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PRICE ONE CENT! Two Colored Men and a Woman Accused of Killing Patrick Desmond. DIED' OF KNIFE WOUND Weapon With Which Fatal Hurt Was Inflicted is Produced at Inquest. An Inquest and hearing' was conducted last evening to investigate the death and place responsibility in the case of atrlck Desmond, who was stabbed during a running- street quarrel at Second and Howell streets, early on the morning of September 3. The investigation took place at the office of Deputy 3. F- White, Third and Morris streets, and as a result three -of the defendants; Btha 'Miller, Blwoo'd SSwis-gett 7 ana Howard Richardson, all colored, were cominitteed to jau wiihouc uuii await- the action of the Grand Hilluian Wilson, an important, witness, was held under $200 bail for his appearance at court' The Coroner's jury; after hearing" testimony of a dozen witnesses, including; the damaging evidence of- Chief of Police John.

Vance and Dr. H. Furness Taylor, Coroner's physician, turned the following verdict: "That the death of -Patrick Desmond was ca.usuu by internal heiu- orrhage the right chest cavity, 'jue a stab wound inflicted by one Etha Miller on the morning of September 3, 1912, corner of Second and' Howell streets, Chester, and re. commend that Howard Eichardson, Blwood Swiggett and Etha Miller be held-" Th-3 members of the jury were Georg-e N. Benjamin.

Gove S. Burton, Connors, Charles B. Boss, John P. Carr and T. Carroll Mirkil.

The inquest was conducted by Coroner Barney F. Carr, assisted, -by Ds- p'Bty E- F. White and the hearing- by Alderman John R. Stockman, of the Eighth ward, before whom the warrant was sworn out charging the fendants with murder. District torney John B.

Hannum, and his" assistant, J. Eohrman Robinson, -were present hi the interest of the Commonwealth, the witnesses being interrogated by- the District Attorney. The defendants were represented by Attorneys Howard and Hiram Hauhaway. wno cross-questioned the witnesses' in "the- interest of their clients. The office was crowded with those directly interest-.

ed in the case, while the -sidewalk In front of the building was thronged with curious people- Testimony of Witnesses. Harry T. the first witness called and testified that he was a passenger on the last, car going to the West End on the night of September that the car was 'crowded, a number of colored people, 1 among, them the defendants being among the passengers. Swiggett and -himself had aj-gument 'over sick man; one of Swig-sett's. friends and when the witness got off the car at Second and Howell streets, Swlg- and his companions, among them Btha Miller and another woman, also g-ot off S.wiggett started a fight by hitting at the The fight be-came general and Patrick Desmond, and a man by the name of Gallagher, took a Land.

Desmond was knocked down and after the fight was over and the colored man and women had run away, so testified the wit- it was discovered that Desmond had been stabbed and he was taken to the office of Dr. E. W. Bing, at Second and Norris streets, for treatment. Worrilow gave a concise description of the fight but could not say which of the belligerents had stabbed Desmond.

Dr. Bing. testified that he had treated Desmond's wound, which was a knife incision over the ribs above the shoulder blade and which did not seem to be very serious. Dr. E- b.

Maison testified that he was the attending physician 'at the time of the voung man's death; that- he had diagnosed his patient's ailment as pneumonia- and that he had Inserted two stitches in a wound in the mans back Dr. Maison not consider the wound as anything of a dangerous nature and did not robe it. Lewis M. Stewart, oi 120 Norris street, testified that, he was on the car sitting next to. Worrilow, but did not see trie fight as it was over when he got off the car.

He saw the wound in Desmond's side and saw several persons running down Second Doyle, of 118 Fennell street, said he was standing at Second and Howell streets and sa.w both Desmond and John Gallagher knocked down. Ho saw Wilson, Richardson, Swiggett and the Millar girl close Desmond and he saw a man rush towards Desmond with something in his hand flash like a razor. He accompanied Desmond to Dr. Bmg's drug store. Damaging Testimony- The testimony of Chief of Police Vance and Coroner's Physician Taylor was the most conclusive and upon it the case against the Miller woman, to a great extent rests.

