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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-04-04


Let's have band concerts again
this year. What say you?
The Board of Education has
elected Prof. Twente for next
year.
Blind Boone at opera house
Saturday evening, April 6.
Colmes Logan of Columbus
spent Sunday and Monday here.
Mark Morgan, of Coffeyville,
Kansas. was here last week visit
ing friends.
Tom McAboy shipped a car of
hogs to kansas City the fore part
of the week.
Chester Covey came home We'd
nesday night for a ten days Eas-
ter vacation.
The S. p. and n. club met
with Mrs. J. D. Hogan last Fri.
day afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Cole, wife of Uriah
Cole, died at her home north of
town Monday night.
DR.. N. A. Bailey spent last
Wednesday in Miami, looking
after business interests.
Mrs. J. K. Harlan of Blue
jacket, Okla, is here visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Covey.
Mrs. C. E. Parker left Sunday
for her home in Shreveport, La,
after a visit here with her father,
DR.. R. B. English.
Lost-Between Baxter and
state line Tuesday night, April
?, a lap robe. Finder leave at
Hartley Bros, for reward.
Rev. Wiley will Preach at the
Christian church next Sunday,
morning and evening. Children's
meeting at 3 p. N. Board meets
ing at 4 p. m.
Mrs. Erederica Weber of Gin
cinnati, accompanied by her son,
Arthur, and his wife, arrived
here a few days ago to visit her
brother, ]. B. Opperman.
Mrs. A. L. Yingling was here
from independence, No., last
week. Mr.. Yingling is the new
manager of the planning mill, and
will move his family here as soon
as he can get a house.
Miss Ierene Sweeney was hos
tess to the Embroidery Club last
Thursday. After an afternoon
with thimbles, Miss Sweeney
served dainty refreshments. Miss
Rummel will be the next club
hostess.
A young man named Irwin,
living with his brother, Roy Ir-
vim, south of this city, got up
early Saturday morning and
started a fire with a 5-gallon can
of oil. Result-Irvin badly
burned, house destroyed, togeth-
er with contents.
Leo Banister, son of ]. M. Ban
lister, living near Lincolnvilles,
fell from a horse last Sunday
while going to Sunday school,
and received severe injuries to
his head. The right side of his
head was scalped, but he is get
ting along nicely.
Arthur Bibbens, of Cowets,
Okla, who disappeared from
Muskogee several weeks ago, was
discovered in Joplin last Saturday
BY Misses Lena and Mary Prem
tice, who knew him. He used to
live in Baxter Springs. His mind
is a blank since the time he dis
appeared.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-04-04

Rev. Wiley will Preach at the
Christian church next Sunday,
morning and evening. Children's
meeting at 3 p. N. Board meet
ing at 4 D. m.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-04-04

Arthur Bibbeus, of Cowets,
Okla, who disappeared from
Muskogee several weeks ago, was
discovered in Joplin last Saturday
by Misses Lena and Mary Prem
tice, who knew him. He used to
live in Baxter Springs. His mind
is a blank since the time he dis
appeared,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-04-04

Mrs. Erederica Weber of Gin
cinnati, accompanied by her son,
Arthur, and his wife, arrived
here a few days ago to visit her
brother, ]. B. Opperman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-04-04

Mrs. A. L. Yingling was here
from independence, Mo-, last
week. Mr.. Yingling is the new
manager of the planning mill, and
will move his family here as soon
as he can get a house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-04-04

Miss Ierene Sweeney was hos.
tess to the Embroidery Club last
Thursday. After an afternoon
with thimbles, Miss Sweeney
served dainty refreshments. Miss
Rummel will be the next club
hostess,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-04-04

A young man named Irwin,
living with his brother, Roy 1r-
vim, south of this city, got up
early Saturday morning and
started a fire with a 5-gallon can
of oil. Result-Irvin badly
burned, house destroyed, togeth-
pr with contents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-04-04

