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Evening journal., 1912-08-01
CITY JUDGE
WOULD PROTECT
The INNOCENTS

Judge Cochran in City Court today
announced that he would give his de-
cision in the cases Of Mock Tong and
Lou Kee, Chinese charged with inn
proper conduct towards Emma Shiv-
cry, Sarah Devlin and Lottie Cain on
Saturday. The case was heard some
time ago and this morning Wilbur S
Adams. representing the defendants.
argued for dismissal. Counsel for
the men occupied twenty minutes in
his argument today saying the tesu-
monv was OF a doubtful nature Mr.
Adams referred 10 the prosecuting
witnesses scstningly. The girls wi.h
their parents were present
Judge Cochran announced that he
desired TO look I'D the law as cited
bv Mr. Adams before giving iudg-
ment
Assistant City Solicitor Lynn ar
gued that the men be held for the
grand jury While Mr. Lynn was ar
guing Judge Cochran interrupted him
long enough 70 ask do YOU know
what happened 10 an innocent man
who was convicted recetly?" Mr.. Lynn
replied. mo"
Judge Cochran replied. Il do, and
for that reason | would rather have
a dozen guilty ones go free than have
an innocent man convicted
The men we're released on S400
each. pending the Saturday hearing
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
AIR KANSAS POLITICAL
FIGHT IN HIGH COURT
By The United Press.

DN lie gAAlru 1IECHa
NEW YORK. Aug 1-Robed in
their black gowns Of office, Mahlon
Pitney and Willis Vandeventer. JUS
tees Of the United States Supreme
Court sat in the courtroom in the
federal building here today 10 pass
on one Of the most important politi-
cal questions ever raised in the his
tory OF the nation. Involved was the
legality Of the future action OF presi-
Dental electors In most OF the direct
primary states of the United States.
The extraordinary proceeding re-
suited directly from the action Of the
Supreme Court OF Kansas declaring
that the names of eight presidential
electors in that state should be placed
on the official primary ballot in the
Republican column, although these
men have openly stated that n they
are elected they will not vote for Taft
and Sherman, but will vote for Col
onel Roosevelt and his running mate
when the electoral collegs assemblies.
II had been expected that Chief
Justice White would sit in the case,
but he failed TO appear. The Taft
forces we're represented In the pro-
ceedings by Congressman NJ. =. Ohm
sted. OF Harrisburg. Pa. and Richard
r. Hite, Of Topeka. Kansas. while the
Roosevelt men had their side Of the
case represented by L. w. Keppling-
er, Of Kansas City, and f. S. Jackson
of Topeka.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
Personal.

Mrs Emma NJ Brannan and Miss
Mary Runner are spending ten DAYS
with relatives in Staten Island. N y.
and Green's Farms. Conn
George F. Baird, paying teller Of the
Central National Bank has gone to
Cape May with his family for a vaca-
tion
Deputy Register of Wills william
Lyons. Jr.. and family Mrs. Alice v.
Gray. and Mr.. and Mrs. George 3. Bay
lis and George ". Bavlis. have re-
turned home from wildwood, N. J.
The members Of the choir Of ST
Stephens Lutheran Church. after q
weeks soiourn AZ wildwood N. J.,
have returned home.
The NJ sses Kerns are at Wildwood
N. J.
William J Parry end Harry Blythe
are spending the week at Wildwood
Nj
Mr. and Mrs Charles Fahs leave
tomorrow for Wildwood
Miss Mary Lyons has returned home
from wildwood. ~ J.
Mrs William Munis and her son
Raymond. Of Fourth and Rodney SITS
are on two weeks sit TO Newport
/ News. Va
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
vIsIrORs AT OWE cANNoN.

