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The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
FORT HUNT Is MYSTERY.

Order Tor improvements Sufprfses
Army Officers.
In view Of the fact that Fort Hunt has
been abandoned as a military fortiflca-
ton, army and navy officers do not un-
derstand an order issued by the War
Department yesterday directing Lieut.. d.
c. Cordiner, Coast Artillery Corps. to
make repairs and improvements on the
old Virginia fort this fall.
1t was announced by Maj. Gen. Wood
several weeks ago that the place was to
be abandoned, and three companies Of
Coast Artillery moved to Fort Washing
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Millet GETS Big Job.

The State Of Wisconsin has commits
Isioned Frank D. MiIlet. Washington
artist, to do, the mur9 decoration in the
new Supreme Court room at the state-
house. There are four large panels IN
the room. and Mr.. Millet already has
commenced work on the designs In his
studio here.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
VIII Retire Omcers.

In a short time the retiring board Of
the army will meet at the War Depart
ment to pass upon the qualifications Of six
infantry and cavalry colonels for retire
ment. All of these officers are in the field
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
The Herald will welcome items,

The Herald will welcome items.
such as engagements, weddings,
parties, teas, and other news OF
personal interest, with the names
of those present. for the Society
News" columns. The items should
be indorsed with the name and
address of the sender-not for
publication, but as a matter of
good faith. State whether you
prefer them to appear in the
Sunday or daily issue.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
MECHANICS ON OUTING.
Councils of Washingtonians Have
Big Time at Beach.

Big Time at Beach.
The various councils of the Junior Or
der United American Mechanics of this
city united with Thomas Jefferson Coun
Gil in an excursion to Chesapeake Beach
yesterday. A large delegation from Bal
tfmore joined the Washingtonians at the
resort.
The officers Of the committee in charge
of the excursion were ]. E. Smith, Of
Old Glory Council, No. "a, chairman:
c. H. Summers. Of Potomac Council, No.
90. secretary, and w. P Evans, of Thom-
as F. Jefferson Council, No. u, treas
urer
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Hine Returns AIonday.

Harry o. Hine. secretary Of the board
Of education. who 10 on q three weeks
vacation. will return to Washington on
Monday. He has been spending the time
at Lake George and In the northern
part Of New York State,
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Caterer IL Bankrupt.

A petition Of voluntary bankruptcy was
fled yesterday by Warren J. CONN, ca
terey. Liabilities are stated at $2.6to.s9;
assets. s2lo. consisting Of household
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
The New Sweaters.

New fall styles Womens Misses and Girls Sweaters ready
for and careful called the extremely large
showing and orprehensven 1t deserving of than usual
great number of shades
The styles both high and low with sailor collars
others plain, but whatever the STYLE shows direct response the
demands of fashion.
$295 to $1675 each.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
An Interesting Selling of
Girls and Misses Dresses at $1,000.

Particularly interesting this selling because of the excellence
of feature the tmne of the sal and the
very low prices The styles effective and highly conendabe for
school and early fall wear.
Girls Fine Wool Dresses, Regulation Peter Thompson
Russian and onepiece pes-a Serge Dresses brown and blue
terias checks shades with large sailor collars
and plain blue SERGE large sailor trimmed in black white braid
collars trimmed with white braid plain Skirts fastening down front
full skirts. Sizes to 12 Sizes IA to IS.
Special $1,000. Special at $1,000
Regularly $12.75 and $13 so. Regularly $500.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

Mrs. Malcolm McConihe and Miss Jane
McCue Sands presided at the tea at the
large reception given by Mrs. Samuel
H. Valentine and her sister, Miss Har-
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

Representative and Mrs Nicholas
Longworth are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Goelet in Newport.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

Lee Poe Hart is visiting his grand
father. Prof George Poe, at South Nor
folk. Va.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

pplied with a more earnest effort
boys can select any of Our High
lily low prices.
Fine All-wool Suits, in double
breasted style, with knickerbocker
trousers; neat and attractive col
ors and patterns. Sizes 9 to II.
$3.50 each.
Were $11.O0 and $3.50.
Washable Russian Blouse Suits, in blue
and tan: both plain and striped effects.
Sizes 2k to Z.
$1.25 each.
Were $685.. 1925, and $2.95.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
HARPER FUNERAL HELD.
Juvenile Court Omcials Attend FL
nal services.

Joseph Harper, clerk of the Juvenile
Court, who died last Tuesday. was
buried yesterday afternoon in Rock
Creek Cemetery. Rev. A. H. Thomp-
son, pastor of Waugh Methodist Episco-
pal Church, officiated at the funeral
services, which were held from the
family residence, 4l2 B street northeast
A large delegation from the court at
tended the ceremonies.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
BAND CONCERT TO-DAY.

