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Evening journal., 1909-12-13
Tennessee Federal JuriSt
Named as Successor to
Justice PeCkham
IS A DEMOCRAT AND ONCE
SERVED WITH TAFT

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
wAsHINGroN. Dec. ls.-Tho nomina-
ton ot Horace ~. Luftoh. Circuit Judge
OF the sixth judicial Circuit. at NASH
vile. Tenn. to be associate Justice Of the
supreme Court Of the United States. vice
Justice Peckham. deceased. has been de-
cidcd upon by President Taft Judge Lur-
toms name was sent to tho Senate to-day.
Judge Inrton's appointment which was
forecastcd I'm the United Press dispatches
Immediately following tho death OF the
late Justice Peclsham Is made by Presi-
dent Taft over the protests OF organized
labor as represented by President Comp
ers and other officials OF the American
Federation of Labor who have charged
Judge Lurton with having procorporation
leanlngs. One particular objection they
had 10 his appointment was that he de-
ciared the employers liability act uncon-
stitutional.
lie was born In Kentucky in lsA. and
is a Democrat. He at one time served on
the Federal bench IN Cincinnati with
Judge. (now President) Taft, who has a
high opinion OF his ability as a Jurist.
After being graduated from Cumberland
University Mr.. Lurton went on the State
bench as chancellor Of the Sixth Tennes-
see division in 1875. He was elected 10 the
Supreme Court OF that State I'm 1856 and
became chief justice in 1893 shortly there
after he was appointed TO the Federal
bench.
The sixth Judicial circuit which en-
braces the States Of Ohio. Kentucky,
Tennessee and Michigan, already has two
Representatives on the Supreme Court Of
the United States in the persons Of JUS
tices Day and Harlan. who were appoint
ed from Ohio and Kentucky respectively.
1t is known that President Taft has re-
Gently been in consultation with the men,
bers OF the Senate judiciary COMMITTEES
and the general prediction to-day is that
the nomination Of Judge Lurton viii be
confirmed.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
"COLONEL" MADE LIVELY
AT NEWLY-WEDS' FEAST

Washington. He was a man about 65
years OF age. with dignified white side
whiskers and a distinguished bearing.
He wore an army coat with the insignia
Of Lieutenant colonel on the sleeve.
When the Rev. Mr. Wolfe was seen
to-day by the JOURNAL reporter
and asked n he had married the
couple he admitted that he did. He
said that the party drove up to his
home In a large passenger tour
ing car They were loaded down with
flowers and he was favorably Impress
ed with the party. Mr. Wallace said
he was 2S years Of age and Miss Con-
way gave her age as q years.
The groom when asked what his oc-
cupation was said. with smile. that
he was a farmer II was learned
later, however. that he is engaged in
the automobile business.
Thus far there was nothing out Of
the ordinary, but Il was at the Hotel
Wilmington. 10 which hostelry tho
members OF the party returned, that
the excitement occurred.
The bride and groom and other mem
bers OF the party entered the place
and proceeded 70 the dining room,
where they proposed to have a we'd
ding supper. Everything on the bill
OF fare, almost. was included I'm tho
big order which followed. Big steaks,
squads. mushrooms. oysters and clans.
and many other things were ordered.
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
GETTING THE new
HOSPITAL READY
Building VIII be Open For
Inspection on Next Mon
day Night

The Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
will be opened for inspection on next
Monday evening from, to 10 o'clock.
Everything in the hospital is complete
with the exception OF articles for the
kitchen and dining-room. Donations OF
such articles win be gratefully re
ceived
Physicians interested in the hospital
will meet in the building on Thursday
evening TO determine the details of man
agement.
The following committee has been
named as the reception committee for
the opening night:
Drs. Joseph p. Pyle, James II. Morgan.
J. Frank McGrath, Smith Cooper. Ben
jamin Veasey.
Tomorrow the installation OF the COM
plete furniture equipment for the eigh-
teen rooms. donated by friends Of the in
stitution.will be begun. This work will
be finished during the week and the
hospital will be ready for the inspec-
tion on Monday night. Governor Penne-
will and Mayor Spruance will he among
the visitors. The institution will be one
Of the most up-to-date hospitals in the
country.
Everything within the building is COM
plete and absolutely sanitary. The COM
mittee is very grateful TO many friends
who donated furniture and equipment.
It is expected that the attendance at the
opening will be very large.
Having a southern exposure insurine
plenty OF sunlight, the new hospital has
an ideal location. The physicians will
take formal possession of the hospital al
their meeting on Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
SERVICE OF KING
ARTHUR KNIGHTS
Week Of Interesting Meetings
Opened at Grace Church
Yesterday

The DAYS Of chivalry were brought back
when King Arthur and his knights OF tho
round table marched into Grace Church
last night They were clad in fun regaiia.
with shields and sword. The procession
was led by two standard bearers carrying
the national flag and the orihamme Of
Arthur. and accompanied by the vested
choir. Tho Rev Dr. II. w Kellogg
preached the scmi-annual public sermon
to the knights He said that youth. with
Sc sense Of justice. longing for great
things, and love Of action was the time
10 which the deeds Of chivairy made a
natural appeal lie warned the boys Of the
dangers Of bad companions, and spoke
OF tho youth Of great men Of the past.
holding up for their ideal the boyhood Of
the Christ
The Castle hymn was sung and the
knights renewed the Castle pledge OF 10y
atty TO each other their country. and
their God. The well-nned church gave
evidence Of the interest Of Grace Church
IN It's boys.
The week Of prayer for young men Will
be observed at Grace Church this week.
and special services be held. The last
night King Arthur service was tho first
of tho series. and three more nights will
be devoted TO mems meetings Tonight.
Dr. w. c. Koons. OF Scott Church. will
address the regular meeting OF the broth
erhood on MEMS Responsibility for Men"
Tomorrow night a special conference for
men only viii be held. The following sub
iects will be discussed;
Temptations Of the Young Men in the
city" led by the Rev. IT, c. Turner OF
Brandywine Church: Ills Civic Respon-
sibliltles," by Caleb Burchenal Ellis Pas
times" by A. c. Turner. director Of edu-
cation Of the Y. NJ. c. A. The Wednesday
night discussion Is open TO everybody,
mothers and Sunday School workers being
especially invited The subjects are: The
Boy and the Home" led by superinten-
dent George c. Twitmyer. Of the public
schools; "The Young Man a Stranger in
the CITY" by ]. W. Lattomus. and THE
Young Man I'm the Sunday School," by
Edwin Golding.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
Mr.. DI MARE AGAIN
BENEFICIAL SOCIETY HEAD

At the twentieth annual election Of
the Italian Mutual Beneficial Society,
Prfnce of Naples. yesterday. Carman
Di Mare was elected president OF the
society for the twentieth time. other
officers chosen were:
John Petaliccia, vice-presldont: John
DiIoro. corresponding secretary; Louis
Celia, financial secretary; Pasquale
Severino. assistant secretary; Angelo
M Terranova, treasurer; John Del
Crosse, Vincenzo Martone and Joseph
Fortunate. trustees; Filippo DiSabato.
Vicolo Picgiotti. Pasquale Giammat-
teo, Angelo Citro and Domenico Di-
Tomaso. members of the board Of di-
rectors; John Romangnoli American
flag bearer. and Vito Giuliana, assist
ant: Raffaele Tavani. Italian flag bear
er. and DOmenico Bernardo. assistant:
Or. Peter A. NJ. Rovitti, society physi-
clan.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
Said and Did a Few
Things at Hotel Because
He Couldn't Have Wine
on Sunday.

