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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20
PLAGUE KILLS 1,4oo cHINks.
Alarm Created'jn Picking by Note That
Death OcSurred There.


Picking, Jan. l4.-Alarm was created
today by note issued from the Ger
man legation, stating that a death
from the plague had occurred in this
city and warning the women and chill
dren of foreigners to depart. Later
the report of a death was proved to
be unfounded and the capital is still
free of the epidemic.
A total of 400 Chinese have died
from the disease at Hardin. There
have been only seven deaths in the
foreign colony there.
Mukden, Manchuria, Jan. 14.-There
have been thirty-four deaths from. the
plague. The epidemic Systematically
is fought Many have gone southwark
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20
Baltimore Ex.Mayor Dies,

Baltimore, Jan. l4.-General Ferdl.
nand G. Latrobe, seven times mayor OF
Baltimore, died of pneumonia, after
an illness of but a few days. He was
- years OF age.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20
RACE RIOT FATAL.
Two Negroes Dead, Third Mortally
Wounded.

Hot Springs, Ark, Jan, 14.-Meager
reports received from Benton, Ark,
today say two negroes are dead and a
third fatally injured as a result of a
race riot there. The negroes are said
to have been members of a theatrical
company.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Chicago, Jan. l4.-George Hacken-
schmidt lost handicap wrestling
match to Charles Cutter here tonight
when he failed to throw Cutter with
i'm an hour.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20
snappy Ten-Round Bout.

New York, Jan. 14.-Abe Attell, the
ieatherweight champion, outpointed
Patsy Kline of Newark, in a snappy
go at the National Sporting
club Of America Kline kept after At.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20
BAILEY AGAINST GOVERNMENT
Texas Senator Will Oppose Admins
tration Tariff Commission,

Washington, Jan. 14.-In spite Of
the effort of Senator Hale TO prevent
its consideration, the senate voted
down by vote Of 43 to II his motion
to adjourn and took up the Borah res
olution amending the constitution SO
as to provide for the election of Unit
ed States senators by direct vote of
the people. After an hours debate
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Mrs. Patrick Campbell, who is star
ring this season in "The Foolish Vir
gin" will end her engagement at the
Knickerbocker theater to make room
for Miss Maude Adams.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

At the Globe theater, Elsie Janis
makes ad elightful slim Princess"
which is also the name of her new
play. She takes the part of Turkish
princess, whose lack of embonpoint
causes anxiety under conditions which
prove to be highly entertaining. The
play is by Henry Blossom, adapted
from one of George AIDES best short
StOries
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Miss Ethel Barrymore in "Trelawny
of the WELLS, is doing splendid
work. Not since Mary Mannering,
headed by the Lyceum Theater COM
pany produced the play in 1898 has
it been seen in New York City. Miss
Barrymore makes a splendid Rose
Trelawny and has the support of a
splendid company, in which is her
cousin, Miss Louise Drew.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

William Gillette, who is making his
farewell tour In repertoire is devoting
this week to his famous success, Sec
ret Service" His engagement at the
Criterion theater ends next X, and
after tour of the leading cities>,it is
said that Mr.. Gillette will settle dtNyn
to play writing. =.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Kansas City Jan. lathe date of
the frankie Conley-Tommie Dixon ten
round fight here was changed from
January 90 to January IS.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Mrs. Leslie Carter, who has added
to her triumphs by her acting in the
leading role of 1.-TWO Women" has
joined the large number of prominent
women supporting the New York
school teachers in the fight for equal
pay. She has written letter to the
president of the Teachers associa-
ton stating her views on the subject.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Baby Min," Margarey Mayo's
laugh creating farce, is as popular as
ever at Days. Marguerite Clark, Ivy
Troutman, Ernest Glendenning, Wal
ter Jones and their companion play
ers will continue the fun making for
many weeks to come.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

The consensus of comment concern
Suzanne" at the Lyceum theater is
that it shows Billie Burke at her best.
The play is the story of simple lit
tie girl of no great intellectual pre-
tensions. but with remarkable sweet
ness of nature, lovable instincts and
rare tact in department
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

At the Astor theater "The Aviator"
with Wallas Eddinger in the title role,
is on view. The theme is of the mo-
ment, the treatment is farcial, the love
interest is strong and a real aeroplanC
makes the climax.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" by
Kate Dauglas Wiggin and Charlotte
Thompson, is in it's fourth month at
the Republic theater. The play is
one that appeals to old and young
alike
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Charles Klein's play "The Gam
blers" has entered its eleventh week.
OF the striking successes of the pres
ent season the Klein play holds the
record among the serious dramas.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Vesta Victoria will change from the
American Music Hall to the Plaza
very soon. She includes in her roper
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

