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Evening journal., 1915-07-12
TALK OF ROOT AS
presidential POSSIBILITY

By The United Press.
NEW YORK. July l2.-The political
dopesters for New York newspapers
turned out several columns today on the
1915 Presidential situation
The Morning Suns Washington bu-
reau reported that Elihu Root "is appar-
emily the first choice of the leading Re-
publicsns of the country for the 1916
nomination, with Senator John W.
Weeks. of Massachusetts,, and ex-Sen-
ator Burton, Of Ohio, the next fayarites.
The Sun said this sentiment was dis
covered in answer 10 500 letters sent
out to every State in the Union.
The Sun declared the tendency is un-
mistakenly in favor of the nomination.
of a conservative.
The Tribune centered its story about
Colonel Roosevelt. The Colonel the
Tribune said, feels that the Wilson's ad-
ministration's attitude on foreign affairs
is so inconceivable" that he will back
any Republican who is decent"
The Worlds Washington bureau re-
ported that Progressive Republicans were
on the alert TO prevent the nomination
Of Root and Weeks, and said that the
new National Progressive Republican
Union viii carry on campaign to je-
feat the nomination Of conservative.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
TRACES OF BOMB
ON THE MINNEHAHA

HALIFAX. N. s.. July 12-It is
stated here that in unloading cargo
from Hold No. OF the steamer Min
nehaha longshoremen found a small
piece Of copper wire. what appeared
tc be part Of fuse, and a piece Of
metal resembling that used in the cas-
ings OF shells and bombs Ohicials
took possession of these without COM
ment.
There we're no war munitions in
Hold No. 3. The fire started near
some cases OF bacon. Investigation
showed that two of the iron girders
had been damaged, but whether they
were torn or warped has not been
officially told. II the former, further
proof Of bomb has been furnished.
The fire did less damage than at
first supposed Some twenty-five
cases Of freight. including some OF
automobile gear. we're slightly in
jured The Minnehaha took on today
large quantities II hay for the horses
aboard. and at p m. she sailed for
London, her port Of original destina-
ton.
Neither Captain Claret nor any 9th
er of her officers would make any
statement before sailing. The Mime
haha reached this port at p. M. Fri
day.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12

so poorly that my folks thought was
going into consumption. One day l
found piece of paper blowing around
the yard and picked it up and read it.
1t said Saved from the Grave, and
told what Lydia E. Pinkham's = Vegeta-
bic Compound has done for women. l
showed it TO my husband and he said,
why don't you try it? So ! did, and
sitter l had taken two bottles felt
better and said to my husband, i don't
need any more, and he said you had
better take it little longer anyway
So took it for three months and got
well and strong. Mrs. ALoNzo z.
BAKER, 9 Tecumseh St., Adrian, Mich.
Not Well Enough to Work.
In these words is hidden the tragedy
IF many q woman, housekeeper or wage
sarner who supports herself and is often
helping to support family, on meagre
wages. Whether in house, Office, fac
tory, shop, store or kitchen, woman
should remember that there is one tried
and true remedy for the ills to which al
women are prone, and that is Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. II
promotes that vigor which makes work
easy. The Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
MAY RECOGNIZE
CARRANZA As Chief
Stands Good Chance if His
Occupation OF Mexico
City Continues
SITUATION IS
MUCH IMPROVED
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON. July 12.-General
Carranza was Thought here today to
stand very fair chance Of Ameri-
can recognition. Two Ifs" were in
volved.
1T must appear that the Carranzista
capture Of Mexico City really was a
significant victory"
This being the case Carranza must
act wisely establishing a stable pro-
visional government and taking steps
toward speedy and n genuine ma
tional election for the establishment
OF a permanent constitutional regime.
Actually. official news OF the Mexi~
can capitals capture by the Car
ranzistas was lacking. but the news
was unoficially so we'll authenticated
that no one doubted il had occurred.
IL was pointed out that the city was
i'm Carranzista hands once before,
however. and then passed into those
of the Zapatistas Officials wanted 70
BE- sure that the present occupation
will last. If il does last. they said,
especially II General Villas northern
campaign proves 10 be as badly dis
organized as reports indicate. Car
rama seems likely to occupy a posi-
tion Of such strategic advantage as
to entitle him 10 the recognition he
has so long desired
All unofficial accounts seemed 10
show that the Carranzistas were max
ing q good start in Mexico City. They
we're said TO be repairing the railroad
and bridges into the city from Vera
Cruz and preparing to rush food sup
plies in as quickly as possible. Pre-
liminary steps had been taken toward
an efficient temporary government,
warning had been issued against loot.
ing and foreigners had been assured
of safety.
On the whole the situation was re-
garded as more hopeful than in many
months
The State Department was 80 far
absorbed with American con-
troversy. however. that il had not
much time to spare for Mexico. Sec
retary Lansing said he had not even
had time to glance through the dis
patches from below the border and
was unfamiliar with the past twenty
four hours developments.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
OROZCO FORFEITS $500
TO TEXAS court
BY the United Press.


