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Evening journal., 1909-11-08
NINE PERISH
in A BIG FIRE
Brooklyn Factory Burns And
WOrkmen Caught in Death
Trap
JUNIOR MEMBER OF
THE FIRM PERISHED
BY United Press Leased special wire

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. Nov Shine persons lost
their lives to-day when fire gutted the
celiuloid factory OF Robert Morrison and
Sons, on Columbia street. Brooklyn. Six
OF these we're caught like rats in trap,
behind barred windows on the ground
floor. and their frantic appeals for help
and shrieks Of agony when the fire finally
reached them could be heard for blocks.
A dozen men. employed In tho factory OF
Lehn and Fink. adjoining, vainly strovo
with bars and hamers TO make a passage
way for the doomed six. but were finally
driven off by the flames and smoke, only
leaving the window when their own
clothing was ablaze.
The fre was one Of the worst that the
Brooklyn firemen have had TO deal with
for several years. Starting on the ground
floor from some unknown cause, II spread
with such rapidity that It was impossible
for any one In the building to escape by
the stair or by fire escapes and all of
the workers on the top floors had 70 jump.
In this way a number were badly injured.
OF the bodies recovered but one has
been identified. II IS that OF William
Morrison, junior partner IN the firm and
this Identification was only possible
through a half charred card in the REM
nants Of his coat. II is hardly likely that
any of the other eleven bodies which ara
now In the morgue will ever be identified
as they are simply charred masses OF
flesh and bone. Robert Morrison. head OF
the firm. was also frightfully burned and
/ A. a.. tt. Trsft.
tlon. His remaining son. Robert. Jr,
jumped from a window and escaped.
There was wild panic and many
jumped from the windows without stop
ping to raise the sashesf being out by
nying glass and hurt by striking the
ground
Three alarms were sounded bring all the
available fire apparatus in the district
and chief Croker from New York. The
fre was q hard one 20 control as ths
stored oelluioid exploded as the flame
= hit Il driving tho hremen back from tn
burning structure.
:, The work OF getting thesdead and II
y iurcd out OF the building canet for de
perate enort on the part Of th,fEssesi.z. .:.zz.
ana soserSI =. ths.c scge j., -.
s. doing 80. BY orders Of CHIEF Croker, {
r. fort was made 20 keep the flames connn,
4. 10 the four-story building IN which the
h started but this seemed hopeless. as IN
adjoining structures were an old build
a ings OF an infammable character.
None OF the other dead have been iden
p tilted. Following IS a partial list OF the
: injured:
! Oif,,or na.rfa Manhattan ctf and hr,,fa.
ed and possible internal injuries from
jumping from window.
. William Bell. Manhattan, cut about
face and arms.
II is feared that more bodies viii be re-
covered as there are a number Of persons
missing.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
STROKE FATAL
TO R. P. DENNISON
Well Known Mill Creek Hun
dred Farmer Dies at Har-
mOny Home

Robert p. Dennison. who suffered a
paralytic stroke last Thursday evening.
died yesterday al his home near
Harmony, Mil Creek hundred. Mr..
Dennison was one of the best known
and most successful farmers in New
Castle county. Many years ago.
when tobacco was grown in Mil Creek
hundred. Mr.. Dennison was very
successful grower He always took an
active part i'm Republican politics, but
never permitted his name TO be pre-
sented as a candidate for office. He
was a member of White Clay Creek
Presbyterian Church. Mr.. Dennison
was a brother of the late John DEN
nison, who served a term in the House
Of Representatives. and a brother OF
Levy Court Commissioner Samuel S.
Dennison
A friend, who knew Mr.. Dennison
/ intimately, to-day paid the following
! tribute:
Robert p. Dennison was a man of
much more than ordinary ability and
of very strong character. He had the
mind, the industry. necessary to make
a success Of whatever business he
undertook. Born a farmer. it was
natural that he turned TO that calling
as a business. and it was just as
natural that he made of that busi-
ness a success and stood at the head
Of that vocation in his locality.
But it is as a man and a citizen
interested in everything pertaining not
only to the farming community, OF
which he was a member, but in al
matters pertaining to the good of The
community, that he will be remember
ed. and the loss of his influence mos
felt. AS q means to accomplish tn
l.best results -t0A- the community h
came to take a large interest in tn
politics Of his own locality. ant
through it in that of the county ant
the state: not for himself. for although
often importuned by his friends to ac
cept Office, he resolutely declined ever,
offer. There was no Office within thu
gift of the people of his locality tina
he might not have been elected to haC
he but consented that his friends us
his name. but the consent was neve
given. He preferred to helm others t,
the places to which his ability, in
tegrity and influence entitled him
The people knew and trusted him, ant
he became a power in the community
a power that was exerted for the bes
interest of the people among whom h
lived. No more disinterested politician
ever lived in any community thar
Robert p. Dennison. He neither ask
ed nor accepted anything for himself
but he was more than a politician
he was a patriotic citizen. who de
; manded the best men and the best law
for his country and his state, and wa
satisfied with nothing less. AslSin
and permitting nothing to his own ad
: vantage. he was honest and bold Il
his denunciation Of men and of meas
, ures that did not come up TO hi
! standard. q man of good judgment
! always ready to assist those calling o
him with his advice and sympathy, h
was most useful and kindly neigh
r Dor.
i Positive and independent as he wa
, himself. he met those who differe
from him in a spirit Of fairness an
5 honesty that disarmed iu-feeling an
l left political foe a personal frient
Z and it is as a friend that he will
, best and longest remembered.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
HOLD MAN ON CHARGE
OF TAKING WOMAN'S WATCH

