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Evening journal., 1911-01-13
Social and
Personal

Miss Elsie Patten, OF New Castle,
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Scarborough.
Mrs. Elmer Miller has been enter
tanning her sister from Wilmington.
Charles Dunlap, Of North East, has
been visiting friends here.
Hampton Ruth spent yesterday with
Wilmington friends
Miss Eva Hail. Blanch Fisher and
Lena Bayne spent yesterday in Will
mington.
Mrs. Laura Phillips and Mrs. Bertha
Bickling spent yesterday in Philadel-
phia.
Miss Ethel Edwards. OF Wilmington,
spent yesterday with Miss Alice King.
Mrs. James Lindsay is spending
some time with her son. J. Clyde
Lindsay and family Of Oxford.
Charles Drake was an over-Sunday
guest Of friends at Kelton.
Miss Viola Floyd, Of Barnsley. is
spending some time with friends in
Philadelphia and this city.
Arden Shaw of Wayne. Pa, is visit
ing his parents here.
James Dunlap, Of North East. visited
friends here.
Mrs. Lewis Duff has been on a visit
to Wilmington friends.
Mrs. Schwamb, of Principle. is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. King.
Miss Mary Vandegrift is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. ID. II Bayne here.
Miss Clara Fisher, Of Wilmington.
visited Mrs Workmen yesterday.
Richard Benson spent yesterday at
Newark.
Miss Elsie Currinder. Of near Hare's
Corner, has been visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steward.
Miss Lizzie Potts. of Elkton. is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. Ingram.
William Ruth, who is in at his
home on Ayre street. is improving.
Miss Louisa Parrott is In a precari-
GUS condition at her home.
Hampton Ruth, of Newport sAent
/ Wednesday with friends here.
The Misses Eva Hall. Blanche
Fisher and Lena Bayne, Of Newport.
visited friends here this week.
Mrs. Lewis Duff. Of Newport, has
been on a visit with friends in this
city.
Raymond Steele has returned 10
Hazlettville after a weeks visit with
friends here.
Mrs. Harry Haggerty and son. OF
Leipsic, have been visiting Whining
ton relatives.
Miss Maude Johnson has been visit
ing Mrs. Jennie Armor. of Houston.
Miss Edna S. Hawkins is spending
sometime with her brother, ]. w.
Hawkins, Of Clayton.
A. T. Thawley. Of Clayton. spent
part Of the week with friends here.
Mrs. n. G.. Severson, of Clayton.
spent Monday with friends here.
Mrs. ]. c. Book. of Clayton. was a
recent visitor with Wilmington
friends.
Miss Mary Taggart was an over
Sunday guest of Mrs. Joel Pennock,
of oxford.
Miss Leah Miller, Of Baltimore, has
returned home after spending the holi
days with Miss Lucy f. Dockerty a.
No. 216 West Twenty-second street.
Evening journal., 1911-01-13
CAMDEN

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
CAMDEN, Del, Jan. 1S-The p o.
S. Of A. gave a banquet in the Odd
Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening.
Harry Pleefer has been visiting in
Philadelphia.
Quite a number Of Camdenites are
attending the poultry show in Wy
oming.
DR.. L. S. Conwell was in Philadel-
phia this week.
Revival services are in progress at
Wyoming NJ. e. Church.
Miss Belle Stewart has returned TO
Philadelphia.
Miss Olive Wyatt is teaching school
at Marydel.
Revival services are in progress at
Lebanon NJ. p. Church.
Evening journal., 1911-01-13
Surprise Party.

