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Evening journal., 1912-05-06
Sage Tea Will
Darken The Hair
Restore Faded and Gray Hair to Ma
tural ColOr-Dandruff Quickly
Removed.

There is nothing new about the
idea of using Sage for restoring the
color Of the hair Our grandmothers
kept their hair dark, glossy and abun-
dant by the use of a simple Sage
Tea" Whenever their hair fell out or
took on a dull, faded or streaked ap-
pesrance, they made a brew of Sage
leaves, and applied il TO their hair
with wonderfully beneficial effect.
Nowadays We cont have to resort to
the old-time tiresome method of gath
ering the herbs and making the tea
This is done by skillful chemists bet
ter than we could do II ourselves; and
all we have to 20 is TO call for the
ready-made product, Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Hair Remedy. conta.ning
Sage in the proper strength, with the
addition OF Sulpnur, another old-time
scalp remedy.
This preparation gives youthful
color and beauty 70 the hair, and is
one Of the best remedies you can ise
for dandruff, dry. feverish, itching
scalp. and falling hair Get 2 fifty
cent bottle from your drussist today,
and you wild be surprised az the quick
results. All druggists sell Il, under
guarantee that the money will be re-
funded il the remedy is not exactly as
represented. Special agent Miller
Drug Co.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
GARBAGE
CONTRACTS
UP TO COURT
Contractors Retain Counsel to
Seek kandamuS Compelling
Mayor to Sign
NEW BOARD ADVERTISES
FOR NEW SET OF BIDS

Following the decision Of the new
Board OF Health to rescind the con-
tracts for collecting garbage given
by the recently retired board, and ad-
vertising for new bids to be opened
on May 20, the contractors who were
awarded the contracts. will take the
case into court.
The contractors have retained Rob-
ert G.. Harman as their counsel and
the latter said today that he will go
into court some time this week TO
ask for a mandamus to compel Mayor
Howell TO sign and execute the con-
tracts already awarded
Unless City Solicitor Hastings shall
object, Mr.. Harman will most likely
take the cast of Daniel Mccormick
one of the contractors. into court as
test case. II City Solicitor Hast
ings insists upon it Mr.. Harman will
bring separate actions for all four
contractors
Mr. Harman said the same proceed
ings would he taken as in the case of
Daniel Mccormick against former
Mayor George NJ. Fisher who refused
10 sign the contracts for collecting
garbage At that time the court hand
ed down an opinion that the Mayors
power in this respect was merely
ministerial and that under the law he
Is compelled to sign the contracts
The new board is going ahead ad-
vertiaing for new bids as though there
was no trouble over the contracts. Mr.
Harman will confer with the judges
shortly to have them fix time for a
hearing In the matter.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
SENIORS IN CLASS
PLAY THIS WEEK

Miss Anna Raudnitzky, Of the High
School faculty, sent an anticipatory thrill
over the pupils at the morning exercises
by reciting "The Circus Baby" The pu-
pills are looking forward to Fridays per-
formance and applsuded the recitation
vigorously.
The senior class play will be given this
Wednesday evening A metal standard
with new curtains has become the prop
erty of the school, and is easily put in
place for dramatic entertainments. The
play is Sherdans The Rivals and is
under the charge of Mrs. Wentz.
Superintendent George w. Twitmyer
was visitor al the exercises this morn
ing. The student speakers and their
subjects were: Miss Marguerite Millikcn,
"Success;" Eleazar Hirzel, "The Present
Ages" Miss Lola Taggart, Freedom and
Patriotism;' J. Leslie Litz, "Aien Of
Genius" and Miss Irene Winner, Ten
denotes Of Self Government"
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
ILLiTERATES
IN DELAWARE

