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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
TALK OF CHANGE
in DELEGATES
AppOrtiOnmeRt Change May
be Called Up In Republic
can Convention
WOULD GIVE LOWER
COUNTIES UPPER HAND

It was said to-day that some Kent
county Republicans expect to bring
up the question of a reappOrtionment
of delegates to the state convention
at the convention to be held in Dover
on Wednesday next The subject was
up at the state convention two years
ago. and final action on il was de-
ferred until the convention this year.
At the convention two years ago
the Kent and Sussex county delegates
supported a resolution to change the
rules so that future conventions
should comprise 1856 delegates instead
of 16O, as now provided by the rules.
At present Wilmington has forty dele
gates, rural New Castle county thirty
eight delegates. Kent county forty
delegates and Sussex county forty
two delegates.
The proposition supported by the
Kent and Sussex delegates was to
change the rules so that Wilmington
would have thirty-five delegates, rural
New Castle county fifty delegates.
Kent fifty delegates and Sussex fifty
delegates, which would give New
Castle county a total of So delegates,
and Kent and Sussex combined a
total of 100. AT present Kent and
Sussex have each eighty-two delegates
and New Castle county has seventy
eight.
The apportionment proposed two
years ago by Colonel w. ID. Denney
was the old Union Republican appor-
tiOnment. II was referred to the con-
ventiOn this year after a spirited ar
gument by just one majority, a Kent
man and a Sussex man voting with
the New Castle county delegation to
defer action. Efforts will be made TO
have the entire matter dropped, how
ever, rather than bring up the subject
again on Wednesday. The new ap-
portionment proposed is generally
regarded as unfair by New Castle
county Republicans. as it would give
Kent and Sussex a control more over
whelming than they now have In the
state conventions.
Republican primaries for state
delegates will be held on Saturday.
There are but two contests in the
county, they being in the Sixth and
| Eleventh wards. The New Castle
county delegates are for the renomi-
nation of the present officeholders.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
GREAT DAM
is COMPLETED
Two of the Turbines at
MCCaIIS Ferry Started
and Work Well

PORT DEPOSIT. Md, Aug. 25.-
The huge dam across the river at
McCall's Ferry about fifteen miles
north of here. is now complete, and
two of the immense turbines out of
ten which will be the complete plant,
have been started and prove salts
factory to the engineers. The dam
was started in 1904 under the name Of
the McCall's Ferry Company. but in
1909 changed hands. under the name
of the Pennsylvania Water and Pow
er Company. The dam is one mile
and a quarter wide and eighty feet
high, with a width of twenty-five feet
across the top. Many times when
the dam was under construction the
river was made to change its course
and the water run back of Fries
island, on the Lancaster county side
OF the river.
During the construction only two
were killed and very few injured. The
powerhouse, when completed. will
contain ten water turbines to gen
crate electricity for all the large East
ern cities. II is expected to be com
plete by January 1, 1911. The dan
has water back up the river for 81,
miles TO Safe HarbOr, and in man,
places has a flow of twenty to thirt,
miles per hour. In case of al
emergency, the water can be run b.
means of large water gets in the dam
In winter the dam will be a grea
help to Port Deposit 10 prevent thl
ice gorge.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
ROOSEVELT in
FIGHTING TRIM
Ready to Battle for Rights Of
Big Man As Well As
Small Man
NO PARTY LINES IN
PURE GOVERNMENT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BUFFALO, n. Y, Aug. 25-With a
parting shot at his opponents in the
political fight he is leaving behind in
New York State. Colonel Roosevelt
started on the long leg of his western
trip to-day.
81 feel that it is just a little more
my duty 10 hunt the crook out Of
public life. because he happens TO be
In my own party" declared the Col
onel at a breakfast given in his
honor. Several hundred business
men stood up and shouted themselves
hoarse, recognizing the old time
Roosevelt and his determination TO
fight. The Colonel's train rolled into
Buffalo about $50 but despite the
early hour, a crowd was on hand to
welcome him. He was hurried into
an automobile and rushed to the Ell
lcott Club.
AT the close Of the breakfast the
Colonel was greeted with a wild yell
as he rose to speak. He began to
talk on the need Of preserving the
water supply Of the great lakes from
pollution, but soon shifted from pure
water to politics.
Standard OF Decency.
I'VE must keep unpolluted the wa
ters Of the great lakes, the most Won
derful body OF fresh water in the
world" said the Colonel "We have
also got to act likewise i'm the field
Of moral. public and domestic life
We must see that things are not
polluted at the source We must
keep the standard of public honesty
and decency foremost in our minds
Il believe in pure government and
in so believing. / recognize no party
distinction. If / make any party
distinction. it is little more my busi-
ness to hunt about for a crook who
belongs to my party than if he be-
] longs to another. Friends, we must
keep our eyes fixed. Distrust the
demagogue who can't see crool1edness
in the grating labor leaders. Dis.
trust him who sees Ookedness in
the poor man alone and overlook
the hnancier or head of corporation
Distrust above all other men the ma
who viii inveigh the dishonesty {
another.
Don't let a man think he IS tot
pitie6 because he listens TO the voic
OF the corrupt fnancier. Ny e,
, perience is that a man who goe
, wrong while in the employ Of a col
, poration is a crook from the star
and he will just as quickly, whe
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
WRONG MAN
ON THE STAND
POIander SWearS in City Court
Under Another Mans Name
Before Case is Halted

