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Evening journal., 1907-11-15
WILL FORM ANTI
LICENSE LEAGUE
'Drys" Will Hold a Mass
Meeting at New-Century
Club Tonight

The Wilmington Antl-License League
will be organized at mass meeting IN
the New-C Century Club tonight. The or
ganizauon win mark another stride IN
the movement TO make the fight against
tho licensed saloon permanent. The league
will be an offspring OF the Anu-Ldcense
Committee, and It Is expected that men
who have played a prominent part IN the
affairs Of that body viii be made officers
Of the organization 70 be formed tonight.
Caleb s. Burchenal, chairman Of tho
Anti-License Committee. win call the
meeting 70 order az o'clock and will
make an Introductory address. A financial
report win be made and the organization
win then proceed. A committee on oonBti-
tuition and bylaws ana committee on
resolutions will be appointed after which
the election Of officers will take place.
The purpose of tho organization Will
be 20 suppress tho liquor traffic In Della
ware as soon as possible and 70 enforce
the laws OF tho State and the ordinances
OF the city pertaining TO the manufacture
and sale OF Intoxicating liquors as a
beverage. The league win be neutral on
questions Of public policy that do not re-
late directly or indirectly 20 tho liquor
traffic Tho organization VIII be nom
soctarian. Plans viii be made for the or
ganizatlon OF complete Antl-Licenso City
Committee.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
SOLD ALL LIQUOR
BEFORE CLOSING

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Nov 15.-Aoting
under Instructions from counsel, hotel
and saloonkeepers all through Kent and
Sussex County closed their bars at
midnight Wednesday and the dry re-
gime is here in earnest. Those who
came 70 the bar yesterday for their
"eye opener" found the shutters closed
and the fire out in the barroom.
Very few of the hotel were left with
mucr liquor ON their hands, as they
had sufficient time to dispose of their
stock,
A thirsty crowd from Sussex county
invaded the distillery owned by Ed
ward Kitchens Wednesday night be-
fore he had TO close up for good and
bought out every drop Of the sixteen
barrels OF apple brandy that he had
on hand. Some walked, some came in
carriage. but all carried away some
of the Juice" with them from a tim
cup fun up TO a barrel
They stocked up for the next year
20 come and Kitchens is jingling the
profits glecfully in his pockets. while
several smokehouses are the richer by
a barrel or sug Of the real thing"
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
DID NOT TALK OF
HIGH LICENSE
Liquor Dealers. However,
Considering Some Changes
in Their Business

Speaking OF tho meeting OF the liquor
dealers Of this city on Wednesday. a
prominent dealer said yesterday: "There
were some errors IN the published reports
chat It would be wen to correct The meet
ing was not held I'm the Eagles' Hall. but
In the Irish American Building. Mr.. Null
Ter made an address to those present. but
It was along the line Of ~ interview
printed in THE EVENING JOURNAL the
other evening Mr.. MuHer'a presence thore
was not for the purpose OF giving advice
to the liquor men. but the lattor desire to
present a tribute to Mr.. Muller for his
services during the campaign and this
was done. IL was purely "a private AFFAIR.
''nhe question Of high license was not
discussed and there was no talk Of a
license fee Of 5000 or any other figure.
Personally, I do not believe that the in-
crease Of license to that sum would have
the effect OF closing out the places that
are considered Objectionable believe
that the whole question Of taxing The
liquor interests, both the keepers Of sa-
looms and others engaged In the trade
viii be considered by the State Tax Conn
mission which was in session yesterday
and in my opinion suggestions Of the IT.
cense fee will not como from the men en-
gagged IN the traffic
"A set of resolutions modelled after
those OF the New York state Liquor Deal
ers Association has been prepared and
viii be considered at future meetings Of
the organization, but nothing has yet been
done and will probably not be done for
some time as the subject IS not one 90 be
decided off-handed. Tho resolutions as
drafted. embody a number Of changes, one
Of which Is TO close tho saloons az ~
o'clock every night, and the abolition of
all-night places. But there are many
points 20 be considered about this THE
wholesalers and brewers, 2 believe. viii
be IA hearty accord with the rctan men
Ia making changes In the conduct of the
business which after mature deliberaton
may be necessary. But there was nothing
said of a higher license and Mr. Muller's
remarks were not OF the nafme rs ro.
ported In fact his meeting with ms was
more In the nature Of personal one"
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
TAXATION BOARD GETS
LIST OF SUBJECTS

