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Evening journal., 1912-05-15
CLUB
CORPORATION

There was an unusually large num-
Der OF members present at the New
Century Club Corporation annual
meeting yesterday afternoon Elected
as directors were Mary r. Bancroft,
Margaret W. Bush. Sarah A. Sellers,
Emma l.. Weldin. Mary Pepper Scott.
These are ro-elections with the excep-
tion Of Mrs Scott. who succeeds Mrs.
Ella A. S. Candy. resigned. The hold
ing over directors are. Anna T. Can
by. Meta Gilpin Kent. Eliza n. c. Lea,
Josephine T. Smith. Edith ~ T. Thorn
as. Elizabeth NJ. Baily. Elizabeth j.
Danforth. Elizabeth A. Bringhurst.
Abigail w. Miller. Isabelle Sellers
Smith. The resignation OF Frances
S. Garrett. ad interim. was filled by
the appointment OF Elizabeth A.
Bringhurst In recognition Of her po-
sition as charter member OF the club,
Mrs. Garrett was made an honorary
director.
The club. as shown in the report of
the corporation treasurer. Mrs. Emma
L. Weldin, is in a PROSPEROUS con-
dition financially Mrs. Margaret w,
Bush reported many improvements
made tho past year by the property
committee. Two pianos were purchas-
cd by the household committee
Mrs. Sarah NJ Robinson and Mrs.
Sydney V. Mahaify we're auditors. On
the election committee we're Elizabeth
NJ BaiIy. Isabelle S Smith. and Meta
Gilpin Kent The tellers were Miss
Jessie NJ. Seaman. Mrs. George S. Ca
pelle Miss Alice ID. Lobdell and Mrs.
Helen S. Stubbs
The club charter will be renewed
in its present form AT the close
of yesterdays meeting. tea. ices
candies and cakes, were served, max
ing pleasant social hour at the
conclusion Of business. There had
been no little curiosity as 10 the re-
freshments. since the committee had
previously declared that they would
take the form OF ices or tea, accord
! ing 10 the weather Yesterdays
weather was such an. enigma. that
the committees solution of the ques-
tion by serving both ices and tea was
good.
The next few days will occupy the
attention 81 the Wilmington club
women almost exclusively with clut
matters. and then the summer interim
| commences. Tomorrow, the Fedora
alton is on the calendar. and on Sat
urday there will be the installation
Of the new officers Of the local club
As in former years, II will he a gala
occasion The program will include
"Nego Songs and Stories from OLD
Georgia Plantations by Miss Louise
Williams. Of Georgia. Miss Williams
has given recitals at the White House
and is widely known
! The final club meeting will be helC
on next Monday afternoon, when Mist
Lucy Wheelock. Of Boston, will speal
on THE Relation of the Kindergarten
10 the Public School" under thi
auspices Of the Education COMMITTEES
and Of the Froehcl Club.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
TWO CHILDREN ADOPTED.

In the Orphons Court today Hugh
M. Garland made return of sale Of
real estate of lanes W. Thompson
and it was approved.
Martin B. Burris made return of
the sale of John farrell and 1t was
confirmed.
Harry Emmons. trustee made a re-
turn Of sale of estate of William
Waibel.
Thomas Fraim was granted an
order to sell real estate OF John T..
Jakes.
Martin p Burris was granted an
order Of sale of propert yof John A.
Jolls.
Evangeline Anesbury was adopted
by William n. Lank and Mary r.
Lank
Laura NJ Stewart was adopted by
William p. and Linnie NJ. Stewart.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
RICHESON TURNS
TO RELIGION AS
LIFE'S END NEARS
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
BOSTON, Mass, May 15.-The Rev.
Clarence V. T. Richeson. in the face
of death. has returned to his religion.
according to his spiritual adviser the
Rev. Herbert S. Johnson, militant
millionaire PASTOR" Of the Warren
Avenue Baptist Church.
"Richeson will go to his death a
deeply penitent and sincerely REFORM
ed man, in my opinion" said DR..
Johnson today as he came from the
cell today where he had gone at the
request Of the condemned man. He
said he found Richeson reading the
Bible that he used to read so assidu
ously in his first days in the Charles
street Jail, bu which he discarded for
magazines ind cigarettes after his
confession.
When | arrived at the cell" DR..
Johnson continued: Il found Richie
son reading the New Testament as
calmly as you or I. His nerve was
not of the nonchalant kind. but that
of a man slowly realizing that his
earthly doom is sealed and that God
is his last refuge We did not talk
of his case. but had merely pleasant
conversation.
I'VE did no praying and I did no
preaching. / will see him again to-
morrow ald / fully expect him to sug-
gest the usual prayers
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
PARTNERSHIP is ENDED.

