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Evening journal., 1913-07-26
TEARS DOWN
FENCE ON OLD
STREET BED
William A. Ruth Objects to
BrOwnSOn Library AM
nexine Adjoining Land
PART OF CARPENTER ST.
WIPED OFF THE MAP

Tenants and owners Of the fourteen
houses on the southerly side Of Fifth
street between Jackson and Van Blu
ren streets are stirred over the ac-
tion of carpenters for the Brownson
Library Association in fencing in a
portion of the land in the rear OF
the library building on Jackson
street including what was considered
for years to be the bed of Carpenter
street The fence, after being erected
by the carpenters, was removed sew
raj days ago by William A. Ruth, OF
No. 613 Jackson street, whose wife,
Mrs. Margaret Ruth, owns the house
No. 1904 West Fifth street
Mr.. Ruth had occasion to go into the
rear OF his property. and as the space
formerly used as street had been
boarded up. he proceeded 20 knock out
the ends Of the fence opening towards
jackson and Van Buren streets.
The carpenters in enclosing along with
the Brownson Associations lawn the
land that formerly was the bed OF Car
penter street, extended large fence
along the side of the land toward Van
Buren street. allowing for "a three-foot
alley leading from Jackson street to the
yards Of the Fifth street houses.
When spoken to this. morning resi-
dents OF the street were far from
pleased over the action Of the
Library Association and IL was said
the case might be carried into the
courts. II was also said that several
months ago the owners OF the West
Fifth street properties agreed to have
Carpenter street in the rear OF their
yards paved and each was TO pay a
share of the expense
When inquiry was made at the
Street and Sewer Department offices
this morning it was found that the
department had adopted a resolution
in May removing the street from the
city map The resolution was intro
duced on May i3 and was given the
first and second readings on May 90
/ II was adopted week later and
Mayor Howell approved IL ON June 6
Carpenter street from Jackson TO
] Van Buren, It was said had mover been
decided 10 the city and while st was
removed from the city plan, the de-
] luartmont has no authority 20 dispose
of The land The department also re
moved the bed OF the same street be-
tween Adams aud jackson street.
from the city map but IL is still used
as a thoroughfare by the owners OF
labutting property
Whom questioned about the case by 2
reporter. members OF the Brownson III.
brary Association said that for years
they bad considered the land in the rear
of their property at the northwest cor
ner Fourth and Jackson streets, which
was supposed TO be Carpenter street. Ia
be an eyesore. The residents had used
the thoroughiarc for "A dump heap and
ashes were piled everywhere. they said.
Just what the Brownson Library Asso-
citation will do in the matter since Mr.
Ruth tore part OF the fence down is not
known.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
SPITE FENCE
AFTERMATH
UP TO COURT
M'MOnagle Now Accused Of
Malicious Mischief in
SMASHING Window
NEIGHBORS TELL
OF THE TROUBLE

Charged with wilful trespass and ma.
licious mischief, Francis McMonagle, OF
No 1905 Market street, was held in
$500 bail for court by Magistrate Rob-
ertson last. night The first charge was
dismissed and il was on the second that
the defendant sas held
The case was the elimination Of
much trouble between McNIonagle and
the owner and tenants of tho house adj
joining, No. 1907 Market street The
house in question is owned by Francis
Williams, Of Brandywine summit, and is
tcnanted by James Cashell and family.
McMouaglo at one time had a spite
fence erected and this was torn down.
Vt Is charged that he then boarded mp
q window on the second iioor of the
house adjoining, obtaining a ladder and
the services Of a carpenter 60 accom-
plsh this The boards were promptly
knocked from the window BY those
within the house and this served TO fur
ther arouse the ire Of McMonagle He
was tried last night for breaking the
panes of glass in the same window while
stapding on his own property and using
a long pole.
The case has been pending for
some time and another postponoment
was asked last night but Magistrate
Robertson in support OF the charge
er side was represented by counsel.
The witnesses heard By Magistrate
Robertson In support Of thee barge
included Francis Williams. James
Cashell and Mrs. James Cashell who
occupy the house No. 1907 Market
street: Hugo Fuchsig. No. 1900 Mar
kct street. Mrs. Alice Pierce, No.
l10 West Twentieth street. and Mrs.
Emma Cummings, No. 1878 Market
street
Mr. Fuchsig testified that nc saw
lMcMonagle with the pole IN his hands
hut did not sec the actual breaking OF
the windows. Mrs. Cashell said she
heard the crash of glass but the per-
son who Witnessed all the procrrd.
ings was Mrs. Pierce. She said sh'
saw the defendant punch the end u
the pole through the glass. Mrs
Cummlngs also testified to huYinI
/ heard the glass fall.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
PROTECTION FOR
SALOON KEEPERS
WHO DENY DRINK

