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Evening journal., 1909-05-10
TAX BACHELORS
TO PAY TEACHERS
Suggestion Made by Rev. W.
{. Poole at Meeting
Today

"The self-sacrihce Of the teachers
of Wilmington is wonderful. Compared
with other cities the salaries they re-
ceive is small almost beyond UNDER
standing"
So declared the Rev. DIR. II. w. Kel-
logg, pastor of Grace Church. at the
weekly meeting Of the NJ. Z. Preachers
Association in Union Church this morn
ing. DR.. Kellogg was speaking as a
member Of the committee appointed by
the Ministerial Union TO arrange for
union preaching on the need Of larger
salaries for Wilmington public school
teachers. An informal discussion fol-
lowed DR.. Kellogg's suggestion that
all the preachers chose the subject for
addresses for next Sunday.
Not little interest was aroused when
the Rev. G. c. Williams. Of Epworth
Church. informed the ministers that
Councilman w p White. chairman of
the finance committee of council. had
told him that the teachers could not be
given an increase Of salary without an
additional tax.
We'll let's tax the bachelors" was
the immediate suggestion of the Rev
! w c. Poole. Of McCahe Memorial
/ Church, I'll stand for the first S25."
Il move the tax" said Rev. Johr
Arters Of the Anti Saloon League. amid
laughter.
Although no action was taken. most
of the ministers viii speak on teachers
salaries next Sunday.
The Rev John NJ Arters I'm an ad-
dress on the coming city political cam
paign urged upon the ministers the ne
cessity of interesting the men of their
congregations i'm the primaries and in
standing for law and order at the polls
Mr.. Arters also said that the law pro-
hibiting the admittance Of minors into
pool rooms was being violated and
urged that the ministers in their pul.
pits demand its enforcement.
Yesterday. collections were taken in
all the M. r. Churches for City Mis-.
sion work. and at the preachers meet.
ing this morning collections amounting
10 S53S were reported II is the in.
tention to raise $500, so that the cit,
Missionary Society may appeal to the
Board OF Home Missions at Philadel.
phia for an appropriation.
Todays meeting was the first Of tn,
associations new year. and the follow.
ing officers were elected: President
the Rev J. e. Brewington; vice-presi.
dent. the Rev. w G. Rooms; secretar,
and treasurer, the Rev. T. r. Van Dyke
curators. the Rev. DR.. A. S. Mowbray
the Rev. w. c. Poole, and the Rev. w
l.. White; sitting committee the Rev
II. c. Turner, the Rev. G. c. Williaml
and the Rev. G. A. Hill.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
MAY STRIKE In
PARIS TONIGHT
Government Authorities Say
They Have the Situation
Well in Hand

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PARIS, May io.-At a meeting tonight
Of the postmen II is feared that the delay
ed strike Of postmen, telegraphers. and
telephone operators will be declared. No
tices for the meeting were sent out to-
day and they contain a strong intimation
that the time is as propitious now as it
will ever be.
The government authorities insist that
they have the situation so we'll in hand
that the employees viii not risk a new
strike az this time. Boss Pataud. the
guiding genius OF the iaborlng class. would
not say to-day whether a strike would be
called Immediately. lie says a strike is
inevitable, but hints that It may be de-
iayed until the forces OF the laborng
classes are better prepared.
It Is estimated that should a strike be
declared. 10000 workmen, including all
railway employees. viii respond almost at
the outset.
Many foreigners arc leaving Paris to-day
in anticipation Of a tio-up OF the railway
lines.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
One Was Enough.

The British academy once had print
ed few copies of an important work
for presentation to some foreigners
who, from their prominence in the sci
entific world, were best entitled TO be
honored with the gift. Professor Airy,
the astronomer royal, was requested
TO make selection Of the names. A
few days after he had sent in his list
he was informed by the secretary of
the admiralty that my lords" were
struck by the number Of unknown
names included and that they wished
to make an inquiry ON the subject.
Airy asked the secretary for some
specifications as to the names referred
to.
"Well. as an example" said the sec
retary, here is the n'eye Of Professor
G. Il. Gauss OF Gottingen. Who is hep
Gauss is one of thG1yreatest mathe-
matlcians Of the age and stands among
the two or three most eminent masters
in physical astronomy now living.
Who else do you wish to know aboutY
"No one else. That will do" replied
the secretary.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
What Man Owes 20 Birds,

