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Evening journal., 1912-09-23
MAYOR TO
RECEIVE In
"HOME WEEK"
Issues Invitations for FunC-
ton in dupont Ballroom
October 7
MANY OTHER FEATURES
TO BOOM CELEBRATION

That the "Old Home Week" cele-
bration beginning October is not
COINS to be without its social features
is evident from the fact that Mayor
Harrison w. Howell has decided 70
give a reception Monday evening. Oc-
tober in the assembly ball of the
new DUPONT hotel. Tenth and Market
streets, between 9 and II O'Clock This
will be a brilliant affair and IL is
quite likely that other similar func-
tions and many private receptions
will be held during the week.
Mayor Howell will receive at Q
O'Clock and those who have received
invitations are officials of the city.
county and state. Governor Pennewill
and members of his staff. officers of
the Delaware Militia, presidents of
each of the FIRE companies, presidents
OF banks that act as repositories for
city funds, heads of other institutions
and, in fact, prominent men in all
walks of life throughout the state.
Mayor Howells idea in giving the
reception is principally 10 bring to-
gether all those who are connected
with the administration of the affairs
of the city, county and state. He fur
ther considered it incumbent upon
him as the city's chief executive 70
receive the representative men Of the
State and he feels that the assembly
will result in much good.
The special committee Of Council
now has the weeks festivities we'll
in hand and with this week expect 10
make rapid strides towards complet-
ing all details Of the program. The
committee will meet every night this
week
One Of the features Of the fircmen's
parade on Thursday afternoon will
be the Water Witch Pioneers young
admirers of the company. They viii
march with the Water Witch but as
a separate body and will be headed
by their own band. The Pioneers are
hard at work drilling for the parade
and expect 10 make a big hit
The committee of the local lodge
Of Moose is making extensive prepar
ations to participate in the Wedncs
day night parade during the festiva
week, and judging from the enthus
iasm displayed, the turnout viii b.
one of the best In line. The commit
tee is endeavoring TO obtain a MOOSE
to feature their demonstration IN the
parade. but whether alive or a stuffed
Z one, was not said
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
DUPONT ROAD
! APPEAL TO u. S.
SUPREME COURT

IS It was announced today that an
appeal to the United States Supreme
Court would pe-taken by the inter-
ests opposed TO the construction OF
the proposed DUPONT Boulevard with
IA a few days. In fact, it was report
ed that the appeal had already been
fled, but Henry Ridgely, Of Dover.
who represents the opposition TO the
proposed road, said over the tele-
phone that the appeal had not yet
actually been taken but it would be
within a few days
Il is understood that subscriptions
were taken up among the interested
property owners to take the appeal.
~ The appeal according to Mr.. Ridge
ly will be upon an writ of error in
the case of John Clendaniel against
the Coleman DUPONT Road Gncorpo-
lrated) IL will be from the decision
given in the Supreme Court of the
State in the Clendaniel case which
was that the Boulevard law as pass
leed by the last Legislature was con-
! stitutional.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
TEN THOUSAND
PIANO MAKERS
OUT ON STRIKE

By The United Press.
NEW YORK. Sept 2s Ten thou
sand pianomakers, non-union and Or
ganizcd, today walked out I'm q gem
eral strike affecting all piano man
facturers in this citw, New Jersey and
Connecticut, according to union OH
cials. The men are demanding a ff-
teen per cent. increase in pay.
Charles Dold president Of the Piano,
Organ and Musical Instrument Max
ers' International Union OF America
who called the strike. today said that
the strike would be a quiet one, prob
ably OF short duration.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
BUSINESS AIDS.

How can the Want Columns be
. of aid to your business?
BY way Of suggestion, consider
these facts:
The Wants will provide capable
workers.
The Wants will aid in filling
business needs.
The Wants viii put you in
touch with skilled salesmen.
The Wants will point to ad-
vantages in renting
The Wants suggest opportunit-
ties to buy or sell.
The Wants outline deals for
exchange.
The Wants will turn disused
goods into cash.
The Wants are an important
. factor in businesses OF all kinds
and perform innumerable services
that are both convenience and a
necessity. Modern business
makes full use of the Wants
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
BIG GATHERING
TO HEAR REDMOND
ON HOME RULE
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 23.-Del-
gates from all parts OF the country
and Canada will be in attendance to-
night when the mass meeting preced-
ing the convention of the United Irish
League. Of America. is called to order
by Governor John X. Tener
The governor will introduce William
r. Redmond, Irish member Of Parlia-
ment and Home Rule leader, who will
be the orator Of the evening. Mr..
Redmond is in this country for the
purpose Of enlisting the support of
Irish Americans to the cause Of home
rule for ireland. Il is freely predicted
by leaders that a fund Of $4,000 will
be raised by the time the convention
is brought to a close.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
JAILED q YEARS,
BROTHERS. WORD
MAY FREE HER

