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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
BROTHER WANTS TO
BALK THIS MARRIAGE

Cle-k Of Council McGovern has re-
ceiyed a letter from a party In Cam
den, n j.. requesting him not to is
sue a marriage license 70 a brother
Of the writer said TO be ~ years Of
age. The lette follows
Il write to ask you not 10 give my
brother a license II he comes down 10
you. He is ~ and will soon be 7S
years old. and he is feeble He is
aOsent-minded and has been refused
In Camden and ! am afraid he VIII
come. feel that the woman will get
him TO go to Wilmington The woman
is II. / think when they get so old
and feeble they ought TO look out and
work for their soul and not all IF
their world. I think II awful So if
he comes down don't give any
and oblige his siste
Mr.. McGovern has no to do
with the issuing Of marrAs> licenses.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
BILL TO TAX BACHELORS.
May Have 10 Pay So Annually in
Massachusetts.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BOSTON. Feb. IA bill 20 impose
an annual tax of So on each bachelor
over 35 years. TO be applied 10 iund
to aid In the support OF spinsters past
35, is to be debated by the Massachu-
sets House.
The committee on taxation has de-
cided favorably on tue measure and
will report IL soon. The committee IS
composed of both married men and
bachelors, the chairman, husseil
Wood. Of Cambridge, being single
Told of the committees action today
Mrs. Charlotte Smith, who suggested
the bill, said
81 would not have believed mat
body Of men could have been SO sen
sible."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
SIG PERSONS BOLD
STANDS IN MARKET

Clerk OF Market Thurston NJ Lowe
has prepared statement showing
the number of persons who have
stands in the King and Madison
street markets and where they are
from He IS opposing the proposed
legislation 10 exclude residents from
outside the State from the market un-
al all farmers residing within tho
State are given stands. Despite his
objections the various oranges have
been asked TO take up the matter ana
urge favorable action on the bill
The table prepared by Mr.. Lowe
follows.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
DIR. REED WILL
LEAVE DICKINSON

Dr. George Edward Reed, president
of Dickinson College, at Carlisle, Pa,
has announced that he will retire as
president of the Methodist College
before the College Commencement In
June. DR.. Reed has been president
of the college for twenty-five years.
His successor has not been consider
ed. The committee appointed to select
a successor to DR.. Reed includes The
Rev. Thomas 70. Martindale, of the Will
mington M. e. Conference.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
YANAMAN WANTED TO
ATTEND WIFE'S FUNERAL.

By United Press Leased Special Wire
READING, Pa, Feb. l7.-Fearing
violence were he to be taken from
prison, the authorities today refused
the request Of Matthew Vanaman 20
attend the funeral Of his wife, whom
he shot and killed in order that nc
might collect her insurance and
marry another.
Following simple services at Borne
Vile, the body, attired in the white
silk gown which she wore when she
was married to Vanaman in Whining
ton seventeen months ago. was in
TERED there.
vanaman will be tried at the March
term Of the Criminal Court Il is
said that friends have decided %
employ counsel and attempt to save
him on the insanity plea.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
HOSPITAL NO PLACE
FOR FIG / TING PATIENT

Because Charles Richards, colored,
was impertinent to one Of the Della
ware Hospital physicians yesterday he
was removed TO the police station
Later in the day he was sent to the
New Castle County Hospital Kick
ards comes from Georgetown anc Naa
recently released from the worAn1a ~
asst Friday he attempted 20 Do
train and fell OF, sustaining a st-
pound fracture OF the left arm. M.-n
spoken TO by a doctor at the hospital
Yesterday Richards became insoient
and threatened 10 use his right nst
ON the doctor. The police were notl-
fed and he was removed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
ST. MARY,s CHURCH SUPPER.
Feast of Good Things Being Prepared
for Friends Of Parish.

Preparations are being made by the
women Of ST. Mary's Church for the
annual supper to be held in the base
ment of the church on next Tuesday
evening. All the delicacies Of the sea-
son will be provided those friends and
members of the church who have the
good fortune TO attend. The polite and
courteous treatment that has charac-
terized previous suppers at the church
will be a feature Of the Tuesday night
supper A musical entertainment will
follow. No effort is being spared to
make the supper the most successful
one in the history of the parish.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
sC0TT CHAPTER sOCIAL.

