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Evening journal., 1911-03-25
DEATH TAKES
A. P. HOFFECKER
Well KnOwR CheStertOwn
Resident Was Father Of
the Rev. DR.. E. L.
HOffeCker

Friends in this city we're grieved
to learn last night Of the death OF
Abram Pearson Hoffecker. OF Ches-
tertown, Md. father Of the Rev. DR..
r. l.. Hoffecker. superintendent Of the
Wilmington District Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference. Dr.
Hoffecker was called to Chestertown
last Wednesday by a telegram stating
the serious illness of his father, whose
death occurred yesterday morning.
Mr.. Hoffecker was In his S3d year,
and Is survived by his wife and twelve
children Abram Pearson Hoffeckcr
was born at Raymond's Neck. Kent
county, Del. a son OF James Hof-
fecker and Ann Denny Hoffecker. In
young manhood he removed to Mary
land, where he engaged in the mercan-
tile business. and later became a
farmer with residence near Chester
town. Mr.. Hoffecker moved from his
farm In November last aud since then
has lived In Chestertown.
His eldest son. Edmund L. Hof-
fecker. superintendent OF the VIII
mington District Of the Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference, lives
in Wilmington. Denny. the youngest
son. lives in Chestertown, where he is
engaged in the clothing business. Two
other sons, Abram and David M. Hof-
fecker, arc I'm business IN Boston. and
another son, Thomas j., is located at
Murphysboro. Ill.
The funeral services will be held at
Mr.. Hoffecker's late home, At 10
o'clock on Monday morning, with the
Rev. Or, p. l.. Barrett5of Chestertown,
officiating. lnterment will be IN the
family burying plot at Crumpton, Md.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
Fruit and Produce OuotatIons.
Quoted daily for The Evening Jour
nal hv Thnrnne N Gta vfnn
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

By United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK, March 25-The market
was extremely dull at the opening to-
day. and fluctuations We're confined
within the narrowest limits Steel
common yielded 3-s and losses OF is
to IA were recorded in Union Pacific
and Pennsylvania. Atchison made a
trifiing gain and slight advances were
made in Amalgamated and Chesa-
peake and Ohio.
IL oclock-The Market was almost
at a standstill In the first hour, the
general list ranging about Ia under
yesterdays close.
Governments unchanged other
bonds steady.
Stock market closed dull.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD. Del. March 26.-
Thomas Powell. aged SO years, tax
collector for Cedar Creek hundred.
who lived near town. was frozen to
death on Prime Hook marsh, near
Slaughter Beach. sometime during
Wednesday night. He and John II,
Roach. tax collector OF Milford. had
gone out to the marsh TO hunt ducks,
and they made their headquarters at
the cabin OF the Milford Cunning
Club During the night they separ-
ated. and when the blizzard came up
and the high and bleak winds swept
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
Pr R. REDUCES WORK HOURS.
Retrenchment Policy is Felt in Every
ShOD Along Line.

Every shop on the Pennsylvania
Railroad system is feeling the effect
of the company's order TO reduce the
number of working hours in the week
from 55 TO As.
This order, given two days ago, af-
fects $4,000 man. 100 Of whom are
employed in the Wilmington shops.
The company has tried to keep all
men at work, but at the Pittsburg
shops some have been laid of. while
the rest are placed on shorter hours.
In carrying out its retrenchment
policy the management gives prefer
ence to men with families whenever
this is practicable.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
HOLD DECISION
in LICENSE CASE

The Court of General Sessions to-
day held up the application OF William
r. Smith for license for the Kirk
wood Hotel. A decision will be given
on Monday.
The application OF David N. scherr
for license for the property at the
corner of Sixth and Spruce streets,
was refused.
All the uncontested liquor licenses
we're signed today by the court.
l.. h. Wales withdrew the applica-
ton Of Joshua Armstrong at Towns
end for a merchants license
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
FROZEN TO DEATH ON
MARSH AFTER CUNNING

over the marsh along the Delaware
Bay. Powell succumbed to the Bit
ter cold. evidently fell exhausted and
perished with no one near. When he
failed TO return 10 the cabin on
Thursday Mr.. Roach and some COM
panions made search and
found the lifeless body OF
Powell, not far from the bay shore
His gun lay beside him. His body
was removed to his home near town.
Mr.. Powell was a painter and had
an extensive acquaintance throughout
this section.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
POSTPONE RECEPTION
UNTIL PASTOR RECEIVERS

