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Evening journal., 1909-12-31
Secretary WiggIesworfh
Complies Some Interest
: ing Vital Statistics of the
Year lust Ending.

While it will be sometime before Sec
retary Joseph Wigglesworth, Of the Board
OF Health will have his annual report
completed, he gave some interesting fig
lures to a reporter for THE EVENING
JOURNAL to-day, relative to vital sta
tistics for the year ending to-day
According to his figures the general
health Of the city during the year was ex-
cellent and will be about the same as last
year, the deaths being less than Is to tho
one thousand inhabitants. Last years rate
was 1464, the lowest in the history of
tho department. There may be a slight
increase in the number of deaths COM
pared with last year but with the increas-
cd population of the year. the death rate
win not be materially changed.
For eleven months from January to
November inclusive, there were 1920
deaths compared with 1882 for last year
During the present month up 10 noon to-
day ia deaths were recorded, compared
With SO for the corresponding period Of
last year.
There we're no epidemics Of sickness
during the year and not one case OF small
pox was reported. There was some diph-
iberia and scarlet fever during the lat
ter part Of the year but at no time was
the abnormal reached. This is shown by
the fact that there were deaths from
diphtheria and from scarlet fever dur
ing the present year, compared with is
from diphtheria and 10 from scarlet fever
last year.
Increase Of Births.
last II is expected that when all reports
are in this week the number will go be-
yond the 1900 mark. From January TO
November of this year there we're 1890
births reported. compared with 100 for
the corresponding period Of last year. Sc
far this month 14s births have been re-
ported compared with 1872 for the same
period last December.
Secretary Wigglesworth said to-day that
it would be safe 10 say that there were
at least 600 births during the year which
were not recorded at the Board of Health
office, by physicians and midwives. All
births should be recorded, he said, as
frequently information is sought at his
office as to the time Of births Of certain
persons, which cannot be given because
the births were never recorded Tic eA'
poets a large number which have beer
held back to come in to-day and to-mor-
row. which will materially increase ths
number recorded for the year.
Cupid Has Been Busy.
The biggest increase noted by Mr.. Wig
ellsworth is that 10 the number of mar
riages He said that the marriages this
year will exceed those Of last year wher
2325 were recorded. by nearly CO.,
Followings the figures of Mr.. Wig
ellsworth, the statistics of Clerk OF
the Peace Brown show that during the
year 1909 there were 2,610 marriage
licenses issued by the Clerk Of the
Peace.
According to the records of the Re
corder of Deeds Office during the veal
there were a little over $500 deaths il
New Castle county while the number
iof births was about the same.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
WATCH ADVENT
OF NEW YEAR
Watch Night Services to be
Held in Many Churches
Of the City
RECEPTIONS AND
SOCIAL EVENTS TOMORROW

Tonight at the witching hour OF mid
night. the year OF 1910 will be ushored IN
with the merry ringing OF bells and many
happy celebrations. The passing out Of the
old year and the coming In OF the now
Is always marked by special social events
and church celebrations.
New Years Day will be replete with
observance. Receptions and luncheons In
clubs. social functions. including dinners
and balls, receptions by the pastors of
vrious congregations, together with spo-
oial celebration In many churches Will
make up the days features.
New Years day is a legal holiday and
the banking houses and government Of
lces viii be closed There viii be one de-
livery OF mall In the morning.
In many churches watch night services
win usher in tomorrow as the NeX Yea~.
Ia scme cases these services win begin at
10 30 o'clock tonight 70 continue until the
ringing OF bells and blowing Of Whistles
announces the advent OF 1910.
The watch night service at Cool. nan
NJ T. Church win begin at 10 o'cl ,clS To-
night and will continue until mldnisht.
This Rev V. T. Northrup viii have ohursc
OF tho service.
The service at St Stephens gnslish
Lutheran church will begin at II o'cIsrl,
ard continue until midnight.
The Swedish Baptist church will ho.s
watch night service. beginning at
O'Clock. There Will be a Hocial program
and refreshments.
A. Old swedes church there win be a
service up TO midnight.
/ At st. James A. U NJ n. churcn ths
service will begin al 0 o'clock. ana there
viii be preaching by Walter Parker. An.
thems also viii be sung.
Watch night services will be held n
Union NJ r Church starting at II clock
and continuing until next year
on account Of tho extreme cold wealth
er and tho condition OF the streets thor
will be no watch night service at Epwortl
Methodist Episcopal Church tonight
Or. II. w. kellogg will be in charg
OF an interesting watch night service Il
Grace NJ. r. Church tonight.
St. Matthews Church watch night ser
vice win begin az i1.3O o'clock
Watch night services will not be hel
in Scott N. L. Church owing TO the man
sociai functlopa Of the week
A watch night service win begin at TO-;
O'Clock.
There viii be a Christmas festival an
watch night service at o'clock to-nlgh
in the Swedish Baptist Church with a
interesting program and social Refresh
ments will be served by tho y. p. s.
The Rev. C. T. Wyatt win be I'm charg
Of the watch night service 20 begin q
Harrison Street Church at 1890 o'clock
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
Intentional Nine to Dine.

