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Evening journal., 1912-10-07
REED SEES NO
CHANCE FOR 7. R.
senator From Missouri Boosts
Wilson at Big Meeting
Here

United States Senator James A.
Reed, Of Missouri. addressed a gath
sring Of Democrats in Turn Hall Sat
lrday night.
The meeting was preceded by a
street parade headed by the First In
'fantry Band. Josiah Marvel was
Temporary chairman and introduced
State Chairman Thomas F. Bayard,
who introduced Senator Reed.
Senator Reed said in part: II did
not come here to abuse the Republi-
cans. The rank and file Of the Re-
publicans are like the Democrats,
leading the same lives and having the
same ambitions. Why have some
Republican neighbors who are almost
as good as Democrats. If the good
old flag was fired upon tonight by an
enemy of the country there would be
no Democrats, Republicans, Socialists
or Bull Moose. nothing but true
American citizens with staunch hearts
and flashing eyes to defend our coun-
try"
Senator Reed attacked the tariff and
other policies of the Republicans as
In party, as well as Roosevelt and
Perkins. declaring that the Colonel
had no chance to win his third term
+ fight for the presidency. Senator
Reed lauded Governor Wilson ano
predicted his election. Il was Reec
who placed Champ Clarks name in
nomination for the presidency at the
Baltimore Convention.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
NEW CHIMES
PEAL OUT OLD
TIME MELODIES

The new chimes recently installed
in the Westminster Presbyterian
church were dedicated at the morn
ing services yesterday by the Rev
Charles L. Candee, pastor Of the
church, and while the chimes were
pealing forth old-fashIoned hymns be-
fore and after the services more than
three hundred people .congregated out
side to hear the music.
There was the greatest satisfaction
on the part of the people of Westmin-
stcr church and la fact every one
who heard the chimes declared that Il
added the poetic touch for the cali
to Sabbath worship.
The chimes will be heard again this
afternoon, between $40 and $50
o'clock the makers having sent an
expert player here to give concert
In honor OF Old Hor.e Week No
doubt many persons will avail them
selves Of this SECOND early opportu-
nifty to hear the bells.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
BRINGS SNAKES
TO AMUSE THE OLD
HOMEWEEK CROWDS

Monte Paul, the rattle snake
king and Queako, 'the Australian
snake girl" are in Wilmington this
week to add to the pleasures of the
Old Home celebration. The show will
open tonight and continue throughout
the week on the old baseball grounds
beyond Market street bridge. There
are all kinds of reptiles in the show.
Monte Paul, although he now has
reputation all over the country as a
handler aad as an authority on
snakes, was once a newsboy and has
not forgotten the first time he went to
see snake show. On that occasion
he decided that he would like to. so
into the show busines. and that II he
ever owned a show he would let de-
serving newsboys in free of all
charge. This he has done in every
large city and has made arrangements
with THE EVENING JOURNAL,
whereby It Is to rame fifty hustliag
newsboys to be presented two tickets
each for their good work. The tick
( ets will be good for any evening ex-
cept Saturday
On next Fiday Monte Paul will
sell papers himself on the streets OF
the city, wearing at that time what
J he calls his snake suit. II consists
Of four or fve large rattlers around
1 his neck and q viper or two which
curl themselves around his arms. As
la paper weight for his papers on the
sidewalk. Monte will use large
( black snake. which curls Itself up on
/ the papers and goes TO sleep much the
same as a dog would do.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
HOSPITAL HELPERS MEET.

The Auxiliary Board OF the Homeo-
pathic Hospital held the first annual
meeting at the hospital on Saturday
morning. The following officers were
elected
Alice Satterthwaite, president: VIII
lard Heald, vice-president; Juliette
Mace, second vice-prosident; Eliza
beth Taylor. recording secretary;
Louise Sterling. corresponding secre-
tary; Paul Matthews, treasurer;
Elizabeth Blanken, Anna Negendank,
auditors.
The society closes the year with
a balance OF $133.70 IN bank A dance
will be held on the evening OF the
annual doll gale provided the junior
board approves the proposition. A
committee composed Mrs Harrison
W. Howell Miss Marion Beadenkopl
az Miss Alice Satterthwaite was ap.
pointed to have charge OF the affair
Following the business r.eeting an
enjoyable social hour was held. dur.
ins which refreshn ents were served
10 the members.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
m0ME FOR AGEn M0MEN.

