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Evening journal., 1912-01-27
CHARGES FATHER AND
SON WITH CLUBBING

Simon Spire, a Second street mer-
chant, and his son. Michael Spire
were 20 have been given hearings be-
fore Magistrate Lewis today on a
charge Of assault with intent to kill,
preferred by b. Freedman, of Phila-
delphia, but the cases were postponed
for one week, owing to the inability Of
Freedman to be here. a business en-
gagemcnt OBTAINING him in Reading,
Freedman I'm swearing out the war
rants informed the magistrate that
Spire and his son assaulted him with
a club on last Saturday a week ago
i'm the store conducted by the Spires.
Freedman buys old bags and said he
refused TO take some which th Spirea
had sorting ont only the good ones.
A clash followed and Freedman, it is
understood. was chasen up the street
by the Spires. He says he was struck
several times with a heavy club.
The Spires say their defense viii
be sufficient to clear them of the
charges.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
DEATH ENDS LIFE
OF CONDUCTOR

Abraham L. Ringland aged about
40 years. one of the most popular con-
ductors in. the employ Of the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany, died today at his home, No. 40
East Fourth street, following several
sudden attacks of illness within the
past few months Last summer Mr..
Ringland was stricken in his home,
and was found unconscious by Mrs.
Rmgland. He was bleeding from the
ears and nose. and had suffered some
sort of stroke. which effected him
mostly in the head He recovered,
however, and later returned to his em-
ployment as conductor on the Della
ware avenue line. where he had been
stationed for a number of years.
Yesterday a week Ringland suffered
another stroke while at work. and fell
In the aisle of his car at the end OF
his run at midnight He was attended
by DR. Joseph r. Wales and was re-
moved to his home From that time
until his death he did not regain con-
sciousness sufficient 70 talk TO anyone
He is survived by his widow and sew
eral children.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
MAY SETTLE
BANKERS CASE

During the past few days four ad-
diuonal affidavits were filed in the
case of the American Bankers As
surance case now in chancery Court.
They were referred TO Christopher L.
Ward, master in the case.
Attorney-General Andrew c. Gray
is preparing petition to be pre-
sented to Chancellor Curtis asking
that the proceedings be dismissed.
When alleged fraud in the affairs Of
the company was reported to Mr.
Gray he applied to the Court Of
Chancery for relief Insurance Com
missioner Maull subsequently revok-
ed the company's Delaware charter.
The company IS now out of busi-
ness and as all difference between
the rival boards Of directors has been
settled Mr. Gray said ne would move
for a dismissal of the case. although
this turn may be resisted
The Company owned the Hof~'
Richardson, in Dover, where Il had
Offices.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
PRAISE FOR THE
CITY ASSOCIATION

On the cover page of the February
number of Association Men," the Off
cial organ of the International Com
mittee of the Y NJ. c. As photographs
of the bulletins that are in the lobby
of the local association are repro
duced In the same number the VIII
mington Association is complimented
in an editorial which says in part.
"That groupe Of neat daily programs
of the Wilmington, Delaware associa-
ton, shown on the cover page, tell
the defniteness and precision Of the
daily events that are driven through
in every we'll handled association.
There is no probably or weather
favorable business about it. These ate
events that start on the minute end
with a leader or teacher in his place
who knows what he has to do aud gets
it done. The success of the associa-
tion is turned on this principle in
sistently adhered. 1t goes through its
work without any maybe or perhaps
and it gets its men. The association
that does this will be effective.
Association Men" goes to every as
sociafion in the country and pracuic-
ally throughout the world.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
IN
NEW FISH OIL co.

Robert Pennington, the attorney
who returned on Thursday from a trip
to Florida, says he had a splendid
time. He Ia interested with some other
Wilmington people there in a fishery
enterprise near Jacksonville, in which
there also is some Jacksonville capital
invested. The local and the Jackson
willie interests have combined with
a capital stock of $500.O00 under the
name of the Southern Linhaven Com
pany, and Mr. Pennington is prosi-
Of the company Tho company viii inn
mediately begin the construction of a
plant at Fulton, sixteen miles from
Jacksonville. and will engage in the
manufacture of fish oils and fertili-
zers Wilmington capital is largely in
terested in the yroioct No stock is ON
the market.
The new concern rs not connected
with any corporation or trust and Il
has no intention of merging with any
such interests. Tho new enterprise
will not effect Mr.. Pcningtons law
practice and the affairs Of the con.
cen will be conducted fom this city.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
GOV. WILSON DENIES
WATTERSON STATEMENT

