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Evening star., 1909-04-12
RECKLESS AuTo1sT KILLED.
Swiss Loses His Life While Racins
Through German Streets.

Special CibIegram TO The star.
GENEVA, April PA Swiss motOrist
named Samuel Zopf. young man of
about thirty, who had recently inherited a
large fortune, was racing in high-power
car through the streets of Geneva the
other morning at O'Clock, when the car
skidded and crashed through the iron
ratings on the bridge over the Rhone
falling into the river, about twenty-five
feet below.
Mr.. Zopf1 was dead when carried out of
the water and two friends who were with
him were seriously injured.
Evening star., 1909-04-12

Miss Nettie ID. Grubbs and Mr.. Lacy G.
Lackey, both of Warren county, Va, were
quietly married at IL o'clock on Saturday.
the 10th instant, by the Rev. ]. Henning
Evening star., 1909-04-12

Mrs. Mildred Irving Henry of New York
city is here to attend the meeting of the
Descendants of the Signers. and will go
on to Monticello, Va.
Evening star., 1909-04-12

Mrs. John c. Phillips. mother of the as
sistant secretary Of state. went to bos>
ton for the early part of last week.
Evening star., 1909-04-12

Mrs. C. S. Jutte of Pittsburg has taken
possession of the house on X street
where the Tafts lived until year or so
ago
Evening star., 1909-04-12
DIED.

BROWN. On Sunday, April II, 1900 at s clock
Pm. at the residence Of his parents. 4l6
Warner street northwest. WILLIAM sADDI-
son, beloved son Of Homer J. and Agnes X.
Brown. In the fifteenth year of his age.
Funeral services at Central Presbyterian Chapel.
corner Of Sd and I streets northwest. on
Tuesday, April 13. at o'clock pm. Friends
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
ORDERS FOR THE
STATE MILITIA

Colonel Theodore Townsend, Of the First
Delaware Infantry has issued orders fill
ing vacancies among the commissioned
officers. Lieutenant James A. Ellison is
appointed battalion adjutant and Is as
signed to the second battalion and Second
Lieutenant Harry G. Lawson is appoint
ed battalion quartermaster and commits
sary and is assigned to the second bat
TALON.
The leave OF absence granted Second
Lieutenant Lawson is revoked.
Company is directed to hold an cleo
tion on Friday night. December II, to
elect a second lieutenant. vice Brooks, re-
signed. Captain Lavinus Austin, Judge
advocate win conduct the election.
Company d will hold an election for
vacancies in the grades Of first and sec
ond lieutenants OF infantry vice Ellison
and Lawson. 10 battalion staff
Company G on Monday evening, Deem
Der % will elect captain. vice Satterfield
resigned. Captain B. T. Holcomb. Jr., ii
granted leave of absence for 30 days.
Orders have been issued by Major Alfred
r. Hart. assistant adjutant general and
acting assistant inspector of rife practice
of tho Organized Militia OF Delaware, FOL
the annual officers revolver match TO b'
held on Saturday. December IS. at IN,
State Rife Range. The trophy is the sill
yer cup recently offered by Major S. p
1 Doherty.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
:-:WOMANKIND:-:
Sentiment is Often Attached
To Gifts Gotten as Child

At the very early age toys have no
allurement and II is we'll TO choose for
the baby gifts which may receive a
sentimental value as the years roll
onward. Many a woman and man
treasure with a deep feeling of love
and reverence the battered mug which
had been so often imperiously pounded
on the table 20 hasten nursie with the
milk or the latest scientific food Of
the day.
There is really quite a silver or even
gold service awaiting Santa Claus Sc
lection for this youngest member Of
society The mug and porringer Of
other days has been increased by the
pap bowl. which is so cleverly fashion
ed that the most stenuous OF young
sters cannot upset It. These essentials
may be developed IN the plain silver
or gold or wrought with various de-
signs, a fanciful one of cupids and
cheruhs vying In favor with one bear
ing the picture from nursery rhyme
book or the inevitable teddy bear
family
The same designs may be found in
the spoon which is so built that the
tiny hands can grasp It firmly and
iedily manipulate tle loou IN Sucu q
way that Il finally reaches the cupid's +
bow mouth in safety. The pap spoon
may bear the name. date Of birth and
weight, making a comprehensive
souvenir for other years. or. II you
prefer. the napkin ring can bear these
inscriptions. but as the ring may be
placed before the eyes for many years
to come IL is we'll TO choose one with
the idea OF the future. on this ac-
| count the more babyish designs arc
not selected as often as the palmer
ones OF those bearing a pattern which
will be sufficiently dignified 20 please
the young lady as she passes through
the teens to-well, the years yet tc
come
When tho honor Of coming 10 the
table marks an all-important day In
the life OF the wee one the pusher /.
] i'm demand. for this admirable substi
tute for the knife and the fingers is al
article which becomes very dear to th'
youngsters. The napkin-fastener is an
other accessory OF these proud days
Then there is the ring on which thos'
troublesome teeth are cut. Even be
fore these difficult days this RIM
serves as a plaything. with its silvo
toys.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
RECITAL
AT ST. ANDREWS