The annual meeting for the Home
For Aged Women was held Saturday
afternoon at the home, Gilpin avenue
and Harrison streets There are now
"a inmates in the home. and every
thing is in a fourishing condition.
The following officers we're re-elect-
ed Mrs. II. p Rumford. president;
Mrs Ellwood Pyle, vice president;
Miss A. Stroud. secretaryi Mrs. c. f.
Wollaston, treasurer; managers. Mrs
Charles Beadenkopf, Mrs. G. G. Lob
dell. Miss Elizabeth Stroud, Miss AL
bina Phillips, Mrs William X. Rey-
nolds. Mrs. H. p Rumford. Miss Anna
Porter, Mrs j. NJ Horn, Mrs. ]. b.
Martin, Mrs. c. r. Wollaston. Mrs. n
r. Bringhurst, Miss Mary Chambers
Mrs Elwood Pyle. Mrs Mary ID Ma.
lone, Mrs. William r. Downing. Mrs
Vincent ID. Hazard. Miss Clara Muir
gatroyd. Mrs IT w. Howell. Mrs. p
B. Mode, Mrs. H. p. Ewes. Mrs. G.. q
Capello. Jr
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
Mr.. ANDERSON
FOR THE TICKET

Charles L. Anderson, who was de-
feated for the Reprb N nomination
for tn Levy Court in the eastern
district OF Wilmington is much an
noyed by reports tht he will not sup
port the ticket. Mr.. Anderson has is
sued the following statement:
Editor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL"
"Sir: / desire to vail myself Of
your columns to announce that l
shall supI or the whole Republican
ticket on November 5 next. and 1 ask
my friends to do the sare
take this action for the purpose
OF setting at rest tn, rumors connect
Ing my name with another ticket.
hav been a Republican always
and intend to remain one now, and
Loyalty support the Republican ticket,
Yours truly,
CharleG z. Anderson.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
INTO CREEK TO
ESCAPE SLEUTH
BUT IS CAUGHT

After an exciting chase yesterday
Constable Lucius G. Jones OF Will
mington, in the employ Of the Game
Protective Association, captured Luigi
Del Papa. aged 20 years. employed Ia
the quarries at Bellevue and brought
him to Wilmington. where the prison
er was locked up to answer a charge
OF cunning on Sunday, before Magis-
trate Lewis tonight
When Jones ospied the gunner the
latter took to his heels The officer
followed him and an exciting cnase
ensued. The constable shot az Del
Papa twice.
The chase led to the Delaware RIVER
and when the fugitive reached the
shore he plunged into the water, and
az the same time threw his gun and
what game he had into the stream
The fugitive got into the water up 70
his neck and was unable to 90 far
ther owing TO his inability to SWIM
He later concluded to surrender.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
ROUTINE WORK
OF WATER BOARD

The Board Of Water Commission
.ers at tho weekly meeting of the
foa d tod8v heard a balance OF So
356 80 reported The weekly pay roll
OF S1,115.67 was ordered paid. The
receipts for September amounted 20
S51S91.
A letter was received from William
Beadenkopf asking that six OF his
houses on Twenty-ninth street be
tween Jessup and Carter streets be
connected 10 a water main. The re-
quest WAS granted.
Chief Engineer Kienle reported that
he had conducted a test on the l6-
inch submerged main crossing the
Brandywine at Eleventh street bridge
and had discovered no leakage.
Chief Engineer Kienle also reported
that twenty-nine new services and
two new meters had been Installed
two services and seven meters re-
paired, seven services renewed and
one meteor removed.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
JUNIORS READY
TO MARCH In THE
OLDHOME JUBILEE

