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Evening journal., 1913-06-02
GOOD SHIP
TYLER TAKES
TO The WATER
Little Miss Elliott is Sponsor
for Newest Old Dominion
Liner
WILMINGTONIANS
SEE LAUNCHING

Fittingly bedecked with flowers
and streamers, the steamship Tyler
was launched from the yards of the
New York Shipbuilding Company In
Camden on Saturday, and added an
other boat TO the fleet Of the Old
Dominion Line starting from New
York
The Tyler was christened by Miss
Julia Gibbons Elliott, ten-year-old
daughter Of Colonel and Mrs. George
A. Elliott of this city. Colonel Ell
lott is a director Of the Old Dominion
Steamship Co.
Among the Wilmingtonians who
witnessed the launch in addition 10
Colonel and Mrs. Elliott. we're Mrs.
John w. Causey, whose husband had
been a director of the company; for
mer Congressman William II. Heald,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert II. Richards, and
Edward Bringhurst.
The Tyler is a beautiful type OF
the modern freighter $40 feet long,
81 feet wide and 26 feet deep. AS is
tn custom will the Old Dominion
Line all vessels flying their flag are
named for Presidents OF the United
States who we're horn in Virginia. the
Old Dominion State, President Tyler
having been born in that State.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
SlOO FINE And
YEAR In JAIL
FOR BRICK ATTACK

Declaring that a record Of serving
time on three occasions for assault
and battery within the past two years
was not one TO be proud of, and that
the assault committed on his grand
father, William Collins, aged 20 years,
of No. 909 Wilson street was unpro-
voked Judge Churchman today fined
John Collins. colored, 800 and costs
and sent him to the workhouse for
one year John was sentenced by for
mer Judge Cochran for hitting a
small white child in the face with a
brick
When the case was called today
John pleaded with the Court saying
he was married to Ella, May White
and had a small child to support
This was learned to be an untruth
and the sentence was imposed
According to William Collins, a
small man who appeared with his
head bandaged and carrying a brick,
John struck him with the missile and
felled him. AS he lay on the ground
the young man hit him five times with
the jagged end of the brick. The
trouble vas over the paying OF rent
and John took offense at paying his
share
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
HIGH ALUMNI
TO NOMINATE

The Wilmington High School
Alumni Association will hold meet
ing on the evening Of Tuesday. June
10 TO receive reports OF officers. make
nominations. and consider other bust
ness The meeting will be held az the
knickerbocker Club. which has kind
ly rendered the use of It's new club
house for that purpose. The meeting
is a new departure. and will practical
ly dispose of all the business thHt
evening and permit Of the entire
evening Of June 20 being devoted 10
the reunion and banquet Of the asso-
ciation
Heretofore the business meeting
reunion and banquet have been held
the same evening. oftentimes the
business delaying the gathering at
dinner BY having a preliminary
business meeting on June 10 and the
dinner on June %. II is hoped that
more delightful time will be had at
the latter affair. The Alumnae Asso-
citation also will hold its banquet on
the evening Of June 26.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
GETS VERDICT IN
INSURANCE SUIT

In Superior Court today the case OF
Frederick Fries. receiver in bank
ruptcy for the Fries Harley, Com
pany. a corporation Of New Jersey
VS.. Blair r. Scott was called This
company which was in business in
Gloucester in 1907. insured the sons
of two Of the company's directors for
100000. Scott was the insurance
agent and was advanced the pre-
MUM, $4,000. but the policies were
never obtained. Bonds we're to have
been issued payable when the poll
cies became payable but the trans
action failed and the company, for
want Of funds. was forced into bank
ruptcy. Part OF the advanced pre-
MUM was returned by Scott and the
balance with interest todate amount
ed to S10.46S1S. The jury gave Scott
verdict for the full amount. p.
Glenn Cook represented Fries.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS SHOW
THEIR BANDTWORK

