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Evening journal., 1911-03-17
CITY BILLS
UP in HOUSE
That to Validate the Present
Administration Being
Considered
MEASURE FOR A BOARD
OF CITY ASSESSMENT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, March 17.-Favorable
reports were made to the House this
morning on several bills introduced
by Representative Gormley to vail.
date the city government of VIII
mington and also the acts Of the
present administration.
A favorable report was also made
on Senator Monaghan's Public Utility
bill for Wilmington. One OF the
bills affecting the city government
was reported as a substitute. it be-
ing the bill proposed by Representa-
tive Moore to give Wilmington a new
election law in addition to validating
the present city administration. The
substitute of Mr.. Moore is designed
to apply the State law to Wilmington
and make the Chief Justice and the
resident judge a board of canvass ot
the county. II also provides for the
preservation of the ballots cast at the
election
Representative Moore's bill to cre-
ate an assessment board for Whining
ton was also reported favorably H.
the House. 1t names Charles c
Kurtz, Representative Moore, William
E. Linton, Joseph Hamilton. John u.
Healey as a board Of assessors for
six years at a salary of S2.50O a year
each to make a new and complete
assessment for Wilmington.
Representative Moore had all these
bills affecting Wilmington made the
special order for 1.3O o'clock this
afternoon. No agreement has been
reached concerning them and each
bill will be presented on its merits
The Democrats in all probability
will line up against the Moore sub
stitute this afternoon If forced to z
vote, as they are not prepared to vote
on it. II takes a two-thirds vote tC
pass the bills affecting Wilmington
and therefore members of both parties
are necessary to pass them.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
STATE WILL NOT PAY
FOR DEAD CATTLE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, March 1.-THE
House today killed the House bill
providing for the reimbursement by
the State of owners of cattle, horses
and live stock suffering from anthrax
and rabies. Il was killed at the re-
quest of the State Board Of Agricul-
ture. Representatives Hoffecker and
Hart said that while it might be a
hardship on those owners of animals
dying of these diseases they did not
think the State should pay for some
thing that was not caused by the
State. They thought that a precau-
tionary measure should be taken 10
prevent these diseases and said that
much of the anthrax was caused by
the refuse Of morocco factories poll
luting streams.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
DELAWARE STUDENTS
AT ST. CHARLES COLLEGE

There we're eight students from the
Diocese of Wilmington in st. Charles
College, near Ellicott City, Md. which
was destroyed by fire yesterday. Five
of them were from this city. two from
Hockessin. and the other from Elkton.
Daniel <k4goy. a son of Daniel T. Kill
roy. of this city. is one Of the students.
The students came home last night,
but returned today TO see what ar
rangements will be made to finish their
college year.
The loss OF the college library Is an
irreparable one. None of the chalices
or other church vessels were saved.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
PLEADS FOR CONDEMNED MAN.
Attorney for Reese Roberts Relies on
Error in Trial.

DOVER, Del. March 17-After hear
ing J. Frank Ball argue for a new
trial for Reese Roberts. convicted of
the murder OF Robert Casey, the SUI
preme Court yesterday afternoon an
nOunced that decision on the appeal
would be announced by the Court on
March "a j. Frank Ball. who appear
ed for Roberts. based his plea on an al
legged error in the trial, his contention
being that the defense was not allow
ed to refute the statement of one OF
the witnesses that Roberts was seen
with roll Of money the day after the
murder.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
WEAR GREEN TIES.
Senator Monaghan Presents Green
Carnations TO His Fellow
Members.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, March 17-Many mem
bers Of the Legislature today wore
green ties in honor of st. Patrick.
Senator Monaghan presented to the
members and officials of the Senate
and to Governor Pennewill and the
State officials green carnations as a
result of a Burbank experiment ia
flower wizardry.
The Senate took a recess Of five
minutes as a tribute to st. Patrick,
and to show its appreciation of the
gift of Senator Monaghan.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
MILFORD QUESTIONS COUNT.
lis Residents Sure Census Figures
Misrepresent the Town.

