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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17
Texas Leads All States in Cotton
Seed Crushed

Washington, ID. c., April ID
The census bureau has just is,
sued its preliminary report
showing $50 cotton seed mills in
operation in the United States
compared with only 200 at this
time last year Texas leads in
total mum Der, having 220 or %, 6
per cent of the total. The Tex
as mills crushed 1888, 056 tons
of seed in 1912 and only AS, 32l
tons in 1911. The total crushed
in the United States in 1912 was
4, $40, 905, compared with 1921,
073 in 1910 The average mum
Der of tons crushed per mill in
1912 was o.262 tons for the
United States and 1850 tons for
Texas. Texas mills handled "a. 2
per cent of the total cotton seed
crushed in the United States
last year.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17
Two dead. Two DYING
FROM HOLOCAUST
Heroic Father Saves Little Daughter
Bnt She Wanders Back into Fire.

Texarkana, April l6. Two are
dead and two more expected to
die, as q result of fire which
early this morning destroyed the
home of Il. j. Smith, at New
Boston, near here.
Dead:
f.. j. SMITH, aged about six
ty.
CHIP SMITH, three years
old; daughter of Mr.. Smith.
Fatally burned:
Aged woman housekeeper;
name unknown.
Nine month-old male baby of
Mr.. Smith.
The charred baby OF little Chip
Smith was found in the ruins af
ter the fire. Mr.. Smith fingered
until this afternoon, when he
dieo just as arrangements were
being made 10 bring him to Tex
arkana for treatment.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17
Fighting a Forest Fire.

Grind Rapids, Mimi, April l6
- Every able bodied man in the
town has been summoned TO fight
a forest fire sweeping toward
their homes on the La Prairie
road,
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17

Georgetown-This city is proud
Of its road building record. Du-
ring the year more than fifty
miles of good roads have been
constructed without a cent Of
extra tax upon the people. At
the present time there are about
seventy miles Of roads under
construction in this precinct.
Ranger-The much,tall1ed of
Tifiin Lake near this city has
been completed 1t will hold
$50, 100000 gallons of water and
it is proposed to irrigate four
hundred acres Of land from it.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17

Athens - Elaborate prepare
tons are being made for the
annual Henderson County Fair,
which will be held in TIN. city
next fall. More than $500 in
premiums have already been
subscribed by the local business
men, aud IL j. believed the list
will be- considerably increased in
the near future The enconT-
aging Of the growing Of peas and
OTHER diversified crops will BE- a
feature Of the fair.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17

San Saba The eleventh annu-
al San Saba County Fair and en-
campment will be held in this
city August l. to 10. The OIL
GERS of the Association are: W
a Smith, president; W V Dean,
vice president; 5 + Kelley, sec
rotary: * w Burleson, treasurer
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17

Permanet highways are essen
tial to the proper growth and ad-
vancement of the rural school
and the rural church. Build the
highways and the other impor.
tant things will be added unto
you. -Greenville Banner.
Good roads, SC h ools an d
churches are the fundamentals
in city and country development.
The sooner town or commune
ty realizes the vital Importance
of good roads, more roads and
better roads, the quicker it will
begin to ascent the golden stairs
of prosperity Commercial Sec
rerarleS.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17
SCHOLARSHIP FOR SALE.

a scholarship in Shreveport
Business College. Apply at
If Jimplecute Office.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17

san Marcos A census recent
IN completed by the Young Men s.
Business League ~ this city
indicates that the building per
mit~ issued during 1913 will cx.
ce,.d $4,000 This amout in.
cludc~ 49, $50 ho,cl aud ~ix
story offic~ building.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17

Riviera-I'he first carload of
sweet potatoes was shipped from
here during the first week in
April and weighed Il tons. The
potatoes were sold to a Waco
merchant and brought the grow
er cents per pound delivered.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-04-17

San Angelica car load Of
polo ponies has been shipped
from here to points in New Jer-
sey and and another car will
soon be shipped to Philadelphia.
Local horsemen are swamped
with inquiries for polo ponies
from all parts of the country.
Evening journal., 1913-09-10

