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Evening journal., 1911-06-09
DISORDERLY
YOUTHS FINED
City Judge Takes Step to Break
Up Third Street
AnnOyerS

In CITY Court this morning Judge
Cochran imposed a fine of 50 ana
costs upon Ralph Pierce, on charge
of acting disorderly at Fineberg s
store at No. 3O7 West Eighth street
Aaron Smith and Clarance Young
were arraigned on the charge OF haV-
ing been members Of a crowd OF
Young men who frequent Third street
between Market and King, annoying
men and insulting women. II was
shown that Young. despite his denials,
was one OF the crowd, and he was
fined So and costs. There was no
evidence against Smith, who It was
shown had just left his home and had
turned the corner when a policeman
nabbed him. He was not a member
of the gang and Judge Cochran held
up the case against him.
The only witnesses in the case ex-
cept Patrolman Zebley, was John A.
Wort. who said he heard a gang i'm
sulting young women as they passed
along Third street and complained to
the police. He said the gang was
there every night and were annoying
people. One Of their tricks. the wit
ness said, was to stretch a rubber
band across the street high enough
TO knock off the hats of people who
might pass along the street. Witness
could not recognize either boy as be-
ing Of the gang.
officer Zebley testified that he ar
rested Young when he started to run
away with a gang Of about ten.
The court declared it was going TO
break up these gangs, and warned
Smith to not be caught with them
again.
Martin Cottingham, another boy ar
rested since them, was fined SO and
costs.
Julian Silver, who was tried several
days ago on the charge Of assaulting
Bernard Lavinsky, was fined $40 and
costs. At the hearing of the case
conflicting stories caused Judge Coch-
ran to reserve his decision until he
could investigate the reputation of the
two men for truth and veracity
John Iozula, who cut Leo Ponic I'm
three places last night. at Brown and
Stroud streets, was held in 81 900 bail
for court.
Ponic said that Zozula insulted his
sister-in-law, and that when he spoke
to him about it zozula began sticking
him with a pocket knife He said
, the prisoner struck him in the back
and it took three stitches to close the
wound He cut him again in the
head and right eye with the knife.
In his own defense Zozula declared
that he only scratched the prosecut-
ing witness with a nail which he pull
ed cut of a fence.
Amos Larter and William Redden
will have hearings tomorrows on the
charge Of violating the health ordin-
ance by allowing the lids of their
garbage carts to remain up. The men
were arrested yesterday.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
MR.. HARTLOVE OUT
OF GUN CLUB

At the meeting Of the Wilmington
Gun Club last evening w. II. Hartlove
resigned as president and the resigna-
ton was accepted with regret It was
decided that Dr. II. G. Buckmaster,
vice-president, should serve as presi-
dent until October IA, when the an
nual meeting and election viii be held.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to arrange for merchandise
shoot on June "a to put the club on a
sound financial basis: Messrs. Martin,
Buckmaster and Fitzgerald.
Several applications for member
ship we're received and referred to the
proper committee.
It was decided to let the dupont
trophy event go over for three more
Saturdays.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
WILL PROBE
CHICAGO POLICE
Evidence to Warrant Grand
Jury Investigation
Of Graft
BY The unlted Press.

BY The United Press
CHICAGO June 9.-Superintendeni
of Police McWeeney announced toda,
that a preliminary investigation haC
shown him there was sufficient evi-
dence TO warrant a grand jury investi.
cation into the charges of wholesale
graft and corruption in the police de-
partment He has called upon States
Attorney Weyman for grand jury ac-
ton
Lieutenant John Bonfeld, against
whom charges of levying protection
money have been filed, will be sus-
pended. pending action by the grand
jury and the Civil Service Commits
sion
Chief McWeeney declared he was as
founded by the results of his investi-
cation and that he would do all In his
power TO aid tho grand jury.
According TO charges filed against
Lieutenant Bonfield. there is a vice
trust I'm charge of resorts, in Chicago,
and none may be opened without pay
ment to this trust of large sum, part
of which, Il is said, goes to the po-
lice officials.
Bonfeld denies the charges.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
STAB WOUNDS
ARE NOT SERIOUS
COIOred Man Knows Of No
Reason for Supposed
Friends Assault

