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Evening journal., 1911-05-16
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Commission Views Continental
Building Prior to Fixing
Damages
SOLICITOR BRADY SAYS
Ne PRICE AGREED ON

The Commission of Condemnation
appointed yesterday by Resident
Judge Rice to condemn for street wild
ening purposes the property OF the
Continental Insurance Company at
the southwest corner of Eleventh and
Market streets. met this afternoon at
the Office of City Solicitor John w.
Brady
After being sworn in the members
of the commission went to Eleventh
and Market streets and viewed the
property.
From there the commission viii
adjourn to the City Council Cham
ber where the testimony will be taken
regarding the property.
City Solicitor Brady said today
that so far as he Is aware no ar
rangement has been made regarding
the price 10 be paid for the prop
erty by the city.
The commission will report ite
recommendation OF damages to be
paid to the contracting company by
Judge Rice tomorrow morning.
Owing 10 Illness Elmer 70. Mitchell
was unable to act on the jury and
Judge Rice appointed Joseph s. Ham
ilton TO succeed Mr. Mitchell.
This property is being condemned
I'm order to have Eleventh street wild.
ened along the site Of the proposed
DUPONT hotel.
Mayor Spruance will send a com.
munication TO City Council tomorrow
night urging the widening Of Eleventh
street I'm order TO secure the erection
Of the big hotel planned by the du
Pont interests.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
United States Army Veteran
is Refused Naturalization

Although in this country since he
was six months old, served three
years in the United States Army in
the Philippines, was wounded, then
re-enlisted, and is now a government
pensioner, David Whitaker, aged IS
years, a groceryman, at McCaulley
and Lombard streets, cannot get
naturalization papers. Whitaker can
not furnish the United States Court
clerk here with the name Of the YES
sci on which he came to this country
and furthermore il is impossible to
get il, because the records contain
tanning it we're burned in the Balti-
more fire.
Under the Federal law it is neces-
sary that a person of foreign birth
applying for naturalization must give
the name of the vessel on which he
came to the country. Because he
has been unable to do this Whitaker.
who, with the assistance of County
Treasurer Robert M. Burns, has been
fighting for naturalization since he
became of age, is still without his
papers.
Congressman Heald now has bill in
the House at Washington for Whit
takers benefit. which if passed, will
furnish him with the papers he has
been fighting so hard to obtain.
The young groceryman assumed the
name Whitaker, his own name being
almost unpronouncable. He came to
this country with his parents from
Argentine when he was six months
old. and his father and mother took
up their home in Wilmington. Both
have since died
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
NEW MEXICAN
PEACE PLANS
MaderO viii Confer With Rep
reSentatiVe Of Diaz
Tonight
REBEL TROOPS IMPATIENT
WITH THE NEGOTIATIONS
By The United Press

BY The United Press
EL PAsO. Texas. May 16.-with
the situation in Ciudid chihuahua
rapidly becoming desperate for its
garrison and its inhabitants, Fran
cisco /. Madero again held out hope
today Of permanent peace in Mexico.
Judge Carbaial. official peace envoy
OF President Diaz today communicated
to Diaz. Madero's latest peace terms,
which. according 10 Madero himself
are only slightly modified from tho
original terms he offered during the
recent armistice.
According to Madero's announce
ment. he will confer with Carbajal
again tonight when Diaz' reply to
these peace terms Is expected to be
delivered.
The rank and file OF Madero's army
Is obviously rather impatient with
these negotiations. The troops, who
have been recruited up to $500. are
eager 10 continue the campaign and
march against Chihuahua. which is
already menaced by a force OF 1000
insurrectos marching against It from
the south. The Federal troops at
chihuahua numbering about 1900
have abandoned their armor train on
the railroad south of the city and are
prepared 10 give battle within the
city itself. Meantime the inhabitants
Of Chihuahua. ara facing sheer star
| walton. food prices are soaring and a
veritable panic prevails.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
REV. DR.. BRADY REPLIES
TO MRS. DUPONT LEE

BY United Press Wire.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 16.-De-
Tending his contention that women
cannot hope TO vote as long as they
button up the back" the Rev. Cyrus
Townsend Brady, author, In a letter
received today by Mrs. Marguerite
DUPONT Lee Of this city, says
Il am one OF the untrammeled por-
ton Of the sex who does not feel
compelled to jerk any garment wear
violently, or otherwise, at the knee
or any other place. when ] sit down,
but If / belonged to the benighted
portion of my sex to which you al
lude, permit me to call your attention
to the fact that If any jerk Of trou-
sers is required, that | can do IL my
self. ] do not have to have assist
ance such as you. or the overwhelm-
ing majority Of your sex, require, tC
put on my clothes. The jerk Of q
trouser leg is comparatively a simple
matter; the buttoning Of a waist II
the back is fearfully complies
one"
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
MRS. ASHMEAD
HELD FOR COURT
Unable to Give $500 Bail and
Is Taken to the County
WOrkhOuSe

