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Evening journal., 1911-07-26
nENIEs Brn.nINE RUMOR.

It was reported today that the
Woodlawn Company of which William
p. Bancroft, is president, and which
owns considerable ground in the vi
cinity of the old Bayard mansion, in
South Clayton street, had purchased
additional land from the George W.
Bush estate and wound build a num-
Der of houses ia that section. Mr..
Bancroft, while admitting that The
Woodlawn Company owned land in
that vicinity said the company had
not thought Of building there at pres
ent. The land acquired from the Bush
estate, it was said today, was only
seven and ID feet front, adjoining
the Bancroft property, in Chestnut
street at Clayton street
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
CURBINC THE
LAWLESS KIDS

Eight boys we're before the Juven-
lie Court this morning on charges
ranging from trespass to throwing
stones. Two coiored boys admitted
they threw stones at a p, B. g. w.
passenger train. A window in one of
the coaches was broken and the en-
gine cab was struck by the other boy.
Complaints have been frequent during
the year regarding the throwing OF
stones, and several windows in trains
have been broken. The signals have
been pelted and there were at times
danger of wrecks at the Brandywine
bridge. The windows in the plant of
the Mccullough Iron Company have
been broken out. The two boys were
probated and will report TO the court
on the first Saturday morning in each
month. The boys will attend school
and Sunday school.
Judge Lattomus commented on the
statfment published that boys are pun
ished by being obliged TO attend Sun
day school. On the contrary Judge
Lattomus said the boys go to Sunday
school that their moral tone may be
improved.
Miss Anna Burroughs, assistant
probation officer was present in
court today and was given charge OF
bright white boy. Two weeks ago
in company with another lad this
boy went to a residence at Eleventh
and Adams street The people were
away at the time and they pried open
the cellar door and took two bicycles
They we're arrested by Patrolman
John ]. Purcell who gave the boy a
previous good reputation. The boy
will be kept away from a crowd OF
bad boys with whom they have been
associating
Contractor William NJ. Connolly as
we'll as other builders have been an
noyed for years by these boys. Re
Gently the gang played high jinks in
a Beech street house so the trio be.
| fore the court this morning was ar.
rested The arrest has caused con.
siderable good in the ne'shborhood and
the boys keep away from the new
houses. The boys We're paroled.
Two colored lads were charged with
attempting to break into a West street
store. One proved an alibi and the
charge was dismissed The other was
placed under a $500 probation bond
close watch Will be kept on all these
boys.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
DIRT FLIES FOR
P. 0. ADDITION

The first shovel OF dirt was turned
for the addition to the Postoffice to-
day, Sheriff James Logue having the
contract for excavating for the foun-
dations OF the new structure. POST
master Jester had the honor of lifting
this shovel of dirt Shortly afterward
teams Of horses pulling large shovels
we're put to work and the dirt began to
fly.
A stone cutter was put to work this
morning cutting away the extending
portion Of the present building in the
rear Of the building. containing the
platform from which the mail bags are
loaded on the mail wagons.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
ELEVATED TO
ARCHBISHOPRIC
Bishop John ]. Monaghan at
InSertiture Of the Right
Rev. E. P. PeRderGaSt
POMP CHARACTERIzES
IMPRESSIVE SERVICE
By Tho United press.

