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Evening journal., 1908-05-30
UNVEu MEMORIAL TO
GENERAL DAGWORTHY
0overnor Lea. Chief Justice Lore and Insurance
Commissioner Marshall Speak at
Noteworthy Exercises

ments built in their honor, so are we
met here to-day for the purpose OF
..nveiling this monument dedicated 70
the memory of distinguished citizen
and trusted officer of our State, ana
nay our respects to the fame OF a
brave military leader of the Colonial
DAYS and a gallant defender OF our ma
tion in the Revolutionary War, Brig
adier-General John Dagworthy.
oHis life. his work, his character, his
n,,blic services and private virtues VIII
be presented to you by distinguished
sneakers present, whom shall not
to forestall.
"To the members Of the commission
desire to tender hearty congratula-
lions upon the successful completion
Of the labors imposed upon them. II
is nv agreeable duty to extend TO TINS
assembly of people of my own ana SIS
ter states a most cordial welcome.
THE Governor then introduced IN
surance Commissioner Marshall, VINO
in the course of his biographical al
dress. said in part:
Sketch of the General.
"Cen. John Dagworthy was born at Iren
ton. New Jersey, March soth. lI2l' dieo
at Dagsboro, Sussex county. Delaware
May 1st, 1854. aged So.
General John Dagworthy was the son
Of John Dagworthy and Sarah Ety. his
wife. who were descendants Of emigrants
Of 1854 who settled at Trenton, n. J. They
were staunch churchmen and royalists-
1.-THE families of Dagsworthy in Eng
lend had held the manors Of Mansfield and
IJndley. Nottinghamshire, for a time end
were probably descendants Of Baror
Nicholas de Dagworth
1.-The father of General John Dagworthy
was a man of means. influence and po-
sition. as he was the High Sheriff Of the
SEPARATE Government CWest Jersey at
Trenton) in 172S In the roval
charter Of the city of Trenton. N. j.
granted by King George II in the i9tl
year Of his reign, John Dagworthy was
named as a member Of the first Common
Council.
In the War with France in 1746. com
monty called 'King George War" Johi
Dagworthy at the age OF 26 raised com
pany Of one hundred and three men, o
which company he was commissioned cap
tain, August %, 1746. The company was
part of Colonel ePter Schuyler's regiment
This regiment first bore the name Of Ser
sey Blues and took part in the invasio
o. Canada.
1.-THE regiment arrived in Albany, y. J
early in September. 1746 and although III
expedition was abandoned, he was as
signed to Fort Clinton in Saratoga, whic
he held until 1747. when lack of provision
compelled its abandonment. Thus Captaii
John Dagworthy was in command Of par
OF the confined force Of English an
Colonial troops. which suffered severely ii
the Hudson Valley.
Continued on Page 80
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
WORSHIP in tent
DURING SUMMER
Washington Heights NJ. E.
Congregation in New
Quarters

With the approach Of warm weather,
McCabe Memorial NJ. r. Congregation,
formerly Washington Heights. which mas
been worshipping in the large triple par
lcrs at 1900 Washington street. will hold
its first service tomorrow in the tent at
Eighteenth and Monroe streets, one square
from theBoulevard and facing Brandywine
Park. The site is ideal for open air meet
irgs. The congregation viii worship there
All summer.
To-morrow's services will open with
an experience and class service at $50
a. m. conducted by W. T. Morris:
lO3e a. m. sermon by pastor, "shai'
we take the Gospel 10 people or wait Tor
them to come to it, The Mission Of
Jesus" Il M, Sunday school. Prof. A r.
spaid, superintendent; $50 D. m, Gospel
Song Service conducted by Prof. W. Il.
Marks; 400 p. m. evangelistic address by
Rev r. X. Stephenson, pastor Scott NJ
.. Church, 7Oo D. m. Gospel song service.
conducted by Epworth League; 7.45 y. M.
Preached followed by revival services;
theme, "A Man with Bad Business
Sense"
Two weeks Evangelistic meeting win
follow every evening at 7.SO p. m. under
the general theme Of 1.-TWO Weeks Close
10 the Cross"
The way in which this congregation not
only held together. but has grown so
rapidly under discouraging circumstances
rs to regain new members to take the
places of the few lost during it's trial. has
Won for it the admiration Of many per-
sons. Its membership now approximates
1lG of as loyal and consecrated church
workers as are to e-found in the city.
Its trustees are: Prof. A. r. Spaid,
chairman; w. r. Marks. treasurer: J. r.
EaXter. secretary: Charles II. TinGall.
Edward s. Van Dyke. Clarence W. bic
Caulley. Percy +. Strickland. Herman
Gianding. Minor c. Smith.
AT a recent election of Epworth League
officers the following cabinet was chosen:
Samuel Roberts, president; r. L. HanlSln-
son, first vice-president; Miss Reba
Bioomall, second vice-president; Miss Nell
lie Brill, fourth ce-president; Miss Edith
Whitehead. secretary; Miss Myrtle Ciry-
ton treasurer.
The Ladies' Aid Society. which is large
and stll growing. is one Of the best or
gsnizations Of its kind in the city. The
young men Of the Congregation are organ.
izing what promises to be a strong, ac-
tive brotherhood and ushers union.
one Of the features Of the tent services
will be two corps Of personal workers.
one Of them in charge Of W. r. Morris
and one Of ladies' in charge Of Mrs. IL
W. Bolton.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
OFFICER HAD AN
EXCITING CHASE
Stout Policeman and Ice
Cream Vender Beat II
For -Four Blocks