Andrew Lysawski and Jacko Shucko
were arraigned I'm City Court this
morning on the charge Of assault and
battery, but in the absence Of the
prosecuting witness, Michael Kerno-
witch, the hearing was continued until
tomorrow.
Frank Krannick responded and had
testified at some length, when his
identity was discovered.
Assistant City Soifjtor Chaytor
then complained vigorously that
Kranneck had planned the deception,
since he had not only answered to
the complainant's name, but had
sworn under that name. The court
did not act. however A capias was
issued for the complainant.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
Deputy AffOmeY-GeneraI WoIcoff to
Resume His Vacation, Says No
Arrest is in Sight Yef---
To Probate Wills

Important discoveries tending to
the theory that a tramp or some
prowler had murdered Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Casey in their home in Clay
mont on Friday night last we're made
this morning in the vicinity of Clay
mont, but they still leave as "A myster-
ious feature the fact that practically
no money or valuables were stolen
from the slain couples home.
Alfred Whortenby, constable ih
Brandywine hundred, found the tree
from which the cherry limb was
twisted that had been used to batter
the aged couple TO death. The limb
was torn from a tree opposite the
old Clyde pier on the river front east
of Claymont, about one thousand feet
south of Naaman's creek.
The cherry tree stood near fence,
and there are marks on the fence OF
where a man stood while he wrench
ed the limb loose. 1t required a
powerful man, too, to break the tree
as it was broken.
Near the tree Howard Baldwin, sos
of the Rev. Eben N. Baldwin, of
Claymont, found a suit of underwear,
and in a hollow nearby was discover
ed a Jacket or Jumper OF the knd
worn by rivermen or railroaders or
farm hands. An empty whiskey bot
tie also was nearby.
Along the railroad opposite his
home. William Danzenbaker this
morning found bloodstained hand
kerchief. Whether it had recently
been dropped there from a passing
train, however, is not known.
Confer About viii.
George Lodge. counsel for Mr.. and
Mrs. Casey, and also for the Cloud
family, this afternoon said he did not
know when the wills be probated.
Lawyer Dickerson, of Chester. who
Is counsel for Miss AIMEE o. Casey,
of Chester, a granddaughter of the
murdered couple, arrived in Whining
ton at noon. and with Armon d..
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
OFFICIALS CLASH
OVER FINANCEDATA

