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Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Social and
Personal

Miss Mile Perrem. of New Castle,
has been visiting friends here this
week.
Mrs. Irving Howett. Of this city. r.
spending several days with her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong. OF
Chester, Pa.
Mrs. H. Baker OF this city. has been
visiting relatives for several days in
Chester and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chids are vis-
iting John Gillingham and family. Of
Lincoln.
George Ruprecht. Of Barnsley, has
been spending several days with
friends here.
James Cartridge has been the guest
OF friends at Bay View.
Miss Mabelle Todd is visiting rela-
tives in Wissahickon. Pa.
Leroy Draper has been spending this
week with Willie Draper. of Elkton.
Miss Mary Clark has been visiting
Mrs. ]. Alfred Taylor at Ellxton this
week.
Miss Constance Moore is visiting Miss
Rebekah Collins. of Port Deposit.
Mrs. B. d. Bowen has been the guest
this week Of her mother. Mrs. e. M.
Hess. Of Fair Hill
Miss Annie Yerkes. of Lombard, Md,
is a guest of Wilmington friends
Taylor Thompson is visiting his par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson,
of Lombard
Mr.. and Mrs c. G. Massey are visit
ing friends near Clayton.
William Skinner is spending a few
days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. II. Skinner. of Clayton.
Misses Helen and Ethel Vandever
have been visiting their cousin, Miss
Bertha Hoffecker. at Smyrna.
Miss Mabel Hayes is a guest Of
Smyrna friends at Smyrna.
Miss Mabel Hayes is guest Of
Smyrna friends this week.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
LOGAN WAS
NOT DISMISSED
Counsel For Youth Failed
to Clear His
Client

The hearing of John Harkins, Walter
chatham. Thomas Freiszladen and
Earl Logan, young men. charged with
robbing slot machines, was again post
poend in City Court to-day, this time
until next Tuesday.
Logan was called as a witness for
the State on last Tuesday. but he adj
mltted that he had been told By the
police that if he would testify against
his companions, it would be easier for
him. and in consequence of this state
mnet. j. Frank Ball, who represented
Walter chatham, objected to the young
mans evidence. The case was then
postponed.
To-day when the youths were ar
raigned, James Salisbury, who ap-
peared for Logan, asked that he be
dismissed on the ground that his client
having been once dismissed, he could
not be placed in jeopardy twice for the
same offense. Judge Cochran, however,
said that he could not dismiss the
young man until he had heard the evil
dence as he was ignorant as to the
present charge against him.
Assistant City Solicitor Satterthwaite
informed the court that Logan had
been arraigned last Tuesday on the
charge of entering one house and that
a dozen more charges could be pre-
ferred against him.
Mr. Ball. representing chatham,
= agreed to a continuance on the under
standing that the case would be dis
posed of on Friday. To this Mr.. Sat
terthwaite agreed, and said that II a
certain witness could not be produced
at that time, he would ask to have the
case dismissed.
The hearing of George Cooper, col
ored. charged with conducting gam
ing table, was continued until to-mor-
row morning.
Charged by his wife with drunken
ness and disorderly conduct. William
]. Harper was fined IS and costs. Mrs.
Harper testified that her husband had
been sick in bed for three weeks, and
when he was able to get up he started
to drink. The couple live at No. SS5
West Second street
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
GRAFT CASES MAY
HIT MAN "HIGHER"

