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Evening journal., 1914-04-01
Retirement Of
JUDGE GRAY IS
EXPECTED soon
Reported That Jurist is Now
DispoSing Of His Judi
cial Work
May REJOIN HIS old
Law FIRM IN Home CITY

Close friends Of Judge George Gray
are expecting some statement to he
issued by him soon OF his intention to
retire voluntarily from the bench Of
the United States Circuit Court, under
the Federal law which permits
judge who has attained the age Of 20
years TO retire on full pay whenever
he chooses. Judge Gray has passed
the three score and ten mark, and is
vigorous physically and mentally and
as active I'm attending to his court
duties as judges a score OF years OF
more younger.
Judge Gray when asked a few days
ago about report that he would re-
tire from the bench, told a reporter
to place no credence In such rumors.
when I am ready TO retire everybody
will know It," he added.
Il now is reported that Judge Gray
is disposing OF the court and judicial
work before him as rapidly as pos
sible consistent with that thorough
ness for which he is noted, looking to
the time when he can retire from the
bench without leaving unfinished cases
on litigation which he sat.
When Judge Gray gets ready TO re-
tire. It is said. he win issue for
NAL statement to that effect Some OF
his friends would not be surprised II
ia T..
the near future by him.
IL also is understood in some cir
cles that Judge Gray viii continue ~
devote his time and attention to the
law. should he retire from the bench
IL is said he will join the partnership
OF Ward, Gray and Neary. with the
forerunner of which he was associ-
ated The firm was known as Ward
and Gray, originally. being composed
OF the now Judge George Gray and
Herbert II. Ward Mr. Gray was D
member Of the firm when he became
United States Senator and retired
from active law practice. His son
Andrew G. Gray. and John n Neary
now are members of the firm. along
with Mr.. Ward The firm has taken
new Offices on the Tenth street front
Of the DUPONT Building. and It is said
provision will be made in the new
Offices for quarters for Judge Gray.
II is said the place on the Circuit
bench, now held by Judge Gray. IN
the event of his retirement. will be
offered to Judge Edward G. Bradford.
Of the District Court The names
of Judge Victor B. Woolley. Judge
William II. Boyce, j. Frank Ball and
J.. Harvey Whiteman are mentioned
TO I'LL a vacancy that would occur
should Judge Gray retire.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01

terstate Commerce Commissions have
shown the large decreases in net operat-
ing income the system has sustained.
Higher wages, extra crew and other
laws. higher taxes and other expense
items caused these decreases, which are
not peculiar TO the Pennsylvania Rail
road. These causes still exist. and in
addition the gross revenues of the sys-
tenn have been steadily decreasing since
last October.
while many other railroad systems
began to reduce forces in the middle
of 1913, the Pennsylvania system con-
tinued its usual train service and
working force as long as possible. In
view of the fact however, that in the
four months ending February 26th,
1914, compared with the same period
.of the previous year, operating reve-
nues decreased SS,S15.991.71, and net
operating income decreased $685.
671.20, the company is compelled to
reduce operating expenses.
"The management of the company
would not adopt any policy that would
unnecessarily inconvenience the pub
lie. allow the property to depreciate
or deprive men of employment unless
required by existing conditions. But
the falling off in earnings and traffic
demands lower operating expenses,
and the only way to bring this about
is to reduce train service and the num-
Der if employees"
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
CHIHUAHUA, April i.-The tate

CHIHUAHUA, April 1.-The fate of
General Velasco, commander OF Huer-
ta's federal army, is subject of deep
concern here. Velasco's defense OF Tor
reon was brilliant piece Of military
strategy, and, although outnumbered, he
held Villas savage troops at bay for
days Reports about him ara contra.
dictory. One is that he committed sui
eide. aud suother is that he was m0k-
ing q desperate stand N the heart oi
ToTeon. surrounded by heavy artillery
and picked men. Nelasco is ons of the
most trusted and capable 1iilcers in the
federal army The illustration shows the
latest photo Of General Nelasco. the GUS
tom house at Juarez, where General Car
rama, Constitutionalist leader, has pro-
ceeded and set up his provisional capital,
and the crew OF one OF the pieces OF
Villas field artillery.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
GEIBEL Chorus TO
SING PROGRAM AGAIN

