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Evening journal., 1912-10-21

FIRST VOTERS in
ROOSEVELT CLUB

A Roosevelt and Johnson First Vo-
ters' Club was organized at the head
quarters of the National Progressive
Party, No. clio 1-2 Market street, Sat
urday evening About sevonty-five
young men Joined the club and fully
fifty men handed in their names to
join at the next meeting
William p. White acted as tempor-
airy chairman, and Aaron Finger, tenn
porthy secretary. A committee was ap-
pointed TO draft a constitution and by
laws, and report at the next meeting
on Tuesday evening, when the perma-
nent organization will be effected and
suitable quarters secured for the
club. Samuel Wesley Long, who or
ganized the National Progressive
League OF Delaware. and Joseph II.
Bartlett are organizing the club
which promises TO be one of the most
prominent political clubs I'm the city.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
PROF. BERLIN
URGES PUPILS
TO GREATER EFFORT

The usual Monday morning exer-
cises of the Wilmington High School,
which were held in the large auditor
ium this morning. we're we'll attended.
Professor A. H. Berlin led the exer-
cises with prayer and Bible reading,
after which the regular program was
carried out.
Addresses were made by three mem
bers of the A Senior Class-Miss
Emily n. Anderson, who spoke on
Peace" Miss Helen A. Foulke, on
"The Hope Of the Nation and Miss
Hazel Ayerst on THE American
Flag" paying it the following tribute
at the close of the address:
Come veal or woe. we will. in life
or death stand by the American Stars
and Stripes
Miss Raudnitzky recited J. Whit
comb Riley's poem, when the Frost
is on the Pumpkin" which was greet
ed with applause"
Professor Berlin made a brief ad-
dress TO the students, particularly
emphasizing the need for greater ef-
fort in their school work. There must
be more eXertion in class work." he
said. you must apply yourselves
with determination in order to get
the best results from your work"
The chorus singing was unusually
good this morning, and the melody of
the two selections showed careful
training on the part of Miss Fletcher,
musical supervisor of the High
School
Pleasing musical selections we're
given by the High School orchestra.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
ROOSEVELT
GOT $4,000
FROM PERKINS
Ryan Also Tells Clapp Com
mittee He Gave $lO5,OOO
to Aid Democrats
TRUSTS NOT BACKING
7. R. PERKINS SAYS
BY The United Press.

by Ihe united Press.
WASHINGTON, Oct 21.-Two mil
lionaires, George w. Perkins and
Thomas Fortune Ryan, today dis
closed TO the Clapp committee how
they loosened their purses in pitt
cal campaigns.
Perkins said his total contribu-
tions to Colonel Roosevelt's cause
this spring we're only S123.000, de-
spite rumors that he had given mil
lions. Thomas f. Ryan admitted Civ
ing S450,000 to the Democrats in 1904
and said that he gave between $4,000
and $4,000 this year to Governor
Harmon's war chest and $4,000 for
Representative Underwood's cam
paign.
Perkins Indignantly denied that
either the steel or the harvester
trusts were backing Roosevelt. He
branded such statements fatty and
squarely as "lies-made out of whole
cloth" He demanded that Chairman
Hilles, of the Republican national
committee and Senator Penrose of
Pennsylvania. be called before the
committee to produce proof to sub
stantiate such charges.
Ryans testimony was remarkable
in that he said he was against Judge
Parker in 1904, and yet gave $4,000
to the campaign and 100000 mGre at
its close, paying up every debt sf the
party, ito keep it from disintegration
and disgrace"
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
AFTER HOSPITAL FLIGHT

John r. Lee. colored. aged about 55
years was found dead in the Salvation
Army barracks at Second and French
streets on Saturday afternoon. lie
had been suffering with pneumonia.
The man, while i'll. was sent to the
Delaware Hospital two weeks ago. In
bed near him was a man suffering
with delirium tremens and his ac-
tions so frightened the colored man
that he jumped from a window and
made his escape from the institution
with nothing on but his night cloth
ing He wandered around Brandywine
Park for several hours before he
sought refuge with a friend. His con-
dition afterward became serious and
pneumonia developed.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
FIND HIM DEAD
In STABLE, NECK
BROKEN BY FALL

Cold in death. with his neck broken,
William Dennison, aged 81 years, was
found early this morning by Harry
Frederioks, an employe Of the Whining
ton, Sash. Door and Bling Company,
at Second and Madison streets. Denni-
sons body was found at the bottom of
ladder leading to the hay loft in
the stable, and it is presumed that he
fell from the loft sometime during
the night. He was not bruised to
any extent
Dennison was a carpenter by trade
but did not work steadily. confning
his efforts to odd jobs. Until two
weeks ago he lived at No. 1912 Chest
nut street. and since then had spent
most Of his time at night in the
stables where he was found dead this
morning
Dennison was not married. His
body was removed to the morgue.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
$40 FINE GOES
ON BRICK THROWER

