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Evening journal., 1912-08-05
PROGRESSIVE
CONVENTION
BEGINS WORK
Florida COnteSting Delegates
Seated by Committee But
Denied Vote
NEW WORKERS
IN STORMY CAUCUS
BY The United Press.

D9 lue tilleu ffc6S.
CHICAGO, H., Aug. 5.-The Ma
tional Progressive Party got together
here this afternoon to formally ar
range the new parry. name it's staud-
ard bearers and adopt a party plat
form.
There was practically no crowd
about the doors when they were
opened at II o'clock. The majority
Of the state delegations werc holding
meetings in the hotels and the prom
ised avalanche Of spectators failed to
materialize.
The hall was decorated in red white
and blue bunting. Pictures of Wash
ington Lincoln and Jefferson-re-
ferred to by more enthusiastic Pro-
gressives as the Theodore Roosevelts
of their time" were arranged above
the stage. The only trouble was that
an over-zealous decorator, with little
regard for the historical proprieties
had labeled jefferson Jackson, and
under the picture of Jackson was JEFF
fersons name. But few Of the dele
gates noticed this and arrangements
We're made to have the mistake reci-
fed
was draped in solitary grandeur over
the rear end of the hall, directly under
the bandstand. Otherwise the arrange
ments were about the same as for the
Republican convention.
When the Ohio delegation came in
it became known a full state ticket
probably headed by James r. Garfield
as the gubernatorial candidate would
Iu ff ha HnlA In In
State"
The delegation elected Garfield as
its chairman and made John J. Sui
livan Of Cleveland, national commit
teeman. II was agreed that the
delegation will meet each morning and
discuss its action at the coming days
session.
California. headed by the big yellow
banner made famous during the Re-
publican convention marched into the
! hall at 1902. and paraded through the
aislos TO their reservation.
AS the seats filled UP a Grand Army
fife and drum corps in uniform. with
three big silk American flags held
by Boy Scouts took up position in the
front of the stage and ratified out some
stirring war tunes which set feet. tap
ping and aroused the enthusiasm of
the delegates. AT this time the CALLER
ies were only about one-third full, but
nearly all Of the seats on the foor
We're filled and the aisles were so
|. jammed that locomotion was impos-
sible
While the delegates and spectators
were slowly filing into their seats, the
New York delegation was holding a
. stormy caucus at which it placed the
new party in the Empire State square
4 ly on record against any fusion. The
meeting was an adjourned State con-
vent'on, he'd over from last Saturdays
Buffalo gathering ard the resolution
adopted squarely declared that no per-
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
JUDGE HEBRON,
MRS.TAFT'SFATHER
TAKEN BY DEATH
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 5-John W..
Heron, father-in-law of President
Taft, died at . o'clock this morning
at his home in Cincinnati. Judge
Heron was S5 years old. He had
been failing in health for several
years and three months ago was con-
fined to his bed. A sudden attack
of pneumonia yesterday was the
direct cause Of death
In addition to the President and
Mrs. Taft, William c. Heron, the
Presidents brother-in-law, will make
the trip here tonight He is an act
ing assistant attorney general at the
department of justice Mrs. Thomas
X. Laughlin. Mrs. Taft's sister, is at
Mingo Beach, Mass, and will leave
at once for Cincinnati.
Until his retirement from the legal
firm of Heron. Catch, Heron and
James, fve years ago. Judge Heron
was the oldest practicing lawyer in
Cincinnati. He had practiced law
in Cincinnati since 1s4S.
He was born In Pennsylvania IN
1927 and came to Cincinnati early in
life. He was the Oldest graduate
of Miami University at Oxford. He
graduated from this famous institu-
tion in 1S45 and began practicing law
three years later.
For fifty-two years he was a mem
Der of the board of trustees of Miami
University.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
MAKE
PARADE PLANS

Representatives of the various
fire companies held meeting in the
Friendship Fire Company house yes
terday afternoon when the question
OF holding a parade in connection
with the Old Home Week celebration
was considered. The firemen agreed
that the parade should be held in the
afternoon The report Of the meet
ing will be announced to the com
mittee Of City Council on Wednesday
evening. u was also decided yester-
day to reduce the committee to one
member from each company.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
DOG ATTACKS
BOY AFTER BALL

Paul Leahy, the S-year-old son Of
Michael Leahy, of No. 1903 Lancaster
avenue. was badly bitten about the
face and body by a dog said 10 be
owned by George Lloyd Of No. 205
North Frnklin street, when he
climbed into the yard where the dog
was to get a baseball. Paul was
rescued by the people living in the
house, and as the dog was not mad,
il is not thought that the boys in
jurics viii prove serious.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
WANT INFLUENCE.

