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Evening journal., 1913-12-27
FESTIVAL AT NEWPORT.

Newport NJ. Il. Church will give a
Christmas cantata on Monday even
ing in Masonic Hall. There will be
no admission, but the usual Offering
will be taken. The cantata, "Topsy-
Turvy Christmas" will be presented.
The characters Grandma" Mary
Scarborough: prudence" Marietta
Groome; Pandora" Laura Hams
worth; Roy" Ransom Nichols;
"Rob," Millard Cunningham. Guests;
Mary wyatt. Minnie Stalker, Jean
Scarborough.
"Grandma's Helpers" Edith
ODonnell. Margaret Groome. Katie
Ingram. Mabel Ford. Rebecca Mac
larry. Mary Mover, Mary Mahon.
"Dream Fairies Doris Nichols,
Marie Young. Grace Jones, Sarah
Garrett, Rebecca Ford, Pauline
ODonnell.
Educated Cats"-Williem Hanna,
Edward Cunningham. Colonel Faulk-
ner. Irvine O'Donnell, Horace Ing
ram.
Talking Dolls"--Dora Banks, Eliz-
abeth Groome, Elizabeth ODonnelli
Sarah Benson. Laura Thompson, Es-
ther Hargan, Reba Banks, Margaret
Parvis.
"Oid Clarence Scarborough
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
FRIENDS GIVE
JACKIE A SEND-OF

Willard Mcclure, Of 40. s02 West
Ninth street and Uncle Sans navy, who
is home on ten day furlough. was
given a farewell party az his home last
evening bv a number OF his friends and
% very pleasant evening was passed In
games and dancing. Willard. who IS just
q years of age, joined the navy four
months ago. and has been stationed at
the training station az Portsmouth, Va.
lie recently finished his four months
course OF training at the school. and
now ranks as an apprentice seaman. Ills
ten days turlough win end ON Monday
when he will return to Portsmouth an'
the purity was given % permit hi
friends to bid him goodbye.
Those who we're present at the az
fair were.
Willard Mcclure. Arthur Allst0n
Francis Denney. Lester II. Burns
Elsie r. Nichols. NJ Jane Hall. Marie
Sehl. Edward Monahan, Anna Weir
Anna Murray Catherine Monahan
.Winifred Kelly of Philadelphia: John
Blacllston. William n. Sayors. OF
Richardson Park; Margaret Mona
han. Clarence II. Jones, Charles Price,
Grace Spry. Lillian Sizes. Addie Sines,
James r. Mclaughlin. phehe Quimby
Mrs. n. w Quimby. Mr. and Mrs. Me-
.Clure. Edythe Mcclure
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
CRUISE DENIES
MOYER STORY
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
CALUMET, Mich, Dec. 21.-ln a
formal statement issued today,
Sheriff Cruise. of Houghton county
denied that President Charles II.
Meyer, of the Western Federation Of
Miners, had been shot, assaulted or
forcibly elected from the copper
strike district The sheriff charged
that the kidnapping" and departure
of the labor leader was a "frame-up'
on the part OF the Federation officials,
inspired by Meyer. to gain sympathy
for the strikers cause. His investi-
cation of the events OF last night,
Sheriff Cruze declared. failed to dis
close anything that would substanti-
ate Meyers statements.
Despite the sheriffs statement,
however, Meyers story of the shoot
ing and assault was generally accept
ed throughout the copper country
which today is afame with excite
nent
From union headquarters here a
statement was issued saying that the
shooting and deportation Of Meyer
was the result OF plans made several
weeks ago, and that two previous at
tempts to put these plans into effect
had failed
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
rnRR HrRT N MINE.

