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Evening journal., 1913-08-05
NEWSY DOINCS
OF NEW CASTLE
Prof. A. H. Dye Is Chosen
Principal Of the Town
School
FIND COLORED
YOUTH IN STORE

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. Aug 5.--Ne,or say
Die said President Ferris of the
Board OF Education at an adjourned
meeting last night. But President
Ferris and the other members Of the
Committee on Teachers said "Dye"
was their choice for principal OF the
city schools. lie is Prof. A. H. Dye,
of Freehold n. j., A. H. Stcelman Of
Camden ~ j., and Miss Mary Rat
ledge received one vote each and
Prof Dye received Ave votes. There
were fifteen applicants for the posi-
tiOn.
Miss irene Wise who was gradual
cd from the New Castle Schools and
has taught at Summit Bridge for
two years. was elected teacher of the
Sixth grade. When the committee on
teachers recommended Miss Wise for
the position Mr. Goudiss said that at
though he had no objections to Miss
Wise he believed Miss Goodley should
be promoted from the fifth grade TO
the position
Mr. Ferris and Mr.. Phillips replied
that they did not wish TO disturb the
other teachers.
Mr. Jemison said Miss Goodley was
splendid teacher but did not care
10 go up grade.
Mr.. Eliaeon, folt that financially
there might be teachers who would
he benefited by being promoted. MIR.
Goudissrr was Of the same opinion.
Miss Wise will receive $40 month the
first year and SIS and $50. a month
the following years Miss Wise re-
ceived the seven votes Of the mem
bers In attendance ~ the meeting.
jefferson Downham went 10 Viola
yesterday 10 attend the funeral OF his
uncle John Downham. Mr. Down
ham was 2 frequent visitor here.
Considerable mystery surrounds
| the entrance OF a colored boy into
John r. Stoops' general store. When
q number OF young men we're going
home from church on Sunday one Of
them saw what appeared 10 be a bie
dog Upon trying the door Of the
store they found it was unlocked and
when they opened the door a colored
boy darted out and escaped.
Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher are IN
Atlantic city.
Captain Jesse Mckay last nigh
paid the men Of Company n, Organ.
lied Militia OF Delware who attended
Camp MacdOnough.
The Rev. John l.. Johnson enter
tanned the Baracca class base bal
club last night
County superintendent Elmer l.
Cross has had installed telephone
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
HITCH OVER THE
TROLLEY PLAN
Fair Ground Extension TO be
Considered at Future Meet
ing Of Street Board

AT the meeting of the Directors of
the Street and Sewer Department this
morning William c. Corey, secretary
and treasurer Of the Delaware Leath-
er Company, whose plant is at Thir-
teenth and Lombard streets, made
complain about a sewer backing up in
the company's plant one day last
week during a heavy rain storm and
doing damage to the plant. Mr.. Corey
said the sewer is not large enough
to carry off the water. The COM
plant was referred to A. J. Taylor,
chief engineer.
A petition signed by the owners of
property on Tatnall street between
Twenty-hfth and Twenty-sixth SITS,
was presented. asking that the street
be paved. The request was placed
upon the list Of streets to be paved
but owing to lack OF funds the work
cannot be done at once.
The following report OF the plumb
ing inspector for July was read:
Total number of plans filed, 1893;
work in new buildings, 40; connec-
ton in old buildings, SO; extension
work on old buildings, 25: alterations,
l2; total number Of plumbing and gas
inspections. 4SS; preliminary plumb
ing inspections. 20S; final, 216;
preliminary gas inspections, 2S;
inal, SO; jobs turned down because
Of defectlce gas piping, S; average
candle power Of gas, 21.61; heating
value British Therminal units, Gil.
The request of the Delaware State
Fair Association that the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany be given permission to lay its
tracks on Union street from Eighth
to Ninth and out Ninth street to the
fair ground which had its second
reading at the directors meeting last
Tuesday. came up today for final ac-
tion. The resolution as il VAS pre-
sented last Tuesday does not meet
with the approval Of the directors
and resolution amending the objec-
tlons was prepared by the directors
The amendments did not meet with
the approval Of the trolley company
This resulted IN the directors holding
Evening journal., 1913-08-05

