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The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-07

found emotion that God has called to
Himself your august husband, our gra-
cious and beloved king, and desires
to lay at your feet its loyal devotion
and deep sympathy, praying that His
loving hand may bless and comfort you
and those so dear to you in this, your
hour of need and sorrow"
Since the queen has returned from
the continent she has been constantly
at The kings bedside. She has seen
nobody but the physicians and nurses
and Princess Victoria, who shared her
vigil Lord KnOllys who had charge
of The business of the kings household,
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-07
PITTSBURG COUNCILMAN
GUILTY OF BRIBERY

Pittsburg. May 6.:Councilman A. V.
Simon was found guilty on two indict-
ments of bribery on Two charges today,
after the jury had been out twenty-five
hours A previous jury was unable to
reach an agreement After being out
almost forty-eight hours the jury con-
sidering the case of Councilman T. j..
charged
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-07
MINES WILL REOPEN.

Terre Haute, Ind, May 6.-The joint
conference of miners and operators OF
the coal mines of Indiana south of the
B. & O. Southwestern today arranged a
new contract and the mines will open
Immediately. The men are to receive %
per cent of the increase in wages grant
ed the men north, and a similar increa Sc
each year until they receive the same
wages as the men north. The scale
north is 1926 a day, while the men
south receive SI.s7.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-07
AZ EpWARD is aead.

~ ING EDWARD is dead;
This laconic bulletin posted
~ in the window of The Herald
Republican was read by thousands last
evening from o'clock until midnight
Not since the passing of President
William Mckinley have the American
people bowed their heads in more ten
der sentiment of sorrow.
The suddenness of the death OF k1nS
Edward OF England added to the in
tensity OF feeling among the people or
salt Lake as il doubtless. did throughout
the civilized world.
While ca bic advices Thursday night
told that Edward was seriously III, Il
could hardly be realized that his illness
was critical and hence the people were
NOT prepared to hear Of the sudden news
of his death
The tie that binds the English
speaI king people together was manifest
in Salt Lake last evening when the
bulletin announcing the death OF King
Edward was flashed over the wires of
the Associated Press
King Edward stood as the most pop
ular monarch Of modern times. There
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-07
GRIEF in SALT LAKE

are men and women in Salt Lake who
have been introduced 10 the late Gra-
cious head of the British government
and they viii hold in lingering memory
the occasion of that meeting
There are many Englishmen mere
who will feel the shock keenly. Among
Americans the sentiment shown IN
England and British possessions upon
the occasion of the assassination or
President Mckinley is not forgotten.
Without waiting for official instruc-
lions flags on many of the puDhc
buildings were lowered 10 haH-hdSt
last night.
1t is expected the expression Of sor,,
row and respect viii be general
throughout the city today 1t IS likely
that some formal acton IN tnls respecs
Iii ne taken BY British subjects and
those who were born under the British
Tag.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-07

If your big think just now is about
clothes, you'll find thought food in
plenty in the ads.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-07

Rv the want ad selling way you CAN
sell YOUR property-perhaps not from tns
PT--- even with q campaign" OF want
Advertising, the cost in time and expense
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
MORE LETTERS
ABOUT SCHOOL
Pupils at High School Air
Their Views About Change
of Hours
EDUCATION BOARD
STILL STANDS PAT"

While the agitation against the hour
lunch period and he half-hour later af-
ternoon session at the High School is
still being made by the pupils and their
parents. the Board Of Education gives
no indication of restoring the half
hour lunch period or the 2.30 o'clock
dismissal hour. The matter probably
will be brought up at the next meeting
of the Board of Education and a live
ly discussion over it is likely.
Charges are now made by the pupils
and also by a parent OF one Of the
pupils that the school rooms are KEEP.
overheated, frequently at 20 degrees.
and that the school windows are kept
closed. On the other hand this is de-
MED by the school authorities, who
say the ventilating system does not re-
quire the windows to be opened. Two
more letters regarding the change Of
hours for the High School sessions
were received by THE EVENING
JOURNAL yesterday as follows:
Student Analyses Situation.
Editor OF THE EVENING JOURNAL.
The lunch period at the Wilmington
High School has been one half hour. from
twelve o'clock to half past and the dis.
missal Of the afternoon session at nall
past two. In the school there is a lunch
room for those who wish to buy or just
as convenient there is a restaurant about
a half a square away, some carry theh
lunches to school and eat inside: others
who live nearby 90 home for their meal
] think that the noon hour at the vii.
mington High School should not be ex,
tended for these reasons:
First-There are quite a few boys who
sell or serve papers after school and it i,
necessary that they should be dismissed
at half past two.
II the lunch period were extended t,
one hour they would not get out till thre,
O'clock Hence. it would cause some mucl
Inconvenience, while with others it woul,
cause a loss of many customers and
good deal Of money.
second-No one needs an hour in whicl
to eat a light lunch, unless he intends {
have a regular dinner and the pupils O
the Wilmington High School are taugh
in the lower classes that one cannot stud
near as well after q hearty meal. Hence
IL time were allowed m which TO 81
heavily. the students would show a fal
ing-on in their studies.
Third-Some OF the doctors say yer
many pupils show Signs OF indigestio
/ from eating too fast Perhaps so, do nc
Continued on Page Eight.
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
DIVORCES FOR
THREE HUSBANDS
Deserted One Tell Court Their
Troubles and are Granted
Separations

