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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
RAILROADS FEEL
CHRISTMAS RUSH

officials of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Co. say that the freight traffic
on the short lines Of the company Is
much heavier this month than 1t has
been during the corresponding month
In several years. and that il is far
ahead of last years tonnage. Passen-
ger traffic also Is heavy between this
city and Philadelphia but has not in
creased with equal proportions TO the
freight traffic II is. however a little
heavier than that of December one
year ago.
The Christmas rush is being felt by
the exress companies which are taxed
TO their utmost. Many OF the routes
viii be changed this week that pack
ages may be delivered in a prompt
manner.
The rush began the first of last
week and Is expected TO extend we'll
into the first week of January.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
NATIONAL BANk ELFCTIONS.

When the annual meetings of stock
holders of national banks of this
city are held on January IA, the stock
holders of Union National Bank Will
vote on an amendment TO their artic-
les Of association providing that the
board Of directors shall consist Of not
less than nine and not more than fif-
teen persons.
While the First National and the
Wilmington and Brandywine banks
have been merged with the Whining
ton Trust Company, the stockholders
of the National Bank OF Wilmington
md Brsndywine and of the First
National Bank will hold their annual
meetings on January IA and elect
directors in order to maintain their
existence until the procedure Of
liquidation is completed In com
pliance with the National banking
law
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
MAN FELL
TO DEATH In RIVER

Some excitement prevailed in the
vicinity OF the Market street bridge
about $50 o'clock last night when IL
was rumored that a man had fallen
from the bridge into the river and
drowned Nathaniel Clifton. the
night bridge tender. and several other
persons heard a splash at the south
end of the bridge at 9.25 o'clock and
one man in the party felt sure that
he heard a cry The men ran to the
place where the splash sounded from
but could see nothing except a few
ripples on the surface Of the water
There was a large float tied up to the
building of the Charles Warner Com
pany at the time and Il Is supposed
that if man did fall overheard he
must have stuck in the mud or como
up under the float
William Murphy, day bridgetender
dragged the river around the float this
morning but could find no traces OF
a body.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
sAruRpAY NIGHT DANCE.

The third of the series of the Sat
urday evening dancing classes will be
held on December rs, in the New-Cen-
fury Club drawing room, and will be
of unusual interest because Of the
Christmas holidays
The patronesses will be: Mrs. J. G..
Reed. Mrs. de Haven Morris, Mrs. J. A.
Montgomery. Mrs. Frank Roop Smith
Mrs. A. c. Reed and Mrs. A. E. Frantz
A large number of out-of-town guests
will be present, and a number of din
ners will be given preceding the
dance.
Among those giving dinners will be
Miss Madeline Reed, who will enter
tain in honor Of Miss Flora Cavenaugh
of Philadelphia; Miss Mildred Frantz,
who will entertain in honor Of her
guest, Miss Margaret Applewaite Of
Baltimore, and Miss Mary Corkran,
who will give a dinner in honor Of
several New York friends.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
CURRENT EVENTS
BREATHE OF XMAS

At the Currents Events Glass of the
New Century Club this morning, the
spirit of the approaching Christmas
tide was felt in the nature of the pro-
gram, several numbers OF which dealt
directly with the Christmas season.
The quaint old time carols, "As
Joseph was a-walking" "As Sat ON
A Sunny Bank; The Holly and the
Ivy; "Inexcelsis Gloria; and the
Christmas Carol of the Birds, we're
sung by Miss Isabelle Wales, who
also told of the Mystery play, which
was always given in England in the
old days at Christmas. and a beauti-
full story Of "The Christ Child" was
told, in Monologue, by Miss Grace
Baird.
Miss Della Simmons read an inter-
esting account of her travels in Spain
and another travel paper of exceeding
interest was read by Miss Ella Riley.
on "Monhegan Island" which lies off
the coast of Maine The island is
rough and rugged and is as yet, UNI
spoiled by civilization. 1t was we'll
known, as far back as 1919. by sea-
faring men, and was supposed to have
been used as a rendezvous, by Cap
tain John Smith
Miss Mary A. Pierson read a most
instructive paper in Bird Lore Miss
Pierson emphasized the necessity for
the protection of the birds, and urged
that all club women use their in
fiuence in the matter for economic
reasons If for no other.
She cited the colossal increase of
destructive insects since the whole
sale slaughter of birds. which has re-
suited in a widespread obstruction OF
trees. This costs the cities thous-
ands of dollars annually, added to
which cost is the additional one OF
spraying the trees in an endeavor &c
save them.
Miss Pierson told of the purchase
Of Marsh Island, at a cost of S150.000
by Mrs. Russell Sage
The island is off the coast of Louis
/ lana, covers $4,000 acres, and is
used as a bird sanctuary. and safe
. retreat from the sportsmen. for al
game and other birds in the Miss
issipi valley. The wearing Of aigret'
in women's bonnets was condemned
by Miss Pierson. as each aigret costs
/ the lift of a parent bird
Miss Phoebe Ward completed The
reading of the story of the Titanic
which was begun last week, and
which dealt with the personal ex-
perience of a survivor. Mrs. Walter
/ Stevenson of Hayerford
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
PRESBYTERIANS FOR
THE TEN HOUR LAW