A delightful surprise party was
given to Michael Mccarthy Wednes-
day evening at his home. No. 17Os
Scott street. Mr.. Mccarthy was the re-
cipient Of many useful and valuable
gifts.
The evening was spent in dancing
and music. both vocal and instrument
tai. The Misses Twomey and Kelcher
and Messrs Lynch and Desmond con-
tributed selections on the violin and
melodeon. Messrs. Mccarthy and Des-
mond delighted the company with
Irish reels and hornpipes.
Evening journal., 1911-01-13
ATTACKED BY DOG,
He BECOMES INSANE

SALISBURY. Nd. Jan. 13.--Andrew
Jackson. Is years old. whose home is
at Berlin. Md, has been taken into
custody. He said TO be insane. Jackson
came here few days ago and went
to work for A. j. Moore. While deliver
ing goods in Camden he was attacked
by a dog. which he asserted belonged
to w. B. Tilghman. Last night he
walked the streets Of this city pro-
claiming that he was going to shoot
Tilghman upon sight
Upon being placed In Jail he secured
a club and tore things up in general,
tearing out a window sash and break
ing window glass. Constable Walter
went 10 the cell and was attacked
with the club.
Evening journal., 1911-01-13
Three Nnmes

Liggett. Fenway. Barr stand Tor the
best candles. Made I'm Boston and sold
I'm this city only at Danforth's drug
store. Barr's Saturday candy. 29c the
pound sold on Saturday only; a 4Oc
candy at the reduced price on Satur-
day only. Liggett's chocolates soc lb-
Fenway Bonbons, 60c lb Fresh every
week Market and Second Sts.f
Evening journal., 1911-01-13
CIark-CoIIins.

Herman B. Collins, Of Hockessin,
and Miss Myrtle Clark Of Marshallton,
were married on Wednesday at the
home Of Samuel Walters. No. 507 West
Fourth street, by the Rev. w. F. Cork
ran.
Evening journal., 1911-01-13
wedding at Ceorretown,

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN. Del. Jan. 1S.--
Clifford Russell. son OF James Russell
and Miss Edith Wilson, daughter OF
Thomas Wilson, Of near Cokesbury.
were married at the M. q. circuit par
sonage by the Rev. George S. Thomas.
Evening journal., 1911-01-13
Afternoon Rerentlon.

Mrs. Charles G. Rumford will give
reception at her home, No. 140l MAR
ket street, this afternoon. for her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lewis p. Rum
ford
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

east gate. are commanded by Purple Ei1H on the northeast
 City is We'll Fortified.
 Purple Hill Is fortified and overlooks the entire city, Tiger Fort lies outside the wall a mile to the northWestward, while Lion Fort is inside the wall to the northwest The latter commands the river and is well fortified with big likewise Is well fortified and equipped with guns.
 Rebels Capture Tiger Fort.
 A few days ago the revolutionist Is captured Tiger Fort. in which General Feng had left several hundred untrain- Cd troops. part of some 5000 recruits he enlisted recently. These men sur rendered to the revolutionists and since then Tiger Hill has ftfulIy bombarded Lion Fort, without especial damage but sufficiently to prevent Lion Fort from seriously impeding the advance up the river of Admiral Sah's fleet of l5 vessels of all kinds, which recently went over to the revolutfonaries.
 Fens Has 5000 Troops.
 General Feng inside the city com mands 1000 trained and loyal Shan tung troops and some 2,000 old style imperial troops.
 ognize that it was necessary for Yuan Shi Kai to obtain a victory ever the ervolutionists. The effect of the fall of Han Yang has demonstrated this. His subsequent actioni and the tone of his ed1cts indicate that he realizes he must compromise fully and immediate ly with th9 revolutionists.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
6EATTIE CLAIMED HIS
 MARRIAGE WAS HOMELESS.
mail service team .an attack on their
 Public by Detective.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 1.-The News Leader here today prints the outline of what is said to have been a detailed and private confession left by Henry Clay Beattie, Jr.. for the perusal of his family alone. It is stated that one of the detectives who worked on the case vas permitted to see the confession, which is more circumstantial than that made public the day Beattie was executed.
 According to this alleged confession, Beattie decided two weeks before the crime was committed to kill his wife. The details of the murder coincide aI- most precisely with the theory of the case set out bsy the state at the trial. Reattie induced his cousin Paul to buy the gun and hide 1t behind 8 stump on tEe Midlothian turnpike. He is said to have stated that he shot his wife full fin the face as she was stepping from his automobile and that she fell back ward into the road Beattie denied that he first knocked his wife down, story which gave him much annoyance, inn plying cowardice." Beattie is also said to have denied that he sat upon his wife's body during the wild drive into Richmond. He is said to have asserted that his marriage was comparatively 1cveless and was forced upon him by his fathers earnest wishes.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

