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Evening journal., 1913-01-22
LABOR WANTS
NEW CITY CHARTER

Every delegate to the Central Labor
Union attended the meeting OF the
body last evening, when the annual
election on officers was held. In adj
dition TO this matter, considerable
other business was transacted. includ-
ing the appointing OF a committee OF
three to act in CONJUNCTION with the
Wilmington Civic Association in the
fight for a new city charter.
The Referendum League also sent
a committee to the meeting, consisting
of Messrs. Thomas. Stirlith and
Brosisus. to urge the members to en-
dorse the enabling act providing for
charters for all towns in the State.
The matter was referred to the unions
affiliated with the Central Body
Mrs. Martha Cranston, Of the Equal
Suffrage League. sent a communica-
ton. thanking the organization for
endorsing the suffrage plank TO be
presented to the present General As
sembly.
The new officers are. James Okane
president: John Dazell vice-presi-
dent: John Hickey, recording score
tary: Frank a. Houck. financial sec
rotary; Frank Jefferies, treasurer
Charles Gear. guardian; Harry Bee
han. John Moore. Harry Boylan, trus-
tees: Charles Herdman. Jr., organizer
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
MOORE FIGHTS CUT
OF CHANNEL FUNDS
Finds That House Committee
Has Reduced ApprOprla-
ton by $4,000

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Jan. 22.-
Representative J.. Hampton Moore
claims to have discovered that the
River and Harbor bill taken up for
consideration in the House doesn't
deal fairly by the Delaware River in
that the S1.750.OOO carried by the bill
for work on the 35-foot channel pro-
iect is not for use within 10 months,
but is intended TO cover the cost OF
operation from March 4. 1913, to
June 80, 1914, nearly 16 months in
stead of IL.
BY questions addressed to Chair
man Sparkman. of the Rivers and
Harbors Committee, Mr. Moore also
claims 10 have developed the fact
that the cost Of maintaining the i'm
proyoment of the Delaware for the
next fiscal year will come out of the
Si,750.000 item in the bill. This, Mr..
Moore contends. will further reduce
the funds available for prosecuting
work on the 35-foot channel by about
100000.
These deductions from the item
carried BY the bills" declared Mr..
Moore will bring the total for new
dredging work on the 35-foot chan
mel down to about S1,013,000 which
is less than was appropriated last
year. and it will postpone the COM
pletlon OF the new channel for 10
years"
Mr. Moore said he would. during
consideration Of the bill, make a mo-
ton to secure for the Delaware the
full S2,00OO00 recommended by the
army engineers.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
GAS STUDY CLUB
HAS NIGHT OF FUN

The Wilmington Gas Study Club
met in the A. o. L. W Hall last even
ing. After the usual routine of bust
ness had been transacted, W. p. Nc
Cracker. chairman of the entertain
ment committee, introduced Prof,
William Donohoe, who performed on
the piano.
Daniel Hagan, Joseph Carlin and b.
A. Griffith gave clever exhibitions OF
soft Shoe" clog" and Buck and
Wing dancing in the order named
w. A. Conway entertained with a solo
and also responded to three encores
During the entertainment Thomal
r. Curley. superintendent Of the ga
works. read paper on Purifying
Gas"
The entertainment committee pro
vided plenty Of cigars for the mem
bers. This committee consisted o
W. p. McCracken, Frank Curlett an'
w b Jolly.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
NEED new New!
TAX LAWS
Councilman BiIderbaCk Urges
Citizens to Ask Legislature
for Reforms
SAYS OFFICE FILLING
DISTURBS CITY COUNCIL

Addresses delivered by the State
President, Mrs John A. Cranston. and
Councilman George L. Bildorbach,
gave added Importance to the meeting
Of the Wilmington Equal Suffrage AS
ISOLATION which was held In tho Uni-
tartan Church parlors last evening
Mrs. Crauston. In a mention OF the
petition which will be presented to
the Legislature ia the interest of SUI
frage in Delaware, stated that no def
mite time had been decided upon for
the presentation of the petition, il
all depending upon the Senatorial
election, as nothing will be done until
after that time.
Mention was also made by Mrs.
Cranston of the visit OF General"
Jones in Wilmington, and I'm a brief
resume Of the prospective tramp 10
Washington. she repeated her objec-
ton to the use Of the term "Suifra-
gette.
Debates on suffrage. in schools and
in public places, were advocated by
Mrs. Cranston
Mr. Bilderbach. in his address on
The City Council and Its Relation to
All the People" outlined its system
organization and operation He spoke
OF the tax system. saying that both
the system and tax collections were
wrong and should be remedied az the
present session of the Legislature. Il
was no fault Of the assessors or col
lector. he said, but just poor sys-
tenn. He said that If the citizens
would take more interest find out the
facts and keep them before the public
there would be less trouble In getting
needed reforms through the Legis-
lature.
Mr.. Bilderhach said the filling OF
offices was disturbing element In
Council. and the estimation OF ex-
penses for ensuing years was often a
difficult problem.
In conclusion, Mr. Bilderbach, con.
graduated the members Of the as.
ISOLATION for the interest they were
showing in the plan OF the city gov.
eminent He said they were beginning
In the right way In their desire tC
help. by first understanding the plan
which would enable them 70 see IN,
weak points and so be able to US,
their influence to have them strength.
ened
Evening journal., 1913-01-22