The partnership heretofore existing
between Charles b. Dougherty and
Jas. f McGlllin. undertakers was dis
solved today. and Mr.. McGillin Will
open an undertaking establishment at
No. 2O9 West Ninth street at once.
while Mr. Dougherty will remain at
No. 217 West Sixth street
Mr. McGillin was in the employ Of
Mr.. Dougherty four years before he
became a partner in the business
three years ago. He said today that
the dissolution was by mutual con-
sent.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
CLOSE TO
DEATH In GAS
FILLED ROOM

James Young. aged SS years, liv-
ing at the southwest corner Of Fourth
and jefferson streets, had a harrow
escape from asphyxiation at his home
last evening He was found uncon-
scious on the floor of his bed room,
by his little son James. who had gone
upstairs to call his father to supper.
The boy gave the alarm and Wilson
f. Lukins, boarder in the home,
rushed to the rom and opened the
windows. Gas was escaping from a
jet.
DR.. George c. McElfatrick worked
with Mr.. Young some time before he
showed sings OF returning conscious
ness. He had recovered sufficiently
to be able TO 90 to nis work this
morning
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
nIsTRIBrTION OF SOY BEANs.

The extension department of Della
ware College will distribute free Of
charge. a limited number of four
pound lots of SOY beans to farmers
this season. Directions for planting.
fertilizing and cultiyating the crop
will accompany the seed. The only re-
quirement made Of the grower is that
he report the yield Of seed when har-
vested. Write for the SOY bean bulle-
tin which will be ready for distTibu-
tion in a few days. Address, A F.
Grantham, Department Of Agronomy,
Delaware Experiment Station. New
ark.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
BARNABAS MEN
AFTER MORE MEMBERS

AS the result of a wager between
the two divisions composing the Bar
nabas Men of First Presbyterian
Church, one of the divisions famiiiar-
ly recognized as the Reds" enter
tanned the other, the Whites" at a
dinner in the Sunday school rooms
last evening; IT'S men were in attend
ance.
Addresses compassed by five min
utes each, were made by A. w.
Stetser, captain of the Whites" NJ
z. Anderson, leader OF the losers; o.
S. Appleby, II. NJ. Pierce. A. o. II.
Grier, the Rev ]. r. Stonesifer. James
f. Price and II. w. Hobson. who ir
the class secretary. Arthur Price,
the president, occupied the chair.
IL was decided, if possible, TO dou.
bic the class membership again before
the next monthly meeting.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
FIND AGED
WOMAN DROWNED
In CHESTER STREAM
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
CHESTER, Pa. May 15.-Mlss Mar
garet b. Luckie, 65 years old, a mem-
Der OF one OF the oldest and most
prominent Pennsylvania families. was
found drowned today in the Chester
river. She left the home of her
brother about midnight while the
members of the family were asleep
and was last seen wandering on the
river bank about daylight For two
years Miss Luckie suffered from an
incurahle disease. and it is thought
that deranged her mind.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
COLORED GIRL ACCUSED.