WILKESBARRE. Dec. H.-While
taking measurements in the Maithy
mine of the Lehigh Valley Coal Com
pany. Thomas Langdon and John Nc
Gaffney. fire bosses, and John Thomas,
the mine foreman. were severely burn
ed by an explosion of gas, and Tor
three hours after the accident were
'entombed in the mine because the
ropes had been taken from the mine
cage by a force of men who were
making repairs.
The lamp of Thomas caused q
pocket Of gas on Slant slope TO eX-
plode and the three men were severely
burned about the head, face and body
Thomas, despite his pain. found his
way in the darkness TO the nearest
pump runner and told him of the ac
oident. Rescuers. by walking severa
miles I'm roundabout way, hnall'
reached the injured men.
/ Later the ropes were replaced OF
the carriage and the men Wer'
brought 90 the surface.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
BUCCANEERS
LOOT CARS
'By Tho United Press.

By Tho United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.--rhe theft OF
tug. barge and ten loaded freight cars,
the boldest piece of river piracy in recent
years, today occupied the attention OF
the police. and a posse Of New York
Central detectives. The police OF New
York and OF New Jersey cities were
after one man today. believed to be the
leader OF Che gang. -Four men We're
locked mp. They were heard discussing
the robbery in River street saloon. The
robbery, perpctrated ON Christmas night,
perhaps the only time in the year when
IL was possible. was .scovered yesterday
when a barge containing ten cars was
found adrift humping into the shipping
al Staten Island. II had sunk three
anchored launches when the harbor po-
lice took il in tow. Two Of the ten cars
belonging to the New York Central. were
found looted OF valuable merchandise.
About the same time the tug james
. Bradley was found awash and sinking IN
/ North river The scacocks were oper
and she was deserted. On the robbed
barge was found an axe with "Jamci
Bradley" on the handle. This enable,
the harbor police to connect the theft
Of the tug with the theft of the barge
A watchman was found who told of see
ing five men board the tug at Hobokei
on Christmas night lie thought the.
were the crew.
I None of the stolen merchandise. -ail
TO amonnt TO many thousands of dollars
had been recovered today
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
wEBsTERs no ENTERTAIN.

Mr.. and Mrs w. J.. Webster VIII
entertain at a dance at their residence
No. 1905 Park Place, this evening in
honor OF their daughter. Miss Gene
We've Shankland.
The guests will include a number
of the young men and women who are
home from the different colleges ioi
the Christmas holidays. The room
in which the dance viii take place
have been charmingly decorated witt
profusion OF mistlet0e, laurel and
holly. The mantel piece In the recep-
ton hall banked with mistletoe and
boughs Of the same have been artisui-
cally arranged over the archways
leading into the music room, reception
hall and dining room. From the banks
of mistletoe have beon hung festoons
of laurel from which are suspended
small JaDenese lanterns which VIII
be lighted
The beautiful decorative scheme has
been completed by masses OF holly
which. with the red berries, complete
the decidedly charming appearance OF
the whole and the dance promises "a
be one Of the most beautiful of the
dances which have been given during
the holiday season.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
FRANK DOUGHERTY
DIES IN HOSPITAL

Frank Dougherty. formerly a resi-
dent of Wilmington, for whose rela-
tives the police have been inquiring
for several days, died in a hospital in
Camden, n. j., this morning Of paraly-
sis He had been i'll but few days
Mr.. Dougherty was raised near
Ashland and for many years was a
morocco worker in this city. Sew
eral years ago he removed to Phila-
delphia and kept a cafe at Fifteenth
and Race streets lt was thought
that he had sister living In this
city, but the police learned that she
died about three years ago. II was
learned, however. that William II.
stearett, Of No. 2204 Pennsylvania
avenue is Dougherty's cousin.
The funeral services will take
place from the undertaking parlors
of c. B. Dougherty. No. 2l7 West
Sixth street, on Tuesday morning,
at 9 o'clock. lnterment will be made
in St Joseph's cemetery
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
NEW OWNER FOR
CITY APARTMENTS