In alma, Where Do You Live?" at
Weber's theater, Truly Shattuck sings
delightfully."-. and her delicacy in por-
traying the title role robs it of any
coarseness. John McCloskey, the ten
or, is also a feature.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Miss Annie Russell has settled down
at the Garrick theater in THE I'm.
poster" In this appealing 4-act dra-
matte story, life at first hand is put
upon the stage in closely linked scenes
moving in a straightforward chain to
a climax that mikes humor and pathos.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

The performing animals, including
the elephants and baby bears, delight
the little folks at the Hippodrome and
among the other features are the Cur
zon sisters, otherwise THE Flying
Butterflies in their aerial specially.
The three spectacles, THE Earth.
quake" THE International Cup" and
"The Ballet of Niagara" are. of course
the bases of the entertainment.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

Dustin Farnum in Milton Royale's
comedy, THE Silent Call" will be pre-
scented at the Broadway theater next
Monday night, it's first presentation in
this city, having been delayed for sew
eral reasons. Miss Crystal Herne will
be Mr., Farnum's leading woman, and
the cast is otherwise equally strong.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-01-20

one by one, and we will surely reap
the reward OF our efforts.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15

LAMP SCARES
CHRTSTIANA
Bad Fire Threatens When Oil
Burns In General
Store
TOWN NOW WANTS
ORGANIZED FIRE FIGHTERS

Residents Of Christiana were given
a scare last night when an oil lamc
exploded in the general merchandise
store of Isaac c. Haines. Tho fire
started among the harness and furni-
ture. AS soon as the alarm was given
a bucket brigade was formed ard af-
ter considerable hard work tho fire
was eXtinguished.
For time il was thought necessary
to call for aid from the fire depart
ment here The loss will amount 20
several hundred dollars.
Christian had fire last March
when a store and two adjoining
dwellings were destroyed.
The Haines store is situated on the
thickly-populated side of the street
and had last nights fire gotten undc.
way the loss might have been heavy
Residents OF the town arc now talk
ing of forming a fire company.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
JOKE STARTS
WEDDING STORY

Declaring himself the victim of a
practical locker, Joseph Hausslcr,
clerk at the German Hospital, Phila-
delphia, denied yesterday that he
eloped last Tuesday to Wilmington,
and married Miss Catharine Riley, Of
Easton, Pa
Friends of the young man, who were
responsible for the story in the news
papers said that Haussler met Miss
Riley when she was a patient in the
hospital and proposed to her before
she left. They declared the pair had
come to Wilmington and were mar
ried by the Rev. Mr.. Wolfe, and would
live in the northwestern section of
Philadelphia.
Il deny absolutely that I am mar
ried." said Haussler. Moreover, ]
have no intention of getting married.
The story was started by a practical
joker"
MIR. Wolf today confirmed Mr.
Haussler's denial Of his marriage. He
said he did not marry the couple, and
as Mr.. Haussler says, the story evi-
IDENTIFY was a joke played by some OF
the acquaintance of the couple. I'm
fact" said the minister. Il frequently
read in Philadelphia newspapers that
/ oficiated at the marriage Of couples
when | know nothing about them.
simply get tired Of denying the
stories" he added.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
GIVE HOME MERCHANTS FIRST CHANCE TO SERVE YOU
MURDER SUSPECT ADMITS
STRIKING DOWN MERRITT
Watson Denies, However,
That He Used Club on
Walnut Hall Victim
WOMAN IN CASE SAYS
WATSON HAD CLUB

