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Evening journal., 1912-03-30
UP TO PEOPLE
TO GET The
DUPONT ROAD
General dupont Says Amend
mentS Would Enable Work
to be Rushed
OTHERWISE, MAY DRAG
ALONG MANY YEARS

That whether the DUPONT Boulevard
will be practically completed during
the present year or work will be drag
ged along over a period of years. is
up to the people of the State" was
the declaration today of General T.
C. dupont. who is building the boule-
ward as gift to the Sste.
General DUPONT was asked today
whether there was anything new in
the. outlok for a special session of the
Legislature to act on some proposed
amendments to the law to facilitate
construction of the boulevard.
This is up to the people of Del
aware replied General DUPONT. II
have two or three contractors who
will undertake to complete the road
entirely during the year 1912, but un-
der the present law | cannot get pos
session of the right of way in time to
complete il this year. If the people
of Delaware do not care to have the
amendments passed by the Legisla-
ture and are not sufficiently interested
TO care whether they get thirty or
more miles of road or not. under the
same conditions that the other road is
given, I certainly am not going to go
to the extra expense necessary to
complete it in a year as | have Moth
ing whatever to lose by taking more
time TO build the road than il ought
to take It will be much easier for me
TO build fifteen or twenty miles of road
each year and during the six years
this fifteen miles of road would not
necessitate borrowing a lot Of money,
bul the State of Delaware would not
get the advantages that it should get
until the road is completed and a ter
minus made in Philadelphia"
From Mr.. duPonts attitude It was
evident that if the people OF Dela'
ware did not do what was necessary
i'm order that he may be able to com
plete the road this year, he does MOI
intend TO further exert himself to this
end but will let the matter take the
ordinary course and finish the roac
little at time, Us or 20 miles
year,
General dupont Sid every mem
Der Of the Legislature and every cit
izen who had talked to him had sale
the amendments were perfectly fail
and Just and should be granted bu
at the same time one or two people
who objected TO the road have scared
the legislators so badly that a good
many of them were afraid to sa,
where they stood and most Of then
afraid TO go on record to this ef
| feet
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
DINNER FOR Mr.. BURNS
BEFORE CLUB LECTURE

The Social Service Committee of the
New Century Club will give a dinner
at $50 o'clock in the New Century
Club parlors on the evening of April
II, in honor of Allen J. Burns, sec
retary of the Pittsburg Civic Com
mission. The supper will be followed
by a lecture by Mr. Burns on "The
Federal Commission for Industrial
Relations" a general discussion of the
movement closing the evenings pro-
gram. Miss Jane Adams and other
leaders in social service work en-
dorse the establishment of such Fed
eral Commission.
Each member of the New Century
Club is entitled to invite a male
friend. The committee will invite the
Wilmington Boards of Trade, the Man
ufacturers' Association, and the Mer-
camille Association to send represen-
tatives. Miss Margaret Hilles Shear
man, chairman of the Social Service
Committee is general chairman, and
also chairman of the subcommittee
on supper invitations She will be
assisted by Mrs. Caleb E. Burchenal,
Miss Emily p. Bissell, Miss Helen M.
Bye, Mrs. Charles /. Kent, Miss Mary
w. Green, Miss Emma Worrell,
Miss Isabelle B. Wales, Miss Helen
Garrett and Miss Rachel Robinson.
The supper committee is composed
of Mrs. Charles Warner, chairman
Mrs. William NJ Field, Mrs. A. II
Berlin. Mrs Elizabeth G. Robinson
Mrs. William NJ. Staniar, Mrs. Alber
Robin. Mrs. William r. Hawkins. Mrs
Harry Lloyd, Mrs. George T. Brown
Mrs. ]. Merrick Horn. Miss Heller
Cranston. Miss Bertha Harlan anC
Miss Miriam Webb.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
SCOTT MEMBERS
EXTEND WELCOME
TO NEW PASTOR

