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Evening journal., 1912-05-23
CHILD HURT
UNDER WAGON AS
HORSE FRICHTENS

Becoming frightened at an excava-
tion made in Tatnall street. between
Tenth and Eleventh streets, by en-
ployes Of the Street and Sewer De-
partment, who were engaged in clean
ing a sewer yesterday afternoon, a
horse attached TO farm wagon driven
by a woman. SHE'D. resulting in a
serious accident. One OF the reins
snapped and the horse, which had
reared on its hind legs. came down
among eight or ten children, who
were lined up along side the hole
watching the men at work. The chill
dren We're scattered in every direc-
ton, and why all of them were not
hurt is mystery.
Margaret Walls, a small girl, was
among several children who were
thrown into the excavation. but they
all escaped serious injury. The most
seriously hurt of the group was Lii
Liam Shockley. aged years. whose
parents live at No. 1O1S Tatnall street
She was knocked down and the farm
wagon ran over her body njuring her
hip badly. The child's condition was
reported much improved today.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
INDICTMENT
. in CLUB LIQUOR
SALECASESTANDS

Judge Herbert l.. Rice. in the Court
OF General Sessions today. read the
opinion of the court in the case Of
Oleksy and Helenski VS.. the State OF
Delaware The grand jury at the
present term Of court indicted Antonio
Oleksy and Joseph Helenski on the
charge of selling liquor without IL
conse. Philip l.. Garrett attacked the
Indictment and the opinion ofs the
court sustained the Indictment The
men were officers Of a Polish club.
but the court did not go into the ques-
ton Of clubs selling liquor Should
the question of the right of clubs to
sell intoxicants to members or others
be raised in these cases it will be dur
ing the trial. which will take place at
this term of court
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
WILMINGTONIANS AT
NAVIGATlONCONGRESS

Howell S. England. a member of
the entertainment committee of VII
mington, and a number of other mem
bers of the Wilmington Board of
Trade are in attendance at the Navi-
cation Congress. which opened in
Philadelphia today. An elaborate
program of entertainment has been
arranged for the delegates to the Con-
gress, who represent many foreign
nations Among the entertainment
will be an excursion to the Trenton
pottery works. returning to Philadel-
phia by the way of the Delaware to
inspect Cramps shipyards, the plant
of the New York Shipbuilding Com
pany. and the Philadelphia Navy
Yard to Cape May and Atlantic City
On Monday there will be an inspec-
ton Of the proposed r0ute of the
Philadelphia to New York ship canal,
one of the most important links Of
the Atlantic intra-coastal canal.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
One on the Court.

When John Barton Payne was on the
bench he was considered a purist and
showed impatience il lawyer slipped
a cog and committed a grammatical err
ror. On one occasion he "called" coun-
sci for an assault upon the kings Eng
lish with intent to MAIN and took up
the examination of the witness him
self. Later in the trial the attorney
had considerable difficulty in bringing
out the location OF a certain ash box.
and Judge Payne turned to the witness
to say sharply:
you knew this ash box. didn't your
mo, your honor" answered the wit
ness, but l knew OF IT"
.''One on the court" observed Judge
Payne. Proceed with the e."-Chi-
cago Post.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
OLD SCHOOL
BAPTISTS GATHER

The second DAYS session Of the Del
aware Association Of Old School Bap-
lists in the old church IN King street,
near Tenth, was attended by an audi
ence that filled the church.
Among those who arrived here this
morning was Elder Sylvester Hassell,
Of North Carolina. Elder Hassell was
a resident here years ago while an in
structor in the Harkness Academy.
Later Elder Hassell was principal Of
the New Castle Schools
In speaking OF the growth OF VIII
mington this morning Elder Hassell
said il was remarkable, and while he
visited here six years ago the i'm
provement throughout the city was
noticeable
Following the business session this
morning Elder A. B. Francis. of Del
mar. preached and he was followed by
Elder G r. Rowe. of Baltimore. Il
was also announced that services
would be held this afternoon and
evening The session will adjourn to-
morrow afternoon.
Yesterday afternoons session OF the
Association was devoted to preaching
( by Elder Isaac Jones, OF North Car
olina who spoke. on Joseph and his
! brethren. The last sermon of the day
was delivered by Elder J. NJ Fenton
of Philadelphia.
Among the visiting elders are Dr
B. F. Coulter. J. NJ Fenton, Philadel-
, phia: Isaac Jones. II Farmer, North
Carolina; Silas Durand. South Hamp-
/ ton pa n ~ Cubbape WvominR. G.
NJ Fetter, Texas; f. A Chick, Hope
we'll n. j.; G. T. Rowe, Baltimore
William S. Alexander Richardson
Park; J. G. Eubanks. Newark, ant
Sylvester Hassell. OF North Carolina
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
sTAMP CAsE GnES OYER.

