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Evening journal., 1911-12-14
QUITS LAW TO
RAISE FRUITS
James ". Ponder Delighted
With Florida, Will Make
Home There

James W. Ponder Of the law Arm
Of Salisbury, Ponder and Morris, has
announced his intention of quitting
the practice OF law here TO locate in
western Florida. Mr.. Ponder recent
ly purchased 400 acres OF planta-
ton bordering on the Gulf % Mexico
on Which is an orange and grape
fruit grove of fifty acres He and
his family will remove early in Jam
uary 10 Sarasota. Fla. their new
home Mr. Ponder Is iubilant over
the change of location. although his
friends here are not yet convinced
that he is in earnest
The climate is delightful, having a
93-degree temperature in summer.
down to 40 degrees at present Four
crops a year arc raised I'm the truck
farms. Two hundred varieties OF
fish swim in the gulf in front of the
Ponder home. gulf oysters are glorl-
GUS and stone crabs which outrival
Holsters. are abundant. Sarasota Is
growing all the time Mr.. Ponder says.
The schools are good and the people
industrious. Mrs. Potter Palmer told
Mr.. Ponder she had travelled the world
over only to ind unrivalled beauty
IN western Florida where her man
sion is being built.
Mr.. Ponder says he found some
Delawareans already there and feels
that more will go. He will leave
Wilmington early in January for his
plantation and devote his entire time
to raising oranges and grape fruit
Mr.. Ponder has practlced law
here for seventeen years. Messrs.
Salisbury and Morris will continue
the business Of the law firm.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
THREE SLAIN
and BURIED
In cow STABLE
By The United Press.


ALBANY, n. Y. Dec. 14.-Scores Of
detectives today are searching fo- Ned
Dennis, an Italian farm hand, sus-
pected of having murdered Mrs. Mary
Ann Morner, a rich widow, and her
three children, Arthur, aged. 2S; Edith,
aged, 20, and Blanche, aged II.
Their bodies, horribly mutilated
with a hatchet. were found buried in
a COW stable at the back of the Morner
residence by Blooming Grover last
night.
On a piano ia the farm house the po-
lice today found a note, scribbed in
poor Italian:
italian make sausage out Of Amer
leans"
It was believed the murders had
been committed for the purpose OF
robbery but the police today found
Mrs. Morner's purse containing 500
in money and several checks lying in
plain view.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
DROP THIS CHARGE.

Henderson Satterfeld. colored, who
was charged with the larceny of SO
from John /. Adams, also colored,
was dismissed by Judge Cochran this
morning. Satterfield was represented
by ]. Frank Ball. Adams said he was
drunk at the time, but when he awoke
in a shoe shining store his money was
gone. Several witnesses testified TO
seeing the defendant and Adams to-
gether. Under examination by Mr..
Ball, Adams admitted receiving S. from
Satterleld's wife and of his wishing
to have the charge dropped.
Abe Smith, colored Of Norfolk, said
he saw Adams drop his purse and
Satterfield put it back in Adams
pocket.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
THE
PARADE PLANS
White Way Committee Shapes
Affairs for CeIe-
brdtiOn

At a meeting last night Of the
Joint Committee of the Board Of Trade
and Mercantile Association, many de-
tails wero arranged for the white
Way" celebration on Monday night,
when the decorative lights on Market
street are turned on.
The committee has ordered the
Boost Wilmington buttons hut fi1e
call has been so great that business
houses desiring them can secure at
cost. II has been suggested by the
committeeman that business houses
and individuals burn red fire along
Market street as the parade passes.
IL is likely that a squad Of police
and the police patrol will head the
parade followed by a truck Of the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
tion Company. Two searchlights will
illuminate the street i'm the front, and
send rays on the parade in the rear
The first official car in the parade
will be Baker electric limousine,
driven by Miss Marion Postles, daugh-
ter of Colonel Grantley p Postles. as
sistant marshal. In the official car
will be Mr. and Mrs. Postles. Miss
Postles and Chief Marshal James c.
oNeal.
The Delaware Automobile Associa-
tion is requested to enlist its members
in the parade.
The Delmarvia Telephone Company
will enter a truck. and il will be a
competitor foi a principal prize
The judges will be four newspaper
men OF the city.
4
Sixth streets will be roped off along
the curbs so as TO keep the crowds
Continued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
BY The United Press.