An organ recital OF much interest 10
music-lovers was given at st. Andrews
Church last night by Frederick Maxson.
+. a. G. O.. choirmaster OF the First Bap-
tist Church, OF Philadelphia, assisted by
E. Roscoe shrader, Mrs. Victor Pyle and
the choir or tho church.
All the musicians were weli-lsnown to
the audience and were enthusiastically
received.
Mr.. Maxson's mastery Of techniue was
brilliantly shown, and his acconpani-
ments to the soloists showed an artistic
subordination that is frequently lacking
I'm organ accompanments. Mr. Shrador.
leading violincellist Of the Wilmington
Orchestra, has so often played before
/ local audiences that his expressive rend-
ering and rich. clear tones hardly need 70
be mentioned. they are always found IA
his playing.
Mrs. Pyle has a clear soprano voice OF
unusual range, her highest notes ring
sweet and true and her voice responds
sensitively 20 the theme OF her sons TIE
program was as follows:
First art-Compositions written for the
organ. l. Concert Fantasia. Bird p Ans
uaHlinoi r. hiaA7"hf D. 'VHr'i' 'Ncitulo
IN G., Hollinsi 4, Toccata and Fugue in y.
minor. Bach; g. anthem, from the "Gallla.'
Gounod.
Second Part-Composltions arranged for
the organ 1. Aria, Bach; 2 grand march.
Queen OF Sheba," Gounod; 3, (a) Andante
Religioso, Thome, and 90 Gavotte. Henry
Hadley. for organ and -violoncello; 4.
theme and variations, symphony In ID,
Haydn: S. overture Euryanthe. Weber.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
PERFECT CARE
In EVERY PART

Somebody has said that genius con-
sists in taking perfect pains II one
could see IN some Of the great watch
factories the amount of care bestowed
on the making of every part of a
modern watch he would come to know
that the matchmaker comes pretty near
being a genius, so great pains does
he take with the smallest detail of his
art. This is notably true in the Wal
than and Elgin works, and we are
showing a line OF Waltham and Elgin
movements in gold-hlled cases that
make the most desirable Christmas
gifts. and the price is surely attrac-
tive when you consider that you can
get thoroughly guaranteed watch
for fourteen dollars.
OF course we have the moro expen-
sive grades and a visit to the store
will convince you of their excellence.
And if you havn't seen the moving
Christmas Suggestion Sign at the store
of c. +. Rudolph at Market and Fourth
streets it will be well worth your while
TO make a special trip down town TO
get some suggestions for your early
shopping
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
OLD-AGE PENSIONS
ASTOUND ENGLAND
First 9 Months Test Shows
Alarming Increase in
Applications

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9-The first
nine months test OF the old-age PEN
sion system In Great Britain has falsi-
fed the Governments estimates in an
alarming way. II was Officially as
sumed that not more than $4,000 per
sons In England, Wales, Scotland and
Ireland would apply for pensions, and
that the cost for tho first year would
be Ss2,5o0,0oo. The law went into cf-
feet last New Years Day. by the
end OF September 112,76S more men and
women than the expected number were
actually drawing pensions. and I'm nine
months out OF the u more than $50 900, p
600 had been spent out Of an estimate
Of ss2.5OO 900 for the entire year.
EXPERIENCE LIKE OURS
Great Britain is beginning to realize
that II Is entering upon an experience
with old-age pensons similar to that
Of the United states with military pen
slons.
In he United States. after continuous
efforts TO secure a general service PEN
sion law tho rates of pensions for civil
War veterans. on reaching the ages of
81. 70 and 75. have been raised within
the last three years 20 $i2 SIS and Sc
monthly. Forty-five years after the
close of the Civil War, according tC
the annual report Of Commissioned
Warner there We're 95i .67S pensioners
While death caused 1882 names to hi
dropped from the rolls last year, as,
0Ss new pensioners were added.
The Government payments for tn
year ended June 30 last amounted 4
| S16i .973 ,7O3. the largest sum ever dis
bursed in one year. Yet. IN 1872. whe
the annual payments for pensions wer
only S84, ,443,s9i, about 20 per cent. {
those for last year. James A. CARTEL
predicted In the House OF Represents
tives that 1--WE may reasonably expeC
that expenditures for pensions wi
hereafter steadily decrease. unless on
\ legislation shall be unwarrantably ex
travagant."
In Great Britain. also. no politica
party and no politician is willing TO b
suspected Of luSewarmness on the pen
sion question. only q few days ago MI
Balfour accused Mr.. TIRE. Lord Advo
cate for Scotland. Of uttering a "frigid
calculated lie' I'm estimating that tn
Conservatives. If returned to power
| might suspend the old-age pensions
No more is any member of Parliamen
heard repeating that Government as
sistance will tend to weaken IN
| moral fiber Of the people"
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
ODD MISHAP
BEFALLS GUNNER