BY The United Press.
BOSTON. Mass. Jan. 27-At his
headquarters in the Hotel Somerset.
Governor Woodrow Wilson Of New
Jersey making his initial trip into
conservative New England, received
nm almost constant stream Of callers
today The publication by Henry Wat
fcrsOn OF a letter to Senator 1illman
In which the veteran Kentucky editor
said he was asked by the Governor
TO raise funds for his campaign, and in
the capacity of collector. tried to in
terest Thomas r. Ryan, and the i'm
mediate reputation OF that stale-
ment by the Governor has intensified
the interest in the Governor today
Wilson's reputation of the Water
son statement gave the lie direct to tbs
Colonel He said:
$50 far as am concerned the state
ment that Colonel Watterson was re-.
ouestcd 20 assist i'm raising money in
my behalf is absolutely without foun-
dation Neither I nor anyone author
lied 10 represent me ever made such
request
The Governors plans for the day in~
thiuta ftio duhi'on h'iol' 'h' AAoi va z.
Democratic Club this afternoon and
speeches before the Massachusetts
Real Estate Exchange tonight.
Relation of business and politics.
VIII be the subject of the address de-
liyered here tonight by Govrnor Will
son at the Hotel Somerset before the
Boston Real Estate Exchange. Cover
nor Foss will be among the speakers
Governor Wilson was guest OF honor
AT the Boston City Club at noon.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
A sumnathetio Rurnlar.

II woke up suddenly the other nighi
and thought heard a burglar in th'
room. sat up in bed. and thar
awoke my wife"
what did she DOR
''She accused me. as usual. OF hay
ing a burglar: said I'd never hear
n real burglar il l lived a thousand
years l said I'd bet would. She
said she'd bet / wouldn't And just
then a shadowy form rose from be
hind the dresser. and a hoarse voice
exclaimed. He wins. ma'amP"
'Did you catch himT
-Catch himl didn't try. l Just
lay there and laughed and heard him
slam the door and run down the street
And. say. my wife was so mad she
didn't speak 10 me for a whole day.
But III bet one thing"
what is it?'
'I'll bet that burglar was a married
man."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
TEMPLE OF TRUTH LECTURES.

At the Temple of Truth on the first
and third Sunday evenings OF each
month. a lecture is being given under
the auspices OF the Hebrew Federation
of this city Cur Need of True Lead
ership,' was the subject OF the lee
ture delivered by Rabbi NJ. j. $. Ables
on last Sunday before an appreciative
audience. The next lecture of the
series will be given on the evening
of February 4, when Shakespeare's
Shylock will be discussed. A free and
open discussion follows the lecture.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
SEARCH STOMACH
FOR DEATH CAUSE

Coroner's Physician Bastian and
County Physician Briggs. who held
an autopsy yesterdy afternoon on the
body Of Charles Gilbert. late Of No.
329 East Fourth street. who died at
the Delaware Hospital several hours
after being admitted there. were IN
able to reach a decision as TO what
caused death They withheld their
judgment until the contents Of the
mans stomach can be analyzed. The
stomach was sent to the State Lab
oratory at Newark. today. and the
county physicians are awaiting a
reply from the state analyst before
making a final report.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
MUST SELL
STRIP TICKETS

READING. Pa, Jan. 27.-Judge
Endlich filed his final decree in the
second strip ticket case of the city
against the Reading Transit Com
pany. The decree directs that the
prayer Of the city be granted and that
strip tickets be sold on the Schuylkin
avenue loop" and on the Front and
Fifth Streets Railway lines by Febru-
ary J.
The company need not sell more
than six tickets for % cents to any
passenger at any one time. The ex-
ceptions filed by the defendants were
dismissed, and the costs were placed
on them.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
RUSH FOR REBATES
ON WATER RENTS

The Office force Of the Water De-.
partment is working night and day
collecting water rents from persons
who want to save the FIVE per cent.
rebate. From Monday until noon to-
day, approximately $4,000 has been
turned over TO the department. OF this
amount $4,000 was received in ono
day.
The remaining days of the month
are expected to be record breaking
ones and the force Will remain on
duty until ) o'clock this afternoon TO
receive rents. The rebate period ex-
pires on "Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
TWIN CHILDREN
GO TO HOSPITAL

Secretary Malcom, Of the Board Of
Health today had admitted in the Del
aware Hospital. twins, the children
of a colored widow named Smallwood,
living at No. 712 Curlett street The
children are suffering with a skin
eruption, and there is a third child
with a like affection, but it is an in
fant and could not be taken from the
mother. The woman herself suffer-
ed with the same sickness some time
ago. but recovered. She takes in
washing for a living and today Mr..
Malcom saw that she received a load
of coal from the Councilman in that
district the family being entirely
without fuel
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
WEARS DADS BOOTS,
THEY'RE 36 YEARS OLD