Ella G. A. Gibson, colored, will be
arraigned before Judge Lattomus in
Juvenile Court this afternoon on the
charge of having purchased goods at
a store upon the credit of her en-
pioyeT The girl. who has been In
charge OF probation officer Farra, for
several days, and kept at the police
station, says she is II years old and
innocent
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
J. Fl. BOGGS. VETERAN,
DIES AT AET OF a

James n. Boggs. aged "a years, for
81 years employed as a carbuilder at
the Harlan and Hollingsworth plant.
died otday at his home No. 500 West
Sixth street. after an illness Of three
years. He had been employed at Har-
ians up to the time he could no. longer
see 10 work. his sight having failed
him. Since the death Of Mrs Addie NJ.
Moulton one Of his daughters. some
months ago. he had been confined to
his bed. her death having greatly af-
fected him Mr.. Boggs is survived by
his wife. one son and one daughter.
Mr.. Boggs was a veteran Of the Civil
War and belonged to DUPONT Post No.
.. G. A. r The funeral will take
place on Saturday afternoon The Rev
c. A Hill of ST. Pauls NJ r Church.
officiating. Interment will be in River
view cpmptprv
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
HENRY WILLIAMS
GETS AWAY SATURDAY

The steamship Henry Williams.
built by the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Corporation for the Baltimore and
Carolina Steamship Company will
leave here for Baltimore and Charles
ton on Saturday. The new boat was
TO have left today but it was found to
be impossible TO get ii finished before
Saturday.
The Henry Williams is 24O feet
long, 3 feet beam and 2s foot depth
Of hold The boat is equipped with the
latest improved appliances for the
loading and discharging of cargo.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
INrREASE FOR PASTOR.

District superintendent E. L. Hof-
fecker held a quarterly conference
yesterday afternoon at Christiana.
The church is in a prosperous condi-
tion and as a mark og appreciation
Of the work of the pastor, the Rev.
ID. j. Moore, raised his salary S35.
In the evening. DR.. Hoffecker held
quarterly conference at Stanton,
where the supply, Howard 7. Ennis,
is doing good work. -
Dr. Hoffecker will hold quarterly
conference in Goodman NJ. E. Church,
this city, tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
AUTO on LONG RUN.

A Samson auto truck passed through
Wilmington today en- route from New
York to Baltimore. removing a load OF
household furniture from the north
ern city to the southern one. Eff
teen hours from New York to Balti-
more With a Load Of Household Fur
niture," we're the words painted in
large letters on canvass stretched
alnog the sides of the truck
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
PARK BOARD EXECrTIyE.

The executive committee Of the
Board of Park Commissioners this
morning accepted the invitation Of
the joint committee of the G. A. r.
on Memorial Day celebration TO take
part in the parade with the veterans
on that day. This mornings session
was devoted to routine business, the
only matter being discussed was the
request Of the Presbyterian churches
for the use Of several parks during
the summer for holding religious SER
vices. This matter had been referred
10 the committee at the meeting Of
the Board last Wednesday. This
morning the request was granted.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
GET PERMIT TO ERECT
GRAND STAND

Building Inspector Cassidy issued
a permit today to the McClintic- Mar
shall Construction Company. of Potts
town, Pa. TO erect a grand stand at
the Gentlemen's Driving Park. Wood
lawn avenue and Ninth street which
will cost S14,500. Work on the struc-
ture will be started at once.
The stand will be constructed Of
iron and concrete and will be covered
from one end to the other II will be
$50 feet long, sixty-four feet wide and
forty feet high, with a seating oapa-
citv OF $500.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
HOD CARRIERS
WILL NOT STRIKE

There will be no strike of hod car
fiers and mortar mixers here. ln-
stead OF demanding an increase for
all the employees, the union now wants
the wcrkmen who arrive on the Job
early in the morning to prepare the
materials, and to receive ten cents
additional pay for each days work.
Whether this request will be granted
by the employers, although the con-
tractors refused the original demands
of the men.
Samuel Dorsey, secretary Of the Hod
Carriers Union, said today, that the
men had no intention Of striking.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
SAYS HE SHOT TO SAVE SELF.

