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Evening journal., 1912-04-18
BOOST FOR
ROAD AT TRADE
BOARD DINNER
Beard Of Trade dupont ROuI-
evard Banquet" Here on
May 5
GEN. DUPONT A
GUEST OF HONOR

Following months of preparation
for their annual banquet. the house
and social features committee of the
Wilmington Board of Trade this
morning announced that the banquet,
which Will be known as The Board
of Trade, DUPONT Boulevard Ban
ouet, will be held on the evening of
May 8, in the DUPONT Assembly Room
and be preceded by a reception.
While Ill of the guests of the even
ing have lot been selected nor have
the speakers been secured. it is an
nounced that General T. c. DUPONT
will be one Of the special guests.
The committee of which Charles +.
Rudolph is chairman, held a meeting
last evening when the first details
were arranged Other meetings will
follow 1t is hoped to make the ban
quet the greatest event in the his
tory Of tie organization.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
MAN In JAIL
NOT BIGAMIST
WOMAN SAYS
Chester Police Release InnO-
cent Man Who Was Held
Two Days
COMPLAINING WIFE SAYS
RIGHT SPENCE IS WEST

Mrs Mamie Spence. of No s19 Kirk
wod street who caused the arrest Of
William II. Spence of Chester on
Tuesday. charging him with bigamy
went to Chester this morning and sf-
ter seeing Spence declared that a mis-
take had been made. At the time Of
his arrest Spence said IL was a mis-
take. Mrs. Spence told the Chester au-
thorities that her husband was VIII
liam T. Spence. whereas the man in
custody was William r. Spence. a coI-
sin of her husband
The Spence who was under arrest
was at once liberated and he returned
to his wife i'm Rockdale, While IN
Chester this morning Mrs. Spence III
formed the police there that she had
heard this week that her husband was
in St Louis, Mo.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18

as he had concluded not to attend
and knew of others so advised He
did not appear at the State House.
Some interest was caused by the
statement that Willard Salisbury
was here yesterday and had a con-
ference with some of his political
friends before returning to Whining
ton. That the hand of Salisbury is
playing politics in the special ses-
sion situation is suspected by some
persons here.
The conference had no statement TO
make early this afternoon as to its
conclusions.
willard Salisbury, Democratic Ma
tional Committeeman, went to Balu-
more late yesterday afternoon. He was
asked before his departure whether
he favored a special session Of the
Legislature TO pass the boulevard law
amendments. Mr. Salisbury replied
that he had no statement TO make.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
REPUBLICANS
HAVE SMOKER

Members of the Unity Republican
Club of the Sixth ward and other Re
publican voters. had an old-fashioned
smoker at Turn Hall last evening
when the issues confronting the Re
publican party we're discussed by
Congressman William II. Head, State
Senator Charles r Miller, the Rev.
Albert Price and Thomas A. d. Hut
son, who presided over the meeting.
Congressman Heald spoke of the
duties of the voters at the next cleo
tion and outlined the necessity for
continuing in office the Republican
party with its business-like policies
and administrative ability in this state
and the nation.
Senator Miller spoke along the same
line and urged harmony and concerted
action to assure party success.
DR.. Price spoke of the debt owed
the Republican party by the colored
citizens OF this country. He referred
salaQl. .sssieKa. hsre which
was due TO the Repubiican party and
declared that President Taft had done
more for the negro than had Roose-
Welt
He warned the negro voters that un-
less they did their duty, the black
man would be disfranchised by the
Democrats and the race would be
Jim Crowed" throughout the coun-
try
Edward Thompson in moving a vote
Of thanks TO the speakers reminded
them that they might az some future
time be given the opportunity to vote
for Senator Miller for governor Of Del
aware.
Following the addresses those pres
ent enjoyed a social hour with pipe.
and cigars.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18