ELKToN. Nd. Dec. 9-while gun
ming with his son along the Susque-
hanna Flats to-day. Frank s. Benja-
min, of New Jersey, stood his gun up
beside a young saplIng. Probably a
half-hour later he noticed bunch OF
ducks flying toward him and he hur-
ried 10 get the gun.
When within a few feet Of the weapon
the wind blew the sappling so hard
that the gun fell over and was dis
charged. the entire load striking Ben.
jamin in one leg, tearing away the
entire calf He was brought 10 Union
Hospital here for treatment, and II
may be necessary to amputate the
member.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
SAENGERBUND BALL
A GREAT SUCCESS

More than 200 persons attended the
annual concert, dinner and ball. of the
Delaware Saengerbund, last evening in
the German Hail. The affair was a
great success. The concert began at
9 o'clock. The stage was handsomely
decorated for the occasion with palms
and plants. Miss Elizabeth Debarry-
gill. Of Philadelphia, was harpist and
soloist for the evening.
Joseph Michaelis and Miss Mary
Mullen lead the grand march. Neefs
Orchestra furnished the music for
dancing. An elaborate dinner was
served in the banquet hall. which was
handsomely decorated. Jacob Zim-
mermann was the caterer.
The committee in charge Of the af-
fair comprised DR.. William Kleinstu-
ber, chairman; Joseph r. Micaelis,
Arthur Heinel, Joseph Sell, John Feb
and Bernard Kleitz.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
FEW RINGS CORRECT
FOR a MAN TO

No matter how handsome II may be
intrinscally. it is certainly better to
wear no ring at all than one Of ques-
tionable taste, and the choice of those
suitable in character for men is by no
means large.
The plain or wrought gold ovals or
squares with crest or monogram are
not Objectionable in point of style. but
have become rather common; the snake
rings are also old in design and most
of the ieweled designs-that is. the
really precious jewels. such as dia-
monds. rubies and emeralds-are in
correct. Certainly diamonds or pearls
should not be seen on mems fingers,
nor for that matter opals, nor tur-
quoise
But sometimes the dark stones. such
'as sapphires. and some of the semi
precious stones, like carbuncles, with
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
PICTURES SHOW
MISSION WORK

Before an interested audience at West
Church last night the Rev. Alexander
Alison, Jr.. gave an illustrated reading on
"Our Country I'm Pictures" The stereopu-
can slides We're unusually good. II was a
review OF home missions I'm the United
States. starting with Alaska and the gold
seekers thence journeying TO the west
and following the adventures Of the cow
boys. and pursuing the trail TO the noun
tains where the poverty Of the mountain
eers was described.
Many pictures Of mission churches were
shown.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
ARTIST SUFFERS
$500 FIRE LOSS

Fire in the studio OF Clifford w. Ash
ley, an artist, at No. 1916 Rodney
street yesterday did damage to the eX-
tent Of $500 which is covered by in
surance. Smoke was discovered is
suing from the top floor of the building
about noon and an investigation show
ed that the blaze had originated in a
pile OF stores which had been placed
in a small room on that floor.
Mr. Ashley and several other artists
at work in the building attempted to
eNtinguish the blaze but they were un-
successful. The Water Witch Fire
Company was then notified.
Mr. Ashley makes his home at No
1922 Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
SOUTHERN PLAY
AT THE AVENUE

At the Avenue Theatre next week
"Tho Man on the Box" Will be followed
by Alabama" the earliest and per-
haps the greatest success Of Augustus
Thomas. author Of "In Missouri" "Arl-
zonn." "The Earl OF Pawtucket" and
"rhe Other Girl"
The play tells a story Of happy love
and successful plotting. enlivened by the
comedy Of dear old Southern gentlemen
and graceful girls. and though entirely
different from any Of the plays pre-
sented by the Company, Will be enjoyed
as Seenly as the others have been.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
1he Stomach and How
To Cure lis Ills, Free

