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Evening journal., 1912-01-04
FIRE. In MOROCCO
FACTORY RUINS
WOrkmen on Guard QuenCh
Fresh Flames at United
Leather Co. Plant

Fire broke out several times YES
terday afternoon and during the
night in the ruins of the United
Leather Companys plant, at Fourth
and Monroe streets. but employees on
guard soon extinguished the flames
with small streams Of water.
David L. Levy, head of the COM
pany, announced today that ne would
not lease the vacated plant of the
American Leather Company. at Third
and Madison streets, as was reported
yesterday The beam house. tan
house and coloring departments in
the burned building will De used to
turn out what skins there are IN sOak
so that they Will not spoil The skins
will be worked up 10 a stage where
they can be kept i'm storage until
finished, for a year or more. Mr..
Levy said the firm had skins valued
at $4,000 IN soak.
II Is understood that Mr. Levy
made an EFFORT to get ne plant at
Third and Madison streets. but could
not come to an agreement with the
owners.
Insurance adiusters were az work
today and until the insurance is adj
justed Mr.. Levy said he did not know
definitely what he would 10.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
LODGING ON
AT CLAYTONE

Directors Of the Blouse
Corporation, which owiytou
House, will most likelyAIon-
day to consider the hdion.
The hotel, which wad to
close Wednesday. will IN as
a lodging house for a no
meals will be served. Gees
sary owing to the gueshotel
not having been able suit
able quarters elsewher
James +. Winchestent Of
the Corporation, was city
today, but Robert ID. ketary
and treasurer. said thasl. as
such, would most lmain
closed. Asked what come
of the property. Mr.. Kee did
not know. II is un how
ever, that several Pre- pur-
chasers had looked oveding.
Whether these personsitem-
plating The departmenroiect
spoken of several day not
known Neither Harrkins
nor any of the other rlf the
firm, which managed tNould
make any statement tdit is
understood that their tho
building does not eXpirine.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
STATE HOSPITAL
TRUSTEES MEET

The quarterly meeting of the truss
tees of the Delaware State Hospital
for the Insane was held az Barn
hurst today at whicn contracts FOR
furnishing supplies for the ensuing
quarter We're awarded rs follows w.
+. Frank. groceries; Yottor's Rak-
cry, bread; John r. Devine. veal.
mutton aud beef The Smith-Zollin-
ger Company. dry goods; James H..
Wright Company clothing: Pyle and
Cronin. shoes and slippers: Erdman
Hoffman, drugs; Frank ID. Moore,
milk.
j. J. Schrade. who has been sup
plying the institution with dread
for some time. is supplanted by Mrs.
Rosa Yetter.
superintendent Hanckcr reported n
population in the hospital of 255
males and 1873 females. During tho
month OF December four males and
two females were admitted. and
three males died The amount re-
ceived for board Of pay patients was
S92O.95.
DR. J. II. Wilson Of Dover. was
appointed visiting physician for tho
month Of January.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
REAL BARGAIN
SALE ATTRACTS WOMEN

The cloak, suit, dress. and waist
sale. now being held at the Boston
Cloak Store. No. 424 Market street, has
given such substantial profits 20 the
crowds Of women shoppers who havo
thronged the place each day Of the
sale that all the customers have gone
away congratulating themselves on
their good luck; one was overheard
regretting that mems wear was not
sold by this store Of,
II is surprising the way prices have
been cut, and the small sums that will
purchase a heavy. stylish cloak. or "a
silk dress. The garments arc thorough
ly good values. too, OF excellent quail
ity material, well-made and sprucely
fitting. The shirtwaist counter was
surrounded by mass of women all
day yesterday, the offerings being bar
gains seldom met with. Fur sets are
also sold at astOnishingly low prices.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
POSTAL CARD A
CLUE in THIS CASE