By The United Press.
HUNTINGTON, Ind, Sept. 2s.--Mrs.
John Epps, sixty-one years old. who
was in prison twenty-three years for
the murder of her husband, and now
is at liberty on parole, may be par
doned. it was learned today, follow
ing an alleged confession by Henry
Epps, brother Of the slain man, who
died a few weeks ago. It was said
that Henry Epps made a deathbed
confession which completely yindicat-
ed the convicted woman. He admit
ted killing his brother, it is alleged
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
.LNGING no ROD SAVED LIFE.

FEDERALSBURG. Nd. Sept. 23.-
Hanging to the brake rod yesterday
with his leg pinioned and horribly
mangled between a freight car and
engine, Ernest McCready, of Cam
bridge. cheated death by clinging TO
the rod until fellow-workmen arrived.
McCready was assisting in shifting
when his leg was caught To have re-
leased his hold would have resulted in
his falling beneath the engine Fell
low-workmen signaled Engineer
Jackson to stop the train. He was
taken from his perilous position and
rushed to Cambridge Hospital.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
CHILD WAS BAPTIZED.

AT the home of Mrs. Lizzie B. Nc
CaulIey. No. 419 Washington street.
her granddaughter, Elizabeth Ellen
Foster. Of Philadelphia. was baptized
Yesterday by the Rev. W. r. Corkran,
pastor OF Union NJ r Church, in the
presence Of a number of friends The
christening took place In the same
corner where .he little girls father
and mother Mr.. and Mrs Levi Fos-
ter, were mArrled three years axo.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23

NEW YORK. Sept. 2S.-Mrs. Amos
Pinchot is the acting chairman of a
finance committe raising funds for the
Progressive party campaign. Head
quarters have been established in the
Manhattan hotel There will be fifty
women on the committee. Mrs. Pin
chot is identified with families worth
millions
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
CENSUS GIVES 1920 AS
ILLITERATE IN STATE

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Sept 23.-Census
statistics showing the composition
and characteristics of the population
Of Delaware was published today.
In the totol population Of the State
there are 1O3435 males and 9S,SS7
females, or 1O46 males to 100 fe-
males.
The total number Of persons OF
school age is 57,932. Of whom 35,304,
.or sos per cent. attend school.
There are 1920 persons in the
State classed as illiterates. The per-
<entage Of illiteracy is 35.6 among
negroes, 1913 among foreign-born
white and % among native whites.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23

Sore when he saw football team
outclassed because it was far under
weight of the opposing eleven, at
Washington Heights, Saturday after
noon, Everett f. Croxson. living at
No. 25O6 Washington street, volun-
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
KEEPS TAX OFFICE
OPEN TO AID PUBLIC

County Treasurer and Receiver OF
Taxes Robert NJ Burns announces
that the office will be open each day
from s a. ne. TO p. m. to accommo-
date those who wish to pay their
county taxes. This is the last week
for obtaining the per cent. rebate
on taxes for the present year.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
TAKE Az AFFENL tn DuPoNr
BOULEVARD CASE TODAY TO


In the Court OF chancery to-day. before Chancellor
Curtis sitting presiding judge o. ibe United siatos
Supreme Court application made by watar Hayes
for approval Of The bond and issuance citation ud oae
papers necessary for appeal writ of error 10 ibo
United supreme Court OF ihc DUPONT Boulevard
which Jehu cendane The appellant He n represented by
Mr. Hayes Henry Rdses and Caleb LAYTON Tho papers
approved by the Chancellor clendsnio elaine the ~
contrary Article Is h, Federal Constitution.
The appeal VIII formally be aled United siaos Court hs
afternoon Robert H. Richards for mc DUPONT Road
(Ineorporated)
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
DEATH Ar MIDDLETOWN.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN, Del, Sept 23.-Fol-
lowing a long illness. Mrs. Rachel
Grow, aged 6S years died this morning
al her home in East Main street she
is survived by two daughters and a
san-
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
sUFFRAGIsTs no MEET.

The annual meeting of the Will
mington Equal Suffrage Club Will be
held this evening at o'clock in the
parlor Of the Unitarian church. The
election of officers will be held.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
OFFERS REWARD FOR WATCH.