Chief Vance testified as jo a statement made to him by Etha Miller after she had been arrested, when she admitted having "stuck a knife into the back of a man." He produced the knife and it was identified beyonC a doubt by a creditable witness. The small blade was coated with rust- and dried blood. Dr Taylor testified as to liaviag conducted a post mortem on the body of the dead man on September that he found no marks on the 'head, but that he had found the scar a stab wound like a cross on the back. Upon opening the body he found that a Icnife or some sharp instrument had inflicted an incision, wound, in the back over the right dung and that the instrument had penetrated to the chest wall, severing an artery and nicking the ninth Ho found the 1 right lung compressed and containing about three quarts of blood clots. He asserted that death was due to internal hemorrhage of the right chest cavity.

When -asked if death was due to pneumonia, stated it was. not; that, death was caused (is the result of the stab wound and the cutting of the artery. PHILADELPHIA CO. LEASES PLANT HERE General Equipment and Supply Company Will Begin Manufacture of Brooms on October 1. er Taylor, a young 'colored man was also held an a.

witness by the police, but. when he- cam to give his testimony it was found that he nothing of the case and was discharged after the jury hod brought in the verdict- Other witnesses examined Were John J. Gallagher, Marie McDonough, Bernard J. Mooney and Mam'XWood- cn. Florence Matthews, ant colored witness, prevlf committed, did nol.

her name was called. yvjil" All Over Town--Mossicks' Hats Shoes The General Equipment and Supply Company, of Philadelphia, through its legal representative, George B- Harvey, a Chester lawyer, has leased the foundry building Fifth and Ward streets for a term of years from R. M. Hiddington of this city, who erected the building, a spacious one- story brick structure, for the original purpose of starting a foundry. The Philadelphia company, whiph is reputed to be a prosperous concern, manufacturing a high grade of heavy brooms, will begin operations in their new plant on "October 1.

Employment will'-be given at once- to twenty The recently received a large ror tnrooms from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and have also recently received orders from other concerns of lesser magnitude! If the venture in this city proves to be a' 'success the company contemplates enlarging the plant, in which event more men will be employed. While the company's new plant In the section of bhe city is a number of Chester men will" be given-. opportunity oi leaiaiing' 'of broom making, 'and will be given steady employment when the enlargement or the plant takes place. During the past, week a force oi workmen, under the supervision or James G- Pizango, the company's general manager, has, been busy maK- ing the necessary alterations and improvements to building. Up-to- date machinery, for the manufacture of brooms is being installed and when 'the improvements Tray, are completed the plant will be one of best equipped of its kind and size in the State.

The machinery will be operated with a 30-horse gasolene engine, and the plant, beginning October 1, will, be run to Us fullest capacity. The company double the capacity of the plant by the first of the year. -LIGHTING CO. IS GENEROUS. Corporation Offers to Hr luminate Street for Old Home Week.

The Wilmington Philadelphia Traction Co. has volunteered to illuminate Market street Wilmington from Front to Eleventh with streamers of electric lights from every pole, the company to aupply the material, labor and current, all without for Old Home Week. In addition the company has offered to assist in; any other way within reasonable bounds. The Councilman are gratified with this offeer and will gratefully accept it The light will be 16 candle'power each, one foot apart, pole to pole across the street. These streamers will, be suspended from, every other pole.

Qn the, alternate poles -will be the flags, hunting, pennants 'and streamers for the decorations which city will supply. A letter on the received from William A. general manager of the company, by City Council last night'A portion of It follows: "While course, the supplying of the wiring- equipment is foreign to our particular of furnishing- although the donation requested la a rather' considerable one in view of the fact that wa ore also pro- rata contributors to the funds of the city by. means of taxation, we have come to the, conclusion that since the -'Old Home Week" Is being given under the. auspices of the city of Wilmington by Its Mayor and Council, it seems proper We should comply iwlth your request We therefore, have the honor of serving- you to the extent of your wishes, namely, defraying all the cost of placing-, maintaining, lighting and removing the electric lighting- indicated.

In addition to this direct donation we will also, as requested by your committee, further your efforts to enhance the festive character of the week. by such means as ore within our reasonable control. We trust this may be of material assistance to you in making the occasion very successful and in promoting the best interests of, the city at RIDLEY PARK PROGRESSIVES. Members of Bull Moose Party Meet and Organize. An Informal meeting of Ridley Park citizens was held Thursday night at the home of'Thomas O.

Haydock, with the view of sounding the progressive sentiment of the. borough voters. The satnering resulted in the formation, of a local league of the National Progressive Party, the following officers being elected: President, J. Howard Reber; vice presidents, W. A.

