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Evening journal., 1911-09-23
COST OF LIVING
TO BE PROBED
Congress- Expected TO DelVe
Into Sugar Schedule at
Next Session
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept Congress
will be confronted anew with the
problem of the high cost of living
when It meets next December This
is the universal opinion in Washing
ton today. based on Canada's rejection
of the reciprocity agreement. In his
reciprocity speech in Chicago several
months ago President Taft expressly
stated that passage of the agreement
by Congress and by the Canadian Par
lament would have no immediate cf-
feet on the cost Of living. Members
OF the House and Senate. however,
who favored tho measure took an op-
posite viow of The matter and so de-
clared themselves in the debates. Many
people were led to entertain the idea
that reciprocity would lower prices,
especially in the big cities. So the
high cost of living is already looming
up to plague the politicians.
II has been aggravated by the sem
sational rise I'm the price of sugar.
II seems more than probable that
the sugar schedule will be one of the
first to receive consideration. while
a large number of free meat bills, IN
troduced in the last Congress are GER
tain to be busted off and reintro-
duced.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
FALLING STACK
CRUSHES FOOT
Charles D. Bird Will Lose One
Large Toe as Result of
Accident

Former Mayor Charles D. Bird may
lose part Of one of his feet as a result
of an accident which happened several
days ago in erecting rigging poles for
raising one of the 1O2 feet steel
stacks at the new /. X. L. Laundry
building at Sixth and Orange streets.
One of the poles fell. crushing Mr.
Birds foot so badly that DR.. A. Robin
will have TO amputate one Of the large
toes on Monday.
The work OF raising the stack was
awarded to the Wilmington Transfer
Company of which Mr.. Bird is super
intendent
As soon as he was injured he turn
ed the work over to Joseph Jenkins
The latter started the work of put
ting up his rigging at 10 o'clock yes
terday morning and at 10 o'clock this
morning he had the five-ton stack IN
position Later another stack of the
same size will be erected alongside e.
The stack is of 1-2-inch boiler iron
and is 36 inches I'm diameter.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
ACCUSE HIM OF
CHECK SWINDLES
Reputed WiIminGtOnlan Not
Known Here In Trouble
in Baltimore

With valuable ring in his vest
pocket, which he is said 10 have Sc
cured but a few moments before by
means of a bogus check. and while at
tempting TO purchase another in the
same manner. "A man who gave his
name as Marriott Lewis, who said ne
was from Wilmington, was arrested
late yesterday afternoon In the cs-
tablishment of Maurice L. Reoder s.
Co., % North Charles street Balti-
more. The man was taken into custody
by Patrolmen Horncr and Voegelein,
Of the Central District. The local po-
lice have received no communication
from Baltimore ON the matter and do
not know Lewis
lt was through the quick work of
Mr.. Reeder himself that the man was
captured. While yet standing in the
store waiting 10 receive "a S225 dia-
mond ring. for which he had just ten
dered a check. Lewis was pounced
upon by the officers and hurried 10 the
Central Police Station.
A few minutes previous he had on
tered the store of Arthur c. Macy
jewellery. situated a few doors below
the Reeder establishment. and pur-
chased an opal ring valued at Sl4o
Here also he is said 10 have given d
bogus check in payment
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
WOMANSLAYER
QUIET in JAIL
Mrs. MCRae Says Nothing
More Of Shooting Of
Garland
HUSBAND AND CHILD
HER COMPANY In PRISON
by The United Press.

