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Evening journal., 1910-05-16
PASTORS HAVE
TILT AT DOVER
ReVS. W. L. White and A. w.
LightbOnrne Say Tart
Things Over Church
Differences
STARTED OVER LETTER
SENT BY DR.. LIGHTBOURNE

Interest again is centered in the
Dover Church controversy because Of a
wordy tilt one day last week between
the Rev. w. L. White, pastor of Wesley
Methodist Church there, and the Rev.
Dr. A. w. Iightbourne, former pastor
of Wesley Church.. who, since being
dropped from Wilmington NJ. f. Con-
ference membership, has formed and
is pastor Of the Peoples Church at
Dover.
During the pastorate Of the Rev r.
+. Hoffeckcr at Wesley Church, Dover.
he never mentioned DR.. Lightbourne OF
referred to the Peoples Church. and
it was said the same policy had been
outlined to be followed by Pastor
White. The latter, however, it seems
departed from the plan Of ignoring the
Peoples Church and its pastor
1t appears that Dr. Lightbourne re-
Gently sent the following letter to Pas
tor White:
Some of my members have COM
planned that YOU are forcing your pas
toral visits upon them. This has come
to me since l saw you this afternoon.
explained that you were not yet ac-
quainted with the situation, and were
probably being misled by bad advisers
You rather broadly hinted 70 me this
afternoon that you do not recognize
the Peoples Church as a church al
all. Now whether you do or not is nc
concern to me, but there are certain
courtesies that are recognized in al
associations Of gentlemen.
ar
Christian ministers should at least OBJ
serve these common courtesies Of life
/ am sure that upon reflection You viii
agree with me that the world has the
right to expect this much from us who
raise so high a standard for everybody
else.
Lest there should be room for fur
ther mistakes of this kind. l viii add
the names of those who have recently
united with the Peoples Church, having
formerly been members of Wesley
Church, all others having been reported
to your predecessor"
A list Of six names was appended.
one day last week DR. White. ac-
companied by DR.. Richard F. corley, Of
Dover, met DR.. Lightbourne near the
postohice, and DR.. White told DR.
Lightbourne he did not like the letter
written him as he considered it in
sulting Pastor White is reputed t.
have said:
Il was a man before I was a min
lister. In other days / would have
called you to a physical accounting.
DR.. Lightbourne is quoted as reply.
ing: Il am at all lines responsible fol
everything that l say or do. an
very sorry however, that here has beer
any suggestion Of a muscular argu.
ment between us"
The rejoinder OF White is said L
have been: Il understand you claim
that I insulted you when you called
on me at Wesley parsonage recently
To this Lightbourne answered:
MY people consider it an insult wher
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
HALLEY'S COMET
TO RISE EARLIER
After Passing Face Of Sun
Heavenly Visitor viii
Rise In Evening

Halleys comet Is the headlner in
the celestial show this week
For the first time since IL became
visible, in September last, the comet
will be a conspicuous object IN the
heavens early in the evening. and
those who did not care to lose rest.
to turn out Of bed ait or 4 O'Clock
in the chilly mornings 90 catch
glimpse Of ..ic yisitor-few who now
see IL win live 20 obs-,ve IL when 1T
next comes around. about the year
I lgSI-will now have opportunity to see
the showy and interesting object
owing TO the closeness OF the comet
70 the sun, observation has been con-
fined to a short period in the early
mornings But owing 70 the earth's
position in her orbit, or track around
the sun. this viii. after Wednesday.
be transferred TO the evenings just
after sunset. The comet will not be
visible here on either Wednesday or
Thursday. but on Friday those who
want TO see this most remarkable OF
comets should look for 1t in the vest
ern skies just after sundown.
From Friday until about June 3. the
comet should be a nightly sight in
these skies from about 7.30 until
o'clock. During the latter part Of this
time it viii become visible longer. Bur
all the time the comet and earth will
be rapidly widening the distance scp-
arating them, and consequently the
comet vii become smaller and smaller.
and will appear probably, TO have lost
something OF its appendage, or tail,
during the latter part of the period.
Crosses Sun Wednesday Night
The most important part TO be play
ed by the comet az its present appear
ance is one that cannot be witnessed
from this part Of the world. This is
it's transit or passage across the face
Of the sun. which win be on the night
Of May Is, at 1852. eastern time.
Whether or not the tail is sufficiently
long to envelop the earth. astronomers
expect 70 gain considerable informa-
ton about comets generally By obscr-
walton OF this transit across the sun.
There has never been a similar transit
recorded. and while such incidents
must have happened in times past
they never have been properly OBJ
served BY astronomers.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
ACCUSE TWO MEN
OF WIRE THEFTS

