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Evening journal., 1913-09-15
SCHOOL CASE
BEFORE COURT
Pennsylvania Asks Injunction
to Keep Prof. Phillips
In Office

WEST CHESTER. Pa. Sept. 15.-
The Dauphin county court at Harris
burg will hear arguments today in
the injunction proceedings begun by
the Commonwealth and the State
Board of Education to prevent Dr..
George NJ. Philips being deposed as
principal OF the West Chester State
Normal School, position he has held
for thirty-two years.
The litigation is the result Of the
school boards action last Monday
night. when. by a vote of nine to
seven, DR.. Philips was asked to re-
sign. He refused to acceed TO the de-
mand. and after he had held a confer
ence with members of the State oBard
of Education at Harrisburg injunc-
tion proceedings we're begun.
The request for Dr. Phillipss resig-
nation followed an investigation into
the disappearance Of Harry Johnson,
the fifyt-year-old steward of the
school, about the time that Ruth A.
Wolfe. of Beaver Brook. Pa, a nine
teen-year-old graduate. left her home.
They are believed to have eloped.
A large delegation left West Ches-
ter this morning to attend the hear
ing DR.. Philips was among them.
Others in the party were a majority
Of the eighteen trustees. Colonel A. NJ.
Holding, who, II is said, will represent
some OF the trustees, and J. Frank +.
Hause, an attorney, who is personal
counsel for DR.. Philips. Alexander
Simpson, Jr., OF this city. will be in
Harrisburg, il is said. to represent II
Larry Eyre. chairman of the house
committee of the school.
If the court dismisses the injunc.
ton, the trustees will insist, il is said
that DR.. Philips resign. The min
ority who voted in favor Of retain.
ing Dr. Philips went to Harrisburg
prepared 10 testify against the ma
/ jority trustees. Il was said that in
teresting revelations would if thu
court accepts brief which has beer
prepared for them.
Should the court make the injunc
tion permanent, the trustees car
take no further action, as II will b'
retired automatically next week
when the Chester County Court is ex
pected to dissolve the Normal Schoo
corporation and pave the way for th'
+ Commonwealth to take charge of tn
institution. The State Board of Edu
cation will appoint the new trustees
Rumors are in circulation in Wes
/ Chester that some Of the bondholderI
of the school will try to hold up thu
sale of the institution to the State I
/ DR.. Philip is retained. No one woult
verify this report today.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
MANY COUPLES
SEPARATED BY
COURT DEGREES

This was a Reno like day in the
Superior Court. large number of
petitioners for divorce being in atten-
dance to press their suits.
The first case called was that of
Marie Whitehead VS.. Robert White
head. Her testimony was that they
were married in Berry, England, IN
1907 and her husband deserted her in
November, 1908. In June, 1910 she
came to friends in Wilmington and
has not seen nor heard anything from
her husband since he left her. VIII
liam T. Lyman. who represented irs
Whitehead, read letter from the de-
fendant written in 1912 and he ac-
cused her Of having an ungovernable
temper and that he had to sell two
houses on her account The petit
toner denied the statements in the
letter and testified that her husband
drank and abused her. A decree nisi
was granted
Ann e. Beauchamp, wife OF George
II. Beauchamp, petitioned the court
for a decree on statutory grounds.
The couple were married on October
%. 1906 and lived in this city until
last February. The court granted the
decree.
Louisa Douglass sought a divorce
from her husband on the grounds OF
desertion. The couple we're mar
ried in 1897 and separated in 1911.
They have two children, the Oldest
being thirteen years of age.
James T. Chandler testified that
he has known the couple for years
and the husband has been away. The
petitioners mother. Mrs. Mary Bran
denburg, died this morning and MIR
Chandler brought Mrs. Douglass tc
court from her home near Talley.
Vile. A decree nisi was granted.
Domenico Teali sought decree
from Angela Maria Teol on tn,
ground of desertion which took plac,
eight years ago after being married
only one year. She is still livins
In Wilmington. When a witness wal
asked where the respondent was, h
pointed towards the audience anS
then counsel asked him where shl
lived. The case was not finished.
Frances J. Aldridge was granted
decree nisi on statutory grounds iron
her husband William A. Aldridge.
Mabel NJ. Richards asked for
divorce from John II. Richards Of
the ground of desertion. Durin
their married life the wife said he
husband had threatened and abuse
her. They we're married in 1891 an
he destered her in February 1908.
decree nisi was granted
Mary ]. Aiken asked for a divorc
from William II. Aiken, otherwis
William j. Aiken known as Wallac
J. Aiken on the grounds OF desertior
The couple we're married four year
ago In 1910 he left her and enliste
in the army. Mrs. Aiken now live
in Newark Before the case was fin
ished court took a recess until thi
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
FINE FIGHTING BALL PLAYERS
v Thn Ilniied prees

