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Evening journal., 1910-12-01
DROPS DRINK
FOR A BRIDE
Hon. William Thaw 3rd Wins
the Hand Of Miss
Bradley
HAD BEEN A DEVOTEE
OF THE DEMON RUM"

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Dec. His ability
to abstain from strong drink won
bride for William Thaw Sd, Pittsburg
millionaire. This afternoon az
o'clock he will wed Miss Gladys Vir-
ginia Bradley in the parlors az the
st. Regis Hotel-providing, of course,
he in the meantime does not take
even the one drink that may be need
ed to steady his nerve.
William Thaw Sd, is a nephew of
Harry X. Thaw, slayer Of Stanford
White He started in at an early
age to win the hard drinking cham
piQnhip" of the United States and
being ambidextrous. soon had the dis
tillers putting on night shifts to meet
the demand His best record was 6S
OF S6-he does not remember which
-brandies and sodas in a single sit
ting in the fashionable Allegheny
Country Club. For several days the
hospital physicians were I'm doubt,
but he pulled through with a re-
newed appetite.
II was after this record that his
mother, Mrs. William Thaw. 2nd,
asked the court TO pronounce him an
habitual drunkard and to place his
income of $4,000 in the hands of
trustees.
Then Thaw met aud fell in love
with Miss Bradley, daughter of Chas.
Henderson Bradley, of Bridgeport,
and sister of Mrs. Anthony ]. DreXel
Biddle. of Philadelphia, whose hus-
band is society's exponent Of the
manly art.
Miss Bradley consulted Mrs. Bid
die when young Mr.. Thaw proposed
marriage. and the latter told the
young Mr.. Thaw, that unless he
mounted the water wagon for one
year and could furnish a guarantee
from his mother that he would stay
sober, he need have no hope for we'd
ding her sister.
Thaw went into training and made
good He says he likes sobriety even
better than he did drunkenness and
is going TO keep away from red eye
! all his life.
The wedding ceremony this after
noon will be performed by the Rev
Daniel Dorchester, of Christ Church
Pittsburg Frank Dorman will be IN
best man. but there VIII be no othe
attendants.
After the wedding there will be
buffet luncheon at the St. Regis
without drinks
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
DAMAGE SUIT
TESTIMONY In
Defendant DiSCIaimS ReSpOn-
SibiIity for Accident to
Mrs. Campbell

George Strahorn was the first wit
ness called by the defense today in the
Superior Court damage suit Of Camp
bell VS.. Walker.
The defense began yesterday after
noon, contending that the accident in
which Mrs. Campbell was inju-ed was
not due to carelessness on the part Of
the defendant. Mr.. Walker, the de-
fendant, said that when he was within
FIVE feet of the Campbell wagon the
vehicle was being driven in zig-zag
fashion and that as he approached the
vehicle IL swung out in front OF his
automobile He said he stopped his car
within eight feet of the collision.
He said he paid for the eggs that
had been thrown from the wagon and
broken. He denied that he had offered
to pay for the damage done to the
wagon and the physicians bill
Robert ID Walker, nephew of the
defendant. said he was with his uncle
on the day of the accident. He, too,
saw the wagon a quarter of mile
ahead. He said that in addition to The
horn the muffier Of the machine was
also making a greater noise because
of the grade. The wagon was on the
left of the road and the witness also
testified of the zig-zag motion OF the
wagon in getting in front of them.
In court this morning Mr.. StrahOrn
said he had seen Mrs. Campbell al
times on the 81 ,eet since the accident
and saw no differeuce in her condition
as before and after the collision in
which she was injured
Mr.. and Mrs. William p. Peach were
the next witnesses. Mrs. Peach said
she had seen Mrs. Campbell on the
street in Newark. Mr.. Peach testified
to the condition of the road week
before and a week after the collision
On the left side of the road near
Klair's place he said there Is a we'll
defined summer road. On the right
side of the road there is a decided
slope from the macadam road to ths
bank.
Both sides rested at 11.15 O'CLOCK
and the prayers we're submitted. Eacl
side was given half an hour for argu'
ment and all jurors not empannellef
In the case we're discharged until this
afternoon.
The case OF Elizabeth Ryan. widow
OF James T. Ryan, VS.. Tropenas Stes
Company was continued until the mex
term of court. The action is for the re
covery of damages for the death of hel
husband who was killed in the de
fendant company's plant by an ex
plosion.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
JUNIORS 18 YEARS
OLD, CELEBRATE

