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Evening journal., 1910-06-01
CITY RAILWAY
LEASE JUNE Is
President RiGG Announces
That Deal Will Go Into
Effect on That Date
INCLUDES TROLLEY LINES
AND ELECTRIC PLANTS

Announcement is made by John A. Rigg,
president of the Interstate Railways Com
pany. that the Wilmington city Railway
Company and the Wilmington City Elec-
trio Company. along with the trolley
lines to and within Chester will be trans
ferred formally on June 10 TO the new
operating company composed mostly Of
Wilmingtonians.
The electric plant and the railways ere
to be taken over by the Wilmington
Light and Power Company, which will
be STRENGTHENED financially for the opera
ton Of the railways in addition to the
electric lighting business it now operates.
1t is understood that the company is
amply prepared financially for the i'm
provement and operation of the railway
systems and for the enlargement of the
electric business in Wilmington.
One of the men interested in the lease
says that several hundred thousand dol
lars will be spent in improvements to the
electric lighting plants and to the rail-
ways. The lease is to be made on the
basis of a guaranteed rental.
Speaking Of the Interstate Railways
situation and the plans under way af-
fectng that company. OF which the Will
mington city Railway and the Whining
ton City Electric Company are part,
Mr.. Rigg says:
"The matter is entirely in Mr.. Earle s
hands. If the outstanding bondholders will
deposit their bonds with the Earle Com
mittee the whole situation can be clear
ed up i'm a very short time and every
bondholder will be getting the income ia
which he is entitled
THE lease of the Wilmington and Ches-
ter Traction property will be signed i'm a
few days. and the new interests will as
sumo physical possession of tho proerty
on June Is Negotiations now under way
for the lease of tho Trenton Company
will be concluded shortly. This will con-
clude the letting out Of the properties
now owned by the company. Income from
these sources will be sufficient at the
start TO meet all charges. and I'm few
years to earn a considerable surplus for
the common stock"
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
LABOR LAWS
NOT ENFORCED
Dr.. Wells Tells Episcopal
ChUrChmen Of Some Laxi-
tiles in Wilmington
WANT BOYS BARRED FROM
NIGHT MESSENGER SERVICE

By staff Correspondent.
LAUREL, June 1.-The Rev. Hubert
w. Wells, of Wilmington, at a meet
ing held last night preliminary to the
one hundred and twenty-fourth an
nual convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Diocese Of Delaware, which
opened in ST. Phillips Church this
morning. surprised the delegates to
the convention when as chairman of
the committee to consider "The Rela-
ton of the Church to the Toilers Of
the Commonwealth he touched on
the child labor situation in Wilmington.
This has been a new committee,
this year the remaining members be-
ing the Rev w H. Croft, the bishop
a controlling voice in the service
schedules, in aided churches. Rev. w.
II. Laird, the Rev. ID. w. Gateson, H.
b. Thompson, Hon. w. H. Boyce
Laussat r. Rogers and George Graef.
Mr. Wells said the committee had
had experts from the National Child
Labor Committee, who had investi-
gated p cities to investigate the chill
dren in street trades in Wilmington.
The committee were planning to pub
lish the facts and photographs OBJ
tanned. The law in regard to children
i'm street trades was Systematically
violated and totally unenforced in
Wilmington. said Mr.. Wells. Not a
few children were mendicants Girls
under IL sell papers and are street
vendors. Children of 4 have an earn
ing capacity in Wilmington said the
speaker. He stated that night mes
senger boys, and newspaper boys in
Wilmington frequently came in con-
tact with dens of vice in the city, and
knew all about them. Mr.. Wells said
one boy of 18 years named every vi
cious place i'm the city. to the COM
mittee out of 40 boys examined, all
but one earned money not from ne
cessity. but to spend on penny ice
cream and moving picture shows, etc.
Nh Wells said that the moving pic
ture shows we're crowded at an hour
when the BOYS should be i'm bed
He said that Delaware had q good child
labor law and statutes 10 protect women
workers. but the factory Inspector was
not given enough salary to allow him "a
spend his time at the work. and work
icertlhcafes could easily be obtained on
false afhdavits. The committee recon-.
menueu nHth-ctl tllcdlH1 lot cNiitol asa
and that boys under q should not be mes
sengers between 10 p. m. and S p. m as
I is the case under the present New York
[ law. They recommended a 10-hour limit
/ for working women and that dangerous
occupations. physically or morally, be pro.
hibited to children under Is years. The
committee disapproved IF night schools
and all day work for children. Mr.. Wells
/ explained the fellow-servant doctrinea
which is still common law I'm Delaware
making no recovery for damages possible
where the injury was caused by careless
/ ness on the part of a fellow-servant. Mr
/ Wells urged its abolshment. which is tho
case in Europe. and in some Of the United
States The comittee urged the substitu-
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
SONS OF VETERANS
AT GEORGETOWN