According TO figures given out by the
Census Bureau based on the 1910 census
there is less illiteracy throughout the
country than in 1910. The figures give
the number % illiterates as 5,5l6,693 in
1912, while in 1910 they numbered g.
10000
Delaware, according to the figures,
stands third highest in number of litter,
ates among the States of this section
the total number here being 1920 out
of population of l63,Os0, or a percent
age Of 81. Virginia, with a percentage
Of 1872, is highest, while West Virginia,
with a percentage of S.3, is second. Della
ware follows:
In the number of white illiterate Della
ware stands third out of a population OF
1926 with 6,Ss4 illiterates or 5 per
cent. Of the population. OF the colored
race. Delaware stands second in litter
ates with percentage Of 25.6 OF 6,s45 H.
b crates
The following table shows the total
population and the number and percent
age of illiterates by States in 1910, both
white and negroes being included in the
figures for Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and New York.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
TRIP THIS WEEK
FOR LIBERTY co.

About forty members Of the Liberty
Fire Company, accompanied by Henry
and foung's band OF twenty pieces.
Will leave here on Thursday morning
for week end trip TO Norristown and
Reading The local fire laddies will
spend Thursday in Norristown where
the Pennsylvania State Firemens As
sociation will hold a convention. On
Friday they will go 10 Reading for
two days visit.
James Mahon is chairman and mar
shal of the firemen and his aides are
Peter Grant and William May.
They will arrive home on Saturday
evening when they will be given
banquet by the members Of the COM
pany who remain at home.
William NJ. Connolly has been Sc
lected as spokesman for the trip.
Yesterday the local fremen we're Wis
tied by a delegation from the Reading
Hose Company. The Berks county
firemen came here in a touring car,
arriving Saturday night
The visitors we're taken 10 the Lib
erty engine house, and there found
a reception awaiting them. Henry &
Young's band had been secured for
the occasion. and there was a tempt
ing dinner prepared.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
NEWARK

special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, Del, May 6.-P. NJ. Sher.
wood was attacked by a vicious dog, but
the bites did not bring blood.
The Women's HomeMissionary Society
viii meet at the home Of the Misses
Springer, Friday evening.
Mothers day will be observed IN the
churches here on next Sunday.
The Young Women's Missionary Circle
will meet at the home Of Miss Jennie
Raub Saturday afternoon.
Quarterly Conference was held at
Fhenezer NJ. f. Church yesterday morn
ing Distract Superintendent Hofecker
preached at Ebenezer in the morning and
at Wesley in the afternoon.
Flint Hill milling workers will give a
fish supper at the home of j. G. Nansant,
near Strickersville, on Thursday evening,
Nav Q.
Delaware College ball team will play
two games this week The Catholic
University of Washington is scheduled
for Wednesday, May s, and Johns Hop
kins for Saturday, May II.
p. NJ. Sherwood has been confined "a
his bed with severe attack of illness
J. w. Parrish has been unable to at
tend to business for several days be-
cause Of illness.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
MISSION COMES no CLOSE.

Twelve hundred and sixty men,
some composing delegations OF the
Weccacoe Fire Company, Brownson
Library, Holy Name Society and St.
Aloysius Sodality, crowded st. Paul's
r. c. church last evening to hear the
Rev. Peter Wartinger deliver the ser
mon which closed the mission aJtivi-
ties that have been conducted in the
church for three weeks Father Wart-
niger, who is leader OF the missionary
band, spoke with strength and elo-
quence.
The Rev T. r. Waldron, celebrant.
pastor OF the church; the Rev. e. c.
Higgins, deacon, and the Rev Maurice
Cotter, sub-deacon, pronounced the
benediction.
The missions have been conducted
by the Redemptorist Fathers. The first
week was given to married women
the following week to unmarried wo-
men and the final week to men anC
boys.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
NO CITY WATER
FOR DELINQUENTS

