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The sun., 1912-07-26
WILSON BEFORE GRAND JURY.
Former Wireless Head Asserts kerp.
cr Picked Out Boa riding Place.


Col. Christopher Columbus Wilson. the
former head Of the United Wireless Tele-
graph Company. was before the Federal
Grand Jury for several hours yesterday
explaining what he had to do with the de-
cison OF Keeper Shea Of Atlanta prison
to keep him in boarding house in The
Bronx instead Of in the Tombs during his
stay here since July ! as witness in the
United Wireless bankruptcy proceedings
II is said that Col Wilson insisted that
Keeper Shea acted on his own initiative
in finding a boarding house for him that
did not have steel bars and a stone wall.
and that while he WIS looking for books
and papers in the bankruptcy case he
found IL was more convenient to be in a
place where he could keep such hours as
he chose, 1t is said that Col. Wilson denied
that no made any promises Of reward to
Keeper shea for kind treatment.
Col. Wilson was then excused and adj
vised that he would have to remain in the
city until next "Wednesday, by which time
Wickersham will have been concluded.
Acting United States Attorney Pratt
who is conducting the case. declined to
gay when Keeper Shea IL TO be called if
at all. to explain why no violated rule
OF the Atlanta prison requiring all keepers
taking prisoners ont on writs of habcas
corpus to keep them while away in the
nearest Federal prison.
II is understood that there Is some doubt
as to the advisability Of calling Keeper
Shea a. a witness because Of the posi-
bility that he could claim immunity if an
effort were made to prosecute him upon
any charge arising out OF the case,
The sun., 1912-07-26
TAFT REMOVES 7. R. COLLECTOR
charged WITH PernIcious Activity
In support Of Bull Noose Party.

WASHINGTON. July 25.---Prcsident Taft
directed the removal from office tonight,
OF Joseph r.. Thompson. Collector Of
Internal Revenue for the Alabama dis
trict at birmingham. Ala No reasons
were given for the removal.
Thompson IL known as a strong
Roosevelt supporter and there have been
charges that he was out working for
the eN-President. These charges began
To reach the President and the Attorney
General before the Chicago convention.
but II was decided to withhold action
for while. 1t was said Thompson
could be- removed on charges Of per
nicious political activity" hut it was
preferred that he should resign.
few days ago secretary NacVeoch
addressed a letter to the Collector oskina
for his resignation on the authority of
the President" Thompson refused to
comply. After a conference between
the Secretary and the President IL was
decided to remove Thompson from office.
1t is intimated at the Treasury De-
partmcnt that Thompson has allowed
his support Of the progressive move
ment to interfere seriously with the
business OF his Office.
William r.. Hooper Deputy Collector
Tor the district. was designated as acting
Collector
bIRMlNoHAM. Ala July q. Joseph r..
thompson is out Of the city to-day. but
before leaving he said there was no doub,
that he would he removed at once
because Of his activity for Col. Roosevelt
and his sharp letter to Secretary Mac
Neagh' tie said he had made prepar alton
to go into a land colonization business
and that he expected to figh, hard for
Roosevelt
The sun., 1912-07-26
KE0GH HEARS FROM THAW.
Harry says Peabody Asked Justtce's
Advice ON Insanity.

Harry Thaw has sent message to
Supreme Court Justice Martin j. keogh
through his counsel. Clarence j. Shearn.
which has caused "a good deal of talk
among counsel In the case. ON Wednes-
day Mr.. Shearn told Justice keogh he
had message from his client which he
deemed IL advisable to lay before the
Justice. and Justice keogh then insisted
upon william Travers Jerome. attorney
for the State. being present and set the
meeting for . o'clock yesterday after
noon.
At the appointed time Mr. Shearn
said that Thaw recalled his former
counsel. \. Russell Peabody. telling him
that Peabody had asked the advice of
Justice keogh relative to sending Thaw
to Matteawan. Thaw thought this should
be brought to the attention of the court
Testifying at the hearing. Thaw swore
Peabody had conferred with Justice
keogh relative to the dismissal of Clif-
ford W Hartrldse at the time Thaw
discharged him. and the hearing was
suspended day and a half until jus
tice keogh could decide whether or not
he was competent to sit in the case.
The hearing was resumed after JUS
tice keogh determined that nothing had
been said to him which should stand
in the way of his hearing the case.
Justice keogh said at yesterdays con-
ference that he had no recollection OF
being asked advice by Mr.. Peabody. Mr.
Shearn said he was certain the JUS
tice had never given any opinion which
would render him incompetent To Judge
the case on its merits. and Mr.. Jerome
was greatly amused and did not thinl,
Il at all necessary to stop the proceed
ings at this stage. He thought Thaws
memory must be at fault
on Monday or Tuesday Justice keogh
will render his decision as to whether or
not Thaw is to he freed from Matteawan
The sun., 1912-07-26
RAMS NEW LINER CZAR.
Fruit Boat Sw winss into Her ~ She
Lay at Her Dock.