by The United Press.
OpELOUSAS, La. Sept. 2s.-On the
ground that he is related tQ Allen
Garland. the young man who was
killed Thursday by Mrs J. P. McRae,
the family Of Mrs. McRae will seek
TO have District Attorney r. Lee Gar
land turn over the case TO some other
prosecutor. This decision is the re-
suit Of the district attorneys declara-
ton that he would not consider an
application for bail for Mrs. McRae
This would mean that she would be
forced to remain in prison until jan
uain, the time of the next session OF
court
Meantime the prisoner. whose hus-
band and young daughter still remain
With her in jail, maintains absolute
silence and there is growing feeling
that the real motive Of the killing has
not yet developed The mystery is
heightened by the fact that there was
no one in the room but Mrs. McRae
when Garland was shot The bullet
entered the back Of his head, aud Mrs.
McRae refuses to explain how she
shot or the nature Of the insult he
offered her. No quarrel was heard
by those near the room and apparent-
ly right up to the moment Of the
Staying Mrs. McRae and her victim
We're the best of friends According
TO testimony at the coroner's inquest
Garland was an almost daily and ap-
parently welcome visitor at the Nc
Rae plantation.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
PRIZES FOR
EDEN TEAM
Local Odd Fellows Bring Back
$3.50 for ExCeIIenCy in
Work
RED FIRE AND MUSIC
TO GREET THE STAFF

Members Of Eden Lodge, |. o. o. f..
are making preparations for the re-
ception TO be rendered the members
of the degree team of that organiza-
tion, which competed in the Sovereign
Grand Lodge drills, at Indianapolis
The local team competed in the first
and third degree work and won first
prize in the third degree and second
in the first degree work. The first
prize I'm the third degree is $500 and
the second prize in she first degree is
$780,
Last year the team competed at Al
lanta, Ga, and won first prize for
second degree work and second prize
for first legree work
Members of the order are elated az
the success of the team. and "A big
time is anticipated Monday evening,
when the team arrives home. Busi-
ness houses along Market street will
be decorated ard much red fire viii
be burned. Practically every mem-
Der Of Eden Lodge and many other
Odd Fellows. headed by a band, will
meet the returning team at the rail-
road station.
James L. Price today received a
telegram from his son, Arthur C..
Price, who is with the degre team, in
which he says:
Atlanta enthusiasm duplicated. Get
the fireworks ready Make It hot. Del
aware famous again.
David A. Hay also received the fol-
lowing telegram:
Eden Lodge won first prize in
third degree, (S300.00) Percentage
$50 Eden won second prize in first
degree. (S15O.00). Percentage, 9S.St
Home on Monday evening s o'clock
Great rejoicing In Indianapolis We
have possession Of the hotel. Re.
ceived congratulations from the com.
mittee in charge of contests on tho
splendid work of our staff
Signed T. J. Isaac,
Degree Master
Eden Lodge I. o. o. Z
Other Winners.
This information came in a Telegram
to John NJ. Whitford, secretary O
Eden Lodge
Initiatory degree, first prize-Quin
cy Lodge, EliwOod, Indiana.
First degree first prize-Merric
Ledge. Lexington, KY
Second degree. first prize, Men
Lodge, Trenton, n. J.
Third degree, second prize-Munci
Lodge, Muncie. Ind
Encampment Branch.
Two first prizes won by Temple En
J. CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
TWO FAMILIES
MURDERED
Colorado Springs Shocked by
Crime in Which Six Per-
sons Are Killed
SEXTUPLE SLAYER
BATTLES THE POLICE

bN nc lulitu ii'nH.
COLORADO SPRINGS. Col. Sept.
23-Thc Burnham and Wayne fam
ilies were not slain by mad man.
Two murderers, instead Of one. par
ticipated IN the scxtuple crime, ac-
cordiug to Police Commissioner Himo-
baugh. New evidence unearthed With
i'm the last "a hours has thrown AN
entirely new light on the case. he de-
clares
Two young girls Helen Young. 10,
and companion named May. furnish
ed the evidence. The girls We're kept
at the police station all night and their
examination resumed today One Of
the girls said she heard a man named
Harry" whose last name she does not
know, admit that he and another had
killed Henry Wayne on account OF
some financial difficulty.
81 heard the man say: "les we
killed him." declared the girl. "ie
told Wayne that II he did not give
back the money. he would kill him.
The eve" referred TO is supposed 90
be "a friend Of the missing Harry
IIimebaugh believes this viii show q
motive for the murder Of the Wayncs
and believes Mrs. Burnham knew OF
Harry" and the plot and threatcned
10 expose him If he carried II out.
Himehaughs theory is that Harry
and his associate went TO the Wayne
home and murdered Wayne and his
family, and then recalling Mrs. Burn
hams statement. crossed the fow feet
60 the Burnham home and killed th,
/ three members of that family. 10 pre-.
vent Mira Burnham notifying the po'
lice. Himehaugh says A. J. Burnhan
| rs not connected with this theory IN
any way and he expects that the mar
| will be released
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
SAYS HUSBAND
THREATENED LIFE
Woman Bringing Weapon to
Police Station Has Scare
of Her Life