Ell PASO. Tex. July 12.--General
Pascual orozco's $500 bond was de-
clared forfeited today when the for
mer Huertista general failed TO ap-
pear at the preliminary hearing be-
fore United States Commissioner
George Oliver to answer to a charge
of violating neutrality. -Four others
waived preliminary hearing on the
same charge and we're held under
bond to the Federal Grand Jury which
meets here on October 4.
Orozco's whereabouts remained a
mystery. He has not been seen since
he escaped from his guards a week
ago. Even his bondsmen and attor-
neys expected him 10 appear today
and ask for an extension of time, say
ing he was 'indisposed" The com
missioner gave them fifteen minutes
to produce Orozco. then forfeited his
bond
Maroelo Caravo. Jose Zozaya and
Ike and Frank Aldarete, in return for
waving the preliminary hearing OBJ
tanned reducing in their bonds, but
were still unable to produce the re-
quired bail early today.
General Huerta, detained was still
comfortably enjoying the hospitality
of Fort Bliss at last reports. await
ing the report Of the Federal Grand
Jury, which will meet in San Antonio.
next December.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
BIDS Received FOR
HIGH School WORK

Sealed proposals for the construc.
ton of the s15o.00o addition 70 the
Wilmington High School we're re-
ceived at noon today at the once of
the Board Of Education. Twelve gen
eral contractors submitted bids on the
entire job, while a number Of smaller
hrms submitted figures on only heat
ing and electrical work All Of the
bids will be opened at s O'clock to-
night when the Board Of Education
VIII hold It's regular meeting.
Work on the new structure will be
started IN the near future
Six Wilmington concerns bid on the
work the majority OF contractors be-
ing from Philadelphia. All OF the bids
were presented by Representatives of
nrms submitting proposals, none being
mailed. These men are expected 10
attend the boards meeting tonight.
Bidders on construction work were
as follows. A. S. Reed & Brother
Company, Of Wilmington; John n.
Gill and Company. Of Philadelphia; /;
William d. Haddock and Company. OF
Wilmington; King Lumber Company.
Charlottesville, Va. Bader and Com
pany, of Wilmington: William II.
Jones Company, Of Wilmington. Rich
mond Construction Company. OF
Moorestown, N. j.. Henry r. Baton
Company, Of Philadelphia; George F.
Pawling, OF Philadelphia; John G..
Gill, OF Philadelphia; John Brown, OF
Philadelphia.
Bids for electrical work we're re-
ceived from the Lord Electric Com
pany, Of New York; Il. T. Higgins
and Company. Of Wilmington: John
T. Buchanan Company. of Philadel.
phia: Joseph S. Miller and Company
of Philadelphia; Garrett-Miller and
Company, OF Wilmington.
The following companies submitted
bids for plumbing, gas and steam
iitting Harry f. Mellon, Of Whining
ton; Gawthrop & Bro. Company, OF
Wilmington; Thompson Brothers
Philadelphia; Walters, Purks and
Mellon. OF Philadelphia; Bowers
Brothers and Company. Of Philadel-
phia: Bailey Heating Company, OF
Wilmington: American Heating and
ventilating Company, Of Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
CLASS ON OUTING.

