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Evening journal., 1912-01-12
CONNELLY WANTS
LETTERS READ

William NJ. Connolly, of the Eleventh
ward, who is leading the fight TO try
TO have Beech street restored to the
city map, does not like the way com
munications from Eleventh ward resi-
dents were handled by City Council
last night Mr. Connolly today is
sued the following statement
Being a spectator in the Council
Chamber last evening, / was not only
surprised, but Mortified at the action
and attitude Of Councilman Stover in
trying to stop the reading of commu-
nications from the people of the Elev-
enth ward. His reference to the War
ring Factions in the Eleventh ward is
personal assumption on the part of
Colonel Stover as the only warning
factions that / see are the taxpayers
and citizens of the Eleventh ward ON
one side and City Council and the
Street and Sewer Department on the
other-if he means that it should be
a physical contest instead of a legal
one. then, in my estimation, he is
taking a very arbitrary stand and is
certainly assuming an undigniiied
position before the public His manner
of settling contests like true Ameri-
cans was badly taken when he tried to
stop the reading of communications
sent to Council by American citizens,
taxpayers and voters Our govern
ment, as | understand it. both national
and municipal, is founded on freedom
of voice and freedom of speech and
the people when they rise in protest
against any act of their representa-
tives, their manner of reaching them
is by communication and for any rep
resentative of them TO arise and OBJ
iect TO their communications being
read is not in favor of settling a con-
troversy on the American plan. Had
] not been an eye witness of the pro-
ceedlng l would not have believed that
it happened but would have thought K
jest, but to see man holding the
position which Colonel StOver does
and for him to undertake to throttle
the public and the people with ridicule
because they are standing up for their
rights and to invite them to partake
in a common brawl is indeed ungentle-
manly and un-American."
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
FRIENDS MOURN
Mr.. GILLESPIE
Funeral Of WelI-KnOwH Singer
iSLarpely Attended
Today

What was perhaps the largest
funeral held here for a long time was
that of James w. Gillespie. which took
place from his late residence. No. S24
Church street, this morning. Mr..
Gillespie died on Monday while maxi
ing preparations for the funeral of his
mother, who lay dead In the house at
the time
Members of the Elks. Eagles. Demo-
cratic League, North End Athletic
Club and the Machinists' Union filled
the house this morning. Thousands
of other friends viewed the remains
last night. The floral tributes were
numerous and handsome
Long before the funeral party left
the house this morning. ST. Mary's
II. G.. Church. where solemn requiem
mass was said over the body. was fill
ed with friends OF Mr.. Gillespie.
The requiem mass was celebrated
by the Rev. Edward j. Mealey. pastor
of ST. Mary's Church. with the Rev.
James } Mckenna. as deacon. and the
Rev. John ~ Dougherty. of Newark,
as subdeacon. The sermon was
preached by Father Moaley.
A choir Of thirty voices. members
of different Catholic choirs in the city
and friends OF Mr.. Gillespie, sang the
music OF the mass, giving Onewalds
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
MIssIONARY sOCIETY ELECTION.

The annual business meeting of
West Church Woman's Missionary So
ciety was held yesterday afternoon,
with III members present During
the year two members Of the society
have been lost by death, Mrs. e. II.
Triggs and Mrs. John Mclean
Mrs. Alexander Alison, Jr., was re-
elected yesterday as the president, the
other officers being elected as follows.
Mrs. John n. Kates. first vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. Frederick Darlington, sec
ond vice-president; Mrs. Otis Sterrett,
third vice-president; Mrs Herbert
Stout. recording secretary; Mrs.
Horace S. Allen. home corresponding
secretary; Mrs L. ID. Mcdonald,
foreign corresponding secretary; Miss
y. b. McLear, home treasurer; Mrs.
w. r. Humphrey, foreign treasurer;
Miss Elizabeth Clark, secretary of
literature. The executive committee
comprises Mrs E. c. Clark, Mrs. Will
lard Springer. Miss Lizzie Martin and
Mrs J. E. Fuller.
The annual thank offering meeting
will be held I'm February.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
GERMAN TROOPS READY
TO PUT DOWN DISORDER
Fear Demonstration as Result of the Election and
Kaiser Will be Guarded---SociaIisfs Expected
TO Make Gains.

