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Evening journal., 1913-01-07
What Governor Pennewill
Discusses In His Message
rocntes compIetion Of fnrnishlng the state House.

Advocates compeion of fur rnishing he House
that VIII firm financial basis, the
carefully against unnecessary appro
priatiOns.
liberal priaton for State Board oi Age"
ture, and commends Experme ntal Station work.
Advocates Staeong modern highway and the
massage Will enable General T. Coleman
duTont proceed construction of the dupont BonieVa
SO that II may he completed In the future
legislation looking toward consolidation or schoo
districts and better rural school facilities
Recommends erysion Of the rural schools.
Recommends continuation appropriation to Delaware
College. ,,
Tecommends favorable consideration project to establish
a state institution higher education OF women
Adyocaes law give Attorney Generals Office
enforce the laws against
be manufacture and and Sussex counties,
and calls attention violation Of the laws by the liquor clubs
Points cut the illegal operation OF automo-
b and fayor Of Commissioner OF MOTOR
vehicles 10 vehicle Licenses and to have general sup
eryision of such vehicles
Reerates recommendation neludge system for the
state Cou certain and caacerzes the recall Of
iudees and judicial decisions dangerous proceeding
Expresses that the Legislature Will give Wilmington
other legislation that majority Oh ue peVP'c "
Wilmington
Urges consideration TO he proposed to the law
creating the Board Of Utilities Commission for Wilmington
Recommends permanent body OF the Rev
enue and Taxation with reduced membership
Advocates will permit the Board Of Pardons trans
for from the County Wkhnse to the tuberculosis Hos
a prisoners who poned pardon the ground that
thev are suffering with tuberculosis
Advocates an appropriation furnish the State Armo
in the rear House in Dover commends the Organized
within and urges the formation OF companies.
Fayors continuance OF the whipping post
Recommends provision be made for caring for
valuable papers prepared by the Public Archives Commission
Evening journal., 1913-01-07

from New Castle county. three from
Kent and nine from Sussex. l.. lrv-
ing Handy was claiming as high as
twelve votes, and Richard r. kenney
was content with claim of fourteen
votes But there are only twenty
nine Democratic members of the
Legislature. and the one best bet to-
day is that willard Salisbury VIII
control a Senatorial caucus unless the
situation changes materially before
January 2l the day for hallOung.
And indications today were that a
binding caucus of the Democratic
members for United States Senator
will be held on January 90, unless
the situation changes materially by
that time
Republicans Get together.
Republican Senator's majority "
The State Scnatc-had no difficulty in
agreeing upon their slate for or
ganlzation of the higher branch. Sem
ator George W. Marshall was selected
for president pro tenn. and the peace
ful caucus was I'm striking contrast
with the turbulent differences OF two
years ago that held up the organiza-
ton. Lieutenant Governor-elect Colon
/ Ferguson. of Blackbird, who Is to be
president OF the Senate. was here last
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
CITY JUDGE In
LEGAL KNOT, T,SENDS
FIGHT CASE OVER

After Judge Churchman last night
had heard considerable testimony in
the case of Cosher aria Mordcska, ac-
cused of assault and battery on Mrs.
Rebecca Braunstcin the case was
continued until next Monday night
This was decided on after j. Frank
Ball. representing the defendant rails
ed the point that husband was LA
BILE for the criminal acts of his wife.
This question had never been raised
in CITY Court before and Judge
Churchman declared he wanted to
hear and know more about il before
deciding the case and therefore de-
layed his decision.
The trouble started between the
women last fall. II was shown that
the husband of the defendant was
present when his wife hit the prose-
cutting witness. Inasmuch as the
husband was present when the as
sault occurred Mr.. Ball contended
that the husband. too. was liable. The
statute covering the offense is said TO
be "blue law
The trouble started over Mrs.
Braunstein sweeping waste water
down the alley at Eighth and Church
streets.
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
By a STAR correspondent.