The three councils of the Jr. o. U.
A. NJ. Eureka No. 1, Welcome No Z,
and Dnlgent No 10, have completed
all arrangements for taking part in
the parade on Wednesday evening and
expect large turnout. Chairman
Kelley and the joint committee of the
three councils have been working
hard in conjunction with Chief Mar
shall stover to make the parade a sue
cess.
The lineup Of tho Jr.. o. u. A. NJ.
will be as follows Chief marshal,
w. r. Clark: Aide, H. L. David;
color bearers and committee which
are Edward Kelley, Frank Seigrist,
=. 4. Rodgers. Alexander Kelley,
Frank Zebley. Oscar Steigler. II. l..
David, William Beyerlein, William
Windsor, William Cathell, ]. sharp
less, B. Ayers, A. w. Emand, II.
/ Walker, J. Durham. w. W. butcher,
G. w. Lukens and Ira McCann.
Then will follow Bethany Band OF
twenty pieces, Junior Mechanics
Guards of twenty-five men, in charge
Of Captain butcher; members of the
order and two large floats drawn by
six horses each for the members
children.
The committee has also invited the
Daughters of Liberty to occupy one
OF the floats. They will be dressed
in handsome costumes. The mem
bers and children are requested to
meet at the hall at 7 o'clock.
The children will be cared for and
brought back to the hall after tho pa.
rade is dismissed. The p o. s. of A..
being in the same section with thI
Mechanics will be escorted back tC
their hall No. GIL Market street, b,
the American Mechanics.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
DRINKS ACID AND
DIES UNDER TREE

wandering from his home az Ken
nett Square on Saturday, Samuel NJ.
Parker drained the contents Of a
bottle containing liquor supposed to
have been carbolic acid. and laid
under a tree on the farm Of william
Getz at Richardson Park. His body
was wound by Mr.. Getz and Coroner
Chandler notified.
Parker was GO years of age and
had been III for some time. He was
under the care OF q nurse. but had
gotten away. In one Of his pockets
was a note which read: Good bye
7 will meet you all in Heaven II
was signed by Parker.
Tho dead man lived with his two
sisters, who are unmarried. He Il
said to have been mentally unbal'
anced.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
KNICKERBOCKERS
PLAN OPEN HOUSE

The Knickcrbocke- Club, one Of the
foremost social organizations of the
city will have open house" for the
members and their guests at their
clubhouse, No 203 West Ninth street,
tomorrow evening. a committee has
given much attention TO planning an
ening of pleasure and some sur
pIises may be expected.
The Knickerbocker Club had in
tended to turn out in ancient Dutch
costume I'm the Home Week pa rade,
but the SMOKER and "open house"
were decided upon by the committee
as more fitting. inasmuch as some OF
the members could not find it con-
venient TO parade. Tomorrow even
ing's offer promises to be one Of the
jolliest II Home Week
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
CANDIDATES PLEASE
REFERENDUM LEAGUE

John Thomas, secretary of the Ref
erendum League, has announced that
Charles r. McCabe candidate for in
surance commissioner on the Demo-
cratic ticket; r. G. Houston, candi-
date for attorney general on the Al
lee-layton Progressive ticket and
Charles L White, candidate for Legis-
lature in the Second Representative
district on the Democratic ticket, had
tions asked by the league. The Ref
erendum Leacue has sent all candi-
tive, referendum and recall planks.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
PRESIDENTS
YACHT STICKS
in RIVER MUD

While attempting to enter the Ches-
apeake and Delaware Canal locks at
Delaware City yesterday afternoon
the United States Government yacht,
Sylph. assigned to the use of Presi-
dent Taft, went aground on a bar Of
mud In the basin of the canal The
vessel, despite all efforts remained
aground for more than two hours
until high tide when fioated
The vessel was bound for Washing
ton, after attending the boat races in
the Hudson river last week. The YES
sci carried no one but the crew. Alter
the vessel was released It proceeded
Oh it's way
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
SWEET REVENGE.
Mark Twain Proved That His old Tins
chum Was = Liar.