The writer of these letters had pair
of rubber boots. which have at times
been referred to in these columns
says the Milton correspondent of the
Milford Chronicle They were pur-
chased in 1876. and are consequently
thirty-six years old. They look good
yet We have worn them BAT little,
and for the last year not any. And
we. i'm the magnanimity OF our heart
have given them TO one Of our sons,
who can use them when there IS snow
enough We should have done this
long ago.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
FUNERAL TO-DAY
OF w. H. LUNGREN

The funeral Of William H. Lungren,
retired general foreman of the Penn
sylyania Railroad car shops, was held
from his late home. No. SOP West
Ninth street, this afternoon, and was
largely attended Many railroad men
called at the house and attended the
services, which were conducted by the
Rev. r. n. Baldwin. Of Claymont and
Thomas Steward. OF the Society Of
Friends The pallbearers were: Y.
/. Hutchinson. w. w. Wright, John
Keatly, James Kane =. J. hester and
b. A. Cook, all railroad men and for
merly associated with Mr. Lungren.
Interment was private in Wilmington
and Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
RnY N M0RE TROTRLE.

Wesley Crisden, colored, aged about
II years was in City Court this morn
ing, on the charge OF abusing female
child Crlsden, who is a former Fer
ris School boy, has another charge
against him, but the two cases we're
continued until Monday. TO allow
Agent Stout Of the S. p c. c. TO look
ND Crisden's age.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
INSPECTOR FINDS
TUBERCULAR COW

Meat Inspector Denney yesterday af-
ternoon found a COW suffering with
tuberculosis being driven on Front
street. The animal had fallen three
times between Market and Harrison
street. Inspector Denney ordered it
sent to the abattoir, where it was kill
ed. The COW was being driven by j
farm hand who claimed it had been
sold to a local butcher.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
HEpTASOPHS rO YIsIT.

Members Of Friendship Conclavo. No
I. Heptasophs or Seven Wise Men, are
infusmg new life into the Conclave,
and with this in view large delega-
tion viii pay Alpha Conclavc, No. 1.
OF Chester. a iraiernal visit ON next
Thursday evening The members will
go on the r., b. and W. r. r. on the
train leaving Wilmington at 7.46
o'clock.
The conclaye is organizing a quot
team. and expects to have some good
sport in the near future after the clos
ing OF the meetings
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
STREET FIGHT
UP TO COURT NOW

William NJ. Connolly who is leading
the fight to have the city replace the
bed of Beech street, between Council
and Broome streets, on the city map
will not discuss the opinion Of City
Solicitor Hastings submitted at the
meeting Of Council on Thursday
night. but says that the people of the
Eleventh ward will take the matter
into the courts. Just how, the sub
ject will be handled he did not say.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
FORMING SYMPHONY SOCIETY.

Samuel Wolter. OF Second and Mar
ket streets. is forming a symphony
society. A number of we'll known
vocal and instrumental soloists,
among the former A. j. Butler and W..
j. Evans. are among the members.
on several evenings of this week, an
orchestra has been rehearsing Mr.
Wolster says he hopes to have in
time. one of the finest orchestras in
the city.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
MAY NOT GO TO JAN.

Norris Shuster. who was held in
$500 bail for court on charge Of
by Magistrate Gluckman,
and was taken suddenly i'll al Sixth
and Market streets while waiting to
be taken to the workhouse, was able
to leave the Delaware Hospital today
and was taken to Mr. Gluckman's Of
fee. Il was said this afternoon that
some arrangements might be made
whereby Shuster will not have to go
to Jail.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A birthday party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. zebley. No.
415 Lombard street. on Thursday
evening i'm honor of their son, Earl.
Among those present were: Mar
gueTte Gehrman. Anna Thomas,
Elizabeth Barnes. Mildred Stayton.
Margaret Nowland. Edith Speakman,
Helen Mllikin. Rcba Zebley, Walter
Ryan, James Norton John Redefer,
George Lyon. Walter Speakman. Rob-
ert and Paul Milllin. Earl Zebley
and Henry Fulton.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
CALL BOULEVARD
COMMITTEE TO REPORT

George II. McGovern, secretary Of
the Board of Trade, sent out postal
cards announcing a special meeting
OF the Board of Trade on next Tues
day evening. The meeting is called TO
hear the report of the committee ap-
pointed by the Board on the dupont
boulevard.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
CURRENT EVENTS PROGRAM.