DOVER. Del, jan a. Somewhat Of
political stir was caused here on
the eve Of the organization Of the
Legislature by report that an in
vestigatlon would be made OF the
charge. persistent since election. that
a Democratic fund of $500 or there
abouts was dumped into Kent county
just prior TO the November election
TO be used To further the election of
members of the Legislature favorable
TO a certain candidate for United
States Senator. According TO the re-
port. the campaign fund was sent to
Delaware by the Democratic National
Committee. and was sent down into
Kent county and poured into close
legislative districts. Charges that
the campaign money was sent into
Kent county have omanatcd from
Democratic quarters and also havc
been printed In the Dover Index. OF
which former Secretary Of state
James H. Hughes Is rcputcd to be
editor Mr. Hughes is now aggres-
sively lighting the candidacy of Will
lard Salisbury for the United states
Senate
In Democratic circles here ycstcr-
day and last night much interest was
manifested I'm The reports that an in
lvestigation might be made by the
Legislature or al least a resolution
might be introduced IN the House
calling for an investigation by a com.
mittee of the corruption fund reports
II was intlmated that Attorney Gen
eral Wolcott already is causing
4 quiet inquiry to be made, and 1t als'
was reported that the United Statei
Senate might be asked to inquire In
TO the charges that Democratic cor
ruption money was sent into Ken
county. should a certain Democra
be eloctod Senator.
An sides in the Democratic Sena
iorial fight we're making extravagan
claims last night The Saulsbur
followers counted ~ votes sure hv
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
DENSE FOG
AGAIN HINDERS
TRANSPORTATION

Shipping on the Christiana and Del
aware rivers was at "a standstill today
as result of heavy fog that enve-
loped both streams. The fog is one
of the heaviest seen on the Christiana
for some time and shows no sign Of
abating. Il was impossible TO see
one hundred feet ahead this morning,
and every craft in the river was tied
up.
The Wilson Line steamers did not
venture out and the steamer Ulrica,
which plies between this city and
Pennsgrove, remained at her wharf
all morning. Travel on the railroads
also was delayed by the fog
A slight rain fell all the day in Will
mington. making it disagreeable to
be on the street.
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ceeded with due deliberation, and
think ] can safely say that its acts
have received the mature judgment
Of each member. The object Of the
Commission has been to furnish the
building with proper dignity and in a
manner that would be a credit to the
State, and it, respectfully suggests
that you inspect the Library, the
Executive Chambers and the Su-
preme Court Room.
Notwithstanding the fact that it
has practiced economy to as great an
extent as it felt that It could afford
70 in order to furnish the building
in creditable manner, yet it was
not able to complete the work.
therefore desire to recommend that
a sufficient sum be appropriated by
your Honorable Body to complete
furnishing the State House in a man
ner that viii be in keeping with the
portion which has already been fur
nished.
State Finances.
Our State has now become so we'll
established on a firm financial basis
dred and eleven did not consider il
necessary to authorize the State
Treasurer to issue notes OF certifi-
Gates of indebtedness for the purpose
OF meeting the general expenses OF
the State if the revenue should no;
prove ADEQUATE, as was done by the
Legislature of nineteen hundred and
nine. Not only have all of the gen.
~
made BY the Legislature of nineteen
hundred and eleven been fully paid
but the sum of Twenty Thousand Dol
lars has been invested in good securi-
ties by the Sinking Fund Commission
a to be applied to the State Debt when
the bonds representing the same be-
come due, and the estimate of the
8 State Treasurer shows that there IL
T balance IN the Treasury to the
& credit of the general fund amounting
to about Ninety Thousand Dollars.
d This shows unquestionably that th'
/ financial affairs of the State have
e been in good hands and should b'
II most grstifying to all of our citizens
/ You should not lose sight OF the fact
IS however that our Treasury should b.
n carefully guarded, and only such ap
propriatioas made as are necessar.
o to adequately meet the general ex
/ penses ami the progressive and grow
ing demands of a people who ar
more actiyeland more awake to tn
l. possibilities of the future than eve
n before in thclhistory of the State
Is Board of Agriculture.
lie The chief Industry of our State
ID especially of tie two lower counties
IN being agriculttte, it is impossible
o. give too much time and thought
- this important Anbject
N We have no ltpre worthy or ind'
II pendent citizenslhan our farmers. I
them we are Inhibited for much I
our happiness alA comfort and tn
success of the etlre country is d.
II pendent largely tAon, their success
III On account Of the Ing hours and haI
work which farmlfe' called for
the past, many Of ia boys who wei
} reared on our DelawSe YARNS drifts
to the cities and sole \pf them a.
!, II recognized today as Ae heading me
/ of the communities Which the
live. While this speak Will for De
aware. yet we need ot ,Soung ml
} to help develop our owistate, so tn
, II it may occupy as pronAenf pos
III Continued on Page ley&n).
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HAD AGREED TO
PART, SUPPORT
CASE IS DROPPED