The hearing IN the case of the Phil
adelphia Yellow Trading Stamp Com
pany. OF that city, which recently OBJ
tanned preliminary injunction against
the George y. Sattler Trading Stamp
Company, also Of Philadelphia, which
was TO have been held today before
Judge Bradford in the United States
Court. was postponed until next Mon
day morning.
The Philadelphia Trading StamT
Company wants the sattler Company
which is Delaware corporation
stopped from buying selling or ex-
changing stamps of the plaintiff for
stamps OF the defendant company.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
DUM0NTS MINsTRELs HERE.

Dumonts Minsrels will appear at
the Grand Opera House this after
noon and tonight and Judging from
the seat sale big crowds will see the
two pc formances.. The company
will show its entire list Of perform
ers.
As a rule Dumonts Mlnstrels do not
travel, but a short trip Of one week
in the adjoining cities has been ar
ranged by enterprising managers OF
the local opera houses and amusement
seekers will see a genuine and first
class minstrel entertainment replete
with fine singing, really funny bur
lesques. good dancing and splendid
orchestral effects.
The sextette from Lucia Di Lamer-
moor will be rendered by request g
local lovers of music The Taft aud
Roosevelt Struggle for Delegates,
will be burlesqued in very comical in
cidents and timely illusions. All in
all It will be great pc. formance.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
GREASY SH0E THROWS
DOCTOR FROM TROLLEY

DR.. Charles Beck. OF No 1910
West Fourth street. was thrown TO the
ground from a rapidly moving trolley
car at Fourth and Scott streets yes
terday afternoon and severely Injured
Those who witnessed the affair eX-
pected to see DR. Beck fall under the
wheels OF the car Or Beck was pre-
pairing TO alight from the car when
oil on his shoes caused him TO slip.
In speaking q the accident today
DR. Beck said he gathered the grease
In walking to the car w A Heindle,
general manager OF the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company,
in speaking Of the grease on their
right Of way in the street said 1t was
unavoidable
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
DEATH ROPE,
BREAKS, WITH
MAN ON END
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LANCASTER. Pa. May 23-As he
shrieked out a vain protestation Of
innocence when the trap was sprung,
the body of Antonio Romezzo. doomed
to die for the murder of a companion,
Tony Serafno. was shot downward
from the gallows here today. AS the
body reached the bottom of the drop
the rope broke just above the knot
and the body crashed down to the
prison courtyard. while several of the
spectators toppled over Mortified by
the occurrence.
The sheric and his deputies rurried
down and picked up the form of the
murderer and rendered unconscious
by the fall. Another knot was tied
in the rope and it was readjusted and
the trap again sprung. This time the
temp held and the condemned man
died slowly of strangulation.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
DGDv
WILLIE DhDl
"ENCACED" AT
One WEEK OLD
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. May 2S-Harvey
W. Wiley. Jr. the one-week old son
of the ex-Chief Chemist is engaged to
be married. His papa announced the
engagement today and named little
Miss Allen. the two-year old daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Allen, Of
Lexington. KY, as fancee.
DR.. Wiley said he had received a
letter from Mr.. Allen, who is an old
friend and staunch supporter of the
Wiley pure food ideas, as state food
commissioner of Kentucky suggesting
the conditional engagement
81 wrote them that | would gladly
give my sanction and declared my sim
cere wish that both the youngsters
might grow up to realize a love for
each other" DR. Wiley said.
'"Of course. It depends on ratihca-
tion by the two later"
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
UNIVERSITY
HEADS ABSENT
IintOtt and Vanderheide Now
Being Sought, Bail Bonds
Have Been Forfeited
COMMISSIONER REFUSES
TO ALLOW MORE TINE