AT the meeting of the state Commits
sion on Revenue and Taxation yester-
day afternoon. Collector Of Revenue
Harry w. Chairs submitted a list of
nfty-three subjects for the consider
alton of the board None of the topics
referred to in this list is now covered
by the State revenue law. In par
ticular. Collector Chairs asked for a
re-classifcation of the hotels, cafes,
eating houses and boarding houses as
to their licenses. He also asked about
the licenses for amusement houses.
The following resolution was
adopted:
Whereas. Since the last meeting OF
the state Revenue and Taxation Com
mission, death has removed Frank r.
Paradee, one OF its members.
Now Therefore be Il Resolved. That
the said commission deeply doplorcs
the death Of Mr.. Paradee. and feels
that they have been deprived Of the
services OF one Of their esteemed and
valued members.
Resolved, That this resolution be
spread uDon the records and copy
transmitted to the family of the de-
ceased"
The commission will hold another
meeting on Monday. November p. in
Dover.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
PREDICTS FAMINE
THROUGH INDIA

Ralph c. Whitenack. a well-known
wilmington man, who is chief eco
nomic adviser to the Prince of Boro-
da. writes that India win soon be suf-
fering a famine that will exceed an
past famines that have afflicted that
unfortunate country Writing october
IL, he says:
II must tell you that our monsoon
rains have failed entirely since early
i'm August, and unless we get show
ers within a week India must under
20 a fearful famine, probably the worst
vet. Ii is terrible TO think Of AS I
write. I can hear the frenzied praying
and singing Of the villagers a half
mile away as they work themselves
into a wild frenzy of imprecations
against the evil spirit that keeps away
the rain. The last four weeks have
been terrible, ne rains not cloud in
the sky, the sun pitiless in its fiery
energy. the earth slowly baking into
rock. the crops withering in the fields.
don't blame these poor heather chill
dren in their fatalistc worship Of ma
ture They are absolutely dependent
upon the monsoon: II the monsoon fail
then death. When such a feeling gets
hold of a man. Of a family, Of COM
munity. Of a race, of whole nation
YOU have the Orient whose motto Is
what's the useg' and whose philos-
ophy is quit the world resign al
hope.
"The point is these poor people want
bread. Foodstums have nearly doubled
in price the last month. owing to the
anticipated famine. 1t is tho hungry
look of these lean ribbed, brown crea-
lures that worries me. The mercury
now registers 80 TO 100 in midday, but
the nights are cool. even cold"
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
HAVE
CREDIT BUREAU

The establishment Of central bu-
reau of Information. whereby it will be
possible for city merchants to know
about the extending of credit. care be-
fore the Mercantile Association last
night II was announced that Frank
l.. Mettler had been placed in charge
Of the bureau headquarters at No.
ZIG Market street. He will be ready
to give information concerning people
desiring credit from any of the mem-
bers' concerns.
The Retail Merchants Association
Of Lancaster. Pa. sent a communica-
tion asserting that the giving OF dis
counts 10 clergymen. dressniakers,
nurses and others was abused in that
city. and asking information as TO the
effect Of such discounts I'm Wilmington.
The system is not abused in this city
so far as is known and the secretary
was instructed TO reply accordingly.
A committee Of three was appointed
TO confer with Chief of Police Black
regarding Sunday selling by certain
stores. New members were elected as
follows. Edward r. Pussy Company,
Herman f. Eilers and Jacob Fahcr
The next meeting will be held Decem-
beE {
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
WOMEN MISSION
WORKERS AT WEST