him and Mr. Hantzmon
Some of the clergymen OF Will
mington are aroused over what they
assert is the shame of the State in
not enacting more protective mar
riagc law. Conspicuous among these
is the Rev r. l.. Jackson. pastor Of
Hanover Presbyterian Church. When
seen last evening at his boarding
house, No. 1904 West street, Mr.. Jack
son said most OF the clergymen OF
the city are believers in better mar
riage laws and in the encouragement
Of hasty marriage.
Under the law as it stands, he
said, TO oficiate for couples who
come to Wilmington for reasons best
known to themselves to be joined In,
wedlock is a matter OF the clergy
mans conscience and the rules Of
his church.
Mr. Jackson said many clergymon
make no announcement of their we'd
dings. While Mr. Wolfe permits his
to get into print. This, he thought
served TO advertise Mr. Wolfe and
explained why he appeared to enjoy
practical monopoly of Wilmington
marriage business.
MT. ihnllmon was not az MS nodlu-
ing house on East Seventh street this
morning where it was said he had
gone to New York on business and
that he would return sometime today
Mr. Hantzmon has never been ordain
cd to the ministry. The president OF
the conference appointed him in 191.
as a supply. He is a member of the
denomination in Washington. d. C..
where he was active. in Y. NJ. c. A
and Christian Endeavor work. He is
/ quoted as having said yesterday, be.
| fore leaving for New York: 81 have
received a number Of letters sympa'
4 thizing with me. I have one here
from Baltimore from a distressed
mother.
"This is only one of the many in.
stances that have come 90 my notice
os hasty marriages in Wilmington
have received an offer of help in my
line. If / propose to continue It, from
a very creditable firm in Philadel
phia."
Il was learned today that a letter
had arrived from the President OF the
Annual Conference and was awaitinl
Mr.. Hantzmon's return from New
/ York
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
COUNTY PAYS
DAMAGE CLAIM
FOLLOWING FIRE

In the Levy Court today Martin h.
Smith presented a resolution author
izing the County Attorney to prepare
a bill to be presented to the Legisla-
ture requiring all magistrates to keep
book showing all criminal cases
tried by them. The resolution was
referred 10 the committee on Magis.
trates and Constables.
Another resolution was referred to
the Finance Committee that refers 10
the collection of dollarage bby the
sheriff to be turned into the county.
Mr. Smith said the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. is now getting
the right OF way near stanton for a
third track The railroad bridge at
Stanton is so low that load OF hay
cannot go under IT, The ditch under
the bridge is blocked and there rs
always a pool of water on the road.
Upon motion of Mr. Fouracre the
Levy Court will visit the bridge this
afternoon
The invitation Of the City Council
TO attend the public meeting on
Thursday evening regarding the joint
County and City building was ac-
copied.
A communication was received
from the Chamber of Commerce fav-
oring the joint building project.
a letter received from the State
Tubercular Commission regarding a
site at the county farm for a hospital
for colored tuberculosis patients was
referred to the public building com
mittee.
Joseph Lippincott asked for $25
damages for injuries received by be-
ing thrown from bis carriage when
his horse beca mefrightencd az a fire
which he said men in the employ of
the county had started. The horse ran
away and the carriage was demolish-
ed and Lppincott injured
Mir. Fouracre said he believed the
claim was a just one and on motion
Of Mr.. Burris the amount was allow
cd
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
DRAFTING
new CHARTER
FOR The CITY
National PrOereSSlVeS Would
Combine All Departments
But Keep Many
Old. Laws
WILL URGE MEASURE
BEFORE PRESENT ASSEMBLY

