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Evening journal., 1912-04-09
EAsTER AT ROSE HILL.

Despite the inclement weather of
Sunday, the schoolhouse at Rose
Hill was filled with an appreciatiye
audience to listen to the rendition of
the Easter program of the Sunday
school. The singing of the infant
school and inspiring address Of the
Rev. J. L. Johnson. the newly APP
pointed pastor of New Castle NJ e.
Church, were enjoyed by those pres
ent The committee who arranged
the program deserved credit for the
manner in which the different mum.
bers were rendered. The orchestra
consisting Of George W Hollett, man
dolin; Charles Fleming, violinist
[ John Naylor, cornetist, and Mrs. S
Hickman Hewitt, organist, rendere,
much assistance to the school. The
school holds its session. at 230 o'clocl
every Sunday afternoon in the schoo
house.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
YEARLY WORK
AT SETTLEMENT
PLEASES WORKERS

The annual meeting of the Peoples
Settlement was held yesterday after
noon. In her annual report Miss
Sara W Pyle, the head resident, spoke
OF the increased activities at the
Settlement since their occupation Of
the now building. Miss Pyle report
ed that fifty or more different
ACTIVITIES are conducted during one
week under the Settlement roof. Some
OF the departments are the domestic
science classes, the first aid 60 The
injured course, the courses In adver
/ tising. In cobbling, dressmaking, sew
ing, embroidery. wood carving, music
aud the evening classes for womei
| conducted ihvoueh the generosity q
the Wilmington Gas Company.
The new dlspensary rs proving
blessing TO the neighborhood, Mis-
Pyle reported. The gymnasium sh'
considered one OF the best features
OF the institution. both as an outle
for surplus energy and as a builder
/ Of health The library books are II
great demand, she stated. During IN,
past FIVE months. a total of S10S.5'
has been deposited by 40 persons in
the Penny Provident fund Since the
/ opening of the new building, 24,33S
admissions are recorded
The Penny-a-Day Society has raised
50 900 for the new building. A debt
OF $4,000 still remains. This society
will give a supper soon to clear of
the debt.
The annual election az yesterday 8
meeting resulted as follows:
r Allen Hilles. president; Mary S
Malone, first vice-president; Helen
! Bye, second vice-president; Frederick
Stone. treasurer: Grace Beadenkopf
assistant treasurer; Henry r. Isaacs
secretary; Anna Bird. corresponding
secretary; Caroline Golding, clerk.
Following the election the officers
met and appointed as members Of tho
eXecutive-at-large Irving Warner
Charles Bush. Edward Mack, and Miss
Sara w PYLE
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
WOMAN
ASKS CHANGERS
WHAT'S The USE?

Charles Frederick Adams, of New
York. addressed Diamond State
Grange in the hall at Stanton last
night on THE Initiative. Referendum
and Recall" The Grange as an or
ganization has not expressed any
view on the question, but many Of
its members favor the movement. The
lecture was obtained through the
courtesy Of the Wilmington Referen-
dun League. William W. Knowles,
Of the local league. accompanied Mr..
Adams TO tho meeting, and in introduc-
ing the speaker made short speech.
Benjamin A. Gro~os. Worthy Master
of Diamond State Grange, presided. II
was an open meeting, and there was
a large attendance Of members and
visitors. Men were in the majority
in the audience. A woman member
OF the Grange expressed a sentiment
that many women feel when she said
she stayed home because she didn't
see any use in going, since women
could not vote. She thought it was
discouraging trying TO take an inter-
est I'm the welfare of the community
when there was no chance TO do any
thing about H.
Tn introducing the speaker, Mr
Knowles referred to the high cost Of
conducting the state and city affairs
He said the salaries of officials had in
creased out of all proportion during
The last few years in Delaware. Mr.
Knowles considered the adoption OIL
the initiative. referendum and recall
would save Delaware considerable
money in the future He said this
had been true in states where it has
been adopted.
Mr.. Adams exnlained in a clear and
vigorous style the meaning Of tnf
initiative. refendnm. and recall H'
said they meant direct government by
the neonle. Mr.. Adams gave many
illustrations from states where thr
movement has been adoDted. as
demonstrations Of the practical ane
successful working out Of initiative
4 ideas
Next week The Grange will initiate
class IN the first and second de-
/ grees
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
METHODIST
PROTESTANTS'
CONFERENCE
Important Subjects for Dis
CuSSiOH at Annual Meeting
at Laurel
MAY OPPOSE UNION
WITH M. E. CHURCH

