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Evening journal., 1909-04-22
PRESBYTERY'S
SESSION ENDS

Continued From First Page.
no gain in membership, and a number
had lost members. He attributed the
cause of the decrease TO a spirit of in
difference in the congregations.
Churches in the small towns were just
holding their own, but some were doing
better than the city churches. Sun
day school work was flourishing, he
reported. but benevolences had suffer
ed as a result Of the hard times. The
report deplored the relapse Of family
worship.
The small number OF ministers in the
Presbytery prompted the Rev. Alexan-
der Alison, Jr., to suggest that the
ministers set aside a day for special
sermons on the claims of the ministry.
The Rev. S. B. Wylie was appointed
moderator OF the Delaware City Church
to succeed the Rev. w L. Friend.
The selection of the place for the next
stated meeting was left with the stated
clerk.
IT was announced that an adjourned
meeting of the Presbytery would be
held on May 10 at 1.SO p. m. in West
Church
II was decided to make the COM
mittee on ministeriGl>relief the COM
mittee on ministerial sustentation fund.
At last nights session West Church
choir sang two fine selections. There
was a report from the committee on
Foreign Missions. which was accepted.
The Rev. r. 7. Jackson followed with
an address on Foreign Mi lions. after
which the Presbytery passed a resolu-
tion OF thanks TO the members Of West
Church for their cordiality during the
recent session Of the Presbytery. The
resolutions were presented by Elder
George Blake of Elkton.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
DOCKSTAOER AND
CONSTABLE TILT

Because he insisted on going ON The
stage at the Garrick Theatre last night
to serve a summons on Crane. the mag
lcian. playing at that theatre this week,
Constable Charles Green got himself
into a tangle. Manager w. L. Dock
stader told the constable that he would
stand responsible for the magician,
particularly as the matter with which
Crane was connected, was trivial, but
the constable insisted on going ON the
stage TO serve the warrant AS re-
suit OF tile discussion several women
became frightened
Manager Dockstader was determined
that the constable should not go back
on the stage and Green left without
getting to Crane.
Constable Green said today that the
matter was settled last night and he
had nothing TO say.
Mr. Dockstader was mad about the
affair today. He said that the lobby
Of the theatre was Allied with people.
1t being about o'clock and he offered
to furnish $4,000 security for Crane.
which he said, Green refused 10 ac-
cept
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
PARK COMMITTEE
TALKS OF SPRING WORK

The executive committee OF the
Board Of Park Commissioners at its
weekly meeting this morning received
reports OF progress in park improve
ments. The superintendent reported
the macadamizlng Of the Field road
under way. Plans for arranging the
plot OF ground adjoining the play
ground at Fourth and Pine streets into
q park to be part OF the original play
ground We're discussed. The super
'intendent will plant trees and fix It
up as part OF the Pine street play
ground. The ground was purchased
recently. No reference was made t.
the Chief OF Police Black -Surrick case,
a~a no date has been named for the
proposed conference on the subject
.,a t.4e pulic, Commissioners. accord
ing TO members OF the committee The
committee viii meet tomorrow TO dis
-uss plans fer the triangle az Fifteenth
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
ODD FELLOWS AT
DELAWARE CITY
More Than 100 Members
Guests Of Patrick Henry
Lodge

