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The citizen., 1911-06-30

was not get-at-able instantly, as it
should have been and would have
been had he been a native to the
west
'Fumble at 'em, you fool!" cried
the man. Before you get 'em open,
I'll shoot you dead. don't do it now,
cause want you to taste death and
hell as long as possible before you
go into 'em. You thought you'd make
fool out Of me. did you, and you.
too, you"
He flung a frightful mordant word
at his wife which stung not less be-
cause 1t was in large measure unde-
served, at least so far as the boy was
concerned.
"I'll settle with you when get
through with him. Your times up!"
he continued. as the boy at last sue
ceeded in reaching his weapon.
He was game, that boy, although his
face under it's blood was whittier than
it had been when he entered the
cabin. while the other mans, similarly
snow wounded, was red with rage;
and, though he was covered and even
a drunken man could scarcely miss at
such range, he nevertheless drew his
own weapon. But before he could
The citizen., 1911-06-30
Rheumatics Were Bad, but He Kept
on That His Womanklnd Might
Enjoy Advantages.

Those who know the gallery OF the
Pitti palace in Florence will remem-
Der its long and painful staircase
Climbing this one chill February day,
came upon the limping figure OF an
acquaintance. He was gentle, God
fearing, harmless man, who the year
before had retired from the paint busi-
ness in Detroit, and had been borne
abroad by u wife and daughter, who
were hot from the study of art under
the auspices of some local woman's
club.
Its the cold rooms we live in," he
explained pathetically. Il never had
the rheumatism before this winter"
He had hobbled as far as COM
paratively little known, relatively un-
important room of portraits. ex-
pressed surprise as he started to turn
in there.
It's about the only thing left
haven't done," he said. 81 didn't want
much to come today-the rheumatics
we're bad again-but they said 'Cour.
age, one more try and here am"
The citizen., 1911-06-30
rurtIe Bites When Dead.

York. Pa Itemizing "snappers" un-
der too general classification as fish,
an alley cat which investigated the
contents of the Baughman house
refuse can the other day made an un-
pleasant discovery.
Half dozen Chesapeake bay tur-
ties had been cleaned in the hotel yard
and the heads thrown into the can.
Seeming fish, the cat paved the con-
tents of the can, and moment later
was performing con.ortions all about
the alley, with "snspper" head grim
ly fastened upon its right forepaw.
Unable to free itself. the cat made
dash for the nearest fence and dis
appeared. with the head still hanging
on.
The citizen., 1911-06-30
BABIES PUT IN NEvl DANGER
New York Charitable Societies Fight
Practice Of Dressing Them In
Tight SwaddIing Clothes.

New York-In an attempt to end
the practice of binding very young
children in tight swaddling clothes.
prevalent among women in the foreign
settlements here, one of the prominent
New York charitable organizations has
placed nurses in various parts of the
east side TO start campaign of educa-
ton among the mothers.
The swaddling clothes. SOFT of long
bandage, is wrapped tightly about q
child's lower limbs and is often al
lowed to remain for six months at
time. The mothers believe the treat
ment prevents the child from growing
bow legged, and have opposed at
tempts to check the practice.
Investigations have convinced the
association that instead of preventing
malformation of the limbs. the swad-
ding clothes Increase it,
The citizen., 1911-06-30
Discover Cure for Leprosy

but no announcement was made until
this week. as 1t was feared II any
publicity we're attached to the case life
would be made unbearable for the pa
tient.
The second patient. woman. also
was discharged some time ago. and
deported to her old home in the West
Indies, where she has since married.
There still are six lepers under the
care of the city physicians at Black
The citizen., 1911-06-30
AsToR GIVES SON PROPERTY
Deeds one-Half of WelI-known $1o.-
100000 Hotel in New York to
Waldorf Astor-Saves Taxes.