Sylvester D. Townsend and Henry
r. Isaacs have been engaged by the
National Progressive Party to draft
tentative bills 10 be presented to the
Legislature in line with the platforms
of the National and the state Pro-
gressiye parties. In addition bills
will be drafted TO conform with ideas
not embraced in the platforms
The bills being drafted at present
arc;
Ten Houf Law for women en-
ployes.
Child Labor Law
Safety Appliance Laws.
Smplified Ballot Law
Direct nomination and election of
state and county officers, Senators in
cluded
Employment of minors.
Creating Department of Charities,
Public Service Commission
Regulating expenditures at cleo
tons
Amendment to Juvenile Court act
One of the most important acts in
preparation is that providing for a
consolidation of all city departments
except Council into one central body
having the same powers with respect
to the work done by each as each
particular department has at present
under this bill all revenues OF city
would be collected by the city trea-
surer. this revenue to include taxes
and water rents A new method for
assessment of taxes also is provided
one feature is that the assessor shall
not be the collector. The Desmoines
system of election Of city officers
which keeps party designation oil
candidates off the ballot also is pro
vided for. This would mean new
City Charter with all departments
consolidates and present laws un-
changed except as stated.
The assessment law will pro
vide for an assessment board which
will provide rules for the two assess
ors. Then it can be decided whether
the assessment is to be made up e
full value. two thirds or whatever
way is best in order to get a fail
valution of the whole city.
Mr.. Townsend was unprepared 10
day to discuss the provisions of thu
other bills to be drafted.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
UNIONS FAVOR THE
TEN HOUR LAW

Although reports from all the labor
unions have not been received the
work of the Ten Hour Commission Of
the Consumers League has received
the endorsement of the following
unions in this city: Bricklayers. out
side painters, machinists, plumbers.
electrical workers. plasterers, pattern
makers association and cigar makers.
The replies from the other organiza-
tons will be sent in following the
next meeting OF the various unions.
The commission has drafted a ten
hour law for working women.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
POLICE FINDS
YOUTH In OLD
FERRIS MANSION

The watchfulness OF a resident in
the vicinity of Third. and West streets
resulted in the capture of Thomas
Stanley. 16 years old. today, after the
police had received word that a man
had forced an entrance to the Ferris
mansion. on the the corner.
Captain Evans detailed House Ser
geants Maloney and Hahn on the case.
The officers entered the house through
window. which had been broken,
and went to the cellar where they
found Stanley under a bench He was
arrested and a charge of breaking and
entering preferred against him.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
Parson Suggests Legislation
TO End Marriage Law Abuse

Though not DESTROYS of making a
reply at this time to the remarks
made by the Rev. William II. Hantz-
Protestant Church. concerning him,
the Rev. George Lewis Wolfe. when
seen by a reporter at his home. No.
1913 Market street, today went into
the matter TO some extent While
he spoke of the things said about him,
he said he had been advised against
saying anything at this time.
1T is unfair he said. Il have
united a great many couples i'm mar
riage. probably more than other
clergymen Of this city, for the reason
that ] have lived here longer than
most Of them"
"The remedy for the evils attribut-
able to our marriage law lies not IN
abuse OF the clergy. but in legislation. -
Mr. Wolfe said. lie stated that he has
refused to perform the ceremony
when he suspected. and could not be
convinced 20 the contrary. that one or
both of the parties was under the
legal age.
In q number of instances" he said,
"when | suspected there had been mis-
representation in procuring the liz
cense, ! took every precaution 20 pro-
tect the parties and myself warning
them of the possible consequences OF
perjury"
What class of persons come to you
to take the marriage vows?' was ask
ed OF Mr. Wolfe
Representative people Of all
classes he replied the working
class, middle class and the upper
class, but all persons OF respecta-
bility"
Whilst officiating at a great many
marriages, Mr.. Wolfe though, perhaps
he received credit for more than ne
could claim He explained that or
dinarily he makes public announce
ment of his marriages. Il never
knew other clergymen to turn away
applicants for administration of the
VOWS he said, but I think they do
not publish all their marriages"
Mr. Wolfe said he was unprepared
for the attack that had been made
upon him, and that he could not. with
any degree of accuracy, ascribe a
motive. and that apparently the most
cordial relations had existed between
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
GOES WEST
TO BUY FURNITURE

j. II. Brand, manager of the local
store of. the Ogden-Howard Furniture
Co., left today on a Western trip to
purchase furniture for all seven
stores of the Ogden-Howard Com
pany The furniture will be offered
at special sales in all the stores
which are expected to attract no lit
tie attention.
Mr. Brand long ago established his
reputation as critic of furniture
and his present trip should add to
that reputation He will visit big
furniture establishments in Chicago
Grand Rapids and other cities.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
SELL CANRY FURNITrRT,