By the United States Marine Band, Wal
ter F. Smith, second leader. at the White
House grounds. sos p. m.
PROGRAMME.
MdrCn, bOEussia .-..-....-....-..'.s-.ssl lclhc
Overture "Slaronic Melodies It'll
Descriptive Fantasia, Musical Scenes
from Spain. .Langey
Waltz, Tales from the Vienna Woods
strauss
Characteristic Mosaic. Echoes Of Arabic
song ouOu- han
Synopsis: Warriors Song, Sword Dance.
Dance Of the Brides, Sword Dance,
Camel Song, Grand Sword Dance.
Twostep, "oga-lal-la".. Snyder
Excerpts from The Chocolate Soldier
Grand March, Cleopatra" ....... Mancinelli
The Star spangied Banner
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26
Woodward & Lothrop'
New ork-WASHINGTON-Paris
Bows Suits Reduced.

Clearance prices have been a
than ever before, and mothers anc
grade Fancy Wool Suits at unusua
Light and Medium Weight All
wool Suits-in brown, tan, and
gray; Norfolk style; sizes Z to IL !;
ouble-breasted style, sizes 8 to II.
$500 each,
Were $3.50, $3.50 and $1,000.
Washable Sailor Blouse Suits, in plain
colors and neat striped effects; sizes 5
to 10.
$3.50 each.
Were $195, 1925, and $2.95.
Third hoor-Tenth st.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Marlett have
gone to Southeast Harbor, Me-. for the
rest of the season.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
CITY RETURNS
HONOR FATHER JAIN

The one hundredth anniversary or
the founding Of the physical culture
department Of the Turngemeinde was
celebrated yesterday by the members
OF the Wilmington Turngemeinde In
this city. Interesting exercises we're
held in Turn Hall during the after
noon and evening. Frederick Ludwig
Jahn. German founder Of the physical
culture feature. was eulogized during
the speachmaking.
The excellent drilling of the classes
of the local Turngemeinde was one
of the pleasing features. They we're
drilled by Instructor George A. Doel-
ling. During the evening several in
teresting German selections were Civ
on by the Turner Singing Section
under the leadership of Lawrence
Ockenlander. and by the Delaware
Saengerbund. led by the vice-director
Ernest Eckert.
William F. Kurtz spoke Of Fathel
jain. Henry Lierz, Of Philadelphia
spoke in German.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
BATTERED TO
DEATH ON ROAD
Farm Hand Accidentally Killed
While Driving to
Newark
HORSE DRAGS THE
HEADLESS BODY HOME

The almost headless body Of John M.
Reed, a farm hand, was found hanging
from his own two-wheeled cart in the
stable yard on the farm of Charles
Walton. near Newark, yesterday morn
ing. The body was fastened between
the body of the vehicle and the
swingle tree. and was hanging, head
down. the head. or what was left of
it, dragging on the ground.
Mr. Walton, who had a stand in the
Eighth street market here. was
awakened by hearing a horse walking
around and making an investigation
made the grewsome discovery.
Reed owned the horse and cart and
had been in the habit Of driving to
Wilmington every Saturday afternoon.
1t is supposed that while returning
home he toppled off his seat and
plunged headlong to the ground be-
tween the cart and horse. His head
probably struck with such force as TO
render him unconscious and as the
horse ran along Reeds head was
bumped over the rough road until bat
tered almost to a pulp. The mans
brains were found along the road for
more than a mile.
Walton extricated the body from the
vehicle and later telephoned to this
city notifying Coroner Chandler of the
case
Coroner Chandler went to the farm
this morning and held an inquest, the
jury finding a verdict Of accidental
death.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
MRS. TAFT IS
RECOVERING
President Leaves Wife'S Bed
side In New York for
Washington
RER CONDITION REPORTED
AS SERIOUS YESTERDAY
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, May 15.-After night
of anxiety passed at the bedside Of
his stricken wife. President Taft left
for Washington at 1908 this morning,
much relieved over the statement of
the attendant physicians that the dan
ger was over and that Mrs. Taft would
enjoy steady recovery. Her condi-
ton when the President was notified
at Harrisburg yesterday afternoon
was considered very serious. and he
hurried here, abandoning his plan Of
returning to Washington. He also
directed that his daughter, Miss Helen
Taft, be notified of her mothers ILL
ness, and she preceded him to New
York. The presence of her husband
and daughter had a soothing effort on
Mrs. Taft and she spent a fairly com
Portable night. Her trouble is a re-
currence of the nervous seizure which
affected her in May, 1903.
It is possible that the President
will return in a day or so after at
tending to some important pressing
business.
Before starting for Washington, the
President had q short talk with Henry
L. Stimson, his new Secretary OF War
Stimson explained that he had a
great deal OF personal business ia
dispose Of and the President gave
him a week in which to wind up his
affairs. He will assume charge OF
the War Department next Monday.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
NAME MEN TO
WIDEN STREET
Judge Rice Appoints Commits
sion to Report Awards to
Him Wednesday
COUNCIL THEN CAN
ACT THAT MIGHT

