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Evening journal., 1912-02-23
BRANDT CASE
STILL AWAITS
ACTION BY Dix

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23--ln an effort
to find out what became Of the coun-
ell book of the Tombs during March,
1907, while Folke L. Brandt, the for
mer Schln valet was in the TOmbs
awaiting sentence, District Attorney
Whitman today called the prison Of
ficials who had charge of the vol
ume. This book is the only one miss
ing for the past ten years and II is
wanted because of the allegation made
by Brandt that r. S Cans. Schiffs
attorney. called on him several times
and persuaded him to plead guilty on
the promise that he would receive a
light sentence The Grand Jury. after
examining these witnesses in its con-
spiracy probe. also heard from the
restaurant proprietor who furnished
Brandt with food while in the Tombs
He said that he furnished the meals
at the order Of Cans who paid the
bills.
Justice Gerard said today he will
wait a reasonable time" for Cover
nor Dix to decide whether he wants
to pardon Brandt and will withhold
| fling his decision in the habeas cor
/ pus matter lnul early next week. Tn
1 til IL is finally filed, no application
for Brandt's admission TO bail can be
made.
District Attorney Whitman said TO
day that the original burglary indict-
ment will probably be dismissed when
Brandt is arraigned. So far as the in.
dictment charging assault ON Schih
is concerned, Whitman said, he die
not know what would be done. Il
was the general belief. however, tha
in view of the fact that Brandt has
already served five years in prison
Whitman will also ask that this in
dictment be dismissed.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
EIGHT BABIES POISONED
BUT NO REASON DISCLOSED

she says she used it to sterlize the
operating table. She has been act
ing very strangely for some time the
police say. She is the mother Of a
nine-months-old baby, which is an in
mate of the hospital, but which was
not sick
The hospital authorities are now
certain that the poison was placed
either directly in the bottles from
which the children we're fed or in the
lime water used TO modify the milk.
Each OF the thirty babies in the hos
pital had an independent formula,
which was used in preparing their
food. but the lime water all came from
the same bottle.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23

John ID. Thompson. the we'll known
butcher. who occupies stalls in the
Second street market house and who
has been engaged In the butcher
business for more than twenty-five
years at this one stand. is showing
one of the finest exhibits of beef that
has been shown in Wilmington IN
years.
II is the annual custom of Mr.
Thompson to give his customers a
treat in the way of exceedingly fine
cattle, especially fed for the occasion.
Some time ago he secured four fine
steers and left them i'm the care Of
one Of the best feeders in Lancaster
country. They were brought 10 this
city the first of the week, killed and
dressed for "Show beef days" and
will be sold at the regular market
prices. Those who are Interested in
fine city dressed meats should visit
his stalls, q. 20. 81 and 80 Second
street markets
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
OBJECS TO SUNDAY
PICTURE SHOW

The Womans Bikur Chalim So
ciety a Hebrew charitable organ
ization. has sold many tickets for an
exhibition Of scriptural pictures in the
Majestic Theatre on Sunday after
noon,
Some one has entered complain
with the police against allowing the
moving pictures to be shown on Sun
day.
The society donates all its receipts
from all sources TO charity. The mat
ter has been referred to City Solici-
tor Hastings for his opinion as to
whether such an exhibition would be
contrary to law
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
ro IMPROVE TURN HALL.

The Wilmington Turngemeinde held
largely attended meeting last even
inc in Turn Hall, the fact that im-
nrovements to the present building
would he discussed. having been the
,,,osns of bringing out large number
of the members. II was oeclueo "
make the improvements but not on as
extensive a scale as was hfsl sus-
gested. The gymnasium VIII NOT pe
erected at this time. New quarters lot
the ianitor however, will be provloeu'
with entrance on Eighth street Alter-
ations also will be made TO the pase-
ment floor.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
FIRE IN PICTURE
HOUSE CAUSES SCARE

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night
a newspaper caught fire from NOV
ing picture machine at the Red Moon
Theatre i'm Market street. between
Fourth and Fifth streets, and the few
people I'm the place at the time were
scared for a minute. Manager Chris
topher King, however. quickly assur-
ed the audience that there was no
danger The doors of the theatre
were thrown open and the burning
paper thrown from the operators
booth and the blaze stamped out.
There was no damage.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
BRIDGE APPROACH
CAUSES CONFERENCES

