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Evening journal., 1909-12-23
CHESTERTOWN
HAS FIRE SCARE

CHESTERTOWN. Nd. Dec. 23-The
Family Steam Laundry, here. was de-
stroyed by fire shortly after 1 O'Clock.
The fire originated in the engine-room
of the building and before the fire de-
partment reached the scene the build
ing was a seething furnace. A high
wind caused the fire 20 spread rapidly
60 all parts of the large building and
the hremen directed their efforts to
saving surrounding property The
eqipment and machinery are a total
loss. They cost $4,000. with an in
surance OF $500. The building, which
was formerly the Chestertown High
School Building. was owned by Char
les $. Smith. It was valued at $500
and was insured for $500.
The laundry was operated by a COM
pany of local men and was organized
about two years ago, with Col. Will
liam j. Vannort president and Sidney
p. Townsend counsel. Most of the
finished laundry was removed from the
building, only that which was in wash
being lost. The money and books be-
longing TO the company were saved.
It is thought steps will be taken TO
rebuild the laundry.
Sparks were carried to all parts Of
the town by the high wind and sew
were on fire several times. So threat
ening did the fire. look at one time
that the Wilmington Fire Department
was telegraphed 10 hold itself in readi-
ness to come to the towns assistance.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
ALBERT new
BELGIAN KING
Takes the Oath, But There
Is no Coronation Cere-
mOny
DEFENDED LEOPOLD FROM
WORLD WIDE ATTACKS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
BRUSSELS. Dec. 2S.--Prince Albert
became King Albert OF Belgium today.
the oath Of office being administered
in Parliamentary Han in the presence
OF the ministry. the chief officials OF
Belgium, Alberts wife, Princessesi
Clementlne and Stephanie. daughters OF
late King Leopold and a distinguished
gathering that completely filled the in
augural chamber. Many foreign repre-
sentatives witnessed the ceremoney. In
cluding United States Minister Lane.
As the Belgian ceremony does not in
clude a coronation, Albert became King
IN fact as well as in name the moment
the oath OF Office was administered.
Princess Louise, another daughter OF
Leopold. returned 20 Budapest today
She announced that preparations for
contest Of Leopolds win are progress-
ing favorably.
In his inaugural speech from tho
throne King Albert. took occasion to
defend the Belgian government and
the late king from the worldwide at
tacks made upon them for Belgium'S
course In the Congo. He declared that
he intended 20 continue "Belgium's
policy Of humanity and justice in the
further colonization OF tho Congo. No
nation is entitled to doubt our good
intentions IN the Congo. We have
great work TO perform there and
will give 70 It our very best adminis-
trative ability
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
DEPUTY SHERIFF
In A FIRE FIGHT
Gas Jet IgniteS Lace Curtain
in His Home Causing
Scare

Deputy Sheriff Joseph II. Bartlett had a
strenuous time last evening at his home.
No. 500 West Eighteenth street because
Of a fire. During the afternoon Mrs. Bart
lett had been in the sewing room and put
the lace curtains to one side.
When Mr.. Bartlett last evening lighted
the gas in the room the curtains caught
on fire. The window shade also caught on
fire so he threw up the window and threw
out the burning pieces. They fell among
the vines Of the kitchen arbor and in a
moment they were ablaze. After stamping
out the fragments that fell on the car
pet Mr.. Bartlett had to turn his attention
down stairs. but before he could tear away
the vines the paint on the kitchen was
badly scorched and bllstered
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
ATLANTIC CITY FACES
FRESH WATER FAMINE

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. Dec. 2S.-
The pumping station at Absecon, which
supplies this city with fresh water was
destroyed by fire today and there is
grave danger of water famine in the
resort. Fire engines from town have
been stationed in Absecon and they are
pumping water from the storage basins
into the mains but have not force
enough to send the water up TO the
high places in the city and there will
be a scarcity Of water until a tempor-
airy pumping station can be construct
ed. Should fire break out in the city
the situation would be most serious.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
ONLY FLIGHT
FOR zELAYA
DepOSed President Of NiCara-
qua Prepares to Leave
the Country
INSURGENTS TO ADVANCE
ON MADRIZ' CAPITAL