eating the precautions taken in Ber-
lin to suppress outbreaks tonight.
Socialist Gains Expected.
The unprecedented high cost OF liv-
ing, disturbed labor conditions and
general discomfort over the outcome
of the Morocco negotiations are ex-
pected to result in a large increase
in the Socialist vote. Many persons
are believed to be supporting the So
cialist candidates merely to protest
against existing conditions.
. The Socialists are opposed TO col
onial expansion, which they declare is
"capitalistic policy and evince little
interest in Germany maintaining its
position among the powers. believing
that such policy will only encourage
war
The older parties have been bitter in
deuouncing the Socialists. Some Of
their orators have placed them in the
traitor class. The feeling is general
that trouble will ensuo tonight re-
gardless of the outcome OF the elec-
tion.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
SCRAMBLE ON
FOR FIRE CHIEF
Brandywlne Company, Which
Gets the Honor Has Five
Candidates

Successors to the present officers
Of the Fire Department will be elected
in May and already there is much riv-
airy among the members of the COM
panies TO whom the plums will 60
this time. Under the rotation plan
of the combine companies. the Brandy
wine Company will elect the chief. and
for this position are mentioned Harry
Smith, Morton Ainscow. James Mari,
James Burton and Deputy Sheriff PEN
nell Stetser. The first assistant goes
10 the Union Fire Company and the
candidates are Harry Bickta James
McNally and John Appleby. The can
didatos for the position of second as
sistant which office Will be filled by
a member OF the Weocacoe Company.
are William J Bayley, John McDon-
ough. Harry Freeman, Michael Ma
loney and William Green.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
DESERTED AFTER
WEDDING PROMISE

Irene Frost, IL years old. Of No.
ia Regan street. Camden. n T.. is
in custody in Philadelphia, as a runa-
way. According to the girl she was
lured to Wilmington by promise Of
marriage and then deserted by her
admirer. who left her on a train re-
turning to Philadelphia She says
man duped her and charges that he
stole her coat before leaving her on
the train.
The local police department had re-
ceived no word concerning the case
IN to noon.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
NON-SUPPORT
DAY IN COURT

The Court of General Sessions has
set tomorrow as the time for hearing
non-support cases. In that event the
Bancroft divorce case will be post
pOned until some day next week
Martin Watson, cOlorer, will be
tried on January 20, on an indictment
charging him with the murder Of
George II. Merritt a white man.
Among the other cases remaining
on the docket for trial at this term
is that Of Thomas J Fitzsimmons. He
is charged with impersonation. It is
alleged that he voted last June at the
city election under the name of Cole
man Hunter. There are but few
other minor cases for trial The
civil list is a large one and the court
session is likely to run to the FIRST
of March, if not longer.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
TO ENTERTAIN
WITH MUSICAL

Among the prominent social events
of this season, ono OF the most inter
esting musical functions, will be the
musicale TO be given on the evening
of January 20 by Mrs. Gilbert L. Ly-
nam, at her home, No. 800 West street.
About fifty invitations. nave been sent
out and several well known musi-
clans will give pleasure 70 the guests
Among those who will take part IN
the music. are Edward Shippen Van
Lcer, the noted tenor soloist OF Phil
adelphia, who is favorite IN local
musical circles and Miss Mildred Mat
thews, a member OF Grace Church
choir, whose beautiful voice is well
known to Wilmington people. MT.
Van Leer and Miss Matthews viii
sing. in addition to other numbers,
two duets, Love Divine and we
Two Were Maying.'
Edgar Goldberg who has won a
substantial reputation as violoncci-
list, will be heard in obligato and IN
solo The violinists OF the evening
Miss Edna c BraCheld and Miss Mir
lam Triggs, are also very well known
for their talent. and their playing will
be enjoyed by the guests. There is
much interest i'm the appearance OF
the pianist of the evening, Mr. Van
Leer OF Seaford, who is noted in
strumentalist Mr.. Van Leer is an
expert in sight reading; II is said
that no music is too difficult for him
to play at first reading Of the notes
The musicale will be distinguished
socially as well as musically, and will
be a most delightful occasion.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
QUESTION ELIGIBILITY
OF Mr.. ALEXANDER