New York.-For a consideration Of
81 half of the $1O.O00.000 Waldorf
Astoria hote has been transferred by
William Waldorf Astor to his eldest
son, Waldorf Astor.
The transfer. just filed here. is in
the form Of deed to trust company.
which will hold the property In trust
for the son
The value of all the New York hold
ings of the father is estimated by ex-
perts at $300.000,OO0 He has resided
abroad for many years. and unless he
disposes OF his holdings during his
lifetime they will be subject to five
per cent inheritance tax at his death.
The citizen., 1911-06-30
He ,Uas a Martyr to Art

He smiled patiently, family, and
then suddenly he seemed caught up by
emotion.
81 don't know as l was ever meant
for this" he broke out Il try. This
studying art is all very we'll, but oh.
the pain in the legs afterward"
One must laugh. But one must cry.
too | heard of his death year later.
and l actually believe he was mar
tyred that his womankind might not
lack antages.-Delineator.
The citizen., 1911-06-30
Rat Chase Quite Exciting

and it looked bad for the rat. when
the creature suddenly dropped out of
sight behind some refuse paper
Carefully the crumpled sheet was
removed the man with the cane
standing to deal his blow. when it was
discovered that under the paper was a
hole, and into this the rat had gone
and escaped
The citizen., 1911-06-30
Finishes Her Last voxans.

New York.--One of the last of the
famous American clipper ships. which
once showed their heels to the mer.
chantmen of the world. sailed into
port the other day after voyage from
the Pacific coast that lasted 293 days.
She is the Alexander Gibson. and was
built in 1877. This was her last voy.
age under sail, for she comes here to
be converted into a coal barge.
The citizen., 1911-06-30
His Lucky Escape.

Thank heaven" exclaimed q man
watching the ticker tape mark the
fall of stocks.
"Are you short of the market?"
asked man. dripping with the per-
spiration Of heat, humidity and excite
ment.
"Oh, no."
Did you get out in time. then?"
"Oh, no."
what are you SO thankful about
them"
why, they broke me, but If had
had any more money they would have
broken me harder"
The citizen., 1911-06-30
Pine Snakes AS House Pets

growing to nine feet in length. Ed
wards declares the snakes to be harm
less and inoffensive and mildly dis
posed towards nearly everything but
rats and mice. He professed to be-
lieve that many Kansas City people
would be glad to permit the glossy
yellow snakes to coil into the best
parlor chair completely usurping the
place of the family cat.
The citizen., 1911-06-30
Doctors Discharge Two Patients and
This Disease Held Less Dangerous
Than tuberculosis.

New York.-That leprosy can be
cured is apparently demonstrated by
the discharge of two patients at the
Blackwells Island hospital here after
several years treatment In isolation.
The first patient. an American, was
allowed his freedom eight months ago,
The citizen., 1911-06-30

wells island.
The New York Institution for many
years past has welcomed the lepers
who are driven out of other cities
While the public still labors under th(
old delusion that leprosy is highii
dangerous. the Blackwell island doq
tors declare that the leprosy cases arr
far less dangerous than tuberculosi
cases, of which there are more tina
nine hundred on the island.
The citizen., 1911-06-30

Moderation is one thing that IL ra,
In the extreme.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
ANNIVERSARY DAY
AT SETTLEMENT
Birthday Party Feature Of
Happy Exercises for
YOunC People