Declaring she was afraid her hus-
band would Kin her, Anne Rumsey,
colorcd. rushed into the police station
last evening carry a 4i-calibre re-
volvcr. The revolver was about ~
inches long and heavy. 1t looked as
though IL had just been purchased.
The woman WAS greatly excited and
said her husband had threatened 10
kill her. The police went TO their
home. No. SIS French street. an ar
rested the husband, William Rumscy
The revolver was an object Of curl
osity as IL las upon the desk o
Clerk of the Municipal Court Sass
in Police Court this morning.
Rumsey was arraigned upon thl
charge of threatening TO do bodill
harm. lie pleaded not guilty and his
request for a continuance until mex
Tuesday was granted.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
TAFT HOPES
TO WIN WEST
"WiII Go Through Trip No
Matter What Happens,
He Says
DEEPLY AFFECTED
BY RECIPROCITY DEFEAT
Bv Tho I-niled press.

by lne United IfesS.
ST. LOUIS. Mo. Sept 23.-Begin-
ming the real winning Of the west
President Taft has crossed the Mis-
sissippi and begun his western cam
paign with three speeches i'm st.
Louis That the campaign will be
one of defense and defiance was the
unanimous opinion of those who
heard the President in his impas-
stoned speeches at Peoria yesterday
Il accept responsibility for every
thing I have done. could not do
otherwise. If the people do not like
Il then they may repudiate me-"
That was the attitude of the Presi-
dent as he prepared to invade the
solidly insurgent territory of Kansas
and Iowa, where he Will spend the
next two weeks. The President deeply
affected by the defeat of reciprocity.
the big issue upon which he had
placed great dependence is in for a
do or die fight
81 will go through with this trip.
no matter what happens" he promised
today.
Breakfast at the Mercantile Club
was the first function on the Presi-
dents program here today He was
met at the station by quite q gather
ing an escorted TO the club. An auto
mobile ride through tho city. luncheon
az the jefferson Hotel. the ST. Louis
University football game. the National
League baseball game and big meet
ing tonight complete the days tvent
Champ Clark and President were In
the Union Station here at the same
time this morning though they did
not meet. Clark started on a speak.
ing tour through Kansas. The Taft
party left the depot as tho Speaker
was making his way toward his own
| train
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
SECOND TRIAL
BRINGS ACQUITTAL
COIOred Man Declared In
nOCent Of Part in Badger
Game"

