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Evening journal., 1911-12-01
]. GARRISON
DIES in WEST.
SuCCumbS to Heart Disease
While Visiting Son in
St. Paul
FAMILY HAD THOUGHT
HISCONDITION IhPROvED

James Barrett Clarkson. of No. 1911
Rodney street, vice-presldent of the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany and former president OF tho
Board of Police Commissioners, died
at the home OF his son, Worrall, in
St Paul, Mimi, at 1915 o'clock this
morning. Mr.. Clarkson had gone
West on visit for his health. Wheth-
cr Mrs Clarkson was With her hue-
band when he died Is not known here,
but she was supposed to have ar
rived at her sons home yesterday.
Mr. Clarkson. who was in his
seventy-third year had been complain
ing for some time. He had not been at
his office since November l. Since
then his friends here had received
word that he was improving and
news. OF his death today in a telegram
received at the bank came as a shock.
Mr. Clarkson is survived by his Wild.
ow, Mrs.Helen H. Clarkson, who was a
daughter of Thomas and Miriam WoF-
rell. aud two children, Mrs. William
c. McCloy. whose husband Is editor
of the New York Evening Sun. and
Worrall Clarkson, who is president Of
the Clarkson Coal and Coke Com-
nany. OF ST. Paul. Mr.. Clarkson was
born in Seaford. this state. In 1898.
his parents being Mr.. aud Mrs.
Thomas Clarkson.
For a number of years Mr.. Clarkson
was station agent for the Delaware
Railroad Company, at Middletown
and later served as teller at the Ma
tional Bank there. lie married Mrs
Clarkson in 1854.
Prior to the organization Of the Sc
curity Safe and Trust Deposit Com
pany's office here Mr. Clarkson served
as deputy collector of port.
Mr. Clarkson was one of the best
known of Wilmingtons financiers and
took great interest in the growth of
the city He was not only we'll known
In his own state but had many ac-
quaintsnces among financiers in the
East particularly in Philadelphia
and New York. He was a member OF
the Union League.
He was the first treasurer Of the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany and served in that capacity until
1904, when he was elected vice-presi-
dent of the institution and held hat
position up TO the time Of his death.
He was treasurer Of New Castle county
from 1869 to 1871, and for twelve
years was member Of the Police
Commission. bis second term of six
years having recently expired, He
was president of that board for six
years
Mr. Clarkson took great interest
In various charities and was treasurer
Of the Homeopathic Hospital for q
long time.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
HsIne Mad. coeths Smile.

When / visited Goethe, in Weimar.
and stood before him. 1 involuntsrily
glanced at his side TO see whether the
eagle was not there with the lightning
in his beak. / was nearly speaking
Greek to him. but. as observed that
he understood German, I stated TO him
IN German that the plums on the road
between Jena and Weimar were very
good. ! had for so many long winter
nights thought over what lofty and pro-
found things would say TO Goethe II
ever I saw him. And when saw him
at last said to him that the Saxon
plums we're very goodl And Goethe
smiled--Heinrich Heine. "Reisehilder."
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
WILMINGTONIAN WRITES
LEHIGH COLLEGE PLAY