Coroner James r Chandler viii
hold an inquest tomorrow night In
the City Court room in the case OF
Frank Pizzinen, who was shot and
killed IN pistol duel with Dominick
Duonnolo. on Sunday evening.
Duonnoio declares that Pizzinen
fred the first shots woundinr him be-
fore he returned the Hre. nominick
Is still az the Delaware Hosnital.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
ACCIDENTS or ADAY.

Albert Pickup. Of No e17 Shipley
street. was treated at the Delaware
hospital this morning for a sprained
leg.
Daniel Haggerty of No e11 Jeffer-
son street, laborer at the DUPONT
building. fell this morning and
sprained his hand. He also was treat.
ed at the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
VETERAN OF 50
TAXES BRIDE OF Sc

Frank Maurer. of Philadelphia. aged
Schultz. of Philadelphia, aged 56. This
interesting ceremony was performed
by the Rev. n. c. Lassiter. pastor Of
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church. at
his home. No. sos West Tenth street.
the Albrambra Apartments
The groom is Grand Army veteran.
Both are of German ancestry.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
sENT TO COUNTY HOsPITAL

Thomas Welch, aged 43 years. Of
this city, was brought here yesterday
from Salisbury. Md. accompanied by
the chief of police and the sheriff.
Welch was arrested there while act
ing strangely and this morning he
was removed to the County hospital.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
MIR. HEIss RECEIVERS.

Fred. w Heiss. Sr. of Sixth and
Walnut streets. one of the prominent
German-American citizens of Will
mington is recovering from a serious
attack Of blood poisoning. One of Mr..
Heiss' feet became infected. from cut
ting callous and blood poisoning de-
veloped so seriously that for while
it was feared that amputation Of the
foot would have to be resorted to.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
FATHER PAFF on SOCIALISM.

The Rev Huga Pah pastor of
Sacred Heart Church. Tenth and Mad
ison streets at the . o'clock mass on
Sunday began TO nreaoh a series Of
four sermons on Socialism The
church was filled 10 hear the dis
course Father Pan will deliver the
sermons on each succeeding SUNDAY
1T the same mass. Many students NJ
Socialism will no doubt attend the
eervices
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
HEALTH OFFICERS IN UNIFORM

The newly-appointed executive Of
fcers Of the Board of Health appear
ed in their new uniforms today. The
cut of the suits is different from the
uniforms that have been worn, by the
previous officers. and there is also a
decided improvement in the shape Of
the caps, the new one being stiff and
better adapaed for use in wet wealth
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
HARD TO LEARN
Takes Hard Experience to Teach Peo-
pie Some Truths

Many people jeer at the idea that
coffee causes the aches and ails they
suffer from; and often such people
will go on for years sticking stead
fastly to the coffee and suffering
month in and month out but maintain
ing Coffee doesn't hurt me" (Tea
is just as injurious as coffee because
It contains caffeine, the drug in cof-
fee)
A lady says:
81 did not learn the real truth until
7 made the change, but I can now
positively state that the headaches /
had for about seventeen years were
caused by drinking coffee, for when
I changed and gave up coffee and
used Postum in its place | experience
ed entire relief. have not been trou-
bled with headaches since / began
Postum
This. in brief has been my exper-
ience on the coffee question Among
my friends / have seen many other
wonderful instances Of the power Of
this food drink when used in place
Of the drug drink coffee.
Among my friends there are those
who tell me of relief from kidney
trouble. neuralgia and eczema by leav-
ing off coffee and using Postum and I
have even known it to ease rheumatic
pains in limbs
Il really believe these statements
for since / quit the coffee and use
Postum. ! never seem to have an
ache or pain and / would not dare 60
back TO coffee again.
mot only myself but my family use
Postum exclusively and we think there
is no hot beverage that can take its
place. Nearly seven years steady use
Of Postum convinces me / know what
] am talking about when / say il is
food as well as drink and most val
liable to build up the system. Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek,
Mich.
Look for the little book, "The Road
TO Wellville,P in pkgs.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
HANNA COMPANY INCORPORATED

The z. Hanna Company was in
corporated at Dover yesterday TO man
ufacture ice cream. ices, etc. The
capital stock is $4,000.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
TO Sid ACCOUNTS.