HARRISBURG, Pa. Jan. 31-Despite
the sensational revelations already
made regarding alleged Grating"
with the new Capitol furnishings dur
ing the trial OF Sanderson, Snyder,
Shumal1er and Mathues. the promise Of
even more startling developments was
made to-day by attorneys for the COM
monwealth.
Senator For of counsel for the Com
monwealth, wncn asked whether he ex-
pected any developments in the trial
which would point to the ones "higher
up" said significantly:
wait for two or three days"
One of the lawyers for the prosecu-
ton also declared to-day that Architect
Joseph NJ. Huston win not be granted
the immunity he was believed to have
earned by promising to testify for the
prosecution.
The twenty-five Sanderson bills to
the State, involving s5,4S7,s99 for Capt.
tol furnishings. were serutinized by the
Commonwealth and the defence this
morning. The bill for over $4,000, in
which the State in the conspiracy
charges contends there was an over
charge of more than $4,000 was sub
jected to a minute examination.
George c. Keim, chief clerk to Shu-
maker, former Superintendent of Pub
lie Grounds and Buildings, the lasi
witness yesterday. was recalled to the
stand to reveal further what he knew
about the manner of entering the vari-
ous amounts in the States books.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
$4,000 TO BUY
LAND FOR PARKS

City Council last night adopted the
ordinance repeating the measure pass
ed sometime ago, providing for lean
OF $4,000 for the Park Commission,
and also passed the new ordinance
which takes the place Of the original
which was defective.
Council took a recess.
Acting Mayor William G. Taylor,
president of council, signed the repeal
er. The new ordinance referred to
Mayor Wilson for consideration on his
return.
OF the $4,000 provided in the loan,
$4,000 will be use dto erect bath
house adjoining Kirkwood Park. The
balance will be expended in purchas-
ing additional park land.
Discussed City's Finances.
Mr.. McGovern, of the Eleventh ward,
started a discussion, when he made a
motion to have published in two daily
papers in the city, the summary of
the city's finances and receipts and
expenditures for the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1907. He said this is
provided by ordinance. It was decided
that the city treasurer and auditor
should submit such a statement to
Council, but it will not be published
in the newspapers.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
THREE HURT IN
AN EXPLOSION

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. s1.-Brides-
burg and the neighborhood contiguous
to the Frankford Arsenal were shaken
shortly after o'clock this morning by
an explosion within the walls OF the
governments ammunition factory. Inn
mediately afterwards a. alarm of fire
was turned in from the private box
within the Arsenal walls. and this was
accompanied by call for ambulances.
Several men. all employees OF the fuse
department, were severaly burned and
cut. The explosion was traced to the
fuse plant.
Three OF the men injured at the ex-
plosion may not survive their hurts.
These are Jackson Lee. James McMul-
len, 2S years, Of Dittman and Pratt
streets, and Charles Fullerton, 35
years Of No. 2147 Orthodox street, who
are terribly burned.
Five other workmen were taken 10
the Episcopal and ST Mary's Hospitals,
but their names and the extent OF their
injuries are not yet known 1t is said
that one fuse accidentally exploded and
set off two boxes, which likewise ex-
ploded. causing the damage to the
building and the fire.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
COMPLAIN ABOUT
PICTURE PLACE