BY The Unlteu Fress.
NEW YORK. Sept l5.--As a result
of the fight between Maranville, of the
Boston National Baseball Club and Tin
ker of the Cincinnati team last Satur-
day. President Thomas j. Lynch, today
ordered that each be fined $50. First
Bascman Myers was fined 500 for rush
ing on the field and assaulting Tinker
In addition to the $50 fine. Manager
Tinker was suspended for three days
because he used bad language to Umpire
|ODay. following the disagreement with
MnranNile
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
POISON VICTIMS
ARE DOING WELL

The attendants at the Delaware
Hospital reported at noon today that
both Arthur Murray and Mrs Addie
Quimby, who took the bichloride Of
mercury tablets last night. arc doing
very we'll. and that they have an
even change OF recovery.
AS is the case in bichloride OF mer-
curry poisoning IL will be impossible
to tell whether recovery Is certain
until eight days have elapsed as
very often degeneration OF the kid
neys sets in after that length OF time
has expired.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
STRAW HATS SUPPOSED
TO FADE AWAY TODAY

According to the custom set by
many persons. the season for wear
ing straw hats is supposed to close
with today Doubtless there will be
many young men on Market street to-
night ringing bells to call in the straw
hats. The police have received in
structions to arrest persons who at
tempt to break straw hats worn by
other people Many OF the straw
thatches were worn today There
seems TO be an inclination on the part
OF many people to wear the comfort.
able straw hats so long as the weather
is favorable, instead of discardini
them today.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
WIFE ESCAPES
HUSBAND THEN
STAYS RELATIVES

BY The United Press
MEMPHIS. Tenn. Sept 15.-Ed.
Baxter, 35. separated from his wife,
Jessie Smith Baxter, went to her
fathers home early today and after
being told he could not see her, shot
and killed her father. Henry Smith,
aged so years; Edna Smith. aged AZ,
her mother, and his wifes brother.
Oscar Smith. aged Is. according to
Mrs. Baxter's story to the police.
Mrs. Baxter. who faced death for
five minutes, finally escaped from her
crazed husband and ran through the
building to the back yard and found
refuge with her friends.
After the killing Baxter reloaded
and walked TO the Belt Line Railway
tracks.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
LEwEs GAS FOR REHoBoTH.
snecial To TIE EVENING JOURNAL

REHOBOTH, Del, Sept. l5.-lde
Board of Commissioners of RAhoho1a
Beach are said 10 be considering the
advisability Of piping from Lewes ard
installing a system # gas for the re-
sort. Three members of the Lewes
Gas Company vii inn c. Iofani. jain
r. Bavlis and James H. I.ank. at the
last meeting OF the Rehoboth connnis.
sioners laid their plaa- before the board
and asked for franchise to lay mains
at the resort for the purpose Of both
lighting and furnishing fuel for the resi-
dents Of the resort.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
FORMER REfOAM
SCHOOL YOUTHS
HOLD UP BOWEN

The arrival OF the police on the
Causcway last Saturday night while
by irwin Russell Herman Knox and
Charles Frazier. resulted in the arrest
OF all four youths who were found to
have been former inmates OF the Ferris
Industrial school Bowen. who was re-
lievcd OF 50. had escaped from the
school year ago. while the other three
were out on parole.
When the olliccres arrived the three
youths ran but Russell was arrested by
Officer Morrow early this morning The
other youths were caught yesterday As
all were under age, they were returned
to the Ferris School today
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
CnrNTY c0rRT INDICTMENTs.

