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Evening journal., 1914-02-18
OPERATORS and
MINERS LOCK ON
WAGE QUESTION
IASS 4. ;. Il, OIAn
BY The nited Press.

BY The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. ls.-With the
soft coal miners and operators Of West
ern Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and IL
linois locked in conference over new
wage scale, and the anthracite board OF
conciliation assembled to discuss mat
tiers vital 10 the hard coal field. Philadel-
phia today became the center Of interest
of the coal industry OF the country. In
the bitumlnous conference over 100000
men are affected. while in the anthracite
meeting the number is about l75 900.
The check-on system, by which the
operators collect the dues OF the union
from their employees, is already looming
lup as the big question before each gath
ering. The bituminous operators request
its discontinuance, as they believe that
IN collecting over Sl50,000 monthly they
are not only forging a club to be used
lover their own heads, but are also lay,
i;ne themselves open to abcttine strikes
I in restraint of trade when funds SO col
lected 90 into competitors fields.
In the anthracite fields. the miners ART
making determined effort TO secure it'
adoption. claiming that IN that way only
can they guarantee uninterrupted worl
until the present agreement expires. II
llglG. Each conference, it is ielt wii
lsreatlv affect the other.
The bituminous committee gathered q
llO o'clock to continue its discussion @
lthe miners demands. and the anthracit
lboard mot at II. EX-President JOIN
Mitchell. of the United Mine Workers
lvas scheduled 10 rotate between til
two
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
LAST MANS CLUB
AT DINNER AGAIN

The annual dinner Of the George
Washington Last Man Club will be
held on Saturday night in Belts
parlors, No. 1910 Washington street,
The club has been in existence for
eight years and in that time James
r. Kirkpatrick, Charles Behringer,
owen w. Speer and John Hirzel died.
leaving nineteen members. DR.. VII
liam II. Harris has agreed to deliver
an address and will present the club
with historical emblem. The Of
ficers of the club are: c. T. Toppin,
president; James Stroud, vice-presi-
dent: j. Writ Willis. secretary; Erd-
man Hoffman, treasurer The mem-
ber of the club are: c. Il. Toppin,
John Edwards, Harry Green. George
10. Grantland. W. H. Harris. Samuel
T.. Green. Erdman Hoffman, w w.
Porter. William AlcCrery. A. y. san
born. Robert Stewart, Jr.. James ID.
Stroud, j. Frank Ayers, J. Writ Will
lis. J. W. Jester. Y. v. Harrison,
Clarence Underwood. Norris Haislett-
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
REVOLUTION
THREATENS In
VENEZUELA

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. lS.-Conditions I'M
Venezuela arc very unsettled. Chances
are very bright for a revolution in about
two months, according TO General jose
Manuel Hernandez, known as "El Mo-
cho.' leader OF the National party and
candidate for president OF Venezuela,
who is in NV York today. Hernandez
came here from Port OF Spain, Trinidad.
He expressed satisfaction with the con
dition OF his party, saying many OF the
principal chiefs recently have come un-
der his banner. He declared that usur-
patton OF the presidency by Juan VI
cente Gomez has thrown Venezuela into
turmoil and peace viii not be restored
until Gomez IS ousted.
Hernandez added that he is in accord
with President Wilson's policy TOWARD
Latin American countries and that he
expects to sail for home in few days.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
MANY WITHOUT
JOBS AS SNOW
MELfS AWAY
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 1s.-Despair
spread over the faces OF more than
800 anxious, shivering men Of all
sorts and conditions In line IA front
Of the city's three-day-old employ
ment bureau here today, when the
snow inspector notified them that no
more men were wanted When told
the news the men were reluctant to
give up their places in line which
many of them had held since 8
o'clock this morning. lest a faint ray
of hope should loom up in later ad-
vices.
While the men in charge of the
bureau are making desperate efforts
TO locate other means of employment
for the jobless, they have met with lit
tie success. Snow was the bureaus
chief stock in trade and while Il Is
by no means cleared away. ample
men have been provided TO handle the
task. Il Is estimated the bureau has
supplied 1000 men since It opened
Saturday morning
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
FATHER GETS
CHANGE TO CARE
FOR HIS BABIES

