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Evening journal., 1911-01-31
ASSAULT CASE
GOES TO COURT
Williams, Accused by Mrs.
Clifner, Valves Hearing
Before City Judge
IS HELD WITHOUT
BAIL FOR TRIAL

Bennett A. Williams, accused Of
felonious assault upon Mrs. Laura
Clfner, In Brandywine Park on last
Wednesday night, through his attor-
ney, Robert H. Richards, today in City
Court. waived a hearing for trial at
the Court OF General Sessions, and
was held without bail In addition to
him, Robert Murphy. arrested in con
nection with the case, was held in
$500 bail as a witness.
Following court this morning q
warrant, also charging felonious as
sault. was served ON Amos Grier. and
his hearing was postponed until to-
morrow. He had been I'm custody as
witness. but from statements made
by Mrs. Clifner involving Grier in the
attack made upon her, the warrant
charging felonious assault was sworn
out by the authorities. II may be.
however. that no will be charged with
merely being an accessory
The charge OF impersonating an Of
ficer against Murphy the police could
not hold, as the evidence they were
after failed. and this charge was
dropped. He was held as witness,
however.
Miss Mary Burns, employed at the
homo Of William Carter, at Montrose
who also was assaulted in the park
on Friday evening following Christ
mas. an account of which appeared IN
THE EVENING JOURNAL yesterday
told the police that one Of the men
who attacked her impersonated an or
icer. She was shown Murphy, bu
could not identify him as the mal
who had met her.
The actions OF the gang that hal
been operating In the park han
aroused the city, and much interest q
being taken I'm the case Hundred
OF people, unable TO gain admittanc
70 the court room, congregate oac
morning jn-9 -9artt the City Han.
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
NO CONFESSION
FROM ROBERTS
Counsel Says Convicted Man
Has Nothing to Confess

j. Frank BAN. counsel for Reese
Roberts. under sentence of death for
the murder Of Robert Casey. al Clay
mont denied I'm most emphatic terms
today that Roberts had confessed rob-
bing the Casey store and denying the
murder while duplicating another
person.
That story is malicious, absolutely
false and an outrageous publication.
Reese Roberts has not confessed any
thing because he hasn't anything to
confess. Such a publication az this
time Is an injustice to Roberts," was
Mr.. Balls denial
Roberts case is now before the SUI
preme Court on motion to strike out
certain testimony admitted in the case
before the court Of Oyer and Terminer
of New. Castle county, in which
tribunal he was convicted.
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
OPPOSITION TO
RECIPROCITY BILL
Delaware Grange Believes
Move Would hurt interests
of American Farmers

An unusually interesting meeting
was held last evening by Delaware
Grange at Newport, both the literary
and routine programs being of more
than common interest.
The committee In charge of the box
social which was given last Thurs
day blythe Grange at the home Of Mrs.
Eva Myers. reported that they had
realized S14 from the sale OF the
boxes.
The third and fourth degrees were
conferred upon Earl Wee by the
proper officials. A special COMMITTEES
comprising Francis II. Hofecker. Will
liam II. Mccoy and Mrs Lydia Demp-
sey produced a set of resolutions
upon the death of Mrs. Daisy Cum
mings. member of the Grange, who
died on January 26. These resolu-
tions were adopted and the charter
Of the Grange will be draped for 30
days.
Copies of a resolution opposing the
proposed reciprocity bill of Presi-
dent Tafts, the passage of which the
grangers have heartily chosen 10
contest will be sent to the Congress-
man and Senators from Delaware
with request that they oppose the
measure as being one detrimental TO
the farming interests Of the United
States.
It was decided that the grangers
should endorse co-education for the
women of Delaware and a resolution
TO that effect, and praising the ones
whe have worked so diligently for
that nurDOSp was adOnfod
The literary program was opened
by Miss Ora Davis. who sang solo
and the lecturers hour was devoted
10 drilling. last evening being The
regular drill night
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
NO ACTION ON
CHURCHMAN.
Opposition to Have Opportunity
to Present Evidence in
Rebuttol
NOT MENTIONED TODAY
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, ia n.Sl.--The Senate
this morning took no action on ths
confirmation Of Phillip Q. Churchman.
The Senators expect TO give the op-
position an opportunity to present
evidence in robuttal which may be
limited to certain lines and not be
general aflidavlts. Thursday may be
fixed for this hearing.
The Senate went into executive ses-
sion this morning and confirmed
James Kitchen, factory inspector: H..
J. Hardesty superintendent of Sus-
sex schools: !. II. Jester. magistrate
at Glendale, and II. r. Quattlander.
magistrate at Millsboro.
The Churchman case was not mem
toned, however.
II was about five o'clock yesterday
afternoon when the State Senate end
ed its secret session at which dele
CATION Of prominent lawyers from all
parts Of the State appeared In behalf
Of the confirmation OF Philip O.
Churchman as a State Judge. Many
lawyers spoke during the afternoon
comprising most of the members OF
the delegation. and including Herbert
Fl. Ward. ]. Frank Ball. Francis II
Hoffecker. Ruby r. Vale, members OF
the Philadelphia Bar who live at Mil.
ford Howell S. England. and others
William NJ. Connolly, Of Whining.
ton, former Democratic member of the
Legislature, was admitted by consent
OF the Senate as member of the
delegation, and he made an appeal fol
the confirmation Of Mr. Churchman
Herbert l.. Rice Of Wilmington was
member OF the delegation, he joining
the party at noon. No vote wal
taken to report the appointment bacl
10 the Senate or on the question o.
confirmation yesterday afternoon. an,
& still remained unfinished business
when the Senate adjourned yesterda.
afternoon. with a likelihood that tn
Senate today would determin
whether to report on IN
confirmation TO the Senate, O
whekesr6 80 arraneF for tn
opposition to present IT'S side furthe
in rebuttal.
Andrew c Gray, Attorney Genera
who was one Of the signers OF IN
petition for Mr. Churchman. let II b
known by letter and telegram from
Boston yesterday that he Is IN favo
of Mr.. Churchman' confirmation. MI
Gray is i'm Boston on a business trir
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
COULDN'T FIND
WOMAN HERE

