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Evening journal., 1911-09-06
mo HEARING In
INSURANCE CASE
Commissioner Maui Decides to
Wait Upon Proceedings
Before the Chancellor

Insurance Commissioner Maull to-
day decided to have no hearing on
the question Of whether or not TO per-
nit the American Bankers Assur-
ance Company, whose main Office is
in Dover. TO continue to do business
in Delaware. The hearing was set
for today but after a conference with
Attorney General Gray, Commits
sioner Maull announced that in view
of the fact that Chancellor Curtis
next week would conduct a hearing as
to the right of the company to con-
tinue to do business. he had aban-
doned the hearing set for today. Mr.
Maull said a hearing this week would
have inconvenienced many persons,
and Chancellor Curtis hearing on
September 13 will cover the same
ground and more than his own hear
ing would have covered.
The hearing on Wednesday Of next
week Is upon a rule sought in the
Court of Chancery by Attorney-Gen-
eral Gray, on information furnished
by the Insurance Commissioner, for
the company to show cause why itS
charter should not be revoked. It is
not known as yet whether the hear
ing will be in Wilmington or Dover
President Landon Of the company.
whose home is in st. Louis, arrived
in Dover yesterday afternoon and left
shortly afterward. Vice-President
Christensen is in Dover The COM
pany, which insures and guarantees
bank deposits, has stopped business
pending the Chancellors decision.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
ARSON FTEND
ELUDES ARREST
Insurance Companies Cancel
Policies on Old Bridge,
N. j., Property
THREE INCENDIARY
FIRES DURING A MONTH
Rr Tho Ilnited press.

lHt Aull'u ltcot
OLD BRIDGE. n. j.. Sept. 6--Banled
in every attempt to capture the muir
der and arson fend who unmolested.
has spread terror in this little commu-
nifty for years, the inhabitants OF the
village we're thrown into near panic
today when IL was learned the big in
suranco companies have cancelled all
policies on Old Bridge property. The
villagers were stunned by this culmi-
mating misfortune i'm the reign of out
lawry and steps were at once taken
TO form q yigilantc committed 10 hunt
tho criminal down.
Within a month there have been
three incendiary fires. two of them OBJ
viously set to accomplish murder as
well as 10 destroy property. The
crime wave started with the brutal
murder of Mrs. Jane Wright. "a blind
octogenarian, who was found dead
with her throat cut and her little hoard
of money missing
A few days later barkeepcr who
boasted that he could name the muir
derer and fire fend was shot to death
in his own home His father was also
killed while rushing TO the young
mans assistance A laborer made a
similar boast and he was murdered. A
score Of incendiaries complete the
story OF mysterious crimes which the
authorities confess they are unable TO
fathom.
Many believe the murderer is still
living here and there are many threats
Of lynching in the event Of his capture.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
ROUTE FOR
BOULEVARD
Governor PenneWiII, Lieut.. :
Gov. MendlnhaII and Sec
retary SmltherS in Sussex
TO PICK LOCATION
AND width OF ROAD

Governor Simeon S. Pennewill, Lieu
tenant Governor John NJ. Mendinhall
Of Newport and Secretary of State Will
liam T. Smithers OF Dover, comprising
a Commission to select a route and de-
termine the width for the proposed
DUPONT boulevard. are now going over
the TWO routes surveyed through Sus-
sex county.
1t is expected that the Commission
will select the easterly route through
Sussex, from Milford to Georgetown,
through Selbyville to the Maryland
line. If this is selected it is believed
that General T. c. DUPONT eventually
would build a boulevard along the
western route, if the right Of way
could be secured. There has been
some trouble in getting the right of
way along the western route.
Today the Commission is going over
the western route, through Bridgeville,
Seaford and Laurel to the Maryland
line. Yesterday the members went
over part of the eastern route. In adj
dition to picking a route for the boule-
ward, the Commission also will deter
mine whether the actual roadbed shall
be of twelve or eighteen feet width.
In most instances it is thought the
greatest width will be ordered. The
question of materials to be used will
be determined by the Commission and
the engineers.
While the Commission is going
ahead to select a route, the boulevard
corporation required to be formed for
the construction of the highway, under
the law passed by the recent Legisla-
ture, has not been chartered as yet at
Dover, so far as can be learned.
is said there may be some question as
to the legality of the Commission s
action in selecting a route until such
boulevard corporation is chartered
under the provisions of the amendment
TO tho general incorporation law.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
HOPES
FOR ACQUITTAL
"WiII Have Dinner With Faith
er on Sunday" He Says as
Verdict Draws Near
ACCUSED ASKES TO
SEE MOTHERLESS BABY
BY The United Press.