The charge Of non-support against
Richard f. Meeldns, an aged man,
which was called in City Court last
night. was dismissed by Judge
Churchman this morning. Last even
ing the defendant said he did not
know whether he had been divorced
or not but he said his wife had
agreed to bills of separation in Mary
land. AS this paper was not in
court last night, the case was con-
tinued until today when II was pro
duced Judge Churchman read the
paper, which was executed in Cam
bridge. Md, one March 90 1912. In
it Mrs. Alice Meekens, the wife agreed
not 10 sue Meekins for support in
consideration of the sum Of $50.
Assistant City Solicitor John F.
Lynn. informed Judge Churchman
that the charge Of larceny against
Thomas Panaseres had been made by
mistake. Thereupon the charge was
withdrawn.
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
GROVES IS
PRESIDENT OF
! LEVY COURT
Republican Members in Or
CanizatiOn Meeting Also
Name ]. &. Walker
Attorney
BODY PROMISES ROAD
UPKEEP AND ECONOMY

The New Castle County Levy Court
met for organization this morning
The members Of the new court are:
First district-Samuel l.. Burris
Second district-Charles W. Good
ing.
Third district-Eyerett B. Hollings-
worth.
Fourth district-Beniamiu A..
Groves.
Fifth district-Martin e. Smith
Sixth district-Thomas S. Fouracre
Fifth district-William A. Scott
The Republican members of the
new Court held a conference and de-
cided. as announced in THE EVEN
! ING JOURNAL several times, on
Benjamin A. Groves for president OF
the body.
The Republican members came to
the court room at II o'clock. but had
to wait three-quarters of an hour for
their Democratic colleagues TO appear.
When the Natter arrived they were
sworn in by Clerk of the Peace Harry
A. Brown. As exclusively stated in
THE EVENING JOURNAL several
weeks ago. Julian c. Walker will be
the attorney for the Court Mr. Hol-
lingsworth will be chairman Of the
finance committee: Mr. Fouracre
chairman of the printing committee
and Mr. Burris, chairman Of the com
mittee on public buildings.
{. Candy Hopkins called the Court
to order and called the roll MIR
Groves nominated Mr. HollingswOrtt
for temporary chairman. and upon Mr.
n Hollingsworth taking his seat, the
n certificates of election of the member.
and the oaths prescribed by law wer,
\ read.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Groves the Ger
n tificates We're received and ordered
II spread on the minutes OF the court
Upon motion of Mr.. Fouracre th
y court went into nomination of presi
dent and in nominating Mr. Grove
paid him a compliment Mr.. Goodin
> nominated Mr.. Scott, Mr.. Fouracr
= and Mr.. Smith were named teller:
i The vote follows; Groves. A.: Scot
y 3. Mr. Groves was accordingly de
. clared elected Mr.. Scott and MI
s Fouracre escorted Mr.. Groves to tn
IL chair.
l. tcluinl 0lONic Ndiu nc oHll tAitAl
ed the honor conferred on him an
II assured the members that he woul
:, do all in his power to transact tn
u business of the county to the best {
q his ability Mr. Groves said, tn
q court would maintain the preser
is good road system He advocate
strict economy in county affairs.
At Mr.. Scott agreed with Presider
" Groves on the good roads subjeS
le and promised hearty cooperation o
l. behalf of the minority members {
10 the court Mr. Burris nominate
r Julian c. Walker and Mr.. Goodin
nominated A. b. Cooper for Attorne.
Mr.. Walker received votes and NJ
II Cooper 3.
a. The newly elected Court House o.
- fcials. as we'll as all state officer
II exclusive of Governor Charles
70 Miller and Lieutenant Governor Ca
a. on Ferguson, also went into Office t'
Sc day.
Evening journal., 1913-01-07