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
AfANAGUA. Dec. 2S-Frghtened by the
reverses sustained by the government
army at Rama. former President zelaya
is contemplating immediate fight from
the country. The only thing deterring him
is the fear Of falling into the hands Of
American sailors.
Plans are said to be under way for
Zeiaya's transfer TO the Mexican war
ship General Guerrero. which is now in
tho harbor at Corinto. 1t is considered
improbable that the American authorities
would attempt to interfere with him were
he once aboard a foreign vessel.
The prospect Of a revolutionary advance
on Managua has thrown the capitol into
fever Of excitement. II the attack which
Estrada threatens becomes imminent il
is believed that the entire city will re-
volt and join in the demand for the with
drawal Of President Madriz.
MadrIz is stin Loyalty supported by the
majority of the people. but their allegi-
ance is not such that a threatened attack
on the city would not quickly destroy IL.
Admiral Kimball in command OF the
American warships in Nicaraguan waters
has sent word to United States Vice
Consul Csldera that the American ships
viii furnish retreat for all Americans
who are afraid TO remain I'm Managua OF
Corinto. Aside from the fact that most
of the American residents are arming
themselves, they are exhibiting no signs
Of fear, basing their belief in their inn
munity from danger on the theory that
the Nicaraguans know that America
would intervene in the event Of injury TO
Americans or their property.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
DEATH CLAIMS
A. ]. M'LAURIN
Mississippi Senator Expires
Suddenly From Heart Disease
at Jackson Home

JACKSON, Miss, Dec 23.-United
States Senator Anselm Joseph Nc
Laurin died suddenly last night OF
heart disease at his home in Brandon,
Miss.
The fatal attack seized Senator Nc
Laurin while he was seated in a rocking
chair in front Of the fireplace in his
library. He fell forward without
speaking a word, and life was extinct
when members Of his family reached
his side.
The sudden death followed within a
few moments a remark by Senator Nc
Laurin that he was feeling better than
he had felt at any time since his re-
cent severe illness, resulting from
ptomaine poisoning
As to a successor to Senator Nc
Laurin. it is pointed out that an ap-
pointment might be Immediately made
by Governor Noel. The Legislature
will convene early in January,
A Long Political Career.
Anselm J. McLaurin was sent to the
United States Senate the first time in
1894. to fill out the unexpired term OF
Senator Walthall. who resigned on ac-
count of i'll health. His first regular
term began March 4, 1901 and he was
re-elcted in 1907.
Senator McLaurin was born Marcel
&c, 1S4S, at Brandon.
He entered the Confederate Arm,
at the age Of 16 and after the wal
turned his attention to law. Admit.
ted to the bar before he reached hi.
majority he at once began his publ,
career. and served as District Attor.
ney in the Legislature, as a Presiden.
tial elector. and as member of tn,
Constitutional convention.
In 1895 McLaurin was elected Gov.
ernor of Mississippi.
When the present session OF Congress
opened Senator McLaurin did not z,
TO Washington because OF illness. II
the Senate chamber he was known al
one of the strongest defenders OF tn,
South, though not as radical as some
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
FARMERS WEEK
AT DELAWARE
Schedule Of Lectures and
Discussions From January 3
to january Inclusive

