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Evening journal., 1909-06-29
GARMENTS STRIKE
IS SOON ENDED
Pittsbure MOtOrmen and Con-
duCtOrS Win Their Fight
in Short Order
Ry unItea rress 1easea speeIal wlra

PITTSBURG, Pa, June 20-That the
victory gained by the striking eni-
ployed of the Pittsburg Railways Com
pany Is the greatest and most decisive
ever won In this country by organized
labor, is the opinion of President W.
d. Mahon. of the National Association
of Street Railway Employees.
EVERY point for which the men COM
tested" declared Mahon, to-day. as he
appeared tagged out and nervous by
his continuous work. has been con-
ceded which is conclusive evidence
that they were right IN the position
they had taken. The public supported
ms nobly and wo feel certain there
viii be- no more broken agreements be-
cause. the best endeavors' OF the COM
pany are unavailing."
President J. ID. Gallery Of the trac-
tion company by the agreement signed
admits he and his company has been
defeated at every point He confines
mis- remarks chiefly 10 thanking Mayor
Magee for mis- good office in settling
tho strike.
Thus after a ffty-hours' strike in
which not a single car was moved 10
Pittsburg and Allegheny county, tho
victorious motormen and conductors
are again running cars upon scheduled
time.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
WEATHER..

WASHINGTON, June PA general
change to cooler weather is in progress
in the northeastern states, tie lake re-
gion, and the northwest. In the middle
west and the southwest, the tempera-
ture continues high.
The indications are that there will be
cooler weather in the Middle Atlantic
States tonight and Wednesday; elso-
where in the eastern states, the tenn
perature will not change materially
within the next SO hours.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Wednesdays
For Delaware-Partly cloudy and
cooler tonight. Wednesday showers
and cooler; moderate north to north
east winds.
The weather bureau holds out anoth-
er promise Of relief from the hot wave.
Today's bulletin makes this prediction;
"a general change to cooler weather
is in progress in the northeaster1
States, the lake region, and the nortb-
west. Indications are that there VIII
be cooler weather in the Middle At
lantio States tonight and Wednesday"
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
NEWPORT GRANGE
DOES THE HONORS

Delaware Grange OF Newport. en-
tertained the officers and members OF
Diamond State Grange. OF Stanton
last evening and a delightful evening
was spent. Francis II. Hoffecker well
coined the visiting grangers and Benja-
min A. Groves. master of Diamond
State Grange. made the response. After
Delaware Grange had transacted the
usual routine business the following
literary and musical program was pre-
sented: Duet Miss Mary Scarborough
and Miss Irene Price; quartet. Misses
Scarborough and Price and Messrs
George Wier and Francis II. Honecker;
monologue sketch. William Tinsman;
reading, Miss Mabel Lewis; plano solo.
Miss Helen Gregg; recitation with
music. Misses Gregg and Price: solo.
Mrs. T. Chester Davis: reading. Mis-
Katie Getz; dialogue. Trapped, Miss
Gregg. Miss Scarborough. Miss Prica
and George Wier. musical pantomime.
Miss Gregg and Mrs. George Wier.
Worthy Master Robinson Of Delaware
Grange. made a brief address. Re
.freshments were served following the
entertainment.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
OBJECT TO STONE
CRUSHER NOISE

Two petitions from residents about
Oak and Franklin streets were re-
ceived by the Street and Sewer Direc-
tors this morning. asking that the
street departments stone crusher
there be taken TO some isolated neigh
borhood. The noise and dust Of the
machine actuated the complaints.
The directors decided to reply that
tho presence of the machine in the
neighborhood meant daily improve
ment in the Eleventh ward. They
promised, however. to make every ef-
fort to abate the noise.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
STUDENT CHARGED
WITH JEWELRY THEFT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK, June 29.-Benjamin Reich
man. aged % student in the Peddie In
stitute at Highstown. n. j.. was arrested
in pswnshop in Park Row to-day while
trying to pawn diamond college frater-
nifty pin. Magistrate Cornell held him in
81 900 bail as a fugitive from justice He
is wanted in New Jersey.
The Rev. r. II. Rivenberg. Of the Peddie
Institute, complains that his Highstown
home was entered and 800 in money and
$500 in jewelry stolen. Among the jewels
taken was $500 watch.
II is charged that young Reischman.
the son OF a wealthy real estate dealer
of Coney Island was the thief
Young Rdschman's defense Is that he
found the watch on the banks Of a lake
near the Peddie Institute.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
E. c. HARDESTY AGAIN
COURT STENOGRAPHER

