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Evening journal., 1911-06-17
GIRLS CHARGE
OUT OF COURT

Clarence B. Prettyman. an employe
Of the Glenn Hosiery Company was
before City Court this morning on
the charge of assault and battery upon
Florence Morrison. another employe
at the mill. After hearing Mr.. Pret-
tymans statement Judge Cochran
promptly dismissed him.
The young woman testified that Mr.
Prettyman reprimanded her for stay
ing away from work last Thursday
afternoon and grabbed her first by one
arm and then both and pushed her
TO the stairway and told her to go
home and stay there for 10 days. She
said her arms smarted afterwards and
were red where he had caught her.
Mr.. Prettyman said he had re-
peatedly told the young woman, who
had been employed by him for about
five years, about staying away from
work and decided to let her stay off for
10 days and get her fill of loafing.
He said she kept talking and took
hold Of her arm and led her towards
the stairway and told her to go home.
Your explanation is perfectly salts
factory" said the court and the case
was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
FAREWELL TO
GIRL SERIOUS
Railroad Brakeman Falls From
Train While Bidding Girl
Goodbye

A farewell greeting to a girl friend
nearly cost the life of Thomas Hoff-
man. of Wilmington, Del, Pennsyl-
vania Railroad brakeman, when he
fell from train at Frankford juno
ton, Philadelphia, today With three
ribs and left shoulder broken he lies
in a serious condition al the Frank
ford Hospital. Although Hoffman said
he lived here the Pennsylvania r. r.
officials here say they do not know
him.
Hoffman was making up" a long
freight train when Dorothy Benners,
Of Frankford. whom, it is said, he is
soon to marry, appeared on the sta
ton platform.
Goodbye, Tommy" she called as
the train swept by. Hoffman looked
back and waved his hand. AS he did
so the train gave a lunge forward
and he was hurled to the ground. The
girl was the first to reach him. He
was unconscious. The brakemen in
the caboose heard her cry and went
to her assistance.
At the hospital il was said that
Hoffman may also be injured inter
nslly
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
AUTO PATROL SUCCEEDS
HORSE IN MANY CITIES

Chief Of Police George Black, who
attended the convention Of Chiefs Of
Police in Rochester, N. Y, this week,
returned home at noon today.
The Chief did not read any papers
at the convention. but said a num-
Der we're read and we're highly in
structive Among the most import
ant matters discussed was the auto
mobile police patrol. The Chief said
reports we're received from almost
every section Of the country that the
automobile. similar to the type adopt
ed here. was rapidly replacing the
horse-drawn patrol wagons.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
BURNING OIL
ENDANGERS AUTO

An automobile owned by Harry ].
Stoeclxle, in which Mrs. Stoeckle and
three other women were riding was
in dangerous predicament last
evening, when burning gasoline. fed
by leaky tank, beneath the body of
the machine threatened the lives Of
the passengers and the destruction Of
the machine. Thetank had been leak
ing while the car was in front Of the
store Of the Wilmington Candy Co.
Some one threw lighted match into
the street which ignited the oil Mat
thew Durney. the chauffeur, quickly
ran the machine out of the danger and
stopped the leak.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
SUNDAY CONCERT AT SPRINGS

Those who have not had an oppor-
tunity to see the Manhattan Opera
Company in Fra Diavolo" will have
one more chance this evening, when
the final production of the opera will
be given at Brandywine Springs Park
Theatre. Next week the offering will
be THE Girl From Paris"
Tomorrow the company, assisted by
the orchestra, will give the second in
its series Of free Sunday concerts. for
which an interesting and varied pro-
gram. appropriate to Sunday, has been
arranged. comprising the Holy City
and similar selections. The some pro-
gram. will be given tomorrow after
noon as at night, and it will be quite
different from that given last Sun
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Evening journal., 1911-06-17
LIBRARY REPORT
in PRINTED FORM

The ffty-fourth annual report Of
the Wilmington Institute Free Libra
~. just issued, shows the circulation
for the period to have been 252,393
books, an increase OF 4,593 over the
previous year. Receipts from all
sources during the year aggregate
S26,57921. The balance at the close
of the year was s3s2.S3.
During the year there were added
to the library. including public doc
uments not accustomed, 5,732 vol
umes. Deducting 1859 withdrawn, a
net increase Of 4.143 volumes, makes
the total number of volumes in the IL
brary 73,112 In the children's de-
partment, 1872 volumes were added
and 944 withdrawn, while in fiction,
1,145 volumes we're added and 426
withdrawn. (See Table Al
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
MAYOR TIES
A MARRIAGE KNOT