The observance of Memorial Day was
httingly celebrated by the muster of a
new camp Of Sons of Veterans at
Georgetown. on Saturday evening. May
2S The muster ceremonies were in
charge of Division Organizer, Everett
+. Warner, assisted by Division Com
mander 3. J. Northcott. Division Sec
retary Treasurer Edward X. DePuy, of
Lincoln Camp, No. ?, Washington. ID.
c.. and Past Division Commander
Frank +. Gentieu, of Appomattox Camp
No. p Wilmington.
The charter list of forty or more
members included many of the Leading
citizens of the town and the outlook
for the new camp are considered eN-
cellent. Il being known as Col Caleb r.
Layton Camp. No. 10. and will act as
an auxiliary to Col Layton Post,
6. A. r.
The following officers were elected
and installed for the ensuing year:
Commander. Charles S. Richards; Sem
Tor vice-commander. George T.. Walls;
junior vice-commander, Frederick w.
Blizzard: camp council. William r..
Vickers. Jr.. Frank w. Lawson, George
T. Swain; secretary, George W. Ben
mum: treasurer, Horace e. Blizzard; /;
chaplain. John H. Dodd guide, Ralph
Green; outer guard, John II. Walls,
Jr
The credit for organizing the camp
was due to the unceasing efforts of
Post Commander George w. Bennum,
of the Georgetown Post Of the G. A.
r.. and he was well pleased with the
results Of his labor.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
WOULDN'T SET EN- UP,
PELTED BY BEER GLASSES

Charged with assault and battery upon
alVentine Lasczick, Adam ShefeslSi, Joel
zanock. Stanley Democrat Joseph Glebo.
Thomas Sypnewski and Joseph swidersky
were arraigned in iCty Court this morn
ing. ]. Frank Ball represented the defend
ants.
alentiVue said that last Monday after
noon in a saloon at Maryland avenue and
Monroe street somebody got mad because
he wouldn't set 'em up and shied a
glass at him, cutting his head. Other
glasses were thrown at nim, but he
couldn't tell who sent them. Two other
witnesses told Of the rain Of beer glasses.
Democrat, Glebo and zanock We're not con-
uected with the trouble and we're dismiss
ed. The others except Swidersky. were
fined $40 and costs each. Swidersky was
fined IS and costs.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
LOCATION DAY AT
SUMMIT CAMPMEETING

Tomorrow will be location day at
Brandywine Summit campmeeting
grounds, and many Wilmingtonians
viii go TO the woods to spend the day.
The formal location OF tents will be
made then by tenters. but most of the
tents are owned by the persons who
occupy them, and the Others are rent
ed by superintendent I. Elmer Perry
between location day and the time for
the opening Of camp to whoever desires
them. The sale OF privileges for the
store, candy stands. etc, win take
place tomorrow. No Sunday selling
Will be allowed during the camp.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
DEATH AFTER
APPENDICITIS
James NJ. Thomas, Prominent
Business Man, SuCCumbS
After Operation
AUTHORITY In MEAT
TRADE OVER 40 YEARS

