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Evening journal., 1914-10-29

gance. On account of this deficit
our Delaware projects suffered and
so great was the outcry that the
pork for Southern States was cut
out of the bill and the river in Texas,
the bed of which hardly had a stream
of water in it at some times of the
year, will not receive the thousands
originally intended for IT, There is
some money remaining in the ap-
preparation for your canal, and / am
glad to see that the dredge is con-
tinuing to work, but in order that
the final completion of the canal need
no be delayed it is necessary to ad-
just the difficulties incident to the
crossing OF the canal by the railroad
going into RehObOth. II the money
had been appropriated in this years
Rivers and Harbors Bill that matter
might now be undergoing adjustment
SO that the dredge might go on un-
impeded and no delay might ensue in
the final completion of this important
waterway.
"Our delegation at Washington had
obtained favorable action in the orig
inal bill to which l refer, but the
State lost out in the end because Of
the reasons stated above In my
speech at Dagsboro 1 made no reflec-
ton on your Democratic Senator for
his efforts, but I do claim that his
party by their handling of the
finances of the country made it i'm
possible for our projects to receive
their just due"
Discussing industrial conditions in
| Wilmington, where the unemployed run
into the thousands, Mr.. Miller said that
| agricultural communities, while not
| feeling the hard times as quickly
would eventually feel them in the end
| because wages being short, there was
bound TO come a time when the savings
would be exhausted. and therefore less
| farm products would be bought by the
/ people of the city who were out Of en-
| ployment "On my way down here. y
said Mr.. Miller, "I talked 20 man who
was a raiser of sweet potatoes, and he
told me that the running of steel mills
in Pittsburgh was the barometer by
| which he gauged the ups and downs %
the prices he received for his product.
Our opponents are laying great
stress on the war in Europe as an
excuse for conditions, but these ex
cuses only show the dire distress IN
NulIM IMEf AAlAl AhNAnctAHNrs INV ~
called War Revenue Bill was passed
to make up the deficit of S100.O00,0O
existing in the treasury on July 1
before war was declared. Here in
Lewes the war has affected the pilots
because of the running of steamers
to foreign ports was practically stop.
ped at one time and ] viii be frank
and admit this local condition. Let us
however, scan a few of the proWsons
Of this bill. such has a tax on those
who buy and sell produce and mer-
chandise on the exchanges or a tax OF
those people who go to borrow money
on promissory notes or those who
ship goods by freight or express. Peo-
pie who insure their goods or build
ings or those who sell real estate arr
, taxed and long distance telephoninl
also calls for a tax gatherer. Thes'
are Just a few OF the cases which
strike all of you and the direct tax il
put upon you. not because of the Eu
ropean war; but because of the defici
resulting at the end of the first fisca
year of Democratic rule"
Evening journal., 1914-10-29

PARIS. Oct. 29.-Actual physical
has seriously interfered
with the lighting in Northern France.
To that and not TO any serious de-
feat Of the Germans Is attributed the
present slackening in the contest. The
Germans have lost very heavily, far
out OF proportion TO the casualties
of the allies. but their second line,
directly IN the rear of the positions
they yainly tried to carry by storm
& intact.
The allies have not attempted any
general advance and both sides are
contenting themselves with an ex-
/ change OF shots by the artillery all
along the line.
Definite information received here
today from the front says that the
Germans are still bringing up fresh
reinforcements. Thousands of new
troops from the reserve sections are
proceeding south through Belgium. II
is expected that another attempt will
soon be under way along the line from
Nieuport to Dixmude and between
Evening journal., 1914-10-29
MARRIAGE Certificate
DELAYS MONCUR Case
Special to THE EVENING JoURNAL.

'2PeShi 70 ltlfs Nv tNlNO JOUhNAL.
DOVER. Del, Oct. 29.-Before
Judge William II. Boyce in the Or
phans' Court here today, the question
OF power rights in the property of
the late Frank Moncur who died here
in January last, survived by two wild
ows, one in Scotland and the second
one here, was taken up again with
the idea of proving a legal marriage
in Scotland.
Charles H. LeFevre, counsel for
the alleged widow in Scotland, pro-
duced certificate Of marriage as
purporte1 to have been signed by
the proper register Of marriages, etc,
and the proper endorsement of the
United States Consul in Scotland.
Counsel for the several parties inter-
ested in the lands of Moncur raised OBJ
lection to the admission of the mar
riagc certificate, claiming that il was
not sufficient TO meet the requirements
of United States laws Rather than
have a decision of the court on the ques-
tion at this time Mr.. LcFevre asked foI
continuance until December 81, when
he expects TO have the proper certificate
Of marriage before the Kent court The
continuance was granted.
Evening journal., 1914-10-29
TODAY'S war STORY