Mayor Spruance officiated at noon
today at the marriage of Isaac smyth,
Jr., and Miss Margaret Morrisey, both
21 years of age, OF Philadelphia.
Five other out of town couples are
known to have obtained marriage Ii
censes here today They were: George
Kutzer, machinists, aged % years,
and Kate Undegrave, aged 21 years;
Allan d. Samson, aged % years, of No.
2574 Frankford avenue, and Florence
T. NJ. Anthony, of Glenwood avenue,
and John S. Wisely and Alice McAIul-
lin, all from Philadelphia; Levi David
heiser, aged 2S years, of New Hanover.
Pa, and Stella Bolton. aged 80 years,
of Collegeville. Pa. both school teach
ers, and finally, James A. Morgan and
Ellen Wroughton, both of Newark,t
n. j.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
MISSING PAPER LED
TO SPEED LAW VIOLATION

In City Court this morning Fred NJ.
Ayers pleaded guilty of violating the
automobile speed law and was fined
$50 and costs. While Mr. Ayers made
no defense it is understood that he
took man TO the French street sta
tion yesterday TO catch a train and
upon arriving there he found he had
left in his Office some papers which
he had to have. Returning to his Of
fee in his auto in record speed he got
the papers and caught the train.
Mr. Ayers pleaded guilty to violat-
ing the speed law
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
BABY SUFFERS
MATCH BURNS

While playing with matches at her
home today, Josephine Shimski. aged
9 years, of No 13 Justison street. set
fire to her clothing and before the
flames could be extinguished she was
badly burned about the hands and
lower part Of the body. Her lower
limbs were badly scorched, and the
child's condition is considered serious.
The Phoenix ambulance removed
her TO the Delaware Hospital Just
how serious her burns are was not
learned but it was said that they are
bad.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
HIBERNIANS IN FROLIC.
Division No. I Entertains Brothers at
Bavarian Park Picnic.

New Castle County Hibernians are
having a frolic at Bavarian Park this
afternoon. the occasion being the an
nual outing Of Division No l. There
were all sorts Of sport this afternoon
Tonight iigs and reel dances TO the
music of bag pipes will be the fea-
ture. II promises to be the happiest
outing ever given by the local Hiber-
mans.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
TRADE BOARD
WANTS LID DOWN
Committee Asks Council Not
to Change Existing Gar
bage Regulations

More opposition TO the proposed
amendment to the garbage collection
regulations. offered in City Council
has cropped up. The members of the
Board of Trade are the most recent
directors. The municipal committee
of that body with the approval of the
board of directors, has sent an open
letter to the members of Council, set
ting forth the stand the Board OF
Trade takes on the question. They
oppose any change in the present
regulations
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
SENDS YOUNGSTERS
TO JUVENILE COURT

The charge of breach of the peace
preferred against John Emory in City
Court this morning by his wife, was
held up. He promised to behave him
self in the future.
When August Zickgrof and Joseph
Rose, two youngsters, we're arraigned
upon the charge of larceny Judge
Cochran remarked. Il will turn them
over to the Juvenile Court"
I'VE don't seem to have any yet your
honor" replied Mr.. Stout, but will
look into the case"
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
ODD FELLOWS
BUY PROPERTY

The Eden Hall Company has pur-
chased the house No. 2l2 West Tenth
street through Isaac Dillon for S6,500
This purchase gives the company an
additional frontage Of thirty-one feet
adjoining the hall
Eden Hall Company had already
owned another adjoining house.
Some OF the prominent members
of the l. o. O. r. believe that an Odd
Fellows home could be built facing
Tenth street by using the present hall
and the adjoining properties.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
WELL AGAIN AFTER
EXCURSION SHOCK

Ths young people of Scott NJ. E.
Church who came near being drown
ed at Augustine Park on Thursday
have recovered from the shock Of
their experience. Those in the boats
were George Vandegrift, of Fifth and
Lombard streets, William Purdy, Of
Eastlake, Charles Davis, Of Eighth and
Pine. Miss Mabel Haney and her sister
Of No. 500 Taylor street and Eliza
beth Cochran Ninth and Church.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
JAIL SENTENCE
FOR KILCOURSE

John Kilcourse, who was sentenced
in City Court yesterday TO pay fine
Of $50 and costs for assault and bat
terry upon his sister and two other
women. was arraigned in court this
morning and sentenced TO one year IN
the County Workhouse
The latter charge against Kilcourse
was assault and battery upon William
McHugh, a driver for the Liberty Fire
Company. McHugh said Kilcourse
cursed him and threatened TO kill
him. He said that the defendant at
tackled him while he was sitting on a
doorstep, grabbing him by the ear
and striking him in the face.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
BISHOP MONAGHAN
ADDRESSES LADIES C. B. A.