Scott Chapter, Epwotth Leagues
held a business session and social hour
last evening IN the church parlors.
Following the business sessions short
entertainment was held the following
numbers being given: Recitation,
Grace Lloyd; piano duet. Miss Blanche
Grason and Clarence Litscomb; solo.
Grace Rono. A Valentine search was
held, the little hearts having been
hidden in all parts of the rooms. Miss
Florence Horner succeeded in finding
the most and Harry Rice was second.
Refreshments were served
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
SUICIDE BY GAS.
Letter Imploring Man TO Return Home
Pound AIter his Doath.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 1.-THE dead
body OF Herbert w. Cummings, former
ly OF Kinston, n. c., was found m
dis room at No. go West Fayette
street this morning.
Death was due TO gas poisoning. A
letter from his parents in kinston,
imploring him TO return home ana
stating they mad secured employment
for him was received at the Doai ding
house few minutes after the BODY
was round,
Il Is believed that Cummings com
mitted suicide on account OF being
unable to find work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
TOWN SPLIT ON
LIGHTING QUESTION

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del. Feb. ll-At
the municipal election TO be held tho
FIRST week I'm March there will be
some opposition TO the present Guy
Council n its members come before
the people for reelection. AN9aey
steps are being taken for an opposi-
ton ticket, and within few days o
slate win be made.
The "oppositionists' or electric
lighters" as they are called, thind
the Georgetown Heat. Light and
Power Company has not been treated
fairly by the present Council ON the
street lighting question.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
POPE STEADILY IMPROVING.
Slight Congestion in the Throat Has
Been Relieved.

By United Press Leased Snecial Wire
ROME, Feb. 17.-Pope Plus x con-
tinues to show improvement today
from his attack Of influenza. DR.. Pc
tacci issued a bulletin that his con-
dition was satisfactory and that the
slight congestion in the throat had
been relieved. The Pope sat up part
Of the morning and received several
Of his friends for brief interviews.
Considerable uneasiness is now
manifested over the condition OF
Cardinal Rampolla, who is threatened
with serious complications from in
fiuenza, which is prevalent In Rome
Cardinal Rinaldini is another victim
but his condition is said not TO be
serious.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
DEATH OF MRS. H. 7. BUSH.

Wife of Wen-knOwn Transportation
Ofiicial Passes Away.
Mrs. Lydia Moore Bush, wife Of
Henry T. Bush, secretary of the
George w. Bush and Sons Company,
died at her husbands residence at
Greenhill avenue aud Willard street
last evening, after a brief illness. She
is survived by an infant son, Henry
T. Bush. Jr.. and her husband. Mrs
Bush was the daughter Of ]. r. Moore
who was at one time engaged in the
banking and brokerage business at
Ninth and Market streets. She had q
large circle of friends to whom
her early death has come as dis
tinct shock. a.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
BUILDIyG Permits ISSUED.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued
two permits today. One went TO S. r.
Pardee to make alterations at No. 1407
n. Harrison street for Mrs. Eugene du-
Pont. costing $3.50 and the other 70 o.
F. Dahlgreen. for alterations TO the
property at the east side Of Sixth
avenue, between Anchorage and Brown
streets, costing $500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
MANY AT SUPPER
In THREE CHURCHES

Last evening was a good night for
church suppers, according to reports
from Calvary Episcopal Church, Nc
Cabe Memorial Church, and the Chris
tan Endeayor Society Of st. Luke's
Reformed Episcopal Church, all of
whom held suppers at that time. The
attendance was large, and a countiful
array OF eatables was provided, and 4
comfortable amount Of profit made.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
LOCUsTs COMING IN swARMs.
Seyenteen-year Variety Expected in
Force This Spring.