Next Tuesdays program Of the Cur
rent Events Glass at the New Cen
tury Club, includes: Patience and
Her Garden" read by Mrs. George F.
Nason; Prohibition in Maine" read
by Mrs. Benjamin Nields; Equal
Suffrage" by Mrs. Albert Robin;
1.-TWO Current Events by Miss de
You, and Domestic Science" by Mrs.
Charles +. Wentz. o
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
PROPERTY SALE ANNOUNCED.

David Dangel and Sons announced
today the sale of the new house at
the southeast corner of Sixth and Van
Buren, streets, to James II. Farley,
for $500. Dangel and Sons have for
sale several more houses in this row,
and it is probable that a deal will be
put through this afternoon for the
sale Of another one of them.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
MARRIAGE BUSINESS
ON INCREASE REPORT Shows

Secretary Malcom. of the Board of
Health today reported 26 deaths. 80
births and 103 marriages for the
week just ended. as compared with
25 deaths. Il births and 40 marriages
during the corresponding period of
last year. There we're SO more mar
1isges recorded this week than the
corresponding ono last year.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
IrcrIRE REFnRF nIsMIsSAL.

Vincent shunsaw. who was in City
Court several days ago, on the charge
Of assault and battery and whose case
was continued until this morning, 10
allow the court to inquire into his
reputation, had the charge held mp oy
Judge Cochran this morning. The
court delivered a lecture to Vincent
before letting him 90.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
UP GO MODERN
WOODMEN RATES
Bv The United Press.

CHICAGO. Jan 27-By a majority
Of $50 the delegates to the National
Convention OF the Modern Woodmen
of America here today adopted a res
olution which will raise all whole
life insurance rates from 80 10 100
percent. over the price now being
paid The new rates will go into ef-
feet January 1913. and will affect
all present members as well as those
who take out insurance in the future.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
wv. c. A. YESPER sERYICE.

The usual monthly vesper service
will be held at the Y W. c. A. at 4
o'clock tomorrow afternoon with the
Rev. J. Ross Stonsifer the speaker.
Miss Julia Beauchamp will sing. The
service will be in charge Of Mrs. L.
r. Beadslee.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
DINNFR an Y. NJ. &. A

In the Y. NJ c. A. Hall. last evening,
dinner was served TO thirty-five mem
Rev. William NJ. Kieffer, pastor Of the
Greenhill Presbyterian Church, made
an invigorating address TO the boys
and was applauded TO the echo.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
nan T0 THAM CHICKENs..

Although there is no record at the
Cedars of the mercury going below 10
degrees. H. is reported by one chicken
fancier there that an entire flock OF
bis chickens had their feet so badly
frozen that It was necessary TO bring
them into a house and let them stand
in warm water TO thaw out
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
IN NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM,

The Teachers Association of St
Pauls NJ. f. Sunday school enjoyed
their first meeting in the Sunday
school room Of the new church build
ing last night There was a gJod
attendance.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
THE ENTERPRISE APPEARS.

The Enterprise, new weekly news
paper, devoted particularly to the in
terests of the colored race. and which
also contains general news. issued it's
first number i'm Dover today. II is a
four-page newspaper and the manager
and editors are young colored men.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
AFFuDAyITs FILED.

Afidavits for the defense in the in
junction case of the town Of Lewes
against the p. B. & W. Railroad Com
pany 70 try to prevent the removal
of sand, were filed in Chancery Court
today.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
MRS. E. L. WICKERSHAM
DIES OF HEART TROUBLE

After a lingering illness which pro-
duced serious heart trouble Mrs.
Emma l.. Wickersham, aged Al years,
wife of Joseph A. Wickersham, local
representative Of the Lowney aCndy
Company. died shortly after midnight
at her home. No 211S Washington
street Since suffering an attack of
vertigo recently. Mrs. Wickersham
had been unable to rally effectively.
Mrs. Wickersham, who was born in
Chester county, Pa, on August z,
1863 was formerly Miss Emma Gull
len and had lived i'm this city for
many years. She is survived by her
husband and one son. Leon NJ Wick
ersham. who is Sporting Editor Of
The Morning News.
The funeral will take place on
Tuesday afternoon at . o'clock
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
RUNAWAYs NOT HERE, YET.

The police who were asked to be
on the lookout for May Leckman.
aged Is years. and Albert Tams, aged
10 years. both Of Trenton, n. J.. who
arc thought to have eloped. do not
think that the pair came here.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
no JtPAN- IN THEIR MINDS.