City Council last night received
communication signed by officers Of sew
eral lodges in the Smith Building. No
slOk Market street and by several ciu.
zens. calling attention to the moving pic
ture exhibition on the second floor OF the
building and asking that 1t be discon-
tinued on the ground that many lives
would be endangered in event Of fire
William ]. Fisher. agent for the build.
ing, informed Council that he was not in
favor of allowing the show to continue on
the second floor. and he offered to co.
operate with Council in bringing about
its dlscontinuance. The matter was re-
ferred to Councils special committee that
is inspecting buildings to see if they are
safeguarded with fire escapes and exits
Chairman Cassidy said the committee will
report at Councils next meeting.
A w. Walker of the firm operating
Dreamland, as the picture show is known,
said to-day:
''The exits are of such character as to
be equal to any emergency which might
arise. There are two doors at the side of
the room through which a full audience
could pass in considerably less time than
two minutes. and these exits are SO ar
ranged that the audience in passing out
goes directly away from the operating
BOOTH rather than towards it, or direccct-
ly under it, as is the case with the other
similar houses in the city In addition to
this, there is a fire escape at the rear of
the room which connects directly with the
windows The room itself only accommo-
dates about 14O people, and with these
three exits is undoubtedly safer in case Of
fire than any of the similar houses in the
city, which are provided with front exits
only.
In a motion picture exhibition the op.
Grating booth is about the only possible
place where a fire could occur. and to
prevent this, the booth has been con-
structed Of metal, the wiring thoroughly
insulated, and a projecting machine OF the
latest design, combining all the improved
ire-proof devices, has been secured. This
machine has the approval of the insur-
ance underwriters. No gas of any.descrip-
tion is used the light being supplied by
electric current, hepce an explosion is
impossible.
The room on the first floor is equipped
with three rear exits and one side exit,
in addition to the entrance. which makes
il the safest and best equipped motion
picture parlor in the city" st.a4s.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
SAY MESSAGE IS
ROOSEVELT BID
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-The gen
eral opinion in Washington that the
special message sent to Congress to-
day by President Roosevelt is that il
is the most important state paper ever
prepared by him.
Before the clerks voice had died
down on the last work of the mes
sage in the Senate, jeff Davis. of Ar
kansas, thundered: Mr. President. -"
When recognized he shouted: Il move
that 10000 extra copies to be printed
This is the best democratic doctrine
ever heard from Republican sources"
There was no objection, and the
order was made.
This is Roosevelts bid for the Re-
publican nomination for President. -
Such is the substance, If not the exact
method of expression made by MANY
senators in commenting upon the
message.
1T is a splendid state paper. II
viii crystallize sentiment and force
the Presidents re-nominationP was
the way Senator Bourne, (Rep., Ore.
goD,) the "secondrelective term boom
er, regarded it.
Other Expressions Were:
Senator Davis (Arl) 1T fits my
pistol, exactly"
Senator Bryan. (Fla) THE senti-
ments are mine"
Senator Warner, CMo) 1T is a sur
prisingly strong and remarkable docu-
ment.
"The message is right. Above al
things, 1 am for an employers liability
law" said Representative Dunwell
Republican, of New York.
You bet he's right" exclaimed Rep
resentative CLANCY, CRep. Ind.)
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Sunshine Entertains.

Coreopsis Branch. International
Sunshine Society. held a pleasant
measuring party at the home Of Mrs.
Pennewill last evening. A program Of
musical and literary seleotions was
presented as follows:
Vocal solo. Miss Anna Simmons. ac-
companied by Miss Springer on the
piano: humorous recitation by Melvin
Wright; vocal selection, Miss Jean
Boyd, Iva Appleby. accompanist; violin
solo, Robert Winner Gray; trio, Miss
Anna Gray. Arthur and Clinton Gray;
piano duet. Miss NJ. Monaghan and
Miss Wininger; recitation, Miss Eliza
Ulrich, of Chester.
Not only was the Coreopsis Branch
largely represented. but Sunshiners
from all the branches in the city wero
represented, and many of these were
accompanied by friends. All visitors
We're cheerfuly requested to be meas
ured, and they willingly submitted. The
fees were two cents per foot and one
cent per inch over the number
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
peath Of Mrs. perriekson.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ODESSA. Del. Jan. 3i.-Mrs. Ann Bow
man Derrickson. died at the home OF her
daughter Mrs. Joseph z. Gibson. yester-
day. after an illness OF several weeks.
Mrs. Derrichson was the widow Of George
Derricl1son. who died a number Of years
ago. and she lived in Middeltown until the
death Of her daughter, Miss Annie g.
Derrickson, two years ago. since which
time she has made her home with Mrs.
Gibson. Mrs. Derrickson was In her nine
ty-second year. She leaves one daughter,
Mrs. Gibson, and two sons. Charles and
George Derrickson, both of near Middle.
town. J. Chester Gibson and Mrs. John
c. Corbit, OF Wilmington. are grand
children OF Mrs. Derrickson.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
NO FORMAL OFFER
TO BUY CHURCH

The trustees Of Washington Heights
NJ. E. Church TOOK no action at their
meeting last night in regard to the
sale Of the church ground, there being
no quorum. Presiding Elder Mowbray
made an appeal that the Washington
Heights Church be saved to Method
ism. The trustees declared that the
church was far from needing assist
.ance. According to the trustees the
purpose was to sell the land adjoining
Washington Heights Church to Han
over congregation. for years ap-
proval. After that time, if the pur-
chaser was not satisfied, Washington
Heights Church would re-buy the lot.
No outright offer has been received
by the trustees from the Hanover
Church Committee.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Council Anxious to Assist.

The Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department were allowed $4,000 on ac-
count of their annual appropriation by
City Council last night and some Of the
members Of Council favored doubling the
amount. if by doing so. it would give
employment to some Of the many men out
Of employment in the city.
It was explained however. that the
$4,000 was needed to meet the current
expenses of the department. There is a
special fund for the Improvement Of
streets and sewers, but the work OF paw.
mig streets cannot be started now. be-
cause Of the winter weather. These i'm.
provemnts will begin as soon as warn
weather approaches.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Attended the Reoeption.

At the Wilmington Country Club last
evening Wilmington graduates Of Le-
high University met in annual reunion.
the guest of honor being DIR. H. S.
Drinker. president OF the university.
The occasion was a most happy one.
Those present beside Dr. Drinker were;
E. c. Ferrlday. c. V. Ferriday. c. A.
Wheatley, w. p. Poole, G. b. Barthol-
omew. J. c. Barton. ]. II. Hudson. G.
L. Freudenberger. DR.. Edgar Q. Bull
lock and L. c. Wray.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Committee IS praftinq plans.

The committee appointed by the real
estate agents Of the city to draft plans
fora permanent real estate organiza-
ton will meet next Tuesday afternoon
at the office of Charles c. Kurtz. The
committee will make a report at the
meeting of the real estate men on next
Thursday evening.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Mr.. and Mrs. Seal Entertains.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harry Seal, of No.
II South Harrison street. entertained
the Pastime Social on Wednesday
evening. Those present were Mrs.
Lillian Ash. Mrs. Maggie Smith. Miss
Della Smeltzer. Miss Abbie Lynch.
Miss Hazel Denny. Miss Helen BarlSus.
Miss Evelyn Duncan. Miss Zella
Whiteside. Miss Winnie Seals. G. Wood
Whiteside Frank Pagan, Edward Con-
ner. William Connor, Earl Morros,
Fred Whiteside and Mr.. and Mrs.
Seal.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
WOODWARD & BRO.
GET CONTRACT

Despite the prevailing cold weather
work on the new Y. M. c. A. building
continues. The interior work on the
structure is now being rushed. The
structural iron work is nearing compile
ton.
At a recent meeting of the associa-
ton directors the contract for furnish
ing hardware for the building was
awarded to woodward & Bro, of this
city There were five bidders for the
contract, four OF them being Whining
tonians.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
HUGHES WILL
SPEAK TONIGHT
By THE JOURNALS Special wire.

NEW YORK, Jan. S1.-The mystery
as to where Governor Hughes stands
on national politics will be cleared up
by himself tonight. In a speech before
the Republican club he viii launch his
own boom ana explain to his party
just where he stands on the great
questions of national policy.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Dance Party.

An enjoyable dance party was given
on Wednesday evening at the home of
Mr. Reed. near Greenville. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Reed.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralston, Mr.. and Mrs.
Kelleher, Mrs. Pinkerton. Misses Anna
Ralston. Flora Mckenzie. Elizabeth
Dorman, Sara Gibson. Cecilia Kane.
Louise Lagman. Elizabeth and Mary
Kelleher. Elsie Pinkerton, Messrs. John
ellison, Daniel Harney, William Fet-
ters, John Chapple. John Duross, Gro
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
DELEGATES From, Georaetown.

At the meeting of the vestry of ST.
Paurs Episcopal Church, Georgetown,
DR.. r. c. Paynter and Edward D..
Hearn were elected delegates to attend
the convention that win be held in
Wilmington next month. when a Sue
oessor to Bishop Coleman viii be
elected.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Give a Musicale.