IS ORGANIZED;
TALK CONTEST
Democrats Dubious, However,
Of Trying to UnSeat
Sussex Republican
SALISBURY MEN
BACK AFTER PLAN
By slan Correspondent.

b0 Didn AOiIfoINHNthAt
DOVER, Dell Jan. Formal or
ganization of the state Legislature
was effected without a hitch shortly
before noon today The Republican
caucus slate for the Senate and the
Democratic slate OF the House went
through without hitch
The Senator elected Senator George
w Marshall president pro tenn w. ID.
Stoopes. Of Wilmington secretary;
Dolphin Wharton of Dover. enrolling
clerk: Horace Blizzard, OF Indian
River hundred. sergeant-at-arms
William G. Jones, Wilmington, coun-
sci. and the Rev. r. r. Sarde. OF Do
yer. chaplain The Senate did not
elect Mrs. Weaver and Miss Roach
stenographers. although they were
the caucus choice. the election being
deferred by request OF Senator CORN
ley
The House elected Chauncey p.
Holcomb. speaker. Dr. Samuel r..
Cubbage, OF FELTON,, clerk; George
Harrington reading clerk: Walter
NJ. Hearn of Seaford, enrolling clerk;
Thomas w Scott Of Seaford, sergeant
at arms; the Rev. Il. n. Jones, OF
Clayton, chaplain.
Representative Mooney called the
House to order at 1f.30 o'clock, with
representative Arthurs as secretary
After prayer by the Rev Mr. Jones
OF Clayton Representative iolcomt
nominated T. o. Cooper Of vii.
mington TO preside Romlus A. Hop
kins. clerk of the Orphans Court
/ swore in DR.. Cooper Certificates OF
election from three counties werl
submitted and read by Frank B. New
ell of Wilmington John r. LeFevr'
Of Dover and Charles l.. Moore o
\ Georgetown All the members were
then sworn in by temporary Speake
Cooper
Tho Democrats voted for thei
caucus slate and the Republicans 20
their complimentary orrani1atio
, slate which was Speaker Edward {
! Bradford Jr Clerk. Roy Nelson
/ Reading Clerk. John A. Dougheriy
z Enrolling clerk, John b. McManus
q Sergeant at arms. Alfred A. Rust
. Chaplain. the Rev B. F. Thompson.
Representative Bradford voted Il
= Mr. Holcomb and Mr. Holcomb vote
; for Mr. Bradford, for speaker
e Mr.. Holcomb received p Dtes an
Mr.. Bradford H. Mr. Bradford the
: made a motion, seconded by Repre-
d sentative Grantlin, of Wilmington
d Speaker Holcomb's nomination wa
e made unanimous Speaker Holcom
f in assuming the chair said II wi
G be my endeavor to be an impartii
L speaker and serve you all alike"
d The Democratic slate Of the Hou'
officers was elected by a vote OF
{ TO IA party vote
{ Dem0cratics Talk Contest.
n While the Democrats have fl'
4 notice of a contest of the seat Of Re
d Continued on Page Seven.
Evening journal., 1913-01-07