In honor Of the tenth anniversary OF
the Peoples Settlement, birthday
party and some other interesting ex-
ercises were held at the Settlement
building, Eighth and Lombard streets,
yesterday afternoon. It is beitting, too.
that the Settlement is able to occupy
its new and down-to-date building af-
ter its ten years Of struggle and as
gressive work to attain that which 1t
so justly deserves.
Some of the women connected with,
and interested in the Settlement had a
porch party In honor of the anniver-
sary, and Miss Anna Hilles served tea
and other refreshments. Then the
party went to the gymnasium, where
games we're played by the young folks
of the Settlement. Altogether it was a
delightful informal celebration OF the
anniversary.
Arrangements for the dedication Of
the Settlement building on the evening
of October 16 are now we'll in hand.
Governor Pennewill, Mayor Howell
and State and city officials VIII pc
among those invited to be present. The
speakers will include the Rev. Or.
Hiram w. Kellogg, Of Columbus. Ohio
formerly Of this city; Jacob Riis, phil
antrophist and sociologist, Of New
York, and j. r. Jefferis, Of PhiladeI--
phia.. who gave the first $1,000 toward
the building fund The Junior Order
United American Mechanics will pre-
sent flag to the Settlement on the
dedication night and the Boys Brigade
of the Settlement will receive It,
The young people of the settlement
are rehearsing each night for their
part in the exercises. Charles w. Bush
is chairman Of the committee of ar
rangements.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
MEnnING Ar MInnLErnMN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN, Del. Oct. GA
pretty home wedding was solemnized
at the home of MIR. and Mrs. George
Foraker on North Broad street, on
Wednesday evening. Miss Bessie
Amelia. their daughter, being given in
marriage to Clark Speight Norman. Of
Plymouth, North Carolina. The Rev.
w. H. Hutchin performed the cere-
mony in the present of few friends.
The bride was accompanied by Miss
Edna Banning and the groom by Svl-
vester Dickes, of Frankfort, Del.
Mendelssohn's wedding march was
played by Miss Lottie Jolls. The
bride wore light steel broadcloth with
hat to match. The bride and groom
left on the 74S train south and will
spend two weeks at Plymouth, N. G.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

WORK REVIEWED
County W. c. I. U. Hears Re-
ports and Addresses at
MiddletOwn Meeting
Special 70 THE EVENING journal

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MlDD1ETowN. Del. Oct B.-The
Fail Institute Of the New Castle
County Womans Christian Temper
ance Union, was held yesterday.
Thursday, in Forest Presbyterian
Church in this town. A devotional
meeting led by Mrs. Rankin, Of viii
mington, opened the days session.
After Scripture reading the Rev.
Francis II. Moore, pastor of the church
and others, led In prayer.
Mrs. George Derrickson, vice-presi-
dent of the Middletown Union. gave
the welcome to the visitors and DR..
Moore also welcomed the convention
TO the church. Miss Maude Gaynor.
president Of the Delaware Avenue
Baptist ~ responded to the address
OF welcome. Committees on Finance.
kilograms, Resolutions, Courtesies.
etc., were appointed The Committee
on kilograms was requested to send
letter to the family of Mrs. Rich
ards. president Of the Magnolia, w. c.
y. u, who died suddenly just after the
state Convention recently held at
Milton.
Miss Lille B. Williams. of Mar
shallton, the county secretary gave
a report of the County Convention
held at Wilmington.
Mrs. II. G. Mearns, Of Wilmington.
county treasurer. told something Of
the amount of money raised during
the year Nearly $3.50 has been given
to the Soldiers Rest Room at Della
ware City. Altogether about $500
has been raised and Mrs. Mearns
hopes to raise the amount to $1,000
during the coming yee Mrs. Mearns
reported 1888 paid members.
The president read a letter from
Maine containing thanks for the good
! TX done by Prof A. r. Spaid. dur
Ing his trip through Maine. She also
read letters from Captain Cove ana
Commander Phelps, OF the Battleship
Delaware, thanking the members Of
the W. c. T. u for the nearly 900 COM
fort bags made 7 them the sail
ors " the Delaware.
Prof Spaid. county superintendent
OF schools, was introduced bv the
president, and told Of his Ten DAYS
In Maine"
Several OF the local presidents gave
vention, After noon prayer the meet
ing adjourned TO enjoy box luncheon
brought by the women.
An executive meeting was held az
LSO o'clock. One of the principal
subjects discussed was the Girls IN
dustrial School at Wilmington. which
IS partly under the care OF the State
W. G. T. u. Mrs. Milligan made
plea for the small boy who follows
the big brother and father in smoking
the cigarette and cigar.
The afternoon session was opened
at o'clock with a devotional meet
ing, led by Mrs. Milliagn.
Miss Maud Gaynor told of the work
of the "Y" in the Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church
Miss Lillie Williams spoke Of the
Importance Of having new people
come in the "Y"
The Rev. Mr. McLaurie, OF Drawers
Presbyterian Church. gave greeting to
The club.
A letter was sent to Mrs. Winifred
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
GREAT STOVE PURCHASE.

