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Evening journal., 1912-03-29
NEED $4,000
MORE TO SAVE
PYLE PICTURES

The committee on obtaining the
Howard Pyle pictures for tho city
has on hand about $4,000 There rs
needed $4,000 more to get the collec-
ton not including the mural collec-
in the Pyle home. The members Of
the committee greatly desire a num-
Der OF small contributions to bring
up the sum to S25.OO0 by Monday, and
expect to obtain the amount No one
who has been appealed TO for large
contributions has denied the request
but there has been very little con-
tributed in smaller amounts. The
committee asks for I 900 contributions
of 81 each. 400 contributions OF S.
each 100 Of $40 each. and 1000 con-
tributions of so cents each.
From the fact that the whole city
cannot be canvassed before Monday
those who will give small amounts
are requested TO send their contribu.
tions to George +. Bissell, Mrs
Charles Copeland, the Wilmington
Trust Company. or the city newspaper
Offices, aud to do IL Immediately.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
Sunday SCHOOL OFFICERS.

The annual meeting of officers and
teachers of Second Baptist Church
was held last evening and the follow
ing officers were elected.
Miss Elizabeth Strand and L. X.
Beardslee. assistant superintendents;
william G. Taylor, treasurer; William
Koch. secretary; Donald Cloward, as
sistant secretary; w. NJ Taylor'
financial secretary; Merritt W. Hur-
lev and Willard Block. assistant fnan-
cial secretaries.
Mrs. J. w. Horn was elected head
of the Primary Department; Miss
Jennie Hirst. Of the Beginners, and
Mrs. J. r. GARNER, of the Cradle Roll.
The superintendent, George G. Pen
ney. was elected at a meeting held
several months ago.
At last evenings meeting steps
were taken to promote mission work.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
PROCRESSIVES
SPLITON THIRD
PARTY IDEA
Republicans Blaming ROOSe-
welt for "BuGabOO" Deny
Cause for Division
MANY LEADERS
AGAINST THE PLAN
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March ga split
between Progressive Republicans of
the House over espousal of a third
party" cause became known today.
Representative Laferty, Oregon,
Progressive, predicted certain forma-
tion Of a third party" during the
national Republican Convention.
There must be a new alignment of
parties and ! regard formation of a
third party a. Chicago as practically
certain" said Lafferty. 81 am ready
to go with the new party if it is led
by Roosevelt or LaFOllette I am for
LaFollette first"
Representative Prouty. Iowa Pro-
gressive, took an opposite view."There
is no immediate prospect or neces-
sity for a third party he said.
Representative Kent. another Pro
gressive from California. also deplor-
ed and third party" movement
Representative Norris. of Nebraska,
and Representative Lenroot. Of Wis
consin, also are known to disfavor a
third party movement
A large number of progressives are
secretly blaming Roosevelt for raising
the third party bugaboo,
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
In COURT
TO COLLECT FOR
PRESENTING PLAY

The American Play Company. Of
New York City, through Cooper and
Bradford, local attorneys, have filed
suit in the United States Court here
against Lucian H. Levison, lessee. of
the Avenue Theatre, for the alleged
pirating Of the play The Chorus
Lady, which, it is charged. was pro-
duced at the local playhouse during
the week of February 26, this year.
The plaintiff in the case wants to re-
cover a penalty for the use of the
play without a royalty having been
paid to owners of the rights to the
production of the play.
The writ i'm the case is returnable
on the second Tuesday in June, the
papers having been served on Mr..
Levison by the United States marshal
yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
RnTN LnnGE OFFICERs.

Officers for the ensuing term we're
elected last night by Eden Lodge. l..
o O. F.. as follows: Noble grand. Os-
car c. Draper; vice grand, Chester j.
Moore; permanent recording secre-
tary, Past Grand E. G.. Parks; assist
ant secretary, William II. DuttOn.
These officers will be installed on
April H.
There was a large attendance and
Past Grand Thomas Mcclure. of Bal
timore City Lodge No. 81, Of Balti-
more. was a visitor and addressed the
members. Initiatory degree will be
conferred on new members next
Thursdy night
The degree staff association will
have its monthly meeting on next
Wednesday night
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
FLOODS AGAIN
TEAR RIVER BANK
LA Inch Precipitation During
Night Adds to Months
Big Rainfall