Superior Court to-day considered di-
vorce cases and granted DEGREES in the
three cases heard. In each instance de
serted husband was the comp ainant.
Charles Waters, colored, was married by
the pastor Of Gum Swamp in Dover. De
cember 26 1901. After six years of mar
ried life he said his wife Hester left him.
Her father Moses Robinson, of Clayton.
appeared as a witness and testiend 10
making efforts to get his daughter TO re-
turn 10 her husband but without avail. a
decree nisi was granted Charles.
Because she refused to bring up her
two children in the faith of their father,
Johanna Hirsch left her husband Mich
olas c. Hirsch. while they were Twins
in Syracuse. n. j.. in April, 1906. IIirsch
told this story in Court this morning lie
said he was married i'm Newark, n. j..
in May, 1896. No application was made
for the custody Of the children. After
hearing Hirsch's testimony and that OF
his brother and sister a decree nisi was
granted. Witnesses said Mrs. Hirsch ha.
persisted in refusing to live with her hus.
band She is living in Syracuse. n. Y.
Walter ID. Jack, through Harry p. Jos.
lyn, asked that the marriage ties be
tween him and his wife be severed anC
set up the ground as desertion. The coupl,
were married in Central Presbyterian
Church on January 81 1901 and lived to
gether until March 2S. 1907, when Jacl
! said his wife left him. He said he haC
tried several times to get Mrs. Jack to re
turn to him. The court granted the de
cree
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
WELCOME FOR
PASTOR WILLIAMS

The Rev. George c. Williams, re -ap-
pointed pastor Of Epworth Nj. r.
Church. was given a reception by the
congregation of the church last night
with him was also welcomed the Rev.
f. j.. Honecker the new district super
ntendent. The popularity of the two
ministers was attested by the presence
OF many visitors from other churches
among whom were the Rev. C., r.
Wyatt. the Rev. w. q. koons, the Rev.
IL w Poole and the Rev. J.. NJ. Arters
William p. White presided, and
Thomas IT, Melvin welcomed the pas
tor in behalf of the congregation. The
address for the Sunday school was
made by John White. Ir.. and Jacob
T. Alexander spoke for the men. Con-
tinued support of the pastor was urged
by the Rev DIT. c. r. Wyatt. The
Rev. w. c. Koons brought "a storm
Of good wishes 70 Mr.. Williams from
the East Side. The Rev. l.. w. Poole,
also brought greetings.
In responding, Mr. Williams asked
for complete cooperation. The Rev.
John NJ. Arters eXtolled the loyalty
of the congregation. Mr.. Honecker
promised to serve the district with his
best ability.
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
TRINITY WOMAN'S
AUXILIARY MEETS