Leo Banister, son of ]. M. Ban
lister, living near Lincolnvilles
fell from a horse last Sunday
while going to Sunday school,
and received severe injuries to
his head. The right side of his
head was scalped, but he is get
ting along nicely.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
LEGAL MAN Low
For P. 0. PLUMBING

T. r. Maull, government superin-
tendent of construction. on the post
Office addition. opened bids at If
o'clock today. at the Federal Building
for extensive plumbing work in the
old building at Ninth and Shipley
streets. and a Wilmington man vas
the low bidder He is H. L. Brown,
whose bid of S400 was accepted and
Mr. Maull in sending the bids 20 WASH
ington this afternoon recommended
that he receive the contract
Other bidders were: n. r. Mellon.
No 500 Orange street. S44S; Cav
throp and Brother Company. No. 10f
West Fourth street, S445; s. Faith and
Co. Philadelphia, S5S9: Killian Cream
Co. New York. $685. Walters, Purks
and Mellon. Philadelphia, S6t5. and
George c. Hutton No S59 Orange,
street $3.50
The plumbing work TO be done is
the changing Of certain wood tanks 70
vitreous tanks and making other
changes and repairs to the present
plumbing system to bring 1t up to a
par with the plumbing work in the
new building.
In addition TO the plumbing pro-
ject is being considered to abandon
the present wiring and lighting and
replace it with a new modern system
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
TEACHER RECEIVES
HER MISSION CLASS

Miss Mary Morris, of Asbury NJ. e
Church. entertained her sueaay
school class of 60 members last pisht,
her twentieth birthday anniversary.
This class. which is a mission class
assembled in ;he mission rooms at
No 50T West Front street, and we're
treated 10 ice cream and cake and a
musical program. A sewing class for
the girls will begin at the mission
next Saturday afternoon. Each child
received box of candy TO take
home.
Besides the children, the following
were present TO assist Miss Morris
in entertaining Miss Name Cole,
Mrs. c. Plummer. Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs.
SNYDER. Mrs. A. Kinsler, Mrs. W. A.
johnson. Mrs. James Johnson. Miss
Bertha Ernest. Mrs r. r. Leonard
Miss Isabella Carnagy. Miss Cole,
Miss Susie VOTERS, r. s. Neville, ID.
johnson, r. Willing and Mr.. Bennett
Miss Bertha Ernest and Isabella
Carnagy sang some selections. aud
Roy Plummer and Miss Name Cole
we're presented with bouquets by the
school
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
EvENING RECEPTION.

A reception was given by Max Klein
berg, az his home No 1873 East Seventh
street last evening, In honor of AL
fred Lowenbein. an importer of New
York who just returned from Japan.
Lowenbein is brother-in-law Of
Samuel Gluck Of No 209 West Second
street
The reception room was decorated
with palms aud lilacs. supper was
served by a Hungarian cook. After
the supper, recitals and songs were
given by the guests. Mr.. Gluck's FAM
lily received many gifts. among them
a check for S25 to Samuel Gluck from
Alfred Lowenbein. The guests we're
entertained by Hungarian music. play
ed by Professor Schemilo Clesma The
guests: Mrs. Rosie Gluck, Samuel
Guck. Misses Frances, Sadie, Bella
and Bertha, and Masters Alfred and
Max Gluck Alfred Lowenhein. Mrs
Sarah Lowenbein, Miss Blanche Low
enboin, Paul Lowenhein, Mrs. Esthoi
Weiss, OF New York. Bertha Kleinber
ger. Arthur Kleinberger and Sadie
lKleinberger.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
BISHOP RAPS
OFFICIAL BOARDS

