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Evening journal., 1909-02-06

rocate them all to the fullest extent He
represents a great State. with splendid
history. and Delaware is glad to give 10
Virginia her best greetings
I'm behalf OF the state which ] have
tho honor Of representing ] wish to say
that we fully appreciate tho great dis
tinction which the naming Of this magnih-
cent ship confers; and we sincerely thank
the government for the honor. We are
proud OF our State and people, but none
tho less are we proud Of the nation Of
which we arc a part.
Delaware has record that is dear 10
her citizens. and especially do they re-
ioice in the fact that In every crisis OF
the nations history our State has done
her duty as best she could.
In securing the Declaration OF rnde-
pendcnce; IN the formation and adoption
OF the federal constitution, and IN The
brave struggle our forefathers made for
independence no state has a brighter and
better record than our own.
Having such history we think II is
not amiss that one OF the greatest OF
the nations battleships should bear the
name of Delaware.
I'VE have at all times been fortunate
Ccontinued on Second PaEs)
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STATES NAVAL NAMESAKE FIRST OF AMERICAN
DREADNAUGHTS, is LAUNCHED AT NEWPORT NEWS TODAY
Brilliant AssembIage Bids Luck TO the
Delaware, Giant Sea Fighter as She
GIides From the WaYs---DeIawar-
cans Entertained at Notable
Banquet Following the
Launching

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Feb. 6-with
bottle OF old native Delaware cham
pagne dashed sparkling against her tow
ering port bow from the hands Of her
sponsor. Miss Anne Pennewiil Cahall. the
monster battleship Delaware. slid astern
gracefully into the ripping waters Of the
James river at lo.oe O'Clock this morning
Miss Cahall had as her aids Miss Frances
Hazel, OF Dover. and Miss Ellen Coleman
dupont of Wilmington.
Immediately following the launching.
the guests we're driven 20 the Warwick
Hotel where they were entertained at an
elaborate luncheon by the shipyard Of
flcials. Speeches were made by Governor
Swanson. of Virginia. Governor Pennewill.
Of Delaware. Forms Senator Anthony
Higgins OF Delaware. apd Former secre-
tary OF State Joseph l. Cahall, Of the
same State.
The launching was from ,the spec ally
constructed slip and ways at the yard OF
her builders, the Newport News Ship
building and Dry Dock Company. and was
Witnessed by several thousand guests OF
the company. including Governor Simeon
former Governor Preston Lea, United
States Senator'S dupont and Richardson,
Representative Burton and Representa-
uve-elect Heald. together with large CON-
mittees representing both branches Of the
Delaware Legislature. and nearly an the
State officials, who came 10 Newport
News from Wilmington.
BY o'clock all the false structure sup
porting the ship that could be spared, was
removed from her sides. and she was
made ready to slide down the ways. A
she rested on her keel. the rail Of hei
forward freeboard was fifty feet IRON
bottom. On a specially constructed plat
form encircing the ships nose. stood the
sponsors and the official parties. includin,
a number OF especially invited suests
Below. and along the sides Of tie shll
was the great mass Of spectators. pro
nounced the largest that ever wines e.
any OF the half dozen battleshlps previous
ly launched from this yard. Only a fev
of the officials and the necessary number
Of worxmen were on tho ships decks, a.
she went into the water.
/ Champagne Was Used
There was anxiety among Delawar-
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
CLUBMAN IS
SUEDFOROIVORCE
Mrs. May Isabel Williams. For
mer WiImingtOnian, Files
Suit in Baltimore

BALTIMORE. Feb. 6-Baltimore
fashionable life was surprised to learn
that Mrs. May Isabel Williams had be-
gun suit for a divorce against her hus.
band Dr. Dudley Williams, a well.
known clubman and yachtman, on
statutory grounds. The pair were
married seven years ago, and they
have a son.
Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss
May Jones. of wilmington. Del The
pair have been identified with fashion.
able society in Baltimore and at north
ern summer resorts.
Dr. Williams is son OF the late Di.
p. c. Williams a prominent physician
Of Baltimore. and a brother Of DR.. j.
Whitrldge Williams, who is connected
with the faculty Of the Johns Hopkins
Medical School.
Rumors that differences existed be-
tween DR.. and Mrs. Williams have been
in circulation for some time, but re-
Gently IL was reported that amicahle
relations had been re-established. DR.
Williams is a familiar figure in socia
circles. and for several seasons his boat
carried the colors of the Baltimor'
Yacht Club.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
new WARSHIPS
FOR ENGLAND
Whether There Shall be Two
or Six New DreadnauehtS
Divides Cabinet
sy United Press Leased Special wire.