Those persons who We're unable to gain
admission in Epworth NJ Il. Church
when the Geibel Chorus gave its con
certs a week OF two ago are pleased
with tine announcement that third con-
cert will be given by the chorus in that
church tomorrow evening. A large crowd
is not anticipated, and those who attend
will probably find plenty Of seating
room.
The entire program viii be repeated,
including the selection "A Dream of
Home" composed by Charles T. Ed
wards. This composition is for quin-
tette of violins, and win be played, as
formerly, by young violinists from the
West End orchestra, of which Mr. Ed
wards is director
The concert will begin at s o'clock and
a strictly silver Offering viii be required
OF all who attend.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
REV. H. S. THOMPSON,
VETERAN PASTOR,
dead At Smyrna

The Rev. Henry S. Thompson, for
&c years a member of the Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference and
OF the Philadelphia conference before
the Wilmington Conference was carv-
ed from it. died at his home in Smyrna
this morning. where he had been re-
siding since his retirement from active
preaching a year ago. He was one of
the best known preachers in the State
and always took an active interest in
the church work.
For several years he was pastor of
Silyerbrook NJ. r. Church in this city,
and was also pastor at the Newport
and Delaware City. His last charge
was at MillingtOn, Md, in 1911. He
B is survived by a daughter who is
Mrs. l.. NJ. Brice of Smyrna.
Mr.. Thompson served the following
charges in the Philadelphia Confer
ence and later in the Wilmington Con-
terence after it had become merged
with the Philadelphia Conference:
1858, Centreville; SO, Bridesburg:
'60-61, Nineteenth Street Philadelphia;
'62, New London; '63-4, Cambridge:
'65, Dorchester; '66-7, Frederica; '6S-9
Still Pond; 20, st. Georges; '71-2,
Elkton; 1875, Providence Conference; ;
'76-S, Newport; 1884, n. H. Confer
,ence; 'S5-6, Easton; S7-9. Lewes: 80,
Denton; '91-2, Odessa; 1886 FELTON,;
5000, Delaware City: OILS, Silver
brook; '06-9. Superannuated: 10. st.
Michaels; IL Millington.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
FRESH Federal
ARMY MOVES TO
save TORREON
Villas Forces Menaced To-
day by Federal Forces
Who Move NOrthward
BELIEF that Government
ALREADY Holds The CITY
By rhe unlted Pics.

BY The United Press.
JUAREZ, April THAT the occupa-
ton of Torreon by Mexican Constitu-
tionalist troops under General Fran
cisco villa is being seriously menaced
was the word brought here today in
unofficial dispatches from Torreon to
General VenustianO Carranza and
other chiefs of the revolution.
Advancing on the city from the east
is a column of Federals said to be
numerous, but by whom commanded
is not known. To intercept and dis
perse this force, villa today sent his
Morelos Brigade, commanded by Gen
eral Tomas Urbina and General Mac
ovios Herrera's Zecatecas Brigade,
number in all $500 men. Urbina set
out for San Pedro and Herrera for
Paras.
II is supposed that the Federal re-
inforcements are those ordered from
Saltillo and Monterey recently by Gen
eral Huerta, under command of Gen
eral de Moure. Although General
Villa late yesterday afternoon tele-
graphed rebel officials that "Torreon
has fallen" and that his troops were
In possession of the city, not another
word has come from him. Some rebel
officers express the opinion that Villas
announcement may have been prema-
ture and that the resistance Of General
Jose Refugio Velasco's Federal garri-
son has not yet been entirely over
come. None doubt, however. that the
Constitutionalists control will be COM
plete very soon, if it is not complete
already.
There is a feeling among rebels
here that the Torreon battle will con-
stitute the principal fighting of the
whole Mexican revolution and that
when villa has once swept the coun-
try about that city clean of Federals,
his march to the south will not be
seriously opposed until he approaches
close to Mexico CITY itself.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
sIo.ooo ZOE KENT ROADS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER Del, April Kent county's
Levy Court. in session here yesterday,
accepted the scrap assessment of The
Sixth. Seventh, Eighth and Tenth dis
tricts of the county.
An extra allowance was given to the
members of the Board of Revision and
assessors for revising the assessment
lists.
On recommendation Of County Engi-
neer w. Hart Scott, $4,000 was set
aside for road Improvement work this
year
The court has decided TO have finger
boards placed at all the public roads of
the county.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01