At the assembly exercises OF the
Wilmington High School this morn
ing. Professor A. H. Berlin spoke of
Visitors Day" which will be OBJ
served at the school on Wednesday
The school will be open all day TO the
public at large, and as class work
Will be going on as usual, those In
attendance will have an opportunity
to see the regular school work.
In the auditorium at 1.50 o'clock,
Mrs. +. C. Snyder will lecture on
Canning" which will be open to the
public.
Members Of the Domestic Science
Class Wilt be present at the lecture.
There Will be exhibits Of work in
free hand and mechanical drawing,
civlcs, manuel training. domestic sci
ence and other department work.
Announcement also was made OF
the ball games. The High School
team will play Chester on Wednes-
day and on Friday. will play at Nor
ristown
During the morning medals we're
presented for the relay race at Nor
ristown last Friday. Those receiv-
ing medals we're Paul Matthews VIII
liam p. Rheuby, John NJ. Mertz and
j. Tenney Mason.
Enthusiastic applause was given
Miss Raudnitzsky, for her delightful
reading, THE Runaways."
The students were highly COM
mended by Professor Berlin for their
Memorial Day exercises
"I am glad" said he. TO be able 10
recognize in this public manner
those who did such good work on
Memorial Day. give you my person
al thanks for your splendid conduct
and excellent program, which. hope
is only forerunner Of what we may
expect In the future"
The final assembly exercises will
be held next Monday morning, with
the senior class in charge OF the pro
gram
A meeting Of those directly inter
ested in the preparations for class
day exercises on June 20. will be held
today at the High School Field Day
exercises will be held on Friday o
this week.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
Sl,l27.lO SINCE
JANUARY FOR
FAMILY SUPPORT

Probation officer Stout submitted
his report of the money aud cases
handled by him under the new descr-
tion and non-support law to Judge
Churchman in City Court today. The
report showed that more than a
thousand dollars had been collected
In non-support cases through the
Municipal Court since January 1. The
total collected since May was
S513.30, which added to that collect
ed since January. of S611.30, makes a
grand total of S112710
OF the total number of cases heard
before Judge Churchman, it has not
been necessary to send one of the
defendants to the workhouse. and
they have call made weekly payments
to Mr.. Stout for their families sup
port. The cases involved 20 chill
hren and 80 women.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
THREE COMMITTEE
PLACESFOR BROCKSON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., June 2.-2ep-
resentative Brockson, Of Delaware.
has been assigned TO three important
committees. according TO announce
ment of the appointments made by the
Democratic caucus this afternoon. The
committees are: immigration and Nat
uralization: Coinage. Weights and
Measures; election of president. vice.
present. and representatives in Con-
gress
Mr. Brockson did not draw a chair
manship, but that could hardly be
expected in view of the great Demo-
cratic majority in the House. and the
fact that Mr.. Brockson is new mom-
bcr and that so many old members
claim precedence.
The most important committee he
has been assigned is the ono on im-
migration and naturalization. This
committee will consider at the pres
cnt session bill 10 restrict immi-
grafton and place an educational
qualification on all immigrants. II is
anticipated that there will be big
fight on the bill.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
REPUBLICANS
ARE HOPEFUL
OF VICTORY
As the City Election Draws
Near Party Grows
Confident
MAYOR TO ADDRESS
COMMITTEE TONIGHT

Mayor Harrison W. Howell will at
tend meeting Of the Republican
First District Committee at the Young
Mems Republican Club No $40 King
street this evening DR. Howell has
been IN for several weeks and this
viii be his first public appearance
since he was taken IN. lt is pre-
sumed that Dr. Howell, in his ad
dress, will set forth the needs OF the
city as he secs them and his recon-
mendations will be considered the
key. note OF the Republican cam
paign which is shaping itself with
every indication OF success at the
polls on June e
This week the last one OF the cam
paign, will be a lively ono In political
circles. and the outcome of the con-
test between the different parties Is
agitating some OF the politicians.
The Republicans and National Pro-
Erossivcs fully expect to carry their
tickets. both of which contain the
same candidates. while the Democrats
and Bull Moosers arc showing signs
OF doubt as TO the outcome Of the
election. II Is surprising the number
OF Democrats who openly say they
will not support DR.. Willard Springer
Though one Of the most prominent
practicing physicians I'm the city. his
high standing in this direction docs
not appear TO have any influence on
tho ordinary voter.
/ Much interest is being taken in tho
| Councilmanic contests In the various
wards. The Democrats are lookinl
with longing eyes on the Sixth ware
because colorcd man was nomi
mated In that district for Council
John o. Hopkins a druggist in tha
ward. 10 the candidate, and hia elec
tion with substantial majority !
predicted lie Is capable, well-edu
Gated and popular
On the other hand tho Republican
expect 10 carry the Twelfth and Firs
wards In tho former ward Williar
! NJ. Connolly will be cut by Democrat
who did not take kindly 10 an on
sider coming into the ward to repre-
; sent them In Council He will be q
sufficiently, It q claimed. TO insul
p the election OF Albert Williams, n
: Republican candidate who is vel
popular in the ward
IN the First ward the election
Arthur Johnson. the Republican ca
, didate Is predicted over Councilms
Iacob Zimmerman There is disa
lection among the Democrats In thi
, ward because OF the primary contes
and aside from this. Mr. Johnson, wi
has been q resident Of the ward fC
- years. Is making an active canvas
and is winning votes every day.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
sT. MARY,S EXCURsION.