Only routine business was trans
acted at the weekly meeting of the
Board Of Water Commissioners this
morning. Registrar Belts reported
the bank balances as being $50,0S0.10,
and the weekly payroll of $12,010.4S
was ordered paid.
II was decided to turn over the
April receipts to the Mayor and Coun-
ell. These amounted to $23,70S.49.
Registrar Belts reported that a num-
Der of delinquents we're still on the
books at the beginning Of the month
and workmen will shut off the water
from the houses where the rents are
overdue.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. May 6-The stock
market opened weak, stocks ruling
from fractions 10 more than point
below Saturdays close
Heavy liquidation in the first hour
caused declines all through the list.
Governments unchanged; other bonds
irregular
" d. Lackey and Company say;
"While it looks as if prices would
work off some more, we look for a
good rally and would purchase stocks
on all weak places"
c. l. Hudson and Company says:
"In due time we will get a consider
able short interest and a substantial
rebound will be in order. But we
expect a continuous upward move
ment."
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
PAYS $40 FINE FOR
ASSAULTING SALeON MAN

Nicholas Caruso, saloonkeeper at No
los Shipley street, appeared in City
Court today against Alfred Douglass,
colored, charged with assault and bat
terry. Douglass pleaded guilty, and after
Caruso had told Of being struck by the
defendant, Douglass was fined $40 and
costs.
The charge Of subornation Of perjury
against John Purnell and that of per
Jury against Fred Adams, both colored,
were continued until Wednesday morn
ing
William Dugan, charged with trespsss
on the stable of Simon +. Moran, chief
of the fire department, asked that his
case be continued until tomorrow but
the court decided on Wednesday for the
hearing Judge Cochran lectured Dugar
today, saying he was tired Of giving him
chance every time he anne into court
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued
the following permits today: william
ID. Haddock g. Company to make al
terations for Frank II. Thomas at No,
1916 West Thirteenth street, $500; TO
erect dwelling I'm Jefferson street,
between Twenty-frst and Twenty
second streets, and on the east side Of
Monroe Place, both for j. Warren
Vedder, and each to cost $4,000; Will
mington Sanitary Company TO build
an addition to the city crematory in
Railroad avenue and Liberty street,
for use as a storage shed, S2100; JOS
eph W. Yerkes, 10 erect dwelling in
Rodney street, between Maple and
Linden streets, 10 cost $1,000, and A. S.
Reed and Bro. Co, TO make altera-
tions at No. 1903 West Fourteenth
street, for A. d. Warner, s470.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
OUTING DELIGHTS
DELAWARE SONS
PhiladelphianS Eat Shad and
Go Sight Seeing on Annual
JauHt Home

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, May 6.--The second
sIsit to Dover within three years II
the Sons of Delaware Oh the occasion
of their annual planked shad dinner,
which occurred here on Saturday last
was an occasion not soon to be for
Sctten by the Philadelphians.
The guests arrived here shortly pc
fore ? o'clock. Forty or more auto
mobiles were in waiting to convey
them on the sightseeing tour ar
ranged, together with some surprises
that no one but the committee mad
i been apprised Of
After viewing the different places
Of interest in Dover proper. the visi-
tors were taken to the farm OF d. NJ
Wilson, secretary and treasurer of
the Delaware railroad. near Dover,
where a feast "fit for a king" had
been spread on two large tables on
the Wilson farm lawn. The guests
remaining on the farm twenty minutes
and then took up the line of parade
and passing through Dover, drove out
through the Apple Belt including
the farms Of s. II. Derby, r. NJ. Soper
and Frank C. Bancroft At Magnolia.
F. NJ. Soper. had a barrel OF his fa-
nous winesap apples opened for the
visitors.
Upon the return trip 10 Dover. the
new State Capitol was visited and an
A., - -
The shad dinner took place al the
Hotel Richardson at 6 o'clock
After the dinner. W. W. Smithers,
president of the society. acting as
toastmaster. introduced the Hon. Will
liam n. Boyce. OF the tSate Courts OF
Delaware, to make the address Of well.
come.
President smithers in the way Of re-
welcome
Judge Victor B. woolley also deliv-
cred an address.
Whatever may have been the
record of the State in the past politi-
cally, the political conditions in the
State are better now than they we're
and we hope may continue so. AS Del
aware was the first state in the Union
NH'hfrfNt''Nt
I ASSURE you that she will be the last
one to abandon It." Judge Woolley
said.
Judge Woolley's remarks we're met
with applause.
John G Gray dwelt largely on the
simplicity. hospitality and patriotism
of the people of Delaware.
Frank Usher, of Philadelphia, be
ing called upon for a speech stated
that he thought a proper recognition
of the services Of the Dover people
would be through a set OF resolutions
TO be drawn and adopted by the Board
of Governors Of the Society. which
was afterwards ordered.
During the dinner an orchestra un-
der the direction of A. V. Lighthourne
played special selections. Two OF the
performers at the Dover Opera House
vaudeville, also gave several song Sc
lections.
The Philadelphia party left Dover
at 8 o'clock on their return trip.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
WOMAN SAYS
MAN GOT $500

