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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-09

kansans have already learned to do
without governor. Also he might dc
away with that pet measure, the in
heritance tax. We men feel quite re-
luctant to attach wings and leave this
hemisphere on account of our widows
and orphans being fined for our SO
doing. Yours,
T.. w BOCOOK.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-09
MEATS FRESH CURED

stomers are our guest.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
BISHOP KINSMAN'S
ENGAGEMENTS FOR WEEK

Bishop Kinsman spent Trinity Sun
day in Laurel, where he conducted a
special service at Old Christ CT irch,
Broad Creek Hundred. and went for
the evening for his annual visitation at
ST. Andrews Chapel. Ellis Grove. He
is to spend this week at a Conference
Of Clergy at Raleigh North Carolina
where he will deliver a series Of let-
lures on Modern Church Tenden-
cies'
on sunday. June Q, the Bishop is 10
conduct q special service at Old Prince
Georges Church. Dagsboro, for which
great preparations are being made.
The Bishop will be assisted in the
service by the Rev. L. w. Wells, Of
Millsboro. and the Rev d. w. Gate
son of Georgetown. and an orchestra
from Lewes will furnish music, as
sisted by a Georgetown choir. DR..
John Best Robinson is in charge OF
the music. The Bishop goes for the
evening to Georgetown.
His appointments for Sunday, June
16. are in st. Anne's Middletown; st.
Mary's, Townsend, and in Washington
College, Chestertown, Md.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
SHAFT
WHIRL ENDS
FATALLY
John MCKenna Badly Injured
in Pulp Mill Accident,
SuCCumbS
FIGHT FOR LIFE
SURPRISES HIS Physicians

Caught by a set screw on the collar
Of a revolving shaft. at the Delaware
Pulp Mills. where he was employed
as a millwright, on May 25. John Nc
Kenna. aged 50 year, Of No. sS9
Spruce street. died from his injuries
at the Homeopathic Hospital, at IL
o'clock last night Coroner James
|T. Chandler was notified at midnight
of the mans death and permitted the
remains to be removed from the hos
pital by Undertaken Charles B. Dough-
erty.
Mr.. McKenna sustained frightful in
iuries and the fact that he survived
as long as he did. was marveled at
by the hospital physicians. He was
hurt internally and considerable
|portion of flesh was torn from his
body
The accident occurred shortly be-
fore noon on Saturday week ago.
He was repairing the shafting Of a
hydraulic engine, when in some man
4 ner his trousers caught in the set
screw of the revolving shaft and he
was whirled around the shaft several
Itimes before the cloth gave away, and
he fell to the floor.
Mr.. McKenna is survived by his wife
and three daughters. the youngest OF
whom is ten years of age
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
CUP COMES TO
W. HIS. ATHLETES
SECOND TIME

The polished surface Of a large
silver loving cup, the University Of
Pennsylvania relay trophy. radiated
joyousness upon the High School and
glory upon the champion relay team
Of the Wilmington High School at the
opening exercises of the school this
morning This is the cup presented by
the Berks County Alumni Association
70 the Reading High School for relay
races, between schools of pennsyl-
vania and neighboring states. and is
to become the permanent property Of
the school winning 1t three times.
Wilmington won IL a second time at
the Reading meet last Saturday and
hopes fervently TO gain IL next year
The champs" we're given the school
yell and three times three this morn
ing, after the presentation Of the cur
by Mr. Martin. Medals were present
ed to the team individually. The team
is composed of Fairbanks. Walker
Coke and Jones.
The speakers and subjects this
morning we're Miss Mary Doherty
Success in Life" Miss Madeline
Mullen, Live Not TO Yourselves:
Miss Mary T. Conway Joan Of Arc;
Miss Marion Brown, Education
and Miss Evangeline Barsky, Per
severance"
Next Monday morning will be the
final opening exercise of the year
and the program will be in charge
of the senior class.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
DRAWERS CHURCH
ENTERS NEW YEAR

Mr.. Corbit, president of the Friends
of Old Drawers. then introduced
Josiah Marvel, Of Wilmington, as the
speaker Of the afternoon.
Mr.. Marvel. discussing the history
of the church, said
"I cannot refrain from allotting my
words of commendation of the work
done by the Friends Of Old Draw
yers.' Your association deserves all
the praise that has been bestowed
upon H.
Ancestral pride freed from ances-
try worship. is a badge Of good citi-
zenship everywhere YoIr work here
insecuring an old historic landmark
form decay and preserving the good
deed of your ancestors from oblivion.
deserves the commendation of all
good citizens everywhere and II is to
be hoped that your good example will
be followed with much frequency
throughout our State.
The collections for the day amount
ed 10 s153
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN TWO
DAY DOVER CONFERENCE