The steamship Car. the largest and
best of the Russian American Line
was rammcd amidships last night by
the steamship Fortuna as she lay AZ
her dock at the foot of Thirty first
street, South Brooklyn. The Fortuna
is fruit boat OF the Cuneo Importing
Company and left the dock at Twenty
sixth street. South Brooklyn, for a
voyage to Cuba
As the Fortuna turned in the bay
something went wrong with the steering
gear apparently. for she swerved from
her course and made for the Car. which
was lying near the end OF the 700 foot
pier at the foot Of Thirty-first street
She struck the Car bow on In the
darkness with a crash that Weakened
the Cars sleeping crew and sent then,
scurrying down the gangplank without
waiting To dress
The Fortuna backed out and, as far
as could be learned last night. went on
without waiting to see what damage
had been done to the other ship. The
Fortuna was not damaged When Capt.
Smiltncck examined the Car hc found
that she was taking water rapidly. and
a hurry call was sent for divers to de.
termine the extent OF the damage. None
Of the crew was injured.
The Car is a new boat of the Rus
siAn-American Line and sailed from
libau on July 8. reaching this city last
Sunday. She was to sail Tomorrow
afternoon, She had 500 passengers on
her last trip over and IL rated at 4,260
tons net. The Fortuna IL Portuguese
boat OF IO7 tons net, and plies between
this city and Cuba. She left Daracoa.
Cuba. on July Is In command Of Can't.
Montiero. and got to New York Wednes-
day night.
The sun., 1912-07-26
HELEN GOULD REBUKES
CRITIC Of OLD MAIDS
Letter Attributed to Her Urges
Colorado Pastor to BE-
More Charitable.
CALLS HIS WORDS UNJUST
"Many Preachers Would Be
without Jobs Were Ii Not
for Bachelor Women.

GRAND JUNCTION. Col. July -. The
Rev. Elmer V. Hufrer. who resigned as
pastor Of tn First Christian Church after
he had given the congregation " at he
termed "a badly needed application Of
whitewash." received a letter attributed
TO Helen Gould to-day. taking issue with
him on a recent sermon he delivered on
the subject of old Maids and Bachelors.
The sermon advocated the exile OF old
maids TO an island on the ground that they
are worthless to humanity. Tn, letter
purpor ing to be from Miss Gould de-
cla-ed many preacher. would he without
jobs nd without wives and homes were it
not for old maj
The letter in part follows:
Glancing over a Denver paper 1 notice
an item concerning your sermon on love.
courtship and marriage. one part " which
l especially notice saying that All old
bachelors and bachelor maids should be
isolated on All island 60 they could not
hinder the progress OF civilization" do
not know why you made this statement.
but feel that II Is a great injustice To the
bachelor Inaid Of our country. There are.
! admit. many man haters in the world.
but a great many bachelor maids are not
living alone because they so choose. hut
have been unable 10 find u suitable com
panion. ! must admit I am speaking from
the standpoint OF the bachelor maid feel
that such people a. myself are not hinderng
the progress OF Civilizat ion. but are ad-
vancing it.
II had found n suitable heipmate might
nave spent my money in a different way
and a way which might not have done as
much good as IL is now Please think this
question over and before preaching on this
subjec, again make mp your mind that there
is some good in living single life. SIN
ccrcly. HELM GOULD.
The Rev. Mr.. lIuffer. after reading
the letter. said:
Miss Gould is noble woman, but
her nobleness would be greatly enhanced
were she married. | don't attempt to
dictate what Miss Gould should or
should not do. l can simply state what
I think Is right. Miss Gould has done
more for humanity than any other
bachelor Iirl in this age and she can
still do unlimited good. have no doubt
but that she will. bu, to me 1t seems
tha: she could be Of greater usefulness
II she were married.
NO woman has don cher duty by the
world until she has borne children. Miss
Gould il In q peculiar position because
Of her riches. She cannot be sure that
she Is being wOoed for love alone. The
only way To solve this problem Is for
Miss Gould TO accept a position In the
'backwoods' incognito. Here she might
find the right one. "A righteous, indus
The sun., 1912-07-26
S5O.2O0 FOR CHILD'S SWING.
VI. q. RothscIiild Buys Yonkcva Ea
tate to Get Toy.

