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Evening journal., 1911-06-15
Coed Liver
Remedy Free

When you suffer from any form Of
indigestion it is always we'll to take
something for the liver, as usually the
trouble lies there. If you are bilious.
have a bloaty feeling after eating, il
you belch, if your skin is yellowisb
you may be sure it is liver trouble.
What you need is something to stir
up the liver. to arouse the gastric
juices so that they will aid in the d.
gestion of your food. A very good rem
edy for this, and one highly recon-
mended by those who have used It. Is
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin, which you
can obtain of any druggist at fifty
cents or one dollar bottle. But II you
have any doubt about its merits. and
would prefer to try Il first, send your
address to DIR. Caldwell and he will
promptly send you a free sample bot
tie.
Thousands Of people first learned Of
this remarkable cure for stomach, liver
and bowel troubles through a free sam
pie. Mrs. Frank Lilly of Plainview, Ill,
sent for one and it cured her and she
is open in saying that she will never
take pills or strong cathartics again,
w, J.. Bryant, the Postmaster at Sardis,
Tenn, says he will never be without II
again.. No sick person can afford 70
Ignore a remedy so highly endorsed as
this. II is good for all the family from
infancy to old age, because 10 is mild.
free from gripping and yet promptly ef-
fective. Furthermore, results are alb
solutely guaranteed or money Will be
refunded.
DR.. Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase of his remedy ends his obli-
cation He has specialized in stomach.
liver and bowel diseases for over forty
years and viii be pleased 10 give the
reader any advice on the subject free
of charge All are welcome to write
him. Whether for the medical advice
or the free sample address him DIR.
w B. Caldwell. SAT Caldwell building.
Monticello. Ill
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
TO FIGHT CHANGE
In GARBAGE LAW

In view of the ordinance presented
by Councilman Walter Rash in City
Council last night amending the
regulations governing the collection
of garbage, by striking out all that
part relating 20 lids being closed on
the carts while the men are collect
ing. DR. Henry A. Cleavor, a member
of the Board Of Health was today
marshaling his forces to fight the
proposed change II was said that
he will have a delegation in City
Council tonight and If necessary ask
the privilege Of the floor to make an
explanation
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
LAWYERS AND REPUBS
In ANOTHER GAME

Some Of the younger city lawyers
feeling in usual sop5 spirit today made
up a ball teare play az South Side
Park this afternoon. Some one sug-
gested that a team composed Of mem
bers Of the Young Mems Republican
Club be drafted and the clubs meet for
the championship Of the city. This was
considered the goods and within a
short time both sides had gathered
around them enough candidates 20 MI
all the positions on the diamond and
at 2 o'clock the game was started
Charles F. Curley. a lawyer en-
gineered the affair and he win captain
the team composed Of his fellow at
torneys.
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
SPRAINS WRIST IN
FALL FROM WHEEL

Thomas B. Cartmell. the druggist,
is suffering with a badly sprained
hand and other bruises, as a result
Of being thrown from his bicycle at
Fourteenth and King streets yester-
day. The handle Of the machine
pulled out. and Mr. Cartmell was
thrown into the street. the entire
weight of his body falling on his
right hand.
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
DOC CLrR MEETs TONIGHT.

The Delaware Pointer and Setter
Club will meet at the Clayton House
this evening President Mitchell viii
occupy the chair Arrangements may
be made for a days outing in tho
near future The dogs and a supply
of rations will be placed upon a
launch and a trip will be made down
the bay. A design for an of1cial seal
for the club will also be decided upon
this evening Other matters OF i'm
portanoe will be discussed.
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
JEFFERSON LODGE TO RECEIVE.
Wives OF Odd Fellows 70 he Guests al
Century Club Tonight.

Jefferson Lodge. l. o. O. F. will have
q ladies night" in the New Century
Club tonight that promises 10 be the
most delightful social session ever
given by the lodge Among the pro-
gram numbers are music by the First
Infantry Orchestra, selections by the
Apollo Quartette, Of Philadelphia. and
recitation by Miss Marguerite Wells
John Master and William p. Lsnk will
be the speakers.
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
GOING AFTER
ELOPINC PAIR
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
CHESTER Pa. June 15.-Constable
Thad shinkle left here today for Pitts
burg with warrants for the arrest Of
Joseph Hoeffer. Of this city. and
Elizabeth Privaris. IA years old. Of
Milmont. They eloped several days
ago.
The girl was a pupil at one OF the
local commercial colleges. When she
disappeared the chief OF police sent
description OF the couple to the
police Of other cities. Clue to their
whereabouts was obtained through
letters the girl had written 10 friends
from Pittsburg.
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
INCLUSION sTEANER BURNs.
Caught Fire In Midstream, But All On
Board Escaped.
BY ND United Press.