By The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA, July 2e.-with all
the pomp Of q regal coronation and the
impressiveness Of a beautiful ecclesi-
astical ceremony the Most Rev. Ed
mond P. Prendergast was today ele-
waited to the office of archbishop OF
Philadelphia, succeeding the late Arch
bishop Ryan. From the steeples Of
nearly three hundred Catholic church.
es in the city and the surrounding
counties, the bells at the stroke of ten
chorused te deum announcing the
formal installation.
At this hour the ecclesiastical pro-
cession of priests and prelates num-
bering more than six hundred started
from the chapel of the Cathedral Of
st. Peter and st. Paul for the great
brown stone edifice in Logan Square
wherein the ceremonies of investiture
took place.
Within the nave of the Cathedral
were assembled members Of the vaTi-
Gus sisterhoods stationed within the
confines of the archdiocese and an as
semblage of the laity that taxed the
seating capacity of the spacious house
of worship and overfiowed into the
aisles. Without, extending along Eigh.
teenth street and into Logan Square
were other thousads.
All OF the Suffregan bishops of the
diocese were in the procession, in
cluding Bishop Fitzmaurice, of Erie;
Bishop Hoban, of Scranton; Bishop
Shanahan, of Harrisburg: Bishop
Canavan. of Pittsburg, and Bishop
Garvey, of Altoona
The visiting prelates included
Bishop McFaul, of Trenton; Bishop
Monahan. of Wilmington; Bishop
O'Connor, of Newark, and Auxiliary
Bishop Cusack and Monsignor La
velle, OF New York Archbishop Fall
COMO, papal delegate to the United
States had the position of honor.
AS the procession entered the ca
thedral the priests broke into a
joyous "te deum" When the arch
bishop reached the door he was met
by the Rev. George Bornemann, Of
Reading, the. oldest priest in the arch
diocese who led him to the throne.
The formal reading of the papal bulls.
the ecclesiastical papers of authority
in which the elevation of the arch
bishop was proclaimed followed.
Seating himself. the archbishop
held out his hand, and the priests Of
the archdiocese knelt before him and
in turn kissed his episcopal ring rs
a token of obedience. Formal ad-
dresses followed.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
CARPENTER.S SIMMONS.

On the evening of July "a. in Old
Swedes Church, a very pretty we'd
ding was solemnized by the Rev. Al
bert E. Clay, when Miss Helen NJ.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Ellwood
Carpenter, Jr., became the bride Of
Clarence H.. son Of Mr. and Mrs
Nathan Simmons. The only attend
ants we're Miss Bessie c. Carpenter.
sister Of the bride, and NJ. J. Eugene
Bradley, a friend Of the bridegroom
After an extended trip North Mr. and
Mrs. Simmons will be at home at No.
703 Tatnall street.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
PORCH FOR HOSPITAL.

II. d. Black obtained a permit from
Building Inspector Cassidy today to
build a porch for the Delaware Hos
pital at Fourteenth and Washington
streets, TO cost 5000. The porch will
be erected on the west side Of the
main building.
A permit also was issued TO Joseph
Baker, TO build a shelter shed in the
rear Of the southeast corner Of Scott
street and Lowering avenue, for Mrs.
ID. Dougherty, costing $40.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
ANOTHER PAIR HERE TO MARRY

Henry Grone, aged "a years, o. NO.
$50 Winter street, who said he was a
government employe in the ordinance
department, at Philadelphia, and Miss
Mary Gantz aged Is years, giving the
same address, were married here at
noon today by the Rev. George L..
Wolfe. The couple were accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Skala, Of
Philadelphia. They obtained a mar
riage license at the Court House, the
girl stating that she was is years Of
age on July 4 last.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
COPPER As THIEFS LOOT.

A thief took advantage of the i'm
provements being made at the drug
store Of 2 James Belt and stole sheet
copper The old soda fountain and
counters we're torn out Of the store
yesterday afternoon and placed along
the curb on Sixth street The drip
board was covered with sheet copper
and last night thieves, or a thief, used
a can opener OF a pair of tin shears
and took sheet OF copper three feet
long and two feet wide. He OF they
must have become frightened because
much more copper was left than was
stolen.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
BEAUMONT WINS AIRsHIP RACE.