Hearing peculiar sounds on wires
girl operators of the Delaware & At
lantic Telephone Company sent word
to the Camden, r. J., City Hall early
yesterday morning that in all proba-
bility wire thieves were operating in
the southern section of the city. An
hour later Policeman Weaver arrested
Alvin Cole, 20 years old. and Lee Ben
son, alias William Johnson, % years
old both colored on suspicion Of hav-
ing stolen considerable copper wire
they had in their possession.
The poice say that the men admitted
operating in another part of Camden
several nights ago. and at the time OF
their arrest were being sought by de-
tectives employed by the company
Telephone detectives an dthe police
said Benson had served time here,
where he was given 10 lashes.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
MR.. ROOSEVELT
in ENGLAND
His First Official Act Was to
View the Body Of
Edward
CORDIALLY RECEIVED
BY NEW KING GEORGE

(By staff Correspondent Of the
United Press)
LONDON, May. 16-Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, American ambassador TO the
funeral of King Edward. viewed the
body Of the dead King to-day, as It
lay in the throne room Of Buckingham
Palace, and went from the palace to
Marlborough House where Ambassador
Reid formally presented him to King
George. The meeting between Roose-
Welt and King George was brief, but
cordial The King expressed his pleas
.ure at the appointment Of the Colonel
as envoy to his fathers funeral,
The viewing of the body OF the late
King was the first official act Of the
ex-President. After breakfast at Dor
chester House, the home of Ambassador
Reid where the Roosevelts will stay
during their London visit, the Colonel
and his family, accompanied by the
ambassadorial staff. motored to the
palace and were Immediately admit
ted to the room where Edwards body
lay
king George to-day appointed Lord
Dundonald and Commander Cum
ninghame Graham to have charge Of
the Roosevelts' entertainment in Lon
don and to serve as a permanent suite
for him. This is an unusual mark
of distinction.
Roosevelt returned to Dorcester House
after being presented to the King He
and his family will spend the afternoon
and evening quietly at the Reid home
and will engage in no social functions
until after the funeral.
The reception to Roosevelt was cord
ial but quiet. The death Of King Ed
ward overshadowed the while affair.
Never before have London newspa-
pers spoken in such praise of Roosevelt
as to-day. There are column editorial:
devoted to character studies of him
and without exception they are friendly
in the extreme. everywhere the utmost
I satisfaction is expressed that he was
chosen to represent the United state,
at the Kings funeral.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
ARGUING WOOD
DAMAGE SUIT
Attorney General Objects to
Remarks by Plaintiffs
Council Before Jury