The Senior Philathea Glass Of Beth
any Baptist Bible school. Elm and jack
son streets, gave an enjoyable social
outing IN shellpot Park. Saturday.
Anon. those present were The Rev
and Mrs. j. h. hunsberger, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Rommell, Sr.. Mr.. and Mrs. A. T..
ST. Clair and nieces, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wiedeman and daughters, Mr.. and Mrs.
/. b. Phillips and nephew. Mir. and Mis-.
George Swain, Otis Swain, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Swain and daughter, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Walter Elliott. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Sands, Mrs. =. T. Morse. of Nor
folk, Va Mrs. Clara Coyle and Mrs.
Mary 4. Monckton, Mr.. and Mrs Wal
ter Wood, Mrs Emma Blansheld. Mrs.
Julia Nuttall. air and Mrs. Joseph Nut
tall and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie.
Niohl and daughter. Mrs. Anna Gross
Miss Lillian Gross sister and brother
Mrs. J Victor Pyle, Mrs Margaret War
dell. Mrs. Anna Clemens and sons, Aus
| tin Longacre and daughter. Charles vii
liams. Mrs. Mary Griffith, Mr.. and Mrs
William ck. Misses Ella and Ruth
Bradbury, Mrs. Laura Hinderer. Mrs. r.
G.. Hinderer. Mrs. NJ. +. Doughteu Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Goodsll. John c. Nc
Cloud. Miss Esther A Simpers. Mrs.
Lizzie c. Reese daughter and SON. Mrs.
J. NJ. Mohring, Miss Margaret Reese,
Miss Alice Clark. William Berk. Mrs.
Thomas Woods. Mrs John Adams and
son. Irwin Dickerson and daughter. Mr..
and Mrs A. +. Dukes and daughter.
Tho class officers arc. Mrs. Clara
Covle. president; Mrs. Emma Blansheld,
vice president; Mrs Lizzie C. Reese.
treasurer. Mrs. Cora Y. Stubbles. sec-
retarv; Mrs Olive 7. Harner, assistants
secretary; Miss Esther A. simpers,
teacher
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
DRY eyed MOURNERS
AT HOLT'S FUNERAL

DALLAS, Tex. July 12.-Speeding
cut of the city in autos at twenty
miles an hour, the family Of Frank
Holt bomb thrower and would-be as
sassin of J. p Morgan, eluded a crowd
of curious people when they buried
tho suicides body in a country ceme-
terry FIVE miles from the city. The
funeral procession was followed by
FIVE motor cars filled with policemen,
who had nothing to do but watch a
little group Of dry-eyed mourners.
Mrs. Frank Holt was unmoved by
the service, conducted by three Meth
odist ministers, and did not shed a
tear Her father, the Rev. o. F.
Sensabaugh. carried her little son.
Oscar Holt. who looked upon the
strange scene in hoyish wonderment
The Rev w d. Rradfeld. editor Of
the Texas Christian Advocate Of Dali
las. was assisted by the Rev. J. D.
Mussett. of Fort Worth. and the Rev
S. II. c. Burglin, of Dallas, in con-
ducting the service.
The pallbearers were headed by
former Mayor S. J. Hay and Postmas-
ter B. NJ. Burgher. Of Dallas.
The pine board that marked the
head of the grave was marked "Dr.
Frank Holt, died July z. 1915" There
was no date or place Of birth because
the family admit they do not know
them. The minister spoke comfort
ing words TO the family. but made no
mention of the dead mans career.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
OLD POLES COVE nnMN.

Workmen today commenced remov-
ing the telephone poles and wires IN
front Of the Joint building at Tenth
and King streets. The poles will
be temporarily placed on the Court
House lawn In order 10 allow the
srading Of the King street pavemenis
10 be continued.
The Levy Court at It's meeting to.
morrow will receive the letter from
City Council regarding the request of
the Street and Sewer Department for
permission TO remove ten feet Of tho
Court House lawn at this time. Should
the Levy Court agree 10 the request
the work will be started at once.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
accuse WARDELL
As house BURNER
Police Say He Started Sum
day Blaze In Old Bay
ard Mansion
CATCH FELLOW
AFTER A CHASE

