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Evening journal., 1912-07-09
HILLES TO
DIRECT TAFT
CAMPAIGN
Secretary to President Agreed
on Today for Place by
National Committee
REYNOLDS IS
CHOSEN SECRETARY
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Charles
Dewey Hilles. secretary TO President
Taft. win manage the Taft re-elec-
" chosen national chairman by the
subcommittee Of the National Re
publican committee at It's meeting to-
day Hilles was Taft's own choice.
but when the executive met the sub
committee early today he told them
that he would leave the selection en-
tirely n them and would refuse 10
even suggest 2 manager The com
mittee went Immediately 70 the VIII
lard Hotel, were IN session IS min
utes and then voted unanimously for
the secretary 10 the President
Secretary Hilles Immediately came
down from the White House for a
conference with the committee and
James B REYNOLDS. one OF the mem
hers OF the tariff board. was short
~ afterward chosen secretary 10 the
national committee The sub-com-
mittee then adjourned 70 meet az the
Waldorf, in New York. on July 19.
i am. Of course. deeply gratiied
over the honor Of being chosen the
leader OF the campaign said Secre-
tary Hilles. but n was over my OBJ
iections. For personal reasons ] did
not desire to take charge OF the
campaign.
~ will do my best 70 further a
Republican victory this fall"
Il expect the resign as the Fresi-
dents secretary 10 take effect next
Saturday night, or possibly Sunday
continued Hilles ~ plan formally to
open headquarters Of the national
committee next Monday IN New
York. probably in the old Repubi.
can headquarters IN the Metropoli-
tan Life Building
The committee is considering
maintenance Of three headquarters
during the campaign. a. New York
Chicago and on the Pacific coast
probably the later az Portland A
each of these headquarters will bl
members of the executive, COMMITTEES
which is 70 be appointed later, &C
cordins 10 the agreement reached 10
/ day
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
POWDER REXPLODES
SHAKING COUNTY,
WORKERS ESCAPE

shortly before o'clock yesterday
afternoon another powder mill at the
DUPONT Powder works. along the
Brandywine creek, blew up. shaking
the country around for some distance.
but doing very little damage
The explosion occurred in one Of
the rolling mills in the Hagley yard
and it IS estimated that between 300
and 400 pounds Of powder were de-
stroyed. No one was in the mill or
about it at the time. such mills being
charged and started from the outside,
in order to avert casualties. The pow
der that exploded is known as the
less smoke variety. and is used in
fr msuufacture Of fuses The re-
port Of the explosion could be heard
for two miles.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
MEN
DIVIDE ON The
HALF HOLIDAY
City Merchants Therefore
Will Use Their Own JudG-
ment on Closing Plan
MANY BUSINESS
MEN FAVOR THE MOVE