YoSKERs. July 2j.--M G, Rothschld,
president Of the Yonkers Security
Company. paid s5O.2OO for the Columbia
Inn and several adjoining lots in South
Broadway to-day because he wanted
swing which is on the property for
his small daughter. The property was
sold by referee to settle the estate
Of the late Nicola Grill. private
banker OF this city.
Surprise was expressed when Roth
schild began to bid and the surprise
grew when he kept boosting mis- bids
until the property was finally knocked
down to him.
Asked by the auctionccr what he
intended to do with II. he replied
There's fine big swing back or
the inn and ! want it for my little
girl
This sale will enable Surrogate
Millard to settle the tangled affairs Of
tho Grill estate.
The sun., 1912-07-26
STOLE KING MENESS AMULET.
Chicago n found Guilty on Finger
print Evidence.

was found guilty this afternoon OF
stealing a golden amulet whic'' at one
time belonged to King Menes. who
reigned over Egypt some $500 years
ago. by jury in Judge George ker-
stems court upon fingerprint evidence
The amulet was stolen from the Has
kell oriental Museum Of the University
OF Chicago on February II.
The intruder In entering the building
placed his fingers on newly calcimined
wall and on opening the shOwcas left
his fingerprints on the glass with the
Calcimine.
The sun., 1912-07-26
TARRYTowN WITHOUT WATER.
Leak M mes Onicials Who Fear Fire
May Occur.

TARRYTowN. July 25.-Tarrytown has
been n dry town for the last twenty
four hours. There ~ ak In the
water mains and the officials. although
they worked all night and ~ Gay, have
been unable to locate II. AS result
the water has been shut Off and the
whole town II dry.
1t IL the most battling case the Off
cials have ever had. They have gone
over all the streets, opened all the gates
and still they have not located the
trouble.
There IL grave fear that a fire may
break out.
The sun., 1912-07-26
NEWS OF M1KAD0 SUPPRESSED.
No Bulletin Issued and End II
Thought 10 Bg Near.
Sbeoid, Cobie Desoatch TO r.

Sbeoid' Cob'e DesDotch TO THE ST.,
Toxic. July 25-No bulletin as TO the
condition OF the Mkado was issued
this evening. This Is regarded as
ominous.
The Mikado was much worse to-day
His physicians were all with him. They
considered his death only a question of
hours. The Crown Prince. now nearly
recovered from his own Illness. was
able to be at his fathers bedside.
His Majestys temperature was 9S
and his pulse l05 to 40 this morning. '
announced bulletin issued shortly
after noon. "Hc showed continual rest
lessness and his fatigue is increasing 4"
The sun., 1912-07-26
MARINES WITHDRAW FROM CUBA
All Except = Small Force At Guam
tanamO Are ordered Home.

WASHINGTON. July 3b,-At the request
Of the Navy Department consent was
given by the State Department this
afternoon for the withdrawal Of all
marines now In Cuba, except the small
force always maintained al the naval
station at Guantanamo. This with
drawal will mark the end NJ the armed
guard maintained in southeastern Cuba
ever since the outbreak of the negro
revolution,
There are nearly 400 United StatW
marines In Cuba Several hundred have
recently becn withdrawn. The trans
port Prairie. now at Cristohal, will start
north IN n few days ANA pick up the
majority Of these marines On her way
The res, probably win he brought by
the collier Ajax. which win leave Nor
folk for Cuba In few days.
The sun., 1912-07-26
MITCHELL TO FIGHT SENTENCE.
VIII Carry Contempt Case to So.
preme Court.

CHICAGO. July o5.--John Mitchell, labor
leader. who was sentenced to serve nine
months in jail for contempt OF court
az result Of his attitude In relation
to the Bucks Stove and Range Com
pany Injunction. arrived in Chicago to-
day. 81 believe the Court OF Appeals
will reverse the decision" he said, I'm
my conduct I acted as my conscience
dictated. II the Court Of Appeals rules
against me. then ! shall carry my fight
TO the Supreme Court"
The sun., 1912-07-26
GERTRUDE ATHERToN TO VOTE
VIII Return for California Primary
20 Aid Wilson.

