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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
Dance For Brides.

The West End Cotillion club give a
dance at the Hyperion club in West
End tonight, three brides Of the season.
Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. H A. Davis
and Mrs. John Shaw, being the guests
Of honor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
U. o. c. Meetings.

We ~ " meetings,
A meeting of the Atlanta chapter,
U. D. c., will be held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock In the Woman's club
room. The meeting is OF especial in
terest, as a Georgia program has been
arranged by the program committee,
and Judge John s. Gambler will address
the chapter on Georgia History" Miss
Ruby Gaffney will sing. A meeting of
the executive board will be held at
$3.50 o'clock.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Players Club Election.

Players Club Election.
The Players club will meet tonight at
the residence Of Mrs. John Marshall
Slaton. the president, the meeting being
called for o'clock. 1t Is to be an i'm
portant one, as the election of officers
for the ensuing year will take place.
The date of the meeting was changed
from that first announced. when 1t was
found that it conhioted with the large
dinner dance which Mr.. and Mrs.
Doughty Manley gave last night.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John Appleton Mande
vile, of Carrollton, have announced the
birth of a son, who will be called John
Appleton Vaudeville, Jr. Mrs. Mande
Vile was Miss Lula Galloway, OF At
lanta, before her marriage.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27

Mrs. S. A. Williams of 90 Merritts
avenue, is at Palm Beach, Fla, visiting
her brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs
J. D. Reeves. Mrs. Lawrence Moss Of
Calhoun. Ga, is also guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Reeves at Palm Beach.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27

Or. S. A. Visanska left last night to
spend week in ST Augustine, Fla.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-27

Mrs. DeLos Hill entertained tn
Ponce DeLeon Study club today,
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
RELAY RUNNERS
CARRY WILSON
MESSAGE HERE

Relay runners. who are carrying a
note OF lellcitation from President
Wilson from Washington TO New
York. sped through Wilmington at IL
o'clock last night The note is TO be
sent by steamship from New York
and Is 10 be read st a celebration at
Leipzig. Germany. to be held to COM
memorate the hundreth anniversary
of the defeat OF Napoleon there. When
the steamship Prlncessin Cecile ar
riyes at Bremen four thousand run
ners viii relay IL four hundred miles
to Leipzig.
The runners from Baltimore met
the Wilmington runners az North
East, and the local boys continued
with the note to Wilmington where
they turned it over TO the Philadel-
phia runners When Wilmington was
reached the Philadelphia runners had
not appeared and the local boys had
20 60 on 10 Claymont where they met
delegation of about 90 men from
philadelphia in automobiles. who re-
lcelved the note and their runners
lstarted TO Philadelphia with a.
The local runners were Holzhausen
Murphy. Welsh. Schechmer, Click
Fidance and Thompson
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
FINE FOR
HTS CRITICISM
OF THE POLICE

Joseph Shanahan and Edward Corigan,
voune white men, were arrested yester-
day while fighting Jessie Tyson and I'd
ward stevens
Tyson and stevens were moving some
boxes into a store and in some way one
of the boxes hit Shanahsn, causing the
fpht. II attracted large crowd, and
policemen came running from all diree.
tions. and Patrolman MeGillon arrested
the men, They were taken 60 the hos az
Fourth and Market streets 10 await the
arrival OF the patrol and a large crowd
gathered 10 hear Shanahan express his
opinion of the officers who arrested him,
and the police force in general shan
ahan expressed his opinion of the othcers
on the way the Wiggins case had been
handled, declaring the men to have been
cowardlv in the way they attacked
Virgins. and wound up with about as
profane an arraignment of the police as
they have ever experienced. Corigan said
nothing, but attempted to calm ms en-
ragged and excited companion.
In City Court this morning the men
were arraianed ON charges Of assault ana
battery. Shanahan faced n second charge
Of utierine profane words. He was fined
sl5 and costs and Corigan was fined Slu
and Gusts. Corigan protested that ne
was not fighting, but was trying 10 get
Shanahan TO come away when the otncer
arrested both Of them.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
GRACE MISSION
WORKERS MEET