ENGLAND-It is reported
that tine German cruiser Em-
den, disguised and lying the
japanese flag, entered the Port
of Penang, Straits Settlement,
and tOrpedOed and sunk the
Russian cruiser Jemtchug and
n French destroyer that we're
In the harbOr. Reports from
South Africa indicate that the
latest BOer revolt is being put
down by the loyal troops COM
manded by Premier BOtha. Re-
ports from Fleetwood say that
another British steamer has
been blown up by mine on
the northwest coast Of the Is
land.
FRANCE-Physical exhaUs-
tiOn caused the present lull in
the fighting i'm Northern France
but il is reported that the GER
mans are bringing up fresh men
and guns at "A number OF places
and that they are evidently
planning to resume the OIfen-
siye.
RUSSIA-1he War Oiiice
declares that the general ad-
vance Of the entire Russian
army is again in progress and
that the Germans are depend
ing on their heavy artillery to
hold up the Russian attack un-
til they can reform their defeat-
ed armies. The Germans are
heavily entrenehed inside Of
the East PruSsian frontier and
can hardly he dislOdged with
cut lengthy artillery duel.
The Russians claim 60 be maxi
ing substantial gains in 6alicia
although Il Is admitted that the
general forward movement has
been checked BY the stubborn
resistance 0f Przemysl.
GERMANY War Oliice
declares that She Germans are
slowly advancing in France
and that the fighting is inereas-
ing in intensity along the Yor-
den-T0ul line. Ii il admitted
that the offensive in the East
has been Temporarily cfeCk-
ed but IN this connection K
is attd THAI strong reiRlorce-
ment, are already ea Teate 10
the scene.
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Spends SIX YEARS
IN JAIL TO SAVE
GUILTY FRIEND.
Modern Damon, Innocent of
ManSlaughter, Serves Long
Sentence Without Murmur
REGISTRATION APPEAL
DISCLOSES LIFE DRAMA

In the presence of Judge Rice, fifty
members of the bar and q crowded
courtroom yesterday afternoon, Hugh
r. Sweeney, a former chief engineer
of the fire department, dramatically
told how he served a sentence in
New Jersey for manslaughter. al
of the crime. He lives In q bungalow
cabin along the Christiana river in
the First ward
The Republicans had appealed in
his case on the ground that he had
been convicted of felony.
When Sweeney acknowledged he
served the sentence. he asked permis-
sion to make a statement He said
that he went on the Fame Fire COM
pany's excursion 10 Sea Breeze, n. j.,
forty-two years ago.
During a row." said Sweeney. "a
man was struck by man from VIII
mington with a blackjack and died,
and ! served sentence for the crime.
although I was innocent of the crime.
The sentence was six years and ! got
year and three months off for good
behavior. | declined 70 tell the name
of the man who dealt the blow.
have lived an upright life ever since
and voted at every election as good
citizen.
This question was never raised be-
foro except one time when was a
candidate for fire chief"
Sweeney said the man who actually
struck the blow was named Legg. who
was never suspected and who never
before had been named in connection
with the affair. He is now dead.
Judge Rice said it was unfortunate
that there was no way in this State In
/ passing over the case. but the consti
tuition made 1t obligatory on the Cour
as to how to act in such a case.
Armon ID. Chaytor. Jr., said he woul,
consult tho Attorney General Of New
Jersey and see what could be done re
garding the case Of Sweeney, and I
learn whether or not commutation c
his sentence carried with It a restors
iion OF citizenship.
Sweeney case was held up accort
ingly by Judge Rice for the present
Sweeney's story swayed the entir
court room as he unbosOmed the stor
he had kept to himself so many year
of how he had served a prison sen
tence 20 ssve companion from iai
It made a profound impression on tn
court. lawyers and politicians. an,
many persons expressed a wish tha
something could be done for him,
Evening journal., 1914-10-29

That the Bethlehem Steel Company,
controlled by Charles NJ. Schwab,
who also is the dominating factor in
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Cor
pcration, has purchased a tract OF
fifty acres of land south Of New Cas-
tie, became known today.
At the same time it is reported
that the Bethlehem Steel Company
will erect a plant on the site for
the manufacture Of proiectiles for the
big guns for battleship and for
shore fortifications.
Already the contract has been given
for the construction Of a wharf on
the site, and that work has been
started. It is expected that erection
Of mills will begin in the near fu-
ture.
That the site had been bought was
admitted today by an official Of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpor-
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Italian Ships Carrying
American Copper Held Up

was also awaited from the consul 70
garding the seizure of the Red stai
liner Kroonland there yesterday Il
is probable that representations will
be made to Great Britain just as soon
as the Department obtains full details
of the seizures.
The San Giovanni and the Regina
Italia sailed from New York and were
on their way to Italian ports. Al
though Great Britain has furnished nc
reason for their detention at Gibraltar,
il is assumed by the State Department
that she suspected that the copper
after IL had reached Italian ports
would be reconsigned 10 Germany aud
Austria.
Evening journal., 1914-10-29
DIR. HOFFEcKER's Ass1GNMENrs.