Scott NJ. E. Church gave a reception
to its new pastor. the Rev. w. Allen
Wise, last evenig. when members OF
the congregation gathered in the lee
ture room of the church. On the plat
form were Wilmer Drummond. super
intendent of the Sunday school; Lewis
T. Grubb, the Oldest member of the
church; the Rev. L. e. Poole, pastor
of Epworth church. and the Rev. w.
E. Greenfield. pastor of silverbrook
Church.
Mr.. Grubb, welcoming Mr.. Wise to
Scott, on behalf of the congregation
promised that his ministerial labors
would be supported by the church
members.
Mr.. Greenfield welcomed the new
pastor on behalf Of the city.
Mr.. Poole gave greetings to Mr.
Wise as we'll. and predicted he would
be successful while at Scott.
Mr.. Wise expressed his profound
qualification with the reception af-
forded him and said he was glad to be
pastor of Scott.
Music ws furnished by a large Choir
us choir, and recitations given by Miss
Grace Lloyd.
Following the addresses individual
greetings we're extended by the mem
bers present to Mr.. Wise and his fam
lily. Receiving with the latter were
Mrs. George NJ. Fisher. Peter II. over
deer and Mrs. Sarah Phillips. each
representing an organization of the
church. Refreshments and a social
hour concludede the reception.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
NOW ALLECE A
SHIPPING TRUST"
BY The United Press.
.srsrrH NHArRr nH....I.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. March 30-An anti
trust suit for dissolution of the vari-
GUS steamship companies engaged in
traffic between New York and the far
east, VIA the Suez Canal, will be filed
in the Federal court here by district
attorney Wise.
The companies are charged in the
bill with pooling freight rates and re-
batting to the concerns who ship only
by their lines in violation of the Sher-
man Antitrust Law.
The companies are: The American
Asiatic Steamship Company. Anglo
American Oil Co., Hamburg Ameri-
can Line: China-Japanese Steamship
Co. The Lancashire Shipping Co and
the American agents.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
COL. ST0VER ON
TRAIL OF TAXES

Colonel Weller e. Stover. chairman
of the finance committee of City Couu-
Gil, today said that unless the tax
collectors gather in $4,000 OF out
standing taxes Council will end the
fiscal year with a deficit II am not
knocking the tax collectors" Mr.
Stover said, "for they have turned in
big amount, but with the great
amount of taxes outstanding IL GER
tainly seems as il thirty cents on the
dollar Of taxes should be collected
by the end OF the fiscal year. which
would meet the needs OF Council as
shown by the most economical esti-
mating"
Colonel Stover pointed out that the
budget scheduled for the fiscal year
that ends June 30, adopted by tho
Democratic Council that went out OF
Office with June 80 last year, esti-
mated that at least s797 .4S2.27 Of taxes
should be collected during the present
fiscal year OF this amount S76S. 300 a.
was taxes on real estate and 500. 1875
was taxes on public service corpor-
ations
From July Of last year until
March 2S of this year the collectors
have collected and turned over 20
Council S771 .562.3S. which Is below
the total amount estimated to be re-
ceived. but $4,000 in excess of the
amount estimated to be received from
realty taxes alone.
But II an amount equal 10 the
estimate had been collected. Il Is no
reason why the collectors should not
keep after the outstanding taxes 10
| gather In as much money as possible. ."
said Colonel Stover "The city needs
$4,000 and If the collectors do not
| get that much money there will be
deficit. That is the situation. No
! business would permit such a great
amount to remain outstanding"
Colonel Stover points out that there
is about s260,OOO of uncollected taxes
which error allowances will reduce
TO $4,000. He thinks the collec.
tors should collect at least SS4. 600 o.
this by the end Of June to meet tn,
, city's necessities. which is a little
more than one-third OF the amour
( outstanding. Colonel Slower say
Council is going to insist on this.
The city tax collectors, In set o
] figures they have compiled. takinl
r them from the city treasurer's books
= have come back at Colonel Stovel
The tax collectors say that the record
in the Office OF the city treasurer shov
that the budget estimated that III
lefty during the present fiscal yea
4 should receive $769.3O042 in casl
from the city tax Office. The same re
cords show that from July /. 1911 Z,
! March 2S. 1912. the city tax Office has
collected and turned over TO Council
$771. .562.3S.
; This was s2,26196 in excess Of what
was estimated in the budget the col.
} lectors claim. They do not count the
public service corporation taxes. With
April, May, and June. in which "a
} make additional collections. taking a
normal collection as a basis. the tax
collectors believe they will have turn
ed over to the city nearly 100000 by
the end Of June. which will be more
than 100000 in excess Of what was ex.
pected of them.
The tax collectors say the real trou-
bic is with the other city departments
which have not turned over to the city
anything like the money they we're es-
timated TO-
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
AFTER LENTEN SEASON