James NJ. Thomas. treasurer Of
Wicken.s Stats & Company, whole
sale butchers, at No. 21S Tatnan
street, died at the Homeopathic Hos
pital at o'clock this morning follow
ing an operation for appendicitis. Mr..
Thomas was convalescing after a
siege of typhoid fever when he was
taken seriously i'll last week with ap-
pendicitis. The operation was per-
formed on Saturday and his condition
had been critical from that time.
Mr.. Thomas was one of the best
known and most highly respected citi-
zens Of Wilmington. He has been
identified with the meat trade in this
city over forty years and was regarded
as probably the most competent au-
thority in that business here. He was
born at New London. Pa. So years
ago and came to Wilmington when a
boy. After attending school for sew
eral years he went to work for the
late James Sawdon. Jr., wholesale
meat dealer. Later he became a part
ncr with Mr.. Sawdon. trading as Saw
don & Thomas. Several years ago he
became associated with William D.
Wilckens and Charles W. Stats, trad
ing as Wilckens, Stats & CO.
Mr.. Thomas was a director in the
Wilmington Wholesale and Retail
| Butchers Association, having at one
time been president of that organiza-
tion. He was also a member of the
Washington Fire Co.
Tho funeral services will be held al
his late residence NO. 1914 Washington
street, on Saturday afternoon at
o'clock. Intermcnt will be made pri-
vately at Rivcrview cemetery. He is
survived by his wife and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Ann T. Adams Of this city
and Mrs c. z. Sharplcss, of Swarth-
| more, Pa.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
ROSEVILLE TO HAVE
A NEW BRIDGE

AT the meeting Of the Levy Court YES
terday afternoon County Engineer viii
son was instructed to prepare plans for a
new concrete bridge at Roseville over the
White Clay Creek. There hal been COW
cred bridge there and several accidents
happened recently. Automobiles struck
horses and carriages and one Of the ap-
proaches was damaged The dangerous
turn was always a source Of trouble.
Permission TO lay the wires Of the
America Telegraph and Telephone Com
pany in conduits along the Newport pike
to the Maryland line was granted.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
SKLUT CASES GO
OVER FOR TRIAL LATER

Louis sklut, sr.. and Louis sklut. Jr..
OF No. 1oS East Front street, and Joseph
Cohen, of Second and Orange streets.
were arraigned in City Court this morn
ing on the charge Of receiving stolen
goods
on request of Robert H. Richards, at
torney for the Skluts, the hearing was
continued until next Tuesday. II is
charged that the defendants knowingly
purchased stolen hides from Harry Moore,
who has been held for the upper court.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
HAS BEEN In TWO
TROLLEY ACCIDENTS

Wesley Trotter. OF No. 2l1i Market
street. clerk in the postofhce, who was
injured in the trolley collision near Ro-
sello on Monday night, also was hurt in
the collision on the Peoples Railway on
Memorial Day nine years ago. Mr.. Trotter
had his fingers injured on Monday night
and is unable to use the hand. Mrs. Trot-
ter also was hurt and had a narrow es-
cape from having both less broken. AS II
was, her shoes we're partly cut from her.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
KNOCKED DOWN MAN
WHO HELPED HIM HOME

Assault and battery was charged against
Herbert Harrington in City Court this
morning. The complainant was Daniel J.
McCarty who said Harrington threw him
down and punched him on Ninth street
last night. McCarty said Harrington was
drunk and he was taking him home A
fine of so and cost was imposed.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
MAD DOG SENDS
FARRON UP TREE