When the case OF Alexander Ham
ilton, charged with non-support OF
his two children, was called in the
City Court today, Harry o. Piper,
assistant yard master OF the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company here tesu-
fed that in January Hamilton had
earned less than $50 and from Febru-
airy 1 to II he had earned but SllsO
and by being arrested on Monday
night Hamilton lost &c.
In court yesterday Hamilton gave
as an excuse for not supporting his
childron the fact that he was not
working steadily for the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. IL came out to-
day that Hamilton had lost only two
days work Of his own volition in the
last year. The court was satisfied
with the explanation given today why
Hamilton called 10 support his minor
: children and continued the case for
a month 10 allow him to pay back
board for the children. Hamilton
recently separated from his wife ane
their children are in the Babies Hos
pital
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
DUPONT PAYS
HIGH HONOR TO
CONFEDERATES
Delaware Senior Senator Has
Senate Extend Grave Mark
ing Resolution
SsO,OOO In TREASURY
FOR THE LOVING WORK
Special to lIIE ~ NINc J0CRNAL

Special TO TIE EN- NINC JOURNAL
WASHINGTON. d. G.. Feb. iS.-A |
Union general paid a fine tribute to
Confederate soldiers. when. IN the
senate yesterday Senator Henry A.
DUPONT brought about the passage
OF a Joint resolution which provided
that the act calling for the appropri-
ate marking Of graves Of the soldiers
and sailors of the Confederate army
and navy, who cied IN Northern
prisons and were buried near tho
prisons where they died. should be
continued In effect during the next
two years.
The original act approved March
9. 1906. continued IN effect until 1905.
II was extended two years carrying
il up to December 3, 1910, during
which time the work went on.
Senator duPonts resolution, In ad-
dltion to extending the time for tn,
marking Of the graves Of Confederat,
soldiers and sailors. provided that
hereafter the provisions of the ac
shall include and apply 10 the grave
of soldiers and sailors lying IN al
national cemeteries and all locallue
throughout the country.
When Senator DUPONT explained q
the Senate that there was still $50
600 available for continuing th
work and that Il was the duty of IN
country 20 mark the graves of Con
federate soldiers. the Senate unan
mously agreed to the resolution an
Il was enacted into law.
The testimonial OF the Senate
Confederate soldiers was signiticar
because the move was inaugurated
Senator DUPONT, who was breYete
for his bravery on the Union sid
and was also notable because Il cor
tributed toward wiping out the fee
ing which formerly prevailed IN n
Senate between the Northerners an
Southerners.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
INTERVENTION
NOW DESIRED
BY MEXICANS
This the GiSt Of a Specla
Dispatch Sent Out by
Husrta Friends
FEARS ASSASSINATION
OF THE DICTATOE
BY the United Press.


NEW YORK. Feb. 1S.-That Mcncc
City desires Intervention by tho
United States and considers II inevi-
table was the gist Of special dispatch
in today's New York Tribune. the nrsi
fruits o. General Huerta's invitation
TO newspapers to send correspondents
TO Mexico at his expense. The Tri-
bune accepted the offer OF Huerts and
sent stan man to Mexico City
"rhe opinion that ultimate inter-
vention constitutes the only solution
is held so widely IN Mexico city that
II is startling" says the dispatch
The correspondent goes on 10 say
tnat the Euroepan powers ere waiting
impatiently for the United states to
eliminate Huerta and that some den-
mite move on the part OF the Presi-
dent is imperative. A victory by the
rebels is extremely unlikely. he says,
but the assassination OF Hucrta is a
possibility. In such an event. he says,
the United States would have t0 step
in.
Huerta has plenty of money AQ3s
the story, and experienced Americans
in the capital are cited as betting thAl
lIuerta viii still be in the provisional
presidents chair January I, 1915.
Mexico City, according to The Tri-
! bune. has no faith in the Constitutions
= alists and believes that the rebels
] would be unable TO establish and
maintain government, should they
D succeed in ousting Huerta.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
SONG OF
SEA TO SONG
ON The STAGE
Madame Homer Arrived From
Europe Few Hours Before
Concert in KiImlngtOn
GREAT CONTRALTO AND MISS
HARRISON CHARM AUDIENCE