Chief of Police Black has been not
ifed that George r. Doherty. a for
mer Wilmington man. is under arrest
in Battle Creek Mich, on a charge
of embezzling 500 from Mrs. Florence
r. Crumlish. Of No. 1915 West Ninth
street this city. The warrent for
Doherty's arrest was sworn out by
Mrs. Crumlish before Magistrate Buck
ley, on March 26, and alleges the en-
bezzlement of the money was COM
mitted on December 2s, 1911. Doherty
was traced from place to place by the
local police and finally arrested in
Michigan at their direction He will
be brought here for trial Mrs Crum-
lish refused to discuss the case, but
her daughter said she had given Do
herty the $500 TO have a certain book
published and put on the market, and
Il is alleged he kept the money.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
SOCIETIES NAUGURATED.

Two new Italian societies were in
augurated at the Cathedral yesterday
with special services One of the So
cieties is named st. Joseph. the other
st. Anne, and the members of the,
former are men while those Of the
latter are women.
Monsignor John A. Lyons who cele-
ebrated solemn high mass at 9 o'clock,
was assisted by the Rev. Martin NJ.
Ryan, deacon, and the Rev. James NJ.
Grant, subdeacon.
During the mass Monsignor Lyons
blessed the badges and medals which
we're afterward bestowed upon the
members.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
PREACHERS DISCUSS
THE BEGGAR Nuisance

Or. George e. Reed presided at the
prayer conference held by the Minis
terial Union in the w. NJ. c. A. build
ing today and remarked al length
upon the value OF a vital spiritual
life. The Rev. T. p. Holloway and the
Rev r. L. Jackson also spoke
The impositions of professional
beggars were discussed and the Union
decided to cooperate with the Asso-
ciated charities for mutual protection
against the beggars.
DR.. Reed, the Rev W. A. Wise and
p. NJ. Colbert, the latter secretary OF
the Y NJ. c. A., were elected members
OF the union.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
RICHARDSON PARK
REPUBS in RALLY

The Richardson Park Republican
Club will open its campaign tomor-
row night in the new clubhouse on
Belmont avenue. The Newport Band
will give a concert prior to the meet
ing. William Tinsman. president of
the club, will call the meeting to or
der and will introduce DR.. L. Heisler
Ball, county chairman, and c. Candy
Hopkins, who will make addresses. A
special invitation is extended to New
port and Elsmere Republicans to at
tend as an enjoyable evening will bo
provided for all.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
CITY JUDGE COMMITS
JACKIE ON 2 CHARGES

Samuel |. Wilcox, a jackie in the Uni
ted States Navy, was arraigned in City
Court today on the charge OF larcency Of
SO from Artur w. Ellis, of Philadelphia,
and after hearing how the sailor had as
saulted Ellis at French street station
and run away with the money, Judge
Cochran had an additional charge of as
suit and battery entered against Wick
The defendant pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to the workhoUse for sixty
days on the assault charge, and held for
trial under 5000 bail on the larceny
charge.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
FIX DATE TO
HEAR ROAD CASE

