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Evening journal., 1912-03-19
CREEK GROWS ACTIVE
AS WARM WEATHER COMES

Down at Eleventh street bridge, IL
is patent that nautical activities are
clambering from the stupor into
which they were plunged by winter
narcotics. W. s Walker, the bridge
tender, announced this morning that
he Is looking out for grain vessel
of the Lea Milling Company, bound
from the Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal which may pass through tho
draw today. When operations are re-
sumed in the stone quarrios nearby.
he added. barges will pass through
the bridge in large numbers
Launches are anchored in the creek
swaying with the pull of the current.
and waiting 10 be put into service
when spring asserts herself more
plainly.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
ACCUSE
LEGISLATORS
OF BRIBERY
Four Charged With Accepting
$500 Each in New Mexico
Senatorial Fight
ARE CAUGHT WITH
MONEY IN POSSESSION
BY The United Press.

SANTA FE, n. Mex, March 10
With the first ballot on United States
Senators scheduled to take place IN
the New Mexico Legislature today, the
first legislative scandal in New Mex
ico's history as a state has been
brought to light. Four members of
the lower house are in Jail on charge
of accepting a $500 bribe each to vote
for Judge A. b. Fall for Senator. At
ter their arrest the four men wrote
their designations, which were pre-
sented to the lower house today. The
four arrested men are Representative
Julian Trujillo Manuel OCrdOya. Luis
Montoya and j. p. Lucero. They were
taken into custody in the Palace Hotel
here and had the money in their pos
session when seized
The plans whereby the four were
caught were laid by Judge Falls man
ager.
Ehgo Baca. Judge Falls principal
political manager, alleges that the
men approached him early Monday
and suggested that they would vote for
Fall, if $500 were forthcoming. Baci
conferred with Fall. who suggested
that a trap be laid for the representa-
tives Accordingly. Baca advised the
men to meet him in a certain room in
the hotel at o'clock last night
When the hour arrived the -four
Representatives appeared. Baca is
said to have handed the money to
them and the transaction is said tC
have been witnessed from an adjoining
bathroom by Clerk Sena of the State
Supreme Court Policeman Sena and
State Chairman Jaramillo. The trio
rushed into the room from the bath
room and seized tho four legislators.
Excitement was intense when tho
Legislature met today to ballot fol
United States Senators. The align
ment at that hour seemed to be w. II
Andrews and the field against Judg'
Fall and T. b. Calron The Andrews
men were claiming the election o
their man for the long senatorial term
Evening journal., 1912-03-19

ment expires an understanding may
be reached whereby it may be extend
ed for a short time to permit further
negotiations. Many of the operators
are willing to grant a ten per cent
advance in wages and it was believed
today that when the settlement is
finally made it will he on that basis
Wholesale dealers everywhere in
the United States deny they have
taken advantage of the strike talk TO
advance prices. Where there has
been an increase, they charge, IL was
due 10 the retailers who have put the
price up to hold as much of a reserve
supply as possible.
If the bituminOus miners fail 10
agree at their conference with the
operators, which is scheduled for to-
morrow, it might complicate the en-
tire situation.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
BIBLE CHR AT DINNER.

The closing banquet Of the Y. NJ c.
A. Bible Study Club win be held this
evening i'm the association cafe, ana
practically all members will attend
Short addresses will be made by the
Rev. Alexander Alison Jr., the Rev.
W. G. Koons and Secretary =. NJ. Col
bert The evening will be spent
around the table.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
GRANGERS HAYE SOCIAL.

There was large attendance at the
meeting of Delaware Grange last
evening, and with routine business
transacted, a short program was given
consisting Of a vocal duet by Miss
Irene Price and George l.. Weer, a
reading by Mrs Laura Craig and a
vocal solo by Miss Mary Benson
The Delaware Grange has invited
West Brandywine Grange to a visit,
End are now making preparations for
the event. which will probaly be held
IN the near future.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
BOYS BROWN
At SPOT WHERE
FATHER DROWNED
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LEROY. n. Y. March i9-With
graphing irons, force Of men are
today searching Oatka Greek for the
bodies OF twin boys. drowned last
night, at the exact spot their father
lost his life four years ago. They
were Carl and Joseph Schwartz, 10,
and were playing ON ice cakes which
suddenly overturned. Two other boys
were rescued by playmates.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
DISCUSSES FRENCH WOMEN.