By The United Press.
PADUCAH. KY, June 15-With fifty
eXeursionists on board besides the
crew. the river excursion steamer
John l. Lowry burned TO the waters S
edge opposite Smithland, KY, early
today. every one on board however
escaping safely 10 the shore The
boat caught fire I'm midstream. and
when It was seen that the flames were
uncomfortable, was driven ashore
Boats put out from the Kentucky side
however, and these. with the lifeboats
on the steamer. succeeded in taking
everyone off.
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
sTRANGE ACTIONs OF Man.

Residents of Esslake. in the neigh
borhood of Twenty-ninth and Tatnall
and Twenty-ninth and Market streets,
are mystified by the actions Of a
strange white man who has been
lettering around there the past few
evenings. The man, who is about 5
feet 4 inches in height. and Of dark
complexion, wears dark clothes and a
derby hat
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
SEVENTEEN NEW
RED MFN COMING.

Usage Tribe. Improved Order Of
Red Men, winner in the J. y. R. NJ.
adoption team contest, has seventeen
palefaces TO adopt in the Avenue
Theatre before the visiting Great In
cohonee on Saturday night. Charle'
Collision is captain of the team
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
n0G ANNOYs wHEELMEN.

Motorcyolists, as we'll as bicyclists.
are experiencing considerable trouble
with a collie dog IN the vicinity Of
Twelfth and Washington streets The
animal makes for the legs of tho
riders without warning.
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
EnGE MOOR GIRL TO MARRY.

Miss Ethel L. English. of Edge
Moor. and Frank S Matlack, Of 1926
Cayuga street. Philadelphia. obtained
a marriage license in Philadelphia
this morning.
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
MIR. LEWIS RECOVERING.

J. Hadley Lewis who was operated
on at the Homeopathic Hospital re-
Gently. was able TO sit up for the first
time today. His condition is grad
ually improving.
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
CONFER ABOUT TURNPIKE.

There will be a conference OF the
Levy Court and officers Of the Phila-
delphia Turnpike Company this after
noon regarding condemnation Of the
turnpike
Evening journal., 1911-06-15
REvENrE MAN IN BALTiM0RE

Deputy Collector Of Internal
Revenue Daniel Burton went TO Balti-
more today on Government business.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
ACCUSE BOYSOF
LOOTINC STORE
Five Riddles to Inaugurate
Juvenile Court Session
on Saturday
OFFICER CATCHES ONE
LAD IN BUSINESS HOUSE

Judge James w Lattomus viii hold
the first session of the Juvenile Court
on Saturday morning Chief Proba-
tion officer Ellwood Ross Farra was
sworn in yesterday afternoon and to-
day FIVE cases cropped up to demand
Judge LattOmus attention.
A few minutes before o'clock this
morning officer Charles Morrow, who
for three nights has been watching for
thieves to break into the store OF
Cohen and Finkelstein, at Third and
Market streets, was rewarded. He
arrested Joseph Berkovitch, aged Ill
years after the lad had gained an en-
trance into the store. Two hours later
the officer arrested zebley Martin,
aged IL; Frank Cook aged 10; Joseph
Wentz, aged 8 and Jonn K. McLaugh-
lin aged 8 on suspicion Of being In
the looting party. The latter denied
being I'm the store and some OF the
boys corroborated him.
The boys we're placed in q cell at
the police station as Captain Evans
was not aware that the Juvenile Court
was ready TO try cases.
Judge Lattomus said that the law
provides that under no consideration
shall a child be incarcerated in jail
or police station. Hereafter when an
arrest is made by a police officer the
/ law provides that the officer shall call
Chief Probation officer Farra at his
home. his telephone is 1643-A., D. g. A.
The child is to be turned over to the
Probation officer who shall parole him
on his own recognizance or the recog-
nizance Of his parents or others or IN
charge of some one until the hearing
in his case is held. Any officer who
knowingly violates the law by locking
up child upon conviction is punish
able by a fine OF $780,
Clerk of the Peace Brown today sent
to the printer the records and papers
to be printed for the Juvenile Court.
II will be ready for the first hearing
in the grand jury room on Saturday
morning. The Levy Court under the
law is to bear half of the salary OF
the Probation Oficer and consequently
half of the incidental expenses.
The Cohen and Finkelstein store has
been forcibly entered eight times
Chief Probation officer Farra this
afternoon took up the cases Win
Judge Lattomus and Will consult
Chief Black The boys will be pa
ioled this afternoon until SATURDAY
morning. Officer Charles Morrow WAC
made the arrests will have TO hie the
complaint with Clerk OF the Peace
Brown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
HOLD UP THIS WIFE
BEATING CHARGE