The Intentional Nine will have its
annual dinner at the Clayton House at
midnight tonight. n will be paid for
this year by Thomas NJ. McGranary.
who was drawn by lot a year ago.
the stipulation being that he should
wed or pay for the dinner. The mar
ried members are Joseph ]. LAWN,
Frank ID. HorislS. William M. Murphy.
James d. Lewis and John f. Doto. The
unmarried members are George w.
Duffy, William j. Bolen, Thomas NJ.
McGranary and John T. Malcolm, Jr.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
SLEIGH WENT
DOWN A GULLY

While returning in a sleigh from New
port yesterday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
James c. O'Neal were overturned in a
gully. Mr.. O'Neal had driven over an
embankment of snow Teh horse regain
ed its feet and ran away, leaving Mr..
and Mrs. ONeal up 10 their shoulders
I'm snow and some distance from the
nearest house.
They walked 10 the city. The runaway
had in the meanwhile been caught at
Richardson Park by a colored man who
was driving back to see If he could find
the owner. Mr.. and Mrs. ONeai took
possession of the sleigh again and drove
home.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
ALL TROLLEYS
NOW RUNNING

Traffic on all the local trolley lines is
again normal. Cars on the Darby line OPP
Grated from each end of the line this
morning and experienced no trouble.
There was a tie up on the line last night
that again inconvenienced patrons OF the
road. A car got of the track at Montrose
blocking travel on the line for several
hours.
Farmers who came to town this morn
Ing reported that nearly all the country
roads are open and within a few days
conditions in the country will be as usual.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
HOW new YORK
WILL REJOICE.
Gay Residents VIII Usher in
New Year With Scenes
Of ReVeIry
THK MASKS FOR
GUESTS AT ONE HOTEL

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Dec. s1--old 1903. the
anti-doluvian scrapper. who for s64
days has held his own against all
comers. will face 'ISid' 1910 In the
worlds ring tonight for a finish fight
for the championship. Like all the
previous contests it will be "the best
ever." and there viii be plenty Of bot
tle-holders. handlers and timers at the
ringside at midnight.
Here in New York possibly not all
will be able 70 stand the gaff until the
referees count OF twelve puts the
veteran champion out and announces
to the waiting world the advent OF the
new champion, but It is certain there
viii be enough on hand properly TO
greet the coming hero.
New York expects to make a new
record I'm welcoming I'm a New Year
tonight. In every restaurant In town
preparations have been made TO handle
the crowd. In few OF the churches
there win be watch night services. but
Il win be in the down town districts
that most win be doing. Everybody
viii go away down into the Wall
street section TO hear the chime OF
Trinity Church usher I'm the New Year.
New York has been doing that thing
ever since the church was established.
long before the revolutionary war.
The chief requisite TO hearing the
chimes to equip with a COW bell. n
horn and a giant rattle. with these
instruments of torture men, women
and children block Broadway and the
adjacent streets and turn loose q
pandemonion OF noise which would
make the crash of a sixtecn-inch gun
sound like frizzled firecracker In COM
parison. but all think they have heard
the chimes and done their duty and
retire 70 tho all-night restaurants and
hotels TO continue the celebration.
Return 20 Prosperity.
That prosperity has returned 90 the
city is best proved by the statement
that there IS hardly a restaurant In the
city that has any tables unengaged FOR
tonight And all of the White Light
hotels and lobster places have an iron.
clad rule that nothing but wine vii
be served Tonight and owing. they
say te the now tariff law. they viii gel
nifty cents a bottle more for the huh
bling water than Ia folmer wears. Th
coin Is 90 be squeezed out OF the cele
orators with the celebrity and certainty
OF a cidernill and no matter who suf
fers the restaurautor and "mine host
viii all get theirs. 10 say nothing OF th'
artistic waiter. who win dlsdain any
thing but greenbacks as a tip.
Silk Masks at the Plaza.
At the Plaza Hotel guests will b'
furnished with silk masks so that the,
can visit from table to tabi'
"incognito" as the manager puts Il
There will be novelty souvenirs in al
of the restaurants. many OF which vii
give away miniature airships importe,
for the occasion.
At midnight the lights will be turned
out for n few seconds. bells will pea
off the fated twelve strokes. then th'
revelry will be resumed. In three ol
four Of the bigger restaurants New
Years bailets will be danced by we'll
known chorus people, and over all viii
be the sound Of the popping corlSs an'
the maudlin, cheers Of the diners. Al
in all. II promises 10 be a "big nigh
tonight"
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
HENRY LINK, WELL-KNOWN
MACHINIST, PASSES AWAY