At a conference of members Of the
Levy Court this morning it was de-
cided TO meet City Council next Wee
nesday evening to discuss the ques-
ton of the approach to the new
bridge across the Christiana. Council
has opposed the use of the park lana
there for the bridge approach. There
will be conference this afternoon
between the members Of The court and
William A. Heindle of the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Com
many relative TO the company's tracks
ON the proposed bridge.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
ELOPES JUST
AHEAD OF SLEUTH

Detective Charles w. Gillen. OF Ken
nett Square. one Of the best known
officers in Chester county. was in this
city yesterday and today searching
for a couple who eloped several days
ago from Avondale. Pa, and who
were supposed to be spending their
honeymoon here. He learned, how
ever, that the pair had departed for
Philadelphia. He went TO that city
this afternoon to locate them.
The names Of the couple could not
be learned but IL was said that tbs
man was a we'll known young man o.
near Avondale and that the woman Il
married.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
no IMPROVE FERRY SERVICE

Plans are beng prepared by Cap
tain Horace Wilson, and his son Jo-
'seph S. Wilson, the new owners OF
the Wilmington and New Jersey Fer
ry Company, whereby the service VIII
be improved II is the intention OF
the new owners TO run as many trips
between Pennsgrove and this city as
possible.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
LOSES TOES AFTER
COLD NIPS THEM

Dennis Haney. a grocer in the Elev-
enth ward, who was found by the
police on the sidewalk under the
Pennsylvania elevated railroad more
than a month ago. nearly frozen, had
portions of both feet ampuiated at the
physicians and Surgeons Hospital
on Monday His feet were frozen as
result of his experience and every
effort was made to save them but
without avail. The operation was
performed by Professor Wood, of the
University Of Pennsylvania Hospital,
assisted by Dr. J. Harvey Spruance Of
this city.
Mr.. Haney's condition was reported
much improved since the operation.
The toes and about half of each foot
were amputated.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
OKLAHOMA
DELEGATION
FOR MARSHALL
BY The United Press.

by Tue bhlt'h AN07'
OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Feb. %.
When dawn broke today on one of
the hottest fights ever seen in Okla
homa, the Democratic State Conven-
ton was still deadlocked on the ques-
ton as to whether the states dele
gates to the National Convention
should be pledged to Governor VIII
son, of New Jersey, or Champ Clark
Of Missouri
At 2 o'clock this morning Governor
Cruce was called upon for speech
and in an attempt to bring the con-
vontion to some decision, advanced
the name of Governor Marshall, OF In
diana. He pleaded that the conyen-
ton end the fight between Wilson and
Clark and endorse the Indiana Execu-
tive. declaring any of the three men
could be elected.
When the compromise was accep-
ted. the Wilson men were controlling
the convention by thirty votes, but
forced the compromise in fear that
the tables would be suddenly turned
against them.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23--With eight
babies dead since Sunday, one be-
lieved to be dying and three others
very i'll, the police We're unable today
10 solve the mysterious poisoning Of
the infant inmates of the Brooklyn
Nursery and Infant Hospital. There
is no question that all were poisoned,
but whether by accident or by design
has not been determined.
The hospital authorities admitted
this afternoon that they have called
alienists to examine Winifred AnkeIs,
n servant in the place. Under IN
structions from the head nurse she
bought oXalic acid on February 10, and
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
OPEN ATTACK
ON THE WAR
DEPARTMENT

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Con-
gressional investigation searchlight
swung full on the War Department
today when the House unanimously
passed a resolution calling upon the
Secretary Of War for all information
regarding the retirement of Adjutant-
General Frederick c. Ainsworth.
It is expected that the production
of these papers will lay bare the en-
tire interior workings Of the ancient
feud between the line and the staff.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
'POSSUM NOT
AT HOME so
men APPEAL

Fined So and costs on a charge Of
violating the game laws by smoking
out an opossum from a tree. Albert
Ross and Arthur Davis have appealed
through Caleb r. Burchenal to the
higher court from Squire Buckley's
decision for a remission Of the fine,
on the ground that the testimony did
not prove the 'possum was in the tree
at the time Of the smoke-Out Ross
and Davis are Of the opinion the
'possum was not at home, and there
fore they broke no game laws.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
HATS
The THING
in ALASKA
MiIdeSt Weather on Record in
the Territory far
North
QUEER SWI1Cn IN THE
JAPAN CURRENT
BY The United Press.