Macan, J. Stel- wason P. Anthony and E. 1C Is el- son; treasurer, A. -M.

Wessels; secretary, T. H. Addle. A Wessels" acting as temporary chairman, made an address, expressing his personal sentiments, and was followed by J. Howard Reber who told of the Progressive Convention at Chicago, which he attended.

Both speeches received with enthusiasm. It was'the consensus of opinion that the work of the League should be along educational lines, with the idna of bringing before the citizens of the borough the principles aimed at by the National Progressive Party. Another meeting will be held at the home of Mr. Haydock on Thursday evening. October 3.

Former Chester Man Dies. Benjamin Botts, forty-three years of ae-e who died yesterday at his home, 4729 Upland 'street. West Philadelphia, was very well known In this city. where at one time he was employed as an outside man with the Hargreaves shows and for twelve years he was employed as a foreman by William Hea.dle.y- His death was due to Uftmorrhascs and ho Is'survived by a wife. Arrangements havo been made for his funeral to take place to-morrow afternoon from, his late home at two o'clock.

Justice of the Peace. Governor Tener has appointed R. James Robinson, a justice of the peace of Lansdowne to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Chas. Janvier, has received notice of his' appointment and expects to receive his commission next week. It will be necessary for him to resign as constable at once, an office he has held continually in Lansdowne ana prevlouslv In Upper Darby since 1890.

THE WEATHER. Fair with considerably lower temperature- and llRht north to westerly Nvinde. Sunday, partly cloudy continued cool, with light variable wiiids. Monday, cloudy 'and slightly warmer. Geo.

have the Best Hats Shoes Women Urged to Organize and Make Concerted Effort to Obtain Ballot. PROSPECTS ARE GOOD State and Nation Heed the Aid That Women Can Give Them. About forty prominent, women of this city attended the equal suffrage meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association building last even- ingr. the purpose of furthering the organization of the Woman's Suffrag-e Party; in this district. A number of women eminent in the work in Philadelphia addressed the moving the audience to fre- ciuent d'emonstrations of enthusiasm by their oratory.

They are as follows: Anna M. Orrne, president of the Pennsylvania branch of the party; Dr. Mary Getty, Miss S. J. Russell, chairman of the on publicity: Miss Tracy D.

Mygatt and Miss Fannie Witherspoon, field organizers. The latter two young women are graduates of Bryn Mawr Colleg-e and take an part in suffrage affairs. The meeting -was opened at o'clock by Mrs. S. B.

Luckie, who presented Mrs. Orme -with a 'brief introductory address. She outlined the aims of the new party and spoke of the urgent need of permanent organization in Pennsylvania; She said that Indications seem favorable for the passing by the legislature this year of the hill compiled by the lead- ers in the movement and giving- women the right of the ballot. She declared that a canvass of the legislators had revealed the fact that sentiment was largely in favor of the bill and that' opposition was slight. "We are at last really in earnest In this state, and in order to gain our rigrhts we must perfect organization and show the men our power," she said? meetings and that sort of thing- are all right, but there must be other ways more forcible and stringent to carry on this campaign.

The Wll granting: us our rights must pass two legislatures before, it can go before the people for their decision. So you see the earliest It can come here will be in the Fall of 1915, which gives us three years to organize and be in readiness. Miss Tracy Mygatt, the, next speaker, urged everybody present to be actiye In the work, Informing them that It was necessary to convert the men as well as women, because It was the men after all who -will decide whether it shall become a law. She presented number of suggestions for the local women to 'use in' their arguments. "One of the greatest needs for the ivote of women in Is found- In the unjust and'-terrible labor laws;" she declare- ed." The Child' Labor Law.s in Pennsylvania "Ore Infamous and horrible in every aspect, but to abolish them we must wake up the working woman and show her what a powerful weapon suffrage is to better her own conditions, that the ballot is her abstract right and that she roust have it to improve National and city government.

"One thing especially that -we must Impress upon people is that we are not a sex antagonistic body, working entirely against the men. We are good women and good men against bad women and bad men. Be militant! Do not be satisfied in being a mere believer. The cause needs workers and leaders, and needs them Mrs. Orrne, -who presided at the meeting, next introduced Dr.