BV INC IUIICU FTUoHi
BROOKLANDS. England, July 26.-
After the most thrilling contest in
the history Of cross-country aviation,
Lieutenant Conneau, who races under
the name Of Andre Beaumont, today
won the $4,000 prize offered by the
London Daily Mail for a successful
fight around England and Scotland.
Vedrines, a fellow countryman, will
get second honors, the two French
men having distanced all OF their
competitors. For miles. along the
route they flew neck and neck w~~
their machines going faster than a
mile a minute.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
BACK TO MATINEE
RACES AT HOME

After the five days race meet here
last week, lovers of light harness
horse racing will return to the matt
nee events on Saturday when the
seventh card will be run. There are
six events showing twenty-seven en-
tries. The card follows;
Event No. III. P. Ratledge, b. g.,
Goodenough; ]. W. Fell, br. g.,
Prince; William Ward, b. M, Rene;
A. H. Worrilow, b. m, Sweetheart
Event No. 2.-Concordville Stock
Farm, b. g., Johns Salter, Jr.; J. G..
Hartmann, br. g., Paul Pry; Sidney
Kenny. br. g.. Berole; H. A. Monigle.
b. g., Joe Dewey; w. H. Lingo, 70. M,
Getile; p. Orth, &. g., Rock.
Event No. 3.-Thomas F. Lynch, blk
g., Black Prince; Sidney Kenney. blk
e.. Judge Dare; ]. G. Hartmann, b. G..
Wesley, Jr.; II. T. Wallace, br. e.,
Free Mason; H. W. Crossan, br. &.
Singerly Wilkes.
Event No, Al. P. Winchester, b
m, Torfreda; W. N. Lank. b. m. Arta /;
A. Donaldson, b. g., Prince McGrath
NJ. F. Hayden, b. g.. Poe Bellman.
Event No. 5.--J. c. Boulden, b. m.
Dora Thorn; A. N Ainscow. b. e.
David NJ; J. F. O'Neal, b. h.. Mont
Jr.; Garden Farm, b. g., Prince Elma
Sidney Kenney, ch. m, Octavia Wor
thy
Event No. 6.--B. F. Stevens. blk. h
Denwis; Concordville Stock Farm, I
g.. Horace D.; Stanley Kite, 70. h
Major X.
Tha oaicers urs1i ba- Stor+sr W n
Hare; judges and timers. W. T. Ly
nam, Or. w. P Miller and W. c. De
vine; clerk of course, G. n Palmer
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
PERSONAIS

Mrs. H. G. Warner. Of East Orange,
\. j. is visiting her mother Mrs. W. II.
Jack in this city.
Mrs. John Schunder and Mrs. John
Viagofski, Of this city. have returned
from a two-weeks' stay at Pennsgrove
where they occupied the Rex Cottage
Master Harry Joyce. No. 1914 King
street, is spending his vacation OF
two weeks at Pennsgrove 18th
friends.
J. Douglas Whitehead has returned
TO his home I'm Philadelphia after
spending several days with NJ. p.
Hastings, Jr., OF this city.
Leonard Mayne. Of No. 1107 dupont
street has returned from two weeks
visit to Asbury Park and Atlantic City
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
INJURED BY RAKE HANDLE.

Mrs. Mary Poole, Of Middletown,
met with peculiar accident in Mar
ket street here today, resulting in a
severe injury to her face. While
passing a moving picture theatre in
that thoroughfare, where improve
ments are going on. Mrs. Poole step
ped upon a rake, the handle of which
rebounded and struck her IN the face.
The woman was taken to Miller's drug
store where the injury was dressed.
With Mrs. Poole at the time OF the
accident we're her two small children
ane of whom, little girl, could not
be consoled.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
CHOLERA SPREAD
BECOMES SERIOUS
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, July 26-The cholera
situation in New York and vicinity
was admittedly serious today. Two
suspects, who may have the disease
were isolated at Bellevue Hospital
Ten new cases from a cargo of I'M
migrants that arrived at this port yes
terday are in the isolation hospital on
Swineburne Islnd. The crew Of a big
river steamer, who we're exposed to
the infection, are held in seclusion
to await the action OF meteorological
experts.
The gravest danger arises from the
case of Louis Mack, a laborer. who
lived in a Bowery lodging hive. and
who, so far as can be learned, has
not come into contact with any sea-
faring men, who might have contract
ed cholera IN foreign port His con-
dition is very serious. All his symp-
toms are those of the plague.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
ORPHANs, COURT WORN.