Mrs. Elizabeth Ashmead, who has
several aliases. charged by the postal
authorities with violating the postal
laws by depositing Objectionable mat
ter in the United States mails. was
held in $4,000 bail for the June term
Of the United States District Court by
United States Commissioner Mahaffy
today, in default Of which she was
taken to the workhouse to await
hearing.
Mrs. Ashmead in 1904 was com
mitted TO prison by Coroner Dugan,
Of Philadelphia. as also was DR.. Mat
thew McVickar. charged with mall
practice. Her daughter, Grace, ap-
peared as witness during the court
proceedings, and although DR.. Nc
Vickar was acquitted, the woman was
sentenced to three years imprison-
ment She was arrested again in
1909. near Millville. n. j., on a similar
charge, but was acquitted.
Her daughter was with her today
as was a son. The daughter accom-
panied her mother from the Work
house to the hearing and the two
conversed earnestly for a long time
The son was not allowed to see his
mother previous TO the hearing.
District Attorney Nields offered
letters. I'm evidence, alleged to have
been mailed by the woman to fur
ther her plans. He also produced
Postoffice Inspector Plummer as
witness who gave testimony TO the
effect that the letters in the hands
of the authorities had been mailed by
the defendant.
James Salisbury represents the
woman He offered no evidence.
United States Commissioner Mahaffy
stating that the Government had
made out a prima facie case, decided
to hold the defendant in $500 bail
for the June term Of court
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
DISSATISFACTION OVER
MANUFACTURERS TAX LAW

above statistics shall be verified under
oath by the individual. member OF
firm. and president or other presiding
officer of corporation engaged In the
manufacturing business. Such state
ment shall be made on or before the
first day of June in each year. and the
State tax or license fee shall be one
twentieth of one per cent. on the sum
total Of the aggregate values of the
land and buildings, machinery and fix
lures and Of an personal property in
cluding raw material required to be
included i'm the statement under oath.
The license issued by the Clerk Of
the Peace shall authorize the doing Of
business only az one place for one
year from the FIRST day of June. The
law does not apply 20 the production
Of the usual farm products for hom'
consumption or market purposes. no
TO the distilling, brewing. manufacture
or production OF alcoholic liquors o
any kind. nor to the production oi
manufacture of steam. gas or cleo
tricity for heat. light or power The
latter two businesses are taxed under
another law.
II will be seen that this new law
goes into effect by June l. Clerk OF
the Peace Harry A. Brown has ordered
the necessary blanks on which the
statements must be made out. and he
expects to get them this afternoon.
Many Of the manufacturers do not like
the new law, for in addition to in
creasing their taxes or license. Il re-
quires them TO divulge the amount OF
raw material used during the year I'm
the business. This feature. they claim,
will discourage other manufacturers
from locating in Delaware The Rev
enue Commission estimated that the
bill. which was pending during the en-
tire Legislature and passed the last
day of the session. will bring about
$4,000 more revenue into the State
Treasury annually.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16