The following appointments are an
nonuced by the Rev. T.. L. Hoffeclxer.
superintendent OF the Wilmington dis
trict Of the Methodist Episcopal Church;
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church at
$50 o'clock this evening; Charlcstown
at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon, and
Elkton at 7.3O in the evening; st. Johns
Church at 1920 o'clock Saturday morn
ing and Cherry Hill at 73O o'clock the
same evening and at 1890 o'clock Sun
day morning; Big Elk at o'clock in
the afternoon and Elk Mills at $50
o'clock in the evening.
Evening journal., 1914-10-29
BY The United Press.

LONDON. Oct. 29.-News agency
dispatches from Toxic say that the
British ambassador there has been in
formed that the German cruiser En-
den, lying the Japanese flag, slipped
into the port OF Penang, In the Straits
Settlement and torpedoed the Russian
Evening journal., 1914-10-29
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 2s.-The seiz-
ure at Gibraltar by British authorities
OF two Italian vessels, the San Clio
vanni and the Regina Italia, carrying
cargoes of American copper, was re-
ported to the State Department today.
The report of the seizures was re-
ceived from four copper companies in
New York. shippers OF the cargoes
held. They requested the State De-
partment 10 make protests to Great
Britain against confiscation OF the
cargoes
The State Department cabled the
American consul at Gibraltar for an
explanation of the detention of the
vessels. In this connection a report
Evening journal., 1914-10-29
ASSAuLT CASE GOES OYER.

On motion OF The defense, nearing
of the assault and battery case against
]. H. Woodland, Jr.. colored, was con-
tinued until next Wednesday by Judge
Churchman this morning. No evi-
dence was taken. Woodland is ac-
cused Of attacking Francis r. Weaver,
an 11-year-year-old white boy OF No
1921 West Second street.
Evening journal., 1914-10-29
ApMIRALTY sun NEAR rNn.

Following eight years litigation,
final hearing was given in the case of
the Davis Coal and Coke Company,
owners Of the barge Hampshire against
the steamship Santa Maria. and the
tugs Brandywine. Bristol, Neher and
Sweepstakes. in the United States
Court yesterday. AT the conclusion,
Judge Bradford announced that he
would take the case under advisement.
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London War Office Also Hears
British Ship Has Been Sunk by
Mine Off Fleetwood. Germans
Admit Some ReverseS on Land
and Explain That Reinforce
menfs Are Being Rushed TO fhe
Front. Russians Continue Their
Successes in GaIicia. BOfha
CYusheS Boer Revolt.

cruiser Jemtchug and a French de.
strOyer TINT we're In the harb0r. Both
are reported 10 have been sunk with
considerable loss OF life.
The Jemtchug was a cruiser built
in 1902. She was speedy, OF y knots
and had a main battery OF six AZ guns
She was interned in Manila during
the Japanese Russian war.
Evening journal., 1914-10-29
bon CAR RIDER FINEn.

Cornelius Clarey was arrested by
Pennsylvania railroad detectives to-
day ON a charge OF trespassing and
when arraigned before Magistrate
Lewis, Clarey was fined 50 and costs.
Clarey was caught riding in box
car.
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sAYs GERMAN eESFRAIs wEBr sHOT.

by The United Press.
LONDON Oct Ga news asencv despasca f'om Pe'ro-
srad vhich unecrfrned from source saga 'hA- Ger
nan officer Who Wa taken psaoaer esss sAot the AT'e
German generals responsible sAs cr to the oera1
arm, ct Apgustor ware court nsastlsllsd sas ssSs
Evening journal., 1914-10-29
INSPECTING REVENUE OFFICES.

The quarterly inspection Of the in
ternal revenue Offices here is being
made by Special Agent Shagrin o.
Baltimore. The work VIII occGpy
several days
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WEATHER

For Delaware; Unsettled
with light rain tonight or
Friday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
ARMY AND NAVP PREPS
DEFEAT EASTERN HIGH
Light Blue and White Quint Loses
Hardfought Contest by
d to IS Count.