Marx Twain Proved That His Old Time
chur Was q Liar.
When the great man arrives" the
associates OF his boyhood days who
used to laugh at the idea OF his ever
amounting to anything" retire unob-
trusively TO the background. But
when the opportunity arises TO make
an example Of some such skeptical old
friend surely no one could rise to the
Ooccasion more effectively than did
Mark Twain on the occasion describ-
ed by Albert Bigelow Paine In Har-
per's Magazine.
he came 10 Keokuk to visit and was
offered 50 a week and board TO remain.
he accepted In the same building
was a book store In which a young
man named Edward Brownell clerked-
lie and Sam Clemens became great
chums
Sam read at odd moments. at night,
In bed. vOluminously-unhl very late
sometimes One night Ed Brownell,
passing upstairs TO bis room on the
fourth door. poked his head In at the
boor.
What are you reading. samf" he
asked.
"Oh. nothing much-a 80 called fun
ny book One OF these days I'll write
q funnier book than that myself"
Brownell laughed
J "No. you won't. SAM" he said. "Yor
are too lazy ever to write a book"
A good many years later. when thu
name Mark Twain had begun TO stand
for american humor. the owner or 1
gave his Sandwich Islands" lecture
In Keokuk. Speaking OF the unrelia
bility OF the islanders. he said:
The king Is. believe. the creates
liar on the face Of the earth excep
one. and ! am very sorry TO locate tina
one right here In the city OF Keokul
IN the person OF Ed Brownell."
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
TROPHIES ON DISPLAY
IN THE NJ. +. DAVIS STORE

Millard +. Davis, ieweler, has in
the windows Of his store in the Ford
building, a choice collection of tro-
phies, including silver cups and med
ais for the home week celebration
The trophies are TO be awarded during
the week. The Davis store also had
on exhibition the Coleman DUPONT
trophy, offered for powerboat cruis-
ers by THE EVENING JOURNAL foi
hydroplan"s which was won by tho
Tech. Jr., and some interestping pic
lures o. the Tech, Jr., the worlds
champion speed boat.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
HOME WEEK CARNIVAL.

The merry-go-round, the Ferris
wheel, circle wave, the wild animal
exhibition TO the small flea circus
are arriving at the carnival grounds
and are setting up their tents to en-
tertain the little ones and the multi
tude who will be In tho city during
the Home Week. There will be
acrobats, tumblers, sensational acts,
band concerts on the large band stand
TO give free entertainment for the
crowds who will assemble at the Car
nival Show Grounds at tho foot OF
South Market street, over the bridge.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
TO ESCORT WILSON

1t was announced by the campaign
committee of the Democratic party
this morning that the Woodrow VIII
son First Voters Club would act as an
escort to Woodrow Wilson, Demo-
cratic nominee for President, when
he speaks here on October H. Previ-
ous to the meeting scheduled for the
Opera House there will be a monster
parade. Five bands will be IN line.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
RoMANcEs OF PORCELAIN.
The Climax to Pslissy's. Sixteen Years
Of Misery.

The Climax to Palissy's Sixteen Years
Of Misery.
The maker Of porcelain and pottery
has decidedly the most exciting and
romantic trade in the world.
The great factories Of Sevres and
Dresden were founded by Bernard Pal.
issy. This man invented white enamel.
but it took him sixteen years to make
the nvention-sixteen years OF hun
ger. misery and persecution. which cul-
minated In the episode. used in II. A.
Jones play Of "The Middieman,-
wherein Palissy maintained his furnace
Ere by burning all the furniture in his
house and finally opened the furnace
door to find within the glaze which he
had sought throughout the best years
Of his life.
Bottgher invented hard porcelain.
He was an alchemist. and one day.
CHANGING to discover that his powdered
wig was unusually heavy. he inquired
the cause and found that the weight
was due to the taolin with which the
wig was powdered. This kaolin was
the substance for lack Of which Bott-
gber's Investigations had for years
/ failed.
When Eiers opened a porcelain fac
tory at Burslem. England. be employed
the most stupid and illiterate work
men. so that his secret processes might
not become known But Samuel Asst
bury resolved to learn the Elers meth
cd. and. affecting ignorance and stu
/ pidity. he got a place in the factory
mastered all Of Elers' secrets and even
tually opened q plant Of his own
wherein he duplicated in every detail
the work Of Elera.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
WOLF REPUBS
FOR THE TICKET