Harry ODonnell, Clarence Tomlin-
son and William Sullivan, young men,
were arraigned i'm City Court this
morning ON the charge of breaking
and entering the cigar store Of Joseph
Welsh, at Eighteenth and Market
streets The case was continued until
tomorrow at the request of the de-
PENDANTS.
The store Of Welsh was entered
some time between midnight on Sun
day and Monday morning last, and
nearly 100 packs OF cigarettes and
other tobacco stolen. When Welsh
opened his store on Monday he found
a postal card addressed TO ODonnell.
and il was on this clue that the case
was worked up.
At the request of White Brothers.
the case of larceny against Edward
Artwell, the Bridgcville colored man
who was given a hearing yesterday
was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
HIS WEAPON A
MONKEY WRENCH
Ebert Acquitted Of Pistol
Pointing Charge After
Telling His Story

In the Court OF General Sessions
yesterday afternoon Lewis S. Elbert,
colored, was acquitted of the charges
'of pointing a pistol at William II. Rob-
inson and William Smith on Decem-
Der q at No. 1908 Walnut street.
Elbertl in his own defense, denied
ever using a pistol explaining that
the weapon he had at the time was
a small silver PLACED money-wrench.
Percy Stokes. colored pleaded guilty
70 breaking into the store of Ernest
l.. Jones and carrying off ten packs
of cigarettes and ninety pennies He
changed his plea to one Of not guilty
and a jury was empanelled that the
lashes might be remitted as the pris-
oner is a little over seventeen years Of
age He was sentenced TO be imprison-
ed for one year. Stokes has been an in
mate OF the Ferris Industrial school
Charles Lewis. colorcd, pleaded
guilty to the larceny of three stuffed
chairs valued SIS. rocker valued So
and a mirror valued 81 the property of
Mrs Anna Farley. Lewis had been
before the court on former occasions.
He was sentenced to two years and
twenty lashes.
Curtis Glees, colorcd entered not
guilty pleas TO indictments charging
him with resisting an officer, pointing
a pistol and assauliing Constable John
Dickerson of Middletown. He IS rep
resented by L. Irving Handy.
James Reed, colored, was sentenced
to a fine of $50 after being found guilty
of carrying a concealed deadly wea-
pom.
The Grand Jury returned the fol-
lowing true bills;
Assault with intent TO kill, John
Anderson: larceny, Perry Lockmau,
Hayard Spittle and Samuel Patter-
son
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
SAVED FROM
DEATH AT SEA
Crew Of Virginia Lash Them
selves to Wreck After
Ship Breaks Up
SURVIVORS SUFFER
FROM PRIVATION
BY The United Press.

by Inc United Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Tosscd by
mountainous waves in a dismasted
cookie she'll of schooner, their pro-
visions and water supply completely
ruined by tons of water which their
frail craft shipped, Captain Dan Con-
nelly and crew Of four Of the schooner
Virginia, Of ST. Johns. n. f.. were saw
ed from almost certain death by the
steamer Ayonmouth. Thoy were land
ed here today on the steamer Atrato
in from jamaica, still in serious
condition from exposure and priva-
tion
The Virginia sailed from Cadiz on
November - for 81. Johns with a
cargo Of salt She was only Of 90
tons burden Heavy seas rakcd the
little craft Finally on November 30
a terrible storm swept the vessel Of
masts and everything moveable
Her main hatch was wash d away
and the water turned the salt into
"a half liquid mass which spurted
through the cracks and filled the fore
castle and cabin running all of the
food with the exception of a small
quantity Of mouldy ship biscuit and
a cask Of water
Lashing themselves TO the wreckage
the five men kept the pumps going
and the shattered hulk ahoat until
December II. Then Just as all hope
seemed gone. the Avonmouth was
sighted.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
PROJECTING
MILK SUPPLY

