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Evening journal., 1909-08-03
MOTOR CYCLES
FOR ENGINEERS
Street Department Officials
Now Locate Leaky Sewers
In Record Time

The Street and Sewer Department
now owns two motor cycles. rhey have
been purchased for Sewer Engineer
Taylor and his assistants and now Mr.
Taylor and others in the department
may be seen almost any day burning
over the city ON the machines In a
search of leaking sewers.
The machines are lndians-such they
have been dubbed by the manufacturers
and Street and Sewer Department EN-
ployes are as interested In them as II
they were department mascots.
The cycles we're purchased from
Simmons and Brother az a cost Of $25t
each. and are Of - horse power.
They are 20 facilitate the work o
the sewer engineer. Their use has at
read proven highly successful
The street directors themselves have
thoughts OF acquiring an automobile L
replace The two department teams
which are rapidly deteriorating. Per
haps city garage may not be an nm
lprohabilit yof the near future.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
GIRLS FIGHT
WITH BANDITS
Baked Them by Refusing to
Tell Where Money Was
Hidden

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW KENSINGTON. Pa, Aug. a.
Pretty Ella clifford. "A years. old, night
operator at Bracburn, lonely station on
the Pennsylvania Railroad, % miles from
Pittsburg. braveiy batticd with two men
early to-day who were bent on robbing
the telegraph office.
AT midnight last nisht two well dressed
mon entered the office and inquired as TO
the departure of the next train for Pitts
burg They seemed disappointed when
told that the last train for the night had
gone and left the office.
An hour later. Miss clifford was SUR
piisod to sec one OF the men standing over
her with drawn revolver. Instead Of
screaming for help. the plucky girl at
tempted TO notify the Pittsburg officers
by means Of the telegraph Key. Before she
could sound the alarm. the man had drag
aed her from the table and attempted ia
bind and gag her.
So stubbornly did she resist that ne was
compelled 10 call 10 his confederate
standing on the outside. Although she
bravely struggled with the men, Mss
clifford finally was overcome, bound
gagged and tied TO O chair whore she wai
found this morning by the day operator.
The two men repeatedly threatened th'
girl with death unless she disclosed tn
whereabouts Of tho company's money, bu
| Miss CLIFFORD refused and the men left th
office without getting anynllpg of Talis
Railroad detective Sayors to-day arrest
ed two men answering the description
given by Miss clifford.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
TARIFF VOTE
ON THURSDAY
Senate so Decided This After
noon Bailey Making the
Motion
CLAPP IS OPPOSED
TO CONFERENCE I. E2ORT
BY United Press Leased Special wirA

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON, Aug. s-Thc senate
this afternoon agreed, on motion Of
Senator Bailey. to vote ON the confer
ence report ON the tariff bill at p. m.
Thursday.
When consideration of the report
was resumed in the senate. Mr.. Culb-
erson democrat, Texl called atten-
tion to the published reports that a
join resolution would be introduced
with regard to the duty on leather
goods He gave notice that when the
resolution was presented ne would Of
fer an amendment placing cotton bag
ging ON the free list
Senator Clapp contended that France
would suffer an injustice i'm the work
ing out of the maximum and minimum
provision as il appears in the confer.
ence report
There was then a lull in the proceed
ings of which Vice President sheramn
promptly took advantage by announc-
ing
THE question is on the adoption Of
the conference report All in favor
say aye
A chorus oil ayes" came from the Re
publican sldo, but before the negative vot
could be called for Senator Newlands
Dem, Nevada opened up the discussion
Newands argued that the tarif comm s
sion which the President was authorize,
TO appoint In the. Aldrich bin had becl
practically wiped out by the conference
report Adrlch insisted that the provi
sion in the conference report. in his opin
ion was broa1er than that IN the Aldricl
bill, and that tho President had unrcstrct
ed authority to employ experts, assign &
them uch duties as he chose and to IA
vostigate the difference IN tho cost o
production in this country aud abroad
Clapp and Newlands did not accept Al
drich's Interpretation Of the provision
Newland said he was glad to hear tina
Aldrich took that view Of the matter be
cause, with his Influence IL was evidenc
| that legis alton in that line would follow.
/ lin a vigorous speech, Senator Clapp. q
! Minnesota declared that he considered "a
conference report was good deal wors
than the bill as il passed tho Senate, an
hc could not vote for il.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
SAID THE REVOLVER"
WAS UMBRELLA HANDLE

