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Evening journal., 1912-09-21
OLD HOME
PLANS ARE
ELABORATE
Automobile Parade to be An
other Feature of the
Celebration
COMMITTEES WORK HARD
TO MAKE JUBILEE SUCCESS

The special committee of City Coun-
Gil on "Old Home Week" worked until
a late hour last night perfecting plans
for the celebration, and as the work
piles up the members are becoming
more and more interested. While the
task is a big one the Councilmen are
willing to sacrifice much time to in
sure the success of the affair, which
everyone now realizes is assured.
Much interest has already been taxi
en- by Automobiles in the automo-
bile parade, which will be held on
Thursday evening October 10. T. C..
Bradford, who is at the head of this
feature of the weeks festivities, is
already at work formulating plans to
make the parade an immense affair.
He will discuss with the members of
the special committee the advisability
of Offering cup prizes for this parade
and it is likely that prizes will be
offered.
The committee has definitely de-
cided to postpone the fireworks dis
play at Washington Heights from
Tuesday to Saturday night, that the
big band concert and concert to be
given by the Delaware Saengerbund
on Tuesday night will not be inter-
fered with. On Monday night the Will
mington Turngemeinde classes in ply
steal culture will give a gymnastic ex-
hibition at Kirkwood Park.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
WILL DEFEND
PERJURY CHARGE
In HIGHER COURT

When the case OF Howard Winches-
ter. colored, charged with perjury,
was called in City Court today, Or.
II. r. Spruanoe, employer OF Win
chester, stated that Armon d. ebay
tor, Jr.. his attorney, had asked that
hearing be waived. Judge Cochran
said he would hear some OF the tosti-
mony anyway, and Viola Winchester.
wife of the defendant. was called. She
stated that she lived between New
Castle and Delaware City and was
II years old. She further stated that
she was married 10 Winchester on
August q. At this point Judge Coch-
ran asked What is this, another
Dryden case, II so make the law and
testimony pretty clear"
Magistrate Robertson said that
Winchester obtained from him on
August 81, a license to marry Viola
Williams, whom he said was rs years
old. Judge Cochran asked Magistrate
Robertson what the oath was and the
Magistrate replied that II was ito
the best Of my knowledge and be-
lief"
Judge Cochran said that was diff
fereht from taking an oath. saying
Il know"
AS the defendant wished TO waive
hearing, Judge Cochran said be
would hold him under $500 bail foi
court.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
MISSION WORKERS
In JOINT MEETING

Mrs William NJ Field extended the
hospitality of her Kentmere home 70
the Woman's Home and the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Societies. VIII
mingtOn NJ. Il. Conference yesterday
afternoon The custom Of entertain
ing the two organizations simultane-
ously Mrs. Field has followed for sew
eral years, and with great success.
A musical program directed by Mrs.
w. II. Morris, included solos by Mrs.
William Watson and Mrs. DOdson.
Previous to this were the business
meetings. Of the societies.
The treasurer for the Home Society
reported a bank balance Of $40 "a (;
total receipts for the year, s46344.
The society will hold its annual meet
ing in Des Moines and Mrs. ]. H.
Huntington will represent Whining
ton, the annual conference will be
held in Dover on November and the
district meeting in Asbury church
October g. A resolution was read,
expressing sorrow over the ap-
preaching departure Of Mrs. j. Talley
Smith to Florida
At the Foreign Society meeting, Miss
Grace Quigg. recording secretary re-
signed amid regreet The treasure.
reported S24 for dues and S25 eX-
pense money was given the delegate
TO the Philadelphia branch meeting
which NETS in New Castle, Pa
Mrs James Semple and Mrs Fred
erick Kniffen for the home and for
eign societies, spoke OF the progress
made during the year.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
NO REMONSTANCE
AGAINST LICENSE