Two vendors OF ice cream sand
wiches got into an alteration yes
terday at Eighth and Adams streets.
and as a result one Of them, bears
scars on his head and the other was
charged in the City Court today with
assault and battery.
The men We're Joseph Gargeiilo and
Antonio Nitale. The former is the
prosecutor, but Vitale, who was rep-
resented by David J. Reinhardt. ask
cd for a postponement Of his hearing
and the court decided to continue it
until next Wednesday.
According 10 the police the two men
were engaged in selling their goods
10 the school children at Eighth and
Adams streets at noon yesterday. when
one OF them accused the other Of TAX
ms business away from him. 1t is al
legged that Gargeillo was struck on
the head with the lid of an ice cream
can ana was also bitten on the thumb
1t required thre stitches TO close the
cut ca his head, the wound being
dressed by DR.. p. A. M. Revitti.
officer in Exciting Chase.
Sometime later. Vitale and PATROL
man Hiilery Wallace saw each other
in Shallcfoss avenue. Vitale sus-
pected something was wrong and he
fled, pushing his ice cream cart along
at top speed officer Wallace. who IS
rather stout started in pursuit and
tile chase was both exciting and anus
ing The policeman felt the hear some.
aud before nc had run any distance.
hc was pCfDng like a steam engine.
tut lie Kept going The fugitive was
Handicapped by his push-cart, which
he insisted on taking along with him.
The speed at which the nan was
going maCe the cart bounce over
stones in the stret like dn Indian
rubber Ian and the fleeing faan had
a hard time 20 keep the whee,s 'lown
The icre cream man maintained
lead on the officer for four blocks
but thc eSeriion proved too much for
him and he was compelled TO sur
render to officer Wallace and was
completely winded.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
MARRIED THE
DAYS EVENTS

Rain marred the usual Memorial Day
pleasures to-day and hundreds were dis-
appointed, not only because many of the
sporting events that had been planned
he'd TO be dispensed with. but because It
prevented the appearance OF many vet
Grams on the streets and so affected tina
memorial observance for dead soldiers
The rain was not so heavy. however.
that It prevented the usual visits to the
cemeteries by tho relatives and friends OF
dead soldiers and the rounds OF the firing
squads and wherever the form Of a soldier
rested, flowers were laid 10 be freshened
rather than damaged by the rain.
Many outings that had been planned by
societies and individuals to Brandywine
Park had TO be dispensed with and the
park was left In lonely state. As a con-
sequence OF the rain. also trolley and
steamboat traffic. usually record break.
ing on Memorial Day. suffered heavily
and As FAR as holiday excursions were con-
corned the day is ds quiet as a Sunday in
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
DIDN'T SETTLE
CHESTER STRIKE
Committee and President
Rige Fail TO Agree at
Conference