their trial was resumed today Owing to an attack of acuta indigestion, which was certified to by his physi elan, Stokes was unable to appear to- day for further cross examination and the prosecution put on other witnesses in effort to prove the contention that the girls sought to take the sports man's life when they shot him, but unable to shoot straight.
 Hung on to Stokes NeckSie.
 The maid, Josephine, who was em- ployed in the al ar:rnent house where the shooting took place. nodded to Miss Graham when she spoke of the shortest of those two women" and added: She was hanging on that red tie of his and she smacked him with her hand on the ear" The maid said cn cross examination that she was at tracted to the ball by the screams of
 Pol1ce!' in woman's voice and that Miss Graham was calling "PoIice." when she was hanging to Stokes.
 Said Both Girls Shot Him.
 Mary Eagropino, another emLIoye, said she heard a woman scream, "Ha's shot! He's shot!" and found Stokes in the hall with his right thigh GOV CT ed with blood. She said she heard Stokes tell a policeman that Miss Cor rad shot him and that he afterward said that both girls shot him, but he didn't know why.
 Girls Bought the Revolver.
 How the two girls bought the revoI- Yer with which the shooting was dons was told by Robert Kennedy, a clerk in a Broadway department store
 They said they wanted something that could shoot straight Kennedy testi fled. They talked of going to Canada End when he asked them what they wanted the weapons for, he testified that Miss Conrad said she wanted them for "close work" William C. Hern, another salesman. testified that he advised the girls to leave the first two chambers empty because that was the safest way to carry revolvers. Bought Whiskey for Miss Graham
 Rufus Hart, negro porter identi- fled pint bottle half full fwhiskey which he said he bought for Miss Graham on ;he day the shooting oc- cured. Court was adjourned until when it is expected Stokes l will be able to resume the stand
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Dynamter Who Turned States Evidence Speaks Bit
 terH of His Wfe's Desertion
SAYS LAWYER DARROW INDUCED HER TO DO IT
Thinks That She May Now Sell cNamara Buttons as They Are Likely to be in Big Demand-TeIIs of His Dyna- miting Experiences, Working Under Direction of John McNamara-Wfe Knew of Her Husbands Crimes

Los Angeles, Dec. 1.-Ortie McMani- gal Tn an interview said he first be- gan dynamiting June 20, 1907, in De- trolt, Mich, where the Russell Wheel roundry company's building, then in course of construction, was destroyed He skipped from that time until a year ago;When he was in the Conover woods m wisconsin with James B. McNamara and the latter, he said. told him of having just dynamited the Times build III
 Worked Under MeNamara's Instrue-
 tions.
 He told of being called to Indianap- olis by J. B. McNamara and of their setting nitro glycerine from vaults in J. J. McNamara's office in the AmerI- can Central building. On instructions rom J. J., he went to Los Angeles ito put shots under the LIeWellyn Iron works and the Baker Iron works, and to be sure to put one under the Times auxiliary plant, to add a few more to the list
 Dynamited Iron Works.
 About 7.3O the night of Dec. 24 1 placed the whole twelve quarts of cope at the Llewellyn Iron works timing it to explode at o'clock. About o'clock that night took the South ern Pacific Valley train north to San Francisco. where I remained a few days and arrived back in Chicago New ! Tears day"
 Advised Not to Talk Too Much.
 At this point in McManigaFs story Detectives McLaren and Barry, who were rpesent. stopped him, saying that as the crimes committed in Los An seles were few compared to the whole number charged against the McNamara brothers, and of which MeManigal was said to have knowledge. it would not do for him to talk too much.
 Would Like to Have His Children.
 T haven't seen my. wife since she left here" said McManigal bitterly. '1OarroW promised her a life's living if she would desert me, and she took him up. I suppose she'll soon be sell ing McNamara buttons again. They ought to be in biz demand in the next few days. have scratched my uncle, George F. Bohm, off the map today. All want to have is my children. but I don't suppose I can have them if I have to go to prison"
 Knew of Her Husbands Misdeeds.
 McLaren declared that Mrs. AfcMan- igal was fully cognizant of all her husbands dynamiting crimes, despite her statement to the contrary The defective said that it was Mrs. Me who cut from the newspapers accounts of all the explosions caused by her husband and kept them for him to show to John J. McNamara, because the secretary and treasurer Of the In- Association of Bridge and
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
MOTHER REFUSES TO
 BELIEVE BOYS GUILTY.
Mrs. MeNanara Deeply Affected by the
 News from Los Aneeles.