Charged with the larceny of a gold
watch from Miss Elsie Barton, Austin
Pierce had a hearing in City Court
this morning. Miss Barton said she
missed the watch in March, while
boarding in the same house with
Pierce. She was away to the country.
she said, leaving the watch in her
room. and when she returned the
watch was gone. Nathan Levy, a
dealer in secondhand articles, said the
defendant had pawned at his shop the
watch Miss Barton identified as her
time piece
Pierce said the woman had given
him the watch to pawn. He was held
under $500 bail for the upper court.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08

The body was found by Alexander
Frazier. a watchman at the Harlan
and Hollingsworth plant, and Edward
c. Brackson, who is employed by a
farmer near the DUPONT pier on the
Delaware river. They notified the po-
lice
The body was taken 10 the morgue.
and was identified several hours later
as that of oseph Lastauskas. The
man Is survived by a widow and two
children. He was employed as a
moulder at the plant Of the Malleable
Iron Works and bore a good reputa-
tion
LastauslSas left home on Saturday
night with 81 to do some shopping
When his body was searched $1.90 was
found in his pockets.
Coroner. Gaynor will make thor
ough investigation of the case to make
sure that it really was an accidental
death.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
TO URGE CLAIM
OF WATERWAYS
Great Convention to Open at
Norfolk on Wednesday Of
Next Week

Important and significant will ~ the
thirty annual convention of tho Atlantic
Deeper Waterways Association, which
will assemble in Norfolk, Va, on We'd
nesday OF next week. which viii remain
In session until Saturday inclusive.
President Taft. who mas lately inspect
ed the Mississippi river, whose deepening
is urged, and who expressed himself In
favor OF a bond issue by the government
to make the project fact, viii be the
guest OF Norfolk on tho nineteenth
vioe-P President Sherman viii also be
among tho notable guests.
Governor Claude A. Swanson. OF vir-
ginia will be present TO extend tho glad
hand Of welcome to the Old Dominion.
United States Senators. members OF the
House OF Representatives. governors OF
states. including possibly Governor Pen
newill and prominent men IN COM
merclal transportation and professional
activities, representing business assocla
tions Of the leading cities OF the Atlantic
seaboard. will attend the convention.
They will all be animated by one object
TO urge Congress 10 take the steps neces
sary. whether by annual cash appropria
tions or by a bond issue. to provide al
inland chain of waterways, including
ship canal connecting the Chesapeake
and Delaware bays, from Maine to FioI
ida.
Delegates from Delaware who we're Al
pointed by Governor Pennewil are:
Congressman William II. Heald. Ca
/. tain Philip Reyboid. Curtis Davis,
Laurel.
Following are the delegates appoint
BY the Board % Trade.
, The Hon. Anthony Higgins, Charles
J Gawthrop ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS John
AIendinhall Captain Phillip Reybol
! Henry T. Bush, James H. Wright. Josii
Marvel. Charles A. Rudolph.
Alternates.-B. J.. snaw Philemn
Chandler Captain Peter BLOOMSBURY
William d. Brinckle Frank J. William
George II. 'McGovern. David snellenburl
Alfred TAFT.
Following are the Delaware members
the Waterways Association:
william d. Mullen, Jr., Samuel s. Hof
IA. b. Ayerst, Alfred d. Warner, sr
John A. Booker. Howell S England, Da
vid A. Hay. Thomas II. Melvin, WilliaI
I.awton. o. c. Purdy. william T. Bar
croft John +. Almond George w
Sparks. S. 3. Cooling. A. S. Reed, WI
liam T. Budd. Cchairman). Samuel K
Smith, r. J. Maciean, John s. Rossell
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
A. 0. U. W. GETS
MANY NEW MEMBERS