Judge Rice in Orphans Court today,
appointed the following guardians;
Samuel Murphy for Nancy Cheek;
Mary c. Steele for Helen l.. Steele,
and Blanche Frazer Vansant for
George r. Frazer.
William F. Kurtz made return OF
the sale Of real estate OF Adam Wag-
ner and It was approved. Hugh NJ.
Morris made return of the sale Of
real estate of George Tatnall. IT.
The sale was confirmed.
II was the last session Of Orphans
Court-until the September term.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
CHICKENS WITHOUT
WATER in COOPS

Seth H. Feaster today complained
OF chickens being kept in coops in
front of stores and in the markets
without being given water TO drink
Mr.. Feaster counted seven coops Of
chickens without any water in any
coop within two blocks. He says the
law requires chickens and animals to
be given food and drink and If this
is not provided Immediately the law
will be enforced by the S. p. c. c.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
FINED SIS FOR
SOUP BOWL ASSAULT

George Recketts, colored, who was
arraigned in City Court this morning
on the charge of throwing a bowl OF
soup at Proprietor Maran, of the Ital-
ban restaurant at No. 122 Shipley
Street last evening was fined S. and
costs. Ricketts, said that Maran
tried to take his pocketbook from
him. This was shown to be untrue.
Ethel Garrison. colored. had
hearing on the charge of acting dis
orderly and stoning Patsey Frazier,
colored. The case was dismissed.
Henry Floyd colored, will have a
hearing tomorrow morning on the
charge of larceny. The case was con-
tinued until tomorrow because two
witnesses were not present. Attach
ment was issued for William Davidson
one Of the witnesses.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
KENYON,s Ngw sToRE.

Harry Kenyon, son Of the late
Robert Kenyon, who was one Of the
leading tobacconists in this city for
years, recently opened large store
at No. 202 Market street This young
tobacconist, who was located at
Eighth and Madison streets for sew
eral years. outgrew that store and
moved to Market street, to be closer
to the business center. His store
was renovated at considerable cost,
and Is one OF the most up-to-date
cigar and tobacco stores in the city.
Mr.. Kenyon's wholesale trade has as
sumed large proportions.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
VACATION FOR rNCLE Billy.

William Heal. the well-known crler
of Municipal Court. and the Oldest po-
liceman in Wilmington. who was Ill
several days last week, has recovered.
He was 10 have taken a vacation on
August Z, but owing to his Illness bis
vacation was begun last Saturday. Mr.
Heal Is spending his outing In Bran
dywine hundred, near Holly Oak, with
his brother, James Heal.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
ALLEGED SHOOTER
WAVES HEARING

Cammaro Polumbi. who is charged
with attempting to murder Mrs.
Amelia Eppolito by shooting at her
waived a hearing when arraigned in
City Court this morning. His bail
was placed at $1,000. He was repre-
sented by John F. Malloy.
After shooting at the woman Sun
day evening at her home near Seventh
and Lincoln streets the man is said
to have fed to his home at Seventh
and Rodman streets where he was ar
rested while hiding on the roof.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26

SHAKES CHESTER

Residents OF Chester we're aroused
at 1.2O o'clock this morning by
heavy explosion. but what caused Il
or where It occurred is a mystery
The shock was very distinct and Il
was thought TO have been a powder
mill, but inquiry at The DUPONT COM
pany Offices failed to confirm the re.
port that any Of their mills had ex-
ploded
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
DRY GOODS SALESMAN DEAD.