Millions Of 17-year locusts are ex-
pected to swarm in this city and ad-
jacent sections OF Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Delaware ana Maryland this
spring, according TO Government au-
thorities and those familiar with the
subject of entomology. The last visi-
tation of the cicada was In 1894.
I'VE are practically in the center OF
the territory that will be covered by
one of the broods," said DR.. Henry
Skinner, curator Of the Academy oil
Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, yes
terday. 1.-THE locusts will be most
plentiful in New Jersey, where they
are reported in great numbers In
every county OF the State on each APP
pearance. Pennsylvania will have its
share.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
TO PROHIBIT DEALING
IN COTTON FUTURES.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-By vote
of 6 to 5, the Senate COMMITTEES Of
Interstate Commerce today decided -
report TO the Senate with other
amendments the House bill designed
to prevent dealing in future contracts
on cotton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
QUIZ MERCHANTS ON
THE LIGHTING QUESTION

Petitions are being presented to the
Market street merchants asking for
their financial aid in the lighting of
that thoroughfare. The merchants
are being asked If they are willing
to bear their share Of the expense OF
decorative lighting. Many merchants
are replying favorably.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
BROWN GETS
HIS PROMOTION

At a special meeting the Board OF
Education last night heard the com
plant OF Isaac r. Brown against Miss
Turner. the principal of No. 2S school,
charging discrimination against son
Of Mr.. Browns In his examinations.
The matter was finally settled to the
satisfaction Of Mr.. Brown.
Under the direction Of Professor
Twitmyer, young Brown was given
another examination after he had fail
ed In the one given by Miss Turner
and he passed It satisfactorily. He
was promoted
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
MAIL MEN no BANQUET.

The postoflice clerks and carriers
associations combined will give ban
quet at the Hotel Wilmington on Sat
urday evening, March II. Between
so TO 100 covers will be laid and Il
is expected that several men OF
prominence will be invited.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17

Bv United Press Leased Special Wire.
PEORIA. ILL., Feb. 17.-Only attend
ants and physicians are allowed 70 see
Blanche Walsh the actress who is I'll
al a local hotel suffering from a Sc
we're attack Of grip Miss Walshs dates
for several days ahead have been can
celled. She collapsed while preparing
for a performance here last night
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
Package Wrongly Mailed.

The local Post Once authorities
have two packages wrongly mailed
addressed to foreign countries, the
senders of which are requested to
call for them. One package is adj
d essed to Michael Pankowski, Ger
many, and the other to Antoniacomi
Ferdinando, Italy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
LOSES TOES In MACHINERY.

Fritz Milcher. age IL, an smploye
Of the American Hose and Rubber
Company, caught his foot in machine
gears at the works this morning and
had the member so badly mangled that
his toes and part Of his foot had TO be
amputated at the Homeopathic Hos
pftai
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER Ill.
Suffering From Slight Attack Of

Suffering From a Slight Attack OF
Lumbago, II is Said.
BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Feb. 17--William Rookie
Teller, brother Of the oil king, Is suf-
fering from a slight attack OF lum-
bago at his Fifth avenue house. The
rumor had spread that Rockefeller
was IN Of pneumonia, but this was
denied at his home today.
mfr. Rockefeller is suffering from
lumbago. he Is not very sick and he
is not very well" was the answer 70
injuries as 10 his condition.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
Wants 10 he a Councilman.

Robert G. Conner, of South Will
mington, is being urged as a Republi-
can candidate for City Council from
the Second ward. Mr.. Conner is an ad-
vocate Of new streets for the ward.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
Letter Here For Miss Brown.

There is a letter at the Postoffice
containing money which the sender
may have by calling at the Postoffice
and Identifying the contents. The let
ter is addressed to Miss Dorothy
Brown No. 1887 n. goth street, Phila-
delphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
MIR. Curtis GAINS sTRENGTH.

F. William Curtis continues to be
very III although he gains strength
daily Mr.. Curtis Is a brother Of Chan
celor Charles NJ. Curtis and went I'M
der an operation this week. Mr. Curtis
lives at No. 2600 West Sixteenth
street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
To Question Asqulth About Canada.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LONDON, Feb. 17-Premier Asquith
will be asked on next Tuesday wheth-
or England will reply to America re-
gard!ng the annexation resolution Of
Representative Bennett. In the House
of Commons today Rowland Hunt,
Unionist member from the Ludlow
division Of Shrops, announced that he
would put this query to the Premier.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
Missionary from South America.

