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Evening journal., 1908-12-04
AT
ST. ELIZABETH'S

The handsome altar donated to st. Eliz-
abeth's Catholic Church by NJ. j. Costel-
10 win be consecrated tomorrow morn
ing by Bishop J. J. Monaghan The SER
vice OF conservation will begin at o'clock
and will continue for two hours. At the
close Of the service Bishop Monaghan
viii say mass on the altar for the first
time The bishop in the conservation and
mass will be assisted by the Rev. DR..
William Temple pastor of the church
and other priests who have not yet been
named
Services in honor of the erection of the
altar will be held at 1880 o'clock Sunday
morning, when solemn high mass win be
celebrated. The sermon will be preached
by the Very Rev. J. A. Lyons. vicar
general OF the diocese. St. Elizabeth's
Choir will sing under the direction Of
Michael Roach.
Mr.. Costello, donor OF the altar. is a
native Of county Galway, Ireland. lie
came to Wilmington while a young man
and succeeded as a railroad man. He Is
about 20 years old and is one OF the old
est members of st. Elizabeth's parish,
the youngest parish Of the Catholic do
cese.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
FINED FOR AN ASSAULT
THANKSGIVING NIGHT

Spence testified that he had had no
part in the trouble. He said that he left
the houSe that night to get some milk
for his baby and that Hamilton met him
and asked him II he wished 10 have
Il out" with him. He said that he struck
Hamilton to defend himself as he al
legged that Hamilton had a gun with
which he had hit him.
a woman witness summoned on the part
OF the State contradicted part OF the
testimony Of the prosecution and Mr.. Bal
said that because Of that the court should
give It weighty consideration. Assistant
City Solicitor satterthwaite said that al
though the woman was summoned by the
sta.e she would not have been called as a
witness and therefore. so long as she had
been called by the defens, she was not
a stats witness. He said that she had
not contradicted anything that pertainet
to the case proper because she had stat.
ed that she did not see the trouble al
legged 10 have taken place and which
had ben testified 10 by the prosecuting
witnesses.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
JOSEPH HILL
PASSES AWAY
WeII-EnOwn Market Street
Merchant Expires After an
Illness Of Two Weeks

Joseph Hill, a member Of the firm
Of Crosby and Hill died at his home,
No. sol West street, last night. lie
had been III for little more than two
weeks Ills illness had not been re-
garded as serious until last Saturday
when his condition became critical
Mr. Hin was one Of wilmlngton's
leadig business men. He entered bust
ess about 20 years ago with w X.
Crosby under the name Of Crosby and
Hill. the store being on Market street
below Third. Mr. Hill was about 60
years old anw as a native of Ireland.
He was married on November l. TO
Miss Clara Elizabeth Wells, of this
city
Mr. Hin always took an active in
terest in the business and personally
looked after many Of it's details. He
delighted i'm application TO business.
and was one OF the best informed men
in the dry goods business in the coun-
try.
As a mark Of respect to his memory
the Crosby and Hill store is closed
and crepe is hung from the doors. while
"a card announces Mr.. Hilrs death
The funeral will take place on Sun
day afternoon at ! o'clock from his
late home. and interment viii be pri-
yato
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
GEORGE MORRIS
DIES SUDDENLY
Former WiImingtOnian and
Was in Charge Of Thomson
Cunning Preserve

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del. Dec. 4.-Sudden-
~ seized with heart trouble at his home
in Milford. George Morris aged about
sixty-five years, died almost instantly.
Mr.. Morris was superintendent OF the
Thomson cunning lodge at Redden until
the property changed hands a few months
ago. Although he has not been IN this
county for more than four years. he was
well known by tho sportsmen in every
section as well as throughout the State.
Mr.. Morris formerly lived in Whining
ton and was a conductor on the r. 3.
and w. railroad Mr.. Morris also was
fond Of cunning. and when Frank Thorn
son was president of the Pennsylvania
railroad he bought several farms for a
cunning preserve near Redden in Sussex
county and engaged Mr.. Norris to super
intend It. At Mr.. Thomson's death the
preserve passed into the possession OF
his son.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
TO BE TAGGED"
FOR HOSPITAL