That saloon keepers who refuse TO sell
Intoxicating liquors to men vino are al
ready under the influence of liquor will
be protected by tie court, WAS the
statement Of Judge Churchman IN City
Court today after fnug larry Orcch,
of penusgroNc. s., and costs on the
charge of being drunk and disordcry.
According to u -aloonkcepcr at Second
and Walnut streets. Green threw u
plate through mirror at the place yes.
terlay when he was refused drink, as
he was drunk at the time.
AZ tho request Of Edward Green. their
employer the charge Of having un-
Wholesome food m their possession
against Arthur Quincy and Ollie Veal
was continued until Monday. The men,
who were arrested by Samuel Ford,
meat Inspector yesterday with decayed
fish ia wagon. entered pleas of not
guilty this morning
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
NOBODY WANTS
POSTOFFICE JOB

Postohice Inspector Plummer yes
terday afternoon visited the postofiice
at Faulkland, Del. to learn if there
was any one in that locality who
would like TO be postmaster there to
succeed Postmaster John Mcdonald
who has given up the place He could
find no one that wanted the position,
and in consequence Mr.. Plummer will
recommend a discontinuonce OF the
postofice
As the position pays Sill year, IL
is probable that the sum is no IN
ducement considering the time the
postmaster must put on the job When
the Office is vacated the postoflice adj
dress Of the residents OF that place
win be Marshallton.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
DEATH OF ApAM SPAIN.

Adam SPAIN. one Of Wilmington's
best known german citizens. died at
his late home No. 1916 West Fourth
street Yesterday afternoon after an
illness lasting two months. He was
well known as one of Wilmington's
pioneer bottlers having conducted the
Union bottiing establishment until
about FIVE years ago when he retired
He leaves a widow. Mary r. and two
children, Rose and William who have
made their home with their parents.
The funeral services will be held on
Tuesday afternoon July 20. in charge
of the Rev Paul 1sensmidt of the Ger
man Lutheran Church. The several
societies Of which Mr.. SPAIN was a
lmember VIII attend the funeral. In
iterment viii be made IN the family
lplot at Riveryiew Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26

Are BOOSTING
THEIR CAUSE
Votes for Women" Squad to
Let 0ratOry Flow After
noon and Night
AT PARKS AND ON
COURT HOUSE PLAZA