A number Of the city merchants
assembled in the Board Of Trade
Rooms last night TO consider the mat
ter OF weekly closing, with James
n Wright as chairman OF the meet
ing. The report OF a committee. com
posed of four merchants from each
square on Market street for ten
squares. which had canyassed the
sentiment OF store-owners. was made
the basis OF the discussion. The com
mittee had done It's work with the ut
most thoroughness. calling upon
merchants on Market street from
Front to Tenth, the same along King
and shipley. and on the cross streets.
Each member brought IN a written
list with the opinions Of the men
upon whom he had called
Al a committee meeting preliminary
70 the meeting last night, these lists
were tabulated and the result was re-
ported to the meeting as showing a
small majority in favor Of the plan As
NA" AN was NNAN NNAHffH IT. WHn
self-evident that concerted action
would not be possible A number
Of merchants willing 10 give the halt
holiday If " we're generally granted
found that other stores in the same
line would not agree, and felt they
could not afford 10 close with com
petitors remaining open
The meeting decided TO leave the
matter 10 the individual action Of
each merchant and adopted the fol
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That In view OF the fact
that II is impossible TO secure con.
certed action In favor Of the clos
ing OF the stores Of the city on Thurs
day afternoon, it is the sense Of tni.
meeting that the merchants use theil
best judgment in furthering the short
er hours movement"
The general sentiment OF city mer
chants. as expressed by a number o
them before the meeting. seems 10 b'
/ that while they would like a half holi
day on shorter hours during the sum
mer. conditions differ so In differen
lines Of trade and IN the individun
stores. that no agreement could D
/ reached that would M All cases.
A large number Of leading stores ar
already granting the half holiday ant
viii continue 10 do so Several repre-
sentatives OF these stores have stafei
that they find the plan works yer,
well and that ~r7lbe- cf customer
have spoken 10 them commendinl
their action The meeting last nigh
will In all likelihood, be the last gen
eral meeting called to consider thu
matter
II was pointed out al the meeting
last night that most Of the retail gro
GERS Of Wilmington close their store
on Thursday at noon. and have beel
doing so for several years. One o
the grocers to-day said they woul'
continue with their half-holiday plan
regardless Of last nights meeting
action.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
DRYDEN
PERJURY
CASE FALLS
Judge Thinks DiSCOntlnuanCe
Best for Husband, Young
Wife and Her Father
TROUBLE AFTER
COUPLES MARRIAGE HERE

By mutual consent the charge Of
perjury against Harry C. Dryden. Of
Philadelphia, was dismissed by City
Court Judge Cochran this morning
Dryden was represented by Wilbur L.
Adams, and William G. Jones repre-
sented Richard E. Taylor. father Of
Miss Marion Taylor. of Nelson Park.
Montgomery County, Pa. Dryden and
Miss Taylor we're married here q
week ago by the Rev. George l..
Wolfe. Dryden in getting the license
TO marry the girl swere she was over
Is years Of age. The girl told the min
ister she was over that age Despite
this the father of the girl svore out
warrant charging Dryden with per
jury, alleging that his daughter is onlp
IA years of age. The girl. looked to
be Of full age.
Judge Cochran in dismissing the
case today said he believed It was
best under all the circumstances TO
drop the proceeding and this was
done. Dryden, his wife and the girls
-N@ACl Wt4S III lOuAL iCld1 anu 4tAl
the court room together.
Louis Poofall was the prosecuting
witness against Carol Johnson, charg-
ed with assault Poofall said he has
been calling on Johnson's daughter
for a year and that a few nights ago
Johnson came down stairs and struck
him twice, while putting him out Of
the house AS Johnson said he was
justified in the assault, Judge Cochran
dismissed the case.
Hayes Benton, colored, was held in
$500 bail for hearing on Thursday to
answer the charge of assault and bat
tery on George II. Owens.
James Jacob was charged with as
sault and battery on Nicholas Pros
peri The trouble took place on July
over children. Bricks, a piece OF
iron pipe and other missiles figured in
the fight Jacob was fined S. and
costs.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
AVIATION INST
- azz Vzef 1UO
HITS HILL AND
GOES TO DEATH

BY The United Press.
ST. cYR. France. July s.-Losing
his way in the thick fog of early
morning, while attempting mono
plane fight from St. Cyr to Chalons,
Aviator Bedel, one of the best known
Of the French fiers, was killed when
he plunged head on into a hill today.
He was running nearly so miles an
hour at the time and it is thought that
he was at least 1000 feet in the air.
His machine was smashed into small
pieces and he was caught under the
heavy engine and his life crushed out
instantly.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
w. sHAKFsPFARE DAD.