The mass meeting of the Simon
Wolf Republican Club. held yesterday
at its headquarters, was an enthusias-
tic gathering. The out-of-town speak
ers were Dr. David II. Davis and Sam
uel h Fink. Of Philadelphia. Their
addresses We're applauded as they re-
viewed the great prosperity OF the
country.
Magistrate Barnet Gluckman, Louis
Topkis and Charles w. Chagrin. local
speakers. also spoke for the National
as well as the State Republican
ticket
The club will hold meetings every
Sunday until election.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
Mr.. DAVIES COMES HOME
TO JOIN IN CELEBRATION

William Davies, a Delawarean, who
has been making his home in Allan
tic City for a year, Is home again to
Join IN the Old Home celebration
Mr. Davis was formerly IN the wagon
building business here, but relin-
pushed the business when his health
failed. He is now much improved
He says the "old town" never
looked gayer than II does today.
With thousands OF other Delawareans
who are home for the week. He
hopes the weather man will send
clear weather while the celebration
Is on
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
PRAISE FOR MASONIC
HOME IMPROVEMENT

Many Masons yesterday visited the
new Masonic Home on the Lancaster
turnpike, and we're highly pleased
with everything they saw. Praise par
ticularly was given to A. Edwin
Rhodes, architect, who designed the
improvements, and to Thomas j. Day,
tho contractor who did the work. Mr..
Day is a past grand master Of the
order. and he gave every attention
and brought the best skill Of his work
men into service in making the i'm
proyements to the home.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
JOHNSON is OUT
ON ERROR WRIT

]. Frank Ball. representing William
]. Johnson, today obtained a writ Of
error in the johnson case. on which
johnson will be released ON bail,
pending a review Of his case before
the state Supreme Court.
johnson was sentenced TO pay a
iine OF $500 and be imprisoned for six
months on a charge Of attempted sub
ordination " perjury.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
rEAsT OF HOLY ROSARY.

The Feast Of the Holy Rosary was
observed in all Catholic churches in
the city yesterday. October is espec-
ially dedicated 20 the rosary In all
Catholic churches throughout the
world and special services are held
in each church every day during the
month at which beads are roclted In
common.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
EAGLES UNVEIL
BURBACE STATUE

About twenty-five members Of the
Uniformed Rank OF the Knights OF
the Golden Eagle and other members
Of the various castles, with the Beth
any Band OF twenty pieces, went TO
Baltimore this morning to take part
the memory of oJhn E. Burbage
in the unveiling of a monument TO
founder Of the order, which will take
place in Baltimore this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
THEIR DEATHs ACCIDENTAL.

Coroner Chandler held three In
quests on Saturday night Verdicts
of accidental death we're returned In
he case of the unidentified man killed
under a motor truck at the yards
of the Harlan and sHollingsworth
Corporation, and Jefferson Miller, who
was killed by a Peoples line car,
IN the case OF William Garland
who died from injuries received by
falling down steps at Casey's Hotel
a verdict OF death from hemorrhage
Of the brain was returned.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
MAN WAS NOT SHOT.

Reports from the vicinity OF Cen
treville to the effect that am nam
ed Ryan was shot during a quarrel
with Italian laborers employed un-
der him we're denied this morning
There was some trouble between the
laborers themselves but no one was
short or seriously injured.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
COLORED VOTERS WILL
MEET THIS EVENING

The Rt. Rev. Alexander Walters,
a bishop of the A. NJ. L. Zion Church.
and James Curtin Of New York City,
will adress. a meeting Of colored vo4
ters in Turn Hall this evening. The
EIks Band will furnish music. The
Rev, c. A. Brown is chairman and A.
A Anderson, assistant chairman OF
As committee OBJ arrangements.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
MINIsrERIAL UNION ELECTS