on Saturday continuing over yesterday
and today.
Tho morning sermon was preached
by Dr W. W. staley. Of Suffolk, Va,
president Of the Southern Christian
Church Convention At the conclu-
sion of the sermon, subscriptions
were asked for on a $500 indebted
ness. over $500 was pledged at this
service
At the afternoon service the inan-
cial report showed over $4,000 raised
and expended in three years inolud-
ing church property and equipment,
not including running expenses of the
church and pastors salary
The impressive service of the conse-
Grafton Of the deacons of the church
and one deaconess, the latter. Miss
Name r, Goodwin, formed a part OF the
afternoon service. Following the con
secration service. two candidates for
elders orders in the Christian
Church, We're received and ordained
by DR.. Staley. the Rev. NJ W. Butler.
Dover. secretary. Howard p. Lynch,
Lightbourne The candidates were r.
S. Stephens of Dover. and W. L. Cen
nett. Of Bridgeboro. ~ J.
The principles of the Christian
Church we're explained in the evening
by DR. Staley, the Rev. Mr.. Butler and
DR.. Lightbourne.
At the conclusion Of the addresses,
further subscriptions were received
on the Indebtedness, amounting i'm
all TO over $1,000. which will reduce
the Indebtedness 10 S2500
The new conference organized on
Saturday will be known as the Del
marvia and Pennsylvania Christian
Conference" II at present has four
churches in its jurisdiction. the home
church here. a new one recently or
ganized near Viola, one az Tulleyton,
Pa. and one az Bridgeboro. n. j.
The officers of the new conference
include. President, the Rev NJ. W.
Butler Of Conshohocken. Pa; vice
president. Professor Wesley Webb.
Dover; secretary, Howar +. Lynch.
Dover: treasurer. c. L. Sipple, Viola.
The closing session Of the confer
ence was held in the ePoples' Church
this morning.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
W. P. BICGS
WELLKNOWN MAN,
A HEART VICTIM

Special Ia. THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN, Del. June g.
William r. Riggs died al his home
here on Saturday evening after an
illness of more than six months.
Mr.. Biggs was a son Of John and
Diana Bell Biggs and was born in
Pencader hundred on January %.
1898. He was one Of ten children his
brothers and sisters being Benjamin
Thomas, a former Governor Of Della
ware. Sewell Chambers. register
OF Wills for New Castle county; John
w, Jane v who married the Rev.
W " Brishin. of the Philadelphia
Conference. and later married
Thomas Price ~ Philadelphia,
Charles W. John Fletcher Joseph
Richard. MARY Ann. who married th'
Rev Theodore Stevens Of the Phila'
! delphia Conference, Joseph Biggs il
the only living brother
Mr. Biggs was a Democrat and has
twice been elected 10 the Legislature
in 1875 and in 1889 In 1890 he was
appointed by his brother Governor
Biggs TO be clerk of the peace for
New Castle county and held that Of
fce for five years
He was a member of Union Lodge
No. s r and A. N. Of Middletown.
Mr. Biggs was married on JanuarS
II. 1855. 10 Fannie, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs James Boulden. They have
but one living child. Clara May, wife
Of George Janvier. who is teller o.
the Citizens National Bank, here.
The funeral services will TAX
place on Wednesday morning viii
interment In Bethel. Md, cemetery
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
FAVOR MANY
RURAL SCHOOL
IMPROVEMENTS
County Voters Also Chose
District Clerks at Sat-
urday Election
COMMISSIONERS WILL
HOLD SATURDAY MEETING