MILFORD, Del. March 17.-With
other towns in Sussex county making
a protest against the figures published
by the Census Bureau. Milford has
come forward with claim that its
population is much larger than the
census shows. The figures Of 1855
credit the town with gain of only
3S i'm twenty years, while more than
200 residences have been built i'm the
past seven years, and the city limits
have been extended on all sides more
than half a mile, taking in a large
number of families. The matter Will
be brought before City Council and
the request made that new emu
meration be made at the citys ex-
pense.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
DIVORCE CANCELS
NON-SUPPORT BOND

I'm the Court Of General Sessions to-
day an order was made cancelling the
bond in the non-suport case of Francis
l.. Oaks. He was placed under bond
last summer to pay his wife $40 a
month. On January 10 he obtained a
divorce from her in Cincinnati. Ohio.
Since then he paid her S25 a month.
The parties lived on farm near
Christiana Mrs. Oaks now lives in
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
Continued on Page Twelve,
HEPTAsOPHS ON VISIT.

Members of Brandywine ConcIave
NO. 4. Heptasophs or Seven Wise men.
visited Joseph Pyle Conclave, No. IL.
of Newport, last evening and had an
ENJOYABLE time. The first degree was
conferred on a large class Of candi-
dates.
After the business of the meeting
was finished there was short social
session and refreshments.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
Heninsonhs On a YIsIi-

Members Of Brandywine Forest,
Tall Cedars OF Lebanon, this evening
will entertain the members of Cam
den. n. J.. forest. The visitors viii
be met by the local cedars at the
French street station. About $50
members OF West Chester. Pa. forest
will also be among the guests. st.
Patrick's Day green will be worn.
They also will wear the customary
green tie and fez.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
In HONOR OF
IRELAND'SSAINT
St. Patrick Lauded at ReIi-
eiOuS Ceremony Here
This Morning
FATHER MEALY THE
PREACHER AT ST.PATRICK'S
ST. PArRICk's DAY.

st. patrick's deadl That good
old man
We ne'er shall see him more;
He used to grab the devil up
And bang him on the floor.
He didn't own a motor-ar.
High-priced and swift and
trim:
The water-wagon. slow but
sure.
Was good enough for him.
He was no faunai naturalist
To chase big game about.
And yet he toured Ould ireland
And drove the snakes all out.
St. Patrick's dead He's had
his day.
AS usually Is said,
But just the same. ST Patrick's
Day
Is anything but dead.
w. J Hampton in tho New York
World.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
Three Years for Abusing Child.

Domico Paesno, in the Court Of
General Session this morning, was
sentenced to three years in the work.
house on a charge Of abusing a fe-
male child The child was Eleanore
Paesno, aged five years.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
Argument on Demurrer.

In the Superior Court today argu-
ment was heard on a demurrer in
the case Of f. A, Strout Company VS..
Alfred r. and Mary j. Powell.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

Continued on Second Page)
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS.
BY the United Press.
NEW YORk-"NeXt to the
Catholic Church, Tammany Hall
is the most powerful organiza-
tion for good in this city" is the
statement of Monsignor ID. j.
Mcmahon, Of the Church OF the
Epiphany.
TOULOUSE. France ~ Two
school boys Of fourteen years
fought a duel with pistols.
Neither was hurt though both
fell from fright They embraced
after the shooting.
PROVIDENCE. r. Lob
ster had jumped to As cents a
pound, more than double the
usual price.
NEW YORK-Mrs. William
Jennings Bryan Was robbed az
the Majestic Theatre Of seal
handbag containing S75 and val-
liable souvenirs, according 10 in
formation to the police today.
= NEW YORK Because of OBJ
, lection to the word heather
. the Woman's Union Missionary
Society for Heathcn Lands has
dropped the last three words
of its name.
ALBANY Eighteen per cent.
of the deaths in 1903 of persons
who had policies in one OF the
largest insurance companies in
America We're due to tuberculo-
sis. according to a report filed
today.
, ROCHESTER,, n. Y.-Ada
Conway, an actress. was elected
from New York Central sleep
ing car when she raised obiec-
tlon 10 the expulsion Of her dog.
> NEW YORK-Jilted by ono
fancee. Frank Arkush has taken
out his second marriage license
within a week and will wed as
quickly as possible to forestall
change of mind in the new
bride-to-be.
BOSTON, Bishop Mallalieu, Of
the Methodist Church, says he
would like to see all the nude
statues in BostOn's Museum Of
Fine Arts used for paving the
streets.
NEW YORK-Mrs. Helen Hoy
= Greeley, rich Suffragette.
= urged married Suffragettes TO
drop the Mrs" and discontinue
Christian names Of their hus-
bands.
. LOS ANGELES-Dr. Billy Ar
lington an old-time minstrel,
> admitted in the trial of his
; wife's divorce suit, that he de-
serted her because she could not
. cook eggs to suit The decree
was granted.
2 CLEVELAND-Joseph Hanzok,
aged IL, will probably be a
cripple for life as a result OF his
. legs being frozen while he was
. stealing a ride in a freight train
from which he could not get OF
and warm up.
FINDLAY, Ohio.--In lieu OF a
workhouse sentence. twelve ho-
boes here we're given a meal
cooked by an amateur class i'm
domestic science. All the ho-
boes hurriedly left town imme-
diately afterward.
COSHOCTON, Ohio-Calvin
Norris, president of the High
School Senior Class. has been
suspended for shooting Emmett
Neither, a classmate in the leg
with a shotgun loaded with
hOminy.
WASHINGTON - Attacked
with a razor by his brother,
Horace Washington, colored,
today owes his life to a rubber
collar, which turned the blades.
WASHINGTON-Because they
placed fruit on tables before
guests were seated, walters of
the exclusive Brighton apart
ment house cafe were fined so
cents today, and promptly
struck.
WASHINGTON-After run
ming away for nearly a mile. a
horse driven by William Dean.
committed suicide by deliber-
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
WEATHER.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, March 11.-indica-
tiOns are that the western disturbance
will advance eastward and cause nm
settled weather with SHOWS In north
ern AMI local rains in central dis
tricts east of the Mississippi river
within the next thirty-six hours.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

