davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
BEGIN TROLLEY
WORK NEXT MONTH
West Chester and Wilmington
Company Will Soon
Get Busy

Work on the projected West Chess
ter and Wilmington Electric Railway
will be started on April vi. This an
was made following tho
meeting Of the company directors here
on Saturday AZ another meeting TO be
held on Saturday other details Of the
work viii be decided on
Thomas =. O'connel. president OF the
company. Is with the companys engi-
neers in the vicinity Of BrandywIne
Summit today. A survey Of the trolley
right Of way has been made from West
Chester 70 that point, and in a few
days the engineers will come to this
city TO lay out the route from here
north, The work will be finished in
two weeks. Then the actual work OF
construction win be begun. The COM
pany viii build an underground tun-
mel under the tracks Of the II. q o. r..
K. beyond the Concord crossing. az
well as another tunnel under the tracks
OF The Baltimore Central Railroad, at
Brandywine Summittt. thus eliminate
ing grade crossings on ita line with
the idea Of safely to it's passengers.
1he company Is also considering the
aovlsahllity OF building a new pub
lie road paralleling Its tracks from the
city TO the Pennsylvania State line.
Right OF way which the com pany now
owns would admit OF such a road rhe
company directors are sanguine over
the financial success Of the trolley ven-
ture and many subscriptions 10 tho
stock are being received.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
OLEO CASE ON
INFEDERAL COURT

u. I. Armour. Of this city. charged
with violating the oleomargarine law,
was placed on trial I'm the United
States Court to-day There are seven
counts in the indictment against him.
The defendant was represented by
William p. Wilson. of Philadelphia,
and Harry p. Joslyn of this city. Dis
trict Attorney J. p. Nields appeared
for the government.
The only witnesses examinSd this
morning was James +. Higgins, freight
agent Of the b. & o. railroad, who tes-
titled that on a number Of occasions
oleomargarine had been receieved here
consigned 20 Armour, fro ma Chicago
hrm. The witness was in the stand
when court took a recess until
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Social and
Personal

Miss Madge Poinsett has been the
guest Of Grs. David st. Clair Of Port
Deposit.
Miss Annie Keaveny has been visit
ing Miss Ella Murray Of Port Deposit.
George II. Buck Of Port Deposit. was
a recent visitor here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George 4. witworth are
the guests Of relatives at Elkton.
jaw Cleaver has been visiting friends
at Wyoming.
Roy Hurd Of Viola. was a recent Wis
itor here.
]. S. Burchenal Of Viola. spent a few
days recently with his son in this city
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Daveler of Viola,
are the guests of frien0s here.
John Davis Of FELTON,, has been spend
ing a few days with friends here.
Mrs George Rutter end children of
Perryville, are the guests Of relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Atkins have re-
turned to this city after visit with
their parents at Milton.
C. ]. speel spent Sunday with friends
at Georgetown.
Frank NJ. Jones OF Georgetown, is a
visitor in this city.
Mrs. sallie Joseph and Miss Lille
Lamden Of Georgetown, have been Wis
iting friends here.
Captain Theodore Burton. Of Mills
boro. was a Wilmington and Baltimore
| visitor the Dast week
James M. Leary has returned from
a visit to Roxana-
Misses Marian Campbell and Kath-
arine Bowen. of Newark. have beer
visiting friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Messick Of Del.
mar. have been visiting relatives here
Mr.. and Mrs. William JalSes, of wy
oming. are visiting friends in this
city.
Mr. and Mrs Restore Smedley. o.
West Chester, Pa. were the guests o.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Snyder in this
city yesterday.
Miss Sophia Spoerl Is visiting he
sister, Mrs. James A. Corcoran, o
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Among the Wilmingtonians who Wis
tied Atlantic City yesterday wer'
George NJ Gillespie. Charles Hannigan
Harry Sparks, Frank Mcguire an,
Frederick Heiss. Jr.
Mrs. NJ. c. Huber, Of 9Ss KirlSwooI
street, is spending two weeks in New
York and Glen Ridge. N. j., with rela
tives.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
YET FOR
mo LICENSE