Tho coming of Easter will renew
social activities in the city. Several
benefit entertainments will be given
In April On April I there will be
the benefit subscription dance at
West End Reading Room. The card
party aud Dutch supper for the Homo
of Merciful rest will be held in the
DUPONT ballroom on the evening OF
April 49, The supper will be served at
1890 o'clock. The committee mem-
bers are Mrs. Richard Reese. chair
man: Mrs. w c. Spruance. Jr. Mrs.
Donald c. Ashbrook Miss Martha
Shortlidge. Miss Amy dupont. Mrs Al
frod Gawthrop. Miss Christine Cause,
and Mrs. James T.. Nields.
The Auxiliary Board of the Homeo-
pathic Hospital will give an Easter
dance and card party in the duPon'
ball room ON April II.
One of the first post lenten socia
events will be the New Century Gu
dance for the younger set on tllus
evening, April ~ Mrs. Otho N,a'Azlss..ial.
Mrs. Lammot DUPONT, Mrs. Henry ?
Scott. and Mrs. James Winchester ar,
iu charge Of the dance.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
MOUNTED COP
TO ENFORCE The
TRAFFIC LAWS

Col. George W. Sparks, president
of The Street and Sewer Directors con-
ferred with the Police Commissioners
yesterday afternoon relative to the
traffic rules passed some time ago by
the Street and Sewer Commission and
the former asked the cooperation of
the police in the enforcement Of the
rules. This was promised by the
Police Commissioners as soon as they
get a copy ehtnew regulations.
At the request of Col. Sparks. Chief
Of Police Black also will detail a
mounted policeman in Marke, street
to regulate traffic and instruct team
sters. auto drivers, pedestrians, etc.
in the new laws.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
DFATU OF WI. GIBBONS.

Following an illness of six weeks
william L. Gibbons, son of Neil c.
Gibbons, of No. 1912 Delaware avenue,
died on Thursday at the Mercy hos
pital, Baltimore, ND. Mr. GIBBONS was
well-known and a nephew Of William
H. Gibbons the real estate dealer. lie
was a scholastic Of the Society CT
Jesus in the sixth year Of his stuales
at the seminary, at Woodstock, Nd
He contracted pneumonia.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
TO ADVERTISE
FOR BRIDGE BIDS

The Levy Court at its meeting on
Tuesday next. will instruct the Bridge
Committee of the court to advertise
for bids for building the bridge that
will span the Christiana river at Third
street Bids will be asked for build
ing both the vertical and roller lift
type of bridge in order to give the
builders of both types a chance to
furnish estimates
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
Mr.. HICKMAN CUT OF
RAILROAD SERVICE TONIGHT

William W. Hickman, first assistant
station master at French street sta
ton. of the p, B. and WI r. X. Co..
will be retired at midnight He goes on
duty at 3 o'clock this afternoon for
the last time and II o'clock tonight
will terminate his thirty-nine years
service in the employ Of the Pennsyl-
vania Company. On Sunday last Mr.
Hickman celebrated his seventeen
birthday.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
VETERANS MEET ON MAY 2.

Commander William Mendinhali OF
the Department of Delaware, G. A. r..
has issued a call for the department S
annual meeting. which will start on
session. In his call, Mr. Mendinhall
names the assembly hall of the Irish
American Association as the place
Of meeting, and also gives full in
structions to all the officers of the
G.. A. r.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued
permits today for building work to
cost $500. He granted permit to
Alfred Downward to erect four dwell
ings on the west side of Tatnall street,
10 feet south Of thirtieth street, TO
cost $4,000 each. Joseph Schunder
received a permit to make extensive
alterations for Fred H. Steinle at the
southeast corner of Seventh and King
streets. costing $4,000.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
TROUBLE OVER
BUSINESS DEAL.

John Domanski, photographer. al
No. 416 Maryland avenue. was given
a hearing before Magistrate Robertson
last night on the charge of obtaining
500 by false pretense from Jacenty
Plystock. of No. 401 Porter street, and
the justice held the defendant in 5000
bail for court. According to Plystock.
the defendant sold him his photo
graphing business and Plystock gave
him 500 to bind the bargain. Later
Domanski changed his mind and con-
cluded not to sell out. The prosecut-
ing witness said he refused TO return
the 500 paid over. but wanted to give
him old photographing paraphernalia.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
DOG In FIGHT
LOSES A JAW

George Kopf, city dog catcher. this
morning gathered up bloodod fox
terrier owned by Mrs. Frank p. File,
OF No ll5 West Twenty-hfth street
which had been badly torn by another
dog. Mr. Kopf said the case was the
worst he ever experienced. The en-
tire lower jaw of the animal was torn
from the head and IL was necessary
TO kill It, A search is being mado
for the dog that inflicted the injury.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
CITY BOWLRRS
OUT OF MONEY
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
PATERSON, n. j., March 30.-The
prize winners in the five-men teams
that participated in the National
Bowling Associations tournament,
which closes tonight, we're anonunc-
ed today as follows.
Grand Centrals, Rochester. score
1887, won $3.50; White Elephants,
Philadelphia, 1916, s225; Spacks Ma
chine Company, indianapolis, 2909,
$3.50; Amity, New Haven, 2S90. S125;
Toronto B. c.. Toronto, 1888, S115;
Roseville A. A., Newark, 2S49; S110;
Chauncey, Brooklyn, 2S47. sos; Mel
rose. Brooklyn, 1886; $1O5; Empire
Paterson, 1926, $104; Tuxedo No. 1
Newark, 2S24. S1O2.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
MIR. MOMBRAY IN PORTO RICO.