LONDON, Feb. 6.-The question Of
whether England shall have six new
dreadnaughts. costing SssO0O,O0O, or but
two, costing Si1,OO0.oOO. has resulted in a
fierce fight in the British Cabinet, which
is today deadacked on the proposition.
The six ships advocates are led by
Premier Asquith and Sir Edward Grey,
Secretary Of State for Foreign Anairs,
while David Lloyd-George. Winson
Churchill and the Right Hon. Augustine
Birren head the opposing faction.
Asquith has sought to rally support
to the six ship plan by including Amer
lea as one Of the possible foes Of Eng
land. but that is looked upon as ridicu-
lous
Asquiths opponents say that sufficient
causes already obtain for big treasury
dehcit without running wild in naval ex-
penditures.
II Asauith does not yield he IS GER
tain to ALLEVIATE a large element OF his
own party, and if he yields too much,
his action will undoubtedly strengthen
the Conservatives and PRACTICAL insure
the overturning OF the present admins
tration. A decision must be reached by
Monday.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06

cans when the battleship clung TO the
ways II was 1909 o'clock. twenty one
minutes after the last stay was sawed
before the hull proudly glided into the
water. Miss Cahall crashed a ribbon
encased and festooned bottle of cham
pagne against the hull. On one ribbon
was the seal of Delaware. General
dupont and others despatched the hull
with wine and two men hurled bottles
Of whiskey at the receding hun. As
the Delaware glided away the members
of the governors staff uncovered.
on the small christening stand were
Miss Cahall. Miss dupont Miss Hazel,
Governor Penewill. Sergeant Noah
Gray. with the state colors and Dr. and
Mrs. Lawrence. NJ Cahall. Miss Ca
hall wore gown Of French blue broad
cloth with Persian trimming embroid-
cred net and satin bl,ttons. Her hat
was Of black net with black plume and
velvet ribbon.
Miss dupont wore a gown Of biscuit
cloth. trimmed with lace and royal
blue velvet. Her hat was of biscuit
cloth with light plume. Miss Hazel
wore gown Of tongue broadcloth with
ret waist and black satin hat with
I
carried huge bouquets Of American
eBauty roses.
/ c. b. Orcutt president Of the New
port News Shipbuilding Company
presided at the banquet in the War
wick.
Toasts at the Banquet.
Toasts responded to were as follows
"The President Judge James Penne
will. "Old Domin on Congressman Jones
Of Virginia. Delaware" Governor pennc
WILL "Battleship Delaware" Anthony
Higgins. "The sponsor" Joseph Caran
IN addition 10 the official party host o
Delawareans Is here All arc having
fine time. due TO the excellent planning o
Secretary OF state Hastings Miss Cahal
received the following telegram fror
former Governor Preston. "a; Mrs. -
joins me 10 most cordial arectlnss 70 no
on this one o. Dolaware's proudest days
Miss Cahan VIII be entertained by the du
Points at the Hotel Chamberlain. OH
Point Comfort over Sunday
A Giart Ship.
The Delaware. as she was launched 10
day. is the biggest and heaviest war YES
sci that ever made her maiden plung
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
MANY KILLED
in CYCLONE
Dozen Small Towns Partly
Destroyed in Southern
States
BETWEEN TWENTY-FIVE
AND THIRTY PERSONS DEAD

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 6.-Between
twenty-five and thirty dead. dozen
small towns in partial ruins and pro-
perty loss of not less than $4,000 600
this is the news coming today from
the wax Of the cyclone that swept
through tho Southern States yester-
day from Tennessee and Texas. De
tails are still meagre.
At Rolling Fork, Miss, FIVE negroes
were killed, seven cottages, "a school
house and a cotton gin We're destroyed
At Booth, Miss. 6 negroes met death
while every house was wrecked.
Friars Point, Miss, had heavy pro-
perty loss.
Postelle. Ark. had the white and
negro school houses and one store de-
stroyed.
At Stuttgart. Ark. Mrs Garfield and
a child of William Shorey were killed
while Mrs. Shorey was fatally injured.
In Louisiana, the towns of Boscoe.
Minhaven and Bristol Ridge suffered
heavy damage.
Texas towns TO suffer were Sulphur
Springs where dwellings were wreck
ed and two killed; Ennis, where a
dozen houses went down.
Mushogee, Okla, had property loss
of $4,000.
Eight persons were killed at Gull
man, Ala, and 8 negroes killed and a
dozen severely injured near Mont
gomery. Ala. by lightning.
The tornado struck Wire Road at a
point miles from montgomery, Ala.
smashing houses and causing the death
OF negroes and the injury of lt
others.
Several residences were damaged
The occupants. however, escaped in
jury. Six or eight of the negro cabins
on the Benstone plantation were buried
in the debris.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
AMERICAN BATTLESHIP
FLEET SAILS FOR HOME