BRICEVILLE. Tenn, Dec. IA
Briceville today surrendered entirely
TO despair. for Sam Miller and his
four helpers who had left messages
on the walls OF the Cross Mountain
mine passages as they fled from the
dredded black, have been found dead.
AS Miller, who knew the mine bet
ter than any other man succumhed, il
is now held impossible that anyone
else escaped
Even the government rescuers are
doubtful whether any more living men
will be found
Five fires are raging in the mine
Since last Saturday. Miller and his
party had been cropping their way
Evening journal., 1911-12-14

case is actually Investigated and THE
JOURNAL will make the distribution
of gifts for her.
Many a person can devote a dime,
quarter or any other sum to assist
the ST. Nicholas Girl in her worthy
project Appealing letters from chill
dren are pouring in upon her. and
money and donations of toys and
useful articles are needed to enable
her to meet the requests.
Several pathetic letters from chill
dren were printed yesterday in these
columns, which brought many in
quiries today as to the names and
addresses of the writer's. These
names will not be made public. but
any donations for the writer's as
suredly will be forwarded to them
through THE JOURNAL and the st.
Nicholas Girl
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
ST.. Nicholas Girl to Make Xmas
Bright for the Needy Children

The st. Nichols Girl. who is work.
ing in conjunction with THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL to make brighter the
Christmas Of many needy children
in Wilmington, certainly has at
tracted much attention. Her object is
to provide each needy child with at
least one toy or other article especi-
ally desired by that child.
AS the children write their needs
to her. the st. Nicholas Girl makes
list. She is depending upon the con-
tributiOns of money. toys and wearing
apparel from Wilmingtonians to as
sist her. So if you want to make
Christmas brighter and better for
some poor child just send along your
contribution to the ST. Nicholas Girl,
care of THE EVENING JOURNAL
She will make up the list after each
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
TWO SUSPECTS
TAKEN in The
MERRITT CRIME
Police Believe Couple May
Know How WOOdwOrker
Came TO His Death
WOMAN, CAUGHT In
BAL LTIMORE AFTER 8 MONTHS

II was reported today that tho local
authorities had made two arrests in
the case of George H. Merritt, a wood
worker, late OF No 500 Lombard
street, whose body. frozen stif, was
found on the first landing in Walnut
Hall, at Ninth and Walnut streets, ON
tho morning of March 16 last and
who was believed TO have been at
tackled and robbed and left to die in
che hallway.
The authorities refuse TO divulge the
names of the suspects arrested, but Il
was said that one Is a man and the
other woman, both of whom are col
ored. The womap was arrested In
Baltimore. Further developments are
expected within the next few hours.
State Detective Mccoy and the police
are cooperating in the case.
George H. Merritt. aged so years of
No. 500 Lombard street. was found
dead on the morning of Thursday
March l6 at the head of the hrst
flight of stairs in Walnut Hall, No. 9O9
Walnut street
Richard Ryder. an occupant Of the
building found the body and reported
the matter TO the police
Merritt had bruises about the head
! and Coroner Chandler directed Coro-
ners Physician Basilan to hold an
autopsy on the body. Il was believed
/ that the man met with foul play and
died from exposure The body was
frozen stiff when found. lying under
a window from which pane OF glass
had been broken. Merritts wife was
prostrated when she heard the news
lie left beside his widow four chill
dren
The autopsy revealed clot O
blood on the mans brain. shown
that ooncussion had caused death.
corOner's Jury of which W. o. Brow
Was foreman. returned a verdict thg
death had resulted from homorrhage
OF the brain caused I'm a menner un
known 10 the jury.
The case was referred TO the al
torney- generals office, the theory tina
the man had been attacked and robbie
being borne out by the evidence pro
duced at the inquest
II was known that when Merritt
left home he wore sweater and over
coat and carried watch and a signe
ring. All four articles were missing
/ The police traced him from a saloo
which he left at t0.45 o'clock, as IN
as Tenth and Walnut streets when n
was last seen alive.
Governor Pennewill at the instiga
ton Of Attorney-General Gray offere
reward Of $500 for the arrest an
conviction Of the murderer
An arrest was made in the case bu
the prisoner was detained only a shor
time and later was discharged when /
was learned he knew nothing Of tE
case.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
GIVE MERCHANTS A SQUARE DEAI~-TRY THEM FIRST
RUSSIA MAY GIVE IN
ON THE PASSPORT QUESTION

Petersburg, is concluded. He is de-
termined not TO take any action until
all diplomatic overtures are ex-
hausted.
Senator Cullon, chairman of the
Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions, said today that the resolution
cannot be considered until after tho
holiday recess.
In the meantime President Taft
looks for amicable settlement through
Ambassador Guild. and will send a
special message to Congress on the
passport quetion when Congress re-
convenes in January.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec 14-Early
recognition by Russia of Jews holding
American passports to avoid abroga-
tion of the treaty of 1882 Is expected
to follow the three hundred to one
vote of the House favoring annullment
( the treaty.
President Taft has given a quiet
tip" it is said, to the Russian En-
bassy here that he will not sign any
resolution to abrogate the treaty until
present diplomatic negotiations
through Ambassador Curtis Guild, at
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
$40 FINE FOR lis CAPER.