George Sand. Madame de Sevigne
and Madame de La Fayette were the
famous French literary women dis
cussed by Anatole Lc Braz, in his lee
ture before the Alliance Francaisf
yesterday afternoon. The lecturer
said there are hundreds Of women
writer's in France today, but mostly
OF mediocre quality.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19

HAS KISS "JUST
LIKE PAPA'S''

BY The United Press.
BOSTON. March 19-Buttons bear
ing President Taft's picture and the
inscription with a kiss like papa
gives" may soon be distributed over
the country Local Taft boomers
declared today they believed the plan
would make nationwide hit. Tho
proposition was advanced after presi-
dent Taft had kissed ll-ycar-old Mary
Barter, who exclaimed.
"The Presidents kiss is just like
papa gives, only his moustach'
tickles your face"
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
1900 THIRD
WARD CHILDREN
WITHOUT PARK

Advocates of the Fourth and Monroe
streets corner for a park and play
ground advanced another good point
today in favor of a playground there.
A canvass Of the children Of the
Third ward. in which the 'site is
located, has just ben completed. II
shows 1900 children. and that four
hundred of them are infants
Citizens of the ward say this is proof
conclusive that this section Of the city
is congested and that a park is need
ed there.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
TAFT BEATS COLONEL
IN CONNECTICUT
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
HARTFORD. Conn. March 19.-In
all contests up to today President Taft
has defeated Colonel Roosevelt for
delegates 10 the Republican State con-
vention. HIamden was added TO the
Taft list last night Darien had pre-
viously turned down Roosevelt Tho
Taft men claim the Connecticut dele
cation o Chicago will be solid for the
President
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
COULDN'T PROVE WIRE THEFT.

James Smith .colored. was dis
missed i'm City Court this morning
on the charge of larceny Of copper
wire. The state could not prove own
ership. and Smith who has a dump
claimed to have found the wire there.
lie was represented by Philip L.
Garrett.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
CLARK GETS OFF.

William Clark, colored. in City
Court this morning. denied the charge
OF larceny preferred against him and
was dismissed as the evidence was not
sufficient Clark was represented by
James Salisbury. Louis Brown, a
clothing merchant Of No. 325 East
Fourth street, was the prosecutor.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
LANDSLIDE BLOCks TRAINs.

Another bad landslide occurred yes
terday on the Columbia and Port De
posit Railroad which has been closed
several times this month by similar
accidents. The slide yesterday morn
ing occurred between Creswell and
Safe Harbor. and it is estimated that
100 tons of earth and rock have fallen
upon the tracks from the overhang-
ing River Hills.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
CHINESE BANDITS ENGAGE +
THE GOVERNMENT TROOPS

The foreign quarter is i'm danger as
Commander LUX Of the rebels has sent
warning TO the Chinese commander
that If he is not permitted 10 retain
possession Of Bogue forts az the city
proper he will turn their guns on the
European section OF the city.
Tn situation at Swatow and vicin-
ity was reported very much improved
today.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
SIMMER TOGS ARRIYE.

The summer uniforms for the mem
bers of the police department furnish
ed by the successful bidder, a Phila-
delphia concern. have arrived and are
now being fitted. The change in uni
form does not take place until May I.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
BY Tho United Press.

BY The United Press.
HONG KONG. March 19-Fighting
between the government forces and
the bandits is in progress all along
river near Canton. The government
troops are aided by the gunboats and
most of the forts recently taken by
the rebels were rotaken with heavy
loss on both sides.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
AcCmENTA1 SHOT KILLS LAWYER

By Tho United Press,
PHILADELPHIA March i9--Doubod up IN chair his
head almost touching Leonard W. Fnletter law
scr having Offices city dead today n the lie
brary Of his homo bullet through hs hoart and
revolver lying nearby An invest cation pointed to
he conclusion that ho had been shot accidentally.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
FOUR KILLED
AT RAIL CROSSING
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind , March 10
Five men were instantly killed early
today near Elletsville, when surrey
in which they we're riding. was struck
by Monon passenger train. The
dead;
Jesse Rogers, 25; Archie Farler, 27;
Martin Warden. %; and Emmett VIII
liams, 20; Hall Brown, "a.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
UNITY REPUBLICAN
CLUB MEETING

The Unity Republican Organization
Of the Sixth ward will meet at 904
King street this evening. All enrolled
members are requested to be pres
ent. as also all Republican voters Of
the ward.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
POLLY ON THE JOB.