BRITISH srFrEAeIsTs WILL OPPOSE
AsQUITHs REELECTION TO COMMONS
BY The United Press
LONDON April Militant sunragsts today prepar
ing an active campaign against Asquh
through which he Of his administrator
by reelection to the House Of Commons from East
Fife The election was set today for April Is Many
suErasists premier aItae stands between then
and the vote him intense and repeated
tacks have directed against him. Although Uniods
candidate has yet officially designated Asou
the sunrasss already cupur organizing the
opposition
Much and fight had disappeared when the House
Of Commons up discussion tho Home Rule b
doy There distinct Of Cancellation in ths
sons OF both sides. division been Apr and
mors Of possible compromise circulated Many believe
the opposition years exclusion for such Ulster
counties against 'locai option elections
may be withdrawn this admitted, would be
ly Sir Edward Carson, only a last resort
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
LOCAL men Will Get
chance ON BUILDING WORK

Following a consultation with the
architects, the Wilmington and New
Castle County Building Commissions
have made an announcement that To-
cal labor and'local supply houses will
be given every consideration in con-
nection with work on the new build
ing.
The work Of preparing the site is
progressing nicely and it is expected
that the buildings on the corner Of
Tenth and Kings streets will be COM
pletely removed within the next ten
days.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
SETTLE TROUBLE over
Samuel Cats Will
SPECIAL to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Slecidl 70 Ahh HN ENlNNr JOJhN Al.
DOVER, Del, April LA compromise
was eifecvted late last night in the con-
test over the viii OF the late Samuel
Cats of SMYRNA. which contest was
,fo have csF,lallefe-tumUfr0w The
will was probated and the caveat with
drawn
This action was taken after a con-
ference between the benefciaries under
the Cats viii, the compromise being
satisfactory to Charles Cats OF Phla-
delphia. The main beneficiary under the
will was Allen Cunningham. n nephew
of the deceased, he being left the bulk
of the estate. Charles Cats was be-
queathed S25,OOO
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
THREATEN MAN Who WOULD
Close Stores ON SUNDAY
Ispeeial % IHE EvENING JoURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, April 1.-The postal
authorities have been asked TO in
vestigate an anonymous letter which
was sent to FRANKLIN p. Edwards OF
Little Greek, in which he was threat
ened with bodily harm, and ordered
to leave the town because of his
supposed aiding in a plan TO have the
stores Of the town closed on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
BURNED MARRIAGE License
almost DELAYS WEDDING
speoIal to THE EvENNG JouRNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del. April LA wedding
scheduled for high noon today at
Harrington, came near not being per-
formed because of the loss of the
marriage license, which had been OBJ
tanned two days ago by the bride
groom and given to the bride for safe
keeping. but was destroyed by fire.
With but a few hours to spare the
bridegroom, Robert Z. Raughley. has
tened to Dover and obtained a dupli-
cate license from the Dover Magis-
trate, who had issued the first one.
and returned in plenty of time to
have the knot tied according 20 plans.
The bride was Miss Mary C.. Short
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
NEW nRGAN REAnY

The new Haskell organ at Harrison
Street Church is almost finished and
will be turned over to the churcl the
early part of next week. There are some
features about this organ that are diff
ferent from any organ ~ tie same SIZE
that this firm has built, and il has some
Improvements different from the other
Haskell organs in the city. On Thurs
day evening, April .. The builders vail
formally open it with s Wesley Sears,
A. A. G.. O., Of 2hiladelplia. as organist
assisted by excellent talent.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
REPORT REBEL ROUT.
BY The United Press.