'It should be realized" said a nat
urallst, that without birds to hold in
check the insects vegetable life soon
would cease and life for man would
become impossible upon the earth.
Birds are natures check to the amaz-
ing power Of insects to increase. If
insect life were allowed free course it
would soon overpower plant life. and
therefore animal life, including that of
man, would he impossible. This is an
astounding conclusion, but it is the
conclusion OF science. If the birds
were gone very soon the leaves would
disappear from the trees. and the limbs
would be festooned with the webs OF
caterpillars or with masses Of their
nests. These would move from tree to
tree, increasing by the million as they
advanced. In the course of a few
seasons there would be no trees. In
the fields other species Of insects would
destroy the grass and the grain and
all vegetable life, and the ground
would be as If sea Of devourine
mouths had passed over It."
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
ROBELEN PIANO
co. CHANGES

Announcement. ia made that the
Robelen Piano Company has passed
into the control OF Edward r. Kurtz,
William T.. Holland and Miss Annie n.
Richardson. While Levl a. Bertolette.
the president of the former company,
has retired from the business. he VIII
continue 20 be the nominal president
of the new company William ~. ffol-
land Is vice president. and Edward r.
Kurtz. secretary and treasurer. The
directors arc William y. Holland. Ed
ward v. Kurtz and Annie n. Richard
son. and the same honorable and con-
servative methods that have always
marked the management Of the hus-
ness will be continued. In fact. there
will be no change made In the conduct
OF the business. The new owners were
employees OF the former company.
The Rohelen music house was estab-
lished IN 1871 by the late Henry n.
Rohelen. and was conducted by him
until 1898. at which time l.. A. Berto-
letto bought a half interest in the
establishment. the title OF the firm be-
ing Robelen and Company In August.
1899 the company was Incorporated
under the laws Of Delaware as tho
Rohelen Piano Company, It's officers
being Henry +. Robelen. president;
Charles II. Robelen. vice-president;
J.. a. Bertoiette, treasurer, and Charles
c. Kurtz, secretary.
Following the death OF Mr. Robelen,
I'm 1899. q reorganization was effected
by the election OF l.. A. Bertolette as
president; Charles II. Robelen, vice.
president, and Edward r. Kurtz. secre-
tary and treasurer. This continued
until September 1902. when the entire
Robelen interest in the company was
purchased by Mr.. Bertolette. and the
company organization again underwent
change with L. A. Bertolette as
president; John S. Bertolette. vice.
president, and Edward r.. Kurtz, sec
retary and treasurer. which arrange
ment was continued until the past
week when the change here noted was
effected.
The Rohelen Piano Company is one
OF the most conservative and RESPONSE
BILE business establishments in the
state. This reputation II will be the
constant effort Of the new managers
TO maintain.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA, May 10.-FEED met
fair sale and ruled firm under light Of
offerings. We quote car lots:
with fair sale and ruled firm under light
Winter bran. in bulk; per ton, S29.5oasO;
spring bran, in 100 pound sacks, per ton.
S2ga29.50.
BALED HAY AND sTRAw.-Trade
was quiet and offerings were moderate
and prices ruled steady. Quotations;
Timothy hay, choice, large bales, $3.50;
No /, large bales. Sis choice. small
bales $3.50; No. l. small bales Sl5.50a
IS; No. 2, Si4a15; No; 3, N2alS; no grade.
is so: No. 2. si1ai2. straw, No / straight
rye. S29; No. do, ST.
POULTRY Live was quiet and with
out important change. Quotations:
Fowls 16a16ikc.; old ROSTERS, 1ia12c.;
spring chickens, as TO size and quality,
2Ga30c ducks, as to quality 14al5c.;
per pair 22a25c.
(in free cases). 22iz; Nearby current re-
ceipts dn returnable crates), 21lz; near
by seconds Qn returnable crates), p.
Western firsts dn free cases, 22is; do
fair to good, 2la22; Southern. 2Oika2lk
Butter again lower. Eggs steady.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
ANOTHER WEEK In
JAIL FOR MORSE
Unlimited Bail Offered for
the FinanCier, But Court
Postponed Hearing

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. May 10--Charles w.
Morse must remain IN the city prison
at least another week. His friends,
many Of whom are still loyal, and all
OF whom are powerful in the world OF
finance, were prepared TO offer an un-
limited bond 70 the Federal Court OF
Appeals to-day when argument was -
have been made on the proposition to
fix a final date for argument on his
appeal from the judgment of convic
tion. but the court postponed setting
until May IL.
Morse's attorney had q petition ready
20 present 20 the court with many
signatures. asking for the former ice
kings release, and all Of the signers
agreeing TO be responsible for $1,000
each, without indemnity, as a surety
that he would not leave the jurisdiction
OF the court.
Mrs. Morse. the devoted wife Of tho
financier. personally secured the
signatures 10 the petition 10 the court
and Attorney Martin j. Llttleton is
confident that it viii be granted.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
The DRAGON Tree.

