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Evening journal., 1910-02-21
SHOW OF MERIT
At OPERA HOUSE
New Bill Opens Today and
Claim is Made That II is
A Good One

Tho Harris Amusement Company have
booked a show for the first three days OF
this week at the Grand Opera House that
they caim VIII stand the test Of criticism
With any vaudeville bin in tho country
The bin opens this afternoon.
Charles ii. Nelson and Company have
been secured for the dramatic end of the
bin and will offer a comedy sketch. Room
10 % Mr. Nelson is especially able and ef.
fective in comedy
Tho stclnert Thomas Trio will be on the
Opera House bill to-day with "That Little
German Band" and II Is expected to prove
an exceptionally pleasing musical and
comedy diversion.
IN the -Four English Bellies. acrobats.
dancers and singers. tho theatre will pre-
sent most elaborate act. This is an i'm
ported attraction and the four clever peo-
pie I'm the act aso capable in all three linos
which they attempt
Wilson and Rich arc black-facod COM
cdians. The act contains about all Of the
specialties which a minstrel generally at
tempts. and there is enough singing. com
edy and dancing TO please the most ardent
admirer of black faced comedy.
Eddie Foley IS singing comedian. lie
has a repertoire Of topical songs which are
said to be immense.
The Harrisograph will offer new moving
pictures as usual
on account OF the Philadelphia Orches-
ira concert on Wednesday evening. thore
VIII be no vaudeville on that evening. but
there viii be vaudeville o. Wednesday
afternoon as usual
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
BIG ENGLISH ACT
AT THE GARRICK
''DiCk Turpin'S Ride to York"
One Of the Vaudeville Fea-
lures This Week

The big English production OF "DclS
Turpins Ride 70 York with thirty
people an elaborate scenery and ef-
fects. opens at the Garrlcls Theatre this
afternoon, topping a bill that promises
much in the line of good entertainment.
Dick Turpin' is even more pretentious
than tho English production of "Ciaude
Duval.' which played the same house
last week, and local playgoers know
what a splendid presentation that was.
Cooke and Miss Rothert, (AIr. ana Mrs.
Maurice Babb) two Wilmington people
who have reached the topmost rounds
m the ladder of vaudeville success.
como TO tho GarriclS this week with
their new Partisan dance as one of the
features Of an act that has been seen
in most every big city i'm the world.
Tho Babbs are veritable globe trot-
ters, and everywhere they have scored
that success which comes from earnest
effort and hard work. Their appear-
ance here this week is a mater of moro
than usual interest, even To- those who
are not familiar with their perform
anoe. Hilda Thomas is still sick and
VIII be unable to appear again this
week. so that Manager Dockstader has
booked Milo Beldin and Company. who
Will present a sketch by Leo DIETRICH
stein entitled Button, Button" Flana-
gan and Edwards. in ION and On.u
Kenny Beyer and his brother i'm q
bicycle sketch; Lena Bruce and Edith
Gibbons, IN a swell singing act: The
Alpha -Four and the picture machine
complete tho show for the week.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
Will Confer About
Welfare of Aliens

here for the organization of these
schools for foreigners i'm an address on
"rhe Alien" at the weekly meeting Of
the NJ. l.. Preachers Association. The
success Of the movement. he said
would depend upon the proper ap-
proach upon a foreigner. It was not
by inviting him to the mourners'
bench. but by seeing him in his home.
sympathizing with him and helping
him. AS soon as the foreigner saw
that one was trying to help him to be
good American, he very soon be-
came one's friend. Mr.. Cleland said.
While deploring the death of Kidd. he
spoke sympathlzingly of Russo as one
who had been blighted by ignorance
and helplessness.
Following Mr. Cleland's remarks sew
oral of the ministers likewise eX-
pressed their sympathy for Russo, and
spoke of tho number of foreigners now
in the workhouse for serious crimes
as evidence Of the need of such a
movement as that to be discussed at
the citizens conference. Resolutions
were adopted endorsing the conference.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
STATE TROOPS
STILL AT CAIRO
Mob Leaders Threatens VIC
IenCe When Soldiers Are
withdrawn
~ Unllod Press Lcaaod Special "

