom she failed to locate,
has a home for the present. Mrs
Fell has decided to keep the child. The
latter told a reporter for THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL today that she had
concluded to keep the little girl for
the present. at least.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Tempera-
tures are generally higher over the
eastern half Of the country and lower
over the western half. There will be
rain or snow tonight in the Middle At
lantio States.
Forecast till p. 8. Friday;
For Delsware-Fairs warmer tonight.
Friday increasing eloudiness and warm
er; liaht to moderate northeast to east
winds.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
To Present The Merry One Hundred

"The Merry One Hundred a farce
viii be presented in Grace A. NJ. f.
Zion Church this evening Mrs. Hen
rietta Hudson. Mrs. Ellen Treghman,
Mrs Lizzie Call and Mrs Maggie Brad
ley comprise the committee on arrange
ments. The Rev. ]. e. Nichols will
make an address and Mrs. z. Saddle
field and Mrs. Jennie Fisher will sing.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
FIRE DESTROYS
COOCH'S BRIDE HOUSE

Fire originating from defective fue
destroyed the residence OF Augustus
Coleman, at Coochs Bridge. on Tues
day last. The loss was S2,5OO But
little Of the household goods was saved
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
POSTPONE HOSPITAL
OPENING FOR TWO WEEKS

Owing to unavoidable delay In the re-
ceipt Of furnishings It has been necessary
20 postpone the opening of the new
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital at
Eighth and Adams streets, for two
weeks.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
Rrownson ThIrd Won.

At Brownson Library hall the Brown
son third team last night defeated the
Third Ward A. c. at basketball by a
score of 21 to IS. Third Ward would
like 70 play one Of the Armory teams.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02

Cyrus Temple. Ladies' OF the Golden
Eagle. held a masked social IN Red
Mems Hall last evening.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02
Thanksoivino WatermeIon.

James P. Donovan. OF near Smyrna,
had a watermelon from his own patch
for Thanksgiving Day. 1t was sec
ond crop specimen.
Evening journal., 1909-12-02

The funeral Of Sarah ]. Ellison, who
died yesterday, win take place from
the home Of her son-in-law. E. l.. Rice.
Jr.. No. S07 West Twelfth street. to-
morrow afternoon at 2.sO o'clock. In
terment will be private.