an executive conference with Andrew
c. Gray. counsel for both the fair as
sociation and the trolley company.
After a conference lasting more
than half an hour the directors re-
turned to the meeting room when
President Sparks stated that there
was a mistake in the verbiage of the
resolution and that it would be taken
up at another meeting when they
would have more time to discuss it.
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
PEACE REIGNS
In ARDEN TOWN
Love Feast, Not Row, Follows
Meeting Of the
COIOniStS
Special to THE EVENING JoURNA

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
ARDEN, Del. Aug. 5.--Peace reign
at Arden. the battle axe has been
buried, and the smoke from the pipe
of peace Is circling heavenward. The
Joy came al the meeting of the colon
lists last night when under "the good
Of Arden. Emanuel Gersteln TO the
surprise Of all, made motion to ad-
iourn and Lewis Kramer, seconded
IT, The chairman and others who had
visions OF a stormy meeting gasped.
as the motion prevailed and all wend-
ed their way homeward. In fact, one
Ardenite said It seemed like a love
feast.
Last nights meeting was held u
consider the rentals TO be charged
next year and also a report on the
Gerstein rentals for last year. The
rentals we're discussed and the com
mlttee on assessment was thanked for
its endeavors and everyone seemed
pleased. Gersteln himself said tho
assessment was as quitable as II is
humanity possible to make it."
Nothing was done tby the commit
tee on the non-payment OF last years
rent by Gerstein and when the chair
man, Harry P. Page asked what was
10 be considered under the good ol
Arden, Gerstein moved that the ses-
sion adjourn.
Prior to the adjournment however
a report was read from Arden Board
/ Of Health stating that sample oi
the ster from the village pump hat
been analyzed at Newark and Il wa'
said to be contaminated. EdWart
Ross is planning TO send a sample o.
water from his well to the Expert
mental Station for analysis.
Harry Hoefher was elected towns
man to succeed Robert Wo0lery, re
/ signed
Watch for our Gigantic Rebuilding
Sale beginning next Friday. Cohen
g. Finkelsten. 22S-2s0 Market street,
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
THE ~BLUEsr
A Lady finds Help From Simple
Food.

Food.
Civilization brings blessings and
also responsibilities
Tho more highly organized VIC be-
come the more need there Is for regu-
/ larity and natural simplicity in the
food VIC cat
The laws of body nutrition should
/ he carefully obeycd. and tho hnor
more highly developed ! brain and nor-
yous system not han pered by a com
4 plicsted. unwholesomc dietary.
a lady OF high nervous tension
says;
For fifteen years was sufferer
from dyspepsia confess that an
improperly regulated dict was the
chief cause OF my suffering. Finally.
nothing that ate seemed TO agree
with my stomach. and life. at times,
did not seem worth living
u began TO take a pessimlstic view
OF everything and sec life through
dark blue glass. so 10 speak. My
head became affected with = heavy
creeping sensation and I feared para
lysis.
"Palpitation OF the heart caused me
10 fear that 7 might die suddenly. Two
years ago. hearing Grape-Nuts 50
highly spoken OF by some estimsblC
friends OF mine. determined TO try
ill.,
The change in my condition was
little less than miraculous. In a shorl
time the palpitation. bad feeling IN
head and body began 10 disappear an,
the Improvement has continued unit
at the present time I ind myself II
p better health than have ever en-
ioyed.
MY weight has increased 20 lbs
in the last year and life looks hrizh
and sunny to me as Il did when 4 wa
a child"
Name given by Postum Co, Bat
tie Greek, Mich.
There's = Reason" and II Is ez
planned IN tho little hook, The Rcs
: 20 Weilvilie" in pkss.
Ever read the above letterl A ne
one appears from time 70 time. The
are genuine, true. and full Of hums
interest
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
PERSONAL.