William Smith. who threw a brick
at William Conway Saturday night,
and when chased took refuge In the
police station, was fined $50 and costs
in City Court this morning. Conway
today told OF Smith bothering him and
his housekeeper and of the woman
being afraid TO leave the house on ac-
count of Smith. Conway said the
brick hit him on the shoulder.
Smith was dismissed on a charge of
trespass several months ago, after
Conway had him arrested for entering
his house At that time IL was
brought out that Smith knew the
woman. This morning Smith said a
woman called him on the phone Sat
urday and told him to meet her at
Eleventh and Market streets, at II
O'Clock that night While there Con-
way and the woman came along and
he spoke to the woman. When Con.
way threatened him Smith threw the
brick.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
FRIENDS SCHOOL MEETING.

In Friends Meeting House on Sat-
urday the fall meeting of the First
Day School Union of Concord Quar-
terly was held Among the $50 per-
sons present we're delegations from
West Chester, Birmingham, Goshen,
Newtown Square, Swarthmore Dar-
by, Willistown, Providence, Melvern,
Concord and Landsdowne. The meet
ing opened at 1890 o'clock with a
scripture reading. Frank Maris, of
Lansdowne. the clerk. presiding. Re
ports OF various schools we're pre-
sented. The morning topic was RE
ligious Education Through the First
Day School" and the session closed
with a general discussion In the af-
ternoon there we're reports of dele
gates and luncheon was served in
Friends School gymnasium by COM
mittee comprising Mrs. T. c. Bye, Mrs.
l.. c. Kent. Mrs. Frederic Gawthrop.
Mrs. Frank Taylor and Mrs. H. p.
Ewes.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
CHAPEL SERVICES
FOR THE FOREIGNERS

The first chapel service of the Cit
liens Schools for non-English speak
ing people at Elm and Van Buren,
streets, was held yesterday afternoon
With large attendance when the
Rev. ID. NJ Cleland delivered an ad-
dress as another lesson in English"
so the students of the school and 9TH
crs who were present.
Among the correct American
ways" to be taught and practiced In
the schools will be the utmost toler-
ance toward all religious beliefs and
an creeds and nationalities will be
admitted on precisely the same terms.
The sessions of the schools will be
held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings from 730
to $50 o'clock. On Friday evenings
IL is intended that "neighborhood" So
cial meetings will be held with mu-
sicai entertainments and addresses
b. prominent speakers.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
CITY WOULD END
WATER LEAKAGE

A letter from James b. Oberly, re-
questing the installation of water
pipe on Van Buren street for two
houses, as well as for a pipe to supply
his brick yard at Barrett and Broome
streets, was read at the meeting of the
Board of Water Commissioners this
morning. Action on this application
will be deferred for investigation.
The board of trustees of Wesley NJ.
L. church asked the department for a
SIS inch water meter i'm place OF the
"a inch meter, which is now In the
church, and the building adjoining
The board declined the request as the
pipe supplies two buildings.
No applications for meters on old
properties for next year will be re-
ceived after October 81.
Mr.. Poole did nothing toward
changing the water rates at today's
meeting owing to Senator Millers alb
sence.
The weekly payroll of 81. .O52.22 and
the bank balance of s2,S55.1S were or
dered paid Last weeks payroll Of
81 .O36.O3 was approved.
The report of Chief Engineer Kienle
for the week ending October 10,
showed additional water leakage.
An endeayor is being made to dis
cover the particular section of the
high service system, wherein this
waste is taking place. In order to do
this. tho system will be divided pri-
marily into three divisions: First, Van
Buren, street. west; Delaware avenue,
on the north; Fourth street on the
south.
Second-Van Buren street on the
east; zenith street on the north;
city line on the west and south.
Third-North OF Delaware avenue,
west of Van Buren, street, Brandywine
on the north
Pitometer readings, coverings sew
eral days supplies, will be taken in
these districts, and results Of test sub
mitted later.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
MAXWELL-wHITTEN NUPTIALS.