Arriving in New York from Europe |
at IL O'Clock yesterday morning, and |
surprised when told that she was
booked to sing ia concert in this city
last night. Madame Louise Homer
hastened TO Wilmington and sang her
way into the hearts of a large audi
ence at the Playhouse during the
evening. Madame Homer was due TO
arrive IN New York two days ago,
which would have given ample time
to her to make arrangements for TAX
ing up her operate and concert work,
but the ship on which she was a pas
senger had been delayed fifty hours
by severe storms and iceberg dan
gers, and il did not arrive in New
York until shortly before noon.
How is your voice. the manager
asked her over the telephone as soon
as she left the ship.
IAN right" she replied.
Concert tonight in Wilmington.
DEL" was the terse way her manager
apprised her Of the night S engage
ment Madame Homer and her hus-
band had her baggage passed by the
customs inspectors as quickly as pos
I
I ing of timetables, and she left for
Wilmington early in the afternoon,
in ample time to sing last night, al
though she had not recovered by any
means from the rough sea trip.
One of the first persons she greeted
was close friend from West Chester,
where she lives and where her chill
dren were while she was abroad.
''How are the Riddles" Madame
Homer eagerly inquired, referring to
her children, whom she had not seen
for several weeks.
Madame Homer sang under the aus
pices Of the Junior Chapter OF the Wo
mems Auxiliary to the Delaware Hos
pital. and she was assisted by Miss Bea
trice Harrison. 'cellist. They wer
greeted by & large and fashionable au
dience, many persons being present iron
down the State, and many coming iron
: West Chester. where Madame Home
has lived since before she was discoy
, cred as the possessor of a remarkabl
contralto voice. Chief Justice and Mr.
/ James Pennewil and party OF Dove
/, residents came 10 Wilmington TO atter
/. the concert. Governor Charles Il. Alil'
! ami party occupied a box The pove
4 nor and Madame Homer are friends
'ss9sral 5eais. from the time ofen 8
began her operate studies.
Madame Homer certainly gave no ev
dences Of the fatiguing voyage that hi
- ended but few hours before when 81
& sang even her first number The pr
Il gram had been arranged without h
! being consulted She was radiant
4 behold. and her voice was full and ric
" combining all the vocal wealth that b
III made her the successful and admin
artist OF the grand opera stage. s
h being principal contralto of the Metz
ID politan Opera Company. The magnet
nt personality Of Madame Homer and h
in high and recognized ability require
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18

VERA CRUZ, Feb. 1S.-Ihe Della
ware, the Florida and the Utah have
replaced three Of the United States
warships here and have considerably
strengthened the iieet owing 20 the
fact that they are three OF the most
powerful craft in the navy and carry
more marines than the three craft re-
placed. The United States marines
on hand here ready for service in
Mexico when required now number
about 5000
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
MONEY FOUND
ON WICGINS
IS DIVIDED
Traction Company and Family
Of Dead Bandit Agree on
Distribution
REWARD OF $500
GOES TO FOUR PERSONS

