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Evening journal., 1909-04-01
SHOCKING CASE
IN CITY COURT
George COIumbO is Accused
of Improper Actions To-
ward Young Girls
EIGHT OF THEM DETAINED

Shocking testimony in City Court this
morning in the preliminary hearing Of
George Columbo, a Greek. charged with
felonious assault and assault revealed
startling conditions among some young
girls living on the East Side Of the city
At the request OF Humane Agent Frank
Stout eight girls, ranging in age from
IA to II years, who had appeared as
witnesses. were detained on a charge OF
incorregibility. for a hearing on Satur-
day
The charge OF felonious assault against
Columbo was substituted for one
charge Of having improper relations with
female children Uncertain testimony on
one charge prompted Judge Cochran in
granting the prisoner a continuance un-
til Saturday, in order that he might OBJ
tain witnesses. He is held without bail.
II is alleged that Columbo committed
an assault upon Mary Lefkowicz, aged
10 years, in a candy shop on East Sec
ond street. The court room was cleared
before the girl testified Mary LowoskS
testified to witnessing the alleged as
sault. When Columbo, through an in
terpreter, was informed that he could
question Mary Lowosh. he simply said
that he did not know her
"He do So" cried the little girl ex-
citedly
The testimony of the girl was that the
assault had occurred since Christmas.
Columbo declared he had not seen Mary
Lefkowicz since last October.
Dr. Joseph z. Wales testified as TO evil
dence Of an assault on the Lefkokicz
child.
It was on another charge tn: the 9TH
er witnesses were called. Humane Agent
Stout testified that Tillie Saurwine, aged
II years. had admitted certain things
10 him previously about Colombo and
that he has given her money. on the
stand the girl denied this and declared
although she had gone to another Of the
Greeks shops on East Sixth street. to
buy candy and had been given money by
him, he had done nothing improper.
Her testimony was TO the effect that
Columbo provided other girls who vis-
tied his shop with money to g to skat-
ing rinks and theatres Annie Cuffman
and Edna barker, both about IA years
old, testified to having seen Tillie Saur-
wine in Columbos shop on Sunday ar
ternoon.
About ten other young girls had been
summoned as witnesses. but they were
not called. II was from among these
that Mr.. Stout detained the eight girls
who win face the charges OF -incorfigibil-
ity on Saturday. among 'hem being TIL
lie Saurwine.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
$62,5OO FOR new
STATE BUILDING
Legislature Railroads" Bill
Through Inside Of a
half Hour
OLD WAR CLAIM TO
PAY FOR STRUCTURE

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, April l.-Unable to get
enough votes TO revive and pass through
the House the Conner bill TO borrow $4,000
with which to erect a State administration
and library building, advocates Of the new
building project took a new tack yesterday
afternoon and passed through both
branches OF the Legislature a bill pro-
viding for a State administration and IL
brary building to cost s625OO The bill was
possed within half an hour after it had
been introduced making a record for
''railroading' in the Delaware Legislature.
Instead OF obtaining the money TO pay for
the building by a bond issue the bill d.
rects State Treasurer Moore 10 transfer
s62,500 from the sinking fund into the gen
eral fund to meet the building expenses.
II being the net amount Of the war claim
OF ISL which Delaware obtained through
the efforts of Attorney-G General Richards
a year or so ago. The restoration Of the
present State House also Is to be made
out Of this amount.
The bill names Governor Pennewill,
former Governors Preston Lea and Ebe
W. Tunnel. Senator's Alvin b. Conner,
NJ. Monaghan and Alexander p. Corbit,
Speaker T. o. Cooper, and Representatives
W. +. Lafferty and Timothy Il. Townsend
as commissioners TO supervise erection OF
the building. They are to serve without
compensation. Contracts for the erection
of the administration building and for the
restoration of the present State House &c
its Colonial appearance are to be awarded
after bids have been received. The new
building will be erected on the site Of The
Jump property, owned by the State, anC
adjoining and south of the present STATE
House The administration and librar,
building VIII be fitted with offices for th'
various State officers. and in the real
will be a fire proof wing for the stat'
Library It is expected that the new build
ing will be Of colonial design.
The present State House will be use'
only for meetings Of the Legislature an
for the exhibition OF historical records o
the State The first floor. now occupies
by state officers and the State Library
will be used for committee rooms for IN
Legislature. The new building is 10 b
ready for occupancy in January, 1911.
Couldn't Win Men Over.
Every effort was made throughout yes
terday to win over two members Of tn
! House who voted against the state Hous
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
HIGHER ASSESSMENT
ON PENNSY PROPERTY

