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Evening journal., 1913-07-22
AGAIN
TO PLACE VALUE
ON EBERT HOME

The Jury empanelled by Sheriff
Burris, to condemn a site for the
proposed joint city and county build
ing heard additional testimony on the
land values today. The property
under consideration was that OF Dr..
Samuel G.. Ebert at the southeast
corner of Eleventh and French
streets. DR. Ebert was represented
by Robert H. Richards. Dr. Elbert
testified there are two mortgages on
the property, amounting to $1,000 The
frontage on King street is 50 feet and
runs 210 feet to French street. He
placed a value of S125.OOO on the prop
erty, basing It at $1,000 a foot,
To William s. Hilles, counsel for
the Joint Building Commission, Dr..
Ebert said he paid $4,000 for the
property ten years ago and had made
improvements II was shown that the
county assessment on the property
is $4,000 and the city assessment
$1,000
DR.. Ebert said one of the mem
bers of the County Board Of Assess
ment Revision had advised him that
the first assessment figure on the
property was S4S 600. Witness said
! Levy Court Commissioner Burris had
told him that Il was not the intention
of the board to increase assessments
on the block of which the Elberl
property was a part, and that he hao
saved Dr. Elbert 100000 on the as
+ fsessment.
James p. Winchester placed a value
Of $4,000 on the Ebert property. He
said he arrived at this conclusion by
value of $3.50 a foot and $4,000 on
the building
"Mr. Winchester" said Mr.. Pilling
lone of the Jurors, "the other day yot
placed a value of s4S,O0O on the
IHnles property with 50 feet frontage
Here is so feet front and you value Il
at 100000 How do you arrive al
the figures?"
Mr. Winchester replied: We'll, tha
lis my opinion
J. T.. Meehan valued the trees OF
the Ebert property at S3.45S.6O.
Architect John y. Thompson place
the replacement value az S220SS.l5
Wallace c. Hance valued the building a
from SD 0SS to S24. 800 William j
Fisher placed the value of the ground a
$500 foot front; John j. Monaghan
cHNu TO rl sNnV a lNuli NeolEf h' w hiu
5000 a foot Cornelius J. Mundy, $500
and John J. Hanley. 5000; Wilmer Pal
mer $3.50 a foot; James b, Oberly, $500
William Gibbons. $500; George II. Nc
Call. s275 and c. W. Goodmg. $500 t
S4OO
William J Horrigan. a member OF th
Board of Revision and Assessment TO
the eastern district said that DR.. Fiber
had orally objected to the increase OF as
sessment on mis- property. but had no
hlcd written objection. Mr. Horrigan ad
mitted that there was an agreemen
among the members of the board tina
they Mould keep down the assessmen
on the properties in this block in ordC
that the assessment might not be use
as evidence in the condemnation pro
ceedings Charles +. Anderson, anoth,
member OF the board. also said tha
there was an agreement TO this efie'
among the members of the board m
E that they understood that practical
t all of the properties had been arrange
{ for and therefore they had kept the a
D sessment down.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
NO HOTEL In
CITY FOR EVEN
A $500 CANINE

Owing to none of the local hotels hav-
ing quarters for CANNES that will be
brought here by their owners during the
dog show. to be held in connection with
the State Fair next September. the
managers Of the fair after a conference
with the American Kennel Club, an
nounced today that the breeds Of the
various dogs will be divided and judged
on Wednesday and Thursday OF fair
week This means that the dog show
will last two days. as had been planned,
but those who own valuable dogs will
not be compelled to have them sleep out
doors over night.
This was necessary. as one woman
from New York desired to enter her
bulldog valued at $500 but she did
not want it to sleep in the tent over
night Inquiries at the local hotels
brought the information that kennels
were not conducted at the hotels. AS
the owner of the dog. as well as others
have valuable dogs. it was decided To
have the Judging take place on two days
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
PARALYzEn AFTER DINE.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. July Pills body
partially paralyzed, Edward II. Ell
wood, twenty-five. is at Emergency
Hospital today with what physicians
think is a broken neck. Elwood was
hauled out of the water at a nearby
summer resort Sunday He had dived
from a springboard into shallsw wa
ter. Except for almost continued
coma and paralysis. physicians think
he may recover even with a broken
neck. An X-Ray picture OF the in
jured mans neck was taken today to
ascertain definitely whether 1t is
broken.
Elwood lay several hours in bed at
his home before anybody thought he
was seriously injured
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
YOUNG WIFE
AFTER HUSBAND
WITH RAZOR