A musicale was given on Tuesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Marvin Truss. No. 909 West Sew
enth street. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Stoos. Mr. and Mrs.
Whitmer Miss Pearl Whitmer Misa
Dorel McCallister. Mrs. NJ. E. Claire.
Miss Loeber. Mr.. Srad Mrs. w. Marvin
Truss, Marvin Truss. Jr., James Truss,
Messrs. G. G. Vail. william Brown.
II. Bull, Horace L. Armour, Ralph
Baird, Of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
CHIEF ENGINEER
GRIFFITH'S REPORT

Chief Engineer Howard B. Grihiths
of the Department Of City Engineering
and Surveying. presented his annual
report to CITY Council last night
The report showed that during 1907,
there We're s55 lines for new buildings
drawn. Of this number 81 were fer
hHallinRE
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
CAPTAIN Landers Transferred.

Capt. Howard L. Landers. Coast
Artillery Corps. has been relieved from
further duty with the One Hundred
and Twelfth Company and viii report
in person to the commanding officer of
the artillery district OF Delaware for
duty on his staff
Evening journal., 1908-01-31

yer Hayes, George Harris. Wilmer
Hobson, Mr.. Miller and others. The
evening was spent in dancing and
singing. Ralston's Orchestra furnish
ed music for dancing. A tempting
menu was served.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Oman tn chalIannns-

The p. r. r. Traieing School basket
ball team is open to challenges from
second class teams and not fourth
class as has been stated. W. +. HRr-
l,ins. trainmasters Office, French street
tation, is manager.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Were Married Here.

Isaac Henl1en and Miss Anna Sigal
of Philadelphia. were married in this
city yesterday afternoon by Rabbi
Resitz. at SECOND and Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Whitman'S Chocolates
2!9)C

Instead Of paying 4oc a pound
for chocolates for Sunday, come
in and get a pound OF our regular
4oc candy for 29c. 1t is the cele-
brated Whitman's make of candy.
This includes all of our 4oc choco-
late-coated candies. There are
pecan tops, pineapple, molasses
chips, nougats, jelly, maple cream,
walnut tops, marshmallows, figs,
nuts, caramels, cherry, vanilla,
raspberry, coffee, cream walnuts,
orange and almond tops.
Don't forget the quality IS the
regular 4oc. The offer is only for
Saturday. The price is 29c.
Basement.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31

Rogers $500 Dozen Knives, s2.25.
One Of the specials in Row & Com.
pany's special sale tomorrow. Sc,
regular ad.-
Evening journal., 1908-01-31

Postmaster at centerville, Nd.
Walton c. Orreli today was appoint
ed Postpaster At- csnisrvifla. Nd.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31

Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31
Warrant Fce Professor.

GEORGETOWN. Jan. si.-Angered
over the slapping of his IS year-old
daughter Marion, Robert Yarnall, OF
RehOboth, sWOre out warrant last
evening before Justice Of the Peace
Warrington for the arrest of Profess
sor Ralph Dart, teacher in the RAJ
hoboth public schools.
Evening journal., 1908-01-31

Mems silk lined kid gloves mocha, that sold
for $I.5o, $I.75 and $500 now,
$I.2o, $I4o and $I6o
Mems cape kid gloves both light and dark tans,
were $I.oo, SI5o, $I75 and $2.oo, now,
Soc, SI2o, SI.4o and $I6o
Mems working gloves and driving gloves,
heavy lined; were SOC 75c, SIoo, ST. so and $3.50,
now ...............4 4oc, 6oc, Soc, SI.2o and $500
Mems fur lined gloves, that sold for $3.50 to
5000, now Observation-Disclosures. $3.50 to $3.50
Infants sweaters, sizes 3 to g. will fit children
from to 3 years; white and cardinal; $I.5o ani
$500; now w.....................$ .$I2o and $I.8o
First Floor-Left Aisle.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-29
nr. Dawson to Speak Here.