The Wilmington Ministerial Union
today elected these officers: Presi-
dent, the Rev. Or. George Edward
Reed; vice-president. the Rev. ]. II.
Crawford; recording secretary and
treasurer, the Rev, Dr. ]. Z. Huns
berger. The president was empow-
cred TO appoint the different COM
miftees. The Rev. Dr. Klein, OF New
York City. addressed the meeting.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
DISAGREEABLE
ODOR OVER CITY

Much complaint was heard this
morning about the disagreeable odor
which hung over the city. Officers Of
the Board Of Health were sent out
by Secretary Ellison TO investigate
following the receipt Of complaints
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
DAUGHTERs OF 1919 LUNCHEON.

A luncheon will be given at the
Now Century Club tomorrow morn
ing by the National Society. United
States Daughters Of 1912, to celebrate
the Tooth anniversary Of tho capture
OF The Frolic by tho Wasp. The
President National, Mrs. William Curry
Slade, will b0 present. Papers will
be read by Judge Henry g. Conrad, OF
Georgetown. aud the Rev. G. II. b
Turner, OF Lewes
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
GOVERNORS HEADQUARTERS
FOR OLD HOME WEEK

Governor Pennewill will establish
headquarters at the Hotel Whining
ton on Wednesday, for "Old Home
Week" He will attend Mayor How
ellis reception tonight. but will return
10 Dover tomorrow 10 attend to Off
cial business and wIll return to viii
mington Wednesday,,
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
RISHOP TO TEACH CLISS.

The Young women's Christian As
sociation will open its Bible course
tonight in the Association building
at No. eos King street Bishop Fred
erick ]. Kinsman, OF the Episcopal
Diocese of Delaware, will have
charge of the work for the first
month.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
TMO.LRGGED PIG DEAD.

When employees OF Carnival show
opened the car containing some OF
their exhibits this morning, il was
found that a two-legged pig which
had dbeen shipped from Allentown
had died. The animal was highly
valued.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
FALL ONLY JARRED HIM.

John Mccarthy. OF Buffalo, fell from
the top of a chestnut tree near Wood
dale, yesterday, while hunting chest
nuts with George Smith and Barney
Zeilliger. Homeopathic Hospital ply
sicians found that Mccarthy had not
broken any bones
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
ALLEE-LAYTON WING
TO NAME A TICKET

The Allee-Layton Progressives will
hold a county convention at No. S3s
Market street tomorrow morning TO
nominate a county, district and legis-
lative ticket.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07

F. d. Lackey q Co. say;
I'VE favor purchasing stocks on all
little set backs
G. 7. Hudson q Co. say:
"Buy good stocks ON drives for
moderate turns
Evening journal., 1912-10-07

Those wic are compe. mt are on
the firing line Of business-they are
in close ouch with affairs and are
consistent readers of th Want Col
umns.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07

To reach the workers ia every line.
summon them through the Wants.
Adv
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
BAYARD ADDRESSES DEMOCRATs

Thomas f. Bayard addressed the
Hebrew Wilson and Marshall Club
yesterday in the rooms, No. Clio Mar
ket street,
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
YOLkSFEsr A sUCCEss.

The volksfest OF 1912 of the Della
ware Saengerbund held at Brandy
wine Springs recently was a financial
success. about $500 being realized.
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
rINANCIAL ANp COMMERCIAL

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Oct. THE stock
market opened quiet
Evening journal., 1912-10-07
WELCOME BACK

W LLtUuL nANlA
10 the old town. We hope you
like the changes and improve
ments.
SO YEARS
We have been at Sixth and
Market on the clothing job.
OVER . MILLIONS
worth Of mems and boys wear
has been turned out to one OF
the most responsive and best
constituencies in this country.
COME IN THIS WEEK
any time look us over, every
department is az your service,
and able TO serve you.
NEW SUITS
NEW 0VERC0ATS
for men and. boys OF every size
are here and ready for you.
JAS. T. MULLiV ( % lj
9Th and Marke