Last week agents Of the Anti-salooa
League in this vicinity were active in
tie work OF agitating on behalf Of no.
license for the remaining portion OF
Delaware. On Wednesday, April Is.
Rev. John M. Arters addressed a mass
meeting at Glasgow, held under the
auspices of the w. c. T. u, and on
Thursday he visited Milford and ad-
dressed the State Sunday School Con-
vention. Yesterday Messrs. Burchenal
and Arters spent the day in Worcester
county. Maryland, and were accom-
panied by William II. Anderson. super
intendent of the Maryland Anti-saloon
League.
The trio are engaged In the organiza-
ton Of the no-license forces Of that
county for law enforcement after May
1. next. when the saloons of that coun-
ty close. Tonight Messrs. Anderson
and Arters win address a mass meet
ing at Snow Hill. Maryland, and on
Tuesday night similar meeting at
Pocomoke City.
Mr.. Arters will address the session
Of the New Castle Presbytery, which
convenes in Berlin, Maryland, to-mor-
row. on behalf Of the Anti-Saloon
League.
Plans are now being made for a
thorough reorganization Of the temper
ance forces Of rural New Castle coun-
ty and at no distant day, every hun
dred in the county viii be named for
this work An executive headquarters
committee for the Ant-Saloon League.
is now being selected, and will be given
full charge of the work in this locality.
This committee will De composed Of
business and professional men who
have already been Identified with the
fenonerance reform movement.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
EASTER COLLECTION
FOR MISSIONARIES

DOVER, April 2O-A feature Of the
Easter services at Wesley NJ. Il.
Church, which were attended by an
overlooking congregation and many
visitors, was the request by DR.. A. W.
Lightbourne, the pastor, that the wor-
shippers, in all their Easter glory AID
good cheer, make a liberal offering
for the missionaries who were teacn-
ing and preaching among less COLI
genial and delightful surroundings.
The congregation responded hberally,
thus beginning the missionary effort
early in the year. The fund was turn
ed over to the Sunday school mission
ary apportionment for the conference
year.
At Dover Presbyterian Church, the
Easter sunday morning service was
the occasion for an unusual commem-
grafton The festal day fell upon the
regular communion day, and thus the
Lords supper was observed in con-
nection with his resurrection.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20

ment as ptomaine poisoning. When Il
became known that the men were sick
the rumor gained wide circulation t@t
they had been poiosp9d by design, and
there was much excitement and indig-
nation. DIT. Rigg, however, ia conf
dent that the trouble Is due to eating
|oanned food Twenty OF the sick men
are at the hotel at Leiperville.
Marshal Crawford. Of Company d.
who was shot at Leiperville last FRI
day night was reported TO be worse
this morning, He was brought from
lLeiporvllle TO Chester, and Is now un-
der treatment in the Imperial Hotel
Edward Trautwine. OF Troop c, who
was thrown from his horse at Upland
ON Saturday is improving He sus-
tained a dislocated shoulder
For the first time since the strike
began, week ago. the company will
Operate cars after nightfall this even-
ing Probably forty viii be run, and
the service win continue up TO mid
night II there are no demonstrations
by strike sympathlzers.
Troop A, Of Graensburg, probably
will return TO It's home barracks We'd
nesday or Thursday and Troop d will
leave soon afterward for Punxatawney.
captain Robinson says the situation is
well IN hand and that there is no need
TO make too much Of a demonstration.
IIf the two troops are needed again
they can be called back on short no.
ltice
Easter passed without disturbance.
The State police were more ohicious
than usual and arrested people for
making remarks rejecting upon the
character and social standing OF the
strike-breakers. They also rounded up
several small boys one Of whom had
thrown a. piece OF brick In the direction
or car
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
TROLLEY STRIKERS ARE
RETURNING TO WORK
Chester Traction Company Hope for fhe Return Of
More Tomorrow When Old Schedule Will
be ReSumed---CifY Quiet

