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Evening journal., 1910-05-23
HIGH LIVING
HITS PARSONS
Presbyterian General Assem-
bly, Calls for More Money
for Dependents
RETIRED MINISTERS AND
WIDOWS ARE PINCHED

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
ATLANTIC CITY, y. j., May 23-The
increased cost of living came before the
General Assembly of tho Presbyterian
Church of the United states in most
forcible manner to-day when the commit
tee on ministerial relief made it's annual
report. 1t makes an urgent plea for an in
crease in the contributions to the min-
isters and ministers widows dependent
upon it. Present payments of $500 annually
TO retired ministers and $50 to widows,
it was held. We're totally inadequate. To
mete the higher cost of living $500 should
be given to those pastors who have no per-
manent incomes and 800 to their widows
Last year. according to the report, the
board supported LAB persons, an increase
of 100. The receipts were SS24,523.36, an in
crease Of SS1,6799l. Five thousand. FIVE
hundred and hfty-one churches contrib
uted to the board, while 4lso churches sent
nothing. The negligent churches were Sc
verely scored, and a resolution adopted
hereafter to report the latter to the Cen
eral Assembly and thus compile a sort Of
roll of dishonor. The rol showed that at
the present time the church has LIB able
ministers without employment
The boards endowment fund now
amounts to 100000
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
ANARCHIST
TELLS OF PLOT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LISBON, May 3.-rhrough the confes
sion to-day OF an anarchist named Ram
Tres, one of the conspirators in the assas
slnation in February. l90S OF King Carlo,
and Crown Prince Luiz. of Portugal. the
Identity of l.li6 other conspirators in thi;
crime has been revealed. Ramires cayi
the leaders IN this plot are still In COM
mnicauon with each. other. their ultt
mate aim being the assassination of ISins
Manuel who was under "a special guart
during his attendance at the funeral o.
the late King Edward
To-day's confession shows that ploi
was even more widespread than the DO.
lice suspected and that sixteen prominent
politicians several of whom are stul
active I'm government affairs, We're I'M
volved The authorities expect to i'm.
plicate at least 1000 persons and are now
engaged in obtaining evidence for the
extraditIon from New York, London,
Paris and Rio Janerio Of the leaders ol
the rcgicide band
Ramres was arrested shortly after the
assassination of Carries and Luiz but es-
capped and fed TO Brain where he was
recently arrested again. He was brought
back to Lisbon q few days ago.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
WILL APPEAL
TO UNCLE SAM
EStradaS Followers Will Ask
for Intervention in
Nicaragua
SAY MADRIZ CANNOT
NOW BE OVERTHROWN

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BLuEFIELpS. Nicaragua. May o.
Final Intervention by the United states
to put a stop TO the civil war in Mica
rauga was admitted to-day by one Of
the leading political advisors of Provi-
sional President Estrada TO the sole OBJ
ject in Estrada's prolongation Of the
war
Estrada realizes that he can never
crush the government army or overthrow
President Madrlz.' This politician who
would not permit the use Of his name
for fear that ne would be accused Of dis
loyalty to Estrada declared to-day.
But he believes that he is strong enough
to keep up the harrassment Of the gov
ernment until the entire country will
demand that the United States step I'm.
pending the selection of a president. In
Zelaya, Madriz or Estrada.
Even should Estrada he successful in
the fighting now raging about Bluehelds.
his position will be little improved for
he will still be- unable 20 accomplish any
thing i'm the western part af the country
where the government forces are In CON
troll Estrada shot his bolt IN his last
movement against Managua when his
army was almost crushed at Tisma and
In the other engagements before the cap.
itoL
HE has enough men. however to pro.
long the struggle indefinitely and Il @
safe to say that the insurgents viii never
stop hghting until Madriz voluntarily re-
linquishes the presidency or the United
States forces an arbitration of the dis
pute This latter IS what Estrada is aim
inr at"
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
WATER BOARD
NEEDS MONEY
May Use Collections to Pay
Bills and Give Council
Due Bills
AND STOP ALL WORK
EXCEPT ACTUAL PUMPING