SAN r'RAhCisco. July -. -Gcrtrudo
Athcrton, the California novols, and n
loader In the wonan's suffrage move
mcnt. has given up "Trip To Germany
and come 80 this country In order tu
register and votc at the September
primary election.
Mrs, Athorton announces that she will
campaign in behalf ~ Woodrow VII
son.
The sun., 1912-07-26
OPERATE ON WAsHBURN.
Surgeons Vow Hope for Recover,
Of Ex-senator.

MrNNEAPoLIs. MINI. July -. What
surgeons described AS n Superficial
operation" was performed carly to-day
on Senator William n. Washburn.
one time prominent IN national politics.
Although Mr.. Washhurn was not cx-
pccted u live twenty-four hours when
he arrived here from Europe last sun
day, he has q good chance to recover.
The sun., 1912-07-26

conrnucd on Fourth Page.
The sun., 1912-07-26
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

Generally fair to-day and Tomorrow;
little change in temperature.
Detailed weather reports will be found on page 10.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
The Wind STORM DOES
MUCH DAMAGE in sussex

The severe wind storm which passed
over Sussex County last Tuesday even
ing left much devastation in its wake.
At Dagsboro the home of William Hick-
man was blown down by the awful storm
and Mr.. Hickman was killed Four
others who were in the building at the
time were very badly cut and burised.
A store, owned by the dead man, was
also blown over and the contents
strewn for several feet in all directions.
Mr.. Hickman was a brother of Van
Hickman of this town. Near Seaford
several barns and stables were blown
over or unroofed, and in many instances
live stock was injured and killed. The
damage in this neighborhood alone is
said to amount to several thousands of
dollars. The wind storm visited Milford
but it was not so severe here as in the
other parts of the county. No damage
in this vicinity has been reported here.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular weekly meeting of the
Milford New Century Club held April
1st, was opened by the president, Mrs.
Robert P. Davis. The minutes of March
25th were read and approved. The pro-
gram was in charge of Mrs. 7. P. Ca
hall, of Frederick. A vocal solo, Gypsy
Love Song" by Victor Herbert, was
delightfully."- rendered by Miss Jennie
Stanton. Piano solo, ''The Palms, by
Leybach, Miss Mary Smith, followed by
a response to the encore. A review of
THE Iron Woman" by Mrs. Lynatius
Cooper, of Camden, was effectively read
by Mrs. Cahall This beautifully writ
ted paper, with graphic description of
''The Iron Woman, (Margaret De-
lands story without hero or heroine)
held the undivided attention of the au-
dience from start to finish. The now
piano the piano that has come to stay
selected by Prof. Strang, of Philadel-
phia, bought through Mr.. Banning. of
and purchased by a sub-com-
mittee composed of Miss Maria Causey,
Mrs. Daniel Hirsch, and Miss Helen
proved itself to be all that is
desired in tone, as a piece of furniture,
price and terms.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
fine WEATHER LAST SUNDAY.

The weather last Sunday was all that
could be asked for in the weather line
All day many persons were seen out
walking, driving, or riding about in
automobiles. The disagreeable weather
of the past few weeks had kept the
people in the house so close that Sunday
with its fine spring weather, came as a
welcome visitor. 1t is to be hoped that
the good weather has set in for good
now it is no uncommon thing for Della
ware to have very disagreeable weather
late in April. Fourteen years ago this
month, this state was visited by big
snow storm and also freezing weather.
This occurred on the twenty eighth and
twenth ninth of the month. It is pro-
bable that those of this state who were
members of the National Guard at that
time will remember the cold weather
and bad conditions with which they were
while in camp at Middletown.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
DU PONT STOPS WORK
ON The BOULEVARD

Announcement was made this week
that all work on the du Pont Boulevard
has been suspended pending the decision
of the judges as to the constitutionality
of the act under which it is being built.
Governor Pennewill this week asked
judges of this state to give a decision
at the earliest possible date" as to the
of the act in question, in
order that not only General du Pont but
the people at large may know how things
stand in the matter. General du Pont
is now awaiting the action of the judges,
and the attitude of the majority of the
people before anything else is done on
his road. Should the judges decide in
favor of the law as it now stands, it
will do away with much delay in the
future and should they decide against
it. much unnecessary expense would be
The large number of peo-
pie in this section of the state want the
road built, and it iskO be hoped that it
will be rushed through. Governor
Pennewill's letter to the judges appears
in another page of this paper.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
THOMAS U. MARVEL DEAD.