Charged with pointing a pistol, De
macio Sabastino was srraigned in city
Court this morning. The complainant
was Tony Raymond, who declared that
Sabastino had fourished the revolver
at him after threatening to kin him.
Sahastino offered evidence to show tnat
Raymond had threatened to cut him.
a girl was the cause Of their dificulties
Il was testified, and Raymond had Of
fered TO fight a duel with Sabastino.
As to the revolver. Sabastino said
It was only an umbrella handle.
When Patrolman Di Mare told tho
court that Demacio was a disgrace C
the Italian colony and that Sabastinc
was "a very nice young man." Sabas-
tino was discharged.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
SHOT BY BLANK,
DEATH RESULTED
Daisy BOStiC, COIOFed, Given
Hearing on Charge Of
Killing Husband

DAISY Bostic. coiored. charged with the
murder Of Herman Bostic. colored, her
husband, was given a preliminary hearing
before city Court Judge Cochran this
morning.
The principal witness was Libie Johnson
who saw the shooting that resulted in the
mans death.
The revolver with which the shooting
was done contained blank cartridges and
Bostic's death was due 70 blood poisoning.
According to Iibe Johnson, Daisy was
jealous Of the mans attentions to other
women and pursued him into a closet with
the revolver The man held his hands i'm
the air and asked her not TO shoot. The
woman fred fye blank cartridges al him
tho Johnson woman testified. The wound
in the hand was not at first considered
serious. but inflammation set in.
DIR. Smith Cooper, who attended Bostic,
testified that tho man had died of lock-
jaw resulting from the wound Bostic.
according to the physician. told him he
had been shot during a playful struggle
for the revolver Under cross-eNamination
by Mr. Reinhardt. attorney for Daisy Bos-
tic. DR. Cooper said that as Bostic had
been a morocco worker and worked with
chrome. the wound might have been ag-
gravated as the result OF his returning 10
work after the shooting.
Mr. Reinhardt asked that the charge OF
murder be changed to one Of manslaugh-
ter. On request OF Coroner Gaynor. how
ever. further hearing was continued until
saturday by which time the inquest will
have been held.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
SAVES GIRL
FROM BROWNING
Daniel |. Bower, ReSCueS Un-
COnCiOuS PhiiadeIphian From
RehObOth Surf

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
REHOBoTH. Aug 3.-Daniei l.. Bowers
a clerk in the office Of Clerk Of the Peace
Harry A. Brown, at Wilmington. saved
Miss Florence Clark OF Philadelphia from
drowning here yesterday. Miss Clark had
gone out beyond her depth and her cries
for help attracted attention. Mr. Bowers
who is spending his vacation here swan
70 the young woman's assistance. For a
time it was desperate battle between life
and death as the young woman franti-
cally clung to Bowers but he succeeded in
loosening her hold and then he swan
ashore with her. A physician resuscitated
the young woman.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03

Bv United Press Leased Special Wire.
CHICAGO. Aug. 3.--All furloughs IN
the police department were canaeiled
today ard every man ordered back TO
duty. following the action of the en-
ploves OF the Chicago Street railways
last night and this morning in deciding
20 hold referendum vote on Thursday
on a proposition TO call a general strike.
such action would affect all the sur
.c ncs in the city and suburbs and
would practically tic up street car traf-
iic
II is feared that also eventually II
would extend to the employees of the
elevated railways.
From the expressions Of the employees
at their mass meetings which decided
upon the referendum in it appears to
be certain they will vote to strike. This
was indicated in the bitter addresses OF
all the speakers and by the unanimous
rejection of the offers Of the Chicago
CITY Railway Company to arbitrate
wage differences or TO sign new agree
ments with the men under existing con-
ditions.
The referendum was decided upon az
mass meetings held throughout the city
which were attended by 5000 street car
employees. Intense enthusiasm was
manifested. especially when the union
officials outlined to the men their pro-
posed plans for strike campaign
In the event Of a strike order In
ternational President Mcmahon vii
first pass upon il.
several fierce denunciations OF th'
police were made during the meeting
last night
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
CUTTING CASE IS
AGAIN CONTINUED

Tho hearing of Philip Davis. coiored,
charged with murderous assault on Harry
Parker. colorod, IN colored resort over
Eleventh street bridge some weeks ago,
was resumed in city Court this morning.
when David ). Reinhardt. Davis attorney.
offered testimony TO show that Parker frst
attacked Davis and that some one e'se did
the cutting that resulted in the charge
against Davis.
Judge Cochran continued the case until
Friday in order that he might consult with
Attorney General Gray.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
CASES IN CITY COURT