Clifford F. Crossgrove and family
have returned from a weeks visit at
Sea Isle City, n. ].
Miss Mary Agnes Burns, Of Mont
rose, left today for Chesapeake City,
Md. colchester and Betterton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Backett
are spending few days with relatives
at Montrose.
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
Suits, Dresses, Waists, Skirts

womens 100 White wass special sale price 6sc
white coored Waists, sale price, .79c
MILDLY Blouses special ,39c and S9c
Blouses trimmed in cOorS special sale price 9Se
DRESSES Special ouepiece Dresses in large variety of styles
and COlors %lUV S4VO SoVO eoV SlOVO
womens white embroidered lawns with lace trimmings
special sale price Sl29
SKIRTS-Womens Skirts of white repp special. Sl25
womens Linen Skirts natural color pretty 500
White Lneue Wash Skirts special sale price CSC
Linen Suits IA 49, sale price $3.50
Lneue piece Dresses natural color with lace
Long Goats Of navy blue serge, sale price $1,000
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
IT cLJI. 2l2 and 2l4
J1WeS I.kudUuleT, ". Ninth ~
Undertaken isosFles7a, FsTp'
Deaths.
Deaths.
Mary Louisa Simmons.
Ethel G. Bradley.
Ahram P. Beecher.
Mabel S. Camp.
James I. Walsh.
Norman A. lie Gates.

Norman A. lie Gates.
sIMMoNs-On August 2. 1918 Mary
Louisa, widow Of Dennis simmons,
Relatives and friends are invited 10 a.
tend tho funeral from the residence Of her
daughter Mrs. Georanua Griifn, No. 6a5
East finh street on "Wednesday afternoon
at . O'Clock Services a. Mt Joy N p
Church south Wilmington at . 80 o'clock.
tntermcnt az E1ion cemetery
tOur dear mother az restl
BRADLEY. On August 4. 1913 at
stanton. Del. Ethel g.. daughter OF
John and Laura Brauiey. aged 6
months.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services. az the resi-
dcnce of her grandfather, John Marvel.
at stanton. on Wednesday az 10 o'clock.
lntermeut at Newport Cemetery
BEECHER.-ln this city. ON August .,
1913, Abmm =. Bcccher. aged ~ years.
Relatives and friend. are invited 10
attend the funeral services. az the resi-
donce of his son-in-laW. Toy = Field.
so. 500 West twenty fourth street. ON
Thursday evening. August !. az o'clock.
ntcrment nt the convenience of the
family, on Friday morwna. August s.
| CAMP In this city. ON August 3. 1913
Mabel s.. wife Of George H. Camp.
Relatives and friends are invited Ia
attend the funeral services. nj her late
residence. No l0S West seventh street
on Wednesday evening. az S o'cieck. In
tennent at Milton. Del. Thursday nom
ing
WALSH In this city. ON August {
1918. James L.. beloved husband o
Ella NJ Kelly. and son of Maurice r
and Katharine g. Walsh.
Relatives and friends. ana members o
Undcrtukers' Association. are invited &
attend tho funeral. from MS iatc resi-
deuce. No. 1881 Union street. ON Frida,
morning az . o'clock Requiem mass al
st. Aun's Church lutermcnt Cathedra
Cemetery.
IL GATES In this city. on August !
1918. Norman s.. son of Harvey J.
and Lille May Lc Gates. in bis l5t
year.
Funeral from his parents residence
No. l202 French street. on Friday morn
ing. August :. 10 O'Clock. Services q
Laurel VI. r. Church. Laurel. Del. o
arrival of train leaving Wilmington a
l0i4. without further iiotiec. lntermcn
I. q. o. y. Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
FINANCIAL Am CONMERCIAL.
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK. Aug 5.-The stock
market opened active and strong
C. J. Hudson and Company say
BUY stocks only on drives for turns
The Union Pacific plan viii have III.
tie effect in our opinion
F. . Lsckev and Company say
I'VE look for The market to do bet
err
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
Mems Furnishings
Special Sale Of SOC Knit Ties. 2 fer Csc
Underwear and Hosiery

Mems SOC plaid athletic Shirts and Drawers S9
Mems 25e and nansook athletic Underwear
womens 2sc trimmed Pants special sale price lsc
Mems Babriggan Underwear all Sizes special sale pee
Mems Balbggan Underwear, broken sizes sale price
Mems beached gauze Drawers special sale price
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
DAILY PUZZLE.