EuRone DOuRherty, accused %
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
entered plea OF guilty I'm City Court
this morning. and was fined so and
costs. After Dougherty was arrested
yesterday he broke the lid Of a new
hopper in his cell at the police station.
John Smith, who was recently re-
leased from the workhouse, on the
charge of drunkenness, was fined Sd
and costs.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
GEN. DUPONT VOTED FOR
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

At the Republican National Com
mittee meeting in Washington, Cen
eral T. Coleman DUPONT, of this city,
was one Of the seven national COM
mitteemen who voted in favor of
state primaries to allow the voters to
express a preference for Presidential
nominee. Preferential primaries we're
overwhelmingly defeated.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
MIFE LET'S HUsBAND OFF.

At the request of his wife, the
charge Of non-support against Sam
uel Pierce was held up and Pierce
took the pledge. following the session
of City Court this morning.
Emory La Grofs. colored, was fined
$40 and costs on the charge OF as
sault and battery on a colored wo-
man. Several witnesses testified that
Emory was trying to stop colored
women from fighting, but the evil
dence heard several days ago did not
bear this out.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
LEGISLATORS VISIT DIR. MOORE.

State Senator Thomas M. Monaghan
and Representative Thomas o. Cooper
of this city, and Colonel Alvan p. Con-
ner OF FELTON, on Monday visited DR.
Thomas c Moore. former State Sena-
tor, near Cheswold. DR. Moore is an
invalid, but seems to be in bright
spirits and welcomed cordially his
former associates in the Legislature.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
HUSBAND and :
WIFE ARE SLAIN
BY MASKED men
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WINSTON-SALEM, N c., Dec. IA
Armed posses today are pursuing two
masked men who murdered Charles
Dixon and his wife in their home, at
Fallston, Cleveland county. A lynch
ing is sure to follow the capture of
the men.
Dixon. who is a relative Of Thomas
Dixon, the author-playwright, was
called to his barn by masked men,
who cut his throat. Returning to the
house, they cut Mrs. Dixon's throat,
and left her for dead Then they
ransacked the house, but found only
$50.
Mrs. Dixon was able to give an ac-
curate description of the men before
she died.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
HIS PARDON USELESS.

There Is still no change in the con-
dition OF Clarence Gibson, the colored
boy. pardoned by Governor Pennewill
but who IS unable to leave the work
hous because Of his serious illness.
II was said at the jail today that his
condition was unchanged.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
SHERIFF LET'S MAN OFF.

Harry Flickers, shoemaker,
charged with interfering with an
officer while doing his duty, was dis
charged by Judge Cochran this
morning at the request of Deputy
Sheriff Stetser. Judge Cochran gave
Flickers a reprimand. Flickers yes
terday stopped Stetsev from making
a levy on a machine.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
POWDER CASE
UP TOMORROW

Tomorrow in the United States
Court is the time set for consideration
of the form of decree TO be entered in
the case Of the Federal government
for the dissolution Of the e. 1. DUPONT
dc Nemours Company, the socalled
Powder Trust" There have been
several postponements of the case.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
By Tho United Press
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES LOCATE REYES.

BY Tho United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Federal authorities have
found General bernardo Reyes Mexican revolutionary eder
was the Department of Justice today, he win
be explained that Reyes under 600 bail
appear Laredo Texas spring and chat u the
meantime though be will be watched be 1t liberty
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
BACK FROM MEETING
OF REPUBLICAN CLUBS.

DR.. GeoI ge w, Marshall, of Milford
and u. G. Click, of this city returned
last night from the big meeting of the
League of Republican Clubs in Wash
ington where they represented Della
ware
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
FTNFRAL OF D. S. HIGGINs.

