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Evening journal., 1912-01-26
AGREED ON
NEW BRIDGE
LOCATION
Mr.. Perkins Says Levy Court
Believes Third Street Site
Is ReSI for Structure
ACTING In CITY'S
IN1EREST, he SAYS

Levy Courtman Henry w. Perkins
today asserted that there is no di-
vision in the Levy Court over the loca-
tion OF the proposed new bridge over
the Christiana river, between Fourth
and third streets. He says the Court
is unanimous and believes It has
selected the best possible site, by far
preferable TO placing the bridge at
Fourth street.
II realize, said Mr. Perkins. that
there are many opposed to placing tho
bridge where the Levy Court has Sc
lected and who favor placing It at
Fourth street who are entirely honest
and sincere in their beliefs. but
think a study Of the situation and the
plans outlined would show them that
the site we havc agreed upon is the
best that could be selected"
Mr. Perkins took a blue pront of
the proposed bridge site and approach
cs and showed that the approaches
viii be about 12S feet wide at their
base, tapering to about sixty or SOW
enty feet ON the surface. The north
ern approach will start near Church
street, between Third and Fourth. and
the roadway viii curve into Third
street and into Fourth street. so that
traffic and pedestrians can get to tho
bridge without any unnecessary travel
from either direction. The approach
will cut diagonally across the plot
owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. The bridge proper will
start q short distance north Of the
present Third street bridge. and will
be So feet 6 inches wide The bridge
approach in South Wilmington will be
from Head street and Christiana ave-
nue. 10 q point adjacent 70 the present
Third street bridge.
Mr.. Perkins took a blue print Of
tion selected enables approaches to be
obtained at lower cost than IN any
other place and at the same time con-
meets the north and south sides of the
river III a manner avoiding sharp turns
and almost in a straight line. no mat
tier whether travel be from north OF
4 Fourth street or from the industrial
establishments south Of Fourth street
Should the bridge be placed al
Fourth street. he points out, IL wonld
be necessary TO condemn for ap-
/ proaches. a slice of the railroad COM
pany's property now used as park
i land, and at the same time the Wilson
Line property and the Phillips
| Thompson property would be dam
aged by partly closing the street.
/ On the south side. he points out II
would be necessary to condemn a
right Of way from the river front to
I Commerce street either through the
property of the Indian Refining Com
pany, containing its tanks and a rail-
road line. or through the Reinforced
! Concrete Tile Company's plant which
is working day and night Taking Of
the Refining C0mpany's land, Mr.
Perkins said would deprive the com
pany OF a valuable wharf front where
i obtains oil from ships. Should this
route be taken, Mr.. Perkins also
points out that IL would be necessary
20 make a right angle turn into Com
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
PROBE FOR The
BUTTER PRICES
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 96.-Whether a
conspiracy exists to maintain the
price of butter at a prohibitive figure,
will be determined by the Grand Jury
through an inquiry beginning next
Tuesday. District Attorney Whitman
said today that the probe will be
drastic and if it can be proved that
gambling in dairy products is respon-
sible for present high prices, indict-
ments will follow.
The three chief witnesses, when
the probe begins will be President
Martin, Secretary Knapp and Treas
urer French, OF the New York Mer-
camille Exchange who will have to ex-
plain how sales Of butter, eggs and
cheese are made
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
CLUR GIYES sM0KER.