Delaware College Bulletin issued to-
day Is devoted to announcements OF
Farmers Week. which win be- observed
from January 3 to January s inclusive
in the College Oratory.
A number OF experts have been en-
gagged TO assist In the instruction. OF
the week. This list Includes among
others. Prof w. NJ. Hayes. Assistant
Secretary Of Agriculture OF the II. S.
Department of Agriculture: Or. Carl
w Gray, Professor Of Animal Hus-
bandry IN the University of Pennsyl-
vania: Prof. M. B. Wait. an expert
Plant Pathologist Of the Department
Of Agriculture. Washington; the Rev.
DR.. w. II. Wilson. OF New York city.
the Hon. Oscar w. Collier. President
OF the Maryland Cereal Association, OF
Easton: Joe" Wing. agricultural
writer and humanitarion. of Ohio; the
Rev. Alfred Smith, scientific farmer:
Professor w M. Jardine. of the United
States Department Of Agriculture; and
Professor Harry Hayward, Professor
Cook, Professor McCue. and Professor
Grantham. of the Experiment Station
and Delaware College STAFF.
The schedule of lectures for the week
is as follows:
January $50 to 1880 a. m. Grape
Culture. by Prof. McCue; 1890 TO ~.
Cantaloupe Growing, by Rev. A. Smith7
/ to 2, The Tomato Crop. by Prof. Nc
Cue: 2 70 3, Insect and Fungus Dis
eases. by Dr. Cook; to 4, Apple Grows
ing, by Prof McCue.
January 4-9.sO 20 1890. Pork Produc-
ton. by Prof. Hayward; 1890 to -.
Demonstration: The Use of the Score
Card in Judging Pigs. Prof. Hayward:
to 4, A Study OF the Breeding and
Market Requirements OF Horses. Dr.
Gay
January $3.50 to 1880. Legumes. AL
falfa. Soy Beans and Crimson Clover.
by Prof. Grantham; 1890 20 IL. The
Production of the Wheat Crop. Prof
Jardine; / 10 8, A Continuation OF tho
Study OF Wheat; 3 70 4, Soil Fertility,
by Prof. Grantham.
January 6-10 TO II. The Relation on
the Country Schools to Rural Prob
lens, Illustrated. by Secretary Hayes
II to 12. The Farmer and His Atti-
tude Toward Rural Problems, S. H..
MessiclS. Charles Barker. Horace Dill
worth; / to 2, The Relation Of the
Rural Church 70 Rural Problems. Or.
Wilson: to 4, What Has Been Done
to Solve Rural Problems. "Joe" Wing.
January 10 TO IL. The Corn Crop.
by w. o. Collier; II TO -. A Report
on the National Corn Show. by Wesley
Webb; Soil Improvement, by W. O..
Collier; 1 20 4. Symposium on Sweet
Potato Culture, led by Prof. Wait.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
DEATH TAKES
]. ALBERT WOOD

Albret Wood, at one tlmo secretary
and treasurer OF the Delaware Construc-
tion Company, and prominent I'm business
circles, died this morning of apoplexy
In his home, No. 90l Franklin street. He
had been afiing two years and his death
was not unexpected
Mr.. Wood was As years old and was a
native of Wilmington. He had retired
from business some years ago
He leaves a widow and a four-year-old
son and two brothers. Clarence, OF this
city, and John. Of Cleveland, o.
The funeral will be held from the home
on Monday. the time TO be announced
The Rev. DIR. IT. W. Kellogg, pastor OF
Grace NJ. L. Church. will officlate. In
terment will be in Wilmington and Bran
dywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
BOARD OF TRADE
GETS VALUABLE REPORTS

Numerous pamphlets, including Govern
ment Consular reports, Department OF
Commerce and Labor bulletins and re-
ports Of the progress made on the Atlantic
Deeper Waterways project, are being re-
ceived daily by the Wilmington Board of
Trade. and as all arc Of interest TO Will
mington business interests, r. J. Mac
lean, president Of the board. invites busi-
ness men 10 avail themselves of the OPP
portunity to examine the pamphlets. one
pamphlet received this morning treats OF
tho packing OF goods for export. Mr.. Mac
lean thinks this pamphlet of special i'm
portance TO local business men and in
vites them 20 examine IT,
The Board OF Trade rooms are open
daily and many Of the members have al
ready availed themselves of the oppor-
tunity TO examine the valuable documents
on flo there.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
DIR. COOK SAID
TO BE In PARIS
His Identity Became Known
and He Left MarSeiI-
les

