davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
DEMOCRATS MAY AGREE
ON DIRECT PRIMARIES

Thomas f. Bayard. chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee
said today that he has received re-
plies from only a third Of the county
committeeman regarding direct pri-
maries The city organization was
the fist to take Jp this matter and
then the county ac.ef on it. Follow
ing this action letters were sent out
to the twenty-one committeeman sug-
costing a slecial meeting Oh the stats
committee to act on the question,
but only seven committeeman replied.
All favored a call Of the state COM
mittee to consider the question and
the impression at present is a very
favorable one for direct primaries.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
p. o. CHANGE WAS
NOT A SURPRISE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
REHOBOTH, Del, Feb. 17-Desplte
all rumors to the contrary. this
change Of postmistresses was made IA
accordance with arrangements sub
mitted to and approved by all tho
parties concerned. Mrs. Florence
Mold. the retiring official. whose hus-
band and daughter arc now located
in Baltimore. will be given a position
far better than the ono she held here.
and the new appointment Of Mrs. w.
Il. Messick meets with general ap-
pFoval in this community
After March ] the postofice will be
located on Baltimore avenue. in tho
store formerly occupied by Dr. Mes
sick as a drug store.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
DEBUTANTES AT
DINNER PARTY

Miss Janet V. jackson entertained
at a progressive dinner party at her
home. No. 1901 Franklin street, last
evening, for her guest. Mis- Gladys
Brush, of Brookline. Mass II was
debutante party, most Of the young
women guests being debutantes OF
the year. Beside the guest of honor,
there we're present Miss Alice Belts,
Miss Anna Hatton. Miss Mildred
Hopes. Miss Mary Lands. Miss Anne
Parrish, of Claymont: Miss Frances
Brinckle and Mr.. Ashburner. of Phil
adelphia; Walter Carpenter. Clement
Miller. Mercer Nalle. Henry VIM
chester, Holiday Meads, NJ. Rae, OF
Baltimore, and Edgar NJ. Hopes, Jr
Four tables were set. aud Valentine
day motifs We're used in decorations
and in the handpainted place cards
I Later in the evening the young
people attended the dance at the New
Century Club.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
RALLIES FOR THE
STATE ENDEAVORERS

The Delaware Christian Endeavor
Efficiency and Enlargement Campaign
is progressing nicely. Field Secre-
tary Hall is putting new life into
the societies. The afternoon Workers
conferences are effective and the even
ing rallies full of enthusiasm. Mr. Hall
will be in Seaford this afternoon for
a union conference and at Delmar sun
day morning and back to Seaford for
a union rally Sunday evening.
There will be a conference and rally
at Harrington on Monday, Clayton or
Smyrna on Tuesday, Dover, Wednes-
day. Leipsic, Thursday. Viola Friday
and back TO Dover on Sunday, thence
10 New Castle county and Whining
ton. Different state officers arc as
sisting in the rallies.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
W. C. I. U. GETS
MANY INVITATIONS

At yesterday afternoons session Of
the Wilmington w c. T. L.. mem
bers were invited to attend the
Frances Willard Memorial meeting.
on Monday night at the headquarters;
the meeting Of the Wilmington Equal
Suffrage Association on Monday Feb
ruary %, when Dr. George T..
Reed will give a public address in the
New Century Club, and tho temper
ance mass meeting to be held in
Grace Church on Friday. February
%, under the auspices OF the Prohi-
bition League. when Professor Scan
lon will speak. With these meetings,
and the lectures Of Mrs. Eflie LAM
bert. who comes 10 tour the county
on March /, the temperance workers
will be very active.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
SWAIN MAKES
HIS DEFENSE
in AFFIDAVIT
Denies Statements Made by
Some Of the Witnesses
at the Hearing
EXPLAINS HOW he CARRIED
PACKAGE TO SUSSEX