 Cincinnati, O., Dec. L-Great gloom fills the home Of James B. ami John T McNaInara in Cincinnati tonight. q know my boys are innocents walled Mrs. Mary McNanarn their mother. today, when told of their action at Los Angeles. T am forced to believe that they have pleaded guilty but ! tioned as to her plans and as to Wheth- CT or not she would go to Los Angeles 10 see her sons. she said: "I do not know. In fact, ] cannot decide upon anything now" Tears which had been bravely held back during thia short Interview brimmed 10 the surface and in burst of sorrow she was Led into another room by her daughter, Miss Mary McNamara.
 Mrs. McNamara first learned of tho pleas on a street car'on her way home. She refused to believe it until it was confirmed at her home. She returned from the west only few days ago. Robert and Mary brother and sister of the men, also refused to believe them guilty.
 John Mitchell Shocked.
 Roanoke, Va, Dec. L-John Mitchell, vice president Of the American Fede4a- the United Mine Workers of America. was told tonight Of the confession of the McNamara brothers. Mir. Mitchell said he was utterly shocked.
 T confidently expected that the Ac- Namaras would be cleared" he de- clared. "and that 1t would be shown by experts that the Times building was blown up by a. gas explosion and not by dynamite" The labor leader would not express himself es to the possible effect of the confession on the cause of organized labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
eovernnent pefieit Inoreasina.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The deficit of the federal government continues 10 grow. Up to date the disbursements in the current financial year have ex- ceeded the receipts by s20,46l, ,0OO. while a month ago the deficit was s20, ,1s1, 900. The government collect ed during November s56,bss,Oo0, and expended s57.0bo,000. The receipts for the previous month were $56,O54, 900 and the disbursements $eo,1SS,00
 The work on the Panama canal dur ing November cost $s,sT5, ,0O0 as com arcd with s2,s90.000 during October. ed on the canal during the current fiscal year
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
VETERAN NAVAL CLERK
 ASKS TO BE REDUCED. Man of 83 Drawing s1,9oo to Here
 after Receive $f,40O.

Washington, Dec. After serving the government continuously for 66 years, Thomas Harrison, now 2 clerk at the naval observatory will be de- noted Nat hls own request The change will take effect on December next, the 63rd anniversary of his entrance into the government employ.
 Navy department officials were 10th to acquiesce in the request by the old employe, but pleas by MT. Harrison, who is S3 years old. that he be re- lfeved of some of his responsibilities led the department to acced to his re- quest He will be reduced from an $500 clerkship to one at s140O.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
eoRMLEY BLAMED FOR
 MISS GALVIN'S DEATH
Reckless Autoist to Be Arrested on
 Manslauether Charge.