The matter OF publishing a church
paper was again discussed by the
Presbyterian Union in the Y. NJ. c..
A. Building last evening, but action
was deferred. John J. Hayes, vice
president presided. and during the
evening the Union endorsed the legis-
lation proposed by the Ten Hour Com
mission to be presented to the General
Assembly.
Another matter considered by the
association was the advisability of
holding a service az the Ferris In
dustrial School once a month, and
steps will be taken toward this end
The question of holding the society's
annual banquet was considered and a
committee was appointed to arrange
for il
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
GET TEN DAYS
TO FINISH WORK

Henry w. Perkins. in the Levy
Court today had adopted a motion in
structing the Wilmington Southern
Traction Company TO complete the
work at Market street bridge within
ten days. The Levy Court wants the
power installed on the bridge so that
lights can be burned.
Mr.. Dennison told the court that
J. r. Wallace. superintendent of the
company had promised him yester-
day TO install a double gearing on
the bridge at once, and that he would
finish all the work on the bridge as
soon as the holidays are over
Mr.. Perkins said that as men are
not at work on the bridge at this time
he thought it advisable for the court
to put time limit on the work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
RYANs ENTERTAIN CLERKS.

Young women clerks and stenog-
raphers in the local Office of the VIII
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company were entertained by Mr. and
Mrs. c. ~ Ryan. of No. 7O1 North
Van Buren, street at their home last
evening. Mr. Ryan is an auditor OF
the company Among those present
were: Mary Murphey. Carrie Anger
stein, Miss L. c. Hance. Mary Thomp-
son, Florence Williams. Catherine
Burke. Margaret Mulrooney, Mabellc
Brown. Mrs. Margaret Page, Mary
Carney, Edna Parsons. Thresa Nc
Weigh. Anna Lannan, Ethel Morris,
Sidney Dawson. Mr. and Mrs Clarence
Yost and Donald Yost.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
BRINGS OIL FROM TEXAS.

The Belgian barge France Marie, in
tow of a sea going tug, arrived In port
today loaded with 1900 barrels of
crude PETROLEUM consigned to the
Texas Oil Company at Claymont. The
boat came from Tampico, Mexico.
The barge was formerly the French
steamer France Marie and carried
considerable oil from the oil plants
at Claymont to foreign ports She
was converted into barge sometime
ago and now flies the Belgian flag.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
~rr~-r-
UUU y FUTILE
EFFORT TO SAVE
DROWNING MAN

The body of Gottfried Ringstrom of
Bridgeport Conn, member OF a
yachting party, who was drowned late
yesterday when his canoe was swamp
ed off Delaware City, had not been
recovered up to this afternoon. The
yachtsmen left their boat at Della
ware City for the winter and returned
TO Bridgeport by rail at noon.
II was learned today that a setter
dog was on the yacht Vagabond when
Ringstrom's canoe upset. The faith
ful dog leaped into the river and
swan TO the drowning mans aid, Be
fore the dog could get TO Ringstrom
the latter sank and did not arise to
the surface.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
COUNTY OFFICE RETURNs.