An enjoyable smoker was held
Thursday evening by the Christiana
Athletic Association in their club
house, No. sos East Fifth street Sew
eral musical selections were given
by local talent which were we'll re-
ceived. In addition TO the musical
program. George August. sporting
manager surprised his friends with
a few boxing bouts. The Christy
boys consists of some of the best
athletes in the city and expect TO
carry off a few prizes in Philadelphia
and nearby towns in the near future.
The club announce that Doc" Dough-
erty issues a challenge TO all comers
at checkers. His address is No. sos
East Fifth street Brownie" Taylor
and Joe Goldstion have registered
tho names with tho A. A. u. and viii
run in Philadelphia on February 10.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
SWAIN SAYS
HE DOESN'T
FEAR PROBE
Report That MIR. Salisbury
May Have Aid Of Mr. Alice
and DR.. Layton
PROCEDURE NOT READY
YET, SALISBURY SAYS

Willard Salisbury, Democratic Ma
tional Committeeman, who is leading
the fight to try to prevent confirmation
of Cornelius 2. Swain. Of Bridgeyille
ss United States marshal, took a hur-
ried trip to Dover last night and re-
turned this morning. 1t could not be
learned today whether Mr.. Salisbury
went to Dover TO confer about the
movement started before tho United
States Senate at Washington, where
through ohjecting to confirmation of
Mr. Swain some Delaware Democrats
hope to try to get an investigation of
political conditions and methods in
This State as the 1912 campaign is
getting under way.
It is reported that Mr.. Salisbury
Us to have the assistance of Former
Senator j. Frank Alice and DR.. Caleb
r. Layton in the movement just be-
gun Back of the attack upon Mr.
Swain is said to be the old Demo-
cratic fight against the Republican
organization. toward which Mr.. Alice
and DR.. Layton have been antagonistic
since being dropped from the Repub-
lican party's highest counsels.
1t was. said today that Former SEN
Rtor Alice and DR.. Layton might ap-
pear with Mr.. Salisbury at Washing
ton TO protest against the Swain ap-
pointment and try to have an investi-
cation obtained.
Mr.. Salisbury in travelling from
Dover TO Wilmington this morning
had Pullman car practically to him.
self. He had a bundle of documents
with him that he read on the way
According to word from Washing
ton the judiciary committee to which
the Swain appointment was referred,
after Senator Bacon. one of the DEM
pcratic leaders. said he had received
a letter from Mr. Salisbury object
ing to confirmation, has set Monday az
a time for Mr.. Salisbury TO come for
ward with his objections.
Mr.. Swain was a Wilmington yis-
itor today. He said he had not been
10 Washington. u do not fear an in
vestigation." he said. I'm fact, I
court il and know that / shall shine
forth brighter than ever when il Is
finished
Mr.. Swain has received a letter
from the Treasury Department notify
ing him o. his appointment and re-
ferring him to laws affecting his
Office that he is requested to familiar
ize himself with.
Mr.. Salisbury Ready.
Just what procedure Mr.. Salisbury
will follow in the Swain case he said
today he was not ready to divulge.
When asked what objection he had
TO Mr.. Swain. he replied: ''Mr. Swain,
70 my mind. is not a fit person to fill
the position of United States marshal. -
When asked on what ground he
based his assertion, Mr.. Salisbury
said "A man making such an as
sertion must have something to
sustain it. and as to the ground for
my opposition to Mr.. Swain, l have
spoken to no one except the members
Of the Senate committee relative to the
matter, and have nothing to say
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
OPEN BIDS TO
REMOVE WRECK

Bids were opened today in the office
of United States Engineer Raymond,
for dredging in the Salem creek, for
which work $1O,500 is available. and
for removing the wreck of the vessel
Townsend" at Wildwood.
The bidders for the dredging we're:
The Richards Dredging Company. "a
cents per cubic yard; River and Har-
bor Improvement Company. SO cents,
and the American Dredging Company,
80 IL cents.
For removing the wreck bids were
as follows; Harry II. Hoffman, Wild
wood, 1897; n. B. Register, Lewes,
S2SS.50; Frank r. Jones, Whining
ton, S461; ]. M. Van SAINT and e. P.
Dandy, Atlantic City. $500. and Eugene
Boehm. Atlantic City. S242.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
REBEL ARMY MARCHING
ON THE CHINESE CAPITOL