Hundreds Of WilmiDetonians to-mor-
row will he tagged for Delaware Hos
pital And that is 10 say that just as
gladly display a pockeihook and eN-
tract from It the contribution that is
TO 60 with others 10 aid the hospital
n is splendid work among the sick ans
tho MANNED.
At all the principal corners the man
ayers OF the hospital win station younB
women and men with boxes 10 receive
Tag Dav" contributions and wear ug
scarfs 10 denote that thew are acting
as "taggers' with the authority Of the
hospital
The process will be simple and one
which should confuse no citizen, nc
matter how hurried he may be The
scarfed 'tagger' advances, presents the
box and offers a tag TO render the CON
tributor immune from other taggers.
and the coin Is inserted into the slit IN
the box. Being tagged" Is guaran-
teed not TO disturb the cquanimity OF
the most exc table person III you
want TO test il, and 20 see how very
amiable YOU viii be, just try it-then
try IL again.
The proceeds Of Tag Day will be
used for the work Of the hospital dur
inng the coming year. The institution
has been In great need Of funds as the
result Of extraordinary calls upon It's
revenues during the last year, and "Tag
DAY. has been adopted as the best
means TO replete the treasury.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
ANNUAL DOLL SALE
FOR HOSPITALS AID

The annual doll sale Of the Junior
Board OF the Homeopathic Hospital VIII
be held in the Ncw-century club draw
ing room tomorrow afternoon and even
ing
There will be plenty OF Christmas
presents. an extensive choice OF daintily
clad dolls aprons. both fancy and use
ful. other necessary things like iron
holders and busters. candy Of all kinds.
cake ana brown bread and beautiful
Christmas tree laden with toys.
Supper will be served from $40 until
o'clock Menu Raw oysters. fried oys-
ters and oyster p0ttes, ham. tongue,
chicken croquettes. chicken salad, Ice
cream. cake. coffee, tea
The Junior Board needs more money
than usual this year for the electric
laundry which it has decided TO install
ln tho hospital The treasury Is not large
owing To the last payment on the 5000
endowment having been made recently.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
JOHN S. APPLETON,
IS, IS A SPRY MAN.

John 5. Appleton. of Carrcroft IS IS
years old and spry. lie knows It. too Mr..
Appleton. iovial and active. walked into
the Security Trust Company's bank this
morning to do some banking and when he
had finished he entered into conversa-
tion with some men in the corridor
I'm 80 years old and can jump into
the air and kick my heels together twice
before coming down" Mr.. APPLETON boast-
ed.
Lets see you do it, ventured doubt
ing one. Then Mr.. APPLETON. as agile as a
man Of 30 jumped into the air and clicked
his heels together twice before alightlng,
He did this half a dozen times and then
laughing. he walked away.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04

Clarance Spence was fined $50 and costs
by Judge Cochran in iCty Court this
morning on a charge Of assault and bat
terry. The complainant was Harry Hamil-
ton, who was struck in an alleged alter
cation on Thanksgiving night with some
kind Of a weapon supposed TO have been
a hatchet.
4 counter charge which was an out
growth Of this same disturbance. which
happened I'm Apple street, between Head
and Claymont streets. was dismissed yes
terday in iCty Court by Judge Cochran
There had been bad feeling between the
young men. it was alleged and the bring
ing Of the differences into court is one OF
the results.
j. Frank Ball represented Spence. Harry
Hamilton alleged that on Thanksgiving
night there had been fight and later in
the evening there were cries OF 'shoot
him in the heart or shoot them in the
heart" and that he ran down Apple
street with William Gibbons and Henry
Measer. Then someone hit him. cutting
cash on the left side of his face Just
above the temple.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
MACHINISTS ENDORSE
THE LABOR HERALD

The Machinists Union. comprising a
membership Of five hundred. last night
unanimously endorsed the Labor Herald
and A. r. Saylor, its editor and pro-
prietor. The resolution states that the
paper was a union publication standing
for the rights Of the working class A
committee was appointed to urge similar
action on other local unions. The resolu-
tion adopted by the machinists not only
endorses the Labor Herald on behalf OF
the union, but on the part Of the mem
bers as individuals and describes Mr.
SAVIOR as honest and thorouEh tru'
blue trades unionist."
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
ELKS TO HONOR
DEPARTED ONES

Interesting cermonies will feature the
annual memorial service OF Wilmington
Lodge OF Elks on Sunday evening In the
Garrick Theatre. Admission will be by
card. which can be obtained from the
members. The program is as follows;
Fifth Mcclure. by the Garrick Orches-
ira augmented 10 ten pieces under the
services by Exalted Ruler Frank T.
Schilling. and the officers OF the lodge:
invication. Rev W. r. Lewis. d. D.. (:
the male quartet: addresses by Woode
n Carr. a UniOntown. Pa. lawyer. and
a member Of the Grand Lodge and by
l.. Irving Handy. baritone solo. The
Hills OF God" James W. Gillespie: cor
net solo. "Serenade. Thomas lIillilea
selections by the Atlantic City uartet:
song. THE Awakening Charles Fox
closing memorial exercises by the on
GERS Of the lodge: benediction. Rev
Hiram W. Kellogg, pastor Of Grace NJ
| +. Church.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
SALVATION ARMY
COLLECTORS OUT