The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent AS
sociation, Branch No. 371. entertained
their friends at the New Century Club
last night, in honor of their fourteenth
anniversary. About four hundred
members and guests were present.
The auditorium was decorated with
rambler roses and palms.
Bishop John ]. Monaghan gave the
address OF the evening, presenting
some interesting facts concerning
this organization OF Catholic women.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
HAYERFORp COLLEeE NOTEs

Frederick August Curtis. son of
Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis and a
member of the Freshman class at
Haverford College, has taken pre-
liminary honors in French at Haver-
ford College, Pa.
David ]. Reinhardt, of this city, yes
terday attended the commencement
exercises at Hoverford and pitched
for the alumni baseball team in their
game with the undergraduate nine.
Mr.. Reinhardt says that his nine won
the game by a score of 35 to Is. He
is nursing a sore arm today.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
"RABID DOG CRY
CAUSES PARK STAMPEDE

A dog having a fit created a small
panic near Cool Spring Park yester-
day. Some one cried mad dog" and
there was a scamper of nursemaids
and children TO places of safety. Dog
Catcher Kopf captured the animal that
was found TO be suffering from a fit.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
ProcessIon al 81. ElLzaheth,s.

A Corpus Christi procession will be
held on the grounds Of st. Elizabeths
church tomorrow evening at $50
o'clock. Affairs have been erected on
the law~ u benediction of the Most
Ble~e sacrament. The different So
d, eles and societies of the parish
Wiil a. 4-~- ---4 - "a --~~---i--
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
INSPECT THE GARBAGE CARTS.

Members of the Board Of Health this
afternoon will make the annual in
spection of the equipment of the gar
bage contractors.
In view OF the attempt being made 10
amend the regulation compelling gar
bage collectors TO keep the lids Of
their wagons down except when
emptying garbage, it is expected that
particular attention will be paid to
the lids of carts the contractors will
have on display.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
Mr.. KITCHEN GRAND
LODGE REPRESENTATIVE

Grand Patriarch Harry L. Roop has
appointed Victor c. Kitchens Of Sus-
sex encampment, No. T., l. o. o. F., Of
Laurel, as Grand Representative Of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge of I. o. o.
F., which meets in Indianapolis. Ind,
in September. Mr.. Hitchens is ap-
pointed to this position on account of
the death of John A. Bennett. who
was elected last fall.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
las sEEN LARGER HAIL STONEs,

Ellis p Hicks, Of Mil Creek hum
dred, expressed surprise today at the
hail stone reports published. Mr..
Hicks does not thing the stones we're
as big as some that fell twelve years
ago, when windows were broken, new
buildings damaged and score of ac-
cidents occurred
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
pEATH RATE MrcH L0MER.

Secretary Malcom of the Board Of
Health, today reported II deaths, %
births and rs marriages during the
week Just ending, as compared with
20 deaths, 40 births and 81 marriages
for the corresponding period Of last
vaa~
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
BUIDING PERMITS GRANTED.

Building permits we're issued today
20 Joseph Schunder to build an addi-
ton at No. 1409 Jackson street, for
Mrs. Ibaugh, costing $500, and TO
build a stone wall in the rear of Turn
Hall, for the Wilmington Turnge-
meinde, at No. sO2 Walnut street, to
cost $275.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
ARGUMENT IN FEDERAL COURT.

Argument was heard by Judge
Bradford in the United States Court
today on an application for a con-
tinuance Of the trial of the case Of
william Blake Clarke. of Baltimore,
against the Eli Central Copper Com
pany, for breach Of contract. The
Scatter went over until next Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
WOMAN sTIRs cLAYN0NT.

Word was received at the police sta
tion this morning that a woman who
is supposed to be demented was max
ing things unpleasant at Claymont.
She is colored and has just been
standing around refusing to talk. The
case was reported TO the local can
stables.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
EXCURSIONS AT SPRINGS.

Excursions of St. James and st.
Timothy's Churches. of Philadelphia,
are spending today at Brandywine
Springs Park. The visitors to the
number Of about 400 came here over
the boats of the Wilson Line.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
cHILDREN,s DAY ATMT LEBANoN.

Children's Day services viii be held
tomorrow evening at Mt. Lebanon NJ.
E. Church. In the morning the pas
tor, the Rev. B. S. Latshaw, will
preach on "Christian Education"
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
ArT0 HIS Roy.