a program Of unusual interest was
given yesterday afternoon before a
large number Of members and guests
of Trinity Woman's Auxiliary, i'm the
parish house Mrs. Tallman presided,
and the first address was given by
Miss Satterheld. of Philadelphia. Miss
Satterheld spoke OF the Woman's
United Offering, which win be present
ed at the next triennial General Con-
vention Of the Episcopal Church, six
months hence.
Bishop Frederick J. Kinsman gave
an account of the life of the Russian
missionary TO Alaska and Kamchatka.
Il had been hoped TO have Miss Hig-
gins. one Of the missionaries Of the
United Offering speak about her work
I'm Wu Chang. China but other en-
gagements prevented her acceptance Of
the invitation. a number of the clergy.
among them the Rev. A. K. Clay, OF
Old Swede's Church, who was organ
ist. were present and there were also
present visitors from other parishes.
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
TAFT WILL NOT
VISIT ALASKA
After Congress AdlOurnS
President Will Hurry to
Summer Home
BY United Press Leased Special Wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON. Ap6l lone long
5aunt was eliminated from the itinerary
of our travelling President to-day when
it was definitely decided to abandon
the trip to Alaska, which had been
planned for this summer.
But President Taft has journey
aplcnty ahead of him FOR the next two
or three months. He will leave Wash
ington tomorrow for a flying visit to
Mnlbury and Worcester, Mass. At Mill
bury he will have a short visit with
Aunt Della Torrey and at Worcester
he will make a speech before con-
vention Of railroad employees. He will
get back to the White House before
noon Monday.
a six day trip TO Buffalo. Pittsburg'
and Cincinnati is on the program for
the end of this month and the first
few days i'm May. Several short trips
TO New York a visit 10 Passaic, n. j.,
and one to Dobbs Ferry, n. Y. are
also planned for before the close Of this
session Of Congress.
When Congress adjourns instead OF
going to Alaska, the President Will
hurry to Beverly. Mass, and will con-
fine his travelling during the summer to
short trips through the east. In the
fall. however, he will visit San Antonio
Texas. and on the same trip will spend
n few days at the ranch of his brother
Charles p. Taft six. hours ride from
San Antonio.
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
TORE ROUND LIKE
BEAVER---$500 BOND

John Harkins testified in city Court
this morning against his brother.
Francis r. Harkins, charged with
breach of the peace.
He came home last night swearing.
busting and tearing around like a
beaver" explained John picturesqucly.
ut amt the first time by a long shot.
lie got out Of the workhouse only last
February and he ought to behave. He's
got a good home, but he doesn't ap-
preciate it,
Judge, that's only his story said
Francis disgustedly. There's a wo-
man who comes around the house, and
last night 1 heard her tell John she
was goin' to make me sick. That's
why I fused. Another time she told
me that they would see that I went
back to the workhouse. Me. mind
you"
well. I think that's a good place
for a man like you," declared Judge
Cochran decisively. 81 think "a good
lashing would be a good thing for YOU
I'll put you under a $500 probation
bond"
Charged with the larceny Of pair
of spectacles from Annie Dumpsen
colored Edward O'NieL colored. was
held under 800 bail for the upper
court.
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
ARBOR DAY
In THE SCHOOLS
Pupils in Song and Recitation
Emphasize Value Of Plant
Life

Arbor Day was observed in the city
publii schools this morning with in
tersting exercises, all emphasizing the
value and beauty Of trees and plants.
The most interesting observances were
i'm the Wilmington High and the How
ard High Schools
At the Wilmington High School the
Governors proclamation was read by
Joseph I. Horty. after which essays
selected by the English teacher as the
best of many submitted during the
last week were read. The subjects and
authors were as follows: 'Some
Flower Legends" Bayard ID. Duling
"Some Bird Legends" Mildred d. Nc
Intire; Famous Trees of Delaware. "
Mary L. Steele. Flower Legends. 4"
Edith 5. Macnair; ''rhe Worlds Great
Forests" Edward Lacklen; Resolved,
That he who plants trees is of more
benefit TO the world. that he who
builds a city" Charles Z. Grifhth. Jr.;
Famous Trees" o. Pauline Pierson;
Famous Trees and Legends Concern
ing Them" Edgar II. Riley.
The program at the Howard School
was.
Song. "Dandelion;" The Governor
Proclamation. Lora Jones; recitation,
Lillian Garner; song, "To a swallow,
class: recitation, Earl Roles; recita-
tion. Reginald Turner; song. I'm the
Wood" recitation, Maud Atwel; reci-
tation. Alice Coleman; song, ITO the
Summer Wind" recitation, Mabel
Dumpson: recitation, Georgia Piner;
song, "a Song of Spring"
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
BIG QUARTER
FOR POSTOFFICE
figures Indicate a 100000
Business, Placing Office
on New Salary Basis