Members of Welcome Council. No.
Z. Junior Order United American Me
chanics. celebrated the eighteenth an
niversary of their organization in the
Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Hall last night. An
oyster supper was served.
The supper was served in the ban
Quet room of the hall by Caterer W r.
Gibboney. The committee was com
posed of Wilmer G. Dill. chairman
Robert S. Reader and Harry /. Nor
gan.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
BRIBERY QUIZ
in SUSSEX
AttOrney-General Gray Goes
to Georgetown to Con-
tinue Investigation
EXAMINED SEVERAL
WITNESSES AT DOVER

DOVER. Del. Dec. Finishing hia
investigation here into reports ot
political bribery. Attorney General
Gray to-day went to Georgetown to
continue his probe into political con-
ditions.
The first witnesses summoned here
were Frederic Murphy. private de-
tective and Republican organization
worker here. and Benjamin p. Sim
mons. Jr., publisher OF the Delawara
Republican, which has been publish-
ing rumors Of the bribery and conspir-
acy by Democrats
At the close OF the Attorney Gens
erals personal examination It was an
nounced that no new cases had been
made out. but that Deputy Attorney
General Harrington would continue
the examination Of witnesses later in
the week.
It developed that Charles II. Powell
had been arrested at Smyrna last
week by Detective Frederick Murphy
Republican worker, charging Powell
with Offering TO exchange a vote for
money considerations. Powell waived
hearing, and II was 10 investigates
the facts Of this case that the Stata
Prosecutor began his examination yes
terday.
Murphy and three witnesses from
Smyrna were also questioned at
length. The authorities would not
divulge whether they would make in-
formation to the judges against
/ Powell
Frank Whelen and BENJAMIN r.
! Simmons, Jr.. newspaper men. were
sworn and examined as 10 charges
| that the Democrats bought votes in
/ Kent's First Senatorial District, where
Edward G.. Walls, Democratic candi-
date for the State Senate, was elected
over Alden Richardson.
Powell, the accused Smyrna man.
was witness here a fortnight ago
against Thomas Davis, who. with
Thomas Marvel, was held In bail on
the charge Of promising money az
Smyrna for votes for the Republi'
can ticket When they heard Of De
tective Murphys accusations agains
: Powell. some Democrats here starte'
! the cry OF attempting intimieaf1m
g and Attorney General Gray came hers
5 10 siff the whole matter.
r In the case Of Davis. it was stated
! that a witness had attempted to draw
D Davis out with the statement:
; have two votes TO SELL What are you
paying?" Fifteen dollars" was the
reply he is said to have made. Davis's >
questioner, it Is understood, retorted
that he understood the Republicans
we're paying 500 for two votes. NO,
SIS is all the authorities will allow me
to pay" was the answer the defend
ant is alleged to have made.
The last witnesses examined We're
three men from FELTON,, this county,
where some arrests may be made
within a week.
At the same time Attorney General
Gray arrived former Attorney General
Robert c. White, the Democratic cam
didate for Congress, who was defeated
by William II. Heald, Republican, was
leaving town. after completing some
details Of the contest he is preparing
and may make for the seat OF MT.
Head.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
SUSSEX NANNY
DEAD AT 40 YEARS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
BRIDGEVILLE. Del. Dec. MARY
Anne Polk. better known as Aunt
Anne" an old and respected colored
woman of this town, died suddenly
Wednesday morning, at the age of 110
years.
She was well and hearty up to a
few days previous to her death, hav-
ing attended the Thanksgiving SER
vices at the colored M. p. Church last
Thursday morning.
During the period of slavery she was
owned by the former Governor viii
liam Cannon and after the termina-
ton of that period for many years con-
tinued in tn eservices Of the Cannon
family.
She is survived by fourteen children,
thirty-two grand children and ten
great grandchildren. She left an es-
tate. the result of many years ac-
cumulation, valued al $4,000.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01