Some of the visitors to camp Can
non this morning included, Senator
Charles r. Miller. Senator F. P Ew-
ing, Thomas w. Miller, Former Sena-
tor II L. Ball, Richard Reese. J. B.
Wharton, J. n. Hirons. David Penne-
will, Secretary Of State c. S. Rich
ards. Mrs. Clifton, Mrs. Stewart. Mrs.
Anthony, Mrs. Cloud, Mrs l. F. Wick
ersham, Mrs. Brown. Mrs Ritter.
Mrs g. Curtis Purdy. Miss Mary
Purdy, the Misses Smith. Mrs DAN
lei O. Short Miss Constantine, Mrs.
Mcleod, Miss Mcleod. Mr.. and Mrs.
William 3 Carswell. Miss Elizabeth
Carswell, Mrs. A. r. Carey and Miss
Elinor Bowen.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
JUNKET
TALK BREAKS
OUT AFRESH
If Invitation is in Subject
May Go to Council as
Committee Of Whole
MAYOR ON RECORD
AGAINST THE TRIP

Members Of City Council will prob
ably refer to the Council as a COM
mittee Of the whole tonight, the aues-
ton of attending the annual con-
vention Of the League of American
Municipalities, which will be held
this year at Buffalo, N. Y II g
known that an invitation to attend
the meeting has been received from
the League and is now in the hands
of Clerk Of Council McManus. II will
be presented at the regular meeting
of Council tonight and according 10
one member OF the Council IL is like
" that the matter viii be referred
TO the members as a committee. TO
pass upon Whether a recess will
be taken tonight or the matter laid
over until the regular committee
meeting next Wednesday evening is
not known.
Clerk McManus when asked today
iC the invitation had arrived. replied:
81 can't say" II was learned from
another source. however, that a COM
munication had been received from
the League of American Municipali-
ties and was at the clerks office.
The Republican members of City
Council. with one exception. Presi-
dent OF Council Benson, on a vote
taken last Thursday night following
the regular meeting of Council de-
cided not TO take the trip II is
known that Mayor Howell is opposed
to the "junket' and his first sup,
porter in Council was Councilman
Frank White. of the Sixth ward. who
called him up over the telephone two
weeks ago and told him he woulC
vote against Council expending none!
for this purpose.
II is unlikely that the Democratic
members of Council. in view OF th'
attitude of all the Republican mem
bers. with one exception. who are op
posed to taking the trip. will vote II
favor Of attending the convention.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
CLrR ON RIVER RIDE.

The Delphian Club gave a river
ride 10 the members Of the Stein
Club and others last evening on the
launch Ray. The party stopped at
Fenton's Beach 10 avoid storm but
later continued the excursion, arriv-
ing home at 1 o'clock this morning
Those present were Leighton Dor
sev. Leon Stayton. Earl Clayton. Earl
Plumley. Harold colding. Robert
Deverell. Charles Hayward. Asa
Adair. Earl Truax, William Shenby,
Olney Herman, Willard Hamilton,
Alice pryan, Josephine Pennewill,
Marian Washburn. Belle Brodley,
Margaret Brodley. Virginia Ridings,
Virginia Clarke. Leila Jacobs. Corinne
Jacobs. Mary Dorsey. Amy Ridings.
Mrs. Herman was chaperon.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
CHARLIE ROSS is
ACCUSED OF THEFT

Charles Ross. we'll known In 20
lice circles, was held under 800 bail
by Judge Cochran this morning for
the grand Jury on the charge of lar
ceny Ross had nothing TO say.
Edward Sinnet, OF No 234 Rodney
street. employed at the Salvation
Army building at Second and King
streets, testified he lost his coat yes
terday from his. Office Nathan Levy
a pawn broker identified the coat
Sinnet had on as the one Ross
pawned.
Raymond Davis, charged with lar
ceny. had HE case continued until to-
morrow Bail being fixed al 800.
Owing 10 two of his witnesses be.
ing away John Primrose. charged
with assault and battery had his cas-,
continued until Saturday.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
NEAR CLIMAX
OF ROSENTHAL
MURDER PACT
''DagO Frank Breaks Down
and Is Expected to
Tell All
LIFE FOR THOSE
WHO AID STATE
By The United Press.