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb 17.-An
affidavit made by Cornelius p. Swain.
OF Bridgeville, Del, answering the
charges that resulted in the with
drawal OF his appointment as United
States Marshal. was received here yes
terday and was submitted TO Senator
OVerman, Democratic member OF the
Senate Judiciary Committee. this
morning. Senator Overman said his
understanding was that no statements
or afhdavits were 10 be received Sem
ator Sutherland on Tuesday gave per-
mission to Daniel o. Hastings 10 file
an affidavit for Swain. The affidavit
will be presented to Senator Suther-
land later today.
The affidavit sets forth Mr.. SWANS
belief that the truth would disprovo
the charges brought against him by
Willard SALISBURY Swain denied the
testimony OF Charles u. Owens that he
paid Sl50 to Thomas II. Gray i'm 1902
and that Gray gave the money TO Dem
ocrats to buy votes. Mr. Swain says
this statement is not true. He alleges
that Owens and Gray asked him TO
contribute money TO their campaign.
Taking up Mr.. Saulsbury's state
ments Swain alleges In his affiday,J
that Salisbury stopped him on Market
street Wilmington. in 1902. when tho
Republicans had two tickets. and
Salisbury suggested that Democrats
be placed on the Regular Republican
Legislative ticket in certain districts
Of Sussex county
Swain. explaining his carrying Of
$4,000 from Wilmington 10 Bridgeville
sets forth that he met Former Sena-
tor J. Frank Alice aud DR.. Caleb r
Layton on the streets Of Wilmington
and DR.. Layton asked him whether
he was going home as he wanted him
(Swainl to deliver a package to Johr
Green at Bridgeyille. Swain SAYS h'
agreed to take the package, whicl
Layton gave him wrapped in paper
He saw only Alice and Layton, h
says. and was told It was importan
: that he deliver it 50, Green tnf da.
He says he understood he was 4
deliver the package TO Green at hi
, home, but Green met him at the sta
tion In Bridgeville and they went q
John T. Vandenburgs home. Swail
said he went there not to deliver thu
package. but to talk 10 Vandenburl
about the campaign. Swain swcarl
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
WOULD SPEND $1,000
ON STREET CLEANING

A charity workers Of the city. hav-
ing in mind the many applications
for work coming 10 the Associated
Charities from unemployed men at
the present time. suggests the $1,000
given the Trustees of the Poor by
the Levy Court, be turned over to
the Street and Sewer Directors TO
employ men 10 clean the city streets.
This, the charity worker says. will
be a blessing TO the public, who are
finding the bad condition Of the
streets very trying. and will be a
great help to the unemployed. most
Of whom are not trained for taking
positions demanding skilled labor.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
AGED COUPLES
SEE LOVE SKETCH

Taking advantage Of the offer made
by w. l.. Dockstader, owner Of the
Garrick Theatre early in the week. in
viting all couples married more than
forty years to occupy box seats at the
matinee yesterday 10 witness the dra-
matte sketch "Sweethearts," i'm which
Mr.. and Mrs. Connell appear, four
aged couples appeared and were given
seats. More would have accepted Mr..
Dockstader's invitation, IL is thought
had It not been for the belief that they
would be referred TO from the stage
and bring upon them undue attention
from the audience. Nothing like this
occurred. however, The couples great
ly enjoyed the show, particularly the
sketch in which Mr.. and Mrs. Connell
appeared. 1885
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
FOUR GENERATIONS
In PYLE FAMILY

Referring to the account OF tho
four generations in the William r.
Wiley family. published in Thursdays
Evening Journal, Leonard B. Pyle. Of
1900 shallcross avenue, states that
there have been four generations in
his family for the past two years. I'm
I'll Christmas of 1910. there were four
generations, all Of whom were OF
one side of the family, Robert Pyle,
Samuel c., son Robert; Leonard b.,
son Of Samuel c.. and Miss Margaret
B.. daughter Of Leonard B. Pyle. Al
this date there are still four genra.
tons, the difference being that it /.
Mrs. instead Of Mr.. Robert Pyle.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
JUDGE WOULDN'T
LET COOK OFF

Michael McGuigan. structural iron
worker, Of Baltimore. was fined 81
and costs in City Court this morning
on the charge of drunkenness. Joseph
A. Harvey was charged with like Of
fense and was fined a similar sum.
James Cook. accused Of drunkenness,
asked for chance saying he would
take the pledge but Deputy Judge
Joslyn imposed a fine of 81 and costs.
James O'Toole was dismissed.
John Carr was fined $40 and costs
on a charge OF drunkenness. The
charge of assault and battery against
Frank Oresni was continued until
Tuesday, as witnesses In the cases
were not present
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
CAPTAIN WILSON TAKES OVER
NEW JERSEY FERRY SERVICE