This community was greatly shocked
to learn of the sudden death of Thomas
U. Marvel, F-highly respected citizen of
this town, who passed away Thursday
night, March 28th, 1912, at 9.45 o'clock,
having been stricken with apOplexy but
a few minutes before. Mr.. Marvel was
in his Goth year and had all through life
been a man of excellent health, robust
constitution and manly vigor. For %
consecutive years he had well and faith
fully filled the office of Constable for
Cedar Creek Hundred and his services
in this position will be missed by the
many whose business he attended to so
we'll Of his immediate family he leaves
a son, William H. Marvel, Jr., and
brother, William H. Marvel of Philadel-
phia, one of the owners of the Shacka-
maxon Mills in that city and a large i'm
porter of cloth. Mr.. Marvels wife,
Mollie Marvel formerly Mollie Clark,
died some two years ago and her death
a severe blow to him, had evidently af-
fected his general health which has been
more or less uncertain ever since. He
was a man of probity and honor, chari-
table to the utmost, a faithful officer,
staunch friend, a congenial companion
dAAu lGolCGLCu NALALCAAs Ills Dn5oAAlk away
will be signaled by a most kindly re-
from a host of friends. His
married life was a placid, peaceful dream. 1
His wife, now joined by him in the Great
Beyond, was loving and lOvable woman
ST sterling qualities and noble character. /
He was born at the old homestead of the
family at MarvePs Cross Roads, near
Houston, on the Harrington road His |
,ather was William Marvel. a well known .
.itizen of Kent County, one of the old /
st families in this part of Delaware.
funeral services were held at his late
on South Second Street in
Milford at one O'Clock p. m. on Sunday.
The remarks of Rev. w. R. MOwbray
md the singing of the choir of the Avenue
4. E. Church of which he was men,
,er, was deeply impressive and pathetic.
he funeral was largely attended by
iilford's most prominent citizens
ng their last tribute on earth to a worthy
nd respected friend Interment was
lade in the family lot at Hollywood
cemetery, Harrington, Delaware, by
saac A. White, funeral director.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
MARRIED At HARRINGTON.

Deciding to be married at the home
of the brides uncle at Harrington, Miss
Florence Hammond, daughter of w. B.
Hammond. and Howard Derrickson, son
of Captain Derrickson, both of this town,
drove to Harrington on last Tuesday
evening where they were married atthe
home of John Harrington by Rev. Mr..
Givens. The young couple kept their in
tentions q secret until the ceremony was
over when it was made known. Since
then they have been receiving the con
graulations of their friends. Mrs. Der
rickson is an accomplished muician,
having completed a special course in
music at the Cornell University, Syracuse
N. Y. She is one of the best violinists
in the state, and is also very proficient
with the piano. She is leader Of Miss /
Orchestra. At present Mr.. |
Derrickson is employed at the shoe store
If Hammond & Ennis.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
SECOND SEVERE ACCIDENT.

Ezra Wilcox, who is employed on the
Steamer Caroline Vinyard, last week
met with his second severe accident
within the past two years. Mr.. Wilcox,
who is an engineer, was oiling some
part of the engine on the steamer
when his hand was caught in the
machinery. One of his fingers was
drawn into the moving parts and severely
mashed. The accident happened while
the boat was on the bay, and when she
landed it was found necessary to am
putate the injuredmember. Misfortunes
seemed to follow Mr.. Wilcox. About
two years ago he was working around
donkey enginee on the. Steamer Green's
boro when his foot was caught in the
cogs. 1t was necessary at that time
to amputate half of the foot. Mr.
Wilcox recently accepted his new posi-
ton after having been off since the first
accident.
Milford chronicle., 1912-04-05
DONATION DAY At PALMER HOME.

Wednesday next will be the semi
annual Donation Day for the Palmer
Home at Doverl Delaware. This in
stitutiOn which has been established
only few years is doubtless doing a
great deal of good in its mission in
caring for the aged women of the state.
1t is a large christian home, providing
plenty of fresh air, pure food, reading
circle, religious meeting, and eXercis-
ing ground for the residents. During
the short period in which the institution
has been in existance it has admitted
members until now the home is crowded
to fullest capacity, and will not be able
to admit more persons until additions are
made to the buildings. On Donation
Day the institution is open to visitors
who are interested in the welfare of
the home, and everybody is permitted
to assist by contributing small gifts
of bed linen, table linen, household
articles, fruit, provisions or money.
In fact anything that will add to the
comfort of those who make their home
there will be thankfully received and
appreciated. 1t is believed that this
years effort to make Donation Day a
happy one for those concerned, will eX-
ceed all previous years. Several persons
from Milford are enjoying the comforts
of the Home, and would doubtless feel
proud, if the people of Milford would
this Donation Day and show
their philanthropic spirit.