Send me three subscription books
in this afternoon mail" was the re-
quest that come yesterday in spe-
cial delivery letter from SusDex
county. 81 started in only this morn
ing and ] have three subscriptions
already. It's lots of fun and | am
going to win, too"
The writer is a young married wo-
man who can spare an hour or two a
day to the contest. Her husband will
assist her. She says she will be
satisfied il she wins either the 5000
diamond or the $3.50 furniture out
fit that are included among the prizes
apportioned to her district, but she is
entering with the spirit that wins
automobiles.
Such letters as there are received
every day by the Contest Department.
I'm in to win" writes one. "Td like
yellow running gear on that Stod-
dard-Dayton, hints another. THE
Flanders roadster looks good TO me. -
was the way a Kent county contestant
put It.
These letters are studied with much
eagerness in the Office Of the Contest
Department, for they tell a story OF
ultimate success. It has already been
made clear that The Journal is going
to make many, many new friends as
a result of its magnificent offer
This fact becomes more evident
as each passing day adds TO the list
of nominees. Nominations continue
from all sections and the high mark
will not be reached before next week
It is generally realized that the
contest Is yet in the nomination
stage; that there Is plenty Of time
to get in and win.
Yesterdays list Of contestants with
their standings up 10 noon of Tues
day attracted great deal of atten.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
ACCUSE HIM OF
BICYCLE LARCENY

Nicholas Gecordeano has been ar
rested by the police on the charge of
larceny Of a bicycle, the property Of
John Bell. The wheel was taken two
months ago. The accused will be
given a hearing on Saturday morn
ing. The boys father bought the
wheel from J. H. Minnick and the
latter says he bought the wheel from
a boy.
Charles McGuirk was fined $40 and
costs in the Municipal Court this
morning on the charge of imperson-
ating an officer.
Joseph Madden was fined S5 for
being drunk and begging
William Greer was fined S5 and
costs on a charge of begging.
Seven men who we're drunk were
fined 81 and costs each.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
TWO HOGS TIP
SCALES A l4O5

SMYRNA. Del, Dec. Wv Gray
Deakyne knows how to raise pork as
well as judge live stock The other
day George W. Turner, butcher, killed
for him two fine speciments which
weighed 1000 pounds, on tipping the
scales dressed at 515 and the other
ASS. Six weeks ago Mr.. Deakyne kill
ed another one of his hogs which
dressed at f05 pounds. The two hogs
we're only 13 months old, while the
one previously killed was a little
older. The three hogs dressed at
laos pounds.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
FOR
DAY OF PRAYER

District superintendent T.. L. Hof-
fecker, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, is sending out letters to the
members OF the different churches
calling attention 10 the day of prayer
on December 13. Bishops Berry and
Anderson will attend aud assist In the
service. The morning service will be-
gin at 1890 o'clock in st. Paul's
Church. and will be fore men only.
The second service will begin az 2
o'clock I'm St. Paul's and viii be open
for all. The evening service will be
held In Grace Church.
A dinner will be served In the AS
sembly room of Grace Church at 6
o'clock Bishops Berry and Anderson
will be among the speakers
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
CIIINAMAN BUYS
A SMYRNA FARM

SMYRNA, Del. Dec. Probably
for the first time in history. Smyr-
ma will have the distinction Of hav-
ing a Chinaman farmer n. d. Boyer
has sold to Harry Wong, a Whining
ton Chinaman, the S. w. Dresher
farm. three miles north Of Smyrna on
the State road. The farm. which Is
under a high state Of cultivation, con-
tains So acres and was sold TO Wong,
including some personal property,
for $4,000. Possession is given at
once and Wong will move on II and
conduct a fruit and poultry farm.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01

ton. No candidate stood remarkably
high; the list was especially salts
factory because of the large number
who had turned in a few daily bal
lots.
A few typographical errors crept
into the list and a name or two was
omitted, but those affected in this
manner are asked to have a little
patience. All such errors will be
Strengthened out In due time
II has been a busy time with the
Contest Department all this week. In
addition to the steady stream Of nom
nations to be entered, a perfect
avalanche Of daily ballots has caused
every member of the Office force to
dream of votes. All of these ballots
must be carefully counted, credited
and filed away.
The next series does not expire un-
I'll December 8, and contestants just
starting should bear this In mind. OF
course the ballots do not mount into
figures like subscriptions. but they
are worth while. Get as many of
your friends and neighbors as possi-
bic TO save them for you. They not
only bring up your score but they
serve to awaken interest in your can
didacy.
If you haven't already entered and
are considering the matter. act
promptly. There is no moment like
the present one-no better time to
enter than to-day.
Bear in mind always that there are
AZ prizes including four automobiles
Six prizes must be awarded in eact
Of the districts. The division of dis
tricts SO equalizes competition thai
every contestant has an equal chanc,
to win.
Send in your nomination to-day
| lcnntin..aa -. -. -. -
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
FEWER PERSONS
In POLICE NET