Court In Dover last week The Sussex
county court is the first session for Mr..
Hardety since his reappointment. lie is
being congratulated heartily by the bar.
He is regarded as one OF the speediest
and most accurate shorthand writer's in
the country.
Mr.. IIardesty was appointed official
Court stenographer for the hrst time by
former Chief Justice Comegys on October
/. 1891. and was the first to MI the posi-
tion under the present law He was recon-
missioned by the judges whose terms have
Just expired. upon assuming office under
the new Constitution In June 1897. his
termsof office being "at the pleasure OF the
court, he behaving himself well so long IN
said office"
Mr., Hardesty Is now serving under the
fourth consecutive chief justice the other
three being Chief Justices Comegys Rob-
inson and Lore. Judge 1gnatius c. Grubh
is the only Judge now living who was on
the bench at the time OF the original APP
polntment Of the court stenogrspher in
1891. During the same period the following
seven attorneys general have served the
State. John Biggs. Ex-Chancellor John r.
Nicholson. Robert c. White. Herbert H.
Ward Robert H. Richards and Andrew c.
Gray.
Mr.. Hardesty to-day announced that
transcripts OF records in appeals to su.
preme Court will hereafter be furnished
the bar at 20 cents per page and Other
transcripts will be 30 cents per pase In
stead OF 40 cents as heretofore.
Mr.. Hardesty also has in mind th'
publication Of a brief pocket digest Of
Pennewirs Delaware Reports which vii
be distributed free among members o
the bar after the publication Of the sew
/ enth volume Of Pennewill's Reports.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
LABOR CLAIMS
BIG VICTORY
PittSburg Car Strikers Win
Every Point. Says PreSi-
dent MahOn
TRACTION OFFICIALS
ADMIT THEIR DEFEAT
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PITTSBURG. Pa. June 29.-Pitts-
burg's street car strike lasted Just nifty
hours
Final settlement Of all difficulties be-
tween the Pittsburg Railways Com
pany and the striking motormen aud
conductors was effected at 1915 last
night. following a conference lasting
practically all day between Mayor WI.
liam A. Magee and representatives. OF
the disputing factions.
At o this morning every car on the
entire system started running, after i
complete tie-up of two days.
There Is no doubt but that the strik-
Ing employees have won their light.
Practically the only concession made
by the strikers was the agreement to
leave TO arbitration the final decision
in the case of Ashford. the motorman
who was discharged for drinking while
in uniform. One concession after
another was made by the traction oni-
citls. The most important point gain
ed was the agreement 20 reduce the
number Of short runs so per cent by
July 2.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
TO INCREASE WAGES
OF STEEL WORKERS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. June 29-On July ist,
practically. all the independ-
dent steel and iron companies shat see
duced wages when, late In February
The United states steel Corporation
declared for an "open market viii
have restored wages to the Did
schedules At the time Of the wage
cut it was estimated that IL would bs
six months before business conditions
would warrant a resumption Of the old
scales. and It was a source of surprisq'
even 10 the steel officials that cnnoi-
ton nave Leen so good Of 'ata Hs p
warrant the restoration. In most cas-
the wage cuts amounted TO 10
cent, and it is estimated that the co
panies by this cut, saved $4,000
More than 100000 men were affect
by the reduction and win receive 4 Z,
increase.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
PARENTS HELD
UNDER PEACE BOND

Il love and adore that girl" So city
Court Judge Cochran was informed this
morning by Mrs. Mary Shields. who had
been charged with breach OF the peace
as the result Of her persistent efforts to
gain control Of her daughter.
with her husband. Daniel, the woman
was charged by Ethel Phillips. OF No. 7oS
Monroe street with slandering her. The
couple declared that their daughter Mary.
who is nearly p years old. was living at
the house. and that efforts had been made
to prevent them seeing her. The daughter
herself asserted that her mother had
caused her much trouble By giving her
a bad name" as 4 result Of which she
was unable to hold 2 position.
The defendants we're held under peace
bond Of $500 each.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
HEBREW ASSOCIATION
GIVES FESTIVAL AND COMEDY