The suit instituted last week in the
Court Of Chancery by City Solicitor
Daniel 0. Hastings relative to the
disposition of the money found on
the body of Homer c. Virgins, who
committed suicide here last Septem-
her after a battle with the police, and
also the money which was found IN
the rear yard of Mrs. Lillian McDer-
mott. his mother, was settled today.
The Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Co. whose car barn o1flce
was robbed on September 10 of ST.
S39.21 claimed all the money founu
in the McDermott yard, amounting
TO S655.S0 and also that found on
Wiggins' body amounting To SooV.to
and will receive the greater poruon
of the money.
With the settling of the case, T. W.
Wilson, yice-president of the VII
mlngton and Philadelphia Traction
Company announced that the $500 Of
fered By his company for the return
of the money stolen would be divided
as follows: $50 to Morris Councill
the car barn clerk who was held up
and robbed Of the money by Virgins
and who identified a photograph OF
Wiggins as the robber in Philadel-
phia; $50 TO Miss Lucy Healing. pro-
prletor of the lodging house at Fourth
and Shipley streets, where Virgins
was cornared and who notified the
police of his arrival there; 500 to
Charles Taylor. the convict, who es-
caped from the Eastern Penitentiary
with Virgins and who told the po-
lice where Virgins would stop here
and $50 to the police pension fund
This last reward was made TO the
Pension Fund owing to a recent rul-
ing of the commissioners forbiddine
any officer from accepting a person
al reward.
The traction company attorneys
Ward. Gray and Neary, held a con
terence this morning with Walter J
Willis and Robert G.. Harman, rep
resenting David S. Marvel, executor
OF Virgins, and also counsel for Mrs
McDermott. No claim was put in b,
these attorneys for the money foun
in the McDermott yard but they di
claim what money was found on tn
hody of the dead youth. While IN
terms Of the agreement settling IA
case We're pfl ffNts lt ~ alotHD Ll1
portlon % the money found on Via
gins body was given to the Wilminl
ton and Philadelphia Traction Con
pany
The money in question had been
the possession OF the police de PARTNER
since last September and on Friday
last week the Board OF Police Commi
sioners requested City Solicitor Has
ines to enter suit before Chancelf
Curtis TO determine the ownership
the money.
John j.. Jones. cigar dealer at Six
and Market streets, who had claim
that part Of the recovered money mig
have been that stolen from his store
Continued on Page Nire.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
ROBBERS MURDER
THEN BLOW SAFE

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S-William Leh-
man, night watchman for Thatford
& Ackerman, coal dealers of East New
York. was killed early today by rob
bers who blew the Office safe and es-
capped. Lehman came upon the men
while they were working on the safe
and was struck over the head.
Lehman's body was found by wa
gon driver in a coal bin back of the
oompany's Office. lie had been bound
hand and foot. The robbers secured
only SIS.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
CAsTmLO CASE WORRIES MOORE
ny MD Unlted press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb 1S.-Just what
the United States government viii do
with Maximo Castillo. Mexico bandit.
responsible for the Cumbre Tunnel
horror. now that It has him IN GUS
tody. was worrying state department.
officials today. Counsellor John
Bassett Moore Is seeking precedenfH
and preparing an opinion for Secre-
tary Bryan.
Castillo was captured on American
soil. The American authorities re-
gard him as n murderer, but there
can be no formal charges oi this n2r
t1re preferred against uni ia
crimes have been committed on Mex
lean soil Castillo cannot be turned
over TO the Federal forces In Mexico.
without reversing the administers
tiOn's non-recognition order against
the Hucrtalstns. Because the United
States has not recognized the belll9-
erency of the Constltutionalists the
bandit can hardly be formally turned
over to General villa. Moreover villa
has issued orders to his men to shoot
Castillo ON sight, and the American
government could not turn him loose
/ with any Constitutionalists around
without laying itself open to charges
of inhumanity. His detention ia the
/ United States may prove cmbarrasH-
ing. Demands FOR Castillo's surren-
der is expected from both Feherals
and Constitutionalists The State
Department was expected to an
nounce It's position within a week.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
CAS- Study CLUB MEETS.