The lodges Of the Ancient order Of
United Workme are active at this time.
tho fall campaign for an increase IN
membership having been started with the
old-time enthusiasm characteristic of the
order.
Last Monday evening Mizpah Lodge.
No. 16, Of Smyrna, admitted class Of
nine members. Mizpah is preparing TO
admit a class OF ten this evening, and
the lodge at Coatesville expects TO admit
larger class on November %
Several Of the city lodges have become
aroused and are holding encouraging
meetings. This evening Fidelity Lodge
viii admit class OF five or six men,
bers.
On Thursday evening, Wilmington
Lodge will admit several new members
and will also have an entertainment for
ali members Of the order.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
PARENTS FIND
WANDERING SON
H. E. Cox in Nervous COndi-
ton Now on Way to New
port News Home
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Nov. s.--Harry e. Cox. who
hurried into the Hotel Richardson on
Saturday, checked his overcoat. left
two grips, telegrap phed 20 his parents
at Newport News to come TO him
quickly and then disappeared was
found at the railroad station this
morning in a highly nervous condition
From all appearances he had spent
the night along the railroad. While
riding from the station TO the Hotel
Richardson, Cox attacked the Rev. A.
w Lightbourne but he was overpow-
cred before the preacher was injured.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cox have started for
Newport News with their son.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Cox arrived here
yesterday in answer 10 their sons tel
egram the young man could not be
found an dthe parents spent a restless
night while everybody in Dover was
searching for the missing man.
My son hurried me to him once be-
fore" said his father who was former
ly a resident Of Dover, when seen at
the hotel late last evening. He was
not mentally wrong in any way but
was suffering from intense nervous
breakdown. similar TO prostration. He
was in such a condition Of collapse that
this accounts for Mrs. Cox's accom-
.panying me on our all-night ride last
night"
Mrs. Cox nervously paced the corri-
doris of the hotel and although the
evening was chilly. perspiration anc
tears both indicated the nervous strair
and that the mother was fearing tn,
worst for her son.
The authorities traced young Mr.
Coxs movements in Dover up TO
o'clock. He arrived here at 3.43, pu
his grips in the Richardson bus, an,
walked Up Loockerman street.
At the Postal Telegraph Office, Man
ager j. A. Downes recognized him ans
took his dispatch.
Going over to the hotel. the young
man inquired for his luggage and 4
was pointed out to him. He did no
register. but checked his coat.
The younger Cox then proceeded
lleisurely. to the store Of DR.. r. S
Stephens. where he talked with the
doctor. DIR. Stephens saw nothing ir-
rational about the young man. who re-
NAMED while he waited on several Gus
ltomers and returned TO renew the con-
versation-
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
SOCIETIES DISCUSS
MEMORIAL PLANS

The proposed plan Of the united Catholic
societies OF the city TO erect a memorial
al Hope Farm" was discussed at an
informal meeting of representatives Of
the societies held in the rooms OF the
Pioner Literary Association yesterday
afternoon. The idea met with favor. al
though none Of the details Of the mem
oriaI. or the methods Of carrying the plan
into execution were discussed. The meet
ing adjourned until Sunday November
q. when representatives Of the different
societies interested in the movement Will
meet 10 perfect an organization to carry
forward the movement.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
WANT PIGEON FANCIERS
TO MAKE EXHIBITS

The pigeon interests. with the oxcep-
tion OF a few breeders, have not been ac-
tive in asserting their desires in the line
OF preliminary arrangements for the COM
ing Poultry and Pigeon Show In Turn
Hall. January 4 to s.
It Is the desire Of the Executive Com
mittoe Of the Diamond State Poultry and
Pct Stock Association, through its sub
committee on Cups and Specials" 10
award a goodly proportion Of cups and
special prizes among the pigeon exhibit
ors But 70 do this they must have the
hearty cooperation Of the pigeon fan
ciers right now as well as assurance of
extensive entries. so that these prizes
may be worthily won.
All who are interested should confer
with any member Of the executive COM
mittee or with the secretary Of tho asso-
citation. William Kirk, Wilmington, on or
before Wednesday. November TO- as final
arrangements for premium lists will be
made at the committee meeting held then.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
JunIor choIr's EntertaInment.