Getty, who succinctly related some of her experiences In the work. "I find that the greatest difficulty we have to combat is indifference," she said, "and this must toe overcome if we hope to advance our principles. That we are needed to help govern this country is evident. -Men have cleor- demonstrated their inability to run it alone, in a decent and proper manner. "What this country needs "is municipal housekeeping, which cannot be gained until women are allowed to cast their votes.

Everybody knows that if the street departments of our cities had women at their head, better results would be attained. Men hope to right the deplorable social evils now existing in most of our cities without the aid of women. They frankly acknowledge their defeat In this question, and realize that women only are powerfu enough to remedy things. Above all things wo must break the power of bosslsm." Miss Fannie "Witherspoon, the next speaker, eloquently eulogized woman, declaring that the modern woman was just as gracious, sweet and lorely as the old woman. Miss S.

J. -Russell referred to the condition o.f citing incidents of crookedness In other cities and showing how the women In the six suffrage states have overthrown to a large extent all such despicable methods through the ballot. A committee consisting of three women, 'Mrs. Thomas M. Devers, Mrs.

A. L. Ullman and -Mrs. Lida E. Baker, was appointed to select a leader for district and proceed with the organization.

The meeting was the largest and most Important of Its kind ever held in Chester, and all present pledged their earnest support in tho movement A'blg, yellow banner bearing the world-famous slogan of the party, "Wo "Want Votes," was in evidence. HOLD DOUBLE RECEPTION. Social Function For Messrs, and Mmes. Louis Phillios and E. Moudy.

Louis Phillips, of Sixth and Parkor streets, celebrated an anniversary of his birthday yesterday, and wife prepared a little surprise for him' in the form of a birhday dinner. This was held at o'clock last evening and a number. of friends and relatives were present. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.

Earl R. Moudy and daughter Mildred who will leave next Wednesday for California, and later In the evening they were surprised to see the number of friends greatly augmented, the latter portion of the.evening having been arranged as a farwell reception to them. The entire party went to the home of Mr. and George reside next door, and a evening was passed with the usual social diversions. During the evening Mr.

and Mrs. Moudy were, presented with a. handsome Gladstone traveling by their Is, The presentation was made by Harry 3 $5 Men's Shoes at Meslscks' ATTEND RECEPTION TO GEN. WICKERSHAM Prominent Delaware Countians Present West Chester Attorney General at Dedication To-day. Attorney Gcnc-raJ and Mrs.

George W. Wickersham arrived in West Chester morning- from Washiliglton and will be the guests for two days of Congressman' and Mrs. Thomas S. Butler. Soon' after their arrival they wero taken on an automobile trip to Valley Forge and Washington's headquarters, and after they.return- ed to West Chester by way of Paoli monument grounds.

Attorney General waal tendered a supper and reception. last night at the-' homev of Congressman Butler, and among the guests were tho Judges of the and Delaware County Courts, the attorneys of tha two counties, and membwu of the Historical To-day, the'. Wickershums will be taken in an auto to the big Summer place of Charles Mather, near Lenape, onu then to Brandywine battlefield, old Birmingham meeting-house, old Longwood Cemetery and then to Kennett Square and Cedarorof where Mr. Wlckersham will In the afternoon deliver an address at the celebration of the Chester County Historical Society, at the dedication of the tablets to the memory of Bayard Taylor and Buchanan Ttead, famous Chester county poets. Among the members of the Delaware county Bar, who were in attendance at the reception were included; City Solicitor A.

A. Cochran, J. a Taylor, E. S. Howell, William McClenaehan, John C.

Hinkson. William B. Harvey, B. Wallace Chadwlck, George B. Harvey of Chester; Ernest L.

Green. Cloud Alexander, E. H. Hall, Harry "Makiver, of Hon. V.

Gilpin Robinson, Clifton Heights; A. Lewis Smith, of Media, the oldest member of the Bar; Morton J. Paul, Swarthmore; Charles B. Galloway, of Moore. tan One Track is Cleared and Trains Are Now Running.

MEN LABOR ALL NIGHT Normal Conditions Will Be Restored This Afternoon is Expectation of Management. Wrecking crews from Philadelphia and other points, about two hundred men, were busy all day yesterday repairing the extensive damage caused by the derailment of a Jong train of freight cars along the Baltimore Ohio railroad near Ogden station yesterday morning. The first train went on. "the west" bound' track' about -'three o'clock yesterday afternoon." It a O. flyer from Philadelphia, Another train from Philadelphia followed shortly afterward.