To increase the revenues OF the county
the Levy Court adeed heavily to the as
sessments OF the Pennsylvania Railroads 5
properties. Heretofore the assessment on
the company's new station in this city.
which is said to have cost 10000. was
sl25ooO but yesterday the Levy Court de-
cided to make it 100000. The city assesses
the station at $4,000.
For telegraph. telephone. electric light
and power companies the county assess
ment was set at $50 per mile for poles and
$3.50 per mile for each wire. Heretofore
the assessments have been made accord
ing TO the judgment of the assessor in
each district and the figure varied greatly.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
ENDS TROUBLES
BY KILLING HERSELF

SALISBURY. Md. April 1-suffering
for some time from nervous trouble,
Miss Cosctte McGrath committed suicide
by jumping of the Baltimore, Chesapeake
& Atlantic Railway docks. She left her
home about 80 o'clock telling her rela-
tives that she was going TO purchase some
medicine and would return shortly. Becom-
ing suspicious when she did not return
at a late hour. her relatives formed a
searching party. and at daybreak her hat,
gloves. furs. coat and skirt were found
on a pier
Miss McGrath was a member Of prom
inent wicomico county family. and was
held In high esteem by her many friends.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Airil f.-cold
weather continues east of the Rocky
Mountains, with freezing Temperatures
in Northwestern Texas. The weather
will be unsettled in the south with
showers tonight or Friday. In the
upper Ohio valley, the lower lake re-
aion, and the Middle Atlantic States,
fair weather tonight will be followed
by increasing eloudiness and warmer
Friday.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Friday;
For Delaware-Fair tonight. Friday
increasing cloudiness; light to moderate
northwesterIy winds, becoming var
liable.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Schooner is Blown Up,
Eight of Crew Killed

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
MARSEILLES, April 1.-The three
masted schooner Jules Henry. from
Philadelphia, was blown to kinohng wood
today by the explosion OF her cargo OF
1900 tons OF petroleum. Eight OF the
crew We're killed outright. and seven
mortally and three dangerously wounded
The Jules Henry was a. French tank
vessel. captained by NJ. Escoffier. The
cause OF the explosion is unknown. II
occurred while preparations were be-
ing made to unload the vessel.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
POLICE TO
FIND HIS WIFE
Harrington Man Sends Full
Sized Portrait of Miss
ing Woman

Henry James. Of Harrington. Del,
asked the local police in letter today
to find his wife. Anna James. He says
she has deserted him and taken some
Of his money. He does not want the
woman arrested IL she is alone, but II
she has company he does. In order
to readily identify the missing woman
James sent full sized crayon portrait
of his wife which had evidently been
removed from a laH;e frame. 1t came
under separate cover and accompanied
the letter.
The police have as yet failed to locate
the woman. James thinks she came 70
Wilmington
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
STORY OF MURDER OF DR..
WILLIAM JONES CONFIRMED

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. April 1.-Governor
General Smith, Of the Philippines, in
a despatch TO the bureau of insular
affairs. today, confirmed the report of
the murder by Filipinos, of DIR. VIII
liam Jones. the noted anthropologist
of the Field Museum. The despatch
states:
Jones died March IS. from bolo. and
spear wounds. received on the same
day near Dumabato. I have directed
a full investigation Of the murder. and
have ordered the preservation of his
note. books. photographs, plates and
specimens"
DR.. Jones went to the Philippines in
1906. and had been collecting material
FOR the Field Museum since that time.
He was one Of the most noted Of Amer
ican Ethnologists.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
u. p. CHURCH IN
ANNUAL MEETING

The United Presbyterian Church, in an
nual meeting last night. elected William
Mckenzie, church clerk and j. Max Ham
mond, John X. Huey and Harry T..
Wright. trustees. Messrs. Huey and
Wright are new officials. Reports showing
growth I'm the church membership were
read. A paper was read by DIR. G. Burton
Pierson on the subject. "rhe New Sur
gerry" The Mems League Of the church
served refreshments.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
FIRE DESTROYS
THIS FARMHOUSE