CHESTER, Pa, May 30.-Although
efforts were made by President Rigg,
OF the Interstate Railway Company. 10
settle the strike of the motormen and
conductors of the Chester Traction
Company yesterday, it fell flat and al
a meeting held last night, the striking
employees decided to a man not TO con-
slider any offer of the kind that Rige
made.
Shortly after the conference, which
was held in Philadelphia yesterday. the
committee which participated in II re-
turned to this city and went immedi-
ately to the local union headquarters.
IN Carpenters Hall, and meeting of
the striking trolleymen was called.
There was a full attendance.
President William V. Lockhart. who
was at the head Of the strikers. an
nounced that the company offered II
cents an hour wages and no union rec
ognition. In an instant every man
was on his feet calling for the right
to vote, and to a man they decided to
stay on strike.
Shortly after o'clock last night the
strikers committee, County Commis-
sioner George Johnston and Joshua
Taylor. the strikers attorney, held a
conference in Taylors office in the
Cambridge Building, and were in ses-
sion for several hours
Rev. Francis NJ. Taitt, rector Of St
Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church:
Rev. James Timmins. pastor Of st
Michaers Roman Catholic Church
Rev John G. Cornwall, pastor South
Chester NJ. E. Church, and John J.
Buckley. a wealthy pork packer, also
took part in the conference.
President Lockhart exhibited the
following agreement. which had beer
drawn up by President Rigg, of the
Traction Company. but the strikers re-
fused to consider it:
1t is mutually understood be-
tween the Chester Traction Com
pany and its conductors and mo-
tormen that for a period of one
year, beginning June 1, 1908. any
differences which may arise re-
garding the discharge Of an en-
ploye and which cannot be ami
cably adjusted between said en-
ployes and the properly accredited
officers Of the company, shall be
referred by both parties to Messrs.
Johnston, Sellers and Allen. the
present commissioners of the
County of Delaware. Pennsylvania,
whose decision, after an impartial
hearing, shall be final and binding
upon both.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
PILOTS SUE TO
RECOVER FEES

The Pilots Association for the Bay
and River Delaware, on behalf OF
Pilot Hand. has brought suit in the
United States Court against the Brit.
ish steamship Russian Prince to re-
cover for services rendered The yes
sci came to Philadelphia with a cargo
of molasses in bulk and afterward pro-
ceeded to Marcus Hook TO load a cargo
of petroleum. 1t is claimed that the
pilot demanded two full pilots rates
and the additional rate between Phil
adelphia and Marcus Hook, which
claim the agent of the vessel. William
j. Grandheld, refused TO pay.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
TEMPLARS END
THEIR MEETING
The Officers Are Elected
For the Ensuing
Year

The Grand Lodge Of Penn5 ilvania
international order Of Good Tempiars.
has ended its annual business meeting
in this city the following officers being
elected:
C. c. T.-Rev. Joel S. Gnhiian. New
ark. Del.
C. c.-John G. Dixon. Johnstown.
Pa
C. V. T.-Miss Ella NJ. Winchester.
Wilmington.
G. superintendent Junior Work
Miss Lille b. Williams Marshallton,
Del
G. secretary-A. A. Anderson. Nc
Keesport. Pa
C. Treasurer-o. F. westland. Brad
dock. Pa.
G. chaplain-Rev. C. F Carroll. Glen
Campbell, Pa.
G. Marshall H. Oliver Phiiadel-
phia.
C. Guard-A. r. Carlson. Braddocis.
Pa.
C. sentinel-w B. Walton. PhiiadeI-
phia.
c. Assistant secretary-C. Z. Hag-
strim, Avista. Pa.
G.. Dep. Mar Miss Lulu McCorlyle.
West Grove. Pa.
G.. Messengor-Charles Stanton.
Scranton. Pa
Hon. B. II. Stubbs. oxford. Pa; Hon.
8 =. Chase. Halstead, Pa; George
3. Jones. Philadelphia. We're elected
trustees. T.. w. White and A. r.
Johnson. delegates to Grand Lodge IT
was decided TO hold the next annual
meeting at Scranton. Pa. on the third
Tuesday i'm July. 1909.
Many Noted Visitors.
Continued on Second Pago.)
Evening journal., 1908-05-30

DAGsBORO, May SO.-Delaware did
homage to a hero Of three wars this
afternoon when in behalf Of the State
a memorial was unveiled to General
John Dagworthy in Prince Georges
Churchyard Notwithstanding the in
clement weather the exercises were
most interesting, and there was large
gathering to witness the ceremonies.
Not only did many visitors including
Governor Preston Lea and some mem
bers of his staff come on special
train arriving here at noon, but per
sons drove from all parts of Sussex
county to witness the unveiling. Tho
memorial was formally presented to
the state by Chief Justice Charles b.
Lore and was received by Governor
Lea. 1t was unveiled by Miss Sophie
NAPLES of Wilmington Insurance
Commissioner George w. Marshall
read an interesting biographical sketch
Of General Dagworthy and Of his mill
tary record
The monument which was built by
William Davidson Of Wilmington is a
massive two-stone piece with polish
ed face measuring 5 feet by feet by
2 - feet in height; top, IL feet
high. feet wide and 2 feet thick. The
inscription on the face is as follows:
General John Dagworthy, 172i-17S9
a gallant soldier of three wars, evar
faithful to Church and State Erected
by the state of Delaware 1908"
Legislature Gave $500.
The last legislature appropriated $500
for the memorial, and it's arrangements
for the unveiling were made by the
following committee named in the bill
providing for the memorial: Governor
Lea. Chief Justice Lore, Insurance
Commissioner Marshall, Postmaster
Henry c. Conrad. John W. Mess,ck
Rev. Lewis w Wells. Daniel Burton
Derrick B. Hazard, Charles L. Moore
and Rufus d. Lingo, Jr.
The exercises were opened with
music furnished by Freeman's Boys
Band of Lewes, and the singing OF
MY Country 'Tis of Thee" The in
vocation was made by the Rev. Lewis
w. Wells of AIillsboro. Governor Lea
presided over the exercises, and in in
Producing the formal program he said:
Governor Lea's Words.
ladies and Gentlemen: The COM
mission has asked me to preside OF
this interesting occasion. In assum'
Ing the duties of such presiding officer
permit me to assure you that 1 appre'
ciate this honor, and count IL privi
lege to participate in this importan
event-important in that it is a recog
milton of a prevalent movement, espe
cially within the thirteen original col
onies. to erect appropriate monument
In memory Of brave and valorous mer
and important events in the early his
tory Of our nation.
"As in all countries and in all. ages
the admiration of the people for theii
great statesmen, naval and militar,
heroes has sought expression in monu'
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
GRADUATES OF
OLD DELAWARE
Members Of the Class to Get
Diplomas This
Year
epeelsl e THE EvENINa JouRNAL