Sunragists are to the fore in VIII
mington today, open air meetings in
the interest of suffrage work being
on the program for this afternoon
and evening.
The principal speaker will be Miss
Mabel Vernon. of this city. who, with
Miss Edith Marsden, Of Washington,
has been prominent in seashore suf-
frage campaign, featured by rolling
chair parades.
Il had been expected that Miss
Marsden would be one OF the princi-
pal speakers, but she will be unable
to be present and her place will be
taken by Mrs Annie Lowenburg. of
Philadelphia other speakers will be
Miss Laura Garrett. of New York. and
Mrs. Mary c. Morgan, of Philadel-
phia. and with Mrs Morgan are Miss
Howard and Miss Ruffell. of Philadel-
phia. who also will address the
meetings
Afternoon MEETINGS will be held at
o'clock on the Court House plaza
and at Rodney street reservoir park
at later hour. the use OF the park
having been granted through the
courtesy of Alfred d. Poole. president
Of the Board of Water Commission
ers
At o'clock this evening. there
will be street meeting at Fifth and
Market streets and there will also be
evening meetings at Brandywine
Springs and Shellpot Park.
Through the courtesy of Mrs. W.
x. DUPONT her automobile is at the
service of the suffragists during the
entire day Mrs. Morgan and Mrs
Bowenburg and Miss Howard viii be
the speakers this evening. and Miss
Garrett and Miss Ruffell viii be the
afternoon speakers. II is probable
that Miss Vernon will address both
the afternoon and evening meetings.
Howell S. England was to have made
an address but viii be unable to be
present
Miss Lawdenburg will be the guest
lof Miss Vernon while IN the city and
Miss Garret will visit friends at
Arden.
Miss Vernon is a national organ
izcr Ia the cause She arrived IN
Wilmington last night after having
done Jersey up brown
She had boardwalk parades. yell
low banners gatre and much oratory
in Atlantic City. Wildwood, Cape
May and other resorts.
She also had invaded Bridgeton,
! Vincland aud pitman; had ridden
around these towns in automobiles
owned by "anti"-councilmen; mad Of
! ten talked TO myself for a time un-
( I'll audiences put in an appearance
( had lodged ordinances against street.
speaking. and had even painted signs
! TO advertise her meetings with, shoe
backing
With her on her trip had been Miss
! Grace Hills and Mary Conkle. of
/ Philadelphia. and Miss Marsden The
object had been to circulate the peti
/ tiOn that is 10 be presented to Con-
/ gress July 81. when delegations from
all over the land will flock to the Ma
tional Capitol
Miss Vernon told a story Of a New
Jersey farmer who had refused to ask
her questions because he wouldn't get
into an argument with any woman
and she declared that some suffragist
had detgmined to ally Representative
"Tomn Helm. a hitter "anti' on the
side Of the cause. She declared the sale
OF light novels had been falling Off since
suffrage took hold of the women of the
country. and the publishers Of sound
works on government economics were
beginning to buy 1914 limousines.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
BERLIN EXCURSION
WILL BE SUCCESS

The Chamber of Commerce excursion
TO Berlin promises 60 be an impressive
success. Considerable interest IS being
manifested in the rural districts and il
is expected that many will go iron the
nearby hundreds.
The Chamber of Commerce has order
ed 100 white sun umbrellas on which is
printed in red letters an appropriate le-
gend Il is requested that members OF
the Chamber of Commerce and others
who so wish will assemble att Hotel Du-
pont at 1880 Thursday morning and
march 10 the station and take the train.
The train will leave French Street
Station at s o'clock and arrive at Ber-
lin at ll.3O and returning will leave
Berlin at 430 o'clock arriving in Will
mington at o'clock The excursionists
viii be the guests of the Harrisons at
dinner
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
WILSON HERE
TO TALK OF
MEXICAN ROW
Denies Statement That He
Characterized Mediation
Plan as Rot"
WITH BRYAN TODAY:
MEETS PRESIDENT MONDAY
by the United Press.
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by the United Press
WASHINGTON. July 26.-"My re-
marks IN New York yesterday were
not correctly reported; things were
attributed to me in the newspapers
that | never said" was the declara-
tion here today OF Ambassador Henry
Lane Wilson when asked to ampllfy
on his reported Characterization Of
the administration Mexican media
tion scheme as rot"
~ feel very friendly toward presi-
dent Wilson," the ambassador stated.
land | will do everything in my pow
err TO assist him In this matter
Printed stories of interviews
gave in New York yesterday were ex-
aggerated and incorrect never told
anyone that the mediation plan was
rot" continued the ambassador "I
heard such story was to be printed
and denied H.. but | do say now that
a board of mediation down among
those revolutionists revolution
lists as all Latins are-would have
about as much success as a board Of
mediation would have in settling the
West Virginia coal mine strikes and
riots"
Ambassador Wilson denied that he
had ever said he favored recognition
by this country of the Huerta govern
ment. lie said, however, that the
Huerta government was "Strong and
urile' and that with recognition by
the United States IL could weather the
dissension and establish peace
"l am not here to advise the presi-
dent on any course" Wilson said em-
lphatically, their Il was asked whether
lhe intended 10 ask President Wilson "a
recognize Huerta
''l am here merely 10 make a first
hand report on conditions In Mexico
land to tell what have done during
these turbulent times | am mcrcc
doing part of the job that the govern
lmont pays me Sl7500 year for Per
|aonally | never recognized the lluer.
government / attended bis rccep
tions. I even made him a speech, bu
; that was not recognizing him. u wa
recognizing the fact 20 governmer
that then existed When sent tol'
lRrFms To our copsuls urging thcw
lsupport President Nucria was n'
recognizing hin, or his government.
twas saving human lives
Tine ambassador was greatly pi
out by what ne termed was a "yioi;
iion of confidence IA the printed r.
ports OF hts charge thar Mrs. Francis
GO Ncdoro had forged letters with hi
SIGNATURE attached 90 ;hen
- can easily prove Il though h
added Wilson said ne did not be
licve the President would inquire In
TO this phase of the matter.
"l'm here 90 report on condition
I'm Mexico" he said.
The ambassador said he oXpccte'
Continued On Second Page.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
PASTOR SPRAINS ANKLE.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN. Del. July 26.-
The Rev James w. Colona, pastor OF
Wesley M e. Church. is suffering
with a severe sprain of the left ankle
as the result of fall down fight
OF stairs al the parsonage.
His little child, Barbara. who Is
suffering from whooping cough and
was under the care of her mother,
was seized with paroxysms. and for
time il was thought she would
strangle TO death Mrs. Colona ran
to the stairway and called to her
husband who was endeavoring
to get rest. and in his haste down the
flight he made a misstep.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
Y. W. c. A. GIRLS ON RIVER RIDE.