Thomas McCorkle. formerly one Of
the best known older residents of
Wilmington. died at his home in Chol-
sea. Atlantic City, n j., yesterday af-
ternoon at 1 o'clock. following an ill
ness of two weeks. Mr.. McCorkle was
about 81 years of age and until he left
Wilmington about 10 years ago on
account of in health. was one of the
most prominent church workers in
the city.
He was also active in business cir
nles. being the organizer and first
president of the Delmarvia Telephone
Company. He was for many years a
member of the Central Presbyterian
Church and afterwards became SUI
oerintendent of the Rodney, now
Westminster. Presbyterian Sunday
. school He was a deep student OF
he Bible and conducted an advanced
Bible class in the old Y M. c. A.
About ten years ago he suffered
rom nervous breakdown which
made it necessary for him to retire
rom active business life. He re-
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
BRYAN TALKS
TO 1000 PERSONS
AT SEAFORD

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
SEAFORD, Del. Sept 10.-William
Jenning Bryan, Secretary Of State, de-
livered his lecture. "The Signs of the
Times" before an audience Of over
1000 people at the Chautauqua tent
here this morning. In his lecture Mr.,
Bryan delivered sketch of his trip
around the world and the progress
made by all countries in higher edu-
cation, better morals and scientific
and popular government.
Word that Mr.. Bryan would be In
Seaford today was not received mere
until yesterday at noon. The crowd
would have been much larger mad
his coming been better advertised.
Mr. Bryan was introduced by Proic--
sor Alexander Harrington. principal ot
the Seaford High School After the
lecture Mr. Bryan posed for the camera
men and in several OF the gtoip pic
lures he was snapped locked arms with
several Seaford young men and women.
Mr.. Bryan took q nner wi-h Mr. Van
Leer at the Sussex Hotel after which he
proceeded by special trtain TO Crisiield,
Maryland. where he is TO deliver an
other lecture tonight
Mr. Bryan spent last night at the
Hotel DUPONT, having come here sitter
addressing Chautauqua meeting at
Glenolden. Pa lie left mere at 6.5j
o'clock this morning for Seaford.
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
Badly Burned BY Fire
That Eats Farm House

the house as quickly as possible.
Luckily for her she went out the front
door instead of stopping to sec where
the fire was.
SO quickly was Mr. Cox burned after
he opened the door that he had no time
10 get out of the way of the flames and
he rolled around on the floor in front Of
the door in agony for several minutes
before he made his way out Of the build
ing.
Everett Clay, who lives ON the ad-
joining farm and other ncighbors. dis.
covered the fire soon after it started
and they came Immediately to the
scene. Buckets were procured and water
was thrown on the fire. but little could
be done TO save the burning residence
and the workers turned their attention
to the stable and other buildings which
were in danger because of the high wind.
They were not damaged.
Mr. Cox was removed 10 the home Of
Everett Clay and Dr. Walter W. Ellis,
Iof Delaware City. was called to attend
him. The farm was recently purchased
by Mr.. Cox for s6500 The house and
all OF the household goods are total
loss.
Evening journal., 1913-09-10

tion Company. marshalled the third
division. assisted by ]. w Reed, J,
A. Ellison and E. l.. EberhardC Lead
ing the parade was platoon Of
police. looking their best in com
mand OF Sergeant White. The First
Infantry Band, split in two sections,
played real military music for the
sturdy marchers.
The first division was headed by em-
ployes of the dupont Powder Company
who had sixty-fvo men in line. They
were headed by the First Infantry Band
and following them came the Whining
ton Gas Company, with eighty men. The
marchers were led by w y. McCorkin-
dale. manager of the local company and
while all the divisions were worthy of
comment. the Gas Company division
was exceptional Each man in addition
TO carrying an umbrella also carried a
paper pennant bearing the words "Gas
Coz Many spectators did not realize
the company had such a large force.
Others in line were the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company
Joseph A. Nogel Company and Lippin.
colt and Company. The sight of the
business men OF the city marching with
young men. all desiroul of Seeing vii.
mington doomed. was a stirring one As
the marchers turned east on Tenth
street from Market. the parade dis.
banded and the mounted division in
charge of DR.. James H. MahaiIy, rode
out Delaware avenue. The marchers
boarded care OF the Peoples Railway
Company and were taken to the faii
grounds. The two bands were transfer
red to the grounds in the Wilson Lin,
trucks.
Powder Train Arrives.
Considerable interest was manifest
ed In the arrival OF the Conestoga
wagon which is owned by Amos Cling
rich, Of Lancaster. Pa. and which de
picted the DUPONT wagon train OF 1871.
last July at the Lake Erie celebration
The wagon left Lancaster on SUNDAY
bearing a large sign, ION TO the vii
mington Fair and George w Neei
Continued On Second Page
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
PRESERVING AND CANNING EXHIBITION PRODUCTS OF WOMENS
HANDWORK SUFFRAGE AND BETTER BABIES CONTEST FEATURES