A somewhat startling episode oc-
CURED yesterday afternoon when a
couple from out of the city visited
Wilmington 60 get married and was
the cause Of considerable excitement
in the Hotel Wilmington.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon
big automobile drove up TO the
Hotel Wilmington. In the machine
were three men and two women, all
Of the party with the exception OF one
man being attired in fur coats. One
OF the men inquired OF the clerk In the
hotel whore a marriage license could
be obtained and a minister to per-
form the ceremony. He was referred
TO the Rev. George l.. Wolfe. at No.
1918 Market street, and the party left
the hotel
A reporter for THE EVENING
JOURNAL learned to-day that the
bride and groom were Miss Florence
Conway and Gordan IL. Wallace. of
Albany. n. ". and with them were
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith. and a man
giving the namo OF NJ. y. Urell the
latter said 20 be a lieutenant-colonel
OF the United states Army. located in
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
zELAYA'S SON
SUED BY GIRL
Artists Model Has Batch OF
TOrrid Love Letters and
Wants Damages
ASKS 100000 AS SALVE
FOR HURT TO AFFECTIONS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Anibal Zelaya,
Youngest son OF the President Of Nicara-
qua. will oppose I'm the supreme Court to-
morrow the suit for $4,000 damages for
trifing with her young affection brought
by Juliet Hero. an artists model. who al
leges zelaya promised to marry her and
then cruelty broke the engagement. Young
zeiaya is law student at Columbia Uni
versity.
Miss Hero. good looking and well form
ed, slender and sinuous promises TO dis
play a hundred or so OF the most torrid
love letters turned IooseNin many day.
She showed a few samples to-day and
promises that the quality OF the entire eS-
hibit will exceed to-day's revelations.
Some Of the letters. she admits, were
'cribbed" bodily from the works Of Ella
Wheeler Wilcox. and Laura Jean Libby,
but even at that she insisted busy girl
like she could not examine plaarism and
she was compelled to accept them at their
face value and believe they were i'm real
ity the 'outpourings of a torrid soul"
.The gem" OF the collection he ad-
dressed to Darling Juliet" and it runs
as follows.
Every soul is a celestial Venus to
every other soul and in her do we find a
sublimity. Why notG Nobody knows It is
simpiv because love is a divine manifesto
ton Of two hearts and two souls that the
mind finds itself unable to go beyond the
limits Of human comprehension. These
are the few words can express about my
constant admiration for you, my Julietta
''In the meanwhile, let me say that my
soul can be trusted to the end. Juliettai
perhaps am firing you with so many
words that do not come from the BRAIN
but from the heart? But my affection foE
YOU is so great that I cannot help it, And
seeking for love let me say a few words
to you.
81 love youl love you!
'rris all 1 can say.
Tt is my vision in the night,
My dreaming in the day;
The very echo Of my heart.
My blessing when I pray,
Il love youl I love you!
'Tis all I can say.
"While you are always. as you say
afraid that your sentiments win carry
/ you too FAR. l am not
Hoping you are well, and sending
my best regards TO all. am, as ever.
t''Your Anibal."
Answered Farewell With Suit.
His farewell letter, which the girl
answered with the summons for 100000
| damages. is as follows:
'Esteemed friend: Painful 70 il
is to be misunderstood and under
valued by those we love. But this,
too. is in our lives. and we must bear
it without a murmur. for IL is a tale oft
repeated. I never really thought that
women could express their thoughts
in a mean, malicious way. Never
mind. l only hope you are enjoying
the company Of others. But II you
find a true friend do not misunder-
stand him as you have me. Bury all
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
MISSION FOR
NON-CATHOLICS
Father Elliott breaches at
the Cathedral on Divinity
Of Jesus Christ