The Lee Godron Theatrical COM
pany has Cancelled It's Christmas en-
gagement IN Wilmington. The or
ganlzation consists entirely OF Lehigb
students travelling incognito in IA
clever farce enieled College Life,
written by Stanley c. Prickett Of
Wilmington, who is student az Le-
high.
The librctto is by Earnest Nor
ton Sultzor, OF Baltimore aud the
music is by Stanley G. Prickctt aud
Frank /. Wheeler.
The sketch includes many catchy
songs and college yells With aesthe-
tic dancing featuring James Kimball
and plenty of college spirit The COM
pany most likely will be rebooked for
Wilmington for Castor week, Ma
Pricketts home is at No 300 Frank
lin street He Is a Friends School
graduate.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
HANNA WINS
The OFFICE
Is Named Internal Revenue
Collector to Succeed Phillips
Lee GOIdsbOrOush
DELAWARE HAD
URGED DR.. BALL
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. John r.
Hanna. Republican OF Maryland. was
selected by President Taft today to be
collector of internal revenue for the
district comprising Maryland, Della
ware and Washington. The appoint
ment viii go to the Senate Tuesday.
Mr.. Hanna succeeds Phillips Lee
Goldsborough, recently elected Gov
ernor of Maryland.
The appointment Of Mr.. Hanna is
"throw-down" for the Delaware
delegation in Congress. Senator du-
Pont and Congressman Heald on
Monday called on PresidcntfTaft and
urged the appointment OF a Delawar-
can as collector Of revenue. They
pointed out that Delaware has never
had the appointment, although Della
ware is a part Of the district and that
Delaware has two Republican Sena-
tors and Representative In Congress,
while Maryland has a Democratic rep
resentation in Congress.
While the Delaware delegation did
not urge anybody particular for the
place, their preference was under
stood to be Dr. L. Heisler Ball for
the appointment
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
CASE
IS ON AGAIN
StenOgrapher and .HOtel Floor
Clerk Testify at the
Trial
OFTEN CALLED STOKES AT
HOTEL ON THE TELEPHONE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. ILLNESS Of w.
Z. d. Stokes did not prevent the trial
Of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad,
charged with shooting Stokes legs,
from proceeding today. other witness
es we're heard. and Stokes Will take
the stand when he RECEIVERS from acute
indigestion brought on by too much
Thanksgiving. His physician said
Stokes would be abed until Monday
Miss Marian Brophy. Stokes steno-
grapher. was shown the clothes Stokes
wore the night he was shot by the
girls, and asked if she thought Stokes
could disguise himself in them.
'Why he wore those clothes often,
she insisted
Although she said Stokes dictated
all his letters to Miss Graham to her,
Miss Brophy failed to Identify several
shown her by the defense.
Did you handle all Of Stokes cor
respondence, she was asked.
Yes she said.
How many women wrote to him
asked the attorney for the girls, but
the court ruled out the question.
Miss Brophy said she ~had known
Miss Graham since 1906, and that she
called Stokes so often on the tele-
phone she knew Miss Graham's
voice. no matter what name was
given
"She used to say it was Miss Con-
rad or Miss Collins calling, said the
witness, but I knew better"
Miss Agnes Haade, floor clerk lt
the Hotel Ansonia, said she warned
Miss-Srsham away from the hotel
once after Stokes had married
Il asked her. What are you doing
here? Don't you know Mr.. Stokes Is
married. You may cause trouble be-
tween him and his wife if she sees
you here
What did Miss Graham say to
that?' asked Miss Graham's attor-
ney.
Il don't like TO say" she said.
"She said a word | seldom use"
The court ordered her 10 repeat
Miss Grahsm's remark and she said;
Miss Graham said, What do ]
care for his - Denver redheaded
wife7'
Miss Haade described a scene in
Miss Graham's room Just before she
went TO Europe, and threatened to
take poison because Stokes refused
to give her money. Stokes. the wit
ness said. told Miss Graham she
ought TO be ashamed Of herself.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
ENDEAvORERs TO ENTERTAIN.

The Wilmington City Christian En-
doav6r Union. Though ] W. Croncy
has arranged for a series Of enter
tainments during the winter IN,
unions will meet on Monday night tC
arrange where the entertainments will
be held. The dates have been fixed
for January /. February and 30
March IA and 16 On January j. at
the entertainment to be held IN Oliyet
Presbyterian Church, Mr.. and Mrs J.
r. Caveny. clay molder and imper-
senators will be tho attractions, on
on February 6, the Fisher-Shipp Co.,
young women singers on February
2S. Peter MacQueen will give a stere-
opticon lecture OF Roosevelt's hunting
trip in Africa, March IA, Friers Sis
ters Concert Company March is Gil
bert A Eldridge, impersonator.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
HlBERNIANS IN
GRAND DANCE

About 1900 persons attended tho
third annual ball Of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians on Wednesday evening.
The young folks danced in Irish
American and German Halls until
o'clock yesterday morning. Many
prominent members Of the order FROM
out Of town were present, as well as
county and city officials In one
room in the Irish-American Hall irish
lgs and reels we're danced
The general committee consisted OF
the state and county officers and tks
president Of each division, with an
additional ten members from each di-
vision. The ball was the most sue
cessful Of any ever held by the order.
A feature of the ball was souvenir
program.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
Caste In Music.