Dl Inc ANiitN iItNo.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23-Straw
hats and linen busters are being worn
in Alaska during the mildest winter
on record because the Japan current
has unaccOuntably switched to warm
the Arctic territory This remarkable
condition, which 1t Is said, may per-
mancnty make Alaska a winter re-
sort, instead of a dcsolate ice waste.
was reported today to Governor Clark
of Alaska by the Navy photographic
office.
"Our Investigations Indicate that the
Alaskan winter has never been so
mild and that the climate is complete
ly changed, possibly foroyer." was
stated TO-DAY by Captain Harry Knapp.
chief photographer
1--WE now think the warm water OF
the japan current has been d'verted
to Alaska. causing the unprecedented
warm winter there We think IL pos
sible that the change will be perman-
net. A thorough Investigation Is be-
ing made, reports being received by
experts in Alaska aud ocean nayiga-
tors"
Governor Clark was told today that
recent earthquakes in the Aleutian Is
lands. may have caused the Japan cur
rent to strike Alaska. He says this
current also warns the entire Pacific
coast and is largely responsible for
the mild climate OF California. Wash
ington and Oregon.
For the. first time I'm Alaska's his
tory no snow has fallen in the south
eastern portion since Christmas,
said Governor Clark today. "All along
the coast there has never been such q
warm season. Even i'm Dawson straw
hats have been worn.'
Captain Knapp says a public repor
will be made of the navy investigation
stating whether extreme cold may b,
banished from Alaska for all time.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
UsHERs' UNION ANNIVERSARY.

In celebrating their twelfth anni-
versary on next Monday evening. the
Ushers' Union of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church, will offer the fol-
lowing program:
Part Piano solo, Miss Vera
Collins; selection, Mozart Quartet;
contralto solo. Miss Mary SincoX;
violin solo. Earl Witstil: soprano
solo, Miss Emma Bartram; tenor
solo. Frank Mitchell; address, II. T..
Link.
Part II-Selection, Mozart Quartet; (;
tenor solo, Frank Mitchell; violin
solo. Earl Witsil; soprano solo. Miss
Elma Bartram: selection Ladies'
Madrigal Quartet; contralto solo. Miss
Mary SincoN.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
WILSON GETS TEN
OKLAHOMA DELEGATES

BY The United Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Feb 2S-
The Oklahoma Democratic State Con-
vention early today adopted the re-
port Of "Alfala Bill' Murray, the VIII
son floor leader. pledging ten of the
states delegates TO the National Con-
Vention at Baltimore for Wilson, and
ten for Champ Clark. The amend
ment TO the compromise resolution
providing for the endorsement Of Clark
was lost by vote of 314 to 2S9. The
convention then recessed.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
LONDON SUFFRAGISTS
WILL OPEN CAMPAIGN
By The United Press.

LONDON, Feb 23.-Ten thousand
ardent advocates of womans suffrage
will pack Royal Albert Hall tonight
for the opening Of their winter cam
paign.
Lloyd George, Chancellor of the
Exchequor will be the chief speaker
and the women have assured him that
there would be no trouble at tonight's
meeting.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
Bv The united press.

By The United Press.
McALESTER, Okla, Feb 23.-Eight
miners were killed outright and ono
is missing as a result OF the FIRE which
broke out in mine No. OF the West
ern Coal and Mining Company at Le-
high near here. One hundred and
seventy men were in the mine when
the fire broke out at noon yesterday.
All but ten escaped. Eight dead bodies
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
DEATHS.
MnIiam M. Sannders.

william II. saunders.
this city. on Febru-
airy p. 1912. William II. Saunders.
aged 49 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO
to attend the funeral from his late
residence Ills Cabe ST. Services at
st. James Church. East Sixteenth ST.,
on February 25, at , o'clock Inter-
ment at Newport, Del.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
Personal.

Lee Riggin Of Wilmington has re-
turned from a trip 10 Salisbury. Nd
John Clark. of Elkton, was in VIII
mington on Wednesday
Asher Baker. of Dagsboro, is visit
ing friends in this city
Miss Ida Lynch visited Stanton on
Sunday
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
POOL MATCH TONIGHT.