Reports from Grace Union Church.
Philadelphia Trinity Church, Media
and Hntchinson's Memorial, Coates
Vile, all of the Pennsylvania district,
were discussed at the resumption of
the anniversary services OF the Della
ware Conference In Union African
NJ f. Church this morning.
The conference then manifested a
desire for information bearing upon
the lack Of conference apportion-
ments by the Coatesyille, Lima and
Downingtown churches
Bishop Ruley addressed the confer
ence upon the official boads. He said
the members Of the boards refusing
to abide by the law Of the church
should not be permitted to remain
as units Of those bodies. He added
that the ministers sent from the con-
ference must hold the people" The
Bishop appointed as committee to
visit. the public schools of this city
the Revs. S. p. Shepherd. D. W. Smith
p A. Boulden, e. s. Rice and W. ].
Ryder
The report from the Delaware dis
trict was made this afternoon.
The daughters Of conference met
in Gilbert Presbyterian Church al
1870 o'clock this morning with the
president Miss Sarah Hull, In the
chair Mrs. Laura Williams was ap-
pointed recording secretary: Mrs Lot.
tie Garrison, financial secretary; Miss
Elizabeth Smith. treasurer, and Miss
Ethel Stewart, organizer. Mrs Re.
becca Trusty made the address OF wet
come and Mrs Laura James. Of New.
ark. delivering the response Tws
hundred delegates attended the ser.
vices. The daughters will meet In
Union African M e. Church this even
ing 70 hear the annual sermon bS
the Rev. c. Edward Brown
Bishop Ruley announced today h'
would hold an executive session o
the conference at . o'clock tomorrow
morning
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
RECEIVER FOR
DIAMOND STEEL

Horace G. Eastburn recently fled
bill in chancery on behalf of Lewis
A. Bowers and Thomas McComb
stockholders, for the appointment cf a
receiver for the Diamond Stee, Com
pany Chancellor Curtis yesterday
afternoon heard oral testimony in inc
case and appointed Lewis A. Bower.
receiver.
The Stockholders alleged in the bill
that when The Diamond State Steel
Company" was organized, all Of the
assets of the Diamond Steel Company
were to be turned over to the new
company. But in making the deed
transferring the assets one asset of an
account receivable of r. B. smith &.
Company. of Philadelphia, was not
transferred.
In order TO Ee- the authority to
transfer this asset the application for
a receiver was riade.
No appearance was made IN the
case and a decree pro confesso was
granted.
Following the hearing of oral tes-
timony yesterday afternoon Chancel-
lor Curtis appointed the receiver.
There is now a suit pending in the
United States District Court for the
Eastern district of Pennsylvania,
brought by Ira Jewell Williams, of the
firm of Simpson, Brown and Will
liams. ancillary receivers Of the Dia
mond State Steel Company. This
claim is for 1897 900. being alleged
part of proceedings Of sale of stock
The suit is still pending.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
DELEGATES NOME
FROM CONVENTION

Howell S England. Harold S. Schutt
and W. ID. Mullen. delegates Of the
Wilmington Board of Trade to the Ma
tional body held at the New willard
Hotel, Washington. D. c., this week.
returned home yesterday. Mr. Mullen
was selected as a member Of tho board
Of directors Of the new organization
which will be known as the National
Chamber of Commerce The board of
directors is composed OF twenty-five
members.
New Jersey and Delaware we're each
allowed one director between them
This caused some opposition as New
Jersey nominated Walter Wood. Of
Camden. n. j. Mr.. England placed the
name Of W D. Mullen, Of this city. in
nomination for the position and Mr..
Mullen won the position.
The president of the new organiza-
tion. which really absorbs the old
National Board OF Trade. is Harry A.
Wheeler. of Chicago II is proposed Ia
have permanent headquarters al
Washington but the annual sessionl
will be held in various cities through
cut the country
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
TROLLEYs ON NEW sCHEDULR.