CHESTERFIELD COURT HOUSE.
Va. Sept 6-The Unconditional, sphynx-
like stoicism of Henry Clay Beattis,
Jr., whom twelve men. good and true,
must decide guilty or innocent OF tho $
murder Of his wife. lapsed today az
the young prisoner sat in his steel cell
here. The accused man sat gloomily
and thoughtfully gazing at tho sky
through his cell window and for tho
first time since his arrest. expressed
desire to see his baby. left mother
less by the awful tragedy Of Midlo-
THAN road
I'D like to kiss my youngster," he
said plaintively. Il haven't seen him
since they put mo in here"
Hundreds OF miles away, in Dover
Delaware. tho two-months old child OF
tragedy Is mothcred In the arms OF it's
grandmother Today was the first
time that tho fatherly instinct was ex-
pressed by the young prisoner.
The man who withstood seven hours
OF a bitter ordeal on tho stand al
most unmovod was more human
more emotional-today. now that the
end of his trial WAS In sight. The
air of braggadoccio OF the past few
weeks was still there, but the cold
stoicism was changed.
Expects Acquittnl.
Il feel sure" no declared emphati-
cally. that my appearance on the
stand and my testimony convinced the
jury Of my innocence. have no doubt
that / will be acquitted.
Il will have dinner at home with
my father and brother and sister Sun
day" declared tho prisoner. Il have
no doubt that the verdict will be In
by Saturday night. ] watched that
jury just as closely as they watched
mo and ! am certain that they believ-
ed my story and will set me free. 1
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
FAIR FUTURE
IS ASSURED
Although Location Has Not
Been Determined Upon by
Association

Officials of the New Castle County
Fair Association are busy at work on
the list Of winners at the recent show
and as there is much detail work. the
prizes will be sent out as fast as
possible.
In speaking Of the recent show
this morning an official Of the asso-
citation said 1T is a foregone con-
clusion that there will be another
show next year, but where it will be
held depends on the business men Of
Wilmington"
Another subject which will be con-
sidered at that time is the offer OF
the merchants Of Newark to have the
Fair held there next year. There
have been two tracts offered, one on
the south side and the other on the
east side of the town. To add TO the
interest of the proposition one man
there has offered the association
$4,000, while others have signifed
their willingness to assist in financial
way in getting the fair association to
locate there.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
STIRRED BY
WAR RUMORS
Runs on Savings Banks in
France and Ger
many
GOVERNMENTS KEEP
-0PLE IN THE DARK
BY Tho United Press.


BERLIN. Sept GA near panic in
banking circles exists in soma Of tho
provincial cities OF Germany and
France as a result Of wild rumors Of
war. Tho antiouated policy Of the
government of keeping the nation IN
the dark as TO the negotiations with
France over the Moroccan situation
was severely condemned today.
Runs at savings banks ct Stetin,
Metz. and other places are wing.
Thousands OF small depo.-ors have
withdrawn their savings. Fearing
that the panicky conditions will quick
~ spread to Berlin the bankers here
have agreed that they will insist upon
the expiration Of the legal notice be-
fore they permit Withdrawals.
On The frontier the people arc OK
cited because Of the large movemen.
OF troops Ia France and Belgium. The
official statements that these move
ments are similar part of the regular
manouvers are disregarded.
While the government is being de-
nnunced for it's silence 10 is said I'm un-
official circles that there Is no cause
for tho alarm that has spread over
tho country and n France has made
her proposals in good faith, tho gov
ernment believes an early settlement
may be reached.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
ARDEN RENTS
AT OLD FIGURE
Committee Report Holding to
Present Conditions Is AC-
Cepted by Colony
REVENUE THIS YEAR
WILL TOTAL $l6O7. 95