In Superior Court to-day trial in the
case of Wood VS. the Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington Railroad Company
was resumed. Mrs. Josephine r. Wood is
widow of John W. Wood, one Of the rail-
way mail clerks who was killed in the
Delmar wreck in February, 1903.
The court handed down decision de-
nying the defendant the right TO produce
The records in thesdiyorce proceedings.
John II. Calvert. of Baltimore, who was
tile frst witness called to-day said he
knew Mrs Wood who worked in that city.
Witness said he did not know if Mr..
Wood contributed to his wife's support.
Mrs. Eliza T. johnson, of Washington,
j.. G.. a sister Of Mr.. Wood. said she had
kept the coupes boy since they separated
three years ago. The boy Is now eight
years Of age. Witness could not tell
whether or not Mr. Wood had contributed
TO the support of his wife.
The defense then rested and argument
commenced shortly before noon. Each side
was allowed forty minutes before the jury.
George J.. Townsend, Ir.. opened for the
ulaintin. He said that the railroad officials
were fortunate indeed in having the At
torney-Generai Of the State Of Delaware
a. counsel in the case. Had It not been so
Mr.. Townsend said, these officials might
be before the court on criminal charges.
Attorney General Gray objected to Mr..
Townsend's method Of argument which he
considered a personal reflection. The court
suggested to Mr.. Townsend he be moder-
ate ia his language. Mr.. Townsend said
lie did not mean any effront to Mr.. Gray.
What he meant he said was that if the
accident had happened in another juris-
diction the officials Of the railroad com
pany would have had to answer for the
wreck.
The court charged the jury at 1916
and took a recess until 2.30 o'clock
Judge Woolley informed the jurors
they could order dinner through the
bailiff
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
SAD
WHIT MONDAY
National Holiday Lacking all
the Former Festive
Features
EDWARDS DEATH CAST
GLOOM OVER GREAT CITY

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
LONDON, May iB.-To-day being Whit
Mol-lay furnished a striking proof or the
national character Of eng ands grievmg
for her dead king. Although "a national
holiday, i was lacking IN an former fes-
tive features. Notwithstanding the fact
that the new King George had asked his
people not 10 let his fathers death inter-
fere with their usual amusements on this
day.
ordinarily Whit Monday secs Tho streets
crowded with merry throngs and the
parks ana healhs turned INTO vast amuse-
ment places. There was no such outpour-
ing to-day and the usual rendezvous Tor
the public We're deserted. The fact that to-
morrow will witness the removal OF tho
body Of the late King from the throne
room IN Buckingham Palace 10 Wcstmn-
lister Hal cast a spell OF gloom over tho
entire city.
Tho royal householdcrs and the various
diplomatic corps had private view to-
day of the body Of Edward as It lay in the
coffin on a catafalque in Tie throne room.
The scene was made pathetic by the grief
Of many Of the old employees OF the late
king who wept hyaterically The Queen
mother was greatly moved by the affec-
tion displayed by these old aervltors and
said that their grief, while touch was one
OF the greatest solaces she has found in
her own sorrow.
Thousands OF Troops Arriving.
Thousands Of troops arrived IN Lndon 10.
day and are being quartered ia Hyde
kenslngton, Regents and Battersea
parks BY tomorrow .here will be 5000
/ troops in the city. who will line the rout,
Of the procession from Buckingham pal
ace TO Westminster Hall and on Frlda,
win perform a like service in the funera
procession from Westminster Han I,
paddington station.
A note Of discord developed to-da.
when It was found that Gsase in charg
Of the funeral had made no provision 70
the colonial representatives at the fuaera
In the desire to show every considerable
to the foreign Representatives, most (
whom are relatives OF tie dead king III
officials practically overlooked ne repri
sentatvcs from the colonies and the
have boon accorded 10 official standing
thc funeral ana have been virtually crow
ed from an OF the functions.
Prices for seats along Che route of n
funeral procession are mounting 70 az
precedentod figures. ono small merchaf
to-day sold Ills store room for next Fr
day for 5000 Reckless bidding by ric
Americans has helped TO force up the pric
Of seats. 1t is estimated that there win b
s5OOOO0 paid for seats along the route fror
Westminster Hall TO Paddngton station.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
STATE RED MEN
HONOR TAMTNA
Hear FraternaI Addresses and
Gospel Sermon at Opera
House Meeting
GREAT SACHEM SINCLAIR
WELCOMES BIG AUDIENCE