6I ln5 OnlltQ
NEW YORK, Aug. THAT the
Grand Jury will be told the complete
story Of the actual murder Of Herman
Rosenthal gambler, by one who ac-
lively participated in il was admitted
at District Attorney Whitman's of1ce
this afternoon. The latest to collapse
is "Dago Frank" Cirocisi. He broke
down completely in his cell after
having been positively identified by
three witnessse to the murder and
sent word tO District Attorney Whit
man that he was willing to tell all II
he was saved from the electric
chair
Cirocisi says the actual shooting
was done by either Lefty Loewy" or
Whitley Lewis" II was reported
that If he told all Of his story that
he would be permitted to plead sec
ond-degree murder and so escape the
chair His testimony would aid the
district attorney in completing his
case against the others accused. That
important developments in the case
we're expected was shown when John
Hart. attorney for Becker, while in
consultation with his client in the
Tombs. was served with a subpoena
calling him before the Grand Jury
forthwith. The reason for the haste
was not revealed
A sensation developed Immediately
after Attorney Hart went before the
Grand Jury. Two minutes after the
door closed behind him. he and Whit
man came out flushed and plainly
very angry They went before Judge
Mulqueen where Whitman stated that
Hart had refused TO answer a ques-
tion put to him Hart broke in and
declared that Whitman had assailed
his private character.
II am informed that white Jack
Rose was hiding. a fugitive from JUS
tice, Becker sent this attorney 70 SEE
him and get an affidavit from him
have asked Hart II this was so and
he has refused TO answer said Whit
man Il think that for a member o.
the bar 10 visit a fugitive from JUS
tice in his home is an outrage and
good grounds for disbarment"
Judge Muloueen directed Hart t.
go back and answer the question
The lawyer refused saying the dis
trict attorneys information wal
false and that II WIS an outrage t'
assail his character in such a man
ner. Muloueen however. ordered
Hart to 20 back 10 the Grand Jur'
room and answer and said he woul'
remain on the bench until the Granl
Jury finished with him.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
FrNERAL on Was. FAHEY.

The funeral of Mrs Richard Fahey
took place from her late home, No.
213 E Fourteenth street. this morn
ing Solemn requiem mass was said
in St. Patrick's church with the Rev
Patrick A. Brennan celebrant The
Rev. Francis Mahoney was deacon; I;
the Rev Henry Berginer sub-descon.
Joseph Irwin master of ceremonies.
James Carr and James Butler AGO
lytes and Philip Butler censor bearer.
Interment was made in New Cathe-
dral cemetery. Mrs. Fahey has been
member of St. Patrick's parish for
many years.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
Mr.. TAYLOR DELIGHTS
IN SONG RECITAL

Undoubtedly what has proved 10 be
one of the most highly enjoyed musi-
cal events with which Wilmington
music lovers have been regaled. was
afforded last night to the many
friends of Miss Carrie G. II. Baker. at
the residence Of her father. George
W. Baker. No 1905 West Ninth street
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Rodger Naylor OF
Trenton, n. j., who are cousins Of
Miss Bakers we're introduced by her
to her friends and the evening was
given over to such a wealth of mu-
sic that it really filled the sentiment
Of the poet who has expressed It as;
And the night shall be filled With
music.
And the cares that infest the day.
Shall fold their tents like the Arabs,
And silently steal away
Mr. Naylor. who is a most accom-
plished musician, with a marvellous
ly rich, sympathetic tenor voice OF
unusual range and timbre. was gen
erously disposed in singing a series
Of songs of a most varied character,
highly melodious in composition. all
by the best Of the worlds authors
His charming. retiring disposition
and unaffected manner, coupled with
a most distinct enunoiation made his
songs a delight
Some scope Of his repertoire car
be CLEANED from the following Sieg
munds love song from die Walkure,
Wagner; "Durchdie Walder," from
Der Freischutz." Weber, "Lonl
Ago" and THE Swan Bent Low" b,
Mcdowell. Awake II Is the Day.
barbour. But Ny Bird Is Long il
/ Homing" Siebulius: The VIM
| Speaks. Schaeffer: "Invictius," b.
HUM; "A May Madrigal," Walker
Down in the Forest Ronald; "Irisl
Love Song, Lang: II Cannot Tel
Why Won Fielitz; He That Love
2 Rosy Cheek" by Barton
Other soloists Of the evening weri
Mrs Howard l.. Pyle, Miss Madelinl
M Reed Frederick W Wyatt anl
Miss Grace S. Ainsworth, all Of whom
delighted the audience with song
sung in their best manner and VIII
in turn we're likewise compliments
by Mr.. Nsylor, who is not only
mssterful vocalist, but 2 ekillfu
teacher as we'll A number Of III
guests we're members of the Pyle Mu
socal Coterie
Mrs James r. Mahaffy accompan
led all the difficult songs, with ali he
usual skill and wealth Of feeling
Miss Baker entertained with refresh
ments to the very large assembly q
guests present, all Of whom vote
a most delightful evening of entel
tainment
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
DREAM WINS
RACE BUT CREW
NEARLY PERTSHES
Rv The Irnitad pro-