According TO the quarterly report Of
Postmaster NJ. Howard Jester, ending
March 81. the local postofioe Is now
doing business of 100000 a year. BY
the end of the present year. IL Is ex-
pected that the amount will exceed
these figures. which will bring an In
crease in salary To the postmaster, who
now receives $500 year
The sale of stamps and stamped sup
plies for the quarter reached the sum
of 52.o25.45 compared with N5,T40.43
for the corresponding period of last
year This shows an increase OF near
ly 81 900. which is considered remark
able showing.
The complete figures for the quarter
follow: sale of stamps and stamped
supplies. S52,025.45; second class mat
ter. S36751; third and fourth class mat
ter. SlSO.9i: box rents S55242; waste
paper. $i7.59. total. S53i43.SS.
The expenditures were: Postmaster
salary. sS75, special delivery messages
s4627s: clerks. sSs2O.3s; miscellancoui
expenses. Sl2O. and letter carriers sal
aries. Sifs66.0i
The figures OF the correspondent
| quarter OF last year follows; Receipts
Sale Of stamps and stamped supplies
S45.7i043; second class matter. S2e7.0C
third class matter S6s.6i; box rent
Sb52e5, and sale Of waste paper, S2.7o.
I Expenditures = Postmaaters salar
ySl5. spccial delivery messengers. 3393
Iss. citfks. ss7o6.o5s miscellaneous e.
penses. s12fS5 letter carriers saiarie
Si41l3.36.
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
THIS THE DAY
OF ALL FOOLS
Practical JOkerS Have Much
Fun With UnSuSpeCting
Friends

Today is April Fools Day and
there were numerous celebrations.
When sister Sue came down stairs this
morning Little Willie told her she
had smut on her nose and when she
attempted TO wipe the smut off the
family yelled April Fool Then Sue
called her best friend by telephone
and sent him to the home of her rival
and so the jokesmiths continued all
day.
Putting bricks under silk hats and
allowing them TO be around loose In
the street is a custom that has long
since been abandoned. Bricks are
plentiful, but the hats arc scarce. YOU
know.
AN Fools Day started many cen
turtles ago. but it has been handed
down the generations by those who
foster Il and look upon II as feast
day. Mingling with the otherwise
harmless jokers who ring ones door
bell and hide under the steps are the
''men who rock the boat type not
yet extinct and win not be until boats
20 out OF use; the man who didn't
know il was loaded" and the 'boy wh'
thought the dog would not bite"
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
ChaneerY Court Work.

Chief Justice Pennewill in the Court
OF Chancery today refused the mo-
uon of salisbury Ponder and Norris
in the case of Jane Toy vs.. II. v.
Bradley ct. al, to refuse the testimony
in the case because il had not been
returned in time, no extension Of time
having been made from the March
term 1909 to the September or pres
ent term. The complainant is order
ed to close the taking of testimony by
April IS.
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
MASTER PILOTS
GO ON A STRIKE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK, April Incoming and
outgoing freight in New York over
the Lehlgh valley the Baltimore a.
Ohio. and Central Railroad of New
Jersey. the Delaware. Lackawanna g.
Western and the Arbuckle terminal in
Brooklyn is practically tied up today
by strike of 234 master pilots of
tug boats who quit work at midnight
last night.
The pilots demand an increase in
wages and shorter hours AS they are
licensed by the government they could
not strike. so each pilot sent in his
resignation. All incoming and out
going freight in New York has to be
transported across the river on floats
Most OF the outgoing freight goes out
from TO 6 I'm the afternoon. As yes
terdays freight went over before the
strike began, the tie mp is not very
noticeable yet but will become ap-
parent this afternoon.
Efforts Of the railroad companies tC
put non union pilots on the tugs may
meet serious opposition. A pilot musl
be licensed by the Federal govern
ment and Captain Luther B. Dowd
general counsel Of the pilots. said to-
day thai any effort TO place an un-
licensed pilot on tug would be re-
ported Immediately 10 the Federal
government for prosecution. The Fed
eral authorities would be compelled
to prosecute If unlicensed pilots go e
work. The companies that have agreed
TO the demands of the pilots and avert
ed strikes are the Pennsylvania, New
York. New Haven & Hartford th'
Bush Terminal Company and IN,
Brooklyn Eastern Terminal COMPANY
and the Eric
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
Warrant Sworn Out for
Him by Mr.. Tobias. as
Result of Yesterdays
Fine in City Court
SQUIRE GLUCKMAN
TO HEAR CHARGE