No remonstrance was filed to-day in
the Court Of General Sessions against
the granting of liquor licenses to the
DUPONT Hotel Company When the ap-
plication was filed some time ago.
representatives of the Law and Order
Society announced that they would
likely oppose the granting of a whole
sale license to the house. A retail IL
cense authorizes the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors i'm quantities of not
more than one quart The wholesale
license. however, permits liquor sales
in larger quantities.
An application for a retail license
for the Townsend Hotel was filed
some time ago and at noon to-day a
remonstrance was filed.
Many different applications have
been filed for a license for this hotel
since James NJ. Dickinson was re-
fused a license several years ago.
Dickinson is the applicant for the IL
cense at this time.
A remonstrance has been filed by
the Law and Order Society against the
granting Of a license TO John b.
Pietnszka, Maple and Van Buren,
streets.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
HORSE DRACS
BROKEN WAGON;
WOMAN IS HURT

Mrs. William Evans, wife OF an as
sistant superintendent of the Metro
politan Life Insurance Company and
her daughter. Miss Catherine Evans
we're principals In an exciting runa-
way to-day and the elder woman was
severely hurt Both women were re-
moved to their home IN the apart
ments, No sol King street. IN the
Phoenix ambulance.
The mother and daughter we're out
driving IN a team hired from Samuel
Mccall. q Front street liveryman. and
were on the Ash road, In the vicinity
Of the Augustine paper mills. on the
north side OF the Brandywine. whom
the rim Of one of the wheels Of their
carriage came off, The wheel col
lapsed. the horse bolted and Mrs
Evans was thrown into the road, but
her daughter managed 10 hold TO the
sides of the carriage seat, the reins
having fallen.
The horse with the broken carriage
behind Il and Miss Evans clinging to
the scat, ran down the road az break
neck speed. At Van Buren, street a
colored man, whose name was not
learned, but whom the Evans are
DESTROYS of meeting to reward him,
threw his arms around the frightened
horses neck. The animal continued
on for some distance, dragging the
man along the ground but he held fast
until the horse finally came to a stand
still Miss Evans jumped from the
carriage and hurried back to where
her mother lay In the road. The Phoe-
nix ambulance later conveyed both to
their home
When those who witnessed the rum
away looked for the man who stopped
the team he had disappeared. Both
Mrs. Evans and her daughter are
under the care of Or. William II
Kraemer. Mrs. Evans is the more Sc
riously hurt, but her daughter Is sui
fering considerably from shock.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
HOME TALENT in
ANOTHER OPERA

The managers of Hope Farm. en-
couraged by the spontaneous recep-
ton afforded their production Of
"Pinafore" recently, have decided to
renew their operate activities, in the
presentation of The Chimes of Nor
mandy" next spring. Home talent,
will fill the cast.
The managers are not sparing
themselves to make the production an
artistic and scenic triumph. Scenery
from New York has been engaged,
and a chorus of one hundred voices
will sing.
"Pinafore' proved such happy
success in the hands of the home tai
ent, that Il Is but natural 10 suppose
THE Chimes OF Normandy will be
handled as dexterously. II will be
staged. like "Pinafore,' at the Gar
rick Theatre, and II il proves as good
a drawing card. the management Of
Hope Farm will feel their efforts have
been we'll directed.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
NEGRO HAD TOO
MANY COATS WITH HIM

Steve Bostick, colored, was appro-
hended by Patrolman Burchenal. at
Fourth and French streets to-day,
with four coats in his possession.
When taken to the police station Bos-
tick said his name was Harry Spen-
Ger and said the coats had been given
to him by a woman living at No. Az
Vandever avenue.
Before being placed in a cell. Pa
trolman John Ward entered the room
and recognized Spencer as Bostick.
who has served time for larceny. An
Investigation revealed the fact that
there was no such numbered house as
that on Vandever avenue. Bosti~ <
was locked up pending an investiga-
ton as to where the coats came from.
There is no charge against him at his
time.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
N. Y. Y.M.C.A
NOW ROUTS MEN
ABOVE IS YEARS