Between the hours Of II o'clock last
night and o'clock this morning, 1.24
inches of rain fell. according
to the rain gauge kept at the wheather
bureau, Sixth and King streets. Rain
fell in torrents for several hours at
ter midnight
This makes a total of 7.30 inches
of rain so far for March. This is
record breaker An average rain
fall for Wilmington is 35 to 40 inches
a year
As a result of the heavy rain the
south bank of the Christiana river
near Market street bridge, again broke
and the water rushing in, has flooded
South Wilmington in that section.
The water is so high that il was inn
possible to use Guthrie's Road. which
connects the Market and Third street
bridges.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
BISHOP ADDRESSES
WOMEN ON QUIET DAY

B. There was a large attendance at the
annual Quiet Day of the Delaware
Branch of the Women's Auxiliary,
conducted by Bishop Frederick j..
Kinsman In ST Andrews Episcopal
Church this morning There were
representatives from All the Episco-
palian churches of the city. from a
number of out-of-town churches, and
also a number OF visitors from other
denominations. The Bishop was cele-
brant at the Holy Communion at 10
o'clock, and gave three meditations
during the lorning on The First
Lessons Of Religious Life" The PEN
itential Office was said between the
second and last address This after
noon at 4 o'clock. the Rev Hubert w
Wells will say evening prayer and
preach
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
FATHER RECOYERS CHILD.

little Polish girl about 5 years
of age, unable to speak enough Eng
lish to make herself understood. was
brought to the police station last night
by three little girls and a boy, who
said they had found the child wander
ing in the vicinity of the Pullman Car
shops after the fire at that plant. The
police we're unable to get any thing
from the child but mo" Nobody
inquired for her and she was kept at
the police station all night. This
morning about 730 o'clock the father
of the child called at the police sta
ton and claimed the youngster.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
GIVES OPINION
ON BOXING BOUTS

The Police Commissioners this af-
ternoon received. but had not opened
an opinion from City Solicitor Hastings
on application OF the Organized Mill
tia officers to hold boxing exhibitions
i'm connection with athletic meets at
the State Armory Mr. Hastings de-
clned to make public the opinion. say
ing II should come from the Commits
sion to whom II was addressed.
u Is said that Mr. Hastings and At
torney General Gray share practically
the same opinion, that whether or not
boxing contests arc unlawful depends
on the conditions under which the ex-
hibitions are given.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
NO PENALTY FOR "CUSSES.
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

William r. Grooms, colored, en-
ployed at the Alpha Process Com
pany's plant In South Market street,
cursed Edwin p. Young, his employ
er, yesterday and was arrested. but
was not fined on the charge of dis
orderly conduct In City Court today.
The plant not being a public place.
caused the court TO hold up the
charge and Grooms was lectured.
Mildred Simmons, colored. aged II
years. who was charged with larceny
OF 45 cents. was turned over 10 the
S. p. c. G.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
REPUBLICANS
HERE TOMORROW

The New Castle County Republican
Cmomittee will hold its last meeting
tomorrow afternoon in the Young
Mems Republican Club house. The
hundred committees throughout the
county are expected to hand in the
list of voting places and the names of
the persons to hold the primary cleo
tion on Saturday, April 10 to elect
delegates to the State Convention to
be held at Dover on Tuesday, April
Is. Candidates for delegates as well
as members of the County Committee
have until Tuesday night to file their
names.
Under the law the names must be
filed with the Secretary of the county
committee Joseph c. Jolls, twelve
days before the holding of the nomi-
nation
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
SsLONS SMOKE WHILE
TALKING CITY AFFAIRS

Mayor Howell and some OF the
members Of City Council gathered in
his Office following the meeting Of City
Council last night and informally dis
cussed various matters pertaining to
the Gity's affairs. The mayor cited
some ordinances which he did not think
were being lived up to and thought
they should be enforced. A box Of
cigars the gift OF President Sparks,
of the Street and Sewer Department.
was passed around.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
RED BUILDING NOT ON FIRE.