decided he could not reach the III
tanic IN time TO be of service, and
went on chasing after the tank in tho
hope Of salvage for giving her tow
to Halifax.
Clear Night When Ship Sinks.
Captain Haines was asked today:
Would Il be possible that an iceberg
would lie so low in the water that
it would be impossible 90 see in
clear night?'
lie answered: 81 have never heard
of an entirely submerged iceberg OF
size large enough to wreck the Ii
tanic."
He would not discuss the matter
/ further, although he freely admitted
he had never seen a clearer night in
April off the Newfoundland coast than
last Sunday night
Sailors here believe that the inn
pact OF the collision must have Jared
loose all Of the Titanic's machinery
and possibly that she was in darkness
almost from the outset. if-sfss3 .s''assg
so the task OF lowering the Iifeboats
and getting the frightened passengers
into them must have been fearful
one There also was a belief hero
today that all Of the reserve sailors
who were asleep In their quarters
forward, as well as many Of the steer
age passengers In the bow of the
boat, were crushed TO death when the
bows rolled back before the ungiv-
teble berg.
There is a belief here that not all
of the boats Of the Titanic were
launched The crew. while picked,
experienced men, was green and the
boat dayits we're new and undoubted-
ly hard TO handle.
This. added TO the difficulty of work.
ing In the darkness. may have made
the work OF getting survivors over
board most difficult task
The newspapers here today directly
charge someone with withholding
news. They say that the Carpathia
should have been sent into this har-
Dor.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18

ASKING FOR
BOULEVARD
MiIISbOrO Residents and Clay
ton Town Council Take
Formal Action
WANT LEGISLATION TO
HASTEN ROAD WORK

Secretary George n. McGovern OF the
Board of Trade has received copy OF
the action taken by citizens of Mills
boro on Monday declaring in favor Of
of the DUPONT Boulevard
and recommending such legislation a.
will enable completion of the road this
wear. The communication from Mills
boro is as follows:
Office of
Commissioners of the Town
of Millsboro.
Millsboro. Del, April 10, 1912.
At a meeting of the citizens Of
the town of Millsboro and vicinity
called to order in Barker's Hall at
4.2O p m. April Is, 1912, MIR. II. P.
Quattlander was made chairman.
and Joseph Ilfe secretary. The OBJ
iect of Che meeting being stated,
which was to appoint a committee
of three to meet the Board of Trade
OF Wilmington, Del, in Wilmington,
. at 4 p m. Tuesday, April l6, to en-
NfANnI 10 NtNl-t NWIif IihM WNfl'-
bv work on the DUPONT road could
be resumed and the road be COM
pleted during the present year, the
following resolution WAS unani-
mously adopted;
Whereas, Certain adverse criti-
cisms TO the DUPONT road have ap-
peared in various parts OF the
State. and
Whereas, We desire to have our
position upon the subject plainly
understood, therefore be IL
Resolved. That the citizens of the
town OF Nlillsboro and vicinity in
public meeting do declare sucn
criticism as being without founda
tion, and believing the road viii
be of the greatest benefit 10 the
State OF Delaware, recommend such
legislation as will enable the com
pletion of the road this year.
The following committee was ap-
pointed TO meet the Board of Trade
in Wilmington ON date mentioned;
H. 2. Quattlander, j. r. Goodwin and
Joseph ililie
There being no further business,
meeting adjourned at 4.40 p. m.
II. r. Quattlander,
Joseph lliife. Chairman.
Secretary.
Another letter received this mornin
at the Board of Trade rooms was froI
iR v Wallcn. president of the Clayto
Town Council. In this letter. whic
was adopted at town meeting hel
there. il was stated that the citizens an
anxious for the speedy construction {
the road, and endorse anything that wi
assist in its construction.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. April 1S-The Car
pathia, with 7O5 survivors Of the Ii
tanic disaster, is expected TO dock at
New York by o'clock tonight accord
ing to bulletin posted by the White
Star line early today for information
of those who gathered at their Broad
day offices for news of friends and
relatives
The Marconi Wireless station here
picked up a message from the Carpa-
thia to the steamer George Washing
ton, which left here at 10 o'clock this
morning. The Carpathia informed the
Washington that the rescue ship
would reach her dock some time TO-
night"
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
DANCE AND CARD PARTY
FOR HOSPITAL BENEFIT