Dry goods merchants Of this city
heard this morning of the death Of
H. S Turner, in Philadelphia. Mr. Tur-
ner has been a travelling salesman
and had visited the stores in this city
for over twenty-five years. He was che
guest of a friend in Philadelphia when
he was attacked with acute indiges-
tion last night. He represented Young
Smyth, Field and Co, of Philadelphia.
He is survived by a son IS years Of
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
nEATH nF I0HN ]. C0x.

John J. Cox. aged es years. died
this morning at the home Of his SON
in-law, Joseph McClaffqerty. No. Alb
McCabe avenue. after an illness OF
several months due to a complication
Of diseases. He was a we'll known
resident Of Brandywine Village hav-
ing lived for many years at Twenty
first and Market streets. His wife
died sometime ago.
The funeral will take place on Sat
urday morning at O'Clock with re-
quiem mass at St. Patrick's r. G.
Church.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
BREAKS ROCKS
FOR A "PRINCIPLE''

George Brown, the philosophic an
archist, who was committed TO the
Workhouse for five days by Magistrate
Robertson In default of a fine of 81
and costs, after refusing to pay 1t or
allowing any of his friends to do so,
was put to work in the quarry at that
institution this afternoon. Constable
Green took Brown to the Workhouse
this morning and the latter appeared
to be entirely satisfied to serve the
time. contending that he was doing so
for a principle.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
LEARYS on YISIT.

William ]. Leary, formerly Chief OF
Police of Chester, and his cousin Ed
ward Leary are Wilmington visitors
today. Mr.. Leary, who uses a wheel
chair as the result of an accident suf-
fered several years ago has not been
in Wilmington since his daughter was
hurt in the trolley accident at Hill
crest last year.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
FUNERAL OF ENGINEER FAGAN.

Funeral services over G. Franklin
Fagan, who was killed in the wreck at
Coatesville, we're held last night at his
late home, No. 13 Sixth avenue. Mem
bers of Lafayette Lodge of Masons,
Eden Lodge of Odd Fellows, and en-
ployes Of the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railway attended the services. The
remains we're taken to Coatesville this
morning for services in Hetsobah Bap-
tist Church and interment In the
church yard adjoining.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
ECHOFF.HORTON NUPTIALs.

An interesting wedding took place
last Friday afternoon at the home Of
Wilbur Emery. at Hillcrest The Con-
tracing parties were Miss Ruth
Bickerton Echoff, of Philadelphia, and
Glover Horton, Of Enid, Pa. The cere-
mony was performed in the presence
of the immediate family by the Rev.
J. T. Prouse, Of Claymont. Del. as
sisted by the Rev H. H. Prouse, Of
Philadelphia. After an extended trip
the couple will live in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
MEAT ORDINANCE
UP AGAIN TONIGHT

Members Of City Council will meet
tonight to hear those interested in
the proposed meat ordinance, drafted
by the Board of Health. A committee
from the butchers, a delegation from
the Board of Trade, and representa-
tives from the Century Club and Con-
sumers' League, and others, are ex-
pected to be present.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
COUNTY HOSPITAL WORK.
Several Deaths Are Reported at
Monthly Meeting Of Trustees.

Monthly Meeting Of Trustees.
Trustees of the New Castle County
Hospital are holding their monthly
meeting at Farnhurst this afternoon.
Little business of Importance is slated
for consideration.
Superintendent Foster, Of the insti-
tuition, submitted his monthly report,
which was read at the beginning OF
the meeting. He reported a popula-
ticn of 167 in the hospital.
The following death occurred dur
ing the month: Charlotte Brown
colored. so years of age. Wilmington
Henry Scott. colored, %, Wilmington
Sarah Simmons, colored, 81, Whining
ton; Sarah Griffith. 81, Wilmington
Benjamin Foreman. 40, Wilmington
Bridget McElwee. rs. Wilmington
and Isaac Astil. n. Of st. Georges.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
PORCH PARTY AT NEWARK.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Watson. OF
Newark, gave a dinner and porch
party last evening in honor of Miss
Lavinia Denton. Others present in
cluded George Kelley, Stephen r.
Choate, c. V. Carroll and Robert Z.
Armstrong
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
THE POPE IN No DANGER.