Fire carly this week destroyed the
dwelling on the Edward Armstrong
farm near Newark, tenanted by
Thomas Green. What caused the blaze
is a mystery. but when il was dis
covered the flames were so far ad-
vanced that practically very little of
the household effects could be saved.
Even the clothin of the occupants Of
the house. was destroyed.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
FEARS FOR SAFETY OF
PARTY IN AN AIRSHIP

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
BERLIN, April 1.-The gravest fears
arc entertained to-day for the safety
OF Count Zeppelin and fourteen others
who are his guests aboard his new air
slip. in which the party attempted to
make a flight from Friderichshafen T.
Munich. The ascent was made at
sunrise.
Owing to a fierce gale that sprang up
shortly after the fight was begun, the
idea of landing at Munich was aband-
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
DEATH RATE Low
BIRTH RATE HIGH

Health Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth
has completed his report for the quarter
ending March 81. II shows there were $50
deaths recorded in that period, and $40
births and $50 marriages. The deaths in
cludo from $50 TO 200 bodies which were
shipped here for interment. from places
outside the State.
The report shows falling off in tho
number Of deaths and an increase in the
births and marriages compared with the
corresponding quarter Of last year.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Milton to Hear Debate.

MILTON. Ajril 1.-The public de-
bate which is TO be held between Mayor
Jonee. of Milton, and County Superin-
tendent OF Schools John NJ. Brooks, will
be held here April 9, and arrangements
have been made to charge a small ad-
mission fee 20 aid in paying for a
new piano recently purchased by the
Milton High school.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01

oned' the wind driving the airship out
OF the contemplated course.
The ship has now been up ten hours.
II was last seen drifting before the
wind In an apparently unmanagable
condition.
Zeppelin's latest airship was but re-
Gently completed at cost of more
than 100000 Only this week he at
tanned height of more than 5000 feet,
breaking the record of craft Of this
sort.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
uuohes 40 Assist champ CLARK.

WASHINGTON. April lit was an
nounced today by Minority Leader
Clark, that Representative Hughes
democrat. New Jersey had been Sc
lected as assistant minority whip to
succeed Representative O'Connell,
democrat, Massachusetts).
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Eised for plsorderIy Conduct.

Francis McLary was fined $40 and
costs in City Court this morning on
the charge Of disorderly conduct.
The charge Of wife beating against
Edward Grooms. colored, was dismissed
because of the absence Of the prose-
cutting witness. who is in Elkton.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
swedes Honor Edison.

STOCKHOLM. April 1.-The Swedish
Academy Of Science today conferred a
gold medal upon Thomas A. Edison,
the American inventor. for his inven-
tion and development Of the phono-
graph. Crown Prince Gustavus Adolf
phus handed the medal TO Mr.. Graves.
the American minister.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Postmaster Conrad Injured.

Postmaster Henry c. Conrad was
confined to his home today as re-
suit Of sustaining an injury to his left
ankle while in Philadelphia several days
ago. He was able 10 walk with much
EFFORT yesterday. but his physician
ordered him TO remain off his feet to-
da--
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
cIub Nlaht al Y. IN. R. c

Tomorrow night will be Club night
at the Young Mems Republican Club.
The usual entertainment viii be sup
plemented with pinochle and whist All
the club members are invited to be
present.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Auto ereakn poo's Ribs.

A water spaniel dog was run over
by an automobile last evening at Della
ware avenue and Jefferson streets. Two
ribs Of the dog were broken.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
MINERS HONOR
JOHN MITCHELL
COIIierieS Closed and the Men
Attend Mass Meetings in
Coal Regions
WAITING CONFERENCE
WITH THE OPERATORS
By United Press Leased Special wirA