The first fall meeting of he Won .
ems Foreign Missionary Society OF
Grace NJ r. Church. was held yester-
day afternoon, with the program COM
mittee in charge. Mrs. 7. L. Iomp-
kinson conducted the devotional SER
vice and made an address on the sub
ject, "The Benefits That Accrue From
Christianity"
Routine business was transacted
and officers reports were presented.
Miss Elizabeth Smithers discussed
the special topic of the meeting. The
Kings Business-It's Magnitude and
Importance"
Mrs. II. S Goldey told of Its Or
ganization and Methods and Mrs
Emma r. Shilling told why II is Our
Business
A talk on the year book and its
making was given by Miss Sarah
Weldin.
Mrs. William Heindle spoke of th'
"Women's Missionary Friend" Muoi
of the time was spent In discussinl
the Philadelphia branch meeting o
the W. f. NJ s.. which will be held a
/ Scranton. Pa. beginning next Tues
day. Delegates will leave Philadel
/ phia on the 1910 train and viii an
rive at Scranton at $50 p. m. The
will so in a special car
Wilmington will be wen represen
ed az the meeting. Mrs. Mary X. LII
coin, the conference treasureri MT
Vaughan s. Collins conference seer
tary. Mrs William NJ. Fields, one
Evening journal., 1913-10-04

FINISH WORK
League Will Meet Next Year
In New MCCabe Men,
Orial Church

Following upon a two days session in
Brandywine NJ f. Church, during which
much business was transacted, the
twenty fourth annual convention Of the
Wilmington District, Epworth League,
came TO close last evening.
At the afternoon session the colvcn-
tion accepted the invitation of the Rev.
j. G. AlacSorley, pastor oi McCabe NJ T..
Church, 20 hold iheir convention m The
new church next October
The Rev. .. j. Carpenter asked u ut
the convention try not Ca conflict with
other organizations when holding its
convention. 1t has happened two years
in succession that the convention has
bee held on the same day that other or
ganizations were in session. The Rev. T..
q. MacSorley acted ms convention chor-
ister. Mrs. F.. +. Carpenter, chairman Of
the credentials committee, reported 81
delegates, II pastors, p chapters repre-
sented and one Christian Endeavor.
Relative TO the literary and social de-
partment institute. in charge of Mrs. IL.
: y. Willis. Mrs. J. f. Andrews discussed
the first subject What Cam the Fourth
Department DO Toward Saving the Tn
churched Young People, and Miss Mabel
/ Amelia Warner read an original paper on
1.-The Effect OF Social Life Upon the In.
tellectual and Spiritual Development of
the Epworthian!" Mrs. Andrews em.
phasizcd the Importance Of knowing
suitable entertainment for the young
church members, and said il was the
business Of the league TO provide enter
tainmcnt
Miss Warner spoke of the broadening
effect of association, and snid the ZIP
worthian's life is made broader an'
keener by the social lie.
During the discussion which followe'
the presentation of these subjects, DIR. J,
J.. Holfecker, district superintendent
spoke of the moving picture attraction
and the advisability of using them a
young peoples meetings DIR. Hohecke
said that "the moving picture Is a craz
that will soon pass. 1t is one of th
amusements of The period, and there
danger when we try 70 compete with tn
devil
The question box was entertaining
conducted by the Rev. r. +. Carpente
The enjoyable Junior League hour wa
in charge of the Rev. w f. Greentiel'
who talked earnestly to the young pee
PIE
The speaker last evening was the Re-
Carlisle Hubbard formerly of New Cas-
, tie. The prayer and praise service wa
, conducted hv. the Rev g.. T. Aldersol
pastor of Harrison Street Church.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
LODGE OFFICERS INSTALLED