With Mrs. Elizabeth II. Wine as
chaperone a delightful river ride was
taken on the o'clock Wilson Line
boat last evening by a number OF
young women from the Y w. c. A.
and their friends
A dainty supper partaken OF pic
mic fashion. on the boat added to
the enjoyment of the occasion
Those in the party including the
chaperone were. Mrs. Mary Mitchell.
Miss Leslie Lotus, Miss Jeanette
Knight, Miss Louise Frances. Miss
Margaret Kelley. Miss Crawford.
Miss Beulah Nelson, Miss Ethel
Neason. Frederick Sullivan and
Harold Wine.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
SALEM COUNTY
PRODUCE COMES

The recent invasion OF Salem
County, n. j.. by the Chamber of
Commerce and the excellent ferry
service of the Wilmington and
Pennsgrove Ferry Company between
this city and Pennsgrove bore fruit
today when Roy NJ. Carson. Salem
county farmer, brought to Whining
ton the first big load of Salem county
produce and potatoes. Mr.. Carson
said that il he succeeded in disposing
of the load that he would become a
regular seller in the Wilmington
market
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
PARADE SUITS FOR EAGLES.

There will be an important meet
ing OF the Trip Association of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles tomorrow
afternoon at which the members will
be given orders for their suits to be
worn on the trip TO Baltimore. Md,
on August 7. the week of the con-
vention OF the Grand Aerie of the
Order, Captain Thomas Hogue will
drill the men tomorrow afternoon
and the next drill will be in the uni
forms the men will wear.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
AccUsFD on NON SUPPORT.

William Goodman, n Young white man,
denied the charge of non.support when
arrairncd IN City Court today. and os
his wife. Mrs Fanny Goodman, for
mcrlv of No. 2ll West street was ab.
sent the charge went over until Tues
dav morning. This morning Assistant
CITY solicitor Lynn said the police
heard Mrs. Goodman was living IN
Hockcssin aud she will be subpoened TO
sppenr on Tuesday. The warrant for
Goodman's arrest was sworn out Lass
March.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
ONE HOME, OTHER
SAFE FROM BLOW UP

Jerome b Belf Jr. son OF jerome B.
Bell. editor OF the sunday star Is SUI
pcrntendent OF the nitreglyecripe plant
of the Canadian Explosives Company.
which exploded on Thursday OF this
week killing seven men. Elmer G..
Brown. SON OF Elwood a. Brown. deputy
county treasurer of this city. is em-
ployed as a chemist by the company. Mr.
Bell is at the home OF his father here
ON visit Mr. Brown who graduated
from .,eawarc College this summer. has
informed his people that he escaped in
Jury
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
x1xrcAs Erssrs 1FAB Aargcls FIAe-

sy Tne United rrssf
IL PAso. Tex July ssTsas fossl 'roops IL hs rrsr'
Of paransc Mex. American fag and trampss
Ia the dirr attsr having riaded With bullets the word
brought here today by Hsnjama Asaierre rasage cn char
city When tbs i-surreass captured tho he said.
dyasnea his store ssissa most o. It's contents Aresess
to XII any Americas found. Howazd Palmer. Ensssa
MIN rseusrd 20 cheer ssaderos name sad slain
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
nR. SMILEY AFFLIcTEn.