Sometimes it is a disadvantage to
have a musician with a reputation at
the head Of hotel orchestra" said a
hotel manager "We found this out
not long ago. when people from the
middle west, who are among our best
patrons. wanted our orchestra to play
at a wedding in which they were in
terested and which took place in
private house. As the company got
little warmed up they decided they
would have some dancing. so the host
ess asked the orchestra leader to play.
Would he7 Not on your life. He was
an artist, he was. and It was not his
business to descend to playing for
dances. The result was that one OF
the guests had TO play the piano. and
we almost lost the trade of the family
ve we're trying 70 be especially nice
to."-New York sun.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
$23O,OOO MORE
in INSURANCE

Al a special meeting Of the Board
of Water Commissioners this morn
ing insurance aggregating S230.O0O or
department property be placed with
the following companies and such
other companies that are acceptable
to the Board:
Gilpin. Van Trump and Montgom-
cry. 100000; Bird. Ford and Com
pany. 100000. aud Hawkins and
Company. $4,000. These companies
had sent letters to the Board, asking
for a share of the business. This is
an increase of $4,000 insurance
over that carried last year. but all
the buildings were not insured here
tofore
The Board will meet ou Monday
afternoon owing TO Commissioner
Miller having an appointment
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
MISS TRUxTON IN READING.

A delightful event for the end of
this holiday week is the reading Of the
comedy, "A Fortune Hunter 20 be
given by Miss Janet Truxton tomor-
row night in the New-Century Club.
The firm hold this talented young act
ress has upon the admiration Of VIII
mington audiences is shown by the
widespread interest her dramatic
reading is creating Many OF the coll
lege students who are home for
Thanksgiving will attend the Green
Room Club and other amateur cra-
matte associations will be largely rep
resented. and the occasion promises TO
be rather brilliant socially.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
wORkING on ARMORY GYM.

At the weekly meeting Of the Off
GERS of the Organized Militia OF Della
ware in the Armory last Monday even-
ing the following committee were ap-
pointed to consider the offer made by
Gen. T. Coleman DUPONT relative to
the gymnasium 10 be fitted up al the
Armory Colonel George w. Sparks.
representing the Governors staff; Col
onel Weller E. Stover. representing the
general staff; Colonel Simon r. Do
herty, the athletic officer Of the regi-
ment, and representing the regiment,
and Major J. Warner Reed and Cap
tain ]. Austin Ellison. Colonel Do
herty is the chairman Of the COM
mittee and Captain Ellison is the sec
retary.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
eorinas.


At present there is not a live gorilla
in America. There have never been
more than three. and only one Of these
lived more than a few weeks
II would give $4,000 for a gorilla
IN good condition" said the superin-
tendent Of a noted geological garden.
"and we could get the money back in
a few months owing to the crowds Of
people who would come TO see It. A
gorilla would be a great drawing card.
but gorillas cannot be got for money.
They grow sometimes to 400 pounds
in weight Their home Is a small
strip Of marshyl land on the west
coast Of Africa. The strip is perhaps
$50 miles long and 100 miles deep. and
the gorillas stay back from the coast
and are hard to get. Once out OF their
native element they die from climatic
changes and lack Of proper food
Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
EARRELL.ScHAEFFER.

Mrs. Mary J Farscll announces tho
marriage Of her daughter, Rosalie f..
10 John u. Schaeffer ON Wednesday
evening. The bride is the daughter
OF Mrs Mary J. and the late Martin
Farrell. who unto the time OF his
death WAS engaged In The -four and
feed business in this city.
The groom Is connected With tho
drafting department at the Harlau
and Iollingsworth Corporation. After
a wedding trip TO New York ana
Danbury, Conn. the young couple
Will llYo- az 40 ZOOS Tainall street.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
FINISH HANDSOME
NEW DANCE HALL

With an elaborate dance to be Civ
EN- by Mrs. Lammot DUPONT. the
splendid ball room on the eleventh
door OF the DUPONT building will be
formally opened tonight.
Southern smilax Is layishly used
TO form a screen on the stage, behind
which the orchestra will be stationed.
Four new elevators leading direct
" to the corridor just outside tho
ballroom will be in service tonight
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
MASONS NOW HOLD
THEIR HOME PROPERTY

While the necessary transfer was
signed on Tuesday last. the Masonic
Home Committee took formal pos
session OF the Butler property on the
Lancaster pike today There were
no ceremonies. The committee this
afternoon Is TO select caretaker.
Some improvements will be made 70
the property, and the home will not
be formally open until some time IN
April.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
81. punstan and ths Devil.