Following the announcement that 1t
had established new milk depart
mcnt. notice is given that the Penn
sylNania railroad will hold a meeting
this afternoon at ST. Georges, TO con-
slider the adyisability of establishing
milk receiving and shipping station
"a. kirkwood.
milk department. was established
ON November ! of last year with a
view of upbuildiig the milk and
cream traffic II the Pennsylvania
railroad T.. 3. Barnitz. formerly
CHIEF tourist agent. was appoinrel
milk agent anl /. Eikm Nathans,
formerly special agent Of the freight
traffic department. as assistant milk
agent. with headquarters Il. Philadel-
phia
At The meeting i'm Oil Fellows
Hall. St. Georges. today. there will
be present responsible dealers who
are now investigating the milk sup
ply at various points. They Will out
line the policy of operating milk
shipping sta ions. Professor Harry
Haywood. director Of the Delaware
Experiment Station Of the State De-
partment of Agriculture, will also
give an address on the subject Of
milk production.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
DORCAS SOCIETY
INLEAP YEARDANCE

Forty couples enjoyed the novelty
of Leap Year" dance, given by the
Dorcas Society in the Pythian Castle
last night. Nock's Orchestra played
for the dancing. and in the intermis-
sion supper was served by the caterer,
Frank White. The menu included
turkey salad, rolls, olives. coffee, and
fruit punch. Decorations of Christ
mas evergreens and poinsettia made
a pleasing setting to the dance.
The distinctive feature Of the oc-
casion was that in honor of the leap
year. the young women filling the
dance programs The young men
entered heartily into the spirit of the
occasion, and very gracefully accepted
the invitations of the young women
to dance and to supper.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
MAN HIMSELF
INlUBLE

Walter Collins. cono was
the prosecuting witnest Mrs.
Annie Flake, charged orderly
conduct was arrested e hear
ing in City Court tode order
of Judge Cochran. As Collins
was fined SO and cos charge
of disorderly conduct ID under
a $500 peace bond to woman
alone.
Collins was arrests testiiy-
ing. He said the wofed him.
Judge Cochran said hi believe
this and Ethel Baino was
present. said Mrs. Flaot curse
Walter. Collins wa{arrested
and entered a ples Ailty. He
continued TO talk AM Cochran
had to reprimand 4 woman
was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
SHOW GIRL DEAD; POLI(
HUNT FOR THEN
By The United Press.

BY The United Press
NEW YORK. Jan 4-The police to-
day are seeking to find a man who
gave the name of Fred Simons to no
tify him of the death of Mollie Lor-
raine, show girl. who lived in fash
ionable apartment house in Central
Park West. where she was known as
Mrs Fred Simons. Mysterious cipeum-
stances surround the death Of the
woman, who was found early today in
her room by a neighbor
Mrs. Simons was found lying face
down on the floor Two empty gin
eottles. another partially filled and
several cigarette stubs lay on the
floor about her
Miss Lorraine. who was % years old.
had been i'll since yesterday An au-
topsy has been ordered and a detective
assigned to the case "Simons' is said
TO be a member Of prominent New
York family with a brother in Wall
street lie seldom remained at the
apartment
Miss Lorraine is said TO have come
from highly connected Scotch family
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
PYTHIANs ARE ACTIVE.

Knights of Pythias throughout the
s.atc have been active Of late and a
general increase Is the result
Calanthe Lodge received five cards
on Tuesday night at its meeting
The officers Of Hoba Lodge at Sea-
ford, will be installed next Monday
evening
On next Sunday the Texas Club
Will hold a meeting to further plans
or their trip TO the convention of
the Supreme Lodge. TO be held III
lFori Worth, Texas, lsXt August.
Quite a number of members Of the
lodges down the state have signiied
their intention of making the trip.
At present the club has about twenty
five members
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
TRAPS AGAR
SPEEDING ERS

Constable William { Della
ware City, has started e with
his signal test for auispeed-
ers along the county ritomO-
bilists have become ral ate
ly along the Delaware1s, ac-
cording to the Oakes ? oeen
speeding beyond the
IL is also probable q trans
viii be set along the PIKE,
for since it became a auto
mobiles are said to hid II as
a speed course.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
MINQUApALE HOfICERs.