BY United Press Leased Special WIRE.
CAIRO. H. Feb. 2L-Attorney- General
Dicon. Of the Illinois National Guard. viii
bc called before the coroncrs Jury holding
the inquest over the body OF Alexander
Halliday killed ln the attempt to lynch
two negroes. prisoners at the jail here,
Thursday night IL is reported that Dicon
said Governor Wineen had not told sheriff
Nellis TO allow Hallidays body to lie in
The snow outside the JAN until tho militia
came
The feeling IN Cairo against the sherin
which is very strong. is caused by the
fact that the deputies in the ian fred at
The mog. Nollis was called before COR
oner's jury Saturday and declared Deneon
had ordered him not to remove the body.
Ho viii be recalled to-day.
Thought II was hintcd that mob was TO
be formed 20 attack the negroes who were
reported TO have insuied whites. at Hal
ldays funeral no break has yet occur
red
The State troops, however will not be
allowed 10 leave Cairo to-day. Instead am
other company will bc sent to relieve part
Of those already wearied by their long pa.
troi duty.
\. The spirit OF the crowd is expressed in
" Pc statement Of one Of the acknowledged
|fl6aders OF the mob who declared that If
IS useless to attempt any lynching with
theSoiiitia on guard But he added as sooi
as ~ militia IS withdrawn the negroes
who u Hed tho passengers on the funcra
train O.o>>e punished
Evening journal., 1910-02-21

As the result Of the murder of Will
liam j Kidd by Carmine Russo, an
Italian. and other deeds of violence
in Wilmington by aliens. there win be
a citizens conference in the New
Century Club on the evening of March
10 in the interests of the American
izatlon of foreigners. A number Of
prominent persons win attend and will
be invited TO speak The conference
viii undertake 10 organize a number
OF schools i'm which adult foreigners
may be taught English and their duties
as American citizens. Corporations
employing foreigners will be appealed
to for financial support.
Announcement of the conference is
made by tho Rev. ID. Cleand, pastor Of
tho First United Presbyterian Church,
Third and Broomc streets, who has
been invited to address the meeting be-
cause Of his experience in organizing
schools for foreigners in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Cleland has already organized a
class of foreigners here who are rapid
ly acquiring a knowledge of English.
Mr.. Clcland told Of the movement
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
CHARGED WITH SELLING
CIGARETTES ILLEGALLY
MIDDLETowN. Del. Feb. p

MlDDLEIOWN, Del, Feb. 21
J.. " Kirk, a Middletown grocer. on
Saturday, was held in $500 bail for his
appearance at court of General Ses-
sions to answer the charge Of selling
cigarettes TO minors. Magistrate Cox
of Middletown, refused to issue me
warrant so town Bailiff Stanley went
before Magistrate Harman of Town
send and secured a warrant for the
arrest Of Kirk. 1t is alleged that Kirk
sold cigarettes to boy ranging i'm age
from 5 to 10 years Of age. Magistrate
Cox gave as a reason for refusing to
issue the warrant said that Kirk had
agreed to obey the law in future.
This is the first case under the cig
arctic law to come before the Court
Of General Sessions. The fine upon
conviction is $100 and three months
imprisonment
Considerable feeling has prevailed in
Middletown during the past year over
the selling of cigarettes to children.
Finally II was decided to have an ar
rest made in order to stop the sale.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
BONDS READY
NO MONEY HERE