On the application Of City Solicitor
John w. Brady. a commission was ap-
pointed this morning by Resident
Judge Herbert l.. Rice TO assess
damages for the widening Of Eleventh
street from Market to Orange along
the South side. IN order to make way
for the erection OF the big hotel
which the Wilmington Trust Building
Corporation has offered 10 build adj
joining the DUPONT building.
Judge Rice appointed as a commits
sion of condemnation, Robert S
Baird, Thomas J. Lawson. J. Smith
Brennan, Elmer +. Mitchell and Mil
lard F. Davis.
The commissioners will meet to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock in the
Office OF City Solicitor Brady to pre-
pare for viewing the property alonl
the south side of Eleventh street ant
to agree upon damages TO be awarded
10 owners Of property taken 10 wider
the street twenty feet The principa
building affected is that Of the Con
tinental Life Insurance Company
which has expressed a willingness Il
sell for $4,000, which is $1,000 lesi
than the contract price for the build
ing and the value of the land Othei
properties between the Contnenta
building and Orange street are owned
by the DUPONT Company. which vii
give the strip for street widening
purposes.
The commissioners will not be lona
in reaching a conclusion, for City
Solicitor Brady has all the data
ready. as supplied by the Continental
Life Insurance Company. AT the
meeting tomorrow afternoon IL is ex-
nected the Commission will agree
upon its award. so that IL can be re-
turned to Judge Rice Wednesday
morning at $50 o'clock. and City
Council can act I'm the matter at the
meeting Of the committee Of the
whole Wednesday night.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
HORSES KICK
KILLS FARM HAND
Youth Suffers Solar PlexuS
Blow While Leading Animal
to Drink

A solar plexus blow delivered by q
horse caused the instant death OF
Charles Moore, aged is years, en-
ployed by Frank Biddle, Of near Bear
Station, last evening.
Coroner's Physician Bastian held an
autopsy on the body this morning at
the morgue here, and was unable to
find any marks on the body. The
brain showed a slight coneussion
where the boy had injured himself by
falling from loft some time ago, but
this could not have caused his death.
Moore had taken a horse to water
and shortly afterward was found dead.
DR.. Bastian believes that death was
instant and that the horse had kicked
Moore in the solar .plexus.
The body will be kept at the morgue
until claimed. The boy, It is said,
has no people. He came from the
Southern part of the State.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
CITY PLANNING
CONFERENCE
Delegates From Many Cities
Attend the Philadelphia
Meeting
FIRST SESSION TO BE
HELD THIS AFTERNOON
BY The United Press.

u
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 15-
Delegates from practically every
large city in the United States, and
representatives from, foreign coun-
tries began today the third national
conference on city planning by view
ing in Philadelphia the progress that
has been made in comprehensive
plans for making Philadelphia city
beautiful"
Visiting members and invited guests
were taken on a tour of the city,
which continued for three hours, and
took them to practically every point
of interest in the historic environs
of the cradle Of liberty" and showed
all the municipal Improvements that
have been made in the past few years.
The trip was under the personal
direction of Mayor Reyburn.
The first session of the conference
will be held this afternoon. Mayor
Reyburn will deliver the address Of
welcome. Reply will be made by
Frederick L. Olmsted, Of Boston. Tho
Hon. Frederick c. Howe, of washing
ton. d. c.. will read a paper on Ger
man municipal real estate policies. "
AT tonights session. papers will be
read on the THE Proper Distribution
of Public Buildings" by Ernest Flagg.
of New York, and The Location of
Public Buildings in Parks and Other
public Open Spaces by F. NJ Day
In the discussion which will follow
the topic, Town Planning in Prac-
/ tice," will be taken up by Raymond
Unwin, of London. England. He will
be followed by Frederick Law Ohm
sted Of Harvard University.
The conference will continue three
days.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
FUNERAL OF SOLOMON suTH.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY, May 15.-The
funeral of Solomon Smith. one Of the
most respected colored men in this
place took place yesterday afternoon.
Smith was the father of nineteen chill
dren. ten of whom are living. Ser
vices we're conducted by the Rev.
Sandy Gumby, the Rev. Thomas Bos-
tic. the Rev. Albert Price and the Rev.
Ezekiel Smith. M. r. w. Grand Mas
ter William H. Colwell, G. Orator AL
bert Price, G. S. w. Morris Garner,
G. J. w. William Loper of Hiram
Grand Lodge A. F. G. A. NJ. were in
attendance Levi Anderson Lodge and
delegations from other Masonic lodges
also were in attendance. Interment
was made in the Union A NJ. E ceme-
terry.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
MAY OPPOSE REUNION
OF BLUE AND GRAY