WASHINGTON, d. C., March H.
Forecast till p m. tomorrow.
For Observation-Disclosures cloudi-
ness with probably rain or snow late
tonight or Saturdays warmer tonight;
moderate south winds.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

Mr.. TenWeeges Transfers Property.
Charles II. TenWeeses has trans
ferred to the Security Trust and Safe
Deposit Company his Church street
coal property. The consideration was
$4,000.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDs.

BY the United Press.
NEW YORK-"Next to the
Catholic Church, Tammany Hall
is the most powerful organiza-
tion for good in this city" is the
statement of Monsignor ID. j.
Mcmahon, OF the Church Of the
Epiphany.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

TOULOUSE, France -- Two
school boys of fourteen years
fought a duel with pistols.
Neither was hurt though both
fell from fright. They embraced
after the shooting.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

PROVIDENCE. r. Lob
ster had jumped to AS cents a
pound, more than double the
usual price.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

NEW YORK-Mrs. William
Jennings Bryan was robbed at.
the Majestic Theatre Of seal
handbag containing s75 and val-
liable souvenirs, according TO in
formation to the police today.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

NEW Because of OBJ
lection to the word heather p
the Woman's Union Missionary
Society for Heathon Lands has
dropped the last three words
of its name.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

WASHINGTON-After run
ming away for nearly mile, a
horse driven by William Dean,
committed suicide by deliber-
ately jumping into the George
town Canal.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

ALBANY Eighteen per cent.
of the deaths in 1909 of persons
who had policies in one OF the
largest insurance companies I'm
America We're due to tuberculo-
sis, according to a report filed
today.
Evening journal., 1911-03-17

You will find the Evening
Journal in Every Wilmington
Home. Ask Your NeighboE
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05

noticed with the naked eye, It was
plainly observed last Tuesday even
ing just after sunset nr, William h.
Brooks OF Smiths Observatory AZ
Geneva, Switzerland, discovered the
comet few days ago, II is much
smaller than Halleys comet and of "A
different shape 1t appears just un-
der th1 handle Of the big Dippcr' in
The northwest and in Tulsa appears
as dun blare OF light Of about the
Size OF a third magnitude star,
The comet said Principal Katz,
Of the High School VINO observed the
visitor Tuesday evening, lis going to-
ward the sun and from now on for
several nights It's tail viii gradually
leave the head Of the comet and be-
come visible 10 the naked eye"
Another comet low down I'm the
eastern sky has also been discovered
.atsly by scientists, but 50 far il has
not bsln seen by Tulsans.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
Court FURNITURE To
COST ABOUT $4,000
EIGHT BIDS HAVE BEEN FILED,
But NONE WAS OPENED
YESTERDAY.