Greater influence is being
. gained by the Wants-the result
: of Want advertising radiates to
> every corner of the business
. world and is felt in the family
: circle of many a household.
. Telling to-day's readers of to-
: days needs and seeking imme-
. diate response is the province of
. the Want Columns.
> Have you considered the Wants
> in solving imperative questions,
> such as finding employment. hir-
. ing workers. renting. exchanging,
8 buying and selling?
. It pays to keep in close touch
3 with the Wants-many each day
: find them resultful.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05

later went on his trail with some
deputies.
After the shooting the victims were
taken TO Clayton. Mrs. Pryor, whom 1t
is thought is fatally injured,was taken
to the office of DR.. Harmonson. He
was unable to locate the bullet and
advised that the woman be taken to
the Delaware Hospital in Wilmington.
The woman's husband refused to give
his consent to her being sent to VIII
mington until today.
The Boyer woman and Dutton were
treated by Dr. Cobb of Clayton. The
woman was sent 10 her home and
Dutton went to The Homeopathic Hos
pital at Wilmington today DR.. Cobb
was unable to locate the bullet in the
mans foot, but extracted several
pieces of shattered bone.
About six years ago there was
murder at Friendship camp, which
resulted in the camp being diseon-
tinued for a year. Sheppard, a few
years ago, beat up and seriously in
jurcd Frank Attix. of near Kenton.
because he refused the negro a ride
on his loaded wagon. Constable
Frank Jones started out TO arrest
Sheppard, who shot the constable
Sheppard served time for that crime
Dutton was admitted to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital this morning. The
X-ray viii be used to locate the bull
let in his foot. Until last Friday
Dutton was in the employ. of the ash
collecting department of the Street
and Sewer Department of Whining
ton. On Saturday he entered the en-
ployment Of ]. Z. Valentine a team
ster 422 West Ninth street. HIS home
Is al No. S2S Windsor street
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
RoAT TROURLEs ADIUsTEp.

Captain Durborough of the steamer
Ulrica, who was called before the
trial board of local steamboat inspec-
tors last Tuesday because OF a con-
troversy over the steamer Ulrica
landing at the Pennsgrove wharf
ahead OF the steamer Thomas Clyde
sometime ago. was found guilty by
the steamboat inspectors Of a ST. ght
violation of steamboat regulations,
but no fine was imposed as the matter
was purely a misunderstanding be-
tween the captains of the two craft
as to who had the right of way.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
A P. 6 R.
FIREMAN HURT
UNDER ENGINE

Lewis T. Cabot. a fireman on the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad,
who lives at No. 3l6 South Adams
street, was severely injured about the
back and shoulders on Saturday when
his train jumped the track few miles
below Reading and he was caught be-
tween his engine and the tender. Mr..
Cabot was taken to Reading. where
he received medical attention and
later was sent TO his home in this
city.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
1859
VOTERS Are
REGISTERED
S4S6 Names Go on the City
Books on the Second
Day
ONE MORE DAY TO
QUALIFY FOR PRIMARY

Saturdays registration of voters,
the second day for qualifying. result
cd in an enrolment Of 54S6 voters,
compared with 1898. the revised fig-
ures for the first day. This makes a
total of 1879 voters registered thus
far. which Is an excellent showing.
Voters who have not qualified and who
desire TO vote at the primaries must
regiater on Saturday next Unless a
man registers on one of the first
three lays he cannot vote at the pri-
maries.
The regictration on Saturday by
.Vardq fofInusqs
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
FUNERAL OF MIR. BEADENKOPF.