The second day Of the Delaware State
Fair opened this morning with ideal
weather and at noon the attendance
gave indications Of being another record
breaker. The features today were the
dog show and the horse show shortly
after 0 o'clock the first dogs began to
arrive. The Wilmington and Philadel-
phia Traction Company provided special
ears from French station for dogs and
their attendants who arrived here by
train. In addition TO the dog show, the
horse show also proved a winner. the
Judging OF the breeding horses and the
jumping classes taking up the greater
portion OF the day.
Tomorrow is looked upon by both the
fair management and others at the
grounds as the big Thursday" This
will be known also as Governors Day.
While Governor Miller will not be pres
ent. other State and city officials are ex-
pected 70 be present The governor is
in the West, not having returned from
the conference OF governors.
Judging by yesterdays attendance
and that of today. the number OF
people who will visit the grounds
tomorrow will be the largest in the
history of the Fair Association if the
weather is favorable. Il is hoped
by the judges to have all ribbons
posted by noon tomorrow.
This morning the judges of the
blooded CANNES realized that theil
job was to be a har done and they
divided the classes to be judged as
follows: Pomperanians, Scottish
terriers, Boston terriers, English
bulldogs, French bulls. airedales
great danes, collies, fox terriers
Irish terriers, dachshunds, bull ter
riers, settlers, pointers, St.Bernards
West Highlani white terriers.
Army of Children There.
Yesterday was surely kiddies day at
the fair. there being close to l2,OOl
children to pass through the gates. In
many cases the youngsters were accom-
panied by their parents. which. accord
ing to fair officials, brought the attend
ance up to $4,000 This made "Bis
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
LOW PRICES FOR TOMAT0Es.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Sept. 1O.-Low prices
prevailed yesterday in the tomato
market all along the line OF the Del
aware railroad ten cents per basket
being the record price paid at Wyom-
ing and Dover with other places turn
ing them down as not wanting them
at any price. Canneries throughout
the county have their MI and grow
ers still having large patches declare
that before selling them at such
prices a5 now prevail they will leave
them on the vines.
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
Thomas McCOrkIe Passes
Away in Atlantic City

moved to Chelsea, where he has since
lived, still taking an active interest
in church affairs and doing great
deal of mission work among the col
ored people of Atlantic City. Before
going into the telephone business Mr..
McCorkle was employed by the Pusey
and Jones Company and also built
many houses on the East side OF the
CITY which he sold and rented,
He is survived by his wife and two
sons. Lewis and Thomas MeCorkle. who
live with him in Chelsea, sister who
also resides with him and one brother,
David G. Wilson McCorkle OF Philadel-
phia. He was also cousin OF Robert
II Jones OF this city
The body viii be brought here some
time this week and interment will be
made in the family lot in Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery Rev. W. j..
Pettingili will oflieiate at the services.
Mr.. McCorkle lived at Delaware avenue
and Van Buren street when IN ibis
CITY
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
SEAL CALLED
ON FISHERMEN
DOWN THE BAY

While trout fishing near ship John
Light on last Monday, G. S. Collision,
baggagemaster, and his son, George. saw
seal only few yards from their boat
The seal came up TO within fifteen yards
of the boat and kept its head and part
of its back out of the water for two
minutes while it swan around.
Mr. Collision thought that the seal was
one OF the tame seals that escaped from
the Philadelphia 100 some time ago, and
he called to it. thinking that it might
come over to the boat. As soon as he
called. the seal disappeared under the
water. but came up several times again,
although at a greater distance from the
boat.
Harry Jones and Samuel Coat. Jr.,
were also in the boat at the same time
and saw the seal. The party caught 50
trout. some of them weighing over SIX
pounds. and several bushels of crabs.
Evening journal., 1913-09-10

