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Evening journal., 1911-06-27
WANTS ACTION
ON COURTHOUSE
Levy COurtmen Perkins Thinks
Something Should be Done
Regarding improvements

Commissioner Perkins at the meet
ing Of the Levy Court today again
drew attention to the necessity for
immediate action regarding improve
ments to the court house. He said
the whole thing should be postponed
or something should be done at once.
The Recorder Of Deeds is daily de-
manding more room for the records
and clerks.
"A proposition has been made to
use part of the DUPONT building" said
Mr.. Perkins. I'VE cannot separate
the records and we need room and we
need 1t at once. It is not feasible to
build a county and city building be-
cause the county will need all the
room"
Mr.. Dennison said he favored wait
ing until the proposed DUPONT plans
were presented.
I'VE have the ground and the
money to build the Court House." re-
marked Mr.. Perkins.
Mr.. Dennison favored having Mr.
Perkins attend the Board OF Trade
Committee meetings.
Mr.. Perkins said that all commit
tees should work together. President
Dayett said the Building Committee
and other committees ought to get
together
The matter will be taken up to-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
ALLECE GEMS
WERESMUCGLED
Government May Seize Mile
lions in Stones on Which
No Duty Was Paid
GOVERNMENT SAYS
BROAD PLOT EXISTS

NEW YORK, June 27-That a SEN
gational seizure Of jewelry valued at
half a million dollars is imminent In
connection with developments In the
Mrs. Helen ID. Jenkins case, was In
timated at the Offices of District At
torney Wise today. These jewels are
part Of lot alleged to have been
smuggled into this country by the
New York millionaire whose name has
been brought into the case by the
customs officials.
Mrs. Jenkins said today that she
had made complete statement to
the government regarding her rela-
tions with Nathan Allen the Kenosha,
Wis, millionaire leather man, and
John r. Collins, Of Memphis, who be-
friended her and gave her the 100000
worth of jewelry. the disappearance OF
which resulted in the institution OF
the government investigation.
District Attorney Wise refuses 20
indicate the governments plans. He
admits that the evidence indicates
gigantic smuggling plot participated
in by numerous persons with rami-
fleations extending over many States.
Private detectives, hired by Allens
insist that the bringing OF this name
into the case Is without warrant. They
say Mrs. jenkins tried to blackmaii
him and that when he refused to give
up she told an improbable story to
the government.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
BY Nd IInltad Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, June 27-Sensa-
tional testimony to the effect that Ed
ward Hines. alleged solicitor OF tho
Lorimer "slush fund" was a senator
maker in Wisconsin as we'll as Ilh-
nois, and had declared he was re-
sponsible FOR the election of Senator
Stephenson, was sworn to today by
w. A. Cook. a Duluth. Mimi, lumber
man, at the hearing Of the Senate In
vestigating Committee Cook testi-
fed he had known Hines for ten
years, at one time being associated
with him In the lumber business.
Somewhere about May J., 1909" he
said, Il was talking in the Office of
the Grand Pacific Hotel with Henry
Turrish. a lumberman Hines came
along and Turrish asked him how he
was getting along in Washington
Hines replied I'm having a hell Of
time. For instance, there is old
Stephenson After I had elected him
he goes to Washington and works for
free lumber
Cook testified that when the con
versation turned to the Lorimer sem
atorial situation. Hines said
"Ill tell you conhdentially that
Lorimer will be the next senator We
had Boutell (theu representative. fix
ed as he said he would stand by the
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
GRIP OF THE
CUGGENHETMS
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON, June 27.-That the
Guggenheim-Morgan interests can af-
ford to laugh over the withdrawal Of
the Cunningham coal claims by de-
cision of the Land Office yesterday
provided it is able to engineer
through an application now pending
before the department for harbor
privileges around Controller Bay,
Alaska, was the charge which today
impelled Senator Miles Poindexter
(Rep, Wash.) to introduce a sensa-
tional resolution in the Senate.
The resolution demands that Presi-
dent Taft produce all records bearing
on the Controller Bay filing by James
J. Ryan and others connected with the
Controller Railroad and Navigation
Company
Poindexter is convinced that if this
claim goes through. the Guggenheims
will control the only feasible outlet for
the COAL and have all the railroads in
their grasp.
1T now seems evident that the ia
terests which were seeking to monopo-
lie the natural resources of Alaska,
We're not dependnt entirely upon one
method" said Poindexter today. Con
troll of transportation and access to
these coal fields is equivalent to con-
troll of the coal itself. The harbor of
Controller Bay is the only available
deep with reasonable access of the
coal fields. Realizing this fact, the ad-
ministratiQE on February 26, 1909,
withdrew that portion of the shore line
of Controller Bay, which was essential
for its use as a harbor.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
CASE
OVER FOR ADAY