Furniture of the Edward T. Candy
estate was offered at public sale in the
Clayton House this morning. with
Stidham and Son. auctioneers The
sale will continue in the hotel tomor-
row and the day following will close
at the Candy residence. No. 1912 Della
ware avenue. Interest in the sale was
moderate this morning with indica-
tions Of approaching briskness. A
rug was sold 10 Mrs. Lindley Curtis
for S95; and a vase went to another
purchaser for $3.50. f. c Ferriday
bought a davenport for $40. Paint
ings were bargains, some going as low
as 1915 and a picture Of Mendelssohn
was bought for fifteen cents.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
TO BUILD NEW
ROAD IN PARK

The executive committee Of Board
of Park Commissioners mot this
morning and heard the report of Ed
ward Mack park engineer, relative to
roadway from the b. and o. railroad
bridge to North Brandywine park.
The board has had tentative plans pre-
pared for such a road and when the
board determines on a particular one
the members will go over the route
At todays meeting the payrolls were
ordered paid
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
WOULDN'T LEAVE BED
TO ISSUE LICENSE

Couples who applied for marriage
licenses today received them. Clerk Of
the Peace Brown and the magistrates
were prepared as they received a sup
ply yesterday: signed by Governor
Charles r. Miller One couple from
Philadelphia arrived here at midnight
and tried TO get a marriage license.
but the magistrate to whom they ap-
pealed. would not leave his bed.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
QUOT CONTEST.

Quot teams OF Washington ana
last night Washington winning by
the score OF to games, The pitchers
were: Washington Brown, Lippin-
colt, Hillegas and Black Calanthc--
Wilson, Keen, Horner and Wilson.
Luncheon was served after the game
by the Calanthe pitchers.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
ArTENns FrRNITrRE EXHIRIr.

Nathan Miller business manager OF
the Miller Bros Co.. No. 2l3 Market
street is in New York attending the
furniture exhibit I'M the interest Of
his firm This exhibit is one OF the
greatest yearly events in the fnrni-
ture line and is usually attended By
all progressive furniture buyers Mr..
Miller who is an expert furniture
man is busy placing orders for their
spring business.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
FIND WOMAN
DEAD IN BED

Sarah Postles Lee. colored, a widow
was found dead in bed at her home,
No. 90s Walnut street. this morning.
She was about So years old and had
been ill.,
Coroner Spring has ordered an au-
topsy held on the body 1t is believed
that the womans death was due to
natural causes
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
ESCAPED FROM PRISON
THEN WANTED LODGING

John Long a prisoner at the work
house escaped from that institution
last night Subsequently John walk
ed into the police station and asked
for a nights lodging. He was sent
back to the prison TO finish his time.
Long was fined s. and costs in the
Court Court on Monday on a charge
of drunkenness. He was employed
about the Jail and simply walked Off
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
FORMER CHANCELLOR
HAS FRACTURED LEG

Former Chancellor John II. Nichol-
son is confined to his residence. No.
22Os Gilpin avenue, suffering with a
fractured leg below the knee, sustain
ed while visiting Friends School on
Monday. DR.. James A. Draper is
attending the injured man
Evening journal., 1913-01-22

DR. Henry NJ Wharton, Of Brauily
Baptist Church, Baltimore. and a WE'LL
known evangelist, will preach to mem
bers Of the Young Mems Christian
Association I'm the Majestic Theatre
next Sunday afternoon. The Y NJ. c.
A. Orchestra, and j Frank Huss. bari
tone, will provide music. The SER
vice will be along evangelistic lines,
and men. rather than boys, are in
Vitod
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
ANN0rNE THEIR WEDDING.

The following announcement ap.
peared in a Philadelphia newspaper
today:
LEE-BAUM.-At Wilmington. Del.
on January Q. 1912. by the Rev. Geo
Lewis Wolfe. d. d., fillmore Lucille
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James r.
Baum, to Alfred Lee. 3D. all of Ger
mantOWn
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
TRIRAL INSTITUTIONS.

Great Sachem William T. Tappan,
OF the Improved Order of Red Men,
has announced the following tribal
visitations Apache Tribe. No 5. Jan
uary %; Hopockohacking, No. II,
January 81; Minnehawa, No. IA, jan
uary 2S; Usage. No. SO. January %;
Hiawatha, No. AZ January 80; Del
aware. No. l, January 81, Andas-
kaka. No. IA, February 1.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
Mss RARGE AT rNION.

