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Evening journal., 1911-12-04
THESE STAMPS
WERE PRECIOUS
Revenue Man Has Trouble
Both Ways in Handling
Uncle Sans Paper
EXPRESS CLERK WOULD
NOT GIVE THEM UP

Robert r Fletcher internal revc-
nue. collector here. has returned from
Baltimore. wncre he vent ON Satug-
day. to turn over to the new collector
of the district. John p. Hanna. the
revenue stamps in his possession
who, after receiving aud checking
theme up, returned them TO Mr.,
Fletcher. The local office was again
open for business today.
Mr.. Fletcher said that he never had
such an experience in his life, as that
of the past two days. He had only
about $4,000 in revenue stamps TO
take to Baltimore and bring back, in
all about nine bags, weighing a total
Of 1,075 pounds.
The local collector attempted 10
make arrangements with one q, the
express companies TO carry tho
stamps to Baltimore. but the COM
pany refused tc take them for rate
less than the face value Of the
stamps Figuring on ten cents a
hundred. this would have brought
the freight bill up to a considerable
sum. and was not TO be thought OF.
After the question of transporting the
stamps by automobile was considered
and abandoned, another express COM
pany agreed to carry the stamps. Mr..
Fletcher agreeing to place value Of
1000 on them.
Tn stamps were to be placed on the
train leaving the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad depot at o'clock Saturday
afternoon, but because the express
company did not have sufficient men
to load the sacks, the trainmen wolld
not wait It was $40 O'CLOCK before
the bags finally were placed aboard a
train and started for Baltimore
No more trouble was experienced
until the return trip, after / o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
When the train arrived here the OK
! press clerk refused TO put of the
stamps because there was ~ express
messenger to receive them Once more
| Mr Fletcher was in a quandary. He
was the custodian of the stamps and
under $4,000 bonds. In the mean
time the train pulled out stamps and
all. Fletcher, who had insisted on the
stamps being turned over to him here
again made demand for them in the
Twenty-fourth and Chestnut streets
depot, Philadelphia. Again the eX
press clerk refused to listen. Finally
Mr.. Fletcher produced his commits
sion and other papers and threatened
the clerk with arrest for having gov
ernment goods in his possession un
lawfully. Mr.. Fletcher said he pro
posed to make the stamps the hotties
things the clerk ever tried to hold an'
intended to send for the United Statei
marshal to have the warrant issued.
The clerk who had attempted scv
eral times to put Mr.. Fletcher out Q
the car, finally came to the conciu
sion that he did not want the STAMP
in his possession any longer than ns
cessary. and they were put on traiI
bound for Wilmington, shortly after
, ward Mr.. Fletcher and his nine bag
of valuable freight, arrived her
shortly before o'clock last eveninl
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
ASSAIL TIE
SHERMAN LAW
Chicago Packers Ask the
Supreme Court to Stay
Their Trial
WANT INTERPRETATION
OF THE ANTITRUST LAW
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Attaching
the sherman anti-truet law as inoper-
ative and void, ten millionaire packers
of Chicago today, through Attorneys
John s. Miller and Levi Mayer, asked
the Supreme Court to stay their trial
set foi Wednesday az Chicago, on
charges of forming a meat trus.. Re-
lease on bail pending the appeal is
also asked by the packers.
Definitely at stake is the future Of
all trust prosecutions, under the Sher-
man law. The packers assert the dis
trict Federal court has no power 10
try them and that they are detained
without authority of law.
That the Sherman law does not de-
fine or create any crime or Offense is
alleged opposing the decision of Dis
trict Judge George A. Carpenter Of
Chicago, the trial Judge lie sustained
it's legality, overruling the packers at
lack upon the indictments.
Their surrender November IA. by
their bondsmcn to United States Mar
shall Hoy az Chicago is recited by the
packers in their application, co-inci-
dent with a petition TO Circuit Judge
Kohlsaat for write of. habeas corpus
The Supreme Court was asked &c
stay and supcrccde all proceedings in
the lower court Invoking the "lighi
of reason" as in the Standard Oi
case, tho packers say officers of In
terstate corporations are in constant
jeopardy, subject to shifting views o.
different juries, with "the shadow o
the penitentiary forever over them
The indicted millionaires state t
the court that public interests em
phaticaily demand that the question
they have presented Of the validity o
the antitrust statute should b.
speedily determined by this tribunal.
President Taft's announced intei
ton to prosecute trusts is cited b,
the packers as a reason for early in
tcrpretation of the criminal sections o
the Sherman law. They say;
"Those engaged in interstate indus
tries are in a state of grave uncer
tainty 40 to what is unreasonable o
undue restraint of trade"
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
GIRLS CHOIR
AT EASTLAKE

