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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-10-15
mark delivered with little more civil

mark delivered with q little more civil
ity than any OF his previous ones:
What you call evidence may not be
the same as ! calls evidence II you're
satisfied at thinkin my words no
good. that's your business know
how ! should feel II I was OF Ostran-
der's father and knew what know.
Let him CO." spoke up a wavertng
voice II was Deborah's.
But the judge was deaf to the warn
ing. Deborah's voice hac but remind
ed him of Deborah's presence Its
tone had escaped him He was too en-
crossed in the purpose he had in mind
to notice shades OF Infection.
But Mr.. Black had. and quick -
thought he echoed her request:
He Is forgetting himself. Let him
go. Judge Ostrander."
But that astute magistrate. wise In
more ready now than before to do
this
IN a moment" he conceded. Let
me first make sure that this man IN.
derstands me | have said that there
exists no evidence against my son.
This ! aver: and this the lady here
will aver You have probably already
recognized her. II not. allow me to
tell you that she is the lady whose
efforts have brought back this case
to the public mind: Mrs. Scoville. the
wife OF John Scovile and the one Of
all others who has the greatest inter
est in proving her husbands limo
cence. If she says. that after the most
careful inquiry and conscientious
reconsideration OF this case, she has
found herself forced to come to the
conclusion that justice has already
been satisfied in this matter. you will
believe her. won't your
Il don't know" drawled the man,
a low and cunning expression lighting
up his ugly countenance, She wants
to marry her daughter to your son.
Any live dog is better than a dead
one; l guess her opinion don't go for
much"
Reeoiling before a cynicism that
pierced with unerring skill the one
joint in his armor he knew to be vuL
nerable, the Judge took a minute in
which to control his rage and then ad.
dressing the half-averted figure in the
window said
Mrs. Scoville, will you assure this
man that you have no expectations OF
marrying your daughter to Oliver Os-
trander?"
With slow movement more sugges-
tive of despair than any she had been
seen to make since the hour OF her In
decision had first struck. she shifted
in her seat and finally faced them. with
the assertion:
"Reuther Scoville will never marry
Oliver Ostrander Whatever my wishes
or willingness in the matter. she her
self is go determined Not because
she does not believe In his integrity.
for she does; but because she will not
unite herself to one whose prospects
in lie are more to her than her own
happiness"
The fellow stared. then laughed:
She's goodun." he sneered And
you believe that bosh?"
Mr.. Black could no longer contain
himself.
Il believe you are the biggest rascal
In town." he shouted Get out, or
won't answer for myself. Ladies are
not to be treated in this manner"
Did he remember his own rough
handling OF the sex on the witness
standy
tTO BE CONTfNuEDD
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-10-15
Orioin Of Old Joke.

Harper Pennington has revealed the
origin of the standing room only
Joke: 1t appears that there was hard
ly ever any furniture in Whistler's
house. He was peculiarly parsimo
NOUS in the matter OF chairs. Thii
led to a remark Of Corny Grains
which became famous 'sAh. Jimmy!
Glad to see you playing to such a full
housed" said Dick (Corny) Grain when
shaking hands before Sunday lunch
con. while glazing around the studio
with his large. protruding eyes In
search of something to sit on. VIVA,
do you mean?" asked Whistler
Standing room only" replied thu
actor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-10-15
So Say We All.

Landlady-How do you like you
eggs, Mr Newcomer?
New Boarder-Freeh, please
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
DREADNOUGHT AIRsHIP READY,

BY The United Press.
ZURICH. Switzerland. March 27-
The greatest airship ever built was
turned out this week by the great
Zeppelin factory across Lake Con-
stance al Friedrichshafen. according
TO advices received here today It
left its shed on trial flight Thurs
day, manoeuvred satisfactorily several
thousand feet above the lake and dis
appeared in a northwesterly direction
The new dreadnought. according to
the villagers around Friedrichshafen.
was fully so per cent. larger than any
airship yet designed by Count Yep
pelin. That It was built for the cX-
press purpose OF joining in spring air
raids on London and Paris was the
rumor among the villagers. who take
the keoncst interest in the doings at
the Zeppelin factory.
Since the first of March. there has
been a marked increase in the ac-
tivities at the Friedrichshafen Yep
pelin works Workmen have been ar
riving at the airship factory almost
daily and a force of 1000 skilled Yep
pelin builders are now engaged
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
FIXING McMANUs INDEMrY.