A quiet church wedding will be
solemnized in ST. Johns Church this
city, on Wednesday morning, October
%, at $50 o'clock, when Miss Rosa
Lee Maxwell. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Maxwell, Of New Cas-
tie, Del, will become the bride OF
Oliver Campbell Whitten, son Of Mrs
Annie Whitten, of near Christiana.
The Rev. George c. Hall will be the
officiating clergyman and there will
be no attendants Following the
ceremony the bride and groom will
leave for a short wedding trip. The
young people are well known and are
very popular
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
NO CITY JUDGE
APPOINTED YET

Edwin r. Cochran's term as munich
pal court judge of Wilmington, ex-
piers with today, but Governor Penne-
will has not appointed his successor.
Just when he will make the appoint
ment is not known. The men men,
toned as possibilities for the judge
ship are Philip O. Churchman, Harry
p. Joslyn and Leonard e. Wales.
When asked following court today
if he would preside tomorrow, Judge
Cochran said that if no appointment
was made ne might have a statement
to make tomorrow.
Governor Pennewill. who arrived at
the State House, Dover, this afternoon,
said he would not appoint a municipal
judge today.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
PIAYeROUND DRILL DELIGHTS

More than 200 people witnessed the
exhibition drills Of the Fairgrounds
girls and the Water Witch Pioneers
at the West End Reading Room
grounds. Delaware avenue and Union
street on Saturday afternoon. Gov
ernor Pennewill and Mayor Howell
had been invited but we're unable to
attend. The girls we're dressed in
white and we're under the direction
of Miss Jennie Weaver. supervisor OF
the Fairgrounds of the city.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
NEWSPAPERS And
AUTOS AS GODS
Pastor Cunningham Says PeO.
pie Have Come to Worship
New DeitleS

The Rev. Henry Cunningham, pas
tor Of Eastlake Presbyterian Church,
preached to large audience last
evening on the subject. ''Who is Your
God, basing his sermon on the text,
Acts 1923. "As I passed by / be-
held an altar with this inscription to
the Unknown God" Mr.. Cunningham
paid his respects to the automobile
and Sunday newspapers.
Regarding the automobile Mr. Gun
ningham said "One of the chief rea-
sons for the falling off in church at
tendance and Sunday school is to be
attributed to the auto The day is
largely or wholly spent in trips and
visitations. and so the auto becomes
their idol These persons not only
should remember the speed laws. but
also the law of Cod which says Re
member the Sabbath day to keep it
holy"
Concerning the Sunday newspaper
the preached said zone of the
greatest enemies to the proper use Of
the Sabbath day is the Sundays news
paper Some one has well named it
the DEVILS Bible, since many give it
the chief place in their time and
thought on the Sabbath and IL really
becomes their God What kind of a
God is il? The examination of six
Philadelphia Sunday papers revealed
S14 columns made up of murders, as
saults. adulteries. sporting news,
theatrical news, foreign news, politi-
cal, editorial, sensational, finance and
%3-4 columns religious. What of that
for spiritual food There are Chris
tian people who rob God of time on
the Sabbath that should be spent in
private or public worship, and rob
their souls of culture because OF
hours spent with the Sunday news
paper"
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
GEO. v. MASSEY
WITH RAILROAD VETS

Railroad men. eighty-fve in num-
Der. attended a banquet held in Eden
Hall Saturday afternoon by the Vet
eran Employees Association OF the
Delaware Division Of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. The guests were all
members of the organization.
The Hon. George V. Massey, retir-
ed general solicitor, and the guest
of honor, spoke, dealing with the his
tory of the Delaware Railroad Many
Of the incidents related by Mr. Mas
sey were readily recalled by the vet
erans
b. B. John. superintendent of the
division, presided at the banquet
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
FIREMEN COMING
FOR TWO DAY TRIP

About fifty members of the Rex
Hook and Ladder Company, Of York
Pa. will arrive in Wilmington on
Wednesday evening at 7.12 o'clock TO
remain here as the guests OF the
Phoenix Fire Company until Friday
afternoon when they will depart at
4.30 o'clock
The visitors will be accompanied
by the Spring Garden Band Of twenty
pieces and with the firemen will make
their headquarters at the Hotel VIII
mington The fremen will be on a
one week trip and the itinerary in
cludes besides a visit TO this city New
Brunswick, n. j., Philadelphia and
NOrristOwn.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
FIRE BURNS
LAUNCH TO
WATER EDGE
Workers and Engineer En-
daneered When Back Blaze
IgniteS Gasoline
WHARF PROPERTY
IS ALSO DAMAGED