The tribes of Red Men and the Councils
Of the Degree of Pocahontas observed
Tamina Day with special exercises in the
Grand Opera House yesterday afternoon.
There was an exceptionally large attend
ance Frederick o. Downs, past great
sachem Of Massachusetts, made the 'long
talk" and the Rev. George c. Williams,
Of Epworth NJ E. Cnurch. preached the
sermon. The junior choir of Scott NJ. E.
Church. consisting of forty voices. sang.
The stage was decorated with the national
colors. Harry r Sinclair. great saehem
presided, and made an addfess Of well
some.
The Rev. W. G. Koons pastor Of Scott
NJ. r. Church, pronounced the invocation.
Following music by the choir and Henry
and Young's Orchestra, Mr. Downs spoke
He said in part:
II bring to you. brothers in Delaware
the gratitude Of the order Of Massachu.
setts for the object lesson you IN this
4 state have taught. not only the othei
lodges Of Red Men but all fraternal or
ganizations as we'll
The speaker said that at Newark o.
Saturday at the opening of the Fraterna
Home, he thought that the opening wa
/ typical Of the red men. likino it to th'
action Of the Chickapoo Indian maid Of L
years who carried her aged father on hei
! back for u miles so that he could behold
/ the waters Of the lakes lie loved SO well
and when the son arose in the morning
he had passed on to the happy hunting
grounds,
He dwelt at length upon he advan.
tages of belonging to the order and the
result of having several hundred mer
whom one could call brother. He spoke
Of the members Of the order being true
men, and said lodges will succeed il the
members will assist and do their duties
as they are expected Then, and only
then. will they accomplish that which
they are supposed to.
! Mr. Downs paid a tribute to the mer
and women Of the order in Delaware, say
ing that they We're awake that hey ar'
setting the pace in the work Of the order
/ in opening a home lor the aged and pro
vding for the orphans He concluded his
remarks by saying that he would carry
back to Massachusetts the enthusiasm
zeal and energy Of the Red Men Of Della.
ware.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
WITNESSES ABSENT:
CASE is CONTINUED

In Superior Court today j. Harvey
Whiteman presented an affidavit show
ing that Andrew Crossan and Elmer
Burns are absent from the State. The
case of Mary e. Campbell VS.. Alfred
w. Walker in which the men are want
ed as witnesses was therefore post
poned until the November term OF
court Mrs. Campbell through L. Irv-
ing Handy seeks to obtain damages
for a collision alleged TO have been
caused by Walkers automobile
The case of Walter NJ. Pemose VS..
the Mayor and Council OF Wilmington
was also postponed until the Novem-
Der term of court.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Holiness Sect in Sussex
Look for End of the World
al to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
sEAFoRD. Del. May l6.-Memhers Of
the Holiness sect hereabouts are much
wrought up over Haley's comet, and see
in It's flight a manifestation that the world
is about to come TO an end.
There IS much excitement among the
Holiness people. who have a numerous
following In this section. and they are
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
IDLE HOUR MEMBERS
ATE SHAD DINNER

The annual shad bake Of the Idle Hour
Club was held at the clubhouse at
Grubbs Landing yesterday, and was
largely attended BY the members and
their invited guests. Tables were spread
on the lawn at the river front, and Ja-
cob Zimmerman baked and planked
choice Delaware shad which we're served
with an the trimmings" that go with
an Idle Hour Club snad dinner
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Enmorth L.anue offiosrs Installed.