The congregation Of McCabe NJ Z.
Church had to postpone the reception
which Il intended to give the Rev.
w. G. Poole, the retiring pastor. last
night on account of the pastor being
III. Mr.. Poole will leave for Nanti-
coke. Nd, next week. The reception
may be held on Monday evening at
the residence Of Charles II. Gray. No.
17l6 Washington street
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
COURT APPOINTS
JURY COMMISSIONERS

The following Jury commissioners
for one year were appointed by the
Superior Court today:
New Castle County,. Scott Towns
end aad John Nivin.
KeI County-John P. Masten, Of
Harrington, and George E. Dawson, Of
Dover
Sussex Lounty-Jabez T. Wiley, Of
Greenwood. and Henry A. Houston, Of
Millsboro.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
The Truth
Hurts Sometimes

and the fact that we have been
telling the public OF this city
week In and week out the truth
about our Rebuilt System OF
cleaning and dyeing, and then
proving our statements by the
work we turned out has at last
forced our competitors to rush
head-long Into type with all
sorts of assertions.
This pleases us. 1t proves to
us what we have always known
and what we have been endeay-
oring to prove TO you. The Re-
Nu-It System Is the only per.
feet system of cleaning and dye
Ing. II proves that the Re-Nu-
1t System has gained so much
In favor with every customer
we have had that even our com.
petitOrs are compelled TO sit ND
and take notice.
DO you know that nearly every
tailor In the city sends his
work TO this establishment TO
be cleaned and dyed. He knows
where the best work Is done.
He cannot afford TO lose his
trade by returning work that is
not Of the best.
Remember this when you have
suit, or gown to be cleaned or
dyed.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
DEATHS
Minnie Lloyd.
Charles II. Dugan.
John r. Longland.
Esther Veit.


Minnie Lloyd.
Charles II. Dugan.
John r. Longland.
Esther Veit
Appalonia Tickfer.
TICKFER-In this city. on March 25, 1911,
Appalonia Tickfer, aged 6s years.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 attend
the funeral from the residence Of her brother.
William Tickfer, s11 Bennett street. on
Wednesday morning at o'clock Requiem
mass at Sacred Heart Church. Interment
at Cathedral cemetery.
With this city, on March 2s, 1911,
Esther Neit, daughter Of John 9. and Es-
ther Lee Neit, aged 1 year, IL days.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 attend
the funeral services at the residence Of her
grandmother, Huldn Veit 2o2 North Frank.
Interment private.
DUGAN-fn this city, on March 2sd, 1914.
Charles II. Dugan. In MS 42d year.
Relatives friends, members Of Industry
No ., p. Of r. NJ, and employees Of the
p. B. & ". r. r. are invited 10 attend
the funeral services OF the residence Of his
mother-iD-law, Mrs. Rachel Parsons, No. AL
March 2Tth at $50 o'clock. Interment VIII.
mington and Brandywine cemetery.
LLOYD-In this city on March 23d. 1911,
Minnie wife Of Charles II. Lloyd in her
85th year.
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services at her
late residence No. 610 ". 31st street, on
Monday afternoon, March 27th at 2 o'clock
Interment Riverview cemetery.
LONGLAND--At Rockland, Del, on March
28, 1911. John r. Longland son Of Zenap
P and zilpah Bongland. aged 80 years
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the residence Of
his brother -in-iaw Edward W Whitesell, AZ
Roekland, on Sunday afternoon, March 20.
at o'clock. Interment at Silverbrooz
cemetery
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
y. W. c. A. vesper Service.

Mrs ]. Frank Ball will give the
third OF her mission study talks on
Western Women in Eastern Lands.
at the Y. w. c. A. vesper service at
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon The
soloist for the afternoon viii be Miss
Haney. of Cochranville. Pa. Miss
Haney is a noted singer; she Is one
of the artists engaged for the Della
ware Hospital concert this afternoon,
and the Y. W. c. A. members are fort
unate in securing her for the vesper
service.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
HURT IN STRIKE TROUBLE.
Engineers Fired Up and Two We're
Seriously Wounded.

By United States Leased Special Wire
SOMERSET, Ky, March 25.-Two
more Queen and Crescent. engineers
are in the hospital here today suffer
ing from serious wounds as the re-
suit Of armed clashes with strike
sympathizers. The victims are Will
liam O'Donnell and Frank O'Connor,
whose trains were surrounded at Rob-
bins, Tenn. and Kings Mountain,
Ken. and fired upon till both men fell
wounded. Neither will die.
guard on ODonnells train at
Robbins, Tenn. had his clothes rids
died with bullets, but was not injured.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
Ont of Military Service.