BY The United Press
HAMILTON Bermuda, Aug L.
The motorboat Dream. which Satur-
day left Philadelphia in a speed test
with the kathemma, today was de-
olared the winner OF the Bermuda
challenge trophy and 81 900 cash.
When the Dream arrived off St.
David's Head at $50 o'clock last
night, having made the run from Phil
adelphia IN 105 hours. Is minutes and
so seconds. the Kathemma had not
been heard from Today the Dream
proceeded on 70 this port to complete
the 719 mile course.
On Sunday night a southwesterly
gale over took the Dream and she was
hove to all night, with sea anchor,
and oil covering over all. Cooking
aboard was impossible Monday Tues
day night a funnel shaped hurricane
was encountered, which added TO the
difficulties Everything in the cabin
was awash and The matches were
closed down The crew came near
throwing the lifeboats overheard TWO
men were lashed TO the wheel foi
sixty hours to steer the boat
When the Dream arrived of ST. Da.
vid's Head. with list to port and hei
engine covered with rust, " was plair
that the little craft had encountered
severe conditions
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
GIRLS GO TO
REFORMATORY

More than 100 persons attended
yesterdays session of Juvenile court.
A white youth was committed 10 the
Ferris Industrial School and two
white girls were sent to the Della
ware Industrial School for Girls The
trio were under sixteen years of age
and their morals we're such that the
court deemed It advisable TO commit
them 10 the schools.
Other boys and girls before the
court were paroled until October.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
GEN. DUPONT AS
MILITIA GUEST

General 7. Coleman DUPONT, Of tbs
Governors staff. viii he the guest Of
the officers OF the Organized Militia
at Camp Cannon tonight Special
arrangements have been made by the
officers TO entertain Gen DUPONT az
between them and him there IS a
warm bond Of friendship
To show their appreciation Of his
interest in their welfare. with other
evidences, was the presentation Of al
fully equipped gymnasium TO the
members Of the militia here. they Will
leave nothing undone 10 make tonight
affair pleasant one for their guest
Evening journal., 1912-08-01

WILL TREAT OF
NEGRO PROBLEM
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
OYSTER BAY. N. Y, Aug. THAT
he will take a radical stand on the
negro question which viii probably
not be popular" was the declaration
today OF Colonel Theodore Roosevelt.
He said that he had completed a dec
laration Of where he stands compris-
ing some $500 words and that II Will
be made public within the next few
days. He said that neither Of the
dominant parties have taken fair or
logical stand on the question.
Il have dealt with facts and not
with theories" he said. The policy
OF the Progressive party must be
made clear on this and every other
point"
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
A SMUGGLING CHARGE.

