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Evening journal., 1909-05-25
CROSS BILL IN
DIVORCE SUIT
PennSerOVe Woman, Being
Sued, Charges Husband
With Brutality

Vice Chancellor Leaning in Camden.
n. j., yesterday heard the application
Of counsel for Mrs. Regina Naylor for
alimony and counsel fee pending the
hnal hearing in the divorce proceed
ings brought by her husband. Charles
Derby Naylor. both residents Of Penns-
groce. N. J. The husband filed a pc
tition for a divorce.
Mrs Naylor. through her attorney,
fled an answer in a cross bill for di-
vorce. in which she alleges extreme
brutal treatment. She said that she
was cursed and beaten repeatedly. on
one occasion. she alleged. she had been
attacked by her husband In a picture
gallery at Atlantic city. when he tore
a necklace from her body. In August.
1906. while the couple were on a visit
70 st. Georges. Del. Mrs. Naylor al
legged. her husband beat her so badly
that the people OF that place became
so incensed that they were going TO
tar and feather him, but were dissuaded
from their purpose by the proprietor Of
the hotel. on another occasion, she
alleged. her husband attacked his faith
er, and when she went to his assist
ance he beat her and pulled her hair
and she had to take refuge in the home
of a neighbor. She also alleges that
Naylor subjected her to all kinds Of
brutal indignities.
After hearing argument the Vice
Chancellor said that II was unusual
70 allow alimony pendante lite. but ow-
ing 10 the indignities that the woman
had to suffer. according TO the allega-
tions OF the answer, he would allow
her IS per week alimony and counsel
| fee Of S35
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
PET DOG AS A
BURGLAR ALARM
Woman Found MarauderS TO
be Two Very Small
Boys
BY United Press Leased Special wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. May 25-
Aaron Janee, . years old. and Harry
Eberle, one year his senior. are to-day
held for burglary. The tiny marauders
nigh have succeeded IN plunderlng the
home OF Mrs. Robert Stewart. OF 2240
Hope street, had IL not been for a
rusty nail and a pct dog.
While trying to climb the fence I'm
the rear of the Stewart home Harry's
trousers were caught on big nail and
he was suspended in the air until
rescued from his perilous position by
his companion. Aaron.
Mrs. Stewart heard some one In her
home, but believing real burglars had
gained an entrance, she was too fright
ened TO face them Little Harry how
ever, was again 20 meet with a mis-.
! fortune. lie accidentally stepped on
the toes Of Mrs. Stewards pct dog
which attacked him. The boys erie.
OF pain Indicated 10 Mrs Stewart the
size OF the burglars and she made q
rapid descent from an upper story Tho
youngsters attempted TO escape but
were pursued and captured by neigh
hors, who responded 10 Mrs. stewart
call for help.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
CHANGERS PLAN
FOR THE SUMMER

Grange at Newport last night the summer
schedule OF meetings was decided upon.
Accordingly, the grange win meet on the
second and fourth Mondays Of each month
instead OF every Monday night, as here
tofore.
The following were elected delegates to
Pomona Grange. which will hold its quart
erly meeting at Talleyville on June 3: r.
p. Robinson. Alexander Atwell, Mrs Louis
Ball. Mrs. Harvey e. Gregg and Francis
II. Honecker.
The literary program was as follows;
Instrumental solo. Marching Through
Georgia, with variations. Miss Helen
Gregg; reading, Fred's New World, Miss
Amy Garrett; music. the Grange
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
PLEASED WITH THE
ORCHESTRA CONCERT