John Burke was arraigned in City
Court this morning on the charge Of
beating his wife. Mrs. Burke did not
want to prosecute the case, but when
Judge Cochran learned that Burke
had struck his wife before he refused
TO dismiss the case, and held the
charge up against the defendant. Mrs
Burke is a large middle-aged woman.
She had a black eye, which she told
the court was the result Of a blow
from the fist of her husband.
Thomas Healey, charged with
larceny of valuables from a house
where he was fixing gas pipe, appear
ed for a hearing, but the case was
continued until Friday morning upon
the application Of the State.
Former City Solicitor John w
s.. ~ represented the defendant, and
asked that the case be heard at once,
but his request was denied.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
ROBERTSSTILL
HOPESFOR LIFE
COlOred CIergymen Appeal to
Governor Today for An
other Respite
TO BEGIN HANGING
ARRANGEMENTS TOMORROW

There seems 20 be a feeling abroad
that Reese Roterts, colored, convicted
of the murder of the Caseys at Clay
mont, will be hanged on Friday, tc
which time he was respited by Gov
ernor Pennewill. at the request Of J
Frank Ball, the prisoners counsel
who wanted additional time to worl
up new evidence in Roberts behalf.
AS the time draws near, Roberts
In his cell at the WorkhOuse does no
's-.sar ~ ive,lifc rndt tne fatat day Il
so close. While not confident tha
the Governor VIII grant him an ad
ditional respite he, nevertheless. ii
living in hopes that something will b,
done 10 save his life.
The mans only hope lies in a dele
cation of fourteen colored clergymel
headed by DIT. Albert Price, the spirit
ual advisor of the condemned man
who went to Dover today to see thl
Governor in Roberts behalf. DR.
Price admitted that there was no new
evidence that could be produced a
this time as an excuse for a furthe
respite, but that every one in the dele
cation was confident of the mans in
nocence and they expected the Gov
ernor to again stay the execution II
the hope that Roberts innocence nigh
be proven eventually.
Warden Crawford, of the Work
house, said today that the prisoneri
only visitors are his wife and hi
spiritual advisor. Roberts remain
quiet and spends much of his time il
reading the Bible. He does not shoy
fear and says that if nothing furthe
can be done for him he is ready to g
to his death
Warden Crawford said that the scat
fold on which the man will be exc
cuted will be placed in position tomor
row in order that everything may b
in readiness for the execution, o.
Friday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12

BY The United Press
EAST TAwAs. Mich. July 12.-The
towns Of Au Sable and Oscoda Mich,
lying directly across from each other
on the Au Sable river in northeastern
Michigan. were wiped off the map and
probably hundreds were killed last
night by one Of the worst forest fires
that has ever visited Michigan.
Not a business place IS standing in
Oscoda today The FIRE was famed by a
fierce gale and within few hours had
destroyed the little town Sparks and
burning brands swept Au Sable where
the fire ragged all night
Hundreds Driven From Home.
Hundreds of persons. driven from
their homes by the fire took refuge on
board the freighter Kongo which was
lying off Au Sable.
Others boarded the regular south
bound passenger train on the Detroit
and Macklnac which made its way 70
the stricken town by means of numer-
GUS spur tracks
The fire swept over the doomed
cities with such rapidity that all tn,
inhabitants could do was to flee fol
their lives leaving behind all their be
longings. The fierce rush of flames
drove hundreds into Lake Huron anI
while IL is impossible TO ascertain
whether any lives were lost IL is fear
ed that many have perished.
Roaring Like a Furnace.
According to the stories of th'
refugees who arrived here this morn
ing. when the train left Oscoda, thl
flames were leaping 100 feet high anl
roaring like a furnace. The heat wa
so intense that those within the coach
cs had to close the doors and win
dows. Bodies are lying in the street
of Au Sable and the churches and hall
are packed with those who we're over
taken by the flames Many who sough
refuge from the fire were sufocate
with the dense smoke. Babies CARRIE
TO the water In trunks, also were eithe
drowned or smothered TO death
From Alpena and Boyne City, r.
ports of fierce fires were received &c
day At Boyne City, the fires are re
ported TO have surrounded several los
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
EXPLAINS THE
GREEN CASE
City Judge Says Defendants
Mother Gave Him Light
on Couples Trouble
BEATING CHARGE HELD UP;
MUST SUPPORT CHILDREN