Final arrangements we're made for
the annual excursion of st. Mary's
parish at a meeting Of the Holy Name
Society last evening. The excursion
will go to Augustine Beach on the
Delaware on Thursday. June l3 Cur
rams Orchestra will furnish music.
A program Of athletic sports has been
arranged and the athletics Of the
East side are now actively preparing
for the tests Some of the local
swimmers also will test their skill at
Augustine Beach that day. The fact
that the orchestra will play on the
down and return trip is a guarantee
that there will be lots Of dancing on
the decks of the steamer.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
LEO ]. DUGAN is MAKING A
KEEN FIGHT FOR ASSESSOR

Leo j. Dugan, the Republican can
didate for assessor and collector in
the Southern district of Wilmington.
is making a quiet but effective cam
paign. The district normally is heav-
fly Democratic. but owing to the dis
satisfaction in the Democratic ranks
over the recent Saycrs-Dolan fight,
and the popularity and aggressiveness
of Mr.. Dugan. his friends have taken
hope that he has fighting chance Of
winning
Mr.. Dugan was born in the Second
ward. over Third street bridge, 20
years ago, and still lives in that sec
ton lie is one Of FIVE brothers. all
we'll known. who are working active
ly in his behalf Mr. Dugan is em-
ployed at tho plant Of the Wilmington
Leather Company, and his campaign
slogan. Vote for a WOrkingman, is
winning him votes daily. Mr.. Dugan
IS well-educated and qualified to fill
the duties OF the Office of assessor and
collector,
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
POOLE COMPANY GETS vERDICT.

I'm Superior Court today the case Of
the J. Morton Poole Co. vs.. the Key
stone Elevator Company, under a for
eign attachment was heard. The
amount involved was S96710 for
goods sold and delivered. Alfred ID.
Poole testified that his company had
been selling goods continuously TO the
defendant company and the total debt,
including interest, amounted TO
S1,0O0.S6. T. Bayard Heisel repre-
sented the plaintiff. A verdict was
given the plaintiff The defendant was
not represented
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
FLORAL GIFTS TO SICK
BY CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR

The June meeting Of the Whining
ton Christian lsndeavor Union will be
held IN Eastlake Presbyterian Church
tonight. II also will be the annual
floral meeting. Each person attending
Is supposed TO take a bouquet Of
flowers which will be distributed
among the sick in the hospitals the
following day.
The Rov Henry Cunningham. pastor
OF the church, has been invited TO
made an address on the ministry OF
flowers 10 the sick There also will
be a business meeting.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
WINS
A POINT in
WOOD CASE
Books Of WOOIen Co. Show
Money Paid to Private
SIeuthS
NEWSPAPERS ALSO
GO In AS EVIDENCE
BY John Edwin Nevins, STAFF Correa-
pondent Of the United Press.

pOndent OF the United Press.
BOSTON, Mass. June 2-Tho books
Of the American Wooden Company. es-
peoially the receipts and vouchers
covering the account of the famous
Lawrence strike. proved mute Wit
nesses for the State IN the Wood con-
spiracy trial today They established
for the first time in the trial of tho
millionaire head of the S60,000,000
corporation, and his business ASSOC
ciate, Frederick E. AtteauX, what the
state claims Is the independent evil
denco" needed TO couple the defend
ants now on trial with the noted
planting OF explosives in the strike
ridden town TO discredit the /. w. w.
leaders. Il was shown from tho
vouchers that the woolen' company
paid the Sherman Detective Agency.
of Boston, S4Sb.0S during May, 1912;
that this money was to cover tho
work of private sleuths in Salem,
Mass. and that their work was in
connection with the trial OF John !.
Broen. the Lawrence undertaken aud
politician who was convicted at that
J torn OF court and fined $500 for his
crime.
II became certain as result OF
this victory for the state that the
defense will call witnesses IN their
/ behalf Instcad OF resting when the
state docs the attorneys for the de-
fcnse will put on the stand thirty
witnesses 10 contradict the essential
portions OF the states case.
James Bailey IT., one of the man
ayers OF tho wooden oompany's mills
In Lawrence. and thc individual who
more than any other. had charge ot
the fight against the strikers ad-
mitted that he approved thousands
OF dollars worth OF bills for detec-
tive services on behalf Of tho COM
, pany. lie insisted that he knew moth
ling OF the actual work done and in
sisted that he approved the bills in
| the general course of business. Pelle-
tier denounced Bailey as an unfriend-
ly witness and declared that he waf
I plainly trying 70 refrain from telling
. tho truth. Polloticr developed
. through Bailey that he had purchas
y cd 1000 copies OF each of the loca
Lawrence newspapers Of January 9
y and had widely distributed them Tbi
Z prosecutor Immediately offered copiel
n Of the newspapers as evidence. Wher
= the defense objected. Pelletier made
Z an impassionod appeal 20 the court
/. this time in the presence Of the ipry
o 10 admit the newspapers
r. "They show" said tho prosecutor,
81 that on the very day that the Law
Continued On Second Page,
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
KNEW
man INTENDED
TO SHOOT HER