Representative Granville p Alex
ander is "a member Of the committee
of five members OF the Legislature TO
settle with State officers, which is
known as the Little Legislature" and
which is to meet in Dover on Tues
day next Mr.. Alexander was elected
from the First District of Wilmington
and moved recently into another dis
trict, and a question has been raised
as to whether he is still a member OF
the Legislature The contention is
made that he is still an assemblyman
inasmuch as the Legislature has not
declared him disqualified, and Mr..
Alexander expects to sit as a member
of the Little Legislature
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
MANY OLD
PAPERS TURN UP
Church Street Man Shows
Baltimore Publication Dated
August 20, l773

The query OF Mrs. Mary Blades Of
Harrington, published in last nights
EVENING JOURNAL. as to whether
anyone In Delaware possessed older
newspapers than she did. has brought
an immediate and enthusiastic re-
sponse from several other readers Of
the paper.
Mrs. Ella f. Baily, Of No. 9 East
twelfth street, states that she has a
copy OF the Village Record. August
4, 1919, printed al West Chester. a
four-page paper. six columns. which
contains great many Wilmington
advertisements and Wilmington news.
Mrs. Baily has another copy of the
village Record of the year 1865 a
large sheet, that among other Will
mington matter, contains long list
of advertisements of private schools.
She also has a Philadelphia Almanac
dated 1924.
William Johnson. of No. 1909 Kirk
wood street. brought into the Office
this morning "A copy OF the Delaware
Republic dated June 10, 1874. Volume
,, printed by Columbus p Evans. He
also brought a still older paper. Paul
sons American Daily Advertiser,
Philadelphia. April q, 1903. This
was printed by Zachariah PauLson.
Jr., No LOG Chestnut street. Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. l.. J. Sova. Of No. 1906 West
Seventh street, states that she has a
Kingston, Va. Ulster County Gazette,
dated January 4, 1900 containing a
mourning noice for the death of
Washington. This paper was printed
by Samuel Freer and Son, aud Mrs.
Sova's copy was on exhibition at the
New Castle County Fair two years
ago. This particular copy OF the Ca
zette was reprinted in facsimile and
distributed a few years ago so that
there are many copies that are not
originals. although they bear every
appearance of age. Mrs. Sova SAYS
she believes her copy to be an origi-
nal.
The oldest paper claimed by a Del.
awarean so far is a copy of the Mary.
land and Baltimore Journal. the Ad.
vertiser, now called the Baltimore
American, dated Friday, August 20
1913, Volume 1, No. /, 4-page. g.
column paper. IL was printed bl
William Goddard, Market street, OPP
posite the coffee house" and is own
ed by j. E. Bethard. No. S45 Churcl
street. Mr.. Bethard believes his cop,
to be an original and not a fac-simile
A grea number of the oldest news
papers published in this country hay'
had facsimiles taken of their origina
copies. and these have been widel.
distributed as souvenirs so that Their
are many old papers, looking yellow
and worn, which are not originals, al
though they have the appearance o
being so. Therefore it would be wei
for those who have very old paper
to possess proof that their copies ar
not fac-simile reproductions.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
MERCANTILE MEETING

Members Of the Mercantile Asso-
citation we're addressed last evening
by prominent business men or the
city. Among those who spoke was o.
c. Purdy, president Of the Board OF
Trade. Mr.. Purdy told Of the good
'feeeling between the two organizations
and the work that had been accom-
plished. The other speakers were;
Il. S. Mettler. james p Green, treas
urer of the North American Bank; o.
@. Purdy, president of the Board Of
Trade: James c. O'Neal and Charles
Hayes. W. S. Smalley was admitted
to membership.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
ROUGH NIGHT on HOMELESS.

Last night proved TO be a hard one
for the homeless and the poor Of this
city To add to their discontinue,
those who had the means to buy coal
retail were in many cases unable to
do so. as the bad condition of the
streets has hindered the delivery Of
coal and wood. OF the thirty-eight
homeless ones who lodged at police
station nearly all applied at the
Offices Of the Consumers Ice and
Coal Company this morning for work
cutting ice at Icedale.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
NEW WORKERS
HERE TO MARRY