The monthly meete Minqua-
dale Home was hell home OF
Miss Alice ID. Lob Monday
evening. The annual resulted
as follows:
William w. Lobdelfnt; Lewis
b. Morrow, vice-pre eLindley c.
Kent. treasurer; MID. Lobdell.
secretary All Of ding COM
mittees were re-eled
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
ENGINEERS ELECT.

Members of the Engineers Society
of Delaware held their annual cleo
tion in A. o. L. w Hall last evening
The officers are: John A. Clark,
president; r. A. Nottingham. first
vice-president: George Lobdell. 3D..
second vice-president; II. A. Cramsr,
secretary; Benjamin r. Guelick. treas
urer; board OF directors, A. J. Taylor
NJ van G. Smith. Francis A. Price
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
ENGINEER
KILLS HIMSELF

By The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-Charles
II. OFT. assistant engineer in the Bu-
reau of Surveys, and for years prom
inent in the city's engineering SER
vice, committed suicide today by
shooting.
OFT killed himself without having
given any intimation that he was tireS
of living, and without leaving any
word for his family to acquaint them
with his motives.
He stepped from a street car. eu-
tered the delivery yard of the Wayne
Junction freight station, and fired a
bullet into his head.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
GREAT SHOE SALE

The manufacturers sample shoe
sale, at 407 King street, is sure to at
tract the attention Of those who arc
looking for good values i'm footwear
Tho shoes are manufacturers samples
and are well-made, and the materials
are Of the best Mr.. Burk fortunately
secured enough for about fifteen days
selling. and he told The Evening
Qournal representative that the sale
Mould be for fifteen days only, and
DE would cheerfully refund money on
Rny pair of shoes sold that are not
perfectly satisfactory
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
ENTERTN DINNER.

Clarence Rus NO. 100 West
Twenty-seventlS a student at
Goldey Collegtained Mr.. and
Mrs Barrett s and their son
Oscar. and alsusin Ellis Mich
OILS at a dinnds Dlrthday New
Years dav
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
MORE INDICTMENTS FOT

n The New Castle County Grad Jury
returned the following indictments in
court this morning: Larceny. Re-
becca Goldstein, James Kane, Howard
Morris, Claude Bryan. George Dutton,
Arthur Johnson and Arthur Arm
strong.
False pretense, Edward Jordan
alias Edward Gray.
Assault with intent to commit MUIR
der Edward Manluff
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
TROLLEY MEN
MEET TeMeRROW

The monthly meeting of the direc-
tors of the Wilmington and Philadel-
phia Traction Company will be neld
here tomorrow afternoon. 1t was said
oday the directors might not con-
slider the extension Of its electric
light system to the suburban villages
at this time as the plans are not COM
nlete.
During the present month the d.
rectors OF the Peoples Railway Com
pany will hold their meeting and al
their session the need of larger and
more modern light and power plant
at Brandywine Springs viii be consid-
cred
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
Mo- APPOINTMENT NJ.

The finance committee Of City Coun-
Gil has not named the assistant who
is to do special work in the auditors
office relative to back taxes due the
city. Col L i. Stoyer, chair man OF
the committee could not attend the
committee meeting last night and for
that reason the selection was not
made
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
REHEARSE ~PIE" SOON.

The committee &c Of the
benefit production Tore at the
Garrick next Nav is Emily p
Bissell, Mrs. John npson, Mrs.
Frank S. Garrett, IN Danforth
and in charge of lorus. Mrs.
Leonard +. WaleSlle Carpen-
ter is the musical hehearsals
will begin soon.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
WILL SETTLE
LAUNDRY STRIKE

By The United ifess.
NEW YORK. Jan. Am early set
tlement is looked for in the laundry
workers strike. The employers have
signified their willingness to grant the
demands Of the union, including ten
hours a day for women workers and
about ten per cent increase in wages
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
OBITUARY.