Smoke coming from about a brightly
red painted building at the Carney's
Point plant of the DUPONT Company. at
Pennsgrove. caused many people here
today to believe a fire was in pro-
gress. The building is on a line with
Fifth street. and when the sun shines
on it while smoke happens to be
around it the building gives every
appearance of being on fire.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
NAME OFFICERS

The annual convocation Of St.
Johns Commsndery, No. 1, Knights
Templar, was held in the Masonic
Temple last night and resulted in the
following election of officers: A. II.
Berlin. eminent commander; J. Bay
ard Hearn, generalissimo; William
NJ Mask, Jr., captain-general; Walter
w. Baker senior warden; William II.
Lewis, junior warden; Charles A. Ru-
dolph, treasurer. and James H. Price,
recorder.
Following the election shad dinner
was served in the banquet hall.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
TAX CATERERS
HAVE NO COMMENT

Neither Tax Collector Jane H. Nor
ris. of the northern district, nor Eu-
gene Sayers of the southern district,
had any comment to make today on
the remarks made by Chairman Stover
of the finance committee of Council,
at the meeting of that body last night.
Colonel Stoyer made the statement
that if there was a deficit at the end
of the present fiscal year, it would be
the fault of the tax collectors for not
getting in delinquent taxes.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
PEACE BOND NAMES
FATHER IN LAW

Too much father-in-law on stated
occasions, when he is under the in
fuence Of liquor. caused James ".
Bushall, Of No. $40 East Eighth street
to have his father-in-law. William
r. Jones. charged with breach of the
peace in City Court today.
Jones was lectured by Judge JOS
lyn and held under 500 peace
bond
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
ENGLISH
COAL STRIKE
NEARING END
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. March 29-The minimum
wage scale bill is now a law. Premier
Asquith announced in the House Of
Commonms today that the measure,
on which he depends to settle the coal
strike and end the industrial depres-
sion is now In effect
The announcement that the King
had assented to the coal bill was
made by the Premier Immediately up
on the assembling of Parliament and
was greeted with cheers as meaning
that the labor troubles We're now
practically certain of adjustment
Word from the various mining dis
tricts say that the vote of the miners
of whether to accept the provisions
of the measure and declare the strike
off is coming i'm SLOWLY. II Is be-
lieved that the referendum will favor
the measure but il was not believed
today that the mines would operate
full strength until after the Easter
holidays.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
MIR. THOMAS IMPROVES.

The condition Of Lyn Thomas, the
Market street jeweler, who was op-
Grated on for appendicitis at the Del
aware Hospital on Tuesday night,
about whom there was much con-
cern yesterday afternoon, is slightly
improved today. The physicians had
almost given up hope for the recov-
cry of Mr. Thomas. but at s o'clock
last evening, he began to show signs
of improvement.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
DELAWAREAN TO
GREET PRESIDENT.

Twenty-six Delawareans will attend
the banquet given by the Ohio Society
of Philadelphia to President Taft in
the Bellevue -Stratford, Philadelphia
tomorrow evening. Each state in the
union will be represented by a separ-
ate table. An address will be made
by President Taft. and Sylvester D..
Townsend will speak for the Delaware,
Maryland, New York and New Jersey
tables.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
WOULDN'T STRIKE OUT
POWDER SUIT DECLARATION

TRENTON, March 20. - United
States District Judge John Relstab
Yesterday, in a lengthy opinion, re-
fused the application of the E. |. du-
Pont de Nemours Powder Company.
the Eastern Dynamite Company and
the International Smokeless Powder
and Chemical Company three of the
defendants in the suit brought by the
Buckeye Powder Company under the
Sherman antitrust act against them),
to strike out the declar; tion, so that
the suit would fail The court did,
however. expunge from the declara-
ton parts ademned as faulty with
out cost TO either party. and this has
prepared t. suit for progress.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
cnAL nEALERS DINE.

More than fifty-ive members OF the
Retail Coal Dealers Association Of
this city and vicinity, gathered at
Hannas Cafe last evening for their
annual banquet The diners were en-
tertained by music, J Frank Ayres be-
ing the soloist Several of those pres
ent made addresses, among them be-
ing Secretary Bertolette Of the Penn
sylvania Retail Coal Dealers Associ-
alton and B. A. Groves, of Marshall-
ton. Edward r. Pusey, president of the
local association presided
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
CASE NEAR IrRY.

