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Evening journal., 1910-12-05
LUNCHEON AFTER
SHIP LAUNCHING
Former Governor Of New
York An After Dinner
Speaker on Occasion

Guests at the launching of the
steamer Benjamin b. Odell from tho
yards OF the Harlan and Holingsworth
Corporation on Saturday afternoOh
were rendered a delightful luncheon
by the II. and H. officials In the de-
signing loft of the plant Immediately
after the new craft OF the Central
Hudson Steamboat Company had been
christened by Miss Estelle odell,
daughter OF the former governor Of
New York.
Following the luncheon William G.
Coke. president of the corporation, In
a brief and appropriate speech pro-
posed that all drink to the health of
the owners Of the new craft and the
service of the boat. This was done
heartily.
The next speaker was former Cover
nor Of New York. Benjamin b. Odell,
Jr.. who is one of the owners Of the
Central Hudson Steamboat Company.
Mr. Odell said that he had been
greatly pleased with the successful
launch, and was delighted to hear
someone say, as the vessel glided down
the ways toward the water. that the
sunshine bid, fair for the success OF
the company. He expressed a thought
that the line IN which no is Interested
has done a great deal for navigation
on tho Hudson river A brief history OF
the company and it's development was
given, In which he told his hearers
OF the progress from the founding Of
the company by Homer Ramsdell. a
grandfather OF Mrs Herbert r. Odeli,
who was present at the launch Satur-
day.
| He expressed his gratitude for the
service received at the hands of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpora
tion. stating that the owners every
wish had been accoded to whether the
contract called upon the builders 10
hll their requests or not AS a con-
cluslon Mr. Odell proposed that all
present drink to the health OF Presi-
dent Coke, and the Harlan and Hol-
llingsworth Corporation.
The guests left Wilmington in
special cars attached TO the regular
lnorthbound train leaving here at 9
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
HOME AGAIN FROM ITALY.

Mrs. Fannie De Frisco and daugh-
ter Julia, of No. 1903 West Eighth
street. arrived in Philadelphia yester-
day after a trip to Montecarvino,
Italy. Mrs. De Frisco took the trip
TO her old home for the benefit Of her
health and was much improved.
During her short stay in Italy she
visited her father, relatives and many
friends of twenty years ago. She also
met many friends Of her husband in
Olevano and Battipaglia, the latter
Mr.. De Prisco's birthplace.
Mr.. De Frisco is well known in the
Italian colony, having been secretary
of the Young Mems Italian Democrat
Beneficial Club for more than ten
years. Mr.. De Frisco met his wife
at the wharf.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
SEARCHING HERE
FOR HIS JEWELRY

William Louth, of No. 724 Green
street, Philadelphia, ieweler,
came to Wilmington yesterday after
noon In search of William Marion
nette, alias Edward Names, aged
about 40 years, who had been making
his home at No. 61S North Eighth
street, Philadelphia. He accuses the
man Of obtaining a diamond ring and
gold watch from him and then dis
appearing He said Names told him
they had a place about five miles from
Wilmington.
Louth said he met Haines a month
ago and they became very friendly,
so friendly did they become that
Louth frequently made loans to
Names which the latter always re-
turned. On last Friday Maines is
said to have borrowed the diamond
ring and gold watch to show his wife
and he failed to return.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
CHICKEN SHOW
A GREAT SUCCESS

The twenty-one pound turkey that
of late gobbled joyfully in Turn Hall
now gobbles gleefully at Pocopson,
Pa, on the premises of Norris G.
Temple. who drew the winning number
in the rattle.
With a record-breaking crowd, more
than a hundred exhibitors, and fully
nine hundred birds Of aristocratic
lineage on show, the most successful
poultry show ever given by the Dia-
mond State Poultry and Pet Stock AS
ISOLATION, came to a close on Saturday
night. The out OF town entrants have
doubled the membership roll Of the
association. Nearly every exhibitor OF
this year will also be in the list next
season, and plans are already under
way for the show Of 1911.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Y. M. c. A. In BOTTLE
BALL FIGHT TONIGHT

The contest at the Y NJ. c. A. to-
night will be a battle ball exhibition
between teams numbers / and 2. The
battle will be for the best two heats
cut OF three and a lively time is pre-
dicted. The game OF battle ball is
a new one hereabouts and resembles
a mimic battle between two armies.
Three Inflated balls, very much like
those used in basketball, but smaller,
are thrown by the members of the
teams at their opponents and when a
man is hit with the ball he is counted
out of the heat.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
INJURED MAN ILL
AND WITHOUT FOOD