BY The United Press.
ROME, July 26.--Reports from the
Vatican today say the condition of
the Pope is worse and he is weaker.
His physicians have diagnozed his im-
mediate trouble as laryngitls and an
nounced today that His Holiness was
In no danger.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
500 PROM VILLAGE FAIR,

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWPORT, Del, July 26-commit-
tees having in charge the recent VII
lage Fair met al the home Of Mrs. W.
T. Groome last evening and reported
receipts Of s400. which will pay for
Improvements to the NJ Z. Church
parsonage.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
GERMAN GENERAL NOT
TO GO TO TURKEY.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN, July 26.-Field Marshal
Won der Goeltz has cancelled his pro-
posed trip to Constantinople TO OBJ
serve the maneuvers Of the Turkish
army, It was announced today. His
decision is generally attributed to the
tenseness of the Moroccan situation.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
FOURTH DELAWARE TO MEET.

The Fourth Delaware Regiment As
sociation will meet in Irish-American
Hall tomorrow evening to arrange for
the annual reunion. Richard q.
buckingham is president and VIII
liam J. Richards secretary of the as
sociation.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
BARBER MAKES IMPROVEMENTS

Herman H. Jones, barber at the
northeast corner Third and Franklin
streets. has made extensive alter
ations 20 his parlors. making them
among the best equipped In the city
He has added another chair, making
four now In use.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
POLICE SPORTS THE
THURSDAY FUN

Members Of the local police force
will demonstrate to the public tomor-
row afternoon, at South Side Park,
that they can play ball and enjoy ath-
letic sports. Rivalry runs high as
to the baseball. The police expect
1000 spectators. There will be all
kinds of games and fun galore
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
MINISTER KNOWLES no SAN.

Horace G. Knowles, United States
Minister to Bolivia, will sail tomorrow
for his post on the steamship AL
mirante He originally intended to
sail last week.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
WHOSE PACKAGE rs THISl

There is mailed package at the
postofice addressed to Mrs Briggs,
Northumberland, England, which can
not be forwarded in its present shape
and the sender is requested to call
for it.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26

Mrs. Mary j. Spencer. wife Of Will
liam R. Spencer. died at her home.
No. 1921 West street, yesterday. In
terment will be in Cathedral Gene
terry on Saturday morning after
requiem mass in St. Thomas Church.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26

Joseph w. Abbott, SO years old, died
at his home, No. 81 Ivy Road yes
terday. He was a member Of Crusad-
ers Castle. No. 5, K. G. z. Interment
will be in Mt. Salem Cemetery on
Saturday.
Evening journal., 1911-07-26
OBITUARY

Edna j., the 7-months-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ferris, died
at her parents home yesterday. The
funeral will take place on Thursday
afternoon with interment at River
view.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-20
HEARING FOR LABOR AGENCY
INJUNCTION UP FRIDAY
License Inspector seeks to Prevent
Collection of Filling Fees by
the Agencies.

Iniunctiohs filed by the Cooperative
Reference company and the Western
Reference and Bond association, both en-
ployment agencies against the city Of
Omaha and Richard Schneider, license col
lector, will come up for hearing before
Judge Troop Friday morning
The lniunctions ask that the city license
Inspector be restrained from interfering
with the companies in the. methods of con-
Quoting their business. The validity of the
city ordinance, governing employment
agencies and providing for fees collected,
will be attacked.
License Inspector Schneider has ordered
the labor agencies not to charge filing fees
The agencies take exception to this order
claiming that the ordinance does not pro.
vide either for or against the charging Of
filing fees.
The Injunction only asks that Inspector
Schneider be restrained from filing charges
against the agencies for collecting fillns
fees.