II was announced today that Cap
tain Horace Wilson. president OF the
Wilmington Steamboat Company. has
taken over a controlling interest I'm
the New Jersey and Wilmington
Ferry Company. John II. Dandy,
president. which operates the steam
boat Ulrica between this city and
Pennsgroye. n. J. The new owner
will have the wharf at the Jersey re-
sort improved, as wei as the Ulrica,
and the many residents Of this city
who spend their vacations and sum
mers in the resort will be accorded a
better schedule, it being the intention
to operate the Ulrica from Fourth
street wharf.
Through this arrengment resi-
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
WOMAN SAYS
MAN WOULD KILL

Mrs. Nora Roberts, colored of No.
1O2 Scott street. was a witness
against her husband. William. in City
Court today on the charge of breach
OF the peace The woman said her
husband had threatened on several
occasions 20 kill her. William said II
he was given another chance he
would not bother his wife again. AS
the woman said Roberts had made
such promises before the court
thought it best to hold Roberts under
500 peace bond
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
CITY POLICE
BLOCK THIS
WEDDING PLAN
Mother Of Girl Comes to See
Marriage But Boys Father
Interferes
EXPECT DIRECTING
PARENT HERE TODAY

Apprehended at Magistrate Lewes'
Office. shortly before noon today, Lee
Houssr. aged 20 years, of Lebanon,
Pa, minor, is locked up at the police
station, awaiting the arrival OF his
father, who telegraphed the police
here to be on the lookout for the young
man. With Houser was his prospec-
tive bride. Miss Maude Lengle, who
says she is Is years of age, and the
latter's mother Mrs. Jacob Lengle,
who accompanied the youthful pair TO
Wilmington to see that the marriage
was performed. IL is said the young
couple were intimately acquainted.
As soon as Chief of Police Black re-
ceived the telegram, he detailed off,
GERS on the case and word was sent
to all magistrates and the Court
House to refuse a marriage license to
the couple in case they applied. The
couple and the girls mother went to
Magistrate Lewis Office to get the mar
riage license, and the police were noti-
fed.
Sergeant David Wardle and PATROL
man AbramsOn proceeded to the
magistrates Office and took the young
couple into custody
Mrs. Lengle said she was justified
in coming to Wilmington to see that
her daughter was married. She car
ried a railroad pass on the Philadel-
phia and Reading Railroad for herself
and daughter, her husband being in
the employ of that company. She
was much concerned about the return
trip. claiming that unless. she could
leave here by III o'clock this after
noon It would be impossible for her
to get home tonight. and she had other
children to look after Just what
will be done in the case has not vel
been determined. and will not be until
the father of the young man arrives
here.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17

dents Of the Jersey town will be
enabled 10 yet into communication
with Philadelphia az a less rate thau
charged by rail. and another feature
will be the handling Of freight disecc
between the Quaker City and Penns-
& 'oSc Captain Wilson viii cohtlnJe
as I esident Of the Wilson Linc COM
pany.
There were rumors that the stock
holders OF the Wilmington Steamboat
Company had secured the New Jerf
sey and Wilmington Company. but
this is denied by President WILSON,
who is the only one interested.
The vessels of the Wilson Line
will not make any trips to Philadels
phia tomorrow because Of ice in the
river.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
Mexican Bandits Hold Up
Train, Robbing American Women

Americans. Worse disorders were re-
ported in the State of Durango. I'm
provement was noted in San Luis
Potosi.
The opinion was expressed today
by State Department officials that
Mexican Federal troops will be rushed
to protect the city of Durango and
that Madero will exert every effort tc
suppress the disorders there. Com
munication with Oaxaca remains un'
interrupted. In the other states con
ditions arc reported to be generally
! improved
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
FARMERs, INSTITuTE.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA, Feb. 1.-THE Kent Coun-
~ Farmers Institute held in the
Opera House OF this town yesterday,
was an interesting meeting and was
wen attended. The Institute closed
with the evening meeting. which WIS
addressed By Professor Beattie and
Professor w. NJ. Scott
William II. Stayton has returned 70
Smyrna from New York.
Miss Edna Geghenmier. Of Phlladci-
phia. is visiting Miss Julia HUM.
Mrs. Cummins Spoakman and Miss
Julia HUM entertained the Young
Women's Bridge Club last evening.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
LABOR WOULD HAVE SPECIAL
JUDGE IN CONSPIRACY CASES

two representatives from the local
unionists would be called to Wash
ingtOn in connection with the matter
Opposition to Federal Judge Ander-
son is chiefly based on his decision
exonerating Detective W. j. Burns
from the charge of kidnapping John
]. Mcnamara from indianapolis ana
taking him to California for the dy-
namiting trials.
The toal number Of arrests on tao
alleged dynamite conspiracy indict-
ments is now fifty-one. Tha three
indicted men not yet arrested are
John J. McRay, Of Wheeling, w. va. /;
J. w. Irwin of Peoria, Ills, and Pat
rick Ryan of Chicago.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
STAYS RIVAL
OVER WOMAN