Two hundred guests, the majority
of them being members of the younger
set, attended the second Auxiliary
Board dance of the Homeopathic Hos
pital in the dupont assembly room
last evening Those who did not
care TO dance played bridge and five
hundred Wisteria and palms pro-
vided a decorative effect, and reflect
ed credit upon the committee m
charge and upon Potter, the decor
ator. The First Infantry Orchestra
of eight pieces furnished music. Re-
freshments were served by Jones.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
TO BURY DECEASED
BANKER IN THIS CITY

Alexander II. De Haven. founder
and senior member of the banking
and brokerage firm of De Haven and
Townsend. OF New York and Philadel-
phia, died Tuesday at the Hotel Plaza.
inc New York. Mr.. De Haven has
many friends in Wilmington, and will
be buried in this city. The funeral
will be held as soon as the 12.45 train
comes in tomorrow. Interment will be
made in Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery.
Mr.. De Haven is survived by his
widow, a son. and two grandchildren.
He was 76 years old. His death fol-
lowed an illness of few days. He
had lived in New York since 1881.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
FINE GOES on.

Lizzie Oliver was fined So and costs
by Judge Cochran in City Court to-
day on the charge Of disorderly. con-
duct, preferred by Mr.. and Mrs. John
J. Domonisli. of No. 416 Maryland
avenue. Mrs. Domoniski said Lizzie
cursed her repeatedly on Tuesday
This Lizzie denied. and Jennie Emory
who said she was present said che
heard no profanity. Despite this de-
nial the fine was imposed.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
YOUTHS co BACK
TO SUSSEX FOR TRIAL

State Detective Fred Walls, of George
town, and John Armstrong, special
officer of the Pennsylvania railroad,
stationed at AIiddletown, yesterday af-
ternoon took to Georgetown John Hill, a
white youth aged 10 years, and George
Hudson colorcd. aged 81 years, to an
swer several charges Of burglary.
The men will be charged with break
ing into the station at Cannon and also
with robbing the store of John Fleet
wood in that town. the burglary of the
David Reed store at Ellendale. and
breaking into the home OF II. w. Kirk, a
railroad engineer at Delmar
The men were arrested in Wilmington
Evening journal., 1912-04-18

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LAUREL. Del. April lS-An at
tempt was made by incendiaries last
night TO burn the Marvil Package
Plant and the mansion of J. Dallas
Marvil. formerly the home of late Gov
ernor Marvn.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
4 HOUSEHOLD INVENTORY.

House cleaning time in many a
household. Time for rearrange-
ment and readiustment for many.
A good time to take inventory
If such a business term may be ap-
piled to the home.
How about turning discarded
and obsolete goods into cash.
Every article of home equipment
has a certain value-furniture
draperies, carpets. pictures
There's a way to locate pur-
chasers-use the Want Columns.
Many a prudent housewife has
found scores Of economies among
the wants
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
IncendiarY Attempts To
Fire House and Factory

The flames we're discovered before
they had progressed very far and
we're extinguished before any serious
damage was done.
The authorities are working on the
case and some arrests are expected
within short time
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
TWELFTH WARD
REPUBS ORGANIZE

At a meeting of the Republican COM
mittee of the Twelfth ward last night,
Jacob S. Larason was elected chair
man, and Harry p. Cathcart, secre-
tary. The new committee is as fol-
lows:
First district. william w. Mckin-
non: Second district, Harry p. Cath
cart; Third district, Donald r. Nor
ton: Fourth district William r.
Gonglebach; Fifth district, S. w.
Burnite; Sixth district, II. S. Crcamer;
Seventh district. Jacob S. Larason ;
Eighth district, James Neeley.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
TO GROW FL0RIDA FRrIr.