Frank Carmichael and William
Ryan will play in pool tournament
AT Irish-American Hall tonight Ine
game will be for 200 points.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23

good. About a
year ago We
hoard Of DIT.
Miles Nervine.
and Il certainly
has proved a
blessing to our
little girl. She is
n ow apparently
cured and is en-
ioying the best
Of health. II Is
over a year since
she has had a
nt We cannot
speak too highly
Evening journal., 1912-02-23

In the home of Mr. and Mrs. William
e. Carr. No. 1910 Spruce stret, a mus
icale and literary entertainment will
be given Friday evening, March ! for
the benefit of Trinity NJ. e. Sunday
school
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
CUURCH PLANS CHICkEN SUPPER

A leap year pressed chicken supper
will bo held in TIE Sunday school
room of Asbury Church, on the even
ing of February 29
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of Suffering

my daughter was aflicted with
epileptic fits for three years, the attacks
coming every few weeks. We employed
several doctors but they did her no
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
EIGHT MINERS PERISH
IN WESTERN MINE FIRE
MUSICALE FOR SCHOOL.

had been racsvered this morning and
one man rescued alive.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23

Of Dr. Miles Nervine"
MRS FRANK ANDERSON.
Comfrey MINI.
Thousands Of children in the
United States who are suffering
from attacks Of epilepsy are
burden and sorrow to their parents,
who would give anything TO restore
health to the sufferers.
DIR. Miles Nervine
is ono of the best remedies known
for this affection 1t has proven
beneficial in thousands of cases
and those who have used It have
the greatest faith in it. II is not
a "cure-all." but a reliable remedy
for nervous diseases. You need
not hesitate to give it trial.
Sold BY all Druggists. n the frat
bottle falls TO benefit your money ls
returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind
Evening journal., 1912-02-23

c. l. Hudson and Company say:
1T would not surprise us to see
some further selling of stocks today,
because of the Roosevelt speech with
consequently lower prices. Buy
eothing except on drives
Evening journal., 1912-02-23
FINANcIAL AND COMMERcIAL

Bv The United Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 2S.-Although
many stocks made advances at the
opening Of the market today, the
specialties showed slight recessions.
Trading was dull.
II o'clock-Tow the end of the
first hour the tone improved with
pronounced strength in many issues.
Government bonds unchanged;
other bonds steady.
Noon-Business became dull in the
late forenoon and price changes were
narrow.
Evening journal., 1912-02-23

f. d. Lackey and Company say:
"The market seems to be unde-
cided which way to go. and in view
of the lack of interest on the part
of the public and the banking inter-
ests, a continuation of this dullness
is likely for today and tomorrow.
with probably better markets next
week"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-16
WHY NOT A FIRE TUG. ALSO

With dangerous fire in progress on the
James River, the good ship Thomas Cunning
ham. ST. commanded by Captain Thomas
Cunningham, Jr. lost great opportunity to
round out long life Or usefulness with a
brilliant performance.
Unfortunately, steam was not up the tug
was not called on to help. and so after years of
monotonous existence the opportunity OF heroic
rescue passed it by
The Thomas CUNNINGHAM, ST., has no Are
fighting apparatus II is purely river-going
craft. bossing the balance OF the city fleet,
patrolling the waters OF the James cutting ice
in winter and storing 1t in summer. craft
Of business and pleasure. this fire which it was
forced to view heipessy should lead the city
authorities to give IL another function In har-
Dor protection. A line of hose would not be
a great expense banked fire under the
boilers would not consume too much coal or
call for too great energy. Possessing such an
asset. 1.-The city should ace that It is ready to
meet emergencies, az we'll as engage the dead
routine OF duty.
1t ought not to be necessary in the case of
another river Are for the Thomas Cunning h am
sr, 10 wait for s. o. s. signals before 1t turns
on its hose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-16

Fey Rubes" from the provinces come before
tilec. aa3 Eria ehamsessly into their faces
Tired wage esrners make pilgrimage on the
subway .o fecS them peanuts, and otherwise
set AZ dettanrd tut st:le against annoying the
animals" which WAS made 10 be broken. How
can any correct Siminian fail 10 he annoyed
shen he is made holy show for the common
neopIe2 How can The King OF Beasts take any
pleasure out OF his mest-fed life when he IL
confronted by OF serfs OF the desk. the
counting house. and the bargain counter?
How can the leopard enjoy his spots when his
only competition is that Of drab reepecta-
bility ont for half holiday?
With Society making the Too it's head
quarters. something will be left OF gsyety and
pleasure In the lives OF company OF martyrs
sacrificed 10 science and ueea 10 the ends Of
ridicule and laughter The inmates OF the
bronx gardens are tho aristocrats Of the forest
aud the desert To give them chance TO mingle
with the exclusives of Fifth Avenue and River
side Drive is TO IN some measure compensate
them for the enforced ordeal of unaccustomed
communion with the fragmentsry particles
that 80 10 make UP Democracy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-16
Thouaht il Was little.