Ry United Press Leased Special Wire.
PARIS, Dec. 23.-Dr. Frederick A. Cook,
the dlscredited explorer passed through
Paris to-day enroute 70 Ostend, Belgium,
according to a generally accepted report.
II is said that Cook, accompanied by his
wife and a youth OF IS years came TO
Paris from Nice. to which city he fed
from Marseilles after his identity In the
latter city became known. A despatch
from Marseilles says that Cook registered
at the Regina Hotel In that city under the
name OF Richardson. giving Naples as his
address. According to the hotel officials,
Cooks intention was to remain hidden
IN Marseilles but his identity was dis
closed by several American guests and he
hastily departed for Nice. He Is said 10
have reached Nice on Tuesday
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
NEW MEMBERS AS
GIFT FOR A.O.U. W.
Dover Lodge Hold Pleasing
Celebration at Which Judge
BOyCe Speaks
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, Dec. 2s-Diamond
Lodge. No. Q. A. o. u. w. held one
Of the most enjoyable Christmas en-
tortainments last night ever given by
lodge i'm Dover
WorlSmen from all parts Of the State
filed the lodge room 60 help Diamond
Lodge celebrate its recent Increase OF
thirty new members. and 20 hear fra
ternity speeches and get substantial
Christmas cheer for the inner man.
Quite novel feature was n Christ
mas stocking, hung up along the wall
for every member. The stockings were
full OF toys and favors.
Past Grand Master Workman c. b.
Prettyman, member of Diamond
Lodge. presided during the evening.
Charles y. Edmunds. Philadelphia
attorney and member Of Quaker City
Lodge. OF Philadelphia, made an ad-
dress on the fraternal features OF the
order Past Master Workman II. @.
Taylor sang a sprightly solo. "The
Warrior Bold" Past Grand Master
Workman Edward r. Kane. OF VIII
mington. made an address on the
/ finances and the investments OF the
order. Past Grand Master Workman
j. Il. Carroll made a fcllcitous address
which clicated much applause. and
/ Grand Trustee JosephT. Honecker Won
cheers IN a characteristic speech on "a
Pioneers Work in the Pioneer Order
An ovation was given James l. Boyce
who has Just won tho Cecil Rhodes
| scholarship TO oxford. when he re
sponded for the new class OF initiate
In the order.
Grand Organizer w. II. Davidson
presented prizes for meritorious wor
ia the order 70 j. r. Honecker. Jane
c. Wickes. Joseph L. Bonsali, Jr
Homer Voshell Frank j. Lewis AM
Ralph Wingate.
Judge William II. Boyce made en-
couraging remarks 10 the new class.
Degrees were conferred I'm an initia
tion conducted by Mr.. Prettyman. IN
big lodge participating i'm all tn
features Past Master Workman p
B. Louderbough was organist.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
SOME SCENES
in THE MARTS
Demand For Goose and Marsh
Rabbits Since Turkey
Prices Are Awaiting
GIRLS SEEKING
"BIG NOISE NECKTIES