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Sept. 21-That Chi
cago girls arrive at the age when they
know what's what. 10 years before the
men Of New York land at the age Of
discretion is the inference drawn from
the Y. NJ. c. A. order issued here to-
day. compelling all men s5 years old,
or over. to vacate their rooms. Twenty
six must go.
Some time ago the Chicago Young
Women's Christian Association pro-
mulgated a similar general order. Girls
20 years and over had 10 so They had
reached the age Of discretion" the
Y. w. c. A. maintained. and so had
to make room for other and younger
girls less sophisticated. In the New
York y NJ. c. A.. men of that ago
are regarded as care-free youths in
aeed Of the restraining hand
The Wilmington Y NJ. C. A. admits
to membership all men above the age
Of Is years.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
POLICEMAN
MURDERED
While Protecting Boy From
Negro, Officer is Fatally
Stabbed
EXCITED CROWDS
CRY LYNCH HIM"
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept 2l.-Patrol-
man David Simpson was fatally stab
bed by Robert Henderson, giant
negro, who was chasing three boys
with a butcher knife.
Simpson attempted TO save one OF
the boys. over whom the negro had
raised the knife He grappled with
the negro and tho knife was plunged
into his own body Simpson was hur-
ried TO the Holy Clinic Hospital.
where he died.
Henderson was overpowdered by
the police The news OF the stabbing
spread quickly and a crowd gathered
about the station house Cries Of
Lynch him" we're heard and the po-
licemen fearing that an attempt might
be made to carry out the threats,
rushed Henderson TO the central sta.
ton.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
FREEDOM PARTY
FOR G. 7. WHITESDE

George T. Whiteside, of No 706 f.
Seventh street was given a freedom
party on Wednesday night by large
company of his friends. Music was
contributed by the Misses Ruth and
Esther Hoffman. J. Otley and w.
Squires. Mr. Whiteside received many
presents, among which was a desk
and chair. Refreshments we're serv-
ed. Among those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. I. NJ. Whiteside, John White
side, Frank r. and G. Morris White
side, Miss Kathryn B. Whiteside,
Aleta G.. Whiteside. Miss Viola Glib
son, Mr.. and Mrs. William H. White
side and daughter Annabel, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. NJ. Engleman. Mr. and Mrs.
James z. Needham. Miss Julia Nc
Caulley, Miss lille Evans, Mrs. OF
ley, Isabel Otley. John Otley, Jr., Mrs.
Emma Rigdon. Paul Rigdon. John A.
Buchalur Of New York, Miss Cleta
Pierson. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Turner,
Mrs. William Mccoy. Howard and
Clarence Mccoy, lie Minr Caer. !. n.
Sinex. of Chester, Pa, Mr.. and Mrs
William Bullock, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Price, Miss Sara Price, Miss Christine
Mcintosh, Mrs. William Morris. Mr
and Mrs. Theodore Bukalew, Howard
and Ralph Buckalew. Miss Mary
Buckalew. Miss Alice Donaghy, Miss
Ruth and Esther Hoffman, Miss
Mary Buckley, Miss leila Whiteside
Miss Helen Lamb. of Germantown
Pa. Charles Dempsey, Joseph Long
Harvey Hansbury, Ralph Cam, Ar
thur Elliott. John Lafferty. Lawrence
Banks. J. f. Taylor, Edward Keifer
and Francis Buckley. Miss Kitty Al
len. Of Seaford, one Of the invited
guests was unable to be present
Mr.. Whiteside is a member Of the
Red Men and prominent in social and
athletic life. being one of the best
amateur ball pitchers in the State He
has been employed at the Wilson line
for six years and is a member OF theii
quartet, which will render many Sc
lections at various theatres this sea
son.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
FELLOW
WHO USED GUN
in MAN CHASE

In city court this morning Michael
Gusgeyusk pleaded not guilty to
charges of pointing a pistol and carry
ing concealed weapons.
John Kowolic, the prosecuting wit
ness, declared that as a result Of
Michael chasing him with the gun in
East Sixteenth street, he has bee
afraid TO go to work.
Patrolmap Gilling, who arrested MI
chael, told OF finding the loaded
weapon in his pocket. AS there we're
no witnesses to the pointing Of the
gun. Judge Cochran dismissed that
charge, but held Michael under 500
bail for court on the other charge.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
TOMBS THIEF
AGAIN TRIES
TO BREAKJAH
Wilson Attempts to Pick Lock
at Philadelphia City Hall
With Fork
HAD ROBBED APARTMENTS
OF WILMINGTON WOMEN