Although yesterday was the date
set for the opening of the bids on the
furniture of the new county court
house. the bids were not opened ow-
ing to the absence from the city Of
the chairman Of the board Of county
commissioners, n. l.. Saunders The
bids, eight in number. were all filed.
and number of representatives of
Wholesale furniture houses were
present in anticipation Of the bids
being orened and the contracts let
The Mayo Furniture Company of
Tulsa was the only local concern to
be represented among the bids that
were filed This contract is a very
important one, and the price will
probably be close to the $4,000
mark.
The bids for the heating and light
ing apparatus for the courthouse will
be filed today.
The board was in session all day
yesterday, but the only matter taken
up was the work OF allowing claims.
The balance Of the work will not be
taken up until the return Of Mr..
Saunders who may be back today
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
September CLEARINGS
RISE ABOVE AUGUST
TOTAL FOR MONTH NEARLY 81
500, O,0OO-DErOSIrS NHE OVER
FOUR MILLIONS.

The total bank clearnrs iu Tulsa
during the month of september cN-
coeded the record Of the previous
month by few hundred thousand
dollars. The figures for September.
as given out by the Clearing House
Association, were $2,40oOO0 For
August, the clearings amounted to
$2,059,O00. There are seven banks i'm
Tulsa with total deposits Of more
than four million dollars. Another
banking institution is to open doors
for business within the next two
weeks. 1t will be known as the
Tulsa State Bank.
A complete record of the bank
clearngs in Tulsa for 1911, by months
follows:
January $2,652,6OO,
February, $2,392,00O
March, $2,s32,5G5.
April, $3,O25,000.
May $2,356,OOO.
June, s2,657,272.
July, $2,4S0,166.
August, $2,O59,OOO.
September, $2,4O0,O00.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
State BANKS SHOW A
Loss OF TWO million
SIN HAVE QUIT As SUCH ST. IL
JUNE Z. ACCORDING TO COM
MSSIONERS REPORT.

Oklahoma City okla. oct A
statement of the condition of all state
banks, at the close Of business on Sep
tember l, made public by State Bank
Commissioner j. ID. Lankford, We'd
nesday, shows falling off of 81
GOO,O0o in individual deposita and
six in the number of state banks since
June T, 1911, the date of the last
statement. Six hundred and thirty
Two banks reported at the call of the
commissioner, giving total resources
and liabilities at $54,759,523.G2 The
statement gives as the resources;
Loans and discounts $35, 0793197;
overdrafts s4O5,352.1S; bonds and
warrants $3,579,5j2,GS; banking house
furniture and fixtures $2,317,672.52;
other realty S4OS,154O3; due from
banks S9,O4S,17OS0; checks and 9TH
er cash items $21722G.14; exchange
from clearing houses $197, ,49O,39;
bills Of exchange $154,175.14; and
cash in banks S3,16S,30I37.
Liabilities: Capital paid in, sl0,-
'011,750; surplus $1,245,166.31; un-
divided profits $S1i,1O6.91; due to
banks $2,121,345.40; individual de-
posits $3IO46,2l3.55; cashiers and
certified checks, S354,92S.30; bills
payable 81, 2,1O,56491; and re-discounts
S1.O55, 5,447.94
The average amount of reserve kept
by state banks is shown to be 32.5
per cent.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
GETTING MANY REPLIES.
Bureau of Information Conducting
Rcsult-gctting Campaign.

Big bundles of letters Of inquiry
from all parts Of the country are be-
ing received daily at headquarters
of the Merchants Information Bu-
reau. in response to the extensive ad-
vertising campaign that is now being
waged by Edgar II. Tucker manager
of the bureau. In an information
sheet mailed out yesterday to patrons
of the bureau. was given the names
Of over fifty people, who have writ
ten the bureau asking for prices and
other data on farm and city property
in Tulsa County. The addresses OF
twelve factories in different parts of
the country who have been attracted
to Tulsa through the cheap fuel'
advertisements and who are desiring
to move their plants here, were given
on the sheet.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
Special Service FOR
TULSA COUNTY fair
MIDLAND VALLEY AND KATY
HAVE ARRANGED SCHFD-
ULES FOR CONVENIENCE