Adjutant General I. p. Wicker
sham last evening issued an order
In which the resignation Of Captain
Arthur w. Copp as Captain of Infan-
try was accepted aud Captain Copp
was discharged from the military
service Of tho State. He was for
merly in command Of Company #.
and resigned upon his removal from
this city.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
SERYICES AT nIMANUEL.

Services tomorrow at Emmanuel
Episcopal Church, Rockford Park, the
Rev. Kensey ]. Hammond, rector, are
morning prayer and sermon at 10.45
o'clock, evening prayer and address
at o'clock, and confirmation instruc-
tions at the rectory at o'clock.
On. next Wednesday evening there
will be a Lenten service, was an ad-
dress by the Rev. J. Thompson Cone,
of Ogonz, Pa. On Friday afternoon, at
o'clock. the subject of the address
will be Psalm 20, verse 4.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
SOME B. & o. MEN
ARE SMOKING AGAIN

The recent order by the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company that none
OF the employees should smoke while
on duty has ben rescinded. II seems
that the order applied only 10 those In
offices and not to the men in the
laboring departments Of the business.
The engineers, firemen and others en-
ployed on the outside are now allowed
70 take whiff" when they get a
chance
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
CORRALL TO
los MORE MOOSE

The Loyal Order Of Moose last night
initiated los candidates into the order.
The attendance was the largest at any
initiation ever held by the order here.
Among those present we're Dictator
Lannan, of Philadelphia Lodge, who
made an address. Clerk of Court
Mace. an active member in Philadel-
phia lodge, also was present.
There we're 122 candidates to be
initiated, but only 105 received the
degrees.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
GAS COMPANY RECEIPTS.

Operating revenue Of the Whining
ton Gas Company for the year ended
September l, 1910, was s3S7,697. Net
corporate income after paying all
charges was $104,249
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
BaY Steamer On Fire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire,
EUREKA. California. March 25--
Life savers early today put OFF from
here to go TO the rescue Of the crew
Of the big steamer which is burning
of Humboldt Bay. The vessel Is be-
lieved to be the Quinalt. owned by the
HARDWOOD Company.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
Mr.. Hnuber nj FIarstaff.

Arthur Hauber, son Of Anton
Hauber. Of this city. who has been in
the Geological Survey Department Of
the Government. and has been in the
Philippine Islands for some time. has
resigned his position. He has ac-
cepted a position with a large mining
company In Flagstaff, Arizonia, as a
civil engineer.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
FIRE AT nAGSBORO.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del. March 25.-
The dwelling Of John Timmons, near
Dagsboro, was destroyed by fire to-
gether with the furniture and wearing
apparel. There was about 500 in the
house at the time. which was also
destroyed. The origin is thought to
have been from a defective fiue.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
College Professor NTarries Here.

Miss Gladys NJ. Twogood, of Phila-
delphia, and Prof. Charles II. John
son. of the University of Pennsylvania,
were married here yesterday after
noon at Second Baptist Church par
sonage by the Rev. I. P. Holloway.
The couple were unattended.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
Very respectfuIll
TO sTART ~ In.

The Wilmington Motor Service
company which has just been char
tered and has opened temporary Of
noes In the Ford Building will shortly
start taxicab and quick delivery ser
vice in this city.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
TO SPEAK OF MISSIONS.

Fred G. Gilbert. Of Boston, will
speak on missions work at the Sew
enth Day Adventists' Church, No. 1908
King street, at 4.45 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
THIEVES GET THE WHIsKEY.

SEAFORD. Del, March 25-Thieves
entered the B. c. and A. Railway sta
tion here last night and stole
quantity of whiskey, which had just
arrived on the steamer from Balti-
more.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
Mhose Paekare is mis-

The postoffce authorities would
like the sender Of a package addressed
TO Mrs. Agnes Campbell. Glasgow,
Scotland, TO call at the postoffice for
the package as 1t was wrongly mailed
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

+. ID. Lackey and Company say:
"The transactions today for a half
holiday have been smaller In volume
than for years. and Il is expected this
dullness will continue during next
week"
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
roo LIVE TO CLASSIFY.