Residents Of Arden held their special
town meeting in Guild Hall last even
ing when the report of the committee
of twelve appointed to ascertain what
the true rental value of the lands
there should be. was made. The
committee acted as an advisory body
only, and the report which had been
prepared was comprehensive.
There were about 100 people pres
ent when the meeting was called to
order by Or. E. E. Moore. but when
the report was voted on there were
but about fifty-five present. The ma
jority Of these were Socialists. as
they we're on the committee.
The report was made Of answers
sent out in response to list Of
questions TO the leaseholders and
about 80 per cent. of the residents
replied. OF this number "A 1-2 per
cent. Of the people favored the pres
ent assessment for the year 1912,
while 43 1-2 per cent. favored an in
crease. About II per cent. thought
the assessment should be decreased.
It was also stated in the report
that the total land values of the
colony, covering about 163 acres, was
S250.50, and that the rentals at five
per cent would total $1,25250, where
as under the present assessment the
rental is $1,607.95. The report states
that there are other considerations,
however, such as the waiting list
The meeting finally voted on the
last clause Of the report which states
that the full rental value is less
than the present total assessment, but
recognizing the wish of the majority
of the leaseholders the committee
recommends that the present assess
ment stand This was adopted by a
vote of "a to II.
In the report the committee make
it clear that the state has not chang
ed It's assessment of Arden lands
since 1901 when it was S34 an acre
whereas at present under the differ
ential rating rents averaging S20.6l
per acre. This shows an increase o
i 24O per cent within the past few
years, the rent during the first sever
years being S6 an acre.
\ AT the meeting last evening seycra
of the members discussed the atti
tude of one of the trustees in hav
ing a statement published stating tha
the rents should be increased.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
TROuBLE OYER SUIT.

Perry e. Shockley's tuxedo suit
figured in City Court today. Perry
said he lent the suit on June 2 to
Walter Caldwell. who waited to go
to a ball. Perry alleged that Cald-
we'll put up" the suit instead of re-
turning it to him, and later had it
pressed and cleaned. Perry then
swore out a warrant for Walter and
the case came before Judge Cochran
in City Court. The case was dis
missed.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
RAN RAILROAD
In EARLY DAYS
Joseph hyde, Dead Mason,
Operated Breakwater Road
After Laying Rails
PASSES AWAY AFTER
YEARS OF ACTIVITY

Joseph Hyde. aged So years. retired
contractor and prominent Mason.
died today at his home. No. 400 East
Seventh street He was chief engi-
neer Of the Water Department at ono
time. His funeral will be held on
Saturday afternoon. with interment
in Wilmington and Brandywine ceme-
terry. Mr.. Hyde was a charter mem-
Der Of Corinthian Lodge Of Masons.
formed in October. 1861. Of St. Johns
Commandery, Knights Templar. and
Of Mechanics Lodge or odd Fellows.
Prior to joining in organizing Cor
inthian Lodge Mr. Hyde was a mem
Der of Washington Lodge of Masons.
He was born in Philadelphia June l.,
1929. His father died in 1882 when he
was but three years old and in 1S4i he
came TO Wilmington to work at the
milk business. He learned his trade Of
machinist at the shops of the old p.
". and B. Railroad Company, foot of
French street After becoming a Jour
ueyman he went 20 Philadelphia TO
work, but returned TO Wilmington two
years later at the request of the rall-
road company, and took charge Of it's
machine shop as assistant master me-
chanic under Joseph Teas. He resign
ed to go into the contracting business
at New Castle. He laid the rails of the
old Junction and Breakwater Railroad
from Milford to Georgetown, of which
railway Judge Houston was president.
Mr.. Hyde also purchased the first en-
gine used by the road and named il
Sussex" He ran the locomotive, a
wood burner, for two years by con-
tract. from Harrington to George
town, on a mileage basis Under his
contract he kept everything in repair
engine, cars and track and furnished
the wood and oil--an arrangement that
would hardly be satisfactory nova
days. In 1861 he left the Junction and
Breakwater Railroad to go to the Girls
field road as assistant superintendent
but later returned to the operation OF
the Junction and Breakwater at the
request Of President Houston.
With John 2. Johnson as a partner
Mr.. HYDE took the contract and built
the present county hospital at Farm
hurst. He erected sor the Delaware
Bridge Company OF Trenton, n. j., the
first pier eysr built at Coney Island
I'm 1877. In 1873 he contracted for and
was engaged for two years in the con-
stfuction of stock houses, boilers
tracks and other equipment for the
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
REFORMER
ASKS DIVORCE
Faber Says Wife Deserted
Him in 1908 While He
Was Ill Here
WIFE In ANSWER
SAYS HUSBAND IS INSANE