NJ. b. Terbush. cOntrac. manager Of
the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company. .bas purchased a
40 acre farm i'm Florida and will leave
here for that state next week. Mr.
Ierbush intends 10 devote his time
10 raising gra.o fruit and oranges.
The fellow workers of Mr.. Terbush
have arranged a supper for him on
Saturday evening at the Hotel Will
mington Mr.. Terbush came here
about Is months ago from New York
State
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
COUNTY REPUBLICANS
CALL SATURDAY MEETING

Notices are being sent out for a
meeting of the Republican County
Committee to be held in Republican
headquarters. No. West Ninth street.
ON next Saturday afternoon for organ
ization DIR. L. H. Bali and Joseph
c. Jolls are again mentioned for
chairman aud secretary of the county
committee respectively.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
BOYS PAY FOR
BROKEN WINDOW

Eight boys were before the Juvenile
Court yesterday afternoon charged
with breaking windows in the plant Of
r. f. Peterson. Chestnut and Harri-
son streets The boys we're directed
% pay for the windows broken, as
wei as the costs in the case.
Two colored youths who were
Snarged with trespassing on the p.
y. 4 W Railroad, were probated.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
BUnDINC Permits ISSUED.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued a
permit today 20 Fred A. Havens and
Company. OF Philadelphia TO erect an
addition 10 the west mill of the car
erecting shops of the Harlan and Hol-
lingswOdth Corporation at the foot of
West street. 20 cost $1,000.
The Building viii be 66xl2S feet i'm
dimensions. Work has already been
started on IT,
A permit also was issued to George
Raudman. TO erect two story dwell
ing &C 22O5 Church street. to cost
S2450
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
PREACHERS WILL WARN
AGAINST TRACK WALKING

Col. Jonathan w Aydon. publicity
agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. addressed members Of the
Presbytery of New Castle at Dover
yesterday. Col. Aydon spoke on The
Dangers of Trespassing on the Rail-
road Company's right Of Way" He
asked the ministers TO cooperate and
preach sermons on the subject. The
address was very forcible and Col
Aydon was assured by the Presbytery
that they would assist him in the work
of reducing fatalities on the railroad.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
MR.. HAWKINS BODY HERE.

The body of Samuel Hawkins. who
died at Atlantic City, n. j.. on Tues
day night. arrived in this city this
morning and was removed to the
home Of Mr.. Hawkins son, William
W Hawkins, No. l07 West Twenty
third street, by Undertaken James T.
Chandler The funeral will take place
from that address but no arrange
ments have yet been made as to the
time.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
MARRIEn a1 YFlRs

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Fell. Of No
S23 West Ninth street are quietly
celebrating their fifty-frst wedding
anniversary today. Last year the cele-
bration was more elaborate Il being
their golden anniversary and all of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fell's children and grand
children were present.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
TlRLF CLOTH WITH HIM.

Samuel Patterson, well-known In
police circles. who was arrested yes
terday while drunk and who had
table cloth I'm his possession, was fined
81 and costs in City Court this morn
ing How he got the cloth is not
known
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
GROCERS' MEETING.

The weekly meeting Of the Retail
Grocers' Association was held at No.
702 Market street last night Only
routine business was transacted. ex-
cept the matter of holding a street
carnival during the week of the Della
ware State Fair Association.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
SAY ISMAY
WITHHOLDS
INFORMATION
Rr The IIniled Pross.

NEW YORK. April 1S.-Becauss
Bruce lsmay, managing director OF
the White Star Line is said to have
refused permission. the story of the
Titanic disaster is withheld from the
world Ismay, who was saved with
the women and children, has estsb-
Continued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
Titanic Tragedy at Glance Based on
Latest Figures Received

THE RESCUED:
Cabin Passengers Whose Names Are Known 58f
Sfeerage Passengers Whose Names Are Known :. 12t
Reported on CsFpsihs, Names Unknown 81
Crew Who Manned Boats 16t
Total of Those Saved 70s
THE MISSING UNDOUBTEDLY DEAD:
First Cabin Passengers III
Second Cabin Passengers f8s
Sfeefsge Passengers rs;
Crew, Including All But Four Officers 7O(
Total of Those Dead 1911
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
FIREMEN TO MEET.