About 100 members Of the I. O. .. r. en-
loved a shad bake last evening at Della
ware city as tho guests Of Patrick Henry
Lodge. Grand Master Melville W. Wells,
Deputy Grand Master William B. Lester,
assisted by Past Grand Supreme Repre-
sentative, w. I. carnagy. and Fast High
Priest II. c. clark installed the officers OF
Patrick Henry Lodge.
Tho following officers we're installed:
\. c.. owen Given; V. c.. c. II. Kipp; r.
s.. J.. A. Deshong; +. s. J. Kcane; treas
urer. James Faris; II S. to n. c., r. La
cey: l.. S. to n. c.. G. b. Kusteri warden.
+. NJ. Mason; conductor, +. r. Burke; o.
c., r. j Thomas; fG.. n. +. Barrett; r. S.
TO v. c.. r. NJ Mattson; ". S. to V. c.,
Charles Blake. r. S. S., G. Stamper; l. s.
s.. William Murphy; chaplain. b. ]. simp-
son.
Among the visitors from here we're: p. c.,
George G.. Norton p, c. p. and p. G. r.,
Thomas c. Dowd, Hubert A. Roop; p. G.
w. Thomas Mullen; =. G. r., william
Kirby, Daniel Ross. p. G. NJ, James
Price: T.. C. r.. W. c. L. Cernagyi z, G..
p. "a. G. Clark; p. G. r., Robert NJ
Burns
! Following the installation several adj
dresses were made. Then the three links
were welded by friendship, good fellowship
ana welcome and all enjoyed shadbake.
Tho Wilmington party reached home about
midnight
Sunday next viii be memorial day for
the j. o. o. F. and all the lodges OF the
city will attend services IN Epworth
/ Church ana listen to a special sermon by
Rev G. c. Williams.
on Monday evening the Degree teams OF
Delaware No 1: Jefferson no .. and Eden
"a. will confer degrees on 200 candidates.
The candidates will come from the diner
ent lodges in the county. Delaware team
win confer the first degree Jefferson the
second and Eden the third degree. The oc-
casion will be a bright epoch In the his.
tory Of the ]. o. o. L.
on next Thursday evening the degree
teams Of jefferson and Eden Lodges viii
contest Tor the prize offered by the Grand
Lodge. Grand Master Wells has appointed
Past Grand Representatives Frank NJ
! Overdeer and Robert NJ Burns and Pas
Grand Master William NJ. pouty as judges
OF the work The l. o. o. r. throughcu
! the country IS IN splendid form. Whn'
hard times have been around on al side
prosperity has been holding fun sway II
; the ranks OF the /. o. o. f.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
LOCAL PORT
MAY GET BOAT

The local Custom House will prob
ably have small power boat at its
disposal this summer. A proposition
has been made to the department in
Washington by Collector Of Port Clark
at the request OF the officials there
Three special deputies were appoint
ed last year 10 inspect excursion steam
boats and small power craft carrying
passengers. and the same number are
provided FOR this season. William
chandler already has ben appointed
but no recommendations will be made
boat proposition is received from
Washington.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
WHEAT
OATS.
CORN
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA, April 22.-FEED
sold fairly and ruled firm under small
supplies. We quote car lots;
Winter bran, in bulk. per ton, S2s50a29;
spring bran, in 10O-pound sacks, per ton,
ST 50a2S.
BAILED HAY AND sTRAW-The mar
ket ruled firm under light offerings, but
trade was quiet Quotations:
Timothy HayIchoiesie. large bales, Slsi
bales SIC; No. ] small bales, Si5al5.50; No.
2 S135Oai4.50; No. B., Sl0all; no grade,
Sass So Glover mixed hay-No. ], Sl250
ans; No p Sl0a11. Straw-No. 1 straight
rye, $25; No. do, S23.
POIIITRY-Live was quiet and with
out important change; Quotations:
Fowls, as TO size and quality, l5laal6c.; !;
old roosters. 10ikai1c; spring chickens,
32a36c: ducks, as to quality. Aal5c.i pig
cons, old. per pair, 2Sa50c.; do young, per
pair. 22a25c.
EGGs.-seiected 2ia26; Nearby iirsts
dn free cases). %; Nearby current re-
CENTS lin returnable crates), %; Nearby
seconds (in returnable crates) I'll west
ern flrsts dn free case9. 20 DO lalr 70
good. 2ia22ik: Southern, 2la23.
Butter steady. Eggs higher.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
BEGIN WORK ON
DU POINT VILLA