Attacked by man, whom he knew,
and whose name is now in the
possession of the police Edward Mil
Ter, colored, was admitted to the
Homeopathic Hospital late last night,
suffering with two stab wounds, one
in the left breast and the other in the
left arm. Miller is % years old, and
lives at No. 1O3 Union street. While
the wound in his breast is considered
serious it will not prove fatal.
Miller said he was going to a store,
near his home, and as he passed an
alley another colored man jumped
out at him and catching him around
the neck, threw him to the ground.
Holding him there Miller's assailant
drew a pocketknife and stabbed
him.
The victim said he knew his assail-
ant. but knew of no motive he could
have for the assault.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
WON'T INTERFERE IN
MACNAMARA CASE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. June 9--Following
the action Of Governor Marshall in
formally refusing to interfere in the
case Of John ]. Mcnamara, awaiting
trial for the alleged dynamiting OF
the Los Angeles Times, labor leaders
declared today that an appeal will
now be made directly to Governor
Johnson Of California.
The labor men assert that the
requisition papers for Mcnamara
were issued by Johnson as a result
of a fraudulent telegram sent to him.
The Governor stated he knew Of no
fraud and that as Johnson had copies
Of all papers in the case he could
readily determine whether all details
were regular. Marshall also intimat-
ed he expected to be called on to take
further official action in the case and
said for that reason he should remain
unbiased.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
MIR. KANE ASTIR
OVER FINANCE
Says Things in Council About
William P. Bancroft and
Treasurer Ross
COUNCIL WANTS TO
HANDLE THE MONEY

Proceedings of City Council last
night were enlivened by a verbal at
tack made upon William P. Bancroft
president of the Park Commission,
who was present, by Councilman
James Kane, of the Fourth ward,
chairman of the finance committee Of
Council.
Mr. Kane declared in the presence
of Mr. Bancroft that Mr.. Bancroft
was one of the men interfering with
city business by advising the city
treasurer how the money received
from the recent $395,000 bond issue
should be deposited and distributed.
President of Council Banning re-
minded Mr.. Kane that personalities
should not be INDUCED in and Coun-
Gilman Benson, of the Seventh ward,
also took exception to Mr.. Kane's re-
marks.
Mr.. Kane made his surprising and
somewhat spirited statements follow
ing the adoption of a resolution pro-
viding by what method the bond
money shall be Withdrawn from the
Union National Bank, the active bank
of the city.
Adopted Resolution.
This resolution. which was adopted
by strict party vote, 8 to 5, the
Democrats voting for it and the Re
publicans in opposition, follows:
Whereas. The proceeds Of the sale
of the bonds to Messrs Kountze
Brothers amounting to $417, ,597 .95 has
been deposited to various accounts by
the city treasurer, and
Whereas, By provision of the city
charter of the city of Wilmington
these funds can only be drawn on an
order signed by the president and
clerk of Council and countersigned by
the city auditor and city treasurer,
therefore be it
Resolved, That the Union National
Bank, designated by law as the active
bank of the city of Wilmington be and
the same is hereby notified, instructed
and directed not to permit the with
drawal of these funds or any part
thereof only upon order and resolu-
tion of the Council regularly adopted
- Says it's Unlawful.
After the resolution was read Mr.
Benson, of the Seventh ward, express
ed the opinion that the act clearly
states how the money shall be dis
tributed and the manner of its dis
tribution.
Mr.. Kane remarked: eve admit that
that is the reason for this resolution.
Mr.. Bancroft wanted to know il
there had not been drawn an order for
the Street and Sewer Department
share of the loan and the money de-
posted to the credit of that depart
ment.
Mr.. Kane replied: 1T is simply a
case of the city treasurer not doing
his duty and it was up to this body tc
see that he does
Mr.. Kane said he understood thai
Mr. Bancroft was one of the men In
terfering with the city's business by
advising the city treasurer how he
should deposit and distribute the bono
money He asked Mr.. Bancroft If he
had not done this.
Mr.. Bancroft replied that he mad nor
hut said he had talked with MT. hosi
concerning the Park commission
share of the loan.
Others Have Say. 60
After MIR. Kane had subsided, Coun
Gilman McGovern, of the Eleventh
Co,+ipued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09