BY The United Press.
NEW ROCHELLE, n. Y,
March ia parrot was alone
i'm the Clark mansion when
the house caught fire. The
birds cries of fire attracted
men at work in the neighbor-
hood and the building was
saved.
TAKE THE BILL, LOUIS!
BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March 19.-
BY the will Of T. A Newman,
his nephew Louis A. Ratcliffe,
is bequeathed S1.05 "in United
States pennies" Ratcliffe has
the alternative of accepting a
$40 bill
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
PICK MEN FOR
ELSMERE OFFICES

Citizens of Elsmere assembled in
the Town Hall last night to nominate
officers for the ensuing year William
Johnson called the meeting to order
and Albert Smith took the chair with
Christopher Gtroble as secretary.
Penrose Forman was nominated for
treasurer; William Carswell for Al
derman, and Samuel Steele for as
SCISSOR. Three commissioners are to
be elected this year TO succeed Messrs.
Kane, Foust and Ogle. The nOmi-
nees were Messrs. Kane, Faust, S. II.
Johnson and Shoemaker
The report of the treasurer, Penrose
Forman. for year 1911-12 was read
by Auditor Carswell. He stated that
the town had a balance at present OF
S697.66 Some of the chief expendi-
lures were for road repairing and
lighting The report Of Mr.. Forman
was accepted The present commits
sioners have been cOmplimented on
the excellent work they have done in
securing light and better roads for
this thriving town.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
HES OMELET CHAMPION,

BY The United Prcss.
FREDERICK, Md. March
19.- Frank Thomas claims the
worlds record for eating raw
eggs since he devourcd 40 i'm
less than Is minutes. Reu-
ben Butler could cat only 4S
in the same time
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
PHmLIE FULL OF WARTS.

DN IWW IITIIVW IV60.
PHILADELPHIA, March 10.
"A homeopathic hospital ad-
vertised for a few persons on
whom TO tryout a new cure for
warts. Two thousand offered to
undergo treatment.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
100 rNE roR NOLATIye HErRURN LAw.

5000 PINE FOR VIOLATING HETBTM LAW.
Hy Tho United Preos.
BUFFALO n y. March ia ane Of $4,000 was imposed
a hc Federal today the lhcSawauna Railroad for
violating tho commodities tho Hepburn law. The
company shipped hay hs lines from Buffalo to
Scranton free Of charge mules n s mines
PREDICTS GENERAL STRIKE IF AGREEMENT FAILS
By Tho United Press
WASHINGTON March ia general national coal strike
Involving miners both the anthracite and
bunluoua 81 the anthracite interests al reach
agreement by April predicted today by Chairman wr-
SON Of tho House Labor Committee
Evening journal., 1912-03-19
WEATHER.

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON. March 19-Unset-
tied weather tonight and Wednesday
in the Eastern States.
For Delaware Showers late tonight
or on Wednesday; moderate east to
south winds.
Evening journal., 1912-03-19

The EVENING JOURNAL
has more Subscribers Than
any oiher paper in Delaware.
Thai means home pspeL
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23
WARM SPRINGS

Hardy Martin of Gatewood, Mo-,
passed through here Monday with
large herd Of cattle enroute to
Pocahontas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Summers are
the proud parents of a ten pound
baby boy.
Ida King spent Sunday afternoon
with Hattie Burrow.
Rev. Holder failed to meet his
regular appointment here Sunday.
Rev. d. n. King conducted the
services.
II. r. Throgmorton and Bennle
Wilson Of Ingram were Sunday
school visitors Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Jake Vandergriff and daugh.
ter, Birdie, of this place and Mrs.
Lutte Russell and three daughters
of Richwoods were the guests of
Mrs. Nose Burrow Sunday evening.
w. G. Carter and w. p. Burrow
made a business trip to Pocahontas
Monday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23
OLD JACKSON

Rev. Bleyins flied his regular
appointment at this place last Sun
day.
Aaron McMullin Of Tyronza was a
pleasant caller at the home of Sam
Songer last Monday evening.
Mrs. J. A. Hobson was taken
seriously III last Wednesday. She
is not much better at this writing
DR.. Hatcher Of Imboden has the
case.
Miss Mollie Brooks visited at the
home of her brother, Frank Brooks,
Saturday and Sunday.
Prof. Alcorn and ms pupils have
started a literary society at the
school. II all will take a part it
will be a success.
Sam Songer aud family, George
Pickett and family and Rev. Blew.
ius all took dinner at the home Of
j. IL. Miller last Sunday.
Miss Cora Barkman has been real
sick for the past week.
Lige Grassland has moved his
family TO Black Rock where he is
working at the concrete work.
Mollie Baughman and children Of
Black Rock spent last week at the
home of j. II. Miller.
NJ. f. Henderson and Jim Wash
um, cattle buyers, of Imboden were
at this place last week trying to
buy cattle.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23
STOKES