Before an audience that filled the
Eastlake Presbyterian Church last
evening the chorus Of thlrty-hve voices
from the Delaware Industrial School
under the direction of Mrs. M. Il. Jack
son, sang three selections as follows:
"The Song Of Jubilee (chorus)
Hymns OF The Old Church Choir"
(quartet and chorus) Sometime, "
double Quartet. The last selection
was given in very impressive man
ner.
The sermon OF the evening was oD
the subject "Shall We Know Our
Friends and Loved Ones i'm Hcavonf
The Rev. Henry Cunningham repeated
the sermon by request. In answering
the question in the affirmative eighi
proofs we're given.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
INC sromacn Welcomes Quick Relief

The Stomacn welcomes Quick Keller.
A Stuart's Tablet not only aids di-
gestion but it actually does the dl-
gesting itself. In other words IL
furnishes exactl the same elements
for the digestion of food as the ma
tural juices Of the stomach. The
Stomach, therefore. is not called upon
to do any OF the work except to churn
the juices furnished by the tablet and
then push the digested food along
into the intestines where It will be
still further digested and the strength
taken up by the blood to be carried to
the muscles and nerves Of the body
So by taking a Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablet after a meal you give the
stomach the rest II needs in which
to mend itself and grow we'll again.
And you absolutely prevent the sour
ing Of any food, the formation Of any
poisonous gases, belching, foul breath
or constipation.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have
done more for humanity and have
caused more rejoicing than any other
one agency that can be named.
Every druggist everywhere sells
and personally recommends Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets. The price is so
cents per box. 10 you first wish 20
try them a sample package will he
sent you free II you write to F. A.
Stuart Co.. $50 Stuart Bldg, Marshall,
Mich.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
Personal.

Miss Edith Shallcross was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. James 5. Deakyne
last week.
Mrs. Lottie Day visited friends in
Thenton, n. j., last week.
Mrs. Edith Elliott, and son John OF
Newark. are visiting their aunt, Mrs.
Dorsey j. Dunlap at Montrose.
Mrs. Emily Il. Cavender. of Chesa-
peake City, Nd, who has been visiting
her daughter Mrs. William Carter, at
Montrose. has returned home.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
MISS TRUXTON'S
READING PLEASES

Wilmington society was largely
represented in the audience that
hllcd the New Century Club parlors
on Saturday evening. when Miss
Janet Truxton gave delightful read
ing OF The Fortune Hunter" a com
edy from the play by Wincholl smith
Tho tavorite young actress was re-
celVed with much enthusiasm and an
plauded until she consented TO give
an encore, Tn the Spring" A large
bouquet of roses was a tribute from
her friends
Miss TruNton impersonated mar.
velously we'll the fourteen characters
OF the play. from the likable Young
spendthrift hero Of the story. Na
Duncan, to lively, charming Bett,
Graham. whom he marrios happily al
the end.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
GOING SLOWLY
ON TRAFFIC LAW

The Street and Sewer Department
will not act on the proposed trsthc
regulations advocated by Mayor
Howell at their meeting tomorrow.
They arc having letters printed to send
out to get an expression Of opinion
on the subject From what the board
viii hear. it will decide what to do.
II is likely that the board will take
some formal action on the decision
reached by City Council last Thurs
day night. refusing the department an
advance Of S25,OgO on it's appropria-
tion. due in February
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
COAL COMPANY
DENIES WAGE CLAIM

Before Magistrate Buckley today
John A. Former sued the Concord
Coal Company, John Ash, Jr.. and
Harry j. Ellis. trading as such, for
5000, due as wages. Fortncr alleged
that he was engaged by the company
IN January, 1910, at $3.50 week,
and that he is owed 5000 Tho Con-
cord Coal Company claims the mans
wages were to S. a week, and that
they owe him nothing.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
HuRRYING Light MORN.