Salisbury and Morris in the Court
of Chancery today, we're granted an
order for George H. Spackman re-
ceiver of the Peninsula Cut Stone
Company TO sell books and book ac-
counts of til ecompany.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
AID SnCIETY ELECTS.

The annual meeting of the board
Of directors of the Royal Mutual Ben
efcial Association was held this
his morning in the compsny's head
quarters Seventh and West streets,
when the headquarters we're opened
for the first time.
Directors attended from Pennsyl-
vsuia. Maryland, Delaware and from
other sections Of the country. Among
them were: The Rev. John c. Temple,
Samuel Hall, Edward Holiday, Henry
King, Joseph Gwynn. r. W Satchell,
Robert II. Hill. Daniel Crockett,
George Woolford. Charles H. Bowser
and the Rev. BENJAMIN T. Moore. The
directors elected the following Off
GERS. r. H. Hill. president Samuel
Hall. treasurer. and B F. Bowser
secretary 81 rs.- ..s ~sfe rr.....
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
GYM STUNTS TO FNTFRTAIN.

Tho Wilmington Turngemeindo will
give gymnastical exhibition aod
concert in urn Hall Eighth and
French streets. tonight The exer-
cises will begin at 8 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
ARCADTlN GETS or.

The Royal Mail steamship Arcadian.
which went aground off Colombia and
on which Mr. and Mrs Walter l. But
Ter of this city are passengers. was
foated yesterday. The vessel grounded
last Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
THE CHINESE EMPIRE

THE CHINESE EMPIRE
has over one-cuarter of the
population of the world. and
almost one-tenth Of its terri
tory. The national dress is
impracticable and a serious
drawback to the nations
progress.
Come Here to the
PROGRESSIVE STORE,
PROGRESSIVE STYLES,
PRACTICAL CLOTHING
for men and boys. New lots
of SIS suits for men in stock
today; new blues, browns,
grays and mixtures. Every
size among them.
ODD TROUSERS.
We sell by the hundreds OF
pairs. 81 to Sc Special lot
just now at $500. $3.50 and
$500 that we are closing
out. Broken lots and sizes at
reduced prices. Plenty OF
extra sizes for big men.
JAS. I. MULLIN & SONS
9Th & Market
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
DOHRRTY OFT ON BAH.

George p Doherty, brought here
from aBttle Greek. Mich, by State
Detective Mccoy to answer the charge
of embezzlement. has been released
in $1,000 bail for his appearance in
the upper court on September 16.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
MIR. PARSONS no PREACH.

In Second Baptist Church this even
ing. the Rev j. J. Parsons, pastor Of
Tatchogue' Baptist Church. Long ls
land, will make an address Mr.. Par
sons is the guest Of MT. and Mrs
Samuel C. McKeever, Of No. 221C
Washington street.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
Richeson Must Die.

By The United Press.
BOSTON. Mass. May 15.-After a
short session the executive council,
which met at las o'clock, at its offices
in the State House, adjourned with
out Governor Foss having referred to
the body any petition for leniency for
the Rev. c. V. T. Richeson. This
means that Richeson must die.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
nIscrss THE .CHARTER.

The Unity Republican Organization
last evening discussed the proposed
~ charter.
Evening journal., 1912-05-15
KennardSCo
Commencement DAYS

Once more we have arrived at the time when
the thoughts of many will be directed to the re-
quremcnts of commencement time.
This year. as always, stock contains COM
pete lines, adapted to the Importance of the occa-
sion.
Ready-to-wear Dresses for class day reception
or commencement in white and colored fabrics,
at many prices
Fabrics by the yard, in Hne sheer, imported
cottons.
Silk Fabrics and Silk and Cotton Mixed
Goods all of which arc shown in white and colors.
All the suitable things in Laces and Trim
mings.
Kid and Fabric Gloves.
Silk and Lisle Hose
Special designs in Corssge Bouquets and Hair
Ornaments made at short notice.
Evening length Gloves, in kid. to match any
shade can be specially dyed at a few days notice.
Imported Fans and dainty Handkerchiefs
The Washington herald., 1912-12-07
Stotesbury Ball
DazzleS' Society