Charles A. jackson, colored, of No. 200
Tatnall street. very small for his age.
was married on May % this year. To-
day he appeared in City Court on the
charge Of wife-beating. Sadie Johnson,
the wife, said her tiny husband had
thrown brick at her which caused t.
knot to appear on her head. The wife
said Charles caused the trouble by de
claring he was going TO sell their house
hold effects and cease housekeeping.
Charles denied throwing any brick at his
wife. and claimed she chased him With a
razor. Other witnesses bore him out in
this Sadie admitted she had razor,
but claimed she took it ont of the house
because Charles had said he would
stretch rope for her
After hearing this Judge Churchman
dismissed the ease. In doing so Judge
Churohman said those who came into
court for redress must have clean hands
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
MISSION sOCIETY MORN.

AT the special meeting of the w
H. NJ Society of St Paul's NJ e.
Church, held last evening az the
home of Mrs. Frank Jervis, No. 1920
Gilpin avenue. some unfinished husi-
ness Of the society was completed
after which the members and visit
ors spent the dime in informal So
cial enjoyment.
The amount Of money necessary to
complete the pledge OF $500. given
annually by the members of the So
ciety was raised and ARRANGEMENTS
were made for a peach festival 10 be
given at the home of Mrs. J. H. Huff
hngton, Hillcrest, on the evening OF
August 2S.
An interesting letter from the
Jessie Lee Home. in Alaska. was
read The new president Mrs Annie
Allen presided al the meeting.
The sum of S4576 was reported by
the treasurer as having been paid in
during the quarter. The disburse-
ments were S36.26, leaving a balance
OF S9.40. No more meetings of the
w. II. Society will be held until Fall
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
BREAKS A COLD,
OPENS NOSTRILS
Pape's Cold Compound Cures Colds
and Grippe in a Few
Houre

The most severe cold will be broken
and all grippe misery ended after
taking a dose Of Pape's Cold Com
pound every two hours until three
consecutive doses are taken.
You will distinctly feel all the dis
agreeable symptoms leaving after TIE
very first dose.
The most miserable headache, dull
ness. head and nose stuffed up. fever
ishness. sneezing, running of the nose
sore throat mucous catarrhal dis
charges soreness, stiffness. Theuma-
tism pains and otner distress van
ishes
Take this wonderful Compound as
directed, with the knowledge that
there is nothing else in the world
which will cure your cold or end
Grippe misery az promptly and
without any other assistance or bad
after-effects. as a 25-cent package Of
Pape's Cold Compound, which any
druggist can supply contains no qui-
nine-helongs in every home-accept
no substitute. Tastes nice-acts
gently.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
DRAMATIC
DENIALS OF
CHARGES
George F. Elliott, Accused Of
Sending Improper Letters
Held in Bail
WITH HAND UPRAISED
SAYS lie Is INNOCENT

When George E. Elliott OF Alillsboro,
Del, charged with sending obscene matr
ter through the malls, was held by
United States Commissioner Mahatiy
this afternoon on 81 900 bail for the acs
tion OF the Federal Grand Jury. he in
court raised his hand above his head and
declared: 'tSanding before Almighty
COD, deny ever writing any letter that
l did not sign my name to. l am try
ing to do my duty towards my God and
living right by my church.
As hlnott was placed under the bail
bond. Rufus Elliott of MillsborO, the
complainant, burst into tears and COW
cred his face with his hands. The arrest
OF George f. Elliott followed an investi-
cation iasting four months by Postofice
inspector Plummer Following the
hearing today Inspector Plummer said
that other arrests on similar charge
would be made shortly. 1t was learned
today that j. p King, a rural mail car
rier, also has received numerous letters.
Elliott, the defendant today was
not represented by counsel, but he was
accompanied by his sister, Mrs Alice
Doltz, and brother, II. 4. Elliott, a
merchant Of MAshoro, who furnished
bond for his appearance. Elliott ex-
pressed 4 Willingness to enter into the
hearing and inspector Plummer was
the first witness called. lie told OF
having received complaint from Wash
ington on March "a Of a letter Of an
obscene nature sent to Rufus Elliott, a
resident OF Millsboro, but not a rela-
tive Of the defendant. On the 14th OF
this month, Rufus Elliott received a
letter from George E. Elliott, which
was signed by him. The handwriting
was regarded as identical and the ar
rest OF Elliott followeds Inspector
Plummer testified.
Fred H. Brinton, who was postmas-
! ter at Millsboro until last Wednesday
! identified the letters as having been
postmarked at his office.
Rufus Elliott testified that he hac
{ received a letter last March from tn,
/ rural mail carrier and also the one
sent last week. The latter one Tho
I defendant admitted sending througs
the mails he said
! George +. Elliott asked the witness
why he accused him of sending the let
ter and he replied: 7 did not accuse
you, there is the evidence
J. J. Peirce, a handwriting eX
pert, was called by District Attorney
/ Nields and after carefully examining
the letters he testified they had beer
written by the same hand.
Elliott in his own behalf deniel
sending the letter and claimed tn
trouble started over Rufus Elliot
breaking up his home. lie said tha
the Methodist preacher at Alillsbor
had promised TO help him, as di
others there. Commissioner Mahaff
held the defendant under $1,000 bai
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
SUSPECT FOUL PLAY
BEFORE DROWNING