From that on the same track was used for trains each way. Gangs of men worked all last night, and It Is expected that by this evening traffic conditions will prevail. In order to feed the workmen It was necessary to send out a train loaded with provisions. Coffee was the main stimulant and was. consumed in large quantities.

The discarded Iron and steel and other debris, were cast into an old quarry hole near the scene of the wreck. The road bed that was torn up In this disaster was laid recently and last Sunday all day was token up In removing from the vicinity thousands of new ties for use else- were. Testerday morning others were returned to- take their places. Georgo engineer of the fast freight that was wrecked, said yesterday that he, realized something wrong at the back of the train and he called to his fireman, Simpson, to get up on the running board. "Simpson wanted to jump," said he, "but I told him that was aa safe in the cab as anywhere.

The tender kept pushing forward all the time toward the engine and I began to slow down. I had been running more than fifty rnlHss an hour," he declared, "because there is complaint sometimes about getting such stuff as we had aboard into Philadelphia on time. When we stopp-sd, there -was a terrific noise and a series of crashes. "We had passed the Washington flyer going west a few minutes before, near and when I found what had happened I told the forward brakeman to get out the lights as quickly as possible, because a'number of fast freights usually follow the flyer. Had any of them come along about that time there would have been a horrible story to tell, especially If the flyer had hit us.

"Fortunately no one was hurt. Usually We have a number of tramps on board, and just where tho train telescoped is about where they would have been. Seven hoboes tried to board us near Baltimore, but we were pulling- away so fast that they could not make it." ARRESTED FOR PANHANDLING. Eddystone Man Says He Was Trying to Get Money to Bury Child. Charged Bernard J.

Qulnn. of Eddystone, was arraigned before Police Magistrate Elliott this He was taken into custody at Seventh street and Edgmont avenue by Patrolman VanHorn, who gav testimony to the effect that the defendant -soliciting money from people and that he carried a small box in which he deposited the coins. When asked what ho had to say In his defense, Quinn informed magistrate' that his child wan dead and that he was endeavoring to secure funds for thii little one's burial. He further sjaled that he had, not lived with his wife for several- months. Quinn was held- for a further investigation.

Canal Boat Captain Arrosted. John McGlinn. captain of ths canal boat Benedict, from Philadelphia, which beciime wedged under the Third street bridge through alleged carelessness in trying to take the craft out on a flood tide, 'was arrested yesterday by Constable Taylor oh a warrant issued by Alderman W. Long- batliam, of the Sixth ward. He was charged with drunkenness, disorderly conduct and using threats.

The alder-. iran committed hlm'-ln of $200 security for a hearing to-day. The owner of the boat and many other crafts of Oils character, Is Peter Hasan, of Camdcn, who was notified of th circumstance and another man was de- uilled to come here. Geo. Jec.

Sftll the "Bent Men's Hats," DUG18 I West End Hotel Proprietor to Erect Nine Houses. IN CITY AND COUNTY 20 New Homes for St. Ground Broken for 20 Residents and Two Office Buildings in Chester. Four new operations were begun in building in this city during the past week. Ground was broken for the S40.000 addition to the Chester postofilce.

Excavations wore also started ou the proposed on Welah street, opposite. 1 the postofflce. James Shropshire and Samuel R. Bell, builders of this city, have commenced operations In the Elelith ward, which will aggregate about twenty modern brick John McGllnn, a West End hotelmau. Will build nine dwellings at Third and Wilson streets.

Bulldlns throughout the county has been brisk during the past new operations having been reported. Twenty new houses will be built at St Da.vld'3. The operations, under way both city and county ore progressing nicely and contractors aro working to get everything under roof before the severe, weather of the Winter Is upon them. The realty has bne.n steady but there have bee.i no large or unusual sales during -the past wefk. Real estate brokers have quite a little property for sale at this time.

The Glen Mills Paper Company is contemplating an -to. its boiler. house. Charlfid of Rosemont. Is planning to build a large residence that place.

At Merlon; Just across tho county line, Van Court Carwlthin, of Philadelphia," received bids up until yesterday for a new residence. The building is to 55 -by 30 feet, of Btono, two and a half stories high, and with all modern Improvements. In tha The excavations have been about half completed for the addition- to. the- Chester poatofflce. John W.