J. ]. Homan Venderheide and James
Z. Lintott, alleged president and sec
retary. respectively. of the Carnegie
University arrested two weeks ago
by Government inspectors. and held IN
$4,000 bail each for a hearing before
United States Commissioner William
G. Mahaffy, yesterday afternoon failed
to appear when their cases were call
ed. ] Frank Ball, counsel for the
defendants. said he did not know
where the men we're nor why they
had not appeared for hearing.
The hearing adjourned for one hour
10 give the defendants an opportunity
10 appear and when they failed TO ap-
pear District Attorney John 2. Nields
asked that their bonds be forfeited.
The men are now being sought by the
authorities. The American Bonding
Company of Baltimore. is surety for
the men,.
Mr. Ball informed Mr. Mahaffy that
an uncle of one of the defendants had
asked him to request Commissioner
Mahaffy 70 continue the time of for
feiture of the bonds until he had an
opportunity of coming up with the
missing man. District Attorney Nields
objected to this.
Among the witnesses in court yes
terday were eight female stenograph-
ers who are said to have been employ
ed in the university of bloodless surg
cry. There we're fifteen male wit
nesses. who were men from Georgia
Indiana, Illinois. New York, Washing
ton. D. c., Baltimore Nd. Ohio and
Hindoostan. All received their wit
ness fees.
Emil Kokes of Chicago, upon whose
complaint the warrants for the arrest
of the men we're sworn out. and the
institution closed, was present.
When the raid was made upon the
institution, it was doing business at
213 West street. and its circulars Of
fered diplomas in almost every pro-
fession, but made a specially of blood
less surgery.
The case was worked up by Post
Office Inspectors Prowell OF New
York, and Plummer, of this city.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED

Building Inspector Cassidy today
issued permits to Egbert Nutter 10
erect seven dwellings Five of them
are to be built at Nos. 1912 TO 1920
Washington street. at a cost OF $500
each. and two Of them are TO be
erected for Presean Spence. at Nos
1401 and 1403 Hamilton street. the
first with a garage and to cost $4,000,
and the other $1,000.
A permit also was granted TO Will
liam ID. Hadodck and Company to
make alterations for l. Elmer ePrry
at Nos. 721 and 723 DUPONT street
to cost $500 each.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
FOUR KILLED
In BUDAPEST
STREET RIOTS
By The United press.

BY The United Press.
BUDAPEST. May 28--This city was
In a state of siege tonight.
Great columns OF troops were mass
ed on the public squares and at every
point OF vantage and the ogvernment
was determined TO put down with an
iron hand all riotous demonstrations.
Up to o'clock tonight four persons
had been reported killed outright and
$50 wounded. some OF whom Will die,
as the result Of the clashes between
the military and police and the strik-
ers. Further trouble is feared as the
temper Of the people Is very bitter
against the government.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
MEXICO WILL
KEEP REBELS IN
BY The United Press

BY The United Press
Ell PASO. Texas. May 23.--Although
considerable alarm was expressed
here today that the forces Of General
Orozco. II defeated in the battle which
is raging in Rellano today will sepa-
rate and flee TO the American border,
%. c. Llorente. the Maderista consul
here, declared Americans need not
fear that
You need not be alarmed regard
ing a possible fight Of the rebels, he
said. "They will not have ao hance TO
get TO the frontier. We have placed
federal forces between the Rio Grande
and Chihuahua and we will stop the
light of all aowards the United
States"
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
rRnLLEY COMPANIES MERGE.

At a meeting Of the board Of direct-
ors of the Peoples Railway Company
this morning it was decided to merger
the lines of the Union Railway Co.,
the Brandywine Springs Railway Co..
and the Peoples Railway Co This ac-
tion is taken for the purpose of sim
the management of the troll
lev company's business This new or
der will probably so into effect on
June 1. The lines are controlled by
the Peoples Company.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
nnYN LEAGrE FORMED.

Another baseball league has been
formed in the city. 1t is the Boys
League composed Of boys under Il
years Of age and at present the teams
in the organization are; Cedar Jrs,
Lincoln Jrs.. Linden A. c., Silver
brook A. c., and Clayton A. c. 1t is
the desire of those already In the
league to secure one more club for a
six club circuit. Edwin Phillips, OF
No. 1921 Maryland avenue is pres
ident
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
LAUNCH WORLD's LARGEST SHIP

By The United Press.
HAMBURG. May 3.LThe worlds
largest ship. the Hamburg American
liner Imperator. ten aud one half feet
longer than the ll-fated titanic. -
day was launched by Emperor VII
liam in the presence Of the high Of
ficials Of .he German government and
a vast thrOng.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
CHANGES IN R. 6 0. SCHEDULE.