by Inc United Press.
NEW YORK, April claims OF
serious rebel defeats at Torreon and
complete mastery Of the situation by
the Federals were made by the Mexi-
can consul general here today In the
following statement.
"The rebels have suffered a serious
defeat at TOrreon. The Federal gem
eral de Moure with 5000 fresh sol
diers from Saltillo is near Torreon
at the rear of the rebels. In recent
engagements in Monclova, the rebels
had about 1000 casualties as well as
about 100 at Sierra de Artega. The ad-
vance guard of the rebels in Tamaul-
ipas has been annihilated."
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
GRANGE TO WATCH LAwMAKING

GEORGETOWN. Del, April L.
Deciding on. an active political action
in the county and State, in behalf of
agricultural interests, Midland
Grange, this town. has appointed a
committee on legislation whose duty
will be to bring before the weekly
session all laws and movements in
which agriculture is interested.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
BANQUET FOR WOMEN

Special TO HE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, April lin recognition
OF the work done and the aid they gave
the Odd Fellows of Dover last year in
Their carnival. Philodemic Lodge. No. T..
!. o. .. f., OF this town, viii give the
wives and friends OF the members of
the lodge banquet this evening at the
Hotel Richardson.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01
EAsTLAKE- sERYICEs ENp.

A successful series of evangelistic
meetings will be brought to a close in
Eastlake Presbyterian Church to-
night, when the Rev. j. S. Gilfillan,
of Newark, will preach the sermon
and Miss Julia Beauchamp Will sing
solo. Following the meeting the
session will meet to receive new
members. The meetings have been
among the most successful ever con-
Quoted in the church.
Evening journal., 1914-04-01

For Delaware: Rain and
warmer tonight, Thursday,
generally fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-17
FINLAND NOT A NATION.
Must Compete in 0lympiad Under
the Russian Flag.

PARIS. June 17.-Finland was wiped
off the Olympic map yesterday when the
International Olympic Congress adopted
the German definition of an Olympic ma
ton. Under this definition Finland can
not enter as a separate nation. The
opinion was expressed by some Of the
delegates that Finland was likely to with
draw entirely from the games rather than
compete under the Russian flag.
The delegates from the United States
abs.ainea trc:s: voting on the question.
France strongly opposed the German def
milton. England and her colonies. with
the exception of South Africa. voted with
Germany.
The congress also adopted proposal
by Italy. seconded by the United States,
that man who completes for one coun-
try in one series of Olympic games may
never compete afterward in the games
for another country. It was decided that
competitors must be natives or natural
lied citizens Of the country they repre-
sent
The Russian delegates declared they
had no objection to competition of a sep
arste Finnish team.
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MISS wAGNER's VICTORIES.
Reaches Third Round of the Amac
kassin Club Tournament.

YONKERS. N. Y, June 17.-Miss
Marie Wagner of the Hamilton Grange
Lawn Tennis Club, New York, national
indoor champion, reached the round
before the semi-finals in the women's
singles of the Amackassin Club open
lawn tennis tournament here yester-
day by winning her matches in the
first and second round. First she de-
feated Miss Willvern in straight sets
at GO. Go. and followed this by
eliminating Miss Carrie B. Nicely Of
created an upset by defeating Miss
Bessie Holden of Montclair in a three
set match at 6-3, +6. 6-3.
A. J. Ostendorf of the Bedford Park
Lawn Tennis Club moved out to the
semi-final round in the mems singles
by defeating S. F. Thayer in the third
round. Ostendorf was in the best of
form and lost only two games during
the course of the match. both of these
near the end of the second set.
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Cardinals Nose Out Phillies.