The Woman's Missionary Society Of
West Presbyterian Church held its
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon.
Many visitors were present and it was
largely attended. Mrs. William II. Lo-
gan presided. Miss Helen Springer
played the piano. Potted plants and
chrysanthemums were the decorations
i'm the church. while the lecture room
was decorated with yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS A vocal selection by Mrs w
r. Humphrey was much appreciated.
Mrs Charles Bowers read selection
and Mrs. Walter ID. Bush spoke inter-
esdngly of the work Of the society
At the close OF the meeting the Rev
Alexander Alison, Jr, spoke briefly a
social hour followed and refreshments
were served.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
DIVORCE DEGREES
TO-DAY FOR TWO

Iidwina J.. A. Smith, pretty ana well
dressed, obtained a divorce from her
husband Warner II. Smith. in Super
ior Court this morning The ground
was desertion.
Mrs Smith was accompanied in court
by her sister and a sister r-in-law OF
Warner II. Smith The fair petitioner
swore that she married Smith in this
city on July 81. 1900. On March 8,
1905, smith left his home. ostenslbly
to go South to accept a position, and
had not been heard of since except on
April 22 when he was in Danville,
vi. ginia. Mrs. Smith said that .t the
time ner husband left her he appeared
to be satisfied with his married life.
lie even kissed her boodbye. Mrs.
Smith is nurse and has beer sup
pordng herself since her husband de-
serted her Sshe did rot ask that her
maiden name of Adair be restored to
her William II. Lyman appeared for
the petitioner.
This Wife Wanted Her Mother.
The second petitioner for a decree
of divorce today, was William H. Nc
Creary, a well-known Wilnmstonan
His ground was desertion. Mr. Nc
Creary swore that he married Minnie
b. Johnson on April 20. 1903 and was
deserted by her on January IT, 1905.
According 20 Mr. McCrery his wife
wanted to return to her mother and
after she had done so he appealed to
her in writing to return TO him. on
the same letter paper Mrs. McCrery
replied that she would not return.
"Send my clothes 10 No. 9O2 West
Fourth street" the note read. Mr..
McCrery produced tho letter MIR. Nc
Crery had his three year-old son in
court with him. William w Knowles
ronresented Mr.. McCrery.
Two The court released George Keefa,
charged with no-support on his own
recognizance. At the last term Of court
he was ordered to give bond to supp IT
his wife but being unahi= - q so he has
bcen ia jail since. To-day the wife re-
Tented and asked the State TO release her
husband Koefe told the court he would
support his family
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
HAS CONFIDENCE
IN AGENT STOUT
Judge Cochran Said tie Did
Not Care What Witnesses
Thought

That Judge Cochran Of the City Court,
has fun faith in the good judgement of
Special Agent Frank Stout of the HUI
name Societies. was demonstrated to-day.
When the case OF Thomas J. Davis a
small boy, charged with larceny was
called for trial the court asked Mr..
Stout what report and recommendation
he had to make in the case
Mr.. Stout replied that he would rather
have the court hear the evidence In the
case, as often there were witnesses who
were not satisfied with his recommends
tions.
The court then replied: II don't care
what they think, / will take your report
I'm preference"
Mr.. Stout then asked that the lad be
placed under a probation bond of 500 to
insure his future good behavior. This
was done.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
GET READY FOR
M. E. CONFERENCE
Preachers Meeting Expected
to Provide for Visitors
Entertainment