The village of Henry Clay had an
unusual amount of excitement yester-
day afternoon when a mad dog made
the residents sit up and take notice.
Not only did the dog, a big sheppard
collie, run through the streets. but
chased John Farron, a powdermaker,
for over three miles until he found
refuge in tree. Daniel Ewing fired a
load Of shot at the dog, soaring it away.
Ewing then helped Farron down the
tree.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
BREAKWATER COMPANY
IN GOVERNMENTS NET

TRENTON. n. j.. June LIN the
United States District Court Judge Cross
fined the Breakwater Company. Of Cape
May. $500. one hundred dollars on each
Of the thirteen counts charging It with
violation OF the Federal eigh.-hour law
The company was engaged IN erecting
jetties in Delaware Bay and IL was
held that the employees were worked more
than eight hours.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
POLICE PINCH
40 DURING MAY

The monthly report of chies Of Police
Black for the month of May shows a to-
tai OF 4lo arrests during that period. OF
the number 172 were charged with drunk
enness; 40 for assault and battery. nine
for breach Of peace; 30 for disordcrly con-
duct eight for wife beating; Is for play
ing crap. IS for larceny and = for tres
passing.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
CITY LOSES $4,000
BY FIRE DURING MAY

During the month OF May fire licked up
Wilmington property Of an estimated
value of $4,000. OF the seventeen fires re-
corded those at the plant of the Alpha
Process Company. and at the sign paint
ing establishment of D. Hayes Robelon
on Monday, were the largest. OF the fires
eleven were responded TO on sim alarms.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
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To Preach in Seattle.

The Rev. Albert e. Clay, vicar of
Old Swedes. and Mrs. Clay left today
for Seattle, where Mr.. Clay will have
charge of Trinity Church during the
summer Local clergymen will Off
ciate at Old Swedes during June. and
the Rev. q. NJ. Murray of Fort Smith.
Arkansas. will have charge during
July and August Mr.. Clay will re-
turn in September.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
WiIminaton Boy on Visit.

William b. Simpler, a former resi-
dent of this city, and a graduate of
the class of 06. Wilmington High
School, now of Columbus. o., was a
visitor here the latter part of last
week and was the guest of Charles X
Lloyd, secretary TO the mayor Mr..
Simpler is superintendent of the Hay
den Machine Works, a large industry
in Columbus
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
Eined for strikina Woman.

William Seth, colored, was in city
Court this morning, charged with as
sault and battery. The complainant
was Wilhelmina Williams, colored,
who said Seth struck her in the face
while he was drunk Seth denied hit
ting the woman but he was fined s.
and costs.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
Harbor Bill Approved.

WASHINGTON. June 1.-The re-
port of the conferees on the river and
harbor bin was presented in Congress
yesterday and was approved As I'm
ally agreed 10. IL carries appropria-
tions aggregating S51.947.71S. net re-
duction of S7O5,5OO from the amount OF
the bill as IL passed the Senate. The
bill carries over a million dollars for
Improvements of the Delaware river.
including preliminary provisions for a
S5-foot channel
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
FELLOW WHO SHOT MUCH
GETS CASE CONTINUED

James r. Webb colored. who fred
hve shots from a revolver at Joseph
Renneson. colored. yesterday. was ar
raigned IN City Court this morning on
the charge of murderous assault. j.
Frank Ball is his attorney. In order that
witnesses might be obtained the hearing
was continued until tomorrow morning,
bail being fixed at $500.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