Collectors are now on the street on
behalf OF the annual Christmas dinner
and winter relief work.
Red capes will be provided the Army
lassies to attract attention instead Of
ringing bells as in former years.
The investigating committee is at work
looking up the most needy and many
homes this year will be frightened
through the minlstrations OF the Army.
The more generous the contributions, the
more good viii be accomplished.
Adjutant Bartlett has received from the
Hockessin branch Of the Needle Work
Guild Of America, 90 new garments for
children. which will be distributed where
they will be needed and most highly APP
preciated.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
MORRIS CHAIR FOR
FOREMAN W. II. SCOUT

W. IT. Scout ex-foreman Of car inspector
at the West Yards. and who was recently
transferred TO Todds Cut shops was pre-
sented last evening. at his home. No.
623 West Seventh street. with handsome
imported Morris chair. given to him by
his fellow employees OF the West Yard.
Mr.. Scout has been in the employe OF
the p. y. and w. railroad since 1863 and
having served 25 years OF that time as
foreman. Thomas II. Hicien in presenting
the chair. said that Mr.. Scouts super
vision was always strict and just. and
that the sentiment OF the employees Of the
West Yard will be "Iie is gone. but not
forgotten"
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. A
storm has developed in the west, which
now extends from Lake Huron, IN
trough of low barometer, southwest
ward over the central valleys to Ar
kansas. Within this area precipitation
has been general in the form OF rain
and Saturday with probable showers,
ed on the Pacific coast. Precipitation
in other sections is unimportant.
Forecast till 8 p. n., Saturday;
For Delaware-Threstenin tonight
and Saturday with probably showers,
warmer tonight, colder Saturday after
noon or niqht; fresh to strong south
erlv winds, shifting to northwesterly
Saturday afternoon
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
TeIeqraph Council to Celebrate.

This evening the members Of Tele-
graph Council. No. 20. Junior order
United American Mechanics. with their
wives and friends. will celebrate the
eleventh anniversary of the organiza-
tion Of the council, in an open Coun-
cn" A number Of persons to assist
has been secured by the committee
which has charge Of the entertainment.
The interior of the han will be artis-
tically decorated with the national
colors After the entertainment. the
guests win be invited to the banquet
hall where refreshments will be served.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO
HOLD INDOOR MEETINGS

The meeting OF the CITY Missionary
Society heretofore held out Of doors viii
be held indoors beginning tomorrow
night Tho street meeting heretofore
held at Front and Madison streets Will
be held in a room rented by the So
clety as It's headquarters at Maryland
avenue and Oak streets. III meeting
will begin at o'clock and win be adj
dressed bv the Rev H. A. c. Wester-
field, the Rev. f. f. Carpenter and the
Rev. c. w. Dawson.
The street meeting held on previous
Saturdays on the City Hall steps win
during the winter be held In st Paurs
NJ +. Church. Seventh ani Market
streets. The meeting will be held to-
morrow night ana will be in charge of
the Rev Julius A. Brewlngton. The
Rev. Or II. w Kellogg will be the
principal speaker
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
Three Near Death.

CRISFIELD. Dec. "A serious ac-
cident was narrowly averted at Third
and Main streets. Just the south
bound train pulled into the station Mrs
Joshua Thomas. Of Hopewell. Nd.
drove across the tracks ahead Of IL
The horse became frightened and
crashed in G. G. Sterling's horse. de-
molishing the carriage and throwing
Mrs Thomas. her daughter and aged
mother out All. however, escaped in
jury.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
MAYOR MARRIED
TWO COUPLES

Mayor Horace Wilson ofhciated at two
weddings Of couples from out Of the city
since last evening Last night he mar
ried Frederick b. West, of Kimblevile.
Chester County, Pa. and Miss Bessie
NJ. Howett. of the same place. The cere-
mony was performed in the mayors office
at the City Hall.
This morning a couple from Philadel-
phia were married at the mayors home
on South Clayton street The groom's 5
name was Richard Fielding.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
FINED FOR 1ARBORING
UNREGISTERED DOG