BY The United Press.
LITTLE ROCK. Ark, May 15.-Op-
position 10 a proposed joint encamp-
ment of the Grand Army Of the Re
public and the United Confederate
Veterans is expected TO develop in the
annual reunion Of the u c. ". begin-
ming here tomorrow. Brigadier-Gen-
eral George W. Gordon. commander-
in-ohief of the U. c. ". recently voic-
ed disapproval of project after pre-
liminary arrangements had practically
been concluded in Memphis.
The idea will be proposed to this
reunion.
Between 10000 and $4,000 Confed-
crate veterans will attend the reunion.
Special trains brought large crowds
into the city. A monster parade will
conclude the reunion Thursday.
Among the propositions before the
reunion will be the erection Of a mon-
ument to Confederate women.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
Republicans Named Strong
Ticket for City Election

Owing to the fact that there were
not many contests. the vote at the
Republican primaries on Saturday
was lighter than I'm previous years.
While there was but one contest on
the general ticket, there we're in
teresting canvasses for the Council
manic nomination in several wards.
which brought out good vote in
those wards. The total vote In the
city Was 1852, the vote being very
light in wards in which there were
no contests
Samuel II. Benson. Jr., present
Councilman from the Seventh ward
defeated former Magistrate Lawrenc,
j. Bromau, Of the Eleventh ward. foi
president OF Council by majority o
1406. ~ =
Dr Harrison W Howell was upon
posed for the msyorllty nomination
ana william s. Lednum was unop
posed for the nomination for cit,
treasurer.
Robert G. Conner won the Council
manic nomination in the Second ware
by ~ majority. and IN the Fifth ward
Smiley King was nominated for Coun.
Gil by 24l majority. I'm the Sixth
ward, after keen triangular contest
j. Frank White was nominated by d
majority over Charles Il. Anderson.
his nearest competitor.
In the Seventh ward. Colonel Wei
Ter r. Stover had walkover for
Council. he having So majority over
the combined vote Of both his com
peutors and l7S plurality over his
nearest competitor.
In the Eleventh ward, Fred G.
Hinderer was nominated by AZ plur-
(Contlnned on snnnnd pnnnn
Evening journal., 1911-05-15

procedure when the court imposed
jail sentence. II was Fundamentally
erroneous"
Secretary Morrison, of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, danced with
gleo when informed of the decision.
1--WE are naturally clatod that the
Supreme Court has supported our op-
position, although we felt all along
they could not do anything else" he
said I'VE have always contended
that Wrights decision was wrong.
Now | am going home and eat. and l
expect to enjoy my meal"
Samuel Gompers, Frank Morrison
and John Mitchell. the three labor
leaders, were charged with contempt
of court In printing the name OF tho
Bucks Stove and Range Company in
an unfair list" IN violation Of an in
junction issued by the District OF
Columbia Courts.
Contempt Sentences.
Contempt sentences, Justice Lamar
said, were OF several classes. but
principally they occurred where first
a defendant refused TO obey a court
order. He could be sentenced to Jail
until he complied. Then, he said,
there would be the case where he had
done something which the court had
ordered him not to do. In the latter
case. he said, the Logical punishment
would be payment of a fine.
4 imprisonment cannot remed
r something which has been done" tn
= Justice said Such Imprisonment
q does not operate as a remedy but al
a punitive step"
Continuing, he sited various papers
in the case 10 show that the Bucks
Company prosecuted the contempt
case itself and prayed for relief. This
he said. showed that some remedy was
desired. and for this reason the pun
ishment should have been a fine
But because the two parties had
settled their controversy. he announc-
ed that Il was the opinion OF the
court that any remedy for an act the
consequences OF which had already
been adjusted. was not necessary at
this time.
BY far the largest crowd that has
been i'm the court room this term
heard the opinion. Senator LaFol-
lette O'Gorman. Crane. Brown and
Bailey were among the spectators.
The space reserved for tho bar was
crowded, half a score Of lawyers
standing throughout the reading Of
the decision.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
DOVER ODD FELLOWS
VISIT WILMINGTON

A large delegation of members of
Philodemic Lodge Of Odd Fellows of
Dover. visited Wilmington Saturday
evening and were guests Of Delaware
Lodge on Saturday night. A large
class Of candidates accompanied the
Dover party and they were put
through the second and third degrees
Saturday night by Delaware's team.
Many of the Dover visitors we're en-
tertained over yesterday by Whining
ton Odd Fellows and were shown
places Of interest.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
SUPREME COURT UPSETS
GOMPERS JAIL SENTENCE
missed by Unanimous Decision of the High Tr-
bunaI---No Question of a Fine Even Now.
BY The United Press.

