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Evening journal., 1909-04-19
MAN LEAPED ON
RUNAWAY CAR
MOtOrman ShinnebrOOk Made
Daring Leap at Holly
Oak
CAR DASHED MILE
BEFORE TWAS STOPPED

Running for nearly a mile early last
evening, a runaway car on the Clay
mont Line, was finally captured by a
motorman in the employ of the troll
ley company, who made a daring fly
ing leap for the platform of the car
and stopped 1t IN time TO prevent any
damage being done.
This man was &. II. Shinnebrook.
The car was on the way to Chester
between s and o'clock last evening
and near Holly Oak trouble was en-
countered due to another car that was
stalled. The conductor got of tie car
at Lore's Lane to telephone to head
quarters and the motorman and pas
sengers also got of.
Somebody must have gotten back
on the car and thrown the brake with
the result that the car started and
being on a down grade II picked UP
speed as II Travelled.
BY the time IT reached the switch
at Holly Oak. nearly a mile away, IL
was going at a fast clip.
Shinnebrook who was standing at the
switch at Holly Oak where another car
was stopped, espied the runaway ap-
preaching and saw that it was empty
As It turned into the switch the speed
slackened somewhat and he jumped
aboard, quickly setting the brake and
bringing the car TO a standstill before
It had run much further
Travel on the line was delayed more
than an hour by the car stalled near
Holly Oak. and many passengers walk
ed from Holly Oak to Shellpot
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
PRESBYTERY MEETS
HERE TOMORROW
Will Elect Commissioners TO
General Assembly and
New Moderator

The Spring meeting OF the Presbytery OF
New Castle win begin a two-day's ses-
Sion In West Presbyterian Church to-mor-
row morning. The Rev Alexander Alison,
Jr.. pastor OF West Church. who has
charge OF the arrangements. said this
morning that accommodation had been
provided for the 100 members OF the Pres.
bytery and that All other details OF the
meeting had been completed. Only few
OF the visiting Presbyterians viii be en-.
tertained in private homes. Those who Wi
not will be entertained IN hotels
The Presbytery meeting viii be the mosi
important one held in many years Great
est interest centers IN the election on
Wednesday OF four commissioners 10 The
General Assembly OF the church which
viii meet IN Denver In July. OF these com.
missioners two will be ministers and ths
remaining two elders. No candidates foi
the nonors had announced themselves thi.
morning.
The Presbytery will also elect a new
moderator and win dissolve pastoral rela
tions including that OF the Rev ceorgl
F. Mason, OF this city. A class OF candi
dates Tor the ministry Will be received
There VIII be two night meetings Of Pres
bytery which viii be open TO the public
Tomorrow night the Rev j. e. Egbert
the retiring moderator. VIII preach and or
Wednesday evening there will be a meet.
ing in the interest OF the foreign and
home missionary societies Of the Presby-
terry TO be addressed by the Revs. ]. H.
Crawford and r. L. jackson.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
COMMITTEES OF
FRUIT GROWERS

Special TO TIE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, April 19-President L.
Irving Walker of the Peninsula Horti-
cultural Society to-day appointed the
following committee to report at the
meeting to be held in Centreville, the
annual meeting of the society;
Apples-J. w. Kerr, F. NJ. Soper, T.
Z. Townsend
Pears-A. w. Slaymaker, X. c.
Peters,, p. L. Cannon.
Peaches-W. c. Dawson. c. H. Sack
EFT. W, T. Massey.
Nut culture Professor c. p. Close
J. J. Rosa. J. Frank Biggs.
Grapes-Harry p. Skipper, Mrs. ]. e
Carter. J. S. Barnhardt.
Small fruits-W. F. Allen, w. S. Todd
S. A. Virden.
Market gardening. T. Shallcross
Jr.. Roscoe Jones. H. L. Engel.
Floriculture-Mrs. j.. w. killen, Mrs
Orlando Harrison, Mrs. S. H. Mes
sick.
Insects-Professor 7. B. symons,
Professor c. o. Houghton.
spraying-Professor c. A. McCue,
Professor Novik.
Fungus diseases-Professor J. b. S.
Norton, DIR. Mel T. Cook.
Education-President Sylvester, Presi-
dent Harter.
New fruits-D. S. Collins, George
Biddle, o. A. Newton
ertilizers-Professor H. Hayward,
Professor Patterson.
TRANSPORTATION (this committee is
elected each year)-James 7. Shall
cross. o. A. Newton, W. f. Allen, w
l. Walker, S. H. Derby, Charles
Barker.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
CHICAGO ACKNOWLEDGES
WILMINGTON'S GREETINGS