Dr. Arthur l.. Patterson has purchased
Tho Parke and The Grantlev apart
ments. Nos. s35.37 and No. DOB Jefferson
street respectively, from g. Parkc
Postles. for s35 900. The sale was con-
summated by the Wilmington Trust
Company on Wednesday for Mr.. Postles.
The apartments. which are Of brick
construction. were the first buildings OF
their kind TO be- erected in this city
twelve years ago. and IL is proposed by
the new owner Go have the buildings
continue as apartments The Park'
apartments. which was the FIRST to b'
erected bv the late Colonel J. parks
postles. father OF G.. parke Postles. wh'
has sold them, has a frontage of 40 iee'
ON jefferson street and extends e
Windsor street On the rear portion o
the land il small stable.
The Grantley has frontage Of p
feet on jefferson street and extends bacl
ll50 feet. Each building is four storic
high
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
WOMAN NOW In
HOLD UP GAME

Another hold-up was reported to
the police this morning and the au-
thorities are seeking for woman.
who secured several dollars from Ma
thaniel J. Davis, aged 81 years, OF No.
7OS Poplar street. as he was return
ing to his home last evening. Davis
was walking along Poplar street when
he met a woman who asked him for
a match. AS he was passing one to
her. the woman. who was standing
near an alley pulled the aged man in
and before he could make an out
cry. she secured several dollars he
had in his purse.
The woman then ran away and
Davis went home. He reported the
theft TO the police later, but he could
not say whether the robber was a
white or coIored woman. it being
dark where he was robbed.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
ELABORATE CHRISTMAS
TREE AT FREYE HOME

Eberhard P. Freye OF No. IO3 West
Seventh street has one of the NEST
elaborate Christmas trees in Whining
ton. II is splendidly trimmed and about
the base are Christmas house a wind
mill, stable, with farm animals. The
effect is OF typical winter scene ON the
farm. Mr.. and Mrs. Freye have been
married forty years and this is the for
tieth tree they have had. They say that
they never will discontinue the practice
All of their children have long been
grown up, but they now have grandson
Q years old, who is favored with trees
by his grandparents. Mr.. freye has
been resident of Wilmington since
1869 was married here in 1873 and has
resided here ever since.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
IN NEW LAM FIRN sOON.

Richard S. Rodney, of New Castle,
who for the past year has been asso-
ciated with City Solicitor Daniel o.
Hastings in the law business, on the
first of the year will assume his new
duties with the law firm OF Sauls-
bury and Morris. The name of the
firm. after Mr. Rodney assumes his
work. will be: Salisbury. Morris
and Rodney For many years this
firm was known as Salisbury. Ponder
and Morris, but several years ago
James w. Ponder purchased large
orange grove at Sarasota, Fla, and
took up his habitation at that place.
Mr. Rodney is the youngest son of
John H. Rodney, recently deceased,
who was one of the oldest members
Of the New Castle county bar Mr..
Rodney is serving his second term as
mayor of New Castle and is we'll
known throughout the state.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
DO 1T NOW
Wilmington People Should Not Wait
Until Il Is Too Late

Wilmington People Should Not Wait
Until II Is Too Late.
The appalling dcath-rate from kidney
disease Is due largely to the fact that
the little kidney troubles are usually
neglected until they become serious.
The slight symptoms often give place TO
chronic disorders and the sufferer may
slip gradually into some serious form Of
kidney complaint.
Ii YOU suffer from backache. head
aches. dizzy spells; if the kidney secre-
tions are irregular OF passage and un-
natural in appearance do not delay Help
the kidneys at once
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially for
kidney disorders they act where Others
fail Over one hundred thousand people
have recommended them. Here's a case
at home:
II. C. MaclSey. 1881 Poplar street,
/ Wilmington, Del. says; MY kidneys
were out of order and gave me a lot OF
trouble. Nv back ached most OF the
time and after J stopped | could hardly
straighten was often nervous and
dizzy. When I saw Doan's Kidney Pills
advertised / got 2 supply at Danforth' s
Pharmacy. They soon gave me relief.
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't SIM
lplv ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
kidney Pills--the same that Mr.. Maekey
had. Foster Milburn Co., Props, But
falo, \. y.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27