Much dissatisfaction exists among
manufacturers OF the city over the
amendment to the manufacturers tax
law passed by the Legislature that
requires a State tax TO be paid on the
value OF the raw material entering
into the manufactured product This
is in addition to a tax based on the
amount of real and personal properly
engaged in the business of the manu-
facturer. Several years ago there
was such a feature In the law, and
the amount Of wages paid also enter
ed into the basis of taxation, but these
inquisitorial features were wiped out
by an amendment passed by. the Leg
islature at the request OF many manu-
facturers. For the past six years
the manufacturers tax has been bas-
ed on the cost or value Of real ant
personal property including machin
cry engaged OF used IN the manufac
turing business. The last Legislature
however, passed an amendment rec
commended by the Revenue and Taxa
tion Commission requiring manufac
turers to pay a primary tax Of So 3
year. and an additional tax based on
the following:
The aggregate value Of all land
buildings within the state used in the
manufacturing business.
The aggregate value of all machin-
cry and fixtures in the State used In
the business or in connection with
the business.
The aggregate value Of all personal
property including the raw material
(and excepting money in hand or in
bank, used in connection with the
business during the previous year.
The value of the building or lands
shall be the assessed value, and In
an instance where a manufacturer
is a renter of the property used in the
business, the annual rent shall be
deemed to be ten per cent. of The
value of the property.
The statement setting forth the
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
MIL FORD NAMES MEN TO
AID HIGHWAY PROJECT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD. Del. May 16.--At
large meeting yesterday Of represen-
tative business men and farmers OF
this vicinity, committee OF ten was
appointed TO aid General r. c. dupont
In any manner possible and 10 get in
formation to lay in his hands as an
inducement 10 having the new road
come through or near Milford. Cen
eral DUPONT himself was here and
spoke for about an hour TO the large
audience. explaining every detail OF
the three different surveys being
made. He answered all questions
asked him relative to the road.
Such representative men as John ].
Rosa. Joseph y. Holland. Frank Rick
ards, Colonel Theodore Townsend.
George H. Hall. of Milford. and Or.
Leslie Carlisle of Frederick. made ad-
dresses and showed plainly the atti-
tude Of the people toward the road. A
little excitement was caused when one
man, not a resident OF Milford, but
who owns land at the edge of the
town through which the road would
likely go stated that he would fight
the road. General DUPONT remarked
that If all persons we're like him there
would be no road In Delaware.
Following the good roads meeting
the subject of new railroad station
for Milford was brought up by Col
onel Townsend. He had a petition.
which the persons present were asked
10 sign. A large number signed the
paper which will be presented when
the directors of the ID. M. and V.
railroad hold their annual meeting
next Wednesday at Georgetown. The
station at this town was built I'm 1859
and has never been changed since
that time Milford needs an up-to-date
station and her citizens are fighting
hard for Il.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
CANDIDATES
SEE VICTORY
DR.. Howell, MayOraIty Nom
inee, Says He Has Made
No Promises
DEMOCRATIC RECORD SHOULD
I WIN FOR REPUBLICANS

At the weekly meeting of the Re
publican City Committee, held last
night, which was largely attended,
addresses were made by various
nominees on the Republican ticket,
all of whom were confident Of sue
cess on election day.
The speakers included DR.. Harri-
son w. Howell. who was unopposed
for the mayoralty nomination; Wll-
liam S. Lednum, nominated for city
treasurer without opposition; Samuel
II. Benson, Jr, who was nominated
for president of Council, and James
H. Morris, who was nominated for
assessor and collector from the North
ern district without opposition.
Workers from all sections of the
city were present, and the meeting
was one of the most enthusiastic ever
held by the committee.
The first speaker was Dr. Howell,
who was introduced by City Chair
man Billany as Our Next Mayor.
which remark was received with an
outburst of applause. After inform
ing those present that he was pleased
to be with the city committee, as he
recognized il to be the heart and soul
of the Republican party in Whining
ton, he said:
DIR. Howell Is Unpledged.
"As your candidate for mayor-and
] hope l will be mayor want to ask
on behalf of all the candidates your
best and utmost efforts. There have
been great many versions as to the
success of the ticket 1t has been
said that if the Democrats nominate
one man. our victory will be easy. but
that if another is nominated he will
get Republican votes. If either one
of them can invade the ranks of the
Republican party, want to say that
we can invade the ranks of the Demo
cratic party. The best hope that the
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Evening journal., 1911-05-16
FOR
The CHICKS
Pitcher Baxter Of PhilIieS
Will Join Club at Reading
Tomorrow
LOCALS ALSO MAY GET
FIRST BASEMAN MILLER

Thomas Brown, one Of the own
ers of the Wilmington Tri-State
Baseball Club announced today that
the club had purchased Baxter,
Philadelphia National League team
pitcher, and that Baxter would join
the club at Reading tomorrow and
pitch the game II was also announce
ed that the team owners would re-
ceiye either Maize. the Indian out
fielder, or Miller, first baseman from
the Phillies. with the chances in
favor Of getting Miller. Should the big
leagues waive on Miller in favor Of
Wilmington, Bastian will be played in
the field. Miller is the man who was
picked to cover first for the Phillies
this year. With Baxter and either
Maize or Miller on the team the
Chicks will be greatly strengthened
and certainly will give a good account
Of themselves in the remaining games
on the schedule.
Both Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Cassidy
were very much elated when the
news came from Manager Doom this
morning that Baxter would join the
team tomorrow and that either Mil
ler or Maize would report in a few
days
Mr. Brown said: I'VE have put
up big money for these men with the
idea Of giving the Wilmington fans
the best baseball they have ever seen
at home. We are Just as anxious to
put winning team here as the fans
are TO see winners. and IL money will
get such a team we will get it,
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
ACTIVITY in
STOCK MARKET
Stormy Time Displayed Follow
ing the Standard Oil Case
Decision
FEAR or CONTINUOUS
LITIGATION HAS GONE
POINTS IN SUPREME
COURT DECISION.

