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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27
DANGER LINE" AT THE COURT?
WHY NOT? "AuTO GIRL" Is THERE

THE Danger Line" a comedy which
calls forth much dramatic effort, Is
the special offering at the Court Thea
ire for the first half of this week. Ed
gar Foreman, who carries the lead, II
a strong actor, and has a good sup
porting cast. Rivaling this act is Ken
dalPs Auto Girl" This is a distinct
ly novel act, M is creating quite a
sensation. A pair of newcomers who
firmly planted themselves in the heart
of vaudeville patrons were feRoy and
Rose. As funmakers they are second
to none. Maud Lewis, a dainty singer.
pleased with several selections of popu
lar songs. Philmore and Whelin show
some new steps in dancing, and Griff,
the English Guy rounds out the bill.
Beginning Thursday THE Minstrel
and the Man will be the star attrac-
ton for h % remainder of the week.
This act has just closed a successful
season i'll New York.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27

as Hattie Murphy, a salesgirl, do ex-
cellent work.
George Evans's Honey Boy minstrels
will be next weeks offering.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27
THREE FAINT
IN COURT AS
THEY TESTIFY
Two Men and a Woman Over.
come by Emotion on Wit
ness Stand.

CAMDEN, Feb. 27.-In his effort to
defend the suit brought by his wife for
alimony. Lawyer s. Cameron Hinkle,
Of Atlantic City, while reading his
brief before ce-Chancellor Leaning
here yesterday, collapsed and the read
ing was completed by Lawyer Shimpf,
counsel for Mrs. Hinkle.
Counsel for Mrs. Hinkle presented af-
Adavits of his client, in which she de-
clared that quarrels between them
after marriage were frequent. and that
on August IL last he laid a SIS note on
the dressing case and told her to get
out,
In his answer Mr.. Hinkle set forth
that his wife wes formerly Mrs. Caro-
line Tompkins, and declared that she
continually nagged him While on their
Wedding trip,
When William Graedwell was held
by Recorder Stackhouse in the Cam
lien Police Court yesterday to answer
the charge of murder for killing Mrs
'G~sorgianna Gilliland, at her home, 1893;
Cooper street, carly on Sunday morn.
ing, by hitting her on the head with
n axe, he collapsed and fell helpless.
~ in the prisoners box.
When he recovered he was led from
the room to a cell in the city prison
weeping all the way.
After being excused from answering
\ question, and while in the act o.
leaving the witness stand, in Vice,
Chancellor Leaming's court, Mrs. Jes,
sic McGarry became faint and thel
hysterical and was placed under tn,
care Of two nhySioiaue
1t was during her examination il
the suit of her husband, Charles Nc
Garry, for divorce on statutor,
grounds, that she was asked to nam,
the man with whom she was seer talk
ing in the corridor OF the Court Hous,
following the last Nearing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27
Gives Up Last Dollar OF His
Million to Aid Holy Jumpers

say he will not try to make more
n but for the remainder of his
life he will be AN humble pilgrim in
the sight of the Lord, preaching the
gospel in the highways and byways.'
why shouldn't ! give up every
thing?'' he asks. There are so many
heathens in Chicago, in this country, in
the world, that 1t is selfish for any man,
especially for a man whose work has
brought him wealth, to hang on to his
possessions for his selfish enjoyment.
All that l have, ever to the family
jewels, has been given to the religious
society with which I am working, and
I am happier in the gift than ] ever
could be with the money"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27

A delayed advertisement brings only the
aftermath OF trade. 1T is the first call that
captures the orocsssicn % customers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27
HOPE BOOTH, IN LITTLE BLONDE
LADY," AT THE WASHINGTON

Hope Booth and company in The
Little Blonde Lady at Fox's Wash
ington Theatre, is a feature act that
cannot afford to be missed. II repre-
sents many phases of life that are
most interesting and is clean and
wholesome. The tunnbling trio, too, are
a sensational trio of clever acrobats
and wei deserve the applause that is
accorded them. The four other acts
are equally as good. The photo plays
that have beer provided are above the
averas and deal with good gubjects.
the pottery plant. showing how
various articles arc made. IS clever.
Beginning Thursday there will be j.
complete change OF program. six new.
vaudeville acts and a new set Of photo
plays will be on hand.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27
FIRE BID. AWARDS PACTS
FOR $500 FEET OF HOSE