The recently elected officers Of
Eden Lodge. No. "a. l. o. o. f., have
been installed by Grand Master Lewis
and staff.
Noble Grand Forwood has appoint
ed the following committees:
Finance-Thomas F. Grier, Jr., Will
liam II. Dutton. Harry w. Chairs.
Degree-Phillip J. Isaacs, Gran
willie p. Alexander. Samuel II. Rob
inson. Charles Fl. Burris, Arthur p.
Hudson,
Delinquent-Ch Charles II. Collins,
Abraham Bachrach. John Stewart
Widows and orphans-William A.
Moore William A. Lang, Edwin f.
Denney.
Pubiicity-Alex. Abrahams, Arthur
.P. Hudson.
2. Murdick Harry Lakeland.
Those accompanying Grand Master
Lewis al the installation we're: Grand
Secretary w. w. Douty, Grand
Treasurer p. j. Isaacs, Grand Marshal
George NJ. Bailey, Deputy Grand
Warden Otto NJ. Burkhart Grand
Chaplain John Magee, Grand Con-
ductor Arthur p. Hudson, Grand
iHeral Horace watterson.
Following the installation of Tho
lofficers Thomas p. Greer, Jr., was
presented with a past grand's jewel
] by Phillip ]. Isaac on behalf Of the
lodge
Degree Master p. J. Isaac. Of
Eden's staff desires a full rehearsel
Sunday afternoon TO put the finishing
points on the work for next Thurs
lday. II is not often rehearsels are
held Sunday but this one is neces
lsary. All members Of the staff vii
lreport al AS o'clock.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
OPPOSES HIGH
DAMAGES FOR
IMPROVEMENT

The Commission of Condemnation
on the Concord Station will present
its report to Judge Rice on Monday
afternoon.
The commission met yesterday af-
ternoon when John c. Walker, coun-
sci for the Levy Court, was present.
He criticized the amounts demanded
by the abutting property owners,
which he claimed are several times
too large. Mr.. Walker said that in
some instances the property owners
are willing to accept six cents dam
ages because of the great benefit that
will come as a result of the improved
crossing.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company will spend $4,000 on the
improvements. which will include an
elevated bridge The county road
al Concord Station will go under the
new bridge and all danger OBJ
liberated
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
EPIDEMIC OF
TYPHOID FEVER
GRIPS CITY

According to the report of the Board
Of Health for the month of September,
there has been "a great increase of ty-
phoid fever in the city during that time
20 cases in all being reported, and at the
present time there are known 10 be more
cases in the city. The reason for the APP
parent epidemic Of typhoid fever is not
known 20 the physicians, who are en-
deavoiing. however, 20 ascertain the
cause of the disease.
The report for the month at the health
office shows that in addition tc the 20
cases of typhoid fever there were 10
cases of scarlet fever and cases Of
ldiphtheria during September
During the week % deaths, 6l births
and 40 marriages We're recorded. For
the corresponding period OF last year
there were 20 deaths, - births and l25
marriages.
The Board OF Health has lust received
a handsome large filing cabinet to he
used for dling deaths, births and mar
riagcs
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
ONLY WOOL
In THE LOCAL
CUSTOM HOUSES

Warehouses in all parts OF the
country are now dlsgorging their
contents. comprising merchandise that
has been held IN bond awaiting the
passage OF the Wilson tariff bill.
which was signed by the President
last night. bat there we're no goods
being held in local warehouses ex-
cept wool. which will have to be kept
IN storage until the first OF December
to come under the provisions Of the
tariff bill
Altogether. according to an esti-
mate furnished by the local customs
Office, there Is now being held in To-
cal warehouses sol bales OF hides,
which contain about 2S.64O pounds OF
wool. The saving on this WOOL oc-
casioned by the lowered duty under
the provisions Of the tariff bill. will
be about $3.50. The wool is consigned
to local firms.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
LAWYER GETS
INSURANCE FUND
Court Holds That Mr. EmmOnS
as Trustee Is Entitled
TO $1,000