Miss Elizabeth E. Wallace. OF No.
519 West Seventh street. lost an open
face Elgin gold watch on Friday even
ing. and is offering reward for its
return 70 her.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
MORE THAN
$500 REGISTER
SATURDAY
Expect $4,000 Qualified Voters
for Election in NOVem-
Der
OCTOBER 9 THE
ONLY DAY TO ENROLL

On Saturday 2472 men we're regis
tered az voters. II being next 10 the
last registration day prior to the gem
eral election In November This num-
Der is considered by politicians as
being unusual. inasmuch as the party
primaries are over. The Fifth. Sew
onth and Ninth wards. turned out tho
largest number on Saturday With
three districts vet to be heard from,
the total for the four days this year
numbers 20.263 which il but 1928 less
than the total registered for the pres
idential election four years ago.
when IL was 2l,9S6
Tho total registered at the city
election two years ago was 20.Sa9 and
since that time IL is estimated that
the voters who have reached their
majority OF have moved here will
cause this years vote to be the larg-
est recorded. lt is estimated that tho
total number to register this year
will be close to $4,000 In this city.
With three districts yet to he
heard from, officials OF the Departs
ment OF Elections this morning STATE
ed that they feel confident that tho
grand total will be about 1851. These
figures are based on the second dis
| trict OF the Ninth ward, giving 80
voters. the eighth district Of the same
ward 80 and the ninth district OF the
Tenth ward allowing 80 Those dis
tricts are yet TO be heard from
Two years ago at the close of the
four days registration the number
/ who had qualified was lS,764 and for
a like number of days four years aga
the total was l9.437
Allowing for twenty additional voi-
ers to register from each OF the l06
precincts in tho city on Saturday. Oc-
tober 9, the last registration day. the
total number TO register win be 22,-
3S3
The largest number TO qualify In
one ward on Saturday was in the
. Seventh ward. the number was 1856
. The Fifth ward was second with 333
and the Ninth ward third with 322
2 The registration by districts was:
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
PARALYTIC srROkE kILLs.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
TOWNSEND, Sept. .2S.-Ihomas 5.
Wells, Who for many years was
barber here. died last night a few
minutes altar suffering a parslytlc
stroke
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
THOUGHT DEAD
MAN ALIVE; COPS
CALLED OUT
BY The United Press.

by Inc lnltcQ fre6s.
BALTIMORE. Md, Sept. 2S.-When
mourners saw a glow of life on BEN
iamin Miller's face they started ex-
citement such as the local Jewish
quarter seldom has known.
Eight policemen. as many physi-
clans, and a great crowd decided Mil
Ter was dead, and he was buried.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
DETECTIVES nEcOyER $4,000 LOOT.

DETECTIVES RECOVER gsSOOO LOOT.
BY The United Proos.
NEW ORLEANS La sept as-rbat the $4,000 taken
from Louisville Nashville express between renaacoa
Fomaton last week bad been recovered announced to-
day by detective agency formal statement oeng
pared.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
NUTS" And BUGS"
BESIECE HER
WITH LETTERS
Bv The United press.


ST. LOUIS. Mo, Sept 23.-With let
ters pouring in from Nuts and bugs
asking her to detail her 20 sensations
in the spirit world in Egypt, over five
thousand years ago, Mrs. Ralph Ches-
ley OFT to-day denied that she, ever
said she met along the Nile the man
she is now suing for divorce. Her for
mer story was that they loved in the
long ago and fioated down the ancient
river in each others arms on a volup-
tuous barge "lovelier than Cleo
patra's."
whats a 'nutg" she was asked
to-day.
"Oh, he's one of my correspondents
who wants me TO tell every detail of
our reincarnation, how It felt in the
spirit world. and how things looked I'm
those days"
In her divorce petition, Mrs. OFT said
her $4,000 artist husband threw per-
colator at her and was jealous Of her
good clothes.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23

ACCUSED OF MILLING SONGSTERS.
Phillip Capriotte, accused of killing
song birds at Brandywine Springs,
VIII reeice a hearing tomorrow even
ing. before Magistrate Lewis. He had
fvs birds in. his possession when ar
rested by Constable Jones.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23