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. Sept c.
Simon Faber. who has been prosecut-
ing election fraud cases, appeared in
the Chancery Court before vice-Chan-
cellor Leaning yesterday TO sue his
wife Sarah, handsome young hru-
nette, for divorce, basing his action
on the ground that she deserted him
while he was I'll in Wilmington, Del,
in May, 1908.
Chief Of Police George Black, Of
Wilmington, who arrested Faber in
May, 1908. after he had fallen off the
steamer Brandywine into the Chris
tiana River while on his way to Phil
adelphia. is one OF the witnesses for
the defense, and Is now In Atlantic
City DR.. Peter W. Tomlinson, one Of
the board of examiners Of the Della
ware State Hospital for the Insane, at
Farnhurst TO which Faber was COM
mitted, testified to having found him
insane at the time he was lying in the
Wilmington city jail
Faber, who was a merchant tailor in
this city for some years, suffered a
nervous breakdown and was obliged
to give up business and retire TO tho
home Of his brother. Jacob Faber, In
Wilmington.
Wrote Many Letters to Wife.
Faber said that when he became I'll
his wife was unsympathetic, and that
she told him she would have to leave
him II he continued TO be H. He
further said that after visit of three
days at his brother's home she re-
turned to Pleasantville, n. ].
Repeated letters brought no reply
from her, Faber declared. He then
decided TO go TO Europe, had bought
his ticket and made preparations 10
sail, when. on taking q trip up tho riy-
er TO Philadelphia, ON May i6, 1908, he
fell or plunged overheard from IN,
steamer Brandywinc. Hc was reacu
ed by a tugboat and, at his request
landed in Wilmington.
He was taken TO the Wilmington 20
lice station, but was released in Gus
tody of his brother.
A few days later Faber again pre-
( sented himself at the police station
etThe police detained him, pending e,
!, animation az go his sanity. Vie wa
visited in Jail by his wife, who ais
p accompanied him TO the state hospiti
q on the day he was admitted. Hc sa
no more OF her. however, until afte
he was discharged as cured in Jun'
1910
Although Faber wrote often to hi
wife during his stay at the hospital, n
! SAYS she never replied.
After leaving the institution he OF
fercd to make her a home, but sh
would not agree TO return to him.
Wife Doesn't Want Divorce.
Mrs. Fabor will take the stand il
defense of the action today. She doe
not want a divorce although she wal
not live with her husband. slill enter
tanning doubts as TO his sanity
During his examination of pocto
Tomiirson yesterday afternon, u. G
4 Gaskil, counsel for tho girl wife, made
sensation by inquiring OF st. were
not possible for a person TO be insan'
on one subject "as, for instance, re
form. civic righteousness or politics.
The physician replied ahirmalivoly
somewhat 10 the amusement OF thl
spectators. who were familiar will
Fabers vigorous prosecution Of ma
chine election law violators before th
present special grand jury.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
MAY SOON SETTLE
MOROCCO DISPUTE
Bv ND United Press.

BY The United Press.
PARIS, Sept. 6.-Reports from Ber-
lin. believed to emanate from the
French Embassy there. received here
today indicate that Germany viii ac-
cept the final proposal Of France aud
that the Moroccan dispute VIII soon De
settled.
The French Foreign Office, so far IS
learned has reached no official an
swer to its note to Germany and the
matter Is still I'm the hands OF the Ger
man Chancellor, DR.. Bethmann-Holl-
veg.
French newspapers are taking an
optimistic view OF the situation and
one declares that the details of an
agreement win soon be made public.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
HOW'S THIS FOR
A PEACH TREE?

A. A. Wimot, of Claymont, has a
peach tree that he thinks is one OF
the best producers in this section Of
the country II was planted five years
ago. and after some of his friends had
helped themselves this year to the
fruit Mr.. Wilmot picked ten and a half
baskets from the tree. He received an
average of S175 a basket for the
peaches he sold The peaches are of
Belle of Georgia variety and the tree
measures twenty-five feet across. Mr..
Wilmot sprays tho tree with lime and
sulphur but aside from that gives Il
no attention. The tree is in his chicken
yard.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
EATCRELDER TO MEET
HERE WITH GR6NGERS

Farmers and members of the va
rious oranges throughout the county
will assemble at Naudain's Grove,
near Jordan's Corner, tomorrow when
the annual outing of Pomona Grange
will be held. The morning session
will be devoted to the business Of
the society after which dinner will
be served.
During the afternoon there will be
an open meeting, the principal ad-
dress to be made by Ex-Governor N.
J. Batchelder, master Of the National
Grange. Other speeches will be made
by members of the local oranges and
members of the State Board of Agri-
culture.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
Tn TELL OF YACATION TRIPS.

In Eastlake Presbyterian Church
this evening there will be a unique
service. The topic is: Interesting and
Instructive Things Seen or Heard
During Vacation" A number of per-
sons will take part in the meeting. The
pastor, the Rev. Henry Cunningham.
will speak of some experiences in the
and lakes of Northern New
Jersey. The service will be helpful in
general knowledge, morals and spirit
,ra1ffv
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
MERCHANTS WILL REGISTER.