Trolley cars continue 10 move in Ches-
ter under surveillance of the state poiloe.
Former employees Of the company are also
returning to work, 10 of them having ac-
cepted their old positions to-day At the
reduced wage scale. Many more Of the
striking men are expected TO return to
work tomorrow when the company hopes
20 operate its system on the regular
schedule.
BY permission Of Mayor johnson all sa-
looms were opened to-day and great was
the indignation Of some citizens and the
state Police. IL Is understood that the
olergy Of the city win make a vigorous
protest
Late last night a car for Darby was at
tackled from house, Many bricks were
thrown and practically an the windows OF
the car broken. The state Police who
were guarding II charged the house and
arrested six men who were brought to
Chester and given hearing this morning
Riggs Pessimistio.
President Riggs this morning stated his
belief that other trolley companies in
other parts Of the country would soon re-
duce wages saving that Il win be neces.
sary under existing conditions.
'As soon as conditions warrant ~ he
added I'VE win increase wages but IS g.
cents Is all we can AFFORD now"
lie said there was no truth IN the re.
port that women had been sent Tor from
Philadelphia New York and other citie,
70 ride In the cars and encourage others
State Police Are m
About forty men Of Troops A, c and
y OF the state Police are m, and DR.
Samuel B. Rigg, surgeon OF Troop C.
and son OF President Rigg. Of the trao-
ton company, has diagnosed their all
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
civic commIttee 70 Meet.

At the headquarters Of the Board Of
Trade, in the Equitable Building, to
morrow afternoon at 4.s0 o'clock, the
members OF the recently appointed
civic improvement committee viii hold
its first meeting for the purpose of or
ganization and OF mapping out a line
of work for the present year. The
keynote Of this project was sounded a
few weeks ago at the public meeting
held at the New-Century Club Build
ing. when John Nolen. Of Cambridge,
Mass, made an address.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
SHIELD OF HONOR
COMMITTEES

John Tyre. grand master of the
Grand Lodge. Shield Of Honor of DeIa-
ware. has appointed the following
standing committees for the ensuing
year:
state of the Order. p. NJ, w. I.
Wright. No P. G. NJ, A. L. Rawns-
ley. No. 2; p. G. NJ, o. S. Leathers,
No. 5.
Law.-R G. M. W. C. Winner. NJ.
D.. No. 1: p. NJ. A. w. Harting, No. g.;
p. G. NJ. r. S. Monk. No. 2.
Printing!. NJ. c. 7. Martin. Jr..
No. 6: p. NJ. H. r. Brinton. No. 4; p.
G. NJ. w. A. Moore. No. 8
Appeals-P. G. NJ. G. M. Horn, No.
2: P. NJ. e. H. Donovan, No. 5; p.
NJ. ]. w. Hathaway, No. 1.
District Deputy Grand Master.-P
NJ. Oliver Pryor. No. 5.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
OFF AGAIN, ON AGAIN,
PASSENGERS JARRED

Car No. "a, of the Wilmington, New
Castle and Southern Railway, which
left Fourth and Market streets at 5.2U
o'v'ock last evening leaped clear Of
the rails on what is known as Kelley
Bottom, north of Megginson Hill, on
its way to New Castle, and with .
thump that Jared the passengers, came
back on the track safe and continued
on its way.
What caused the strange action of
the car is not known. The passengers
congratulated themselves that a SER
ious accident did not occur.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
REFUSED TO
DRINK WITH HIM

While walking home after midnight
Saturday night Frank Tully, a young
man, and a companion. met James A.
Braxen, colored. at Front and Orange
streets. and the later offered them a
drink Of whiskey from a bottle. which
they refused. Braxen got mad and struck
Tully. according to the latter's evidence
in the City Court to-day, in the mouth
and threw theb ottle Of whiskey at him.
He then ran but was captured after a
chase.
In court to-day Braxen said he did net
know what he was doing as he was
drinking at the time. The court said that
was no excuse and fined him $40 and costs.
The charge against him was assault and
battery.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
INJURED WHILE
GOING TO FIRE