The funeral of Martin Beadenkopf,
for many years engaged in the mo-
rocco manufacturing business, who
died on Friday, was held at IL 80
o'clock this morning. Services were
conducted at his late home at Hillcrest
by the Rev. J. ID. C. Hanna of Phila-
delphia. the Rev. DR.. W. F. Corkran,
pastor Of Union NJ. E. Church. and the
Rev. T H. Harding pastor Of Hillcrest
NJ. =. Church. Interment was private.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
DIES WHILE ON VISIT.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, Aug. 5 5--Mrs. George
W. Collins. of Magnolia, who with
her husband was visiting her brother,
John P. Wilson. at Atlantic City. died
suddenly on Saturday afternoon at
Atlantic City. Her remains were
brought here on the midnight train
yesterday morning and taken to Mag
nolia. from where the funeral will be
held on Wednesday morning. Inter-
ment being made at Glenwood, cemel
terry. smyrna. Mrs Collins was 90
years of age
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
AWAKE IN TIME
TO SAVE LIVES

Awakening with a feeling of being
suffocated at 1.30 o'clock yesterday
morning. Mrs. George W. Ingram, of
No. POS South Harrison street found
the house filled with gas. Calling her
husband the couple found a loose gas
jet in the dining room Mr. ingram
shut of the flow of gas in the cellar
and the gas in the building escaped
through open windows.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
DEMOCRATIC STATE
COMMITTEE TO MEET

Chairman Thomas F. Bayard has
issued a call for a meeting OF the
Democratic State Committee in Dow
er on Wednesday. The committee
then will issue a call for the state
nominating convention on Septem-
Der 10.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
CHURCH GIFTS FONT.

George S. Robinson presented a
baptismsl font TO Scott NJ r. Church
yesterday morning. as a memorial to
his niece. Miss Mary Esteilo Robin
son. The presentation speech was
made by the pastor, the Rev W. A.
Wise, and the acceptance was b.
George NJ Bailey. president Of the
Board of Trustees, A large audience
was in attendance
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
NO MELON FEAST
AFTER MONEY GOES

In City Court to-day Andrew Potter,
colored. was held under $50 for the
grand jury. on the charge Of larceny,
after George Loper also colored said
that Andrew grabbed his pocketbook
with S275 and then few George
was about TO buy a piece of water
melon at Front and King streets when
Andrew, it is said, grabbed the purse.
This was denied by Potter, but the evil
dence was against him.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
MOTOR CYCLE KILLS HORSE.

Victor r. Pyle, formsly engaged in
the lumber business in this city, was
rendered unconscious and a horse
killed yesterday afternoon when the
motorcycle which Mr.. Pyle was riding
collided with a horse and carriage.
between Philadelphia and Whining
ton. Mr.. Pyle was not seriously in
iured.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
pv The United Press.

DETROIT. Mich. Aug. 5.--"I can
promise sensations that will make
those we have already experienced
seem tame when my Investigations
have been completed into graft in the
city government"
This was the statement Of Prosec-
tor Shepherd to-day when asked what
progress was being made in the graft
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
FOUR MURDERS
MAKE SUNDAY
A RECORD DAY
By The Uniled Press.

bY T Ht IUIItu TIUss.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 5-'Bloody Sun
day" was the official characterization
to-day of yesterdays casualty record
in western Pennsylvania and eastern
Ohio, including four murders, three
deaths under trains. one killed and six
injured in automobiles, two serious
shooting affrays, one fatal accident in
a mine and one death in a runaway.
The hendish murder Of eighteen-year-
old Celia Kunka, of Washington, Pa,
by an unknown degenerate, topped of
the days record. A possee searched
all night for the murderer, but IN vain.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
STRICKEN ON STREET.

James Knots, an elderly man. who
lives at Maryland avenue and Cedar
street. was taken suddenly III on
Saturday and fell on the street He
was removed to his home IN the
Phoenix ambulance
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
Ry The United press.
WOOL Bill - no rnEsmrNr

By THE United Press
WASHINGTON AUS nr ro.e oIa the senate
this afternoon adopted he conference report c wool Ui
Tho measure ihe Wtic Hoase whore Sc F eN-
pected by President TAFT The wool bin as
agreed exactly idtnsica wth me vetoed ast
al.lmor hy he President
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
ON AUTO TRIP.

w H. d. Thomas and F. NJ. Nathan.
of Baltimore, and J. p Kingomn and
Arthur Math.nmson. OF Washington.
stopped over night at the Hotel will
mington. They left this morning by
automobile for New York.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
MRS. wILLI1M B. JONES DEAD.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN, Del Aug 5.--Mrs.
Emma Jones. daughter of the late d.
B. Norris and wife of DR.. William B.
Jones of Mills5oro, died at her home
in that town Friday night, following
an operation, at the age Of about 3S
years, after a weeks Illness.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
FIRE pAMAGES Bed ROOM.