BY United Press Leased Special wirA
sIIAMoKIN. Pa, April /. John Mitch
ell Day Is being observed throughout
this section with an unamity that has
marked the April first holiday In any
year with the exception OF the initial
celebration Ave years ago.
This, too. despite the fact that the oper.
ators made frantic EFFORT TO keep the
mines and collieries open.
Ten thousand miners in this district
are congrogaung in the streets Of the
mining towns about here and after hold
ing parade plan big picnics at which
speeches viii be made by leaders OF the
United Mineworkers OF America.
All hands are jubilant over the action
Of the mine owners in deciding TO keep
the mines In operation until the negotk
tions that begin IN Philadelphia next
Wednesday afternoon. between the cx-
ecutive board. and the operators have
been concluded and this concession added
to the enjoyment Of the holiday
SCRANTON. Pa. April To-day tn,
anniversary Of the endorsement OF ths
eight hour day. secured by the United
Mneworkers OF America. in the BIZ
luminous districts. is being observed
throughout the anthracite regions. Mass
meetings are being held at various
points and the mineworkers are being
addressed by representatives Of the Ma
tional Union. and men OF prominence II
public life. All the mines are idle. an,
the mineworkers are manifasting a keer
interest in the program Of the day.
The trend Of the addresses Of the speak
ers at the mass meetings is toward th'
Importance Of general development o.
the strength OF the organization in tn
anthracite regions.
WILKESBARRE. Pa, April 1-Rath
er than provok any unpleasantness Il
the anthracite field pending the meetinl
to be held in Philadelphia on April
the operators OF all the collieries In thi
region consented to a FUN holiday 70
the miners today in observance 0s
Mitchell Day.
Contrary TO expectations. there wa
no big demonstration TO mark the day
the miners congregating about the cit
and tallyink OF the situation. This ever
ing there will be smokers by a numbC
Of local unions.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Bible Talk by Pastor PettinqiIl.

The Rev. w. l. Pettingill. pastor Of
North Baptist Church win deliver a
Bible talk az the City Mission. No
613 W. Front street this evening"
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
. M Whitford AbVIt Aoal1.

Every Evening Printing Company. who
has been seriously III for several weeks
was out for the first time today. His
many friends were glad 20 see him.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
To Open Bids.

Bids will be opened in City Council
tonight for furnishing a steel filing
cabinet for the city registry clerks
Office. Bids for the cabinet were re-
ceived until noon today.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Talking Of Home Comma.

GEORGETOWN, April $50 sue
cessful was the first homecoming week
here alst year that plans are now be-
ing laid and committees win soon be
at work for another week to be held
the latter part of September.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Jacohx,s penartment

store ad, formerly on last page viii
hereafter appear on Page Of THE
EVENING JOURNAL
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
Iacoby's pepartment

Store ad.. formerly on last page will
hereafter appear on Page 6 OF THE
EVENING JOURNAL
Evening journal., 1909-04-01
PAVING Interest on Bonds.

City Treasurer Ross had the interest
checks on city bonds ready TO be paid
out today. and many were called for.
A number were sent through the mails.
Evening journal., 1909-04-01

IF YOUR Advertising Don't
Pay, Do Better Advertising.
Don't Limit 1t. Don't Expect
TO Gain 500 From a so
Cent Ad.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-22
SHORT JABS AT SPORT.

An exchange says that Muggsy Nc
Graw, as a Christmas gift, present
ed Pitcher Otis Crandall a $40 gold
piece set with diamonds, to be used
as charm. That's poor judgment
on Muggsy's part in spelling that gold
piece, as Crandall might have used
it this winter.
Pitcher Bill Burns has informed the
Washington club that unless he is
traded he might consent to pitch for
the Nationals for the small sum of
$4,000 Bill certainly got an awful
good opinion of himself in the short
breathing spell he enjoyed before
Ganley made him take the count with
| the bat.
The life of inactivity is having a
bad effect on Jimmy McAleer's health.
So anxious is Jimmy to make some
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-22

battle is found in any of the record
books.
Jimmy Walsh claims the bantam
weight championship at lie, and says
that this was the recognized weight
when McGovern fought Palmer and
Neil fought Forbes.
Sam Fitzpatrick must be amused
at a lot of the plans that are being
made concerning Mistah Johnsing.
Samivel is not likely to take any long
chances with his meal ticket-not for
a long time to come.
How a little fame does change
prices. 1t will cost at least 81 to
see Jim Jeffries on the stage, while
anybody could have two looks and a
transfer for the price of beer just
the other day.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-22
WANTS N0'CHANGE
IN APPLE BOXES
REPRESENTATIVE HOLM HAS IN
TRODUCED MEMORIAL IN LEG
FEAT OF PORTER BILL.
Special to the World.