The Chapman eVangelistic cam paign has taken great hold on the people of Wallingford and every ser vice is largely attended There were three meetings in the borough to-day. At 12:S0 the noon service was con ducted in the sterling silver room of Factory l.. International Silver com pany. and was attended by about three hundred. pr. Granstaff took for his text part of the 18th verse of Hebrews. Able to be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. Mir. Pugh sang in a very fine manner My Mothers Prayer" Tomorrow
 "Wednesday factory services will be
 held at the H. l.. Judd companv's plant at 12:30 o'clock. This afternoon
 at 3 o'clock Dr. Granstaff spoke al the Advent church. Tomorrow after
 noon at S:S0 o'clock Dr. Dawson. the celebrated London preacher, will de liver his famous sermon On Prayer
 at the First Baptist church It is ex. pected that the largest audience ot
 the campaign will be present to heal the noted English speaker. At ths evening service at the Congregations i church pr Granstaff spoke on Tn,
 Remaking of Man" During the ser
 vice Mir Push rendered a beautifu song of his own composition. Mir and Mrs Asher will be present a ! the regular meeting tomorrow even ' ine
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-29

sent nor tardy for the first term is as follows: Letitia F. Conway. Mary B. Hayden. Donald E. Parker. Charles E. Young, Mildred NJ. Becroft, Ed ward H. Brown, Laura NJ. Burt, Julius NJ. Friderich, Theresa E. Has sett, Jennie L. Kelly, Evalena P. Markham. Johanna c. Smith, Helen E. Whitney. Ruth E. Blunt, Sidney E. Hadley, Ruth H. May, NJ Elmo O'Con- nell, Olive B. Post, Margaret E. Rob- inson, Elford E. Steele. John Bren- nan, Daisy E. Clack. Hazel NJ. Clavez, Dorothy E. Clulee, Russell w. Dunn, Irene E. Gaherty, Frank K Graser, Katherine l. Hayden, Joseph Kapes, Walter Y. Large, Geo. W. Lathrop, Martha Luby, Olaf c. Malmquist, Els ther T. Markham, Dorothy E May, Norval H. McDonald, Clara J. Miller, Carl w. Scheffer, Frances T. Steven son. Stella c. Uniacke.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-29
W. R. c. Installation.

The installation of officers of the Woman's Relief corps was held at the C. A. R. hall this evening. Fol lowing the installation exercises a sumptuous dinner was served. The officers installed were as follows:
 President-Mrs. Mary Steward
 Senior vice president-Mrs Mar garet Newton
 Junior vice president-Mrs. Helena Miner.
 Treasurer-Mrs, Augusta Gaylord.
 Chaplain-Mrs. Harriet Gleadall.
 Cenductor--Mrs. Mary Kavanaugh
 Guard-Mrs. Margaret Downey.
 Delegate to the convention-Mrs Harriet Gleadall; alternate, Mrs Mar garet Lanouette,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-29
WALLINGFORD.
Special Journal-couricr New. service,

Special Journal Courier News Scrvice.D
 Wallingford, Feb. 2S.-- The fund which those implicated in the high school hazing affair are raising for John Gardner has been placed in the hands of Principal Nickless. It is stated that although a compromise has been entered upon by students and MT. Gardner some decision will be given by the school committee in whose hands the matter now lies.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-29
N H. s. Honor RnII

The number of tardy marks for the first term of the school year at the high school shows a remarkable de- crease. This year the number is 124 against 520 last year. The honor r,ll of pupils who have neither been ab-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-29

A charming little playlett will be presented Wednesday evening, in the Parish house, at the bazaar, under the auspices of the Trinity guild. It is en- titled "A Fatal Message" and the cast Bessie Smith, and James T. Patterson, IT,. Frank Brothertons Nathan Plumb and MT. Buckley. This will occupy for ty minutes, and the enjoyment of the evening will be enhanced by music. The cast for the play has been drilled by Mrs. Totten.