Word was received here today Of the
supposed drowning in the basin OF the
Delaware and Rartan canal early yes
terday morning of Joshua Hutchinson,
of this city, an engineer ON the steamer
John W. Garrett, and Edward Stewart,
of Trenton. y. j.. member of the crew.
Hutohinson's name does not appear N
the city directory A cap Was found
floating in the water belonging 20 Staw-
art gave the first clue that something
was wrong.
The men have been missing from the
boat for two days. The cap was recog-
nized a. Stewarts. No explanation can
be given a. TO how the men got into the
water As Stewart is known 60 have
had considerable money IN his posses.
sion foul play is suspected The case
is being Investigated
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
SEEK PEACE ON
ERIE SYSTEM
ev The united Press.

sy The United Press.
NEW YORK. July p. The mediators
named by President Wilson to deal with
the disagreement between the managers
and conductors and traumen OF the
eastern railroads today devoted their at
tcntion TO the Erie situation. which
threatened a serious complication in the
threatened strike. Instead OF continuing
their conferences with the representa-
tyes of the employees and the railroad
managers, the mcdiators arranged To
confer with the Erie officials this after.
noon. An attempt will be made TO in
duCe the Erie to consent 20 have the de-
monds OF is employees arbitrated along
with those of the other roads.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
NEW BUILDING
ON MARKET STREET

Building Inspector johnson today is
sued a permit 10 William d. Haddock &
Co. TO erect store and dwelling at No.
707 Market street for Harry y. Thomas,
costing $3.50. This was the building
that collapsed at the time excavations
We're being made by Joseph Schunder. n
contractor for building az No. 705
S. Dure.
Haddocl & Co. obtained another per.
init to make alterations nc No. 5OD Mar
ket street for VI. A. Davidson. costing
$1,000 A permit also was issued to
Stanislaw Tobasso TO erect two dwell
ings in Rowland street between Lincoln
and Union streets, to cost $500 each.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
MFAnOW OWNERs ANXIOrs.

A delegation OF resident from Abse-
con. n. j. appeared before Major Ray
mond. United states engineer here, TO
learn what effect the improvements
made by the government in the Aose-
con Creek would have on meadows
owned by them along that stream. In
the party were George A. Bourgeois.
Captain Wesley c. Smith and J. p.
ClrVtaat-
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
CITY EMPLOYEES
WANT PAY EVERY
TWO WEEKS

It was learned today that there is
a movement on foot to urge City
Council to pass an ordinance paying
city employees now on the monthly
payroll. twice a month. The move
ment is only started, but will be
pushed to an issue as quickly as pos
sible. Some of the city employees say
that now that the railroads have de-
cided to pay semi-monthly and no
body now pays by the month, It is
time they should receive their money
every two weeks.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
FIREBuG AFTER ROCKEFELLER
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
TARRYTOWN. N. Y, July 22-All
Tarrytown and the inhabitants
throughout Sleepy Hollow are today
keeping an eye out for the firebug who
is now believed 10 be bent on destroy
ing the property of John ID. Rocke-
teller at Pocantico Hills. Not only
do they wish TO preserve Rockefeller s
houses and barns, but the Volunteer
Fire Department of Tarrytown is be-
ing seriously disturbed by the fire.
quent blazes discovered about the
millionaire's winter home.
Three small fires have been discov-
cred on the place within the past three
weeks.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
HARRInTT,s CnNnITInN SERInrS.

The condition Of william Harriott.
of No. 1904 West Eighteenth strees,
who was struck on the head by =
piece of iron thrown by a fellow
workman in the plant Of the Joseph
Bancroft & Sons Company last Friday,
remains serious His skull was frac-
tured by the blow
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
MEASrRING STEAMER.