A missionary and educational CAM
paign Of interest win be conducted by
the Wilmington District Of tho M. e.
Church from November "A to Decem-
Der 1. Rallies win be held in the
various churches Of the district and
addresses win be made by prominent
Methodist churchmen. The principal
speaker at all the services VIII be tha
Rev. Dr. Homer stuntz. Of Manila, p.
/. Other well-lsnown Methodist di-
vines viii speak during the campaign.
Rallies win be held in Wilmington.
Elkton and Port Deposit.
The following program viii be foi-
lowed:
Sunday, November 24-sermon BY
Or. Homer p. stuntzs 1890. at Grace
Church, Wilmington; Tso. at Epworth
Church. Wilmington.
Monday, November 25-t0. 80. Preach
ors' Meeting; address by DIR. stuntz.
7.So, Brandywine Church. sermon by
DR.. Stuntz.
Tuesday. November 26-Rally at St.
Pauls, Wilmington; 1880. song service
by Rev. G. II. Neese: H.. sermon bv
Rev. T.. II. Carpenter. 2.3O. missionary
prayer service, conducted by Rev. r.
X. Stephenson; 3. study hour. theme.
China" "China's Awakening" by
Rev. j. A. Brewington; Heroes of
Chinese Missions" by Rev. w. L. S.
Murray, ID. d.: "Cialms OF the China
Centennial" by Rev. c. T.. Wyatt, ID.
D.; Resume" by DIR. Stuntz; leach
paper allowed Is minutes. followed by
a short season of prayer); 7.3O. mass
meeting, address by Dr. Stuntz.
Wednesday. November 27-Rany at
Elkton, Md. 10.S0 song service. Rev.
E A. Gillespie; II. sermon by w. y.
Corlsran, ID. d.; 2.20, missionary PRAYER
service, conducted by Rev. Il. c.
Smoot; 3. Mission, theme. Latin
Amorica;" "South America" Rev. ].
II. Richardson: Mexico" Rev. Omar
p. Jones; "Porto Rico," Rev. ]. r.
Bieldng; Resume" bv DR.. Stunt:
Iso, mass meeting, address BY DR..
Stuntz.
Friday. November 2e-RalIy at Port
Deposit, Md; 1890. song service, Rev.
Ashury Burke; IL, sermon, Rev. j, T..
Otis; 2SO, missionary prayer meeting.
conducted by Rev. J. NJ. S. Van BluniS:
g. Mission. theme. "The Saviors OF In
dia;" "Dr. Buffers Work." by Rev.
VIM. II. Briggs; Bishop Woburns
Work." by Rev. #. X. Moore; Work
ers Now Afeld, by Rev. J. II. Mitchell:
outlook" by Dr. Stuntz; 73O. mass
meeting, address by DIR. stuntz.
Sunday, December 1. sermon by Dr.
Stuntz; 1870. at Asbury Church, W.
mington; 1880. at Harrison Street
Church. Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
BOARD OF TRADE
FOR PENINSULA

The special committee Of the Board
Of Trade appointed 10 form a PENN
sula Board Of Trade held its first meet
ing last night. with John $. Rosseu,
chairman, presiding. 7; was decided TO
write to all the towns on the peninsula
% obtain their cooperation and op-
pr0val The committee viii request
the towns TO give their population, rate
of taxation. name OF mayor or name
Of governing organization, Board OF
Trade or mclTantilo organization,
banks. aggregate capital and other in
formation showing the status Of the
town.
1t is sul doubtful where the first
convention win be held. Some of the
places mentioned favorably for it are
Salisbury. Cambridge. Snow Hill, Elk
ton, Easton. Dover. Milford, George
town and Centreville. 1t is expected
that there win be much rivalry among
the peninsula towns for selection as
the convention place.
Many letters advocating the forma-
tion of a Peninsula Board of Trade
have been received bv- the Whining
ton Board of Trade attesting to the
great interest with which the protest is
regarded in the peninsula. One of the
most interesting is from Dr. T. b..
Robertson. of Onancock. Va. Dr. Rob-
ertson. who is one of the most promin-
ent men in his community, is en-
thusiastic over the movement.
The organization meeting win be
held some time after December 1.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
ALL DAY SESSIONS OF
CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE

The eleventh annual convention OF
the Wilmington branch of the Chris
tiah and Missionary Alliance, which
opened lat night in the Alliance Hail.
No. sos Shipley street was continued
this morning with preaching by the
Rev. w. c. Whiteside,of Pittsburg, Pa.
Several visitors We're present from the
Christian and Missionary Alliance
convention just closed in Philadelphia.
The Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Cunning
ham, missionaries from China. who
had been expected to attend and make
addresses, were not present owing to
illness.
Al-day sessions will be held from
to-day until Sunday superintendent
G. Werner Brown presided at the
meeting this morning and led the de-
votiopal exercises. The Rev. Mr..
Whiteside spoke on Teaching on
Deeper Life" The session was re-
sumed at 100 o'clock this afternoon
and win continue until 4 O'Clock The
evening session will be held at 7.30.
The Rev. Henry Wilson spoke at the
services last Right Those who will
speak during the convention. besides
the Rev. Mr. Whiteside and the Rev.
Mr.. Wilson, are w. c. Stevens, prin-
clpai Of the Missionary Training In
stitute at Nyack, N Y. and the Rev.
+. II. Senft. Of Philadelphia, district
superintendent ofthe Christian and
Missionary Alliance for Pennsylvania,
New York, New Jersey Maryland and
Delaware.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
BR'ER RABBIT
NOW ON THE JUMP
Army Of GunnerS inVadeS
Delaware for Opening Of
Game Season

Every Delaware train OF the Penn
sylvania railroad, every county thor
oughfare and every resort known to
huntsmen in Delaware was thronged
to-day with gunners, sportsmen and
dogs
! The opening of the game season was
probably more auspicious than any in
lrecent years. Cold weather, Il was
said, was needed TO start out the game
birds, fowl and running game from
their haunts, and set them to looking
about more assiduously for winter fare
and to getting the blood in circula-
ton.
Quail, woodcoclx. pheasants. snipe,
and every game bird except the song
sters and those Of brilliant plumage
are unprotected by law after to-day.
Phlladelphians and numerous other
lnon-resldents arrived In Kent and
Sussex from their homes last night to
obtain hunting licenses The Dela-
ware Game Protective Association had
its detectives on several trains and
the associations business was care
fully looked after.
Went to Carpenter.
Across the Pennsylvania line from
| Carpenter station word has been sent
to some wilmington sportsmcn that
lam the rabbits are not tied up I'm the
farmers barns, and It is even stated
that some "Hassenpfemer' may be de-
lectably dished up to the friends Of
a party who started early this morn
ling for the jungle where the fierce
Dummies are reported to have carried
lom a number OF natives. The mem-
ibers of the party include Sahibs G. C..
/ iMammele Curlie Robinson, David
bangle. Harry Stoeckle and Charles
stewart All are famous huntsmen
and familiar with the trek Of the furi-
GUS beasts.
Other Parties After Game.
Among other Wilmingtonians who
are out with dog and gun are: James
In Chandler James W. Robertson,
Glenn Cook Lee Malouoy Pierce AL
richs Norman Crouch. John W. Jolls,
Harry W. Chairs, George Burroughs,
John r.. Jones. Harry ,agan, Thomas
tP. McCann. Thomas Vansaut, w. Y.
Jonness William Haggerty, G. p
Alexander, William Taylor, A. II. kim
lmey and Police Captain Thomas A.
Kane and Officers John Mclaughlin
John MCDANIEL and sewell Scott.
David j. Reinhardt the well-known
lawyer. went down to Virginia in
search Of game.
Magistrate James w Robertson and
County Comptroller Philemma Chand-
Ter are gunnine fore"bunnies' in the
vicinity of Centrevile.
Lawyer John I4ynn is down the state
on a cunning trip.
Among the members Of the Police
I Department who loft to-day for trial
at the cotton tails and quail were
Police Captain Thomas Kane, Actine
superintendent OF Police and Fire
Alarm Alfred Vaughn and Patrol
Driver John Mcdaniel Jacob Ewing
the colorod janitor at tho city Hall
is also among the hrst-day gunners
but Jake said he was not going ia
connne his efforts to rabbits and quail
alone. ANY coons that come his way
he intends to bag.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
PENNSY Will USE
new STATION