The dragon tree Of Tenerife IS per-
haps the strangest vegetable in the
world. 1t is thought to be a kind Of
giant asparagus, whose dead branches
serve as a support for the crowns.
New roots as they come into being
encircle and conceal the original stem.
which is far away inside. and the
roots which become detached from the
stem may be seen hanging withered in
the upper tree. The trunk is generally
hollow, and in the case of an old tree
which was destroyed IN 1867 there
was a spacious chamber which had
served the natives as a temple for gen.
erations. The tree was forty-eighi
feet around and ninety-five feet high
and is supposed to have been origi-
nally watered with dragons blood,
which is the name now given to the
sap This is a regular article Of com.
merce.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
BROWN ENTERS
NOT-GUILTY PLEA
COIOred Man on Trial on
Charge Of Killing Mary
Stats

Harvey z. Brown, colored, when ar
raigned In the Court Of oyer and Termi-
ner this morning pleaded not guilty 20
a charge Of murder OF Mary Stats, also
colored. The indictment cites that Brown,
on the night OF February .. shot the
woman and that she died on March as
a result Of that shooting The bullet
alleged 10 have been fired by Brown en-
tered the womans back below the
shoulder. Brown is represented by James
Salisbury.
The following jury was empannelled to
try the case: Watson Talley, Thomas
Carey. James f. Eliason. Lee Elliott.
John c. stuckert. Henry b. McCullum,
william T. Morris. John NJ. Burris,
Frank f, Patterson. John Oskins. George
Bradley and James Elliott.
Following the empannelling OF the jury
court took a recess until $50 o'clock this
afternoon. when the trial will be pro-
ceeded with.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
JAIL SENTENCE
FOR WIGGINS

After a consultation with Agent stout
Of the S. p. G. c.. Attorney General
Gray in the Court Of General Sessions this
morning accepted a change Of plea in three
charges OF burglary against Martin Nc
Donough and Homer Virgins. boys. They
pleaded guilty when arralgned last week
but changed their plea to-day to not
guilty. jury was then drawn In order
that a verdict Of guilty with a recommen-
dation for mercy 10 tho court could be re-
turned. The court instructed the jury and
after the verdict Of guilty with the recon-
mendation 10 mercy was returned sentence
was passed.
McDonough was sentenced to three
years imprisonment and Virgins was pro-
bated.
McDonough who is less than fifteen
years OF age escaped three times from tho
Ferris Industrial School Virgins was
never in trouble before. He Is in his
seventeenth year.
Attorney-General Gray entered a nolle
lads.
McDonough and Virgins pleaded guilty
to the larceny OF revolvers. knives and
cartridges from the store Of the Delaware
Hardware Company. When Harry Wigglns
was tried last week for completely IN this
robbery the boys testified they we're by
themselves when they robbed the place.
There were two other stores robbed by the
boys and a trunk full Of bottles OF
whiskey. revolvers and cartridges were re-
covered by Sergeant Kelleher and squad
OF officers.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Laziness.

"Laziness is responsible for too
much of the misery we see about us"
said a clergyman. 'It is all very well
to blame alcohol for this misery, to
blame oppression and injustice. but
to what heights might we not all have
climbed but for our laziness? We are
too much like the supernumerary ir
the drama" he went on, "who had to
enter from the right and say, My lord,
the carriage waits"
"Look here. super said the stage
manager one night. I want you to
come on from the left instead Of the
right after this. and / want you TO
transpose your speech. Make it run
hereafter. "The carriage waits, my
lord"'
''The super pressed his hand to his
brow.
"'More study, more studyp he
groaned."
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
NO MOVE YET TO

Contrary to expectation nothing was
done this morning in court TO try 10 secure
the release on bail OF John II. Goodwin
who was taken TO the workhouse after his
bondsmen surrendered him. No applica-
tion was made either TO the court or to
Resident Judge Spruance.
When the Court OF General Sessions
opened this morninfg there were many
persons present known TO be friends Of
Goodwin. Attorney-General Gray said he
knew nothing concerning contemplated
proceedings. Philip Q. Churchman declined
to state what action VIII be taken regard
ing Godwin's release.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
chanoes A pavi. store.

ness has suniciently recovered 70 re-
sumo his position IN charge OF the
watch department Of Millard +. Davis
Second street store. Thomas Logan,
who has been associated with Mr.. Davis
for several years, will take charge of
the watch department of the store in
the Ford Building, Market and Tenth
streets. In this way he feels that the
watch department win be practically
distributed and his customers inter-
est properly taken care OF.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Fined For Being DisorderIy.