DAILY PUZZLE.
ANSWERS.
I. Because that's when the actors
spirits rise.
2. W-rest.
3. Because It is immaterial.
4. Pretentiousness.
5. When he gets into the pre-
serves.
QUESTIONS.
1. What word is there of seven let
ters from which you can subtrac
four and still leave four?
?. When is the best time TO bu,
thermometers?
3. Take the FIRST letter from T.
hang about and leave above.
4. In all our affiictions wher
can we always find money and sym
pathy?
5. How can man shine in so
ciety?
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
& HILL co
Selling Agents for Pictorial Review Patterns
AUGUST SALE

This month make a general roundup In all departments
and the knife used down prices all goods
either in the piece or the ready-tO-wear garments.
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
LAWYER TO ADDRESS
VETS IN REUNION

Francis n. Honecker. attorney, has
accepted the invitation Of the Fourth
Delaware Regiment Association to be
ono of the speakers at the annual
reunion Of the survivors of the regi-
ment which viii be held at Brandy
wine Springs Park ON August 2S. Mr..
lIoffcckor has a recollection OF visit
ing the regiment whon it was en-
oamped at Brandywine Springs dur
ing the beginning OF the Civil War.
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
Special -WOmen'S Summer Vests, Regula
and Extra Sizes

HOSIERY-womens Silk Hose in all colors oOc
Won,ens SILK Hose and black only 35c or So1
Womens Hose in white and
Mems green Silk Hose, very special at
Mems silk plated Hose black and blue --2oq
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
Muslin Underwear and Shoes

womens Marcela Drawers torchon lace trimmed. SOC
Princess Slips white coors lace embroidery n
womens Combinations thread lace trimming I9c
Womens neck Gowns lace embroidery trimmed 9Oc
Chdrens pleaed Dresses of India Linen sizes to
SHOES-womens white Oxfords or Pumps. Sl.9O|
povs' VFords ron or b1ack sale price 81 80
All % onr "a Oo Ia France low shoes sale price 00
Shoes patent dull and tan
Chidrens wostrap Sandals special at $l0O'
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
EAGLEs READY no MARCH.

Thomas c. Hogue, Captain of the
marching section of the trip associa
ton Of the Fraternal Order of Eagles,
which leaves for Baltimore on Thurs
day. is pow at Bowers Beach with
the Wilmington Outing Club. Mr..
Logue will return here in time 10
perform his duties in the grand Acrie
parade in the Oriole City, assisted by
First Lieutenant Lewis G.. Turner
and the other aides. Mr. Logue has
succeeded IN drilling the members Of
the local aerie to such profency that
they will stand good chance OF
winning one or more Of The parade
prizes. During Mr. Hogues absence
from the city Lieutenant Turner has
had charge of the drilling
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
Sale Of Summer
Garments

We have lust gone through 0ur garmsHt stock
and will offcr tomorrow a choice scieeti0a Of The
most seasOnabe styles and kinds, Foremost in this
offering are number Of all-linen DRESSES al s375
each; less than cost Of linen.
Al $500 each we offer you the ehOies OF ssy.
era styles Of white voile Dresses, trimmed with
real Irish lace, e-quarter-wOol aute Goats and
brown serge Suits. In many instances ih2ss are at
less than half price and are new this season. None
on approval.
Balance OF Striped Tub Silks al reduced prices
Evening journal., 1913-08-05
Kennard&Co.
Sale of Summer
Fabrics