More thought is being given to the
stomach today than to any other or
gan. Dieting and a hundred other
things are suggested, but the fact re-
mains that we have to cat and that in
the main we are eating the same food
today that has been eaten for hundreds
of years. The point, then, is to find
a way of remedying an evil when we
find II.
There comes a time in the lives Of
ell of us when laxative Is necessary,
only with some this requirement oc-
ours more frequently than with others.
But whether the occasion is frequent
or rare II is important that you take a
simple. natural remedy. The farther you
get away from the man-made tablet or
pill and the salty purgative water the
better. You want something that COM
bines the virtues OF a laxative and
tonic, something that Is sure in its
effect and yet pleasant 10 the taste,
a remedy containing earth-grown veg
etables ana plants. Such is DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup. Pepsin. now for nearly a
quarter OF century a recognized
household friend in thousands Of homes.
The world affords no better cure for
constipation and liver trouble. for In
digestion ana sour stomach. for sick
Evening journal., 1909-12-09

neaoacne ana natulency than this REM
edy. But in addition to its laxative
value Il contains ingredients that have
a tonic action in strengthening and
invigorating the muscles Of the stomach
and bowels. That is what the majority
need--a tonic laxative. But so there
may be no doubt about what II will do
In your case, DIR. Caldwell will gladly
send you a sample bottle free Of charge
upon receipt of your name and address.
Then, II Il pleases you, you can buy
II OF your druggist at fifty cents or
one dollar a bottle. Just as thousands
of others ara doing. ]. II. Funderburg.
Sansaba. Tex, not only uses II with
good success himself, but gives II to
his children, for owing to its mildness
and agreeable taste there is no better
laxative for children. S. p. Mead, Wau-
coma. Ia. has also found it a good
family remedy.
DR.. Caldwell personally will be
pleased to give you any medical advice
you may desire for yourself or family
pertaining 10 the stomach, liver or
bowels absolutely free OF charge. Ex-
plain your case in a letter and he win
reply to you in detail. For the free
sample simply send your name and ad-
dress on a postal card or otherwise.
For either request the doctors address
is Dr. W. B. Caldwell. r. 5Z6 Caldwell
building Monticello. III.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09

cult Company has been especially for
tunate in securing Miles Brothers on
the program for the last three days OF
the week.
There will be an especially well Sc
lected assortment OF moving pictures.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
BOTTER 6 co. AT
OPERA HOUSE

Comedy Of the most delightful kind
will be found in "A Matrimonial Biz
zard" which Harry Botter and a COM
pany OF clever associates will offer at
the Opera House beginning this after
noon and continuing for the remainder
of the week in connection with the
other metropolitan successes which have
been secured by the Bijou Circuit Com
pany for its week end Offering
"A Matrimonial BLIZZARD" tells a story
OF husband seeking divorce from his
wife engaging a lawyer and paying
him a fee to press the sut and then
the willy lawyer accepting a like fee
from the wife for the same purpose.
The situations which result, especially
for the lawyer. give opportunity for
the display of some excellent comedy
without losing sight Of any Of the
dramatic situations.
Barry Brothers is another feature
act. These clever brothers are strong
men. They are a trim and neatly built
pair. There is considerable muscular
balancing on the rings but most OF
their work is done upon the mat and
one handles the other like a child. For
the finish one Of the men lies fiat upon
the mat Mhiie MS bivIhoi uoSo a Manu-
stand upon his feet and the recum-
bent one then slowly raises his feet
bending from the knees until he
gets his feet at right angles from
his knees.
Dams and Miller, unique entertainers
are another couple from whom much
is expected.
Conners and Bates will no doubt win
new laurels here with their eccentric
comedy, a line Of work which is espe-
cialiy appreciated in Wilmington when
II is good.
Singing and dancing is another fav-
orite form OF entertainment when the
team shows merit and the Buou CIR
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
aRnhh.rvs Mas = InLe.

The police made an investigation of
the alleged robbery committed at the
barber shop of ]. Ernest Solway. at
No. West Seventh street, and learned
that the burglary was committed by
an employe as a joke on his en-
ployer. The s5 in cash and a quantity
of cigars and cigarettes which were
taken were hidden by the barber. They
were returned 10 Solway.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
SHIELDS ON COAT
PROTECT GARMENT

Do not neglect TO put shields into
your new fall coat.
a nice way to do this is TO cover
them with silk left from the lining Of
the coat.
Choose large shields, and n they are
neatly covered they are hard to dis
tinguish from the lining proper.
Slipstitch them firmly in place under
the arms
This precautiou is more necessary in
autumn than winter. and should be
attended 10 while the coat lining Is
fresh and unspoiled.
To put In shields after the dam
age is done is like shutting the barr
door after the horse is stolen.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
AFFLICTED MAN
DOESN'T KNOW NAME

After having been examined by phy-
sicians, a colored man calling himself
Alfred, was sent to the insane asylum
at Farnhurst yesterday. He had fit
in a restaurant on West Front street
and was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital where it was found his mind
was affected.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Another Photo for the civ.