The Young Mems Hebrew Association
gave delightful strawberry festival IN
the Synagogue a. Sixth and French street
on Sunday night Following the festival
Philadelphia talent presented the two act
comedy. "A Great Catastrophe" Those
who took part were jeanette d. Routberg,
jeanette Weinberg, Gertrude Cooper.
Jacob J. ANilrod. Louis Poulshock, Louis
Blumberg and Maxwell Pincus. The fes-
tival and comedy were given under the di-
rection Of committee composed Of Harry
Hrsch. J. j. Cohen, Samuel Rezits and
II. Barsky-
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
WIN SCHOOL
ELECTION BY VOTE

most exciting elections ever held here
came TO a close on Saturday when the
final votes were counted. re-electing as
School Commissioners by one vote over
their opponents. Thomas II. Douglas,
Charles II. Davidson and Daniel waga-
mon.
Their opponents were DESTROYS Of re-
ducing the school curriculum from the
higher grades and giving what they
Gained were more practical studies. At
the same time they opposed County School
superintendent John d. Brooks. and their
opposition was supposed to mark the be-
ginning of an effort to depose him.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
DECLARE WAR ON
SENATOR FLINT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 29-The leaders
Of the Lincoln Roosevelt Teform) Repub-
licsn Organization IN this state are pan
ming to conduct a campaign 10 beat Frank
z. Flint. United States Senator from this
State when he comes up for reelection.
The reform element Of both parties Is
highly elated over a decision Of the Cali
fornia Supreme Court upholding the vail
dity OF the direct primary law, passed by
the last legislature after long fight. in
which it IS provided that an advisory vote
may be taken on candidates for United
States Senator.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
SWIMMING Al the Y. w. c. A.

Fifty girls are now members Of tie
swimming class of the Y. w. c. A.. and
in view Of their rapid progress. an ey-
hibition Of their prowess is being pre-
pared for next month by Miss Anna
Atkinson. instructor of swimming.
Eight young women graduated" from
the class last week, and their places
were rapidly occupied. There are
swimming classes every morning an l
afternoon and on Tuesday and Wed
nesday mornings. During the recent
hot weather the pool has been unusually
nopular.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
BISHOP KINSMAN
TO REST IN MAINE

Bishop Kinsman of the Episcopal
diocese will leave the city for a short
stay in Maine next week TO rest from
his very arduous labors of the last
few months. The bishop returned 20
the city this morning after having held
services at Smyrna last night and this
morning. He preached at Rehoboth
on Sunday morning and confirmed st
Harrington in the afternoon. on sun
day evening he baptised at Milford.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
Mr.. EASTBURN IS
GROWING VEGETABLES

Horace c. Eastburn, lawyer, who resides
at No. 400 West Ninteenth street, Is rails
ing considerable amount Of vegetables In
hia garden. eo succrssfil has he "sol that
he grew more than he could use so ho nos
been sending presents of fresh vesetnb rs
to his neehtors. Lettuce. beats, beans and
peas have elded largely and now nc .
using tine third crop OF radisas1.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
STATE RED MEN PREPARE
FOR REHOBOTH OUTING

The committee having in charge ar
rangements for the third annual field day
Of the Red Men of Delaware at Rehoboth
on July . will meet at Red Mems Hall
here ON Wednesday evening to further the
plans The athletic events OF the day will
be a swimming contest; go and ioO-yard
dashes; sack race; potato race; egg race;
three-legged race, running broad jump,
running high jump and fat mans race.
There will be prizes in each event and a
rsSese number of entries is expected. A
arama,tic performance in the pavilion Eyill
follow 1.-THE athletic events.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
POLICEMAN SHOT WHILE
PROBING BLACK HAND
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BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. June 29-Joseph
Becker, a policeman of Brooklyn, was
shot through the neck early to-day in
front Of a boarding house on Fifty
ninth street when he and his partner
William Meyers. went to investigate
a mysterious shooting and Black Hand
outrage. The policeman was shot
by some one from from a window
above. Augustine Domiceli was ar
rested, charged with felonious assault
The policeman will recover.
The police found sligo in bills In
stove in the basement, and no one
would admit ownership Of the money
A further search of the mysterious
house is being made 10 ascertain the
cause of the shooting, and what the
inmates were trying to hide.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
Pythian Teams at Dinner.

Teams of the Uniformed Rank,
knights Of Pythias, which recently
held a contest for members resulting
in a tie. were the guests Of the order
at dinner in X. of p. Hall last night.
About thirty-hve Pythians attended
and a pleasant evening was spent
There were no formal addresses. The
teams were under the leadership of J.
j. Cohen and Harry Dalby.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
SON DIED SUDDENLY
AS HIS FATHER DID

his body this morning was 8 great shock
to her.
The case was reported 10 Coroner Gay
nor and he being satisfied that death was
due to natural causes issued certificate
Of death from heart disease. No arrange
ments have yet been made for the fu-
neral.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
HARRY JEFFERS'
BODY SHIPPED