In responding to box No. IL, from
which an alarm Of FIRE was struck at
noon to-day, the hose carriage Of the
Liberty Fire Company collided with a
fire hydrant at Front and Poplar
streets, resulting in Michael Welch.
member Of the company, losing a fin
ger. His finger was crushed.
The blaze was In a chicken house In
the rear of No. All East Second
street. The loss was slight.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
TURNER'S IN WASHINGTON

A large delegation Of members Of the
local Turngemeinde vent 10 Washing
ton this morning 10 take part in the
annual ball of the Washington Turn
ers at the Capitol city tonight Prev
ious to the ball a gymnastic entertain-
ment will be given by the Turner's. Otto
Goepel. until recently Instructor Of the
local Turner's. is the instructor of the
Washington organization, and II was
upon his invitation that the Whining
tonians made the trip.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
WANT MORE GERMAN
IN THE SCHOOLS

At the next meeting Of the Board
of Education a committee from III .
German American Alliance, compris-
ing Q. Knoeher, j G. Ruehl, Georgs
Weth H. Vilnow and A. j. Kooch, win
appear to request the extension of the
study of the German language in the
public schools. The committee was ap-
pointed at the last meeting Of the al
lance at which the subject of estab-
fishing a German high school was d..
cussed, but nothing definite was done
toward that end.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
EaaIes, Memorial servioes.

Members Of the Wilmington Aerie,
Fraternal Order Of Eagles, are arrang-
ing for the observance Of the annual
memorial services which will be held
in the Garrick Theatre on Sunday
evening, May 3. The committee which
is headed by Past Grand Worthy Presi-
dent Edward Krause, is seeking the
Of a well-known orator.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
CONNECTION MADE
AT CLAYMONT

Trolley car connection between this
city and Chester was effected this morn
ing. The car leaving here at 9.0i o'clock
met the Chester car at the state line
Claymont and thereafter the connection
was made every hour. This schedule will
be maintained until the So car leaves
here this evening.
Tomorrow, the same schedule Will be
inaugurated. the first car TO make con-
nection at Claymont leaving here at 7Oi
o'clock a. m.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
To Serve Luncheon.

The Courtland Cause Chapter will
give a luncheon on the first floor Of
the DUPONT building on Wednesday for
the benefit of the Delaware Hospital.
There are forty members in the chap
ter. with Mrs. Irving Warner as presi-
dent, Miss Phoebe Pyle, secretary, and
Miss Margaret Barnard, treasurer. The
different courses will be presided over
and served by the young ladies. Lunch
con will be served from 11.30 to 2.3O
and afternoon tea from 5 to 6.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Wife CAN'T
GET MONEY

Mrs. y. Mocallum OF Townsend Inlet
Cape May county ~ J. has appealed to
Mayor Horace Wilson for information
concerning William l.. Bowers supposed
10 be living here.
Mrs. Mccailum's husband died recently
and she cannot have probated the will in
which he left everything he possessed TO
her until she can produce the witness to
the instrument which was drawn twenty
years ago when both Mccallum and Bow
ers lived in Camden N. J. Before going
20 Camden Mr. Bowers lived In will
mington and Mrs. Mecallum thinks he
might have returned 10 this city.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
TEAMS ARE USING
A NEW BRIDGE

Many teams yesterday drove over the
new Van Buren street bridge, across
the Brandywine. With the exception
of lights, the bridge is completed. The
approach on the north side of the
structure is not quite finished but the
work has so far progressed that it was
possible for teams to use the road
yesterday.
There will be four clusters of lights
on the bridge and they will be in
stalled Immediately
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
A.L Eor Rids for sohonI.