After an illness lasting three weeks.
Henry Link died at his home No. 519
East Fifth street last night. aged 81
years. The deceased was a machinist
by trade being employed by the Pusey
& Jones Company for 30 years. until
three weeks ago when he became in
while at work.
Mr.. Link was a member of several
organizations and was. also a trustee
of the German Baptist Church. Fifth
and Walnut streets. He is survived by
Mrs. Link, two sons Harry E. and
Charles w, and four daughters Mrs
Lewis S. Fell, Mrs. Merritt w. Hur-
ley, Mrs Adam Gass and Mrs. Carl
Roehm.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
Bows, Club Entsrtninsd.

The Boys Club of Old Swedes'
Church was entertaine dlast night in
the parish house by their leader. Frank
Heal. All members. about thirty flve
were present, an denjoyed a supper
and a musical program.
The Junior Auxiliary girls were also
entertained at supper in the Parish
House last night, by Miss Kenworthy
and Miss Hammond Pretty souvenir
gifts were distributed 70 the guests.
The choir entertainment 10 have
been held tonight has been postponed.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
At Salisbury Dance.

Several Delawareans took part in the
Christmas dance at Salisbury. Nd,
last night. Music for which was fur
nished by Elliotts Orchestra og this
city. Among the Delawareans who at
tended were Thurman Marvel, Laurel;
Miss Mary White. Georgetown; George
Thoroughbred. Georgetown.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
No Increase in Deaths; More
Births and Marriages and
Fewer Arrests During 1909
Chief of Police Blacks
Departmental Figures
Show That Wilmington
Has Grown More Orderly

Up 10 noon to-day the police made S,693
arrests during the year showing a de-
cided decrease compared with the number
OF arrests made last year. During 1908,
sS74 arrests were made and while this
year is not at end few additional arrests
are anticipated before midnight
For the entire month of December, last
year, 326 arrests were made and for this
month up to noon to-day. there were but
"a arrests, showing a decided decrease.
The arrests by the months during the
present year and also for last year fol-
low:
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
DR.. KITTINGER HURT,
THROWN FROM SLEIGH

DR.. L. a. Kittinger is confined TO his
home as a result Of an accident that oc-
CURED on oMnday. He was thrown from
his sleigh when It rode over a bank OF
snow and sustained injuries and a ner-
vous shock that necessitated him be-
ing confined to his house. He is improv-
ing and will be about i'm a few days. Il
is expected. His practice is being looked
after by some Of his fellow practitioners
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 31.-Ths
weather will be more or less cloudy
tonight and Saturday over the east and
south but without precipitation of
consequences.
Forecast till p. m. Saturday;
For Delaware-Partly cloudy and
warmer tonight and Saturdays light
to moderate variable winds, becoming
south.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
No Auto Club Run LikeIv.

No arrangements have ben made with
Wilmington hotels to entertain the Cen
tury Motor Club Of Philadelphia to-
morrow, and it is likely that the pro-
posed automobile run of that club 10
Wilmington has been abandoned be-
cause Of snow clad roads.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
nift 90 chair Leader.

Members Of the Junior Choir of
Scott NJ. E. Church, presented their
leader. Mrs Frank Sparks with
beautiful picture encased in a beveled
gilded frame. The presentation was
made Christmas morning at 2.3O
o'clock before the choir left on its
Christmas morning tour.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
Eeast of the ciroumoision.

In all Catholic churches tomorrow
the Feast OF the Circumcision win be
observed. In many Of the churches.
particularly ST. Mary's. the masses Of
the day will be the same as those TO
be said on Sunday
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
Oh Horse Is Dad.

