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Evening journal., 1909-02-04
GREET GERMAN
AMBASSADOR
Guest Of the New York Cham
Der of Commerce at a
Dinner Today
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NEW YORK. Feb. 4-Count Johann
Heinrich Won Bernstorff German Am
bassador. was the guest Of the New
York Chamber OF Commerce at a meet
ing to-day President J. Edward Sim
mons presided and extended to the Ger.
man Ambassador the greetings OF tho
business men Of the city. He intro.
duced Count Bernstorff. who spoke as
follows:
i can assure You that your friendly
feelings are most heartily reciprocated
by His Majesty the Emperor, and all
the German people. From the time of
the birth of the United States, as a
nation. down to the present day, there
has been unbrol1en friendship between
Germany and the United States. Ny
mission 10 this country can be summed
up in the one wish. that this friend
ship may continue. and always deepen.
THE enormous development OF
wealth and industry based on on the
great natural advantages which nature
has given to the United States and duo
to the active enterprising and courage.
Gus spirit OF their people has never
been regarded with unfriendly OF
jealous eyes from our banks OF the
North and Baltic Seas.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
GOV. HASKELL
IS INDICTED
Government Will Prosecute
Land Fraud Cases in
Oklahoma
MANY WITNESSES
HAVE BEEN SUMMONED

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MUSKOGEE. Okla. Feb. 4,-With all
possible speed prelimnaries in the land
fraud cases are to be put out Of the way
and the actual trial begun. That is the
program of the federal authorities here.
following tho return Of indictments for al
legged conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment IN the acquiring of Indian lands for
town lots one Of the accused IS Governor
c. y. Haskell.
Preliminary motions and demurrers will
be taken which must be prepared at the
earliest possible date. They viii be argued
before the court as soon as possible after
they have been nled. Then the cases. after
these motions have been disposed Of, viii
be set
Muskogee to-day is breathing easier.
now that the indictments have been re-
turned. There was little surprise that
Haskelrs name was included in the list,
since he has been mentioned in connec-
ton with the case since the investigation
was first talked Of There were so many
rumors, however. that prominent citizens
would be involved and that the indict-
ments would be found in wholesale lots
that people here are relieved now that It
IS over to find that in reality the list Of
those involved is so short.
The sudden termination of the invest-
cation was also surprise II was sad
that the cases would drag on for at least
another week. a few hours after the re-
turn Of the indictments It was announced
that a new batch of witnesses from Ohio
and Missouri were summoned and would
arrive to-day. Instead Of an ingress OF
fresh witnesses there was an exodus OF
these who have already testified.
The men indicted say the whole charge
against them is based on technicalities
and that they will be able TO prove theil
innocense All OF them are men who have
been prominent in Muskogee.
Albert T. English. insurance man, "a
now very IN at Los Angeles. He recently
underwent an operation there. The otherl
Indicted are Walter r. Alton, Secretary o
the 1ndianola Contracting Company anS
confidential business manager OF Governor
Haskell; Clarence w. Turner. a capitalist
William T. Huchins, an attorney; Jess
Hin. real estate dealer and Frederick p
sewers. 20. owner Of big general stor
here and engaged in the land aud cattl
business. He Is Englishs father-in-law
A resolution was proposed IN the Okla
homa legislature to-day denouncing tn
Indictment Of Governor Haskell in tn
land fraud cases at Muskogee as the re
suit of a conspiracy Of Roosevelt AM
Hearst to defame him. The resolution
went over until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
FIRST CLUE TO
MISSING STEAMER
Man Caught Sight Of Boat in
Distress During a Heavy
Gale