s Officers Of Asbury Church, Epworth
League who We're elected on May s,
to serve for one year were installed
by the pastor. the Rev. E. c. Mac
nichol last evening. They are: Presi-
dent, William A. Galirn. first vice
president, c. r. Mitchell: second vice.
president Mrs. Carlos Ellis; third vice.
president Mrs Harvey Wigglesworth; /;
fourth vice president, Mahlon II. Hill
les; secretary, Mrs. William A. Galirm:
treasurer, Mrs. William E. James
pianist, Lillian Carroll; assistant, Mar
guerite Macnichol; chorister, Mrs c.
r. Mitchell; representative, Elsie
Glenn. Junior League superintendent,
Miss Bertha Ernest
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
WEAThER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10. h
There will be rain tonight and Tues
day in the upper Lake and westerlf
lower Lake regions, the Ohio valley,
the east Gulf and South Atlantic
States and tonight or Tuesday in the
eastern lower Lake region and the
western portions OF the Middle Allan
tic States. II will be slightly warmer
tonioht in the Middle Atlantic States.
Forecast till p. m. tomorrow;
For Delaware--Fair tonight; Tuesday
increasing cIoudiness-
Evening journal., 1910-05-16

imploring their friends to give up worldly
pursuits and prepare for the destruction
Of the world by fire.
Many farmers have been impressed by
the earnestness and emotion OF he tIolI-
ness people and have given up work. A
report has reached hero that one aged
farmer has gone insane over the religious
excitment.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
CHILDRENS' FIGHT GETS
ONE MOTHER INTO COURT

Assault and battery was charged
against Mrs. Sarah A. Bromley ia city
Court this morning. The complainant
was Mrs. Catherine Conway Of No. 723
East Twelfth street. who said Sarah
struck her son, John Conway. aged 3.
on Saturday night The womens chill
dren had previously been quarreling IN
thes treet
Mrs. Bromley denied striking tie
boy. The charge was held up.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
HEBREW SCHOOL
TO OPEN ronAN

- OFEN lODAn
The school for HebEew children viii
open this afternoon at the Adas-ISodesh
synabogue at French and Sixth streets
The sessions Will be held after the public
school hours, that the children may at
tend both. The teacher Is Saul Kleiman.
of New York. MIR Kleiman came to this
country from Russia in 1906. and has
since been engaged IN teaching in Hebrew
schools. a primbary department win be
first opened, and as classes increase m
size and the pupils advance additional
teachers viii be secured
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
COMMISSIONERS TO
GENERAL ASSEMBT. "

The General Assembly Of the Presby-
terian Church win meet in Atlantic city.
beginning May 10 to Nav 25. Commits
sioners from New Castle Presbytery are
the Rev. Alexander Alison, Jr. OF West
Church, wilmington; the Rev DR.. r.
Chalmers Potter, OF Glasgow; Elder T..
W. Gunby of aSulsbury. Md: and Elder
Dr. David Stewart. Of New Castle
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
THREE PHILADELPHIA
PAIRS MARRY HERE

Three Philadelphia couples were mar
ried here to-day and Saturday, two by
Mayor Spruance and the third by the
Rev. Frederick S. Doerr.
The couples who came here on Satur-
day were Walter p. Jones and Miss
Sadie ]. Willard, and Leroy Ringler and
Miss Mary McGrorty. The mayor Of
ficiated at Doth marriages.
The cuple married to-day by MIR.
Doerr were Washington P. Powell and
Miss Sadie Heller.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
RuiIdInn Permlts Issued.

Building Inspector Cassidy il
permits today TO Charles e. And
q Son to erect dwelling for Ec~
Goodwin, at Thirty-first and Mao
streets cost $4,000 and 70 J. Ed
Nc Nabb for a stable for Annie Ca
Estate, at Pennsylvania and Gree
avenues, at a cost of $500.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
HALLEY'S COMET DRIVES
Is MEN TO "DRUNKS'

Eighteen 'drunks" were arrested dur
ing Saturday night, and fined in various
amounts in City Court this morning.
This is the largest number of intoxi-
Gated men arrested in a long time Hal
ley's comet was the cause the police be-
lieve.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Mr. Raaston After PIaee