By United Press Leased Slcc al Wire.
LONDON, June 1.--Government officials
and members Of tho English Cabinet are
to-day convinced that Theodore Roose-
yelus speech yesterday at Guild Hall, in
which he rebuked England administra-
tion Of affairs in Egypt, will greatly in
crease the difficulty of dealing with the
delicate political situation that confronts
England in Egypt.
owing to the semi-oficial character Of
I,ooscvet's visit. by reason OF his ap-
pointment by President Tatt - represent
the United States at the funeral of the
late King Edward. English offcialdom
viii make no comment for publication re-
garding the speech. But nothing could be
palmer than that the leading politicians
fear that Roosevets pold uttcrances will
act as a fuse that will yet touch off an
upheaval in Anglo-Egyptian relations.
SsolSville- West Case Recalled.
There were constant comparisons to-day
between Roosevelts position and the
Lord sackville- West incident q October.
1855 when the then British Ambassador
10 the United States Was dismissed by
President Cleveland because he privately
wrote a letter advising correspondent 10
vote for Cleveland. Tt Is not contended
that the cases are parallel but it is in
sisted by many that Roosevelt; has been
A. guilty OF a breach Of lfncial propri-
cty
Storm OF Criticism.
To-day's criticisms Of Roosevelt increas-
ed IN severity The Evening star probably
takes the hardest rap at min Roosevelt
has long been unaccustomed to being
spoken to plainly" q SAYS. lie has Ions
lived in a perfect stew of eulogy. but the
temptation is irresistible 90 tell him that
he is guilty Of grave offense against the
laws binding host and guest and against
the laws that governed the White House
when he was It's occupant The fact that
his predecessor was assassinated should
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

The Sons Of Veterans took part in
the Memorial Day parade and made a
splendid appearance. The Sons are
closely allied with the c. A. r., al
though a distinct body, and have sew
eral fiourishing camps in the state.
AS their name indicates. the Sons are
the sons of the veterans who fought
in the Civil War
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
Missionary to Speak at Central.

In Central Presbyterian Church this
evening under the auspices of the
Presbyterian Young Peoples Mission
airy Union, the Rev. DR.. Frazier S.
Herndon, formerly Of Tuscon, Arizona,
who has done missionary work among
the Indians at Potogue, India, will
make an address. He is visiting in
the East and the Union is fortunate
in securing his services for the ad-
dress
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
Miss Atkinson Leaves n. w. c. 4.

Miss Anna Atkinson. physical direc-
tor of the Young Womens Christian
Association. severed her connection
with the association today. Miss At
kinson viii take a vacation during
the summer and will accept a position
with Pennsylvania association in the
autumn
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

Cards have been issued for the mar
riage of Miss Meta NJ. Laws. daugh-
ter of Francis II. Laws, and Harry T.
Reed of this city. The ceremony will
take place on the evening of June 16
at s o'clock at the residence of the
brides father. No. 2426 West Seven
teenth street.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
KNOCKED WIFE DOWN;
HUSBAND HELD FOR COURT

Harvey Kane. colored was srraign-
cd in City CoYt this morning. charged
with wife beatin. According 20 his wife
Kane struck her yesterday with his fist
knocking her down. Kane made no de-
fense and he was held under 500 bail for
the upper court.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
Park Board Meetinn.

At the weekly meeting of the exec
utive committee Of the Board of Park
Commissioners this morning only.
routine business was transacted. No
report has been made on the request
of the park guards 70 ran increase of
salary. and no action was taken.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. o. C.. June L.
The weather in the States east Of the
Mississippi river will be generally fair
tonight and Thursday. temperatures
will continue low through the eastern
States tonight and Thursday.
Forecast till 8 p. m. tomorrow:
For Delsware-Partly cloudy tonight
and Thursday. Not much change IN
temperature.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
FLAG SALE WILL NET PLAGUE
FIGHTERS MORE THAN $1,000

The proceeds from the sale OF flags for
tho Delaware Anti-Tubercuiosis Society
viii be considerably more ,han $1,000. ac-
cording to officers of the society. Six hun
dred dollars is already in hand. and col
lectors in seven entire wards and in part
of other wards are to be neard from. This
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
MANY RAILROAD
MEN TO MEET HERE

The next NTH Sunday meeting Of the
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen viii
be held in Wilmington, on sunday, July
s. This takes In all Of tho trainmen on
the Reading system from Wilmington 70
Newbcrry Junction Willismsport, be-
tween which points the brotherhood has
a membership Of 100
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
Apartment in French street.