Willard p Shakespeare, aged p
years. died at his home. No. 2S13 Pyle
street. this morning after a lingering
illness Of tuberculosis. Mr.. Shakes
peare was a graduate of Delaware Col
lege. being a member of the class OF
1911. and entered the Harvard law
school last fall, but III health com
PEELED him 10 desist in his studies, and
he returned home shortly afterward
He Is survived by his father Harry
Shakespeare, and one brother. Clar-
ence.
The funeral viii take place from
Silverbrook N. E church on Thursday
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
DELAWARE GRANGE
MEMBERS PREPARE
FOR ANNUAL PICNIC

Few persons attended the hi-month-
ly meeting Of Delaware Grange al
Newport last evening, owing to the
intense heat Routine business was
transacted and a committee appointed
TO arrange for the field day picnic
TO be held in McFarlin's woods. near
Newport on August s.
New Castle Grange will attend this
picnic as the guests Of Delaware
Grange and both organizations are
looking forward TO the outing with
much pleasure.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
NEWPORT LOSES OLD RESIDENT

Mrs. Elizabeth Clark. the oldest
resident Of Newport, died on Satur-
day, aged "a years. Funeral services
will take place from her late home
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and
delegations from Jacobs Well and
Anna's Tent Societies will attend In
terment will be made in Simpson s
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
RICHARDSON PARK
REPUBS TO RATIFY

A rally and ratification meeting Of
the Richardson Park Republican
Club will be held tonight Francis
H. Hohecker viii be the principal
speaker of the night, and several
others also viii address the meeting.
Owing 10 the death Of the presidents
mother. Mrs George y Tinsman,
Charles Kelly will preside Newport,
Marshallton, Centreville Republicans
are invited, along with any other Re
publicans.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
MATCHES FIRE CHILDREN.

While PLAYING with matches two
small children OF John Kelleher, Of
Kennett Square. had a narrow escape
from being burned to death yesterday.
The conductor of a trolley car heard
the screams of the children and ran
10 the house where he found the
clothing Of the children on IRE. They
received several burns but will re
cover
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
WANTS HELP WORKERS.

There's a chance for advance
ment
The whole world Of business is
calling for willing workers
those who are capable, enthusias-
tic and trustworthy.
Intensive business offers many
chances for bigger, better jobs.
The Want Columns carry the
messages of employers to many
workers each day.
Don't be idle-don't rust out in
a rut-dont lose confidence; but
demand recognition and advance
ment-make use of the Wants in
providing profitable, pleasant en-
ployment that insures getting
getting on and guarantee bet
ter things
The Wants are for willing
workers who make good.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
ONE KILLED, TWO HURT
WHEN TRAIN HITS AUTO

BY The United Press.
CLEVELAND. O., July 9-W NJ
Bilenstein. president OF the Ma
tional Iron and Wire Company OF
Cleveland, is dead his daughter,
Miss Cora Billenstein and Mrs Ed
ward W. Johnston. guest are
probably fatally injured. the result Of
an automobile accident late last night
at a railroad grade crossing Billen-
stein. driving his own machine. at
tempted TO cross in front Of Lake
Shore freight train. The crossing
gateman. it is said. signalled the au-
tomobile party 10 proceed across the
track. believing that Billenstein could
pass in front Of a long train OF freight
cars, which demolished the car.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
CRACK sEAsHORE Posr OFFICE
BY The United Press.

AsBURY PARK, N. J.. July 9.-Rot-
bers having the safe combination, early
today broke into the boardwalk post
ONCE substation and took $500. Part
Of the money comprised the receipts
of a flower show, placed in the post
office safe over night
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
HOUSTOy AGAINST TAFT.

GEORGETOWN. Del, July g.
Colonel Robert G. Houston has come
out against the election OF President
Taft and has announced that he will
take the stump against him.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
MEATHER.

By The United Press
WASHINGTON, July o-Feir
weather viii continue tonight and
Wednesday in the eastern states.
WASHINGTON, July 9.-FOr Della
ware. Fair tonight. Wednesday. IN
settled; continued warm; light TO
moderate southerly winds.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
COOKMAN SCHOOL FESTIVAL.