One Of the most famous smiths OF
the Weald was st. Dunstan. archbish-
op of Canterbury. Mayfield, in Sussex,
is the site OF an ancient archiepiscopai
palace. and here, according to some
took place the terrific encounter be-
tween ST. Dunstan and the devil. Al
any rate. the anvil, hammer and tongs
which are alleged to have belonged to
the saint are still preserved at May
field alace.-tondon Taller.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
SEEK MISSING
ENGLISHMAN HERE

Sheriff Logue today received a let
ter from J. Mccarthy, Of The Royal
Pavilion Hotel, North Woolwick. Kent
England, requesting him to locate
Peter Cruit, who is supposed 10 be in
this section. His description follows:
Occupation, solicitor (cook. barten-
der); complexion, fresh; hair. brown
or sandy; top Of head. bald; eyes,
brown; heighth, about feet, inches.
The circular says Cruit had often
spoken OF this neighborhood.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
DRANK GLUE
FOR might CAP"

Thomas Long, SO years old. Of
Eleventh and Woodlawn avenue. pro-
posed to take a "nightcap' before re-
firing Wednesday night but he made
serious mistake Going in the dark
to the medicine chest whore he kept
the bottle. he got hold OF a bottle con-
tanning glue. and swallowed some Of
the contents. He promptly called an
ambulance and was hurried TO the
Homeopathic Hospital. where proper
treatment was applied
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
BUILDING PERMITS GRANTEn.

Building Inspector Cassidy has is
sued permits for the erection of eight
dwellings. Four will be erected by
William ]. Faulkner at the northeast
corner OF B street and New Castle ave-
nue.. at cost Of 5000 each.
The remaining four will be erected
by the Model Building Company on
the north side of Vandever avenue,
cast Of Claymont street at a cost Of
$500 each.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
Family IN REnNInN.

Mr.. and Mrs. William oCnley. OF
No. 400 South Heald street, enter
tanned relatives at family reunion
on Thanksgiving Day. serving ice
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
oCnley, Ethel Conley. Joseph Conley,
Jr, Mr.. and Mrs. William Knots, Edna
Knots, William Knots. Jr.. Edward
Givision. Miss Maria Giyison. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ice T. Jamison. Dorean Jami-
son, Miss Martha Conley, Theodore
Roosevelt Conley, and Lizzie Conley
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
MUSIC In WORKHOUSE
ON THANKSGIVING DAY

Inmates OF the county workhousa
spent delightful Thanksgiving Day.
The day was one OF general rest.
AZ noon q dinner. including all the
good thugs Of the season, was served.
and the feast was thoroughly enjoyed.
Yesterday afternoon the prisoners
were assembled In the dining room
and were entertained for nearly two
hours By q graphophOno concert.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
DEMAND. FOR
'TAxI-SERVICE

The Postles Garage taxicab service
was inaugurated yesterday with sue
cess. From carly morning until late
at night the cars were in demand and
were not idle scarcely a minute. Col
Postles is elated over tho success Of
the venture. Other cara VIII be add
ed TO the service later.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
Proftable.

"seven years ago | landed in this
town with only 81. but that dollar gave
me my start"
"You must have invested It very
proftably."
Il did l telegrsphed home for mon
y."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
nRANcU ron MIR. cHAIkEN.

Morris Chaikon, proprietor Of the
dyoing and steam cleaning works
at 40. 206 West Fourth street, has
rented room No, 1874 in the new sddi-
ton Of the DUPONT Building, az Tenth
and Market streets where he viii
maintain branch office. No work
viii be done there, the Office being
maintained merely as an uptown
branch
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
SOUTH SIDE WINS.

South Side football team defeeted
Brookwood yesterday "a to O. South
Side would like to have a game for
tomorrow With any 1l5 pound team.
Address, W. A. Davis. No 1901 B
street
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
wooD INeRAyER LOCATES HERE

John Halfn. one of the old school
Of wood ingravers. is In Wilmington
10 spend the winter. He has installed
a work bench at the printing Office
OF A. r. Saylor. No. AIS Shlpley street,
and already has orders for much
work. Mr.. Halfn for years designed
and executed the twenty sheet poster
stands for many of the big circuses,
his latest work having been for the
~101 Ranch" a wild west show,
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
HIS NEEDING DAY NAE.

William Stafford, brother-in-law Of
Simon F. Moran. Fire Department
chief, left today for Allentown, where
he and Miss Mary McDougherty will
be married tomorrow in the Immacu-
late, Conception Church. Mr.. Stafford
will bring his bride to Wilmington to
live
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
WEnnING ANNOrNcEn.

Miss Edna S. Gamble and Frederick
c. Stuck, both of this city, we're quiet
ly married by the Rev. J. Ross Stone
sifer at the msnse OF the First Pres
byterian Church, No. All McCabe
avenue.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
SQUEEZED BETWEEN WAGONS

Andrew Ayers, Of No. 101 Bird
street. employe Of the Charles War
ner Company. was squeezed between
two wagons today and injured but
not seriously, about the left leg and
thigh
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
SOCIlLISTS MEETING.