John Wardcll. aged p years, was
arraigned in City Court today on a
charge Of arson. Assistant City So
licitor Lynn said the state wished to
secure additional evidence in the
case and at his request the case was
continued until Wednesday. Wardell
gave his address as No. 1903 Coleman
street
Wardell was arrested last night by
Officer Robinson The police and the
fremen believe that Wardel is re-
sponsible for The suspicious fires
which have occurred in Wilmington
during the Dast week. At o'clock
yesterday afternoon fre was discover
ed in the old Bayard mansion, at
Maple and CLAYTON streets. The
house is unoccupied. The blaze was
discovered in a box OF rubbish in the
cellar, a place where a FIRE could not
possibly have been started unless de-
liberately ignited by someone.
Howard l.. Minker, of No. 515 Maple
street arrived on the scene just in
time TO see a man run from the house.
He followed him until he met Oficer
Robinson whom he told of his suspi-
NANAAF anu NA'AA AlAN lDtiitNluu lbbh up
the chase. Robinson finally overlook
and arrested the man, who pro led to
be Wardell
The police claim % have evidence
that the young man fired the Bayard
home
After the fire was discovered an
alarm was sent in from Box NO. 81, by
Walter Fisher and four engine COM
panies responded The FIRE was ex-
tinguished before any serious damage
was done to the house.
Fire broke out in the vacant house
at No S03 South Broome street about
8 O'Clock yesterday morning An
alarm from box No &c brought three
engine companies to the scene. When
the firemen broke into the house they
found the blaze under the stairway
where il was evident it had been kin
! dltd by someone who was intent on
burning the building. The fire was
extinguished before heavy loss. The
police are as yet unable to say
whether Wardell had anything to dc
with this fire. but claim to have posi-
tive evidence that he set fire to the
vacant house at No. 80 South Broome
street early last Thursday morning
/ They believe Wardell kindled the
fires to see the companies go into
action
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
H. &H. CORPORATION
WORANEN STRIKE
Score of Men Walk Out in
Shipbuilding Concerns
Yards To-day

A score Of workmen in the ship
building Yards of the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Corporation this morning
went on a strike. The cause of the
walkout. il was said. was a demand
for higher wages. which was not
granted by the company.
President William c. Coke. who left
this afternoon for New York. speaking
TO an EVENING JOURNAL repre-
sentative, declared the matter moth
ing serious"
Really | have not had time 10 look
into the matter" said Mr. Coke. II
do not think anything will come Of
the action OF the men"
Reports circulated about the city
this afternoon were to the effect that
about 200 men had Joined the walk
out This was denied at Offices OF the
company.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
.ASOU|TH MUM ON
ENGLISH SITUATION
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. July Premier As
quith, in the House of Commons this
afternoon. refused to be drawn into
a discussion Of rumors Of dissension
IN the cabinet or OF a spat between
Lord Kitchener and General French
over the ammunition. In reply TO
queries put by Liberal members he
declared that anv public discussion
OF the conduct OF the war would
serve no good purpose at this time"
Notwithstanding this statement.
several members attempted 10 draw
the Prime Minister out on the con-
troversy between Minister of Muni-
tons Lloyd George and Viscount Hal
dane, a close personal friend of As
quith, whom, II was rumored. was TO be
given place IN the cabinet The
Premier was asked pointedly IL he
agreed with Lloyd Georges criticism
OF Hsldane, contained in an open let
Ter that gave rise TO reports of trou-
Die in the coalition cabinet
Il have nothing TO add to my for
mer statements" was his only reply.
Or. Christopher Addison. Liberal
member, speaking on behalf OF LLOYD
George. said that the minister of
munitions believes he possesses ade-
quate powers TO control the metal
market without further action by
Parliament and that II he needed
more authority 10 handle the NUM-
ton questions he would seek IL OF
Parliament.
DR.. Addison said that 1926 skilled
workers bad answered LLOYD
Georges appeal for voluntary enroll
ment for duty In the munitions fac
tories and that the munition situation
Is beginning TO show improvement.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
MAYOR SITS With
THE WATER BOARD
Tells Commissioners He
Wants to Get Acquainted
With Department
NO TABERNACLE
IN ROCKFORD PARK