Another photograph Of a former
mayor OF Wilmington has been added
TO the collection in the mayors Office
at the city Hall IL is that Of Joshua
Maris, who was mayor from 1854 70
1856. There now remains but three
mayors who are not represented in
the collection.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
FaIIina Tree RIooks TroIIey.

A large tree on Ninth street between
Market and King. fell yesterday and
trolley traffic was delayed nearly an
hour. The tree carried away one Of the
railway feed wires, shutting off all
power on the line until repairs had
been made.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Az Pigeon Association Meetinq.

Wallace L. Cannon. Of New Castle,
Fred Martin and John c. Green. Of
this city, representing the Diamond
State Homing Club are in Philadelphia
today attending the meeting of the
National Homing Pigeon Association.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
LOTION TO CURE
EMf hDnEn nAnEc

LOTION TO CURE
ENLARGED PORES
Nothing is ugiicr than a skin that
is coarsened by enlarged pores. With
all ones care II Is bound 10 get clog
ged and add blackheads 10 its un-
sightliness
A good lotion that has been known
10 relive this tendency IN many in
stances Is made by mixing one dram
OF boric acid with four ounces Of
witch hazel Apply night and morn
ing.
Anyone with pores OF this kind
should make IL a point TO use an
astringent wash OF some kind after
the face has been washed with hot
water. as the that opens the pores.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Exohanqe Seat for Mr. Bissell.

George =. Blssell, Of this city who
Is IN the bond and investment se-
curities business In Philadelphia has
purchased seat on the Philadelphia
Stock Exchange for S6S00.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Christmas Dinners For tho Poor.

Christmas dinners will be sent TO
worthy poor families by the Assoc
lated Charities this year as usual. Con-
tributions TO the fund for this purpose
may be sent 10 602 West street
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Loaded car Takes TumbIe.

While some coal cars on the p. & r.
tracks at Beech street were being
shifted yesterday one Of them contain
ing 80 tons Of coal, fell off the ele-
waited structure.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Now York Preacher at Alliance.

on Saturday night and Sunday the
Rev. v r. Jeffry, Of New York. Will
speak at the meetings Of the Chris
uan and Missionary Alliance.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
nentIst Gats Verdiot.

Al a referee trial in Magistrate
Hastings office yesterday, DR.. Lewis
Rumford was awarded $3.50 for dem
tai work for George c. Pierce.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09

jades. agates. etc. in which the crest
is cut, may be worm
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
The Christmas Spirit at
The Christmas Store

With the return OF prosperity TO our land
the Christmas spirit Of goodwill and loving
kindness will rule from now until Christmas
Day. And the Christmas Store of D. Ross
& Son, as in former years, will be the head
quarters in Wilmington for everything that
is useful and beautiful iii Christmas Gifts,
at LoL0est Prices.
The practical suggestion Of the Consumers
League to Shop Early,-eary in the day
and early in the month,-will add to your
own pleasure and comfort in Christmas shop
ping and will help lessen the strain upon
the salespeople and delivery service. By
shopping early you will not onl y avoid the
fatigue that certainly follows an attempt to
do everything in the last few days before
Christmas, but you will have the benefit Of
fresher and fuller assortments from which to
select. We have endeavored to make am
pie provision for our Holiday business. with
greater preparation than ever before. There
is already considerable activity among the
useful and beautiful gift things all over the
Store. So do not put off your Christmas
shopping, but come In and make your Sc
lections Now.
Take advantage Of our Sub-POst Office To-
Gated right in the Store and mail your Christ
mas presents here to avoid the delay and
rush at the city Post Office. Our store has
for years past prided itself on its efficient
and ever increasing corps Of obiging sales
people We are installing the newest and
bea system of Tungsten Electric Lighting
and everything else is being provided to
make and keep D. Ross 6 Sons, VIII
n1ington' Brigbi"-' ---J Best Xmas Store.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09

FREE To show how quickly Dandeflne
acts. we will send large sam
A pie free by return mail 10 anyone who
{ sends this free coupon TO the
4 M0KLTOR DAHDERRE CO., CHICAGO, ILL.,,
with their name and address and ioe
in silver or stamps to pay postage.