Miller Bros. Co., at 213 Market St,
closed a contract with the Adram-
Cox Stove Manufacturing Co., for a
car load of Parlor Heating Stoves.
This was the entire lot left after fill
ing their orders for the fall trade. For
spot cash and taking the lot Miller
Bros. were fortunate in securing them
at a remarkably low price, This
stove is a standard make and sells
everywhere at Sc. Starting tomorrow
these stoves will be placed on sale at
S2.65 which is considerably less than
the cost of manufacturing and affords
one a splendid opportunity to secure a
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
RFyFNUv REPORT.

Collector of Port Raymond has is
sued his quarterly report It shows
that during the quarter there were
73 entries of merchandise, and dur
ing that period the local office did
more business on some days than Il
often does In a month. The value OF
imports for the quarter was S340,515,
while the revenue amounted TO $1S,-
4SS.48. e
The report for the month. Of Sep
tember shows that the value of im-
ports was s213,623. The total col
lections amounted to s4,322,1 =
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
EPWORTHIANS
TALK CHARITY
lconlinned lrom ans Page0

lCOnOnuCO lIOln LiiNt aNNtf
commended by the speaker as mission
class study because Of the wonderful
changes going on in Oriental coun-
tries. ,. i,
w. c. FIighfeld told the history OF
Harrison Street Epworth League MIS-
sion Study Glass. in which Home MIS-
sion study has been especially en-
phasized. =
The Rev. James W. Easley told OF
the city problem from the city ms,
sionary's standpoint DIT. basiey salu
that for some of the leaders OF grea,,
affairs there might be a prooiem,
but for the Christians IN Wilmington
there was a Job" for them 10 60 70
work at 1t wasn't matter OF pink
teas and discussions, but a mat'er u
nersonal work. that would bring NOR
ality and christianity to this city anu
country -.
Mr.. Easley said young people were
badly nedeed in the city work, SO iSi
it was difficult to get anyone. he neeu-
ed settlement workers. teachers Oh
English in night classes, visitors.
At this afternoons session OF tne
league. the Rev. b. s. Latshaw con
Quoted the devotions. Miss Edna Smlth,
Fourth vice-president was In cnarse
of the Institute, on the work OF the De
partment of social and literary WORK.
The Rev. w f. Corkran, ID. D., gave
the address of the afternoon.
At the closing service tonlght' .he
Rev. Polemus II. Swift, d. d.. OF SAL
timore. will address the league on lno
subject. "On the Firing Line
Afternoon Work.
The Rev. e. w. Mcdowell, pastor
of Mt Pleasant NJ r. Church. opened
the afternoon session Of the rpWor'n
League Convention yesterday with a
devotional service. The Rev. Z. a.
Hlu was the first speaker in the IN
stitute on "rhe Epworth League
Members Relation to the Church
charging the members TO set good
example in church attendance ana
loyalty.
Miss Myrtle Jackson read a paper
written by Miss Ethel Parsons upon
the requisites for a good devotlonal
meeting. In which she emphasized the
importance Of each member pelng a
working Christian and cautioned that
the meetings be brief.
TIE Rev. Ralph T. Coursey speak,
ing upon, "The League a Spiritual
Power" urged turning away from
worldly things and great love lot
ones fellow man,
Tha Junior League Hour was most
ENJOYABLE. II was conducted by the
suptrintendent the Rev. w o.
Rooms. 81
Before hearing the addresses the
Rev II. c. MacSorley sang as SOLO
"cod WIN Answer Your Prayer.
First Mrs Edwin Gardner Of Chesa-
peake City told about their Junior
League there. which was organized
about one year ago.
Next Sunday week they will observe
their anniversary How Can we
Make a Junior League Spiritual
Force" was discussed in an interest
ing paper by the Rev. W. r. Green
field. .
The Rev. l.. E. Poole spoke on RE
lation Of instruction TO the Cnilo 8
Spiritual Development"
Miss Alice l.. Roop in Japanese
costume gave pretty word picture
az Japanese life. Greetags we're re-
ceived from The Delaware Christian
, -.1rslasEor Ipion.
~F4arrison street choir sang at tn
services last night.
After the song services the Rev
George w Dawson presented the heV
r. w Mckinney Of Philadelphia. wh'
smoke on the fundamental furnishing
Of Methodism. 81.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
Underwear and Gloves