The case of the Automatic Machine
Company VS.. Harvey s. Justice and
David A. English. dragged along slow
ly in Superior Court today. The ac-
tion is 10 recover part of the price
of a gasoline engine sold to the de-
fendants The case will go to the
Jury this afternoon
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
CONFER ABOUT PLANS TO
DISSOLVE "POWDER TRUST.S

WASHINGTON, March 29.-Plans
proposed for the disintegration of the
DUPONT powder trust" ordered dis
solved under the Sherman antitrust
law, were discussed by Attorney Gem
eral Wickersham and his advisers yes
terday. The attorneys for the p. /.
dupont de Nemours Company and It's
allied concerns have submitted a
method of dissolution.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
TO RECEIVE PASTOR.

Members Of the congregation Of St.
Pauls NJ. f. Church will give re-
ception to their pastor the Rev.
Charles A. Hill. returned to that
church by the M. e. Conference and
the Rev. e. l.. Honecker. district su-
perintendent, at that church on next
Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
CHAMBERs CASE GOES OVER.

In the Court of General Sessions to-
day the case Of Fred Chambers, col
ored. was postponed until the next
term of court
Chambers is under indictment on
charge of burning the barn of Irving
Hollingsworth of Christiana hundred
year ago
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
NO CHARGE AGAINs HEHL.

Fred c. He'll. who was taken IN
charge by the police during the fire
in his home. No lO9 West Fourth
street late last night, is still locked up
at the police station pending disposi-
tion OF his case. There Is no charge
of any kind against the man.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
GOVERNOR A VISITOR.

Governor Pennewill and General A.
r. Benson Of Dover. stopped in VIII
mington early this afternoon on their
way from Philadelphia The Cover
nor said he had taken no action to-
ward calling the Legislature in special
session
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
nOG ATTACKS CHmn.

City Dogcatcher Kopp is investigat-
ing the attack by a dog on Gladys
Rudy. aged 3 years. whose parents
live at No. 712 Buttonwood street,
which occurred yesterday. resulting
in the child being badly bitten on the
hand
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
TEACHERS IN INSTITUTE.

An interesting program will be
given at the spring institute of the
New Castle County Teachers Associ-
tion in Pythian Castle tomorrow
The session begins at o'clock in the
morning, ending at 3 o'clock In the
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
TLEE De FORE STL

SAN FRANCISCO, March 29-Loe
De Forest, the wireless promoter. was
arrested al palo Alto on a warrant
issued on an indictment found against
him by the federal grand jury in New
York. The indictment charges the
use of the mails to defraud I'm con-
nection with various radio telephone"
concerns incorporated under the laws
of Arizona
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
MR.. GREEN AIT GREENBAUMs

Max Green, tailor at Greenbaum' s
store will he pleased to receive his
friends there. Mr.. Green denies a re-
port that he was to be away on a vis-
il to New York for a few days.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
BUILDING PERMIT GRANTED.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued a
permit today to David Dangel and
Son 20 make alterations at the south
west corner Eleventh and Kirkwood
streets, for the Stoeckle Brewing Com
pany to cost $3.50.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
AFTER UNCLE SANS PLACES.

A civil service examination is being
held at the Federal building today.
There are three applicants for positions
I'm the government service as stenog-
raphers and typewriters, two male and
one famale. also five for sub-clerical
positions. in the departmental service,
and for plate printer apprentice.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
CONGRESSMAN
LOSES SEAT
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March 29.-By a
strict party vote OF 4 TO the House
elections committee today voted to
unseat Representative Charles G..
Bowman, of Pittston. Pa. Of the Elev-
enth Penns. lvania district because Of
gross frauds in his election.
This is Bowman's first term in Con-
gress. His seat was contested by
George r. Mclean, a Democrat The
committee has not decided whether
Mclean shall be given Bowmans
seat.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
SAY HE USED
SHOVEL ON AGED MAN

Walter Sanderson was arrested this
morning on the charge Of assault and
battery ON John Adams, 75-year-old
man Both men are colored. and
while shoveling coal IN a laundry they
got into an argument during which
John is alleged 10 have hit the aged
man In the face with a shovel. causing
his removal to the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
BOYS TO GIVE RAKE.