A Jury in the Court of General Ses-
sions yesterday afternoon. acquitted
William H. postles, colored, who foi
the second time was tried for the lar
ceny of S25 from John Callahan, of
pennsgrOve. Callahan alleged that
Postles and Annie Mason played the
badger game on his. Postles and sew
eral other witness testified that Pos
Ties did not remain In the Mason w0-
mans house and did not take the
cash.
These pleas were entered.
Josie Butler. larceny, not guilty;
George Robinson. larceny Of an auto
mobile tire, not guilty; Thomas But
Ter, out on bail. did not respond when
called.
Mary Oakley larceny Of S25; not
guilty.
Walter Sterling pleaded guilty OF as
sault and battery and was sentenced
TO a term of six months.
The Jury was sworn in the case OF
George Meyers and Frank Miller,
charged with larceny of SIS in money
from Simeon Ferdericca and the case
was soon abandoned as there was no
testimony TO connect the men.
James Brocton pleaded guilty 10 a
charge Of stealing a horse from VIII
liam Ratledge of near New Castle and
was sentenced to 20 lashes and a term
OF two and one half years in the
workhouse
Yesterday afternoon the grand jury
completed the list Of indictments Tor
the September term of court. The
jury was dismissed and the court
thanked them for their efficient SER
vice
The following true bills were found
in the afternoon.
Richard Kirby. alias Bowers Kirby
colored. murder in the first degree
Kirby is accused of shooting Phiilif
Goals. also colored. in Mill Greek hun
dred on May 2S last. Cook died the toi'
lowing day.
Peter Pikorski and Premlay Cic
hocki for conducting a pool room
without a license.
James Camp. colored, was found
not guilty Of stealing a coat and pail
of pants.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
WILL TRY TWO
ON MURDER CHARGE
Oyer and TermiHer Court Will
Open on Monday to Hear
Cases

The September term Of the Court
of oyer and Terminer viii omen on
Monday There arc two capital cases
20 be tried In addition 90 tho Jury
serving in tho Court Of General Sos-
sions . special jury will be in attend
ance.
Richard Kirby, alias Bowes Kirby,
colorod, has been indicted on a charge
OF the murder Of Philip Cook, also
colorcd, at Hockessin last May. The
men We're playing crap and ono fol-
lowed the other towards the latters
house and shot him three times.
John Hardy Perry. coiOrcd. got int,
an argument with other colored mei
IN a coast saloon regarding the stand
ing of Virginia and Delaware coloreg
people. Finally Perry, is said TO have
stabbed Clarence Rhoades or Claronc'
Archie and six days later he died il
the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
THIS DAY FOR
BOYS OF FARM
View Cattle and Equipment
Of Delaware College Ex-
perimentaI Work

Boys Day, which Is being celebrated
today at the Delaware College Exieri-
ment Farm under the care OF Prof
Harry Haywood, is proving a great
success All boys of twelve years
of age or over who live I'm the state
we're invited. and they are present ia
large numbers. The boys have brought
a great many mothers, fathera, and
teachers with them, especially from
down the state. and all the oranges
are woll represented. so that gath
erina of several hundred people is
enjoying the days program
The morning was spent IN trip
over the college farm. looking at tho
experimental fields and visiting the
livestock. and the boys were vividly
interested. There were pigs OF pedi-
gree. distinguished sheep, and cows
of quality, to teach the boys what
should be looked for In good animals
of their kind. The horses, who took
N livley interest in inspecting their in
spectors. came in for much praise
particularly a twO-year-old PercherOit
and a three-year-Old tilly.
At noon n delicious luncheon was
served al the farm, the college boyh
acting as walters, and after the aftUS
Moons speaking. the guests viii 30
invited TO witness the football game
at the college.
Tho principal speaker of the after
noon Is Professor Tuck, of CorneEs
and speeches will also be made by
Professor A. r. Spaid, Professor A..
E. Grantham and Professor c. A. Nc
Cue.
Tho Experiment Station has offered
prize To the boys for the best alUi-
cultural essay, which will be award
cd the middle of October.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
FOR PUBLIC
EXECUTION
Fearing Smuggling Of BOerOff,
Russia Wants to See
Slayer Die
BRINGING PRESSURE
ON THE GOVERNMENT
BY Tho United Press.