Returns are gradually coming in
showing that the concert recently
given by the Wilmington Orchestra for
the battleship Delaware fund benefit
has been a financial success, net
ting about 81 .O00 on all sides has
come the most emphatic commendation
of the work of the orchestra, It being
the opinion Of musicians, as we'll as the
public. that the orchestra outdid itself
on that occasion. Credit is due the
committee in charge for making this
affair such a success, which has. no
doubt. resulted in making the largest
contribution to the battleship fund.
probably as great as that received
from the State appropriation.
The concert was a social event long
to be remembered. Too much praise
cannot he accorded Alfred l.. DUPONT
for his generosity i'm promoting this
concert and his kindness to the VIII
mington Orchestra. which showed its
appreciation by honoring Mr.. dupont
by playing one of his compositions.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
COUNTY RECEIVES BIDS
ON BRIDGE REPAIRS

Bids were opened today by the Levy
Court for the rebuilding Of the fender
crib Of the Newport bridge and the
planking of same. The bidders weer:
Robert r. Morrison, crib, s775; plank
ing. S37 per 1000 feet
Joseph Anderson. crib, $1174; plank
ing. $50 per 1000 feet.
Joseph S. Bradley crib, S55S.s3;
planking, $3.50.
f. *. wills, crib, S79S54; planking
$40.
Arnold Naudsin. crib, s739; planking
S44.90.
On motion OF Mr.. Dennison the bid.
were referred to Messrs Taylor and
Thompson and County Engineer vii
son to report lext Tuesday
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
TRAIN TIE-UP
CONTINUES
General Strike Would Follow
Aid to the Georgia
Central
DIRECTORS INCLINE
TOWARD ARBITRATION

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
ATLANTA, Ca, May 25-ofhcials Of the
brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
said to-day that if other roads attempt
to relieve the freight congestion on the
Georgia Central whose white fremen are
on strike against the employment Of
negroes, the engineers will be ordered not
TO take their trains out. A similar an
nouncement has been made by the BROTH
erhood OF Locomotive Firemen.
If any attempt. therefore, is made 10
break the tie up on the Georgia Central.
which has existed since Saturday night
general strike will be called, practically
paralyzing the business Of the entire state.
Newspaper publishers are now sending
their papers TO towns along the affected
railroad by automobile.
Directors DispIeasbed.
Directors OF the Georgia Central are
talking to-day of demanding the resigns-
tion OF General Manager Scott for his
refusal to confer with the arbitration COM
mittee The directors say that the railway
has been put in a bad light by Scotts
action. They are demanding that he meet
Governor Smith half way in the latter's
attempt at arbitration. Eight strikebreak-
ers in Atlanta quit their Jobs last night
and are to-day lined up with the strikers
The first shots in the strike were fired
last night at Augusta, when Cecil Todd
a special guard in charge Of a group OF
strike breakers, fred on a crowd Of union
men. No one was hit. Many towns asonl
the Georgia Central are suffering from q
scarcity of food supplies and are send
ing appeals TO the governor for relief. The
situation at Charlottesville is particularly
acute the town being short Of actus
necessities.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
new HOME FOR
BROWNSON CLUB

The Brownson Library Association at
a special meeting last night viewed plans
Of the new building by +. L. Rice and Co.,
architects and engineers, and decided to
ask for bids on the work. II is likely
however, that several changes will be
made in the plans before the contract is
given.
The new building will be constructed in
the rear Of the present structure and will
be So by IS feet in size. It will consist Of
two stories with basement. In the latter
viii be swimmingpooi, pool and billiard
room and bowling alleys. on first floor
will be an auditorium with stage. on sec
ond floor will be a gymnasium and par
lor The appointments throughout win
he Of the best.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
HATTERS' STRIKE
MAY END SOON
Manufacturers Unable to Sup
ply the Demand Of Spring
Trade