r. ]. Maclean. president of the VIII
mington Board of Trade, received a let
ter from the Chicago Board of Trade to-
day acknowledging the Wilmington
boards greeting following the admission
of the Chicago Board to the National
Board Of Trade. Mr.. Maclean is pleased
with the action Of the Chicago Business
Mems Association in joining the National
body, not only because of the strength
the Chicago board win give to the Ma
tional body, It being the most influential
organization Of business men in the West.
but because the Chicago board. in its
letter, has expressed a Willingness TO
meet the Wilmington Board of Trade
representatives and TO aid them in all
discussions OF commercial and industrial
questions.
Referring to Frank d. LeLanne presi-
dent Of the National Board, the Chica-
goans say: I'VE deem the National Board
OF Trade particularly favored in having
so efficient. disinterested able and cour-
teous a president as Mr.. Frank d. Le-
lame"
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
IMPROVEMENTS OF
ARTISANS BANK

Preparations were made today to be-
sin improving the old Union Bank Build
ing, at No. b05 Market street. which will
shortly be occupied by the Artisans Saw
ings Fund Society. The architects are
Baker and Dailett. Bids FOR the Inn
provements viii be asked FOR In a few
weeks but are not expected TO be IN much
before June ].
IL is proposed 10 do away with the pres
ent entrance and place large double doors
with an imposing vestihulc In the centre.
There will also be but one pane OF glass
across tho front of the building above the
door.
Much OF the present fixtures in the
building Will be retained after beine
rehnishcd. They will be moved back.
however. IN order TO give more space
in the front for patrons OF tho bank
The old directors room will not be al
tered but together with the entire inter-
ior OF the building. will be repalntod and
decorated. A new marble floor WI also
laid.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
BIG DAMAGE CASE
TO BE CALLED TODAY

Owing to the argument in the case Of
William II. Beebe vs.. Daniel Webster not
having been completed on Friday the
damage case Of Roco Sricho VS.. the Will
mington City Electric Company was not
called for trial in the Superior Court this
morning. William S Hilles and Robert
H. Richards appeared for sricho and the
defense Is represented by Walter -
hayes and Ward and Gray. Sricho was
lineman in the employ of the VIII
mington city Electric Company. On Feb
ruary l6. 1907 he climbed a pole Sixth
and Maryland avenues. He fell across
the cross-arm and his hands came in
contact with the live wires and his hands
were so badly burned that both hGiris
had to be amputated. The case will be
called for trial this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
TO ERECT TABLETS TO LATE
BISHOPS AT CATHEDRAL.

Memorial tablets to perpetuate tho
memory of the Right Rev. Thomas A.
Becker, first Roman Catholic Bishop
OF this diocese. and the Right Rev. Al
fred A. Curtis. second bishop. are to
be erected In the Cathedral. Yester-
day morning at all the masses a letter
TO this effect was read. and in the
letter Bishop Monaghan. from whom II
was received, asked the laity to SUBJ
scribe % this worthy cause saying
that both prelates during their Episco-
pal ministrations made various sacri-
fees for the good OF their flock and the
diocese, and that IL would only be fit-
ting for the people 10 show IN this
manner their appreciation OF the SER
vices rendered by their two deceased
bishops.
The cost OF the two memorial tab
let's was not stated. They will prob
ably be erected some time in July which
was the month Of the demise Of both
prelates.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
STRAW HAT MEN
IN PROMENADE
Delightful Weather Brought
Out humanity and Au-
tOmObIIes