The Army and Navy Props team yes
terday defeated the strong Eastern High
School quint in a close game at the Y. NJ.
c. a. gymnasium, = to IS
The first half was all the Army and
Navy Preps.' as their passing and speed
completely baffied the Capitol Hill lads.
but in the final chapter the Props let up
and the score was soon tied. From this
time on the game was nip and tuck.
though the Props had the best Of the
argument. With the score standing IS TO
Il in favor Of the Capitol Hill quint the
Props registered two baskets and free
toss which won the game
Geddes and Gerhardt, of the Props. put
up their usual good game, the former
caging several baskets from the center of
the floor. while the latter handled the ball
cleanly, and il was his shot which practi-
cally defeated the Eastern team.
Lawson and Dean. OF the losers. played
well and much of the credit should go to
these men as they were practically the
whole Eastern team.
Yesterdays game eliminates the Capitol
Hill lads from laying any claim to the
championship, even though the Cathedral
team should defeat the Business Quint.
Lineup and summary:
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MURPHY DfF|ES
League LEADERS
Cubs Boss Says They Cannot
Gust Him from Or
ganization.
HAS CONTROLLING STOCK
Will Not Attend Meeting of Club
Owners in Cincinnati Today.
Owing to Illness.
HAS CONTROLLING STOCK

spcriAl TO The Washington Herald
Chicago, Feb. 0-Charles Webb MUIR
ply. owner of the Cubs, rose up from a
sick bed this afternoon long enough to
shout a challenge at the other National
League magnates, who will meet in Gin
cinnati tomorrow for the sole purpose
OF attempting his elimination from that
organization.
They can go as far as they like" said
Murphy.
Il own the controlling interest in the
Chicago club. and I'd like to see them
GUST me-"
Murphy also declared that he had a
legal claim on Perdue and Sweeney. the
Boston players. and that II they were
not awarded TO him he would seek the
civil courts for justice.
THE contract between the Chicago and
Boston clubs calling for the exchange of
Evers for Sweeney and Perdue is per-
fectly legal one" said Murphy. 1T was
drawn up by J.. c. Toole, of the Boston
club, and was duly signed by Gaffney
and myself and was witnessed by John
HeydIer. secretary of the league. and
Leroy Reeves. secretary. to Gov. Tener.
I'm rather keen to know how the
National League people who are trying
TO force me out can repudiate that agree
ment. How far would their actions go
in court? Sweeney and Perdue belong
to me and I'm going to get them.
The payment Of a bonus to Evers was
wholly needless. They did II. I suppose.
to keep him from jumping TO the Fed
eraI League. Evers held the National
League up for $4,000 because of a bluff,
and I don't see WHY the Chicago club
should suffer. And 1t won't-you can bet
on that"
Murphy Is suffering with lumbago.
which he contracted while at the New
York meeting.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
SPORTING
SIDELIGHTS
=By BILL BAILEY