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK May e5.-The waiting
policy Of the striking United Hatters OF
North America has had ts effect. and IL
is expected by an concerned in the strilu
that settlement win be reached within
a few weeks The strikers are confident
that a few weeks more Of holding out VIII
gain them victory. From 1900 TO 20oo0
men and women have been out for over
four months. to enforce their demand for
the recognition Of the union label
Considering the number Of men and
women involved the strike has been The
most quiet and orderly IN the history OF
American labor. In only two Instances
have the strikers employed violence in any
way and IN both cases the demonstrations
were unimportant Both were among the
New Jersey factories
In fact many instances Il is admitted
By the manufacturers that the only con-
slderation that withhold the owners of
large factories from calling back the union
employees and ending the strike at once is
the $4,000 bond which each member Of
the Associated Hat Manufacturers is un-
der. to abide by the vote Of the associa-
N"ii' - iNdNi"e ih'h"'"Nl"i'i "'A"''cu w.
day that the strike was extremely dis
tasteful TO many OF tho manufacturers
and that the withdrawal of several from
the association was momentarily expected.
To withdraw, the manufacturers must
give 90 days notice in order 10 avoid for
feiting their nInds
The same authority states that the
strike has been a hard blow 10 most OF
the manufacturers who have been unable
to supply the spring markot-the time Of
their biggest output An attempt was
made by several OF the firms to put nom
union labor into the factories but the
results were almost disastrous, as skilled
labor Is absolutely necessary.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
DIVERS TO SEEK
SUNKEN OBSTRUCTION

Believing that there is an obstruction
in the channel near Buoy "a. Delaware
Bay. where the Italian steamship Lazio
struck last Tuesday. doing serious
damage to her plates. an appeal will
be made TO the United States Engi-
neers by shipping men 10 make a
thorough examination Of the channel
in an effort to locate and remove the
obstruction.
The damage, to the Lazio was con-
fined to one plate, and that was a
plate on the port side. The plate
was located after several days work
on the part of divers.
Part of the vessels cargo in the
forward holds has been discharged. the
work being under the direct supervis-
ion of John T. Boyt, representing the
London Salvage Company. If possible
the damage 70 the ship will be repaired
here.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
U. v. L. TO HAVE A
MEMORIAL SERVICE

Encampment No. "a. Union Veteran
Legion. win hold its annual memorial
services I'm Irish-American Hall this
evening. Among the veterans who died
during the year were ]. Parke Postles.
John d. McKeever. Lewis p. RodericlS
and Thomas Welch.
There viii be a vacant chair for each
deceased member and also chair for
the ladies of the war. BENJAMIN +.
Rawnsley win sound taps as the name
OF each deceased member is called
The choir of Harrison Street Presby
terian Church win furnish music for
the occasion, and addresses viii be
made by w. w. Knowles. John p.
Green, the latter Of Newport, and
athern
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
GIRL RELEASED,
MAN UNDER BAIL

Valentino zielska who was held
with Frank Mazeskie as fugitive from
justice on request Of the Providence.
OR. ID authorities, was dismissed by
city Court Judge Cochran this morn
ing after her attorney. J. Frank Ball
had her testify that she was 10 years
old and that she did not regard her
father as a person to have care Of her
The hearing OF Frank Mazeskie, 10
whom she was married several days
ago, was continued until tomorrow al
Mr.. Balls request. Mazeslie has been
charged with larceny by the Providence
police but the governor has not been
able to give a hearing 10 Mr Ball on
the requistion papers issued from
Providence. The man IS accused of
stealing sS2 from the girls father
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
LIGHT CONTRACT
WAS NOT AWARDED

The Board Of Education last night
failed to take action on the lighting con-
tract matter. Bids we're opened at the
meeting OF the board one month ago
and two weeks ago the committee hav-
ing the matter IN hand recommended
that the contract be awarded to the
Wilmington Light Power and Telephone
Company instead OF to the Wilmington
City Electric Company. A discussion
arose, however, as to which concern was
entitled TO the contract. and the bids
we're referred back TO the committee.
IL was expected that report would
be made last night but the subject was
not brought up.
When President shortlidge was asked
what had become OF the lighting mat
ter he replied that action had been
deferred until the next meeting.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
JOE LETTER is NOW
HAPPY FATHER OE A BOY