The railroads entering Tulsa have
been inoculated with the booster
spirit that is making for the unprece-
dented success of the fair and Durbar
this month, and yesterday informed
the fair association that IN addition to
the recently announced reduction in
rates, the roads will operate special
trains during the fair week, tehreby
enabling patrons of their roads to
come to Tulsa early in the morning,
spend a day in the city and part OF
the evening, and return home the
same night This is an exceptional in
duccment to persos residing out of
town, and especially those with large
families.
The Midland Valley Railroad Will
maintain special service during the
week, by inaugurating a special train
to leave Pawhuska daily at a. m.
and return from Tulsa at S;35 p. m.
The Katy will operate a special
train all week from Coweta to Tulsa.
The exact schedule has not been ar
ranged but thetrain will leave Coweta
early in the morning and return late
the same evening.
The Frisco Railroad, whose present
schedule includes sufficient number
of trains each way daily, will change
the schedule of morning and evening
trains to give their patrons longer
stay in the city each day and enable
them 70 return home the same night.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05

Her Eyes Are Blue for Yale" the
great college song which is one Of the
many song hits in the musical fan
tas., The Prince of Tonight" in
with Henry Woodruff will appear at
the Grand Opera House Saturday ev-
ening, October 7, is one Of the most
stirring as well as tuneful numbers
ever heard in musical comedy. The
chorus is accompanied by the various
college yells of the prominent uni
Vcrsiies and each familiar yell is
generally echoed by some of the
auditors who know by experience the
joys of college days. Mr.. Woodruff
himself is a Yale graduate, and odd
ly enough, his greatest successes have
always been in roles portraying a coll
lege youth. Seat sale opens today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
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MUSE.NiLNTS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
"Thc Lion and th eMoupse."

There is a great deal of novelty
connected with The Lion and the
Mouse" a dramatic picture of house
hold life connected with the career
of financial magnate. Ready Mon
ey' Rider, the central character Of
the play, who represents the money
octopus of the present times, is prob
ably one of the greatest character
izations ever written into an Amer
lean play. That the drama is one of
the most successful ever produced
in this country goes without saying.
The United Play Company will offer
the play to local theatergoers at the
Grand Opera House Sunday evening,
October s. Seat sale opens Thurs
day.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
Particularly the Ladies.

moi only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, but gently cleansing and sweet
ening to the system. Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA is particularly adapted
to ladies and children, and beneficial in
all cases in which wholesome, strength
ening and effective laxative should be
rsed. 1t is perfectly safe at all times and
dispels colds, headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation 50
promptly and effectively that j, is the one
perfect family laxative which gives salts
faction to all and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used it and
who have personal knowledge Of its ex-
cellence.
It's wonderful popularity. however. has
led unscrupulous dealers to offer imi,a-
tons which act unsatisfactory. There
fore, when buying. to get its beneficial
effects, always note the full name Of the
Company-Calfomia Fig Syrup Co
plainly printed or the front ot every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of Senna.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
80 cents per bottle.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
Chelsea Man is Killed.

Special TO the World.
Claremore, Okla, oct. 4.-Bert
Fowler, charged with the murder Of
Lou Brannon at Chelsea last night,
was arrested and brought to this
place this morning. The killing took
place at Fowler's home in Chelsea.
number of people had gathered at
Fowlers home for social evening
and all the guests had left but Bran
non when the fatal shot was fired.
Fowler claims that Brannon shot
himself.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
HudSOn'S Dairy

Hudson's Dairy viii be pleased to
furnish you with the best milk, cream,
butter and buttermilk from the clean
est dairy and the best herd of Jersey
cows in oklahoma. Visit us and see
If you can say as much for us, as Mr..
McManus state dairy inspector, said:
of the neatest kept in the state"
PHONE 21I-A
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
Patc Glass Blown In.

The heavy winds OF Tuesday night
which preceded the rainfall did ex-
tensive damage to a barber shop on
North Main street in the vicinity OF
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05
TULSANS SEE NEW COMET.
Going Toward the Sun, and May BE
PainIy Seen shortly.

A new comet is visible in Tulsa.
While the sky was too cloudy yes
terday for the heavenly visitor to be
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05

Fancy dressmaking now establish
ed in connection with the b. K r.
Millinery III East Second. adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-10-05

Get our prices before you have your
fall dressmaking done. b. & r. Mil
linery, Ill East Second. aly.