There was no representative Of the
firm of T.. II. Rollins and Son, of Bos
ton, Mass, present at the meeting Of
the finance committee of City COun-
ell in the Council chamber at noon to-
day, to turn over to the city the
money for the S245,OOO water bond issue
recently awarded to the firm. The
bonds were received and are now being
made ready for delivery to the Boston
firm when the money is forthcoming.
Citl Solicitor John w. Brady said
that he had received letter from the
Boston concern this morning. in which
it was stated that the attorneys of the
company were still examining into the
validity of the bonds Nothing was
said about having a representative here
to-day and Mr.. Brady telegraphed the
firm asking whether such representa-
tive would be here. and when the firm
would take up the bonds. No answer
was received up to the noon hour. at
which time the finance committee OF
Council held a meeting in the Council
chamber
Thomas W. r. Middleton, assistant
secretary Of the United States Mort
gage and Trust Company. Of New
York, with which concern the bonds
are registered. was at the meeting
It was decided to go ahead with
the task of signing the bonds, the
signatures of the mayor. city treasurer
and city auditor being required upon
them. The last two officials immedi-
ately began the work Of signing the
bonds. The mayor will affix his
signature to them later The bonds
are Of 81 600 denomination.
According to the advertisement, the
successful bidder to whom the bonds
were awarded, was required to appear
at noon to-day to turn over the money
The bid was S242 $3.50. A check OF
$4,000 accompanied each bid and all
were returned with the exception OF
that Of Rollins and Son, which is he
ing held and will be forfeited i'm the
event of the company refusing to take
the bonds.
Mr.. Middleton was Of the opinion
that the company could be charged in
terest beginning at noon to-day until
the bonds are taken up.
Chairman James Kane. OF the finance
committee of Council, said today thai
he did not expect a representative OF
the successful bidders here. but thought
the firm would send check for tn,
net amount of the bid submitted by
them.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
Funeral Of Mrs. MARY LittI..

Tho funera TOT Mrs Mary Little
widow of William L. Little, took place
on Tuesday Mrs. Little had host of
friends in the community i'm which she
has lived all her life. She died within
a half mile of her birth place.
She was born on December 3. 1922
on what is known as the Paxon farm
on the road leading from Newark to
Stanton. and has lived in the immed-
late ncighborhood all her life.
OF late years Mrs. Little's hearing
and eycsight had been affected She
was able go about as usual how
ever. until five weeks before her death
She is survived by three children and
eight grandchildren.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
MIR. SLOAN TO ADDRESS
CITY ENDEAVORERS

Tho city Union. Y. p. S. C. e.. will hold
Z round table conference IN First Presby-
terion Church. ON Thursday evening. Feb-
ruary %. Missionary work win be the sub
iect for discussion, and an address viii be
given by the Rev. W. n Sloan
Mr.. sloan, who IS sent by the Home
Mission Board OF the Presbyterian Church
to give addresses on the work OF the
Board in the far West will speak at West
Church Tuesday night giving an illus
tratod lecture on Yellowstone Park at
Central Church at the Wednesday oven
ing prayer meeting, at Hanover Presby-
tcrian Church on Sunday morning. and at
Rodney Street Presbyterian Church on
Sunday evening.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
SAY PLUMBER
VIOLATED RULES

Charged with alleged violation Of plumb
ing regulations. w. G. Robelen. r. plumber.
was before tho Street and Sewer Directors
this morning. il was charged that Mr..
Robelen had failed In two instances to
submit plans 10 the plumbing inspector
before making changes in plumbing. Mr..
Robelen said in regard TO one charge that
he had thought the house in which the
changes had been made was beyond the
city limits. on tho other charge, he said.
he became IN after tho plans had been
prepared, and that the work was done
by his men without his knowledge. Tho
directors reserved decision.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
OFFERED $4,000
POSITION IN WEST

George IT, McGovern. clerk OF city
Council, and former secretary OF tho VIII
mington Board OF Trade. has received an
offer from the Board OF Trade. OF spo-
kane, Wash. TO ON tho position of secre-
tary of that body at a salary of 81 600 a
year. Mr.. McGovern said he did not Know
any members OF the Spokane body and he
is at loss TO know how he was singled out
for the position.
When asked If he would accept the place
Mr.. McGovern said he had just received
the letter and was considering the matter
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
P, 3. 6 w. r. r. NOW
CONSIDERS LEASE