Matteo Radino, an Italian. was fined
s. and costs in City Court this morning
by Judge Cochran on a charge OF har-
boring an unregistered dog. When asked
why he didn't have the animal registered
Radino replied in broken English that
he didn't have the money.
The case of Cora Robinson, colored,
who was arrested yesterday on a charge
Of disorderly conduct, was continued
until tomorrow
Harry Carpenter, charged with disor-
derly conduct, was fined so and costs.
The complainant was Fanny Craemer.
who keeps a store at No. 422 West Front
street.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
WILL REBUILD
AT ELSMERE

Superintendent ]. p. Blatz, Of the r.
Blumenthal Company. morocco manu-
facturers of this city, said to-day that
the firm would rebuild its large extract
ing plant at Elsmere. destroyed by fire
yeserday, as soon as he insurance was
adjusted As far as can be learned the
loss will reach about $4,000.
Four buildings were destroyed with
their contents. The loss. however, Will
not cripple the work at the factory in
Wilmington and it will be operated rs
usual
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
BOLD hit His Head.

No 500 Poplar street. while at work
at Seventh and Lombard streets yes
terday afternoon. was struck on the
head by bolt dropped from the top
Of pole by another workman. An ugly
cash was cut in his head and he was
taken to the Delaware Hospital for
treatment. Saunders companion was
adjusting some arms at the top of the
pole when the bolt fell.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
asmoken Was Merely Steam.

Seeing what they thought was smoke
coming from the building of the United
Leather Company's plant at Fourth and
Monroe streets last night, a crowd OF
people thought the place was on fire.
Investigation. however. revealed that
the smoke" was nothing but steam.
The plant was badly damaged by fire
last winter
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
DR.. LIGHTBOURNE
INVITED BACK

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. Dec 4.-The third quart
erly conference Of Wesley Methodist
Church, Dover has unanimously extend
fd an invitation TO DR.. A. w. Light
hurne to return as pastor for the third
fSar.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
METHODIST MEN
ARE ENTERTAINED

Brandywine chapter Of the Methodist
Rrotberhood entertained the chapter
from Harrison street M. r. Church IN
Brandvwinc Church last night. a hun.
dred or more men attended and enjoyed
90 rtet sang A number Of selections, and
an address was made by the Rev. r.. l..
Jackson. pastor OF Hanover Presbyter-
ian church. The Rev. ii. Gay turner,
original story entitled prince Henry.
After the program refreshments were
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
Iemon Aaa Rin nlnre.

LEwES. Dec "A fire that for
a time threatened 20 destroy the prin-
cipal factories Of the town was dis
covered In the small buildings OF the
Anderson cannery. Tho blaze was put
out after "a struggle without the main
building catching fire. AS the place
sheltered two itlnerant umbrella mem
ders the night before. II is supposed
that their carelessness caused the lre.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
WiIl Reduce pamaaes.

ELKTON. Dec. 4.-Judges Of this
judicial circuit notified counsel for Err
nest Moore. Of Elkton. who was award
ed $4,000 damages against the fhila-
delphia. Baltimore and Washington
Railroad Company in the Telbot coun-
" court. that they viii either order
a new trial or cut the award 70 $4,000.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
sussex county Elects Chairman.

GEORGETOWN. Dec. 4.-At the reg
ular meeting Of the Sussex County
Democratic Committee. in Georgetown.
James NJ Tunnel a young lawyer of
was elected county chair
man. with James A. Marsh, Of George
town. secretary. and Rowland G. Payn-
ter. OF Georgetown, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
New 3. g o. Branch Road.

ELKTON, Dec AT the request OF
county. the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company have decided TO build
O passenger station az Providence and
run two trains each way daily from
that point
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
TvnI1oid in sussex.

GEORGETOWN. Dec. Am cpl
demic OF typhoid fever has broken out
In Georgetown and vicinity, and a num-
Der OF cases have been reported. Clerk
of the Peace John Green. OF Bridge
Vile, has been stricken.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
En,yorth Leaoue Lectures.

In an effort 10 revive the literary
and social department Of the District
Epworth League. Mrs. +. B. Manches-
ter. fourth vice-president, is arrang-
ing a series Of popular lectures which
win be provided for the various chap
ters merely TO cover expenses. Young
people Of a npmber Of chapters are
planning for lectures for their chap
fa1.c
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
supper a. Riohardson Park.

A supper for the beneiit Of Richard
son Park NJ. T.. Church was given by
the wome nof the church last night
with noteworthy success. The supper
was largely attended, many OF the din
ers coming from various churches Of
the city.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
Elkton Professor Resions.