Tho Board Of Water Commissioner
in weekly session this morning dis
cussed the finances Of the Water De-
partment.
Weekly balances were reported as
follows: Current, S1O7l9i; special
Si9.577S6. The sum of S7.223.67, due
Coleman Brothers. contractors. for the
final filter. was ordered paid.
Weekly payrolls were ordered paid as
follows: Special. Sl,O616S; current
Sl.0i9.59.
Five thousand dollars was reported
received from City Council as
an advance in the quarterly ap.
preparation. The department win lacH
about $500 to meet all bills by the end
of the MONTH it was reported, and IL
was decided to pay overdue bills out
of collections. depositing due bills u
city Council should not be able to al.
low the additional $1,000 asked for last
week
Intimation was made that If funds
were not soon available, the depart.
mcnt would cease all work but actual
pumping
Chief Engineer Kienle reported the
inspection of the filter plant by II
Gregory. an engineer Of prominence
from New York.
The next meeting Of the Water Com
missioners will be held on Saturday
morning. Monday being a legal holi.
day
It was decided to invite the Mayor
and Council and all the ely depart.
ments to see the final filter plant on
Decoration Day. when it win be opened
/ 10 the public
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
SEVERAL BL0ODLESS
DUELS NEAR PARIS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
PARIS. May Lieutenant Ismael
de Lesseps. second son of the late
Ferdinand De Lesseps, the canal build
er. and uncle of Count Jacques De
Lesseps. who last Saturday few across
the English Channel. was seriously
wounded in the second round of a pistol
duel to-day in the Pare des Princes
with Count Poligny. The cause was
q quarrel over a woman.
Two other duels, both bloodless. were
fought to-day between Jean Sala, a
Spanish painter. and Max and Alex
Fisher well known amateur painters
Of Paris. Sala created a sensation
last week by shooting holes in several
pictures in the salon exhibit. being
aegrieved because his own pictures
were hung in dark corners. Among
the pictures that he ruined were those
submitted by the Fisher brothers. The
Fishers demanded satisfaction accord
ing 10 the code and Sala readily con-
sented.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
RAFFLES A
PLEASING DRAMA

The formal presentation of Raj
hes" on Saturday evening, at the
Avenue Theatre. by the Greenroom
Club, was given before an audience
that filled every seat 1t was what a
professional actor would call a good
audience that is. hearty in its ap-
probation and frequent in its ap-
plause.
The color-schemes and ensemble ef-
fects on the stage were we'll planned.
The silhoutted figure of Crawshay
against the square of light from the
doorway. the remainder of the stage
being in darkness except for a red
CLEAN from the Fireplace, made a vivid
picture of burglary that sent cold
chills down the spinal columns of the
audience. In the brightly lighted
scenes. the delicate colors and long,
graceful lines. of the handsome gowns
worn by the women, were attractively
set off by the sober richness Of the
brown and red furnishings. There were
numerous curtain-calls. and the women
of the cast were presented with huge
bouquets.
All the cast repeater their success
full work of Friday night. The MEM
bers were more familiar with their
surroundings. and the stage business
went off more smoothly Members of
the cast were the following:
a. ]. Rafies Christopher L. Ward
Earl Of Amersteth, Edgar s. Slayer
Niscount Crowley. his son, Ralph
Assheton; Captain Bedford. Frank F.
Schoonover; Harry Manders, Howard
f. Bushnell; Crawshay. Louis A. dc
Blois; Merton, Bedford's assistant, j
B. Emack; Barraclough and Goldly, a
butler. Armon ID. Chaytor. Jr.; Lady
Melrose, Mrs Elwood c. jackson
Gwendoline Conron, Mrs. Harold NJ
Brett; Lady Ethel, Mrs Louis A. De-
Blois; Mrs. Vidal. Mrs. Frank X. De-
Almond; Marie. a maid. Miss Eliza
beth b. Wales.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
ALIBI LETS
FREDERICKS OFF
Young Man Accused Of Enter
ing COpper'S House Proves
His Innocence

Breaking and entering was the charge
upon which Harry Fredericks was ar
raigned in City Court this morning. Fred
ericks. il will be recalled was arrested
a few days ago after appearing as the
complainant against another man, whom
he charged with picking his pocket. on
recommendation Of Assistant City So
licitor Chaytor, who said there was no
evidence OF breaking and entering against
Fredericks the charge was changed to
one of trespass.
George S. Brewer. laundryman, tes+
tided that a man who resembled Fred
ericks was i'm the home Of Patrolman
Mcdaniel at No. 2O6 Rodney street, on
Friday afternoon. Patrolman Mcdaniel
said somebody was in his house when
none of the inmates were home, and that
the person had no right there.
David Connolly, William Taylor and
William Prettyman testified in behalf OF
Fredericks that Fredericks was with
them during all of Friday afternoon. In
view Of this testimony Judge Cochran
decided TO hold the charge up.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
FALL DOWN STAIRS
KILLS WOMAN