Employees of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company this
morning started the work of extend
ing the guy wires across Market
street from the new iron standards.
The wires will carry the trolley feed
wire.
Providing the weather remains IA
vorable, the lights will be ready for
use by December 10.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
Wedding and Birth as Another
Birthday Celebration is On

daughter married. all within eight
hours.
The hands of the clock pointed 10
4.30 when the stork visited the houss
and left q baby boy for Mrs William
wilkins At the same hour James
Savage. Of Bishop, Md. was married
To- Mrs. John Fagan, in Mt Pleasant
NJ. ~ Church Bellevue The newly
weds were sercnaded by their friends
in the evening following supper
served in the church parsonage. They
will live in Bishop, Md
Mr. wilkins Is busy receiving con-
gratulations over the various events
OF the day
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
CHILDREN in
XMAS CANTATA

Come on Friday night, December %,
at 730 o'clock, 10 West Presbyterian
Sunday School, and enjoy the Christ
mas cantsta taken part in by 10 chill
dren. The name "A Topsy Turvy
Christmas exactly describes It,,
bright, humorous. full of catchy songs,
and interesting dialog from start TO
finish. A silver Offering will be taken
for the benefit of the Children q
Happy Workers Society. Come and
contribute generously to the tots who
will contribute generously to You. This
cantata. under the direction Of Miss
Grace Baird. will be the most clabor-
ate the children have ever undertaken.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Cassidy has is
sued a permit to S. b. Pardee to
erect two dwellings at Nos. 161S-l5
West Thirteenth street, to cost S1,5O0
each. He has also issued permits 10
John e. Healy and Son to make all
teration at No. 707 Tatnall street, to
cost 5000 and to the same firm to
build an addition to a property in
Orange street. above Fourth, for Gar
rett. Miller and Company. to cost
coso
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
no EXCUSE FOR
THIS CRAP SHOOTING.

Casey Szmanski was fined $40 and
costs by Judge Cochran this morn
ing. on the charge Of playing craps.
Patrolman Brown testified that the
defendant was one of a crowd playing
craps on Poplar street near Third
street. ON Saturday night. Casey
denied that he was playing. In I'M
posing the sentence Judge Cochran
said that when negroes play craps
it is because they know no better, but
with you. why you should know bet
ter"
Frank Zelenski. who was arrested
at tho request Of his mother, on the
charge Of breach of the peace. was
placed under a $50 peace bond.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
ROB AGED MAN
OF ROLL IN ALLEY

Robert r. Goblin, aged 73 years, an
egg and poultry dealer, at No. $40
King street, was attacked and rob-
bed in an alley at his home. late Sat
urday night. He was struck in the
face with a brick. his assailant then
snatching a wallet. containing $50.
from the aged mans inside coat
Dockot
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERTAIN.

A musical and literary entertain-
ment was given by the Young Peoples
Society of Wesley NJ. +. Church in the
church lecture room on Thanksgiving
evening which was successful and
much appreciated. Those who contri-
buted we're: Miss Ruth Austin, Les
lie HILBERT, Harvey Jones, Ethel Null
len, William Conner, Edna McFarlin,
Lucy Austin, William McFarlin. Efhe
Hilbert.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
pool MATCH TONIGHT.

There will be an interesting pool
match played tonight at Miohaei
Gardeners new pool room at Mary
land avenue and Chandler street. be-
tween John Lord. member OF the
Eleventh Ward Democratic Legion
and Jacob Rucco. barber. IN that
section of the city. The men VIII
play a 150-point match.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
MORE AGENCIES
FOR POSTLES GARAGE

The Postles Garage. Colonel Grant
lev p. Postles. manager has added
the state agency for the Flanders and
"E. NJ. f." cars to its already large
Mst. Tho new company report q busy
season in prospect.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
ALLEGE $4,000
VERDICT EXCESSIVE

In Superior Court today a time
will be set for hearing argument in
the case of Frances Theresa Gatta
VS.. the Philadelphia. Baltimore and
Washington Railroad Company ON
the motion for new trial Andrew
G. Gray. of Ward. Gray and Nearv,
filed the reasons for the trial. One
of them is that the $4,000 verdict is
excessive.
Anthony Higgins and Horace q.
Eastburn. representing the plaintiff
will oppose the notion The case is
expected TO be appealed to the Su-
preme Court.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04

George n. wilkins. master me-
chanic for the Delaware Breakwater
Company, at Bellevue, put In a mem
orable day on Saturday when he cele-
hrated his 65th birthday. In addi-
tion to the birthday anniversary. q
grandson came into the family and a
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
STACEY COAL CLAIMS ILLEGAL.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. 4.-72,he
Supreme Court today declared illegal
the so-called Stacey group of coal
land claims in Alaska valued at S10.-
OOO. 900. Charles f. Munday and Archie
w. Shields obtained the claims through
dummies" the government charged
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
RuNAMAY ROYs GO HOME.

Harry Jcfferis. aged T. years. and
Herbert Ackerman, aged Is years
both o. Washington. D. c.. said TO he
runaway boys, we're caught on a
here and returned TO their parents
by the S. p. c. G.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
$40 MORE IN BANK.