Dr. 4. Franklin Smiley, pastor OF
West Presbyterian Church is con-
fined to his home with a severe cold
DR. Smiley, who is on his vacation
contracted his anliction while at
tending a funeral and although he
was In danger of contracting pneu-
monia he is now out of that danger.
He expects to leave the city on n
short trip after his recovery.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
Riot Among Prisoners in
Mexican Jail Ends in Death

soldiers appeared. the prisoners we're
kept from escaping
Zapatistas attacked the Federal
garrison at Tizpan. a suburb, during
the night. but we're repulsed after a
short but desperate fight resulting in
several killed and wounded
The Mexican press today expressed
great satisfaction with the reported
attitude of Ambassador Wilson. but
expressed disapproval of the attitude
of the Washington government
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
FIND WOMAN AFFLICTED.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN. Del, July 26.--
Charged with threatening w. b. Dono-
van. assistant supervisor of the D. NJ. &
V. Railroad. Mrs Emma Ward was held
i'm siO0 bail and committed TO the Sus-
sex county Jail Physicians examined
her later as to her mental condition. and
ordered her sent 10 the State Hospital
for the Insane.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
rrIrtYr i AZ prAp n yArrHA rrHT.

sy rss United Sress
ssALpxs. slass~ 5uy .s--rweat'as sngi0ys. are miss
inr believed sasy trapre ana burned assn
soaay when goo raons a4ptha ls plant Of the
land p5sing sHs cieasisg Company csiolsd
could Be heard tor mass Blazing oil shot sAsoasa
81 directions firing eight other buildings -Four uross
OF them women. escaped BY jumping scn 4rstfnr ndoFs
ana were unintsfea
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
By Tha IlniLed press

By The United Press.
MEXICO CITY. Via Galveston.
July 2G.-Fcdcral troops were called
ont early today to quell a prison
riot. in which one man was killed
aud several injured The prisoners.
obtaining knives and clubs in some
unexplained manner, mutinied and
attacked the guard Rushing toward
the entrance. the men succeeded in
passing some of the guards but
others opened FIRE. and when the
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
Engine DELAYS TRAIN

The locomotive on the Delaware
road train leaving Wilmington at
8.19 o'clock this morning became dis
abled between Chester and Edge Moor
causing a delay Of 40 minutes while
another engine was secured
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
DIR. MEELEY N WEST Pulpit.

In the absence Of the Rev. q.
Franklin Smiley, the pulpit Of West
Presbyterian Church will be occupied
tomorrow morning and evening by
the Rev. David r Meeley, OF Balti-
more. Or. Meeley also will address
the Adult Bible Glass in the after
noon
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
MIR. FARLEY OPERATED ON

John J. Farley. president Of the
Brownson Library Association. is CON
fined TO the Delaware Hospital Mr. Far
ley was operated on for stomach trouble
on Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
Making Your Dollar Do
Double Duty

Our dollars enough TO most of in
eresed anything will tend them
chasing will appreciate repeti
ton of the these advertising
call attention again daily possibilities economy
saving offered by careful intelligent buying of the yearn
year-out things that all Of buy.
Clothes food all better bought in
elgenty bought economically bought by those who
read the advertising with understanding.
In saying how much dollar all the
ference in the world who dollar
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Evening journal., 1913-07-26
MR. KENDALL LOSES BUTTON

Frank r. Kendall Of the Street and
Sewer Department this morning lost a
J gold cuil button
Evening journal., 1913-07-26
WEATHER.

For Delaware: Generally
fair tonight and Sunday;
light TO moderate east 70
south winds.
Evening journal., 1913-07-26

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