The hearing of Purnell Handy. COL
ored, charged with assault and battery
on Eleanor Taylor. colored. was con
tinued on the mans request by City
Court Judge Cochran this morning.
The hearing Of Gilbert Jones, colorec,
charged with the larceny of household
goods from William Ford, was con-
tinucd until Thursday.
Peter ScotnislSi. charged with being
incorrigible. was referred TO Humane
Agent Stout.
The case OF Mary Gray, minor,
accused Of assault and battery on an
other child. was referred to Humane
Agent Stout.
The hearing OF Abraham Rittenhouss,
a boy, charged with corner lounging,
was continued until Thursday.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
NEW CENTRAL BODY OF
CHICAGO BUILDING TRADES

fisast'nited Press Leased Special Wire.
CHICAGO. Aug. 3--Furthcr plans are
being laid to-day 60 complete the or
ganization OF new central body Of
the building trades unions IN Chicago
10 take the place Of skinny Md
denis associated buildings trades. The
now organization was launched az a
meeting last night. IL viii be under
tho American Federation OF Labor.
Delegates representing $1,000 union
men were present az the meeting aud
several unions viii announce later II
they win join. While the meeting TO
expel Madden from the lead of the
organization was in progress. friends
OF Madden were ON another floor OF
the building and held a meeting Of
steam filters and voted TO rescind the
previous action joining the new central
body.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
JUDGE ADVOCATES ROPE
FLOGGING FOR BAD BOYS

Josephine Jones, colored. was arr
raigned in city Court this morning on
the charge of assault and battery. Wit
nesses testified that she had whipped
her small adopted SON so severely that
he was covered with bruises. The wo-
man asserted that the boy had been
stealing and deserved q beating. The
case was continued until tomorrow to
give tho woman an opportunity 70 set
witnesses. In commenting on the case.
Judge Cochran said that bad children
should be whipped and advocated a
rope in extreme cases.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
SON ACCUSED MOTHER
OF CUTTING HIM

a son accused his mother Of assault
and battery In city Court this morning
The son was John W. Dean and the
mother. Mrs Martha Dean.
According To Dean. his mother
chased him with knife yesterday and
cut him on the wrist. He asked op-
portunity TO withdraw the case. how
ever, and il was continued for that
purpose. Disagreement as TO who
should use the household refrigerator
caused the attack. Dean declared.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
viii Arrest Delinqucnts.

MILFORD, Aug. 3.-unablo 10 coll
lect the school taxes with one collec-
tor. Milford Board OF Education has
appointed two collectors, James Latch
um and John H. Roach. and special
endeavor will be made TO get the thou
sands OF dollars Of back taxes that
are owing to the town and which is so
badly needed just now. Arrests will
follow IL the taxes are not paid.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
STREET BOARD, TOO,
WANTS WIDER BRIDGE

The Street and Sewer Directors at
their weekly meeting this morning de-
cided TO give their support to the Wafer
Commissioners in the latterfs effort 20
have the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
widen the bridge at the end of the
Boulevard extended in connection with
improvements attending the construc-
tion of the proposed bridge over the
Brandywine creek. The Water Com
missioners desire the bridge widened
so as to improve the approach to the
Porter resrVoir.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
THOUSANDS NEEDED IN
WEST TO HARVEST CROPS

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
ST PAUL. Mimi. Aug. 81 S. j. Ellison,
assistant general passenger agent OF the
Great Northern Railroad is authority for
the statement, issued to-day that 10000
men viii be needed Immediately ia Mime
sofa and North Dakota along the line Of
the Great Northern loops 10 harvest tho
present crops. The company offers s. 10
$3.50 dfy Tor harvest hands. Ellison de-
oiares that the possibilities are for a great
big crop. Fine weather prevails and the
grain rapidly is ripening
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
CAMPERS PLAY ROGUE
UNDER LAMP LIGHT

Rogue by lamp light has become a favor
Sc pastimo at the BrandyWine summit
Campmectlng ground. When daylight
fades away then the lamps arc lighted
and the game goes merrly on until .
o'clock. Among those who arc seen each
evening playing the favoritc game are
George Cox Mrs. Alexander, Mrs kurtz
and Mrs Cox.
There have been many visitors TO iho
campgrounds during the past week. Miss
Henrietta Prettyman is one ofthe latest
arrivals az tho grounds
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Aug. g.
Moderate temperature continues
throughout the eastern states, the Ohio
valley and the lake region. and a change
to cooler weather is in progress in the
northwestern states. The indicetions
are that the weather will be generally
fair in the Middle Atlantic and New
England States during tonight and
Wednesday.
Forecast till p. m. Wednesday;
For Delawars-Unsettled weather to
night and Wednesday; moderate east
ery winds.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
FIND BODY OF
W. M. WAY in BAY