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Feb. 4-The first clue to
the mysterious steamer which fank or
Cape Hatteras last Sunday, was fur
nishod to-day by William stigel who was
given passage from the Diamond Shoal
Lirhtship 20 this port aboard the steamer
zulia from Venezuela.
stigo SAYS that about s.45 Sunday morn
ing he caught sight OF the steamer IN dis
trcss at distance Of about miles in
side the lightshlp She sank soon after.
She was a small two-mastod. slack fun
mel, black hullcd steamer resembling tho
smaller Of the Clyde liners A heavy gale
was blowing at the time.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
DEMOCRATS TALK
OF THEIR PLEDGES
Favor Good Roads and viii
Suggest State Aid Tor
Trolley COnCen
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Hpecial to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. Feb. 4-The Demo.
cratic members OF the Legislature had
a conference last night and discussed
their platform pledges, good roads
legislation and state aid for any troll
Icy company that viii build through
the lower counties
Representative Soper will have
good roads bin drawn for Kent and
Sussex counties which viii probably
provide that the state shall appropriate
$1,000 for every $4,000 raised by any
representative district OF Kent and
Sussex counties Tor road purposes.
There win probably be a separate
good roads bill tor New Castle county
In the past two years New Castle
county expended s9o0ooo on good roads
without rottiws any financial assist
ance from the state.
Representatives Hopkins outlined a
bill providing for a commission, OF
which Governor PcnneWili shall be a
member. to Cooperate with any COM
pany that win build down state troll
ley line, ana providing fhattho State
shall take 100000 worth OF stock In
such an enterprise, as appears TO be
well-founded.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
HOUSE VOTES TO SEND
MILITIA TO WASHINGTON
Representative Connolly, Democrat, Lauds President
elect While Speaking for fhe BiII--SpeciaI Ap-
preparation for State Hospital.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Feb. 4.-After a vigorous
debate the House at noon passed the
House bin appropriating $2Soo to send
Governor Pennowill and stan and the Or
enni1ed Militia to Washington to nartlci-
pate In the ceremonies TO the Inauguration
Of President Taft Representative Con-
nelly, Democrat, OF Wilmington, was the
champion Of the bin mot 10 send the
militia 60 Washington would be unpatri-
otlc, un-American and above all not Del
awarean." said Mr.. Connolly. I'VE will
have our Governor there and we should
10 all we can Ia uphold him and should
send our militia there where we have the
front rank and not take a backward step
just for the sake of few paltry dollars -
Mr. Connolly referred 20 the inaugura-
ton Of the president as that OF "our Pres
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
STATE OPTICIANS
WANT LEGISLATION
Will Ask Legislature for Law
to Regulate 0ptOmetry
in State

Among the proposed bills to be brought
before the present Legislature will be
one regulating the practice OF optometry
in this State.
This mornings session Of the annual
meeting OF the Delaware State Optical
Society in the Y. NJ C. A. Building was
devoted to discussion Of the proposed
measure and il is probable that a com
mittee will be appointed this afternoon
TO take the subject before the Iegisla-
ture.
One hundred or more opticians are at
tending the meeting AN Optometry
Law a Paramount Necessity for Della
ware" was the subject OF this morn
ing's discussion. which was opened by
Millard F. Davis. NJ. G. Burstan, OF
Middletown Also spoke.
Reports vii be heard and officers cleo
ted this afternoon
This evening the members will com
prise a theatre party
The officers of the society who will be
retired CT reelected this afternoon are:
President. Millard F. Davis;-D vice-prcsi-
dent Walter L. Roberts; secretary, s.
dent Walter L. Roberts; secretary, s.
Charles G. Otwell of Laurel.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
WANT LALANNE
IN new CABINET
Many Boards Of Trade Fol-
low Wilmington in EndOrs-
ing Him for Place

The movement inaugurated TO have
President-elect Taft appoint Frank ID. La
lame president of the National Board
of Trade to the office OF Secretary Of the
Department Of Commerce and Labor is
extending among boards OF trade through
out the country. many of which have en-
dorsed Mr. La lame for the cabinet Place.
The New York boards are among the
business mems associations which have
expressed desire 10 see Mr.. La lame in
the new cabinet.
At the meeting Of the Wilmington Board
OF Trade on Tuesday night the following
resolution was adopted:
Whereas. the Department Of Commerce
and Labor owes its existence TO the infiu-
ence, efforts and demands Of the boards
Of trade throughout this country, acting
through their national representative, the
National Board Of Trade, and
Whereas. This department Of our ma
tional government is essentially a busi-
ness mans department. representing the
business. commercial and industrial inter
ests Of the Nation. therefore be It
Resolved. That the Wilmington Board
Of Trade respectfully recommends and
urges the appointment Of a strong and
representative business man, regardless of
what State he may be a resident. to the
office Of Secretary Of the Department
Of Commerce and Labor in order that the
interests represented by the boards of
trade receive adequate attention and pro-
tection and be Il further
Resolved. That We commend for the
office Of Secretary OF the Department OF
rs--...,.,.~,o r,,d rahor Hon Urartr II I a
lame. whom the boards Of trade through
the National Board OF Trade, have Sc
lected as their president at four consecu-
tive annual conventions, thus showing
their faith and confidence in him as their
representative. and be IL further
Resolved. That a copy OF these resolu-
tions be sent TO the Hon. William Il. Taft
President-elect OF the United States.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
AGED PERSONS
HAVE BAD FALLS