Philadelphia. June 17.-Phiiadelphia
made rally in the ninth inning yester-
day, but could not overcome st. Louis
lead, and lost by to 3.
With one run needed to tie the score
and runners on third and second. with
two out. Perritt ended the game by strik-
ing out Burns. pinch hitter.
st. Louis won the game by hitting
Mayors delivery hard and taking advan-
tage of the home teams errors. Score:
st. Louis ............ ! Q -
Philadelphia .-.-.-.-- y y Id
Ruus-L Magee. Gather. Wilson, Snyder. Beck
or. S. Magee. Luderus. Two-base hits-L Magee:
Gather SNYDER. Home run-Iuderus- Hits..on
Mayer. o in eight innings Sacrifice h1ts--Mil!er,
Snyder. IOhert. Stolen bases-Huggins. Snyder,
Dolan. Double plays-Paskert TO Trojan; Miller 70
Butler. Left on bases-St. Louis, j: Phlladei-
phia 6; First la Sc on halls-On Perritt, l; oil
Mayer, l. First base errors-St Louis :;
Philadelphia. . Struck out-By Perritt; =; pS
MAYER l. Empires-Messrs. Rgler and Hart
Time Of game-1 hour and 30 minutes.
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Ed COLLINS ACCEPTS
TERMS Of BR0OKFEDS
Athletics Star Agrees to Take
$4,000 Salary. According to
Danny Murphy,

ST. LOUIS, June fiddle Collins,
star second baseman of the world S
champion Athletics. has accepted terms
with the Brooklyn Federal League team.
As soon as his contract with Philadel-
phia for this year expires the pivot man
Of Connie Mack's 100000 infield will
sign with the Ward brothers for three
Years at $4,000 per annunl.
VI least such is the tale of Danny
Murphy. former captain of the Athletics,
who reioined the Tip Tops here yester-
day. Murphy was instrumental in in
teresting Collins in the Independent
league. lie and Secretary Walter Ward
went TO Chicago from Kansas City Sat
urday night for a conference with the
renowned second baseman. Murphy says
that the negotiations We're terminated
satisfactorily after the three had taken
long automobile ride during which
terms were discussed.
Murphy says that Collins is not the
only member OF the worlds champions
who will be in Brooklyn next season
lie declares that he has hopes of getting
four and possibly five more. Dan refused
to divulge the names, but intmated
strongly that McInnis and Home Run
Baker might follow the lead of their
teammate. One of Mack's veteran pitch.
ers- it is said. is anxiously awaiting a
call from the outlaws
Murphy said there was no truth in the
report that Catcher Schang was ready
To jump At least Murphy did not try
TO obtain this star backstop. Bill Brad.
ley manager of the Tip Tops. has beer
assured of Schalk, the White Sox catch.
er. il is said
From what could be learned through
Bradley, Murphy and Federal League
players here Collins was ready to serve
ten days notice on Connie Mack, pro
vlded the Wards would guarantee hin
sum Of money equal to the share Of
a member OF the team winning the mex
worlds series. The owners of the Brook
lyn club stood firm against contrac
jumping of any description
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National League Games.
Braves Beat Cubs.

BOSTON, June f7.-Boston turned the
tables on Chicago yesterday and won. to
s. 1t was Sweeney day" and chicago's
second baseman. who was a member OF
the Boston team for several years, was
the recipient of several gifts.
Both James and Crutcher, who pitched
for Boston, were wild. but they kept the
hits scattered in all but two innings.
Score:
Boston -..-.......... . / 1t
Runs-Lescb. Good. PheisD. Corriden Bresna
han. Gilbert. EEers Ddgey. schmidt. Gowdy %.
James Twobase hits--t;ood. Safer. Hits-On
James, } IN four innings. OF Crutcher ) in five
Innings. OF Vaughn in four and two thirds in
nings, m Humpbrics. ] in and one third in
mugs ~ stack. ] in one inning Sacrifire hit
sweeney. Stolen bases-Corriden. Dugey. Left
On bascs-ihicag1. IL Boston, o. First base on
halis-oT James. q. Of Crutcher. :; OF Vaughn.
3: eu STACK. ). First base error-Boston, 1.
Struck out BY James, /; by Crutcher. 4; BY
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Cincinnati Coming Back.