So delightful was the weather yesterday
that an wilmington seemed to be on
parade. The streets we're thronged an day
and The promenade out Delaware avenue
over washington street bridge and alons
the Brandlwine yesterday afternoon was
the greatest for year. Hats Of the peach
basket and scoop variety we're amply in
evidence. as were the new coats minus
sleeves that the young women are affect
ing. II was the first real chance 10 dis
play spring fnery without running a risk
OF contracting cold. and wilmingtonians
seized the opportunity.
Possibly the most impressive feature OF
the day, aside from that OF the variety
OF feminine apparel and headgear, was the
number OF automobiles seen on Whining
ton streets Apparently there were hum
dreds OF them. although some unquestion-
ably were the same cars seen in another
place. But the fact was apparent that VIII
mington contains a large number OF motor
cars nri every owner had his car out yes
terday.
All varieties from the dashng little run
about 70 the monster touring car were in
evidence. and many visiting autoists came
from Philadelphia and West Chester.
The second straw hat OF the season ap.
pcared yesterday, It being worn by a
young man in the Washington street
promenade. Some OF the observers had
things 10 say about the hat.
Several persons were seen wearing straw
hats to-day.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
DAUGHTERS
IN SESSION
ViCe-President and Mrs. Sher-
man Supporting Mrs. Story
for President
M'LEAN ADHERENTS TO
IGNORE THE RECEPTION
BY United Press Leased Special Wire.

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. April 1s-Vice-
President and Mrs. Sherman to-day
loomed up as the biggest social factor
in the political strife that is being
waged Tor the presidency general Of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, when il was announced that
they would give a luncheon this af-
etrnoon in honor OF Mrs. William
Cummings Story. of New York, can
didate for the "insurRents."
This is the second time within three
days that Mrs. story has been the
guest Of honor at a function given by
the ce-President and Mrs. sherman.
Mrs. Sherman raised a storm in blue
stocking circles when she got in poll
tics by giving Mrs. Story a reception.
at the Willard. Saturday and it was
predicted by the friends of Mrs. Donald
Mclean, leader of the "administra-
tion forces" OF the ID. A. r., that the
wife of the e-President had made
grave mistake in antagonizing her,
and would pay dearly for It.
Dame Rumor has 1t to-day that Mrs.
Sherman heard Of this remark. and
has taken it as a threat. and is deter
mined to show once for all that she
takes social order from no one. and
will do as she pleases. Hence this
afternoons luncheon. from which Mrs.
Mclean, and her followers, were alb
sent.
All Washington society is discussing
this latest move. as il is expected to
have an important bearing on the fight
between Mrs. Story and Mrs Matthew
T. Scott, OF Illinois. the administration
candidate for the leadership Of the
order.
Nearly 5000 Daughters are here for
the annual Congress, the opening ses-
sion CT which began at II o'clock this
morning in the ne=s~ Continental Han,
erected by the organization.
After the call to order by Mrs. Nc
lean, president general of the Daugh-
ters. Vice President Sherman, Judge
StcclSbridge and Ambassador Jusser-
and addressed the Daughters.
Mrs. Stockbridge replied TO Mrs. Nc
Leans address OF welcome, and the
Marine Band furnished patriotic music.
An ode by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, and
"The Star Spangled Banner" by
George Edward Smith. mayor Of Fred
erick, Nd. closed the exercises.
At o'clock this afternoon. Senator
Daniel and Former Governor Edward
Warneld, of Maryland, gave addresses.
Tonight Mrs. Mclean and her sup
porters will give a reception, and the
affairs OF the visiting delegates will
again swing around the vortex of poll
tics that makes this session one Of the
most memorable in the history Of the
order.
There will be receptions and teas,
By the two contending factions until
the vote is announced. and the new
delegates who come unpledged from
thoic states will be invited by both
sides.
Recep ptions by state Chapters and
ether organizations will be sprinkled
throughout the week.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
J. L. WOLCOTT HELD in
BAIL ON TWO CHARGES