Awakened at o'clock this morn
ing by the smell OF smoke and the
cracking of burning wood William
Cox, a farmer. living on a farm be-
tween ST. Georges and Kirkwood,
rushed down stairs TO find his house
IN flames. Throwing the kitchen door
open. Mr.. Cox attempted to go into
that room and was met by mass or
flames, which shot through the door
way before he could get out OF the
way. and burned him so badly about
the face. head, neck and back that he
Is in a serious condition at the farm
house of Everett Clay. Physicians
attending him are doubtful about his
recovery.
The house. a large two-story brick,
valued at $4,000. and all OF its con-
tents we're entirely consumed by the
flames. which spread rapidly.
Mr.. Cox and his wife retired early
last night. and the only fre in the
house was in the kitchen stove. It
is supposed that the fire started from
a defective fiue in the kitchen. When
he smelled the smoke, he awakened
Mrs. Cox and told her to get out of
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
ANTI -CROTHERS
DEMOCRATS WIN

ELKTON. Md, Sept. 1O.-The Anti
Crothers Democrats in the primaries
held here elected their entire ticket
in Cecil County with the exception OF
County Commissioner. which was won
by j. Frank Blake. The ticket is
composed as follows: Senator. Bryon
Bouchell; House OF Delegates, Harvey
Davis. II. X. Leffer and Charles
Mearns County Treasurer, Charles
Gatchell; Assistant, w. c. Martmdell f:
Sherin, John A. Morgan; Delegates ia
State Convention, c. p. Barley
George Benson, DR.. G.. S. Dare. and
Charles A. Morrison: State Central
Committee, DR.. H. A. Mitchell, DR..
r. NJ. Black and Harvey Mackey. J.
VIII Perkins defeated Wilson Merritt
for Sheriff and w. Z. Taylor beat
u. T. Leonard for County Commits
sioner on the Republican ticket
Charles Gatchell. who was elected
County Treasurer. is a brother-inlaw
of Harry n. Vandergrift of No SIS
West Sixth street. this city.
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
NO NEW YORK OFFICERS TO ARREST
HIM; is CAUGHT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

evidently was afraid of being arrested
again"
The sudden appearance Of Thaw
caused commuion and many OF the
citizens Of the town gathered about to
see him. He made no effort to speak
to them and was possessed only OF
the idea of getting an automobile as
quickly as possible. All those who
saw Thaw doubted that he had any
definite plan. He went east from here
merely because that was the opposite
direction from New York State
! CoATICOOK, Que, Sept. 1O-Ac-
complishing a sudden coup. which
came Sc quickly that all concerned
were taken by surprise. Harry X.
Thaw was hustled out Of the deten-
tion room at the railroad station here
early today and against his violent
protests, was rushed across the bor-
der to Vermont.
Il am being kidnapped" yelled
Thaw. Help This is outrageousl
Won't some one stop this outraged"
Screaming his protests. Thaw made
what little resistance he could, but
had no chance against his keepers
Immigration Officer Robertson stated
hat there was nothing Illegal bout
the proceeding.
1T is all regular" he said, and al
the time declined TO explain further.
The action was taken on warrant
issued by the Minister of Justice act
ing for the Minister of the Interior.
As the governor of Vermont has re.
peatedly announced that he will not
permit Thaw to remain in that state
il is expected that the New ork state
authorities, directed by Jerome win i'm
mediately attempt TO rush Tbaw by au
tomobile cross the state OF Vermont
and into New York by the quickest
route II they get him.
Grave doubt was expressed here as 10
whether Thaw's counsel could Obtain
any legal process in Vermont in time to
stop them
The immigration officers went Ia
Thaw's room az S O'Clock and seized
him lie fought furiously as he real.
lied shat he was being taken by hi.
enemies. The guards had to snbdu,
him by superior strength but Thaw dis
played the strength OF madman.
As the struggle proceeded. rhaw
seized a bottle from table and hurled
J Continued on Page Sewn.
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
CANAL PURCHASE
BOOST TONIGHT

The rousing rally in the interest Of
deeper waterways will be held to-
night. The meeting is scheduled 20
take place in Eden Hall. but If the
crowd is very large il will be held
in the ball room of the Hotel DUPONT.
1t is expected to be the biggest meet
ing of its kind ever held in the city.
Among the speakers will be United
States Senator Willard Salisbury,
who is to preside; Congressman
Franklin Brockson, Congressman j.
Hampton Moore, Pennsylvania, presi-
dent of the association; Congressman
John Small, of North Carolina; Henry
|Schon, secretary of the association.
and Congressman Donahoe Of Penn
sylvania, who is a member OF the
rivers and harbors committee.
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
CHESTER FIRES
BIG DAMAGE TO
WAREHOUSE