George Wilson. Of San Francisco
AMI various other places. the self-con-
fessed masked burglar. who looted
the bedroom of Miss Lillian Price,
and her sister. Mrs Calvin McKaig.
of this city. at the Nevada Apartments
in Atlantic City, early Thursday
morning, made an unsuccessful at
tempt about 6 o'clock last evening to
reepat his feat Of escaping from the
Tombs Prison, n. Y. last July, by
getting out of his cell room al the
Central Station, Philadelphia. He
tried TO pick the paddock with a bent
fork tine. That he did not gain his
liberty was due to the vigilance Of
Acting Turnkey John Collins.
Knowing the resourcefulness OF
the young criminal and the possibility
that he might attempt 20 getaway.
Acting Captain Cameron had instruc-
ted the day and night turkeys to
keep an unusually close watch on
him. Collins relieved the day turn
keys az o'clock, and about that time
Wilson signified he was hungry A
meal was ordered for him at a
neighboring restaurant. AS a precau-
ton the knife was not handed 20 VIII
son, who had to be content with eat
ing with a fork.
Collins noticed that Wilson appear
ed 10 be taking an unusually ions
time finishing his meal and becamI
suspicious He walked past the eel
several times. but did not find any
thing unusual going on When th'
waiter from the restaurant came FOL
the dishes Collins dicOvered that tht
fork was missing. The turnkey de
manded il, and when Wilson handel
It to him he discovered that one o
the tines had been bent at an angl
which converted It into a first rat
lock pick
Collins examined the massixe pad
lock on the cell door and found ii hal
been tempered with. The keyhol
bore evidences, in the form OF fresl
scratches, that Wilon had been en-
deavoring TO manipulate it with tn
aid of the fork tine
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
WOMAN FAINTS WHEN
WAGON SPILLS ANOTHER

There was considerable excitement
in King street, between Sixth and
Seventh streets, this morning. when
a coal wagon belonging to the Ed
ward r. Pussy Company. collided with
a grocery wagon owned by j. c. Reed,
of Thirteenth and King streets, upset
ting the latter vehicle.
When the excitement was at its
height, Mrs. John II. Thomas, Of No
1920 Pine street, who was shopping in
King street, tainted. Patrolmen Nc
Gillion hurried to the police station
where he obtained a bottle of smell
ing salts, from Matron Davis, and
with the assistance OF the salts he re-
vived the woman. In the meantime
the grocery wagon was righted and
as neither driver or the horse were
hurt went on its way.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
BOOKKEEPER IN NEW POSITION.

Miss Martha Anna Vansant, who
for FIVE years has been connected with
THE EVENING JOURNAL as book
keeper, was given a surprise yester-
day afternoon, when the employees Of
TIE EVENING JOURNAL Company
presented TO her hand bag and bed
room clock as tokens Of their esteem.
Miss Vansant has accepted a position
on a Reading newspaper, which is
owned by Wilmingtonians.
The presentation speech was made
by Clarence J. Pyle, business manager
of THE EVENING JOURNAL anC
short addresses were made by Other
co-workers of Miss Vansant who also
responded.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
BURNING OIL
ENDANGERS
CAMDEN HOMES

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
CAMDEN, Del, Sept 21.-But for
the prompt action on the part Of the
family Of Mrs. S. A. Sarde in extin-
gushing a blaze caused by an oxplod-
ing lamp the house and those adjoin-
ing would have been badly damaged
by fire
Mrs. Sardo was awakened by the exc
plosion and calling help she fought
the blaze which has spread over the
floor. BY throwing blankets on the oil
the FIRE was smothored, but not before
some damage had been done to the
wood work
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
JOHN A. HOOPER
TAKES TO WATER