/ The spring schedule of the BaIu-
more & Ohio Railroad will go into ef-
feet on Sunday. May 26. The most inn
,portant change is the inauguration Of
Ia new through train to Chicago. con-
isisting of modern coaches, electrically
Lighted Pullman drawing room sleep
ling and dining cars. leaving Whining
ton at 9.OS D. m; arriving at Pitts
burgh at $50 a. m, and Chicago 900
10. m. next day. This train makes
connection with all western lines.
Train for Cincinnati and St Louis.
making connection with all western
lines. will leave Wilmington at 9.54 p.
m. instead Of 9.08 p. m.
MANY other changes are announced
on the Philadelphia Division.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
ENGLAND TRANSPORT
WORKERS ON STRIKE
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON, May 23-Following a
seven hour session the general execu-
tive committee of the United Trans
port Workers this afternoon called a
general strike of all transport work
ers in Great Britain. The order was
generally obeyed and it was claimed
by the union officials that there Will
be more than 100000 workers out by
nightfall Every port will be affected,
it Is stated and all seagoing commerce
will be paralyzed.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
MENHADEN BOATS co OUT.

At o'clock this afternoon the city
of Lewes, built for the Lewes Fish
cries by the Harlan & Hollingsworth
Corporation left for Lewes. She was
in command of Captain Henry Fish.
With Captain Garretson in COM
mand. the steamer Wilbur A. Ed
wards. built for the company of the
same name left the yards yesterday.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
{. A. G. TO HAVE SMOKER.

The Chrstiana Athletic Club will
hold a smoker on Tuesday evening,
May 2S, when eight rattling good box
ing bouts are scheduled. These bouts
are staged in an open air arena.
The baseball team of the club has
organized and the members are anx-
ious for games with all independent
teams On next Saturday the team
will play the Pioneer team at Christi
ana park The club is booked for
June also. but all later dates are
open.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
His oesthbed Jest.

When Charles Mathews the elder
was lying upon his deathbed a friend,
intending to give him a dose of medi-
cine, handed him by accident some ink
from small vial. On discovering
when too late the mischief he said
Good heavens. Mathews, have given
you a dose of inkr'
'Never-never mind, my boy" was
the faint reply. "rll swallow a bit Of
blOtting paper"
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
rHnD DIES OF DIPHTHERIA.

Albert Wolson, the bright little
F-vear-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Wolson, of Second and Harrison
streets. died of diphtheria this morn
ing Albert was a general favorite
around his home and promising
pupil at No. 10 School. The funeral
will take place tomorrow with Inter
ment at Blue Ball.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
cryina Baby ALWAYS.

After we solve the nebular hypothe-
sis and get a reasonably sure line on
the fourth dimension we shall devote
a few hundred years to determining
why a woman with a baby comes to
a lecture at all. Then we shall try to
determine why she always sits in the
front seat.-Buffalo News.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
In An EnaIish Church.

When visiting Stockton church a
short time ago 1 observed the follow
ing notice respecting dogs displayed in
a conspicuous position: 1T Is not
wrong to have mans best companion
in a place Of worship. London Notes
and Queries
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
IIREL sun GOES OYER.

r In Superior Court today upon the
annIication of William f. Smalley,
representing Henry G. White, de-
PENDANT in the libel suit of George
BLACK VS.. White the case was contln.
ued until the November term OF court
owing to the absence Of Gladys Black
and Edith Grant. witnesses for the
defendant. The witnesses are now OUT
of the state and cannot be secured
before the November term.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
AGAIN TALK PARK EXCHANGE

Members Of the park committee OF
City Council. in committee meeting
last night, discussed the proposed eN-
change of the Walnut street wharf
property, owned by the city, and the
plot of ground at the foot of Spruce
street. owned by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. No action was
taken, however. Some of the Council
members believe the railroad COM
pany should give more than the
Spruce street ground, for the Wal
nut street property
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
rIrLn DAN roR REp MEN.

The combined committees Of the I,
o r NJ, which are arranging for field
day exercises TO be held at Kirkwood
Park on Friday and Saturday, July
1920. have decided TO have a mock
adoption on the first night. This VIII
be by the Haymakers.
On Saturday night there will be the
usual sham battle between cowboys
and Indians. feature will be the
tents OF ten trihess These will be
beautifully decorated.
The committee will meet again on
Saturday night
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
ARcHRALp QUIZ GOES OvER.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Exhaust-
ing its supply of witnesses, the house
judiciary committee today suspend
ed until next Monday its impeachment
investigation of Judge Robert w.
Archibald. of the Commerce Court
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
MILO Is MISS LAIRDl

The postofiice authorities have a
letter addressed to Miss Bessie Laird,
Wilmington. Del II is from Manila
Bay and the authorities beliey il con-
tains dutiable goods The Miss Laird
Is requested to call at the postofIice.
The carriers cannot locate her in the
city.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
DESCHANEL HEADS
PARIS DEPUTIES.

By The United Press.
PARIS. May 23.-M. Paul Deschan-
ell, author. statesman and lecturer,
was elected president of the chamber
of deputies on the second ballot to-
day, succeeding the late NJ Henry
Brisson.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
rXPLOsION IN MANHOLF.