The funeral of David s. Higgins,
aged 20, who died at Rose Hill on
Tuesday, will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon from his late home. Inter-
ment will be made at Silyerbrook GEM
etery.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
FALLING WALLS
ENDANGER FIREMEN
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEWARK, n. j., Dec. IA $4,000
fire today destroyed the plant Of the
New Jersey Adamant Manufacturing
Company in East Newark. A dozen
firemen had narrow escapes when the
north wall of the building collapsed.
The falling walls threw down electric
feed wires and the town was plunged
into darkness.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
OPPORTUNITY COLUMNS.

The Want Columns are col
umns of opportunities. They
tell of chances for gain that
embrace almost every avenue
of human activity. The Wants
tell Of pressing demands that
must be met Immediately. The
Wants provide essentials for
homes and businesses-they
are brim full of vitality inter-
esting news.
Il is an excellent plan TO
keep in close touch with the
Wants. for they are the index
of just what is most in demand.
Make it a point to look
through the Want Columns
each day-you will find care
fuI reading Of them well worth
while.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
SCOUTS
KILL MORO OUTLAWS
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LANAO. Mindanao, p. l.. Dec. 14--A
detachment Of American scouts sur-
prised a party of Moro outlaws today
and killed forty-two Of them. None o1
tho American soldiers were injured
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN WILMINGTON STORES
CoAKLEY TO MANAGE CHICKS.

Andy coakey, former Athletic pitcher has been ap-
pointed manager Of the Wilmington Tr-smte team
Pete Cassidy closed the deal while in New York today
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
TAIDBON, THE MISSING hyde
JUROR IS FOUND INSANE

WALDBON, THE MISSING HYDE
JUROR is FOUND INSANE
By The United Press
KANSAS CITY. No. Doc 14-Elghy-four hours after ho
climbed through tho door room at
Cchropos Hotel escaped custody Of deputy
Harry missing Hyde juror was brought
into court II o'clock this morning pale haegard
lodging police three cities Physicians declared he was
Judge Poreraed examined the juror to determine
whether jury should wadrons
mental condition
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
+a8ERNIANS TO ELECT.

ICisioy No. 4. Ancient Order o.
Hiberians. will have its annual meet
ing tonight in Irish-American Hall.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dee. 14.-EOrecast:
For Delaware-Rain or snow to-
night or Friday; moderate northeast
erly winds.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
WEATHER.

By The United Press.
WASHINGT0N-There will be rain
or snow over the eastern district gen.
orally today and Friday.
Evening journal., 1911-12-14
The EVENING JOURNAL

has more Subscribers than
any other paper in Delaware.
Thai means d home pspeL
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14

Mr.. Hearn stated that his recent In
spection OF the property showed that
Casey's report on its high ore value
and width of ledge was correct In all
details. II thought Casey might be
a little too enthusiastic, said Hearn,
'but found his enthusiasm was bas-
ed on facts" Hearn says that the
development will be made on the
Gold Bug claim, starting with a short
crosscut into the ledge and then
swing away on the vein. All of the
claims owned by this lucky group of
men were filed for record yes
terday. They all lie as extensions Of
each other on the ledge, which aver
ages go feet in width, and the strike
of the ledge is northeast and south
west. The claims are the Gold Bug,
Copper King, Copper Belle, Casey
Jones and Anaconda.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14

/ Miss Gwendolln Hughes, who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Par
dee for the past week, left Wednes-
day for her home at Richfield, Wash.
Miss Lucy Spike returned to her
home at Glendale Wednesday after
spending the past few days with Miss
Hattie Jewell.
Mrs. Hazel Larson and little son re-
turned Wednesday from Chico, CAL,
where they had been visiting with
Mrs. Larson's sister, Mrs. Smith
Miss Bessie McColm came in from
Wilderville Wednesday to spend sew
eral weeks, the guest of Miss Orc
Wilson.
W. NJ. Wiley of Myrtle creek, was
in the city Wednesday and Thursday
looking after business matters and
shaking hands with old friends.
Mrs F. D. Smith and little daugh-
ter Alta, left Thursday for Portland,
called there by the illness of Mrs.
Smiths mother.
Mrs. r. L. Steelhammer and little
sister, Maxine Martin, returned on
Thursday from Salem and Portland,
where they have been visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. NJ. e. Sturtevant went to
Fruitdale Wednesday evening to
spend several days with her daugh-
ter.
Miss Vera Whipple has returned
from Medford, where she has been
visiting with friends.
DR.. F. w. vanDyke returned on
Thursday morning from Portland,
where he presided over the State
Medical association.
D. S. Mascot went to klamath
Falls Thursday morning to spend an
indefinite time.
p. B, Geer Of Portland, spent We'd
nesday in Grants Pass, the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. E. r. Crouch. He left
Thursday by automobile for Galice,
where he goes to look after business
In connection with the Almeda mine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14