Mayor James f. Price attended the
meeting OF the Board of Commissioners
Of the Water Department this morning.
President Hilles and the other commits
sioners welcomed Mayor Price. Mr..
Wilson, on the part of the commission,
expressed appreciation of Mayor Price =
presence.
President Hiiles said the department
at all times will be pleased to have
Mayor Price at ITS meetings.
Mayor Price replied that he desires TO
get better acquainted with the members
and work of the department He saia
there might be times when he would
make suggestions to the department.
The request OF the Rev. T. n. Hol-
loway for the erection of a frame
tabernacle for religious purposes
near Rockford tower was refused In
addition to ohiectians raised the or
dinance prohibits the erection of
frame buildings within the city.
Major Johnston. U. S. Engineer, in
formed the department that the Sec
retary of War, had agreed to the re-
pairs and additions to the bulkhead
in front of the Green and Wilson
property along the Christians river
Chief Engineer Edgar NJ. Hopes
Jr., reported that during the week
fourteen new meters had been in
stalled. twenty-five repaired and eight
removed from cellar to curb
Thirty new services were installed.
eight removed and four repaired.
Fire hydrants we're placed at Adams
and Linden streets. Eleventh and
French streets, and Second and Scott
streets.
The water pumpage for the week
amounted to 7s635.200 gallons. During
the week. 745 feet of water main ex-
tension we're laid, the largest being a
12-inch main $50 feet in length. from
1uPont to Scott. on Second street.
The payroll for the week, amounting
to s1,2330. was passed. City Treas
urer Highheld reported the balance
in bank TO be $1S,4134O.
Upon motion of Mr.. Wilson, sec
onded b. Mr.. Coke, a motion was
adopted that in the absence of the
president from the meetings Of the
board all vouchers and checks may
he signed by one of the other COM
missioners. The city treasurer. city
auditor and active bank will be noti-
fed to that effect.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
BOMBS placed IN
CARCOES BY LEADERS

NEW YORK. July 12.-Police Com
missioner Woods, Inspector Faurot
and Capt Tunney OF the Bomb Squad
will confer at Headquarters this
morning over the alleged conspiracy
here for destroying munition-laden
liners at sea.
The police will cooperate with
private detective agencies employed
by the steamship lines and will ask
these for all the information they
have. So far no evidence had been
laid before the department incrimi-
mating any persons.
Shipping men. when they could be
induced 10 express an opinion yester-
day agreed in the belief that certain
persons opposed TO the shipment of
supplies to the allies had combined
10 prevent this through placing
bombs on the steamers; there was no
doubt in their minds of such a con-
spiracy and there was evidence in
plenty they said to show that the
men involved in the plot were we'll
provided with funds.
From the reports Of detectives en-
ployed by them, ship line officials we're
strongly of the opinion that the bombs
were got on board either through brib-
ing their employees or by planting men
of their own in the employ Of the COM
panies, probably the latter.
The head Of large transatlantic
steamship business told a World re-
porter last night that the precautions he
was having taken precluded any 'other
method. All freight Of every character
he said was opened and examined be-
fore being loaded, except where the con
signor was personally known and the
circumstances of the shipment prevented
outside 'tampering.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
RIVER Pirates ROB
GANNET watch OF MONEY

River pirates late Saturday night
or early Sunday morning boarded
the motor yacht Gannett. used by
Major E. n. Johnston, United States
engineer in charge of this district,
as It lay at its pier on the south side
opposite Orange street wharf. in the
Christiana River. The robbers board
ed the vessel without he lxnowl &c
of John Nelson. a deck hand, who
had been left in charge.
Nelson's clothing was taken from
the vessel and placed on the shore,
where 1t was searched and S12 was
taken from the pockets.
The pirates. after robbing Nelson,
endeavored to cut the vessel 10 ,se.
as all the lines were severed except
one and this alone held the yacht
fast to its wharf
The matter was reported to the
police and they are working on several
clues.
Evening journal., 1915-07-12
miss TRENHOLM BRIDE OF
CAPTAIN arthur Stokes

Miss Elizabeth H. Trenholm, of
Jacksonville. Fla. a niece of Mrs.
Francis l. DUPONT. and Captain Arthur
Stokes. United States Marine Corps,
OF Washington, were married at noon
today at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
DUPONT. Delaware avenue and Clayton
street. The officiating clergyman was
the Rev. William II. Laird, rector Of
Christ and Emmanuel Protestant
Episcopal Churches. Because of he
recent death of a relative of the
bridegroom in the European war, only
immediate relatives we're present at
the nuptial ceremony.
Following q wedding trip, Captain
and Mrs. Stokes will live at Gettys-
burg. Pa, Captain Stokes having been
assigned TO duty at the military col
lege there.