General Manager J. i. hambieion,
of the New Castle line announces a
change of schedule beginning Satur-
day April 27, and until further no
tice the Wilmington Southern Trac-
tion Company will operate cars every
20 minutes Saturday afternoon and
evenings beginning at 1920 noon,
from New Castle, Court House
SWITCH. and continuing until 11.40 p.
M which will be the last car for
Wilmington as usual. During the 20
minute service cars will leave Dob
binsville at 10-30-5O and the Court
House switch, 2O-40-6O; first car on
the Commute schedule will leave
Fourth and Market streets, Wilmin-
ton at 1920 noon, and every 20 min
utes at 20-40-60 until 11.40 p. M,
last car for New Castle. as heretofore.
Cars will run every half hour as usual
Saturday morning. weekdays and Sun
davB
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
PRTACHER's CHILD DEAD.

An acute attack Of Brights disease
proved fatal 10 Elizabeth, the six
year-old daughter of the Rev and
Mrs. J. w Jones. the child dying
at the home of her grandfather, John
r. Mclaughlin. No. 1000 West Ninth
street last evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones attended the re-
cent NJ. E. Conference. coming from
Deals Island, where Mr.. Jones Is
pastor of the Methodist Church there.
They brought their daughter with
them, but left her with her grand
father ON leaving for home The
child was taken IN about a week ago.
Mr. and Mrs Jones we're summoned
and arrived here ON Saturday.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
DISCUSS THE
RIVER FRONT
PLAN TONIGHT

There will be another meeting Of ths
members Of the special committee OF
Council on river front. the river front
committee Of the Board Of Trade. and
the riparian owners along the Della
ware river, following the regular
meeting OF Council tonight. AT the
meeting held last week certain
clauses in the agreement between the
city and riparian owners were modi-
fed and copies Of the proposed plans
for a river front were asked for by
the owners of the land 1t is thought
that something definite will be done
tonight
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
COUNCILMEN PROD
THE MEAT INSPECTOR

Meat Inspector George w. Denney
was called before the law committee
Of City last night TO explain the re-
port that he had purchased meat
business In King street Mr.. Denney
informed the Councilmen that he had
held an option on a place but had
given It up and did not intend to go
into business until probably in the
fall. He said he mad given up the
store project at the advice OF his
friends and principally because OF the
present high price Of meat He viii
finish out his term as meat Inspector,
which expires July 1.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
OLYMPIC STILL HELD
BACK BY STOKERS' STRIKE

tain non-union stokers and oilers to
take the places of the men. the hun
dreds of seamen aboard the Olympic
protested, and threatened to join the
strikers If any but union men were
employed.
The striking fremen took under
consideration today repeated offers Of
the line 10 test the collapsibles. Many
of the men asserted that II the boats
are put into the water some of them
will go to pieces. The company Of
ficials say this is absurd. as the boats
were tested by a Board Of Trade in-
spector and passed as seaworthy
After a lengthy argument the fire
men consented TO a test of the col
lapsibes. A deputation was appoint
ed from the 300 who left the vessel
yesterday. and the Olympic's sailors
began setting up and lowering away
the canvass boats. The stokers' COM
mittee watched with close attention.
noting every detail.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
pOyER cENruRY cLUR rLrcrION.

The annual election of the Dover
Century Club was held on Wednesday
The following officers we're elected
Miss Annie Alloway, FIRST vico-presi-
dent Mrs Aron Marshall, corresponds
ing secretary; Mrs. Stephen Slaugh-
ter, treasurer; Mrs. Walter j. Massey,
porperty chairman Mrs. Robert J..
Van Dyke. program chairman Mrs.
John p. Lefever. Mrs. G. c. Schorh
Mrs. b. Richmond Steele. club hostesa
committee.
Directors--Mrs. John Salisbury,
Mrs Benjamin Thompson. and Mrs
John Carrow.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
IN me rnited Press.