perialists tore up the railroad tracks
and trained machine guns on the
rebels. The republicans faced the
fire and fought so fearlessly that the
imperialists were forced 10 withdraw
The rebel advance. however. was
temporarily checked and engineers
we're put TO work TO replace the rails
The imperialists we're waiting rein
forcements before resuming the en-
gagement
Dispatches from WI Chang, stated
that the main section of the revolu-
tionary army had started northward
to cooperate with the forces now III
the northwest. in a general movement
against the capitol The troops are
under the command Of General Liam
Hung. rebel commander-in-chief
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
DOGS BARK SHAKES ONE
COAT FROM THIEF'S GRIP

occupied by Mrs Alice Vending, at
No. 500 West Nineteenth street, when
a small dog gave the alarm.
The home of William II. White, at
No. sos West Nineteenth street, was
also entered through parlor win
dow, and four overcoats and rain
coat taken. In none of the houses
did the robbers leave the first floors.
and the occupants heard no noise
whatever.
AT the Vending home son
Benjamin Vending, had not retired.
and when the dog started barking
he raised the SASH No one was in
sight. but when an investigation was
made the overcoat from Mr. Wier's
home was found on the rear porch.
The police were notified, but they
have no clues.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
Mr.. ROSSELL GETS
MESSAGE FROM SON

A. w. Yount. of Oruro Bolivia, who
arrived here yesterday, is visiting John
S. Rossell, of the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company Mr.. Yount
said that last December. Paul +. Eos
sell, a son Of Mr. Rossell. who is con-
nected with the DUPONT Powder Com
pany, visited him at Oruro and he was
in excellent health at that time.
Mr.. Yount will leave this evening
for the West, where he will visit rela-
tives before returning to South
America.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26

Sneak thieves have made their ap-
pearance in the extreme western end
of the Ninth ward, and as result,
residents in that section are securing
their doors and windows before retir-
ing. Two houses were entered by
the thieves early on Tuesday morning,
and when an attempt was made to
enter a third house a watch dog fright
ened them off, and in their fight they
dropped part Of their plunder
The home Of Robert Wier, Of No. COS
West Nineteenth street, was entered
by means of "a kitchen window open
ing into a side alley The robbers did
not disturb the silverware in the
house, but confined their hunt to
clothing. They secured two top coats
and a vest and overcoat. The last
they dropped on a porch of the house
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
JURY SAYS
MILLER WILL |
WAS VALID
After rs Minutes DeIlbsratlOn
Finding is Returned to
Court Today
NIECE GETS BULK
OF 100000 ESTATE

After twenty-six minutes delibcra-
ton jury in Superior Court this
morning upheld the George Miller
will which had been attacked on the
ground that the testator was mental
~ incapable at the time no drew the
instrument The case had been on
trial several days
After court got down to work this
morning Chief Justice Pennewill
charged the jury in the case
The charge was an exhaustive one
on account of the importance OF The
case The jury retired at 11.27
o'clock and at 115S o'clock the ver-
dict upholding the will was returned
Foreman Richard Hodgson an
nounced the verdict sustaining the
will. Only one ballot was taken by
the jury.
The case, which began on Monday.
was really fight between father and
daughter. George Miller, In his Will,
left the bulk of his estate. valued at
100000. 70 his niece. Jane Miller. now
Mrs. Jane Deer Former State Sona-
tor William Henry Miller of Brandy
wine hundred. with John s. Miller.
who died on Wednesday brothers of
the deceased, were the caveators and
former Senator Miller is the father OF
Mrs. Deer. George Miller. who was a
bachelor for many years, was foreman
of the DUPONT machine shops. He died
In 1909 in an institution for the in
sane in California. His will was
dated December 81 1887
Benjamin Nlelds and John p. Nields
counsel for the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company. trustee fol
Mrs. Deer, represented the will ant
Willard salisbury and Hugh M. Nor
ris were counsel for the caveators.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
AUTO BEHIND
SPREADS DEATH
Injured Chauffeur Of Frazer
Gar Tells How Accident
Happened
FUNERAL SERVICE
TONIGHT FOR VICTIM