Superior Court today handed down
a decision in the case OF Harry EN-
mons, trustee OF j. Jackson Whitta-
ker, deciding that Mr. Emmons Is en-
t'ued to S1.69O lodged in the treasury
of the court. Mr.. Whitaker died in
1912, after having been a member of
the A. o. u. A. Of Delaware. In
1885 he made Mr. Emmons trustee, as
beneficiary, and the court held that
the rules created by the order after
that time did not affect the trustee
ship created. Mrs Elizabeth Whitta-
ker claimed the $3.50 as the widow
of the insured member. Under the de-
cison the money will be turned over
to Mr. Emmons and he can be com
PEELED by the proper course TO give
an accounting.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
MANY OUTINGS FOR
VISITING DELEGATES

When delegates came for the con-
vention OF the Amerncan Society of
Municipal Improvements, which con-
venes at the Hotel DUPONT next Tues
dav. they VIII be presented with an
envelope containing a badge and a
small booklet which contains a COM
plete program of the convention, all
information possible about the city,
and ten tickets for trolley rides, in
addition 70 tickets for each of the
trims that have been planned When
using the tickets. however, the dele
gate must wear the badge.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
HOLD HIM ON
ROBBERY CHARGE

Oscar Smallwood, colored, was held
for the Court Of General Sessions, in
City Court this morning, on a charge
of highway robbery. William %.
Groomes. colored, testified that Small
wood held him up on Eleventh street
near Kirkwood park. on Sunday night
with a revolver, and took 50 in paper
and come silver money, from him.
The cases of Walter Brown, charg-
ed, with assault and battery. ane
Isaac Miller. charged with assault
with intent to commit murder, were
continued Miller's case was contn
ued for one month TO allow the police
to locate the man whom Miller is al
/ legged TO have cut
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
BANK CLEARINGS

Clearings of the local banks for the
week ending today amount TO S2,466-s43
as compared with s2l40.567 for the
corresponding week Of last year.
ON next Tuesday the annual meeting
OF the Wilmington Clearing House As
sociation will be held in the Fifth street
office of the Wilmington Trust Com
pany. Officers Tor the year will be elect
ed aud the clearing bank will be chang.
ed to the Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Company.
Clearings of the local banks for the
wear show an increase of over $4,000.
400 The clearines for the year ending
September 80. 1913. amounted to Ss3,
30O.573. as compared with SSl ,209,s3'
for the corresponding period of last
wear, an increase of S2,O00.74l
For the month of September jus
passed. the clearings amounted to IS.
02llso, as compared with S6,492,626 TO
the corresponding month OF last year
an increase Of Sl.52s.554.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
DFLAWAPF DOGS WIN.

Wilmington dog fanciers came in for
their share Of honors at the Trenton,
y. j., fair on Thursday. when w. Percy
Morrison's limo Blackberry won two
first. one special and one winners rib
ribbons in the Sehepperkes. The dog
also won first at the recent fair here
and it will be shown at the dog show
TO be held here next winter Mrs
Blanche A. Smith also won several
Trenton ribbons with her japanese
poodle lie De
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
\ EAd dER GOES
DOWN AT SEA;
MANY SAVED
Passengers and Crew OfPaCi-
fiC Coast Liner Picked Up
Off Cape LazObie
RESCUERS HURRY WHEN
HELL MESSAGE GOES OUT
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
PORTLAND, Ore, Oct A re-
markable rescue Of the passengers and
crew of the steamer Spokane, of the
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
was reported in wireless messages re-
ceived here today. The Spokane
sank off Cape Lazobie. The first
Message picked up from the Spokane
stated that she was sinking fast and
appealed for aid. The steamers Dol
phin, Minnesota and La Touche rush
Cd to the scene. The steamer Alki
was also standing by. Lifeboats were
lowered from the Spokane and the
La Touche picked up the passengers
and crew.
The message from Captain White
of the Spokane, to the steamship
offices here stated that all passengers
we're saved.
The Spokane left Skagway. Alaska
on her regular trip south. October ,
She was a vessel Of 2,036 tons.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
cHILDREN ON OUTING

with blue skies and bright sunshine
to cheer them. a record crowd OF young
and older members Of the Peoples Set
tlement. left this morning via Lombard
street in specially donated wagons for
their annual straw ride 60 the DUPONT
Cum Club grounds. Several hundred we're
in the party. aud the air resounded with
merry shouts as the wagons started \
special feature Of the days pleasure viii
be the annual corn roast, which is being
delightfully."- anticipated by every one.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
NEW BIRD LAW coNFUsES.