Twenty dollars and costs each was
the fine imposed upon George Boulden
and Annie Fisher, both colored, by
Judge Cochran in city Court this morn
ing on the charge OF disorderly con-
duct. The pair were arrested by Patrol
man Ford In their lodgings on the East
side while they were arousng excite
ment by a quarrel between themselves.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
REGISTRATION
WAS ABOUT 1000

The total registration on Saturday. the
only day set aside for voters to register
before the municipal election, is estimated
by the Department OF Election officials at
1000. This will bring the total registration
10 about $1,000
Actual figures could not be obtained
because in many cases the registration Of
foers did not keep the registrations and
transfers separate.
There were many transfers despite the
100 recorded during tho past month at
the Department Of Elections.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
NO USE FOR HORSE,
BISHOP RAZES STABLE

The Bishop Of the Episcopal Diocese Of
Delaware. finding Il no longer necessary 10
keep horses and carriages TO make his
rounds as was done in the early days OF
the diocese. an old stone stable which has
formed part Of the equipment Of Bishop
stead, the Bishops home in this city for
many years, Is being torn down and a
lawn viii take Its place.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
MRS. PooRE's CASE
SET FOR WEDNESDAY.

Attorney-General Gray has set wednes-
day next as the time for trial Of Elizabeth
Poore in the Court of General Sessions on
a charge Of completely in a case OF assault
on her two children.
The woman lived with Joseph Sigerella
in a house at Wooddale and while there
sigerella is alleged t have committed a
felonious assault on the eleven-year-oid
gril OF the woman. He was convicted at
the March term of the Court Of oyer and
Termlner. Pending an appeal to the su-
prenae Court sentence was not imposed.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
TO DISCUSS COURT
HOUSE IMPROVEMENT

While the New Castle County Court
Housetis by far the largest IN the state
and Though when II was erected. twenty
i've years ago, It was thought TO be large
enough Tor iifly years use Il has become
50 much crowded that tomorrow the
Levy Court win consider a proposition
10 make such alterations as will provide
audiuonal room for the various country
offices. which are cramped
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
EunsraI Of slstsr saturnlna.

The Rev. John Connolly pastor Of
st. Thomas r. c. Church, went 10
Philadelphia this morning 10 ofciate
az the mass at the funeral OF Sister
NJ Saturnina, mother superior OF st.
Thomas parochlm school. who died in
st. Agnes Hospital. Philadelphia, on
Friday
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Old Resident pead.

Catherine Harkness died yesterday
In her home near Milford Cross Roads.
at the age of 75 years. She was one
Of the oldest residents OF that section.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday
from the home of ner sister. Mrs. Susan
A. Gaary. at IL o'clock in the morning.
Interment will be in White Clay Creek
cemetery. Carriages win meet the b.
o'clock
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
POLE CUTTING
CASE DROPPED

Attornev-cenersl Gray has retired the
cases Of malicious mischief against Calvin
c. McCanister and William G. Little. The
men we're tried twice on a charge growing
out OF the cutting down by somebody OF
telegraph poles opposite the Mccallister
farm near stanton. The jury in each in
stance disagreed.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Mission Ronrd MsstInn.

The annual meeting OF the NJ f.
Conference Board Of Home Missions
viii be held in 81. Paurs Church on
Wednesday morning. beginning at 10
O'Clock. The following committee from
the City Mission Society will seek as
sistance from the Conference board
The Rev. II. G. c. Turner. the Rev
IN. w. kellogg. the Rev. Cochran. L
Elmer Perry and Joseph W. Coley.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
CITY DEPARTMENTS
TO HAVE CONFERENCE

The Water Commissioners and the STREET
and Sewer Directors win confer to-mor-
ronw afternoon IN the commissioners Of
noe as TO the service pipe laying and ditch
paving as affecting both departments.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10

VIII be named. In some of the hundreds
there are some interesting contests for
collector. Especially is this true OF New
Castle hundred where Wilkinson Z.
cranston and Wallace l.. Cannon are the
candidates with others in the back
ground.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
cAsE co.'s ovER a liam

George Colombo when arraigned in
the Court Of oyer and Terminer this
morning entered a plea Of not guilty
10 the Indictment charging him with
felonious assault Upon the request
Of his counsel. Josiah Marvel. the case
was continued until the September
tern, Of court
Evening journal., 1909-05-10

A committee OF the Holly oak I'M
provemcnt Association will confer some
day this week with officials OF Bellevue
quarries TO try to have dynamite stored
at the quarries in a manner that will
not keep a large quantity in any one
place.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
civ 10 Aoonnt FLAG.