Fire caused a loss of 5000 in bed
room at No 304 East Eighth street
yesterday morning. The blaze was ex-
tinguished by the Washington Fire
Company.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
HnLn ROY AS RrNAMAY.

Herman Leper whose home is in
Newa k, n. J.. was found at Delaware
City this morning by Magistrate
Householder, who is holding the lad
as a runaway His parents have been
communicated with.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
FH0eH 1SIFFs DHNT l0HInl WfN

pRocR ssyrs DHNy r0RDi wry
THEIR CONVENTION sEtTs
Ry The Omitted Press
CHICAGO AUG. 5-chansnr as early decision s.se hc
cont'srnr delegates from Fo.ia ant anI a-lta n the
Nauna' proeressre Convention without .o.sa le Nsaooh
provisional committee at noon oday otd aroN out both
dslesatoas tr6m Fotda Iaat sufe ul Ds without rcn5c
sonfadoa ,h. convention. aoeo.dne tc latest decision.
In ,hc case or Ihe Mississippi coat de committee voted
20 seat mo sly white delegates b nsaod resolution say
ne tho 81 Bridge. -Nasaspr committeeman dd Froug
20 can convention for only white men,
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
WEATHER

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug WEATHER
will be fair to-night and Tuesday In
the eastern states.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05

Bv The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.--For Deis-
ware: Fair Tonight and Tuesdays
not much change in temDeratures
light west and northwest winds.
Evening journal., 1912-08-05

The EVENING JOURNAL

has more Subscribers than
any o'heF paper in Delaware.
That means a home paper
Evening journal., 1912-08-05
FOURTH WARD.
Total
FIFTH WARD.

(Continued on Second Page.l }
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-05
The TheQterS
AZ the Murray.

~ VUO "OVVOys
The realistic panoramic battleship
finish" Of the headliners at the Muir
ray this week Is hardly consistent
with its eighteenth century beginning,
with the costumes of the Louises and
a remarkably realistic imitation OF All
old tapestry. This latter is one OF
the best things on the bill.
The banjoists are, however, skillfui
musicians and give some classic ex
cerpts with great verve and vivacity.
They are in fact uncommonly good. 1t
IL left to question whether or not the
battleship manifestation Is the famous
fight between the Monitor and Merri-
mac or a mere scenic device.
AT Hickory Crossing" is vaude-
vile sketch which. while built on
hacknsyed lines. has a better finale
than start. and the singing and cos.
tuning Of the feminine duo. which I'M.
mediately precedes it. are effective.
In sartorial effectiveness these young
women are chic.
The acrobats who introduce the bill
do the usual hair-raising stunts and
the contortionist dog Is a favorite with
the audience. Il. G. w.
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quired," said Sarah systematically.
Its a state of mind not a social hab-
it," said the cynic.
Its a condition. not a fact" retorted
Sal.
TITS temperamental possession not
an educational asset" deployed the
cynic.
Il think you might let me be last!"
said Sal. Il thought Of something bril-
liant to say just then-and you made
me forget It,"
Poor. abused, old Sal!" murmured
the cynic do not blcme me II speax
in epigrams-my constant association
with you" -
well, anyway" insisted Sal. there
10 something different the matter with
the Eastermans. Aggy's taken to writ,
ing poetry and Janet is appearing in
musical monologues at evening par
ties-they're gettin' so risky" said
Sal looking expectantly at the cynic.
Maybe they want to get married"
grinned the cynic.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-05
F0NDLlNe BABIES.
q g had Fer Thsie Nerves and In
iurious 10 Health.

Il e 0ad Fer Their Nerves and In
furious 10 Health.
'Too much love kills many babies"
IN the opinion Of Mrs. Mary Hines. for
years matron Of the Sunnyside day
nursery in Boston. There Il too much
kissing. fondling and caressing." con-
tinued the matron. Babies are not
any happier when coddled by mothers
or neighbors. In fact. 1t makes many
Of them miserable. have known a
number to pine away and die from too
much physical affection Take your
self for an example. When not feeling
well would you rather he by yourself
on a couch or be close up against some
one? Well, that is the baby's feeling
exactly unless his constant handling
has made him prefer 1t.
kissing is bad for children. because
It might give them serious disease.
and it certainly does no good. II
mothers would consider that q baby
has rights the same as a grown per
son there would be fewer sick babies
and much OF this harmful affection
would be abandoned.
The love Of many mothers seems to
be wholly to crafty the whims Of the
child. which is not a sane love. 1t Is
really true in my experience that
where there il a large family Of chill
dren the Individual child IL stronger
and healthier
us that because only the 1ttest sur
vive?'' was asked
<'Not at ALL" replied the matron. 1T
is simply because each child does not
get so much attention and therefore
is not weakened by an excess of afrec-
ton. 1t learns to stand up for itself"
Exchange.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-05
What's The Matter
With Your Baby?