Emory, a Philadelphia builder, has contracted to erect the building and turn It over to the government for by September 1, 1913. The structure Is to be of buff brick with granite trimmings, two and a half stories In height, 68 feet, 8 inches, by 34 feet, with slate roof, fireproof floors. electric llg-ht. steam heat, all modern conven- 10 Francis J. Moore, a builder of Marcus Hook, who is erecting four story brick dwellings on West street, W-st of Palmer street, has the brick work completed, on two of them and these are now ready for the roof.

The bricklayers "nave started work on the second William L. Dovinney, a contractor of 2609 West Third street, has tho. brlolt work completed on two the eight houses he- contemplates to West Fourth street, East of Palmer. a. second pair bricklayers are: up to working upon, the third; pair.

The remaining two will be commenced, in the arohlteot, is mak- Ine Sans for nine dwellings to be er- at Thlrd and Wilson streets for John McGlinn, proprietor of the Franklin HOUMB. The buildings fire to be ereoted in blocks and the very latest Improvements. will l-e sent to local TROLLEY LINE. Philadelphia and West Chester Trao- tion Company's Extension. The heavy rain of this week causes a suspension of the' work on the new line of the Philadelphia Garrettford Electric Railway which Is betas inid on State street.

Media. It hus to the point of putting in the streT and it will take but a few days for "he road to be completed In that ninth and Market streets at a al fare Most of the Is constructed over private right of -way and It is expected that passcngera wifl be landed in Philadelphia from Media in about 35 minutes. ASKS TIME) SNATCHES WATCH. Media Man Is Robbed of Time Piece by Strange Young Man. A bold robbery, was committed on State street near Plum street.

Media valentwaa walking In State street and he approached the Intersection of Plum street the young man ap- hed him with the Query: "Mister. tell me what' time It let vVnttne pulled Ms watch ro his No he had oT. thli move to accommodate tha The stranger thok the'thlef grabbed the Umepiece from the Media man's hand and fled. Primary Scholars Entertain. The members of the Primary Department copnectcd with the First Baptist Church, gave a most enjoy-, ablo entertainment Thursday evening in the lecture room of the church.

The programme embraced and instrumental selections, -recitations and dlaloirues and the entertainment was under the direction of. Mrs. James McDowell, who has charge, of the department. The attendance was (julte large and the various numbers were much- appreciated. Letter Carriers Resume Work.

Letter-carriers Samuel Clough. Lewis Lawton, Charles Worrell and Frank resumed their duties this' morning after enjoying their annual vacations. William Macklero, night collector, is on his vacation, will resume his position Sunday night. Chester Clearing House, Clearings for week, cndlnc September 28 corresponding week last year, $542,87388. Stetson's 'Latest Hats are at SHIPS ARE SCARCE; FREIGHT RATES HIGH Not Enough Vessels in This Port to Handle Business That la Being Offered.

Transatlantic freights went soaring in the port of Philadelphia yesterday- Prices were quoted which have not been duplicated in, the lost 25 years, and perhaps never before. The day closed with a big general demand, particularly for Vessels available for October and November loadings. Tonnage was scarce, with light offerings, rates being sustained In all Quarters. For sailing vessels rates ruled firm because of the light amount of tonnage available. With an enormous grain crop ready for export, while the crops In Europe are below the age, American shippers are confronted with a dearth of vessels to carry Lhe grain.

As a result, ocean freight rates are, higher than any on record at this port. In addition to the immense grain crop to be transported across trie Atlantic, there is also a huge quantity of manufacturers awaiting anipment. The revival of trade and the bumper crops have filled to capacity every steamer leaving this port. Much grain Is lying in the elevators and merchandise is stacked high on almost every wharf for lack of ships to take to the markets of Europe. Two steamers were chartered yesterday to load case oil, one for the Argentine Republic and the other for Brazilian ports, at 36 cents a case, the highest rate ever paid for transportation to those ports.

Evidencing that the coasting sail vessel trade is Increasing, two schooners Were chartered to load lumber at Gulf ports for Philadelphia at a thousand feet. were the Alicia B. Crosby, to load at Tampn. and the J. W.

Elwell. to load at Sabine Pass, Texas. That the port's oil trade Is not being neglected was shown by the fact that the British steamship Llncluden was ordered from New York In ballast to load at Point Broeze 180,000 cases "of refined petroleum for Korea. Another long distance shipment -was arranged for by the charter of tno British steamship Euplcct Ko, which was ordered from Montreal to this port! to load 2.300,000 gallona of petroleum -for the Bast Indloa. The vessel will leave Montreal to-day for the long voyage via the Suez Canal.