te Of Delaware. Executive Depart
nent
the General Assembly:
The Constitution Of the State Of
|laware provides that the Governor
han from time to time, give the
neral Assembly information of af-
RS concerning the State and recon-
nd TO its consideration such meas
as he shall Judge expedient; .
III therefore take this occasion to
I'M TO your notice such Information
has come to my attention since the
n session of our Legislature and
4 recommend the passage Of such
rs by your Honorable Body as SHAH
for the benefit Of the people OF the
. bite
Srhe people Of this State have im-
: Ssed npon this Body, and upon every
smher Of whom it is composed, a
S,st which should be safely guarded.
sending you here to represent
seir respective districts they nave
tlegated you TO guard their interest,"
4 I've shown you that they have conh-
5nce i'm your integrity and believe
HI YOU will exercise your best ludg-
& 3ent while engaged in the discharge
your duties here.
4The future never looked brighter
H. Delaware than il does today.
4Our mills and factories. are running
a full time. which indicates that tht
8erators. our own business men, are
He to successfully meet the stronf
4mpetition of the rapid age IN wincf
Ne are living.
Our arabic lands were never in
Il CHER state of cultivation than thel
at this time. and large tracts
4hich remained idle for years are nov
4nder cultivation and producing
venue to the owner.
a Our Delaware farmers are now
lowing crops which until few year
20 we're little thought Of except 10
Ebme consumption, and reaiizlnI
4 <hndsome returns from them.
4 All of these things have inspire
# citizens to greater efforts, and
4 redict that the time will soon com
hen our young men will no longe
ave their native State TO seek en-
but will make their home
x|nd rear their families amid her ow
Mir fields.
with this short prelude J desire
4 nei for your consideration the 10
n Eowihg message;
ztatl House Commission.
Fl Ths Commission. which was cor
8 inusd - the Legislature OF nlnetee
6L snGed and eleven, for such Time
anielf be necessary to complete II
s Iutih imposed upon it, has advanut
~ fir as 1t can with the proyisio
Hnadd by the Legislature. It has PR
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
DIVORCES FOR
MORE COUPLES

In Superior Court yesterday after
noon Lola NJ. Muffin was granted
divorce from Lawrence A. Mulllu on
the ground of cruelty.
DEGREES also we're granted as fol-
lows: Edward l.. Wilhelm rs. Gro
zell c. Wilhelm, desertion. Charles
NJ. Tarburton VS.. Florence L. Tar
burton. desertion. Ida NJ Kelley vs.
Alfred S. Kelley, statutory offense
Louisa J. Dodelin VS.. Leonard /.
Dodelin, desertion
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
N. A. n. MEETING TODAY.

Mrs Almond ID. Chaytor, Jr., and
Miss Florence Case will be the host
esses at the January meeting of Cae-
sar Rodney Chapter ID. A r., which
will be held In the New Century Club
parlors this afternoon A special
feature Of tho program will be a pap
cr on The Origin and Aim Of the ID.
A. r. by Miss Sophia NAPLES.
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
NnnId ronlInue MorL .han.


Continuing tho report says:
"in the custody of your Institution
arc many men who have been con-
victed of desperate crimes. these we
would not be willing to work outside
the prison walls. The problem of
suitable employment for these men
and for others when inclement
weather makes road work impossible
is serious one to which we have
given much thought About two
thirds of the men are now employed
in light. airy workshop under a con-
tract by which we furnish labor,
power and guards for making panta-
looms The work is exceedingly light,
and entirely under our control and
/ supervision for only eight hours per
day and enables us to help meet our
running expenses with a margin over
providing a sinking fund for the
paying off Of our bond obligations
"If the present Workshop system
should be done away with, as is fire.
Quently advocated by some well
meaning persons. many men would
have to be confined TO their cells or
lunprohtably loaf about the exercise
yard for days and weeks az a time
An increase of sickness and insanity
we feel sure would result, and the
County would have to meet the bond
ed Indebtedness when due without
further reduction. Therefore in the
interest of both the prisoners and the
county we desire to continue the
present system.
Bonus payments for work exceed
ing very moderate task are credited
TO the prisoners as earned, and can
be sent to their families or used for
other purposes. The amount OF bon-
] us thus earned and paid to prisoners
during the past year was S2l0S.25."
The report, which is signed by r..
Allen Hilles. president, and J. Frank
Ball, secretary. closes in regrtting
/ tho resignation of George G.. Kerr,
who for twelve years served on the
body
The report of the trustees was ac-
companied by that of Leonard Craw-
ford. chief warden which In part fol-
lows
The population az the close Of the
last fiscal year was 2S1 received dur.
present at this date 2fS. Average
daily population for the ycor- 255
Average yearly cost per man for
maintenance SlS3.S5; average dali,
cost per man for maintenance, 049s
and the average daily cost per MAJ
for sustenance 0.9S.
81 find that in all well regulated
prisons the chaplain is one man Wit
can. and does, a great deal OF goo'
for the prisoners. and ! suggest tha
a chaplain be secured While w
have had service nearly every Sunda
during the past year. which has bee
conducted by so many different peo
pie. and we are very grateful to eac
OF them Tor tine interest shown,
feel that "a permanent chaplain woul
be great help towards reformin
the unfortunate
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
FIFE IN scRAP RAsKET.