The trial Of Elizabeth c. Ashmead.
charged with depositing Objectionable
matter in the United States mails was
virtually started in the United States
Court today but no evidence was
taken. The petit jury reported at 113O
o'clock and within twenty minutes,
a jury of twelve men was drawn to
try the case.
James Salisbury. counsel for the
defendant then requested a postpone
ment until 10 o'clock tomorrow to pre-
pare his defense. The continuance
was granted
The jury is comprised as follows:
James P. Groome, foreman; John A.
Lingo, Thomas J. Day, James S. Stir
ling, John w. Jones, Nathan B. Dan
forth. Charles L. Story, Frank G.. Hob
son, Frank r. Kilvington, E. John
Hearn, J. Frank Wilds and Frank b.
Watkins.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
Testimony Shows Hines
as a Maker of Senator'S

50 rate on lumber, but he is in WASH
ington working for free lumber. /
Immediately took the matter up with
Aldrich, and he said | should see Lori
mer. Lorimer will stand pat and he
will be the next senator"
Detailing the next conversation
which Cook said he had with Hines
which he thought was eight on the
day Lorimer was elected on the day
preceding. the witness said.
The meeting had heen arranged by
Wiehe who Is associated with Hines
in the lumber business When Hines
arrived at the Grand Pacific Hotel
we went to my room and put Ia a cal
for long distance telephone There
were four men IN the room, Hines
O'Brien, Wiehe, or Baker. and my
self.
We were in the room four or five
minutes when the phone bell rang
and / answered il. The operator said
that Governor Deneen at Springfield
was al the telephone / turned the
telephone over TO Hines who said Is
this Governor Deneen? How are you?
just left President Taft and Aldrich.
They tell me that on no consideration
should Hopkins be returned. Lori
mer wants to be elected.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
FRANCIS M. HIGHLEY, HIGH
MASON, PASSED AWAY.

Francis M. Highley, secretary OF the
Board OF City Trusts Of Philadelphia,
and we'll known to many Wilmington
ians, died at his home, No 2121 West
Venango street, Philadelphia, last
evening, after a brief illness caused
by kidney trouble Mr.. Highley was
for many years secretary Of Philadel-
phia Consistory. Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite and had attained the
thirty-third and last degree in the
Supreme Council of the Northern Ma
sonic Jurisdiction sra was an active
member Of that body. Mr.. Highley
assisted in tie organization of the
Scottish Rite bodies in this city over
year ago and was held in high es-
TEEN by those who enjoyed his ac-
quaintance. He held the position of
president Of the Board of Trustees
OF Temple Baptist Church in Phila-
delphia for many years.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
CRANCERSP PREPARE
FOR FIELD EVENTS

Members OF Delaware Grange held
an enthusiastic meeting at the home
Of Fred. G. Snyder at Newport, last
night when arrangements for the COM
ing field day were completed. It was
decided to hold the affair on August
3 in MoFarland's woods, near Newport
and the various committees will con-
tinue 10 serve for the event.
Another matter decided was the in-
viting Of the New Castle and Bear
Oranges to be present baseball
game will be played with New Castle
Grange.
AT the session It was also decided
to consider the violating Of the speed
limits by autoists The grange may
send delegation to the Levy Court
asking that the law be enforced.
The next meeting will be held at
the home Of Mrs. Il. I. Weer.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
KURTz STILL
THE AUDITOR
Returns to Office to Hold
Down Work Until Sue
CeSSOr is Chosen
MAY GO TO LAW
OVER THE OUSTING

City Auditor John D. Kurtz is still
auditor, despite the fact that the Dem
ocratic members Of City Council are
supposed to have ousted him last FRI
day night. He gave up his keys to his
clerk William J. Hanley, on Saturday
and bidding the latter goodbye, left
the office, presumably for good. Yes
terday afternoon, however, he re-
turned and asked Mr. Hanley to re-
turn the keys to him which he did.
Mr.. Kurtz was in his office short
time this morning and then left
When questioned today as to his
future action Mr.. Kurtz referred the
reporter to his brother, William F..
Kurtz, an attorney, who represents
him. The latter in explaining the
auditors return to office said that the
law states the auditor shall remain
In Office until his successor is elected
Mr.. Kurtz said that Council, at its
meeting tonight, will probably elect
a successor to his brother, but what
action will then be taken by Mr..
Kurtz has not been determined.
There is a question whether Coun-
Gil can legally elect a successor TO the
auditor. that Office being an appoint
ment by the Mayor. Mayor Spruance,
however, would have nothing to do
with the affair and when he refused
to appoint a successor to Mr.. Kurtz
the Democrats in Council took it upon
themselves TO make the selection.
It is likely that Mr.. Kurtz will fight
Council on this ground. if the body
elects his successor tonight Charles
r Kenworthy as was stated in THE
EVENING JOURNAL Will likely be
the choice of the Democrats for the
office.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27