ELKrON. Dec. 4-Professor Hugh
Caldwell, for the last eleven years
principal Of the Chesapeake city High
School. has rendered his resignation to
the Cecil County School Board, and
viii move to Brooklyn, n Y.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04

NEW YORK. Dec. i.-Snowing cary
last spring that he was doomed. and
sharing that unhappy secret in calm
stoicism with his wife. DR.. william T.
Bull suddenly threw all the remaining
energies Of his health into making as
nearly as possible a gift to Mrs. bull
which should survive their crucial months
OF his coming struggle with death and re-
main as an everlasting and especially per-
sonal token of his affection. a year pre-
viously he had given to Miss Enid Yam
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
win Be Taken to Georgetown.

Roscoe Burton, colored. who was ar
rested by State Detective Harry T.
Gillis. in. connection with the hold-up
and robbery of William Cohen. a ped
dler last October on a lonely road
near Milford. win probably be taken
to Georgetown this afternoon or to-
morrow morning to answer the charge.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
First Friday Services.

Beginning with o'clock mass this
morning an all day exposition Of the
Blessed Sacrament was held today in
the Catholic Churches. Being the first
Friday In the month the churches were
filed with worshippers. The services
will close with bcnediction this even
ing
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
Ria Bao Of Quail

GEORGETOWN. Dec 4.-While gun
ming around Slaughter Beach John
Summons. a well-known trap shooter
from here. succeeded in killing ten
quail in a little over an hour.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
WintInriIn-sl,ilns

Charles Winthrup and Miss Rebecca
S. Shiles. both Of this city. were mar
ried at Asbury Parsonage last Satur-
day. They were attended by George
J. Parks and Miss Phoebe Shiles. sis
ter Of the bride.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
coIored RepubIieans Meet.

The Thomas II. Buckley Colored Re-
publican Club Of the First Ward held
a meeting last night The Rev. WIZ
liam w. Reed Of Virginia delivered
an address.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
3. & o. Meetino Here.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road will be held in this city. on De-
cembcr l6.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
Governor to Honor JudioiarY.

Governor Preston Lea will give a re-
~eption in honor of the judiciary OF the
state at his home. No. 900 Delaware
svenue. on. the evening Of Wednesday,
December IS.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
Week Of Praver Services.

The last Of the wek of prayer SER
vices in Episcopal Churches will be
held in Old Swedes Church tonight
Bishop Kinsman will be the speaker.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
Gunsies ordered to Move.

GEORGETOWN. Dec. "A band Of
gypsies have been ordered TO remove
their camp from near Georgetown
Evening journal., 1908-12-04

dell an order for a bust OF himself but
had not paid much attention to the prog
ress Of the work. Only two sittings for
the artist had found a place in his busy
life. until he became m.
He has won his main object Tor the
plastic bust IS done. carrying a wonder
ful likeness. only a few days before the
disease which is now taking its last toll
Of his life marked him visibly.
Or Bull Is an expert ON cancer and Is
himself. dying Of that malady.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04

Several Of the sections in the report
were opposed, particularly No. s. pro-
viding for a change in the manner Of
levying and collecting taxes Other sec
tIons opposed were Nos. 3, 5, Z, ana
- Favorable resolutions were pass
ed on the other sections and referred
10 the legislative committee.
Evening journal., 1908-12-04
Shop Early

Buy your Christmas presents esrly-esrly
In the day and early during The month
That will be your biggest gift OF the holi-
DAYS 10 fhe workers behind the counters
and on delivery wagons.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-10-08
MINING LITIGATION IMPENDING

gigantic battle imminent Aenes the Federal Min
ing Smelling laying claim Of the rich being mined by
the Bunker Sullivan Mining Concentrating Co. Every
holding stock in Occur Ane mining properties and person resi-
dent the district interested in the outcome OF all such suits As
well know the Bunker Hill the greatest lead mine in
the world It has dsbused dividends exceeding 600 and be-
eved comfortable in cash. II is completing mill OF
OOton capacity concentrate its lower grade product practically
doubling its capacity and promising Increase in its working force OF
approximately 500 The Federal Wall Street
alton with Standard Oil and Guggenhem affiliations It Of
the best known and oldest producers in the district them being
the Tiger ooman Burke Standard Mammoth at Mace Morning at
Muan and Last Chance Wardner employing about 100
The notice the Federal coming shortly after the
control the republican convention by that corporation led
w Bradley president Of the B. H. to make the charge that the
extraordinary activity the Federal local politics had
bearing pending contemplated 1t is the vigorous den
al Of this charge by Frank Post attorney for the Federal
upon which we wish to comment.