The funeral Of Lois c. Rice will take
place from her late residence No 730
East Tenth street on Saturday after
noon at o'clock. Interment will be
made in Silverbrook cemetery.
The funneral of Marguerite Wiley
will take place from her late resi-
dence No. sos East Sixth street. on
Saturday afternoon at o'clock. In
'erment will be made in Rivervicw
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
SOCIALISTS RGANIzING.

The Wilmingtdlist party las
night organize First ward
branch to be esd by them i'm
the city. Their. thirty seven
members enrol the branch
has secured pei headquarters
at Eleventh anlywine streets.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
LIPpNC0TT AslON DANCE.

A SUBSCRIPTION VII be given
by the Lippincdociation ON
Thursday eveninHry IL, in
Eden Hall. with by Bird and
Edwards Orchcsi nail VIII be
prettily decoratehe evening.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
LAUNCH BOAT
ON SATURDAY

The steamship being constructed by
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpor-
ations for the Oisen-MahOney Com
pany, Of San Francisco. will be launch
ed az o'clock on Saturday This yes
sci is sister ship 10 one constructed
for the same company by the local
plant sometime ago.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
ELARnRATE TREE. mis-.

There is a beautifully decorated
Christmas tree in the home of Mrs. e..
Lee Webber az No. 1917 Bennett street
which is attracting much attention.
Several hundred balls. arranged in un-
usual formation are among the de-
corations.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
MR.. BEAUd THE PREACHER.

The Rev. Beauchamp Will
preach at Yival services in
Harrison 4. E. Church this
and tomorrhing. The services
are being Funded.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
Ar RAIE WEDDING.

James \. attended the we'd
ding of Mises w. l.. Ransom,
of Baltimorbenson Mann Jr.,
of Philadelr Christ Protestant
Episcopal q baltimore yester-
day.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
MIR. CASSIDY IMPROVING.

The condition Of Building Inspector
John J. Cassidy. who has been seri-
ously III with a severe attack of la
grippe, was reported slightly i'm
proved today This is the second
week of his Illness
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
MIR. ERNST RECOvERINC

Henry Ernst. the well known Ger
man brewery worker( is recovering
from a successful operation perform
cd on his eye in the Delaware Hos
pital yesterday, by DR.. Ellegood
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
IMPLICATION WTTHDRAWN.

Robert e. Schuyler, who applied for
a bottler's license at No. 1O6 French
street Withdrew tho application in
General Sessions Court today. Caleb
p Burchenal filed remonstrance yes
terday against the granting of the
license.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
Chinese Rebels TO Re.
Unless Armisfice /.

BY The uuilt
PkkiA. ia
ialist genera
war arainat
morring az
ceivod OH
that ttf rist
ACve ffom h
rebels et VA Chn
preparation t1 re
II is believe Han
first riiy attacked
There is ol6o G. p
lmpcriallats VIII il
recapturo Na akin V
capita OF the renlh
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
MARSHALL PRESENTED
FOR THE PRESIDENCY
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Jan. A.
Governor Thomas r. Marshall, OF In
diana, today was formally endorsed
by the Indiana State Democratic Com
mittee as a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination of President lie
was commended 10 the National Cou-
vention as a national standard bear
or in the campaign
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
NEWLY ARE HOME.

Mr. and Milan ID. Foulk
have returnedheir wedding trip
and will be Z 10 thelr friends
at their hous Eden fark after
January z.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
HAS POULTRY

Lewis S. Fell. poulfr, at
Fourth and Shipley sias a
number of the premium the
coming poultry show "a at
Turn Hall. Anyone d copy
can secure it by makif,
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
TO DRFDGE GREEN.

United States Engineer Raymond
today advertised for bids for dredging
in Mantua Creek. n j., which will be
opened on February ?.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
PLEDGE SAVES BISHOP.