T. a. Sago and wife visited rela.
tlves near Doniphan, Mo, last
week.
Mrs. VIM. Ulmer, who has been
very sick, is much better at this
writing.
Born to Robert Milan and wife
a pair Of twin boys last Sunday.
Gilbert league of Ravenden
Springs has been here making pict.
ures.
The big meeting closed Tuesday.
Four obeyed and five were restored
Miss Ruth and Ben Ulmer Of
Blggers were visiting relatives here
last week.
John Ulmer and wife are the
proud parents Of another fine boy.
Mother and babe doing nicely.
DR.. Smith Of Pocahontas has
been doing some veterinary work
here.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23
NEW HOPE

Misses Birdie Bates and Florence
Carter attended church at Shiloh
Sunday.
Mr., aud Mrs. James Bates attend
ed Sunday School here Sunday
Herman White and family visit
ed at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hancock Saturday night,
Remember Saturday aud Sunday,
August - and 25, will be our reg
ular preaching days, Everyone
is preparing for a grand revival TO
start. Lets all come aud have q
good meeting.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Ford was laid to rest in the
New Hope cemetery Friday.
Charlie Million and Elmer Bates
took their lady friends out to
Shiloh church Saturday night.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23
PITMAN

Pitman and MIddlebrook's base.
ball boys played on Pitman grounds
Saturday afternoon. The game
went 5.lI in favor Of Middlebrook
Don Ruff and family spent sun.
day afternoon with Charley Legate
aud family.
Several Of our young folks attend.
ed church at Dilbeck Sunday night.
Bob Scates has returned TO his
home in Texas.
Hassall Worrall, who has been
sick for the past week, is now i'm
proving.
While at the ball game Saturday
afternoon Mr.. Brown was hit on the
head by a wild ball from the pitch.
er but nothing serious resulted.
Pitman and Middlebrook will
play at Middlebrook Saturday after.
noon.
John Rifles has moved to the
home he bought from Mr.. McCut
chen.
Mrs. Lewis Barnes Of Morley,
Mo-, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Hammond.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23

George Wann, deputy sheriff,
was here Wednesday posting noti-
ces of the September election.
Mrs. Bette Speck of Frenehman,
and Miss Rosa Morse Of Pine Blnti
were visiting their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. l.. Morse, last week.
w. S. Ward and family visited
| Calvin Ward aud family at Hoxie
last week.
w. g. Starr aud family have been
visiting at the home Of c. a. Nc
Carroll recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Miller Of
Francis, Okla, visited relatives and
friends a few days last week.
Miss Martha Bellsh of Hamil is
visiting c. +. Toy and family.
Tulah Biggers is right sick with
congestion.
Miss Eva Bigger of Springfield,
Mo-, is visiting homefolks.
The young folks enjoyed parties
at the homes Of J. l.. Morse aud F.
NJ. Baker Tuesday and Thursday
nights.
]. A. Mclaughlin has been hay.
ing a tussel with the chills.
I. +. Limbaugh was out buying
cattle several days last week.
Mrs. J. d. Million was visiting
at the home Of r. b. Mclaughlin
Friday of last week.
Walter Williams Of Black Rock
was in this neighborhood buying
cattle one day last week.
John Perrin and Jessie Sanders
are building a concrete chimney for
Clabe Leathers.
James Hawkins, who moved here
recently from Missouri, has his new
home almost completed,
George Williams visited at
Porua last week.
Carter Il Co., are making prep.
erations TO do a great deal of saw.
ing tins fall.
X. b. Mclaughlin has been help.
ing Clabe Leathers on his house
near holland.
Mrs. Charlie Davidson and fami.
ly of Portia visited at the home of
F. NJ. Fullington recently.
Walker Moore visited his broth
er, Charlie, one day this week.
Denton Matthews, who is work.
ing at Creager's mill, spent Satur.
day and Sunday with homefolks.
Burley and Edgar Carter Of Bird
ell were visiting in these parts Sat.
lrday night and Sunday.
Misses Sallie Pickett and Jessie
Hill Of Imboden came down Satur
lay for a few days visit with rela
ives aud friends.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23
MlDDLEBROOK

II you have never thought, learn
to think, and if you have thought,
think again and teach some one else
how to think.
How are you going to vote IN the
next election? Let every citizen
carefully inform himself on the
proposed laws and proposed amend
ments and let us vote independent
ly but wisely-really be citizen
for once.
The ram has been helping the
crops.
As a result Of the revival at ST
loan, there were about thirty ad-
ditlons to the church.
Rev. S. L. Johnston returned
Monday from Oxley, NO., where
be has been holding a revival. He
reports a good meeting and much
good work.
Several from Maynard attended
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23