A special meeting Of tho stockholders OF
the r.. 3. and w. Railroad IS being held
in the general office Of the company. at
Broad street station. Philadelphia, to-day.
The stockholders will consider and take
appropriate action on tho proposed lease
OF the railroad property and franchises
OF tho Delaware Railroad Company at a
fixed annual rental 20 the r., r. and w.
Railroad Company. which has been APP
proved by the directors OF the Delaware
Railroad Company.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
Sale Of Properties.

aJmes i. Keelins. executor Of
Charles Tracy, deceased. sold the fol-
lowing properties at the County Court
House this morning:
No. 800 West Second street. two-and-
a-half story frame dwelling. 81 l.45o
withdrawn.
No 415 West Second street. two-and-
a-half story brick dwelling. William
s. Prickett. slS75.
No 625 East FIFTH street. three
story dwelling. c. NJ. Bowdain. s1.335
No. Sic East sixth street, three
story brick dwelling. ]. B. Strahan.
81 .535.
No SIS East Sixth street, three-story
dwelling. c. Il. Curley. Sl.250.
Lot. f6x12. corner Of Lombard and
Robinson streets, 10 John Putzkus,
@sza
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
Post TOaStieS

Made Of pearly ripe corn
Is the most winning cereal
That has yet appeared
On the breakfast table.
Golden-brown, fluffy bits,
Fully cooked, ready to serve
From the pkg. with cream
Not yet approached
In tempting goodness.
One doesn't forget
the 'toastie" favour.
THE Memory Lingers"
Pkgs. 1oc and Isc.
Sold by grocers.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
ITALIAN CLUB
IN ANNUAL BALL

The third annual ban Of the Young
Mems Italian Democratic Beneficial Club
win he given at 10. 7oS Lincoln street.
tomorrow. Tuesday evening, The young
men of that locality have been working
hard for the bali and intend to make 1t
success over two hundred and hity
,,c,,ets have been sold. The committee IN
charge is =. J. Mongino. chairman; Harry
1.oono secretary; r. Bernardo, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
PHYSICIANS HOPE FOR
TILLMAN'S RECOVERY

nv United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. Feb Ex-senator Till
mans nhvsicians to-day have strong hope
for his recovery They are much e'ated
over the fact that he has been able TO
utter few words. Although they are not
willing TO predict as yet that nc VIII ever
regain entire control over ms speech
tbev are considerably encouraged. Thus
Ear the senator's paralysis has been re-
siricted 10 his right side. lie is now con-
soious most Of the time and is able to
recognize those about him.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
"SQUAW MAN"
OPENS TONIGHT

THE Squaw Man one OF the most
celebrated plays ever written, will be
produced by the Conness and Edwards
Company at the Avenue Theatre this
week, with holiday matinee tomor-
row, Washingtons birthday. Charl IS
#. Miller the leading man, will be seen
In the title role, while Miss Margaret
Pitt. the leading woman. Will essay the
principal feminine lines.
There is every indication that this
famous Faversham success will play
to big audiences here this week.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
MAY CHANGE
AVENUE NAME

Tomorrow w-Washington's birthday
being a legal holiday the weekly meet
ing Of the Street and Sewer Directors
was held this morning.
ON petition Of the Park Commits
sionors. the directors decided 10 con-
slider changing the name OF Park ave.
nuc TO Tower avenue. The Park Com
missioners say the present name is con-
fused with Park Place. Rockford
Tower is near Park avenue and the
commissioners think the name of Tow
or avenue properly distinctive.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
Plaintiff Gets Indnnnnt

Magistrate Robertson to-day gave iudg-
ment In favor Of the plaintiff IN the case
OF Daniel Nelson VS.. Thomas J. Meyer,
Tor S2i.e5. il was brought out in tho evil
dence that Nelson and Boyer won't into
the moving picture business at Penns-
grove. n. j. the former putting up SB.25
with the understanding that Moyer was
TO pay back half. The enterprise proved a
failure.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
CHILDREN TO HOLD
BAKE FOR CHURCH