AT the request of his wife. the
charge Of non-support against John
Bishop was held up IN City Court
this morning. Bishop agreed TO take
the pledge
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
SERGEANIEHER pIsABLED.

Police Sc kelleher. one Of the
most populd RS on the force. fell
on a snow q pavement yester-
day and W hil back. He is
now confnds bed.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
ACTIYE TTRNERS nANCE.

The Active Turner's of the viii
mington Turngemeinde will give
their third annual ball in Turn Hall
tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
rMINS ARE RECOYERIN0

The twin daughters Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Gossen. who We're serl.
ously i'll. are now convalescing and
their complete recovery is expected
soon.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
TO WASHINGTON on VISIT.

Police Commissioner William II
Bowers and Mrs. Bowers have gone to
Washington, ID. O, to spend ten days.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
500 Thro.

To cure Sor Iroa
surely yol muel nf
that s.caal frlf
simply 8 Noc rh
perform mfeits
duty in cri. thlr
TONSil.i'r s. an
Sore Throat germs
ditions wh.cl nrcd
like diW,grs llic f1
relief, an iev dos 1a.
A quict saff oainr haalinr
antiseptio curn f1r Sore Nflroat
briefly describe f1NSti.fNE.
25 cents 49, so r's Hospital
Size 81 %. Ail in -|Ie
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
poSrR AT wORk.

]. W. Brhe newly appointed
postmaster wark, assumed his
new duties
Evening journal., 1912-01-04
FlREMEN APPRECIATE LrNCH.

Members Of the Washington Fire
Company extend their thanks to Hrs.
Houch, of No. 6O9 West Third street.
and to George w. Bader. of Third and
Madison streets. for coffee and re-
freshments served them while at the
United Leather Company fire.
Evening journal., 1912-01-04

Fire Insurance. consult Paul J..
Taggart. agent, dupont building.
Phone 1059.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

of paper of what they discovered AMI
MISS ToHner was very much pleased
with their observing powers.
The lesson today viii be OF al cntirelr
different character. ard Miss Towner viii
Try TO give the girls some new experience
each day. The lessons of this sort will
continue every day through the summer
In winter there viii be daily instruction
IN the Neighborhood House.
The head of the Camp Fire Girls is
Miss Ellen Hope Wilson. Seventeen dis
tiict playground teachers made applica-
ton as guardians. and Miss Mabel Town
er was the first one to receive her Gre
dentials. Only three others have re-
ceiNed their credentials so far but il is
expected that the other thirteen applica-
tons viii be acted upon faNorably ia the
near future. Those besides Miss Towner
who have been made guardians ara
Misses Media Waldecker, Elizabeth PEN
ny and EiHa Nhitconb.
The first test. that to become a .fwood-
gatherer, is not nearly as severe as the
test required To ascend to tho second
order. the hremakers'' Becoming a
.'torchbearer. which is the next class
above the fremakers is even more diff
cult.
The seven principles the girls are asked
10 adhere TO arc, according TO Miss Will
son. seek beauty. hold on to health hs
trustworthy. pursue knowledge. slorify
work, give service and be happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
COCKTAILS REVISES ESTIMATE.
Believes 100000 Cubic Yards of
Dirt Must Be Removed From Canal.

Although col Goethals. cGIcf engineer
of the Panama canal. has revised his es
innate OF the amount of excavation nee
essary 70 complete the project. he SAYS
he anticipates no difficulty in finishing
the excavation by july /, 1912, unless
large slides should develop only short
time before that date. IN 4 statement
just issued he saws that the cross sec
iions Of Culebra cut indicate that bal
ance OF 7.fO3.oD cubic Yards remains TO
he excavated. To which should BE- added
s.e0o.U0 cubic yards 10 cover slides. silt
ing and material Yet to be removed 10 les
sen The load on the tops ~ banks. making
Ihe total amount vet 10 be renewed
1c.nno.0p cubic yards. ii is believed.
however. that the entire amount can Toe