BY The United Press.
SOUTHAMPTON. Eng, April 25-
Demands, threats and pleas failed to
fill the stoke-hold Of the giant White
Star liner Olympic, sister ship of
the lost Titanic, and today she still
lays off Spithead. crippled, because of
the strike of the firemen who pro-
tested against the lifesaving apparatus
put abroad the big vessel
The White Star Line exerted every
effort to get back to their posts the
800 tremen who walked out yester-
day. or to fill their places with new
men. But the men declared that they
would not ship If the canvas col
lapesible lifeboats. hurriedly added to
the Olympic's complement for this
trip. following the Titanic disaster,
were not replaced by more substantial
wooden boats They fatty declared
the canvas boats useless in case of
emergency
When the officials endeavored TO OBJ
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
DANDY, COPS HORSE,
HAS SPRING ROMP

While Mounted Officer Hahn was
holding an argument at Tenth and
Market streets yesterday with an su-
tomobilist who was violating the speed
laws, Dandy who comprises the
only horse In the traffic squad looked
longingly over the green lawn which
surrounds the Court House building
and watching his chance made a bolt
for the grass. The animal cayorted
and rolled on the lawn and enjoyed
his freedom without reserve. He kick
ed up his heels and rolled on his back.
saddle and all on. and ran around tho
lawn several times with some speed
Dandy was gotten off the lawn
before any Of the careiakers or on
cials OF the Court House learned OF
his breach OF manners.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
ACCIDENTS or THE DAY.

Several accident patients received
attention at the Homeopathic Hospital
yesterday They were Walter Wal
ters. of No. 522 East Fifteenth street.
Chester. employed at the plant of the
American Car and Foundry Company.
broken arm. and William Lungren.
aged rs years. Of Philadelphia, who
fell on a piece Of glass and cut mis-
hand.
James Nero. a newshoy, fell from
DUPONT street car and was dragged
along the ground a distance Of sew.
eral feet His injuries are not seri
/ lOuB.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
NEM rNITEn PRTRNps.

Harmony Council. No. 1, U. F Of A
last night initiated six new members
Sixteen new members were admitted
into the side degree
In all probability meeting ar the
Board of Public Utilities will be held
tomorrow to take up the strip ticket
litigation An agreement may be
reached to proceed with the present
case by both sides waving objections
raised by Judge Bradford.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued
the following permits today J. w.
Barkley to erect a store and dwelling
with two apartments, for the Surpass
Proyisioners. Inc, at No. 2401 Wash
ington street. costing $4,000; john IT,
Perkins. to erect four dwellings on the
west side of Tatnall street, north OF
Twenty fifth street, to cost S2o5o
each: DR.. Irvine NJ Finn to build an
addition to a garage at No. SOB Della
ware avenue. 500. and to Charles e.
Anderson and Son to make alterations
and repairs at No 410 East Eleventh
street. costing 800
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
ORGANIZE HEALTH
BOARD NEXT WEEK

There will be no organization meet
ing Of the new Board Of Health. tha
personnel of which was announced by
Mayor Howell yesterday. until proh-
ably Saturday or Monday One of the
newly appointed members of the board
was compelled to leave the city yes
terday on business and viii not re-
turn for AZ least two days.
Who will be the president and Sec
rotary of the board was not even
hinted al today.
The only Democratic member OF the
new board viii be City Engineer Alex
ander J. Taylor who is a member. by
reason Of the position he holds in tho
city engineering department
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
NAY nay EXERCISES.

A program Of May day songs and
spring poems will be given at the
High School opening exercises next
Monday morning. under the direction
of Mrs Charles Wentz The speakers
will be Earl Truax. Eleanor Speer.
Louis Millman. Ozella Saville. Bea-
trice Folk, Florence Lloyd aud viii
liam Matthews.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
MEAT CLOGS
BOYS THROAT

While eating his evening meal last
night James A. Conway, aged years.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Conway, Of
No. 1926 King street, was nearly
choked to death when a piece Of meat
lodged In his throat He had to be hur-
ried to the Delaware Hospital to pre-
vent suffocation.
The boy is an invalid and recently
came TO this city with his parents
from Elkton. The lad was relieved Of
the bit OF food at the hospital and
within a few minutes had completely
recovered.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
nIsTRIcr sTEwARps MEET.