The ties that are given at Christmas.
trala.
Are not the kind that he wears
Fluffy gives the best" she can find
trala,
And that's why the young man swears
"Ah has always been brung up to
pahtake oh turkey on Christmas. but
by George. All is goin' to git couple
oh musk-rats dis yeah"
SO spake a negro down at the mar
ket this morning. The long. stark
rows Of plump turkeys turned up their
toes in pathetic and vain appeal to the
passers-by.
"Fhirty-five and forty cents a pound,
ma'am,' invariably brought mournfuI
and indignant protest from citizens
who considered the price unconstitu-
tional; and many solemn vows were
registered that they would go 90 the
extreme length of starving on goose or
duck first. The one turkey observed
purchased. in a ten-minute sleuthing,
was laid in state on a holly wreath.
probably the name Of the owner was
to be engraved by hand and the costly
bird registered at the court house. one
dealer said he had % turkeys against
1SS last year
An unconscious humorist put a hor-
nets nest in with his stand Of mistle-
toe. The young man taking advan-
tage of the latter sometimes raises
/ the former about his ears. Pretty girls
were deeply Interested in the neigh
boring holly. as an afterthought they
/ inquired coldly the price OF mistletoe
There were excited squeals over m,
awful price of this yuletide necessity
but as goose could not be substituted
though sometimes a pair Of geese ac-
cording TO hOmely old maids arc an
accompaniment. the misteltoe wai
transferred to a capacious muT.
Say I've spent my noon hour an,
evening for two DAYS shopping an,
I've only bought one present" said
perspiring young man. Mas got Z
buy the rest for me-"
GIVE me something that make
some show, not that mcasly little rag.
said a disgusted masculine voice a
the woman clerk showed him an ex
quisite embroidered tic costing thre
dollars.
Now II Bob were only a girl L
know what-oh, woulan this cut
little necktie with the purple spots loo
sweet on him!" said a giriish voice.
20, papa said FIVE yoar-oid, sur
veying a bright blue wagon larg
enough to hold one boy aged five, an
labelled Police Patrol wouldn't so
like 10 ride in THAI wagon
I'D like to buy ono OF those thing
that women put on their hair low dowI
made of celluloid or something" sal
man hopefully surveying the belt
pins. Aren't these them?" The pity
ing clerk led him away gently to tn
barettes.
Perhaps the happIsst person in tn
city until she was discovered was III
taby in the 5 and 10 CEN store. wh
grabbed a big baii and sat down j
the crowded aisle 20 play with it.
Business men conveyed toys IN
ree-trimmings to the safe seclusiQ
ci their offices this morning. Christina
trees had a fourishing sale: havin
the strength of their branches tenderl
tested by hands graded to the weigl
: OF imaginary dolls, and their heigf
S calculated for certain dining room
{ ana parlors.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
zELAYA'S ARMY
YET in FIELD
ReVOIutiOniStS Pursue Rem,
nant and May Engage it
at Chile
1000 DEAD THE
WARS TOLL TO DATE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
BLUEFlELDS. via wireless TO Colon.
Dec. 23.-Gencrals Chamorra, Mena.
fornos Diaz Matuty of the revolu-
tionary army are pursuing the rem-
nant Of the government army and pro-
coeding TO engage il IN battle in or near
chile according TO dispatches Tho
exact status OF the situation az the
front is unobtainable OF account Of
the fact that the revoiuicnis,s are IN
control OF the telegraph lines and al
messages must pass through the hands
OF General Mena.
While the defeat OF the government
forces at Rama In the engagement Of
/ Monday and Tuesday was decisive,
todays dispatches indicate that Inc
number of captured soldiers was great
~ overstated yesterday. IL is known
that a large part of Iolaya's force Is
still in the field. but its early capture
or annihiliation Is confidently predicted
as IL is outnumbored by the revolu-
tionists and the latter are IN far bet
ter fighting shape.
over 300 wounded soldiers and sew
eral hundred captives have been
brought to Bluehelds. The condition
OF the captives Is proof that the gov
ernment soldiers are In bad way ply
sically. Those who have arrived here
are ragged, sick and half starved They
say the whole army is in the same
condition.
No confirmation has as yet been re-
ceived Of the defeat Of General Con
zales, who commanded the govern
ment army.
The death list in the Rama battle
will undoubtedly reach 600. two thirds
OF whom were government soldiers.
Twice this number were wounded.
Among the wounded was General Ma
tuty. who refused to reIinquish his
command and is still in pursuit Of the
fleeing zelaya army.
The total number killed since the
war began will run between 500 ant
1000 and on the strength Of this esli-
mate another appeal will be made e
the United States TO intervene "in hu
manity's sake"
Major Guerrero. one OF the most fear
4 less men in the revolutionary rank
!. was killed in the second day Of IN
! Rama battle while attempting TO cap
! ture a machine gun battery at Boo
San Carlos.
Preparations for the revolutionar.
A advance on Managua are in allegiance
/ awaiting the completion OF the RAM
I campaign
All sorts Of river craft are arrivhl
almost hourly from Rama, bringing IN
/ victims and spoils o. the battle. Com
mander Shipley. Of the United State
s cruiser DesMoines. is being praised ol
h every hand for his prompt work II
n attending to the wounded. All tn
e available surgeons from the American
ships are now at work in the impro
vised hospitals. The supply OF medi
cal materials however, Is about ex
hausted and rush orders have beei
! sent to the United States.
Now that the tide OF war has turn
ed in the revolutionists favor they ar
Il anxious 20 end the struggle as quickl
It as possible and by the time Genera
: Estrada begins his march against Men
n aqua, IL is believed he will have a tota
t force Of close TO 5000 men.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
HOPE FARM PATIENTS
SHOW XMAS SPIRIT