The Junior Endeavorers Of the Sec
ond Baptist Church took pleasant
imaginary trip TO Japan yesterday af-
ternoon. under the charge OF Miss
Charlotte Wells. This was the first
of a series of travel afternoons.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
LocAL rREACHERs, MEETINe.

There will be a meeting at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon, at No. 507 West
Front street, Of all the local preachers
and cxhorters OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church Of this city District
superintendent doeecker will be press
cnt
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
"a NM nN SAIF-

No date has been set for the sale
Of Tho stands and fences at the
Southside ball grounds which we're
seized recently on claims against
Stirlith Brothers
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
ais HATs FROM MEXICO-

The Delaware Notion House has re-
ceived through the local Custom
House, 21 bales Of Mexican palm leaf
hats. The shipment was received
from Mexico.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
BANK CLTARINGs.

Clearings of the local banks for
the week ending today amounted to
Si.445.327. as compared with 1885,
552 for the corresponding period Of
last year.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27

The Hamilton l. Harris basketpali
trophy is on exhibition in the lobby
of the association and is attracting
much attention The cup stands
1874 inches in height and is very
handsome.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
MR. IACKSON MPROYES.

J Montieth Jackson. who under
went an operation for appendicitis in
The Physicians and Surgeons Hospi-
tai yesterday is improving today
Evening journal., 1912-01-27

The increase Of Wants means added
opportunities &c buy, TO sell, 10 hire.
Make it a point each day to sec what
the Want Columns have to say.-Adv
Evening journal., 1912-01-27

The high-grade workers-those who
are proficient and cspable-are In
close touch With the Wants.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
sTNsHINERs MEET N sTORM.

Delaware DIVISION Of the lnterna-
tional Sunshine Society met last night
in the Sunday School room of First
Presbyterian Church There was a
small attendance. owing to the storm,
and important business was referred
TO the executive committee.
Reports were read of a great deal
Of relief work done by the division this
winter; Christmas baskets. dinners.
toys for the children. were given, and
much clothing has been sent out.
Several institutions were remembered
at Christmas.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
sALYATION ARMY sERYICEs

The weekend meetings of the lccal
Salvation Army will be conducted
by Adjutant Mark Newman, recently
of Hamilton, Canada
In connection with the Sunday
nights service. Captain Harry Rass-
Ter, who has been assisting Adjutaut
Owen with the local work during the
last six months will deliver his fare
well address, and proceed Monday to
his new appointment
Time of meetings is as follows !:
Tonight, s o'clock; Sunday, 1880 a.
m, 3.15, $50 and p. m
Evening journal., 1912-01-27

In tho High School boys contests
this morning the White SoX defeated
the Athletics. II to s. While the
Cubs lost to the Cardinals, l3 to ,.
I'm the Employed Boys League.
Eagles defeated the Hawks IA TO 2.
Lineup.
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
SETTLEMENT RUMNAGE SALE.

The Peoples Settlement rummage
sale viii he continued this afternoon
ard evening
Evening journal., 1912-01-27
Y. NJ. C. A. BASKETBALL

Basketball was resumed at the y.
NJ. c. A. this morning.
The first game in the Grammar
School division was between the Yale
and Priceton, Yale defeating Prince
ton to The lineup:
Evening journal., 1912-01-27

Field goals, Corleto. 6: Jenkins. 1;
goals from fouls Bader. /; Corleto, 1.
Standing of the Teams
Evening journal., 1912-01-27

Field goals: Gray, ?; Craig, ?
Goals from fouls Lichenstein, 81;
Marston, ,.
In the second game Cornell defeated
Harvard II TO ,. Lineup:
rr..-..,,.l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-12-24
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby. given that the as- sessment of benefits in Upper Grassy Lake Drainage District has been filed in the office of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Arkansas. The fol- towing lands have been assessed for drainage purposes in said district, to-W.t:
 South half of the North half of Section Thirty-one.
 South half of Section Thirty-one, Township six south, Range six west;
 Northwest quarter of Section six, Township seven south, Range six west;
 East half of the Northwest quarter of Section six; East half of the North west quarter of the Northwest quar- ter of Section six, Township seven South, Range six west.
 The owners of said land if they de- sire may appear before the County Court of Jefferson County on We'd nesday the Sth of January, 1913 and present complaint, if any they nave, against the assessments of any land in said district.
 Gwen under my hand and seal this the 21st day of December, 1912. c. M. NICHOLS, 12-24-30. County Clerk.