ELKTON, Md, Feb. 17.-Sheriff Mil
Ter and Coroner Frazer, of Elkton.
have been summoned to Cecilton. to
investigate "a murder that took place
at the home Of Thaddeus Brown, yes
terday morning.
A dance was being held at Brown s
home. II is alleged that Henry Brown,
35 years old, Of Sassafras, was pay
ing too much attention to William
Thompson's girl and the latter drew
his revolver, killing Brown almost
instantly. Thompson has fed
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
FIVE KILLED IN WRECK OF
THE PENNSYL VANIA LIMITED

Is 35 miles west OF here. No pas
sengers on the Limited were hurt.
The wrecking train had been stop
ped az a flag station TO fix a broken
rail II Is thought that the block
wasn't working and that owing 10
the fog and slippery condition Of tho
rails the engineer of the Limited
could not stop, the heavy train in
time to prevent the accident.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
MR. wELLs IN REFORM MORE.

The City Club OF Philadelphia, an
organization interested in reform
has chosen for it's secretary the Rev
Hubert w. Wells. rector Of st. An
drews P. y. Church. this city. Mr.
wells vim retain his connection win
his parish. although he will be as
sisted in the church work by the Rev
George C. Moore Of Germantown. Pa.
Mayor Blankenburg is member or
the City Club whieb has it's head
quarters in the Real Estate Building
at Broad and Chestnut streets.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
IN DECLARATION CONTEST.

Parents and friends OF the children
OF the dupont High School attended a
defamation contest yesterday after
noon. There were ten contestants and
the prizes were awarded to Miss Anna
Butler, Miss Beulah Brown. Miss Dor
othy Krauss and Miss Laura Wood.
Prof. Turner Of the Y. NJ. c. A., the
Rev. f. c. McSorley and Mrs Ward
were the judges.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
BY The United Press.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Feb. 17.-As-
surance was received today by locaI
labor leaders from Samuel Gompers,
president Of the American Federation
of Labor, that the federation's execu-
tive council will consider the question
of asking a special judge I'm the COM
ing trials here Of the fifty-four de-
PENDANTS i'm the alleged dynamiting
conspiracy.
This information was contained in a
communication received by Harry G.
Kalb. secretary of the Central Labor
Union from the Federation president.
Gompers said that it was likely tha
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
TWO CENTS
FOR TROLLEY
CREDITORS
Special Master Submits Re-
port in New Castle Com
paRy Litigation
EXPECT DISCHARGE
OF RECEIVERS SOON

Joseph G. Jolls. who on November
was appointed by Chief Justica
James Pennewill as special master Ia
the receivership case Of the Whining
ton, New Castle and Southern Rail-
way Company. has submitted his re-
port 10 the court Mr. Jolls was ap-
pointed master TO determine which, Il
any. of the creditors are entitled to
preference or priority Of payment in
claims and TO make "A schedule show
ing IN what manner the fund remain
ing IN the hands OF tho receivers, i.
Chester Gibson and Wilmer Palmer.
after deductng thcrefrom tho cost OF
this case. should be applied to the
claims heretofore filed as aforesaid.
and the several amounts applicable to
each Of the claims.
In his report Special Master Jolla
recommended that the account OF the
receivers filed in the case on Scptem-
Der 90, be approved and that claims of
certain creditors. which he finds ara
entitled TO preference or priority or
payment. amounting to S3.6il5l also
be paid In full by the receivers
Tho balance I'm the hands of the re-
ceivers after these payments are mado
viii be S5.06S.91, from which is TO ho
deducted q reasonable and proper fco
TO the special master, the balance be-
divided among creditors named In the
report pro rata. The total amount OF
these claims Is 1851 .635.5S,
This indicates that the creditors Will
get only between ono and two cents ON
the dollar
The special master IN concluding his
report recommends that tho ofceivers
send checks in payment OF costs.
preferred claims and the rata
share each Of the credk \whose
claims are not preferred. - Nrties
entitled thereto. and III te. - ,She
return TO the receivers c-'n' So = Ks.
that tho receivers make toiitle.si z &
port showing such pay0 g Sst'ey
After this is done tn Nj IL 'StAsi
no doubt be discharged ~ m
r a litigation that has been - - ..A
3 lot Chancery for several years
After considering the report Chiel
Justice Pennewiil directed The special
q master 20 give notice In writing TO the
. receivers and TO tie creditors Interest,"
/ ed that their claims have been passed
upon and that the report is on 1le in
the office Of the Register in Chancery.
II exceptions are taken they must BE-
filed before March 8.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
Bv The United Press.