members of the order. Then the crack
degree team of the Order in Whining
ton will exemplify the adoption de-
gree of the Order which is considered
by critics of lodge work TO be the
finest degree Of its kind in the world.
Mr.. Griggs is striving hard to in
crease the membership of the I'm
proved Order 100000 this year and
he is succeeding very well. All over
the country he has awakened the
membership to an active hunt for pale
faces and several large classes have
been adopted. In Philadelphia in jan
uary last class of 1868 palefaces
were so adopted which is said TO be
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
STOKES NOW
OUT OF DANGER
Show Girls Stick to Their
Story That Hotel Man
Attacked Them
WOMEN SECURE STAGE
ENGAGEMENT IN AUGUST
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, June 9.-"I guess
those girls did not know how strongly
/ am opposed to parting with any
of my money smiled w. E. d. Stokes
TO his attorney, Terrance McManus to-
day when the latter called to see how
the millionaire was getting along. At
Roosevelt Hospital he was cheerful to-
day and predicted he would soon be
out and go to court to appear against
Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad the
two show girls who pumped three bull
lets into his legs, because, he alleges,
he refused to give up $4,000 for some
tender missives he had penned to Miss
Graham. Stokes, according to the
doctors, is out of danger.
In the Jail attached to the West
Side police court the girls are pre-
pairing for their defense when they are
rearraigned in court Monday. Neither
of the girls has varied a hairs
breadth from her original story that
they shot only after Stokes had grab
bed Miss Graham by the throat and
was choking her. They viii plead
.self-defense.
It is admitted by lawyers that the
girls will probably be discharged by
the court. Stokes has no witnesses
to his story of the alleged blackmail-
ing demand and the combined story
of the couple will probably outweigh
his.
Get Jobs on the Stage.
Both girls have been signed up with
well-known theatrical manager for
an engagement beginning in August.
The letters in the case are still miss
ing. Miss Graham has refused to dis
cuss them other than to admit there
are quite a number I'm the package and
that when they are published they will
make mighty interesting reading. -
She insists that Stokes invaded her
apartment to "bully her" into giving
up the letters. because he had con-
suited his attorneys, former Judge Oh
colt and Torrance McManus and they
had warned him the girl would prob
ably recover a substantial sum II shs
went to court in a breach of promise
action. Olcott admits he had started
negotiations with the girls to get th'
letters.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
IDEAS ON NEW
COURT HOUSE
Levy Court Would Permit du-
Points to Build Structure
Desired by Them
Mr.. KNOWLES GIVES
IDEAS ON BUILDING

Members of the Levy Court and
Horace G. Knowles, United States Min
lister to Bolivia conferred at the Court
House this morning regarding the pro-
posed new county Court House.
Philip L. Garrett, the courts at
torney was present
Mr. Knowles wanted to see a big
Court House on the site to compare
in beauty with the dupont Building.
He suggested that the present build
ing be heightened two stories and the
most beautiful square in any city pre-
served in all its beauty.
Mr.. Knowles said he is not compet-
ent to talk on the design of the build
ing. Mr.. Knowles suggested that ele-
vators be installed and the upper
tloors made brighter and airier than
the present one. The present roof
could be removed he said. An archi-
tect has said the cost of putting two
stories on the present building would
be no more than that of erecting an
annex.
City and County Building.
Mr.. Knowles felt that the people Of
Wilmington who pay such a large
amount of taxes would not be unwiil-
ing to have an additional tax Of one
or two cents levied to make a more
handsome monument to the Levy
Court
Commissioner Perkins said the ar
chitects are In touch with the new men
who prepare plans for the monumen-
tai work. The walls are strong and
spans can be built He would like to
see the drawings for such a building
when two stories would be added
Mr. Knowles replied by saying that
the annex. in his opinion, would de-
stroy the beauty of the most beautiful
spot in Wilmington
Mr.. Perkins said the Levy Court hac
been delaying the work to get the bes
results. One architect said he woull
favor the idea advanced by Nj
Knowles.
Mr.. Knowles then said be q hear
OF a movement to have the cw build
ing constructed I'm the form OF a Ma
. tese cross, the building to be used b
both the city and the county. Thi
building was to have a great dome an
extensions on all three sides. Nj
Knowles said that inside of thre
weeks the plans for the addition .
the present building will be submit
ted.
duPOnts are Mentioned.
Mr.. Dennison said he had understood
that Alfred l. DUPONT had ideas on
( beautiful building here as monumen
TO the dupont family.
Mr.. Knowles said he had heard in
dozen countries Of the benefaction o
/ General II. Coleman dupont in build
ing the proposed State boulevard, ans
IL other duPonts are considering thu
building subject Mr.. Knowles said h
was satisfied that such a building
would be in full keeping with th'
generosity of Alfred /. dupont Mr.
/ Dcnnison said that should an offer t
build the structure come from Mr.. du
Pont the Levy Court would drop al
other propositions to accept the on'
from Mr.. DUPONT.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
RrrLDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Cassidy today
issued a permit to William B. Austin
to erect a dwelling on the south side
of Tenth street, between Franklin and
Broome streets, costing $4,000
Other permits we're issued to A. f.
Swan. to build an addition to No 916
Pine street, for A. w. Jordan, costing
500, and to Harry L. Lynch, to erect
two dwellings for Charles A. Saville,
on the north side of Fourth street,
east of Broome street, next to the cor
Rer property. costing $4,000 each
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
Evening Reception to Dis
tineulShed Visitor In the
Avenue Theatre