Detectives from Philadelphia were
in this city yesterday searching for
May Johnson, who is believed to have
married Charles Gilbert Green in
Philadelphia, where he is under ar
rest, accused of altering a marriage
certificate TO dope Miss Margaret Ross,
a young woman. but they failed to To-
cate her. The officers came here upon
learning that the woman was sup
posed TO be making her home here.
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
DYE POISONING
WOULD KILL FISH
GranGerS Therefore Oppose
Restocking Of Creek at
This Time

At a meeting of Diamond State
Grange, p of H.. at Stanton last even
ing. it was decided that any plan to
restock White Clay Greek with black
bass at this time would be useless,
owing to the presence Of dye poison
ing i'm the water.
The railroad bill and the national
reciprocity bill were discussed, and
the remainder of the evening was
given over to a musical and literary
program
Mrs. Harry Pordham, Jr., was i'm
charge OF the musical numbers The
program follows. Reading, Molly
Foote; current events, G. r. Dickey;
recitation. Miss Florence l.. Dickey
reading, Miss Nellie Hanna. and duet,
Miss Nettie and Mrs. Anna Hanna.
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
AIIered Deserters Taken Back.

John Gordy and Charles Conway,
two alleged deserters from the United
States Navy, were taken to League Is
land yesterday by Special officer
Wardle. They had been arrested here
several days ago suspected OF larceny
but this charge was dropped.
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
nislrlct Numher Fi,e (Kentl

Miss Ida NJ. Hewes, Harring-
ton ......... .............. ..'. -'5tV'9SV
hiss Eva Hazel, Dover .2,5lO'26O|
liss Nancy Russell, Farming
ton ................-... .... o l''of'-oV
~. IS. Cantwcu, Cheswold &C.. .1,l57,26O
liss Evelyn Culver, Dover ..1,l26,26O
ohm f. Phillips, Smyrna ..1,ll4'26O
District Number Six (Sussex.D
Miss Sallie Warren. Milford l,29i26O
Miss Emma Gillespie. Milford l,2tO,26O
Miss Fannie Parker, Laurel .l,l65,260
w. +. Conaway, Bridgeville 9gl26O
Geo. Gray Kenney, Laurel 1S4,l6O
Miss Maude Lofland, Milford 434,I2O
The pianos given as division prizes
were purchased from ethe Robelen
Piano Company, at 710 Market street
one of the largest and most reliable
piano houses in this section of the
country.
The diamonds given as first district
prizes were purchased from Lyn
Thomas, the prominent jeweler at 4Os
Market street.
The Symphony Grand Graphophones
given as second district prizes we're
purchased from The Columbia Phono-
graph Company at 610 Market street
The furniture given as third district
prizes was purchased from me Wcil-
known local dealers. NJ Megary ana
Son Co, Foord- Massey Furniture Co,
Edward II. Brennan Estate. Miller
Bros. Co., and The Wilmington Furni-
ture Company.
The merchandise purchases, given
as the fourth district prizes, were
made from such prominent and reli-
able firms as Smith-Zollinger Co.
Crosby and Hill Co., r. ToplSis Sons,
James II. Wright Co. and Larus-Al>
theimer Co.
The business college scholarships
given as fifth district prizes were Sc
cured from Goldey College, one of the
most successful and widely known
business schools in the East
The bank accounts offered as the
sixth district prizes will be opened i'm
the names of the successful candidates
with the Central National Bank. one
of the oldest and strongest financial
institutions i'm the city.
In addition TO the forty-two prizes.
as classified above. a special prize of
2 $40 Gas Range. purchased from the
Wilmington Gas Company was award
cd to Mrs. Neva A. Hopes, of Will
Evening journal., 1911-01-31