Goodman Methodist Sunday school
will give a Summer Nights Festi-
val" at Fourteenth and DUPONT
streets for three nights. beginning to-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
80 MINERS
PERISH In
EXPLOSION

By The United Press.
CoNISBoRo, England, July s-The
inner workings Of the Cadeby coiliery,
near here. were destroyed by an ex-
plosion of hre damp at o'clock this
morning There were thirty
miners in the workings al the time
of the disaster, and It is believed GER
tain that all were killed Up to
noon, seven bodies, all mangled by
the force Of the explosion, had been
recovered.
It was officially announced by the
mine management that there was no
hope that any Of the thirty men in
the mine at the time of the explosion
escaped. The explosion set fire TO
the lower workings and this made it
Impossible TO send searching parties
to the bottom of the shaft
Evening journal., 1912-07-09

SEA GIRT, N J.. July 9-Congress-
nsr A Mitchell Palmer OF Pennsyl-
vania is under consideration for the
post of chairman Of the Democratic
National Committee, who viii have
charge Of Woodrow Wilson's cam
paign. Mr.. Palmer is an able politi-
clan, but he is a candidate for re-
election 10 Congress, and this viii
keep him busy. He has also promised
70 carry Pennsylvania for Mr. Wilson
and he does not want 20 spread his
efforts all ove- the country
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
ROY SCOTT FESTIVAL.

The Boy Scouts of Mt Pleasant
Troop No. ! will hold a festival and
porch party at the home of C. A Per
kins, Holly Oak, this evening. Special
music will be a feature
Evening journal., 1912-07-09
The EVENING JOURNAL

has more Subscribers than
sny other paper in Delaware.
Thai means = home paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22

sACRIFLCE SALE-Pleasantly located 73 acre farm, 35 acres excellent blow land, balance pasture and wood, good fruit, h miles from k. R. station and village, near markets, 14 room colonial house with VerandaS, best condition henhouse, cost SS65, sheds, outbuildings buildings worth $5,OO0; price $S,S0O- s1,000 down. Includes household fur nishings, farming tools and poultry. Tryoh's Agency, Willimantic. Conn.
 1an3ld
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
The Bas,.cIef Concert.

The Eass-Cief concert on Friday nicht Is to be a concert that everybody will understand and appreciate. Every number on the programme will be sung i'm English, the programme will have the text Of all the part songss and this will be a concert that all lovers of music will heartily enjoy.
 Mir. Werrenrath sings a number by Arthur Sullivan. the distinguished Eng fish composer, and later group of songs ending with the widely known Danny Denver, by Damrosch- This IS one Of lfr. Werrenrath's best American songs, and his singing of this number is nothing short of thrilling Miss Tudor. besides being heard in two solo numbers. will appear with the club in an arrangement Of a Hungarian Folk Song which will prove very effective.
 Both soloists and chorus will be heard in the closing number, a scene from Tannhauser, in which the Pil- grims' Chant is sung by the club. This fs by far the most ambitious work that fhe club has undertaken and will show the remarkable advance which the club has made since it's first appearance.
 The public sale Of seats for the con- cen. begins this morning. The associ- ate members of the club are allowed tC reserve seats before the public sale be- rius. Already very large number of seats have been taken and the single seat sale expected will undoubtedly give the club an even bigger house than al their last concert, when the annex vas largely filled
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
K. of P. Confer Rank of Page-Fvnera
 of Henry Isternis.