WASHINGTON, Sept 25.-For Del
aware: Rain tonight and probably
Tuesday; not much change In tenn
perature; moderate easterly winds.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
WEATHER.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON Sept s3.-Indlca-
tiOns are that there viii be rains To-
night and Tuesday in the Eastern
States.
Evening journal., 1912-09-23
The EVENING JOURNAL

has more Subscribers than
any other paper in Delaware.
Ths means a home paper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

shall. accompanied by aids selected from
the various branches OF the order. Ihe
fourth degree branch Of tho knights VIII
have the right OF line in this division ana
will wear their regulation dress Tor pa
rade, consisting of the conventional trocK
coat, dark gray trousers. silk hats gray
ties. gray gloves and black shoes. Bal
bricks will be worn and swords VIII be
carried. The representation from each
state in the Union will carry the American
flag and their state flag.
Next n line will be the third degree
men, marching under their state colors
There will be uniformity in dress through
out the knights of Columbus section.
New York State will contribute mon
ster throng The Southern states. Canada
Mexico and the Philippines Will all be rep
resented in the parade. Two thousand
knights of Columbus Of the District OF
Columbia will march. Three trainloads OF
marchers will come from Chicago: Boston
and Massachusetts, generally will contribute
1900 marchers. Maryland 1900 California
! 600 and New Jersey. Delaware and the New
England and Middle Western States big
delegations each. There will be upward OF
one hundred bands in line.
The chief event of the evening viii Ee a
public banquet attended 10y about l,N per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

s,ulpturcs The principal feature or the
rear Of the fountain is stone shaft forty
i've feet high. surmounted by globe rep
-,esentins the world. 1t forms the back
ground Of statue Of Columbus. who Is
represented as standing on the prov OF a
shin with arms folded in an attitude OF
meditation. II was the scIlptor's purpose
10 make us feel the Jpotheosized Column
bus. and while the statue is extremely
simple the artist has impaired to the
figure an air OF great dignity.
Just below the statue Of Columbus IS
the fisurehead Of a ship, a female figure
Of great beauty. typifying the spirit oil
discovery" The great basin Of the foun-
tain will be Immediately beneath TINS hg-
ire. and will itself be unusual because OF
It's abundant flow Of water.
on either side of the shaft are MASSIVE
figures portraying the sculptor's ideas OF
the new and old worlds The new world
is represented by a figure Of an American
Indian reaching over his shoulder 10 take
an arrow from his culver. The "old
world" IS represented by the figure OF a
patr1archaI Caucasian Of heroic proper
tons and thoughtful mien.
The globe at the top OF the shaft IS IN
tended TO suggest the influence OF Columbus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

Philippines. will come 10 Washington early
in June TO take part in the elaborate I'M
yelling ceremonies.
The Columbus memorial will occupy
leading place i'm the long list Of memorials
In the national capital 1t is unique and
magnificent in design. statue and fountain
combined. No more appropriate site could
nave been chosen than that Oh which 1t l.
erected. directly in front OF the Union sta
ton, the gateway to the national capital
and facing the Capitol. which Is only lew
squares distant. The memorial over!ooks
wide seIni-circular plaza and broad eA-
panse of what some day will be beautiful
parks. separating the Union Station from
the CAPITOL and tie Senete office building.
A most elaborate programme ls being ar
ranged 1t includes a monster pageant CT
inward Of seventy-hve thousand men,
ten thousand Of whom will represent the
army and navy. including detachments
from the war vessels which VIII be
anchored in the Potomac at the time. The
Knights of Columbus division in the
memorial parade will follow the military
and naval pageants, with James A. FIa-
herty. Of Philadelphia, the present su-
preme knight of the order, as chief mar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
National Columbus Memorial
Is To Be Unveiled in June

on the growth of popular knowledge of the
shape of the earth. 1t is supported by four
American eagles, which stand at the cor
ners Of the top Of the shaft, with wings
partially extended. The rear OF the shaft
carries a medallion representing Ferdinand
and Isabella OF Spain, and the group of fig
ures is completed by two enormous lions
which occupy the ends of the balustrade
running from the centre TO the sides OF the
fountain
Probably never before in the history OF
the national capital has an unveiling at
traCted such world wide attention. and. save
an inauguration. no other public ceremony
has brought such a large gathering together
i'm Washington as will witness the unwilling
OF tho memorial TO Christopher Columbus.
Upward of 10000 patriotic Americans from
every section Of the United States end mem
hers of the various branches IF the Order OF
the Knights Of Columbus, numbering about
81 900 from canada, Mexico. tuba and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
From All Quarters of the
Globe 100000 Persons
Will Gather for Unveil-
ing Ceremonies.
Washington, May Is

OUR HUNDRED and twenty years
II after the discovery of America by
Christopher Columbus, the United
states is ready TO honor the memory
or tho Italian who first set foot upon the
nov hemisphere by bringing together in
Tho national capital. on June s nearly 300
400 nersons 10 witness the unveiling Of
memorial costing $4,000
The memorial consists of semi-circular
fountain. seventy feet wide and siXty-tvo
feet deep. adorned with white marble
statue Of Columbus and other appropriate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