mington for having secured the larg-
est number of clubs on the second
bonus. Mrs. Hopes secured thirty
eight clubs. Her nearest competitor
secured thirteen clubs.
The auditors report showing the
votes secured by every contestant in
the race will be published in full in
tomorrow's issue Of THE JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
Young MEN DIED TOGETHER.
II Leased speeial VIC.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
ToNAwANDA. ~ " Jan si.-Two young mon Of this city
are dead today result of suicide pact John sohrier
aged 2i 2s entered local saloon last
night and after ordering retired side There
they poured phiai oarbolc acid into their
drinks gulped the fatal Both respondent
as the result Of being out of work and without money.
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
ARCHnIsHoP 80 RETTER.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
PHILADELPHIA. Pa Jan. a1.-Archbshop Patrick J.
Ryan who critically Episcopal residence here
passed night and thia morning resting
quietly According Turner ycar-generai and
Chancellor the venerable preae had
of The spells depression during the night that marked hts
dltion yesterday.
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
NEW YORK DEADLOCK.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
ALBANY ~ y, Jan. si-rhe Legislature IN joint session
tssookea again today eho election OF Uaea ssate=
Senator sheehan Herman gained two
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
Foywo Persons Win $1,000 Offered by Evening Journal

Mrs. Neva A. Hopes of Wilmington, Gets the
Stoddard-D Dayton; Joseph B. McHHgh of VIII
mingfon, Wins Overland; Mrs. John G.
Hartmann of Wilmington, Receives
Flanders Suburban. Mrs. Arthur T.
NeaIe of Newark is Awarded
Flanders Roadster
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
District Number Two Wilmington
nistrict Number Three (WiImingtOn.)
District Number -Four.
lRnraI New Castle.l

w. Frank Taylor. Hockessin. .2,249,l4O
Miss Mary A. Jolls, Middle
town .2,217 $50
NJ 5. Molloy, Hillcrest ...... .2,11,26O
n. r. Lank. New Castle ..... 1,993,26O
Charles +. Walton, Newark ..l,644,26O
Mrs. Ira c. Mote, Newark ..l,6SO,26O
Evening journal., 1911-01-31

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-It will be
warmer tonight and Wednesday in the
lower Lake Region and the atlantic
States. There win be unsettled
weather tomorrow east OF the Rocky
Mountains.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3i.-FOrecasl
till p. M, tomorrow:
For Delaware Unsettled and warm
er, rain tonight or Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
TOTAL NUMBER OF
VOTES, 184,721,345
Judges and Auditors Com
pIete Their Work and
Entire List of Grand,
Division and District
Prize Winners Given

Announcement is made today Of the
winners in THE EVENING JOURNAL
voting contest for AZ prizes, aggregat-
ing S1O39O. This contest proved 10
be the largest and most successful
ever conducted by a Wilmington news
paper and it. reached proportions
never even dreamed of by THE JOUR- !
MAI, management It's success is at
once a tribute to the energy OF some
200 keen contestants and to the won
derful popularity of THE JOURNAL,
recognized as the leading newspaper
OF Delaware
A total of 1s4721,S45 votes were
cast by THE JOURNAL contestants
during the contest and the winner OF
the first grand prize secured 1885,
900 The winners OF ths grand
prizes polled the following vote
First Grand Prize-Mrs. Neya A.
Hopes. 26.336,290
Second Grand Prize-Joseph B. Nc
Hugh, 236S1,290.
Third Grand Prize-Mrs John G.
Hartmann, 16,213,095.
Fourth Grand Prize-Mrs. Arthur L.
Neale, 10.030l9O.
The winners OF the two division
prizes received the following vote:
wilmington DlNiSlou IT iloe-4hl ?. -
A. Banner, S.27O,6f0.
Rural Delaware Division Prize-
Mrs. II. f.. Baker, of Rockland, 3,2Sd,-
$40.
The standing of the district prize
winners is given herewith:
District Number One (Nilmington.l
Nym. L. Rakestraw ......... .41s3,26O
{. S. Glover ...........-. .2,s4s'26O
$. H. Benson. Jr.. .......... Il ,S65.bzO
Mrs. Eleanora Lofand ..... .lS45,260
Nock Leshcm ..-...-. l'o40'1ov
Salisbury Williams ....... li254,z6O
District Number Two (NilmingtOn.)
George NJ. Gillespie ....... .4.19l ESQ
Vim. S. X Wells ........... .2.si4,ZbU
Thomas Logan g......-... ,0O5,26O
James Staats ...........,.. t39'z6O
James l.. Stewart .......... ll4'zoV
L. f. Macklin .............. 5o4,4sO
District Number Three (WilmlngtOn.l
John HoodOck ..........'..... l,5to,olO
Mrs. e. Greenwell ..........l, ,2O6,btO
Harry Sllinger ............ 924,S6O
Mrs Jennie W. Smith ...... S62,26O
Miss Marian GossOm ....... 1O1,26O
Master lanes =. COnaWay 529 ,26O
Evening journal., 1911-01-31
MEATHER.

CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1911-01-31

More People Read this
paper = more Merchants
Advertise in il than any other
Newspaper in Delaware.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
COUNTY EXPERTS IN AGRICULTURE

A bill will be prepared for present
alton at the next Oregon session oil
the legislature providing for the cfea-
ton of state agricultural commits
sion, which will make it possible for
each county to obtain the services OIL
scientific farming expert to carr!
On demonstration work and act as an
adviser to the farming men of the
state. This plan was introduced az
the meeting of the officers OF the
Tri-County Development league ii
the Portland commercial club last
week, and met with unanimous approx
al.
The plan will provide that the
county agriculturists appointed from
the commission shall spend three
months every year in preparatoi!
work at the Oregon Agricultural cor
lege, and shall be in the field duI-
ing the remainder of the year do
demonstrators and advisers 10 Tue
farmers of the state. Assistance II
framing the bill will be solicited from
the state grange, the Oregon Deveiop
ment league and the Central orego"
Development league.
Another plan discussed was co'o
- al H.
nization scheme, which will be eia'
GRATED and reported in full at Tue
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
REBELS ARE READY
TO CAPTURE NANkING
Investment of Ancient City by
Chinese Rev0luti0nists Now
Complete.

Nanking.-After more than half a
century of silence. the hills overlook
Ing the walled city of Marking, the
ancient capital of China, swarm with
rebellious forces eager for it's occu-
patton and determined to overthrow
the last stronghold of the Mancnus
south of the Yangtse.
From the Tiger Hill fort for sew
eral hours Sunday morning big guns
spoke repeatedly, while farther VI
along the northeastern range. from
the top of Purple Mountain. for a
l5-mile semi-c.rcle westward to the
Yangtse, smaller forts scattered shells
into every section of the city. So fal
as known the casualty list is not
large. General Wong, second in com
mand of the defenders, is among those
killed
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
TRADE BALANCE IS HELD
Exports Grow Largely While imports
Fall Oft

Washington.-That United States
trade with foreign countries has grown
consd arably this year, compared with
that of year ago, is the showing
made by statistics of the Department
of Commerce and Labor just issued.
In exports. the trade for the ten
months ended with October increased
S235 900 900 over the period last year,
while the imports decreased $4,000
600 in the same time. A balance OF
trade in favor of the United States
amounting to $401 100000 existed on
November l. Canadas exports to this
country for October decreased $780,
900, as compared with October OF
last year, and $6.3OO,0OO for ten
months ended with October. Amer
lean exports to Canada increased &c.
SOC, 900 for October and $4S.600.OO0 for
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07

nfeting of the committee in Airing
tf December 81. The general out
life of the plan involves setting a
5 PIE by a private corporation, or by
n e county, large tract of land,
Which shall be leased at a reasonable
rate to colonists who will be invlt-
n to come into that state.
As a help to the demonstration work
q third plan was suggested, setting
aside on each farm in the county a
small tract of land for experimental
work. The farmers will be asked to
Keep careful record of the crops plant
ed on the experimental tracts, OF the
methods of cultivation, and OF the
Results obtained. The committee nope
thus to obtain a large mass OF val
liable data for their guidance III de-
termining what crops can be grown
TO the best advantage.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
EASTERN STATES SEE
WESTERN GOVERNORS

ST. Paul.-The governors OF 4
western states-California, Washing
ton, Oregon, Idaho. Colorado, Montana,
Nevada, Wyoming South Dakota,
North Dakota-started from st. Paul
Monday night on 5000-mile tour of
the East and Middle West, carrying
exhibits of the products of the states
they represent. The governors will
attend conferences and get acquainted
with the business men of the many
cities they will visit in an effort to at
tract further public attention to the
western country as desirable field
for the homeseekers and the invest
ment of capital.
The governors will be accompanied
by their secretaries and members OF
their STATS. The party will be in
charge of former Governor James H.
Brady, of Idaho, with whom the idea
OF the trip originated. and Riley At
kinson, secretary of the chamber of
commerce of Boise, Idaho.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
Chinese Rebels Are Defeated.