The cases brought by Special Agent
Hainsworth, Of the Levy Court, be-
fore Magistrates Gluckman and Lewis
in which merchants failed to record
their christian as well as surnames
with the Prothonotary, are being set
tied. None Of the defendants will
take the matter TO court.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
LAWN FETE AT sT. PAuL,S.

The committee in charge of the lawn
fete which will be given under the
auspices of the Holy Name Society at
Fourth and Jackson streets, for the
benefit of st. Paul's church tomorrow
evening. has made elaborate arrange
ments for the entertainment of the big
crowd which is expected to be present.
Many novelties will be introduced and
as a special attraction there will be a
moving picture show.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
HUNDREDS OF MILES
OF CHINA SUBMERGED.
Bv The United Press.

NEW YORK, Sept 6.-The Chris
tian Herald today received word from
missionaries IN the stricken district
that the floods alon gthe Yang-Tse-
Kiang River are proving the worst
in the modern history of China. For
hundreds of miles the country is sub
merged and the surviving living on
hurriedly constructed RATS have no
which they stored in the topmost
branches of trees. This supply Will
not last long and even if the water
receded, famine will still threaten
millions Of people.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
STEAMER UP FOR REPAIRS.

The steamer City of Salem, which
formerly ran between Salem and Phil
adelphia, and has been running on the
Chesapeake bay, is on the marine rail-
way OF the Pusey and Jones Company's
plant for repairs. The vessel recently
lost her wheel and broke her shaft.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
THE LAST WORD

No one would buy and read
a copy Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL unless he were in
a mood TO take an interest in
what's doing" in the world
about him RIGHT NOWl He
reads the ads. with the same
assurance that he reads the
news-realizing that they con-
tain "the last word" of store
news or of other buying or
bartering opportunities.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
MORE DWELLINGS no GO UP.

Four dwellings costing $1,000 each
will be erected by Frank Patterson,
for Leila f. Brearetor on the north
side of DUPONT street, between Sixth
and Seventh streets. the permit hav-
ing been issued by Building Inspector
Cassidy today.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
INSURANCE. CASE Up

Chancellor Curtis was at his office
to-day. The Economic Life Insurance
case comes before the chancellor 70
morrow when argument on exceptions
to the masters report will be made.
There are TWO exceptions filed.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
LAAnEEEs, AIn TzAl fRRErf HfRrRErf.

A meeting of the Ladies Aid Of Cen
trail Presbyterian Church will be held
at the home of Mrs. W. A. Barr, No.
2412 Delaware Avenue at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
nN ROAD INspEcrI0N mar.

The members Of the Levy Court to-
day went to Newark to inspect the
depot road built by Stewart and Dono-
hue.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING.

Members OF the Charter Commission
will most likely hold their next meet
ing on Tuesday evening, September
26. This will be at the call of the
chairman, however.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
KILLS HIMSELF AFTER SLAYISe WIFE.

BY The United Press
ST LOUIS Sept 6.-Andrew Frick is suicide today af-
killing his wife shooting his daughter following
family dinner night which thirteen guests we're seated
the table Frck, was host laughed when one
Of the guests remarked that thirteen
lieved he became temporarily insane.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
WEATHER.
BY The United Press.

By Inc JnlteQ floSS.
WASHINGTON, Sent. Glover
temperature Is indicated for tonight
in the Atlantic States north Of Yir-
ginia, and in the lower Lake Region
and the Upper Ohio Valley. Cooler
weather will oyerspread the Mississ-
ippi and Lower Ohio Valley today.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
WAsHINGTC

WASHINGTON, D. G., Sept g.
Forecast till D. m, Thursday:
For Unsettled weather
with probably showers tonight or
Thursday; somewhat lower tempera-
furp
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
BOLIVIA AND PERU MAY FIGHT.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON Sept 6.-War between Bolivia and Peru
expected momentariy according the
parmen today indicating crisis the between the
two South American Republics
Evening journal., 1911-09-06
FELL OVER HER MOTHERS DEAD BODY.

BY The United Press
sHAMoKIN Pa, Sept 6.-whie Helen coming
down stairs today she fell the
believed that during the night got up to close
window the head the balance break
ing her neck.
Evening journal., 1911-09-06

The Evening Journal has
more Subscribers than any
other paper in Delaware.
That means a home paper