though they remained with steam up sew
eral hours before sailing.
The home voyage will probably be
made at reduced speed of ten knots an
hour as there is no occasion for hurry
The vessels win not raise their home
ward bound pennants until they enter
the Virginia. Capes.
The governors gymkhana In honor or
the fleet was the most interesting fea-
ture OF the stay here. There were smok-
ers last night aboard the English Abe
marie the Russian stava and the Amer
ican Nebraska.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
BOYCOTT ON AGAINST
JOHNNY HAYES

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-According to all
reports to-day there seems to be boy
colt among promoters against little
Johnny Hayes. the olympic Marathon
winner. 1t is said that because Hayes did
not live up to his contract with Pat Pow
ors when he raced Dorando last fall. he
has been barred from further competition
IN this city and that the boycott has eS-
tended throughout the country
Hayes has been vainly seeking match
with Marathon runners but seems unable
to get any one to meet him. He is SAID to
be in excellent condition and anxious to
race.
III advised by his friends is said to be
the cause of Hayes being unable TO get a
match Qvertwes, however. are being
made to the promoters to lift the boycott
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
SEABORN WRIGHT
TO SPEAK HERE
Southern Temperance AdvO-
cate to be Heard at Opera
House Tomorrow

In the Grand Opera House tomorrow az
ternoon. the Hon. seaborn Wright OF
Rome. Georgia. will addresses a local op-
ton meeting under the auspices of the
Anti-saIoon League Of Delaware.
Mr.. Wright has been a member Of the
Georgia Legislature for twenty years, dur
ing which time he has been leader IN
the temperance legislation that has been
enacted into law in that state. To Mr.
Wright Georgla owes most for obtaining
her prohibition laws. In his public life.
he has always stood for the most ad-
vaneed temperance ideas. and everywhere
and always these ideas have been put 10
the fore. He has frequently been urged
for both Congress and the United States
Senate. but has declined. IN order 10
work out his ideas in the State Leglsla-
ture. believing that the most OF the laws
under which the citizens live are state
laws. lie has been called upon Tor many
years to take a large part In the local
option contest i'm several other states
Of the south. in which contests he has
always given most valuable service.
Last sunday afternoon. Mr.. Wright ad-
dressed a meeting Of five thousand men
in the Lyric Theatre. Baltimore where he
held that vast audience spellbound, and
the unanimous verdict Of his hearers was
that he is indeed a matchless orator. The
meeting here tomorrow afternon VIII be
called to order by Caleb r Burcnenai
chairman OF the Wilmington No-License
Committee who will introduce the presid'
ing officer. Rev. VIM. Temple ID. d." OF
St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church
The music will be in charge OF Professor
George L. King. who win be assisted oS
the famous ] C DALEY Quartet Thi'
feature of the meeting promises to be
fine attraction. The meeting will not o'
restricted TO men, but all persons wh'
can attend are invited to be present
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
FINED FOR TAKING
HOLLY IN SUSSEX

GEORGETOWN. Del. Feb. 6-Cut-
ting holly in Delaware was shown To
be serious matter when Mrs. Lucy
jackson and Miss Bessie jackson were
fined s70.s7 in Quarter Sessions Court
for breaking off some branches on an.
other mans land during the holiday
season.
The only whisky case before the
court was that of Willis Williams. OF
Seaford. who was sentenced TO pay a
fine Of $50 and serve six months in the
state Workhouse for selling illegally.
Glen Baker. Of Laurel. charged with
taking part in recent riot in which
the town constable was assaulted, was
acquitted. and court adjourned until
Monday. when the bribery eases and a
number Of divorce cases will be heard.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 6.-The
western storm has reached Central On
tario, with increased intensity, and
rains and SHOWS have been general from
the Mississippi Valley eastward with
hiqh winds, except along the New Eng
land and Middle Atlantic Coasts.
There will be rain or snow tonight IN
the northern portion Of the Middle At
Iantio States, and snow in the Upper
ohio Valley followed by fair weather
sunday. Storm warnings are display
ed on the Atlantic Coast from Jackson
Vile to Eastport.
Forecast till s p. m. Sunday;
For Oelaware-Psrtly cloudy and
colder tonight and Sunday; brisk to
moderately high westerly winds.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
GIBRALTAR, Feb. 6.-With a booming
farewell from the guns of a dozen for
eign ships. the American battleship fleet
sailed for home today
1t has been sailing for home" ever
since the ships turned their prows from
the Orient but as long as there were in
tervening stops and ports Of call the sail
ors hardly considered themselves home
bound. The next land they win see will
be their own soil. the next flag their own
stars and stripes.
The ships weighed anchor at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06