ter 10 o'clock this morning, aud James
ii. Hughes appeared as counsel for
Mr.. Wolcott. The hearing had been
set for Q o'clock. but there was a delay
OF more than an hour before the pro-
ceedings got under way
Hutchins Testifies.
James A. Hutchins. Levy Courtnan
OF the Fourth district. was the only
witness 20 testify to-day before Magis-
trate Wood. He testified that on Sun
day evening. November ]. while he Was
sitting IN his house with a party Of
Republican workers there was a rap at
the window. 1t was very lark and
about $50 o'clock in the evening. A
carriage from the livery stable nf
Everett James. OF Dover, was standing
outside Hutchins said one of his song
went out and came back and said a
man wanted to see his father.
Hatchins testified that he went out
and Everett James left the carriage
and went TO the stable. Hutchins
said he saw way back In the carriage
a man he recognized as Mr. Wolcott.
Meanwhile, Hutchins testified. he call
ed quetly 10 Gehmann to stand back
OF the carriage. Hutchins testified
that Woicott told him a story Of the
prospects OF Andrew c. Gray being
elected attorney general and either he
(Mr. Wclcot) or his brother would la
appointed deputy attorney general.
Mr. Hutchins at one time was a Demo-
crat. and ne testified that Mr.. VOL
colt said for old times sake ne would
like to have tho assistance of Hutchins
and his four sons.
Testifies About Offer.
Hutchirs ..stiTied that Mr.. Wolcotl
then offered him u reasonable amount
Of money II he would turn In for Mr..
Gray for attorney general. and also
made a similar OFFER II he would get
his son. Herbert, a voters assostant.
Go mark the ballots OF ignorant voters
for the Democratic ticket.
Hutchlns testified that ne told Mr..
Wolcott he would do nothing of tina
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Evening journal., 1909-04-19
TO SPEND $4,000
ON OPERA HOUSE
Masonic Hall Directors About
Decided to Improve
Playhouse

The directors Of tho Masonic Han Conn
pany have about decided TO make Improve
ments to the Grand Opera House which
viii make the theatre one OF the best
adapted play houses In tho small cities OF
the East The improvements viii consist Of
new decorations furnishings, carpets. etc.
and seats on the first noor Of the house.
New chairs viii also be added to the bali
cony front and in the rear OF the balcony
an elevated gallery Will be continued. This
viii also be furnished with comfortable
rated with artistic figures. The improve
ments viii cost upwards OF $1,000. and win
be made while the theatre is closed dur
ing parts Of July and August.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
James A. Hufchins Tesfi-
Ties TO Offer for Votes,
He Says Were Made
by the Dover Lawyer

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. April 19-James l..
Wolcott. prominent Democratic
lawyer OF Dover. this morning was
held IN $1,000 bail on each OF two
charges of violating the antl-bribery
section of the constitution. II being
alleged that he promised money 60
James A. Hutchins. Republican
membcr OF the Levy Court. TO get tho
votes and assistance OF Hutchins and
OF his son. Herbert Hutchins. who
was a waters assistant. in behalf of
Anorev c. Gray. the Democratic can-
didate FOR attorney general.
Mr.. wolcott Immediately gave bail.
the bond being furnished by James
Lord and Franklin Temple. and the
bon dwas taken into the Court OF Cen
eral Sessions by Deputy Attorney Gent
erai Watson w. Harrington. II rs
understood that an Information viii be
prepared by Attorney General Gray
and will be fled during the present
term OF court against Mr. Wolcott
The information may be filed to-mor-
row. and the case may be called for
the present term. Judges Spruance
and Boyce are on the bench.
The amdavit against Mr.. Wolcoti
was hlec by James r. Ratledge. and
the names Of witnesses appearing on
the back of It are James A. Hutchins
William II. Gehmann, William fl
Marvel. David Roadway, j. Curtis
Hutchlns and Clarence Hutchins.
Deputy Attorney General Harring'
ton represented the State az the hear
ing before Magistrate Wood shortly af'
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
SIX HURT IN A
RAILROAD WRECK