Though tho Board OF Fire Conimis-
sioners asked Cor bids On 1900 zee.
Of rubber hose contracts for only S'o0v
feet were awarded at The special meet
ing held yesterday afternoon. the COZ
tracts for the remainder will be giVeil
out at a later date.
The concerns who received contracts
and the amount of hose they VII
supply individually are. Eureka FIR
Hose Company. 1000 feet of paragon,
at $1.1O per foot; Newark Hardware
and Supply Company. 1000 feet of Bos
ton fire jacket hose at 80 cents pc
foot: New Jersey Car Spring and Rub
Der Company, 500 feet of multipl'
woven hose at 81 per foot; G. G. G. Fire
Hose Company, 500 feet Of Canton spe
cial hose at 81, and the Fabric Fir'
Hose Company, at 81 per o 0
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27
KENTUCKY ROMANCE AT
THE COLUMBIA, WELL PLAYED.

Miss Beulah POINTER at the Columbia
Theatre last night showed her ability
as a versatile actress when she pleased
n the strong emotional role Of Cynthia
Iargrave In "A Kentucky Romance"
Though well known here, 1t is sure
hat Miss Poynter after her latest sue
sess will be in great demand here.
She is supported by an excellent com
pany. The company includes John
Bowers. Henry Gsell. Edwin Dale. Ted
V. Almond. Sam J.. Burton, Frances
Younge, Sadue Steelsmith and Bertha
Julian Though the play contains
much that Is sad, the love story of
he Southern maid ends happily and
the story pleases universally.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27
Farson, Sect's Founder, Now
Poor, Says 'Tis Selfish
to Keep Wealth.

CHICAGO. Feb. 27.-Duke NJ. Far
son, founder and main support of the
Holiness Association, better known as
the Holy Jumpers stripped himself
yesterday of the last of his fortune
by giving to that sect $500, 600. He
made 81, 900, 900 in banking. Every dol
lar of 1t has gone the same way. He
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-02-27
LOSES HIS APPENDIX TO
TURKEY TROT" TUNE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-while a
graphophone i'll the same room played
the turkey trot, Preston Gibson. mil
l~ionaire cotillion leader, was operated
upon for appendicitis yesterday.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
SAYS GIRL HAS MARRIED
MAN ALREADY MARRIED

Mrs. Catherine Higgs. of No 607
North Eleventh street, Philadelphia,
reported to the police in that city yes
terday that her 1S-year-old niece,
Anna Kenny, whom she had raised
from a baby, had eloped with a mar
ried man. Mrs. Higgs told the police
that the man has wife and child in
Wilmington.
According TO Mrs. Higgs the man
had been calling at the house for
several months, and on last Sunday
she told her niece that his attentions
must cease. But Mrs. Higgs said
that she learned later that Quimby
met her niece at a restaurant near
Ninth and Filbert streets, where she
ia employed.
Yesterday morning, about II O'Clock,
the girl returned to her aunt's house
during Mrs. Higgs absence. The only
person in the house was her aged
grandmother, whom she told that she
had a severe headache and asked her
TO make a cup of tea. When the old
woman stepped into the kitchen to ac-
uuicsce to her request Anna shut the
door and locked IT, She then ran to
the front door and admitted two men,
one OF whom is said to have been the
married man. They quickly loaded
the girls trunk, which she had already
packed, into q cab and all three leaped
in and disappeared. Mrs Higgs learn
ed Of her niece's actions when she re-
turned home a few minutes later. She
has asked the police TO arrest the
girl as a runaway.
The local police department knows
nothing of the case, no word having
been received by them
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
FEASTING LAYS
UP BADEN-P0WELL

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 3D.
Feasting in various cities as the guest
of the Boy Scouts of America, got the
better of Northumberland Sir Rob
ert S. S. Baden-Powell soon after he
arrived here today and had been well
coined with much hurrah by the Boy
Scouts OF this city and vicinity. He
was taken with an attack of acute in-
digestion.
Immediately upon his arrival he was
escorted by Boy Scouts and a recep-
tion committee to the Racquet Club.
There he announced his fatigue and
complained of not feeling we'll Soon
after he suffered a chill and retired
to his bed. The club physician was
called, who pronounced his condition
not serious.
II became necessary to dispense
with many OF the formalities,that hac
been arranged for the guest Of honor
Should he recover sufficiently he vii
appear tonight at the metropolitan
Opera House, where he is to deliver
HIS lecture on the Boy Scout move
ment.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
NEW TRAFFIC
LAW COMING