The WeccacOe FIre Company re-
sponded to a still alafm Of fire at the
home of II. II. Ward, No. 500 Rodney
street on Sunday evening. The blaze
started in a scrap basket in the sew
ing room which was accidentally set
on. fire The damage was slight At
the time Mr.. and Mrs Ward had a
number Of guests and there was a lit
tie excitement for awhile
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
GRANGE OFFICERS INSTALLED.

Officers O; Delaware Grange were
installed last night by Past State
Master Hervey Walker and MIS-. Wall
ker The officers are. Worthy Master.
Robert y. Robinson; Oyerseer, Clar-
ence Craig: Lecturer George Weer;
Steward. Frederick c. Snyder. Chap
lain. Helen W. Gregg; Treasurer,
Edward r. Wcer Secretary. Nellie II.
snyder: Gatokoeper. William n.
Marks: Ceres. Anna Weer; Pomona.
Clara Lester; Flora. Jennie Riley;
Lady Assistant Stewart, Annie
smith. Musical Dircctross, Irene
Price
A social hour followed the installa-
ton
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
A PENNY SAVED
Is so MUCH EARNED

What you save important than what
Some people with s25 that yhch others hardly
compsh twice much One is prudent and thrifty
buyer the other is reckless and extravagant
Carelessnes buying while sometimes unintentionai is
due to lack of method. observation knowledge
The best way buy is through reading
the advertisements appearing in THE EVENING JOURNAL
every day They contain important
chardsng news they the reliable producs they
enable YOU to buy price for which the article
be sold consistent with quality
Read THE EVENING JOURNALS advertisements closely
and constantly The habit you only pennies but
in the course year viii many dollars for YOU "A
penny saved so much earned
copyrighted. 1912. by J. p Faiion)
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
r0rE rIrlns r0n n0LI LAED.

rs THE Omitted rrtss
ROSIE Jaa 7-rop. irus to-day sent me.ssse % ga
anlas.ad.sa' eea,srsaaon a5 powers London
r.aussne thn to exert ihsf influence 'As rarl-paiAsa
peace uasoaaans u Palestine 1ss rops ASKED
hai ds los la6d either b ereea fom Turkish control
Or thaf n. powers underass to guarantee rere,pso
saucab noy places and ne protection Of cs1aean pi-
mima
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
GOVERNOR PENNEWILL IN BIENNIAL MESSAGE
URGES ACTION TO AID DUPONT BOULEVARD
AND ENFORCEMENT OF LOCAL OPTION LAWS

You'll Give Greater Powers of Investigation TO A.
forhey Generals Office TO Enforce Laws Against
Liquor Ciubs---Recommend Creation of Commits
sioner of Motor Vehicles With Full Supervisory
POwers---WOuId Give Wilmington the Charter
it Wants
Evening journal., 1913-01-07
IN rIT. NnInIWs rnnOAr.

Hg me United Press
SOW YORK; ln Hars Hrrson eui BIZ nslheFs
sroat iah razor ibs nafans hoir homo b br7oAyr.
thcn the bathroom and cut ha own throt. and
arlst Ho IS dying IN wiHamsuure Hospital