Alfred l. dupont who contcmplates
Transforming his Brandywine Hundred
property into a villa. has has work
started on the project. Workmen are
now laying out a road between the
Concord pike and the DUPONT residence.
one mile south OF the pike. and as soon
as the grading is finished landscape ar
lists win start to lay out the lawn sur
rounding the residence Active work
viii begin on May 1. New York archi-
tects have the contract TO improve the
property. The villa when completed
win rival in beauty those at Newport
r. /.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
BONHAM-MURPHY NUpTIALS
Pretty Ceremony at Home Of Brides
Parents at Pennington Yesterday.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
FARAfINCTON. April 22.-Harry l..
Ronham secretary Of the Continental
tihre Company az Newark. and Miss
Nellie Shcldral,e Murphy. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs William ~. Murphy OF
Pennington. were married at The home
of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy at noon yes-
terday hv the Rev John y. Eggcrt
pastor Of Harrington Presbyterian
Church AIRS Alltn Warncld Hcisler
OF Kew York. o cousin Of the bride.
played the wedding marches. Miss
Mnrphvwas attended by Miss M. Flor
ence Boyer Of Boycrstown. Pa. AS maid
ofhonor and hy Miss Marion Lee iIar-
rlngton. OF Pennington as bridesmaid.
Robert s. Glover of Wilmington. was
best man. and Charles II. Murphy of
Farminston. a brother Of the bride and
g. Leslie Bonham. OF Ridgewood n. j..
n brother Of the bridegroom were ush-
ers. Before the ceremony four Of Miss
Murphys college classmates made a
passage with ropes OF green. The class 4.
mates were Miss Marguerite Weaver.
Of Altoona. Pa. tho Misses Mary and
Caroline Shock. Of Mt JOY. Pr. and
Miss M. Helen Rentz, OF Philadelphia.
The couple We're married under a
wedding he'll OF white sweet peas and
smilaN at an altar Of greens and fiow-
crs. During the ceremony Mrs. Heis-
Ser played 20 Promise Me"
The bride wore a directoirc gown OF
hrocaded chiffon over Paris satin trim.
med with Duchess lace and pearls. Her
we'll was of tullc. fastened with orange
blossoms and she carried q shower hou-
quet Of brides roses and lilies of the
valley
Her gift from the bridegroom was a
pearl brooch and pin. Miss Boyer
as maid OF honor. wore diroctoirs
gown of yellow messaline with tunic ol
hand embroidered bands and old lac,
collar and carried white sweet peas
Miss Harrington. bridesmaid wore az
empire gown Of faris muslin with trim.
ming Of baby Irish and yalenciennes
lace and sash of yellow messaline
and carried danodils
Following the ceremony a reception
was held and breakfast served. MI
and Mrs. Bonhan went on southern
trip and upon their return win live a
Newark.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
BUILDING PERMITS
ISSUED TODAY

The following building permits were
issued today by Building Inspector
Johnson to John T.. Healey. for John
Maier two dwellings on the south side
OF Second street. between Connell and
Broome streets 20 cost $4,000 each; John
T.. Healel for John Maier. alterations
TO stable IN Second street. between
connell and Broome streets, $500; John
r.. Healey for c. p. Dougherty addition
20 No. 9la Lowering avenue. $3.50; John
II. Healey for Frank J. Dugan. altera-
tions at the southwest corner Of Head
and A. streets. $3.50; James T. Chandler,
addition to No. 1 Girard street. $3.50.
James p. Jones for Jennie Jones, two
dwellings on the east side OF Washing
ton street between soth and s1st streets,
$1,000 each.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL
Stock Markets