Edwin Mowbray, son Of the Rev. A
S. Mowbray, formerly Wilmington dis
trict superintendent. left few days
ago for Guanica, Porto Rico, to be-
come general secretary Of the Y. NJ
Q. A. there.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
GETS PAY FOR ENGINE.

In Superior Court yesterday after
noon the jury in the case OF the Auto
matte Machine Company VS.. Harvey
S. Justice and David A. English. gave
verdict for the defendants for
S631.2S. The company sold the de-
PENDANTS a gasoline engine for the
boat Rambler.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
PAYS SIS FINE
FOR SHOVEL BLOW

Walter Sanderson, colored, who
struck James Adams also colored. IN
the face with steel shovel yester-
day morning, was fined S25 and costs
by Judge Joslyn in City Court today.
Adams. who is rs years old, said he
was knocked down by Sanderson
without cause, and had 10 be taken
TO a hospital for treatment. Sander
son pleaded guilty to the charge
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
BReaKLYNITES TO
INSPECT THE LIBRARY

A delegation from the Pratt Insu-
tute Library School Of Brooklyn.
will visit the Institute Free Library
on Monday and inspect the system
followed there The Brooklyn libra
rians will go to Washington to in
spect the libraries there.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
HARRIS ENGINES FOR GANNET

The contract for installing two
Harris engines in the government in
spectiOn yacht Gannet, attached to the
United States engineers Office here,
has been awarded to the Delaware
Machine Works of this city, which
concern expects TO put two of the
finest marine engines ever built by it
in the boat The contract for an
electric generating plant and search
light was awarded to the Garrett. Mil
Ter CompanY.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
THIRD WARD NOMINATIONS

Third ward Republicans at the
meeting last night, nominated Walter
Sillitoe and William Foote as dele
gates to the Republican State Con-
vention. The following committee
men We're nominated: First district
Elmer Hare; Second district Sum-
mer Jones; Third district, Walter
Smith; Fourth district William
Coke; Fifth district, Isaac w. Bow
arg
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
MORTUARY REPORT.

Secretary Malcolm, Of the Board
of Health, today reported 80 deaths,
as births and 102 marriages during
the week just ended as compared with
33 deaths, "a births and 81 marriages
recorded in the corresponding period
of last year.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
MIR. DADMUN A VISITOR.

A. A. Dadmun, secretary of the
Navy League of the United States this
morning called upon General T. Cole
man dupont, John s. Rossell, the lat
ter chairman of the Admiral S. Il. du-
Pont section Of the league. accom-
panied him.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
RECEPTION TO DIR. S. NJ. MORGAN,

The congregation of Mt Salem NJ. K
Church will give a reception on We'd
nesday evening next to the Rev. S
NJ Morgan, who has been reappointed
pastor after a most successful year
District superintendent f. L. Hot
fecker has been invited to the re-
ception as a special guest
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
DRAG GRAVE DIGGER
FROM OTHERS GRAVE

Harry Collins. a grave digger, fell
into newly made grave in Nj. Olive
cemetery yesterday afternoon. A bur-
ial was in progress at the time, and
q number of men attending il, ran
TO Collins assistance. He was resur-
rected after considerable difficulty
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
THEIR NEEDING OFT.

The marriage of William Cox and
Miss Elizabeth PolsteT, both of this
city. on October Q last year was an
nounced today The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Geor l..
Wolfe Mr. and Mrs Cox arc Ii 3 at
10 1924 Market street.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
HIS EYE INJURED.

Michael Unity, aged 20 years, OF
No. 425 Tatnall street. employed by
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpor-
alton, was struck in the eye while at
work today with a wrench. The wound
was dressed at the Delaware Hos
pital.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
HIS NECK CIT.

Robert Weldin. aged % years. OF
No. ia Poplar street, was admitted TO
the Delaware Hospital last night suf-
fering with a cut neck caused by a
piece of glass.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
CITY COURT CASES.