"Say, mister. will | have to get a
license to shoot ducks With this gun
out In the marshes?"
This query, In childish voice
reached the ears of House Sergeant
Tucker as he sat at his desk in the
police station yesterday afternoon.
The big sergeant pulled up his glass
es and peered over the rail where he
discerned q very small boy standing
with a shiny new air rife in his hand
which he had evidently received the
day before from Santa Claus.
what is il you want, SOM" asked
the sergeant evidently believing he
had not heard the child right the
first time.
"Why I want to go out IN the
marshes and hunt ducks" was the re-
ply, "and my mamma said had bet.
ter come in here and find out whether
| would have TO get a license
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
TOLAND WARSHIP'S
CREW AT LEWES

SPECIAL to THE EVENING JOURNAL
LEWES, Dell Dec. 27- Weather per-
hitting. the crew of the battleship
Ohio. which Is quarantined at the Del
aware Breakwater with a member or
their crew suffering from small -poN.
will be landed at Lewes today ana heio
nndor quarantine The vessel VIII
then be fumigated The stricken
sailor will be removed to the Naval
Hospital.
The Ohio's crew contracted three
cases OF smallpox shortly after the
vessel left France and the three men
we're removed to the Naval Hospital
al Norkfolk. While the vessel was a'
target practice on the coast OF Sou'n
iCarolina another case was discovered
and the vessel was ordered to the
Breakwater. where better facilities
for the handling Of the men were IA
lbe had.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
Boy With Small Rifle
Denied Hunters License

"Yes. YOU will have to get hunt
ing license the sergeant answered
with n smile.
what would one cost?" asked the
boy. lingering a few small coins he
had in his pocket.
The sergeant informed him that the
cost of license would be $l.l0, but
said that he could not get one as
they We're not issued to small boys.
The lad left the station house with
such woe-begone look on his face
that the sergeant and other officers
in the room could hardly walt until
he had left before they burst into
hearty peals Of laughter. The young
ster was apparently greatly disap-
pointed because he would be unable
70 'go out on the marshes and shoot
ducks with his gun The rifle would
hardly have killed duck six inches
away unless struck IN the head.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
KEEP UP HUNT
FOR DEMENTED MAN

william Burke, OF No. 206 East
Second street, went to Chester today
to search the hospitals of that city
for his brother Michael Burke. Mich
ael Burke. while in a demented con-
dition, escaped from a room in his
brothers house several days ago and
nothing had been heard Of him since.
A report from Chester last night said
that a man answering the description
of Burke is confined in one of the
hospitals Of that city. Burke was a
carpenter and worked at Bear Sta
ton. When he escaped he was With
out clothes. but men in the Bee Hive
restaurant gave him pair Of pants
and shoes.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
LOS ANGELES FEARS FLOOD.

BY The United Press.
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 27.-All the
beach towns in Los Angeles county to-
day are fighting the encroacbments OF
the highest tides OF the year. From Long
Beach to Santa Barbara the coast has
been swept and the worst tides are vet
to come, according to observers. The
ordinary force of the tide is augmented
by giant ground swells resulting from
heavy storm at sea.
Venice has suffered the greatest dam
age so far. A dozeh houses and prac-
tically all of the sea wall there have
been destroyed with loss Of Sl5O,000
There has been no loss of life.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
4POIsON- NEEDLE IN SLEEVE.

NEW YORK, Dec. PA hypoder-
mic needle, more than an inch long,
with a threaded top to screw to q
syringe. was laid before Lieutenant
Donnelly at the East Fifty-1rst street
station by Alois f. Merklen, treasurer
of the Rosenstock Chemical Company
OF No. 247 West Twenty-eighth street,
who lives at No. 400 East Fifty-hrst
street.
Merklen's sister. Miss Margaret
Merklen. found it in the sleeve Of her
heavy chinchilla coat when she re-
turned home from a shopping trip on
Fifth avenue The needle had not
pierced the lining OF the coat.
No one could explain how the
needle had become separated from
the syringe or who had owned the
syringe. Detective Frazer is inves-
tigating.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
CARRIED HIS OWN MOUTHPPIEcE.