Lord peeies has told good story about Az
American millionaire.
His FIRST name Is the sounding OF Angus
tbs Lord Deries said YOU know how he
travels--with what retinue of Wallets and chaur-
feurs and secretaries Well, il with even y
srardeur retirue than usual that he arrived. at
The opening Of the shooting season. At certain
English country house. He arrived. understand.
with seven motor cars
"tf course he treated on all sides with
the rr0fonndeat Difference But the head keeper
called him by his first name Actually
The mead keeper ddn1 lacking in re-
street.; gave him a splendid place that he
cot lots of birds and SO on but. ali the time.
it was Augustus this and Augustus that Is
your all right. Augustus: A very good
shot Augustus Augustus. is your stoo,
Portable
The millionaire flushed darby and glared AT
the Old head Keeper the first time he was called
Augustus But he said nothing, And afterwards
he got used to il. But his host happened to APP
pear and, hearing the keeper say TO the naughty
millionaire, Well winged. we'll winged. Angus
tus' he took the old chap aside and whispered:
why. Keeper. / don't know what 20 make
Of Won. Are YOU drunk. man? The idea of Your
calling Mr., Van Golden by his first like
tina"
His first name SIR And the old keeper
flushed under his tan.
Eyes, Augustus. indeed. What do you mean
by it?
The keeper looked terribly distressed
'Oh. sir he stammered. 1 hope you'll excuse
me. sir. ] thought Augustus his ttle-a
very high title like NV lord duke or Your serene
highness. sir, "-Cheago Record Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-16

truism set forth in Sentimental Tommy that
women dearly love magerful mon.
1t would be well If every sufrragette who
now has a vote, or hopes to have one. should
read, or read again, this exquisite story Of
what came TO the woman over whom was cast
the glamor of a roistering and boisterous
Insecurity.
TO the figure OF the Republican maiden.
Taft and Roosevelt are the wooers OF con-
stancy on the one hand, and impetuous buster
On the other.
Maidens, political and otherwise, are apt 10
run into the arms of picturesque clothes, gran
eloquent speech, fighting manner and hatter-
ing presence.
Before the newly created feminine madens
Of politics finally pledge their faith, they should
remember how the mother OF Sentimental
Tommy taught her children to add to their
prayers each night. that they be saved from
marrying, in the case, and being in the
other, "magerful mon"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-16
CURRENT COMMENT
The Aston Estate.

Through his fathers Will. William Vincent
Astor becomes the greatest landlord in New
! ork. with the exception OF his eXpatriated Sec
ond cousin, William Waldorf Astor.
TIE will is to be offered for probate by Com
modore Ledyard within the next few days. OH
oial appraisal and accounting to be rem
dered within a year by law. Until then the vary
ing estimates of the estate value must be ac-
cepted for what they are worth. The final figures,
IL In believed. will he found somewhere between
s7s,oO0.000 and 900. 100000.
The master Of this great fortune will not be
tHentyone years of age until next November
lie is an enrolled student at Harvard but his
friends do not expect him to continue his
studies. 1t 10 probable that he will 60 abroad
az soon the duties attendant upon the
tate settlement are complied with.
Vincent has many Of his fathers attractive
qualities. He looks much Hike him. HiA face.
perhaps. iacks tho strength that his fathers
had. but then, this may be explained on the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-16
Browning Day In London.

In connection with the Browning centenary
celebrations today there has been PLACED on exhi
bitieH In thu Victoria and Albert Museum The
small collection If original manuscripts and early
editions OF books by the poet. which form the
Forster bequost. Most of the books -presen-
tatton comics from Browning, and the autograph
inscriptions in some of them testify 10 his re-
gard for John Forster
Tho oririnn. manuscript is exhibited of Christ
mas ana Faster Day,' It is not entirely in Brown
ings hand but contains eight pages and many
corrections in the handwriting Of Mrs. Brown
Ing OF the printed books the most noteworthy
is of the s33 edition Of Pauline The
Portrait Of Browning by Leeroes and s6ffie photo
graphs are also shown-NeW York Tribune.