The Supreme Courts holds:-
That the Standard Oil Com
pany is a monopoly in restraint
of trade.
That this giant corporation
must be dissolved within six
months.
Corporations whose contracts
are mot unreasonably restric-
tive of competition" are not af-
fected.
Other great corporations
whose acts may be called into
question will be dealt with ac-
cording TO the merits of their
particular cases.
The Court was unanimous as
to the main features of the de-
cision, Justice Harlan dissent
ing only as to a limitation of
the application of the Sherman
antitrust law.
President Taft and Cabinet
will consider Immediately the
entire trust situation and the
advisability of pressing for a
Federal incorporation act.
A decision in the Tobacco
Trust case, which was expected
simultaneously. was not an
nounced yesterday and may be
handed down on May 20.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
INVITED TO ATTEND "SEE
AMERICA FIRST MEETING.

Governor Pennewill has been invit-
ed. on behalf of Delaware. by Cover
nor Crothers of Maryland to attend a
"See America First" convention IN
Baltimore from January % to Janu-
airy % next. Governor Pennewill Is
requested to name a delegation or
twenty-five persons TO attend the con-
vention and by means Of paintings,
photographs and literature set forth
the advantages and attractions OF Della
ware. other States have been invited
BY Governor Crothers to do likewise.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
TIRE BLOW our ENDS AUTO RIDE

BRIDGEVILLE. Del, May 16.-W.
II. Brown and family left here Sun
day morning for an automobile trip
TO Wilmington. All went we'll until
within five miles of New Castle, when
one of the tires of the machine blew
out. Mrs Brown and the children
had to walk over a mile to the rail-
road station at State Road, where
they boarded the evening train for
home. Mr.. Brown and his son Charles,
remained with their machine. They
did not reach home until yesterday.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16

BY United Press Wire.
NEW YORK, May 16.-Insertion Of
the words unreasonable combina-
tions" into the Sherman antitrust
law by the Supreme Court, brought
delight to all persons interested in
the stock market today with the re-
suit that after weeks Of lethargy, the
exchange took on unwonted activity.
AS an indication of the satisfaction
felt by those most directly concerned,
it was stated by all the big broker
age firms that they were flooded with
buying orders long before the regular
hour for opening. Many concerns
with international connections re-
mained open all night and were heav,
buyers on the London, Paris and Ber
lin bourses long before trading wat
possible here. The result was a gen
orally strong tone everywhere in the
list with some OF the leading issues
notably Steel, the Hartman shares
and Reading. making decided gains.
Few Stocks Hawked.
There was a difference Of opinion as
to whether the boom was spasmodic or
really marked the start of big year
i'm stocks. The most noticeable thing
on the floor of the exchange was the
small amount of actual stock being
hawked.
On the curb market there was some
excitement at the opening, but it was
short lived. There was no tobacco
stock offered at all on the early hours
while the trading in Standard Oil stock
was confined to 10 shares which
we're disposed. of at figures that aver
ages more than three points above last
nights close. It was generally agreed
that as a result of the decision OF
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Evening journal., 1911-05-16
FILE TWO WILLS
FOR PROBATE HERE

This was the day set for a hearing
on the question Of probate Of the will
Of Hannah Herting. The will was ex-
ecuted IN 1908 but in the meantime
an exemplihed copy Of the viii execut-
ed IN 1910 and which was probated I'm
Kent county Md, was filed Under
the statute of 1907 a VIII duly probat-
ed in a proper court In another State
is admitted TO probate. Mrs. Herting
formerly lived in Wilmington but later
at Worton, Md.
There is a possibility of a review
In the case.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
JUNIOR AUXILIARY TO
MEET IN OLD SWEDES

The annual convention Of the Della
ware Junior Auxiliary TO the Board
of Missions (EpiscopaD, will be held
in Old Swedes Church on Saturday,
May "a, with Old Swedes juniors act
ing as hostesses. II will be an all day
meeting, with delegates present from
all the State Bishop Kinsman will be
present. Luncheon will be served at
noon in the parish house by the en-
tertaining auxiliary
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
TWO COUPLES
GET DIVORCES