Father Elliott began a mission for
non-Catholics in tho Cathedral last
night and Il win continue a week.
Faith Elliotts text was: what
Thank You Of Christi" lie said:
THE divinity OF Jesus Christ Is tho
foundation OF the Christian religion.
To Him universal homage is paid, not
as TO a great man. but as 10 the inhn-
ite God. They are indeed many who
ignore Him, a few who publicly resist
His claim TO be the Deity, but the vast
multitude Of humanity bow down to
adore Him. My Lord and My Godl'
81. Thomas's act Of tardy. but perfect
faith, is the cry Of the human race so
far as II hase become enlightened. Nor
Is this momentary sentiment II IL
the settled conviction OF ages.
1T grows stronger and deeper with
succeeding generations II Is not a
qiescent faith. allied 70 timid ignor-
ance and british superstition The
faith in Christs godhead is like the
strength Of a tree growing in the open
fields, tougher and more enduring
from resisting the storms with which
II has had 10 battle, IL is all the
more peaceful IN its supremacy on
account Of the patient and matured
meditation OF humanitys best intelli-
gence. during nearly a score OF oen-
turtles
Christ is Cod born into this
world as both God and man. We know
this from personal testimony--the
simplest method OF learning factH-tha
statements OF Christ Himself. He es-
tablished Ills veracity beyond all
Ill
miracles, by the unrivaled perfection
OF His ethical and spiritual doctrine.
by the visible interposition Of provi-
dence, in the establishment OF tha
Christian religion. based on this
dogma. The disciples or Jesus so un-
derstand His teaching. firmly believed
In His divinity and so taught the
world. His enemies so understood His
teaching. and compassed His death for
that reason. Divine Providence has
made good His claim. maintaining
His as the recipient OF divine honor
from first to last OF the era in which
we live, and which has been named
The Christian Era from Him and
from His claims.
Some would have us think that It
is incredible that God should become
man. But such is not the case. for
every nobler trait in us looks TO union
with God for Its fulness, and men
easily believe that God could raise our
nature into personal unity with His
own. Man is indeed fallen, but yet
he knows that he comes from God. re-
turns TO God. is made like unto God.
has divine voices within him, has di-
vine standards OF truth and beauty and
Joy, yearns for God, can only be happy
in perfect unity with the infinite"
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
Actions Starred in Behalf
of Accident Victims in
the United STATES Courf
in Philadelphia.
MR.. NOBLITT SAID TO
HAVE GONE TO FLORIDA

In the United States Circuit Court.
Philadelphia. on Thursday last. suits
against Joseph c. Noblitt, Of Chadd's
Ford, Pa. were instituted in behalf Of
Dr. Charles Green, who died to-day,
and James Wilson, county engineer.
Damages to the amount of 100000
in DR.. Green's case, and $4,000 for Mr.
Wilson arc asked. Service was made
that day by leaving a copy OF the
suits at his usual place Of abode.
Attorney General Gray was out Of
the city to-day and could not be seen
regarding what action the State might
take.
Deputy Attorney General Wolcott
was not in a position TO say definitely
whether or not the case would be pre-
sented 10 TO the grand jury at the
January term Of court.
In the suits filed it is charged that
the collision was caused by negligence
on the part of the automobile driver.
William G. Jones. Jr., represents Mr..
Wilson and Herbert II. Ward repre-
sents Or. Green's estate. while Porter,
Fultrod and Mccullough. Of Philadel-
phia. are the Pennsylvania counsel.
Previous to entering suit several ef-
AoIA1 Ntit ildht bN tDulSel TO get "A
settlement of the cases, but they failed.
Mr.. Noblitt a few days ago sold his
property and has removed to Florida.
Ex-Judge Porter says the case is some
what like a New York one of recent
date. where a boy who was driving i'm
carriage was killed by an automo-
bile. The man in charge of the machine
has been indicted on a charge OF man
slaughter.
Farmers and others who use the
Kennett pike have becn incensed over
the running down of the carriage, and
since the death OF DIR. Green to-day
are arranging to call upon Attorney
General Gray and ask him TO take
the case before the grand jury.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
MEDICAL EYE
ON THE PUPILS
DR.. H. G. BuCkmaSter Asks
Board Of Health to Provide
For Inspection at Schools
PHYSICIANS TO
CONFER ABOUT 1T