CHICAGO. May 25-A baby boy was
born TO Mrs. Joseph Letter yesterday
in the family residence at 234 Lincoln
Park Boulevard.
Mother and child are doing splendid
ly,' said Miss Melady, a member OF
the Letter household.
Mrs. Letter is daughter of Colonel
Williams, Of the United States army.
in command of Fort dupont Her
marriage on June 10. 1908. to Joe Letter,
oen OF the most incorrigible bachelors
in the country, was a brilliant event
in Washington society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Letter arrived in Chi.
cago from the national capital six
weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
sign PETITION OF
DR.. SHORTLIDGE
Members of Board of Edu-
cation Want Him Re- elect
ed President
CONTESTS ON IN
SEVERAL WARDS

with the exception Of DR. H. 6.
Buckmaster, member of the Board of
Education from the Fourth ward, who
was absent, every member OF the board
last night signed the petition OF Dr.
Evan c. Shortlidge. who is n candi-
date for recollection as president OF the
board at the school election TO be held
on June r.
Candidates for that Office must file
with the clerk OF Council the nlmes
OF twenty-five citizens. and the ean-
/ didates from the various wards must
/ do likewise The candidate for presi-
dent of the board. however. can OBJ
tain his siEners from all over the city.
| while the candidates in the wards must
/ obtain the names OF voters in thor
/ respective communities.
The members OF tho Board OF Edu- -
cation expressed desire to sign tho
presidents petition and they all did,
with the exception OF Dr. BuclSmastei,
who was unable TO attend the meet
ing.
Contests in the Wards.
Dr. shortldge up to the present haa
no opposition. but there are contests
for membership in nearly all the
wards. Members OF the board viii be
elected from the Second. Fourth. Sixtn
\ Eighth. Tenth and Twelfth wards
those in the odd numbered wards
holding over
In the Second ward John c. kersey
the present member of the board. Is
opposed by John II. Magee. who Is a
blacksmith in the employ OF the Lob
dell Car Wheel Company.
No opposition is spoken Of TO Dr.
Buckmaster in the Fourth ward. but
in the Sixth. William j. Mckinney
the present member. win probably be
opposed by Dr. Conwell Banton, col.
ored physician.
William ]. Burton. Of the Eight
ward has no opposition TO date. but ~
the Tenth and Twelfth wards the pres
ent members will be opposed. Thoma,
O'Donnell. in the Tenth. win contes
the election with John J. Kennedy al
B architect. and in the Twelfth ward vii
, liam q. Brown will probably be op
posed by William Lynch. who at on
time was a candidate for City Counc
. at the Democratic primary in tha
ward
/ Much interest is ccntered IN IN
various contests. and the election vii
prove almost as absorbing IN the ward
where contests win be as at tho cit.
Z election.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
NO WORD YET
FROM PINE BLUFF

superintendent Hancker at the state
Hospital for Insane, Farnhurst, has not
yet received an answer to the letter he
sent to the authorities Of Pine Bmn. n.
c., concerning the demented woman pick
ed up in Newark. and who Is now an
inmate OF the hospital He wrote a week
ago and thinks 1t strange that no reply
is made to the letter
The woman, who claims she Is Mrs.
catharine Dickinson. wife Of physician
at Pine Bluff, is in the same condition
mentally. as she was when taken to the
hospital
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
SOCIALISTS OUT
WITH CITY TICKET
Complete List Of Candidates
Filed for Place on
Ballot

The Socialist party will have an entire
ticket in the field at the city election on
June 5. The ticket has been hed with
CLERK Of Council Thomas S. Lewis and ia
as follows
Mayor-Frank A. Houck, Of Ninth and
Spruce streets.
President Of city councn-David L
Naylor. No. 2ls East Sixth street
City Treasurer Frederick Bahrke, OF
Seventh avenue.
Assessor and Collector for the Northern
District-Charles Marks.
Assessor and Collector for the Southern
Decentralization Jacobs. of Front and
French streets.
Candidates For Council.
First ward-Charles 1. Kanowitz
second ward-Edward G. Miller
Third ward-Frederick schuman.
Fourth ward-J. Frank Smith.
Fifth ward-wnliam Lynch.
sixth ward-Charles Romagna
Seventh ward-Milton Harris.
Eighth ward-John soloday.
Ninth ward-Paul Scheuler
Tenth ward-Nathan shtofman.
Eleventh ward-John wlodkowslxi.
Twelfth ward-Edward Leken.
The party will hold an open air meet
ing at Fifth and Market streets on satur
day night. Speakers from other cities vii
make addresses
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
TO ENFORCE THE
NEW DAIRY Law