Deputy Collectors Of Port Middle
ton and Chandler today finished the
work Of measuring the steamer Nara
gansett, which is nearing completion
at the shipyards of the Harlan and
Hollmgsworth Corporation. The YES
sci will receive her trial trip next
week and probably leave for New
York about August l.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
MRS. MAMMELE BREAKS LEG.

Falling from kitchen step at her
home No. 1917 West Ninth street today.
Mrs Candy G. Mammele broke both
bones in her left leg near the ankle. DR..
Harold J.. Springer is in attendance.
Mrs. Mammcle had started ont the
kitchen door when Dor foot slipped and
She fell. Her leg turned under and being
heavy al the weight came down on the
limb. breaking it.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
sAYs couNTY DAMAGES PRopERTY

Frank Mclaughlin appeared before
the Levy Court today regarding public
road which passes his home near New
ark. Mclaughlin said tine property had
been damaged by the former Levy
Court. water running into the kitchen
and cellar He asked the members OF
the court to visit his place.
Mr. Smith said he felt the court would
see that the water is directed from the
property Mr. NIcLaughln said the
course Of the water had been changed by
the former Levy Court. He wants the
road to be regarded and the cost would
be about $500. Action viii be taken
later. ~
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
DEFER ACTION on BIDS.

The Levy Court today did not
award the contract for supplying
road rollers. The court also failed 10
take action on the new bridge bids as
the commissioners in all probability
will go TO Chicago 10 see the differ
ent types Of bridges in that city.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
URGE GEN. WILSON FOR PLACE.

A committee consisting Of william
II. Blake and Henry W. Perkins rep
resenting the General Thomas A.
Smyth Monument Association. today
will wait upon Brigadier General
James II. Wilson, t. s. A.. retired, and
request him to accept the presidency
of the association.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
TWO WORKMEN INJURED.

Two employees of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Corporation were in
jured at that plant today, and we're
treated at the Delaware Hospital They
were James Mulhern. No. $50 West
Fifth street, and James Bowles. of No.
500 Washington street. The former
had his wrist cut and Bowles sus-
tanned a cut thumb.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
TALKS WOMAN
SUFFRAGE FROM
COURT HOUSE STEPS

There will be suffrage meeting on
the County Court House steps ON Satm-
day afternoon President Groves brought
up the question at the meeting of the
Levy Court today and upon motion of
Mr. Scott the permission was granted.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
CEIIn MES srnnFNI.v.

Coroner John T. Spring received a
report today of the sudden death of
Emma ]. Fisher. colored. aged l
year and months at No. 107 South
Market street. Death, he learned.
was due to natural causes.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
MR- IEsrFR sFFs FENroN.

Former Postmaster NJ. Upward Jester
spent Yesterday at Fenton Beach, y. j.
lie was delighted with the trip and said
he had mo- idca there was such pleasant
place near Wilmington 20 stay.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
OVTRCOlTF ny HEAT.

Daisy Deputy, colored, aged 81
years. of No. 707 Buttonwood street,
employed by a Chinaman. at Sixth and
Penn streets, was overcome by the
heat today, and was taken to the Del
aware Hospital in the Phoenix ambul-
ance
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
pOG HID prMR RABIES.

William Walls, assistant dog
catcher. removed a dog suffering with
dumb rabies from the house, No 507
West Third street to the pound yes
terday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
MApprAGF IIcFNsF ISsIIEn

Magistrate James ". Robertson issued
a marriage license yesterday 10 John }.
Snyder aged "a years. and Emma
0uashne. aged 20 years. both Of No. 1902
Woodlawn avenue
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
ICAsE Is PnsTpnNFn-

Magistrate Lewis today postponed
the case Of Ellis Rose a junk dealer.
for one week Rose is accused of re-
ceiving stolen goods.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
Friends School
Fourth and Wes Streets.
wi ming on. Delaware.

Delaware leading preparatory school
fitting fvi rithrr to.ieEr uf business A corps
90 twenty "rr instructors. Excellent equlp
mrnt IhutnuEh instruction. Io.,.du.a
Nnral scientific. l.utiu scientific l.ifefafy
and sIinssieai tpurses OF Study firnduafeg
tfrpd tor any college, Well equipped gym
unsium Nrw ana we'll equipped friunf ,
! Ruiding lerus moderate ~ reason of
/ endowment. FAN term begins Ninfh Month
sept 18th. 1918. For illustrated cats
/ oe address
| HFRstFEi A NORRIS. A. ~. Principal
- "r--- n4-oA
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
MRS. RAYMOND 1lTs SAD NEWS

Mrs. r. r. Raymond wife OF Nlaloi
Raymond. United States engineer here,
received word today of the death OF Gen
eral Carl Woodruff an uncle at Raleigh,
y. c. He was medal of honor man
and returned from the army with the
rank Of Brigadier General in the artil.
lery service.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
rn So en- IRFLANn.