CENTREVILLE. Nd. Aug. 3.-The
body of Warren NJ. Way, S6 years old,
of Westchester, Pa. who was drowned
in the Chester river last Tuesday. was
FOUND Sunday afternoon by Webster
Woolford at the head of Reeds creek,
about two miles above the spot. be.
tween Piney Point and Reds creek.
where he disappeared.
A reward of 500 had been offered
by the relatives Of Mr.. Way for the
recovery Of the body and many OF the
fishermen and crabbers on the river
stopped work in order to search for IT,
When discovered by Webster Woolford,
who Is a fisherman, IL was much dis
figured by crabs, and was hurried 20
Queenstown by Captain August Sche-
berg and j. A. Irwin. Coroner Hergen-
rather held an inquest the jury giving
verdict Of accidental drowning. The
body was prepared for burial by Under
taker O'Connor and sent on TO West
chester Sunday night
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
OFFER MORE PARK
LAND TO THE CITY

A now city park Is In prospect. Believ-
ing that a park would be an invitation 10
purchasers OF property on their land, now
under improvement, the Concord Heights
Improvement Company will oner the tract
between Thirtieth and Thirty-irst streets
and Harrison and Broome streets TO the
city 20 be maintained as q park. The tract
is In an attractive part OF the city and in
view Of the real estate boom at Concord
Heights its offer Is most timely. The
ground will be offered 10 the park board.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
Want Street Paved

a. o. II. Grier asked the Street and
Sewer Directors this morning 10 hasten
the proposed paving of Thirteenth
street from Orange to Washington
streets. Although tho street is on the
list to be paved with asphalt. or btu
hthic. Mr. Grier said the residents
would be willing TO have brick pavc-
ment If it could be laid at once.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
ALABAMA LEGISLATURE
FOR THE INCOME TAX.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aus. s.
Without special demonstration the
Lower House Of the ALBANIA Legis-
lature to-day unanimously passed the
bill ratifying an amendment 10 the
national Constitution for an income
tax
ernor win sign il not later than We'd
nesday, as he urged its passage in a
special message.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
Pnt Under Peaoe Rond.

A $500 peace bond was put upon VIII
liam Wilson by city Court Judge Cocn-
ran this morning for charge of breach
of the peace. Randall Wolf heard
screams from Wilson's house on Sat
urday and found him strangling a
woman, he says Wilson pleaded guilty.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
CHICAGO FACES
BIG STRIKE
Employees Of Street Railway
Companies to Decide by
Referendum Vote
WANT WAGE INCREASE
AND THE CLOSED SHOP
PROPOSED CHICAGO STRIKE.

Number Of men likely TO be inc
Volved.
Chicago Railway Company, 2'eOV.
Chicago Railways Company, o'lOO'
Chicago & Southern, 100.
Calumet q southern Chicago, 800.
Total $500.
Demands of the Men;
Closed shop and wage increase OF
from ono 10 fve cents an hour.
Companys Otter.
TO arbitrato wage diterence' pu'
refuse CLOSED shop.
strike vote TO be taken August ..
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
cettina Auto salesroom in shape.

Grantiey Il. Postles who has opened
an automobile saicsroom in the DUPONT
building. Market street side. will have
the present window in the show room
removed and swinging doors placed
therein. This will be done to bring in
and out the cars. Slids will be used
from the street so that the work Of
transferring the automobiles can be
successfully carried on at the show
room.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
NEIGhBORS IN COURT
IN DISPUTE OVER COWS

Declaring that her nyo COWS were
menace TO his health Wesley Bolcn. OF
No. 1905 Madison street. had Jane Robin
son In city Court this morning on the
charge Of maintaining nuisance. rho
cows are kept IN lot adjoining Bolen'a
house but ho says they sometimes have
iollhcations in front Of his door steps.
The woman said she took particular care
to mako tho cows stay at homo. Judge
Cochran held the charge up with warning.
Judge Conrad Buys Properties.
sheriff Lippncott this morning sold a
dwelling in Parish street near Third
belonging to the estate OF Sarah e.
Scott TO Judge Henry G.. Conrad for
Si,060
Judge Conrad also purchased n lot IN
The Buttonwoods belonging 10 the
estate Of Eliza Crcsdcn for 5000.
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Bethel Church Festival.
a festival win be held this afternoon
and evening on the lawn of Bethel
Church ia Brandywino hundred.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
Dead Of PARALYSIS.