BY The Unlted Press
WASHINGTON May i5.Hodng that the imposition of Jail
Samuel Gompe John Mitchell and Frank Morrison
President VcePesdent and Secretary respectively of the American
Federation of Labor unwaranted by the of
and that the District Supreme Court should only i'm
posed fine the Supreme of United today
the labor leaders and directed that the against them be dis
missed.
The decision that the purely of civil
tempt and only punishable by fines and that established
that the Bucks Stove Range Company had patched up differ
be dismissed outright
When the decision handed down Samuel Gompers
train between Philadelphia Baltimore Washington
from New York.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
RECORD IN CONGRESS.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. May 49,
The record Of Congress for this
session up-to-date follows:
House met 20 days.
Senate Is days.
House in session 14S hours
and 81 minutes.
Senate in session seven hours
and IA minutes.
During last week:
Senate met three days.
House met three days.
Senate in session seen hours
and thirty minutes.
House in session II hours
and 13 minutes.
Senate made futile attempt
10 elect a president pro TEN.
House passed Farmers Free
List bill.
Senator Finance Committee
held reciprocity hearings.
e - -
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
$50 FINE FOR
BOOZE SELLER

The home Of Giuseppe Velone. near
Front and West streets, was raided
by the police yesterday and a charge
of selling liquor without a license was
made against Velone. He pleaded
guilty in City Court today and Judge
Cochran imposed a fine of $50 and
costs. AS there we're fifteen witnesses
against Velone the costs were heavy.
None Of the witnesses were called.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15

The decision Of the highest court
was one Of the greatest victories ever
won by union labor in this country.
Because Il involved the imprisonment
OF three of the foremost leaders, IL
was looked upon by union men as
marking the turning point in the fight
Of unionism in America.
Guilty Of Civil Contempt.
The tribunal held that when Comp
ers. Mitchell and Morrison disobeyed
the mandate Of the District OF Co
lumbia Supreme Court and continued
the boycott against the Bucks Stove
& Range Company. they were guilty
only of civil contempt and they should
have been punished by fine. paid TO
the Stove Company fine measured
by the wrong done the complain
ants.
This construction reversed the de-
oision OF the lower courts. which held
the contempt criminal one, punish
able by Imprisonment. It adiudged
that Gompers should servo one yeai
I'm jail Mitchell. nine months, and
Morrison six months.
Court Unanimous.
Justice Lamar read tho decision ol
the Supreme Court OF the United
States. He held that Justice Wrigh
; should have imposed a fine. But, NJ
contended " the two parties TO tn
7 controversy had settled their differ
ences IN the original cause Of actor
there could be no question now Of
fine to be paid them by the lahe
. leaders The case was ordered n
manded to tho lower court with In
structions TO dismiss t.
There was no dissenting opinion 4
the case. the decision being a
! quiesced IN by all the nine member
OF the court.
Justice Lamars opinion was an ex
haustive study Of the whole con
troversy Much Of II was a technica
legal analysis OF the classifcation'
Of the contempt
"The Court Of Appeals" he said
"held that this contempt case was moi
part Of the main cause between th'
American Federation Of Labor anc
the Bucks Company. and yet the three
defendants we're called as witnesses
and made to testify against them
selves which would not have been the
case II the controversy we're separate
Il Is purely a civil case The onl,
relief was the imposition Of a fine
payable by the three defendants &
the Buck Stove and Range Company
There was a fatal variance with tn
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
SPRINGS PARK OPENING.

Water has been turned into the
lake at Brandywine Springs Park
where the Hungarian Village has
been erected and in a few days the
attraction will be completed. The
gondolas in which trips about the lake
are to be made will also arrive
shortly The park will open on Decor
alton Day.
Evening journal., 1911-05-15
TWO KILLED BY FALLING ROCK.
BY United Press Wire.

BY United Press Wire.
FRANKLIN FURNACE N j.. May 15.-caught
falling rock Kane aged years. ePter
aged S2 workmen Jersey Company wore
stany killed today.