The steamship John A. Hooper one
OF the largest steamships built here
in some time. was launched az $50
o'clock this morning at the shipyards
of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Corporation The ship was christen-
ed by Miss Georginna Coke daughter
OF William G. Coke. president of the
local concern Miss Coke performed
the duties OF sponsor we'll.
breakfast followed the launching
Several out-of-town guests attended,
including representatives Of the Cali
fornia concern for which the vessel
IS being constructed.
The steamer is of the Union Freight
type, 800 feet long by "A feet by "a
feet and has a capacity OF 100000
feet of lumber
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
CnLLECr COrNTY ~.

Tax Collectors O'Neal Of Christi
ana. Dixon, Of Mill Creek. and Mar
tine. Of Brandywine hundreds, sat in
the Levy Court room today and re-
ceived large payments.
Collector Dixon still has consldera-
BILE trouble collecting the taxes for
lots at The Cedars. He is determined
that all Indebtedness for taxes must
be paid and he proposes TO enforce
the law against the lot owners.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
CAUSE
DEATH OF H. S. GRUBB

After an illness of about seven
weeks with internal abcess. an oper-
alton for which was performed about
a week ago. Henry S. Grubb aged q
years, who lived with his widowed
mother. Mrs Lille r. Grub, at No.
911 Tatnall street. died this morning.
The yonng mans death will be mourn
ed by many, as he was popular. and
had a host of acquaintances. He
was employed for about five years
in the purchasing department of the
DUPONT Powder Company
Mr.. Grubb was taken sick seven
weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
TWO PRIZES
FOR EDEN STAFF
WilminGtOnianS Win Third
Place in InitiatOry and
Second in Class A
MORE THAN $500
THE MONEY VALUE
By The United Press.

BY The United Press
WINNIPEG. Sept. 21--The ST Paul
Lodge, No. 2, l. o. o. F., won the
first prize Of $500 In the initiatory de-
gree contest OF the Sovereign Grand
Lodge meeting here. The team from
North Star Lodge. No. 6, Minneapolis,
won the second prize. 5000, and the
third prize OF $500 went to Eden
Lodge. Wilmington, Del In the first
degree of Class A., the first prize
$500. was awarded to the North Star
Lodge al MinneapOn. Eden Lodge
Wilmington. Del, won the second
prize In this class
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
GRAND MAsTER TO YIsIT.

Grand Master Jacob r Snyder Of the
I. o. o. F. will make an official visit
to Star Of Bethel Lodge. No. 10. at
Grubb's Corner, on Monday evening.
He Will be accompanied by other
grand officers and a delegation Of
Columbia Lodge These members
will act as escort and will leave the
l. o. o. r.. hall. Third and King
streets, at 7.15 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
DEATH AT MILFORD.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD, Del. Sept 2l.-Samuel
Harrington who for years was iani-
tor OF the public schools and former
ly sexton Of the Avenue Methodist
Church, died at his home on North
street yesterday, aged 6S years
He Is survived by wife and two sons
Roy Harrington, of Philadelphia. and
Edgar Harrington Of this town. Fun
eral services will take place from his
late residence on Sunday afternoon
the Rev. l.. A. Bennett pastor Of the
N. p Church. officiating
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
MANY BUSINESS CHANCES

Many different kinds of bust
: nesses are finding representation
in the Want Columns.
. Chances for acquiring part
. ownership in various undertake
ings-active partnership or in
. vestments-are outlined in the
: Wants.
Like as not the Wants have a
I" message for you, relating to your
$ business opportunities, your real
estate, your personal property.
marketing your ability and ex-
perience to advantage or provid-
. ing profitable Investment
The Wants outline many
chances that point TO gainful
transactions.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
sHRINERs on PILGRrMAGE.