In the Superior Court this morning
a decree nisi was granted in the di-
vorce case of Lola NJ Corner vs..
Walter H. Corner Desertion three
years ago was the ground for seeking
a divorce.
A decree nisi was also granted IN
the case of Emma Glacey VS.. Peter
Glacey.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
WITHDRAW MANY
PROPERTIES; FEW BIDS

The real estate market at present
in Wilmington is dull and this fact
was made apparent today when seven
properties offered at public sale al
the Court House we're withdrawn. The
properties offered were: 1910 West
Tenth street, 1912 West Tenth street
1914 West Tenth street; 1916 West
Tenth street. 906 Broome street, 1911
Franklin street. and 1915 Franklin
street
and the prices offered were in
adequate.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
COUNTY FINANCES.

County Treasurer Robert NJ Burns
presented the following report OF
county balances TO the Levy Court to-
day:
Credit of the Levy Court. S92.5S6.44; ;
Special Bond Issue, sS2.923.S7; Chris
tiana. S3S2.27; Mill Greek, S1,S977S;
White Clay Creek, S1,022.32; Pen
cader, S235.S4; New Castle, S1,93o.s0
Red Lion. S1,02436; st. Georges, S5,-
444.S5; Appoquinimink. SS01.72;
BlackhiTd, S1,31206; Brandywine
Sl7O.53.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
KIRBY AssAILs LABOR UNIONS.

BY United Press Wire.
NEW YORK, May l6--In vtrolc speech filled with in
vectve and bitter charges the the
American Federation Labor
sxy-second Congress- Kirby Jr president
today demanded part OF
organization legislation abolish
ing labor unions at present constituted
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
CONFER ABOuT ARMORY PLANS.

Members of the State Military Board
are meeting In Dover today to confer
with architects about what is desired
in the proposed new armory for Do
yer. for which $4,000 was appro-
priated by the last Legislature. Plans
and specifications in the competition
among Delaware architects must be
submitted by June Is.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
COURT HOUSE COLLECTIONS.

County Treasurer Burns reported
the following receipts from county Of
fcials to the Levy Court today:
II. A. Brown. clerk of the peace,
S156.00; James Logue, sheriff, $53. $50;
p Q. Churchman, prothonotary, S511.-
IL; f. NJ Walker. register of wills,
$1157.06; A. V. L. George, recorder of
deeds, S173775; Joseph G. Jolls, reg
lister in chancery, $26060.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
WANT NEW SITE
FOR STATE ARMORY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, May 16.-Architects
p. L. Rice, L. W. Crawford, Kennedy
Brothers, of Wilmington; Charles L.
Fisher, of Milford, and G. c. Buck, Of
Camden. conferred here today with the
State Militia Board over the new State
Armory and site, The proposed loca-
tion on the State House site was pro-
ncunced by the architects as physical
ly unavailable. and another site In
Dover may be selected.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
SAVING CITY TREES.
Department Would Have New Ones
Succeed the Ones Removed.

AS the spring advances there seems
to be a chronic desire to cut down
shade trees by residents of the city.
At the meeting Of the Street and Sew
er Department this morning Street
ly requests for permits to cut down
trees. Mr.. Pearson said he always
examins the trees and II he finds
them good he refuses the permits. but
II the trees are dangerous or an OBJ
struction he allows them taken down
but only on conditions that new
tree is planted in the place Of the one
taken out. Mr.. Pearson said he had
no authority TO make people plant
trees.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
YOUNG MAN ACTED STRANGELY.

Acting strangely In the vicinity Of
Fifteenth and Walnut streets today
Daniel Morris, aged % years, was
taken into custody by Patrolman Hall
and removed to the police station
where Police Surgeon Wales and DR..
P. w. Tomlinson examined him. They
were Of the opinion that the young man
was harmless and all that he needed
was care.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
ROBERT H. BURNS HOME.

Robert H. Burns, son Of County
Treasurer Burns, who is a civil en-
gineer Tor the Seaborard Construction
Company, IS home on visit He has
been in Summit and Mt Vernon,
Ohio. and has been transferred TO
birmingham, Alabama.
Evening journal., 1911-05-16
MAY PROSECUTE OIL TRUST CRmNALLY.

BY United Press Wire.
WASHINGTON May 16-Criminal prosecution tho Off
cials of tho Standard Oil Company follow decision
the Supreme Court today by high Government
official The matter will be up by the Attorney
within the next few days Possible obstacles
confronts the Government stated in tho statute of m
taons under which the oil officials expected
immunity.