the largest class that was ever In
itiated into any order.
In Delaware the Red Men boast Of
the largest membership of any fra
ternal order with $500 members. The
order will adopt a class of two hun
dred palefaces, some of them coming
as far away as Rehoboth. Some Of
the tribes of Wilmington will have
about fifty each, while some others
will have only a few.
On Sundy the Red Men will take the
great chiefs to Newark to show them
their Red Men Home there.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
ST. MARY's EXCURSION.
win Go 10 Augustine Beach on Tues
day of Next Week.

III W. ~ nus +
day of Next Week.
The annual parish excursion OF ST.
Nhfy's Church will be given to Au-
rustine Beach on the steam sr Thomas
CLYDE next Tuesday, June 13. The
boat will leave Fourth street wharf at
s o'clock. No effort has beer spared
bv those in charge to make the ex-
cursion the most pleasant and en-
iovable outing in the history of the
psrish. The beautiful scenery along
the banks Of the Delaware River and
Raw combined with the oongenial
company of the excursionists Will have
a charm and attractiveness which
should appeal to all.
An elaborate musical program has
been arranged for the occasion. Ath-
letic sport including boating, bathing
and fishing will furnish amusements
at the beach. Young and old are
anxiously looking forward 70 a pleas
ant days enjoyment and they will not
be disappointed.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
ORIENTAL LODGE OFFICERs.

Oriental Lodge A. F. and A. NJ has
elected these officers: Worshipful
Master, E. w. Midlam; senior warden
Joseph II. Curlett; junior warden,
Howard w. Schrack; treasurer, James
II. Morris; secretary. James II. Price.
A handsome past masters jewel was
presented to retiring master f. H..
Smith. Il was presented by Howell
e. England and Mr. Smith responded
in a fitting manner.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
ACCUSE HIM OF EMBEzzLEMENT.

Tpon advice received from the
police of Harrisburg, Pa, Special Or
dcer David Wardle yesterday AFTER
noon arrested Thomas Reynolds on
the charge Of embezzlement the
local department was notified yester-
day that Reynolds had sent for girl
friend in Harrisburg to come TO VIII
mington, promising to meet her at
French street station. She did not
arrive. but Omcer Wardle entertained
the young man, and he is now IN the
police station awaiting the coming oi
a policeman from Harrisburg,
Reynolds has waived the formality OF
requisition papers.
At the time of his arrest, Reynolds
was employed by Warren Ellis, paper
hanger, at No. 413 Madison street.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
MANY REPORTED DEAD
IN MEXICAN EARTHQUAKE
Government Hears That Scores of Villages Were
Destroyed in the Disaster of
Wednesday.

The area of destruction. according
to the best advices is rectangular.
with the north boundary less than so
miles from this city and the southern
part taking in the lower part OF
Guerrero. Relief trains have been hur-
ried from Guadalajara with troops,
doctors, nurses. medicines and food.
Until the officers in command report
It will be impossible to make an ac-
curate estimate of the casualties.
A strange feature Of the activity Of
the earthquake was that its greatest
severity seemed to be felt In circles
around Colima volcano between which,
were belts that we're almost immune
from damage. The immediate vicinity
of the volcano suffered heavily after
which there was a zone Of fifty miles
wide which was unharmed. Then
came another damaged section.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
ELKS ENTERTAIN
AVIATOR BROOKINS

Waiter Brookins. the clever young
aviator. whose aerial flights at Horse
Show Park this week are dehghtins
thousands. was a guest of Wilmington
Lodge of Elks last night, a reception
being arranged in his honor. David
Snelienburg and James H. Kane Two
of the most active officials OF the
Aero Club, are well-known members
OF the Elks.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
BY The United Press.