81 United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, April 19.-Six persons
were injured and a hundred or more
badly shaken up on the outskirts of
Jersey City this morning. when a New
ark local on the Jersey Central. crash
ed into the rear Of a local. from Plain
field
Tho injured are: Stanley Godfrey,
OF New York. face cut, injured arms
and shoulders; c. Fl. Behrns, New
York, injured about head and should
ers; Carl Peoleto. of Brooklyn, cut
about face.
For a time it was reported that half
a dozen persons had been killed and
physicians were hurried TO the scene
from all Of the surrounding towns but
their services we're not needed.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
A. 0. II. CONFERS
DEGREES ON MANY

In Irish American Hall yesterday after
noon degrees were conferred on candidates
from fve divisions of the A. o. II. State
President Herley has been the chief mover
for such an occasion. The hall was crowd
ed and the work of degree teams and .
was perfect. 1t was the first time that the
teams had done the work together and
Edward Norton as Ard Righ had every
man in line Many of those present had
never seen the new fifth degree. bestowed
and the city divisions are elated at the
success OF the Joint initiation.
Following the exercises luncheon was
served.
The County Board Of the A. o. II. meets
next Sunday in st. Joseph's Hall on the
Brandywine.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
ACCUSED AFTER
CARRIAGE RIDE

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. April l9.-Dawson War
rlngton. a farmer 20 years OF age, liv-
ing near Dover. was arrested this morn
Ing on a charge OF attempted assault
preferred by Miss Elizabeth Vivian. She
IS eighteen years OF age and has lived
az tho Warrington farm for many
years.
She alleges that while she was driv-
ing near Silver Lake last night with War
rlngton he attacked her. She says she
leapcd screaming from the carriage and
dashed 20 Dover. Warrington will have
hearing before Magistrate Wood this
evening.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
WFATHFR

WASHINGTON, April t9.--Tempera-
tures are unseasonabiy high In the Al
lsntlc States, the lower lake region, ans
the upper Ohio Valley, and corresponds
insly low in tho Missouri Valley. the
plains states, and the northwest. Tenn
peratures will be considerably lower in
the northeast.
There will be showers tonight in tho
lower lake region, and the Middle At
lantic States, followed by generally
heavy weather Tuesday.
Forecast till g p. m. Tuesdays
For Delaware-lnoreasing eloudiness
and cooler, with showers tonight or
Tuesday; moderate southwest to north
west winds.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
YOUNG TURKS
ON THE MARCH
Expected to Demand the Ab-
diCatiOn of the Sultan in
COnStantinOpIe Tonight
REPORT MASSACRES
THROUGHOUT THE EMPIRE