The building committee of the Board
OF Education will have a meeting to-
night 70 arrange for obtaining esti .
mates for building a new schoolhouse At
Twelfth and Poplar streets. Plans y
~ d. Thompson, architect, for the
school We're adopted at the meeting
Of the board a week ago.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
SAVED CHILD
FROM DROWNING

Joseph Smith. member OF the
Friendship Fire Company. saved an
S-year-old boy from drowning in the
south race OF the Brandywine at
Adams street yesterday. The young
ster fell into the water while throwing
sticks into the stream He was being
carried along by the strong current
and Smiths timely appearance saved
the child's life. The boys name was
not learned in the excitement.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
PROBEWATER BOARD
AGAIN TOMORROW

Mayor Wilson and City Solicitor
Townsend will resume their investiga-
tion Of the business methods Of the
Water Department tomorrow morn
Ing Just what turn to-morrow's ex-
animation OF the officials win take
could not be learned to-day, although
further examination Of Mr.. Grohe. the
department registrar, is certain.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Houoht Furniture Store Stock.

McMahon Brothers, Of Third and
Orange streets, secondhand furniture
dealers, have bought the entier stock
Of the store OF Mcdowell and Son. at
No. 207 Market street. This stock will
be sold at the Mcdowell store and WI )
be offored in a few days by Mcmahon
Brothers.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Park Guard Wiley Celebrates.

John L. Wiley, a park guard in the
Brandywine Park. celebrated his fif-
tieth birthday anniversary yesterday.
and held a reunion at his home, No.
20O3 Rockford Road yesterday. There
were guests from Philadelphia and
from this city. Mr. Wiley is one Of
the best known park officers. having
served in that capacity for sixteen
wears
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Mi,, savard pI,. a pauphl,. Pa,

Katherine Livingstone Bayard, a
granddaughter Of Henry Bayard. who
was an uncle OF the late Thomas F.
llayard, died at her residence in
Dauphin. Pa, on Saturday. Her body
will be inferred in the Wilmington and
Rrandywine cemetery tomorrow alter
noon, after brief service. The cause
OF the death Of Miss Bayard was un-
known TO her relatives here today.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Or. Nsqendank Improvinq.

Reports from the home Of DIR. r.
T. Negendanlx. at No. 1112 washington
street this morning. state that the ply
sician is improving somewhat He has
been suffering from an attack Of cry
sipelas but recovered and was seiz d
with an attack Of rheumatism. but the
attack is not regarded as serious. al
though IL caused him much pain.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
TO OPEN ROAD BIDS

At its meeting tomorrow. the Levy
Court oDens bids for the construction
Of new road between Newark sta
tion and Coooh's Bridge. a distance Of
three miles. II is the intention of the
court to award the contract at once in
order that the road may be finished
before winter.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
G. A. 3. Annual ninner.

The annual dinner OF the Sons Of the
American Revolution will be held at
the Wilmington Country Club this
evening. 1t win be preceded by a
business meeting at which officers will
be elected.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Memorial Service BY odd Fellows.

odd Fellows of Wilmington have
about completed plans for their annual
memorial service which is expected to
be held in Scott Church on next Sun
day. The Rev. r. X. Stephenson, pas
tor of the church, is grand represen-
tative of the order.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
channslIa Makes Good.

Bob" Chappelle. who last year pitcn-
ed for the Wilmington Tri-State base
ball team is doing good work in Menu
phis. Tenn where he is pitching FOR
the Memphis team Of the Southern
League. Mr.. Chappelle is a cousin Of
James Chappelle Of this city.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Extra ssrviees at Union.

Beginning tonight extra services will
be conducted I'm Union M. p. Church.
They will be in charge Of the Rev. John
+. Clark the railroad engineer evan
gelist. They vol continue two weeks.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
odd EelIowsI Reunion.

The annual reunion of the ]. o. o. F.
of Delaware will be held at Woodland
Beach on June II. The trip will be
made on the steamer Thomas Clyde
and arrangements are being made for
a delightful outing.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Gard Party For Hospital.