Oliver Woodhouse lodge, No. 51, K. F., held their meeting in Masonic hall Tuesday evening The rank of page was conferred on one candidate.
 William Cone of Millington was a Colchester caller Tuesday. Mir. and Mrs. John Hewitt of Hebron were in town Monday in their touring car.
 Louis 1T. Baldwin of New Haven was the guest of friends in town Monday. James Purcell was in Salem Mon day,
 A number from town were in Salem Monday attending the auction of the stock, farming tools, etc, of Albert Fargo
 lIyron R. AbeH was in Norwich Tuesday with his touring ear.
 Harry Elgart and Charles r. Brown were in New London Tuesday attend ing court as witnesses in Kudlik's case. James $. Case was caller in Nor wich Monday in his auto.
 Boys Funeral.
 The funeral of Henry Isternis, the five year old son of MT. and Mrs. John Isternis. was held Tuesday morning al his home. Burial was in St. An drew's cemetery.
 Miss Mary NTintz has returned from several weeks visit with relatives in New York.
 Mir. and Mrs Fred ?. Hall of New ark, \. J., were in town over Sunday to attend the funeral of MT. Halls aunt. Mrs. Francis II. Marvin, Sunday afternoon.
 Dr. Johnson hae returned to Bozrah Monday after a few days visit at MT, and Mrs. Henry J. Bailey's.
 Rev. Philip J. Mooney of Willimant1c formerly curate in St. Andrews church, Colchester, was in town over Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs. Michael E. Sullivan and child of Willmantic were guests over Sunday of Mrs. Sullivans sisters, the Misses Cavanaugh.
 To Play N. F. A.
 The Boys club baseball team will have as opponents the Norwich Free Academy team on the park Friday af- ternoon, If pleasant.
 Sheriff Wickwire was in Salem Mon day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22

WANTED-You are wanted for gov ernment position; $50 month; thousands of appointments coming. Send postal for list of positions open. Franklin Institute, Dept. 30 P, Rochester, N. \.
 may4d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
BREED THEATER.
The Seventh Son, Superb Vitagraph Life Portrayal Featuring Abraham lhsdslH.

H is said that Abraham Iincoln's wisdom justice and mercy never reached grander and more eloquent climax than in the great feature spec sAcle at the Breed today, entitled The Seventh Son. At the outbreak of the civil war the six sons Of Widow Beech am enlist, while the seventh son is very anxious to join his brothers, but they insist that he remain at home with the aged mother, At the battle of Bull Run three of the brothers are killed. and now the seventh son goes to the front, leaving the mother at home alone. He distinguishes himself at the Battle of the Wilderness, but his nerves are shattered and he fees for home in terror. He is brought up on the charge of assertion and sentenced to death Secretary of War Stanton refuses 10 recommend his pardon, so the mother calls on Lincoln personally. With tears, she pleads for her last and only boy. the hope and love of her old Rre. The old lady anxtously awaits his decision. and is about 10 leave his presence when the president calls her back and hands her the boys pardon, saving; You have given six sons for your country. now l VII give you the seventh"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22

IF YOU WANT Co earn from S1,250 to $3,000 a year, take a course in de- signing at the Norwich School for De- signing of Mems and Boys Clothes. Private instructions. Position secured. For full particulars. Inquire at 40 Ma pie Grove Ave. mar30d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Teacher-What is velocity. Johnnisr Johnnie-Velocity is what fellow let's go of a wasp With.-Psthhnder.
 And she is reckoned one of the sris- tocracy in Kentucky" "Oh, decided ly! Her family feuds with the very best people there!"-Detroit Journal
 Lady-I didn't know your little boy wore glasses, Mrs. Smith! Mrs. Smith Well, yer see, miss, thoy belonged to his poor farver and I thought it was q pity to waste 'em.-Bystander
 The Stout Lady-All this talk of thA incivillty of man towards woman is rubbish. This morning in the tuba three men offered me thsir seats. Her Slim Niece-Did you take them, Aun- tie?-London Opinion.
 You have written a good. strong, logical play" said the youg drzfnat- ists learned friend, after he he'd hn- ished the manuscript. For heavens sake, don't tell me thati I want it to be a success. s."-Chicago Record Her aid.
 Does your son realize the responsl- bilities of great wealth." T fear not" sighed the eminent maRnate. He can't seem to learn the rudiments of dhNAAuii NNlsL anu At HukWE nN HAAAA of wanting to marry a chorus girLT- Pittsburg Post.
 Why, if you have no intention of marrying him, have you consented 70 be engaged?n Well l have always noticed that when one fy alights on a lump of sugar the other flies immedi- ately begin to assemble there."-Chi- cago Record Herald.
 Whats come over W0mbst2 I saw l him scooting up Penn avenue just now and he couldn't stop for a word Yes, he's working like a horse But he used to be rather lazy. Why the changer He's under a new manage ment. His latest wife needs a lot of expensive things.H-Pittsburg Post.
 Your prejudice against Mir. Young rake is entirely unreasonable, pa. | protested the wilful young heiress. There's a great deal in that young man" Yes" replied her shrewd old | father, "and sometimes I'm afraid its @ great deal of the stun I smelled on his breath the other day. '-Catholis | Standard and Times
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
SILVER ANNIVERSARY.
Cuinshaua Pomona Grange Will Cels-
 brate at Brooklyn Saturday.