In accordance with action taken by
the Board Of Education. Dr. II. G.
BuclSmaster. chairman of the public
buildings committee of that body, ap-
peared before the Board Of Health this
morning to obtain the assistance OF
the board for a medical examination
Of the pupils Of the public schools.
After the necessity of such an in
spection had been emphasized, II was
decided that the medical members Of
the two boards should confer to make
such arrangements as will be neces-
sary for the inspection. The purpose
will be to designate the ailments of
failing and backward children in order
that their parents may place them
under proper treatment.
Plumbing Inspector Kane was asked
to submit a blue print OF plans for inn
prOvements he has suggested for the
plumbing Of the police station. Mr..
Kane reported that il would require
about three weeks 20 make needed
changes, and some provision may be
made 10 have police station prisoners
and "boarders" Accommodated in the
county court house or the Federal
building.
Thirty-two houses were ordered con-
nected with sewers. Thirty-nine have
been connected during the last three
weeks. Mat inspector Morrison re-
ported that he had inspected 642 cattle
456 calves, $50 sheep and 205O hogs
One OF the cattle and two hogs were
condemned. Nine hundred and sixty
pounds Of tainted meat were con-
demned.
The reported prevalence Of typhoid
fever in the Ninth ward was not
brought up.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
MAN ALLEGES ROBBERY;
MAN AND WOMAN HELD

Bessie Banks. colored, was arraigned in
City Court this morning on the charge
Of larceny. VIM. Cummings, colored' said
the woman had taken IS and a watch from
him officer Mcbride testified TO finding
the watch in the woman's room. She said
Cummings gave her the watch. She was
held under 5000 bond for court.
William Rice, eolored. was charged with
larceny in connection with the same case,
Il being alleged he aided in taking the
watch He also was held for court under
1870 bail.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
FATHER SULLIVAN
AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH

The Rev. Daniel r. Sullivan, assistant
priest of St. Patrick's r. c. Church.
preached his first sermons at the church
yesterday morning and delighted large
audiences at both the . o'clock and 1890
service.
The service in the afternoon was ad-
dressed by the Rev. Father Joseph e.
Quigley. the pastor OF the church. last
evening Father ouigley was at St
Mary's.
At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the
Holy Name Society Of ST. Patrick 3
Church held a meeting and Father Quig-
ley delivered the lecture. This evening
the Terpsichorean Society will meet at
Is o'clock.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
HIS BRAVERY HALTS
A WORKHOUSE SENTENCE

John Mitchell. who went TO the aid
of John +. Campbell. a workhouse
guard. when he was shot at the work.
house some time ago, was in court this
morning on the charge Of drunkenness
and disorderly conduct.
Assistant City Solicitor Chaytor at
once informed the court that Mitchell
had given valuable assistance in over
poworing Graham, the colored man,
who is accused of having shot the
guard, and recommended his dismissal
I'm recognition Of his services. Judge
Cochran accordingly dismissed him
without a hearing.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
CIGAR FIRES HOUSE,
BURNING MAN BADLY

Going to sleep with a pipe in his
mouth. Alexander Miller set fire to
the house Of Joseph Masten. at No. 1924
King street. on Saturday night, and it
was practically destroyed. All of his
furniture was ruined. He was badly
burned before he was awakened, but
will recover. His family, asleep up
stairs. had a narrow escape.
Another Saturday night fire was in
the home of $. L. Weist, No. 1906 Pine
street. An overheated stove caused
the blaze.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
ACCUSE MAN OF POCKET
PICKING; CASE CONTINUED