2.15 p. m. quotations from F. D.
Lsekey & Co., Bankers and Brokers,
members Philadelphia Stock Exchange,
e43 Market street, Wilmington, Del.
Am. Locomoti 54hl Rock Island ass
Anal. Copper .-75S4 st. Paul -. $50
Am. Smelling SSBlSouthern Pac I2o7s
Am. Sugar CO l35lSouth. r. Com IS 4
Atch T. & S. Go7%lUnion PacifiISS5S
B. & o.. Ii4HlU. S St. Com. sass
Brooklyn r. n. 7SBlU. S St Pref. II4H
Cen1 Leather 29x Wabash Pref. ass
Ches. s. Ohio. 771Sl Western Unio 90
Denver & r. G S3lAsphalt Com AZ
Erie Common 81 Cambria Steel35 y
Eric. Ist pfd ..47Sl lEleo. of Amer Iz4
Louisville & \ I3Sl Lehigh Nav. 1914
Missouri Pac. 74Al Leh. Valley .785z
Mo- Kan & e1A4SlN'thern Cen1 los
N. Y Central 1871 Phila. Rap. I 345s
Nor. Pacific .. 1855 Phila. Compan az
Norfolk West. o34 Phila. Electric II
Peoples Gas 1l6x lTonopah 7 3-I6
Pennsylvania Ts6M misunderstanding. SS
Reading I47
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
DYEING AND CLEANSING
DEPARTMENT AT TOPKISS

a new department. that undoubtedly
will be received with popular favor has
been opened at the store of r. Topkis
Sons. No. 42o Market street and AZ
King street. ft IL a lyeing and cleans
ing department. a branch OF the we'll
known house Of Levey, Of New York
City. Haid 70 be the foremost dyeing and
cleansing house in the country.
Topkis and Sons win receive at their
store any articles of clothing or wear
ing apparel OF any kind it is desired
to be cleansed or dyed. A speciality will
be made Of waists. skirts. gowns, gloves
IN addition 10 mems clothing ana wom-
ems apparel. Bargain prices for
cleansing and dyeing are offered and
prompt service Is promised Goods
viii be called for and delivered. too.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
CASES IN CITY COURT

Charged with drunkenness ard beg
ging, John O'Day and Owen Talley
were cached fined SO and costs by City
Court Judge Cochran this morning
Charged with indecent conduct on Mar
ket street, Samuel Ponder was fined
SIS and costs.
The hearing Of George Kloberg
charged with assault and battery. was
continued until Monday.
The hearing of Thomas Motheral
charked with entering No. 242 North
Franklin street and stealing a watch
clothing and pipe belonging TO w
B. Davis, was continued until satur.
day. Ho is represented by Robert G
Harman.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
SPURIOUS COIN
CIRCULATES HERE

its appearance here yesterday. It was
presented for deposit. with other silver
coin in a Market street trust company
hut was refused. The coin was Of clev-
er imitation.
Counterfeit coin is reported in circu-
lation In many Eastern cities. In Ches-
ter yesterday several spurious dollars
were received by banks there, and only
a few days ago counterfeit s. bills
made their appearance u Philadelphia.
The treasury department at Washing
ton has been notified of the circulation
OF the bad money and secret service
men are expected here in a few DAYS
20 make an investigation.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
SUPPOSED INSANE
MAN SCARES EAST SIDE

A supposed insane man who is believ-
ed to have come from Reading, had
timid residents of the cast side badly
frightened this afternoon. The police
heard that the man was at Fifth and
Lombard streets but when they got
there he had disappeared and every
body in the nelEhborhood was so bad
" scared that no one knew In which di-
rcc;ion the man had gone.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
RETAIL GROCERS TO
HAVE A BANQUET

In order to arouse interest in the
association and to have the members
give a banquet in the Y. VI. c. A.
building on the evening Of Wednesday,
May 5. Most OF the retail grocers of
the city are members, and the banquet
will be a large one. Arrangements
Cor the banquet are being made by q
committee Of which James c. O'Neal
is chairman. The other members Of the
committee are William X. Dare and
r. Il. Lowell.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
JONES ENTERS PAGERS
IN MEADVILLE RACES