Harry Twyford, of No 2016 Market
street, chauffeur of the automobile
owned by T. Malcolm Frazer, of New
ark, which turned turtle ON the Ches-
ter Pike near Sharon Hill. Pa., on,
Wednesday night, killing Frazer and
injuring Harry V. Coombs. of Sharon
Hill, and himself was reported to be
improved this morning.
He has received no medical aiten-
tion as yet from his family physician.
Twyford would not talk Of the
accident, but during the morn
ing he informed his wife that the
automobile which struck the one con-
tanning Frazer and his companions.
came from the rear How he reached
this city Twyford says he does not re-
member Twyford also said that
when the cars struck Frazer was at
the wheel.
The members of his family said
that early yesterday morning they
We're awakened by loud knocks on
the door and found Twyford standing
there. He had bruise over the tenn
pie and complained Of pains across
the back, but otherwise he did not
appear to be injured. He was very
nervous.
Twyford claimed he was not hurt
internally but it was said that a
physician might be called in this
afternoon. Twyford, who has been
out Of employment for some time was
in Newark when Frazer engaged him
on Wednesday afternoon
The body of +. Malcolm Frazer was
removed from Darby to his late home
in Newark last night, his father, e
B. Frazer, having gone to Darby to
look after the arrangements. The fun
eral services will be held this even
ing in Newark Presbyterian Church in
charge Of the Rev. w. j. Rowan In
terment will be made privately tomor-
row morning in West Nottingham
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
TO OPEN NEW HoTEL~

Thomas J. Lawless will open his
new hotel at Charlestown. Christiann
hundred, "a Monday. The properar'
cost $4,000. is modern IN every par
ticular and a decided Improvement to
the neighborhood Mr.. Lawless has
been in business there for years and
has made many other improvements
previous TO erecting his present hotel.
MORE MEMBERS FOR UNION.
The Rev w. G.. Koons will be the
preacher at the revival service IN
Union M H. Church tonight The
have resulted in many ac-
to the church. nine conver-
sions being reported last night. On
last Sunday is members we're re-
ceiyed into the church by letter.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
PIANO is GIFT
TO GRACE CHURCH

At an entertainment given in the
lecture room Of Grace M e. Church,
last evening, a piano was presented
to the congregation by Melville Gam
brill. The gift came as a surprise
Dr. George Edward Reed, acting pas
tor of the church, made the presenta-
tion speech and John S. Mullin, Jr.,
in behalf of the congregation, accep-
ted the instrument
The evenings entertainment con-
sisted Of singing, which was followed
by the presentation Of the piano. and
a victrola concert.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
THEY TLOpFD HERE.

In a telegram 10 her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Preston w Ware. OF Media,
Pa. day ago, Mrs. Elsie Chesley, an
nounced her marriage TO Freeman b.
Cheslcy. on December Is last he
ceremony was performer in this city.
AS Mr. and Mrs. Ware believed their
daughter TO be in Philadelphia where
she was employed r. stenograpner,
the news surprised n greatly, but
they setn a message of congratulation
81 once.
He became acquainted with the
young woman who is now his wife a
year ago last summer when he came
to Media 20 engage in forestry work
for Charles IT. Schoen. at Rose Vail
ley He was introduced to Miss Ware
and friendship ripened into love.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
CALL MURDER
TRIAL MONDAY

The Court Of Oyer and Terminer
will open on Monday morning for
trial of Martin Watson, colored,
charged with the murder of George
H. Merritt. white man. Merritt was
found dead in Johnson's Flats, this
city, on March 16 of last year. The
trial is expected to occupy ten days.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
TALK
ON RIVER FRONT