Samuel Welsh, OF Philadelphia, was ar
raigned in City Court this morning on the
charge Of larceny on complaint of Charles
c. sayre, of No. 2lOO Locust street. sayre
said Welsh brushed against him as he
was leaving a train on Saturday night
lie missed his pocket-book and accused
Welsh OF taking It, Another passenger
found the pocketboolx under the scat oc-
cupied by Welsh. Welsh denied all lxnowl-
edge Of the pocketbook. Judge Cochran
continued the case until Thursday morn
ing in order n Investigate Welsh was
held under 500 bail.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
nnaih of h. W. MoKeevar.

yer. who died on Saturday, will take
place on Wednesday afternoon from
his late home. No. 210 Monroe street
and interment will be made i'm Silver
brook cemetery. Mr.. McKeever was
a member OF Delaware Tribe of Red
Men and Brandywine Lodge. Shield Of
Honor.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1s.-lt
will be warmer tonight in the Middle
Atlantic States, and colder Tuesday.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Charleston to
Eastport.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Tuesday;
Delaware-Rain tonight and Tues
day; brisk to high southeast to south
west winds.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
Central School 70 Celebrate

Central Church Sunday School will
celebrate both Christmas and its own
fifty fourth anniversary next Sunday
at 7.30 o'clock in the church. There
will be Christmas carols. exercises by
the school, and appropriate addresses.
The week day Christmas festival Of the
school viii be held on Tuesday even
ing, December 2S.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
DeIaware Avenue Church Events.

The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society Of Delaware Ave
nue. Church will meet on Thursday
afternoon i'm the church parIors.
The Christmas festival of Delaware
Avenue Sabbath school will be given
on Tuesday evening. December 2s. The
program will consist of songs, recita-
tions, speeches, and Of course will in
clude Santa Claus and the Christmas
tree
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
Addressed Y. M. c. A. Service.

Clinton n. Howard. OF Rochester, N.
r.. was the speaker at the Y. M. G. A.
mems meeting in the Garrick Theatre
yesterday afternoon. His subject was
'Thc Man at the Bottom"
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
NEW BARNS FOR
COLLEGE FARM

Bids will be opened by the trustees Of
Delaware College at Newark on January
for the erection OF two large barns on
the college farm.
The barns will be OF the double-deeker
type and Of concrete construction and OF
The most advanced design.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
To Dissolve Powder Company

At a meeting i'm this city last week
it was decided TO discontinue the busi-
ness of the Fairmont Powder Com
pany. West Virginia Corporation, and
to dissolve the company. Alexis /. du-
Pont is secretary Of the company.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
Memorial Mass TO Deceased Pastor.

In st. Patricks Church this morn
ing an anniversary high requiem mass
was celebrated for the repose Of the
soul of the Rev. William J. Berhing-
ham, a former pastor of the church.
The celebrant was the Rev. James p.
Quigley. pastor Of the church.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
nunInp cod continuanoa.

Edward w. Dunlap was arraigned
in City Court this morning on the
charge Of violating the market ordi-
nance. but the hearing was continued
for one week in order that witnesses
might be obtained
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
Enn.raI I'D R.u. M. c. Hnndv.

The funeral Of the Rev. W. c. Handy
father Of l.. Irving Handy who died
on Friday at the residence OF a son
in Washington, was held today Inter-
ment is to be made this afternoon
at Princess Anne, Nd.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
ushsr., Union to Meet.

The Ushers' Union Of Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church will hold a
business and social meeting in the
church parlors this evening. II is the
largest ushers' union in the city, hav-
ing a membership Of sixty-five.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
Fined For creatinq Rumpus.

Frank Dorsey was given a hearing
on the dual charge Of drunkenness and
disorderly conduct. he having it. was
alleged raised a rumpus" at the Sal
walton Army Industrial Home. He was
fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
To Distribute Christmas Baskets.

The Christian Endeavor Society Of
Rodney Street Church win distribute
Christmas baskets according to their
usual custom.
Evening journal., 1909-12-13
To Omen Bids for Printing.

At the meeting of the Board Of Edu-
cation tonight bids will be opened for
printing the annual report Of the pub
lie schools Of Wilmington.