Chancellor Curtis and the five trial
judges will hold a conference tomor-
row afternoon TO decide when the
Supreme Court will consider the writ
of prohibition applied for in the du-
Pont Boulevard case. The purpose Of
the petition is TO prevent Judge Con-
rad from appointing a commission to
condemn land Of Jehu II. Clendaniel
for the boulevard In Sussex county,
and will test the constitutionality Of
the boulevard corporations law.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
OBITUARY

Helen Smith Penn, aged five days,
daughter of Ensign Albert Miller
Penn and Mrs. Helen Smith Penn.
died yesterday. Funeral services will
be held at the home Of the grgndpar-
ents. DR.. and Mrs Frank Roop Smith,
No. 1902 Washington street this al
ternoon.
Mary f. Rider, aged As daughter Of
the late Thomas and Mary A. Brackin,
died in Philadelphia yesterday. The
funeral will be held on Wednesday,
with interment in St. James Church.
yard, Stanton, at noon.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
MISSION sOCIETY MEETNG.

The Women's Missionary Society of
Central Presbyterian Church will
meet in the church parlor at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Miss Mary Tay-
lor and Miss Josephine Prickett will
report OF the Presbyterial missionary
netting at Pocomoke, and officers will
be nominated. The treasurer requests
the return OF the April envelopes
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
CONGRESSMAN III Id
IN NINE-A.IIE AIR TRIP

Congressman William H. Heald, Of
this city. on Saturday took a nine
mile fight in a Wright aeroplane at
the Army aviation school, College
Park, Md. with Lieutenant Thomas
De Witt Milling. Mr.. Heald took
the trip in response TO an invitation
recently extended by the Signal
Corps Of the War Department TO the
members Of Congress. Congressman
Heald is the second member of the
House of Representative TO make
fight at College Park with the avia-
tors.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
HORSE ON BARGE
INSTEAD OF IN CREEK

But for the fact that large barge was
moored to French street wharf on Sat
urday, horse and wagon owned by
George Smith, of Landenberg, Pa. would
have plunged into the Christiana river.
The animal bolted from Fourth and
French streets The animal was caught
after il jumped to the barge, while the
wagon was damaged
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE LOCKWOOD SUBURBAN
Home Sites. One acre lots, also
8 and 10 acre lots. Price $400. $500
and $780, Close to Bellemoor, and
Folly Woods Take the Stanton troll
ley. Party on the premises all day
Sunday. For terms apply to Isaac
Dillin. III W. 18th st. m6-smw
WANTED-BY SINGLE MAN, STU
alton as gardener or chauffeur.
understands repair work. Benjamin
F. Lally, 615 Tatnall st. m6-6t
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
YOuNG CHICKS ON SHOW.

The display Window OF the Wiz
ming-on and Philadelphia Traction
Company resembles a small poultry
yard with its eletcric brooder and
about so young chicks. The chicks
we're hatched by the electric incuba-
tor. and while it contained $50 aggs.
it is thought that about 100 OF them
will be hatched by this evening.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
LAWYER BREAKS
SHOULDER BY FALL

Julian c, Walker, a lawyer who
recently moved 10 Richardson Park,
fell down stairs at his residence on
Friday night and broke his shoulder.
Mr.. Walker went 10 the Delaware
Hospital for X-Ray examination and
treatment. and left there on Satur-
day.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
DEATHS.
-s,-~~4-~l~~~~~~
j. Jackson Whitaker.
Margaret G. Farmar.
James A. Conway.
Mary z. Rider.
Ellen J. Boyce.
John Madden.
Margaret J. BucM
pufh A NJ SnindIpf.