Some time ago man called in one Of
the local public offices and asked permis-
sion Co ne the telephone This being
granted he reached in his pocket and
pulled out a glass mouthpiece. lie then
removed the mouthpiece from the tele.
phone and screwed ON the glass piece
When he had finished talking he put th.
original mouthpicce on the phone and
replaced the glass one in his pocket.
He wasn't risking any germs.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
MAPKFT srREEr PROPERTY SALE.

Among the real estate transfers re-
corded Yesterday was that OF tho prop
eriv All No. ilS Market street from
Abraham Lieberman. executor of Rosa
Liebcrman. to William and Charles Top
l,is. announcement OF which sale was
made some time ago. The consideration
given Il $4,000. and il is understood
that the property was purchased "s en
Investment
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
VITAL STATISTICS.

There are ten cases OF scarlet fever
and one case OF diphtheria in the city
today and no cases OF any other con-
tagious disease.
The slight outbreak OF diphtheria has
been almost wiped out. The one re-
naming case is almost cured Several
weeks ago there were three cases OF this
disease in the city but two OF them re-
covered and the cards have been re-
moved
Vital statistics for the past week
show l6 deaths. % births and mar
riages for the week. In the last week OF
December, 1912, % deaths. 272 births
and 229 marriages were reported.
So far this month there have only
been - deaths. which is the lowest
m nth's record at the local Board OF
Health office for many years.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
rrM THE AIR so.ees rEET.

BY The United Press.
FREJUS. France. Dec 27-Aviator
Legagneux broke the worlds altitude
record here today, when he ascended
in a monoplane over the naval aero
drome to a height of 20,66S feet
LegagneuX was in the air one hour
and forty-fve minutes. He started
his climb at 11.55 and landed at l.4O.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
PARCELS POST TO
LOWER LIVING COST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-In an ef-
fort to reduce the cost of living a
movement is on foot here to interest
farmers in Virginia and Maryland and
other nearby States in the parcels
post.
At a meeting of the local House
keepers Alliance TO be held here
January Z plans will be formulated
for getting new containers for eggs
and milk and other products into the
hands of farmers. who Will be urged
to ship direct to consumers. Mem
bers OF the alliance say they hope to
bring about business relations be-
tween housekeepers and the farmers
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
YOUNG SOCIETY FOLK DANCE.

a delightful dance was given in psrlor
A of the Hotel DUPONT last evening. and
va participated in by about 40 OF the
scune society people Of this city. The
dance was arranged by Nelson Leach and
ilenmau Johnston. Jr. Oglesbys or
.hestra furnished the music. The chap.
6, mes were Mrs. a. ID. Warner, Jr., and
-. Paul f. Wilson.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
PENNsY PASSES GO OuT.
\ The Inited Prese

BY The InlIeu -FItsH.
ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. 21-Annual
passes are being sent out by the Penn
sylvania railroad today, contrary TO
expectations. The passes are stamped
across the face as follows: Not
good for members Of employees
families between points in Pennsyl-
vania, except when used as part of a
interstate Journey
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
APPOINTMENT WATTS
Until PRESIDENT RETURN:

Senator willard Salisbury. who
home for the holidays during th
general vacation at Washington. stats
this morning that there we're no ne'
developments in the collector 0
revenue appointment situation Th
senator stated that there would d
nothing new In the matter until afte
President Wilson returned from hi
vacation in Mississippi, as the az
pointment would not be made unit
that time. The president is expecte
TO return about January Il.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
cHILpREN WHO ARE sIcKLY

Mothers who value their own comfort and
the welfare Of their children, should never
be without a box Of Mother Gray Sweet
Powders for Children, for use throughout the
season They Break up Colds, Relieve Few
erishness. Constipation, reething Disorders
Headache and Stomach Troubles. Used b,
Mothers for "a years. THESE POWDERS
NEVER FAIL. Sold by an Drug Stores
25c Don't accept zny substitute. sampl.
mailed FREE. Address. Allen 5 0lmstcd
le Roy y. Y
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
TEA DANCE Ar THE HOTEL.