Miss Carrie Barge. field secretary
for the young people OF the Womans
Home Missionary Society will speak
in Union NJ. 10. church tomorrow even
ing Miss Barge is very entertain
ing speaker
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
MASTER BARBrRs' AcTIyr

The regular meeting of the Master
BARRIERS Association was held in the
Smith Building last avening when
eleven members were admitted and "A
smoker was held at the close Of the
business session The next meeting
will be held on February 3D.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22

NIOTICE-THE COUNTY ASSESS
IN ment for the several districts Of
Wilmington hundreds for 1913, has
been completed and is posted for in
spection in the respective districts, as
follows
First district, No 412 Lombard
street; Second district, No. 507 West
Twenty-hrst street: Third district.
No. 221 West Fourteenth street;
Fourth district. No. 4 West Seventh
street: Fifth district. No. 1903 West
Third street The assessors will sit
at the County Court House in the
Levy Court room, on Saturday, Janu-
airy %. 1913. from to - o'clock. and
from TO o'clock 10 hear appeals and
make corrections.
William J. Meaney, Assessor, First
district; William Wintrup, Second
district: Geo. w. Cox Third district;
Neal NJ Kennedy. Fourth district;
Martin F. Mealey. Fifth district
jan22-3t
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
TO BRING BODY HOME.

While no arrangements have been
made for bringing to this city the body
Of James Mccullough. formerly Of this
city. who was accidentally killed
while at work in steel mill on Sun
day, il was said today the remains
would be brought here for interment.
Mccullough formerly lived in Heald
street. and removed with his family.
TO Lebanon some time ago. He is
survived by his wife, who is a daugh-
ter of Robert Davis. of this city, and
three children
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
AFTER GOVERNMENT PLACES.

Two applicants for government po-
sitions took civil service examina4
tons at the Federal Building today.
one for tariff clerk for the Interstate
Commerce Commission, and the other
for press feeder in the Department OF
Printing
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
MALLS GETS A GOAr.

William Walls, assistant to George
Kopp, city dog catcher. found goat
roaming the streets last evening The
animal Is at the city pound awaiting
an owner.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
Friends School
Fourth and West Streets,

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
High School. Grammar School and
Primary Departments under the
charge OF skilled instructors. Pupils
enrolled at any time.
A new and thoroughly-e equipped
Primary Building. Small classes in
sure individual instruction. Pupils
now being enrolled for the second
half year which begins Monday. Feb
ruary 3rd.. 1913 illustrated catalog
upon request.
HERSCHEL A. NORRIS.
Principal.
D. & A. Phone 2i50
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
TWO PRISONERS IN COURT.

City Court was in session but a
few minutes this morning there being
but two prisoners. one Of these was
charged with drunkenness and was
dismissed 1t being his first appear
ance in the court
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
no OPEN DREDGING BIDS,

Proposals for dredging in the Salem
and Cohansey creeks, ~ j., will be
opened in the United States engineers
office here in a month.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
MH0sE GL0Yrs ARE THEsEl

Somebody left a pair Of woman's
gloves at the parcels post window at
the postoffice. The owner may have
the same by calling at the postof-
fee.
Evening journal., 1913-01-22
RED MEN AT SMOKER.

Lenape Tribe No 8. ]. O. R. NJ, will
give an entertainment and smoker in
their wigwam on Saturday evening.
The daily sentinel., 1913-10-17
SULzER FORMALLY REMOVED
FROM OFFICE THIS MORNING
Presiding Judge Cullen Excuses Self From Vong Many Of the
Articles in Impeachment Proceedings Fail and Are Voted
Down by The Court.

ed in Suffers statement which is
said might be made public today. 1t
was intimated that SulZer would re-
veal his plans for the future both po-
litically and otherwise.
Prior to the adjournment Judge
Cullen announced that the ban of
secrecy on all that transpiTed in the
secret session is removed. Judge d.
Cady Herrick said his connection
with the case would end with the ad-
journment of the court. He said he
had returned to the Sulzer statement
later prepared several weeks ago but
which Herrick had suppressed.
Chester Platt. the governors secre-
tary, told the newspaper men that
the statement would be ready probab-
ly for use in the papers tomorrow
morning
During the consideration OF article
six, Senator Bursey said he voted not
guilty because he did not believe that
larceny had been committed. I'm the
parlance of the street il is called pam
handling" he said. Judge Cullen
held that the offenses charged were
''dishonorable in the highest degree"
but criminal. no. / vote not guilty"
Glynn issued statement this af-
ternoon saying that he would insist
on an economical, clean, orderly. ef-
ficient transaction of the states bus
iness." and added 81 will not devote
any time to partisan politics. This is
not time for eXultation. IL is the
occasion of solemnity and mixed with
sadness"