HAD NO CAUCUS

Republican members-elect Of City
Council held a conference at the
Young Mems Republican Club last
night but did not caucus for officers
to be elected by Council Some OF the
Councilmen had to leave early. There
was talk over the new rules.
J. Austin Ellison, Of the Fifth ward.
is said to be slated for Clerk Of Coun-
Gil, and John B. Connell, of the Sew
enth ward, for Clerk of the Market
The name Of Thomas Holt, of the
Ninth ward, is mentioned for Coal Oil
Inspector, and Frank Ainsworth. Of
the Sixth ward, is after Clerk of the
Market. The name of Elmer II. Klund.
Of the Seventh ward, also Is being
urged for Clerk of Council, and John
Simmons, colored, Of the Sixth ward.
is camping after the job OF bailiff of
Council
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
BEACH SAND HELD RINGS.
Police Chief and Mrs. White in Hurry
Run to Augustine For Gems.

Bathers at Augustine Pier yester-
day afternoon strolled along the
beach, unaware that two valuable
rings We're lying nearby and as the
rising tide covered them with sand,
they were hidden from view until this
morning when Chief of Police Black
and Mrs. William White, Of No. 1912
DUPONT street, the owner of the rings,
uncovered them. Mrs White had
gone to the resort on the Odd Fell
lows excursion yesterday and after
giving the rings to her aunt, Mrs.
Patton, for safe keeping, she went in
bathing.
In the meantime Mrs. Patton arose
from the sand and the two rings fell
from her apron. Nothing more was
thought of the rings until Mrs. White
and Mrs. Patton were aboard the boat
on their way home.
This morning Mrs. White asked
Chief Black to assist her in recovering
the rings and they went to the beach
in an auto. The rings were found
under five inches of sand. Mrs. White
is daughter-in-law of Mrs. Mary e.
White. matron at the police station.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
CHOP TREES TO
AID WIRE LINES.
Traction Company Gang Of
TrinmerS Caused West Sid
erS to Make Complaints
STREET DIRECTORS
MAKE INVESTIGATION

AS tree limbs came down such a
howl went up from residents in the
vicinity Of Ninth and Tenth and
Broome streets yesterday afternoon
and this morning that the Street and
Sewer directors today ordered the
cutting Of the trees stopped until they
could make an investigation.
Following on the action Of the De-
partment taken recently to protect
trees on the city streets, gang Of
five workmen of the Wilmington aud
Philadelphia Traction Company
slashed the tops right out OF many
fine shade trees despite the protests
of residents in front of whose dwell
ings the stately trees stood.
It was a coincidence, too, that not
only We're the traction company's
working chopping the tops out OF the
trees. but that wires were strung
overhead and the trees were mutilated
evidently to make way for or not in
terfere with the wires The traction
company operates a telephone system
Following an inspection Of the trees
that had been cut, President George
w Sparks of the Street and Sewer
Board said that no damage had been
done but as there had been many
complaints the trimming would not
be finished. When asked If the cut
ting would continue it was said that
it was not necessary as the wires
would be raised.
Some Of the Trees Cut.
The trees in Broome street on the
properties occupied by A j. Whitney.
Jr., superintendent Of the p, B. and
W. railroad. No. 904: Earl S. Jenckes.
No, 906, and G. NJ. Steward. No. 90s,
despite the strenuous objections Of
the owners were disfgured yesterday
afternoon.
This morning the men commenced
to cut the trees along the north side
Of Tenth street on the Cool Spring
Reservoir site and when Henry Nj
Lang, supervisor Of the Park. protest
ed, no attention was paid to his de-
mands. When the foreman was asked
by Mr.. Lang for his credentials, Fl
was told that he (the foreman) hat
none
AS the work progressed 1t was seer
that the numerous trees on the prop
erty were to be chopped and slashed
and Supervisor Lang threatened tc
have the men arrested and notified
Chief Engineer Kienle Of the Water
Department. Shortly after the work
was stopped.
Later in the morning superintend-
ent Hensel Of the traction company
in an auto of the Street and Sewer
Department, went out to the tree cut
ting gang and told the employees "a
remain there until after the meeting.
Expert In Charge.
Some time ago the directors Of the
Il Street and Sewer Department gave
4 the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company permission to trim
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
MIR. HANDY IN PULPIT.
VIII Deliver Popular Lecture at New
port Church ReOpening.