The Socialist Party VIII hold pub
lie meeting on the third floor Of the
building, No. 604 Market street to-
morrow evening, at S o'clock The
cspiiation tax question will be dis
cussed.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
rms cONsTABLE WE'LL rITTED.

Constable Benjamin Fisher, who
was appointed by the Levy Court last
Tuesday Is connected with Magistrate
Gluckmpn's Office. The new consta-
Bile speaks eight languages
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
UTILITIES C0MMIssInN-

The Board Of Public Utilities Com.
missioners will meet in the Office OF
Mayor Howell at City Hall this after.
noon.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
READY FnR CONGRESS.

Congressman William H. Heald win
leave tomorrow for Washington as
Congress opens on Monday next.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01

wishing a this buying
the druggist nifty
simply addressing Dr. ". Caldwell 4O5 Washington
aud address a do.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
TO ENTERTAIN At DINNER.

Mrs. james r. Nields will entertain
at dinner tonight preceding Mrs. Lam
mot duPonts dance.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
M0rLD NOT REPORT FIeHT.

A fight in which one man was rough
" used, occurred at Sixth and Madi-
son streets early last evening. The
victim made no report to the police
and the names Of the participants
we're not learned
Evening journal., 1911-12-01

Dr. Caldwell;
received your sample Of Syrup Pepsin
.na after taking y kcushs bottle
have been troubled with ny stomach for
some time. but the bottle did me good and
will continue taking it,
Mrs. Geo. Thomas
1916 s. St., rear. Washington. D. c.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01

Df. L3ldWeIi
I received your sample Of Syrup Pep.
sin and was more than obliged to you
for 1t. I used IL and found II sll right ]
got large bottle and IL surely has done
me good. ! won { be without IL nov. I
am telling ali Of my friends about Il.
Isaac Shafer.
Claremont ". Va.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01

Or. Caldwell.
] cannot praise your syrup Pepsin enough
Alter using II for a year fud it the best
medicine I ever used. II cured my baby
Of collie when the doctors failed j. cured
my husband Of constipation. Ny home shall
never be without Dr. Csldwelis Syrup Pep
sin. have put IL in several homes and
wish I could put IL 10 every home. II any
one wishes 20 write me I would, be glad 70
answer. Mrs Earl Dudney.
Magnolia, Ark r. +. D. No. 4.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
MAKES PUNY CHILDREN ROBUST

Plenty the undoubtedly ideal harden
child and all the might will perfectly
we'll unless its little king harmonous Chief Of these
They
childhood well Clogged bowels
The blood vated and assude and other disorders
child complains feeling ill.,
odnces
trouble and mother win have reliable remedy
purpose needed which family should
trustworthy, mild laxative that child without
filling all the requirements ideal family
CALDWELLS SYRUP PEPSIN mothers
OF
result the health
ndcaharcs genealypurgatves
children
require laxative only The
CALDWELLS SYRUP PEPSIN The
ing that bills S Keeping
vents colds fevers skin blood
DR. Dr.
ceixd ME IL srrnnp
Evening journal., 1911-12-01
no PRESENT YELLOW DAGGER.

The Yellow Dagger will be pro-
dVced by Herman Gerolds theatrical
troupe OF Philadelphia, in Turn Hall
this evening.
Evening journal., 1911-12-01

Or. Caldwell.
thank you ever 50 much for the
free sample Of Syrup Pepsin. The whole
family is taking the medicine. I think
IL is most wonderful. ] am taking II for
indigestion. The rest are taking it for
colds and it acts splendidly. Ny hus
band praises Il highly.
Mrs. G. r Ritter
$50 S. Psyson St. Baltimore, Nd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-31
TWO LEAGUES WILL
BOWL THIS WINTER
Commercial Clubs ReOrganize and
Four Teams.

About the middle or the latter part
OF next month. two. bowling leagues
The Commercial league which went
The ommercial league which went
through last winter 50 prosperously
has been reorganized with the same
four teams. the Colts, Athletics, hide
pendents and Pretzel5. The new
league will be known as the Semi
Pro" or as the Second league They
will both use the Harms and the Pat
ting alleys, each league playing one
night each week. The Commercial
league will probably roll its game on
Tuesday evenings and the Semi-Pros
will meet either on Thursday or on
Friday.
Both alleys are being repaired and
put in excellent shape for the winters
sport and the bowlers are waxing en-
thusiastic over the outlook. II Is prob
able that a post-season series win be
played by the winners Of the races in
the respective leagues.