BY Tho United Press.
WASHINGTON. Mar 27.-Confer-
ences to fix the amount Of the Nc
Manus indemnity are nov in pro-
gress in Mexico City between the
Brazilian minister, rcpr esenting the
United States and General Pa,afos,
representing the convention forces.
The amount is expected to be agreed
on and the money turned over for the
benefit of Mrs. McManus and her
children early next week. This gov
ernment will then declare the incident
closed. accepting the original apology
as covering everything connected with
the murder and agreeing TO wait until
Palafox can fix personal responsible
ity for the punishment of the muir
derers. who are still at large.
Fighting for possession OF the port
OF Metsmoras is reported in progress,
with the Villista troops making a su-
preme effort TO take the city. villa
intends TO utilize il as base for op-
erations against Tampico from the
ocean. it is said here. and until he
takes il the Tampico operations will
probably be delayed.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
MRS. EDWARD SITTER DEAD.

Mrs. Susan Hollingsworth Sitter.
mother OF DR.. +. Hollingsworth Sitter,
of No. 1918 South Rittenhouse Square.
Philadelphia. and widow of Edward
Sitter. died on Thursday night al her
home, at 241 South Eighteenth street,
Philadelphia. Years ago she took an
active part in the social affairs of the
city, but recently had lived a retired
life, due TO falling health. She was
born here. soyenty-One years ago, but
made Philadelphia her home most Of
her life. Mrs. Sitter was the daughter
of Elijah Hollingsworth, one of the
founders of the present Harlan and
Hollingsworth Corporation.
Mrs. Sitter was a Daughter of the
American Revolution and a Colonial
Dame of America. The funeral SER
vices will he conducted on Monday
morning at 11.30 o'clock in the Church
OF ST. James the Less, Falls of the
Schuylkill.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
SAFE CRACKERS Get
$4,000 LOOT IN CHICAGO
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
CHICAGO, Mar 27.-Eight masked
men early today iimmied their way
into the mail order Offices Of Babson
Brothers, beat Watchman John Kas
tory into insensibiity. blew the safl
and escaped with about $4,000 in
cash At St. Anthony's Hospital
where Kastory was taken, it was said
he may die.
The robbery was one Of the most
daring in the history Of the local po-
lice department. After the robbers
beat Kastory insensible they calmly
blew the fve safes one on each floor.
+. X. Babson. vice-president of the
mail order firm. after a cursory exam
ination OF the ripped open safes, de-
clarcd the cash stolen probably would
reach $4,000. He said there must
have been at least ten explosions.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
LAST SUPPER Dance
At Country CLUB
Numerous Affairs Will Soon
Be Held For the
Younger Set
MANY STUDENTS
HOME FROM SCHOOL

The last of the series of three sup
per dances that have been given at
the Country Club this month was
given last night. A number of fea-
lures, marked the dance, one of the
most enjoyable of which was the ex-
hibition of an old-fashioned mazurks
and a waltz by Miss Janet Jackson
and Cecil Bacchus. The dancing of
the Paul Jones, a merry. Jolly dance.
also proved a delightful feature of
the evening. Previous to the dance
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene DUPONT enter
tanned at dinner, their guests being
Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Bissen, Mr..
and, Mrs. A. Felix dupont, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry G. Haskell and Mr.. and
Mrs. Waterman. OF New York.
a large number of boys and girls
are home from school and college for
the Easter holidays and from row on
there will be a whirl OF social afairs,
including teas. receptions and dances.
and il is not likely that members of
the younger set will find time hanging
heavy on their hands.
Miss Alice Satterthwait. daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs J. J. Sattorthwait.
returned from vassar College yester-
day TO spend the Easter holidays with
her parents.
Robert p Fletcher. Jr.. IS home
from Peeksville Military Academy.
N. Y.
Miss Mary Fletcher will return
home from the Corcoran Art School
in Washington, d. c., on next Thurs
Gay for the holidays.
Miss Katherine Fletcher has as her
guests Miss Louise Warrington and
Miss Ella Veardon, OF Darlington
Seminary.
Miss Marion Brassington is home
from Wellesley. and Miss Susan Bras
sington is home from the Maryland
College at Lutherville. Md, for the
holidays.
Miss Barbara Bach. who returned
home from Wellesley College last
night to spend the Easter holidays
with her mother. Mrs Fred e. Bach,
left this morning for Philadelphia,
where she will attend the Wellesley
College Club luncheon to be held
there today.
Mrs. Seneca Willauer, of West
Chester. Pa. is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Willard Jackson.
Miss Elizabeth Kruse is home from
Vassar and Miss Frances Durham is
home from Miss Portcr's School,
Pennington Conn
Miss Marjorie Speakman will re-
turn home from lngleside School. New
Milford. Conn. on next Thursday TO
remain over Easter.
Others who are home for the holi-
days include Paul Nowland, John
Biggs. Thomas Bradford. Steven Cur
tis, Samuel Bird, Jackson Marvel and
Stuart Lee. Jr.
Douglas Duer and Leslie ThrasheT
sailed yesterday for Bermuda, where
they will remain over Easter
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
OSSOWETZ WITHSTANDS
RUSSIAN BOMBARDMENT
BY The nited Press.

BY The United Press
PETROGRAD, March 27.--"After 80
days Of continuous bombardment by
the Germans, the defenders of the
Russian fortress of Ossowetz are
everywhere holding their own" an
English correspondent wired here to-
day from Warsaw. "The siege is go
ing on by schedule AZ exactly Q
O'Clock every morning the German
siege trains come into action. AT s
in the evening the siege guns arc
wheeled away and the bomhardment
ceases. An hour later the Russian
commander issues an inspiring mes
sage to the garrison. assuring them
that the eyes of all Russia arc upon
them. On Sunday evenings four mill
tary bands play at each of the corners
OF the fortress.
The surrounding marsh land pro-
vents the Germans from closing in
with their ciege guns and there is lit
/ tie chance that they will succeed in
reducing the fortiications."
Evening journal., 1915-03-27


citizenship; DR.. II. Il. Wheaton, special
ist in education of immigrants; Mr.
Randall. specialist in home and school
gardening.
Those present from Delaware were
DR.. Charles A. Wagner. f.. l.. Cross, New
Castle: Mir. Carroll. OF Kent county;
Professor Harry Hayward, Delaware
College; Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis,
the Rev r. l.. Jackson. Samuel II. Bay
nard. president Wilmington Board OF
Education; Superintendent Clifford A.
Scott of the Wilmington schools lior-
ace l.. Dlworth, Dr. II. G.. NJ. kollock
and Reuben fricde. OF Newarki Thomas
Davis, Wilmington; Dean Niniirod J..
Robinson. Miss Mary Rich and Miss
Myrtle Csudcll, OF the Nomen's College;
Mrs. Charles b. Evans Newark; j. W.
O'Danicl, Ernest +. Wilson, J. ".
Jones. Ir., Joseph Weaver. Miss Ruth
Clcndanicl and Miss Ethel Griovcs,
presidents of the various classes ot
Delaware College and Women's Col
leee; Mrs. Nooteh. OF Laurel; DIR. and
Mrs. George ". Marshall, Milford;
Eben b. Frazer. Professor {. A. Me
Cue. Professor +. Y. Vaughn, DR.. ". j.
Rowan. DR.. Joel :. Gilfllan, OF New
ark; George Carter. editor OF THE
| EVENING JOURNAL; Harrison W.
/ Cruikshsnk. Mrs. A. d. Warner. Proie,-
sor 4. II. Berlin. Mrs. William Bancroft
Mrs. Horace Thayer. DIR. a. +. franiz
of Wilmington; Agricultural Agents
Cooch, Pelton and Pence, Mrs. f. c.
Mitchell. State senator Harvey Hot
fecker, Dr. Herbert j. Watson, DR.. X. e.
Reed and Professor 4. T.. Grantham.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
MAJOR HOLCOMD Starts
FOR POST IN China

Major Chauncey p Holcomb. re-
Gently appointed United States Dis
trict Attorney for the L. S. Court at
Shanghai, China, accompanied by
Mrs. Holcomb. left here this afternoon
at 1.30 O'Clock for Chicago, H., via
the Pennsylvania railroad system. Mr.
and Mrs. Holcomb will proceed TO the
Pacific Coast. from where they will
sail early next month for China.
Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb were greet
cd by large number OF their friends
at the railroad station and farewells
we're given in the form OF handshakes
and good wishes.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
WORKERS BANQUET
FOR POS. Of A. MEN

state officers of the Patriotic order.
Sons OF America are planning TO make
the eleventh annual session OF the
State Camp. which will be held Ia Sea-
ford on Tuesday, August 81. one of the
most eventful sessions ever held In
this jurisdiction
In addition 10 the usual public DEM
onstration a banquet will be held on
the evening previous TO the session.
when national and State officers and
others of prominence will participate
in patriotic exercises.
State President Bailey In his OH.
cial circular, just issued. SAYS.
A banquet will be held the
evening previous TO the session.
Monday night, Aug. 80 This affair
alone Is likely to be one of the inn
portant events of the session. as
well as the real social event OF
the year
Believing that coming to-
gethor ofthc workers of the order
will be beneficial in stimulating
greater efforts to increase our
membership and 10 secure re-
newed efforts in upbuilding our
order, which is worthy the best
efforts of every member. II has
been decided TO give workers
banquet at Seaford. Monday even
ing, August 80. 1915.
Each camp vii be entitled TO
one worker az this banquet with
out cost The plate al the feasts
and railroad transportation, two
and half cents mile, each way
from the nearest railroad station,
viii he paid by the State Camp for
the person securing the largest
number of applicants and having
them initiated in his camp.
We want every camp in the
State represented at the workers
banquet over three months re-
main for this contest. the best
part of the year for work. Re
member. the contest closes June
80. 1915. and you have time to win
a seat for the greatest event of
the year.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
COUNTY HAS MIDDLE
over CONSTABLE

The constable situation is more
muddled than ever. Constable Ben
iamin Fischer was reelected at the
meeting OF the Levy Court on Thurs
day morning. But i'm the afternoon
the election was rcconsidered and
Manuel Cramer was elected.
The question was raised az the
time as to the right to elect .Cramor.
Constable Fischer consulted William
S. Hilles and Robert II. Richards and
yesterday gave bond. The question
now arises. will the Levy Court ac-
cept the bond. and if the bond is not
approved when a vacancy occurs will
Cranfer be elected?
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
ARRANGE CARD PARTY
FOR HOSPITAL Benefit

At the meeting of the Womans Aux
iliary of the Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital held last night at the home
Of Mrs. Elys Bauman, No. 500 West
street. plans for the card party and
dance IN the New Century Club on
Thursday evening, April IL, were com
plctcd. Mrs. a. Kyle Mrs. Elwood
Rogers and Mrs. El,a Bauman comprise
the committee in charge of the affair.
which is being given for the benefit of
placing a new elevator in the Physicians
and Surgeons Hospital.
Following the business meeting,
which was of brief importance, a de-
lightful social time was enjoyed. dur
ing which refreshments we're served
by the hostess, Mrs. Bauman. The
next meeting Of the auxiliary will be
held ON Friday evening. April 80, at
the home of Mrs. Willard Smith,
Fourth and Harrison streets.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
PHOTOGRAPH DISPLAY
INTERESTS Shoe BUYERS

The demonstration OF the foOto-
graph in one of the display windows
of Bendheim Brothers Walkovor Shoe
Shop at the southwest corner seventh
and Market streets, yesterday. attract
ed thousands of people. The footo-
graph is the new and more correct
method of fitting shoes The old way
OF measuring only gives the length of
the foot. While the new way, besides
giving the exact length from heel 10
toe, also gives tn correct width
across the ball OF the foot. thus elm
mating suffering from short shoes,
pinched toes. corns and bunions.
Bendhoim Bros, have been very sue
cessful with the installation of the
Photograph system. Since installing
It they have filed away for record
about 1000 accurate measurements
of customers. This system permits
the sending out of shoes without the
necessity of the buyer going TO the
store to be fitted each time he wants
a pair OF shoes. Frequently orders
have been received at the local store
from satisfied transient customers
from distant points
All records OF measurements taken
arc carefully filed Each contains
the name OF the person. address. style
OF shoe. length. width. date OF sale
and the name Of the clerk who made
the sale.
Only one shoe establishment II
every city can secure the privilege
OF using the Photograph. A. p. Phillips
the inventor who is conducting thu
demonstration under his persona
supervision. stated that he has al
ready sold the exclusive rights fol
the use OF his patent to 500 establish
ments in 500 different cities. a.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
ACCIpENTs OF THE Dan.

e. Perille of No. 11S Shipley street.
a laborer at the plant of the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Corporation. in
jured the first and second fingers on
his right hand while working this
morning. His injuries were dressed
at the Delaware Hospital.
Harry Brooks, employed by Cav
tbrop and Company. plumbers. had
one of his hands injured while at
work. He was treated at the Della
ware Hospital after which he was
able 10 go to his home. No. 2917 Madi-
son street
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
MuRpHY wILL FIeHr NELSON.

Word was received this afternoon
from Lew Bailey, manager of the Pal
ace A. c., of Norristown, that Will
mington Jimmy Murphy. who was
scheduled 10 meet Freddy Kelly, will
fight Johnny Nelson in a return bout
next Tuesday night Kelly has not
been in the best Of health. and cannot
make the required weight
Nelson lost a hard ten round bout to
Murphy few weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
LEVY COURTMEN
Will MEET DAILY

The Levy Court will hold meeting
each day next week, the three last days
of March. Appeals are to be acted
upon and the public service corpora
tions have to settle as TO the amount
to be paid. They pay lump sums IN
lieu of taxes. under a regular ASSESS
ment
The question OF legalizing the addi-
tional clerks and the appointment Of
others for the Office of the Clerk Of
the Peace will also be considered.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
WOMAN near COLLAPSE
after Staying MAN
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
VAN VERT, o.. March 27-Niss
Lulu Wilson, AZ. was near collapse
today in the county prison where She
is held charged with killing Attorney
Low y. Jacobs. So in the lawyers
home last night
Miss Wilson, who was Jacobs
housekeper, said she shot in self-de-
fcnse. A bottle of poison was found
near the scene of the shooting When
Jacobs wife died she asked Miss viii
son. a school-day friend. TO care for
her three children. who we're in the
house when the shooting occurred.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
UNITED STATES WILL NOT
HALT dash BY EITEL
BY Tho United Press.

By Inc United lress.
WASHINGTON, March submu-
rnes and dcstroyers now at anchor in
Hampton Roads were sent there in the
regular course OF naval business and not
to interfere with the Prinz Eitcl Fried
rich. il was stated positively at the navy
department today. Whenever the Eiters
commander decides 90 risk running the
gauntlet, It WIS declared there would
be nothing 10 interfere with him. Should
he decide to 20 out he can do so, ana
his intentions win be guarded BY tue
port officials. as to do ANYTHING cIze
would b, ilagrant breach Of nca-
trality.
Reports reaching here that the EitcI
had steam up we're said moi to mean
that she was ready for dash to sea.
Her boilers have been undergoing re-
pairs, and il was explained that the fires
under them undoubtedly were Tor the
purpose OF testing them
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
NOW RAISING The
SUNKEN SUBMARINE
BY The United Press.

IN TTT ITTTTW TTT"1
HONOLULU, March 27-The dredge
California arrived from the Pearl Har-
Dor naval station today and the actual
work of raising the submarine FL
has begun.
The Californias powerful derricks
and cranes are expected TO bring the
submerged vessel TO the surface be-
fore night. Some navy officials here
still hold faint hope that some Of the
twenty-one entombod in the Pa may
ye'C be rescued alive A fleet OF ves-
els. including the submarine hotilla,
are in the immediate vicinity, ready
to render every assistance.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
NAN RANK NEARLY READY.

The new Farmers Bank, at Third
and Market streets. is rapidly nearing
completion. II will be occupied early
next month One of the directors to-
day said that they were not able to an
nounce the date for the opening of the
new building. Some material for the
building has not yet been received.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
DYNAMITERS BLOW UP
HOME OF OHIO MAYOR
BY The United Press.

hy ne Onitcd iless
DlNNlSON. O.. March 27-Mayor
W. A. pittengcr's home was partially
destroyed by a dynamite bomb early
today.
The bomb, placed under the mayors
bedroom window. blew a large hole
in the front porch. shattered the
boards along the side of the house and
broke several windows. The mayor
was uniniured.
His wife and his daughter Miss
Nellie Pittenger. also escaped injury.
Mayor Pittenger has been warning on
bootleggers
Last December. Chief Of Police Mil
Ter was shot He has not yet resumed
his duties. Police are searching for
the would-be assassins.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
MOTHER DEAD AND BABY
DYINGIN FAMILY PISTOL DUEL

By The Inlicd Ircsf.
GADSDEN. Ga. March 27.--Mrs.
Raymond Smith is dead today and her
baby dying as a result of a pistol duel
last night between her husband and
his brother, John Smith, on their
farm a few miles from this city.
Sheriff Kirby has gone 10 the scene.
Both of the brothers are reported 10
be seriously wounded Mrs. Smith,
with her baby in her arms. rushed
between the two men TO separate them
and was shot to death in the fusillade.
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
MUST ANSWER CHARGE
OF Stealing Lead

Harry Brown. Of Chester. has been
held in $500 bail for hearing be-
fore Magistrate Gluckman on April
8. 10 answer a charge Of larceny of
scrap lead from the General Chemi-
cal Company north of Claymont.
One man is now serving a sentence
in connection with the theft of the
lead, he having been tried at the
March term OF court
Evening journal., 1915-03-27
pleads FOR LIBERTY
FOR DRESDEN'S CREW
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
SANTIAGO, Chile. March 27.-Tht
German minister TO Chile has entered
strong protest to the government against
the interning of the officers and crew
of the German cruiser Dresden, sunk in
the Juan Fernandez cngagemcnt lie
asserted that since British warships viu-
lated Chilean neutrality n attacking
the Dresden her men should be permits
ted TO leave Tor their homes.
The government today fatty denied
this claim. In rcDly the government
again pointed ont the Dresden had also
violated Chilean neutrality and INSERTED
it's right 70 dispose of her crew as it
saw it,.