BY United Press Leased Special WirA
PHILIPOPPOLIS, Bulgaria. April 19-
The Young Turks and Macedonian troops
are expected TO enter Constantinoole To-
night, when they viii Immediately de.
mand the Sultan's abdication. 1t Is be.
lieved here that the Turkish ministry
win promptly resign
The Young Turks have sent an ultima
tum to the Sultan. and the new minis
try, embodying the following demands:
The peaceable surrender OF the city
The re-establishment OF Hilmi Pasha's
cabinet.
The restoration Of their Parliamentary
seats TO the Young Turks who were ex
PEELED as traitors by an edict OF the new
ministry
The surrenders OF the leaders OF the
revolt including Editor All Kemal Of tn,
Ikdam, Said Pasha, a son OF Former
Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha. and Ismail
Kemal Bey.
These three men are declared to be
chiefly responsible. along with the sui
tan. and their execution has been decreed
by the Young Turks.
MURDER AND RAPINE AT ADANA.
Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
CONsTANT1NOPLE, April 1a-Despite
the fact that telegraph communication
with Adana has been resumed little news
is being received. and Il IS stated that
nearly all Of the telephaph operators
have been killed. Massacres are still in
progress throughout all OF the district
and IL is believed that the worst Is yet
TO come
A belated message from the British
vice consul at Adana, states that condi.
tions there have not been exaggerated
that murder and raplne rule. and he
significantly adds that "even worse trou-
BILE is feared
The next outbreak Is expected from Al.
exandretta. Advices received from there
today state that the entire Christian pop.
ulation has gathered I'm the Christian res.
idence quarter. that barricades are be-
ing erected and that they are preparing
to defend themselves. at any cost against
the infuriated mussulman invaders Ser.
ious disorders are reported at Smyrna Nc
advices are at hand as 10 the extent OF
this outbreak The feeling there has been
intense. The foreign warships are has.
tening towards Turkish waters, and it Is
expected that there will soon be pro-
lection available FOR the foreign residents
Some OF the foreign warships are pro
ceeding under such urgent orders that
they have not even stopped TO replenish
diminished food supplies
The names OF the two missionaries
murdered at Adana ARE D. NJ. Rogers
and Mr.. Maurer.
While dispatches from different parts
b, OF Asiatic Turkey say that chaotic condi-
tions and massacres Continue the an.
thorities today gave out an official state
ment, declaring that Conditions In Asia
Minor, are somewhat improved"
The Sultan is doing everything possible
10 prevent further bloodshed among the
Christians, hoping thus to prevent for
eign Intervention.
The Mohammendan high priest and the
Armenian patriarch, the latter the head
OF the Armenian church. in this city. to.
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
CAPTAIN WALDRON TO
LEAVE DUPONT TOMORROW

Captain Leonard T. Waldron. for four
years post adjutant at Fort dupont,
viii leave for San Francisco, his new
post, tomorrow. lie viii be given a
formal farewell by the officers at the
Delaware City garrison tonight
Captain Waldron was succeeded as
post adjutant this afternoon by Cap
tain Clarence c. Murphy. who comes
from Fort Schuyler. n. Y.
Pending the arrival at the fort ,oi
M2jor E. j. Hartnett. surgeon, now in
the Philippines, Captain Murray viii
be temporary surgeon at the fort
Major Rand. present surgeon. is under
orders TO go to San6y Hook and viii
leave for his new post upon the arrival
OF Captain Murray which viii be In q
few days.
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
SCHOOL NO. 20
NEARLY COMPLETED

School No. %, the new colored school, at
Twelfth and Poplar streets, erected by the
Board Of Education, is almost completed
and will soon be ready for occupancy The
building was inspected by members OF the
board on Saturday afternoon and they
were much pleased with It. The school Will
cost when completed. $4,000. ]. ID. Thomp-
son. Jr.. was the architect and w. d. Had
dock and Company the builders
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
WANTS DAMAGES FOR
WRECKED AUTOMOBILE

Leonard e. Wales. representing DR..
William r. Garrett. Of No. 1902 West
street. asked the Water Commissioners at
their weekly meeting this morning for
damages amounting to $50 for the wreck
ing OF Dr. CARROTS automobile the even
ing of April g. The machine was driven
into a water department ditch near the
Concord avenue water tower. The COM
missioners decided to investigate
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
Rishop KeiIeY to Preach.

Wednesday morning at o'clock in
the Cathedral Rev. Benjamin K. Dona-
hoe OF this city will be raised to the
deaconate, and on Thursday morning
at O'Clock his elevation to the priest
hood win take place. the ordaining pre-
late being Bishop Kelley of Savannah
Georgia. On Sunday morning at 1890
O'Clock the Rev. Mr.. Donahoe viii sing
his first solemn high mass at which
Bishop Kelley viii preach. At fouI
o'clock he will chant solemn vespers
Evening journal., 1909-04-19
peath Of Mrs. Emily 1. WlIIex.

Mrs Emily /. wiley. wife OF Captain
John p. Wiley. died this morning at
the residence OF her niece. Mrs. Duncan
Thatcher. No. 1126 West Sixth street.
Mrs. Wiley is survived by her hus-
band and one daughter. Mrs. Addie w.
Gillespie wife of the Rev Z. A. Gil
lespie, pastor Of Mount Lebanon NJ e.
Church, Rockland