The Rev George L. Wolfe yesterday
announced the marriae here on last
Tuesday. of James r. Wells. aged 2S
years. Of No. l6 East Fifty-sevonth
street. New York. and Miss May Ma
loney. aged "a years. Of No. n West
Eighty-eihth street. the same city.
The groom when asked his occupation
laughingly said. make Il manager" /"
The couple. who we're unusually we'll
dressed were accompanied by Miss
Gertrude Louise letter and Miss
jeanette n. Horton. both Of New York
city, who pelted the newly-wodded
couple with rice. After a wedding
supper at a local hotel the party re-
turned to New York The announce
ment OF the marriage was delayed a
few days at the request Of the newly
married couple.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN. Jan. 12.-Although the
halloting in today's reichstag election
is proceeding quietly, the government
is making the most elaborate prepa-
rations to quell demonstrations to-
night when the result is made known.
Several companies of infantry two
squadrons of cavalry and large
number of police.
The guard around the palace has
been doubled and artillery will he
used to protect the royal residence in
case of a demonstration.
Tho voting today is the heaviest in
years despite the extreme cold. The
Social-Democrats flocked to the polls
in large numbers early in the morn
lug. The leaders are conducting the
campaign with military precision and
every member o. the party viii be
forced TO cast his ballot even il he
has to be carried to the voting place
on a stretcher.
=. Reports from other cities say that
S1he election is being conducted quie'-
" but that the authorities are dupll-
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
MAJOR RAYMOND GETS
DREDGE RECOMMENDATION

Following the announcement in THE
EVENING JOURNAL several weeks
ago that General BiXby, chief of
United States engineers, had recon-
mended in his report to the War De-
partment, az Washington, the purchase
of dredge for use in Wilmington har-
bor. at all times, at a cost OF S25O,OOv,
Major Raymond. United States engi-
neer i'm charge here, has received the
report in its entirety. All that IS now
required to make the dredgo a reality
is TO have Congress pass the approprl-
alton recommended.
The dredge to be purchased Is OF the
German type, one Of which is now IN
use in Massachusetts and is giving en-
tire satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
MANY PAY WATER RENTS.

Property owners are beginning to
pay their water taxes for the ensuing
year. at the Water Department office,
Sixteenth and King streets. The
receipts are growing every day, yes
terday being one of the largest days
since the first OF the year Today,
however, the weather interfered, and
the payments dropped on. The de-
partmcnt officials estimate that the
receipts up 20 this ting are about
$4,000 behind those Of last year.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
no PRESENT MUSICALE.

In the Temple o. Truth on Sunday
evening a pleasing musicale will be
held. The admission Will be free and
refreshments will be setved. Among
those who will take part will be ID.
Brodstein of tie Reading High
School. a noted violinist, and Mr..
Franklin. of the Wilmington Stock
Company. and Mr. Brunswick of
Baltimore
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
POOL TOURNEY INTERESTS

Much interest is taken in the pool
tournament now goiug on in Walsh S
pool room. Eighteenth and Market
streets Last night Frank Walker de-
foated w. Cook by the score OF lVO
to 80. George Baldwin and Harry
Johnson, will play this evening.
Vansants' pool parlors at Newark
we're crowded last evening when the
pool game was played between A. D.
RYAN and #. W. Paschall and =. Nal
colin Frazer. The latter VOL by the
score Of 100 to 81 points.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
VALUES NOW
IN FUR SETS

= The remarkable values offered at
The Boston Cloak Store, No. 424 Mar
lket street, continue to draw a crowd
of customers to the special sales The
Offering that is arousing che most en-
thusiasm from customers just now IS
In the sale of furs which are at half
price II is possible TO get mun or
scarf or to buy them as a set They
are lined with satin and are in a great
variety of furs i'm pleasing styles.
Nothing equals a fur or plush coat
in keeping out the cold, and this is a
splendid chance to acquire one of good
quality, we'll made, at a low price.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
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Evening journal., 1912-01-12
GERMANS FOR
RIVER FRONT

Members of the local branch of the
German American Alliance at their
meeting last evening went on record
as favoring the river front project Il
was the opinion of the Alliance that
more good would be accomplished by
the river front then by the -Npendi-
lures of money on the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal
It was announced at the session
that i'm the near future the secretary
of the National Alliance would be here
and make an address.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
PHILADELPHIANS MARRY HERE

The Rev Alexander Alison. Jr.,
pastor of West Presbyterian Church,
this afternoon oficiased at the mar
riage of Fred B. Roth. 2nd. of No. 615S
Chestnut street. Philadelphia. and
Miss Dorothy May Griener, No. 16
North Thirty-seyenth street. the same
chy. The couple were unaccom-
nanied.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
At the Theatres