Special to the World.
representative from Chelan county,
prepared a concurrent resolution this
evening to be presented in the legis-
lature tomorrow for the purpose of
memoralizing congress to defeat the
Porter bill now pending before that
body.
In his memorial Mr.. Holm states
growers and dealers of the north
west has been the standard for the
past Is years and that it has been
found to be the best package adapted
to the size of apples grown in the
northwest He further states that
the fruit growers of the northwest
through the medium of the box,
have built up reputation as having
the finest commercial fruit pack on
the market, thereby enabling them to
get the highest market prices for ap-
pies in America. Australia and Eu-
rope.
The resolution protests against ell
larging the standard apple package
as being to the detriment of Wash
ington apple growers and without
possible advantage to fruit districts
dispensing barreled apples.
The Washington delegation in con-
gress is asked to either defeat the
passage of the Porter bill or else to
amend it so that it will recognize
| the box used by northwest apple
growers as standard. The delega-
ton is also asked to insist upon an
amendment providing that apples
shall only be marked as first class
when 100 per cent free from worms
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kind of deal that he snapped an
ice pick the other day for pair of
game ROSTERS. AS usual, the other
fellow got stuck.
Mike Donlin says that as long as
Mr.. and Mrs. Mique can command
1000 bucks week, not stage money,
Mr. John Tooth Brush, owner of the
New York team, will have to come
across with a big increase.
Tom Longboat was married the
other day Tom is bound to find the
Matrimonial Handicap a longer and
harder race than any other Marathon
he has ever taken part in.
The mining camp of Mazuma, New,
has offered to hang up a purse OF
100000 for a bout to a finish be-
tween Johnson and Jeffries. Evident
ly the boys down there are trying to
live up to the towns name.
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NOTES ABOUT BOXERS.

Abe Attell says his arms and legs
always get stiff in the Eastern eli
mate. Rheumatism or because he has
to pull so hard to let the dubs stick
a while?
Sam Berger is promoting a Mara
thon race at San Francisco Trust
Sam to be wherever the money
grows.
Stanley Ketchell is going to join a
burlesque company. If he meets Sam
Langford he might learn something
about tragedy.
They are just as easy in Pittsburg
as any other place. Tommy Crawford
of San Francisco, is there, and is get
ting windups by telling the Smokes
that he knocked out Mike Twin Sui
liven in nineteen rounds. No such
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-22

that there will be no appropriations
made at this session of congress for
rivers ana harbors, consequently the
Columbia river will have no money
spent on the upper waters. An eff
fort is being made, however, to Sc
cure this survey for the lower river,
and also to secure an appropriation
from the present legislature to assist
in opening up the river.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-22
PUSHES PANAMA LIBEL SUIT.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 21.-
Proceeding with it's inquiry into the
government and several individuals
in connection with the Panama can
al, the federal grand jury today
heard number of witnesses. Doug
las Robinson, the presidents brother
in law, and Charles P Taft, brother
of the president-elect, were the most
important witnesses.
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AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE.

Hush. Some one is at the door.
That was the experience of young
married couple Wednesday night.
After they had retired for the night
they thought they heard some one
trying to get in the door The young
couple were badly frightened, and
they got up and dressed themselves
and baby and few to the house of a
relative and stayed there the rest of
the night Young folks. beware of
burglars. This young man should
have his gun under his pillow, so as
to be able to protect WHEY and baby.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-22
Want Reservation Opened.

BELLINGHAM, Jan. 22.-Accord-
ing to NJ. ]. Clark, a Marietta pio-
neer, the Indians on the Lummi res
ervation want their lands thrown
open for settlement.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-22
ASKS SURVEY Of
THE COLUMBIA

Senator Piles, the first of the week
introduced a resolution in the senate
providing for the survey of the Co
lumbia river. The purpose of the
survey is that an estimate might be
made of the cost of clearing the river
for navigation. The prospects are
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-22

GARFIELD, Jan. 22.-LeO Nit
chell, aged 20 years, of Cora, Idaho,
died here Monday of injuries received
in falling from a sled.
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possession of a furnished house at
East Bay avenue Judge Gose has
already taken the oath of Office and
today is sitting on the supreme bench
for the first time
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-01-22
NEW SUPREME COURT JUDGE.

OLYMPIA, Jan. 21.-The recently
appointed supreme judge, F. M. Gose,
accompanied by his family, arrived
in the city yesterday and has taken
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-03
TopsHAM.

Native Of Town Called to Presidency Of
Fiske University.
Rev. DR.. George A. Gates, has been
called to the presidency Of Fiske uni
versity, the famous school for the coli
ored people at Nashville, Tenn. Pr.
Gates recently resigned the presidency Of
Pomona college at Claremont, CAL, and
is native Of Topshanl.