Owing to Congressman Heal hav-
ing important business to attend TO
in Washington today the conference
of the river front committee of the
Board of Trade, Mayor Howell and
City Councils Committee and Con-
gressman Heald has been postponed
until tomorrow night Mr.. Heald no.
tified the committee this morning that
he could not get to Wilmington to-
day, but he hopes to have some inter-
esting news to convey tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
MIR. JACKSON
HAS APPENDICITIS

j. Montioth Jackson, manager Of the
local house of G. l. Hudson and Com
pany, brokers, was admitted to the
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
this morning. suffering with ap-
pendicltia. Mr. jackson was taken
10 the hospital from his home. and
will be operated upon after o'clock
this afternoon by Professor A. G..
oWod, of the University of Pennsyl-
vania, a specialist on appendicitis, Or.
Wood will be assisted by DIR. J. =. Pyle.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
BROTHERHOOp NEETING.

Scott Brotherhood is considering
the advisability of holding a series Of
Sunday afternoon meetings for men.
The first meeting is likely to be held
on Sunday afternoon, February
The Brotherhood last night dis
cussed plans which will be made pub
lie later regarding a great work prob
ably in conjunction with other Broth
erhoods
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Jan. 26.-A special des-
patch to the Exchange Telegraph
this afternoon announces thar
large body OF revolutionists. under
the command OF General Iii Yuan
Hung. left WI Chang today to attack
Pekin.
By The United Press.
SHANGHAI. Jan. 26.--China again
Is in the throes OF bloody civil war
Late today the Republican officers
began a movement against Pekin A
column Of soldiers moving north
ward from Shantung province. en-
countercd the imperial army midway
between Nankin and Tien Tsin and
a desperate clash resulted. The i'm
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
JUDGE CUTS
ARGUMENT OUT

William Newcomb. colored, entered
a plea of not guilty 10 the charge Of
assault and battery against Blanche
Thomas, colored in City Court this
morning. Blanche did not care 10
have anything done to William, but
she wanted him to stay away from
her Judge Cochran warned William
about bothering the woman. Then
William started to argue. but was
quelched by the court. He got off.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
TO BURY MIR. TRAVIS HERE.

The body Of Frank A. Travis, son Of
Andrew J. Travis, a local liveryman.
who was killed in Philadelphia. YES
terday morning, was brought to Will
mington yesterday afternoon BY Tn
dertaker James J. Doherty. The
funeral will take place from the
home Of the young mans father, No
112 n. Jackson street next Tuesday
morning.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
FOR AGGRESSIVE PEOPLE.

The Wants are for aggres-
sive people. Be a live wire
and get in touch with other
liYe wires-that's the way to
succeed.
There's work for you-ust
your particular kind of work.
that in which you are mSst
efficient. Find the position
that's Just the one for ySu
through the Want Columns.
Opportunities are often OUT
lpied through the Wants-eYerY
day presents new chances. add
ed possibilities.
Turning the Wants to acl
count is the way that many
gain better positions and we'll
deserved advancement.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
EX-MARSHAL SHORT
NOW NEAR DEATH

John Cannon Short, aged 50 years,
former United States Marshal is
critically III at his home near Bridge
vile. Practically no hope for his re-
covery was held out this morning.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
SUPPER A SUCCESS.

Mrs. Charles NJ Wilson's class gave
a successful oyster supper last night
at the home of their teacher. No.
1920 Tatnall street. They made a
good sum for the Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church Improvement Fund.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
FUNERAL TODAY OF MIR. BRADEN

The funeral of Marry Braden of
Seventeenth street and Mt Vernon
avenue. who died on Wednesday. took
place this afternoon with members of
Star of Bethlehem Lodge No. 125, L. o.
L.. attending in a body
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
CHASE REYNARD
FROM STANTON
Hunters Have Fine Sport
Back of Hounds While
SnOW Falls