In the arrest of Martin Watson. in
Chester. and Reba Turner, in Balti-
more, both colored. the authorities
claim they have solved the mystery
surrounding the death of George II.
Merritt. late of No. 500 Lombard street.
whose body was found in the hallway
OF Walnut Hall, negro resort, at
Ninth aud Walnut streets. on the
morning of March 16 last That they
arc right I'm their belief was evidenced
by the fact that when arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Lewis last evening,
for preliminary hearing. Watson
pleaded guilty. The man and woman
were arraigned on the charge Of mur-
der and we're held without bail for
trial at tho January term Of court
IL was learned today that Watson
and The woman made statements last
night to Deputy Attorney General VOL
colt which are said TO preclude all
doubt as to the authorities having the
right persons.
Watson is said to have admitted
striking Merritt with his fist in the
hallway OF Walnut Hall. but denies
using a club as the police had been
informed
Il was said that Watson admitted
knocking Merritt down and the lat
ter got to his feet. staggered around.
and again fell. The couple are then
said to have searched Merritt for his
valuables Watson said he did not
know until the next day that Merritt
had died.
! -N.I. a.. LrrN Int-
son that be did not use a club II was
/ learned that the authorities have a
statement from the woman, In which
she sets forth that Watson was given
a club on the night Merritt was at
tackled. This club. the woman said,
was burned In a stove the next day.
The arrest Of the couple was known
10 THE EVENING JOURNAL yestefs
day morning, but the names were
withheld at the request of the authors
ties. as Il was desired to frst locaf
an important witness in the ease
! This witness. woman, was found lat
yesterday afternoon.
II was learned today that Chief ol
Police George Black. ably assisted by
Special Oflcer Wardle, together with
State Detective Mccoy, have been
working on the case for some time.
They knew about Watson and the wo-
man, but were unable to find the for
mer. They located the woman In
Baltimore some time ago, but did not
want TO take one of the suspects into
custody without the other. Chief
Black and Wardle made a half dozen
trips to various cities to follow out
clews, but Watson continued to evade
them. Mccoy also has been working
hard on the case, his first efforts to
locate Watson dating back as far as
November s.
Finally Watson was located in
Chester. and then It was decided 70
make the arrests. Mccoy went to
Chester on Wednesday and had Watt
son taken into custody. and brought
him to Wilmington. The same az
ternoon he and Special Ohicer Wardle
went TO Baltimore to get the woman
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
ROOSEVELT
MEETS WARD,
BOTH AREMUM
Colonel Has a Pow Wow With
the New York National
Committeeman
EX-PRESIDENT REFUSES TO
MAKE POLITICAL STATEMENT
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. 15.-It was learn
cd today that Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt had a talk at the Union
League Club last night with William
L. Ward, New York member of the Re-
publican National Committee, who an-
nounced at the meeting of the commit
tee in Washington this week that he
was out to support Roosevelt for the
Presidency
An animated conversation between
the two continued for more than one
hour.
Ward acted very mysteriously today
going to extraordinary lengths to
dodge newspaper reporters at his
home and Office
A reporter met Colonel Roosevelt
late last night and told him that there
was a well authenticated report in
circulation that it was Mr.. Roosevelts
policy neither to seek nor decline the
Republican nomination" To this Col
onel Roosevelt said:
mot a word on general politics OF
anything else I have no intention OF
making a political statement"
After his interview with Ward, Col
onel Roosevelt went to the home o.
his brother-in-law. Douglas Robinson
where he spent the night He left
there early this morning for the Out.
look Office, again declining 10 con.
verse with reporters.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15