The case Of John Green, charged
with wife beating was concluded in
City Court this morning by Judge p.
r. Cochran holding the charge up
against the man upon his promise to
support his two girls and one little
boy and not molest his wife.
The first hearing Of the case was
given last Friday. Following the hear
ing Judge Cochran was criticized for
the language he used towards Mrs.
Green while she was on the witness
stand and the attitude he took in the
case This morning in a statement
from the bench Judge Cochran ex-
planned why he had taken the stand.
He said it was because of a visit made
to him by the mother of Green, and
an investigation of the woman's allie
cation that made him take the stand
he did
Judge Cochran. said: His mother
came to see me at my Office. l had
stopped allowing persons to bother
me with their cases in my office, but !
happened TO have time to listen to her.
She was an entire stranger and a re-
spectacle and genteel woman. She
told me substantially the same story
about this woman and the boarder
which is the uncontradicted testimony
in this case. II was nobody but
Green's mother that caused me to take
the stand / did. lt was not a case of
political friendship. II was because of
the story told me by his mother which
was supported by the words Of re-
spectacle and reliable persons that I
spoke as / did. I asked about this
man Minor and Mrs. Green told me
the story. Il was this story Of his
mothers that appealed to me- Turn
ing to Green, Judge Cochran said
you will have to support your fam
ily."
Il will do what 1 can Judge" replied
Green, Il am only a laboring man"
The Judge continued: Green is
really guilty Of this assault, but don't
feel like holding upon il. / don't know
whether to fine him for assault and
battery or to hold the case up against
him. will hold II up against him
and think under the circumstances
that the Acknowledgement would do
the same"
"Are you satisfied Mr.. Lynn" the
Judge asked
Il am satisfied. your honor" re-
piled the Assistant City Solicitor.
Green" continued the court lynn
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
MORE TROUBLE
FOR POSTLES
ExOnerateS Mr.. Lynn and Is
Held Himself on Tamper-
Ing Charge
CALLED TO COURT
TO CLEAR STATEMENT


In order to clear up what might be
misconstrued. Assistant City Solicitor
John F. Lynn had William H. Postles.
colored, who is under 81 ,OG0 bail for
his appearance in the Court Of General
Sessions charged with working a
badger game upon John Callahan.
before Municipal Court this morning
for interrogation Annie Mason, the
girl in the case. recently told Judge
Cochran that Postles gave her as
cents and told her to leave the city
on the Fourth of July, the day of Pos
ties hearing. She said the man told
her that the City Solicitor who was
sworn in on Monday. July 3, had told
him that the case would be dismisstd
if he could get the girl out of the
way
In as much as the statement has
been published Mr. Lynn told the
court that be thought It was due to
him TO ask Postles to make a state
men as 10 whether Mr.. Lynn or Mr..
Hastings had ever made such a state
metn to him.
While Judge Cochran said he did
not put any credence in the statement
he had no objections to Mr.. Lynn ask
ing Postles questions.
Turning to the prisoners dock I'm
which Postles was standing Mr.. Lynn
asked
"Postles. did l ever mention any
thing about your case TO you?"
mo, sir" was the reply.
did ever speak to you about the
case?"
NO. sir"
when did you first see me?"
"On Monday, in this court room.
when next did you see me?"
"On Tuesday"
"And when next?"
"On Wednesday"
did / say anything to you about
your case on any Of these three days 2
mo sir"
Did or did the city solicitor ever
tell you that your case would be dis
missed If you got this girl out Of the
city,"
mo sir. never had any private
conversation with either one Of you,
was the mans answer.
The girl was called to the witness
stand and repeated her story. She
said that Postles gave her 75 cents
to go away on Fourth Of July because
if she was out of the way the city
solicitor said the case would be dis.
missed. The girl said that Postles
made that statement in the presence
Of her mother and his sisters. The
witness said she went to Philadelphia
on the morning Of the Fourth and re.
turned that evening on the $3.50
o'clock boat.
When asked by the court If he hat
any statement to make, Postles saiC
he had not.
He was held in 5000 bail for his ap
pearance in the Court Of General Ses
sions upon the charge OF tamperini
with witnesses.
All witnesses in the cases were
placed under 500 bail for their ap
pearance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
HOLD JOHNSON
ON TWO CHARGES