Miss Minnie Schillgalin, a returned
missionary from South America, gave
an interesting talk on her work at
the Christian Missionary Alliance at
No. 504 West Fifth street last week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
THEIR WEDDING ANNOUNCED.

The Rev. E. C. Macnichol. d. D.,
today announces the ma iage Of
Geo. ge {. Caulley, Of Chester, Pa,
and Miss Marcella Money, Of VIII
mington, at Asbury pa sonage on
MONDAY, February D.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
AZ ArchbIshon,s Funeral.

Through the cou tesy Of Bishop
Monaghan. L. ] Finnan. Jr., of this
city attended the obsequies of Arch
bishop Ryan in Philadelphia yester-
day
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
TO SEE EUROPE.

Mrs. CHARLES R. Miller and Mss
Margaret Miller. wife and daughter 81
Senator Charles R. Mile will sail
from New York tomorrow on the
North German LLOYD line steamer
Berlin for Naples and Genoa.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
TAFT to Entertain Yale Classmates.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW HAVEN, Feb. 17.-President
Taft has invited the 81 surviving
members Of his class at Yale rs o
a reunion at the White House March
4. His classmates In this city re-
ceived the invitations today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
VETERINARIANS HERE.
State Society Meets to Consider Pend
Ing Legislation.

A meeting OF the State Veterinar-
ian's Association is being held this
afternoon at the Clayton House. Con-
siderable business of Importance is
being considered and discussion Of
the proposed bill affecting the veterin-
arians, which viii be presented to the
Legislature, will probably be dis
cussed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17

Killed Girl Who Refused to Wed Him.
l.. nited Press Leased 'leeial Wire
MAHANOY CITY, Pa, Feb. l1.-Be-
cause she refused to marry him Mich
ael Lillick. twenty. shot aud killed
Alice Hyland, aged 10, early today
He escaped
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-17
EaITIII] AII11;EiTE1
OFFICERS.

OHIO NOwLAND, President.
E. BRINGHURST, Jr., Vice-President.
j. T. PENNYPACKER,
Secretary and Trust Oficer.
RICHARD REESE, Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
HOSPITAL MAKES
 A FINE SHOWING
Monthly Report of Superintendent Adopted By Board of
 Revenue

The report of the superintendent of the Hillman hospital which was submitted several days ago to the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, who constitute the board of directors of the institution, has been unanimously adopted, after having been declared one of the most favorable showings yet made since the reorganiza- ton of the staff of the infirmary.
 Summarily. the report shows that 1aS individuals have been cared for durin g the month just past. Of this number "A were in the house at the beginning of the month, while 12i were admitted during that period The number of cured and discharged was 115. with the death list reaching only r.
 There was a total of SS operations, 6S major and 20 minor: plaster casts, 9s5 dressings. The number of accident cases was 29 The report shows that 30,0ot yards of gauge was used and that the amount of ether consumed was 26i: pounds.
 Dr. E. r. Hogan, superintendent of the Hillman stated last night that the pre- vaiing sickness at the hospital for the past month has been typhoid fever and that there are still a number of cases be- ing cared for in the house. He reported however that the treatment of this class of patients has been undertaken with a great deal of success with not one death having occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
DYNAMITE KILLS
 NEGRO CONVICT

John Coins, a convict in the Belle Ellen mines of the Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company, was instantly killed yesterday morning In the stockade of the prison by the explosion of dyna- mite placed in a fellow convicts' cap lamp.
 But one man was killed and another seriously injured. The accident was not near the mouth of the mine as was at first reported. The dynamite was placed in the convict's cap by another convict, who was lodged in jail last night.
 During the morning when the negroes were preparing to go into the mine l and the explosion followed. Coins was asked him for a light. The negro placed his lamp to the wick of the others and the explosion fololwed Coins was instantly killed and the other convict seriously injured. Investigation showed that dyna- mite cap had been placed in his lamp by fellow convict. The authorities at once made an investigation and the guilty negro was lodged in jail last night.
 The state mine inspectors office was not notified as the accident had no re- lation to the mine and was merely the result of bad feeling between the con- Victs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
AT THE HOTELS