1t was learned yesterday that on
Tuesday, City Auditor John d. Kurtz
and Clerk of Council George n. Nc
Govern had exchanged warm words
over data I'm connection with print
ing the annual report of the receipts
and expeditures of the city. as the
initiative and referendum act requires
the clerk of Council to do.
The law requires that the necessary
data shall be turned into the clerk
of Council by July 81, and provides
a penalty for the failure to do so. It
was said last night that the clash
occurred when Mr. McGovern made
demand on City Auditor John D.
Kurtz for the data. From what
could be learned the data has not
yet been received. though it was
stated that it is being gotten in shape
for the report.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
WIFE ALWAYS DRUNK
HUSBAND TELLS COURT

George W.. Lembrich appeared in
City Court this morning as the COM
plainant against his wife, charged
with drunkenness.
"she is drunk every day Lembrich
told Deputy Judge soslyn. "She
has been drunk off and on for a year.
and has gotten worse during the
last six months. She has thrAe chill
dren.'
Mrs. Lembrich. who is past middle
age. denied being drunk every day.
but she was fined SO and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
KILLED IN
CRASH ON THE RAILS
Montreal Express Stopped for Repairs
When Another Train Dashed Into II
and Wreckage Took Fire Gre
mating Passengers

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
DURAND, Mich, Aug. 25-Eight
terribly scalded and mangled hfeless
bodies. three persons probably fatally
injured, three others missing and Ave
others seriously injured Is the re-
suit OF a frightful wreck on the Grand
Trunk and DufHcld near here. early
to-day. The Montreal express from
Chicago. consisting Of nine coaches
stopped at Dufield. east OF Durand, 70
make some repairs, when train No. 4,
running 30 minutes late, crashed into
the rear end, splitting the Pullman
I'm two and hurling the passengers
in every direction.
Wreck Caught Fire.
The wreckage caught fire immedi-
ately and the cries of the dying and
injured rose above the cracking of
the blazing ruins. When some of
the bodies OF the dead were taken
from the wreck early this morning
they were so frightfally burned and
mangled that Identification was inn
possible.
Positive statements of the rescuers
on the scene in the first hours OF the
wreck were that 10 were killed. They
still insist that there are other dead I
beside the eight bodies now recover
ed. and even railroaders at the scene
think the list will total the first
estimate The confusion has been so
great at this little junction that the
Grand Trunk has not yet made an
official statement.
The crash came a few minutes be-
fore IL o'clock last night A special
train with physicians and nurses was
sent from here. Wreckers from both
Durand and Battle Creek we're order
ed out and the remains OF the two
wrecked trslns we're taken to Flint
Bodies Cremated.
AT s a. IN. several bodies were
taken from the 'fiercely burning
debris and the sickened rescuers were
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25

Chaytor, a local lawyer, called on Mr..
Lodge to discuss the probating of the
wills. Mr.. Lodge could not say def
nitely when they would be probated
lit might be to-day and It might he
several days A summary of the pro-
visions of the wills is to be made
public.
1t is reported, however, as was
stated in THE EVENING JOURNAL
earlier this week. that Mr.. Casey left
his estate to his wife. naming her as
executrix. and that she left her estate
to her relatives, naming Mr.. Casey
as her executor. In the event of COM
plications, Il may be that the greater
part of the estate will go to Miss
Casey, of Chester. She would have
gotten the estate If there had been
no wills, she being the only lineal
descendant living.
Mr.. Lodge said he had received no
notice of a caveat to be filed against
the wills or of a contest. He is one
of the witnesses TO the wills. The
other witness is dead. The wills
were made within the past two years.
Detectives still Busy.
Working nearly all night on the
mystery surrounding the brutal mnr-
der of Robert Casey, and his wife,
Ann Casey. in their home at Clay
mont last Friday night, State Detec-
tive ellis, who has slept but little
since the murder was discovered,
arose this morning and Immediately
left the city for the scene of the muir
der. When asked if an arrest was to
be made today, he said no.
II is believed that the detectives
are getting down to real facts sur
rounding the case, and are getting
closer, with each hour, TO the perpe-
traitor of the crime. They are said to
be weaving a strong chain of circum-
stantial evidence which when com
pleted, may result i'm an arrest and it
was reported today that this would
occur within forty-eight hours.
What the day will bring forth is not
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
TROLLEY MEN
ON PICNIC TODAY