Boston, Dec. 1.-Followng the death of two persons by the overturning of eight in pursuit of a bridal couple in another automobile in tho Roxbury district yesterday, warrant charg ing manslaughter was issued late to- day against John J. Gormley. brother wrecked machine. Gormley is specii- cally charged with the death of Miss Julia Calvin. one of his guests.
 Gornlley was still under q physj injuries.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Two Shot by Hiahwaxmsr.

Kansas City. Dec. LA negro and % white man with his face blackened to- night held up employees in the cashiers office of the Missouri Pacific freight department, and after shooting two men, one pf obably fatally, escaped with Sl92 in cash and checks amount ing to s95S.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
JolSed While Thumb Was sewsd on

Atlantic City. N. J., Dec. 1.-SarnueI SIaken, aged IS years, of this city, tok- ed with the hospital surgeons today while they sewed on his left thumb, which had been shattered by the acci- dental discharge Of a gun. The mem Der hung by shreds of skin Slaken clipped off the thumb with his pen knife. wrapped it up, put it fin his pocket, stopped the flow of blood and then walked to the hospital, a block from his home
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

Berlin. Dec. 1.-The fresh agitation for an increase in the German naval programme which calls for a reduction in 1912 of the number of big ships laid down annually from four to two has met with official silence. An agen- cy which is sometimes well informed On naval matters, however. states that an increase has been decided on.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
s1s.ooo Fire at Hartford.

Hartford, Dec, Fire tonight did $13.500 damage to a building on Mar ket street, the two upper floors of which are used as a hotel by Long Bros, and the two lower floors by An 6rews & Peck, Cam & Saul. and Clapp & Treat. A fireman, Mathew Graham, was struck in the head by a falling axe and was taken to his home suffer ing from concussion of the brain
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Huob Jennings Badly Injured.

Scranton. Pa. Dec. 2.-Hugh Jen- nings, manager of the Detroit Amer tncan league team, and Rev Edward Lynett of this city were seriously in - pured in an automobile wreck near GouIdsboro, thirty miles from here, early this morning. The report says JenninYa is badly injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
OBITUARY
Ex.Mayor Thomaa 2. olIroy.

New York, Dec. 1-Thomaa F. Gi1@ roy, former mayor of New York city. died suddenly tonight from apopleEY at his home in Far Rockaway Mfr. Gilroy who was said in his time Co have been tho most powerful man iu Tammany Hall next to Richard CrolEer, was mayor of the city for ono term, 1S93-94. He was born fin Ireland irl 1940-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Killed by sklddlna Auto.

Warwick K. l., Dec. 1.--Bdward AL len, a Boston paper salesman, waa instantly killed tonight when he was pitched from an automobile as it skid ded around & sharp corner. He struck on his head on the curbing and frao- tured his skull.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
FIVE TO TEN YEARS
 SENTENCE FOR M'MAt1oN.
Killed Man Who Refused to Marry Hia
 Daughter.

Philadelphia, Dec. Frank w. Mo Nfahon, who was convicted of man slaughter last week for the killing of George Leary last May. was sentenced to the penitentiary today for not less years. The maximum penalty for tho crime is twelve years.
 McMahcn shot Lcary after a quar- rel on the street over Leary's refusal to marry McMahon's daughter. The so- called unWritten law figured in the case and attracted attention. It is un- derstood that McMahons counsel wa1v- ed an appeal for a new trial In order to inn mediately take the case to the state beard of pardons.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Score Hurt in Passenger Wreck.

Paducah, Ky, Dec. lover a score of the passengers of the Illinois Cen tral passenger train No. 1O1 wer in- jured. several perhaps fatally, when spreading rails threw 1t into a ditch two miles east of here late today. One If was taken by the same train a short time previously when Simon Stevens, mine boss at Central City, Ky, threw himself before the train as it passed the town
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Jumped on a Circular Saw

Altoona, Pa, Dec. Hugh Malone aged 30 years, a sawyer employed at the lumber mill of George Thompson. near State College, committed suicide today by jumping upon a rapidly re- volving circular saw. He was cut in two. his head being completely severed from his body.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Three Fatally Injured by Explosion.