there has been SO much discussion. has
been extended in width from feet. Q
thick al The top TO inches at the bot
tom.
An innovation in turret arrangement is
that an five tnrrets are ON tho center
line giving the Delaware a broadslde
hro OF ten guns, the range being greater
than that Of the Dreadnought
The Delaware viii carry also, two Of
the now type of military fighting masts.
on between the two tunnels, and the
other forward. The contract price OF the
ship is slightly under siooOOoo.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
MAN MAY SWEAR
If LOCKED OUT
City Judge Tells George Pyle
so, Then DiSmiSSeS Charge
Against Him

Any man has the right to swear II he
is locked out Of his home. according to
City Judge Cochran.
Judge Cochran told George Pyle so in
court this morning. Pyle was charged
with breach Of tho peace by his wife.
Anna. Mrs Pyle said her husband stood
on the front steps Of their home last
night and swore because the door was
locked and then broke Il In.
Judge Cochran couldn't see the breach
OF peace, and dismissed Pyle.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
BIG CONTRACTS
FOR CORNICE WORK

The wilmington Cornice Works has a
force OF men at work IN Philadelphia
where the company has contracts for
work amounting to $4,000.
a large force OF men is at work az
the Ferris school Metallic ceilings are
being Installed In the present buildings
and much metallic work viii be done on
the new buildings Worlmcn for the
company are also doing considerable
work on the new addition to the plant OF
the Chicago Electric Hose Company.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
GOVERNOR PENNEWILL
SPEAKS FOR THE STATE

AZ tho dinner in the warwick Hotel
Governor Simeon S. Pennewill. OF
Dover, spoke for the state iauding
her people for tho part they had taken
ia the nations progress He said:
1--WE are very much pleased with the
kindly and beautiful words spoken by the
eloquent Governor Of Virginia. We recip-
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
MAN WANTED TO
SELL HIMSELF

Unable to obtain work. a young man,
offered himself for sale at the Office OF
a local newspaper last night. He said
he intended to sell chances and have
drawing, tho winner to have his
services free for definite period.
The proceeds of the chances no
thought would repay him for any hard
ships he might have to undergo while
in the power of his master.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06

Rabbi A. Kahn. Phi. d.. Of Berlin,
Germany. viii lecture in the Adas Ko-
desch Congregation. Sixth and French
streets at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
on Tho Future Of Judaism" The lee
ture will be IN Hebrew. II is the de-
sire of the congregation that the public
hear the lecture. Dr. Kahn is a noted
Jewish scholar whose lectures have
been heard with great interest through
out the country.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
RECEPTION OF
FlREMEN. "TRIPPERS'

The washingtn Trip Association Will
give It's third grand reception in Turn
Hall on Monday night. April T. Arrange
ments are already being made. The conf
mittee in charge comprises john p. Sim
mons, chairman; James NJ. Dickerson.
secretary; James II. Yates, treasurer;
NJ. " Farrell. H. J.. Nanderbraak. S S.
Curlett. Joseph I. McGarvey. Robert c.
Porter Edward A. ponahuc. Leon +.
Eiund and G. j. Farrell.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06
BIG INCREASE IN
CITY CLEARlNGS

The clearings in Wilmington for the
week ending to-day amounted to ST.
305.426. For the corresponding week OF
last year the clearings amounted to
$1,124.56S.
Evening journal., 1909-02-06

DEAL ESTATE DEALERS
"a would find their ad bring
ing profitable investment if
the 10000 readers of the
"J0URNAL" should see ii.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
"The Bachelor" !"