Mrs. Mary Leathem. aged 5s years. Of
No. 1115 East Thirteenth street. died
at her home Friday night from the ef-
fects of injuries received by falling
down a stairway the night before in
the home of Mrs. John Jacobson. of No.
1l13 East Thirteenth street While pass
ing the head of the stairs she was
seized with dizziness, and pitched head
long 90 the floor below. Her head was
injured, her right arm was broken, and
she was injured internally. The pri-
mary cause of death was concussion of
the brain
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon with interment at Riverview
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
BUILDING BOOM
ON AT NEWARK

Newark is having a building boom. The
fact that the three principal industries Of
the town are enlarging their plants means
that many families must move TO Newark
to supply the demand for labor. There are
thirty houses under construction as well
as the new factory for Jacob Thomas and
Sons. wall paper manufacturers
The Vulcanized Fibre Company is re-
building a fire proof building to take the
place Of the section of thu mill burned a
year ago
An addition to the plant Of the Continen-
tai Fibre Company is being erected. It
vii be used as a dry house and stock
room.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
RACING MOTORBOAT
HALTED BY TROUBLE

DELAWARE BREAKWATER, Del.
May 2s-The LoantalSa. one of the con-
testants In the motorboat race. Phila-
delphia to Havana, returned here for
repairs to its engine and it is doubt
ful whether the boat continues in the
race.
The Loantaka first experienced trouble
with her engines when off Bombay
Hook. q few miles above the Break
water. but later got under way and had
reached over Falls Light when there
n recurrence of the trouble 1t was
then decided 70 return to the Break
water. The exact nature Of the trouble
is not known. but the captain signaled
that it was extremely doubtful about
tho Loantaka continuing.
The Loantaka was entered by II. s.
Peters. Of Dover, n. j., I'll, owner of the
craft. 1t was the largest of the I'VE
entrants and was looked upon as like
~ contender for the first prize.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Odd Fellows Are Active.

odd Fellows are on the jump in this
jurisdiction. Every lodge and degree
team sees much work ahead.
Christine Encampment of the /. o.
O. F., viii hold its regular meeting this
evening in Eden Lodge room. At this
meeting the degree team will confer the
royal purple degree on a number Of
candidates, and the matter of holding
an outing this summer win he dis
cussed. The Get one Club will also
be present.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
HIS MILLIONS
ALL A FANCY

Arrested on Saturday afternoon,
charged with breach Of peace, Charles
Berkey was examined at the police
station yesterday by physicians and de-
clared by them to be insane. During
the afternoon he was taken to the state
Hospital for Insane at Farnhurst.
Berkey had an hallucination that he
was worth S9O,000,0O0, that he was sole
owner Of all the finest coal lands in
Pennsylvania, and that members of
his family were conspiring to bring
about his death to get his wealth.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
O.M.D. TO SELECT
A new SURGEON

Considerable interest is being taken
by members Of the Organized Militia
of Delaware and others as well i'm the
election of a surgeon for the militia,
10 succeed DR. j. L. France, retired.
No date has been fixed for the cleo
tion. but it was aid to-day that it
would be held soon.
Among those mentioned for the place
are: DR.. Meredith l. Samuels, DR.
Henry A. Cleaver and DR.. H. G. Buck
master of this city: Or. William Vert
enhaker. of New Castle and a physi-
clan from Dover Who the latter is
was not learned.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
TO OPEN BIDS FOR
MORE NEW ROADS

At the meeting of the Levy Court to-
morrow bids will be opened by High
way Commissioner Price for the con-
struction of the following macadam
roads:
State Road. from the Kent county
line northward miles.
Road from Mt. Pleasant TO he Mary
land line, 3.82 miles.
Road from Boyd's Corner. easterly to-
wards Port Penn. 1.61 miles.
Naaman's Greek road, from Casey's
Bridge to Philadelphia turnpike. 3
miles.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
FUNERAL FUND COLLECTION
SENDS LEWIS TO COURT

Charles Lewis. colored. was given a
hearing in City Court this morning on
the charge Of obtaining money by false
pretense. Bertha Anderson, colored. tes-
titled that Lewis fraudulently collected
money for the funeral expenses of Sarah
Parker. an aged colored woman. The
witness said she was the only one au-
thorized 10 collect money for the fu-
neral.
Lewis contended that he had been given
authority TO collect. He used the money
he collected for personal use but said he
intended to pay it back. He was held
under $500 bail for the upper court
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
COLORED MANS DRIVE
SENDS HIM TO COURT

James Gotten. colored. was in City
Court this morning on the charge Of driv-
ing off a horse without the consent of the
owner The complainant was Benjamin
F. Blackburn. of No. q04 IL jackson
street. formerly superintendent of the
county hospital. Mr. Blackburn said Cot
ton who worked in his stable, took
horse out on Saturday and drove it several
miles.
James Brown colored. one Of Mr.. Black
burns stablemen. testified that he saw
Green take the horse out without permis-
sion. Green was held under 800 bail for
the upper court.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
"R0ASTER" BREAKS BONE;
SMYRNAITES GLAD OF IT
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