LAUREL. Del, April 9-In the new
Christ Methodist Protestant Church
the Maryland annual conference OF
that denomination convened today.
The new organ. one of the finest on
the peninsula, will be used during the
conference The program follows
Tuesday. 6.45 p. M. address Of well
come, the Rev. Alfred E. Race, rector
of st. Philips Protestant Episcopal
Church; assignment of homes to min
listers and delegates.
Wednesday. a. m.-Devotions.
presidents report: 1890 sermon by
the Rev. L. +. Warner, followed by the
ordinance OF the Lords supper: D.
m. secretary's report; calling of con-
ference roll, announcements Of stand
| ing committees; report of committees
on conference program; 30, election
! of officers; 1880 p. m. song service led
I by conference choir s D. m. public
meeting in the interest of the Men and
Religion Forward Movement. with
particular references TO adaptability
20 work Of country churches; address
by j. II. Mcdonald. of Newark, n. j.
w. o. Atwood presiding.
Thursday, $50 A. M.-Mornlng wor-
ship led by the Rev b. G. Ewinga
9. routine business; communications.
reports from the several boards,
agents, institutions and societies: APP
! plcations for aid from church eN-
tensions and suporannuated funds 10.
pastors report; II, Our Home Mis-
lrt ltr hn
I'D d.. secretary Of the board; Our
Young Peoples Work" by the Rev.
G. II. Huhbell ID. d.. general secre-
tary; 1145. report OF committee on
, presidents report; noon. recess for
, luncheon. served In church kitchen {,
/ meeting OF committees. p. NJ. af-
= ternoon session; 2.45, Ministerial
: Educational Interest by the Rev
= George r. Brown. ID. d., secretary o
. the board Our Foreign Mission
N Work." the Rev r. c. Klein, secretar.
n Of the board; $3.50 r. NJ. calling n III
dead roll by the Rev Dorsey Blake
3, memorial service: 7.30 p. NJ. service
i OF song by conference choir: r NJ.
q public meeting i'm the interest o
! young peoples work. the Rev Frank
u r. Benson presiding; addresses by
p, William w Knowles and C. Cooper
, Friday. $50 a m.-Morning wor-
= ship. led by the Rev. W J Norris;
Z a. m.. routine business, reports OF
I committees, pulpit supply benevolent
! agencies. itinerary and orders; 1890,
4 report Of committee on education and
literature. addresses and discussions :
A noon. partial reports of committee on
! statistics, recess for luncheon: . D. m..
' electoral college meets for election of
= representatives to general conference. .
Z 30 p. m song service, led by con-
q ference choir; p. m. public meeting
IN the interest of missions at home
and abroad. the Rev. r c. Klein pre-
, siding; address by the Rev C. II.
( Beck, d. d., Of West Lafayette. Ohio:
address by Chaplain George Y. p
/. Stevenson, United States Navy. subs
Z ject, Missions as Seen on the Cruise
of the Atlantic Fleet Around tho
4 World"
. Saturday. $50 a NJ. morning wor1
=. Continued on Page Five
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
NINE EXPLOSION JARS sHAMOKIN.

By The United Press
sHANIoKN Pa, April s.-An explosion OF great blasts
dynamite hills this neshborhood created small
panic early today awakened from its early
morning sumbers the explosions feared that the
dynamns result the mine strike No damage dane
by the local issued circular
calling upon all persons having the
prevent explosives the strike lawfully
REPORT FIVE KILLED IN PORTUGAL BOMB OUTRAGE
BY United Press.
LONDON April "a dispatch Lisbon, Portugal,
ports ave killed aud thirty injured in The
thrown religious procession marching through
the streets on way principal churches
PHILADELPHIA HAS siSOOOO FIRE.
Bv The United
PHILADELPHIA April s--The main building of the Glen
Manufacturing Company Manayunk destroyed
by nre early today
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
PIONEERS DANCE
ANOTHER NIGHT AWAY

The Benevolent Pioneer Literary
Association in Eden Hall last even
ing held its annual reception. The af-
fair. like all functions of the Pio-
neers. was a decided success. Pretty
gowns mingled we'll with the decora-
tions and Jacobs Orchestra furnished
the music. Refreshments were served
by Hanna. The committee consisted of
William A. Russell, chairman; Will
liam J. Acton. Robert T Hanley, JOS
eph A. Hanley, Alfred ODonnell, G..
Raymond Golterman, Thomas e Boyle
and William /. Bradley.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
SEN. WORKS HERE
TO TALK INITIATIVE