Two aged persons fell on the slippery
sidewalks to-day and we're seriously hurt
They were Mrs. Rebecca Emerson. aged
50 years of No s4 West Ninth street, and
Paul Mark. aged about 20 years. of No
1712 Pennsylvania avenue The later is a
butcher and one of the Oldest German
residents of the city. lie fell at Ninth and
West streets and dislocated his right hip.
Mr.. Mark was taken to his home by elV-
ployes of the Wilmington Gas and Electric
Company who happened along about that
time in a wagon. DR.. j. c. Fahey attend
him.
Mrs. Emerson fell in Eighth street be-
tween Adams and Jackson and sustained
injuries 70 her right hip and arm. Police
men Wallace and Edwards assisted the
aged woman to her home.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
GIRL TRAPSMAN
Law WANTED
Harvey Thomas, Caught Here,
He Id in Bail on Burglary
Charges
ALLEGED he ROBBED
HOUSES AT HOCKESSIN

Harvey Thomas. colored. is locked up
At the county workhouse I'm default. OF
bail TO answer three charges OF burglary
He owes his arrest TO a former sweet
heart who came 10 Wilmington as a
docoy and Thomas fell into the trap.
For some time past robberies have
been numerous around Yorklyn, Hoe
kessin. l.andenberg and New Garden
Constable Henry jenkins of Hoekessin
and Detective Charles w Gillen. OF
Kennett Square. started united in
vestigation. Thomas had left Hockcs-
sin and the officers believing that he
knew something Of the affair obtained
search warrants and with them visited
places where Thomas was In the habit
Of visiting. None OF the stolen pro-
perty could be found, however
The residence OF Joseph Mitchell.
Hockessin. and the warehouse of Isaac
Richards and Son. of the same place.
the house Of l.. A. Power y Norklyn. and
the residence Of Herman Marvel. OF
Avcndalc. had been robbed and some
cf the loot was discovered here and
more in Philadelphia.
The local police had been asked Ia
look out for Thomas but they failed
to find him.
Sarah Anderson was known to be
Thomas friend and she was engaged
as the decoy 10 trap the alleged bur
glar She came here on Tuesday
dressed in a fancy silk dress and daz-
King jewelry and after calling at the
home of a friend in Walnut street she
sent word TO Thomas that she was here
lie soon appeared on the scene and q
game Of cards was commenced. After
a while the Anderson girl excused
herself to get refreshments. she me-
Jenkins and Gillen outside with Officers
Burchenal aud Dutton. The woman in.
formed the officers Of Thomas pres.
ence in the house and he was late
taken 20 the police station and turne,
over to Jenkins. who took him t
I Hockessin. where he was given a hear
ing on the charges and held for court
Property alleged 10 have been stol
en- by Thomas from the places men
toned has since been recovered.
The Pennsylvania authorities hav
lodgeda a detainer against Thomas AM
viii take him there TO answer siInila
charges after the Delaware courts &c
through with him
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
TWO ASSAULTS
STIR JERSEY
Strange White Man Attacks
Young Woman and Negro
MaItreatS a Girl
POSSES ARE SEARCHING
FOR THE VILLAINS
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PHILADELPHIA. Feb. posses OF
armed men are to-day securing South
oJrsey woods intent upon the appre-
henslon OF two men. one negro ana
the other white. both accused Of at
taclSs uopn a young child and de-
fenseless woman-one a slx-year-oio
child, and the other young wo.
man.
In Gloucester city. Miss Ella Carney
was attacked by a stranger while she
WAS reading in the sitting doom Of her
home. The man entered when the
young woman was alone Her assail-
ant used powerful drug in silenclng
his victim and escaped before mem.
bers OF the family became aware OF
the affair.
In Woodbury.. \. j.. a negro enticed
a siN-year-old child, member Of a
Polish family. into the woods near hei
home.
Public indignation has been aroused
TO "A high pitch and In both cases there
is fear OF a lsnching shold the offender
fall into the hands Of the posses. In.
spired by the fear that there may he
bioodshed thea uthorities of Camden
and Gloucester counties have detailed
all thea vailable police and deputies
TO take charge OF the searchers ana
prevent a possible demonstration.
Miss Carney was alone in the dining
room when a man entered. lie app
peared 10 have come from the base
ment. where he may have been hid
ing. He announced himself as the
author Of several love letters which
the young woman had recently re-
ceived from a man she did not know
He urged the girl 10 elope with him.
ignoring the intruder. Miss Carney
was about 20 shout for assistance
when thes tranger placed a rag satur'
ated with chloroform over her face
AS the girl slowly lost consciousness
the man bound her hand and foot and
then attacked her. She is in a serioul
condition.
The child assaulted by the negro Il
I also in a precarious condition.
She was accosted by the negro whil'
playing IN the rear Of her home. A
an inducement the negro offered IN
child candy. Following him she wa
lured into deep wood. where III
brute struck her on the head and a
she lay defenfeless in the snow. at
tackled her. The child's screams al
tracted the attention OF several farm
ers driving nearby. When they reach
ed the scene OF attack the negro ha'
made his escape.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
Nsw. oenturl cIub ReoeIss..