Arthur Griffith, 16 years old, Of
Sixth and Poplar streets, was run
down by an automobile carrying tag
No. 1SS this afternoon. The boy is
not believed TO be seriously injured.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
TO OPERATE
ARMS PLANT

Chancellor Curtis today granted the
Wilmington Trust Company. receivers
for the Standard Arms Company. an
order to operate the plant until
July /.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
TO cLnsE RALLY.

The Jericho Rally at Haven NJ. E.
Church, which has been going on for
Xix weeks, will close tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
NEWARK COUPLE MARRIED HERE.

Miss Helen Wroughton and James j..
Morgan, both OF Newark, n j., we're
married here today by the Rev. Alex
ander Alison, Jr.. at West Churcn
manse.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
WANT MR.. FEAsTER
IN WATER BOARD

Members of the Sixth Ward Repub-
lican Club have endorsed Seth H.
Feaster as candidate for appoint
ment to the Office of Water Commits
sioner.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17
West Chester Masons YisIt.

A delegation Of members OF West
Chester Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ. were
the guests of Washington Lodge here
on Thursday night
Evening journal., 1911-06-17

Officer Finds Wedding Ring.
Ohicer Veasey found a solid gold
wedding ring today and delivered It to
the police station. The owner can
recover the ring by proving property.
Evening journal., 1911-06-17

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The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
TAFT AGAINST LAND CONGRESS.

DENVER Oct 3-Before a large gathering of delegates to the Public Lands convention represent ing seventeen states of the West. Pr sident Taft. in carefully pre- paIed address, today took an une quyOcal stand against the system of leasing public lands and utili lies. and declared himself emphati- cally in favor of letting the public lands pass into private ownership, in the same manner as has been done in the past. but exercising greater safeguards against monOpo- ly He would have the federal government retain strict control over possible monopoly
 Although the attitude of the pres ident is exactly contrary to the re- solutions adopted by the delegates to the convention. he received lib eral applause throughout his address This was especially the case when he stated that the states of the West were the most competent to manage the land problems within their borders. and that the states should receive the full benefits of the resources within their borders He opposed any policy which tend ed to make of the federal govern ment huge landlord with the peo- Dle as tenants
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
BIG RAILROAD STRIKE

JACKSON, Oct. 6. - The shopmen of the Illinois Central railroad are continuing their rioting, and many clashes have occurred with strike breakers. The governor urges arbi traitor un the contending parties
 NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 6. The SOutheIn Pacific railway company has secured from the court Injunc- tiUus restraining the strikers from interference with the strike breakers. More rioting occurred last night, and number on both sides were hurt.
 NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 6. It has been given out that unless the Ill nOiS Central ships away the strike breakers that the strikers will defy thc police and proceed to destroy the railway, tearing up the tracks and rendering the property useless.
 CHICAGO, Oct. .. - Officials of the Illinois Central believe that in dictments will be secured against Samuel GOmpCrs and other labor leaders for having issued the strike call
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
TURkO-lTAlIAN WAR.

ROME. Oct. 4 Part of the squadron has moved eastward along the African coast and is now en. gagged in bombarding the port of Ben-Ghasi
 ROME. Oct. 4.-Reinforced by additional warships, the fleet in the IJnian sea, under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi. has again opened fire upon the Turkish camp in and behind the city of Prevesa. The Turkish encampment has been largely increased at Prevesa.
 BERLIN. Oct. 4.-German advices state that the capture of Tripoli by the Italians contained many feat ures Cf farce comedy The Turk ish garrison evacuated the city be fore the Italian troops, which land ed from the transports. entered the city The Italian troops are under strict orders from King Emman- uel to shed blood only when it could not be avoided.
 CONSTANTINOPLE. Oct. 4.-De- moralization characterizes the af- fairs of the Turkish government because of the war forced upon Fur key by Italy. The sultan is having great difficulty in securing states men to serve in the cabinet.
 TRIPOLI, Oct 1 - The lombard ment of this place has been contin- ued by the Italians until there are but few of the buildings intact. The governors palace and the barracks are burning and all of the troops have retired.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
teTStatp CommenrCe

terstate commence. NEW ORLEANS. Oct ,. Dur. ing riot in the streets of this city today when the strikers tried :o rush group of strikebreakers. the strikebreakers opened fire Six of the strikers fell
 INCOME. Miss. Oct. ,. Two striking employees of the Illinois Central railway fell victims today 10 the bullets of deputy sheriffs The affair has infused an ugly feeling in 10 the men.
 JACKSON. Miss, Oct. J. On account Cf the increasing number of fatal clashes between the strikers and the state authorities along the line of the Illinois Central system there is a strong probability that the federal government will take a hand in the matter.
 NEW ORLEANS, Oct. ,. - Ser iJus rioting has marked the las few hours of the shopmcn's strike. and six fatalities are reported The sta.s militia has been called out and it Is hoped to hold the rioters in check
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
TURkO-lTALIAN WAR;