Alexander B. Cooper and John
werc indicted by the grand
Jury in General Sessions Court on a
charge of violating Section 2. Chap.
146. Vol. 26. Laws Of Delaware, charg-
ing the unlawfully scattering of glass
on Front street, from Tatnan 10
Washington streets. thereby endanger-
ing the tires of motor vehicles.
Homer n. Hickman and Patrick J.
Cusack we're indicted on charges OF
driving of motor car. the property
OF Max Padolsky.
Charles harrington was indicted on
a charge OF carrying a concealed dead
~ weapon. and William Kelley on the
charge Of pointing a pistol
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
SCHMIDT HAD BEEN SUSPENDED.

BY the United Press.
MUNICH, Sept l5-Johannes Schmidt
or Haines. as he is sometimes known.
who is said 10 have murdered girl in
New York. lived here for a time after he
was suspended by the Bishop OF Mainz.
lie belongs 20 Mainz Bishopric. accord
ing 10 the Mainz Journal today. but was
under suspension by the Bishop foi
fraudulent transactions. he was acqut
ed by court ON the ground that he wa.
Of weak and disorganized mind and dis
appeared from Mainz.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
JABBED KNIFE INTO
MANS ABDOMEN

James Washington. colored, aged 3s
years, of No. 7O6 Wilson street, while
standing at Ninth and Walnut streets
Saturday night was attacked b. an
other man and stabbed in the abdo-
men. He was removed TO the Della
ware Hospital, where it was ascer-
tanned that the wound was of seri-
Gus nature. He was resting easy at
noon. The police are searching for
the man who cut him.
Washington had just emerged from
a poolroom when another cOlored
man who followed him. jabbed a knife
into him passing automobile re-
moved Washington to the hospital.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
TO RAISE PILE DRIVER.

The pile driver of the Christiana
Construction Company which sank in
the Christiana river a short distance
below Market street bridge on sat
urday night has not been raised. A
force of men were employed on the
wreckage yesterday and they succeed
ed in pulling II off the edge or the
channel. Efforts will probably be
made to raise the pile driver in a
few DAYS
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
ADDITION no 4 HOUSE.

Building Inspector Johnson this
morning granted a permit 10 Alfred
Downward to build an addition TO the
house at the Southeast corner OF
Eighth and West street. to cost 5000.
A permit was issued TO John p. Haley
to erect two houses on the west side
of Broome street below Front, TO
cost $1,000 each.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
T0 cONpEMN sIDEMALk.

Judge Herbert L. Rice today ap-
pointed a commission consisting OF
Henry M. Hopes, John ]. Cassidy,
Morris ID. Crossan. John w. Talley
and Philemna Chandler to condemn
the sidewalk on the north side of
Delaware avenue extending Ill feet
to No 400 Delaware avenue. Five
feet OF the sidewalk is to be condemn
ed at the request of the Street and
Sewer Department.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
WATER BOARD ROUTINE.

AT the weekly meeting Of the Board
Of Water Commissioners this morning.
the August collections, amounting TO
S499.13. were transferred to the Mayor
and Council. The report of City
Treasurer Price showed the depart
ment's bank balances to be $S.651.Oi
The weekly payroll. amounting to ST.
1906. was paid.
Applications for nineteen meters in
old poperties was received and the
applications allowed.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
CHICAGO TO HAVE
A SUNDAY COURT
BY The United Press.

CHICAGO. Sept l5.- Chicago is 40
have a Sunday court. with judge on
the bench at a. M, each Sabbath mo'n-
ing. to release Saturday night hung
overs" and minor offenders, who othtr-
wise would be forced to spend Sunday
in cells.
Judge John a. Nahoney announced
this innovation today.
'The twin objects of the court" said
the Judge, evil be TO save worthy men
the loss of their Jobs for failing TO APP
pear at work on Monday morning and
to prevent young men from being held
in cells all day and coming in contact
with a crowd Of real crooks
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
BREAKS BULLS EYE RECORD.