The report of Chief of Police
Black for November shows that $40
arrests were made during the
month as compared with 366 for the
preceding month. Aside from the fact
that the number Of arrests decreas-
ed, drunkenness also was on the de-
crease.
In October 164 persons we're ar
rested on this charge and last month
there were but 13O arrests.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
FIRE DOES GREAT
DAMAGE AT DALLAS

Intellectual showers. seriously hamp-
cred the efforts of the fire lighters
Thirty-six dwellings were destroy
ed or badly damaged together with
the plant of the Buell. Planning Mills
Company. The cause of the blaze has
not yet been determined. For five
hours, the flames swept ove- two city
blocks, the flremen being practically
helpless to combat It's progress.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
FOSS OPENS HIS
FIGHT ON LODGE
BY United Press Leased Special Wirs.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BOSTON, Dec. 1-Governor-elect
Foss left Boston to-day at 1870 for
Providence town, Cape Cod, where he
will begin his campaign against the
reelection Of Senator Lodge. at a
mass meeting Of voters of both parties
tonight.
Accompanying Mr.. Foss were four
insurgent Republicans. who will urge
with the governor-elect the defeat of
Lodge.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
DIR. WYATT AT PORT DEPOSIT
WILL HAVE RATTLE FOR
FIRST-CLASS FUNERAL

black ticket with white number
on It.
On New Years Day duplicate num-
bers will be placed in the embalm-
er'9 black silk tie. shaken up and
one extracted. The winner will be
entitled TO pne bang-up funeral,
with trimmings" He will not how
ever, be compelled TO expire in or
der to get the prize, but may trans
fer It 10 any of his relatives who
have conveniently died
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
WESTERN MARYLAND il cmr Of ssow.

By United Preas Leased special VINO
OAKLAND, Nd. Doc Western Maryland tsday
battling with terrific Garrett has 5eon
in tho grip a real blizzard yesterday the
than foot deep and a.n falling The wind blowing
gale causing the drn badly becoming
mparsable and by tonight Ae chances aro they WIN ae
closed
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
LICENSE CASES
UP ON SATURDAY

Contested liquor license cases will
be heard by the Court of General
Sessions on Saturday. There are six
cases to be heard.
Resident Judge Hastings will hear
the case of Arthur McCloskey. He is
applying for a fractional license for
his hotel at Summit Bridge.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
DENVER, Dec. Persons de-
string to celebrate the glad New Year
with a fine $3.50 funeral. either for
themselves or their relatives, will
have the opportunity of their lives in
a lottery" announced to-day by Ira
c. Gwin, undertaken and embalmer
Gwin proposed to rattle off one first
class buriel. Every person visiting
the embalmer's emporium" between
now and January 1, are given one
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
COMMISSION
GOVERNMENT

Those gathering tonight 10 the
auditorium Of the High school build
ing will undoubtedly hear an interest
ing talk by Clinton Rogers Woodruff,
a Philadelphia lawyer and speaker,
who Is 10 address the people Of VIII
mington on the subject Of "Commis-
sion Government" upon invitation of
the newly formed Wilmington Civic
League.
Mr. Woodruff is regarded as one Of
the best authorities on commission
in the country.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
P. B. 6 W. R. R. RECEIPTS

The October report of the Pennsyl-
vsnia Railroad Company shows that
during the month the p. p. and w.
Railroad Company had an increase of
S96,200 in gross revenue: $4,000 in
crease In expences and a decrease OF
S30,S00 I'm net revenue. For the ten
months ending October 81. 1910, the
figures are: S1,29S.000 increase I'm
gross revenue, S1,276.2O0 increase in
expenses and S21,S00 increase in net
revenue.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
POLICE AT DEAD
COMRADES FUNERAL