The Boys Club Of Trinity Episcopal
Church have clever notices out for
their bake on Saturday afternoon in
the Parish House. As for candy. they
say, "Oh. fudgel".
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
COMPANY WOULD CONE HERE

The Board of Trade will probably
meet on Wednesday evening to con-
slider a request of the Imperial Manu-
featuring Company. a concern which
manufacturers machines for the sew
ing of hooks and eyes for a site here.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
MIR, HIGGINS IN HOSPITAL.

John c. Higgins. former consul to
Dundee. Scotland, who is i'll. has been
taken TO the Jefferson Hospital. Phila-
delphia, for treatment
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

Z OUND-A "WAD" OF PAPER
money. Owner can have same by
giving satisfactory proof of ownership
and paying cost of advertising. Ad-
dress NJ. T. Journal office. m29-2t
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
aBADGER GAME. ALLEGrn.

Henry Hall and Stella Boyce. who
are accused of working the badger
game on Henry Robinson, had their
case continued until Monday by Judge
Joslyn In City Court today All tho
principals are colored. Henry says
he gave a wallet containing SIG TO
Stella TO get some beer and she failed
to return the change. Bail was fixed
al 5000
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
HEARING eos OWL.

In the Court of Chancery today
hearing in the injunction case Of the
American Vulcanized Fibre Company
went over for five weeks.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
HORSE ANp CART IN CELLAR.

Considerable excitement was caused
today by a horse and cart falling
down the cellar being dug at Sixth
and Shipley streets
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
MIR. WHITFMAN GOES WEST.

J. Harvey Whiteman left today for
Denver, Colorado. where as a com
missioner. he will take testimony in
a law suit
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
SMOKER POSTPONEn.

The smoker announced for members
of the Democratic League last even
ing was postponed until later date.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
COLLEGE OBSERVES
ARBOR AND BIRD DAY

Goldey College will observe Arbor
and Bird Day this afternoon by hav-
ing Prot A. r. Spaid. superintendent
Of public schools of New Castle county.
deliver to the students his illustrated
lecture, "The Economic Value Of
Birds"
In the recent proclamation issued by
Gov. Pennewill designating March 20
as Arbor and Bird Day, request was
made that the day be httingly OBJ
served by all public and private
schools. colleges and inH-imilons.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29

r. d Lackey and Company say:
THE trend is still upward and we
ncline to the opinion that much high
sr prices will be seen within the next
lew months"
c. J. Hudson and Company say:
The excellent business prospects
viii keen stocks from declining mucn.
Buy on breaks.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, March 29-The stock
market opened strong, many issues
ruling well above last nights close.
II O'Clock After the initial trad
ing the market became irregular.
Government bonds unchanged: other
bonds strong
Evening journal., 1912-03-29

MEETING OF PRESBYTERIANS.
The spring stated meeting OF New
Castle Presbytery. vii be held in tho
Presbyterian Church at Dover, on
April 16 and II.
Evening journal., 1912-03-29

WHOSE GLASSES ARE THESEf
The postoflice authorities have pair
Of eye glasses which were found In the
corridor OF that building which the
owner may have by calling for.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-28

TROUT DINNER JUNE S
Over 1000 Pounds Taken From Lake
Mansfield in Nine Years

Montpelier, May 27-Dr. and Mrs.
Homer c. Brigham of Grand Rapids,
Mich, have arrived in town for a
short stay before going to the club
house on Lake Mansfield, where they
are to pass the summer Admiral
Charles Il. Clark, Mrs. Clark. their
daughter, Mrs. Hughes, and her
daughter will arrive June 20 to pass
the summer at the club. The annual
meeting will take place June 5, and
several members will catch the trout
for the annual dinner the day before.
Over 1000 pounds Of trout have been
taken from the lake in the last nine
years.
The present membership Of the
Lake Mansfield Trout club is 200, the
stock selling for $95 premium on the
$50 par value and no stock for sale.
The officers are: President, M. H.
Riddell; vice president, M. c. Love.
joy; secretary-treasurer, H. e. Pike.
The terms of the following directors
expire this year, E. NJ. Bisbee, Hen
ry l.. Farwell, W. A. Kicker, ]. s.
Whittemore.