by TIC UnIItu FIts6'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-The rob
berry CT large number Of American
women by Mexican rebels was report
ed TO the State Department today.
According TO the dispatches the wo-
men. with their children, We're fee
ing to tho American side of the bor-
der line fol- safety when their train
was held up by the reyolutionists in
the neishborhood Of Torreon. The
bandits did not molest the passengers
further than TO relieve them of their
va!uables and no mistreatment was
reported.
The unsettled conditions in Mexico
have NJ scinitated general exodus o
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
JOURNAL Newspaper
rScrr SANS TROOPS GUARD
MEXICAN consul At III PAsO.

TNChF SANS TROOPS GUARD
MEXICAN CONSUL AT FL PAsO.
Hy Tho united Press
nL pAso. Tesas Feb i7-uniied states troops
suardng lh consulate today ne result o.
.he demonsailon BY MeAicana mzeaa Consul
r Llorente The local nexicans ore neenaed because
Ilorento upon the release of the nineteen United
states soldiers lnadveraary crossed Mexico lcd
there by tho order Of FoId
yes, by order Department Martinez Mex
ican charged With incaus amouF local
lie BITE vlio said have led mob asnnat
linton telegraph Building ana tho Mex
consulate Juarss against TRANQUIL bu, awaits with
preseneon eoulns o. ho meziean Federal troops
route taking Of the OF Guartro by yasQuas has
been reang o. tho by Fedeau "a rebels
havns been captured Tho copa,ss Include meadora Ao
rebel chiofian
Latest reports says completely Surrounded by
may attacked by tonight There stn remain
Americans have been able out
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
FORT WAYNE. Ind, Feb. 17.-Fiye
Fort Wayne railroad men we're killed.
two of them being burned 20 death.
and ten were injured. two OF whom
may die. when the Chicago Limited on
the Pennsylvania Railroad. which left
at 5.i5 this morning. overran a block.
and crashed into a local wrecking
train one mile east of Larwill, which
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
RENTING A ROOM.


Finding Just the right kind of
a furnished room. comfortable
cozy and convenient. is a prob
$ lem that confronts many a work
cr who calls a single room home.
There's deal of contentment
and happiness to be gained in a
one room home. There's always
demand for the right kind of
rooms.
Most people who live in fur
nished rooms locate them through
. the Want Columns. There's no
occasion tok, lacard the front
windows wsaa furnished Rooms"
signs. foF take better' kind of
roomersJ 3lieve in signs
they colrNCHE0twants
If rdo luncheon: is a matter of
busips5day and Tuzousehold. gof
abou and Mrs. T. Cess way-use
the,Si debutante d
atsnn-
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
FINE on sTREET FIeHTERs.

Howard Cooper and George Startling.
colored, charged with drunkenness
and disorderly conduct. we're fined 80
and co, zach in City Court this
morning. rstrolman Purcell said the
men were fighting at Eleventh and Tat
nall streets last night
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
YOUNG WOMAN GETS OFF,

Mary di Briglo. young woman,
charged with assault and battery was
dismissed on payment Of costs in
City Court today.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
MEATHRR.


By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17-Unsettlei
weather Is predicted for the Eastern
States tonight and Saturday.
For DeIaware-Fair and warmer 10
night. Unsettled Sunday with rail
by night
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
HERE'S THE HEIGHT
OF CAT AFFLUENCE

NEW YORK. Eel. 17-Wear-
ing a crown and an ermine robe
and eating cakes between acts,
King Edward VIII, a cat, occu-
pied a box seat at the Republic
Theatre with Mrs. Arthur AL
fred Brookes.
Evening journal., 1912-02-17
AND THIS PUsSEY,
IN A HEN HOUSE

~ = ININ HVI ID
PITTSFIELD, Mass, Feb. II.
When one Of Peter Donlin's
setting hens died, his big
Maltese cat assumed charge and
hatched out fifteen chicks.