The parents of Harry letters. aged 25
years, who died at Fort Riley. Kansas,
received word today that the body was
shipped from there on Sunday. II Is OK
pected here either this evening or to-
morrow
The young mans parents Mr.. and Mrs.
William Jeffers. live at No. 625 West Fifth
street, and the funeral will take place
from there.
Jeffers enlisted in the United States
Army more than two years ago for three
years No particulars relative TO his
death have been received here.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
W. 7. SMITHERS
TO BE 4TH ORATOR
Selected to Speak at the
Washington Heights
Celebration

William G. Mackenzie. chairman OF
the entertainment committee of the
Washington Heights. Fourth OF July
celebration, announced today that John
L. Malloy. the well-known lawyer. viii
preside at the celebration and that W.
T. Smithers Of Dover, Secretary os
State, has consented to deliver the
Fourth Of July oration.
Mr.. Smithers is an eloquent orator
and his selection doubtless viii be
pleasing.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
MAYOR-ELECT
TO TAKE OATH

In the presence Of the retiring Mayor,
Horace Wilson. several friends. and city
officials. Mayor-eiect J. Harvey spruance
will take the oath OF office in the mayors
office at the city Hall on Thursday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
The oath will be administered by city
Judge Edwin r. Cochran.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
To We IN EIkton.

The wedding Of Jtmes P. Simmons
OF this city and Miss Margaret NAV
Biddle of Elkton. Nd. viii take place
at O'Clock this evening at the home OF
the brides parents. Mr.. Simmons is
connected with the DUPONT Powder
Company. and he and his bride will
spend their honeymoon at the estate Of
Mr.. Simmons parents. at Edenburg,
va
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
TAFT TO ATTEND
YALE EXERCISES
By United Press Leased speciai wire.

By United Press Leased spccial Wire.
WASHINGTON. June President
Taft will start late this afternoon for
New Haven, Conn. TO assist IN the
commencement exercises at Yale.
lie win leave Washington at 5.a5
o'clock, and "a due 10 reach New
Haven at about 2 a. m. tomorrow.
While In New Haven. he will be the
guest Of President Hadley In addi-
tion to making an address TO the
graduates, Mr.. Taft will visit fratern-
ity houses, do a little handshaking.
and take luncheon with the professors
az President Hadley's residence. The
President will return 20 Washington
on Thursday
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
Or. Mocurdy to We'd.

The marriage of Mrs. Eva J. Green
Shippers OF this city, and Rev. Dr.
Thomas A. McCurdy. formerly pastor Of
jCentrtl Presbyterian Church, but now
of Naudau. North Dakota, will take
place tomorrow at the home of the
bride in this city. DR.. and Mrs Nc
Curdy will reside in Naudau.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
SAVED BOY
FROM DROWNING

Quick work on the part Of Joseph Cot
tingham probably saved tho life OF small
boy al the "oyster wharf at the foot Of
church street Yesterday The body was
bathing near the wharf when he went
beyond his depth. Cottingham saw the
lads predicament and went TO his rescue
without hesitation. After some effort Cot
tingham got the almost unconscious hoy
back 10 his depth and took him out Of the
water.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
RED MEMS HOME
NEARLY READY

The Red Mems Fraternai Home COM
mittee at a meeting last night heard that
the home OF the order at Newark would
be open for inspection within one month
and would be ready for occupancy in the
fan. It was reported that the paperlng and
repairs to the building would be completed
within a few days. Il Is intended that the
opening OF the Home shall be an event
long TO be remembered by Delaware Red
Men.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
Had Good Time Abroad.

who arrived home yesterday from an
extended trip through ireland. had a
delightful tune abroad. They visited
many places Of interest and sent SOU
venir post cards from the En-, raid Isle
10 many friends
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
Milk Bottles Not Washed

The Board of Health officers have
received complaints of milk men re-
Milling bottles without washing them
and distributing them 10 customers In
the vicinity Of Eighth and Adams
streets. Unless the practice Is stopped
a warrant will be sworn out for tho
guilty party.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
ID Leave Next Week

Miss Alice Batchelder. who has been
acting as general secretary of the Y
w. c. A. during the last ten months
IN the absence of Miss Agnes Y. Down.
ing, who took a secretarial training
course ia New York will leave VIII
mington on Wednesday Of next week.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
Change of Time on Delaware r. r,

Change OF Time on Delaware r. r.
Commencing on Thursday. July ]. the
Delaware Railroad train now leaving
Wilmington at POS p. m. will leave
at 2.35 o'clock commencing on sat
urday, July 3. The regular Rehoboth
connection now leaving Wilmington at
A45 p. m. daily. instead of Sunday. will
leave at 3.44 o'clock, arriving at Re-
hoboth at $40 p. m. Pullman accom-
mediation viii be provided on the latter
train for the convenience OF Philadel-
phis and Wilmington passengers for
Rehoboth.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29

Retiring last night apparently IN the
best of health. Richard Conkln, aged 81
years. Of No. s85 Church street, was
found dead I'm bed this morning. Heart
disease is believed 10 have caused death.
The young mans father di~l the same
way
Conklin made his home with his moth
er. Mrs. Rose Conklin The finding Of
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
cnnnot MaI.e ou. HandwrIlIna.