Charged with the larceny Of a horse,
buggy and harness. the property of
Michael Carroll, Of Middletown, and a
pair Of shoes, belonging to William H.
Wanamaker, James Johnson, colored,
who was held in S400 bail for the mp
per court by Magistrate Cox, at Mid
dletown, was brought to Wilmington
today by Constable John w. Dickin-
son and taken to the Workhouse to
await trial. The prisoner was unable
to furnish the necessary. security.
The team which the prisoner is al
legged to have driven off was recovered
at Millington, Md.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
FIND HIM DEAD
In OUTBUTLDING
Caleb jenkins Dies Of Heart
Trouble After Suffering
Stroke

The body of Caleb Jenkins. aged
about 20 years, was found in an out
building of tenant house on the farm
Of Horace Dilworth, near Centreville,
in Christiana hundred, about o'clock
this morning. The man had gone TO the
building about o'clock and the body
was not found until nearly two hours
later
jenkins suffered stroke about two
weeks ago from which he did not fully
recover. His death was due to heart
trouble.
The body was brought to the morgue
here. jenkins was well known around
Centreville having worked for farm
ers there for number of years. He
has two-step sons in Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
EIGHT WOMEN SLAIN
BY A JACK THE RIPPER
Gigantic Black Man in Atlanta SIashes Their Throat:
With Razor---OnIy One Attacked Has
Escaped Him.

walk, her head almost severed from
her body. In every instance the as
sassin has dragged the body OF his
victim to some nearby impromptu
hiding place.
Eight Weeks of Killings.
The killings began eight weeks ago,
and up to last week the ripper"
worked only on Saturday evening
When last Saturday passed without a
killing, the police breathed a sigh of
relief But yesterday morning another
body, that of an unidentified negress
was found in a vacant lot at Atlanta
and Capitol avenue, with the slashed
Throat that the police have come to
recognize as the bloody trademark of
the ripper"
Emmy Lou Sharp the only woman
who has met the big murderer and
lived. is in a state Of nervous prostra-
tion. She was with her mother when
the ripper" attacked them. While he
was slashing the older woman's
throat, the daughter escaped.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
TO BOOST
INITIATIVE
Campaign of Education to be
Opened by Delaware Re-
ferendum Workers
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
WILL BE HEARD In STATE

The Referendum League of Della
ware held an enthusiastic meeting last
evening when arrangements were
made for a campaign Of education
along the lines of Initiative, Referen-
dunn and Recall.
The opening gun will be fired at
Shellpot Park on the evening Of July
"a, when the speaker Will be United
States Senator Robert l.. Owen, Of
Oklahoma. Senator Owen is consid-
cred one of the ablest speakers in the
west His subject will be, "Be4peHts
call"
The Hon. George E. Chamberlain
will speak on the same subject at
Camden Camp on Thursday afternoon
August 3.
United States Senator Moses z
Clapp. of Minnesota, will speak al
Laurel and Bethel Camp probably OF
Tuesday evening, August %.
Either u. S. Senator Robert M. La
Toilette, of Wisconsin, or Repre-
sentative George W. Morris, of Ne
braska, will be the speaker at Bran.
DIVINE Summit Camp meeting OF
Thursday afternoon, August II.
Following these meetings some oi
the ablest referendum advocates in
the country will come to Delaware
to discuss the subject. The object o.
the league is to educate the people il
order to elect a Legislature in 1911
favorable to an amendment to the
constitution providing for the lnitia
tive, Referendum and Recall.
In Wilmington the campaign will b.
an active one. The Referendum
League of Delaware meets in the new
X. of P. Hall, Ninth and West streets
No political lines are drawn, but eacl
man is asked to support for the mex
Legislature candidates favorable t
Initiative, Referendum and Recall
legislation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-07-12
BOY GOES TO
REFORM SCHOOL

Morris Dutton and Walter Hunt,
boys. charged with breaking into the
store of the Clark Co.. on East Fourth
street were before City Court this
morning. Upon the recommendation
of Agent Stout, Dutton was sent TO the
Ferris Industrial School and Hunt was
held under a 5000 probation bond.
The boys stole watch. some knives
and 90 cigars from the store.