At the annual school district cleo
tions on Saturday in rural New Castle
county, the voters decided to make
improvements to the schoolhouses. In
many of the districts the commits
sioners or clerks we're reelected.
In District No. 20, Richardson Park,
the voters decided to expend $4,000 on
school house improvements includ-
ing new room and the commission
ers are also 20 secure an additional
teacher. This will make FIVE teach
ers in all, there being more than 40
scholars enrolled in the school. Isaac
P. Forman was reelected clerk.
In District No. 2. Mt. Pleasant, it
was decided to expend $4,000 for i'm
provements and Henry Mousley was
elected clerk.
Owing to there being but fve pupils
at Franklin school, No 81 the voters
there are considering merging with
the Delaware City school. This would
mean that the scholars will have 10
go to Delaware City by train, as the
distance is too great for them to walk.
The residents of the district would
continue to pay their school taxes and
assist the Board of Education Of that
city. but before the Board could re-
ceive the State dividend. amounting
10 about $50. they would have tc
employ an additional teacher.
Another, merger being spoken ~ Il
| that of Walnut Green, No. %, and
/ Diamond No. S4 Both schools are 10
Gated in the neighborhood Of Mt Cubs
sand Hockessin The attendance a
the two schools is but 50. Before an,
move is made the two districts vii
meet separately TO decide and thei
meet Jointly to determine the ques
ton.
In District No. SO, Brandywin
Springs, David Cornbroois, was re
elected clerk and the district vii
raise $3.50 additional money to I'm
prove the schol house
\ In school district No. a. Chris
tisna. Robert Vincent defeated Harr
A. Marshall and William Lowth "a
clerk The district has S105 outstand
ing and the school building will
painted and repaired.
In District No SO. White Clay Cree
hundred. Ezra Pierce was re-electe
clerk
The County School Commissioned
will meet Saturday morning in th
office of Robert II. Richards when i'm
provements 10 be made to the school
will be considered. Applications 70
State aid for the normal schoc
! course also will be considered.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ODESSA. Del, June 3-Many people
from all over the State attended the
139th anniversary services of Old
Drawers Church. near Odessa. yes
terday, some travelling 10 the historic
edifice in automobiles while others
came in carriages. The church was
erected I'm 1878, but its construction is
so enduringly exquisite and the care
given it by the friends of Old
Drawers so painstaking and consci-
entious that it is still in good preserv-
alton and promises to remain so for
many more years.
The grounds are under the super
vision of the Friends as well, and lend
to the impressive appearance Of the
church.
In the morning services the Revs.
Edward A. McLaury and J. l., Spark
lin, both of Odessa, and the Rev.
Frank H. Moore, of Middletown.
assisted. The sermon was delivered
by the Rev. Charles f Erdman, of
Princeton University, who chose as
his text: "Other men have labored
and We are entered into their labor 3"
DR.. Erdman spoke of the prevalence
Of Illegal business transactions and Of
political corruption.
The choir furnishing the music.
comprised Mrs Warden r. Humph-
reys. Of Wilmington, soloist: Mrs.
George Whittock and Miss Helen Wat
kins, Of Odessa, and Miss Lillian
Humphreys, of Wilmington Mrs.
William R. Davis was organist and
John w. Watkins, cornetist.
At noon, the Friends Of Old Draw
yers in annual meeting elected the
following officers and directors: DAN
iel w. Corbit Of Odessa. president:
Thomas J. Craven of Salem. N. j.,
vice-president; Miss S. Cornelia Bow
man, of Wilmington secretary;
George Janvier. of Middletown. trea-
surer; DR.. Walter V. Woods Of Odessa,
John V. Craven, Of West Chester Pa.
William G. Janvier. of St. Georges.
Alfred S. Elliott Of Wilmington,
Clarence 2. Pool. Howard A. Pool.
Isaac Janvier Woods, of McDonough,
directors.
The Rev James Janvier Louder
bough. recently ordained and a
grandson OF the late James Janrier
Of Odessa. assisted in the afternoon
services. Mrs. Humphreys sang "Tm
Pilgrim" and Il know not when
7 shall be called
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
DIES ON DAY HE
WAS TO TAKE OFFICE

Word was received here today from
Centreyille. Nd. by Clerk OF Council
Mark McManus. of the death of his
uncle, Edward s Clough. aged 40
years. who lived three miles from
that town
Mr. Clough was elected treasurer Of
Queen Ann county, Md, on the Demo-
cratic ticket. and was to have as
sumed the Office on June /. He died
Instead. on that day
Tn addition to Mr. McManus, II. B.
Fenrimore. OF Dcver, also is 2
nephew Of the dead man. Mr. Nc
Manus will attend the funeral, which
will take place at Church Hill, Md.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
NONAGENARIANS
Welded YEARS,
WILL CELEBRATE

Mr.. and Mrs Edward Wilson, OF
Newark, tomorrow will celebrate the
sixty-sixth anniversary of their we'd
ding at their home. There will
be family reunion in honor of
the event, and many persons viii call
to congratulate the remarkable oou-
pie.
Mr.. Wilson is 9S years old and Mrs.
Wilson is 30. and both are In excel
lent health considering their advanc-
ed years.
Mr. Wilson is interested IN his farm
near Newark which he visits fire.
quently. and Mrs. Wilson is a great
reader She has lived since a girl In
the house in which she and her hus.
band reside.
They have two children living Misl
Addie Wilson, who lives With he
parents. and Jordan A. Wilson. un
dertaker. of this city
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
THIEF GETS
SQUIRE'S MONEY