George Alexander, colo-ed, viii be
sent to the county hospital by the
police. He applied at the police sta
ton on Saturday night for lodging and
was told to go TO the basement where
dodgers stay. He remained there all
night and yesterday without food and
last evening he was found III. The
police thought all the dodgers had left
yesterday morning and IL was night
before they found Alexander
The sick man told the police that
a barrel of -four fell on his side on
Friday resulting in injury TO him. The
officers gave him food and attention
and to-day sought a permit from one
OF the trustees Of the poor TO have the
man admitted to the hospital.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
PISTOR CLELAND
SPEAKS 10 MINUTES

The Ministerial Urfion met this
morning I'm the Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium.
The Rev. ID. NJ Cleland gave talk
upon his recent trip abroad and chose
as his subject, Our Neighbors Across
the Sea-"
Miss Margaret II. Shearman and
Mrs. Thomas d. Young, representing
the Consumers League, spoke to the
ministers on the objects Of the league.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
OFFICIAL
HERE WITH FAMILY

Deputy State Commender Charles r.
Adams, Of knights of Maccabees OF the
World spent Sunday with his family
at No. 1929 Maple street Mr.. Adams
returned to Asbury Park, n. j., this
afternoon to continue his work Of or
ganizing. He was fourth In the
United States Of the Knights Of the
Maccabees on the deputy honor roll
for November with sixty new num-
bers TO his credit.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
DONATIONS WILL
ADVERTISE CITY

The 500 donated by the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company
10 the Wilmington Board Of Trade has
been turned over TO the industrial
committee Of that body and viii be.
used by the committee to further the
work Of campaigning for help for the
Industries here which are in need OF
more help and also for erecting elec-I
trio signs along the railroads, adj
vertising the city.
The Board of Trade pays the cost
Of having these signs made and erect
ed and the Wilmington and Philadel-|
phia Traction Company furnishes tho
current free.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
death of Susana n. Messenger.

Susanna H. Messenger, sister of
Thomas Messenger, carriage builder Of
this city. died at he- home in Stan
ford, Connecticut yesterday. Funeral
services will be held at the home Of
DR.. ] II. Rile, No. 617 Delaware ave-
nue.. on Wednesday morning and in
torment will be made in the family
plot in Wilmington and Rrandywine
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
OPEN Bids FOR DREpGING.

Bids we're opened to-day by United
States Engineer Raymond for dredg-
ing in the Maurice River. n. j., as fol-
lows: American Dredging Company,
II cents a cubic yard; River and Har-
Dor improvement Company, 2S.S cents,
and The Richards Dredging Company.
IL cents. The last named firm will
get the contract.
There is s22,500 available for the
improvements.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Pastor Stonesifer RecoyerIng.

The Rev. J. r. Stonesifer, pastor Of
First Presbyterian Church, became
very III Saturday evening and yester-
day morning while he conducted the
Sunday services he was so sick that
he had TO go to his home and remain
there for the rest of the day. Mr..
Stonesifer was much improved this
morning, and is not confined to his
bed, although he will not be able to
undertake his duties for sevaral days.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
MERNIN.M MCGOWAN.

Thomas NJ. Mernin, the we'll known
proprietor OF the Bulls Head Hotel,
and Miss Mary r. MCGOWAN we're
married at 2 o'clock this afternoon by
the Rev. Fathe- Mealey. Of st. Marys
Church. The bride was attended by
Miss Margaret Carr and the best man
was George Curran. After the cere-
money Mr.. and Mrs. Mernin went on
their honeymoon to Atlanta, Ga. On
their return they will reside at the
Bulls Head Hotel.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
fr. CIeIand 10 Address Mems Club

A talk on the immigration problem
will be given tonight by the Rev. d.
NJ. Cleland, Of the First United Pres
byterian Church at the December
meeting of the Mems Club OF Rodney
Street Presbyterian Church. NJ.
Clelenad has chosen as his subject,
Our Neighbors from Across the Sea. %
Having recently returned from an ex-
tended trip abroad. Mr.. Cleland's ad-
dress promises to be of unusual in
terst.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
|. 0. R. c. CHIEFS
HERE TONIGHT

Members Of Blue Rock Council, Le-
gion OF the Red Cross, Will entertain
the officers Of the Supreme Council
and members of other visiting coun-
ellis this evening in Red Mems Hall.
The occasion is a regular meeting Of
the local council. The ladies' aux
iliary of Blue Rock Council will be
among the guests present
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
TRIDIUM AT SIT. THOMAS.