Charles Davy. who for six years con-
Quoted the shoe business at No. $40 r.
Fourth street died at the Delaware
Hospital this morning from paralysis
after an illness OF six weeks. The re-
mains were taken to Marlboro. Mass.
where interment win be made on Fri
day
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
a. %. PeopIes a Bank Director.

Alfred d. Peoples has been elected a
director OF Central National Bank Ia
MI vacancy caused by the death OF
Henry M. Lodge.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
CITY GETS AFTER
LIGHTING COMPANY

Plumbing Inspector Kane made a
brief report TO the Street and Sewer
Directors this morning of his expert
ments with gas lights provided by the
American Street Lighting Company
The company win be notified of certain
defects in the lights which makes pos
sible the escape of gas The ditec-
tors demand that the company pro-
vide three feet Of gas in accordance
with its contract.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
Pomona Granoe Meetinc.

Several interesting subjects. includ-
ing the Jury system and systematic
road improvements. will be discussed at
the meeting OF Pomona Grange to be
held in A. Q. L. w. Hall on August 26.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
chest Of sIIver FaIIs ICON Train.

Word was received at the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad station at Chester
yesterday that chest of silverware
had been dropped or thrown off Royal
Blue express car just east Of the city.
A search failed TO reveal the missing
Nnlnahlos.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
A. o. n. speoisI Meetino.

Division No. 4. A. O. H.. will have
special meeting tomorrow evening at
Irish American Hall 10 consider some
important business matters.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03

A. o. U. w. Reunion on August H.
The field sports and reunion OF the
Ancient Order OF United Workmen. of
Delaware, viii be held at sBrsndywine
Springs on saturday August "A, in
itead Of on the coming Saturday as
announced yesterday
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
. sh0uId Hsvs NJ oause F0r erIef.

Nov 7 UTN NUH
Governor simeon S. Pennewin, OF Della
ware grieves because the 'cantaloupe
seed he planted this fall has produced
only cucumbers. Yet single good Gu
cumber Is more valuable than a crate Of
some OF the favorless and inedible things
that masquerade under the name Of eanta-
loupe.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03

Library Building Commission Meets.
A meeting OF The state Library
Building Commission is being held in
Dover today.
Evening journal., 1909-08-03
Chancellor on Vacation.

Chancellor Charles NJ Curtis left to-
day on his vacation. which will be spent
i'm Maine and in the White Mountains.
Misses Mary, Katherine and Ella
Buckley Of Henry Clay. are stopping
Evening journal., 1909-08-03

Tell the Public where TO
find you-fheyH do the rest.
Advertise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
THIEF TAKES SUIT
 OF BALL PLAYER

When Charlie. the ground keeper at the Capitol Heights ball lot. started on his rounds early yesterday morning. the first thing that attracted his at tention, was ball laying on the ground near the club house. This ball was not there when he locked up. for the night before. and his suspicious getting a boost he started a quiet. but hurried investigation. Going round to the front of the club house he found the door open. the iron staple and lock having been prized off. sometime during the night.
 Inside the club house the thief oi theves had wrenched open the locker belonging to Jud Daily and stolen his gray road uniform In his pocket Jud had a ball and in the hurry to get away the burglar evidently dropped it and didn't take time to pick It up
 In the same locker with the uniform Daily had a pair of shoes. glove etc but In his hurry the thief only snatch ed the uniform and beat 1t. to the out side of the grounds. Yesterday road secretary Stickney reported the robbery to the police department and the case is now being worked on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
Ifesns Of Lnferesf 10 Montgomery
 and toIthe State

last night to be the guest of Mrs. A NJ. Allen.
 Mrs. Thomas Frazer of Atlanta spent yesterday in the city the guest Of Mrs. E. P. Flowers.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hall Clarke of Mobile are the guests of the latter's parents. Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Nor- wood.
 Miss Louise Chestnut has returned home after visiting friends in Nash- vile. Tenn.
 Mrs. J. M. Falkner of Auburn is wis., iting>he sister, Mrs. J F. Snyder on Church Street.
 Miss Lizzie May Bell of Murfreesboro, Tenn, Is the guest of Miss Louise Ches- mutt on Perry Street.
 Nils Christine Glass returned home last night from Mobile. where she hds been visiting her grandmother. Mrs. M. E. Price, for several weeks past. Mrs. Frank Bricken of Luverne is the guest of Mrs. John Metcalfe. 407 Finley Avenue. Mfr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones, who are temporarily located in Selma. are on a visit to the parents of the latter Mir. and Mrs. John Metcalfe.