Two Of yesterdays letters are
printed below:
Dear Santa: I am a little boy 10
years old wish you would bring me
a sled and some nuts and a winter
hat" Signed --
This one is laboriously printed and
looks as if an old hand had guided
the little ones:
Dear Old Kris: l am little girl
four years old and I live at -
] try to be very good little girl and
help my mamma all I can. Please
bring me a nice doll. We also have
nice little baby in our house, so
please don't forget to bring her
something nice. Now dear Old Kris
Goodnight"
Dolls. coaches, games for boys. any
sort of tops or mechanical things and
books will be gratefully received.
The St. Nicholas Girl would be so
pleased if donors would just give
their names in order that THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL may know and thank
the friends who are assisting. She
would be glad also TO know of worthy
children who may not be remembered
at Christmas, and would like to re-
ceive contributions for the children.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
GOLDEN
GRAIN WINS
MANY PRIZES
Harmony Grange Takes
Honor for Best Corn Ex-
hibit in State Show
F. C. SNYDER WINS The
CLASS A SWEEPSTAKE
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Dec. 15.-Prizes
were awarded today at the State Corn
Show. Harmony Grange won the
Grange prize for New Castle county
aud the Grange sweepstakes. f. G.
SnydeI, of Newport won tho Class
A. (best twenty cars) sweepstako.
Naudain and Son, of Marshallton, won
several prizes as did II. l.. Dilworth,
of Montchanin, and J. 4. Shallcross, Of
Middletown. Prize winners announced
include the following
Wheat-H. l.. Dilworth, Montchan-
ia, first; Naudain & Son, Marshall
ton, second for New Castle county; j..
above.
W. Killen, FELTON,, first in Kent county
Wheat oats-Same winners as
as above.
Soy Leans. (black)-V. r. Allen,
seaford, first; Frank Attix. Kenton,
second.
Yellow-First, Henry c. Webb,
Blackhird; second. V. r. Allen.
Cow peas, (WbipporwilD variety
First, J. G. Cowgirl. Dover. Field
bean, j. w. Killen, FELTON,.
Crimson clover-E. G. Barker, Do
yer
Special SOY bean prizes--J. G. Cow
gill. first. 400 pounds grown from four
pounds furnished by Delaware Col
iege: Frank Attix. second. 375
pounds grown; v r. Allen, Seaford,
third.
Best twenty ears OF Corn-(Class
A Sweepstake prize Of Guernsey hulD,
won by Frederick c. Snyder, Of New
port
White Corn T Shallcross, Mid.
dletown, first; Naudain g. Son, sec.
ond; ri y. Cannon, Bridgeville, third
yellow Corn-F. g. Snyder, first
! r. ID. Garrison, Cheswold, second; II
w. Vaughn, Dover, third.
Mixed corn-Naudain and Son.
\ Glass r. item ears) white cora Nau
dain and Son. first, r. c. Phillips. sec
ond: J. T. Shailcross, third.
yellow corn-H. l.. DilwOrth, first
r. c. Snyder, second; J. T. Shallcross
third
Mixed corn-Naudain and Son, first
Harvey Ball Marshallton, second; II
l.. Dilworth, third.
Sweepstakes, So cash, H. L. Dill
worth.
Glass County oompetition.) New
Oasue county. First, j. Il. Shallcrosi
second, Naudain and Son; third f. c
Snyder; fourth, Harvey Ball.
Kent county-First. II. w. Vaughi
second, j. +. Rice: FELTON,; third, r
c. Phillips; fourth. Z. A. Evans
Sussex county-H. p. Cannon.
Class ID (shelling the most grain by
weight First, (Chester White pig
won by Naudain and Son; Harvey Bal
second.
Glass E.-(Grange competition) New
Castle county-Harmony Grange
first; Diamond State Grange, second
Kent cOunty-Trophy Grange, first
Sweepstakes. won by Harmony
Grange. a silver cup, offered by II. P
Cannon.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
DEMOCRATIC
PORK BARREL
Congress May Break all Rec
OrdS for Expendi-
lures
CRY OF ECONOMY LOST
IN THE QUICK SHUTTLE
By The United Press.


WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-All Of the
energy possessed by the Democratic
House leaders was exerted today in
an effort 20 remove from the machin-
cry Of their economy program the
large quantity of sand dumped in
when the Public Buildings and
Grounds Committee of the House de-
cided to report public buildings
pork barrel" bill at this session.
Representative Underwood and his
associates who fought I'm vain 90 pre-
vent the committees taking action
decided today to carry the fight TO a
Democratic caucus If necessary. But
the committee was confident today
that the caucus will be anxious TO see
each congressional district gets It's
share of pork barrel" measure.
Chairman Shepherd Oem. Texas)
OF the committee. fought with Under.
wood and thereby lost control. said
today that the last years billion dol
lar session would be miserly COM
pared 20 his If his committee insists
on reporting the bill Individual
measures now before the committee
on which the omnibus bill would be
based. carry something like $5O.OO0,-
600 for buildings. II is practically
certain that any bill reported would
carry at least s3OOOO,0O0 This, with
the pension bill passed this week
estimated to cost s75,OOO,OO0 yearly
will make over 100000 600 befor,
the regular appropriation bills are
even begun.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
WHY NOT BE A CIVIC PATRIOT-BUY
ST. NICHOLAS GIRL HAS
MANY GIFTS FOR CHILDREN

Generous responses have come to
THE EVENING. JOURNAL for the
st. Nicholas Girls work and there is
no doubt about the success of the
plan to give tho little people who
would otherwise go toyless a happy
Christmas.
The st. Nicholas Girl is more than
pleased with the gifts which have
come from children as we'll as grown
ups. Among the gifts received yes
terday were, two whole doll outfits.
two games, a dolls morris chair and
several large boxes of toys. Modest
friends who will not give their names
will please accept the st. Nicholas
Girls cordial thanks extended for
THE EVENING JOURNAL and also
to Miss Louise and Master Thomas
Stirling, some friends on East Sew
enth street and Mrs. Wiley. No. 1909
Lowering avenue.
AS has been printed before. the
names and address or the children
will all be withheld. Friends of the
movement must not ask THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL to divulge them. All
gifts will be allotted as wisely as
possible but it is unfair to the older
members of the families to print
names.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
INSANE MAN
WOULD MARRY
MISS ELKINS
: BY The United Press.