County Treasurer Robert NJ. Burns
reported to the Levy Court today the
following receipts from County Off
cials during November.
H. A. Brown. Clerk Of the Peace,
s1525O; James Logue. sheriff, s14962;
F. NJ Walker, Register Of Wills. ST.
1870; P. Q. .Churchman, Prothono-
tary, S49706: A V. L. George, Re
corder of Deeds, S1.913.75: J. c. Jolls,
Register in Chancey, SS53.S5.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
CATCH MAN WHO IS
ACCUSED AS FORGER

Chief of Police Black today receiv-
ed word that Michael Putruvillo. an
Italian, wanted here on charge or
forgery. has been arrested in Cleve-
land. o., and is being detained there
pending the arrival of an officer from
Delaware. State Detective Mccoy
obtained the necessary requisition
papers and left today for Ohio to
have them honored by the Governor
of that State.
The man is wanted here on a
charge Of forging a note. using the
name OF Anthony Malascalza. a bust
ness man of this city. The latter is
represented by David j. Reinhardt.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
NAME COMMISSION
TO CONDEMN TURNPIKE

Resident Judge Herbert l.. Rice to-
day appointed Thomas Reardon, s.
Frank Ewart. William ]. Armstrong
Hamilton s. Stewart and Hervey
Walker commission to condemn the
Philadelphia turnpike
This road is FIVE and a half miles
long, and can be purchased by the
county for 5000. The petition to
have the commission appointed was
signed by more than 100 property
owners in Brandywine hundred The
commission will make its return TO
Judge Rice on December 81. Should
the Levy Court see its way clear To
take over the turnpike at present the
pike will become free road at once
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
CHILD BITTEN
BY VICIOUS DOG

Mary Mulligan, aged 5, daughter Of
Thomas G. Mulligan, of No. 90S du
Pont street while playing in front
OF her home this afternoon was at
tackled by a dog and knocked down.
The dog bit her nose and lip and then
ran away 1t is thought it belongs
to a man in the neighboThood. The
child's wounds we're treated by DR..
Milliken. Dog Catcher Kopp is in
vestigating the affair.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
AFTER DAMAGES
FOR SUNKEN BARGE

Howard NJ Long. an attorney of
Philadelphia, representing the Davis
Coal and Coke Company. in its suit
against the steamer Santa Marie and
several tugs, for damages sustained
by that vessel in sinking coal
barge of the plaintiff company, ap-
peared in the United States Court
here today and made application
relative to taking certain testimony
in connection with the case. Judge
Bradford held the matter under ad-
visement The attorneys will sub
NIT their briefs within two weeks
The case has been in the local
court five years. The coal baSge was
sunk in the Delaware river near
ClaymOnt.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
NOW READY TO PRACTICE

Abraham II. Rarr of New York
City, and William S. Gregory, of Jer-
sey City. young physicians and recent
graduates have successfully passed
the examination to practice in Della
ware. They took the examination in
Mayor H. W. Howells office at City
Hall. he being one of the examining
board of Homeopathic physicians.
Whether the young doctors will prac-
tice here they did not say
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
Personal.

Miss Mollie Howard Ash. of Elk
ton, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry A. Miller, in this city.
Miss Evelyn Clemments. of Dover
is spending a few days with Miss
Charlotte Cohee here
Mrs. Gilpin S. Woodward enter
tanned at dinner Saturday evening, in
honor Of the birthday anniversary Of
her husband
Miss Mildred Frantz will entertain
the members of the Friday Bridge
Club, which will hold its next meeting
on December q.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
TIrG TRIP SATISFACTORY

The ocean-going tug, Germantown,
built by the Harlan and Holdings
worth Corporation for the Philadel-
delphia and Reading Railway Com
pany made a successful trial on the
river this morning and will be de-
livered to her owners tomorrow. The
tug is one of the largest ever built
by the local company.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
KEEPS OUT OF LAWS PATH.

The authorities have not yet come
up with Sarkis Mazmanian. aged "a
years, of Philadelphia, for whom a
warrant was issued by Magistrate
Lewis last Saturday. charging him
with perjury. The man is said TO
have given Miss Esther A. Kapooso-
ms age as 10 years when he ap-
piled. for a marriage license here.
The girl lived IN New York and is
said to be but 16 years of age,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
Tact A1AMrC
INF l MINED
INDUSTRIAL
COMMISSION
BY The United Press

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec 17--President
Taft today named the following men
as members OF the Industrial Com
mission, created by Congress to in
vestigate working conditions and en-
deavor TO make more amicable the re-
lations between capital and labor.
Senator George Sutherland Of Utah;
George B. Chandler, of Connecticut;
Charles Simon Barrett, Georgia;
Frederic Adrain Delano. Illinois;
Adolph Lewiston. New York; Ferdi-
nand Charles Schwedtman, Missouri.
Austen Bruce Garretson, Iowa; John
B. Lennon, Illinois; James O'Connell,
District of Columbia
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
FIND NO PLOT TO
DYNAMITE, THEY SAY

After a careful investigation of the
dynamite plot TO blow up the Penn
sylvania railroad bridge at Havre de
Grace, Md. detectives and officials of
the road are of the opinion that there
is no truth in the story that the dyna-
mite was hidden by someone who had
stolen it from one of the nearby stone
quarries to sell it. The case is still
being worked on, however.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
on mn COLONERs sTAFF.