SHORT SILK COATS AND COATEES
Black and Changeable Tsreta SILK
plain emb'd. braided with
shlTrings; also black Satins. Bengalne,
and Black and Cord Crepe Meteors-
Many with handsome lace collars
the fashionable coats for wear over
lingerie Lfesses-lined and unlDed-
4SS to 1898
Ask for Red Ticket lots-Red Tickt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

Oficial returns show that California ex-
ceeds AL the other states In the Union IN
the value OF its fruit crop. For 1903 the
total crop was worth 100000, Of which
oranges. lemons and other tropical fruit
contributed nearly $4,000; grapes, ST.
900 900: deciduous fruits. S1S,oo0,0Oo, and nuts,
100000. Prunes alone yielded $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

S,-xes Nhjpcords Worsteds-Navy-B Black.
Cream. Colors Plain Checks, Stripes Hair
lines and Mixtures Goats with fancy effects or
usttlly tailored In plain fashion-cut on best
lines and With the fine workmanship that shows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

a backward season, there is nothing like
lowering prices-Therefore:-
50 and "a inch Scotch Mixtures
all wool--light and medium on
tsns browns greens and grays-- 90
worth SO and .9s. observation-disclosures.
JO-inch Gray Mixed Selges-
all woo-llsht, medium ard 70
dark-worth .9S ......................J
silk and Wool San Toys also
Dagonals and Serges-42 10 80 inch co
Others ask 81. % and Sl.3e- 'oo
Our former price s1lo-To clear.
Not Promised After Monday.
90 inch Broadcloths-aii wool
chiffon inish-full range OF colors. 90
navy and black-vorth .es...........J
ATWOOD French ChaliIes-
stripes. dots and horal designs .A9
elsewhere SO .......................I
Cream Storm Serges- a.
all wool-5O in. vide-specisl .oo
AllWooi Whipcords-
Cream. navy and black 10
80 inch-worth .eS ...................J
- 10 a. inch French and Fancy
Serges Nuns Yelling end Henriettas
good assortment, but odd lots .39
SO and So
Not Promised After Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

kept open In the evenings for the dement, OF
the thousands Of visitors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
In New Yorks Shopping Centre
III e. a II IN
Extraordinary Values in Spring Merchandise
Long Continued nd Weather.
Resulting
nd Sacrificing Stocks
Desire Reduce Our Own Surplus
Are REASONS for These UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITIES
THE SEASONS GREATEST REDUCTION SALE Or
WOMEN'S SUITS, COATS AND DRESSES!
west Of Fifth Avenue.

pest appreciated
hundred and forty oui Dee
just Tor
WET SPRING
responsible for such genera
might july OUT not III May
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
Items of News from the Pacific Slope

south Of the Mount Diablo base line. Texas
splenic fever tuberculosis, anthrax and
black leg are the diseases prevalent in that
section.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
TAPESTRY TABLE COVERS
TAPESTRY COUCH COVERS

Just before this purchase MAS made prices had
advanced 10 per cent. 50 that at present market
values We would have 20 PAY more than the
prices for which we now car Ssll-but good
things 10 not last forever
BUY NOW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

y Governor Oddie Of Nevada has placed
Quarantine on all cattle received from GER
fair infected districts In California lying
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

l5i SILK SCITS-REDUCED
Taneta. Fale. Bengaline-plsln colors and
ohangeables-plain and fancy Coats, Coates
and Russian Bouses-trimmed with contrast
ing silks. rich laces. shirrinss. &c-beautifully
TIaGe-all new and OF irreprcachable style
many being accurate copies OF imported models
OF high cost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19

ALSO
Odd Lots OF Fine Portieres
Only one or two pairs Of q style.
Mercerized Damasks and SILK Damasks ans
Frou-Frous-beautiful color1nes-
4.9S...".6. 9S...".9.9S
Worth s1es TO SLABS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
No One Equals Our Rug Values I!

Fine Seamless Wiltons-
Best made-0l2 tt / II .OO
worth s5OO0-next two dsys......)
Centres OF lovely shaded tints Of rose, tan
olive myrtle. blue. etc. tonng up to darkest
tints In the bordsr-exquisito rugs for hnest
furnishings: also handsome orientsls IN
choice designs and colorinss .-po days
only: seamless rugs: finest made In this
country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
Important Reductions In
Dress Goods

To lessen stocks in order to make up for
a backward season, there is nothing like
lowering prices-Therefore:-