When asked in City Court today
If she thought Henry Cooper, colored,
was going to shoot her Ella jenkins,
also colored. OF No, S22 Orange street
said ~Didnt though a. know he
would. ny life Is as good as his is.
Henry was charged With commit
ting a breach Of the peace, before
Judge Churchman today Ella showed
a rife cartridge which she said Henry
put In his rife when he chased her
from the house on Saturday evening.
The trouble, she said. was over
Coopers wife going to the Movies"
with a woman friend from Chester.
Henry denied the charge and said he
did not have the gun. Judge Church.
man then ordered Henry placed un-
der a $500 bond to keep the peace.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
O. M. ID. OFFICERS
GET INSTRUCTION

All the officers of the Organized
Militia OF Delaware left on a special
car for Sea Girt. n. J., yesterday
morning, TO participate in the govern
ment camp of instruction, which be-
gins today and will last until Satur-
day night. The party included tho
regimental staff. the company COM
manders. Colonel w. r. Stover. chief
quartermaster. and Major William
Marshall, chief surgeon.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
JACKIES ARE IN TROUBLE.

Alexander Cooper and John ]. Fra
zenski. members Of the crew Of the
L. S S. Ohio we're fined s. and costs
each by Judge Churchman in City
Court today on the charge Of disorder
ly conduct preferred by Morris Blat-
mann Of No. 213 West Front street and
also held under $500 bail for the
Court Of General Sessions on the
charge Of throwing bottles in the
street This Is one Of the first cases
under the automobile law covering
the throwing of bottles in the street.
According 10 the men, they admitted
being drunk.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
Y. W. c. A. NOTES.

A meeting Of the Board Of Mana
gers of the Y. w. c. A. will be held
In the Association building this af-
ternoon.
Plans will be discussed for the an
nual linen shower which will be held
June 13.
Members of the Arrow Club viii
meet this evening. Among other plans
discussed will be that concerning the
Camp Nepahwin, the summer camp
In Pennsylvania.
The swimming pool will be open to-
morrow and will be open every after
noon excepting Monday, and on Tues
day and F'iday evenings.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
nosroy pARBERs on srRIkE.

H7 The Unied Press.
BOSTON. Mass. June a-siareng va parade Of nearly
500 arsers recently organized by tho ~ W. the Barbers
srko went into ce today About 200 BARRIERS affiliated With
the a. r. o. H. also struck but did parade. The w W
sarbrs demand Increases Of from SO to ss hrea
hours cay than they haTe Been vorns while the
oarbers mlsted with Of !. ask 81 week increase
AID orc hour a week
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
HOLD GRINNAGE
ON BREAKING CHARGE

Magistrate Lewis today held Albert
Grinnage. colored, in 5000 bail for
court, on a charge Of breaking and
entering the home Of Frank d. Walk
er, OF Stanton. Grnnnage was ar
rested in Chester and brought here
several days ago by State Detective
Mccoy.
Grinnage pleaded not guilty to-
day. The testimony was that he was
seen by. an employe of Mr.. Walker
in the chicken house on the place,
and he was seen with eggs in his pos
session. Later eggs we're found in
the house occupied by the Walkers,
and it is alleged they we're left there
by Grinnage. who had effected an
entrance 10 the house
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
reputation
CANNING FACTORY
LAW NOW EFFECTIVE

The new canning factory inspection
law passed by the last Legislature and
designed TO provide the most sanitary
conditions for canning and packing
houses. went into effect today. Heavy
penalties ara provided for failure to
keep floors and equipment clean, to
provide sanitary washroomH and tot
let arrangements for employees and to
remove refuse daily from the canning
houses
Dr. William r. Messick of Rehoboth
recently was appointed cannery in
Hpector by Governor Miller TO enforce
the new law.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
NEW MEMBERS FOR WEST.

Before a very large congregation
in West Church yesterday morning
twenty-five members we're received
into the church The sermon was
preached by the Rev. Z. r. Smiley.
The evening sermon was preached by
the Rev Hugh S. Schaul, OF Pierce
Avenue Presbyterian church. Niagara
Falls. DR.. Schaul was a former class
mate OF the pastor.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
GEIBEL CHORUs on PICNIC.