AT the meeting of the Wilmington
Gas Study Club last night, plans were
made for a musical entertainment TO
be given at the next meeting of the
club. r. l.. Salter will give selec-
tions on the violin. The remainder
of the program has not been ar
ranged.
Most Of the meeting last night was
taken up by a general discussion OF
gas topics.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
PRoBrxe COAL STRIKE.
The United Press.
10 oraw

The United Press.
TRINIDAD Col. Feb is.c0nditions in the Southern Col
do coaasds personals pqured into today by 'ns
sional subcommee INVESTIGATING the coal strike Accom-
s by representatives miners, operators and the ml'
the committee left in autos FOR adsy trip through y
pons and coal csmps The first plant visited vas Forpe
sre the coasrssamen went the ground where one
ars, engagements between strikers and mine guards
h+ last fan The Ludlow colony where hundreds q s'fH
Ia their families have been sheltered tents since the s
seran wss next inspected
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
HAs FAITH IN RADrUM.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1s.-Pemanent
,ure OF cancer Of the face and neck by
,adimn treatment, was claimed by Dr..
iobert Able, OF this city. in lecture
ofore the Radiunl Institute OF America,
nj Columbia University. DR.. William
Duane. or Harvard Medical School, cN-
planned experiments with radium gases
In treating cancer. saying that tempo
fary cures at least had been effected.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
STORY TELLERs To MEET.

There win be meeting OF the story
Tellers' League at Friends School TO-
morrow evening at 7.4J. Miss Elizabeth
viii tell kindergarten story,
Miss Nutter mythical story. and a
Biblical -aory will be told by Miss Grsec
Baird The ollieer- OF the league Mnic,
is OF recent organization, are MS Alaoei
Hoopes. president; Miss Ellen sam
worth. vice-president, and Miss Lucy
Cargin. secretary and treasurer
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
LABOR KEEPS UP
THE STRIP FIGHT

The Central Labor Union last night
decided to prepare petitions which will
be in the form OF a request for the
restoration OF the six for quarter
tickets on the local trolley lines, The
petitions will be presented to the It'll
iiv Commission in the near future.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
CONVICTED oF TARIFF FRAUDs.

BY The United Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. ISL. b.
Smith. yice-presidcnt and general man-
acer: L. c. Mills. superintendent. and f.
III. Mayer. chief wcighcr OF the Western
Fuel Company were found guilty todny
OF defrauding the United States gov
crnment BY obtaining Illegal tariff re-
bates through false weights. T.. = Smith,
a checker, the other defendant. was ae-
Quilted
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
BuRY TREAsURER SUICIDE.

BY The Jnitcd Press
BUFFALO, \. ", Feb. IS Including
among il mourners some Of the highest
officials Of Che state and leading bust
ness ana professional men OF Buffalo, the
funeral oi John D. Kennedy State treas
iuer, who committed suicide here sun
day. was held today.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
RANnITs HELp PRIsoNERs.

By Tho United Press.
Ell PASO. Tex, Feb. lS.-Captain
White and Lieutenant Rothwell. in COM
mand of a detachment of United States
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
rHooVrR OFF CARE CHARLTs
sENDs OUT DISTRESS sIGNAIs
" rhe united Press.

0E'IIN
nv Tie United Press
WASHINGTON. FEB lsThe revenue cutter onondaEa wirs
.sed FROM at sea oday that she was speeding to cid III
aooaer neo Of Nee which had been sending s. O.
sr,ls from point Cape charles va The onondasa sa
Sc vas noar the disabled vessel The Kineo did not give par
m Of her plight merely saying that she was sinking ~
ssei IS big Oue-29oo displacement She carried :
erge crew.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
PnSTPnNE Mil CASf.