Fifty-one members of the Police
Department headed by Chief Black,
to-day attended the funeral of Patrol
man Charles Hutten, which took
place from the home of the deceas-
ed officer, No. 1915 West Sixth street,
at 9 o'clock this morning. Requiem
mass was said in Sacred Heart
Church. The police we're headed by
the First Infantry Band.
They sent a beautiful gates ajar
floral design and two dozen chrysan-
themums.
The pail bearers were: Sergeants
Kelleher and White and Patrolmen
Elliot, Todd, Abrahams and Payne
DIR. WYATT AT PORT Deposit.
The Rev Clinton T. Wyatt. pastor OF
Harrison Street NJ r. Church, will
preach tonight in Port Deposit, Md
Evening journal., 1910-12-01

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
DALLAS Texas, Dec. IA woman
and two city iremen We're run down
by a house truck and probably fatally
injured early to-day az the entire
city fire department struggled TO check
the spreading of FIRE that destroyed
property valued at 100000.
insufficient water pressure. the re-
suit of drought, unbroken except by
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
Lnnters qot some Game.

James W. Ponder and Reuben Sat-
terthwaite, Jr.. who we're members Of
a party Of gunners in Sussex county
for several days, returned home last
night. While they spent an enjoyaols
time the game was scarce. They sue
ceeded. however, in bagging some rab-
bits. woodcock and partridges.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
nUsnAsO man Fnon wffrs BULLET.

By United Press Leased Special
coNNELLsvilLE, pa. Dee Andrew Haas proprietor Of
to-day
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
YARDMASTER DEIsON ILL.

William A. Deison. yardmaster of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at
this city, is seriously i'll at his home,
No. zoos West Eighth street
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
No One Particular Contestant Sends Many,
But Large Number Send Few
SPECIAL DELIVERY LETTER
ASKS FOR THREE BOOKS
Young Married Woman From Sussex
Declares It's Los of Fun TO Get
Subscriptions
GET IN DAILY BALLOTS

All daily ballots dated December good received
midnight. residing outside
the city any who cannot send them to the Once conveniently
before midnight
accepted evidence that they mailed before the
pratOn Of the offer.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
iUEsT N HOTEL ENDS LIFE
VIA BULLET n his BRAIN.

committed suicide sbooag hinseg through temple
the Hotel Wilmington to-day Details page
Evening journal., 1910-12-01
MFATHER.

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec Gold
weather will continue over the Mis-
issipl Valley and the region east
thereof during the next forty eight
hours. Snow with brisk north to
west winds will continue tonight iu
the upper Ohio Valley, northeastern
PENNSYLVANIA, interior Of New York
State and In northern New England
Evening journal., 1910-12-01

WASHINGTON, Dec. Forecast
till s p. M, tomorrow:
For Delaware Fair and continued
cold tonight and Friday; brisk
northwest winds.
Evening journal., 1910-12-01

Every advertisement in this
paper is worthy of yOuI
confidence-or il would not
be here
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-01
BOYS TO PLAY BALL
FOR ORPHANS FUND
North Beach Enthusiasts Plan
to Aid Homeless Mites of
ST. Joseph's

= Youthful. enthusiasts of North Beach
will give a grand beneit for the pur-
pose of:swelling the ST. Joseph's orphan
asylum fund in the shape of an inter-
esting baseball game, The teams that
have-volunteered are the North Beach
Midgets and the Telegraph Hill boys
club. There is every promise that the
little fellows Will put up spirited
game as there has been much friendly
rivalry between the two teams that has
never been settled to the satisfaction of
either party. The game will take place
In st. Ignatius grounds at 2 n.
November IS, and the admission 1es will
be only 25 cents.
The receipts will be sent to The Call.
Following are the teams:
North Beach Midgets--Msnager. Frank Rose;
F. O'Brien, catcher: A. Hafay pitcher: f. De-
grazia. first base: Z. Comozzi, second base: E.
Brown. third base: J. Marquardsen Captain
shortstop; j. Hunter right field: E. Gavioti.
center feld:; w Carty, left held;, B. Mirano.
substitute: umpres-E. Rigney and c.. Everson.
Telegraph Hill Boys club-Manager F. Stag
naro; D. Flynn. .catcfsr: II. Chill. pitcher; A..
Mario. first base: f. Prentice. second base, A.
Crespi, third base; C. Risberg shortstop: s.
Ertola. right field: S. Crespi tcaptain). center
field; Ray Garrigan. left field: substl1utes-Ci.
Spingola. S. Canpana J. Baucigalupi.