By The United Press.
SEA GIRT. n. j.. Sept 15.-Captain
w. n. Richard. OF Ohio today broke
the worlds rife record on a 16 inch
bulls eye on the 500 yard range with
a string of % bulls eyes. His sight
ing shot also was a bulls eye.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
MORE HANDY STORIES DrE.

L. Irving Handy who spent the
summer months abroad was in the
county court today Mr.. Handy came
back well tanned and has new stock
Of stories as we'll as a graphic de-
scription of his trip.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
cnLOREn PASTOR DEAD.

The Rev. Master Slaughter. colored.
formerly OF Wilmington, pastor of
Stonewall L. A. NJ E. Church. in
Chester. died in that city on Satur-
day. His funeral will be held tomor-
row.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
BAND TO GO TO LOREWOOD.

The First Infantry Band today was
engaged to accompany the Philadel-
phia delegation to the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal meeting at Lore
wood Grove on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
DEATH OF MRS. sWARTZ.

Mrs. Max Swartz. of 232 King
street. who died on Saturday after
short illness, will be buried this af-
ternoon.
Evening journal., 1913-09-15
Friends School
Fourth and West Streets.
MilminUlOn. Delaware.

Delawares leading preparatory school,
ntting for either college or business. corps
OF twenty-one instructors. Excsilsnt equip
ment. Thorough Instruction. Co-eduea-
tional, Scientific. Latin. Scientific. Literary
and Classical Courses Of study Graduates
fitted for any college. Well equipped gym
nasium. New and well equipped Primary
Building. Terms moderAte by reason Of
endowment. Fall term begins Ninth Month
tScptl 18th, 1918. School once open on
and after Ninfh Month (Sert.) 1st. For
illustrated catalogue. address
HERsCHFL A. NORRIS. A. NJ, PrincipsI
y. A. Phons. 21soA
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-08-01

The dictionary says that parasite is Zone who
lives basey the expense of another" In the light
of this definition the saloonkeeper is parasite
society. The patrons of the saloon pay his license
fee running expenses and then some. The farmer,
merchant, capitalist and everybody that little
cottage must pay for the paupers, insane and Grim
nas engendered by the saloon. The cry in every de-
partment of animal and agricultural life in these prac
tcal times is kill the parasite He arrests develop
ment, he stunts the growth of both plant and animal
by absorbing juices nutrment that necessary in
building up the vegetable and animal kingdom. The
motto of this progressive age is "Cu bono" Men
everywhere seeking to increase the productveness
of their business enterprises by cutting out lost
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-08-01

Kankakee ILL.,, May 81, IoI3.-Dear Mr.. Bryan So many
of the readers of The Commone have asked send the
enclosed "oraton' the Home Department of The Com
1t is such unusual and beautiful tribute such
unusual subject that many have asked the last day
two to send to The Commoner
The Grafton delivered the graves rather at the
Illinois state reformaory buryng ground where there
something like inmates buried and where they sleep is
the southwest of the cemetery of the Pontiac
ILL., The speech has been delivered beorela Thursday by
the speaker the Joliet PRISONS ground had that
my possession, the trouble ewrite
from shorthand report for it is identical with what
said at Pontiac Respectfully,
MRS JAMES McENIRY.
4o3 Water ST., Kankakee Ill
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-08-01

ton and making waste material productive Just now
the saoonkeeper is in the spotlight. He is under the
microscope of the utilitarian and what does he find?
He discovers that the saloon which gullibe people
thought lghtened the taxes increases the taxes
for it creates taxes than it pays. For every
dollar received in license the taxpayer must pay six
teen dollars in pauper, insane and criminal bills
caused by saloons. That's sixteen to one with
vengeance The church has long recognized that the
saloon is parasite society and ought be killed
Now the business world has joined the moral world
and said the saloon is parasite on business and
ought to be killed Now the political world is saying
the saloon is parasite politics and ought to be
killed 'Nough said Go to it.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-08-01
A Beautiful 7 ribute