The Wilmington Volunteer Fire
mems Relief Association will meet
tonight at the Independence Com
pany's house
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
iO7 MEN KILLED IN RIOTl

BY United Press.
LONDON, April 1S--A dispatch from St Peters
burg workingmen killed and eighty wound
by troops during rkutsk gold mining
district
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
ENTERTAIN X. G. f. FRIEND.

Garrett S. Smith. a past grand SUI
preme chief Of the Knights Of Golden
Eagle. is entertaining w S. Atkins
Of Springfield. o. also past grand
supreme chief and a member OF the
Supreme Castle Of the order
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
mNE sNKs IrALIAN smPl

BY The United Press.
coNsTANTINoPLE. April 1s-The italian fleet is reported
Dardanees and believed be about
the unconhmed is in cir
cuaon Italian warshps encountered
submarine mine and 70 bottom
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
WEATHER.

BY The United Press
WASHINGTON, April 1s.-For Del
aware: Unsettled weather with show
ers this afternoon and tonight. Fri
day probably fair and colder.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
CARPATHIA CARRYING 7O5 TITANIC SURVIVORS, EXPECTED TO
DOCK I'm NEW YORK TONIGHT WHITE STAR LINE OFFICIALS SAY

Mayor Gaynor Takes Steps TO Protect Women and
Children From Curious Crowds---Provision Also
Made for Hospital Treatment of Survivors,
Families of Distinguished Men Believe Missing
Ones Have Gone Down TO Death
Evening journal., 1912-04-18

WASHINGTON. April 1S.-RaIns
are predicted tonight and probably TO-
morrow in the Eastern States.
Evening journal., 1912-04-18
FIVE YEARS FOR JUDGES son.

Iy The United Press.
NEWARK. y. j., April is-sentence Of from I'VE to ten
states prison today imposed Daniel Dugan
Judge Dugan. Orange n j. convicted Of running
killing by his automobile Christmas Day.
last appeal IS likely
Evening journal., 1912-04-18

The EVENING JOURNAL
has more Subscribers than
any oiher paper in Delaware.
That means a home paper.
The record., 1912-12-05
Chatham v ood Wedding

Miss Louise Ross Chatham and
Mr.. Jefferson Wood were married
at the home of Mrs. Chesterfield
Turner, sister of the bride, at Col,
umbia, Ny, on Thanksgiving after
noon. The bnde S the daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs J.. G.. Chatham, OF
this place, and is an attractive and
popular young woman; the groom
Is rising young attorNcy, and has
a wide circle OF friends. They will
reside here, and in thir new relation
have the best wishes of their hosts
or friends.
The record., 1912-12-05
CERTAIN diseases can be detect,

CERTAIN diseases can be detected
earlier by an X-ray examination
than by any other method; and
some of them are curable almost
exactly in ratio to the promptness
with which they are dicovered.
The Boston City Hospital has ac,
co.dingly established a clinic for
the precautionary X-ray examination
of persons who wish TO know the
condition of lie organs of their
chests. Such examinations are
usually so expensive that the estab-
hshment of clinic where they can
be had free IS most praisewortny
charity.
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without being discovered.

without being discovered.
The absence of pain has its un.
fortunate side, since it is naturally
in the early stages, before the bones
OF the apine have changed their
shape, that treatment is most sue
cesstul. First of all, il is necessary
10 determine the cause, and remove
it if possible, for the disease can
never be cured while the cause con
tinues 10 act.
The curvature may be due to a
wrong sitting position IN school
the result of bad lighting, defective
eye sight, or badly constructed
desks: to the carrying of heavy
weights on one arm, as in the case
of school children who take a dozen
books home for study every day, or
of the "littlc mothers" of the poo r
who, themselves hardly more than
infants, carry baby brothers and
sisters round all day, or To the short
ening of one leg, which throws the
body TO one side, and makes the
child lean slde~ise to keep erect.
Other causes, such as disease of the
lungs, which produces a falling of
one side of the chest, have to be
considered as affecting the results of
treatment, although they may be
themselves iucurable.
The treatment of lateral curva-
tnre, If begun early, offers much,
hope of permanent improvement, but
it must be systematic and preserving
II II is to be successful. Ii consists
chiefly of systematic exercises tha,
isis; the spine in a direction op
posite TO that of the abnormal curv-
a;ure. They tend to make the spine
elastic, and strengthen The muscles
so that they are able 10 hold the
body erect after it has been straigh
tened
The record., 1912-12-05
Lateral Curvature.

The spinal column follows The
curved line of beauty; no part of il
is perfectly straight. The neck cur,
YES slightly forward, the part of the
spine to which the ribs arc attached
bends in the opposite direction, and
the lower portion curves forward
once more. There are curves also
to right or left, bnt these are nor
mally very slight When they are
so great as to he noticeable, they
Constitute the defoTmity eal!ei lat.
eril curvature of the spine, or scol-
iosis.
The curve usually begins to form
in dhilGh ood AID increases very
s'osir. ii hnut psir, So that il
Cfien eAiss ccnsldsrat lie liEe
The record., 1912-12-05
Woman Assaulted and Robbed.

Mrs. Annie Brown, a white
woman, was struck with a club by
Marvin Johnson, a young colored
boy, Monday afternoon, and was
robbed of so cents. The attack
was made as the woman was going
to her home west of town. She
came in town and reported the
matter, giving descsiption of her
assailant, and Johnson was soon
picked up by ]. Fl. Pittman on the
street. He was identified by the
woman, and lodged in Jail. The
boy has been IN trouble here before.
and has only recently been released
from the School of Reform.
The record., 1912-12-05
DO YOU ENJOY EATING
Or Does Everything You Eat
Distress You?

Experts declare that the reason
stomach disorders are so common in
this country is Que to hasty and
careless habits Of eating. Stomach
troubles and rundown conditions also
usually 90 together,
John Lind, OF Onaonla. -. Y. SAYS:
Il have been troubled with q bad
ttonach trouble for fifteen years. and
became 20 weak that l could hardly
walk or do any work. My appetite
v-ss very poor. AID ! seer I'd irDoc-
aiblc to get any relief. since taking
two bottles of VinOl find that ii has
;ircady mrde a remarkable improve
mcnt in my health; Iiy digestion is
mich stronger, AMI have gained in
weight.
Ninol makes we:h stomachs strong
Ise7use it strengthens and tones up
The weakened. tired and oyogtaxed
NERVES Of the digestive 0Icans. Ninol
= o2aily asslmilated by the weakest
r'c.achs. and IS delicious to the taste.
Try n h0tfla Of Vinol with the
pat!erct2ndins that your money will
lie returned If it does not help sou.
The record., 1912-12-05
familey Reunion Last Sunday.

Mr.. ID. \. Sumner, who lives on
the home place, entertained his
brothers at a family reunion at his
home last Sunday, and dinner was
served to about two score persons.
There were present MessFs. John IL. ,
IhoS. f., +. Nj. and |. Z. Sumner,
with their families, and a most de
lightful day was passed. During
the afternoon many cid friends aud
neighbors called and added to the
enjoyments of the occasion.
The record., 1912-12-05

tx an official race against time at
the Brooklands track in England, a
1879 horse power British X. A. e.
rating) Sunbeam car established
new worlds records for all distances
above $50 miles. The little car
made the thousand miles in I !, hours,
3 minutes and 2S.I seconds, an
average speed Of 10 miles an hour.
1T started the long grind with an
average speed of IS miles and fin
ished with 20 miles an hour, dur
ing the last hundred miles.