r RUSTEE's SALE OF REAL EsTATEl
BY virture Of an orour Of the Orphans
Court OF the State Of Delaware, in and for
New Castle County, made on the fifteenth
day OF March, A. D. 1911, will be exposed
to sale at Public Vendue, on Wednesday.
April 5, 1911, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, al
the County Court House in the City Of Will
mington, the following described Real Estate,
late Of Margaret Murphy. deceased, to.wit:-
No. 1. ALL that certain lot Of land
with the three story brick dwelling house
thereon erected situate in the City Of Will
mington, known as No. 625 West Seventh
street, having a front on Seventh street Of
fifteen feet, and extending back eighty-one
No ? A. ALL that certain lot of land
with brick dwelling thereon erected known
As No. 213 West Third Street, having a
front on Third Street Of Is feet, and ex-
tending back 65 feet, 10 inches
No. B. ALL that certain lot Of land
with brick dwelling thereon erected known
as No. 215 West Third street. having a front
on Third street Of 16 feet 5 inches and
depth Of 65 feet, 10 inches.
No. @. ALL that certain lot Of land
with brick dwelling thereon erected known
as No. PIT West Third street, having a
front ON Third street Of Is feet 10 inches,
and depth Of 65 feet, 10 inches.
For full description see large sale bills.
Attendance will be given and terms made
d. J. REINHARDT, Trustee,
or by His Attorney.
Attost.--Joseph G. Joils Clerk o. q. VIII.
rafrerfon nnTaxUarr March
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
Confirmation AT ST. John,s.

Bishop Kinsman will confirm a class
In St Johns Church at IL o'clock to-
morrow morning.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

Reported daily by f. d. Lackey a
Co. bankers aud brokers, members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, s43 Mar
ket St.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
9. |. Hudson and Company say:

Stock should be helped a little by
the resignation of the Mexican Cabi-
net, but we would watch developments
before reaching any positive con
illusions. Our stocks were steady.
but with a slight change in London"
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
CAPT. HOLCOMB
TO THE FRONT
lContlnued from FIrst Page.l !

officers Of the militia to these maneu-
Ters. their pay and transportation to
be met from funds allotted to the
States and territories under Section
1861. Revised Statutes, as amended,
or from State or other funds which
may be available for the purpose.
20. In drafting orders. care should
be taken to use the wording Of Section
Is Of the Militia Law. ordering the Of
ficers "to participate In a Joint en-
campment. maneuver, and field in
struction Of the Regular Army and
militia"
Very respectfully,
(Signed) r. X. Evans,
Brigadier General. u. s. A., Assistant
TO tho Chief Of Stag, Chief Of Divi-
sion.
Evening journal., 1911-03-25

VxyANTED-YoUNG LADY TO DEMON.
w strate and sell music. State experience
and salary expected Address X-24 this
Office m25-3t
Z OR PENTHOUSE on GARAsoHE's q
L Lane in South Wilmington, 8 rooms and
cellar. S4.00 month. Apply on the premises
20 George W. johnson. (For colored peo-
pie only,) m25-1t
Evening journal., 1911-03-25
d. J. REINHARDT. Trustee

Attest:--Joseph G. Jolis, Clerk o. q. vii.
mington, Delaware, March 21, 1911.
m25, 29-a1,8,4
The Washington herald., 1911-02-07
NO SMUGGLED RUM
AT 0CC0QUAN JAIL
District Officials Scout Guard
kerfOtt's Charges.

William H. kerfott, who informed
Commissioner Rudolph that whisky was
smuggled to inmates of the Distric,
workhouSe at Occoquan, made the charges
| in order to forestall his prospective
discharge as guard at the institution
according to a statement made yester-
day by W. II. Whitaker, superintendent
of the workhouse
Commissioner Rudolph will take up the
charges with the Board of Charities to-
day. District officials are inclined to
agree with Supt- Whitaker. kerfott was
actuated by a desire to cover his own
retreat.
kerfott. in anticipation Of this atti-
tude. states in his letter of resignation
that he leaves the institution not because
of bad treatment, but in justice to him
self as one who cannot stand idly by
and watch what he claims is an illegal
traffic in liquor. Supt. Whitaker, in his
denial, said:
Having heard two weeks ago of GER
tam statements made by Kerfott, l called
him into my Office and asked him why
ne had not come to me with his criti-
clSInS. In order to ascertain upon what
foundation they We're based, 1 ordered an
investigation and found no evidence TO
prove the smuggling of liquor into the
institution.
kerfott WAS about to be DISCHARGED,
and anticipating this action on my part,
he submitted mis- resignation to the Com
mISSiUncrS'
The Washington herald., 1911-02-07