 The ssth anniversary meeting of Cuinehaug Pomona grange will be held Saturday. May 25, 1912. at Brooklyn. Conn. with Brooklyn grange, No 4S- The morning session opens in the fifth decree at 1045. business and bills and accounts presented at this time
 Dinner win be served in Grange hall 1fnder direction of Mrs. Addie C. Hyde
 The afternoon session in town hall near by will be in the fourth degree. or with grange al ease if necessary 10 ae- comnodate former members
 The lecturers programme is as 1ol- lows: Anniversary Song. ode. The Pirfh of Ouinebaug Pomona, Mrs. Jo- seph ". Clark. Hampton; A History of Ouinehaug Pomona, Secretary Frank =. Iaruan,is- The First Meeting, Treas 1lrsr Vine R. Franklin; "Reminiscences of the Organization of Quinebaug Po- mona Mrs. Carrie E. Healey, North Woodstock: Pomona Growth in Num- hers and Finances, Preston R Sibley, Ilanielson: vocal solo, Miss Burbank; A Quarter Century of Progress in the Grange as a National Institution, L. Fl: Healey. overseer national grange C;lfmpses of the Past, Jennie M Robin son: De Mortuis. W, r. Day. Daniel son. Progress, W, Frank Chapman, Hyde Park, Mass, Qarmer in Brooklyn for Ss years). Progress in Education in the Last z5 Years, Mrs, Jennie P. White. Wolf Den grange; piano dHet, Miss Helen Wittef and Mrs, s. l. Frink. EGeets of the Telephone on Counfr. Life, J., Emma Spaldins, P0nfret Csntef; Progress If 25 Years ia Fruit tsrosing. r. h. Brown, Pom frq.s Center; fhs College and QuiAe~ baag Pomona, WiilisfH li, Hammond, fora3sr trustee; Bhe Future of AgFi- euitalse. PreslaeRt c, L. Beaeh; Fairs. Past. PfsstAt and Future, Joseph s. stetsoh; vscai solo br. q F. 9eAaAgj Gieanings by the Way, Joseph ". clark. Hampton; eissing song, Nc. 22.
 "Quinsbasg7 is aH Indian name meaning long PSna.
 A Note from ths MssieTs aHiHsb7Hs FefHeas grange vas sEFaAiTsa ss years nGp Kith iSs EasHfAsfss Eaa 7ss 9h'"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-22
Saved from the Misunderstanding Pic
 ture at the Auditorium Today.

A feature extraordinary in the nov 3ng picture line is being shown here today and tomorrow. It is brand new reel, and the story was constructed as well as acted by the now famous Dorothy Gibson, the original Harrison Fisher girl. who with her mother was saved from the ill fated Titanic. This reel shows as nearly as possible just the way the big vessel was wrecked and the excitement, etc., which follow ed the terrible crash. Everything is depicted in detail founded on Miss Gihson's own experiences This film is making activity in the motion picture market, and is demanded by managers of picture houses all over the country. A vivid picture of the wreck of this biE ship will be thrown on the Audi toiium picture screen today and to- morrow.
 Tn addition to this extra feature there will be other films shown as well as three high-class vaudeville numbers.