A iridium in honor of the lmmacu-
late Conception began in st. Thomas
Church yesterday morning. The
masses yesterday were at o'clock
and o'clock in the morning, and in
the evning the Rev. Father Lawrence,
of the Redemptorist oder, conducted
the serYices.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
no Lectnre on aPence.H

peace as a practical Proposition"
will be the title of lecture by Presi-
dent Isaac Sharpless. Of Haverford
College. at Friends Meeting House,
Ninth and Tatnall streets tomorrow
evening at 8 O'Clock.
The lecture will be under the
auspices of the Delaware Peace So
ciety and the public is invited.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
nINNER FOR PAST CHIEF.

The dinner for the Past Chiefs As
sociation OF Crusaders Castle,
Knights Of Golden Eagle, at which
Garrett S. Smith, Supreme Chief or
the order will be the guest " honor
will be held IN the Hotel Wilmington
on Thursday evening. There VIII be
about seventy guests.
Albert Bothman has arranged an
elaborate menu for the occasion.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Death OF Mrs. LeyIcy A. Smoot.

Mrs. Levicy A. Smoot, widow Of
Thomas II. Smoot, aged 50 years, died
yesterday. Funeral services Will be
held tonight at the home of her SON
in-law, William Mason, No. 913 Lomb-
ard street The remains will be
taken tomorrow morning 70 Seaford
for interment
Evening journal., 1910-12-05

MISSION ENDS

The mission, which was held in the
Cathedral last week, closed yesterday.
The Very Rev. John Lyons. " c., cele-
brated the s o'clock mass yesterday
morning when $50 children received
their first Holy Communion. Bishop
Monaghan confirmed the class during
the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
GLAD HAND FOR CHAMP CLARK.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec "a great demonstration greeted
Champ Clark he made his his place the minority
side Of the House to-day The Democrats enthusiastic
their in November he entered. OF
applause followed Even suppressed cheers resounded through
the chamber The galleries took the demonstrations and the
Republican side Of the floor ioined.n.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Died at Pennsrrnne.

Mrs Maria McLachlan, widow Of
Colin McLachlan, died yesterday at
her homo in Pennsgrove. Funeral
services viii be held in the Church
of the New Jerusalem. Delaware ave-
nue. and Washington street, tomorrow
morning, and interment will be made
in Wilmington and Brandywine ceme-
terry. -..--
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
MEN TO DISCUSS SUFFRAGE.

The Mems League of the First
Presbyterian Church are going cour-
ageously to tackle the subject of equal
suffrage at their meeting tonight.
Only the men are invited to be pres
ent. which sounds as If the League
felt some inward tremors after all.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
FINISHING ITALIAN CHAPEL.

The Italian Mission Chapel, being
erected by West Church at Eighth and
Lincoln streets, will be ready for oc-
cupancy by January /.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Loses Arm on Railroad.

While working on the p, B. and
w. railroad yesterday morning. John
son Miller, of West Philadelphia, had
his arm crushed. He was sent to the
Delaware Hospital where 1t was
found necessary to amputate the arm
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Band on Kashinpton min.

Henry and Young's Military Band
will accompany the German-Ameri-
can Alliance on Wednesday. on their
trip to Washington TO attend the un-
yelling of the monument TO General
Won Steuben.
The Alliance and the band will leave
Wilmington 6t o'clock in the morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Fortr Honrs, nerotions.

In st. Hedwig's Catholic Church
morning the Forty Hours
Devotion opened. Masses will be said
tomorrow morning and the devotions
will close tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Sails Interest In Estate.

At the County Court House to-day
the one-half interest in the estate Of
the late James Medford I'm a property
at Eleventh and Orange streets, was
sold 10 H. NJ. Candy for 1915.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
RihIe Class Meeting.

The Mems Bible Glass Of West
Church will hold a business meeting
and social at the church tonight. Men,
members or not, are invited.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
EnrIna tn FIeni nfiners.

Wilmington Lodge Of Fraternal
Eagles will elect officers tonight
There 4 contest for trustees and
for physicians Of the lodge.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Little Girl Passes AWAY.

Alva 2. Hoffecker. aged 3 years.
daughter Of Mrs. Addie Hoffecker and
the late J. Clayton Hoffecker, died
to-day. The funeral will be private
from her mothers home, Forty-irst
and Spruce streets, tomorrow morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Gave Musical Entertalnment.