Local officials OF the p, p. and W.
railroad have received notification that
the new terminal station of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad In Washington, ID. c.. VIII
be placed in service on Sunday neyt and
that all Southern trains. including those
on the Maryland Division Of the road
which pass through this city will enter
the terminal instead Of the old station
al Sixth and b streets.
The work of moving such fixtures that
are owned by the railroad company in
the old station will begin az midnight to-
morrow night and by Sunday morning the
building will have been practically strip-
ped Of railroad property although the
structure viii be permitted TO stand for
some time. The old depot Is located on
government property and It IS expected
that it viii be raized next year and tho
spot. probably. used for park purposes.
With the passing Of the cid station there
will he removed practically all evidence
Of the spot on which the martyred presi-
dent, James AgGarheld, was assassinated.
The murder Of Garfield by Gulteau occur
red in the early eighties within a few feet
OF the gates I'm the old station through
which passengers passed to outgoing and
from incoming trains on the spot where
the President fell there was placed in the
iyle flooring a metal cross which for years
was gazed upon with awe which almost
b0rdered on veneration by thousands OF
visitors TO Washington.
Realizing that the marker greatly inter-
ferred with travel through the station
officials of the company removed Il some
years ago and replaced 4 with white
tyle slab which attracted less attertion.
Within the past few weeks this too has
been removed by parties unknown to the
public. al least, and its whereabouts APP
pears 10 be a mystery. Many Wilmington
ians will remember thee ross in the old
statioEs
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
RAILROAD FIREMEN
HAVE ANNUAL DANCE.

Members Of Delaware Lodge No. 23l,
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
gave a dance at the New-Century Club
last evening, and a large number Of
persons We're presen- A pleasing
feature was a grand march. This is
the third year the railroad firemen
have given their reception at the New
Century Club. and their affairs are al
ways most delightful.
Music was provided by Albert's or
chestra Refreshments We're served by
Young The grand march was led by
committee OF arrangements comprised
William j. Burns, chairman; William
r. Riley T. s. Hammond, John Sny-
der, L. B. Brown, J. b. Stewart and G.
J. McConaghy. The auditorium in
whic hthe dance was held was prettily
decorated.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
MRS. BRADLEY SAW
SHE WAS VICIOUS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15--After testi-
mony by its salt Lake witnesses the
overnment rested its case against Mrs.
Bradley for the killing Of Former SEN
ator Arthur Brown, shortly after noon
to-day
The announcement made by District
Attorney Baker, just after Max
Brown, son OF the victim stepped down
from teh stand was expected. DR..
Kelly of Salt Lake. and Watchman
Rowan, employed by Borwn 10 defend
hir. from possible attack by Mrs.
Bradley, told of her announcement
that she intended to make him marry
her or kill him.
II don't want his money" she said
to Kelley. II want him." And to Rowan
she said that she would harm no one
unless they came between her and Brown,
adding: 4 am a vicious woman"
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
STOLE HUSK
FROM THE CORN

Two italian women. giving the
names Of Donata Verale and Car
mela Datorri. were arrested To-day ON
tho charge Of trespassing on tho
property OF Robert p. Robinson. on
the outskirts OF Wilmington. They
win be arraigned before Judge Coch-
ran in the City Court tomorrow
Mrs. Robinson has been much an
noyed by persons visiting his place and
taking corn out OF the field ana COM
mitting other offences. Yesterday he
said he found that twenty-three bush
els Of corn had been husked and the
husle carried off. This is considered
the best OF fodder for live stock for
winter.
Evening journal., 1907-11-15
DINNER CLUB
WAS FORMED

The Dinner Club. which is composed
Of members of the Democratic League,
was organized last night by electiug
the following officers: President,
George NJ. Gillespie; vice-president,
James c. O'Neil; secretary, John l..
Beehan; treasurer. William Carter.
The membership roll signed last even
ing contains the following names, be-
sides those already mentioned; Charles
Hannigan, ID. w. Kadman, c. ID. Nes-
bit, ID. p. duRoss. f. L. Mettler, James
A. Finnegan, James =. Jones. Wilmer
Mccall, Thomas Connolly Clyde Van
Gessel. James Cahll. Willard S. Mere
dith