A horse twenty-four years old. own
ed by Harry w Lowe, liveryman died
in his stall yesterday. The horse was
remarkable for his endurance, and had
been put on the pension list by Mr..
Lowe recently.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
Entertained in Honor Of Friend.

Mrs. A. NJ Campbell OF West Twen-
ty-third street entertained a party Of
young folks last evening in honor of
Miss Maymne Merritt who is home
from Wilson College for the holidays.
An ENJOYABLE evening was spent.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
Festival at Rodney Street Church

Rodney Street Sunday Schol held
their Christmas entertainment last
night with a full attendance Of happy
pupils The program consisted Of
carols and recitations and Christmas
tree.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
ramnIn of Truth Ball.

The third annual ball of the Con-
gregation Temple Of Truth will be held
lat the New Century Club on Thurs
day evening, January 6. NJ. Rees is
chairman Of the committee Of arrange
ments.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
New Y. M. c. A. Boys Secretary.

Glenn NJ. McGregor. who recently re-
signed as secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association, at Frederick Nd
to become secretary Of the Boys De-
partment Of the Young Mems Chris
tion Association here, will assume his
new duties tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
Chester Pair Marry Here.

Announcement was made in Chester
last night Of the marriage here yes
terday Of Edward II. Fahey and Miss
Ivy Boulden. Mr.. Fahey Is a nephew
OF DR.. John c. Fahey OF this city.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31

A prompt investigation by the Board Of
Governors of the New York Stock Ex-
change followed the sensational furry in
Rock Island stock which caused about
seO0.O00 loss to outside "nibblers" at the
stock. Rock Island common made leap
OF thirty points in about ten minutes.
and many outsiders. having bought heav-
fly on a trip. were unable TO unload be-
fore the stock dropped back below its
starting point. Daniel G. Reid and the
Moore brothers are the principal owners
OF Rock Island. They also have recently
bought into the Lehigh Valley road and
will enter the directorate Of that company
on January 10.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
entertainment at Swedish Church.

An entertainment will be held in the
Swedish NJ. +. Church tonight Re
freshments will be served.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
Bank Declares Dividend.

The National Bank of Wilmington
and Brandywine has declared a semi
annual dividend Of six per cent.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31
loe Chokes Canal.

Ice is choking the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal and the waterway may
DC closed TO trafic next week.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31

Holly Oak Association Meeting
The Holly Oak Improvement As
sociation will meet on Monday night.
Evening journal., 1909-12-31

Every edition of THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL is a prosperity
edition for The merchants who
advertise.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-30
Practical Example.
From Harper's Weekly.

1AVAAA 1a1 ~ - " CChtF
There is 4 certain naval officer of
the United States who is very much
opposed to the use of profanity by
the officers under his command. In
deed. he has been known severely to
reprimand, in private, officers on his
ships heard to address their men in
profane terms.
The following story is told concern
ing this admiraps command OF a squad
ron engaged in target maneuvers i'm
Magdalena bay, lower California. The
commanding officer observed one day
that the men of his ship, the flagship,
seemed to lag behind the crews of the
other vessels of the squadron, being
the last to finish the execution OF a
command or to carry out a maneuver.
He mentioned this TACT to his captain.
Just as the latter was about to reply
there came floating over the water
from the vessel standing by a flagship
q voiiey OF oaths, the result of which
was that there was some pretty hus-
ting on the part of the men ad-
dressed.
CHANGING at his superior officer with
O smile, the captain replied:
That's it, sir, You see, sir, my men
don get enough encouragement like
that"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-30
(continued Mex. Week.l
Clever Animals.