of his friends he gave voice to this tribute which we
think too good and tender to allow it to perish Mr.
Desmond said
Stunned by the living and separated from the
resting places of the honored dead this spot is GER
tanly the saddes loneliest spot in all this region
Yet here, if nowhere else, the dead are equal No
proud monuments sanity eptaphs are SEEM but
plain white boards with black lettering suggestive of
the markings of sin the once clean lives name
which, perhaps, the seeper's father never heard
number telling all the dshonor, and below, the dura-
ton and end of the earthly pilgrimage Nothing more
Here no flags wave, boom, and no
throngs of fellow citizens to pay their annual
tribute But forest trees unfur the flag of all nations
solitary bird tring in the distance and a cricket
chirping in the grass relieve the awful hush and the
rising the evil and on the good pours
Continued on page six.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-08-01
THE VICTORIOUS DEAD.

The following unique and pathetic speech de-
vered Thursday evening, May 2o, 1913, by M. NJ.
Desmond, who with his family and few friends Wis
tied the reformatorys burying ground By the request
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-07-11
NOTICE.

SEALED BIDS will be received in the
School Board office in the Court House i'm
the town of st. Joseph, until - NJ, July
2l, 1913, for painting the Waterproof
High Shoot Building as per the following
specification:
Exterior-All wood work on exterior
painted before and new lumber, when
dressed to have two coats of paint except
gallery ceiling overhead, which Is to have
one coat of paint All tin cutters and
spouts to have two coats of paint. All
brick pillows and chimneys on the out
side to have one coat OF mineral red
paint pencied off. All sash where putty
is loose to be removed and reputtied.
All work to be well scraped, sandpapered,
and puttied. Work To be done in a good
wOrkmanhke manner and satisfactory to
the committee.
Will furnish Sherwin- Williams ready
mixed paints for exterior work.
'InteriOr-All wood work where painted
before in rooms, halls, and lockers to
have one coat Of paint. All nrw wood
work where dressed to have one coat Of
paint All work to he thoroughly cleaned,
busted, and well puttied before painting.
Will furnish Sherwin- Williams paints
and oils for all interior work.
The Committee reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids,
|, W. d. A. GoRToH,
THos. VI. WADE,
Committee.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-07-11
NEWElLTON SOCIETY NOTES.