boxing up their goods this week
getting ready to move TO Oklahoma
They will leave for their new nome
Wednesday or Thursday.
G. G. DAVIS, the Ingram scribe.
was in Msynard Friday on business
Arthur Tyler aud wife of s,
Louis came in Saturday for a week, I
visit TO his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Charley Tyler.
Prof. Leander Presley, who !.
teaching successful term of sebooI
At liamll, visited home over sunday.
Prof. Burton Of Marmaduke w,.
recently elected principal of ,So
Academy aud will soon be in he
held for his school. Prof. Bur,on
Is young man Of considerable ey.
perienee in the school work. comes
fresh from Ouaohita College, Grad.
Mating with high rank with C,s.
of 1919. lie comes To us with The
highest recommendations. Since
be Is a young man full Of energy
and ambition and comes so wSil
equipped for his work, we can safe.
ly predict another fine term Of
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23

boys lost in score of IS 10 T..
The Holmes boys will play our boys
again Saturday, August 20, at this
place. We wish our boys success,
j, l.. Ford aud viii Moore are
in 81. Louis on business this week,
Revs. Shoiiit and Johnson are as.
slstiug in protraoted meeting at
Fender church this week. A pro.
traoted meeting will begin at this
place the ith Saturday night.
Mr., aud Mrs. Charley Sanders,
Misses Nina and Blanche Owens
and Ona Romines OF O'Kean VISITED
Sunday school at Dean school house
Sunday.
Erie Cravens visited home folks
at Pooahontas Saturday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cravens aud daughter, Charity,
accompanied him home Sunday
afternoon.
Prof. j. A. Ford and Joe Camp
bell made a business trip TO Poea'
hontas Friday.
Miss Fanny Whitson entered
school Monday.
Will and Pearl Million are in
school again after a week absence.
Miss McCallister aud Mr.. Raglin
spent Saturday evening very pleas
antly at the home Of Mrs. Myrtle
Sanders Of Sharum.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23
NIINORCA

The musical entertainment at
Ava Lims Saturday night was well
attended. All report nice time.
John Robinson and Fred Taylor
came from Success last week with a
load of water melons.
The birthday dinner given Sun.
day, in honor Of Geo. Martin and
A. j. Berget, was enjoyed by all who
attended. There were a. present
and dinner was plentiful.
James Pierce is contemplating
going to Oklahoma in a few days.
Enus Hamilton aud Miss Bessie
Day were married near this place
Monday, August l2.
The young people will have sing
ing at Johnson's chapel every Sun
day evening
Mr.. and Mrs. l. II. Vester are
visiting their daughter at Cape
Girardeau.
Crops around here are looking
better since the rain, although
cotton Is short.
A. A. Lynn is hauling hay for J.
NJ. Dlsmang & Company this week
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23
REYNO

Clayton Story of Biggers was in
town Tuesday.
q. c. Cherry was in Biggers Sat.
urday serving ditch notices.
The ball game between Reyno
and Success last Thursday resulted
in a victory for the latter, the score
being 4 to 9. Hard luck, but we
made it back Friday when we play
ed Doyle, defeating them 5 to o.
Our team is playing in Doniphan
tins week.
We are sorry to report the death
the little child Of Mr.. w. II. Wood
ruff.
l.. Wilmington and family were
over on the river fishing Tuesday
o. o. Brady is enjoying visit
from his brother IN law Of Tennes.
see this week.
Dan Bland is very sick at present.
Mrs. Anspacb, who is badly par
alyzed, is not improving.
r. NJ. Johnston is having some
fine work done on our streets with
the new grader. 1t certainly does
the work.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-08-23
COUNTY NEWS
BIGGERS

Hunter Perrin was made city
marshal here last Thursday and
took charge Of the office at once,
We believe he will make a good
official.
Will Pace Of Noland stopped
over here Thursday night on his
way to points IN Missouri
q. 5. Ham of Cotton Plant was
in town last week on business, aud
TO visit old friends.
Lester McNabb Of Maynard,
brother Of Herman, who is assistant
cashier Of the Bank Of Biggers, Is
here working in the depot.
Amos Lemmons, who has been
holding a meeting here, left Mon
day for his home at Tolar, Tex.
Little Miss Marie Casebolt of
Taft, Mo-, Is here this week visit
ing her little friends, which are
many.
J. S. Riley, James Ferguson and
Mr.. Bowdeu and their families, who
went to HeLer Springs two or three
weeks ago, have returned well
pleased with their trip.
Misses Flora Bolin and Eva
Shaver attended church at Reyno
last Sunday night.
Lee Bolin and family left Tues
day to spend a few days visiting at
Ingram and other points in tie bill
country, for the benefit of their
health.
DR.. Z. NJ. Shaver was in Poca.
hontas on business Wednesday