John f. Jones, omner Of Hidalgo.
2oi IA, and Of May. els IA. has enter
ed the PAGERS in the Meadville, Mass.
races this year Hidalgo will start in
the handicap pace, and will be the
first Delaware horse to start on that
track in years. After the Meadville
races Hidalgo win be entered in other
races on the big tracks. Mr.. Jones ex-
poets to show Lady May in the local
matinee races.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
MlLKMEN EAT SHAD
AT DELAWARE CITY TODAY

About eighty members OF the Retail
MIX Dealers Association went 20 Della
ware city this afternoon to take part
i'm the associations annual shad bake
there. Special cars left Fourth and
Market streets at o'clock with the
party. The bake will be held at the
Delaware City Hotel. A number Of
farmers who send milk from Delaware
City have been invited TO participate
IN the festivities.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
SALOON MEN GET
BACK EXTRA FEES

state Treasurer David O. Moore is at
the County Court House today refund
ing TO saloon keepers license monev
overpaid by them two years ago when
the county court terms were changed.
About $500 is being refunded today
under an act Of the Legislature.
Some OF the county saloon men re-
ceived S4S.Si and the city men as high
as S65 each.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
DISINFECTANT
BURNS BOYS EYES

While shaking a bottle containing a dis
lnfectant this morning tho liquid spurtod
into the face Of John Mclaughlin, eight
years-old. OF No. Robinson street. burn
ing the boys eyes badly. The little fellow
hurried 70 his home from a stable at Third
.and Orange streets, where he had found
the bottle, and was removed promptly 10
the Homeopathic Hospital II Is not known
whether his sight is injured.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
MARRIAGE SECRET
KEPT EIGHT MONTHS

Friends Of Leonard Shorthand and
Miss Wilhelmina Pfrommer. Of Phila-
delphia, were surprised when in the mail
they received an announcement of the
pairs marriage, more than eight
months ago, in Wilmington. Tho
girl bride is nineteen years old and the
young husband is two years her sem
ior. Since last August the pair had
kept their secret well. They were for
given. The marriage was the result Of
an fee cream soda courtship.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Deaths
Emily L. Wiley.
Peter ]. EeeneY.

FEENEY-In this city, on April 2. 1902,
Peter j., son OF John and Catharine
Feeney.
Relatives and friends are invited 10
attend the funeral from the residence Of
his parents. No. 1is Peach street. on sat
urday morning at O'Clock. Requiem
al the Cathedral Cemetery.
WILFY-In this city. on April 18th. 1909,
Emily L.. wife OF Captain j. +. WHEY,
aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the residence
Of her husband. No 1925 West SiNtn
street on Wednesday afternoon April
afst at . O'Clock Intermcnt at RiverNieW
Cemetery Please omit flowers.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22

Millions OF women throughout tho
world use Cuticura Soap and Ointment
for eczsmas. rashes. itchines. irritations,
iniammations. chahngs, pimples. black
hair. sanative. antiseptic cleansing, and
for al the purposes Of the toilet, bath
and nursery.
Cuticurs Remedies are aold throughout the world.
Potter DRUG Chem. Corp. Sole Props. 1876 columr
ns-Mailed ffci. cuticufa Book on skin Diseases
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Married AZ Old swedes Church.

David Hayes Robelin and Miss Eliza
Grace King. both OF this city were mar
ried last night at Old Swedes. Mr..
Robelin is the well known sign painter.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Optical Society Meeting.

The spring meeting OF the Delaware
Optical Society win be held tonight
al the Y NJ. e. A. building. An in
teresting program has been prepared.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Catholic Mission at ceoroetown.

Vicar General John A. Lyons. Of the
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Whining
ton, stationed at the Cathedral, has
succeeded in establishing a mission Of
the church in Georgetown.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
roc LArE FoR cLAssIFIcArIoN.