New York. Dec 1.-Three persons were probably mortaily injured and a score of others received minor hurts in an explosion late today in the pumping station Of the Brooklyn Un- ion Gas company. Among the worst injured was Thomas Joyce, engineer of the building. The explosion occurred when the cylinder head of a gas pump weighing a ton, blew out.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Mis. zIeaIer o.ts eis Moess.

Duluth, Minn, Dec. Miss Rose Ziegler returned to Duluth today with one of the biggest moose which has been killed in this part of the country the present season. It weighed 1900 pounds and had antlers with a spread of 6 inches
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
More Money for RaI.ina Maine.

New York, Dec. IA recomrnenda- ton for an additional appropriation of $260.000 to complete the work of rais- Ing the battleship Maine from the mud Of Havana harbor was agreed upon by the members of the Appropriations committee of the house of representa- tiVeS
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

Naples, Dec. Fire on the Italian steamer Dinnanare, at this port, from New Orleans, resulted in considerable damages to the vessel and cargo.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

Vienna, Dec 1.-Niegus the Da1na- Hos.hei:hurger, minister of justice, dur ing the session of the Austrian reichs- rath on Oct. 5. was sentenced today t9 seven years hard labor. The trial la sted two days.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

Paris, Dec. 1.-The report that diplomatic measures against Spain in croier to force the settlement of Spain s status in Morocco is denied by the foreign office France is now engaged in pourparlers on the subject with England.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
s4o.ooo Fire at New Havsr

New Haven. Dec 1.-The factory of the Wire Bound Box company and a bakery run by man named Pisczyk in Fair Haven were destroyed by fire to- night and the plant of Shepard Bros. woodworkers, WAS damaged The total loss will amount to S4O.0OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Trolley Car Dvnam;tsa-

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. IA South Ensley car was blown up by dynamite placed on the tracks at Hilltop station early tonight, was wrecked and the motornfaH and conductor were badly 1 ifured
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

cowes, Dec. Lone of the small ar mored cruisers ordered to be built in now been completed ard sailed today f1- Cuba.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

Tripoli, Dec. 1.-The Italian mining cruiser Partenope bombarded Zuara today and silenced the Turkish guns which had previously opened fire on the cruiser
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Chinese Rebels
 Take Ranking
INSURGENTS IN FULL POSSESS
 ION OF THE CITY.
BEsIEGED TWO WEEKS
Enclosed by a Wall Ninsty Feet High
 and 30 Feet Thick, and Well For tified-First Captured Tiger Fort.
Wall 90 Feet Hrqh, 90 Feet ThicI

Ranking, Dc. 2.-Nanking has fall en. The entire city is occupied by the insurgents.
 Wall go Feet High. 30 Feet Thick.
 For the last two weeks General Feng has defied all the efforts of the revolu- tionaries to take the city. The circum- ference of the walled city is 22 miles. The wall at various places is 90 feet high. It is built of solid masonry and Is 30 feet thick. The four main gates to the city are at the principal points of the compass. Tai Ping Mon, the north gate, and Chao Yang Men, the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Steamship ArrixaIs-

At Rotterdam: Nov. 30. Rotterdam from New York
 At Naples: Nov. 2S, Alice, from New York.
 At Queenstown: Dec. l, Celtic, from New York
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
rurkish Troops MobiIIzIna.

Afassowa, Eritrea, Dec. 1.-ruriCish troops to the number of 1000 aro alleged that they are intended for an invasion of tho Italian coast of Africa
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02

Berlin Dec. 1.-The lockout of metal workers, which went into effect last night, has already affected 50,000 to 6O,0OO men.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-02
Cabled Paragraphs

Lima, Peru, Dec. 1.-The gov ernment has appointed Dr. Jose Manuel Garcia to be munster of the interior.