The Christmas celebration at Hope
Farm sanatorium Of the Anu-Tuberculo-
sis Society at Brandywine Springs will
extend over two days. The Christmas
diner to the fifteen patients VIII be serv-
ed on Saturday and the exchange Of
Christmas presents will take place on
Sunday.
The actual giving OF Christmas gifts AT
the sanatorium began this morning. when
the patients gave the experimenting
nurse. Mrs. aMrtha d. Young. foun-
tain pen. She was visibly affected and
was greatly pleased at the Christmas
spirit shown. Mrs. Young was also re-
membered by Miss Emily Bissell and
other members Of tie Tuberculosis
Society.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
SERGEANT PLUMLEY
NOW A LIEUTENANT

An election for first and second lieuten-
ants Of Company d. state militia. was
held in the state Armory. this city, last
night. under the direction OF Captain
Joseph c. Lawson.
Sergeant Plumley OF Company A, was
elected first lieutenant. and Battalion
Sergeant Major A. H. Carey was elected
second lieutenant.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
LOCK THE DOORS! WIVES MAY
SEARCH CLUBS FOR HUBBIES

The rccreant hubby who stays too late
at the club is no longer protected by the
club rules barring the admission Of wo-
men, according 10 a ruling by Judge Coch-
ran in City Court
Rules or no rules" he said this morn
ing "any woman has a right to go into
a club and get her husband"
And to further show his feeling he im-
posed fines OF $ and costs each upon
Euprio and Cesaio Pagiio. who had been
charged with assault and battery by Mrs,
Josephine Laglioni signor Laglioni was
the club-belated hubby and Mrs Lag
iioni was the lone woman who upset the
rules Of an Italian club that has rooms AT
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
Maunr Mamie : coupIe.

Mayor J. Harvey Spruance ofticiated
today at the marriage of Joseph DOM
mick of Greensburg, near Pittsburg,
Pa, and Miss Mary Santori of this
city. The groom was a widower and
his grown son witnessed the ceremony.
The couple will go to Pittsburg and
later return to Wilmington where they
will make their future home.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23

No. 225 Christiana avenue.
Mrs. Laglioni had waited and waited on
Sunday evening for the signor, and had
finally sought him successfully at the
club.
Don't you know that women aren't
allowed in this club. according to the
rules" said Euprio and Cesaio. who liked
Signor Laglionrs company
Mrs. Laglioni didn't and then, she says,
the brothers. undaunted by her 200 pounds
shook her and made a half-hearted effort
TO throttle her Most Of the witnesses said
they hadn't seen anything at all Cesaic
and Euprio shrugged their shoulders and
said Mrs. Laglionis tongue was false.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
turkey For Pastor WYATT.

The Rev. c. r. Wyatt. pastor Of
Harrison Street NJ. Z. Church. today
received from the board of trustees
Of the church a twenty pound turkey
The gift was presented by Watson
B. Lenderman on behalf Of the board,
and was greatly appreciated by DR..
and Mrs Wyatt.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 23.--The
weather is more or less cloudy this
morning and there have been light
SHOWS and rains over all districts, ex-
eept the middle and south Atlantios
east Gulf and north Pacific States.
Forecast till p. m. Friday;
For Delaware--Fair tonight and FRI
dav; moderate west to northwest winds.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
Eureka Council Al Funeral.

Members OF Eureka Council, Junior
Order United American Mechanics. will
atten dthe funeral of William G. SHAW.
Jr.. tomorrow afternoon from his late
home. No. 1902 West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1909-12-23
paIe's Corner School Entertainment.

Dale's Corner public school, of which
Miss Jennie Lyman IS teacher, Will
have its Christmas entertainment to-
night and an interesting program Will
be given by the scholars.