BY The United Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Sept 2s.-Pres-
sure Is being brought upon the gov
crnment for the public execution OF
Demetri Gogroff sentenced to death at
Kieif yesterday for assassinatiug
Premier Stolypin. Russian executions
usually take place within prison
walls. but inasmuch. as Bogroff is
known TO havc been a police agent
and IS said to have killed the Premier
at the instigation Of highly place in
divlduals who did not like the latter's
policies. most people believe his pow
crful friends will arrange for his re-
lease and have him smugglcd away
from Russia after a false announce
ment that he has been hanged. unless
full publicity Is given TO execution OF
the sentence.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
NO ASSAULT
WAS INTENDED

Upon the request Of Phillip L. GAR
rott, Judge Cochran, in City Court this
morning. dismissed the charge of as
sault and battery against Ritz Beulis.
Mrs. Rosie Natsky testified that she
knew the man and he just grabbed
her as she was passing a doorstep,
where he was setting and her waist
came uufastencd and fell down. She
said he did not say anything out Of
the way to her and she hurried away
to her home to fix her clothing.
William Seeney WAS held in $500
bail for the upper court on the
charge Of stealing $50.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
nEM0CRATS HAYE LrNcME0N.

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club
yesterday installed new pool table
i'm its club house in DUPONT street. be-
tween Fourth and Fifth streets. The
club now has two pool tables. A fea-
ure of the clubs weekly events is a
luncheon which Is served every Satur-
day night. Sauer l1raut is on the bill
for this evening. City Councilman
Samuel H. Hingcr is the caterer
The club will shortly extend an in
Vitation 10 another organization go
participate in a pool. pmochle and
euchre tournament
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
OFFICER ENDS
THEIR BEER FEAST

Edward Murine. John Mills, Fred
Passwater aud William Burke, were
arrested by Patrolman Bullock, as they
were consuming a kettle OF beer on
the doorstep of No. 307 West Front
street last evening.
Murine, who cursed the officer, was
fined s. and costs in City Court this
morning, while the other three men
were permitted to go. IL was shown
that they had not acted disorderly.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
IN
HARVEST FESTIVAL

I'm connection with It's annual har-
vest festival the local corps Of tho
Salvation Army has arranged some in
teresting and unique services for to-
night. and all day tomorrow and Mon
day night The hall has been nicely
decorated. and there will be various
kinds of frait and vegetables on ex-
hibitiou
Touights service will be a Joyful
Thanksgiving. on Sunday at 3
O'Clock Captain Harry Rassler will
speak on. "A Sure Reaping." A.
o'clock. "The Harvest OF the Flesh
will be the theme Of Adiuiant w. H..
OWENS address. ON Monday at 3
o'clock, service of song. entitled,
Sowing and ReapinE,' will ho given
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
HELD ON PURSE
LARCENY CHARGE

Harry Haywood and Charles Turner,
both colored. charged with the
larceny of a wallet containing $40
and some checks and papers, The
property OF William Derry, were held
in $3.50 bail each for upper court by
Magistrate Robertson yesterday after
noon They went TO the workhouse.
Derry is a foreman, employed by
qhn +. O'Neal. wcll-known cattle
ddaler of Mt Cuba. Derry suspected
thN negroes and singlehanded and
wiA his revolver Derry yostcrday y
caught the two men and took them
TO the police station. Mr.. O'Neal
was not with the two negroes a
month ago when they were driving TO
Wilmington with some cattle. II was
erronously stated that Mr.. O'Neal
was driving with them.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
TOMS NEW ROOM

"Mhy. Tom.i you've a real
gem of room here. coy.
comfortable. well lighted. with
a splendid outlook and only
a few minutes from business.
It's a well cared TOR, zoo. there's
no dust on the dresser and the
furnishings are neat and well
selected. How did you find this
little homer
"lt's an easy matter, Bob.
came across my landlady's an
nouncement, in a Want Ad, that
she would rent a neat, comfort
able, we'll furnished room TO q
gentleman. II was just the
neighborhood wanted to live
in, so I called tie same even
ing, and last Monday I moved in
as coy and contcnted as can
be-"
Most people who rent fur
nished rooms secure their ion-
ants through Want Ads--it's "a
convenient. inexpensive aud
quick action way
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
TURN SOD TODAY FOR
HOPE FARM BUILDING