Three hundred tons of dynamite is Doing loaded at Thompson's Point by the British steamship Canterbury for the Philippine Islands. Beneath the explosive IB a cargo of 110,000 cases of refined also loaded at port, consigned to Manila. FINED FOR IMPROPER CONDUCT. John Cannon Charged With Misbehavior in Darby Creek Colony. John G.

Fry, who ii employed In the office of tbo City Controller of was the principal -witness In the casp of John Cannon, who was given hearing before Alderman Berry of the Third ward, last night on the charge of acting in a disorderly manner in the boathouso community along Darby creek, where a number of Phllj iwWipJuanV occupy finely" appointed boathousea during tho Summer season. Mr. Fry that Cannon brought degraded woman to the boathouse colony especially on Sundays, and ho related a number of instancrs wherein Cannon and his women companions act. ed in a disgraceful manner alomj the boardwalk which line" oreek In front of the numerous boathouBes. Mr.

Fry's testimony woo corroborated by several witnesses. Tho Commonwealth was represented by District Attorney John 0. Hannum, Jr who emphatically declared that tho -Commonwealth's officers were determined to put a stop to the disorders which have occurred regularly In the boathouae colony. He declared that Cannon should be madq MI example of in view of fact that evidence was produced to ahow that Be was responsible for a great deal of tho disgraceful aotlona which annoy the respectable residents of the boaM house community. Alderman Beury Imposed a flne of and costs on Cannon.

Constable Thad Shlnkel took Cannon into custody at Darby creek. Cannon paid money and was released. FEDERATED CLUBS MEET. Representatives of Women's Organizations 'Assemble at A federated meeting of tho Delaware, County Association of Century Clubs was held In Lansdowne yesterday. Clubs from Chester, Wayne, Media, Lansdowne, Swarthmore, Norwood and Ridley Park were represented, the attendance being quite large, Blair Luekie.

of this city, presided. Two es- lions were held. In the mornins a report of the Committee on Prison Conditions was read. It described condtons exsting- at tho -County Jail at Media, explaining how revenue 13 evolved from the work of the prisoners The report gratifying- to the members in overy respect. Eugenics were discussed at the after.

noon session, and a bill similar to that recently Introduced In New Jersey wherein provisions are made for -the cars of degenerates. was cars of egenea. H. Newman, chairman, of tho Philadelphia Housing Commission spoke on the work of that commission among tne need in the tenderloin district, of the city. He recently visited.

Wayne on a tour of Inspection and had a number of criticisms to offer concerning condition to be found Chester has been selected as the ln -which tho State Federation of Clubs will hold Its annual conventlo nin 131S. Emancipation Committee. Meets. The executive committee. of the Dela- ra.ro County Emancipation Proclamation Commitreo held a meeting- last night in the Trinity A.

M. 13. church, Media. The meeting was well attended and it was decided to hold a uniform religious service 1 the county on Sun celebration of the every church In October 13. A 'rty-flfth annlver- 'ry of the Emancf'vtlon Proclamation to be held In 1 Court Hous a at Media, on Octoberj Norwegian Ship Clears The Norwegian steamship Christian Michelsen, Captain Onarheinv commanding.

which has been lying the wharves of the Delaware River Steel Company, foot of Wilson street, for the past weak discharging a cargo of 5,700 tons of iron ore, cleared port vesterday. The vessel left for Norfolk, Va. It came here from Nema, Culi a. Secured Fine Mushroons. City Comptroller L.

Kelly, of 190Z West Third arid former Councilman S. B. Pennlngton, of 320 Jeffrey street, enjoyed a ride in the latter'rf automobile to a point In back of Lawn Croft Cemetery yesterday morning. Here they gathered a large number of mushrooms. Slessicks' Soil the Finest Shoes for Men Considered 201 Bills and Retorne4 166 Indictments.

BUILDINGS INSPECTED Repairs on Court House Approved and Almshouse and Jail Reported in Good Condition. Shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday aM ternoon the Grand Jury made Its final presentment to Judge Johnson and nounccd that It had completed Us lo-i bora. Tho Jurors were thanked by Court for the prompt and efficient manner In which they hod transacted tha business that had been laid befora them. The following: report was df-llverecj to Judge Johnson: The number of bills of Indictments presented for consideration were 201. True bills 166; ignored 35.