From the Philadelphia North American.
The published statement that the
chimpanzee now performing at the
London Hippodrome draws a salry of
$500 a week for eating his meals and
smoking cigarets twice a day in pub
lie, has surprised many, but
explain that turns" are paid for &C
cording to their power to attract money
TO the box Office. irrespective of wheth-
er they are artistic dancers or trained
chimpanzees.
There is a monkey, called Peter Con-
sui. who is at present filling engage
ments in Germany, and for whom ST.
500 a week for an American engage-
ment has just been refused.
Trixie. the clever old gray mare who
Is well known at the Palace theater In
London, can carr $500 a week for her
owner, and Emir, the musical horse,
draws $3.50.
A troupe Of three or four elephants
will appear On a salary at from $500 to
5000 a week. n two tiny parrots now
going the round of the music halls are
good for some $3.50.
Pilu, the thought-reading dog. Is
earning $3.50 a week for his master, and
the boxing kangaroo draws $3.50.
One of the most expensive animal
turns Is Seeth's troupe of lions. which
| gets $1,000 a week. Hendrickson's IT,
gers get half that sum. Leopards are
also good salary earners, but snake
have small value nowadays.
Good dog turns" always command
| high pay. Merrion's dogs, on their
| reputation as sabet dancers. are get
ting $50 a week In Paris, and Barnold's
| dog pantomime. on the fame OF a ter
| rier who acts the part OF a drunken
man. is drawing 1000 In h American
music halls.
cats when well r ained are n great
| attraction, but they are rare. One OF
the best known and highest paid
troupes OF cats disappeared with their
mistress. Claire Beassy. on the night
OF December 20 In the earthquake al
Messina-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-30
Nothina Amisa.

From The London News.
Two Scottish farmers met on their
way to church. Man. said Donald.
81 was wonderful what you will be
askin' for your bit sheep over at your
steadin'y" Man." replied Dougaf, II
was hinkin' wad be wantin' so xhul-
Inns for that sheep II will AXE II at
that" said Dougal; but, och. man.
DOOM business on the Sawbath." BUS
iness!" exclaimed Dougai. Man. SELL
In a sheep like that for so shuilin's 10
sot business at all; it, charity"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-30

Farmer Giles-How are that first lot
OF potatoes for size, Harry?
Harry-Oh. some's bigger'n others.
sur.
Farmer Giles-what's the size OF the
biRgexy. then?
Harry-A bit bigger'n the little 'uns.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-30

Most OF the prettiest spring hats are
verttable flower gardens or fruit
orchards, so TO speak, and in either
case are wonderfully attractive. A
charming example of the garden type
Is depicted In above Illustration
chapeau of pale violet satin straw
smartly trimmed with a large bunch
Of La France roses and white violets
and foliage. Tie strings of satin ribbon
matching the straw start from each
side and Join In a bow under brim at
hack
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-30

From the New York SGH.
A woman who can fun in the face
OF uncertainties has been discovered,
She had q telephone In her apartment,
n called up the telephone company
and asked that the service be discon-
tinued.
we are sorry to lose you." said the
man who took her message. Are you
dissatisfied with anything?"
Il am" said the woman. emphat-
ically.
II am very sorry" said the man
perhaps we can help you. What is II
you do not like
Single blessedness." said the woman
II am going to be married tomorrow
London has s43 public schools.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-30
PIanninu : Raid.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Everything ready for raidins that
gambling joint? ?"
Yes, sir"
Warned the proprietor. I SUPPOSED %
Moo"
Great Scotti" exclaimed the Lieu
tenant. and you call yourself a police
man! Want TO get the department
into trouble"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-30
EDITOR is GUILTY
OF NATURE FAKE

Mason city, Ia, Special:
The Britt Tribune man tells Of
a new breed OF Montana hog
which has recently been import
ed into that county. These hogs
have no kinks in their tails like
the ordinary hog. Their tails
are three cornered like a file and
very large. When a coyote gets
after them they spring into the
air, alight on their tails and,
with the rapidity of lightning,
whirl around, boring them
selves into the ground out OF
reach Of their enemy.
This farmer has a mile of
fence to build, and will utilize
the hog TO bore the postholes.
He stakes the hog out where he
wants a posthole and sets the
dog on him. The hog bores "a
hole in a second, and when the
hole is deep enough the farmer
calls 1t out with a pail of swill.
He then stakes 1t out where he
wants the next hole and repeats
the operation. A mile of post
holes can be dug in a day in this
way.
These hogs have such long
hips that their hams reach clear
to their shoulders. and the whole
hog cuts up into hams, shout
ders, headcheese and pigsfeet;
they have nc tenderloin or side
meat.
L Il Il 4 .
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-04-30

This simple but attractive model is
an ideal suggestion for the business
practical, as in it's construction 1t en-
ploys only materials which cannot be
harmed by sun or dampness. The hat
OF the fashionable bucket shape may
be had In almost endless variety of
straws and braids, and for trimming
there is used one OF the new silk scarfs
so attractive In their pretty colorings
as well as soft one-tone effects. Di-
rectly in front Is placed a huge bird,
it's bill just peeping over brim.