Fire this morning on the launch
Honey Boy" owned by Frank r.
Jones, a wharf builder and pile driv-
er, destroyed that craft and did con-
siderable damage to the wharf prop
erty of Enoch Moore, along the Chris
tiana river. a short distance from the
plant of the Atlantic Refining Com
pany.
The Honey Boy was being pre-
pared by Robert Watkins, the engi-
neer, to take a number of workmen
in Mr.. Jones employ down the Della
ware Bay when back fire caused an
explosion of gasoline on the vessel
and in an instant the flames had
spread to every section of the boat.
Watkins, as well as the other men
aboard the boat escaped without in
jury
The Reliance Fire Company was
called by telephone but before the
arrival of the apparatus the flames
had communicated with the wharf
property to which the Honey Boy
was tied By this time the boat also
was in flames and was burning to the
water edge. The automobile engine
OF the fire company quickly got a
stream on, the fire, lifting the water
direct from the river, and after an
hours wort managed 90 extinguish
the blaze. The Honey Boy" how
ever, was burned to the water line
and the waer thrown into it by the
firemen sanl the vessel.
The wharf will' have to be rebuilt
and the boa is a total loss. The
craft was vaned at $500, covered by
insurance The fact that the fire
was within ne hundred feet Of the
Atlantic Rehing Company's plant
where there ire hundreds of barrels
of oil in stoage, for a time caused
some uneasinss. The firemen, how
ever, kept II fire under control.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
CONGRESSMAN
HEALD GUEST OF
SCHOOL CLASS

The senior civics class of the High
School, and Miss Elizabeth Carlisle
their resourceful teacher. will enter
tain at a social hour in the High
School this afternoon. Several guests
have been invited TO be present, among
them Congressman William II. Heald
who will make an address dealing
with the science Of government, and
particularly the functions of the diff
ferent branches Of government
This 3 another OF the features ar
ranged by Miss Carlisle for practical
instruction of the civics class. Somel
time ago the class visited Washington
and was shown many places Of inter
est by Congressman Heald.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
WOMAN WHO
PUNCHED COP
PAYS $40 FINE

Marion Empson, colorcd, who
proved pugilist when arrested by
Officer Grussemeyer, at Jones Flats
on Saturday night, was fined $40 and
costs in City Court this morning. on
the charge of disorderly conduct.
Marion tore the officers coat and
tried to strike lim.
The charge 0f non-support against
oliver Beauohamp was continued for
one week. The charge was heard a
month ago, when the defendant was
given until today TO secure work This
morning Beauchamp said he had work
at the Diamond State Fibre plant and
was willing to give his wife S12 a
month. The case was then continued
with Beauchamp promising TO give his
wife SO next Saturday.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
PAY S. FINE FOR
BOARDING HOUSE ROW

Robert Price, Edward Young and
William jenkins, colored, who in
company with several colored girls,
caused a row at Jenkins lodging
house, No 912 French street early
Sunday morning were fined s. and
costs in City Court today
Keziah Green, colored, the board
ing mistress, told of the men caus-
ing a row and swearing The de-
PENDANTS admitted being there, and
said they were intoxicated.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
HAPPY AUTUMN
DAY in WOODS

Ideal autumn weather yesterday
caused thousands of persons TO flock
TO the countryside by trolleys and
trains. Chestnut parties we're the
rule, and the woods around the city
resounded with the hearty laughter of
the picnicers
The foliage at this time is al its
prettiest. and while the camera does
not depict the various hues. the scenes
yesterday attracted many with
cameras.
Owing to the heavy wind ~ Sat-
urday. many chestnuts We're loosened
from the burrs and clubbing Of the
trees was unnecessary. During the
afternoon North and South Brandy
wine Parks were visited by thousands
and here If nowhere else, the view
was delightful.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
5000 FOR ASBURY
ON ANNIVERSARY

Yesterday marked the one hundred
and twenty-third anniversary OF As
bury Methodist church, and the edi-
flee was crowded to the doors at both
the morning and the evening anniver-
sary services. Miss Maggie Bevan, Of
Wales, who is studying for missionary
preached at both services. The young
woman, who is a soloist also sang.
The text of her morning services
was The Lord is My Shepherd" and
In the evening Il Am the Way" Dur
ing the services nearly 5000 was
raised for current expenses. Miss Be
van will remain here until Thursday,
preaching at the church every night.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
HUNT CHESTNUTS
AFTER AUTO RIDE

Employees of Held and Company and
some of their friends enjoyed a ride
to Philadelphia yesterday Return
ing they had delightful time chest
nut hunting at Talleyvlle. The party
consisted of Kathryn Hayden.
Genevieve Wlcherly. Eleanor Hughes.
Jane McCafferty. Minnie Wycherly.
Marjorie Fleming, Howard Drukker,
Norman Kirby, Paul Klinicke. ]. Ed
ward Talley. E Warner Mulrosney
and John Fisher.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
FAMILY is REUNITEp.