Colonel Theodore Townsend, com
manding the First Delaware Infantry,
last evening announced two import
ant appointments of officers to his
personal staff Captain Joseph c.
Lawson. commissary. was appointed
quartermaster. to succeed Captain
Chauncey p. Holcomb, retired, and
Captain Alfred s. Muhlhausen, who
has been in command of Company F,
in which position he was particularly
missary. succeeding Captain Lawson,
transferred
This leaves First Lieutenant Robert
M. Carswell as the commanding officer
of Company F.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
Nor UsED As CLUBHOUsE.

The statement that Miller's Hall
Thirteenth and Heald streeas, which
was afro on Sunday morning, was
used as a club house by colored peo-
Ole, was erroneous. The building is
used as pool and Switchboard
larlor. Lewis w. Miller, the pro-
rietor. had just left the building
When Nelson Walker. the janitor dis
covered the blaze. which was slight
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
BRING THE BOYS
WATCHES

GIVEN AWAY TILL XMAS
with boys clothes. hats. shoes
and furnishings in short pants,
sizes 8 to n years, 50 and $40.
Cash sales.
Guaranteed Time Keepers.
Boys Suits, $3.50 20 So.
Boys Oyercoats, $500 10 Sis.
Boys' Refers. $3.50 10 $40.
Boys Hats.150c TO $3.50.
Boys Caps, 25c 10 S1.OO.
Boys Ties, 25c 10 soc.
Boys Shirts, soc 10 Sl.50
Boys' Handkerchiefs, iac 70
si.OO.
Boys' Hose. i3c 10 soc.
BoyS' Shoes, $3.50 20 $3.50.
Boys Roots. 50 10 "a.
Roys' Leggins, Si.00 10 Sl.25.
Big stock latest styles. and
best makes.
MEMS OyERCOATS
Fur Lined $40 10 500.
Fur Collars, $50 10 $50.
shawl Collars. Si5 10 S35.
Convertible collars, $40 10
$50.
Velvet Collars. $40 10 $40.
New styles. late models and
moderate prices. Come In and
look them over.
Open tonight till O.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS
9Th and Market SIS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
MAN ANNOYs MONIES.

Residents of Washington Heights
to the police department
yesterday that a white man was an
noying women and young children,
who used Washington street bridge.
The man, who is a stranger, has also
seen annoying women in North Bran
iyWine Park.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
DECORATING reg eHRIssrElM..ass

Bailiff of Council James j. Riley to-
day began the decoration Of the City
Council chambers for the Christmas
holidays. He is being assisted by
his son
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
NO AFFInAYITS FILEn.

This was the day fixed for fling
aflidavits in the case of the Real
Estate Title Trust Company VS.. Theo-
dore =. Rogers and the Equitable
Guarantee Trust Company No afii-
davits had been fled this morning. .
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
ST. ALOYSIUs CLUE MEETING

The st. Aloysius Catholic Club
will meet tomorrow night in the club
rooms, No 1908 West Fourth street
Plans will be discussed for the Christ
mas HOLIDAYS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
TWO WANT POsTMAsTERsHIP.

Postofice Inspector Plummer spent
this morning at Bear Station examin-
ing applicants for the position of post
master which Office was given up by
Sheriff-elect Walter S. Burris. There
are two applicants for the place.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
PAY PAT ff G0S BRIDGE WORN.

At the meeting Of the Levy Court
this morning an order was granted
for $1,000 TO the Tatnall- Brown Con-
tracing Company on account OF this
work done at the Market street bridge
over the Christlana.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
MIR. CAMPERsON HAS GRIP.

Joseph Camperson superintendent
'f clerks at the postofiice is confined
his home suffering with grip.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
CHANCELLOR IN DOYRR.

Chancellor Curtis is holding a ses-
sion of the Court OF Chancery in
Dover today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-17
COUNTY BALANCES

County Treasurer Robert NJ Burns
submitted the following report of
county balances TO Levy Court this
morning:
Credit Levy Court ....... SOS, 730. 40
Special Bond Issue No. q. 549.5S
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-24
A DOCTORS TRIALS.
Hc Sometimes Gets Sick Like Other
People.