One OF the most disasterous fires
that has occurred in Chester for some
time started this morning when the
Edwin Garrett Warehouse Company,
IN the heart of Chester's business
section was swept by flames at 11:15
O'Clock
The fire caused damage of about
$4,000. Four companies with eight
streams of water fought II for more
than an hour before the ire was got
ten under control. The warehouse
is on Fourth street near Sixth street.
and directly behind The post Office.
No one was injured
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
COURT TURNS ERRING
SON OVER TO MOTHER.
special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. Sept. l0.-Albert
Wicker. the Young white boy who was
arrested three weeks ago last Sunday
for breaking into the home OF Gilbert
~. Meredith. between FELTON, and Har.
rington. and who escaped from Officer
William Simpson OF Harrington rs he
was about to walk into the Kent county
Jail ward here. was released here last
evening bv order OF the court. because
his mother came after him from Ruta.
10, the order of the court being that #
the boys mother or any other relative
came after him for the sheriff TO re
lease him. The mother and son Ieii
today for Buffalo
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
Clyde MEMORIAL CLUB MEETS.

There was a meeting OF the Clyde
Memorial Club at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs NJ s. Plummer. at Gordon
Heights. last evening. at which mat
ters were discussed relative 10 rails
ing funds for the erection of new
Sunday school building.
There Will be holy communion at
the Clyde Memorial Episcopal Church
at s o'clock next Sunday morning. at
which Rev. Mr.. Areson will ofiiciate.
Church services will be held as usual
at 7.30 p. m.
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
HEARING IN INSURANCE CASE

There will be a hearing before
Chancellor Curtis. at Dover, on Sep
tember 18th, relative to the affairs
some mutual insurance companies
having Delaware charters and with
Offices in Dover. Il is understood
there will be many expert insurance
men from other States present at the
hearing. FOR the reason that these
companies did large amount of busi-
ness in other States
Evening journal., 1913-09-10
sLIGHr ACcInENT CAsEs.

Several accidents of minor nature
occurred this morning, in which each
of the victims we're carried TO the
Delaware Hospital. Alfred Wilson,
aged "a years, Of sos West Second
street, helper at Harlan and Hollings-
worth Corporation. had his left hand
cut while working.
Olen Gennon, aged 10 years, OF 22l
Monroe street, an apprentice at the
Malleable Iron Company, had the lit
tie finger on his right hand torn.
while at work.
Milton Baughman. passenger in
spector of the p b. g. W. railroad
was seized with a fainting spell at
the French street station this morn
ing and was carried to the Delaware
Hospital where he recovered
Evening journal., 1913-09-10

Thursday" of previous fairs pale into the
shade. a.
While the amusements at the grand
stand pleased the older visitors, the chill
dren were in high glee Thousands Of
people gathered on the field and watched
the free amusements as they were given
between the heats OF the horse races. The
races proved to be the feature of the
afternoon and the attendance in the
grandstand was large
When the Chamber of Commerce
boosters parade entered the grounds
after a short street parade through the
heart of the city and marched around
the grounds TO the rear of the grand
stand. they were greeted with cheers. As
they disbanded they greeted President
j. Atwood Weldin and Secretary l.. Scott
Townsend. of the Fair Association, who
had reviewed the parade from the office
Of the association on the grounds Even
after the marchers had disbanded, it
seemed as If every third person present
carried a DO Il for Wilmington um-
brella One lone young man carried a
suffrage umbrella. and he was greeted
with cheers as he passed the suffrage
tent.
Parade a Success.
The do Il for Wilmington" parade
was all that could be desired and Il
demonstrated that the merchants of
this city are determined to boom this
city as never before. The parade,
itself. was managed by officers Of the
Organized Militia of Delaware. and
Charles A. Rudolph, chief marshal
President Josiah Marvel. had as his
aides in front of the first division, /
Pusey Wickersham, Clarence M. Dill
Ion and ]. c. Lawson. George f.
Lord, of the DUPONT Company, was
marshal OF the DUPONT division, and
had as his aides Weller L. Stover, II
G. Lawson and S. r. Carswell. The
second division marshal was w. ]
McCorkindale. manager of the Will
mington Gas Company, and his aides
we're r. NJ. Carswell and A. s. Hirzel
T. w Wilson, vice-president of the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac