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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27
GOV. BRUMBAUGH WILL
STRIVE TO ELECT FULL
SLATE OF DELEGATES
Executive and Wares Will Sup
port Knox for Senator and
Will Have Own Candidate
for Auditor General
PENROSE GIVEN $3.50"

Governor Brumhaugh will back his own
candidate for auditor general and for
delegates to the Republican convention,
according to political readers who CON
rcrrcd with him in Harrisburg yesterday
and last night,
The support Of tho Governor and of the
Wares ana their allies will be given Phil
andcr e. Knox for United States Senator,
and the Narc-B -Brumbaugh coalition also is
planning to support n Penrose candidate
for state Treasurer provided the Penrose
followers will support their choice for
Auditor General
Speaker Charles y, Amber is the Narc-
Brumbaugh choice Cor Auditor General.
The Penrosc support, it is believed, will
he given state Senator Charles A. Snyder.
The ..overnor in his fight for control
of the delegation to the Chicago conven-
ton. will strive to elect a complete slate
Of 70 delegates The Semi-OffiCial an
uOuuccmcnt T." this effect made in lLar-
risburg last night, virtually was a notice
to Senator Pcnrose TO accept the ''J0-5l'
slate Of 70 candidates for delegates-at-
'nrgc, which was announced by Mayor
Smith last Saturday as they stand, or
face Il fight over every delegate to be
elected.
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on the winning side, and for that reason
there is no mad rush on the part OF those
connected with the company to take a
stand with those now pitted against him
and the other compliments.
EMPLOYEES CONCERNED.
1t is generally admitted that no matter
which faction wins in the present litiga-
ton involving control of the powder COM
pany. there VIII be sweeping changes in
the personnel of the corporation. For this
reason the anxiety of the employees and
officials referred to is not remarkable.
In the executive offices of the company
the situation Is even more disagreed BILE.
Alfred |. du Pont is still director of
the corporation, as is Francis /. du Pont,
who also petitoned the United States
District Court for permission to -eCome
party to the suit against Pierre s, du
PGnt and the II other defendant directors
of the powder COMPANY
In their official capacity these men and
others connected with the company who
are in sympathy with them must confer
ON business matters with the defendant
directors. Again, Alfred /. do Points
offices were until recently on the same
floor of the du Pont Building, in Whining
ton, as are those of Pierre S. du Pont.
Frequent meetings We're unavoidable,
and to say that at such times an air of
restraint prevailed is 10 put it mildly.
William du POnt who has always stood
by Alfred l. du Pont as a director and
member Of the Finance committee of
the company, retains his place on both
bodies and, since the ousting of Alfred
|. du Pont, Is the only member of the
Finance Committee who is not a defend
ant in the present litigation. Needless 10
say. his position is not an enviable one.
BROTHER VS.. LhOTHER.
In the samG manner the influence of the
family, divided against itself, may be felt
the entire organization of this,
the most extensive powder company in
the world. The attitude of the men, who
actually make the powder which Is being
shipped so steadily to the allied nations of
Europe was well expressed by "A work
man at the Pennsgrove plant, VINO said:
Il amt got no million dollars to bother
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27
A TRUE STORY OF STRONG
MEN AND THEIR MILLIONS

Alfred l. du Pont when he took over the
company in 1902.
As Wilmington is not a large city, the
present split of the du pont family has
created situation fraught with constant
embarrassmeuts for not only the du Points,
but every official of the powder company
and those who mingle with them in social
activities
CAUSES SOCIETY TURMOIL.
II have been invited to Mrs. So-and d-so's
for bridge on Wednesday" a certain Mrs
du Pont remarks. "Do you suppose that
Mrs. - du Pont will he there"
At the same moment Mrs. ---- du Pont
is saying to her husband:
Il should certainly like to 20 to Mrs
So-and -so's bridge, but ! understand that
Mrs. ---- du Pont has been invited, and
1t would be so awkward If we met
shall send regrets
In the meantime Mrs. So-and-so is in
misery, fearing that four or five OF those
invited who represent opposite factions
In the du Pont family will not accept and
that the bridge will DC dismal failure
on that account.
The situation Is no less precarious with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27
'DON'TS' FOR BURGLARS
IN HOME WHERE AGED
RECLUSE LIES DEAD
Rumor Had 1t That There Was
Hidden Gold" in Miles Sin
not's House, but None of
It Was Found
LEFT $4,000 IN B A N K S

Boards were pried up aud panels tapped
for the hiding place filled with gold that
was reputed to exist I'm the home Of Miles
Sinnot recluse. who, though ~ years
OLD, worked until two days before his
death lie lived alone for 10 years at
2OO7 West Stella street
But Sinnot, while he did not stuff gold
into odd corners, cracks and crannics,
did have money which he did not spend
on himself The aged maker of bricks
left bankbooks which show that in seven
or eight different banks there is about
$4,000 to his credit. This will 60 to his
sister, Mrs. Bridget Beckman. of Had
donfield, y. j. In one OF the bankbooks
this will was written:
II hereby bcaueath to my sister Bridget
all my property and make my sister
Bridget and brother-n-aw, Charles Beck
man, my eXecutriX and executor
over the sideboard in the dining room
were two signs. one of which was n list
of "don'ts" for burglars Tho other read
as follows
"Tf this house is robbed tho robbery
was planned by two men mamng them,
for ! heard them planning to do this on
October ~. 1914"
Here are the "don'ts" for burglars.
Take all the silver, but don't take any
gold.
Don't stay too long
Don't hunt for something that amt
in the house. You might get ketchod. as
any of us might come home any time"
When Sinnot did not turn up at tho
brickyard where he was employed a dis
trict surgeon was sent TO the house and
treated him. Yesterday the surgeon
could get no response at the door the
police broke in and found the man sitting
dead in a chair. Death was due to natural
causes. The rumor Of the hidden gold"
was the result of Sinnots refusal to
associate with his neEhbors.
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In the third main branch Of the family
are found the majority of Complainants
in the suit now pending in the United
States District Court in Delaware, This
branch originated with Alexis |. du POnt,
third son of Eleuthere lrenee du Pont.
The eldest son of Alexis /. du Pont
was Eugene E. du Pont, father of Alexis
1. du Pont, secretary of the present
powder company; Mrs William c.
Peyton, who was Miss Ann Ridgeley du
Pont, and Mrs James y Andrews, who
was Miss Julia Sophie du Pont. and Miss
Amelia Elizabeth du Pont. This division
has made no definite stand with either
faction in the battle for control of the
powder company.
The second son of Alexis |. du Pont
was Dr. Alexis |. du Pont, who died in
1904, leaving an estate comprising many
thousand shares of stock in the powder
company. His children are Eugene L.
du Pont. one of the defendants; Philip
F. du Pont the original complainant;
Mrs. Julian Ortiz, who was Alice Eugenie
du Pant. and Mrs. Thomas f. Bayard.
BothSR the daughters are in sympathy
with the Philip F. du Pont faction.
The third son of Alexis J. du Pont
was the late Francis G. du Pont. whose
estate also comprises many thousand
shares of stock in the powder company.
His children are Mrs. Robeson Perot, who
was Eleanor Ball du Pont; r. Paul du
Pont, Francis !. du POnt' a director OF
the company; Archibald NJ. i. du Pont,
Ernest du Pont. A, Felix du ont and
Mrs. Irenee du Pont who was Irene
Sophie du Pont.
Each of these, except A Felix du Pont,
who is a defendant in the suit, and Mrs.
Irenee du Pont, whose husband is a de-
fendant, has petitioned the court for per-
mission to become a party plaintiff 10 the
proceedings.
AS a majority of the benefcaries under
the Wills of DR.. Alexis 1. du Pont and
Francis G, du Pont have taken stand
with the original complainant, both of
these large estates are virtually forced 10
become implicated in the litigation.
THE A. I. DU PONT FACTION.
A summary of this branch of the family
tree may be shown as follows:
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the powder company and would not only
enhance the value of every share OF stock
In that corporation by about 5000. but
also divest Pierre S. du Pont and his
associates OF their controlling interest ia
the concern.
I. Coleman du Pont the former owner
of the stock in question, is son Of
alderman du Pont youngest son of Al
fred Victor du Pont. This group settled
In Kentucky and did not become affiliated
with the powder company until 1902 when
Alfred |. du Pont took over the business
and presented his cousins, Pierre and T.
Coleman. large stock interests in the
powder company
T Coleman, or General" du Pont has
three sisters and two brothers, Antoine
Bidermann du Pont and Evan Morgan
du Pont None of this group has yet
taken stand with either faction in the
present crisis which threatens to disrupt
the family.
The first branch of the du Pont family,
descending from Eleuthere irenee du
Pont. founder of Il. I. du Pont de Ne
mours & Co., may now be summarized
as follows
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27
KEY-sDsfendant.
complainant
Branch No. 3

This analysis Of the situation shows
that Alfred l. du Pont and those on mis-
side of the fence" are combating a
closely allied clique Centrins a3out Pierre
s du Pont. now president Of p. l. du
Pont de Nemours and Company and the
latters brothers ana sisters
INGRATITUDE CHARGED.
The phase of the situation which par
ticuIariy angers the complainant and
those in sympathy with them is thav
pierre $. du Pont. with the aid Of his
..associetes" cemprlsng majority OF
he hoard Of directors Of tne powder com
ssns. mas ousted Alfred L. du Pont from
az irs presideapy aad his position ON
th4 iilsnce Ccnmit-ee cf The corpo alton,
Aiihoasn ghis mcYe vas obvougly %
dteattase hRr members ~ the family
sfiaeetea th lhe power eoupov; from
lt>slan. rafts giAutiHa % The iitisatign,
s ted y ne heisn- oi asra' ude
slfsIelrsu 500 point out in4t
fnt - sell as y Coienga
stf el2tfa infg tne business
res b9leings llom
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27

The second main branch of the family
originated with Henry du Pont, second
son of Eleuthere Irenee du Pont, founder
of the powder company. He had two
sons, William du Pont, who is a director
of e. 1. du Pont de Nemours IL Co land
closely allied with Alfred |. du PonU and
Colonel Henry A. du Pont, senior United
States Senator from Delaware. The lat
ter has one son, Henry +. du Pont, who
is one of the individual defendants in the
present litigation.
DEFENDANT BRANCH
This branch is diagramatically shown
as follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27

in the powder company. officials and en-
ployes now anXiously ION the fence" are
wondering at what moment it will be-
come advisable to jump, and are debating
upon which side it would he better to
leap when the fence position is no
longer tenabe.
Since Pierre S du Pont and his "asso-
Ciatcs" comprise "A majority of the di-
rectorate Of the company the tendency
has been toward a general alignment with
that faction. On the other hand, Alfred
|. du Pont, deposed vice president OF the
company, has u universal reputation as
fighter who usually energies from fray
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27
PhiIadeIphla Girl Aidg war Orphans

Miss Emily Allyn q Philadelphia stu
don't at Wellesley College has been ap-
pointed head Of the Wellesley committee
which is raising funds TO as=lst in the
bringing up Of French war orphans. The
committee has already arranged for the
care OF q French boys and girls through
contributions pledged at the college. Each
gtudent desiring 70 adopt" child
pledges herself 10 give $3.50 a year for
Two years for its maintenance, and this
aam Is added 10 the sum provided By the
French Government IA order that the
orphans may remain oQt Of Institutions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27
German Orders Affect Exchange

BERLIN, Jan 22.-Commonting on tho
action of the Bundesrath in creating Il
monopoly for buying and selling foreign
exchange, the Overseas News Agency
says that one reason for the movement OF
the exchange market against Germany is
that orders have been given for war ma
terials, to be delivered I'm Germany after
peace is concluded. Installmcnis have
been paid on these orders, the news
agency says.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27
PHILADELPHIA DOCTOR
WINS HEART OF FRANCE
Letter From Duchess Tells of
Wonderful Surgery of DR..
Frank G.. Abbott

\ remarkable operation, requiring the
greatest skill, was performed by Dr.
Frank c. Abbott, a surgeon Of this city,
now doing duty in the war zone in
France, upon n young lieutenant Of the
French army saving the officers life
and winning for the physician the gratl-
tude of the whole countryside
This latest testimonial TO American
surgery. as practiccd in the war zone
by the many prominent physicians VINO
left their homes in this country 10 as
sist the medical corps Of the contesting
armies abroad, is expressed in letter
received by the members Of the French
Committee Of the Emergency Aid from
the Duchessc de BsacCa.
Doctor Abbotts home is at 1852 Hazel
avenue. The communication from the
Duchesse, which has been turned over
TO DR.. Henry r. Mohler medical director
Of jefferson Hospital, reads;
knowing it Is 10 the generous initi-
ative of the French Relief Committee
of Philadelphia that we owe Doctor
Abbotts presence in France. allow me
to thank you personally, telling you
how grateful | have been to him.
Living In an -of-the-way castle
In the neighborhood of Nendome,
tOunu mNSeI IN lne cruel emergency
of my children's Eoverness taken with
a dangerous attack of infectious APP
pendictis. Doctor Abbott came here
and operated on her i'm the middle OF
the night with the greatest skill, thus
saving her life. At Ncndome both
civilians and military deeply appreci-
ate his remarkable abilities. He has
worked n few splendid reCoverics, par
ticularly the one Of young lieuten-
ant brought dolirious. With a bullet
near the brain, and now quite all right
and III for returning to the front.
Wherever there Is suffering to re-
lievc. Doctor Abbott is sure to he
found Ills only grievance at Nendome
is not to have sufficient work Indeed,
there are few wounded in this region
at present and Doctor Abbotts Capac-
ity could perhaps find a better en-
pOyment in Il larger town or nearer
the front. May | express how deeply
grateful we are i'm France for the deli
cate generosity with which America
helps us through this dreadful war.
the relief American generosity has
brought to the sufferings and pain of
our soldiers shall never be forgotten.
In Doctor Abbott's particular case !
am happy to give him through his
committee a testimony of personal
gratitude.
Believe me to remain, very sincerely
yours,
DCCHESSE DE BISACCIA.
Doctor Abbott is graduate of Jeffer-
son Medical College, class of 1904. Before
he left for France last summer he was
one of the attending surgeons at JEFF
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me and l can speak 10 my brother with
out expecting a punch in the nose so
these du Points can scrap all they want
SO far's I'm concerned. II amt my busi-
ness so long as they attend to business,
but i'm my Time I've heard tell OF explo-
sious just caused by some Of these higher
up fellows not mindin' thei. Ps and Qs"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27
A New Federal League

Bryan, Kitchin and OGorman seem to
be forming II Federal League of their
own.-Boston Advertiser.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27
Dt'CHEssE DE BIsACCLA.

Doctor Abbott is a graduate of Jeffer-
son Medical College, class of 1903. Before
he left for France last summer he was
one of the attending surgeons at JEFF
ferson Hospital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-27

EEY-tone of the complainants.
Defendant In the litigation
tHusband is allied with du Pont Securities Company.
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HENRY DU PoNT.

KEY-.Defendant in the litigation.
FIN sympathy with complainants.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-31

as a possible successor to Count Won
BenstOrff, as German ambassador
at Washington.
Won Buelow is regarded the most
astUte diplomat in the kaiseT's seTv-
ice. Since he left Italy, where he
represented Germany, he has spent
most of his time in Switzerland,
where he has been mentioned in con-
neCtiOn with many peace Tumors.
If he is sent to this country his ar
rival will be regarded in official cir
cles as the signal for a move by Ger
many toward peace, with the United
States as mediator.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-31

If he is sent to this country his ar
rival will be regarded in official cir
cles as the signal for a move by Ger
many toward peace, with the United
States as mediator
-O-O-
CANDIDATE FOR FIRST LINE
TRENCH-HE'S BRAVE
New York, May 31.-Having given
the last pat to his white tie, Otto
Wiedenbaum, % years old, drew
back from the mirror Monday af-
ternOOn to let his. wife admire his
high silk hat
He smiled at her as she nursed
their seventh child, three days old.
Il should look my best, he said.
1T is only proper. l go to the we'd
ding of a man I know very well.
Which was no lie, for the man was
himself He had obtained a license
to marry Miss Amelia Gnipewich, 25.
To Oblige her he had changed his re-
ligiOn from Jewish to Catholic.
The wedding party gathered in st.
Georges Greek church on 7th st. at
1890. At 2:45 Wiedenbaum was at
the altar clasping the hand of Miss
Gnipewich, whose bridal veil was sup
ported by a floral crown. Relatives
were around her and there were fully
$50 other persons in the church.
The priest was nearing the cere-
mOny's end when down the aisle
marched Mrs. Bessie Rock, aunt OF
Wiedenbaum's wife, and her three
daughters. Also in the party was
IsadOr, Wiedenbaum's 11-year-old
son.
Stop the weddingw cried Mrs.
Rock. ''This man has a wife and,
Children bushel of them! Only
three days ago came another boy"
wretch shouted the. three Misses
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-24
JAIL WITNESSES,
 COURT DEMANDS ATTACHMENTS ISSUED Failure of Witnesses in Criminal Cases to Appear ArOuses Ire of
 Circuit Judge Trimble.

Indignant because of the failure of
 three witnesses in two criminal cases
 to appear when their names were call
 ed this morning, Circuit Judge Thos. C. Trimble ordered attachments is- sued for the tardy ones, and directed the sheriff to arrest them and confine them in jail until they were needed to testify. The witnesses were Jesse An thony and Arthur Shock of Enola, summoned to testify for the state in
 the case of Charley Wells, charged with carrying pistol, and J. H. Gib- son of near Greenbrier, a state wit ness in whiskey case against Bob Spencer.
 Although IA criminal cases were set for trial by the clerk today, the en- tire docket was cleared in short time. The two cases mentioned above could not be tried on account of the absence of witnesses. Six others were continuer for the term on various grounds, three were nolle pressed, one was dropped from the docket and two were dismissed. No criminal case was tried.
 Finding nothing left on the crim-
 inal docket for the day the court took up replevin case, s. A. Miller vs. M N. Strickland, appealed from justice of the peace court, involving the pos session of a COW valued at S35. The jury returned verdict for the plain tiff, giving him judgment for S35. Proceedings in circuit court this
 morning follow: Will Hooks vs. Emma Ellis; appeal dismissed for want of jurisdiction. Albert Hess vs. Dr. w. w. Martin default judgment for S22.65, with me- chanic's lien on car. State vs. w. M. Walker, forgery; 1 dropped from docket at request of prosecuting attorney. State vs. Taylor McKaskle, selling liquor; nolle pros. State vs. Taylor McKaskle; Sab
 bath-breaking; nolle pros.
 State vs. Will Ward, appeal; nolle
 pros.
 State vs. A. L. Nichols, contempt; dismissed.
 State vs. Bud Reynolds, selling liquor; dismissed at cost of defend ant
 The following state cases were con-
 tinued:
 State vs. Frank Harris, wife and
 child desertion; John Ingram, disturb
 ing peace (three cases); Jake Bird,
 murder; l. V. Logan, grand larceny.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-24
POTTS-ROSS.

Miss Pamelia Potts of Pottsville and Dr. Arnold Ross of Okolona were married yesterday morning at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. James A. Potts Dr. F. S. H Johnston, pastor of the First Metho. dist church of this city, officiated. The bride IS sister or Mrs. E. F. Ed wards of this city and has visited here several times. She has ruan, friends here who join in wishing hel much happiness. Dr. and Mrs. Ross Will make their home in Okolona.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-24

tory. This number is all the more creditable to the Conway institution when compared with the enrolment at the University of Arkansas this sum- mer, which, according to a recent dis patch from Fayetteville, was only 160.
 After this week members of the Normal faculty will enjoy a we'll erned rest until September IS, when the ninth annual session of the school will begin. President Doyne, however, will have little if any vacation, as his office duties and correspondence in connection with the forthcoming ses- sion will occupy practically all his time from now until the opening.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-24
SUMMER NORMAL
 ENDS THIS WEEK

The final week of the eight weeks summer session of the Arkansas State Normal School opened this morning and the session will be concluded on Friday. The term has been an un- usually successful one. Despite the hot weather the students, it is stated. have kept up their classwork and at tendance splendidly and there have been very few withdrawals since the session began. The total enrolment, 225, exceeded that of any previous summer session in the Normals his
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-07-24
PIONEER CITIZEN Or
 COUNTY BURIED HERE
Robt. D. NaylOr, v, Succumbs to At. tack of Bright's Disease at Home
 of Son in Little Rock.

The funeral of Robert D. Naylor ", one of Faulkner county's pioneer citizens, who died at the home of his son in Little Rock Saturday night was held from the residence of J. D. Collier, Scott and Grove streets, this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Services were conducted by Dr. Otto Whiting. ton, former pastor of the First Bap. tist church here. The burial was at Oak Grove cemetery. The pall-bearers were J. B. Higgins, Prince Raynor Jesse Brady, Alvin Graham, w. B Wilson and J. R. Charles.
 MT. Naylor was born in Forsytf County, Georgia, in 1889, and settled near the community which bears his name, Naylor, Newton township. His devoted wife, companion for half $ century, died August 19, 1915. At the time of her death he was critically ill and his health had never been full, restored, and he succumbed tc Bright's disease Saturday night. He was a member of the Baptist church for 50 years and also member of the Masonic lodge.
 MT. Naylor is survived by eight children, four sons and four daugh ters. They are w. J., Fred A. and J c. Naylor of Little Rock and Otho L Naylor of Oklahoma City; Mrs. J. D Collier and Mrs. w. J. West of Con way, Mrs. w. T. Gray of Vilonia ane Mrs. B. L. Herring of Memphis. Al of the children attended the funeral