The Clarke Churchman Branch OF
Delaware Hospital will give a carl
party on Wednesday afternoon at 2.SO
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Franklin
Taylor, No. s11 Franklin stret. Tickets
may be had from the members.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Brand-PooIe Enaaaement.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Morton Poole have
announced the engagement Of their
daughter. Miss Ethel. to Grayton
Brand. of New York. The marriage
will take place in June.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Historioal sooietv Meetinn.

The regular meeting Ct the Delaware
Historical Society will be held in the
society rooms tonight
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
To Give Iast of PLAY.

The last Of a series Of plays by the
Green Room Club viii he given in the
New-Century Club on Wednesday
night. The presentations have been
quite a feature of the winter season.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20
Downs-cordrev.

]. 7. Downs. of this city, and Miss
Katie ID. Cordrey, Of Pennington, were
married at the home of the brides
parents on Wednesday by the Rev. ].
II. Anderson.
Evening journal., 1908-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Marvel are at
Atlantic City. Mr.. Marvel will return
home tomorrow. Mrs. Marvel viii
at the shore for one week.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. II. James of
Ceta were among those trading
in town Tuesday. Mr.. James
said that oat sowing in his vicin-
ity was about over and that Il
considerable acreage had been
put in. All up with farm work
and ready Cor spring weather,
he said.
The display of spring goods at
the Canyon City Supply Co. on
the opening day, Tuesday, was a
very good one. G. p. has excel
lent taste in such matters, es-
pecially with the dry goods.
One of the unannounced sur
priSes of the occasion was the
presentation to each customer
of a nicely decorated souvenir
plate.
Miss Pearl Gillian received
telegram Tuesday evening an
nOuncing the death of her
mother at Merkel, her home.
She left for that place, accom-
panied as far as Amarillo by Mr..
and Mrs. U. S. Gober, on the
10 p. m. train. Merkel is on the
II. & p. west of Abilene and if
all trains were on time, Miss
Pearl did not arrive there until
yesterday. Miss Gillian has
many friends here who deeply
sympathize with her in this If
reparable loss.
County Judge W. B. Halle, w.
c. Hulsey, J. Il. Mcclure, G., f.
Reid and J. r. Ward, county
commissioners, all of Swisher
county, were here Monday on
their way to Bailey county to
look over four leagues of land,
the property of Swisher county
school fund. They are on a deal
to sell this land. Asked about
the full rendition law Judge
Halle, answering for the court,
said they proposed to obey it in
Swisher county. He thought So
per acre might be the minimum
tax value for land.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-20
= 9 Neeeencseaoaeeeaeaaeceoc
! TOWN & COUNTY:
! Personal AND OTHER MATTHIAS 4,
/ THAT CONCERN OUR CITIZENS. 8
} ttsSx1 aH1aa.pe'
ax1Saaoc
Six pages this week.

DIN pages ltllS week.
A. NJ, Smith got back Satur-
day from his visit to Fort Worth.
Mrs. Joe Garrison and daugh-
ter, Miss Earline, left last week
for Dallas.
Miss Groves, from Amarillo.
spent Saturday and Sunday here
with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pipkin
visited Mrs. Pipkin's parents in
Hereford Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Hamilton
arrived Friday and are the guests
of DR.. and Mrs. Ingham.
Mrs. Jordan is still sick. Her
visit to New Mexico seems not
to have benefited her to any
great extent.
\. NJ. Smith says that about
Fort Worth nearly all the peo-
pie have the Plains fever-anx-
iouS to come out here.
Mrs. w. O. Bennett went to
Amarillo latter part of last week
on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Eos
ter. Little Beth Foster re-
turhed with her this week.
Mrs. Marvin Faulkner and
daughter, Miss Marvin, of Plain
view, left Sunday for Mineral
Wells after short visit here
with Mrs. Robert Faulkner.
You will find everything new
and FRESH at A. H. Thompson 5
Drug Store. Paints, oils, glass,
dips, tablets, envelopes, candies.
Your prescriptions accurately
compounded