Philadelphia, Dec. 6.-At the most
magnificent ball ever given in this city,
held in the ballroom of the Bellevue
Stratford Hotel, Mrs. L. T. Stotesbury
tonight assumed the reins OF the social
leadership of Philadelphia.
The great ballroom was transformed
into an Italian garden at the cost Of
thousands of dollars. Electric fountains
played, gondolas glided about on a lake
under artificial moonlight, and in the
midst of all these beauties the leaders
of society of New York, Washington,
and Philadelphia watched dancing girls
in diaphanous costumes pitouette and
pose.
\ concealed orchestra PLAYED through
out the evening. Troubadours ushered
the guests, to their places, and refresh
ments were served by pretty girls
dress dressed in Italian peasant cos
tunes.
II the lavish expenditure of money and
the power to create a gorgeous spectacle
are claims to social leadership Mrs
StOtesbury tonight established her right
10 rule. 1t had been expected that with
the vast fortune of her husband, one Of
J. Pierpout MOrgan's partners. to draw
upon, she would excel anything that
ever had been done here in the enter
tainment lin, but the result exceeded
The Washington herald., 1912-12-07
FOLK ASKS HELP OF
CLARK, STONE, AND REED
IN CABINET QUEST

Joseph w. Folk, OF Missouri. former
Governor of that State, is ambitious to
enter the Cabinet OF President Wilson.
He is in Washington to confer on the
subject with Missouri Democrats. Mr..
Folk is seeking the support Of Senators
Stone and Reed and Speaker Clark.
1t happens that Mr.. Folk has opposed,
one time or another. the three Mis-
sourians named. He defeated Mr.. Reed
for the gubernRtOrial nomination some
years hack. Two years ago he was a
candidate for the Senate in opposition
to Mr.. Stone Mr. Folk was a candidate
for the Democratic Presidential nominal
ton this year and he stood in the way
of the Clark boom for a while.
1t has been assumed by Missourians
that two years from now that former
Gov. Folk would again be a candidate
for the Senate to succeed Mr.. Reed. 1t
was said yesterday that Mr.. Folk is
ready to quit running for office in Ais
souri, or the nation If Senators Stone
and Reed. in conjunction with Speaker
Clark. will land him a place in the
Cabinet Folk wants to be Attorney
General. However. il this place is to
be given to another he would willingly
accept the office OF Secretary OF the In
terror,
The Washington herald., 1912-12-07

all expectations Mrs. Stotesbury, who
was Mrs. Oliver Cromwell when she
married the financier, wore among her
many other Jewels. the magnificent dia-
mond necklace and pendant that were
Morgan's wedding gifts to her.
Not from New York and Philadelphia
alone were the guests drawn. They
came from Boston, from Washington,
and from Chicago. The scope of the in
vitations was not limited by distance,
but only by social prominence.
The gowns OF the women beggared de-
scription. Jewels worth millions cleaned
on white necks and shoulders. So eX-
trayagant was the display that a special
squad of plain-olothes men was in at
tendance to guard the gems.
Mrs. Stotesbury wore a gown made IN
Paris for the occasion. With 1t she wore
three ropes of pearls. a diamond tiara.
and other Jewels which made her dis
play alone worth close TO 100000
Among the guests were Ambassador
James Bryce. Postmaster General Hitch
cock, Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Judge w. IL.
Moore, Judge f. H. Gary. Cyrus h. NC
Corrnick, Mr. and Mrs. Edison Bradley,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Corcoran HILL
Mrs. Corbin. widow of the Adjutant Gen.
eraI: Mrs. Bidd1e Porter. Mr. and Mrs.
Christian Hemmick, and Mrs. Harry
Lehr.