Gunners in general today were dis
cussing the proclamation issued by
President Wilson yesterday regarding
the shooting of reed birds. The law OF
Delaware gives gunners the right to
shoot reed birds. President Wilson's s
proclamation putting into effect the De-
partment of Agricultures regulations
regarding migratory birds. prohibits the
shooting of the birds in Delaware. When
n reporter Of THE EVENING JOUR
NAL drew tho attention of Edward G.
Bradford. Jr.. president of the State
Game Association. to the President 3
proclamation NIr. Bradford said that he
could express no opinion regarding the
law But he added that the Game As
sociation will take up the question and
consider how far reaching in effect the
Presidents proclamation goes in Della
ware.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
ARRANGE roR SECOND SALE.

In accordance with instructions is
sued by City Council on Thursday
night. the 100000 Wilmington Build
ing Commission bonds will be offered
for sale again on Thursday, October
16. The bonds we're advertised to be
sold on Thursday of last week, and
while eleven bids were received, II
was discovered that they would have
TO be advertised and sold again. ow-
inc TO typographical error IN
the advertisement.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
TWO KILLED IN
TRAIN COLLISION
Rv The United Press.

By The United Press.
ERIE. Pa. Oct. As the result OF
the hcad-on collision of two Nickel
Plate freight trains last night, two rail
road men were killed They were Will
liam Cunningham. Girard, Pa, and Pat
rick Tracey OF Conneuat
Westhound Train No. As was suppos-
ed TO take the siding at Fairview. A
brake on a car broke and while endeav-
oring TO cut the car from the train.
freight train No. - crashed into the en-
CINE The engineer of the eastbound
train. William Todd of Conneaut was
buried beneath the debris after he had
been hurled from the cab He was dug
out alive and it was found. he had sus-
tanned only serious bruises and cuts.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
NO CONFIRMATION
OF LIGHTING DEAL

Effort to confirm the report that
the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company is negotiating for
the purchase Of the plant Of the Ches-
ter County Light Company, failed to-
day. General Manager w. A. Heinle
being in Chester. while Vice-Presi-
dent Thomas W. Wilson. who refused
to talk of the report yesterday was
in Philadelphia The consideration
is reported TO be $4,000. This COM
pany lights Kennett Square, Tough
kenamon, Avondale. West Grove and
the surrounding country
Evening journal., 1913-10-04

the managers of the Philadelphia
branch; Mrs Emma +. Shilling, SUI
perintendent OF literature; Mrs. Ell
Mendinhall. district secretary; Mrs.
H. H. Campbell, superintendent OF
young peoples work. are all expect
ing 10 attend the meeting. as we'll as
the following delegates from church
es: Mrs. Hygate from Harrison Street
Mrs William Minker and Mrs. Jack
son from Brandywine. Mrs Sarah
Gentieu from Mt. Salem. Miss Mary
Wheeler from Grace. Mrs. W. G. Leon
ard from Asbury and Mrs. McCarroll
from Scott
Mrs. Charles Fl Scott was the hos
tess OF the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
FPWORTH LEAGUE OFFICERS