Mrs. Charles H. Campbell. of No
1898 Ashburner street. Philadelphia.
has, after thirty years, located her
sister and brother the three having
been separated in childhood. Her
sister is the wife of Captain James
Simmons, Of Little Greek. Kent coun-
ty, this State, Her brother she To-
Gated In Camden, \. j.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
DuRBAR PICTURES AT MAJESTIC

Presentations OF the Durbar pic
lures in color. OF the Coronation In
India" will be given at the Majestic
Theatre. Cunder the auspices of the
Y. w. c. Al today and tomorrow.
Beginning at AIS o'clock this af-
ternoon. there will be special pre-
sentation for the children-and the
other presentations will be given at
o'clock tonight: and at 2.3O o'clock
and s o'clock tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
WILSON FIRST VOTERS, CLUB.

The Woodrow Wilson First Voters
and the Young Mems Wilson Club
will hold a smoker at headquarters,
No 610 Market street, tomorrow ev-
ening. Through the efforts OF Joseph
f. O'Tole, organizer and formerly
president of the organization, young
national speaker has been engaged 10
make an address. There will be sing
ing and refreshments.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
INIrREn In RUNAWAY.

Charles Armstrong of Kennett
Square. was badly bruised and
scratched by being thrown from his
wagon when his horses on Saturday
ran away. The horses were not in
iured
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
lights Will CONE pOWN.

Workmen In the employ of the Will
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company will begin the work of re-
moving the light streamers suspend
ed across Market street within a day
or two.
Evening journal., 1912-10-21
HISTORIANS TO MEET.

The Historical Society of Delaware
will hold it's regular meeting this ev-
sning Some pleasing reports regard
ing the new building will be pre-
sented.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-03

while their hands clasped in friendship
and love constitute the rounds.
For the first time in the history Of
Brooklyn what is called the ''col-
ored section can boast of a well or
ganized neighborhood club, club com
posed Of honest, hardwork1ng wom-
en-, women whose hearts are as true
as steel and whose sense of honor
and integrity far transcends that OF
some women who live in higher at
mosphere and who would scorn being
classified among the mediocre women.
This organiZa ton, which had its ORR
gin with about six women two years
ago, now numbers between fifty and
seventy-Gve substantial members. Not
only are they interested in everything
that pertains to their own improve
ment and development. but are eager
TO become factors in the uplift OF
those less fortunate in life.
Besides contributing to the main
tenance of the Settlement House in
this city, they have cheerfully assumed
their quota of financial responsibility
for the support of Harriet Tubman.
They are learning that well kept homes,
and neat and tidy personal appear
ance, together with refined, cultured
deportment. are an index to worth and
character. They have learned that
there is vast difference between pow
erty and immortality; that the one may
exist absolutely without disgrace and
dishonor, while the other cannot.
Mrs f. l.. Young has been working
not only constantly, but effectively, for
the past three years among delinquent
girls.
In Manhattan Mrs. Frances X. Key
ser, superintendent of the White Rose
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-03


]. Stuart, Mrs. G. NJ. De Baptist
Faulkner and Miss Edith Leonard
have done yeoman service for the bet.
terment Of conditions among women.
In Brooklyn Mrs. Addie w. Hunton.
DR.. v Morton Jones. Mrs. Alice Wiley
Seay, Mrs. Albert S. Reed, Mrs. n. b.
Dodson and others have given unstint-
ingly of their time, energy and ability
for the uplift of the race generally and
women particularly.
Their latest move is an organization
known as the Conference Of Workers
Among Girls. This club meets the
fourth Tuesday in each month. Mrs.
NJ. G. Lawton is chairman of the Con
ference OF Workers Among Girls and
president Of the Lincoln Neighborhood
club,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-03
By Mrs. NJ. c. LAWTON.

Brooklyn.-The colored race, like all
others, has race workers and race talk
ers, but in Greater New York there Is
a splendid force of women who are not
only talking, but doing. They feel that
in a measure they are their sisters
keepers; that they themselves may be
instrumental in removing many of the
prescriptions in evidence against them.
is strength; secondly, that the glitter
and CLEAN of society, fine clothes,
sumptuous tables and social functions
are but feeting joys and that an entire
life thus spent is but tale that is told.
They further realize that the race
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-02-03
Savannah In Need of Leadership.

Once again the call comes from Geor-
gia via Savannah for leadership among
the Afro-Americans in that particular
city. 1t is said that at least two well
known men Of the race in Savannah
are eligible either of whom would
be acceptable to the colored citizens.
but they are either too bashful or not
interested in the race enough to un-
dertake the task. Now. who said the
race had too many leaders2