The resolution dealing with the traf-
fc regulations which had been We
toed by Mayor Howell because the
phraseology Of one clause was not
clear was considered by the
Directors Of the Street and
Sewer Department this morning and
the original ordinance rejected. Mr..
Murphy gave notice of a new ordi-
nance on the subject to be present
ed at the next meeting Of the board.
Coleman b. Harris, of the Delaware
Machine Company, spoke on the
phraseology Of the proposed ordi-
nance. The regulations relative to
plumbing, presented several weeks
ago not acted on as the direc-
tors desire to hold a conference be-
fore final action is taken.
Harry Hurff, of Thirty-1rst and
Market streets it was stated desired
to erect a building between Thirtieth
and Thirty-frst streets on Market
street. The sewer there cannot be con-
nected with however. as it is not com
pleted.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
FILE PLAN OF
KLEITZ BUILDING

Plans are filed today with Build
ing Inspector Cassidy by David Dangel
and Sons for improvements TO the
building al the northeast corner OF
Sixth and Market streets, recently ac-
quired by,Kleitz Bros. from Z. James
Relt The cost of improvements was
not named, but will be tomorrow,
when the permit is issued.
There will be five stores on Sixth
street. including the one on the corner
Of Sixth and Market streets, which viii
be occupied by John +. Jones, a to-
bacconist The second floor Is one
large room while the third floor is
laid out in apartments. The entrance
will be of Market street.
A permit was issued TO II. p. Carlon
to make alterations 10 the building,
No. 2409 West Eighteenth street, for
Mrs. William r. Brinckle, 20 cost
$1,000.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
LEVY COURT GIVES
$1,000 To POOR
Trustees Of the Poor in viii
miRgtOn to Expend the
Money

The Levy Court at its meeting to-
day appropriated 81 1000 to the VIII
mington members of the Trustees of
the Poor for The relief Of the poor in
this city. Messrs. Perkins aud Den
nison brought up the question and
the following resolution was adopted
unanimously:
Whereas. this Levy Court is in-
formed and believes that there is
much distress among the poor of this
city caused by the excessive cold
weather. and
Whereas. the funds of the trustees
of the poor for outside relief for the
city have been nearly exhausted and
a fund for the purpose of supplying
coal for the needy poor by the City
Council is reported to have been eX-
hausted therefore he II
Resolved That the Commissioners
of the First and Second districts OF
7 Wilmington be and are hereby auth
orized TO notify the trustees of the
poor for Wilmington hundred that
/ this Levy Court will make an addi-
tional appropriation of $1,000, said
amount to be used exclusively for
outside relief in Wilmington for those
who may be in actual need.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
FIGHT AGAINST
FEVER OUTBREAK
Nater Department ErsCts Dis
injecting Plant as Extra
PreCautiOn

The Board Of Water Commission
ers is taking every precauuon to-
day to safe guard the drinking water
Of the city from contamination by the
typhoid fever stricken city Of Coates
Vile. through which the Brandywine
creek passes. This morning Chief En-
glneer Kienle OF the Water Depart
ment and a force of men started TO
disinfect the waters in the Porter
reservoir.
A disinfecting plant also is being
erected at the reservoir When this is
completed all he water will be treated
to a solution Of chloride OF lime be-
fore It enters the filters.
Yesterday afternoon the water in
Cool Spring Reservoir was treated
with the lime solution.
While every precaution Is being
taken by the Water Department the
local Board Of Health also is actively
engaged in preventing an outbreak Of
typhoid here. At present there are
but two cases Of the Illness reported.
One of these vas reported this morn
ing. This was on the east side Of the
city.
This afternoon health authorities
will inspect the sanitary conditions
at the house. The law states that in
such cases the health officer shall In
quire where the patient works.
whether they have been out of the
city, where they secure their milk
supply and other questions pertain
ing TO the conditions of cesspools and
cellars. Samples of water will be
taken from the hydrants and ana
lyzed.
Chief Engineer Kienle spent the
greater part Of the morning at the
filter plants.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
GERMANY WILL
PROBE MURDERS