The Junior Epworth League OF SI
Pauls NJ. e. Church, elected the fol-
lowing officers at its recent meeting
President Ethel Jervis; vice-presi-
dent. Mary Beardsley; secretary
Elizabeth Grier; treasurer, Lillian
Marshall: librarian, Marian Hahn.
Committees-Mu Clara Sproul;
prayer meeting, FlJrence Berger;
lookout. Alice Jervis; social, NADIA
line Lynch; Sunday school, Eliza
beth Huntingdon; flowers. Olga Nc
vey: missionary, Maud Allen; birth
DAYS. Wilbur Young; special decora-
ton and entertainment, Myrtle
Adams
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
[EI BROKEN
WHEN AUTO HITS

Shortly before / o'clock this after
noon while Charles W. Gooding, Jr.,
was passing the corner of Ninth ana
Orange streets, his automobile coli
Nded with the motorcycle Of Joseph
Briggs, of No 1911 Scott street
Briggs was thrown to the street and
had his left leg fractured above the
knee Mr. Gooding took the injured
man in his automobile to the Della
ware Hospital where the fracture
was reduced Mr. Briggs is foreman
for Harry Mellon. the plumber, and
was on his way home when the ac-
cident hapnened.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
SORRY TOBACCO
PLANT MUST GO

Manager Jeneris, of the Liggett and
Meyers Tobacco Co.. called at the
Chamber of Commerce Offices yester-
day and expressed regret that the
company's tobacco factory here had
TO be closed, but under the recent
dissolution order of the Government
in the tobacco trust" said it was
necessary TO do so. Mr. Jeneris said
the company found economical con-
ditions existing here far superior to
those of any other city.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
CLEAVER LEAVES
UTILITY BOARD

Samuel G. Cleaver. of No. POOP Van
Buren street. a member of the Board
Of Public Utilities. has resigned his
position on the board to take effect
as soon as Mayor Howell appoints
his successor.
Mr. Cleaver gave as his reason the
pressure of business affairs. He has
requested the mayor to appoint a
successor and will relinquish his
place on the board as soon as it is
done.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
MERCHANTS HAVE
NEW QUARTERS

The Mercantile Association has rented
the first floor front room of the building
No. g23 Market street and viii have II
remodeled into Offices Work VIII be
started in tho 1000 membership cam.
paign of the association on Monday and
the entire city will be canvassed.
A MONDAY luncheon will be held on
Monday at Hanna's.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
TO NAME COMMITTEE

Daniel p DuRoss, chairman of the
Democratic city committee, has issued a
call for a meeting TO be held in several
wards on aStarday, October ls At
that time ward chairmen yice-chairmen,
secretaries and committeeman will be
elected The new officials are To meet
ON Wednesday evening. October 20, at
No. 8 East seventh street, when organi-
zation viii be effected.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
HAZEL LAW
DECISION SOON

Much interest centers in the com
ing term of the Sussex County Court,
which will convene in Georgetown on
Monday. Some time during the term
the court will hand down a decision
in the case Of William Greer VS.. the
State. testing the constitutionality OF
the Hazel law Chief Justice Penne-
will and Judges Boyce and Conrad
heard arguments in the case In July
Greer is charged with shipping two
quarts of liquor into the county nor
for his own use. He rs represented
by Daniel o. Hastings and Herbert
/ II. Ward, both of this city.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
TRIES DEATH
BY BICHLORIDE

In AZ OF dependency. Mrs Hattie
Wilson, aged 81 years, Of No. II
Nandever avenue, swallowed two BIZ
chloride OF mercury tablets last
night The night was the eve Of her
birthday anniversary and the woman
said that her life had not been a
happy one She was rushed to the
Homeopathic Hospital. where II Is
said that she will recover.
Evening journal., 1913-10-04
NO CATS YET
in UNCLE'S MAIL

Mister, how much will it cost to send
this box TO Lancaster. Pa.s' asked a
small boy while standing at the parcel
post window of the local postoiiice this
morning
At the same moment the boy passed
in large box which was perforated
with small holes Looking inside the
box the clerk saw black cat. and as
the rules OF the parcel post system for.
bid the sending OF live animals through
the mail the clerk was forced 60 return
the animal TO is youthful owner, who
seemed somewhat disappointed.