A pleasing musical entertainment
was given by the Temple Of Truth
Culture Association at the Temple of
Truth last night.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
LABOR WANTS TARIFF REVISED.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON Dec. 5.-In petition filed with the Senate
to-day the Knights Of Labor declare that protective
system has resulted in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of capital
debasemen OF labor The
ufacture 20 the
rates for the last IA have exceeded Congress
is asked TO revise the tariff.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Al Onenlne Of Congress.

Senator dupont and Congressman
Heald to-day went to Washington for
the opening OF Congress.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Steel Man Here on Business.

J. Fink. OF the firm OF Henry Fink
and Son. of Boston and Chicago. man
ufacturers OF ship building iron and
steel, is in Wilmington visiting the
manufacturers IN connection with his
business.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
RroLrn Mnron Stalls Cars.

A coal wagon belonging to Henry
Snyder broke down at Eighth and
Orange streets to-day and delayed
car traffic for some time.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK., Dec. b.-Altnough a
few stock showed fractional gains at
the opening of the stock market to-
day, concessions We're in order i'm the
later trading, nearly everything on
the list joining in downward move
ment
Reported daily by =. o. Lsekey &
Co., bankers ana brokers, members
Philadel phia Stock Exchange, s43 Mar.
-
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
lMTEHSE
SUFFERlMG
From Dyspepsia and stomach Trouble.
Instantly Relieved and Permanently
Cured by Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets.
A New Discovery, but Not a Patent
Medicine.

DR.. Redwell relates an interesting
account Of what he considers re-
markable case Of acute stomach trou-
bic and chronic dyspepsia by the use
OF the new discovery, Stuart's Dys-l
fansia Tablets.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
LOSES LEGS UNDER TRAIN.

Robert Harbeson while getting off
q train at Pennsgrove, n. J., on Sat
urday night fell and had both legs cut
OFF.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Nnrses, Exnmlners to Meet.

The board OF examiners for regis
tered nurses viii sit at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital this afternoon TO eX-
anime candidates.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
senaERnM TAG SALE.

Managers Of the Layton Home re-
port that the receipts from tag day
recently held amounted to $50.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Rrotherhood to Eleci.

st. James brotherhood Of Grace
NJ. +. Church vii hold its annual
meeting tonight to elect officers.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
Newport w. c. T. Q. Meeting.

The Newport Womans' Christian
Temperance Union will hold tn
monthly meeting In headquarters. on
Wednesday afternoon, December z, at
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05

subject OF his talk, In and Out Of
Andersonville."
Evening journal., 1910-12-05

10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money If
it fails 10 cure Il. ". GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1910-12-05
DOOllttle, Tryhard & Butiin
Comedians Of the Right Sort.
Karl

The Master of the one-string Fiddle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25

Owen tailoring wins approval 1904 H.
Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25
Presentation by Representative
Small of North Carolina.

Diplomas were presented to the men,
bers of the 1910 class Of the National
School of Domestic Arts and Sciences,
1854 Nj street northwest last night by
Representative John n. Small of North
Carolina.
Rev. Charles Lewis Neibel Of the East
ern Presbyterian Church delivered the in
vocation. DIR. George w. Stiles Of the
bureau of chemistry made an address.
The class members who made adj
dresses and their topics were: History
of the Class" Margaret w Bendall Vir-
ginia THE Glass Poem Mary P. Will
liams, Florida; "A Prophecy of the Flu
ture," Margaret Thompson, Iowa; Giving
of Farewell Gifts Grace E. Menges.
New York; Our Last Will and Tesla
ment." Eva NJ. Alt, Nebraska advice
to the Graduates Margaret E. Tew,
New York; advice to the Undergrad
yates" Nellie G. Turner. Pennsylvania.
Rev. DR.. Stewart c. Harbinson of the
Church of the Covenant pronounced the
benediction. A section of the Marine
telmann rendered selections, while Fritz
Muelleh gave violoncello solo.
The graduates were dressed in white
and each carried red roses, the class
flower. The graduates were: Miss Myra
A. Gray was president, and the names of
the other members follow: Phoebe G..
Gillian, Margaret E. Tew, Mary Porter
Williams, Margaret Thompson, Nellie
Gertrude Turner, Mary Blanche Trumbo.
Grace Edith Menges, Eva May Alt and
Margaret Weaver Bendall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25
BOYS BRIGADE PROGRAM.
Contest for Evening Star Cup Fea
ture of Field Day.