One of the largest and most enjoyable
OF the Friday afternoon tea dansants
which are an enjoyable weekly social
feature at the Hotel DUPONT was held
Yesterday afternoon. Many OF the
young people who are home from coll
leges and boarding schools for the holi-
days were present and the afternoon
was a merry one of fun and music.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
SUITS AND 0VERcOATs

Young mems. "a to 3s chest.
MEMS. So to 40 chest.
Extra sizes. 40 TO 80 chest.
Sims. SO 60 40 chest.
shorts. "a To- 3s chest.
Bic stock OF best winter styles
and prices are right and reason
able.
Business Suits. sS to SIS.
Dress-up Suits, SIS to $50
Full Dress, SzS to $40.
Overcoats, S. to SIS.
Dress Overcoats. Sac to $50.
Fur Collar, S25 to $50.
Fur Lined. $50 to sfoo.
Everything in Heavy Suits,
Rccfers. Underwear, Gloves. Caps
and Shoes. We can &c you. we
win please you. and we will save
You money by selling You good
goods.
Open tonight till 10.
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS,
9Th and Market.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
rn pRnRE ArTO TRAGEDIEs.

Inquests will be held by Coroner
Spring this afternoon in the cases
of William A. Jester. the Delaware
city druggist, who was killed in an
automobile accident, on December =
and Mrs. Lillian Pearce and l.. j
Moore. who were found dead beneath
an upturned automobile on December
10Th
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
POsTMAsTERs STAND QUIzzEs.

Postofice Inspector Plummer held
an examination at Forest. Del. yes
terday for the position OF postmaster
at Forest and Blackbird postofiices.
There were three applicants for the
positions. one of them being the pres
ent incumbent.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
JOsEPH HAMILTON DEAD.

Joseph Hamilton. of Elan, Pa, died
yesterday His funeral will be held
on Monday afternoon at lSO from the
home of his son-in-law, J. C. Pyle,
No. 1910 West street, and interment
will be made in Grace Cemetery, at
TalleYYille.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
MAppIAGr LIcENsE ISSUED.

Magistrate Robertson this morning
issued marriage license TO William A.
Meisel. aged 20 years OF No. 10 West
Eighteenth street and Miss Mabel ~
greenfield Of No. icd East Seventh
street
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
AUXILIARY CARD PARTY.

Members Of the Memorial Branch
OF the Delaware Hospital Auxiliary
are arranging for a card party 20 be
given in the rose room of the Hotel
DUPONT on Tuesday. January 13.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
PASSED AWAY I'm BROOKLYN.

Mrs. Catherine Dougherty, wife OF
John j. Dougherty. died in Brooklyn
Yesterday. Her funeral will be held
from the home Of her sister, Mrs. James
Dougherty, No. l4O5 West Sixth street
ON Monday morning with services in St
Pauls Church.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
PERSONAL.

Mrs. i. H. Brand of No. 1907 West
street. will leave tomorrow for ten
lays' visit TO relatives in Trenton, \. j..
Mrs. Brand will attend the Trenton
charity ball on New Years eve.
Felix c. Irwin is 81 llding the week
end with friends at Toughkenamon,
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
no BURY MIR. CALLAHAN HERE.

Interment of the body of Joseph H
Callahan, who died in Philadelphia
Yesterday. will be made in Cathedral
cemetery here on Tuesday morninl
upon arrival of the 1145 train al
French street station. Services over
the body will be held in Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
AFTERNOON TEA.

Mrs. Charles l.. Patterson will enter
tain a number OF the younger set this
afternoon at q tea dance in honor OF her
laughter. Miss Elizabeth Patterson.
Evening journal., 1913-12-27
rNrERTAIN CRApLE Roll.

The girls of the Cradle Roll of West
PRESBYTERIAN Church will entertain
the babies and their mothers this
afternoon