Lewis Sasse will build an apart
ment house at No. 800 French street.
Architects f. l.. Rice, Jr.. Co., are
preparing the plans 1t will be a four
story building and modern in every
way.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
P. R. R. Dividend Checks Mailed.

More than $1,000 checks were mail
ed by the Pennsylvania Railroad to
the stockholders yesterday in pay
ment of the quarterly dividend. The
aggregate amount paid was S6,O13, ,5S3.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
DELAWARE YOUTH A
NAVAL ACADEMY GRAD

Delaware has one representative among
this years graduates of the Naval Acad-
emy who received their diplomas yester-
day. He is Francis p. Traynor. who
stands sixtieth in the class of 1872 mem
bers
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

morning s42.52 was received from collec-
tions made in the vicinity Of tho Reliance
Fire Company's house. and SiS.46 from
Miss Kathleen Moor, the scnool teacher
at Edge Moor.
This is the rfst rural district TO be
heard from.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
New Post Doctor at Fort dupont.

Joseph Caspar has been detailed to
medical duty at Fort dupont. DR..
Caspar passed the examination Of the
Army Medical School, in Washington
yesterday, receiving a commission as
first lieutenant.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
LOVE FOR PIE SENDS
BOY TO REFORM SCHOOL

Larceny of pies had Lemuel Price. a COL
ored boy. in City Court this msrning. The
case had been referred to Humane Agent
Stout. and upon his recommendation. tho
boy was committed to the Ferris school,
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

by Newton IL. Cloud will take place
on Saturday at the Real Estate and
Builders Exchange, Fourth and Mar
ket streets.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
pauahters d eIve FestIvaI.

The Social Committee of Wsneta
Council No. 8. d. OF r. Improved 0.
r. NJ will hold a strawberry festival
on Friday and Saturday evenings.
June and at the W. C.. T. L. rooms.
No. 100 West Eighth street
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
Award Bridge Contract.

II. NJ. Lockwood has been awarded
the contract by the Levy Court to build
the concrete bridge opposite the Nox-
entown mill dam.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

The members of the Levy Court
went to Philadelphia today and from
there will be taken to a country road
to see a roller made by the Iriquois
Iron Company at work.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

The April report Of the p, B. &
w r. r. shows the increase Of gross
revenue of s9S.SOO: increase Of ex-
pense. Of s11S,9OO and a decrease in
net revenue of $50, 100.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
Eleventh Ward Republicans.

An important meeting of the stock
holders Of the Eleventh Ward Repub-
lican League will be held tonight at
the clubhouse
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
Mite soeietv Rummaae Sale.

F. Church is holding a rummage sale
at No 1l17 East Thirteenth street.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
More New Houses to Go Up.

Harry S. Lynch expects to erect
number Of new houses at Shallcross
avenue and Hancock street.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

The Weccacoe Fire Company today
was notified that il had a concert
graphaphone in contest conducted by
Every Evening, which closed last
p'zilt
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
ROOSEVELT
IS REBUKED
His Speech in London Severely
Criticised by the
Newspapers
MAY MAKE TROUBLE
FOR ENGLISH IN EGYPT
s. EFFECT OF "BlG
STICK IN ENGLAND.

Daily News-Most unfortunate.
= tandard-Humiliatin rebuke of
alien critic.
Telegraph-Bitter medicine. Brus-
s. que, blunt admonition.
Chronicle-Outraged every con-
Ventional canon of international
propriety.
Globe-Don't teach your grand
mother to suck eggs.
Leader-Greatest modern senti-
ment of the day
Manchester Guardian-Muddled
and boyish.
= Graphio--EVen Socrates was poi
soned for giving too much advice.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01
More Properties for Mr. Ainseow

A. II. Ainscow has purchased the
properties SO7- S09-S11 jefferson street.
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

Every advertisement in this
paper is worthy of your
confidence-or if would nof
be here
Evening journal., 1910-06-01

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