Charged with oppression and tyranni-
cal Partially in the administration and
under the coior of his office" Judge Ed
win r. Cochran, Jr., of the Municipal
Court, was arrested at I.3O o'clock this
morning outside the Church Building at
Tenth and Market street where he has
his offices, by Constable Thomas II. Buck
ley.
The warrant was sworn out by Abraham
Tobias, a candy merchant in Market street
before Magistrate Barnet Gluckman
Judge Cochran accompanied the constable
10 the magistrates office and arranged
10 appear to answer the charge on nex
Monday morning at Il o'clock. He was re.
leased on his own recognzance.
Mr Tobias in swearing out the warrant
acted under the counsel of Philip L. Gar.
rett, former deputy city judge. The latter
several days ago had tilt with the judge
in the Municipal Court where he appeared
in a case.
Nlr Tobias was the prosecuting witness
in Judge Cochran's court yesterday morn
ing against a colored man accused Of vio
lating a city ordinance by obstructing thI
sidewalk.
Mr. Tobias was fined 500 and costs fol
alleged contempt because he would no
tel his nationality and the negro wa
discharged. The candy merchant paid th'
fine and afterward consulted Mr. Garret
with the result that the warrant for Judg'
Cochran's arrest was issued to-day.
Mr.. CARROTS Statement.
Mr.. Garrett made a statement to-dal
following the arrest Of Judge Cochran. IL
said that his client considers it oppres
sion 10 be fined for contempt in the man
ner he was He said Mr.. Tobias was leav
ing the witness stand after having giveI
his evidence and was going 10 his sea
when Judge Cochran made a remark an'
then asked Mr.. Tobias what his. nation
aIty was. and the latter replied: Il re
fuse to answer" The court then fne'
him so and costs for contempt
Quotes Blackstone.
Mr.. Garrett said that the .charg
against Judge Cochran is covered IL
the language Of Fourth Blackstone
page 14f. This section readss
There is yet another offence agains
public Justice. which Is a crime O
deep malignity: and so much the deep
er. as there are many opportunitie
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
PHYSICIANS In
CHARITY BALL
First Reception Of New Hos
pltal Association a Pleasing
Success

Physicians and others Interested in tho
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital are
much pleased with tho success OF the first
charity ball given for that institution in
the New-Century club last night. The
gallery was filled and the dance noor was
a maze of dancers.
More than one hundred couples partici-
pated In the grand march which was lead
by Miss Erncstlne Jordan. a member Of
Philadelphia society, and Dr. Joseph T..
Pyle. Miss Jordan was the guest of Mrs.
Clarence Beadenkopf TO the latter Is due
much praise for the success Of The ball.
She interested the younger people Ia the
ball which resulted in large number Of
the latter being present
The gowns were a feature Of the affair
and many beautiful creations were 10 be
seen. Miss Jordan wore pink mousseline
with pearl trimmings. Many OF the pa
troncsses and matrons were gowned in
pretty creations in black.
The managers Of the hospital return
thanks to the following for the success
Of the ball: Mrs. Clarence Bcadenkopf.
Dr. James H. Morgan, Kiamensi Springs
Company, the Musicians Union. L. S.
r. Butler and SON Hiram Yerger. G.. w.
Brinton and Son and TO the many per-
sons who made the affair success by
their presence.
The patronosses were: Mrs. James p.
Winchester; Mrs. Frederick Bringhurst,
Miss Ernestine Jordan, OF Philadelphia;
Mrs Andrew Sanborn. Mrs. Daniel o.
Hastings, Mrs James salisbury, Mrs
Hugh C. Browne, Mrs James W. Ponder
Mrs +. G. Tauman Mrs. a. d. Warner
Jr. Miss Grace Baird Mrs. Clarence
Beadenkopf Mrs. Reuben Satterthwaite
Mrs. Thomas NJ Brown and Mrs Walter
NJ Francis
Evening journal., 1910-04-01
CANAL FISH
WANT TO BE CAUGHT

There are so many fish in the canal
at Delaware City, that one has only
TO bait and rebait his hook to get them.
Patrolman Lewis return yesterday
with a long STIRRING of the finest
catfish ever exhibited in the vicinity
Of Ninth and Poplar streets. Mr.
Lewis did not exhibit the string of
90 fish until this morning and fisher
men in every section OF the East Side
were at Ninth and Poplar streets as
early as o'clock to see the catch
When Mr.. Lewis arrived, fatigucd
under his heavy burden, he opened his
box but all the fishermen saw was an
April Fool" card