The feature of the annual field day ex-
ercises of the District of Columbia branch
of the United Boys Brigade OF America
is the drill for The Evening Star cup
The exercises are to be held next Monday
morning at Randle Circle. d. &.
In connection with the drill there is also
to he an individual drill in the manual OF
arms for a gold medal. The boys are 10
assemble at the field with their lunches
and equipment AT $50 o'clock in the
morning The first order of exercises
will be services by the chaplain which
will continue until 1890 O'Clock at which
time the competitive drill for The Even
ing Star cup VIII be held There will be
recess from l. to = O'Clock when the
battery of artillery will give an exhibition
drill. y sham battle will later be held.
There is To he parhinS and review at
o'clock, al the close OF which The prizes
are 10 be awarded.
All of the members Of the brigade have
been ordered to wear their full uniform
equipment. y color company is to he Sc
lected for the year by the staff officers
This VIII he the company which makes
the best general impression in appear
ance, drill, discipline. conduct Of the mem
hcrs III line. Courtesies. etc. This COM
pany will not necessarily be the winner
of The Star cup.
In the event of bad weather the exer-
ciseS are To be postponed until later
date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25
REPAIRS TO RIVER CRAFT.
Hulls Also Laid for Several New
Power Launches.

The steam yacht C1oelia, belonging to
A. G. Forsberg of this city. which was
out on the marine railway at Bennetts
boatyard for a new stern and other re-
pair work. has been put overheard and
will be ready to go into commission within
the next week or ten days. The Cloelia
is the smallest of the steam yachts
owned here and is used by it's owner for
hunting and fishing trips on the river.
The auxiliary power yawl Seabelle, be-
longing to Henry Seymour Of this city,
has been hauled out at Benefits to have
many changes made in her before she
leaves on her annual summer trip to
northern waters. The rig of the vessel.
il is stated, is to be changed to a sloop,
her mast will be considerably shortened.
a smaller spread of canvas carried, and
to make her available for service in Shoal
water heavy metal keel with which she
is now equipped is to be removed. To
compensate for the loss of sail power the
vessel 1t to be equipped with a larger
gasoline engine.
There has been delivered at Alexandra
for Charles X. Heath of this city, the
hull of a forty -five-foot launch built at
Blackistones Island by Capt. Chtseline.
1t is stated that the machinery now in
the launch Club. belonging to Mr.. Heath.
will be transferred to the new hull, and
it will be made ready for service on the
river in the coming summer with pleas
ure parties aboard. The boat is to be
made a very handsome one, with modern
equipment for the comfort and pleasure
of those who will cruise aboard her.
Cumberland is building a hull for a
small launch designed for service as a
tender to the yacht Culprit Fay of this
city. The tender will be about sixteen
feet long. and will be equipped with a
two-horsepower Fairbanks engine. 1t
will make a speed of about six miles an
hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25
TREASURY employees DROPPED
Eighty-Five Dismissed, But Chance
to STAY Nav Offer Later.

Eighty-five employees of the Treasury
Department have received dismissal
blanks. to take effect July 1. Those who
lose their places are employed principally
in the issue and redemption divisions of
the Treasurer's Office and in the sixth
auditors office.
One hundred and fifteen others who
were to have been dismissed have been
taken care of in other places in the de-
partment, some on the temporary rolls.
Efforts will he made to find places for
the eighty-five now slated to go. 1t is
hoped that few of them will have to look
for work outside of the government
The Treasury a few days ago granted
each dismissed employe thirty days an
nual leave, beginning July /. By the time
that leave expires there will be opportu-
nifty to find places either in the Treasury
or other departments.
A number of carpenters who lost their
places through the abandonment of the
carpenter shop have not yet been taken
care of. The civil service commission
has been asked to permit them to be
placed on the rolls as watchmen. but
has declined to do this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25
"A Pair of Spectacles.

So many requests have been made for
night performances of Romeo and Ju-
liet,'' the play which will be offered by
the Ben Greet players at the Belasco
Theater for the special Friday matinee
of this week, that Mr.. Greet has decided
to repeat it next Monday and Tuesday
nights.
Beginning with the Wednesday matinee
next week, the Greek players will present
Sydney Grundy's comedy drama. "A Pair
of Spectacles,' in which Sir John Hare
appeared many times in London and
during his last American tour.
Beginning Thursday night, in addition
to "A Pair of Spectacles,' the company
will present Preston Gibson's latest one
act play entitled "Derelicts,' which is
said to strongly portray a phase of life
in the Sums 1t contains but two char
acters. The special Friday matinee next
week will be a classic to be announced
later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-25
Senate Confirms Nomination.

The Senate yesterday confirmed the
Of former Representative
Samuel B. Cooper of Texas to be general
appraiser of merchandise.