Many Wilmington Shriners made
their annual pilgrimage to Atlantic
City today with the Philadelphia
lodgemen 30 which Shrine the local
members belong. The lodgemen
have engaged the steel pier for their
affair today The Wilmington dele
cation Joined the Philadelphians and
made the trip from Camden in a spe-
cial train.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION

The New Castle County Sunday
School Committee held a meeting on
Thursday evening 10 arrange for the
annual convention in Epworth NJ r.
church. The third week in October
committee on program was APP
pointed. as follows Henry c. Down
ward, Harry r. Link, r. Ross Farra.
James +. Price and Charles II. Gray.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
OBITUARY.

Funeral services over Arthur J.
Toulson. aged 20 years will take place
from his late home, No. 916 West Sew
enth street. Monday afternoon. Inter
ment will be made in Riverview ceme-
terry.
The funeral Of John e. Oskins. aged
% years. will take place from his late
home. No. 1925 West Tenth street,
Monday afternoon at o'clock Inter
ment will be made in Riverview ceme-
terry
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
VOTERS SHY
ON REGISTERING

Today is the fourth registration day
and there remains but one more day
upon which to qualify as a voter for
the coming election Despite this II
was reported al the Department OF
Elections early this afternoon that the
registration up to that time today
was only fair 1t may improve during
the afternoon, however.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
REPAIRING ROAD.

Levy Court Commissioner Daniel
Thompson, with John Levy as super
vior. is rushing the work Of resur-
facing the Hare's Corner road This
road was one of the first to be built
in New Castle county, and as auto
mobiles have used it continuously. the
road is badly worn.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
MR. CR0sRY Ar CONVENTION.

Oscar 7, Crosby. president of the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
ton Company, will attend the annual
convention Of the American Street
Railway Association. which convenes
In Chicago, ILL.,. ON October T. Mr..
Crosby will address the association on
THE Relation OF Public Utilities TO
the pnhlic.n
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
Tonsiline
Cures
Sore Throat

be given the best possible care.
The throat is the gateway 70 the body.
The air We breathe tho food we eat, The
liquids we drink, al pasH through it. It Ia
very easily Affected hy cold, strain, ex-
posme. cic., ard Sore Throat is therefore
cne O. oug most common ailments.
Strangely cnouch, il is also one Of the
most negleciet
Sore Thcat Is a very serious matter,
for the whole sYatem 10 IN danger in
consequence Of Il.
Every Sore Throat patient Is a candidate
for Tonsiliis, Quincy. Diphthcria and
other serious or fatal diseases, sll Of which
can be prevented by the tirlelT cure Of the
Sore Throat BY the use Of fONSiLlNE.
II taken in tiua a dose or two will do 1t,
TONSILINE is made 70 cure throat dis
eases and nothing else. 70 Is the one
remedy for this purpose sold largely In the
United States. Every uFsr endorses IT,
every physician, knowing is virtues,
commends IT..
The one most important thing % ~
remember about T0NSiLlnVE he Tho e'.lL
tact that it really does cure Sore
Throat. III
IS cents and 50 cents. Hospital IA
Size e1.00. an Druggists. "a
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
LOYAL WAR GOyERNORs.

The semi-Centennial of the Loyal
War Governors Conference will be
held I'm Altoona. Pa. on September
"a. %. 26. Although Josiah Marvel
was appointed by Governor Penne-
will as a Delaware delegate to the
conference, he Will he unable TO at
tend.
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
Rally TO CONTINUE.

Services at St. James A. U. NJ. p.
church, Claymont and Sixteenth
streets. begin tomorrow with ser
vices at 1890 o'clock. The Rev. G. A.
Coleman. pastor. will conduct the SER
vices at 7.45 o'clock. The rally for
the pastor and his wife will be con-
timed Tomorrow
Evening journal., 1912-09-21
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
PROPOSALS.

ID ROPOSALS-BIDS WILL BE RE-
/ ceived until noon. October 1. for
scraping and painting Washington
street bridge and also Eleventh and
Seventh street bridges. Separate bids
for each, the county TO furnish the
paint, graphite paint to be used. Bid
for one and two coats. Address the
President Of the Levy Court. marked,
proposals for painting bridges
SAMUEL J. DENNISON
,21-5t- Chairman of Bridge Committee