BY Inc united Bre6S.
MEXICO CITY, June 9.-Greatly
alarming over the reports hltering into
the city from various sources that
more than a thousand persons were
killed. twice that number injured.
and scores of villages destroyed by
Wednesdays earthquake, the govern
ment officials today took steps to in
vestigate and aid the sufferers.
The center of the disturbance is
said to be the volcano Colima, near
the Pacific coast. Extinct for years. It
Is now reported in violent eruption.
In Zapotian, a large portion of the
city was destroyed and many are re-
ported killed and injured. Tonila,
Platanar, San Andres and the sur
rounding. country are reported prac-
tically wiped out with many deaths.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
THREW SHOES AT TE COBB.
Excited Baseball Fan Tossed Them al
a Detroit Player.

Excited Baseball Fan Tossed Them at
a Detroit Player.
BY The United Press
PHILADELPHIA. June 9.-'Next
time bring plenty OF Shoes" was Mag
istrate Morris parting admonition as
Hugh Harkins walked out OF the
Twenty-sixth and York streets Po-
lice Station today a free man after
having thrown his shoes at Ty Cooo
during yesterdays exciting ball game.
ssWhen YOU threw the shoes at Cobb
I suppose It was a gift?" suggested
the magistrate.
You've lost your shoes, and lost
them in a good cause" said the mag
istrate. Il would be ashamed TO nneI
you"
The next time Harkins presents
shoes to Cobb he will attend a ire
sale in advance and give all the De-
troit players a pair.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
ASK HELP FOR THE HOPE FARM.

The Social Service Committee of the
New Century Club is sending out cir
culars asking city taxpayers to sign
and mail postcards to members Of the
Levy Court on which is a request. that
Hope Farm receive financial help from
the poor taxes. The cards have been
distributed to all members Of the New
Century Club
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
OREGON FAMILY MuRpERED.
The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PORTLAND, Ore, June 9-A brutal
murder was uncovered at
Ardenwald, six miles from here, to-
day when the dead bodies Of William
Hill. his wife and their children were
found in their home. Both children
had been decapitated and their
mother had been slain with an axe.
which lay nearby. Detectives have
gone to the scene.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
ARMY AVIATION SCHOOL.
By The United Press.

WASHINGTON. June 19-In pre-
paration for the opening of the army
aviation school at College Park, Nd,
Lieut.. Fl. II. Arnold and Thomas Dew
Milling now detailed with the Wright
Brothers at Dayton. Ohio. were today
ordered TO come to Washington for
aviation duty.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
POLICE GUARD LONDON BANK.
win Prevent An Attack by Excited
DepOsitOrs.


BY The United Press.
LONDON, June 9.-One hundred po-
licemen surround Birkbeck's Banking
establishment in High Holborn today
to prevent an attack upon it by thou
sands of depositors, fearful of losing
their life as the result of the suspen-
sion yesterday afternoon
From early morning hordes of de-
positors, a majority of them women,
have thronged around the bank.
Many reassuring statements were
made but none had the desired effect
The failure Of the bank did not ma
terially affect the market, because f.
nancial circles had known of its shaky
condition and had discounted the fall
ure.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
ROBBED GROCER,s SAFE.
Then They Lunched in Full View of
the Street.

By The United Press.
PITTSFIELD, Mass, June 9.-When
William H. Cooley opened up his gro
Gerry store here today he discovered
that during the night yeggs had en-
tered and from an unlocked safe had
stolen $4,000 worth of negotiable
bonds, $4,000 worth of stock certifi-
Gates and S35 in cash.
Remains of food taken from the
shelves showed the thieves had lunch
ed in full view of the street. The
police have no clue to the thieves.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
WORKMAN HAS FINGERS CUT.

John Kelleher, aged SS years, of
No. 1O9 North Franklin street, en-
ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, at Todd's Cut, had two Of
his fingers badly cut today. He was
sent to the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
NO CLUE YET TO
SUPPOSED DEAD MAN.

The police have no clue to the man
who signed his name Hugh Mooney
and who left a note under Third street
bridge, setting forth that he intended
to end his life.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
WHOSE GLASSES ARE THESEl

Chief of Police George Black has a
pair of nose glasses which he found In
Horse Show Park yesterday afternoon
the owner of which can have them by
calling at the chiefs office.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
REx sALOON TRAM RRED.

Charles G. Rex has transferred his
property. at No 10 East Second street,
to the Hartmann and Fehrenbach
Company. The price paid was S13,-
000
Evening journal., 1911-06-09
WEATHER.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-The wea-
ther will he fair tonight and Saturday
over the eastern half of the country.
Temperatures will be higher as a rule.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-Forecasti
For DeIaWare-Fair tonight and Sat
urday.
Evening journal., 1911-06-09

The Evening Journal has
more Subscribers than any
other paper in Delaware.
That means a home paper
Evening journal., 1911-06-09

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