MIDDLETOWN. Feb f--Thc Mid
dletown New Century Club entertained
the Executive Board Of the Delaware
state Federation OF Woman's Clubs at
the home Of Mrs. John G.. Sttes. Those
present were Mrs. q. w Marshall,
Of Milford. state president Mrs. Rich
ard Cam, OF Kirkwood; Mrs Lindale
and Mrs Charles Jolls OF Wyoming;
Mrs. Cecil q. Fulton. Miss Anna Hayes
OF Dover; Mrs. John w. Clifton and
Mrs. S. j. Reynolds. OF Smyrna; Mrs.
Cook Of Seaford;' Mrs. Samuel Roe. Of
FELTON,. Mrs A. ID. Warner. Mrs Belts,
and Miss Emil T. Bissell. Of Whining
ton. Mrs J. G.. stiles. Miss Mary Hutch
en- of Middletown. Luncheon was serv-
ed by Misses Dora Price, Laura Will
Its. Maria Nowland May Holten and
Mrs. J. l.. Shepherd.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
FIRE KOUTS GUESTS
IN NEW YORK HOTEL

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NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-Two hundred
guests OF the Hotel Albany in the heart
OF the theatre district fed TO the street
in scanty attire early to-day when fire
broke out in the building next door. Broad
way has never before seen such a display
of the latest modes OF night dress.
Brooklyn fremen were called TO nre in
a five-story factory building in Emerson
Place early to-day Eight hundred girls in
the convent Of the Sisters Of Mercy. a
block away. became panic-stricken and
were ordered 10 the chapel for prayer. For
several hours. while the fremen fought
the fire. threatening the whole neighbor-
hood tbs girls and sisters knelt in prayer.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
WTFE'S CHARGE
IS HELD UP

The charge Of threatening bodily harm,
preferred against Harry J. Orrin by his
wife. Rose. was held up against him by
City Court Judge Cochran this morning
at the suggestion of Humane Agent Stout.
TO whom the case had been referred.
A charge Of the larceny Of brass against
Roland c. Daniels was dismissed at the
request Of Assistant City Solicitor Sat-
terthwaite.
At the suggestion OF Humane Agent
Stout the court dismissed the case of lar
ceny against Edward Mulher. a minor.
James King. minor. accused Of attempt
ing TO rob gas meter was held under
500 probation bond.
One Of two charges of assault and bat
terry against William Blackiston was dis
missed. He was held under 500 bail on
the other charge until Tuesday. at the re-
quest OF the assistant city solicitor.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
TRANSPORT BUFFALO
FOUR DAYS OVERDUE

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SAN FRANCISCO. Feb A--wireless
stations along the coast to-day are trying
TO get into communication with the con-
verted transport Buffalo which is now four
days overdue, from Hawaii The Hawaii
wireless stations report that their last
communication with the Buffalo was
when she was two days out. Since then
neither these stations nor the coast opera
tors have been able to locate her. Oper-
ators here cannot understand why the
Buffalo does not answer.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
WILL NOT RESIGN
his SENATE SEAT
RumOrS That Senator Rich
ardSOn Would Retire De-
MED by Him

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, Feb 4.-For several days
there have been reports that United states
Senator Harry a. Richardson contcmpiat-
ed resigning The reports have caused
much speculation among Republican poll
tlcians, some OF whom called ON Senator
Richardson when he was home recently
and asked him II he intended TO resign.
Some OF them quote him as saying that
he had heard the rumors but say he de-
MED unqualihedly that he would retire be-
fore his term expires. which would be
four years hence. "Only death would
cause me to retire." he is quoted as say
ing.
Senator Richardson is now in Washing
ton.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
InstaIIlnn vantiIators.

The Guarantee Roofing and Heating
Company. of South Wilmington has in
stalled Arrow automatic ventilators at
the plants of the National Fibre and
Insulating Co, at Yorkiyn and the
Diamond state Fibre Company at Els
mere.
The ventilator is a new device that
operates on the plan Of steam iniec-
tor. The top part OF the ventilator re-
wolves SO as TO allow air TO pass
through the inner cone. and no down
ward draft is possible.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
Robbed Farm Wagons.