At a meeting of the Junior Choir of
Scott NJ. f. Church yesterday after
noon. a committee of five was chosen
to arrange for a dialogue and enter
tainment to be given in the lecture
room Of the Church on Thanksgiving
night. The committee is composed Of ].
Harry Wright. Estelle Robinson. George
Vandegrift. Myrtle Harvey and Flor
ence NJ. Lloyd. The committee will
meet this evening when arrangements
will be made.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
BISHOP MONAGHAN
CONFIRMS LARGE CLASS

There was an impressive service in ST.
Paurs R. c. Church yesterday afternoon,
when Bishop Monaghan confirmed a
class of one hundred children. The chill
dren received their first communion at
the T.SO o'clock mass i'm the morning as
a preliminary to the rite Of confrma-
tion administered by the bisho, in the
afternoon. The children had been in
structed by the sisters in St. Paurs pa
rochial school and by The priests Of the
parish.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
HUSBAND SAYS HE STRUCK
AFTER WIFE HURLED POT

Charged with wife beating. Anthony
Willis was arraigned in City Court
this morning. Tho wife testified that
Willis beat her on Saturday and Mon
day. giving her a black eye. Willis
said he was defending himself from an
attack by his wife. and showed a cash
IN his head. where. he said. she had
struck him with "A pot. Willis was
held under $500 bail for the upper
court.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
Hears His Cousin is Badly Hurt.

Halleck s. Ray, watchman, at the
postofice received word this morning
that his cousin. George Kraber, presi-
dent Of the Board Of Education Of
Pittsburg, Pa, while at work in the
Central Iron Company's plant at
Pittsburg was rendered unconscious by
an injury to his head.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
Celebrate Feast Of ST. Elizabeth.

The feast of ST. Elizabeth was sol
emnly celebrated in the church dedi-
Gated to her honor on South Broome
street yesterday. The late mass was
sung by the Rev. Father Fournier.
who gave his blessing to those present
at the close OF the services. The
choir under the direction Of NJ j.
Roach furnished splendid music both
at the morning and evening services
Two beautiful adoring angels, present
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Costello. in
memory of John and Margaret Cos
tello. adorned the high altar. and called
forth the admiration Of the many wor-
shippers who attended the services.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
ORDAIN ]. ]. LYNCH TO
DIACONATE IN ROME

John J. Lynch, son OF Mrs. Ellen
Lynch, Of Roclland, and a member of
st. Josephs parish, on the Brandywlne.
was ordained to the diaconate in the
Church Of St. Appolinaris. at Rome. last
week. Mr.. Lynch began his studies pre-
paratory TO entering the priesthood at
St. Charles College. Ellicot City. Nd.
twelve years ago, and went to Rome four
years ago to complete his studies. I;e
will finish next year and will return to
Delaware.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
Prohlbltlon Leaaue MeetIna.
NO SUNDAY WORK
AT FILTER PLANT

No work was done at the final niteg
plant Yesterday, and II Is probable thae
the request Of the Law and Order So
ciety that the contractors. Coleman
Brothers, stop Sunday wodk will be re-
gardedN it was learned this morning
that the contractors had been given per-
mission TO do necessary Sunday work by
the Board OF Water Commissioners. and
that they were. therefore, not disregard
ing the commissioners previous request
that there be no Sunday labor performed
at the filter.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
FEAR OF EPIDEMIC KEEPS
SCHOOL AUDITORIUM CLOSED

As the Board Of Education has not
yet rescinded tho order that the High
School auditorium be closed to avert
danger of infection from diphtheria
and scarlet fever. there were no week
opening exercises at the school this
morning.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
Lieutenant Hoey Operated On.

DOVER. Nov. s.-A feeling of anx-
iety prevails here over the welfare of
William F. Hoey, Jr., Dover's WELL
known soldier boy. now lieutenant in
the Regular Army. and stationed in the
far off Philippines Lieutenant Hoey
has had to undergo an operation for
appendicitis. His condition is critical.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
RaiIroad MANI channn.

Murray Stewart. who has been fore
man of motive power for the Delaware
Railroad at Delmar for several years
has been transferred to Wilmington
Herman Cohn. stenographer. accom-
panied Mr.. Stewart to this city and has
taken a position in his office.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
Ein.d on pisorderIy Conduct charae.

Charged with disorderly conduct. Err
nest Taylor, colored. was arraigned in
city Court this morning. The COM
plainant was John Clark. who testified
that Taylor in the saloon at No. LOG
Market street persisted in annoying
sis customers. A fine of SO and costs
was imposed.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
Fine on Kooenski.