By The United Press.
BERLIN, Feb ia strong de-
mand was made today by the Post on
the German government to immedi-
ately interfere to secure reparation
for the murder in Mexico of E. Hans
Engleman, a German subject.
There is no real reason why we
should await American action in this
matter" says the newspaper. Ger
many is strong enough TO protect her
own people The time has come
when Mexicans should be shown
that they cannot murder Germans
with impunity."
The newspaper then demands that
the cruiser Bremen be rushed to
Mexico to protect Germany interests.
BERLIN Feb. 13.--The Foreign Of
fee announced this evening that an
investigation of the murder in Mex
leo of German subjects has been or
dered,
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
HEAR REVIEW OF
CHINA'S TROUBLES
Dr.. hume Tells City Audience
Of Causes That Established
Republic

The large aumber who heard the
lecture of Dr. edward II. Hume be-
fore the Mems League and the Wom-
ems Missionary Societies of the Sec
ond Baptist Church last night, listen
cd to a remarkable presentation OF the
causes that have lead UP to a republic
in China. The lecturer gave stereop-
ticon views shat illustrated his por-
trayal OF how Christian teaching has
liberated the Chinese mind and heart,
and given the drift to the gigantic
revolutionary movements in the ma
tion which we're in operation for years
before the final military activity that
has resulted in the overthrow of the
Manchu dynasty. The establishment
OF modern learning in the place Of the
old Confucian classics, without blood
shed, was more marvellous than the
recent revolution by force of arms
The Women's Missionary Societies
we're briefly addressed by Mrs. Hume
before they went from the womcn's
parlor to the chapel to hear DR.. Hume
and see the choice views he had to
present. Mrs. Hume's address was an
excellent consideration Of what is be-
ing done for the Christian culture Of
the Chinese women.
A social time followed IN the dining
room after the lecture when an in-
formal reception was held for Dr.
and Mrs. Hume, and refreshments
we're served.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
COMPLAIN on ASHES.

Mrs. Margaret Jannan, Of NO. llzo
Pleasant street, sent a communication
to the directors Of the Street and
Sewer Department today, stating that
residents at Nos. 1852 Lancaster
avenue place their ashes and rubbish
on their sidewalks, which she consid-
cred a violation Of ordinance. II was
stated by the writer that complaint
had been made to the police, but the
habit had not been abated. The letter
was referred to the Board of Police
Commissioners.
Residents in the vicinity of Twenty
sixth and Tatnall streets requested
that additional lights be placed IN
that nieghborhood.
Secretary Christy reported the city
treasury's balance as being $l6,4Sl5oi :
special fund, s15.35779.57
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
DOUTY RECITAL
A MUSICAL TREAT

The recital given in the New Cen
tury Club last night by Nicholas
Douty, under the management of T.
Leslie Carpenter, deserves to be rank
ed among the foremost musical events
ever given I'm this city. Mr.. Douty
played his own accompaniments, and
two Of his sons "My Garden" and "Auf
Wiedersehen," we're his own somposi-
tions. Mr. Douty was known in this
city as a tenor singer of rare merit, but
last night the audience found that he
was likewise an accomplished pianist
and composer.
The program, in four groups. was
admirably contrasted and varied
The singer was not only possessed
of sweet, strong tenor voice, but
he sang with dramatic Intensity that
SO appealed TO the audience they de-
manded encores.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
TO ARREST HEAD OF
IRON WORKERS UNION

BY The United Press
CHICAGO. Feb. 13--Warrsnts for the
arrest OF Frank NJ. Ryan. president
OF the international Association Of
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers.
and r. H. Houlihan, secretary OF the
Chicago local of the same union and
ten others have been. issued by United
states Commissioner Foot.
The warrants we're signed by the
Commissioner last night and kept
secret They are based on indictments
returned by the indianapolis Federal
Grand Jury, charging completely In
the alleged dynamite conspiracy.
BY The United Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Feb. 13-"The
Federal authorities can find me right
here in Indianapolis any time they
want me- was the answer of Frank
NJ Ryan, presidsnt of the Interna-
uonal Association Of Bridge and Struc-
tural Iron Workers. when told TODAY
that warrant for his arrest in con-
nection with alleged dynamiting con-
spiracy had been issued in Chicago
am not afraid OF the charge and
J am confident that I will prove my
/ innocence Of any connection with the
dynsmiting OF John J. Mcnamara. I"
said Ryan.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
SWAIN WILL MAKE
DEFENSE IN AFFIDAVIT
Bx q SAD corresnondent.


WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s-While Cor
nelius p Swain was not given an op-
portunity today personally TO an
swer the charge OF unftness TO be
United States Marshal preferred
against him. he will get the chance
to put in his defense tomorrow.
The subcommittee of the Senate
judiciary committee notified his coun-
sci. Mr. Hastings. early this after
noon. that Mr.. Swain can present his
testimony in affidavit form The af-
fidavit will be filed tomorrow.
There is an impression here that
some Democratic Senators may object
to the withdrawal Of SWANS name
and try to force an investigation OF
Delaware's political conditions. SEN
ator Overman said that the action to-
day ended the investigation so far
as he knew He is the Democratic
member Of the investigating commit
tee.
Complications are likely over the
recommending OF a new man for the
marshalship
Senator Richardson, it is under
stood, will oppose the appointment OF
n marshal until Thomas jefferson is
reappointed postmaster at Smyrna and
Edward c. Pierce is appointed post
master at Milford. Senator Richard
son claims the right TO ill those Of
fees. and it is understood will not
consent to any other appointments
being made until he gains his point
Mr.. Salisbury is reported 10 have
said that he started the Swain inquiry
for political reasons and the word
effect was not used.
Swain's name was formally with
drawn from the Senate at 2.25 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
ASK FOR SEWER.

Thomas Tanall, representing the
William Tatnall Estate, was before the
Directors Of the Street aud Sewer
Department this morning 70 ascertain
what could be done relative to plac-
sng sewer in Gordon street. The
thoroughfare runs east from Market
street between Twenty-second and
Twenty-third streets. II is owned
by private parties and the city can
not lay it as it is not owned by the
city.
Il was stated that if the sewer was
placed there it would have TO be paid
for by the individual, but to make sure
The matter will be referred TO City
Solicitor Hastings.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
COLLEGE BOYS
WILL STAY OUT

The students of Delaware College
today went on strike for an indefinite
period of time as a result of the failure
of the college faculty TO act ON petit
tion submitted to them by tho Junior
and Senior Glasses on Monday, calling
for the resignation Of one of the pro
fessors
The trouble arose over Professor
Thomas l.. Sturges, Jr.. in charge Of
the electrical engineering classes. A
set OF four grievances were framed
by the two upper classes and signed
by every member of each class. These
grievances we're handed TO George A.
fiarter, president OF the college, on
Monday. by the executives OF the
Junior and Senior Glasses Just before
the faculty went into its weekly meet
ing. The petition was read, but the
faculty found that action was out Of
its power; so when the student body
held a mass meeting this morning no
report was forthcoming from the
faculty.
A hasty meeting resulted in the ora
tory between the entire student body
and a member of the faculty, which re-
suited IN the entire student body quit
ting all classes TO allow the faculty
to find a convenient means of dispos-
ing Of thef trouble Hence until the
Roardnf Trustees holds meeting
there will be no classes or college
work at "0ld Delaware
The students complain of Professor
Sturees methods IN teaching electrical
engineering Professor Sturges came
10 Delaware from the Fore River Ship
Building Company and was graduated
from Stevens Institute at Hoboken,
H. J.
No trouble of any kind is anticipated.
as all the boys are very quiet and
serious in their manner regarding the
subject.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
WILEY, TOO, FEARS
THE MOB RULE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 13-"I thor
oughly agree with Judge Elbert Fl.
Gary, Of the steel corporation, that
unless something is done 10 alleviate
present conditions Of unrest in the
nation. the mob rule will come" was
the emphatic assertion today Of Dr..
Harvey w. Wiley pure food champion,
sociologist and economist
He added, however. that his view
point was from a different angle than
that taken by the steel magnate.
Tho sentiment of unrest and alb
horrence, which must be allayed by
educated people comes, l think" he
asserted. from the over capitalizine
Of great industries; the selling Of
watcred stock, and promotion OF
worthless land schemes.
Evening journal., 1912-02-13
BRANDT MAY
GET NEW TRIAL
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Folke L
Brandt, former valet OF Mortimer l..
Schiff, Millionaire banker. is expected
to get a new trial and the charges Of
burglary TO which he pleaded guilty
and was sentenced to thirty years in
prison, five Of which he has served,
will have TO be proved in open court.
This was definitely indicated by
Justice Gerard today, when at the
close of a habeas corpus hearing in
which the legality of Brandts sentence
was questioned. he announced that he
was about convinced that Judge Rosal-
sls~- who sentenced Brandt, did no.
have jurisdiction.