AT the annual meeting OF the Dis
triot Stewards of Wilmington NJ. T..
Conference in ABbury Church. the
salary Of the District superintendent
was fixed al S2050, the same amount
as at present l. Elmer Perry and
Ralph J. Finn were elected trustees TO
succeed w r. Finn and w r. Foulke.
deceased.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
TENTATIVE DRAFT OF
NEW LIABILITY BILL

Sylvester D. Townsend, Jr, of the
Commission to frame an Employers
Liability Law, appointed by Governor
Pennewill, said today that he had
completed a rough draft of the pro-
posed measure. and that " would be
offered at the next meeting of the
commission for consideration In
the near future the proposed act will
be made public for general discus
sion
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
KNOCK ON DOOR DOOR
THEIR FIRE ALARM

Mr.. and Mrs Clarence MacNeal, OF
No 607 E Eleventh. street we're awak-
ened about 1890 o'clock last night by
a knocking at the door OF their home
to find flames shooting up past the
window of their bedroom, on the third
floor. The blaze was discovered by
A. NJ Wilkinson. Of No. 712 Pine streer
and it was he who aroused the couple
An alarm was struck from box No.
is but the services Of the engines were
not needed The origin of the fire is
a mystery. The damage was slight
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
TALK NOW OF
SETTLING The
MINERS TROUBLES
pv Tho trrited press.

BY The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA, April 25-The
subcommittee of the miners and mine
operators conference committee has
prepared report recommending
terms and conditions looking to set
tlement of all points in dispute.
Chairman George +. Baer announced
today. Baer said a meeting OF the
general committee had been called to
receive the report on Thursday, May
2, i'm New York.
No information as to the basis for
settlement will be made public until
it has been accepted by the full COM
mittee. he said.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
WORD PROM TOTRISTs.

THE EVENING JOURNAL has re
ceived a card from Mr. and Mrs Al
bert Rothschild and Mrs Rosa Lieb-
erman, who fire on a European trip
The party had pleasant voyage.
They arrived at Hamburg on April
IL. and spent some time there Mr..
Rothschilds was born near Hamburg.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
NO ECNER
ESTATE HERE

Register of wills Walker received
a communication today from the Aus
trian Consul at Philadelphia, making
inquiries regarding an estate Of Franz
Eigner here II is supposed that the
estate Is a very valuable one. So far
Register of Wills Walker finds the es-
tate a good second to the Springer es-
tate
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
GARBAGE BIDS
IN NEXT WEEK

Persons bidding for the collection
of garbage in the various districts OF
the city must have their bids In by
10 o'clock next Wednesday, May l.
The present board will sit on that
day for the last time before going out
of Office and after going over the bids
and taking into consideration the ap-
plianoes that will be used in the col
lection of garbage they will award
the COutracts.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
sMARTHMnRE CnNFERENCF.

The annual Swarthmore conferences
Of high schools and preparatory
schools will be held on Saturday. Or.
William 7 Maxwell, superintendent
of the New York public schools will
give the annual address. Representa-
tives of Wilmington Friends School
and High School will attend
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
INSPECT COUNTY INSTITUTION.

County Comptroller Chandler and
members of the Levy Court visited
the workhouse yesterday. The Levy
Court members also visited the New
Castle County Hospital and we're high
" pleased with the condition. In which
they found the Institutions
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
AGAIN BACE no STUDIES.

The Board of Health officers yester-
day afternoon fumigated fve rooms in
the High School because a pupil from
Elsmere had contracted diphtheria.
The pupils we're sent home at noon
and the rooms opened again this
morning.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
RETI-RNEn rRnM SEAsHnRE.

Mrs. William NJ. Watson and Miss
Lavinia Denton have returned after
two weeks trips to Pleasantville ana
Atlantic City, n. J.
Evening journal., 1912-04-25
HEAR Talk ON MIL

india" was the topic at the mon
thly missionary meeting in Eastlske
Presbyterian Church last night The
Rev Henry Cunningham, and others,
gave short addresses