by Inc Dultou AASSo'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15--Samuel
McHenry, aged 45, Chicago inventor,
was taken to the Government Hospital
for the Insane today, insisting that he
would soon be rescued via aeroplone,
"chauffeused" by Miss Katherine FL
: kins. with whom he claims an affinity
in the spirit world"
"She is my guardian angel" he de-
eclared. "Her spirit has saved mo
more than once and it will not desert
me now. Prison walls are nothing
to it,"
McHenry was arrested in the parlor
Of the Elkins home in November, after
he had sent many written proposals
of marriage to the much courted
heiress, daughter of the late Senator
Stephen B. Elkins. He was told by
Mrs. Elkins' secretary that Miss Kath-
crime was out of the city for two
weeks, but said he would wait for her
He sat down in an easy chair, where a
Central Office detective found him.
The man claims to havo met Miss
Elkins in the Smithsonian Museum
two years ago, but his story is denied
at the Elkins home. He wrote Miss
Elkins that he had invented a revolu-
tionizing airship, and that he would
fly i'm it from Chicago to Washington
sand hitch the craft to her window sill
as an engagement token.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
HEFFLER GOES
TO HIGH COURT

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Dec. 15-Reuben Sat
terthwaite, representing Charles Hef-
fer, has filed an appeal and his case
Will come before the Supreme Court.
Heller was convicted last May in the
New Castle County Court Of General
Sessions on a charge of conspiracy.
He was a resident Of Philadelphia
and at the trial It was testified he
came to Wilmington and with others
induced a man namt1 Reches to go
to Philadelphia. The plan was for
Reches to put up so much money and
buy a store in Wilmington. When
Reches displayed his money two men
burst open the door and seized all
the money in sight. claiming they
were secret service men.
Hefiier at the trial denied being
connected in any way with the con-
spiracy. The appeal will be heard
at the coming session Of the Supreme
Court.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
TO SHOOT DOVER
BOYS WITH "BUGS"

Surgeon Major NJ. !. Samuel and a
detail of the hospital corps of the Or
ganized Militia of Delaware will go
to Dover on Monday evening to in
oculate members of Company G of
that town with anti-typhoid serum.
Five hundred millions Of the germs
will be injected into each soldier at
the first incubation. A billion germs
will be used on the second and third
treatments.
Later members of Companies H at
New Castle; B at Milford, and E at
Newark. will be shot up by the germs
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
buy FROM YOUR HOME MERCHANTS
ENGLAND THREATENED
WITH STRIKE OF P. o. MEN
In The uniied Press-

By The United Press.
LONDON, Dec. 15.-England is ex-
cited today over the threat Of a gem
eral strike of pOstoffice employees
throughout Great Britain which would
tie up the Christmas mails.
The six great postal unions with a
combined membership Of nearly 10000
which have hitherto been unable to
agree on concerted action are now
presenting a solid front demanding
Immediate improvement of wages and
hours. Postmaster-Genera Herbert
Samuel told the men that he would
take up the question in 1913, but the
men refused They claim that this
would result in no action before 1915
and by that time there may be a
change of government.
Premier Asquith refused to receive
a deputation of postofiice employees
the men insist that unless the govern
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
ARGUING FOR
NEW GATTA TRIAL

Argument on the motion for a new
trial in the case of Gatta VS.. the p,
B. and w. Railroad Company, which
commenced before Superior Court
yesterday afternoon. was resumed by
Andrew c. Gray for the defendant
company today. Horace G. Eastburn
and Anthony Higgins, representing
the plaintiff, will argue against the
motion this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1911-12-15
LECTERN FOR
CHURCH IS HERE

The new bronze lectern given to st.
Johns Church as a memorial to the
former rector the late Rev. T. Gard
ner Littell, by number of DR.. Lit
tells friends. was received yesterday
from the Gorham Company, New York,
and was put in place in the chancel
today.
The lectern will be dedicated by the
Rt. Rev. Frederick ]. Kinsman at the
IL o'clock service Sunday morning.
The bishop will also preach the SER
mon. Advent music will be sung by
the choir.
A number of parishioners have
viewed the lectern, and are much
pleased with it. The figures Of the
four evangelists, at the base of the
lectern, are finely moulded. as is also
the ecclesiastical eagle forming the
rest Tor the Bible