TRlPOII, Oct 6. - Admiral Bore dolino, of the Italian navy, today stated that his government would push the war with Turkey into the Red Sea
 ROME. Oct. 6. The cabinet an nounce today that it was decided to push the war against Turkish pos session ill Asia This means that the navy of Italy will proceed to the Red sea and conduct operations there. There is no hope of a speedy termination of hostilities.
 TRlPOLl, Oct. 6. - Rear-Admiral BOredOlino, who commanded the vic torious Italian squadron when it bOmbarded Tripoli has been appoint ed Italian governor of the province The Turks are camped p miles in the interior.
 LONDON, Oct. 6. - Relations are strained between Austria and Italy because the activities of the latter along the Alabanian coast Accord ingly the Italian navy has stopped all naval operations on the Adriatic sea.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
TURkO-l1 IAN MAR.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct ?. - The government is advised that Greece is rapidly mobilizing its army and has called out all reserves, evidently with the intention of a hostile dem onstration against this country. There is to be sale held soon of the jewels owned by the late sultan Abdul Hamid, from which it is ex- petced to realize S15.OO0,0 900. which will be devoted to the purchase of dreadnaughts.
 BERLIN, Oct. ?. - Germany is of fering its services as mediator to terminate the war between Italy and Turkey.
 WASHINGTON. Oct. ?. = A form al declaration of this country's neu- trality in the ltalian-Turkish war was made today.
 LONDON. Oct ?. - Reliable ad- vices were received here today that the Italian guns have sunk the Turk ish fleet at the entrance to the DardanelleS.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
TURkO-lTAlIAN WAR

TRlPOLl, Africa Oct ,. - Late this afternoon, the Italian cruiser Cavout struck d submarine mine off shore from this city and was dam. aged so seriously that she sank
 VIENNA, Austria. Oct ,. Ob- jectiOn has been entered by Austria 10 the plan of Italy in carrying the war to the coast of Albinia
 LONDON. Oct. 5.-The evening pa pers contain the news that the Ital- ian troops have suffered a setback at Prevesa. oh Turkish soil
 STAMBOuL. Oct. ;. The Turk ish fleet entered the Bosphorus to- day. The main squadron Of the ltal- ian fleet is said to be cruising in the Aegean sea. awaiting the coming of the Turkish fleet through the Oar danelles. A naval battle is imminent
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
REMNANT WINNERS WILL PLAY.

NEW YORK, Oct. ,. - Dates for the interleague championship games have been fixed. The first three games will be held on the New York Polo grounds on October II, T. and l9. The next three games are scheduled to be played in Phil adelphia on October lG, IS and 20 The place and date for the seventh game. if seventh game is neCes- saTy to decide the series. will be announced later.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
WITH THE BIRDMEN

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 4 - While fly ing over this city this afternoon Aviator Hilary Beachy lost contro of his aeroplane, which turned over and fell to the pavement. Beachy was picked up unconscious and talk en to a hospital
 NEW YORK, Oct. 4. Aviator Ovington. who has enjoyed repu tation locally among aviation fans will start tomorrow on the attempt to reach the Pacific ocean by aero plane.
 HUNTINGTON, O., Oct 4. Avi ator Rodgers arrived here safely this afternoon on his way through the air to Chicago.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
BODY OF SANFORD AT IplrARoD

lDITAROD CITY. Oct. 3.-The body of Warren Sanford. master of the steamer Samson was brought up from Dikeman, arriving this afternoon. Sanford dropped dead of heart disease at Dikeman
 Warren SanfCrd has been identi- fled with steamboating in the Tan ana and on the Yukon for many years, He was one of the first men on the Panama. For number of years he was in the service of the Northern Navigation company, in the capacity of mate. and for a time was pilot on the White Seal He went to the Iditarod two years ago as master of the Samson, and has been there since. His family resides in Portland. Oregon.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-10-09
GUARDING PRESIDENT TAET.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. ,. The guard about President Taft has been doubled since rumorS of an attempt ed assassination plot came to the ears of the secret service while the president was in Denver The presi- dent takes the matter lightly, and is not worried