United States Senator John ID.
Works, Of California. arrived here
this afternoon and left at once for
LAUREL accompanied by Francis /
DUPONT and William W. Knowles.
Senator Works speaks in Laurel TO-
night on the initiative and Senator
Moses e. Clapp at Milford tomorrow
evening on the same subject. Senator
Works succeeds Senator Clapp, who
is i'll. Works also will address the
NJ. p. Conference at Laurel tomorrow
morning.
Mr. DUPONT and Mr Knowles will
meet Senator Clapp at Harrington To-
morrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
GUSTAVE BACHARACH
DELAWAREAN, DEAD

Gustave Bacharach, native Of Mil
ford. Del, died yesterday on his
forty-fourth birthday at his home, No.
1714 North Park avenue, Philadel-
phia. He had been in for several
weeks. For over 20 years he was a
leading figure in Twentieth ward
politics in Philadelphia. He was pre-
sident Of the Civil Service Commits
sion Of that city for two years, and
was a real estate assessor at the time
of his death He was a prominent
Mason, was a founder Of the Junior
order of American Mechanics m
Philadelphia, and for five years was
president Of the Commonwealth Real
ty Company. He was a member of
the Mercantile Club and was pro-
minent in Jewish circles.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
BEER BOX WEAPON
IN ASSAULT CASE

Two cases, in which four Poles from
Yorklyn were involved were heard by
yesterday afternoon. After hearing
the evidence the justice dismissed the
defendants upon the payment of costs.
1t seemed that Peter Porinski, one Of
the quartet. was beaten over the
head with a beer box. There were
two charges of assault and battery
and both were withdrawn
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
Is FIGURE
In MIDDLETOWN
STREET BRAWL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN. Del, April o.
After the free for all fight on South
Broad street at midnight on Saturday
warrants were sworn out for the ar
rest Of thirteen persons. During the
fight Officer Hilyard was knocked
down and assaulted. Shots were fired
which hit the porch Of c. Malcolm
Cochran. A revolver was found on
Sunday morning in Mr.. Cochran's
driveway. One colored woman was
frightened into fit and had be taken
home.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
CAMDEN WOMAN
DIES ON VISIT

Mrs Mary J Glanden, aged 20, of
Camden, \. j., died last night while
on a visit TO her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Demp-
sey at Hockessin. Mrs. Glanden and
her husband went to Hockessin sew
eral days ago to remain over Easter
with Mr.. and Mrs. Dempsey Mrs
Glanden contracted a severe cold
which developed into pneumonia on
Sunday and she rapidly grew worse,
her age being against her recovery.
Alexander Guthrie, funeral director
mas arranged to ship the body Of Mrs.
Glanden to Camden, for interment on
Thursday morning.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
KENT COMPTROLLER
MUST SEE VOUCHERS

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. April "a demand by
Comptroller Luff, Of Kent county,
brought all the Trustees of the Poor
here today with books and papers.
Mr. Luff insists on vouchers for the
S1O0 incidental expenditures by Over
seer Powell. also the 1890 potter es-
tate money expended by the individual
trustees for outside relief and burial.
The trustees brought their entries and
the overseer's ledger. showing expen-
ditures. Vouchers will probably be
forthcoming hereafter
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
LETTERS on ESTATES.

Register of Wills Walker has grant
ed letters testamentary on the estate
OF Anna RICHTER to Robert G. Tolmes.
Letters of administration were grant
ed to Alfred j. Blank upon the estate
OF Anna NJ. Blank; TO Dutton and VIII
liam Webster upon the estate Of Clark
A. Webster: to Margaret J. Smith
upon the estate Of Annie F. Johns.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
WAGON WHEELS OYER HIM.

John Kelly, aged 81 years, farmer
of near Centreville. was admitted tC
the Delaware Hospital yesterday af
ternoon suffering with a serious in
jury TO his right breast. He fel
from farm wagon. It was said a
the hospital. and the wheels passe,
over him. His condition was report
cd improved today.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
CnINTY FINANcES

County Treasurer Robert NJ Burns
reported the following county ball
ances: Credits OF the Levy Court.
81 1.722S0: special bonds. S13.025. 81; I;
highway bonds. S65.4S1.17; Christi
ana. s3.s077S; Mill Greek. $2,362.52:
White CLAY Greek. S2.O36.7O; Pencader.
81 .497.71: New Castle. S3,99437; Red
Lion. S1.51O65; st. Georges. s5.432.67; (;
Appoquinimink, S1,3S1.O2: Blackbird.
S2,23007; Brandywine, $3.6677S.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
ALLOWANCES no ASSESSORS

The Levy Court at its meeting today
made allowances to assessors as fol-
lows: Appointments, 20 cents;
Blackbird. %; Brandywine. 15;
Christiana 16; Mill Greek. 20; New
Castle. 16; White Clay Creek, 20; Red
Lion, %; Pencader, %; st. Georges,
IS. The amounts are allowed for
each name entered on the assessment
books.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
RIGHT KIND or ROOMS.