under way he will furnish the money
to build the railroad.
The railroad, said Woolley, should
be built, and will be built, from the
harbor to the interior, so that all
rails and other material, supplies,
machinery and rolling stock will be
shipped in by water, and that the
several hundred men employed on the
railroad and harbor works will be
paid off here instead OF some point
inland.
Col. John Biddle, said Mr.. Wool
ley, upon investigating the Woolley.
port project, was much surprised, as
were also several men we'll up in
railroad and other business affairs,
that such site for a harbor had lain
there so long without being discover
ed.
"Mr. Woolley spent few days
here and at Woolleyport and de-
parted for San Francisco, where he
expects to remain until about July
goth, when he will return to this
county. He expects to be at work
soon on the harbor and railroad. He
was delayed while east, on account
Of the little financial furry, but says
that everything Is now looking good
and that he does not contemplate
any more bitches In his plans"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14
CITY TO OPEN STREETS.
CONTINUED from Page 1.)

fined and II no money was forth
coming for fines that they all would
pay the penalty with jail sentences;
and that the dose would be repeat
ed as often as attempt was made to
move the depot without permit.
Papers in the city's condemnation
proceedings against the Southern Pa
cific to open Fourth and Fifth streets
were filed in the circuit court We'd
nesday by City Attorney Clements,
who is following instructions from
the council
Attorney Clements stated that he
had no knowledge of what the COM
pany would or would not do; that
the corporation had ten days in
which to answer, and that it was pos
sible the Southern Pacific would an.
swer by demurrer If the company,
however, begins to fight, stated the
city attorney and proceeded to move
The freight depot across Fifth street,
that he would stop it with an in
junction,
AT the site on Fifth street, where
the company sought to plant the de-
pot, is lot Of material ready for the
foundation, including crushed rock.
cement. sand and wooden forms for
cement foundation.
The committee of five from The
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
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Mrs. M. f. Cameron Of Green creek
was in town today on a shopping ex-
peditlon.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. V. Schmidt and son
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Winetrout
and baby, went to Glendale Wednes-
day, where they will pitch camp in
the mountains near that place for a
two weeks outing.
Mrs. w. "A. Taylor of Hugo was
visiting Grants Pass friends and shop
ping Wednesday.
Mrs. e. A. Hicks returned to her
home at Ashland Wednesday after
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Heath Of this city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14

FOR SALE-Fine blooded Airedale
puppies, six weeks old, by Nicol
Prehn, r. F. D. No. 2, Grants Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14
6-MULE PACK TRAIN
TO HEARN-C -CASEYS TRIKE

Dan heaGn stated Sunday that j.
mule pack train would leave Selma
Monday morning loaded with supplies
for the new gold discovery he and
Jack Casey and others own one-half
mile south of Higgins Golden Dream
property in the Chetco district. In
cluded in the supplies is black,
smith outfit for sharpening steel al
so good supply of steel and ployis-
ions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14

Commercial club to wait on the coun-
Gil offering its services with a view
OF making an amicable settlement Of
the trouble was appointed this after
noon by President Sabin and they
are:
r. l.. Coe, chairman; DR.. w. II.
Flanagan, |. Best, r. E. Kroh, J. II
Williams.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14
ASSAYER AND CHEMIST.

EARL V. INGLES, B. Sc--Geperal as
sayer and analytical work. Cement
and asphalt testing. Best equipped
assay office and testing laboratory
in Oregon. All work guaranteed.
Calvert-Paddock block. Phone
370-J.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14
MALE HELP WANTED.
BOY

BOY
More money in one day
may be earned with me
than during an entire week
in other ways. Applicants
must be bright, neatly
dressed, clean hands and
face. l want the manifest
boy in the city. Come ear
ly prepared for work. Ed
win Bobzien, 663 N. Eighth
street, Grants, Pass, Ore.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14
WANTED

WANTED-Medium weight, gentle
horse, for light service for its
keep, by responsible party. E. c..
H., care Courier.
WANTED TO EXCHANGE, No J.,
4 to 6-foot, one year, apple trees
for a good work horse. Eullhurst
Nursery Co., Wolf Creek, Ore.
6-30-2t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1911-07-14

STRAYED-Dark brown bay mare;
weight 900 pounds, star in fore
head; warts on left hind leg; N
10 brand on left hip; No. II,
brand on left hoof. Address NJ
phone, collect. H. E. Gale, Me,
lin. 7-l4.H