 Mfr. and Mrs. George T. Rosson of Mo- bile are in tho city and are stopping at the 1illman
 R. M Cary Of Pensacola is registered at the Hillman.
 Leon F. Meyers of St. Louis Is staying at the Hillman.
 Clifford Fay of Eufaula is stopping at the Florence.
 !. E. Robinson and wife are registered at the Florence
 A. p. willi sof v1cksburg is stopping at the Florence.
 The Atlanta Baseball club is stopping at the Morris.
 Grover D. Locke of Adamsville is regis eered at the Morris.
 J. H. Adams of Ozark is in the city, staying at the Morris.
 J. E. Glenn of Athens is registered at the Metropolitan.
 F. B. Whitfield of Demopolis is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 J. F. Doster of Montgomery is in the city remaining at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
LIBEL SUIT
Of w. A. Hunt vs. Fidelity Insur-
 ance Company on Trial

The case of William A Hunt against the Fidelity Insurance company was in hear ing before Judge c. c. Nesmith in the first division of the city court yesterday afternoon, the suit having been brought for libel following the acquittal of the plaintiff of a charge of securing money under false pretenses.
 In a former prosecution for the above charge, of which he was cleared, it was alleged that the present plaintiff in the suit had collected policy of s5000 from the Fidelity Insurance company and had afterwards been proven as still alive. Tn the present complaint it is alleged that the plaintiff was wilfully and wrongfully ac- cused and caused to be arrested and con- | fined on a charge of getting money under false pretenses of which he was acquitted, hence the suit for libel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
SEEKS ID ENJO|N
 T|DEWATER WORK Damage to Woodlawn Prop
 erty Claimed THOMPSON FILES SUIT Second Avenue South Very Marrow, It Is Claimed, and Construction
 of Road Would Damage
 Property
THOMPSON FILES SUIT

A petition for an injunction against the Birmingham, Bessemer and Ensley Rail road company restraining their work on the Tidewater line at Second avenue be- tween Sixtieth and Sixty-first streets, Woodlawn, was filed yesterday in the city court by R. Dupont Thompson, through Attorneys London & Fitts.
 As set forth the petition for the injunc- tion is founded on six premises, in the first of which the petitioner claims that
 he is the owner of certain lot or site
 which is damaged and depreciated in
 value by reason of certain construction
 work in close proximity thereto. l The lot in question is shown to be sit
 uated on the south side of Second avenue,
 south. Woodlawn, between Sixtieth and | Sixty-tirst streets, beginning at about l 257.2 feet from the southeast corner of Sxtieth street and Second avenue, at the northwest corner of a. certain lot owned by Mary M. Wood, from thence south at
 right angles to Second avenue south 47o feet, thence east along the south line of. Second avenue south back to the be- ginning.
 In article 5 of the bill 1the petitioner ayers that Second avenue south is a very narrow thoroughfare, being only 40 feet in width and that with the space utilized by sidewalks only about 20 feet is left for the street proper. It is shown in the bill that double track will almost com pIetely take up this 20 feet of roadway, and that the street is thus made a. mere railroad right-of-way over which the op- cratic r of cars or trains will endanger the public safety. The petitioner claims further that his lot upon which is situ- ated his residence will also be damaged ir appearance, and its desirabiity and valuation caused to suffer in conse- quence of the railroad nuisance main teined and operated in proximity thereto.
 In section of the bill of complaint it is averred by the petitioner that the Birmingham, Bessemer and Ensley Rail- read company have started actual con stl uction work in the neighborhood of the lot mentioned therein without having taken due regard for the constitution of that remuneration be made for public pr operty taken, and compensation given for other property taken. injured or de- stroyed. Further, it is averred that the defendant has not instituted ad quod damnum proceedings to ascertain what compensation the plaintiff is entitled to hy reason of the alleged damages 10 his property.
 With all premises considered the or ator in the bill prays of the court that writ Of injunction be issued restrain ing the defendant from further grading and building on Second avenue, south, until lull compensation be made the peti- tioner, and that other such relief be given as the plaintiff is entitled to in equity.