Saturday night was the second Sat
urday evening the postal savings bank
at the postofice was kept open for
the benefit Of workingmen and they
showed their appreciation. More than
$50 was deposited.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
ARREsrs IN CLEYELANp.

by Ine Jnlleu flehh.
CLEVELAND. o., Dec. 4-"Look for
arrests in Cleveland at any hour"
This was the word sent out this af-
ternoon. Detective Burns arrived
here today from indianapolis
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
DEATHS.
Michael A. Hertrich.
nFor.f nolan

Michael A. Hertrich.
Mary Dolan.
DOLAN--In this city, on December 2, l9ll,
Mary. widow Of John Doan
Relatives and friends arc invited TO attend
the funeral services at the residence OF her
SON Martin Dolan. 1899 Walnut street, on
"wednesday morning at o'clock. Requiem
mass at ST. patrick's Church. lntorment
at Cathedral cemetery.
UERTRICH-In this city, on December 3,
1911. Michael A. Heririeh.
Relatives friends and members Of Aerio
40 IA =. o. +. are invited 20 attend the
funeral services az the residence of his
brother Adam s. Heririch, 1921 West Fifth
street. on Wednesday morning az 9 o'clock
Roquiem mass at ST. Paul Church. Inter
pent at Cathedral cemetery
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
MINIsrERS DIDN'T MEET.

No meeting o, the Ministerial Union
was held this morning as the many
duties taking the time Of the mem
bers at this time of the year prevent
ed a quorum being present.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
SNOW COMES
WITH COLD BLASTS

Winter settled for awhile today
upon this neighborhood A gust Of
snow scurried into the city this MORN
ing, for while, and there was bit
ing cold, but at noon the weather
softened somewhat
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
5000 FROM RAZAAR.

over 5000 was made for the
Deaconess Home at the recent bazaar,
held by the Board of Managers in
Eden Hall.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
DEATH OF MICHAEL GETTs.

Michael Gets. truck farmer. at
Rose Hill died at his home yesterday.
Tho funeral will take place on We'd
ncsday with interment at New Castle.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
Mr.. nrROSs nIPROYEs.

Daniel p. DuRoss. who was operat-
ed on for appendicitis az the Della
ware Hospital last week, continues to
imprONe
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
60 SnIrTH TO GIN

j. B. Niles, S. ID. Townsend and
Reuben Satterthwaite left today for a
cunning trip in North Carolina.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
PUBLIC SCHOOLS REOPEN.

Wilmington public schools reopened
this morning after vacation since
Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1911-12-04
Five Minutes
Sometimes Makes
A Big Difference
II You Are Suffering The TOrtures Of
Indigestion And Have 10 Walt
Until Someone Runs to the
Drug Store For 4 Box Of
Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Free Trial Package.

The instant relief afforded poor
over-burdened stomachs by the use
of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet should
be reason for constantly keeping a
box on hand-at home and at the Of
Gee as well.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-20
Jokers in an English viii

many persons in the aristocracy to believe
they would be her heirs, but when the
Will was opened all those who had been
led on to hope were most beautifully left
out in the cold. Vice Admiral Sir Hold
worth Lambton. dark horse" got prac-
tically the entire estate. worth many mil
lions, while all the others were cut off
with requests about as valuable as that of
Lord "Chumley's."
The post-mortem jokes, howeved, were
not confined to fortune-hungry connec-
lions The National Gallery came in for
it's when she left 1t the sable" portrait
Of herself by Whistler, II it could be
found" Up to date It has not been found.
because 1t is supposed TO be in the col
lection of a rich American.
Another OF her benefactlons was the will
ing OF her Assyrian antiquities TO the
BrttiFh museum, with the usual string in
the form Of a proviso that they be all kept
together in one room. They possibly
couldn't all be kept together. in any event
because quite number are spurious.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-20
How the Goodness Grew

The smiths and Browns had been very
good friends.
Then one day the Smiths got an automo-
bile, luxury which the Browns could not
afford.
The Browns sim liked the Smiths. but
they became rather tlmid about calling be-
cause they thought the smiths might CON
slider it hint to take them out in their
automobile.
The smiths couldn't understand the cool
ness Of the Browns and thought they must
be offended about something II they were
sure the Browns were not offended they
would have gone around and taken them
4 out riding.
And then the Smiths lost their money
and had TO sell their automobile.
The Browns were very sorry for the
smiths, because they always liked them,
and they thought the Smiths would appre-
eiate IL n they called. ana 30 they dropped
around ono evening.
The Smiths couldn't understand why the
Browns, amer remaining away as long. had
called. and they thought II was for the
purpose OF slOating over their msfortune.
I,AooordingIy the Smiths hesitated about re-
turning the call.
In the mean time the Browns bought
an automobile and they thought the smiths
would appreciate a ride. 50 they went
around one evening and took them out.
The smiths were very much annoyed At
thla, because thor thought the Browns
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-20
Abe Martins Views