BY The United Press.
NUEVO LAREDO. Mex. Aug. l.
The discovery Of large number Of
rifles and ten thousand rounds Of am
munition concealed in q Pullman
sleeper when it crossed the American
border here resulted today in Mex
ican sustom pf5cisls arresting the
negro porters and American conduc-
tors on a charge of smuggling.
A guard OF mules took charge of
the car and under military escort
il proceeded TO Mexico City with the
Americans arrested.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
AWARD CONTRACTS
FOR Y. M. R. C. HOME

William A. Schoolmaster has been
awarded the contract to erect the new
b he of the Young Mems Republ-
can Club, on the site OF their present
structure, on King street north Of
Eighth street The contract price is
S22,4sO The plans Of the building
which we're prepared by r.. L. Rice.
Jr., Company. provide for an entirely
new structure officers Of the organi-
zation met yesterday and awarded the
contract ard IL was stated that while
the Tork Is being done on the build
ing. temporary headquarters will he
located on the third floor OF the build.
ing. No. 72S Marke' street
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
NnRsING A VIPER.

Large crowds yesterday afternoon
and last night visited the Red Moon,
at All Market stret to see the new
film entitled The Red Falcon" In
two reels. tonight will be the last
chance. Tomorrow and SATURDAY.
Nursing a Viper" in three reels is
considered one of the best imported
pictures ever seen in this country.
Don't miss this pictures
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
FOR LINCOLN HIGHNAY.

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON. Aug. Ia Lincoln
memorial highway from Boston to
San Francisco via New York. Wash
ington, Springfield. H.. and Denver.
ie proposed in a bill introduced In the
house today by Representative Tay-
lor, (Dem Colo) The bill appro-
PIRATES s250.000 and declares that the
government shal pay one-third. and
states and counties traversed two
thirds of the construction cost
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
A
WILSON VISITOR
By The United Press,

BY The United Press.
SEA GIRT. N. J.. Aug. IA plan
for organizing the school teachers of
the country to work for Wilson for
President. was submitted to Gov
ernor Wilson today by W u. Sam
ford, a lawyer Of Montgomery, who
was one Of the Wilson leaders in the
convention fight against Under
wood in Alabama Sanford held a
conference with Governor Wilssn to-
day. following the submission of his
plan to Chairman McCombs a few
davs ago
Henry Morganthsu, who Is likely TO
be treasurer of the campaign com
rnittee and Willard H. Salisbury,
Delaware national committeeman,
and members Of the campaign COM
mittee. conferred with Governor VIII
son early today
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
RING As BIRTHDAY GIFT.

Miss Katherine Gilkey. employed
in the office OF George n. Huber, was
the recipient Of diamond ring on
Wednesday, the gift Of the bakery
employees in honor of her birthday
anniversary. The presentation was
made by James Renshsw Miss Gil
KEY was deeply affected BY the es-
teem shown her She also received
several other handsome presents and
congratulations from her friends.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
READY FOR CONVENTION.

Joseph c. Jolls and William w.
Knowles, grand representatives TO
the Grand Lodge, Knights Of Pythias,
which convenes in Denver. Col. on
Monday, will leave for Denver tomor-
row morning
The convention will last for ten
days and the Delaware delegates will
return home in two weeks.
The most important matter 70 come
before the convention is that Of sus-
pension. There is special commit
tee at work considering the subject.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
GAIN INDULGENCEs
At THE cATHEnRAL

Catholics this afternoon attended
services az the Cathedral to gain the
Portiuncula indulgences. The Cathe-
dral is the only church in the city
privileged to bestow the indulgences,
which may be gained by the suppl
cant as often as a visit may be made
10 the church and q prayer said. The
indulgences may be gained up 70 sun
down tomorrow
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
10 PRORF Rows DEATH.

Coroner James T Chandler will
hold an inquest this afternoon. at his
office, in the case Of Howard McNutt,
the small boy who was fatally hurt
by being run down by an automobile
at Lancaster avenue and Union street
on Tuesday afternoon
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
DEATHS.
James p. Cosder
Anna y. Evans.
Patrick r Mahsn
Clarence r. Ryan
william II. Roberta.