Pekin.-A dispatch received at the
legations here says the imperial
troops have captured Han Yang, and
that the rebels are fleeing, mostly to
WI Chang.
The assembly of the province OF
CiIi Lii has resolved to summon the
throne to abdicate and also to par
ticipate in the Republican government
which is now being formed.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
FAIR WEATHER WANTED
Los Angeles Good Government Force
Hope to Defeat Socialists.

Los Angeles.-With the last full
week OF the political campaign that
has torn this city into bitter factions,
both sides have given over the at
tempt to convince anybody of the
merits of their claims, and are now
concentrating upon getting out the
vote.
In this, the Good Government
League and it's allies are easily the
best equipped. but the leaders of that
party say that "all depends on the
weather" A rainy day, it is believed,
will ruin Alaxender's chances and give
the Socialist-Labor element the op.
portunity it is seeking. On the other
land, the coming of a clear and pleas.
ant election day may mean an over
whelming victory for Alexander.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
HELP! BUY A SEAL!

Red Cross seals are to be soid
this holiday season again for Tue
benefit of the anti-tuberculosis fund.
The National Red Cross Society mas
turned over the active work seiiihs
to the nationally organized white pia-
CUE forces. In this state the WASH
ington association for the Proven
ton of Tuberculosis will have charge
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
Coast Cite. Win Rate Reduction.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Seattle and
Tacoma jobbers won an important vic
tory before the Interstate Commerce
Commission when that body ordered a
20 per cent reduction of all interstate
class rates from these cities to points
in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and
Montana. and directed that the new
rates be put into effect January 2,
1912.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
PEACE HAD HARD RUB
Great eritain's Part In Moroccan Ne
eotiations Told.

London.-Sir Edward Grey, secre
tary of state for foreign affairs, III
quiet and unassuming manner, but
with intense impressiveness, laid bare
in the House OF Commons the part
Great Britain played in the Moroccan
negotiations which brought Europe
close to war during the summer.
Sir Edward said frankly that the
greatest anxiety had existed, but, for
tunately, he was able to add that the
negotiations had cleaned the slate be-
tween Germany and Great Britain.
Oil was poured on the troubled wat
ers Anxiety was not constant, but
intermittent, and was caused by the
fact that the negotiations might at
any time reach deadlock 1t looked
on one or two occasions as If dead
lock could not be avoided.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
PLUMBING TRUST GIVES Up
Government Evidence Against Com.
bine on Coast Strong.

Government Evidence Against Com.
bine on Coast Strong.
Washington.-The plumbing trust"
which government officials say con-
trolls the sale of plumbers supplies
n most of the Rocky Mountain and
Pacific Coast regions. has capitulated
to the Department Of Justice and is
seeking to avoid court proceedings.
Representatives of the trust will
present their ideas of dissolution at
a conference to be held later in the
week.
The evidence against the combina.
ton is strong United States District
Attorney Mccormick. of Los Angeles.
who is familiar with the workings of
the combination, has been ordered to
Washington by Mr.. wickersham to be
present At the conference.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
Primary Issue Raised.

Washington.-In addition to choos-
ing a meeting place for the next Re-
publican national convention, the Re-
publican national committee at its
meeting here on December IL is ex-
pected to go on record regarding the
presidential preference primary A
resolution calling for the committees
Endorsement will be brought before
it by an "insurgent member" accord.
ing to information received here.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
vande rbiIt Race Won by milford.

Savannah, Ga.-At the finish of the
seventh Vanderbilt cup race here, the
American automobile world hailed
Ralph X. milford, driver of the Lo-
zier car, as new champion. Not
only did Milford lower all previous
Vanderbilt records, but he surpassed
tie Santa Monica performance OF
Harvey Herrick by covering 202 miles
"a. an auaraa "a of IA g .uailas an. hour.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-12-07
Man Who Kent Girl Convicted

San Bernardino, Cal.-Dr Arthur w.
McDavit. dentist on trial for a
statutory offense in connection with
the imprisonment of Miss Jessie Nc
Donald, a school girl, in a room next
to his Office for 16 months, in which
time child was born to the captive,
was found guilty.