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. May 25-The state Board
Of Agriculture met with Governor Penne-
viii here this morning for a discussion Of
the act requiring all dairy cattle to stand
the tuberculin test. II is the intention OF
the board to enforce the act in every
county OF the State. The members OF the
board also discussed immigration sub
jects and outline a plan OF advertising
which the members OF the board think
viii have the effect Of bringing many de-
sirable immigrants into the state.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
REAL NAME OF
BRAVE RESCUER

Il has been learned that the rescurer
OF little Alice Reardon, who fell from a
house-boat into the Brandywine Creek
at the Orchard. on Sunday was William
Myers. and not William Morris, as was
published Myers lives in Franklin
street below Fourth and is president OF
the Senator Boat Club.
The members Of the boat club are con-
sidering some sort Of recognition OF
their presidents brave act, but just
what the reward will be has not yet
been decided upon.
Myers. while fully clothed. jumped into
the stream and rescued the child as she
was going down for the third time.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
MAcHINsTs' STRIKE
LEADS TO CASE IN COUR'

the machinists, who went on a strike
az the plant of the Standard Arms Com
pany, was in City Court this morning
charged with breach Of the peace and
disorderly conduct as the result OF his
activity in behalf OF the striking ma
chinists. He had retained Robert G.
Harman as counsel, but Mr. Harman
could not appear In court this morning
and on Browns request Judge Cochran
continued the hearting until tomorrow
holding Brown under 500 bail on the
charge Of breach OF the peace and s20
on the charge Of disorderly conduct.
The complainant is Joseph Chadwick
an employee Of the standard Arms Com
pany. who. II rs alleged, Brown at
tempted 10 intimidate
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
Appointments by the Governor.

spccIaI 70 TIE ENtNINT JOUNNAl-
DOVER. May 25-Governor Penne-
will today announced the following ap-
pointments; William j. Mustard. OF
Georgetown. 10 be auditor for Sussex
county under the Dutton County audit
act.
Peter r. Wright and Mrs Josephine
Tatnall Smith. Wilmington. Or. George
w. Marshall. Milford: Mrs Mabel
Lloyd Ridgley. Dover; the Rev. c. IT..
b. Turner Lewes. and Miss Julia Ford
Burton. Georgetown, to be members Of
the Division of Records.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
COUNTY FINANCES

County Treasurer Burns reported to
the Levy Court today the following bal
ances. TO the credit Of the Levy Court,
S6l2O26 bond issue. s12e71.24; miscellan-
eous. s1si.SS: Christiana, S69sS7; Mil
Greek, 1919; White Gay Creek, 1861. p;
Pencader. u8l1s; New Castle. $3.50 ~;
Red Lion, sS8.ls: ST. Georges. s710.O7 Ap-
poouinimiuk. S24S72; Blackblrd, 1914;
Brandywine. si1eSs
Evening journal., 1909-05-25

the doctors.
A panic occurred in the opera house
when the children with their clothing
afame jumped from the stage into the
audience. A class Of little girls were
carrying sparklers i'm a fairy drill and
the one held by Dorothy Clay ignited
her dress. In an instant. the flames
spread 10 the clothing Of the children
on either side Of her and the victims
were soon a mass Of human torches.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
REPUBLICANS
TO RECEIVE

The reception committee Of the
Young Mems Republican Club wishes
IL known that voters Of all parties Will
be welcome at the reception TO be given
on Friday night at the clubhouse TO
the candidates on the Republican city
ticket These receptions are for voters
irrespective Of party and have become
features of Republican campaigns.
There viii be a band concert from s
70 10 o'clock in front of the clubhouse.
No. $40 King street, and a display OF
fireworks.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
Death of Mrs. Anderson.