James p. oosden
Anna II Evans
Patrick r Mahsn.
Clarence r. Ryan
william r. Roberts.
Kirtwood, Del, en- Monday.
July 90. 1912. James B. cosden, aged 2s
Relatives and friends are invited %
attend the funeral services. At bic late resi-
dence at Kukwood, on Friday, August \
1912 NJ 1.3o p. 70. tntermsnt - q
Georges cemetery.
rvANs-rp this city. on July 90. 1878.
Anna e.. widow of George Evans. IN her
Relatives and friends Of the family ars
invited 70 attend the funeral services ct her
late residence. No. 1872 Washington street.
on Friday afternoon, August 2 ~ 1so
o'clock. fnterment private. Phiiadelphis, Pa.
MAHAN--In this city on July 40. 1919,
Patrick r Mnhnn.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral from the residence Of his
brother ia law. James T. Armstrong. NJ 112
s Franklin street, on Saturday morning, a
o. clock Requiem mass az 81. PaulB
church Interment Cathedral cemetery.
RYAN--1n this city, on July 80. 1912, clan
ence R., son Of William r. and Josephina
Ryan in his 10th year
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited 20 attend the funeral services 81 ~.
par, nte' residence. No $40 Lombard
street. on Thursday evening. august I. st :
J o'clock Infermont HOLLYWOOD cemetery.
Harrington, Del. on Friday morning az :
o'clock, without further notice
RoBERTS-In this city. on July 81. 1912
william y Roberts. aged 81 years
Relatives and friends Of the family ars
invited 70 attend the funeral services at The
residence Of his sister. Mrs william II
Green No 1913 Lancaster avenue. on Satur-
day afternoon, August 3. az 3 o'clock In.
terment private a. Lombardy cemetery.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
VOTERS CAN
REGISTER ON
SATURDAY

Saturday will be the second day for
the registration Of voters throughout
the State.
The registration booths will be
open from 10 - and I 70 O'Clock.
In order 70 vote at the primaries
a voter must register either the July
registration day. Saturday next or
August 10.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
100 DEAD IN WRECK;
TRAIN CREW ARRESTED

By The United Press.
RIO JANEIRO. Aug The police
today arrested the surviving members
of the crews Of two suburban trains
on the Central Brazilian Railroad
which collided Yesterday. killing
and iniuring 100. Carelessness is
charged.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
WANTS no BE DELEGATT.

Building Inspector John J Cossidy
is a candidate for delegate 10 the
Democratic State Convention at
Dover from the First Ward He has
no opposition and it is said there will
be none.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued
permits today to Charles E. Ander-
son & Son 70 build an addition at the
southwest corner Of Ninth and Wal
cut streets. to cost $3.50. and TO make
alterations at the northeast corner Of
Ninth and Wilson streets. costing
&2bO.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
DREDGING THE RIVER.

The dredge Maryland. of the Amer
ican Dredging Company. which has
the contract TO dredge a channel in
the Christiana river TO a depth Of 81
feet at low water, Is now working in
the vicinity of No 3 railroad bridge.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
NEW MESSENGER Arr. n.

Harry Poole. Of No s04 Monroe
sreet, has been appointed a special
delivery messenger. attached 70 the
local postof1ce He begins his new
duties at once. ,.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
TOO LATE no CLASSIFY.

T osT-BANK BOOK. NO. 76.os7 IN
- name of Alfred Elliott, On VIII
mington Savings Fund. Notice has
been given and new book applied for
s1-S-15
Evening journal., 1912-08-01

n oLoRED orr ITALIAN HELP
wanted at Turner Concrete Steel
Co. Apply ct Harlan & Hollings-
worth Corporation. e-1-2
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
SINES AND WEIGH
FLORISTS

Eighth ST.. near Tatnall.
Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs
speciality.
D. & A. 5e7s. Delmarvia l7ss.
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
ITTTERS ON EsTATES.

Register Of wills Walker has grant
ed letters Of administration TO John
r. Bize on the estate OF Blaise a.
Bize
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
sFTTrR CLnR MEETING.

The Delaware Setter and Pointer
Club will meet tonight at No e05 West
Sixth street
Evening journal., 1912-08-01
no PRACTICE eUCCoR.

The lrish-American Succor Team
viii appear for first practice al Horse
Show Park tonight Manager Kear-
ney wants all the players out.