In snowstorm the most enthuusi-
astic fox hunt ever held in the Vi
cinity Of Stanton was that of today.
Reynard was released by the Misses
b. Blanche Sypherd and Elsie M.
Schen Of this city in front Of the
Stanton Hotel of which Lewis Dickey
Is proprietor
There we about $50 persons gath
cred around the hounds and fox. The
hunt was participated in by fifty
riders aud seventy-five hounds and
the fox when released took a course
toward Mt. Cuba.
Prior to the releasing of the ami
NAL all those present were enter
tanned at dinner at the hotel.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
Stays Wife As She Pleads Mercy

killed his young wife and then COM
mitted suicide
She had refused TO withdraw a di-
vorce suit and become reconciled to
him.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
THANK SOLDIER FIRE FIGHTERS.

The Mayor and Council of Delaware
City at meeting last night passed a
resolution thanking the soldiers at
Fort. DUPONT for their services one
week ago when G. w. Jefferson's house
was destroyed by fire.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
s3l5 FOR TAILOR's STOCK.

Constable Fisher today sold the
stuck of the tailor shop of Mitchell,
the Tailor Inc. Market stret above
Fodrth, 70 different purchasers, for
S315.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
EXHIBITIONS IN FLYINC.

c. r. Miller. The local aviator. will
give free exhibitions of flying at Horse
Show Park tomorrow afternoon ana
Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Miller tried
out his machine on Saturday last.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
HELPING HANDS ENTERTAIN.

The Helping Hand Society Of Scott
Church was entertained at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, No. SO Kirk
wood street last evening. with music
and games, after which refreshments
were served Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. George w Gibson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bromwell Miss Florence Gibi-
son, Miss Mabel Adams. Miss Mar
garet Donovan, Miss Ethel Stewart,
Hazel Fallinsfeld, Miss Pearl Smith,
Miss Viola Bromwell, Miss Ethel NAL
lick Miss Elya Davis. Miss Edith
Knox. Miss Pearl Knox. Master How
ard Bromwell Master Clarence Gibi-
son. Miss Elizabeth Anderson, Of
Coatesville was a visitor.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
DIR. DAVIS Ar RAIL-

Dr. G. Fl. Davis, a prominent Phil
adelphia physician, who yesterday Wis
tied his brother, Dr. Max Davis, in
this city, attended the Charity Ball
last night
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
MORE DOCS NED TAGS.

Up to noon today about 1900 dogs
had been registered at City Hall which
is about 100 behind the number reg
istered at this time last year.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
BY The United Press.

BY TIC InIteu TTCst.
HUNTINGTON. w Va, Jan. &c.
While she pleaded on her bended
knees that he spare her life, Harry
Fitzpatrick. %, early today shot and
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
MIR. COURSEY AT AsBURY.

The Rev. R, T. Coursey, pastor Of
Bramdywine NJ. E. Church. will preach
at Asbury tonight
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
YOUNG AT 75,
WANTS TO MARRY

WASHINGTON. D. c, San. 20.
- am rs years old and in the
prime of life" said David c.
Brentman, Of Lindville. Va, ia
eloping here to wed Barbara L.
Frank, aged 40.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
WEATHER.

WEATHER..
Nv Tho FT~itoS Dress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26-There win
be snow tonight followed BY cloudy
weather in the Eastern States.
For Delaware-Snow or rain TO-
night; Saturday unsettled. not qnlte
so cold tonight; light TO moderate
variable winds.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
HUBBY HAS STOPPED
But WIDOW CAN'T WALK

ROCHESTER,. n. Y, Jan. %.
Mrs. Jay Corser is learning to
walk. Sixteen years ago she
swore she would stay in bed
until her husband stopped
drinking. When he died, she
arose but the muscles in her
legs refused 10 support her.
Evening journal., 1912-01-26
ENTERTAINMENT AT MADELET,

A musicale. including a modern
sewing society entertainment, will
be given in Madeley NJ e. Church to-
night under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid Society
Evening journal., 1912-01-26

The EVENING JOURNAL
has more Subscribers than
any other paper in Delaware.
ltai means a home paper