Walter Beasten, Of Middletown, 9
well known Republican, has decided
10 become candidate for the Office
o fregister of Wills at the Republican
nomination Mr Beasten Is employM
IN the census Office here and at ~
time held a clerical position h W
Office OF the Register in Chancer -.
Clerk Of Orphans Court.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
GERMANS HAVE CELEBRATION.

this city went to Washington Park to-
day to attend the Whitsuntide festival
under the auspices Of the German
American Alliance there. There was
a parade OF German societies, a gym
nastic exhibition at the park, singing
by German choruses and tonight there
win be addresses and singing.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
SO Fine for pisorderIx condnot

Charged with disorderIy conduct.
William Price was arraigned IN City
Court this morning According 10
Henry Seville Of Second and King
streets Price swore loudly in his place.
Price pleaded guilty and was fined $40
and cost.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Veteran Fireman Ruried.

The funeral of Joseph Perkins. a
veteran member of the Friendship Fire
Company who died at his home in
Philadelphia. was held early this af-
ternoon, with services in the chapel OF
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery,
A delegation of members Of the Friend
ship Company attended the funeral
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
HAD PICNIC AT.
sHELIPor PARk

The annual picnic Of the Adas-Kodesch
congregation was held al shellpot Park
yesterday. Three hundred children were
taken TO the park in four special cars
All kinds Of games were played ana re-
freshments were served Louos Topkls
was in charge.
Leaving the park at o'clock the chill
dren we're taken on trolley ride to Ris-
ing sun and back.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Girls Fiuht Leads 10 Court.

Charged with assault and battery,
Mary SinlzoslSi was in City Couat this
morning. The complainant was Helen
Jellineck, of No. 621 South Van Buren,
street, who said Mary on Saturday
morning struck her In the face after
an argument about the ownership Of
some napkins. Mary said Helen scratch
ed her. The case was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
ADMITS TOO THEFT;
HELD FOR COURT

Fred schrader was arraigned in City
Court this morning on the charge Of lar
ceny. According TO Louis Hassan, he
missed a tool chest belonging to him
during April, and laler found them in
Schrader's possession.
schrader admitted taking the tools, and
he was held 6Ader $500 bail for the upper
court
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
chanae pate Of Msetina.

The Grace Quigg Home Missionary
Circle of Asbury NJ. 4. Church will
hold its monthly meeting next Monday
evening instead Of this evening at the
home of Miss Bessie Cunningham, No
503 East Tenth street
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Unable to Attend Convention.

Morris Levy and Nathan Barsky,
who We're appointed as delegates from
the Hebrew Charity Association to the
Conference of Jewish Charities and the
National Conference Of Charities and
Corrections held this week in ST. Louis
will be unable to attend, owing to the
pressure of business.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Death Comes suddenly 70 Bride.

LAUREL, May 16.-Mrs. Lena Henry
1s-years- old and bride OF three
months, died suddenly in Portsville.
three miles from Laurel Mrs Henry
was apparently in the best of health,
having picked strawberries during the
morning.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
REPUBLICAN CITY
COMMITTEE TO MEET

The Republican First District Commit
tee will have a meeting tonight at the
East side Republican Association. when
plans will be discussed for the approach
ing campaign.
city Chairman H. II. Bllany will pre-
side. oAmong other things arrangements
win be made for clocking the districts.
prior to getting out the voters on regis
tration days.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
EunsraI q M. 3 wiIkinsnn.

The funeral Of William F. Wilkinson,
who died on Friday, was held this af-
ternoon from his late home, No. 1925
Maple street. A delegation of en-
ployes Of the Pusey & Jones Company
attended the funeral. Interment was
made in Silverbrool cemetery.
Evening journal., 1910-05-16
Dismiss Charge Against Woman.

Sarah johnson, colored, was in city
Court this morning on the charge of
larceny. The complainant was Perry
Hayes. colored, but owing to lack of
evidence. Sarah was dismissed without
a hearing.