l.. Irwin Handy will deliver his
popular address, Did He Die and
Live Again?" at the reopening of the
Newport Methodist Episcopal Church
next Sunday, July 2, at IL o'clock. A
male quartette from Wilmington will
sing.
The church, which has been closed
for several weeks, undergoing ex-
tensive repairs, is receiving it's finish
ing touches this week. The audi
torium has been beautifully trans
formed with a new metal ceiling,
decoration of side walls, granting of
pews and other wood work, and the
laying of a new carpet.
The Sunday school room has been
renovated, and a new metal ceiling
adds to its beauty. The parsonage
has been painted and electric lights
installed. In addition to this the old
burying ground adjoining the church,
which has been neglected for years,
has been graded and improved at con-
siderable expense. These, together
with improvements made last year,
will give the people of Newport a
church property to which they can
point with pride.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
nEATH OF MRS. SMAYNE-

Mrs Sarah II. Swayne died at her
home. at Kennett Square, on Sunday,
aged 81 years, from general debility
Her husband and the following chill
dren survive: Enoch p. Swayne,
Chadd's Ford; Mary f., wife of Will
mer Cope. Lincoln University; Town
send j., of Camden, N. j.. Emeline d..
wife of c. Warren Swayne, of Ken
nett Square; Calvin l. Swayne, who
died several years ago. was a son.
Mrs. Swayne was member of a
large family. only two of whom are
now living, and they are Emeline S.
a'assmore, OF West Chester, and Dr.
Henry ?. Stuhbs, of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
TAX RECEIPTS WILL
YIELD $4,000 BALANCE

County Treasurer Burns reported
to the Levy Court today the follow
ing balances: Credit Of Levy Court.
$00, ,272.66; special bonds, $72,765.22; 4;
Christiana hundred, S72.52; Mill
Greek. SS29S4; White Clay Creek,
$500. Is; Pencader, S10S.3s; New Cas-
tie, S1,47S.90; Red Lion, s71s.OS; St.
Georges, $3.413.10; Appoquinimink'
S336.T7; Blackbird, $1,042.22; Bran
dywine, $2S.SS.
II can be seen from the report that
New Castle county will have a bal
ance at the end of the fiscal year OF
over $4,000.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
CAT GRAVE YARD
OBJECTED TO
NeiGhbOrS Of Emily Webb
Complain to Health Board
Of Exposed CarCaSSeS

Emily Webb, Of No. 919 shipley
street, known to almost everybody in
Wilmington as a friend Of dumb ami
mails, has come within the notice Of
the Board of Health, complaints hav-
ing been made that she keeps an un-
sanitary house and yard at the Ship
ley street address.
1t is charged that she takes care of
all old and manned cats and as the
felines die or are chloroformed to re-
lieye them of suffering, she piles them
one on top of the other until the col
lection is so large that the garbage
man has to remove them.
Several officers of the Board of
Health visited the house today and
found the complaints well founded.
Just what action will be taken has
not yet been decided upon.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
ArXlLIARY MEETS INnOoRs.

Owing to the weather the meeting Of
the Second Auxiliary of First Presby-
terian Church was held yesterday af-
ternoon in the basement of the church
instead Of at Eden Park, as planned
A short business session was held
At this meeting eleven new members
were received and the auxiliary re-
ported as being in an excellent condi-
tion.
After the business session. supper
was served and an enjoyable evening
spent
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
NEED FUNDS TO
BOOST AERO MEET

1t was decided at the meeting of the
Delaware Aero Club last evening to
place their solicitors on the street
within few days for the purpose of
securing funds to insure an aviation
meet here next fall. Without doubt
the event is considered great one
for the city and what promises to
make it more interesting is the Old
Home Week feature which is planned
in connection with it.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
HIS CHICKENS
HARD TO ':KETCH"

officer Aiken this morning arrested
Arthur FELTON,, a colored youth at
Fourth and Adams streets, who was
trying to sell three live chickens.
Arthur said his home is in Jackson
Vile, Fla. When asked where he got
the chickens he said; "Neah dat phos-
phate factory" meaning Ford's mo-
rocco factory. When he was asked
if he had much trouble in catching
the fowls he said: Deed day we're
hard to ketch." The chickens are
being held for Identification before
the colored boy is taken before court.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
TURN SICK HORSE OUT.
Police to Late to Catch Man Who Left
Animnl M Shnllnni.