II is expected that to-day will be
an unusually large occasion at Shell
pot Park. The picnic of the trolley
men of the Wilmington and Philadel-
phia Traction Company and its al
lied lines from this city, Chester and
Delaware county. Pa, Will be given.
All Of the men on the lines and their
families will be present some time
during the afternoon or evening, ac-
cording to the time when they can
relieve each other from duty
This afternoon at o'clock there
will be a balloon ascension for the
entertainment of the trolley men and
the Bethel-Shloh Sunday schools,
which will give their annual excur-
sion there. In the evening amateur
night will be observed in. the Family
Theatre and a number of clever anna
teurs will appear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
FIND TREE FROM WHICH CLUB USED BY
MURDERER WAS TAKEN; CLOTHING NEAR

known. but there is a feeling Of ex-
pectancy and an arrest at any time
would cause no surprise. This may
occur in a quarter, however, where
il is not expected, and might result
i'm evidence of a startling nature be-
ing brought out.
The astonishing result of yester-
days examination by the detectives,
assisted by Joseph w. p. Casey, a
half brother of the murdered man, of
the effects of the dead groceryman,
which showed that the latter had
made his weekly deposit in the bank
on Monday, August 10, of S165, and
that his receipts according 20 his day
book for the week, up to Friday. the
time he was murdered, amounted to
about S36, confirms the belief Of the
authorities that money was not the
principal motive for the crims.
The finding of the rubber boots
which were said to have been stolen,
also tends to the belief that robbery
was not the only motive for the crime
but that valuable papers may have
been sought
No Arrests Yet.
On the other hand there are some
who stick to the belief that the muir
der was committed solely for the pur-
post of robbery. Many theories are
advanced, and even the people living
i'm the neighborhood of the home of
Caseys have given up trying TO solve
the mystery and are as much puzzled
over the case as anybody
Directly opposite to the rumors that
an arrest may be made shortly, was
the statement today of Deputy Attor-
ney-General Wolcott. who said there
We're no new developments in the case
and added that he didn't expect any
arrest, that is, within the immediate
future. He said he did noe know
when he would receive a report, from
State Bacteriologist Watson, at New
ark. on the examination of teh con-
tents of the stomachs of the murder
ed couple, which We're removed at the
autopsy held by Coroner's Physician
Bastian.
To some il seems unusual that the
Deputy Attorney-General insisted
upon the removal Of the stomachs for
examination. This was not necessary,
to prove what caused death, il be-
ing very apparent that the couple
were beaten to death, as the condi-
Continued on second Page.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
NEGRO ATTACKS
WOMAN ON ROAD

Mrs. John Williams. who hyes be-
tween Kennett Square and Tough
.enif ,non, Tas attacked by negro
Nhile walking along the road TO meet
4 trolley car bound for kennett
Square. on Tuesday night. The negro
slaced one hand over the woman's
mouth but she fought him, succeed
ng in tearing away the hand and
hen screamed A farmer named
3uckalew heard her screams and
'ushed to her assistance, the negro
making his escape in the woods.
Mrs. Williams clothes were torn
md she was badly frightened. Her
husband is employed by the American
Machine Works, at Kennett Square.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
SOLDIERS TO STAY
AT FORT DUPONT

Fort DUPONT will be continued as a
five company post for Coast Artillery,
Congressman Heald has been inform
ed BY the War Department Recently
it was reported that the five COM
panies at Fort DUPONT would replace
the companies who went to the Phil
lipine Islands from Fort Mott, n. ].
Following complaint by Mr. Heald
the government sent an inspector to
Fort DUPONT and he recommended that
the FIVE companies remain stationed
here owing to the size and accommo-
dations OF the post Companies from
other forts will be sent TO Fort Mott.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
REPUBLICANS
ENDORSE HEALD
Simon Wolf Club Wants Con-
greSSman Nominated
Again