The hearing before Register OF
wills Walker. in the Williams will
case. was postponed this morning
for one week.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
WEATHER

For Delaware: Cleudy to-
night; Thursday probably
snow or rain. Moderate cast
winds.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1914-12-18
OAkESDALE WINS
FROM PULLMAN

Oakesdale high school. debating
the affirmative of the county high
school question, defeated Pullman
high school last Friday evening in
the first debate of the county high
school series. The winners were Ell
mer Rohrbach, Milton Roberts and
Miss Ruth Upton, while Pullman,
debating the negative, was repre-
sented by Arthur Daniel, May PIas.
kett and George Mackie. The ques-
ton was, Resolved. that all revenue
for local purposes in the state Of
Washington should be raised by a
tax on land values only; constftu-
tionality granted. The vote Of the
judges was not announced. only the
winning team being made known.
The exact vote will be sent to the
county superintendent, who, at the
close of the season will announce the
winning team of the county upon a
basis of judges votes received in the
different contests.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1914-12-18
Holly at Hungerford's $.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court of the State Of
WASHINGTON, in and for the
County of Whitman.
In the Matter OF the Estate of Peter
{. Klemgard and Lena KLEIN.
gard, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned administrator of the
estate of Peter c. Klemgard and
Lena klemgard. deceased, to the
creditors of and to all persons hay
ing claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within 10 months after the
first publication OF this notice, to the
said administrator, at the office of
John w. Mathews, In the City of
Pullman, Whitman County, State of
Washington, the same being the
place for the transaction of the BUSH
ness of said estate.
First publication Dec. II, 1914.
JOHN NJ. KLEMGARD,
Administrator
Dec1 1-JanS
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1914-12-18
FEDERATED CHURCHES

Sunday services: 10 a. m. Sunday
school; II a. M, morning worship;
6:45 p. m, evening service. Thurs
day evening at $50 o'clock mid-week
meeting and Bible class. Everyone
welcome to all services.
Next Sunday evening the Sunday
school of the Federated churches
will give a Christmas program of
songs and recitations. Hour of serv-
ice 1870. In the morning the pastor
will speak on the topic, THE Last
Name. E" Everyone invited to both
services.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1914-12-18
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
BY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Pupils of Seventh Grade of Main
building VIII Give Comprehen-
siVe Program Tuesday
Afternoon

The following Christmas program
will be given Tuesday afternoon, De-
cember -. at the Main building by
the pupils OF the Seventh grade of
Miss Fertig's room:
Christmas carol, school.
Reading. Christmas Bells Long-
fellow, May Carter.
Reading How We Spent Christ
mas. Pauline Kuhn.
Song, Christmas Bells (Cantor),
Esther Reese. Dellma Witte, Edith
Greenawalt.
Reading, The Feel o'Christmas
(Riley), Eyalyn Boyd.
Reading, He Got the Best of Old
Santa, Thelma Mumma.
Quotations, What the Poets Think
81 Christmas. Wyett Carter, DaVina
aaron. Lola Spencer Hazel Child
ers, Ruby Glover, Howard Knight,
Duet. Hark the Merry Bells
(Posb, Viva Lawler. Tena Kampen.
Dialogue. The Ruggleses Christ
mas (adapted from The Birds
Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas
Wiggin), Bertha Short, Pauline
Kuhn, Shelburn Trent, Esther Rip
ley, Vinita Hays, Viva Lawler, Jesse
Carson. Paul Miller, Alice Morse,
Dorothy Waller.
Song, Hear Ye Those SilVery
Bells. Irene Wilson.
Reading. Holly, Della Reid.
Original essay, Some Favorite Ma
donnas, Eva Woodland
Reading, The Gift He Got from
Nose (Carleton) Birdie Banister.
Reading. Christmas Thoughts
(Irying), Ruth Kilham.
Dialogue. Jack and jim (adapted
from Jack and Jill, by H. NJ. Al
cotD, Ellen Mckenzie. Ada Shirk,
Melvin Plaskett, Shelburn Trent,
Donald Kruchek. Earl Sample,
Dwight Swartz, Lanche Grow, Alice
McCulley, Hazel Maloney, Dellma
White, Mildred Snyder, Della Ried,
Tena Kampen, Everett Day.