The Garrick announces a strong
bill for next week, to be featured by
Sam Bernard's brother Dick and
Company, Mayme Gehrus and Com
pany, Margaret Pitt and Company,
Eleanor Otis and Company. Mile
Toomas Indian Opera Company, one
Of the sensational features of the year
in vaudeville and others of note.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12

Requiem Mass" Samuel Sewer
sang the ave Maria" at the offertory
After the sermon. John A. Finnegan.
a member OF the choir OF st. Patrick's
Cathedral. Now York City. sang Gou-
mods Repentance" AT the close Of
the mass. Joseph McCullin, of this
city, sang Gods Calling the words
IN English. The music was very
beautiful and impressive
The pail bearers We're from the vac
rious organizations of which Mr.. Gill
lespie was a member. Intermont was
made i'm Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
CHIEF RLACK AGAIN III

Chief of Police Black. who was con-
fined to his home for several days by
illness, but who was out since We'd
nesday. is again obliged 10 remain at
home. He was in bed today but his
condition is not considered serious.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
TO WORSHIP IN PYTHIAN HALL.

Members of ST. Paul's NJ. e. Church
will worship in Pythian Hall again on
Sunday Il had been hoped TO hold
services in the Sunday school room
of the church on the coming Sunday
but the present storm has prevented
work on the building.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
MIR. BANE IN HOSPITAL.

James d. Bane. of No. 1910 Lincoln
street, who was run down by
coaster on Gilpir avenue on Tuesday
night was removed 10 the Delaware
Hospital yesterday Mr. Banc is SUI
fering from slight concussion Of the
brain. but his condition is not serious.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
- urdson and co. saw:

c. I. Hudson and Co. say
we look for continuation of IT.
regularity in stocks and would buy
only on such drives as we had earlier
in the week"
f. d. Laclley and Co. say
"fbere appears to be SO much bear
isb talk in financial circles, especially
among those who are termed proiies-
sionais, that we would rather buy
stocks on recessions rather than be
short at these levels
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-The stock
market opened weak, fractional reces-
sions being recorded in many issues.
II o'clock-Price movement during
tho first hour were irregular.
Government bonds unchanged; other
bonds steady.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
MAKES APPEAL FOR AID.

Amelia Layton Anderson, an esti-
mable colored woman, Of No. 907
Wilson street, has made an appeal
Ito the Christian public TO assist her
financially in caring for her mother.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
pnIIrEMAN RREAkS RONE.

Patrolman Charles Morrow, while
on his way to report at noon today
fell from the steps at his home and
injured his right arm. A small bone IN
his arm is broken.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
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rLAms EXTRA MONEl.

In Magistrate Gluckman's court to-
day Henry Spirer sued Max Podolsky
for $3.50, alleged to be due for extra
work done on the building, No. lib
Market street
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
ODD FFLLOWS no CELEBRATE.

The sixy-sixth anniversary of Fair
fax Lodge. No. 8. T. o. o. f.. will be
observed in the lodge rooms Of the
organization this evening.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
wANT PROTECTION FOR HORSES.

Complaint is heard regarding team
sters leaving their horses standins
along the streets without being
blanketed. Especially is this true OF
driving and express wagon horses.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12
CONFERENCE AT TRINITY.

The fourth quarterly conference Of
Trinity NJ +. Church will be held
in the church tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1912-01-12

Reported daily Dy r. d. Laekss a
Co. bankers and brokers. members
Philadelphia Stock Exchangs. s4S
Harkat St
Evening journal., 1912-01-12

GoId Medal Flour is very highest
quality. LA'iNiA.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-01-25
The Thin Girls Temper.

No thin woman can afford to lose
her temper. Nothing" says a good
authority. will make you so angular
Or give your face such an undesirable
look az the free Indulgence of your
own will" A girl who was thin to q
really painful degree gained so pounds
in 60 days on the following regime:
Twelve hours sleep a day; a we'll
ventilated and cold room to sleep in,
with plenty Of fresh air all night;
light down coverlets for warmth and
hot-water bags at the feet If they
are cold; loose, light clothing at all
times, with plenty Of space about the
chest, shoulders and waist; a diet Of
cereals, cocoa, fresh fruits or starchy
vegetables. potatoes, beans, etc, milk
and cream-eyerything of a warming,
~fat-producing nature in the way of
food; warm baths, though not too fire.
quently.