Now that Jim Corbett has placed the
awful seal of his approval on Gunooat
Smith, We may expect to see him curl
up like a sausage on a red-hot coal. as
did Bob McAllister Immediately after
Corbett had claimed for him the title
Of middle-wetght champion
I 1t will be remembered that when Cor
bett commenced TO chafe from the con-
slant wearing OF the championship belt.
long before Fitzsimmons' had Pearyized
the solar-plexus, Corbett was looking
around for a worthy successor, and from
the galaxy OF pugilistic stars which were
at the time scfntillating in the pugilistic
horizon, Dan Creedon seemed the bright
est, and to him the title was given. Dan
never got a chance to try the belt on.
because, In a moment OF ill-considered
actic- he made a match with FitZsim-
mons, and presto he had no further in
te. st In the belt, and this act eventually
proved the undoing Of Corbett, for from
il the championship germs commenced TO
develop in the bullet-shaped head OF the
only real fighter who ever allowed his
parents to be sent to an almshouse.
II men are Judged according to what
they actually accomplish along the lines
OF their chosen profession, then Packey.
who was christened Patrick Mcfarland,
is entitled TO the greatest consideration
He is not yet twenty-five years old. but
he has. BY his prowess in the magic circle
otherwise the prize ring-accumlated
$1,000 which he has invested in Chicago
real estate.
Several weeks ago he announced his re-
tirement from the ring. as he Is soon to
be married. and the future Mrs. McFar-
land is anxious that he shall study law.
Mcfarland is one Of the most popular
young men in Chicago. He has lived a
clean life: he has provided for his par
ents, and he is defraying the expenses OF
his brothers and sisters through school.
II Mcfarland decides to study law.
there is no reason why he should not
succeed. and as he is by nature a poll
tician, blessed with that indescribable
thing called personal magnetism, II would
not be surprising to see him representing
his district in Congress here some day.
Ned Price, a great fighter Of the old
days, studied law. was admitted to the
bar. and made great success. but
abandoned II, turning his attention TO the
drama, in which he was equally success
full as a playwright Success in Chicago,
like elsewhere. depends as much upon
who you know as upon what you know.
Mcfarland is singularly blessed, when
viewed from any angle.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
CHARLESTON RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Tuo-yelr-olds: selling; pure. 500
four fIIrlongs kevpie. 100 tCoUnollyl. to . won
Jack Hanover. 10 tHano,erl. To !. second heE
low Flower. 100 Knight. to ]. third. Tine.
oG Finalec, sauto. Golden Lassie. and Nay
lips also ran.
SECOND EACE-Threc-ysar-olds and upward;
selling; IzIrse. 500; six fuTlonss. Big Rock. IL
Burnsl. to l. won; Tom Boy. o tNeanderl. j
10 5. second; Rod and Gun. 100 CieCahey). 20 l.
third Time IisLA Belle Chiffon, Single Ray.
Tor Union Jack, Bad Sews II. Bertis. and Scar
let Pinperncl also ran
THIRD RACE-PeeSlee Handicap: three-yesrolds
and upward: purse 900; five and one-haf fulonss
Ancon, ll5 (sreTsgytrt), i to 10. won: Susan B..
100 fsIcCaheyl TO l. second: w. W. Clark. 10
(CounelIy), 20 to l. third. Time. lilo Is Loretta
Dwyer, Marjorie A. and Astroloeer also ran.
FOURTH RACE-Derby Preliminary Handicap;
hree-year-olds; purse. $40; mile, Charicstou-
ian lG tGooss). TO ], won; Deposit. los INC
TaeSsrtl. Is to s. second; Incidence. % (Calahanl
20 to l. third. Time. lsS Old Ben. Ivan Gard
ner and Polly II. also ran.
FIFTH -Three-year-olds and upward; ssll
ing: purse $40: six furlones. Discovery. III Pick
ettl to l. won; AIiss velnia. loi tNeanderl. to
/. second: Banjo Jim, Is tMeragEart). to :.
third Time lIsz5 Inspector Lestrade Austin
Sturterant. Il Fall, Nello joaquin, and Belfast
also ran.
SIXTH RACE-Four-year-olds and upward: sell
ing; purse $50: one and one-eighth miles Milton
B., los Connolly, TO !. won: flel. % CBreschl.
u to I. second; Mary Ann X, los CMcCsheyl.
I3 10 TO- third. Tmc % IS Ny Fellow. Tay
Pay. Mycenae and Our Nugget also nan.
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TO UPHOLD TENER
AT LEAGUE SESSION
Absence of c. Webb Murphy Is Not
Likely to Affect Meeting
TODAY.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 20.-Garry
Hermann. president of the Reds. and
one Of the leaders in the fight to Gust
Charles Webb Murphy. of the Cubs.
was somewhat disturbed this afternoon
by news from Chicago that Murphy
was ill and could not be at the custer
meeting planned for tomorrow.
We don't want to do anything in
Murphy's absence unless IL is abso-
lutely necessary" said. Hermann. II
don't know whether his absence will
cause a postponement of our meeting
or not. That is up to Gov. Tener. 1
know he will be upheld in everything
he does. 1t is not right or legal to
touch on any affair of Murphy during
his absence, and the situation present.
ed by his absence will be perplexing.
But I understand Gov. Tener has ar
rived at a conclusion that is fair to
every one invo1ved-even to Murphy.
II that is the case, IL won't be exactly
necessary for Murphy 10 be here. and
We can go ahead"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-21
Players Wives Barred
From Charlottesville
Players Wives Barred
From Training Camp
M'GRAw TRAINING HARD.
Northeast Boxer Confident of Beat.
ing wilIie Reinig.

Muggsy McGraw. the Northeast boxer,
who is slated to go ten rounds In the
second bout of an all-star card before
the Ardmore Club Monday night. Is
training hard for this battle. and Is con-
fident of being returned a winner. Nc
Graw Is in great shape at present, and
will be able to 10 the distance in good
shape.
Tex SeiYlan and Jimmy Dunn. who will
hook up in the closing engagement AT
fifteen rounds, are reported to be ready
to step into the ring. Dunn will arrive
here from Philadelphia tomorrow morn
ing. and will do little light work to-
morrow afternoon at the National Guard
gymnasium. Manager Phillips has com-
pleted the improvements at the club.
and everything is in readiness for the
boxers To step into the ring.