bltlldA 70 AAlA4 II ~ AtNAANG JOUikNAAA
NEWARK. Del. May sO-rhe gradu-
ating class at Delaware College have
issued handsome invitations. The fol-
lowing young men will receive
diplomas:
Classical course.-serr!ck T. Kcmble
Harry A. Miller. Jr.
Latin Scientific Course-Richard T.
Cam. 4th. Ayres ]. stockly. ]. Baker
Taylor.
Mechanical Engineeslng Course
John T. Gotwals.
Electrical Engineering Course-J.
Frank Baldwin. L. r. r. Ward, Jr., j.
Roy Kelley. ]. Earl Newman.
Civil Engineering Course.-J. Carl
ASer, Ellis NJ. Armstrong, Homer W.
Collins. Stanley Evans. Rauley X. Tor
bert. John p. McCaskey, Jr. Edgar i.
Stubbs, William NJ. Francis.
The class Grafton viii be delivered
by Ayres J. Stockly; class history. by
J. Baker Taylor; class prophecy, by
Harry A. Miller.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
STRIKE OF THE
BERRY PICKERS
Italians Chased OFF Men Who
Came TO SuppIaRt
Them
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

cpoclul 70 IHE EVENING JOURNAL. \
GEORGETOWN. May 3O.--Afen em-
ployed in filling fruit cars with ice
struck yesterday for 20 cents an hour.
and after being out for a short time
were given the increase and went back
to work.
Near Bridgeville there has also been
strike trouble. this time affecting straw
berry pickers This week a gaig Of
Italians, who had been picking ber-
rles at a wage OF 1 1-2 cent a quart
demanded an advance to cents a
quart and when they were refused,
went on strike. other men came to
take their places at once. and the Ital-
ians became excited The foreigners
attacked the men and chased them sew
eral miles TO Bridgoville. The trou-
BILE caused. much excitement around
Bridgeville After driving their rivals
away the Italians went back to work
at the old rate Of / 1-2 cent a quart.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
LIKES WEST, BUYS
MUCH LAND THERE

George W. McCaulley has returned
home from a trip TO Washington State.
He says the state is rich in fruit land and
that the states apples, pears and berries
sre among the finest in the world So
we pleased was Mr.. Mccaulley with the
county about Tacoma that he bought a
large block OF lend in that vicinity.
Tacoma has the largest shipping port
on the coast. The DUPONT Company has
purchased $500 acres Of land at Tacoma,
and is to erect q pswdsr mill there
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
Many Floral Offerings.

At his late home, No. 1919 West
Fourth street yesterday afternoon, fun
eral services were held over the body
of George G. Ubil. who died following
an operation for appendicitis. The
service was conducted by the Rev.
George L. Wolf The floral offerings
were many and beautiful. and Mr.. an1
Mrs. s. H. Bayley. stepfather and
mother of the deceased, express their
gratitude to those who offered them.
Interment was made in costssville to-
day.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
"JOLLY FIVE" WERE
GUESTS OF Mr.. HYLAND