Thieves on Tuesday night made a
raid on several wagons Of farmers who
had come to- the King street market
and had left their vehicles standing
along the curb. The burglars stole
large quantities Of eggs. butter chick
ems. porks and blankets. The heaviest
losers were Frank Chandler, OF Tough
kennamon; John Schrader. Of kemble-
Vile and Swithin Shortlidgc, OF Lam
denberg, who lost butter eggs, meats
and other supplies
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 4.--Low
pressure prevails east Of the Rocky
Mountains, except in the south.
The weather will be partly cloudy TO
night and Friday In the East and
South, with probably occasional snow
flurries along the eastern lower lakes.
Temperatures will be somewhat higher
Forecast till 8 p. m. Friday;
For Delaware-Partly cloudy tonight
and Friday; warmer Friday; light to
m oderste variable winds, becoming
southerly.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
Bio Fire Near Scranton.

SCRANTON. Pa. Feb 4-The katy
did" Breaker and Washery near here,
owned by John NJ. Robertson and w.
J.. Law, were destroyed by fire early
today. The breaker and washery have
been shut down for several months for
repairs. The lossis estimated at $780,
O0O The fire is believed to have been
Of incendiary origin. The breaker had
a capacity Of about 1000 tons daily.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04

ident, the greatest ruler in this country
and OF an the world" His remarks were
greeted with applause. Representatives
Brockson and Williamson spoke against
the bin, the latter thinking that $500 would
be enough to send a delegation OF the
militia from the different companies. Nine
votes were recorded against tho bin, they
being Of the following Democrats:
Representatives Armstrong. Brockson.
Bryan CHM, Hopkins Marsh, Mlnner.
Ward and Williamson.
The House passed the House bill en-
abllug foreigners 10 acquire title and hold
property In Delaware. the House bill cx-
omptne undertakers from jury duty and
the Senate bill to revive and extend prl-
Vatc acts.
The Senate passed the House bin ap-
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Evening journal., 1909-02-04
NEW SURVEY
FOR THE RIVER

WASHINGTON. Feb. A survey for
a 35-foot channel in the Delaware is al
most certain TO be provided for in the
forthcoming rivers and harbors bill
The matter has not been decided for
the reason that Chairman Theodore T..
Burton did not refer the Delaware prop
but held IL for the consideration OF the
whole committee.
The subcommittee on surveys submit
ted its report today, and the Delaware
channel survey was not included But
IL Is known that Mr.. Burton Is friendly
TO the proposition and will probably rec
Ommend tho bill
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
Mcfarland Powell Match.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb An the
details were settled for match be-
tween Lew Powell and Packey Nc
Farland. to take place on Washing
toms birthday. The battle win be a
twenty round affair. II was agreed the
men should weigh in at ten o'clock in
the morning at 1876 pounds. The arti-
cles will be signed tonight
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
Uniforn,s For the Police.

Al a special meeting Of the Board Of
Police Commissioners 20 be held at 2
O'Clock this afternoon. bids win be
opened for supplying the officers OF
the department with summer uniforms.
caps and helmets. After the samples
OF cloth and estimates have been con-
sidered. the commissioners will award
tho contract
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
NEW YORKER INDICTED
FOR Assault TING Chill

BALTIMORE. Md, Feb. 4.-Joseph
NJ. Janier. the wealthy New Yorker.
who abducted Catherine Loerch. the
i1-year-old daughter of his friend. was
this afternoon presented by the Bal
timore Grand Jury on the charge OF
committing an assault on his little girl
companion.
The penalty for conviction on the
charge is hanging, life Imprisonment.
or from is month sto p years in the
penitentiary.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
Pitcher cIarkson is pxina.

BOSTON. Fob. 4.-rhe parents. Of
John G. Clarkson. in his day the great
est baseball pitcher. in the country,
have been summoned TO Mclean Hos
pitsl. Waverly. where the baseball vet
Gran Is dying. A sinking spell this
morning convinced the physicians that
there is no chance for his recovery.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
Edaar N. Hoopss, Jr. Reeovsrina.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar NJ. Hopes have
returned from New Haven, Conn,
where they were called TO the bedside
of their son Edgar NJ. Hopes. Jr.. a
Yale student, who has been seriously
III of appendicitis. an operation having
been performed. The surgeons assur-
ed Mr.. and Mrs Hopes that their son
was so much better that there are
strong hopes Of his recovery.
Evening journal., 1909-02-04
Our Elsst Ready TO sail.

GIERALTER Feb. 4.-The battle
ships Ohio. Kentucky and Missouri
finished coaling today and the entire
fleet is now practically in readiness TO
sail Saturday on the last leg Of the
memorable cruise. The Royal Lodge
of Masons entertained the Masons from
the feet last night.