SMYRNA. Del. May 23-The in
habitants of the town are temporarily
rejoicing over the absence Of the
Peanut Roaster." and a return to
ordinary travel with a real steam en-
gine. "The Peanut Rooster is now
laid mp for repairs i'm Wilmington. hav-
ing absent -mindedly blown up some
of its interior anatomy. The people
of Smyrna suin the air luxuriantly
when they enter the steam-car Of the
present. for their is no gasoline. no
kerosene, but good. fragrant coal
smoke. The people Of Smyrna lean back
I'm contented repose against the red
velvet cushions. for there is just
steady rumble. with an occasional wag-
gle and shake. instead of the terrifying
pops and puffs which may betoken
sudden ascent slSyward on the part of
the Roasted. Smyrna hopes it Will
take a few decades 10 repair its famous
Peanut Roaster."
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Avenue Theatre Actors Leave.

Miss Margaret Pitt and Mare Nc
Dermott. players at the Avenue The
atre, left Wilmington yesterday for
New York. Miss Pitt joins her
mother. who resides in New York Marc
McDermott of the company. also goes
to New York. where he is under con-
arct with the Edison company to ap-
pear with Miss Pillar Moin. the famous
actress in opera, for reproduction in
moving pictures. MIR. McDermott will
reside at his place i'm Staten Island
during the summer.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
MAYOR PERFORMS
TWO SUNDAY MARRIAGES

Two couples from Pennsylvania came
here to wed yesterday afternoon. Il
being Sunday it was with difficulty
that marriage licenses could be pro-
cured but they were finally obtained
Both couples We're married by Mayor
Spruance at his office in the City Hall.
They we're Harry p. Here and Miss
Lille Hartman. both of Reading Pa.
and William Ragan and Miss Maggie
Genthur, both of West Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
CONGRESS TO SIT
DURING JULY 4

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. May 28-Champ
Clark, minority leader Of the House,
sees a long and hot road ahead of
Congress before it finishes the work
of this season.
There isn't a chance of adjourning
before the middle of July. as far as
can see.' he said to-day. after visiting
President Taft.
"A few days Of the hottest kind Of
weather Nigh have some little effect
like fire on terrapin's back, hut under
ordinary circumstances it will be July
10 before we are ready to go home"
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
BOLT
KILLS MARYLANDER

RISING SUN. Nd. May G-James
iRtchie. Of Cecil county. a former con-
stable. was instantly killed by lightning
in "a storm on Saturday
The body was found yesterday morning
after an all-night search. From its appear
ance # is thought that he was standing
under a tree when he was struck. There
was a hole in the right side of his neck.
and I'm one heel there was another hole.
A collar button was melted. and his mus
tache and eyebrows were burned,
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Swedish M. E. Church Notes.

In The Swedish NJ. p. Church on Sat
urday evening the May entertainment
was successful The Rev. d. NJ Gle
land and the Rev. c. F. Thornblade
gave addresses. "a Useful Strike. ="
was the subject Of a reading by the
Rev Charles Paulson. EARLY Piety'
was the subject Of a sermon yesterday
morning by the Rev. Q. F. Thorndale,
of Brooklyn.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock the
pastor will meet in the church with
the junior class; on Thursday the regu-
lar weekly service will be held, and on
Friday evening at o'clock the pas
tor viii meet with the older children.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
WIFE CHARGING DESERTION
GETS Her HUSBAND OFF

Charles Rickert was arraigned in City
Court this morning on the charges Of de
serton and non-support. Rickert was
motorman until recently when he left the
city. His wife, however, wanted 10 with
draw the charge and Rickert was dis
missed. Jutlge Cochran gave notice that
he would not favor such change Of mind
in the future.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
EIGHT INJURED
DURING TORNADO

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
CAIRO. m. May @.-Two women and
six children are seriously injured to-day
while seevral other persons are suffering
from bruises and four families are home
less as a result OF a tornado which swept
Cairo last night. A number Of houses We're
wrecked.
The home Of II. NJ. Smith was turned
upsidedown on a vacant lot adjoining the
premises. The women and children in
jured were in this house when the storm
struck.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Innisiana 49, CeIebration.