Next Monday night. September %. the
regular season at the Belasco Theater
will commence with the engagement OF
Charles Cherry. who will be seen here
for the first time in a stellar capacity.
with the Messrs Shubert. who will pre-
sent him, with the original Maxine Elliott
Theater cast and production. in Clyde
Fitch's latest comedy. Tho Bachelor.
The piece was first produced in New
York last spring and later in Chicago.
where it ran all summer. +f 4.
The story begins when the bachelor.
who thinks of committing matrimony
one of the eight deadly sins. is beginning
TO, take notice of the winsomeness Of hts
pretty blond stenographer. He has taken
her to the matinee several times and In
dulged her in an occasional luncheon. but
there his attentions have discreetly stop
ped The bachelor. who Is a Wall street
broker does not realize his love for the
girl until her young brother. believing he
must protect his sister against the perils
Of great city" and moreover the at
tentions of a handsome broker, informs
him that he must either propose to his
sister or suffer the consequences. The
bachelor decides to propose. The stenog-
rapher in the meantime learns the part,
her brother has had in the anair, ana
although deeply in love with the bachelor
calls the engagement of. Mr.. Fitch. how
ever did not allow the matter to rest
here but brought the lovers together be-
fore the Anal curtain.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Masonic Auditorium Opens.

At the New Masonic Auditorium, be-
ginning tonight and continuing every
night during the season. there will be
offered an entertainment composed OF big
featured motion pictures and the best OBJ
tainahle high-class vaudeville acts. such
as pictorial singers. quartets, monolo-
gists. travelogues. instrumental ana
vocal soloists. These performances, con-
sisting of two long shows, will be given
continuously between 7:30 and 1890 p. m.
so that late corners will be able to see
the entire entertainment. The price for
the whole evenings performance to any
part of the Auditorium, with its Immense
floor seating capacity and balcony. Will
be 10 cents. The pictures will be pro-
vided by leading film exchange OF New
York which has unusual opportunities to
secure some of the very best subjects or
the worlds output. Every effort. II Is
declared will be made by the manage
ment to make these performances
standard for this class of popular amuse-
ment. Now rivaling the conveniences OF
our best theaters, the Auditorium VIII
doubtless prove to have entered upon
period of additional prosperity. A splen-
did range of subjects for the motion pic
lures Is promised for tonight 1t in
cludes such feature films as "Comata.
the Sioux" a dramatic story OF the Black
Hills, depicting Indian life in a vivid and
enthralling manner. and An Alpine
Echo" a love story set amid the Swiss
Alps, in the unfolding of which an Alpine
village is swept out of existence by an
actual avalanche.
Evening star., 1909-09-12
Coming Attractions
"The Yankee Prince"

THE Yankee Prince" George NJ.
Cohan's greatest success. with the author
himself in the title role. will open the sea-
son at the New National Theater a week
from tomorrow night. With Mr. Cohan in
the cast are his mother and father and his
sister Josephine-the whole royal fami-
ly," as Mr.. Cohan calls them. Tom
Lewis, who made a big hit as Steve DAILY
in the original production. will be seen
here in that part, while other players or
reputation complete ,ile cast. The
Yankee Prince is the most tuneful OF all
Mr.. Cohan's productions. both in quality
and quantity, there being eighteen songs
during the action Of the piece. large
chorus of pretty girls, who dash through
their work with the speed demanded of q
"Cohan show keep the audience astir.
the augmented orchestra of twenty-six
pieces supplementing their efforts.
throughout the play constant cross-fire
Of jokes and humorous situations makes
comedy enough and to spare: The YAM
kee Prince contains enough fun and
music for two musical farces, and. what
is more to the point. the music is musical
and the fun Is funny
Evening star., 1909-09-12
"Polly Of the Circus"

Frederic Thompson's notable production
of Polly of the Circus" with the
charming Edith Taliaferro in the title
role, will follow Metz in Ireland at the
Columbia Theater for the second week OF
the season. beginning Monday evening.
September 20.
The play is one that has aroused in
tense interest and presents striking as
well as most unusual contrasts. Its story
tells of a young girl circus rider who Ii
forced by an injury to remain an inmate
OF a young country minister's home un-
til the wrath of his congregation forces
her flight back to the tents to make his
lot bearable.
The scene in the second act. after. tha
young, girl has told him of her circus
life and he reads to her from the Bible
the simple but beautiful story Of Ruth's
de1otion to Naomi. reaches a point Of
intensity far beyond the ordinary situa-
tions of stage production. Contraste6
with this is the mystic world OF red
wagons. clowns. sawdust rings, peanuts
and the big tent OF a circus. The, play
has a strong heart interest. and yet il
interspersed with veins of humor that
relieve the tension and arouse the risi-
bilities.
Following the custom Of last season, the
Columbia management will place on sale
tomorrow morning seats for the perform
ance for the following as well as the. cur
rent week -