The Primary Department Of Rodney
Street Sunday School Will give bake for
the new church fund, on Saturday after
noon. Primary people are, Of course, ex-
perts I'm all kinds Of mud pics and cakes.
but the mothers win provide varieties
more pleasing to the older people, and the
primary people say that next TO a good
mud pie, their mothers pies are the most
palatable. pleasing, and plump pies to be
purchased in the precincts Of Whining
ton.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
SUGGEST CHANGES
In CITY BUILDING

Extensive changes in the offices i'm the
city building at Sixth and King streets
will be proposed to city Council by the
Street and Sewer Directors.
Plans and specifications have been pre-
pared and bids ON the proposed improve
ments will be submitted to Council.
1t is proposed that the offices OF the
chief engineer and plumbing inspector,
now on the first and second floors. be on
the first floor. and that the third floor
be used as a laboratory, drafting and stor-
age room.
All of the Offices occupied by the Street
and Sewer Department will be improved.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
HONOR WASHINGTON

Washington exercises were held in the
1iieh School this morning The speaker
was the Rev. l.. Judson Westfall, pastor
Of Bethany Baptist Church. who spoke on
Lesson from the Life Of Washington
The following recitations were given'
.'HNashinEton's Cherry Tree" Y. y. VIM
ncr. washington" Henry c. Clash The
Faith Of Washington" Edward N. Riley,
Miss Amelia Werner sang star Of the
East
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
nIe. cInh in RehaarsaI.

meeting was held on saturday night
and yesterday afternoon by the members
OF the male glee club recently organized
and conducted by n. Dushane Coward
Rehearsals win be held on next Saturday
evening and Sunday afternoon and a still
larger turn out is expected. Wilmington
is at present without a male glee club.
and steps should be taken 10 make this
one o permanent organization.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
Fire Causes Panic.
By united PRESS Leased special W

bN Inlfed FfcaH LeaAed Special Wlro.
PfTTSBURG. Feb. 2i-Guests at
Newels- and the Antler Hotel We're
forced 20 flee. lightly clad. after hav-
ing been aroused by police and iiremen
early to-day whom the two hotels were
threatened bv a FIRE which swept eight
floors OF the Schmidt building.
Tho FIRE is said to have originated
on the stage of the family theatre a
vaudeville house, located In the rear
of the Schmidt building. There were q
hundred offices in the building and
each suffered from fire and water. The
lass was 100000.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
SAMUEL D. WARREN
DEAD FROM APOPLEXY

Thomas r. Bayard. the well-known
attorney, received word on Saturday Of
the sudden death from apoplexy of his
brother-in-law. Samuel ID. Warren. at
Dedham. Mass. Mrs. Warren was
Miss Mabel Bayard Mr.. Warren was
5S years old. He was paper manu-
facturer and formerly noted as an at
torney and also as a polo player.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
JESSE BIGGS is DEAD
AT NEW CASTLE

NEW CASTLE. Feb. 21.-Jesse Biggs
died this morning after a ten days
illness from typhond pneumonia. Mr.
Biggs had been a retail milk dealer for
many years. A widow and two sons
and a daughter survive him. He was
a son Of the late Alexander Biggs. He
had served his milk route up 10 ten
days dko.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
FURTHER CONSIDER
HOPE FARM PLANS

Representatives Of al the Catholic
societies of the city met yesterday and
further considered plans for the cot
tage IL is purposod to erect at the
Hopo Farm sanatorium of the Della
ware Anti-Tuberculosis Society at
prandywnc Springs. Tho ground
plans were approved yesterday, and
at o meeting next Sunday final plans
and specifications win be submitted
for approval
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
DEATHS