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Tor SALE MOVING PICTURE MA
L chine, cheap. Address NJ. Journal
once aZ--3t
WE'NE GOT TT. WE'LL GET 1T.
OR 1T is NOT TO BE HAD.
Collecting of Rents a Specially,
G.. II. HAYDEN, successor TO
Hayden & Vail.
Both Phones Tenth and Monroe Sts.
a22-t.t.s.-tf
NJ Office TO CANDIDATES.
~ All candidates 20 be voted for at tho
Republican Primary Election on Satur-
dav, Nav -, 1900. must notify IN writ
ing the chairman OF secretary or the Re-
publican First District Committee, on or
before Tuesday, May 4. 1909, at o'clock
n. M IT, IT, BILLANY,
Chairman Rep. First Dist. Com.
q s. RICE. Secretary a22-1it
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Raeino at Stanton,

There VIII be racing ON Brown's
track. at stanton. on Saturday. All
lovers Of horse racing are invited. The
fastest horses in that vicinity are en-
tered in the races.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Sixth Ward pemoorats 10 Meet.

Democrats Of the Sixth Ward Will
meet at No. 211 East Fourth street
tonight. A large attendance is desired.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Parish House for MarehaIIton-

As a result Of activity on the part of
the members Of the Girls Friendly So
cieyt Of St. Barnabas' p. r. Church.
Marshallton, the church is to have a
parish house.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Moe Nsw' solder EaaIes.

Blue Rock Castle. knights Of the
Golden Eagles. raised a class Of 25
candidates in the lodge rom at Talley-
vile last night
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
auIIdlna commItt,a M,,tInn.

The building committee Of the Peo-
pies Settlement win meet on fri6sy
afternoon in the once OF Josiah Marvel
IN tbs Ford Building.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Grain Market

Reported daily by r. D. Laekey g.
Co., bankers and brokers', members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, s43 Mar
ket St.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Levy Court Inspecting Workhouse.

Members OF the Levy Court are at
The workhouse today inspecting that
institution The visitors were enter
iained at dinner at noon.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Farm al SherIffe Sale.

Sheriff Lippincott this morning sold
the Smalley farm near Christiana to
William +. Smalley, attorney, for $4,000
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
st. EIlrahstI,.. Ennl,r.

a euokre for the bentnt II ST. Eliza
beth's Church viii be given at Eden
Hall this evening,
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
Rog Social Fer Layton Homo.

A box social will be held a. No sS5
Tstnsll street. this evening Tor tbs
benefit OF the Layton Home.
Evening journal., 1909-04-22
CHANDLER q gsdSstShss E%SaI@:E

No. s14 W. Ninth Street
Careful attention day or nignE
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hotss
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished
Appointments nrst-clsss. Both PhoaeS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-04-20
WAS BORN In ORANGE.
John Baldwin Who Died Recently in
Town Of GrotOn.

croton, April 2o.-The funeral Of
John Baldwin who died early Saturday
morning after short Illness with pnen-
monia was held yesterday afternoon at
his late home Rev. S. H. Myers oficiat-
ing, and burial was in the village ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Baldwin was born in Orange and
would have been eighty-three years Of
age had he lived until July. He had
lived on the farm where he died forty
one years; previous to his moving thers
he lived for short time ia the west
part Of the town.
Deceased was twice married his first
wife being Dorothy Page, who died
about thirty-hve years ago. To them
were born three children, Mrs. o. H.
Remington, deceased, Curtis, who lives
AZ plainaeld and Mrs. w. w. Goss Of
Bradford. For his second wife he mar
ried Maria plummer. who with two
children, Lizzie, Mrs George Mills and
Ebenezer, survives him. He Is also sur
vived by one sister, Mrs Martha Craigy
OF Topsham. Mr.. Baldwin was Of
quiet disposition, q good citizen and win
be much missed In his home.
Among those from out Of town to at
tend the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. l..
G. Baldwin, and Mr. and Mrs. Eben
Dodge and children OF PIainfeld. Mrs.
Martha Craigy, Mr. and Mrs. b. p.
Royce and Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Frost
of Topsham, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Goss
OF Bradford, 0. IT. Remington and Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Dow Of Corinth.