There's comfort. contentment
: and happiness in many a one
> room home. lfs surprising how
many find IL convenient TO select
room or two IN a rooming house
or private family.
The securing of Just the right
kind Of neatly kept. comfort
able room that's convenient I'm To-
cation and meets the require
ments Of temporary or perman-
ent home is easiest accomplished
by using the Wants
Most occupants Of furnished
rooms are brought TO them by
means OF the Wants.
II You have rooms to rent
use the Wants.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
RIVER BANK BREAKS
COURT IS INVESTIGATING

Members of the Levy Court went to
Newport this afternoon to inspect a
break in the bank of the Cnristiana
river there A delegation before the
Court had complained that the land
adjoining the creek was flooded and
1t was for purpose OF inspecting the
break that the Levy Court went to
Newport
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
nrtru -OF ! p WcCOTTTw

Joseph P McCollum a well-known
Young farmer died Yesterday at his
home near Centreville. He was a
member of the Democratic lseague
and Of Vulcan Lodge. A. o. U W The
funeral services will take place
Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with
requiem mass in ST Joseph's r c.
church. Interment will be made in
st Ioseph's cemetery
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
EXPECT TEST
In COURT OF
ROAD LAW
WOrd From Georgetown That
Some Move May be
Made Soon
SUSSEX RESIDENTS
ASTIR OVER SITUATION

No formal move has been made as
yet in Superior Court either in New
Castle county or in Sussex county 10
test the constitutionality Of the
boulevard corporations law under
which the dupont boulevard was be-
ing constructed until General 7. Cole
man DUPONT suspended operations last
week.
Chief Justice Pennewill aud Judge
Boyce were on the bench in Superior
Court at the Court House today. The
Chief Justice said that so far as he
knew no move had been taken 90
bring the subject of constitutionality
formally before the Court.
Word was received from George
town early this afternoon that no ac-
tion in the way of testing the law had
been taken in Superior Court in ses-
sion there, but it was intimated that
some action may be taken tomorrow.
Henry Ridgely. Of Dover, represents
some persons who object TO cOndem-
nation of their land for boulevard pur-
poses. and Charles W. Cullen. Of
Georgetown represents the dupont
Road incorporated there in its legal
matters.
GEORGETOWN. Del, April 9.--The
last piece of baggage and the last
man on the dupont Boulevard were
removed Monday. and the stretch OF
road which was the scene of the acti-
witty Of nearly six hundred men and
fifty mule teams is today silent and
deserted.
People of Georgetown are openly
sOrrOwing over the cessation of the
road building and the taking away of
so many people who were spending
their money here. So great has be-
come the popular interest that a mass
meeting will be called next week
when a delegation will be sent to T
/ G. DUPONT to ask him to reconsider
his determination to stop the project
Farmers especially are deploring tn,
situation, and hundreds Of them have
sent personal letters 10 Mr.. duPon
assuring him OF their interest in tn
road
II is understood that the representa-
tiyes from this section will be in
structed by a public meeting to vot,
for a new franchise IL dupont wants
one, and TO dc everything in theii
power to secure the thirty-foot road
that was promised. The right OF wal
is said to be virtually secured from
Ellendale through Georgetown to Sci
i bvVillc
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
100 REPORTED DROWNED
WHEN CAIRO FERRY SINKS

The ferry was bound from Old Cairo
TO Ghizeh across the river. A holiday
crowd Of Easter eXcursionists filled
the city and the boat was overloaded.
There were three hundred persons
aboard when she left the wharf
About the center of the river the big
numbering ferry collided with another
vessel bound in the opposite direction.
turning completely over and carrying
the passengers into the river.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
BY The United Press

BY The United Press
CAIRO, Egypt, April "a crowd
I'd street car ferry. with hundreds Of
persons aboard, sank in the Nile early
today One hundred persons are re-
ported drowned Rescue parties have
been at work for hours endeavoring
TO save survivors who were floating in
the tidal current. clinging TO bits Of
wreckage. Twenty bodies have been
recovered.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
DANCE AT MIpDLETOMN

Young people of Middletown will
hold their Easter dance this evening
in the town opera house. Music will
be furnished by the First Infantry or
chestra OF this city.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
MR.. ELLIOTT ILL.