FARMINGTON. May 25.-Mrs. J. r..
Anderson. wife Of the Rev. J +. Ander-
son. pastor of Pennington Church died
early yesterday morning. The funeral
will take place on Wednesday with SER
vice by the Rev S. NJ. Morgan. Inter-
ment will be at odd Fellows cemetery
Camden.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
Middlatoun Man undnr Arreat.

Accused OF larceny, Elisha Rhoades,
colored, was arrested yesterday after
noon at Middletown by Detective Harry
I. Gillis. Rhoades Is accused OF break
ing into the shoe store OF Henry john
son. in Middletown on May and steal
ing $40 I'm cash. He will be arraiRned
for a preliminary hearing before Mag
istrate Robertson this afternoon
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
Eishermsn Are Accused

Charged with fishing with nets in the
Chesapeake and Delaware canal two
men will be arraigned before Magis-
trate Alton c. Pyle at o'clock this
afternoon II Is unlawful 70 fish in the
canal with nets. layout lines. etc. The
case this afternoon Is interesting many
lovers Of fishing.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
FIVE PERISH IN FIRE
AT SCHOOL EXERCISES
By United Press Leased

BY United Press Leased Special wira
CENTRAL CITY. Ky. May 25.-One
child is dead and four others are dying
today as a result of a fire in the Gesh
Opera House last night. during the
commencement exercises Of Mrs. Boyd's
class for girls.
Nellie McGeary, aged 8. died this
morning. and Dorothy Clay aged 8:
Zeima Clay. aged 10; Louise Marshall.
aged Il and Rena Miller. aged 8, will
lnot survive their injuries according TO
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
JUDGE GRUBB y
YEARS ON THE BENCH

Judge Ignatius c. Grubb. OF the state
judiciary today will have completed a
service of twenty-five years ON the
State bench. He will retire next month
when Victor B. Woolley viii succeed
him as judge. He was first appointed
by Governor Stockley on May 25. 1856.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
COMMISSION SEES PLANS
OF NEW STATE BUILDINGS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. May 25-The State
Capitol Building Commission is in ses-
sion here this afternoon The COM
mission is examining plans of the pro-
posed new state Library and Admins
tration Building. Several sets of plans
have been received and careful con-
sideration win be given them before
the commission proceeds with the
work
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
Want Now Road.

At the meeting OF the Levy Court this
morning a delegation Of Brandywine
hundred farmers appeared to ask that
a piece OF road be opened. Mr.. Elliott
said that the road was about 1900 feet
in length and extended from the turn
pike to the Darby trolley line.
on motion OF Mr.. Taylor the matter
was referred to Mr.. Elliott and County
Engineer Wilson.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The west
ern storm has reached the mississippi
valley.
Forecast till p. m. Wednesday;
For Delawsre-ShosVers tonight and
Wednesday, moderate temperatures
light to moderate variable winds,
mostly easterIy.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
is State Patriotic Instructor.

DOVER. May 25.-Col. J. Frank
Westervelt. commander OF Torbert
Post. G. A. r.. here. today received
appointment as patriotic instructor for
the state. The appointments was made
by Department Commander William II.
Blake. Of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
countv Fair Mails Premiums.

The New Castle County Fair Association
has decided to have competitive classes
for the exhibit Of work by the blind at
the coming county fair Valuable prizes
will be offered. The association this morn
ing mailed 5000 copies OF the recently CON-
piled premium list
Evening journal., 1909-05-25
To Hnve a aouiltInn Partv.N

Aunt Jerusha's Quilting Party will
be given in Asbury Church on Thurs
day evening by Asbury ~" and an en-
joyablc time is expected.