At a meeting of the Simon Wolf
Republican Club in the Office Of Mag
istrate Gluckman last night a COM
mittee was appointed to find perma-
ment qLSrters. Then Will probably
be in the Y NJ c. A. SGilding. Con
gresham Heald was endorsed for
denomination at the coming conven-
tion.
S. Rezits was secretary. The meeting
was largely attended. No action was
taken as to the direct endorsement af
other candidates. The next meeting
will be held on Sunday afternoon at
go o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25

WASHINGTON, Aug. s5.-The vest
ern storm will move eastward and
cause showers tonight or Friday In
all districts east OF the Mississippi
river. A change to considerably cOol-
er weather win 0yerspread the cages
ern half Of the country within thS
next thirty-six hours.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.-FOrecast
till 5 D. m. tomorrow;
For Delaware Unsettled weather
with showers tonight or Friday
cooler Friday; moderate to brisk
south and southwest winds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
Award Police OUTFIT Contracts.

AT the special meeting OF the Board
of Police, Commissioners yesterday
afternoon the contract for0winter uni
forms for patrolmen was awarded to
n. Snellenburg and Company. and the
contract for helmets to Thomas Flynn,
OF this city.
The suits are to cost the board S17.-
so each, and the helmets are to cost
$3.50 each. The bids Of these two
were the only one submitted to the
board, probably owing to the fact that
they have been the successful bidders
for several years owing to their prices
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
Imports Through Local OiIice.

-Four importations passed through
he local customs house yesterday
included in the number were an i'm
Dortation of clover seed from Havre
'or the Delaware Hardware Com
)any: electric light equipment from
london for the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Corporation and Angora goat
skins for Charles Beadenkapf The
)ther importation was fifty-one pieces
of Italian marble and it will be used
)n the new State capital addition at
Dover.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
Urge Another Playground.

Tafk JOmmlss1OneS WlIIIam 7.
Bancroft Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr.,
and Samuel H. Baynard will recon-
mend that the board ask the Water
Department TO transfer ground at
Sixteenth and Walnut streets to the
Park Board to be used as a play
ground. At present the Water De-
partment does not use the land.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
RennhIicnns to Meei.

A meeting of the Tenth Ward Re-
publican Club will be held this even
ing at their club rooms on South
jackson street. Prominent Republic
cans of the city and county are ex-
pected TO be present and speeches will
be made. All Republicans are invited
to be present.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
Fine Man for nIegoI Whiskv SaIe.

Joseph Nalone was given a hearing
in City. Court this morning on two
charges of selling liquor without a
license at No. 319 West Front street.
Joseph Mendora testified that he
bought a bottle of beer and some
whisky from Valone A fine OF 500
and costs was imposed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
Want Mayor at Buenos Ayres.

Mayor Spruance has received an in
vitation to attend the celebration of
independence of the people of Buenos
Ayres. Argentine Republic. The in
vitation was sent by DR.. Pedros Dias
colodrero Abogado and was written
I'm Spanish
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25

J. Harper Bait. of Laurel. a grad
uate of the Laurel High School, and
Of the Beacon Business College. Of
this city. stood first of the ninety
seven candidates. who took an ex-
animation at Washington recently
for stenographic positions in the Pan
anna Canal Zone.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25
Yeterans on Rlrer Ride.

The Sons of Veterans OF Penns-
grove. gave a river ride on the Ulrica
on Tuesday night About 40 persons
enjoyed the ride.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25

Breach Of the peache was charged
against Phillip Sylvester in City Court
this morning. On request Of the
prosecuting witness, his father. the
case was dismissed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25

Much interest Is being taken in the
swimming meet to be held this af-
ternoon In Brandywine swimming
pool. Il is being held by the play
grounds association and several hum
dred children are TO take part in It,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25

Another Springer Estate Inquiry.
Mayor Spruance has received a let
ter from St. Louis inquiring about the
Springer estate.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-25

OOHUUCTOT bIuI60H IdE
Conductor William Travers, of the Peo-
pies Line lis confined 10 his home with
badly bruised leg