William Loper. colored. was fined
81 and costs in City Court this morn
to the sum of $40 and costs on like
charges.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
OBITUARY

Mrs. Mary L. rcmliuson widow Of Eli
iah Tomlinson, died iris morning after
a long continued illness. Her hus-
band kept a blacksmith shop in the
city for a number of years and was
we'll known. The funeral services will
be held at the home, No. 1889 French
street at 2.30 o'clock on Tuesday.
Mrs. Esther Gregg. widow Of Will
liam Gregg, of No. 1114 Maryland ave-
nue., died this morning.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
PAINTING WIRELEss TOWERs

Painters we're at work on the wire
Jess towers on the top of the DUPONT
Puilding today. Many persons watch
ed the men at their task, which gave
rise TO a report that the wireless SER
vice may be reestablished at the build
ing
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
IN WEST CHESTER MUSICALE.

A number of local students will be
heard in the musicale given by Dar-
lington Seminary, West Chester, Pa,
tonight Miss Lillian SUadley. of
this city. will sing "Unmindful Of
the Roses"
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
pnIICF kEEP HEHL.

Fred c. He'll. of No. 109 West
Fourth street who was taken in charge
by the police after the hre in the
latter's home Thursday night, is still
in their custody
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
MR. THOMAs MPROYES.

The condition of Lyn Thomas, the
Market street jeweler, operated on at
the Delaware Hospital for appended
tis was reported slightly improved to-
day
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
FOX.FuLTON.

The Rev. George L. Wolfe yester-
day married Robert w. Fulton, Of
Newark, and Miss Florence NJ. Fox,
of Russellville, Pa
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
CLFRK Has GRTP.

Raymond Hirst. a clerk in the en-
ploy of the Wilmington and Philadel-
bhia Traction Company Is confined
60 his home with grip.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
DIR. MACNICHOL HOME.

The Rev DR.. e. c. Macnichol has
returned to the city and will occupy
his pulpit in Asbury Church tomor-
row
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
SETTLEMENT HAS VISITOR.

Mrs. Charles Newton. Of Northfeld,
Mass, has been visiting the Peoples
Settlement to study the work Of the
institution.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30

DIR. REED ADDRESSES PYTHIANS.
Oriental Lodge No 10. X. of p, at
an open meeting last evening was ad-
dressed by the Rev. George Edward
Reed. pastor Of Grace NJ. f. Church.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30
NITRO GLYCERINE EXPLODES.

BY The United Press.
TULSA, Okla. March 3O.-A nitro
glycerine factory exploded here to-
day The entire city was shaken.
One man was killed.
Evening journal., 1912-03-30

ORcials Of the DUPONT Powder Com
pany this afternoon said the explosion
was IN the Central Torpedo Com
pany's plant which is not in any way
connected with the DUPONT plant The
DUPONT Company has plant at Tulsa
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-08-16

Now, what do you wish to say to
me?" he asked.
I'VE want your word that you II
keep away from Belle Plain"
We'll, you won't get it," respond
ed Norton.
In the same instant one Of the men
raised his fist and struck the young
planter in the back Of the neck.
You curl" cried Norton. as he
wheeled on him.
Damn him-let him have It!
lowing before Betty heard OF the at
tack on Norton. She ordered her
horse saddled and was soon out on
the river road with groom In her
wake. Betty never drew rein until
she reached Thicket Point. AS she
galloped into the yard Bruce Caring
ton came from the house.
How Is Mr.. Norton?" she asked
extending her hand.
The doctor says he'll be up and
about inside OF week, II you'll wait
III tell him you are here"
Darlington passed on into the
house. He entered the room where
Norton lay.
Miss Malroy is here" he said.
Betty her dear hearth
cried Charley weakly. Just toss my
clothes into the closet and draw ur
a chair. There-thank you
Bruce-let her come along in now
And as Darlington quilted the room
Norton drew himself up on the pill
lows and faced the door. This is
worth several beatings, Bettyl" he
exclaimed as she appeared.
He bent to kiss the hand she gave
him, but groaned with the exertion
Then he looked up into her face and
saw her eyes swimming with tears.
"What-tears?" and he was much
moved.
TITS perfect outraged" Betty
paused irresolutely. Charley"
Yes, dear?"
Cant you be happy without me7"
No"
But you don't try to bel"
mo use in my making any such
foolish effort, I'd be doomed to fall
ure."
"Good-by, Charley-I really must
go"
He looked up yearningly into her
face, and yielding to a sudden i'm
pulse, she stopped and kissed him on
the forehead, then she fled from the
room.