After careful Inspection of the Court House the Alms House and the County Jail we offer the following findings and recommendations: "Wo inspected, the Court and found the offices In first class condition except for the -lack of room. We concur with, the former Grand Juries and county officials in regard to the new Court House now being erected. Our Inspection of the county jail convinces us that the sanitary and general are above normal and the Grand. Jury feels justified In conifra- tulating- the management on prevailing conditions. The Grand Jury wlah to compli- mont the' Directors of the Poor" and the Steward afcd matron on the excellent condition and appearance of the cotinty uuuse.

The general appearance the cleanliness and ther reports from the Inmates point high class of efficiency in. tf Si management. The only suggestions we feel -Justified In making that continuous running water -'over stono or cement unrlnal stalls be placed In the man's outside toilet which Improvements we are Informed, are now under way. We likewise rncommend the purchase of a gtfjphophone for the entertainment jjof the In- mates, rf Tho Bone Mill Road Bridge, I We aro glad to verify the re- port oC jury of vlpw relative to tho proposed bridge across Chester creek at Bone Mill Road. The change of location of the railroad station and tho ing population In this section ot, the county In our opinion quired the erection of this Abridge.

Muckinnipitua Creek We have inspected the pro- "i posed bridge' over this creek be- tween Glenolden iborougli and Darby township and agree with the jury of view that the early erection of Oils bridge Is a positive necessity. Road Repair-inn. By request we inspected Springfield avenue between Baltimore avenue and Sycamore avenue, Clifton Heights and Springfield avenue Colllngdale, (CONTINUED OK SECOND PAGE.) OUTLOOK PLEASES REPUBLICANS Ity Committee Finds Prospects Enn couraglng and Forsaes' Victory. A joint meeting of th County ana Ity Republican Executive Committee was held last night at the recently; established headquarters In the Blck- oy Building, Fourth and Markb.3 streets. City Treasurer Ellis B- Mc- Clenachan, the chairman, presiding.

Reports as to conditions 3ub-- mltted by representatives from-all tlon districts in the city, ana all reported the outlook exceedingly brleht "or a Republican victory In PToveniber. It was also reported that those votersf, who had not yet registered do.no at the flnal registration day, Saturday. October S. Numerous details were necessary committees werer authorized to be appolnted.by'the.chalr- man. Several of those present spoke relative to the political situation and outlooks, among" them IX W.

JefCerls, ex-Mayor and present president of ect Council, Common Councilman John JC Hog-erty, Common Councilman Al- jert Hughes, Common Councilman John ITurlong- and VISIT CROZER HOME. VIodia Women Call on Inmates of Institution' A number of Media constituents of J. Lewis Cnwer for Incurables, visited that Institution yes- and brought choer to, tho Inmates and officials by bringing with an fixcellently prepared dinner. Those in the party were: Mrs. J.

Qulnby, Mrs. Schuehardt, "Mrs. Tames Frank, McKnighfc Forrest Williamson, Samuel Miss Quinby and Bessie Brannen. William Watkins Buried To-day. Many Chester people Heard; "with regret of the death of William who formerly lived here and was em- ployed at the Eddystone Print Works, which occurred nt his home.

212 North Sixteenth street, Philadelphia. His funeral will take place afternoon and, several of his personal friends win attend from this city. Interment -will be made in West-Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Watkins, whoywas a large, well- 1 developed man, was a close friend of former-Chief of Police.

T. S. and visitor CTneSter. after his removal to Philadelphia, is survived by a widow. Lost His Equilibrium.

An Intoxicated roan fell from the stops of the lunch wagon on West Seventh street yesterday afternoon and sustained a laceration of the scalp by contact with the pavement. The ambulance of the Chester Hospital conveyed him to that institution, where Jury was dressed'and he -was discharged without leaving his name or address. Rally Day at First Presbyterian. First Presbyterian Day to-morrow-In Bible School' at 9.30 a. church services, preaching by the pastor, 10.45 a.

m. and 7.415 p. m. Members of congregation and school are -urged to be present Tally, around the flog--when need calls; Jet; us i rally oround the standard of jthe; Crpis as planted at Fourth and "4" V. rm Special Shoes tor $3 cai I-I leu.