BROOKLYN. June 17.-Cincinnati de-
feated Brooklyn yesterday, to 4.
Clarke knocked home run to center
in the fourth and Bates, who batted for
Chler in the eighth and played center.
put the ball over the right field wall
with Niehof on second. Score:
Cincinnati .........-. 0 Q 90 2 o.
Brooklyn ......-..... 0 0 o o 0 o.
Runs-Herzog, X. Miller, Niehon, Bates. Clarke.
Yingling, O'Mara, Dalton. Wheat. Smith. Left
on bases-Cincinnati, g.; Brooklyn, 4. Two-base
hits-O. Miller, Wheat. Three-bAse hit-Wheat.
Home runs-.Clarke, Bates. Sacrifice hits-Dau-
bert. Hoblitzel Herzog. First base error
Cincinnati Stolen bases-Herzog C2), r. Miller
t2, Niehon Groh. Double play-Yingling to
Herzog to Hoblitzei First base balls-On
iinglins q OF Allen. 4; of Ames. l; OF Reul-
bach q Struck out-By Yinglin>. l: by Allen,
;. Passed bal-Clarke. Hits-On Yiuglng, in
innings: OH Ames. In 3 innings: OF Allen,
in innings; OF Reulbach in innings. I'm
pires-Messrs. Eason and Quigiey. Time Of game
. hours and 10 minutes.
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Giants Trim Pirates.

NEW YORK. June Ii. - New York
evened the series with Pittsburgh yester-
day by winning the second game, to O.
1t was Tesreaus second shut-out over
Pittsburgh this season.
The champions started hitting Harmon
late in the game. They scored two runs
in the sixth inning on Bescher's single
Fletcher being hit by a pitched ball
Merkle's single and Carey's tumble.
In the seventh inning Robertson drove
a home run into the right field grand
stand Score:
Pittsburgh ...-.-....- 0 ~
New York .........--. U y y . = Il
Runs-Bescher, Fletcher and Robertson. FRS
base on erro--New York. Two-base ht-Mowrey
Home run-Robertson. Stolen bases-Gibson ant
Konetchy. Left on bases-New York 4; Pitts
burgh, Z. Double plays-Neyers to Doyle
Mitchell to Gibson: Fletcher to Stock to Doyle t
Fletcher. First base on balls-On Tesreau, 4
on Harmon, 2. Struck out-By Tesreau. 6; By
Harmon, /. Hit by pitcher-By Harmon.
Passed hall-Gibson. Umpires-Messrs. Klein
and Emslie. Time of game hour and x
m
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Athletics Going Well.

CHICAGO, June 17.-Philadelphia won
the third straight game from Chicago
yesterday, 10 to Z.
Too many bases on balls by Russell and
Wolfgang, coupled with five errors and
opportune hitting, cost the locals the
game.
Philadelphia ........O o 8 2 o Ito
Chicago ....-.-.... 0 o 0 0 0 A. I
Runs-E. Collins ~. Baker McInnis, Walsh,
Barry O., Lapp ~. shawkey. Weaver 20, Black
burn %, Demmitt l2) and Wolfgang. Two-b base
hit. Collins. Three-base hits-Weaver and
Murphy. Hts-On Russell, in l 2-3 innings;
of Wolfgang. in 1-3 innings. Oh Shawkey,
10 in s innings (none out in ninth; of Plak, 2
in inning. sscrifice hlts-walsh, 2; McInnis.
Sacrifice aiesmBodie; Chase Double p!ays1;;Mc.
to McInnis: Weaver to Chase to Breton. Left
on bases-Phladelphia, 5; Chicago, IL. Bases on
balls-On Russell. 2: off Shawkey, 6: off Wolf
gang, 5: of Plank, /. Struck ouf-By Sbawkey.
q: by Wolfgang. 1. Passed ball-Lapp. I'm
pires-Messrs. O'Loughin and Hildebrand Time
Of game hours and % minutes.