Levy Court Commissioner Elliott
was unable to be present at the meet
ing Of the Levy Court today because
Of illness.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
THIEVES SANDBAG AND
ROB MAN OF 5000 CASH

BY The United Press.
CAMDEN. N. j., April 9.-Thomss
G.. Allen, treasurer of the Glassboro.
n. j., Building and Loan Associa-
ton, was held up, sandbagged and
robbed on the Glassboro and Camden
Turnpike. twelve miles from here.
shortly after midnight. The highway
man secured 5000 cash and S3.1O0 IN
checks, the receipts of stock pay
ment There is no clew to the rob
her
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
SHERIFF sELLS FARM.

Sheriff Logue at Middletown today
sold the III acre farm of Arnotha
Merritt, in Appoquinimink hundred, to
J. Frank Biggs, for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09
WEATHER.

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON, April 9--Indica-
tiOns are that the weather viii oe
generally fair tonight and Wednesday
In the eastern states.
WASHINGTON, April 9-For Della
ware: Fair tonight and Wednesday ;
warmer tonight; moderate to brisk
southwest winds.
Evening journal., 1912-04-09

Tire EVENING JOURNAL
has more Subscribers than
any other paper in Delaware.
that means a home pspe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-24

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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-24
AT RED MEN OPERA HOUSE.
Return of the Arlington Comedians

Return of the Arlington Comedians.
Manager Arlington will bring his
excellent company, the Arlington Co
medians, to the Red Men opera nouse
for eight nights commencing Sunday
evening, June 23, opening in the pow
erful New York success in four acts,
entitled Amy of the Circus With
Mayme Arlington in the title role, and
Thomas Pawley in the leading part,
with special scenery and u strong
cast of the old favorites. The COM
pany is unusually strong this season,
ond the plays are all entirely new
to our people, and are among the
most successful of recent years. Every
performance will be treat New
and clever specialties will be given
between the acts, and the plays and
specialties changed at each perform
ance. The same popular prices will
prevail, 15, % and 35 cents. Reserved
seats on sale at the usual place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-06-24
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| finally recovered enough to resume
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No Trouble Since
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Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Martin ar,
here today from Bayfield, on a shop.
ping.
Miss Hattie Knowlton is confined
to the house with severe attack OF
rheumatism.
w. X. Mason left for the Florida
mesa today after a flying trip tc
town.
&c. N. Norton was a Durango Wis
itor over night, on his way from Den
yer to his home in Harrington.
Miss Ethel Rathvon of Ouray
who is visiting Mrs. X. X. Peake, went
to Elco this morning, for few days
Mrs. John Nelson was a business
visitor from the Upper Florida yes
terday, returning this afternoon.
Glenn Watson of Cortez is in the
city for day or two on combined
business and pleasure trip.
Rudolph Kleybolte of the Pioneer
Construction company was an arrival
last evening from New York city.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clark went to
Hermosa this morning to spend the
week end with Mrs. Minnie Evans.
Mrs. G. C. Logan was a pas
senger to Aztec this morning to spend
a couple of weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Marvin Rhoades.
Mrs. S. NJ, Biggs returns this ev-
ening from Fort Lewis where she
spent the week with her daughter,
Mrs. Frank Rodecker.
Joe Prewitt was an arrival from
Laplata, N. NJ, last night on bust
ness visit of a few days.
Mrs. Grant Sanders and son Yer
non departed this morning for Grand
Junction, where they will visit rela-
tives for week or so.
General Agent p B. McAtee and
wife went to Denver this morning to
spend few days on a combined bust
ness and pleasure trip.
j. +. Gore, the Oxford ranch
man, was in the city last night on his
way " IolNeitoi, OH Dflet business
trip.
Stock Inspector Sam Ethridge
went to Aztec today. He has gone so
often lately that he has acquired the
habit.
Hon. T. d. Burns, who spent sew
eral days in Durango and vicinity on
business relating to his interests in
this section, left for his home at Ii
ezra Amarillo, this morning.
Francis d. Pastorius and Victor
W. Hungerford were among the ar
rivals on last nights eastern from
Colorado Springs, on business connect
ed with the Pastorius lands in this
county.