Accommodating gas in the conduits
caused an explosion in a manhole be-
longing TO the d. and A Telephone
Company at Tenth and Orange streets.
at 2.12 o'clock this afternoon No one
was hurt. but the explosion was heard
several squares and attracted a crowd
of 500 people.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
vANnEYER CLUB MEETING.

A meeting of the Vandever baseball
team will be held tomorrow evening
at No sos East Seventeenth street.
All players are requested to be out
Friday evening for practice at van
dever's grounds. Seventeenth and
Church streets
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
ALuMNAE TO PICNIC.

The Wilmington High School Alum
nae will picnic at Rockford Tower on
Saturday. at 3.30 o'clock. There will
be an outdoor business meeting to
plan for the June reception TO gradn-
etes. Payment of dues will be received.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
SHaaTS FAIL
TO HIT kAI,
CHINESE RULER

BY The United Press.
PEKIN, May 23.-While President
Yuan Shi Kai was dining with mem
bers of the cabinet. Chan Pin Ii, a
disgruntled office seeker, entered the
hail. drew a revolver and fred sew
eral shots pointblank at Tang Shao
vi whom he blamed for his failure to
get positions he had sought His aim
was bad aud all of the shots went
wild
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
NO PANAMA TOLL
ON AMERICAN SHIPS

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, May 2S-The Pans-
ma Canal bill, with it's drastic provi-
sion prohibiting railroads from own
ing or controlling either directly or
indirectly and steamships which
would compete against their land
lines, and granting free passage
through the canal to every vessel fly
ing the American flag. was passed by
the House this afternoon, 206 to 63.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
STRIP TICKET CASE PLANS.

The Board of Public Utilities Com
missioners will meet this afternoon in
Mayor Howell's office to discuss the
strip ticket case against the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany. City Solicitor Hastings will
be present to submit a plan of action.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
ACCUSE HIM OF STEALING NAT.

William Rudolph, aged So years,
was arrested this afternoon, on a
charge Of larceny Rudolph is ac-
cused OF taking a rubber door mat
from St Peters orphanage, Sixth and
West streets Rudolph is said to
have pawned the mat
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
A Candid NJ,

-Are you looking for work."
no. sir; I'm looking for money. but
I'm willing to work because that's the
only way can get it."-Boston Tran
script.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
WHOSE COMB is THIsl

The woman who lost a silver hair
comb at The Garrick Theatre on Tues
day evening, may secure the comb by
applying to w. l.. Dockstader and
identifying the property
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
Ready Arour,.nt

"Sir, am soliciting advertisements"
Young man, my time is valuable"
Advertise with us and you will be
% rushed with trade that your time
will be twice as ble."-Louisvill
Courier-Journal.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
mrs yFRNON ON .VTSID.

Mrs. Howard z, Vernon, of this city,
is visiting her daughter Miss Ethel
Vernon, who is a student at Cornell
University. Mrs. Vernon Will be gone
three weeks.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
Rioh.

81 suppose your idea of a rich man
is one who has everything he wants?'
mo; it's one who has everything I
want"-Philadelphia Ledger.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
coo LATE TO CLASSIFY.

'-----.------>
I OR SALE POOL ROOM. IL EAST
l. FOURTH ST m2s-St
NIJOMAN WITH YOUNG CHILD DE.
w sires position as housekeeper m
good family Address A-24 Journal
office. m23-5t
I AIDES MAKE MONEY-DROP
l. dead ones don't slave. tbs IS
easy work. everybody buys: fast sales,
big prohis Salary or commission.
Address J.. s.. Evening Journal.
m23-1t
Evening journal., 1912-05-23

The longest life cannot afford that
single year should be thrown away.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23

&. c. II. wildmann, 143 1-2 Bedford
st., Cumberland. Md. writes: "I have
used Fole.- Kidney Pills and find them
Rll o. X. l had tried other remedies.
but Foley Kidney Pills are the best
medicine I ever used They are
tonic in action ant give quick and
permanent benefit. n d. Danforth.
rarket and Second streets. Whining
10, Del
Evening journal., 1912-05-23

"15 MILES TO HAPPY TOWN"
A musical and entertainment entit-
led Fifteen Miles to Happy Town"
will be given IN Riddle Memorial
Chapel tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1912-05-23
EIREMEN MEET TONIGHT

The Wilmington Volunteer Fire
mems Association will hold meet
ing, adjourned from last Thursday
hight, in the Friendship engine
house tonight. to further discuss the
proposed constitution and bylaws.