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK June 3 3-Gaining an
entrance through a rear window
thieves sometime early yesterday
morning stole $13 in money from the
home of Magistrate l.. w. Lovett.
Many pieces of table linen sheets,
pieces of silver and other articles also
were stoler.
Mrs. Hamilton B. Phelps, wife of the
rector of St Thomas Episcopal
Church. is expected home on Thurs
day following the funeral of her moth
er. Mrs. Margaret J. Snyder, Of
BROOKLYN. who was well-known among
the members of st. Thomas parish.
Mrs. Snyder, had been a resident of
Brooklyn. for forty years. She had
been i'm for ten week and died OF
acute heart disease. The funeral was
in charge of the Rev. S. R. Brincker-
hoff, rector Of ST. Gabriel's Church
and interment was made in Evergreen
cemetery Brooklyn.
The Rev. Mr.. Phelps. who for some
time has been going to Brooklyn be-
cause Of the illness of his mother-in-
law. has returned to active work in
his parish.
The women Of st. Johns R. G.
Church, are working hard to make the
annual festival on the church lawn.
June 20. 21 an %, a greater success
than i'm former years. Father Dough-
erty takes an active interest in the
festival and assists the women in the
preliminary arrangements.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel r. Manuel Of
Mt Airy. has been spending a few
days with Mrs. A. r. Cornog.
Lawrence Buckson and Miss Laura
Collision, of Philadelphia, have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Col
merry.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
SHOOT DOWN
STRIKERS In
CHURCH YARD
Police and |. W. W. Use Guns
and Bricks in Clinton
Clash
POLICE SAY STRIKERS
PRECIPITATEB TROUBLE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
CLINTON, Mass, June 3.-Four
women and three men of the l. W. W..
were shot here early today when
forty policemen charged three times
on a crowd of 300 textile mill strik-
ers who were massed on a slope in
the churchyard of Our Lady of the
Rosary.
1t is feared two women we're fatally
wounded The police we're battered
by stones and rocks.
According TO the police the shooting
was precipitated by a strike picket
attempting forcibly to prevent a
woman going TO work.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del June with an
all-day service and large crowds. the
third anniversary of the dedication Of
the Peoples Church. was an occasion
long to he remembered by the mem
bers and friends Of the Church and
more so on this particular anniver-
sary. from the fact that q Christian
Church Converence, the first Of It's
kind for this locality, was organized
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
GRANGE TO HEAR EnrCAT0Rs.

Delaware grange will hold an open
meeting at Newport this evening when
the question of consolidated rural
scnoU.s wa, ne considered. Several
of the grangers are opposed TO the
proposed change and this evening Dr.
George W. Twitmyer. president Of the
State Board of Education and Profess
sor A. r. Spaid, superintendent Of
county schools, will speak.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
LOVE FINDS A WAY.

That love will hnd a way was shown
by the perseverance, Of John A. Ander-
son, 2S years old. and Elizabeth Lux
ems. AS years old, who came TO this
city and we're married az midnight
Saturday night by the Rev, George l..
Wolfe. after discovering that the Phil
adelphia Marriage License Bureau was
closed.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
POLICE CHIEF SHOOTS RIOTERS.

BY Tue United Press.
NEWARK. y. j. June S,-rvo were today by
chiot OF oPlce Tolen in Wild strike Kearney One
is dying in St Mchaca Hospital Tolen himself badly
mled before he fired into the mob that surged around
general alarm toled fom the Kearney High school,
which the fight took place called policemen
men in the town Twelve prisoners were
crs were driven from the
GRAVE SITUATION IN CHIHUAHUA
Ell PAso Texas. June 3-Dspatches today Chihua-
hua indicate that the gravity of the situation city
is increasing hourly following the chefaius
the Mexican rebel army in oong prominent stores to get
and supplies their troops
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
NEW HOUSEHOLDS.

June brides are in season. It's
a busy time for many new house
holds
Houses, apartments and fats
must be rented. servants engaged,
positions secured. household
goods bought and many other es-
sentials looked after.
In accomplishing all these
things many look to the Want
Columns for satisfactory and
speedy action.
The Wants play an important
part in everyday life in the house
hold and in business.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
nR. ARELs eoEs To ALTO0NA.

DR. NJ J. S. Abels has accepted
call 20 Altoona. Pa. as rabbi Of the
Mountain City Hebrew Reformed con-
gregation. and will take up his new
duties next September. His in
cumbency at Temple Beth Emeth here
will end on July l.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
nEATH AT HOPE FARM.

Iva A. Simmons. aged Is years, OF
No 1929 Claymont street, died at
Hone Farm sanitarium on Saturday.
Her funeral will take place on We'd
nesday.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
kNIGHrs Am TNYEmING.