Stephen Kocenski was given hear
ing in city Court this morning on the
charge of assault and battery. The
complainant was Thomas Evans, who
said Kocenski had attacked him at
Front and French streets. Kocenslki
said Evans called him names. fine OF
so and costs was imposed.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
II is Another [. J. Linqo.

l.. J. Lingo, Of No. 7O4 East Twenty
second street. is not the L. J. Lingo
who has warned persons. by adver-
tisement in the EVENING JOURNAL.
that he will pay only those bills con-
tracted by himself.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
Took s5 from Bank, Money Disappear

DOVER, Nov. S.-When Mrs. John
Grinnage, of Kirkwood street. went TO
her trunk this morning to get $50
which she had drawn from bank on
Saturday. the trunk had been ri1ed and
the money was gone. 1t is supposed
the house was entered on Saturday
night.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
Linhtoan Wav NnntiaIs.

At Brandywine NJ. f. Church parson-
age on last Monday. Miss Annie May
Lightcap, of this city, and Lewis H.
Way, of Kennett Square. were married
by the Rev. II. c. Turner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Way will live at Kennett Square
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
Supper for St. Elizabeth's Church.

A sour kraut supper will be given
for the benefit Of st. Elizabeth's r. c.
Church in st. Elizabeth's Hall, No.
500 South Broome street on next Sat
urday evening. Supper will be served
-nt o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
psaoonsss oay at eraee Church.

Yesterday was observed in Grace NJ.
e. Church as "Deaconess' Day." Ad-
dresses were made by the Rev. II. w.
Kellogg and Miss Swartz. who has
been engaged in the work for many
years.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
SUNDAY servioes at Haven Church.

Services in Haven NJ. e. Church yes
terday were largely attended At the
morning service Holy Communion was
celebrated. The pastor, the Rev. Mr..
Parker, preached at the evening SER
vice
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
pr. klna to speak Hore.

Or. Byron w. King. OF Pittsburg has
been secured for an evening OF enter
tainment in Harrison Street Church. on
December H. Or. King is a prince OF
entertainers.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c, Nov. 8.-The
weather will be unsettled and showery
tonight in the middle and south At
lantic States. Temperatures viii DO
generally lower, except over the e~-
treme southern districts.
Forecast Kill 8 p. m. TUESDAY;
For elaware-Showers tonight ana
Tuesday; cooler Tuesdays mooe'a''
southwest to northwest Winds
Evening journal., 1909-11-08
OFFERED COP WATCH
TO LET HIM GO

Charles Clancy faced City Court
Judge Cochran this morning on a
charge Of disorderly conduct. PATROL
man Virden testified that on Saturday
night at Seventh and Market streets.
Clancy made an indecent remark.
Clancy. the patrolman said, offered
him his watch and chain for his re-
lease.
'I don't need the watch and chain,
said Virden. "I've got one Of my
own
Clancy said he had meant nothing
by his remark. He was hned
so and costs.
Prohibition League Meeting.
The Wilmington Prohibition Leagua
will hold its monthly meeting at No
100 West Eighth street tonight.
Evening journal., 1909-11-08

The man who feels that
il will not pay TO advertise
his business, needs TO find
out what is the matter with
his business.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-09-30
Made only by The Quaker Oats Company
Two Dueis.

Sainte- Beuve got an excellent adyer.
tiseInent out of duel fought on a
wet day by insisting upon holding his
umbrella up with one hand while he
fred his pistol with the other. He was
willing, he courageously said, 10 take
tie risk of being shot, but he must be
excused from taking the greater risk
OF catching cold.
The duel which Benjamin Constant,
who suffered from gout, fought sitting
in II Bath chair may have been OF
somewhat similar character. Honor In
that case was declared TO be satisfied
when the Bath chair was hit.-Strand
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-09-30
The Most E.nticing Breakfasts
Are Now Shot from Guns

The foods of the day are the foods
that are best. That is always so.
The foods of this day are these
crisp, gigantic grains-puffed to eight
times their natural size.
These whole, unbroken, nut-like
grains, made four times as porous as
bread
You'll like what others like. We
do YOU a kindness when we ask you
to try these foods.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-09-30

These are the foods invented by Prof. An
derson, and this is his curious process:
The whole wheat or rice kernels are put into
sealed guns. Then the guns are revolved for
sixty minutes in heat OF $50 degrees.
That fierce heat turns the moisture in the
grain to steam, and the pressure becomes tre-
naendous.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-09-30
Danuerous.

Fathef-W What are you doing, emma?
Daughter-Oh. Arthur is coming to-
night, and I'm cooking something for
him. Father Emma, Emma, you'd
better be careful You'll keep on cook
Ing FOR him till he breaks the engage
ment-Heitere Welt