George kearnoy Of Nc. y Koekiord
Road. brother -2f Health Oiheer kear-
ncy. has sailed for Ireland where he will
visit for several weeks.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
SAI.F RY THE SHERIFF.

Sheriff Burris today sold the prop
erty Of William J. Spence, on Four
teenth street, east Of Tatnall street,
to Horace G. Eastburn, for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22

~ Wo YOUNG LADIES WISH BOARD IN
i country during summer, near trolley
Employed during day. Address W8l Even
ing lonrna, ONCE. ly22-2t.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22
MAY DEMAND
PROOF OF The
MULHALL TALE
Lobby PrOberS Talk Of NeCeS-
Sity Of Confederation Be-
fore StOryIS Believed.
SENATORS GIVE LIE
TO SOME STATEMENTS
By The United Press.

WAShlNGION, July Z2.-Ine re-
pudiation of the story of Col NJ. NJ
Mulhall, former chief lobbyist and
strike-breaker of the National Asso-
citation of Manufacturers by Senators
Nelson, Clap and Cummins insofar
as it affected his submitted report of
interviews with them. had a decided
effect on the senate lobby probers
today. II was admitted by even
those who have heretofore taken Null
halls story without question that he
will have to secure some .other
proofs If his declarations are to be
accepted at their face value -Niul-
hall identified a report which told of
his glibly comforting with Cummins
about pending legislation, Of being
told by Nelson how a committee vot-
ed in executive session and of being
introduced to Senator Clapp by Nell
son
Each of the three senator's swore
positively they knew nothing OF any
such meetings.
Mulhall continued his story today,
identifying letters covering his work
in Washington and in attempting TO
break the hatters' strike in Philadel-
phia, Orange. West Orange. Mont
clair. New York. Hartford, and other
eastern cities during the spring OF
1908.
That Mulhall realized the necessity
of his proceeding carefully in testify
Ing was apparent today when he de-
manded the right to have counsel ai
the hearing. He declared that the
probe was assuming the cast OF g
political battle" The committo,
granted the witness tho right to en-
ploy an attorney. but a few minutes
later Senator Reed objected strenu.
ously to any more lawyers appearing
in the inquiry. His objection wa;
brought forth by an attempt on thc
part OF Attorney McCarter, of the y
A. NJ. to cross-examine Mrlhall
Hereafter" Reed declared I'm in
favor of having these attorneys sub
NIT their questions in writing. We've
gotten along so far without lawyer:
and I'm in favor of continuing tha
way"
McCarter persisted in his question
ing, however, seeking TO discover
when Mulhall had paid eX-Represents
tive James E. Watson, of Indiana, ar
dlcEeu SouV retainer AOl StlNlCtSt TT
forwarding the passage of a tariff
committee bill McCarter demande,
the check stub
II paid it in cash" Mulhall said
Il drew the money from the German
Savings Bank OF Baltimore"
PERSONALS.
Mrs. Myrtle Mendinhall and Mis-
Edith Mendinhall are spending
week at Atlantic City.
Miss Helen and Miss Clara Nc
Canoe have returned from Morris
town, n. j.. and are now visitini
friends on the Elk River.
Frank F. Emmons. who was ser
iously hurt last Fall is recovering
and is now able to get about out o
doors
Frank Harnsworth, a clerk in Re
corder of Deeds Georges office {
spending his vacation in the Catskil
Mountains.
Miss Anna NJ. Healy, Miss Agne
Feeney and Miss Rose Feeney left o'
Sunday for a trip to Boston and NeV
York
DIR. j. L. Fisher. his mother and siste
have returned from a delightful trip {
the Delaware Water Gap.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22

~ 0IIECTING AGENCY TO HANDLE
y delinquent local mail collections. 80
per cent. Reference first letter or no answer.
q. Finley. 6O7 Chestnut St Philadelphia,
Pa. iy22.24.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22

" DUNG LADY WITH EXPERIENCE
desires clerical position. Address W-S2
Evening Journal ONCE. iy22-2t
Evening journal., 1913-07-22

m OR RENT WITH -BOARD-SITTING
Il and bedroom with porch, unfurnished /;
adults Address r, Evening Journal
Once. jy22. ,26.
Evening journal., 1913-07-22

n OARDFRS WANTED - S4.5O PER
l1 week An conveniences No. sos
West street. jy22-lm.