womens LIS Union Suits special sale price $50
Special Mems Women heavy weight SOC for 39c
Epvptan SOC
Mems medium weight merno Underwear 5Oc
Chdrens SOC fleece lined Union Suits sizes g. 39c
Womens soc short sleeve Corset Covers ........ 35c
Mems medium weight woolen Underwear SlOO and Sl5O
Womens 25c Isle Cloves special sale price pair 19c
Womens kid Gloves black tan grey and white pair
Womens S25 and S0 kid Gloves all shades and sizes pair $50
Long silk Gloves and black SlO0 and Si50 SOC
Womens i2button kid Gloves So value for SlOO
womens sbutton kid Gloves and black, size "a Zoe
Women long silk Gloves and black ST 90 and S0 value BOO
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
MAY LOSE SIGHT.

With one of his eyes. almost knocked
out. Clifton Brown, colored. aged sew
enteen years, of No. 81 Locust street,
was admitted to the Delaware Hospi-
tai yesterday. He said another col
ored youth had thrown a piece OF clay
at him. The eye may be entirely de-
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
Coats, Suits, Waists and Skirts

One of the largest collections of Suits is ready for your
autumn selection The who buys but suit season and
the who likes different suit for every occasion will lind
a wide range of styles and fabrics to select from
Long, black Broadcloth Goats, beautifully tailored,
$1O S16.50 $1,000
Long diagonal cloth Coats navy blue $4,000 and $225O
Womens Suits of blue and black Chevot in newest effects
$1OOO $1,000, $500
taormade Suits of mannsh mixtures $780, $1,000 S25
specially handsome Suit of blue and black Boadoh $3SOO
Fine selection of Women Separate Skirts of awoo Panama and
Serge -9o.OO 10 @lzVo
Blue and black Mesane Waists handsome S3 $780, $500
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
uoReF RrNS AWAY.

A horse helongine TO Walter IalieV'
OF Brandywine hundred. ran away las'
evening at Ninth and Orange streets.
After going two squares the animal
was caughs. Previous to running away
car No. 10 the Peoples line and Tar
lev's carriage we're in collision AZ
Ninth and Orange streets. No one was
hurt
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

Chambers. OF Lewes, wishing her inn
provement in health since her recent
illness.
Mrs. Edith Smith Davis, Of Mtl5l
YANKEE. Visions the World and
National superintendent Of the De-
partment Of Scientific Temperance IN
public schools, was introduced to the
convention and gave most interest
ing talk. The school children, about
sixty in number, sang two selections,
"a Stainless Banner" and For Vic
tory" to the delight Of the audience
Mrs. Davis spoke especially to tho
children, who listened very atteh-
lively.
In the evening double uuartette
gave two selections and Mrs. Davis
gave an interesting talk to full
house.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
Stop and Consider

4he necessity Of family burial plot, DO
Won know IN using the Auto Funeral var
vow have all. the comforts Of Pullman
palace Car. IN taking your dear ones 20
fheir last resting place and the cost Is
ohont one.half charged for cabs.
Lots s42 90 upward Sioo Per month OF
cash Come and invesiiraie
I,AWNCROFT
ssq2A sss Market Street.
Open Evenings.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
DEATHS.