The postohce authorities are trying
to locate the sender Of a letter adj
dressed to Mrs. John y. Thompson
No. b24 street. Germantown,
Philadelphia The handwriting is so
poor that the name of the street can
not be made out.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
chaneeIIor confIrms sac.

In the Orphans Court today before
Chancellor Curtis. return the sale Of the
Nancy Quigley estate was made and
confirmed.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
or euildina Permit Issued

one permit was issued today by
building Inspector johnson. n was
granted TO r. r. Brown. for a dwelling
i'm Bowers street. near Todds Lane,
costing $500
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
comnlaln of Rridae.

George J. Casho Of Newark. has com
planned TO the Levy Court regarding
the b. & O. bridge across the public
road there. Casho says the bridge is
dangerous. The Levy Court attorney
will take up the matter.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
Arrested on Serious charae.

Patrolman Maloney today arrested
George Carney. colored, on a charge Of
breaking and entering. The case VIII
come up i'm the City Court tomorrow
morning.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
First Appointed in 1891,
and Has Served the
Courts Ever Since

Announcement was made yesterday
when Sussex County Court met in George
town that the new judiciary had decided
TO reappoint Edmond c. Hardesty as Of
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
Materials For Street pepartnent

The Street and Sewer Directors this
morning gave authority TO Secrettry
Christy 20 advertise for bids for ma
terials for the department. includi 2
rra-cotta pipe. cement. sand. elc.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
colIeetor's Bonds Approved.

At the meeting Of the Levy Court
today the bonds Of the various tax COZ
lectors recently elected were approved.
The duplicates for the new collectors
will be ready in a few days.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
pr. ereen s poIna NIeeIr.

A report received from the bedside
OF Or Charles Green one OF the Ken
nett Turnpike automobile accident VIC
Tins today, was encouraging The pa
ticnt Is doing nicely,
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
Weddina at Centreville.

The wedding OF Ernest L. Green and
Miss NJ. Louise Grandhomme of Cen
treville will ltake place tomorrow in
Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church
Evening journal., 1909-06-29
CHICKEN THIEVES
AT STAFFORD FARM

Chicken thieves last night broke into
the chicken coop of William Stafford,
opposite Eden Park and stole num-
ber Of valuable chickens
Evening journal., 1909-06-29

Law and Order Society Meeting.
The monthly meeting of the Law
and Order Society will be held in the
office Of the secretary. W. $. Prickett,
Equitable building. this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-06-29

hciai stenographer for Superior Court Of
General Sessions and Court OF oyer and
Terminer. The decision to reappoint Mr..
Hardesty was made at a conference OF
the judges at the session of the Supreme
Evening journal., 1909-06-29

1t fakes more than
merchandise TO do busi-
ness---adVerfise.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-02-18
EtE - !. y. - n q J. b !.
AT THEsGEhl

Owing to the special performance to-
morrow night of the Nelson and Cans
fight, the Gem will have an entire
change of program tonight both in
vaudeville and animated pictures. The
vaudeville will contain such acts as the
Thaten Duo, the team that made such
u hit5Hin their Dutch act . short time
ago. For tonight they will have some
thiagnew, "The Cowboy and the Girl"
Miss Hardy Langdon, the plum tree
girls here to make a hit with her
songs and jokes. Joe Rolf, the Swede
dialect comedian, will y finish the
vaudeville BILL ..>%...& Ill. L. !. Z Il Z.
The animated picture program will
have for its feature, 9L'Arlesienne, as
written by the famous French writer,
Alfonso Daudet. A good comedy will
be seen in "The Soul Kiss, and t"Par-
isian Life in Miniature" Miss Ethel
Moore will have a new song for tonight
entitled Memories" These, pictures
will also be on Saturday evening. The
advance sale on the Nelson and Cans
fight points to large crowd that will
attend to see the fight in animated pic
tuSes This fight will be given from
startsto finish, the full 81 rounds. The
doors will be opened at p. m. sharp,
and the first performance will start at
7:30s the second performance at 9:l5.
Manager Moore. has stated that Art
Bauer, the Gem operator, will run the
fight himself and will be assisted by
Ne Burton. :,-''4