Two men drove a sick horse to the
Wier property at Philadelphia turn
pike and Edge Moor road at s o'clock
last evening and after removing the
harness turned the animal loose in a
field
Thomas E. Malin, storekeeper at
Shellpot Park, was notified of the ac-
ton and his investigation disclosed
that the horse was suffering with
collie. Assisted by Henry Anderson, a
colored man, Mr.. Malin administered
medicine to the animal and gave il
relief, saving its life. The men who
placed the horse there did not again
appear until about O'Clock this
morning when one of them came and
took the horse away.
The police We're notified, but Special
officer Wardle did not arrive In time
to overtake the driver.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
TnRusr HAND THROuGH GLAss.

Miss Vera Gregg, OF No. ia West
Eighth street. while visiting at the
home Of Mrs. II. Pryor, No. 715 West
Eighth street. this morning, cut her
left arm In two places by thrusting
it through a glass door. She was
taken to Thompsons drug store, at
Eighth and Monroe streets, but Mr..
Thompson ordered her removal to the
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital,
where medical attention was given
Miss Gregg.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
FIFTEEN WANT TO
ROUND UP KIDDIES

There are fifteen applicants for the
position of Probation Officer under
the Juvenile Court law. Judge James
W. Lattomus said this morning that
until the books and papers necessary
for the Juvenile Court are secured
he cannot make known his plans. No
appointment will be made for some
time.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
SHOOT NEGRO TO DEATH.
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
MONROE, Ca June 97-Tom Allen negro charged with
criminal assault literally pieces BY a
y thousand residents Of this early The
sherins they taking negro
to train and dragged him Social Circle
outside the town. hanged intended
to Allen fusiade bullets rope
his immediately after he was strung up. The angry
shot him pieces
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
FEDERAL COURT ARGUMENT.

Judge Bradford. in the United
States today, heard argument on the
exception to the report of the special
master in disallowing the claim OF the
Allegheny Forging Company, against
the Diamond State Steel Company.
Benjamin Nields appeared for the
forging company, and Andrew G. Gray
represented the receivers Of the steel
company
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
WANT ROAD TAX
AT PRESENT RATE

County Engineer Wilson sent
letter to the Levy Court today re-
questing that the road tax rate be
continued at 40 cents. The reason
for this request is that a number Of
small bridges in the county need to
be cared for. as we'll as roads which
must be kept up.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
RAZING BUILDING
FOR HOTEL WORK

The work Of tearing down the build
ings on Eleventh street between Mar
ket and Orange streets including the
new Continental Life Insurance Com
,pany's structure, to make room for
widening that thoroughfare and the
building Of the DUPONT Hotel, was be-
gun this morning. The work will
be hurried.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
TAX RATE NOT FIXED TODAY.

The Levy Court today took no ac-
tion on the tax rate for the coming
year, but may fix the rate at a meet
ing tomorrow. 1t will be the same
rs at present, 65 cents, because the
good roads appropriation of $4,000
for repairs mems i've cents on the
sixty millions.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
CROP OUTLOOK GOOD
AR0IINn SIIMMIT RRInGE

Charles H. Salmon, Of Summit
Bridge, was Wilmington visitor this
morning. He says he is more fortu-
nate than some of the other farmers
and will have full crop of hay
Wheat is fine in his neighborhood, too,
he says, and there will be about a
75 per cent crop of corn.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
BIG WATER TANK
AT SIMON FARM.

White Brothers have just finished
The erection of an $4,000 gallon water
tank at the farm of Charles Simon,
near the Blue Ball. The tank is of
wood and on a steel tower 65 feet
high. 1t is said to be the biggest tank
in Brandywine hundred, and there are
some big tanks IN that hundred, too.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
MnRM0Ns IN GEORGETOWN.

GEORGETOWN, Del, June 27.-
A band of Mormons have been holding
meetings on Market street for the past
three nights explaining to the people
here the Mormon faith. Large crowds
have heard them.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
RIGHT TO DRINK ON BIRTHDAY
ia limited Press.

By The United Press
LYNN, Mass. June 27.-The much
mooted question whether man has
a right to get drunk on his birthday
has at last been settled in the afirma-
tive. Judge Lummus today discharged
a prisoner whose case raised this is
sue.
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
TWO SHOT BY THIEVES.

BY The United Press
PROVIDENCE, R. L. June 27--Patroiman Walter G. Nc
Quarry is dead and his friend Charles Toilette dying
result Of Appanaug today
The shooting ourred the Appenaug
Evening journal., 1911-06-27
WEATHER.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, June 27.-There
viii be showers this afternoon or to-
morrow In the Ohio Valley and the
lower Lake Region tonight or We'd
nesday, in the Middle Atlantic States
tonight or Wednesday. 1t win be
cooler Wednesday.