william H. Aidcrdice.
Narraret q Dunlap.
Margaret B. Edwafds.
Anna Rose Donlon.
Elizabeth ]. Dennis
Hugh Eagleson-
Mary ". Lee.
tober g. Mary W Lee aged 50 years
Relatives and fpiendE are respectfully In
vited 20 attend the funeral from her late
residence Cooch's Bridge. Del, on Sunday
afternoon, October 6, at 230 o'clock, Ser
vices at the house Interment At salem
cemetery. Carriages will meet the Penn
sylvania train AZ Newark station At 1925
FAGIEsoN-At Ashland. Del. on October
s. 1911, Hugh Eagleson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
the funeral services from his late residence
near Ashland Requiem mass az ST. Pat
o'clock. Interment at ST. Joseph's GENE
terry.
DENNIs-In this city, on October g. 1911,
Elizabeth J. Dennis. aged s4 years
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services al her late resi-
dcnce 215 East Third street, on Saturday
afternoon at 2.so o'clock. Interment At
Asbury cemetery.
DoNLoN-In this city. on ociober.5 S. 1911.
Anna Rose Donlon. wife Of Martin J. Don
Ion.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in.
vited 70 attend the funeral services from
day morning at 3 o'clock Requiem Mass
at St. Mary's Church lnterment az Cath.
edral cemetery.
EDwARDs-in this city on October 8.
No.garei B., daughter Of Mrs. Marx 2.
McClintock and wife Of the Rev J. Earle
Edwards. in her 2sth yeSr.
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited 20 attend the funeral from Hope
Baptist Church at o'clock on Saturday
afternoon.
DuNLAP-In this city. on the ard inst
.H "a
Dunlap.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 AZ
tend the funeral from her late residenc,
No. 6lO Lord street. on Saturday mornin,
At 8 o'clock. Requiem mass at Sd Marv'
Church. interment at the Cathedral ce~e
terry.
DERDICE-Suddenly. on October g. 1911
az New London. Conn. AZ the residenc
Of his siEter-in-law. Mrs. Winslow Alder
dice. Commander William Hliery. Alder
dice. United States Navy retired.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

We carry a large stock Of Window
Glass. All sizes, Of best quality.
Byrne Paint and Glass Company, No.
407 Shipley street,
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

S1.5O Black Satin Duchess, $1.25.
SO inches wide; made in Lyons.
Pure dye and rich lustre.
S1.25 Plain COlored PaOn Velvet,
csc. Silk face. in all the newest
colors of the season.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
Millinery

Have you purchased your fall Hat If not you VIII do wen
to visit our Millinery Department and the handsome styles
shown Every shape demanded by fashion is in this large display
Whether for the tall short figure have hat for face
at price to suit every purse.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
DEAD AT COOCH,s BRIDGE.

Mary w. Lee. aged Sc. of Cooch's
Bridge, died today. Her funeral will
be held Sunday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
Shoes

choos Youths Boys gun metal and patent $O and 81 90
OuUCS 6button Shoes and black $3.50 and 4O
Womens Shoes in all the shapes and feathers So
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
WHIST CLuR MEETING

The annual meeting and election Of
officers of the Wilmington Whist Club
will be held on Tuesday night next
Some important changes in the by.
laws also will be considered.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

stove for so little money. No stoves
sold TO dealers.F
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

S1.OO Yard Wide Lining
Satin, 75c. Very finely woven
over silk face, with cotton
back. Colors are light and
dark grey and black.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

s1.OO Satin Messalies, 7Sc.
In stripes, plaids and figures, 70
inches wide; the latest for waists
7Sc AIl-SiIk POplins, 49c-
26 inches wide; comes in garnet
brown. light blue, old rose, grey
and green.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

SOC alI-siIk CoIored Mesa
line, 39c. The newest street
and evening colors, including
the new coronation.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

50 Black Corded Velveteens,
$1.50. Imported quality of the
most fashionable dress velveteens.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1911-10-06
Special for Saturday

fleece line black Hose pair 15c
Mems silk Hose in all coors 35c pairs for
Shirts variety of patterns Csc for
fancy stiff lace Collars each 25c
womens Iabots of lace embroidery special
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.
1ry4NTFD- AND STOVE
w Jobber Apply J. Q. johnson & Son,
622 King St. oo-St
Evening journal., 1911-10-06

$1.00 Black Taffeta for 7S'
Yard wide, of a rich, jet hlac'
with nice soft finish.