Teller kin fail at erthing an still
be a good pool player.
Seems like m Teller that wins two err
three dollars playin' cards never wants L
work ag'in
Lafe Bud has resigned his Job at tn
sawmil cause It took too much o his
time.
The more important a Teller gifts around
a concern tn easier it seems L git along
while he 10 on a vacation.
A Teller kin have a sweled head an stin
wear a number six hat
Lots o. folks git credit fer havin
strong will power when Their only pig
headed
Sometimes wrong somewhere when
Teller can't have as much as he could
when he wuz out o work
tn Teller that argues with himself allus
gifts tn best o. f.
friend that hain't IN need IL a friend
indeed.
Tn Teller that don't advertise may know
his business. but nobody else does
Boys will be boys. an 90 will lots o. ole
men.
TilfOrd Moots wuE eKhibitin' a wooden
chain at tn pustoffioe Yesterday that
showed considerable genius He jist carved
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-20
The Girl You Don't Invite Again

Iuctions pay.
The girl who cannot efface herself No
one wants visitor under heel all the day,
and the popular guest is she who has let
tiers TO write in her room, or who Hkes
to lie down occasionally.
These disappearings must not interfere
with the plans of a hostess II the girl
is TO be chemically welcome No hostess
likes TO feel she' is dragging her guest
from a needed rest.
She who patronizes, who approves of you
your home and your Riddles from such
height OF superiority that you would well
come open rudeness in preference.
The girl who does not fit in. She it is
who cannot adjust herself to simple living
and keeps an entire family on the strain
of company manners.
She who, visiting in one social circle.
boasts of friends in the same town of
greater wealth or position: or the other
girl, who visiting people OF influence, per-
sists in asking her friends in another set
to call whether or not they know her
hostess.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-20
Tabloid History Of the Presidents
April 20, 1911.
Name and Address.

Third in the list of presidents stands
Thomas Jefferson, who figured during the
early days of the first administration as
Washington's secretary Of state. II was
he who had proposed our present system
of dollars and cents, with dimes, half
dimes and a gold coin of $40 with sub
divisions such as we have now.
In May, 1885, John Jay had given
him the commission appointing him
sole minister plenipotenuary to France
succeeding Benjamin Franklin. II was he
who penned the famous Declaration Of In
dependence.
An Englishman described jefferson at his
inauguration in these words:
His dress was OF plain cloth and he
rode on horseback TO the capitol without
a single guard or servant In his train dis
mounted without assistance and hitched
the bride Of his horse to the palisades q"
This is in accord with the famous JEFF
fersonian simplicity Another phase of it
was shown i'm Jefferson's life in France,
where he visited the peasants in their
homes, when he would contrive 10 sit on
the bed, in order TO ascertain what it was
made Of and get a look into the boiling
pot to see what was to be the family
dinner"
His two administrations. extending from
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-20
History Of Transportation

the hands of purchasers, more than So
500. 1000 (3430 per cent? is paying the own
ers nothing in the way Of dividends; and
Of the total amount OF outstanding stock.
T.S7S,OOo 600 paid the owners from 1 to 4
per cent; 764 per cent OF the railroad stock
Of the United States is paying from 4 to s
per cent; 1lS2 per cent Is paying from s to
per cent; 1910 per cent, from to per
cent; 1880 per cent. from to per cent,
and 14.62 per cent of ALI the capitalization
is paying per cent or more.
The total amount of the funded debt that
paid no interest, was $685.. 100000. or TIA
per cent; Of mortgage bonds that pay no in
terest, $4S7, 100000. or 7d per cent? Of col
lateral trust bonds, s14OOO.0O0. or is per
cent. In palmer words, the total amount of
funded debt that paid no returns at all,
was 7S7 per cent.
AS closely as can be determined, there
are S5o,0 stockholders in the United
States. holding either the common or the
preferred stock OF steam railroads. There
is still greater number of bondholders
so that the holders of railroad securities
in this country closely approach 75O,OOG
people.
= About five-sixths of all the street rail.
ways in the United States are electric lines
careful estimate shows that there are
today about 5000 miles of electric railways
in operation in this country. built at a cost
Of s. 900, OOo 900.
It seems fitting in closing this paper, to
illustrate and describe present-day road.
way, track and locomotive standards, as
exemplified by Union Pacific practice; and