Margaret j. Buch
Ruth A. NJ. Spindleh
BoYCE-In this city, on May 5, 1912,
Ellen J. Boyce (nee Donohoe) wife OF
Harry J. Boyce.
Relatives and friends are invited to az.
tend the funeral services from the residence
of her parents Michael and Ellen Donohoe
2o5 South Adams street, on Thursday morn
ing at . clock. Requiem mass at ST.
Paul's Church. Interment in Cathecrai
cemetery. tt
.RIDER-on May 5,)iei2. Mary f, Rider,
daughter Of the late Thomas and Mary A..
Brockin, In her 46th year.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
1901 Woodland avenue, Philadelphia on
Wednesday, May 3. Interment in 81 lanes
cemetery, Stanton, Del. upon the arrival Of
the train leaving sixteth street station at
11.3s a. m Services in the church.
CoNWAY-In this city, on May 4, 1919,
James A., son Of James A. and Mary +.
Conway, in his 9Th year.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services at the residence Of
his parents 625 King street. on Tuesday
afternoon, April 7, 1919, at O'Clock. In
terment North East on arrival Of train ieav.
ing Wilmington 2.43 p. m.
FARMAR--In this city, on May 3. 1919,
Margaret c.. wife Of Thomas Farmar.
Relatives friends and National Protective
Legion, No. e40 are invited % attend the
iunerai from her lhte residence No. bl2 East
Fifth street, on Tuesday morning Nav T. at
$50 o'clock. Requiem mass at ST. Mary =
Church at Q o'clock. Interment at Cathed-
raj cemetery.
WHITAKER this city, on May 1. 1sla.
J. jackson Whitaker
Due notice Of funeral will be given.
SPINDLER-In this city, on MAY 5,
1912, Ruth Anna Mary, widow of
George w Spindler in her 67th year.
Relatives and friends of the family
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at the residence of her brother,
Grant Temple. No. 1904 West Second
street on Wednesday afternoon. Nav
s. at 2 o'clock Interment Silver
brook cemetery.
BUCK-At Philadelphia, Pa, on MAY
4, 1912, Margaret j.. widow of Sam
uel j. Buck, in her 74th year
Relatives and friends of the family
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at the residence of her son-in-
law, Daniel Saville. No. 202 West 23d
street on Monday afternoon. May a,
8 o'clock. Interment Riverview ceme-
terry.
MADDEN-In this city. on May 5
1912 John Madden. aged 65 years.
Relatives and friends are invited
to attend the funeral from his late
residence No. 1909 F. Thirteenth St.
on Wednesday morning, May s. at 8
O'Clock High mass at ST. Patrick's
r. c. Church at $50. Interment Cath
edral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
OFFICE FOR PROBATION OFFICER

Miss Beulah Foster has been ap-
pointed a clerk in the office of f. Ross
Farra, probation officer of the Juve-
nile Court. The office is now al No.
702 Market street and will he open
each day from S45 to 5 o'clock
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
RrRNFn RY GAsnLFNF-

Clinton Wilson. colored, employed
by Sparks and Company, plumbers,
was burned about the hands today
with gasoline. He was admitted to
the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
TAX RATE At 81
If DEPARTMENTS
GET INCREASES

Members of the finance committee
of City Council will soon give con-
sideration to the matter of the tax
rate for the next fiscal year. A sug-
gestion has been made that the rate
be increased from $3.50 to $160 on
each 500 Of assessment, but so far
as could be learned today, the finance
committee has not yet considered any
figures.
Col. W. e. Stover, chairman Of the
finance committee. said today that the
tax rate question had not yet been
settled and he could not say whether
the rate would be increased or allow
ed TO remain as it is.
zone thing is certain" said Col.
Slower, "and that is. that II all the
increases asked for by the various
city departments are granted a tax
rate of 50 will hardly be enough"
The budget and tax rate will most
likely be discussed at the commit
tee meeting on Wednesday night.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
URGE HIM AS PROTHONOTARY.

Friends of Frank Is. Newell. deputy
prothonotary of New Castle county,
have asked him to become a candi-
date for prothonotary. Mr.. Newell
has the subject under consideration.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
BTBLE CLASS SOCIAL.

The Bible Glass of Eastlake Presby-
terian Church will hold its monthly
social at the home Of Mrs. Harm
No. 24O6 jefferson street on
Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1912-05-06
UNDERTAKES
James 7. Chandler, Y. W. Ninth sns 3. !.
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