Sheriff Lippincott today received a
letter from the Governor Of Louisiana
asking his support in favor of New.
Orleans as the place for holding I
celebration in 1915 in honor of ~,
completion of the Panama Canal
Mayor Mccarthy Of san Francisco,
has been booming the California city as
the place to hold the celebration. New
orleans claims 10000, 600 people within
900 miles of its borders.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Yelled Like Indians; Pair is Fined.

William Tilghman and Herman
Walker, colored. charged with disor-
derly conduct. We're arrigned in City
Court this morning. Patralman Brad
ford said the defendants late Saturday
night at Fourth and King streets were
drinking and yelling like Indians. Each
was fined So and costs.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Reception at Deaooness' Home.

A reception win DE held tomorrow
afternoon from . TO 8 o'clock at the
Methodist Deaconess' Home. The three
deaconesses now at the home, Mrs.
Benson. Miss Gould and Miss Avery,
will receive the members of the Mis-
sionary Society auXiliaries of the
churches in the Wilmington district
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
neleo,tes ARRIVING Home.

Mrs. Carrie w. S. Morris and Mrs.
Elwood II. Brown are expected home
tonight from New Haven. Conn. where
thev attended the International Sum
shine convention. Miss Edith Francis.
who was at the convention returned
home last evening. !
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
west 70 Entertain MissIonarx.

in Mcintosh, South Dakota, a mission
airy from West Sunday school. Will
mington. is in Atlantic City as a COM
missioner to the General Assembly and
will be the guest of West Church and
school next Sunday.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Endeavor Union Meetino.

The mildly meeting Of the executive
committee Of the Delaware Christian En-
deavor Union will be held in Harrington
tomorrow afternoon. In the evening the
Rev. T. =. Holloway. of Second Baptist
Church, who is one of the committee viii
address the Endeavorers at a mass meet.
Gnr
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
10 onnn Rnad Bids.

The Levy Court tomorrow will open
bids for the construction of roads from
Boyd's Corner to Port Penn; State
road from Kent county line two miles
northward: from Mt. Pleasant to Mary
land line and Naaman's Creek road.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Anxilinru to Eleot oficers.

The annual election of officers Of
ST. Paurs Auxiliary. w. H. NJ. s. will
take place tonight The w +. NJ. S.
of the church will have a cake sale on
Saturday at No. PA West Seventh
street
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Lawn Festival at St. Elizabeth's.

A festival will be held on the lawn
of St Elizabeth's Church on Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings of this
week. There will be minstrel show
and an exhibition of pictures during
the evening to entertain the visitors.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Festival at GLASGOW.

Preparations are being made by the
women Of the Glasgow Presbyterian
Church for strawberry and ice cream
festival to be held on the evenings of
June l and @ Children's day viii be
observed on the first Sunday in June.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Prize Essavs at Delaware.

The student essays in the contest for
the Philo sherman Bennett prize for
the best essay discussing the principles
of free government must be in the
hands of DR.. Sypherd at Delaware Col
lege by the close Of to-day.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Medical examiners to Meet.

The state Medical Examining Board
viii meet in Dover on June II. % and
23 20 examine candidates who desire
TO practice medicine I'm Delaware.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Maohinerv For the Fort

furnishing and installing two large
boilers, pumps, etc, in the pumphouse
at the Fort.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
pismisses chanoerv Bill.

Chancellor Curtis today dismissed
the bin of Andrew L. Foster VS.. Maria
C. Hartman, Samuel r. Forbes and
William F. Nye for want of prosecu-
tion. The bin was filed several years
ago.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
children,s Dav servioe.

Clay Creek hundred, will observe chill
dren's day next Sunday. A pleasing
program has been arranged for the
evening service.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Aid Society to Sew.

The Ladies' Aid Society of St Paurs
NJ. r. Church will hold an all-day
sewing meeting on Thursday with
business meeting in the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
To Sail For Eurone.

Mrs. Rosa Lieberman and Mr.. and
Mrs. D. L. Levy will said tomorrow
on tho Kronprinzessen Cecilia for
Europe They will be abroad for sew /
eral months.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Pioneers Plan staa Partv.

This evening the Pioneer Literary AS
ISOLATION will arrange for stag party
and make arrangements for the annul
outing.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Elementary Union Meetino.

There will be a meeting of the New
Castle County Elementary Union on
Saturday. at o'clock, in Harrison
Street NJ. f. Church
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Auto speeders Not Out.

Constable Oaks, of Delaware City.
was not on the warpath yesterday and
no arrests for speeding were made by
him.
Evening journal., 1910-05-23
Gold Communion Set For Church.

A gold individual communion set was
presented to the Head of Christiana
Presbyterian Church yesterday by Mr..
and Mrs. George W. Steele, lifelong
members Of the congregation.