Member OF the Geibel Chorus Of
Epworth Church were given an out
ing on Saturday az Eden Park. II is
customary each year 10 entertain the
members Of the chorus, Accompanied
by Prof. George e. King and Miss
Lizzie Moore the chorus spent n de-
lightful afternoon az the park Games
we're played and races participated In
by the young people. II was a pleas
ant outing and every one enjoyed the
straw ride and picnic.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
BISHOP IN ON CHURCH.

Abraham as a Type Of Faith" was
the subject OF the sermon delivered
by the Rt Rev. Frederick j Kinsman
yesterday afternoon in Old Christ
Church, at Broad Creek near Laurel.
The Rev. A. r. Race OF st. Phillips
Church, Laurel conducted the ser
vices. Music was furnished by the
Laurel church choir and by an or
ohestra from Lewes directed by John
3. Robinson.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
The Almighty Dollar With a
Hole In 1t

We all like o think that dollar sound and
worth 100 tries pass dollar with
hole in it, plugged with lead make emphatic pro-
And along. by day. letting each Of
dollars buy of about zoe apiece
All of which from the unthry American habit OF
careless spending things in hurry
without thought consideration.
In and bountul country like it is natural re-
suit of too much prosperity
There is however. growing class people who realize
that il we'll to think they To al such
mend the advertising sps Ees of THE EVENING JOURNAL
which offer reliable information and to intending
purchasers.
Copyright, 1913, ~ j. P Fsllon)
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
TRACTION co. HEAD
TO TALK EXTENSION

Van Horn Ely. Of Pittsburgh. Pa.
president Of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company. VIII
he visitor here this week. 70 is UNI
derstood that Mr. Ely viii come here
to confer with local officers OF the
traction company relative 10 extern
sions contemplated by the company.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
uNI0N M. Z. EXcrRsInN.

The annual excursion Of Union NJ.
f. Sunday school will be given on
Tuesday. June II. to Augustine Beach.
The members Of the school are inter-
ested and the outing is expected TO be
p most successful one. Eastlake and
Richardson Park NJ r. schools will
accompany Union on this excursion.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
DISCUSSES FAMILY ROW.

In Magistrate Buckley's Court on
Saturday night William Looney was
charged with assault and battery. AS
the testimony showed that the charge
gr weout of a famil row, the case
was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
OUTING FOR "sEWING BAsKET.y

The annual outing Of the members
and friends Of the Sewing Basket Of
West Presbyterian Church will be
held at the home of Mrs. Frederick,
al Charlestown. Md. on Thursday.
The train will leave Pennsylvania
station at 1906 o'clock, Thursday
morning.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
CLASSES IN FINAL s0cIAL.

The final business and social meet
Presbyterian Church will be held this
evening. The members Of the Wom-
ems Westminster class will he the
hostesses and fine time is being an
Noipated
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
MR. PEIRCE RECOYERS.

]. Bayard Peirce. who has been III
for several weeks from pneumonia, is
rapidly and able to be
out.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
ENGLAND's P0IT.LAUnEATE DIS

ENGLAND's P0ETLAUREATE DIES
- 1ho United Press.
-oNDoN funo ALFRED Austin poet-aureate Of England.
dcd today created poetaureao 1896 when he
vas es,one years old and se7eatyegh years old hre
ays ago. having been born at readngy Leeds On May
1885.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
MOWARD SCHOOL EXHIBTT.

The exhibition being held in the
Howard High School today. will con-
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION

The Playground Association of this
city will hold its annual meeting and
election of officers at 3 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon, at No. 1903 Della
ware avenue, the home of the presi-
dent
Evening journal., 1913-06-02
WEATHER.

For Delaware; Fair TO-
night and Tuesday; cOOle-
tonight.
Evening journal., 1913-06-02

Copyright, 1913. " J. P. Fsllon)
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-03-19
The Arson Trust.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO. March ia special
grand jury to investigate the opera
tions of The million dollar arson
trust that entered In Chicago, was
ordered called today by Judge Burke.
The jurors will meet March IS TO con-
slider charges of arson and arson with
intent to defraud made against forty,
Chicago merchants and fire Insurance
men
Nine alleged members of the ''ar.
son combine" have been arres ed and
detectives armed with warrants today
searched for eighteen more, all mer.
chants. In nearly every instance
more than one warrant has been Is
sued for each man. Bond in each
case was fixed at $40 600 for each se,l
arate charge. making the total ball
almost prohibi;ory. All the nine men
under arrest are in jail.