Even doing good to people Is hard
work If you have too much of it to do.
An overworked Ohio doctor tells his
experience;
About three years ago as the result
of doing two mems work, attending
large practice and looking after the
details of another business, my health
broke down completely. and | was
little better than a physical wreck.
"I suffered from indigestion and con-
stlpation, loss of weight and appetite.
bloating and pain after meals, loss of
memory and lack of nerve force for
continued mental application.
81 became irritable, easily angered
and despondent without cause. The
hearts action became irregular and
weak. with frequent attacks OF palpi-
tation during the first hour or two
after retiring.
Some Grape-Nuts and cut bananas
came for my lunch one day and
pleased me particularly with the re-
suit. | got more satisfaction from It
than from anything ! had eaten for
and use adopted Grape-Nuts for my
morning and evening meals, served
usually with cream and a sprinkle OF
salt or sugar.
"My Improvement was rapid and
permanent. in weight aB well as in
physical and mental endurance. In
word, | am filled with the Joy OF liv-
ing again, and continue the daily use
Of GrapeNuts for breakfast and otter
for the evening meal.
"The little pamphlet. The Rord TO
Wcllyille.' found In pkgs., Ia inyari.
IDLY saved and handed to some needy
patient along with the indicated rem.
edy."
There's n reason"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek. Mich.
Ever rend the above Is,terf nsw
one nppenrs from time TO time. They
sre genuine. true. snA full Of human
tstepest. Adv.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-24

joined to the body with n short por-
ton OF u match. and the face can be
marked upon It with the black end
of n burnt match.
Diagram a shows the hat. which
may be cut out in paper and fastened
on to the top OF the head with drop
Of gum, and the peak Afterwards bent
downwards. For the arms. two whole
matches are used. and they are 30
cured to the body with tiny pins run
through the ends and into the cork,
Diagram B illustrates this. and
holes should be made for the pins
with a fine needle before they are
inserted or the wood Will RplIt The
feet and legs are composed OF two
matches and two slices" cut from
small cork
When II IN neccBsnry 10 insert tho
ends Of the matches into the cork, II
VIII be found that they VIII go In
easily n they have been cut into
points, and TO conclude with, tho but.
tons on his coat can bo indicated
with the end OF burnt match, or
small blackhcndcd pins can be run
into the cork and In making the
chauffeur, don't forget TO employ used
matchca, not unused ones
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-24
TO MEND KNIT UNDERWEAR
Crochet Needle, in Combination With
Embroidery Frame, viii Be
Found Most Effective.
MARY DEAN.

A crochet needle is n good thing to
mend knit underwear with To do this.
place the worn portion in an embroid-
cry frame; then, with thread to suit
the mesh of the garment. WOOL silk or
cotton, pick up the ends OF the stitch.
es where they are broken OFF and unite
them. working back and forth until
the holes are filed in evenly and
smoothly. Perhaps the neck OF the un-
derwear has stretched in the washing
until 1t is all out Of shape: In that
case run a drawstring around the
neck, wet It and draw It into place:
then when It ia dry 1t will be the prop
er size. You may then crochet n neat
beading in place OF the one which has
worn away; and II the buttonholes
have worn out. rip off the old facing
In the front and stitch on in its place
new strip of sateen. Sew tho old
holes together as closely as you can
to their original size and shape, then
catch them down to the sateen and
cut that to fit; then work the hole
as you would II 1t were new one.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-10-24
"FUR SETS" OF PLUSH
SOLVES PROBLEM OF ACHIEVING
RICHNESS WITH ECONOMY.
With Proper Shade Of Material tho
Effect Desired May Be Achieved
Without an Undue Strain on
the Family Purse.

1t is impossible not to see that the
most extreme OF the present fashions
are only intended for the rich To
begin with. the various suits. gowns.
hats and mum sets, with that flashing
something we have come to know as
chic are all too elegant and startling
for any but the most fashionable thor
oughfares and, nine times out OF ten,
they seem to need some species of
equipage as well. 1t is only the fairly
simple tailored costume that will dare
TO pick its way along common paths.
and even then it will be remarked Il
1t Is in the latest agony. for the most
somber tailor mades are now dec
GRATED with coat trimmings in rich
eastern colors and fabrics. and, to be
up to date, 1t must still hamper loco
motion n good deal In other words
despite a little tendency toward an
effort at drapery. despite side slash
Ing here and there, the walking skirt
is still first cousin to the pillow case