was to the effect that testimony would
be offered showing that the killing was
an accident.
Attorney Wilton J. Lambert. described
the married life of the Bastons to have
been an unhappy one. due. he alleged. to
the violent temper of Mrs. Baston. Mr.
Lambert said he would show that the
woman had threatened the life Of her
husband on several occasions and at
, tempted to kill him with a knife.
The defense claimed that on the day OF
the shooting the BaStOnS were quarrel
ing at dinner and that she became so vio-
, lent and made threats that Baston con-
cluded to leave the house. The wife
followed him and heaped abuse upon him.
Basto.. turned to go home and his wife
! followed knowing where her husband
carried his revolver the woman grabbed
il. and in the struggle that followed. the
pistol was discharged. The first shot.
the defense AYERS. graZed Baston's fore
head. and went through his helmet; two
other shots went wild and one passed
through his wife's hair: the last shot
striking her in the head. causing death.
Followed by Wife.
In outlining the prosecution. Assistant
United States Attorney Turner declared
|, that Baston. on the day of the killing.
came home with his months pay. Mrs.
Baston seeing that he had been drinking.
urged him to turn over his salary to
her for safekseping. The husband left
the house and.the wife followed. Baston
got angry at his wife and said: Kate
here goes" and fired several shots at
her MIR. Turner said Baston then. turn
ing the revolver on himself. fired the
remaining shot at his own head. but the
bullet only penetrated his hat.
The jury consists of Maurice A.
Michael. James +. Hall. Joseph Murphy.
r. Edgar Rollins, James Crupper. Ben
itmin Falsop David Atkins. Charles r.
Gray. George c. Wright, Junius b. Jones
Charles W. Henderson. and Robert Sett-
man.
Attorneys n. W. Baker. W. J. Lambert.
and l. O. II. Award represent the de-
fensc the prosecution being conducted
bv United States Attorney Wilson and
Assistant United States Attorney Charles
Turner.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-07
FOLWELL TO TALK
TO GOPHER ALUMNI
Noted Educator to Be Honor
Guest at Banquet.

Dr. William Watts Folwell. first pres
ident of the university, will be the guest
of honor at the annual banquet of the
University of Minnesota alumni Of Wash
ington at the Shoreham on February IA.
DIR. Folwell is now living for a few
weeks at the Donald. in this city, and
was given a warm welcome yesterday
at the semi-monthly luncheon of the
alumni. He is seventy-eight years Of
age, but retains the soldierly bearing
he acquired in the civil war, where he
rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He was president Of the university from
1859 to 1884. From 1875 to 1907 he was
professor of political science. and when
he retired from active work in 1907 was
made president emeritus.
The future Of the university was nodded
by DR.. Folwell. who saw it grow from
an insignificant start to its $15,000.OoO In
vestments and 5000 students in 1911. He
organized the Minnesota State high
school board. was for years president OF
the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts,
member of the board Of park commits
sioners president of the Minneapolis I'M
provement League. and chairman of the
State board Of charities and corrections.
He was acting president of the Amer
ican Economic Association in 1S9., and has
written a history Of Minnesota. and many
other prominent works.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-07
BOY SCOUTS HAVE
AID OF NOTED MEN
Will Be Present When Taft
Receives Youths.

Men prominent in many walks Of life
will attend and lend their support to the
movement when President Taft, honorary
president of their organization. receives
the Boy Scouts of America at go O'Clock
next Tuesday afternoon in the East
Room Of the White House.
Among those who have signified their
intention of being on hand are Senator
elect Du Pont. James r. Garfield
Nicholas Longworth. Judge Ben B. Lind
sey. Rev. Charles II. Parkhurst, Of New
York: Mortimer L. Schif. banker: John
Wanamaker. merchant: Ernest p. Bick-
nell. director of the American Red Cross
Society: Hon. Charles J. Bonaparte,
William H. Gay. S. r Guggenheim. Hon.
Clifford Pinchot. Col. Theodore Roosevelt.
Admiral Dewey, Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood. Felix Adler. head Of the Ethical
Culture Society OF New York: John A.
Dix. governor of New York: Hon. Henry
Il. +. Mcfarland. former Commissioner
Of the District Of Columbia; Lee Nc
C1unE. Treasurer OF the United States,
and Rear Admiral T. c. Selfridge, Of this
city.
President Taft. who has watched with
keen interest the growth Of the Boy
Scout movement. will take this opportu-
nifty to deliver an address concerning the
aims of the movement