Santa Maria Council No. 1875,
Knights of Columbus. will complete
arrangements this evening for attend
ing the unveiling ceremony of the
Columbus monument in Washington
d. c.. on Saturday.
Peter J. Ford of the local council,
will represent Delaware at the un-
yelling ceremonies.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
DROWNs WHEN BOAT SINKS.

LAUREL. Del. June 3-While boat
ing with two companions in Bacons
Mill pond near here yesterday after
noon, Claude Thompson, aged 20, was
when the boat sank.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
BRIDGE is OFF.

Third street bridge was turned on
this morning for repairs and people
washing to travel 20 or from South
Wilmington are using a boat to cross
the river.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
Tn SETTLF pAMAGE sum.

David J. Reinhardt. in Superior
Court today got a continuance Of the
damage suit Of Antonio Cotillo vs..
the Peoples Railway Co. for settle
ment.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
LoRIMER WILL NOT RESIGN.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON june s'r do to resign. shall
keep up the hsht"
This made today by Senator William Lormer
upon for deiense Of his
10 represent Illinois in the Senate
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
MEATHER.

Bv The United Press;
WASHINGTON. June S-eeneraliy
fair weather viii prevail tonight ana
Tuesday in the eastern states
Evening journal., 1912-06-03

WASHINGTON. June 3-Fer Dela~
ware: Generally fair tonight aId
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1912-06-03
Books Open to All The EVENING JoURNAL the largest

The EVENING JOURNAL
has more Subscribers than
any oiher paper in Delaware.
Thai means home paper.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-03
HIS SERMON IN A NUTSHELL
OF What Mas Said In the
Funeral Grafton.

A popular Irishman. beloved for
many a mile around his home town.
died suddenly. He belonged to sew.
eral organizations. and the A. o. H.
of Bloomville decided TO send a rep
resentatiye to his funeral.
The church was packed and the
clergyman most sympathetic. In ex-
pressing his certainly of immortality
he went in for smile.
I'VE will say" he observed in illus
t~ration, that here is a beautiful
watch. The case is good and is stud
ded with diamonds. 1t looks like the
valuable part of the watch, but you
can remove the works and they will
keep on ticking"
The delegate returned to his home
town and was sounded on the topic
Of the funeral sermon.
Well" he reported, the father
said that Pat was no Waterbury"
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-03
Lava Forests.

I was now approaching the great
ava forest and plain. writes Marguer-
tie Roby in the Wide World Magazine,
and. although I lave been all over the
world and through many forests in.
South America and elsewhere, / have
seen anything to equal this
unique n wonderful sight. First we
passed through the forest, the won
derful forest that grows up out OF a
vast bed of lava, and, oh, the beauty
OF it! The fern f~estoons hung from
tree to tree. and In all directions bril-
liantly colored flowers sprung UP In
the greatest ~profusion. Flowers
without scent and birds without song"
but all strikingly beautiful. were every
where and in the distance the great
snow mountain OF Ruwenxori, shining
white in the brilliant sun. lowered high
into the air.
After the forest came the plain, and
here there was no growth of any kind.
To walk on the lava was like walking
upon knives. and there was no water.
our supply being carried in glass derni-
johns and anvas bags. For four days
we travelled across this marvellous piece
of country, and never can / forget the
impression left on my mind by the
journey.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-03
a Sad Handicap.

Sad case of the fellow on the
fourth fioor!"
What's that?"
He plays the cornet for his own
amusement, but he got so hard Up
lately that he had 10 pawn the in.
strument."
"Well?"
Now he can't borrow a dollar in
the entire building because everybody
Is afraid he'll get the blamed tooter
out of pawn"
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-03
evIessee &c sln Tee nc.

&utooNoe Put In Too Late.
pvisoner was being tried In an
y1lxA court for murder: evidence
S1nnt him purely circnmstantial;
M found neaf the scene
Il ~ crime-an ordinary. round,
111s111 b6t sworn TO as the pris:
Counsel for the defense. Of
41k modo much 81 the common
- u the hat. You. gentlemen. no
1>kbt each q you possess such . hat.
&the most Ordinary make and shape.
H<ware how you condemn a fellow
e5egture t0ta shameful death on such
riece Of evidence" and SO on. So
~ msn was ACQUITTED. Just as he
- iesyinx the dock. with the most
tSssh'ns humility and simplicity. he
&c: II you please. my lord. may
a1k* mr. at.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-03

until in critical condition. 1t was then
/ began using Doan's Kidney Pills and
was entirely cured. | have not had a
sign of kidney trouble since"
When Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
Der the Name-DOAN'S." soc all stores
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.