Afrs. A. Greedy. ~ 10th st.. Tnd,anapoass.
Ind. and Mira Edyth HAith CuFoy.
Alton. Ind. the only laxative given Is
DR.. CAldwelfs Syrup Pepsin. II has
been found to answer most perfectly all
mildnees and freedom from gripping
recommend It especially for the use OF
children. women. and old folks xener~
aMy-people who need . gentle bowel
stimulant. Thousands Of American
families have been enthusiastic about e
for moro than . quarter Of . century.
Anyone wishing to make 4 trial OF this
remedy before buying Il in tho regular
dollar q large bottle tfamily sizel can
have = sample bottle sent 70 the homo
W. r. Caldwell. 4o5 washinGton Ct.
Monticello. Ill. Your name and address
on . postal card viii do.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-05

The young mothar-And many an old
one, tools often puzzled to know the
cause OF her chtld's III nature The
loodness Of Its crying docs not neces-
sariiy indicate the seriousness OF Its
trouble. y may nave nothing moro the
ing OF general daliness. It cannot, OF
course: describe its feelings, but N Z
trying . mild laxative.
Nine times out Of ten, you will And il
IL all the child needs, for Its restlessness
and peevishness are perhaps due to OBJ
struction of the bowels. and once that
eiuggtshness and tho many other evf-
dences Of constipation and indigestion
will quickly disappear.
Don't give tho little one salts, cathar-
tic pills or nasty waters, for these win
act a. purgatives, and they are too
strong for . child. In the families Of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-03-05
1OTRAvEL TObtA Cosmopolitan
Arstocracy of Small Towns Not Always What 1t Is
t;o uR Green Wh.tevo[ cmos S'''o-

The Eastermans are common, plebian
everyday slobs and no amount of Par
Is gowns, European travel and English
accent Is going to cover up the fact.
The women have big feet, coarse hair
and profuse teeth. The mems taste
runs to picked pigs feet, sauerkraut
and fried portland yet they are call
ed the aristocrate.' of our town."
Its perfectly disgusting" cried Sal,
Ito see EN- at parties condescendingly
conversing with people whose shoes
they aren't fit to lace"
Good heavens. SAL" calculated the
cynic. you talk like Lazarus sitting
under the rich mans table-or whoev-
er it was"
Your dates are somewhat Mixed
said Sal, but ! mean what I say. What
10 termed the 'aristocracy' Of the aver.
age American town is a travesty on
the name.
Ten to one they murder the Ian.
guage, can't tell French verb from q
house afire, dress like wax figures in
a show-window. gossip with the serv'
ants and know absolutely nothing
about literature, music or art"
"Oh, we'll we can't all be high-brows,
Sal. dear" said the cynic. Have some
mercy on the rank and hle."
That's just it," cried Sal. Real ar
istocracy is combination of blood,
breeding and culture. You can't make
a silk purse out of q sow's ear-and
that's what you find in attempted pro.
cess in a good many little crossroads
towns
But consider the Easterman's-how
they flourish!" Interrupted the cynic
They have reputation for culture u
There are some people who are con.
stitutionally green" replied Sal "They
may be educated, informed, travelled
but no amount of polish will ever make
them shine. They are inherent green.
horns and would be If they lived a
thousand years in some continental
capital and were presented at court
regularly every other time.
Janet FISHERMAN is one of these.
"She may lecture on art from now
until doomsday, blither round about
color schemes and soul upifts, Ibsen
the Irish Players, musical motifs and
the subconscious mind all in a mon
grel English accent, but she's as YER
dant as Myrtle Sowash from Podunk.
vile and always will be-"
YES" said the cynic, 1--WE always
maintained that you can sit in your
backyard admiring the sunsets over
the top of Perkins's barn, and be more
cosmopolitan than If you g!rdled the
globe every six months"
"Cosmopolitanism is inbred not &C.