This afternoon. will mark the ne-
ginning Of the fulKllment OF cherianeo
hopcs Of the Delaware Anti-luosfes feuS ~ :
losis Society. with the tgfpins. & 'e''
first shovelful of earth BY Mrs 1am-
mot dupont. for the foundation Of the
new Administration Building at Hope
Farm. Hope Farm nurses and pa-
ients. and members Of the Board Of
Directors will witness the ceremony.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
FROM PRISON TO
INSANE ASYLUM

Nicholas Culias was committed 20
the Delaware State Hospital for the
Insane at Farphurst today. Cuuas a
couple OF weeks ago shot and chased
George Diamond He was tried Tor
the offence during the week and the
Jury found him guilty while insane
Warden Crawford brought Culids in
from the workhouse today TO tho
Sherins office sheriff Loguc later
sent a deputy shcriff with the man to
Farnburst.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
HIS FOOT CRUSHED.

Michael Hanley had one Of his feet
crushed by heavy pipe falling upon
him, while working as a labor~ for
the Street and Sewer Department,
near Rockford Park yesterday
He was taken to John NJ. Cannons
drug store. at Delaware avenue and
Lincoln street, where DR.. John Pal
mer. Jr, dressed the injury.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
LECTURE OFF
WHEN AUTO STICKS

l.. Irving Handy was TO have lee
tured in the Christiana NJ. e. Church
on Thursday evening for the benefit Of
the church but failed to appear Mr..
Handy left Smyrna but when he got
20 Middletown his automobile became
struck in the mud He finally had to
return home.
Mr. Handy has promised to deliver
the lecture in The church next Thurs
day evening.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
TO PREACH TO THE
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

The Rev. Blair Latshaw, pastor OF
Mt. Lebanon NJ. f. Church at Rock.
land. will preach a special sermon
TOMORROW night to Talleyville Lodge,
Morning Star Lodge and Bethel
Lodge, knights OF Pythias. There
will be special music for the service.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
HOME OWNING TALKS

Tonight, sitting around the
the dining room tables Of
their rented homes, a good
many married couples are go
ing TO discuss the possibilities
of new homes-d discuss their
chances of buying and own
iag their homes. instead of
renting them. And the real
estate ads. OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL. I'll afford .hom
The data up' which 70 base
these ..oms-owning talke.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
FEWER DEATHS,
MORE MARRIAGES

There were fewer deaths and more
marriages recorded by Secretary NAL
com. Of the Board Of Health, this week
than in the corresponding period OF
last year. There were p deaths, "a
births and 105 marriages during the
week. as against 81 deaths. AZ births
and 65 marriages in the correspond
ing week last year
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
nIsmOp NINsMAN mrROYEs.

bishop Frederick ]. kinsmau.
while improving slowly in health, is
still advised by his physician to re-
main az his summer hcme in Maine,
aud consequently the Bishop will not
return TO the diocese for some time.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
WEATHER.

Bv The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23-Indien-
tions arc that the weather will he fair
tonight and sunday east OF the Mis-
sissippi With the exception ef showers
In the Middle Atlantic States. Temper
ature changes will net he material.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 23.-forecast: +:
For Delaware Unsettled tonight and
SUNDAY.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
KILLED AT A RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL.

BY The United Press.
LISBON, Sept 2s-nhabitants of the neghborins Poru-
gese weda and Vale quarreled during religious
night shot knitted another until
arrival troops who stopped the battle Five killed
and wounded.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
AWARDED NURSES CERTIFICATE

Miss Mary Elizabeth Regan, of No
725 West Fourth street, daughter Of
the late Patrick Rcgan, has been
awarded "A certificate by the Chan
tanqua School of Nursing. after hav-
ms passed a satisfactory examination
in anatomy. physiology, materia
medics and the principles Of general
nursing.
Evening journal., 1911-09-23
SAVE FIREMEN FROM DEATH.
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Sept 23-Only the timely arrival fellow
hremen saved twelve hremen,
fourth floor of a blazing building Union
Square today Damage to building reached 100000 Thirty
amp marching along took advantage OF
the excitement escaped