Miss Bette Turpin is visiting theMisses
Buckner.
Mr.. NJ ]. Lewis left for New York Il
visit relatives.
Mr. c. l.. Clark made business TRIP
to New Orleans.
Miss Lacy, of Natchez, is visiting Mis-,
Pauline Abrahams.
Miss COrine Dawkins, of Rustc n, j.
visiting Miss Ruth Buckner
Mr. Stein0urg, Of Baton Rouge, was. a
business visitor TO NeWellton.
Mr.. X. Y. Newell and family have
moved to Shreveport to locate.
Miss OLIVE Wade, of Tillman, Miss.
IS vising Miss Louise Murdoch.
Mr.. Julius Salaman made trip Sun
lay TO l. Argent to visit friends.
Mrs. Pendery entertained the Az you
kc Club on Wednesday afternoon.
Misses Julia and Jennie Lynch are
ling Misses Till at Russum, Miss.
We learn with deepest regret of the
a'h Of Mr.. Paul Jacoby at Waterproof.
Misses Lena and Willie Strond. OF
Vest Point, are visiting Miss Alma Mar
nv.
Miss Ruth Elgutter left Saturday for
Eaton Rouge after a delightful visit t.
friends here.
The dance and baseball, which was
To be gwen Wednesday, the 10th, has
been postponed Indefinitely.
Miss Knight, of Sinimair. Miss. and
Miss and Mrs. Smith, OF Alexandria.
are visiting DIR. and Mrs. Rodgers.
Messrs. Lopus, of st. Joseph, and
Magruder Adams, of Locust Ridge were
visitors on business to repair some. auto
mobiles.
Messrs. Lee Jacoby and Julius Shannon
and Mesdames Abrahams and Elgutter
left for Waterproof to attend the funeral
of Mr.. Paul Jacoby.
We learn from good authority that
Mr.. Lopus, of St Joseph is intending to
olcate here and to open business at the
former Dillon's shop.
The principal stores of Newellton are
now closing up at Z O'Clock p. m. to
give their clerks the much needed rest.
The public is respectfully requested to
~ tuSh SilpPPhiS III dCCOuduCc WIN
this closing hour.
In honor OF the visiting young ladies
the young men of Newellton gave adance,
which was very much enjoyed by all at
PENDANTS. Those present were:
Misses c. NJ. Muir, 5 NJ. Muir, Corine
Dawkins, Josephine Ayly, Ruth and
Alice Buckner, Bette Tnrpin, OLIVE
Wade, Germany, Inez Gordon, Louise
Murdoch, Alma NARROW, Ruth Elgutter,
Lucille Jacoby, Lucille Buckner, Knights,
and Reinette and Pauline Abrahams;
Messrs. W. ID. Martiniere, z. II. Wade.
Albert Turpin, H. G. Lang, Ralph Ayly,
NJ. DeVries, Whitaker, Edward Buck
ner, Micheal Abrahams, Conrad Cirkle,
L. c. Kell, w. $. Aslop w. c. Seab,
Louis and Lester Winterton, and Ander-
son; ChaDerones: Mr. and Mrss f. l..
Mr.. and Mrs L. DeVries, Mrs.
Abrahams, Mrs. G.. b. Muir, Mrs. John
Murdoch. Music was furnished by the
famous Newellton string band.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1913-07-11

forced. All resolutions heretofore exist
ing are hereby repealed.
The following resolution was offered by
Commissioner J. VI. Johnson, and was
adopted by the Board.
Whereas, it has come to the knowledge
of this Board that Linnan d Bobbitt aud
Lawrance Bros. have not yet started on
the enlargement of Reid and Biggs leyees
in Madison parish and as they have re-
peatedly been ordered TO do so; and
whereas, this contract was origionally
agreed to be completed on Dec. /, 1912,
and extended by agreement until Dec.
ID, 1913, and if same is not started at
once, it will be impossible to complete
same on contract time, that this board,
do hereby order said Linnan d BObbitt
and Lawrance Bros, to have sufficient
force at work on said levee not later than
July 20, 1913, and if same is not complied
with that the Boards attorney and Pres
ident of this Board enter suit on Linnan
& Bobbitt and Lawrance Bros bond,
and that the President of this Board call
this Board in session for the purpose of
readvertising said work, in order to get
same completed by time of next high
water, not later than Dec. Is, 1913. That
a copy of this resolution be sent to Lin
nan d Bobbitt and Lawrance Bros. bonds
men, and that all legal steps taken nee
essary to Aggregate this contract, or en-
force same.
On motion OF Mr.. S. d. Watson,
adopted by the Board, Commissioners j.
NJ. Johnson and I. p. Kell were APP
pointed committee to confer with Gov
ernor L. F.. Hall and Chief of State En-
gineers, Maj. F. NJ Kerr, with view of,
if possible, additional appropriation from
the State Engineers fund to aid in the
necessary leyee building and repair work
in this District.
The bids for weed cutting in the Dis
trict were opened and considered. The
bid of Mr.. X. p. Chaze for $4,000, for the
entire District, comprising East Carroll,
Madison, Tensas and C0ncordia, was ac-
cepted, being the lowest bid submitted.
Specifications and map for drainage of
the Salem and Willow Point Loop levees
were submitted to the Board by Assistant
State Engineer Robertson and the matter
was discussed, but no action was taken
at this time
On motion the Board adjourned sub
iect to call of the President.
f. c. RHODES. Prest.
q. W. CAMPBELL, Sec'y