Hannah S. Simmons.
Henry Luekens.
Eugene O'keefe.
Thomas Byron Shalleross.
Alice A. Day.
Thomas Pitt.
Henry Levering.
Eugene O'keefe.
Patrick Donahoe.
.SHAILCROSS-m Tallopoosa. Georgia
on February 90 1910 Thomas Byron
Shalcross, son Of Thomas w. and Nav
Miller Shallcross, aged 10 years.
Relatives and friends are Invited TO at
tend the funeral services at the residence
of his parents. No. 1907 Washington street.
on Wednesday morning at 10 O'clock
DAAn-ln this city, on February 20th. 1910
Alice A. daughter of Sallie A. and the
late John r. Day, In her 45th year
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited 10 attend the funeral services at
her late residence, No. 1892 Walnut street.
on Thursday afternoon. February oath. at
o'clock. lnterment at Lombardy Gene
PITT-At Philadelphia. Pa. on February
49, 1910, Thomas Pitt. aged II years.
Funeral services will be held at his late
residence; No 1901 Tacony street. Frank
ford, Philadelphia. Pa, on Monday even
ing, February 2lst. at 7.30 o'clock. Inter-
ment private, at Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery, Wilmington, Del, Tues
day. February 22nd at 70 o'clock. noon
LEVERING-In this city, on February
20 1910 Henry Levering aged IS years
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services at
his late residence. No. 300 Madison street.
on Wednesday afternoon. February 23rd,
1910, at 2 o'clock. Interment at Silver
brook Cemetery.
O'KEEFE-In this city. on February 10Th.
1910. Eugene O'Keefe.
Relatives, friends and Wilmington
Lodge No. ]. A. o. L. w. are invited 20
attend the funeral services at his late
residence. No. 1113 West Second street. on
Tusday morning, February 22nd. at II
o'clock. interment at Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery.
DONAHOE-In this city, on February 20,
1910. Patrick Donahoe.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence OF
ID. II. Killroy, No. 10 West Seventh ST.
on Wednesday morning at O'clock Re
QUEEN mass at the Cathedral. Intermeni
at Cathedral Cemetery.
lLUCKENS-At Rising Sun, Christiana
Hundred, on February is. 1910, Henry
Luckens.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral from his late residence,
/ Rising Sun. near Henry Clay, on Tues
day afternoon at . o'clock. Services al
the house. lnterment at Riverview Gem
etery.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
H. N. SOCIETY
TO CELEBRATE

ST. Pauls Holy Name Society Will
celebrate its tenth anniversary tomor-
row evening and a pleasing program
has been arranged Tor the occasion. A
number of interesting addresses Will
be delivered. The society has a mem
bership Of nearly one thousand
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
'ss.,BOARDER CARRIED ON"
y - CASE is HELD UP

Conner was arraigned in City
courp this >UorninE on the charge OF
breach OF the peace. The complainant was
Mrs. Maggie Manure, who said Conner
who boarded with her>et No. 1io5 Coleman
street. on Saturday night fwore and car
ried on" AS she wanted tosdrop the case
Judge Cochran held the charge up.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
Expect Fire Fiahter TODAY.

The $500 automobile fire engine ship
ped by the Webb Company of Vincin-
nes. Ind, to the Reliance Fire Com
pany, of this city. is expected here
some time this afternoon or even
ing.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21

Aged Woman's Condition Unchanged.
The condition OF Mrs. Hannah Ginder.
aged 90 years, who is critically III at the
home of her son and daughter-in-law at
No. 3oi Broome street is reported about
the same to-day
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
Local Firm Wins snit

The Pusey and Jones Company was
awarded a verdict in the New York
courts last week. of 81 $50, in a suit
brought there against contracting
firm, for which 1t constructed dry
dock for the Venezuela government.
Evening journal., 1910-02-21
p. o. S. OF A CHURCH SERVICE.

Tho p. o. s OF A. attended service at
Bethany Baptist Church yesterday morn
ing, when the pastor. the Rev. L. Judson
westfal, made an earnest appeal for
Manly Men" He said I'm part that no
people have better principles and public
standards, no higher spirit Of patriotism
and Independence than do the American
people.