The Jr. O. u. 4. NJ. viii present the
Water Department with a large Amer
ican flag on Memorial Day, Monday,
May 81. The Water Commissioners
this morning accepted the offer and
will appoint a member OF the board TO
accept II for the department.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
80 = ~, AntnmohiIn.

Saturday received a new StudebalSer
automobile and yesterday accompanied
by six friends took a run 70 Middle
town. The distance Of ninteen miles
was covered in forty-two minutes on
the return trip.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
SENDING POWDER
MACHINES AWAY

The q. l. DUPONT de Nemours Powder
Company Is making aud shipping large
quantities OF machinery from tho COM
panys machine shops IN Wilmington TO
plants in other States recently damaged
by explosions.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
wilkinson Was in Hard Luck.

George Wilkinson. colored, of No. 1904
Buttonwood street. fell from a wagon
he was driving on Saturday and to add
TO mis- misfortune, the horse kicked him
IN the head. lie sustained no serious
injury.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
peATHs.
Catherine Hardness,
Elizabeth N. Ieeoh.

IIARKNESs-Nea Milford Cross Roads.
Oh May g. 1909, Catherine Harkness,
aged IS years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral from the residence ~
her sister. Mrs Susan A. Geary, on
Wednesday, May Eth. at II o'clock a..
m Interment in White Clay. Creek.
Carriages will meet train arriving at
Newark 900 a. m. b. & o. Railroad.
LEECH-At Redlands. California on
April 30th 1909. Elizabeth n. daughter
Of the late Charles and Elizabeth
Leach. OF Brandywine Hundred.
Due notice OF funeral will be given.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
cHLNNT I'd Undertakes
SuHlNDLLN & Embalmer

No. 214 W. Ninth Street
Careful attention day or niknr
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hots,s
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished
Appointments drst-cisss. Both Fheze1
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
peaeoness' AGENT 20 snesk

deaconess training work Of the NJ. r.
Church, Of Washington. ID. c.. viii
speak In Eastlake NJ. f. Church on
Thursday evening az o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Democratic candldates Filing.

The time for filing names Of Demo-
cratic candidates 70 be voted for al the
primaries Of May 22 will expire to-
morrow night
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Easiest Way Out.

Easiest Way Out.
Guilty or not?" asked the judge.
81 haven't made up my mind" re-
piled the prisoner.
'If you don't know. who does?"
"Well. judge, that may look like an
easy matter to you. but / am trying to
figure out whether it will be cheaper
to hire a lawyer or pay the fine"
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Water soard Balances.

Water board balances were reported
this morning as follows: Special fund.
S265.57; current fund S5.4S2.31. Weekly
pay rolls were paid as follows: Special,
Sl5315
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Everythina Eor thn Rest.

LVCTJtTIH9 TVT tHo bcsts
II can't bear that man."
'TWhy?
"He bores me with his lies"
"You don't know what he knows;
that is the reason you are bored"
whats that got to do with it?"
''If he told the truth he would be
horribly disagreeable as we'll"
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
ExereIses At HIah School.

There were no visiting speakers at
the High School opening exercises this
morning. The usual program of music
by the orchestra and the school was
presented.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
New Deal.

Those Turks who took the sultan's part
May to the woods skedaddle.
The constitution-bless its heart
Is firmly in the saddle.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
Grain Market

Reported daily by =. D. Laekey g.
Co., bankers and brokers, members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, s43 Mar
<et st.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
roo LATE ron CLASSIFICATION

E0R RENTSTHE BEST LIGHTED
and most complete communicating
rooms in the city. Apply a. and J..
xxrANTED-GOOD HAND SEWER. An
w ply No. S36 Market ST., downstairs.
m10-2t.
xrTANTED-BOYS BETWEEN AGES
w of IA and is. ELECTRIC HOSE
AND RUBBER co. ml0-lt
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
The Judae couId use nIn,

''That man is an idiot"
as he really|
"Yes; be doesn't know a thing"
"Then he should qualify as a pro-
fessional juror"
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
sash Hou.es wnl'open June I.
To confer Ahout pynamIte.

The Park Commission will open the
city bath houses on June /.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
FINANCIAL { COMMERCIAL
Stock Markets

2.t5 p. m. quotations from T. D..
Lackey G. Co., Bankers and Brokers,
members Philadelphia Stock Exchange,
s43 Market street, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1909-05-10
W. A. 5. 40 Plav coldev Team,

Wilmington High School and Goldey
College baseball teams win play at
Front and Union streets tomorrow af-
ternoon at $50 o'clock