W. c. Hyland entertained the Jolly Five
at Ainscows last evening as penalty
fer having failed to marry during the
year ended last night. While the club
members were seated at the table VIII
liam c. Smith announced that he would
entertain on June u, as penalty for
hnivag married out Of his turn. The club
drew the name OF George W. Dryer as
the next member to entertain in the event
II his failure t. marry during the year.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, May so.-The tro-
picaI disturbance is now central off
the Virginia coast. Storm warnings
are displayed from Hatteras to the
South New England coast and on tho
lower lakes.
Forecast till p. m, Sunday:
For Delaware-Showers tonight. Sum
day fair; brisk northerly winds, be-
coming variable.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
MaI.e No. wnndn,an

State consul G. S. Smith; district deputy,
". W. Henry. and the uniformed degree
team of Wilmington Camp. No. g555,
Modern Woodmen OF America. went to
Newark last night and initiated class
OF twenty-five candidates into the uys-
teries of Woodcraft After the initiation
a banquet was served and most enjoy
able time spent. There will be a class
adoption at Delaware City in 1he near
future by Wilmington Camp Degree
team.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
rhrsa New Teachers.

Chester H. Ross, of Tyler Hall, Pa.
will become a teacher In Friends'
School here in September. Miss Mary
M. Hazard, of Milton, will become a
teacher at Temple College, Philadel-
phia and Miss Olive NJ. Warrington,
Of Laurel will teach at East Orange,
N. ]. The prospective teachers are
graduates of this years class, West
Chester Normal School
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
Was Held For Court.

William Taylor, colored. was held IN
5000 bail for the Court of General Ses-
s.ons last evening by Magistrate Bro
man on the charge of threatening to
kill Sallie Brown. also colored. Taylor
is alleged 10 have started out on a
search for the woman armed with two
revolvers and knife.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
Bids Enr nredninn-

Bids were opened at the United
States Engineers Office yesterday. for
dredging the Salem, IN. j. creek, as
follows: Pennsylvania Dredging Com
pany, 1919 cents the cubic yard,
American Dredging Company 20 05
cents; River and Harbor Improvement
Company, 24.4 cents.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
Hiah School Bows in Readino.

Members of the track team Of the
Wilmington High School went to
Reading this morning where they will
take part in the annual field sports
of the Reading High School. Will
mington is represented by Nye. ID.
Brown, w. Brown, Rile, Vandever.
Tatnall and Simpson.
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
Brownson's Annual Sports

Weather permitting, the Brownsc.
Library Association viii hold its an
nual field sports at Front and Union
streets this afternoon. Among the at
fractions will be a baseball game be-
tween the Brownson Library and the
Holy Name Society clubs
Evening journal., 1908-05-30
Miss Bertha PYLE to sino.

In West Presbyterian Church TO-
morrow morning Miss Bertha Pyle, ono
OF Wilmingtons young singers, who
possesses a rich dramatic soprano
voice. will sing the aria Hear Ye
Israeli from the oratorie "Eluah-H
Evening journal., 1908-05-30

Merry Widow Juniors Want Games.
The Merry Widow Juniors & desire
,ames with any team in the city whose
players average II years Of age. John
O'Brien, Of No. 4os 1-2 Second street
is the captain.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

a-goin' to be: they're putin the bill
up now" Stub dropped the bait can
half full Of worms and Joined the pro-
chalmers Of the glad tidings. Two
minutes later We ended up in front OF
the bill to read further.
81 call that a mighty neat job OF
printin'," said the editor Of the Week
" Banner. who had happened along.
I'VE broke the claws holdin' the ar
rows OF our eagle wood cut two years
ago and blamed II We could find the
piece this year. The old bird looked
mighty squatty until we hit upon
bavin' him ait on that log from the
Mink Lumber Company's ad."
Looks like that old turkey bussard
that roosts on the rotten log In Dea-
con shunecorn's pasture" shifted old
Prof. Krain. Krain had started
paper in opposition to the Banner
three years before. but It had dssled
out after Intermittent issues for six
months.
But there wasn't anything squatty
about the birds Of freedom. ~ far 40 We
kids could see. Besides. We were busy
reading down further what wss going
to happen.
Fine shade. grand music. magnif-
cent parade. most eloquent speakers
In the state. Races! Races! Races!
Ball games, climbing the creased pole.
catching the creased pig. q grand
spectacular exhibition Of tiEht-rope
walking by Capt. McMain.
''The grand finale. $3.50 worth OF
fireworks. let Oh from stand In
front Of the city calaboose.~ These
were a few OF the features that would
mar the usual lethargy Of Boomville
on July 4.
shore goin' to have $s6 worth OF
fireworks: there'n be pinwheels. giant
FIRE crackers and skyrockets. till you
can't rest" said Sid Girkens. 4
know, cause dad was at the meetin'
the night they voted to have en-"
It had been Ave years since Boom
Vile had had . celebration. For IL