To have sstn thiz store yesterday yeu mignt
have supposed by the hrGags al all OF 6vT count
ers that we were in the midst Of Our Christmas
business. For those VINO nave not shared In our
offerings of summer merchandise we eifer tOm0r'
row The following; Ar additional color uRe in yard
wide all-linen Rsme Sulting at 39c yard for regu-
lar 55c grade
few pieces of 27-lnch, natural color Linen
Suting, regular i7c grade at IL i-2c yard,
4S-nch oyster white Rame Linen ideal for
skirts. SOC yard, from 75c yard.
90-nch, oyster white Sheeting Linen, suitable
for dresses, at Sl35 yard,
A few pieces Of pure white Sheeiing Linen 30
inches wide. soc yard, for regular si.0O grade.
White and a few coors in Ratine Linen, 6Sc
yard, from Sl00 yard
few summer Searfs and Covers at ons-half
regular prices.
Balance OF S2-ineh Zephyr GinghaTs al i5c
yard from 25c yard,
Lot of remnants Of all sorts at exactly one-hslf
Evening journal., 1913-08-05

large importer in New York, finding himself
overstOcked with high-grale, all-linen Huok Tow.
els accepted an offer for Two lois which so sale
al great saving. Those vino appreciate towels of
quality should see these. Soc each, from 75c
each; 69c each, from Si.00 csch
Evening journal., 1913-08-05

Watch for our Gigantic Rebuilding
Sale beginning next Friday. Cohen
g. Finkelstein 22S-2s0 Market street"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-01-18

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Nor
gan line freight steamship Eldorado,
ten days overdue at Galveston, Tex,
after leaving Baltimore January /,
was entered on the Maritime EX-
change today as officially lost.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-01-18

WASHINGTON Jan. 1.-THE
compromise nett-Diuingham I'm
migration bill, including a Ilteracy
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-01-18

Wmtcd-tlcau cotton rags at this
office Wiz pay Sc a pound. Bring
ulcm iu today
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-01-18

World Wants Get Results
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-28
MEAT PRODUCTION
NOT SAT|SF ACTORY
Houston Appoints Committee Of
Experts to Inquire Into Exist
ing Conditions.

Washington. December 27-Secrc-
taTy OF Agriculture Houston tonight
announced the appointment Of u spe-
cial committee of experts 10 conduct a
general inquiry Into various factors
which contribute to present unsat!s-
factory mca, production conditions In
the United States.
The announcement prescribes that
the committee will investigate "espc-
cially In reference to beef. with view
nrovement." The personnel OF the
committee includes:
DR.. Il. T. Galloway. Assistant Sec
rotary OF Agriculture. chairman; DR..
II. ]. Waters. president of tho Kansas
State Agricultural College: Professor G.
lege Professor II. w Mumford. pro-
fessor OF animal husbandry. University
OF Illinois; Or. a. D. Melvin, chief of
the Bureau OF Animal Industry. United
States Department OF Agriculture. and
DR.. r y Carver, Director OF Rural Or
ganization Service. United States De-
partment of Agriculture.
The committees work, IL Ia stated.
VIII centre largely on tho study OF
economic questions involved In the
production. transportation. slaughter
and marketing of meat. The committee
will investigate the changes within the
last two or three decades which have
Increased cost OF production, and the
ccntralizing OF the meat industry.
Among important considerations TO be
inquired into will be the taking up OF
the public lands. the effect OF the ca
pacity of the range. especially on the
remaining public lands and forest re-
serves, with View TO suggesting
changes In the laws TO make the pub
lie lands OF greater use In cattle
raising. The committee also VIII give
special attention to tho economic
changes in meat production and dis
tribution brought about through the
centrallzing of slaughtering and meat
preparations In large packing cstab-
lishments, and the changes In trans
portation and similar matters. which
have resulted from this Capitalization
and other causes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-28
TRIAL OF HOBBS
NEARS ITS CLOSE
State Senator Is Charged With
Soliciting and Accept
ing Brides.

Vicksburg. Miss, December 27.--rhe
end OF tho trial OF State Senator @. a.
Hobbs. on the Charge of soliciting and
accepting brides was in sight late to-
day. when the state closed In robut-
tai with tho testimony of Miss Matte
Flunkitt State librarian. who told OF
arranging a conference between Hobbs
and Governor Brewer The defense Ia
expected to close Its case Monday.
Miss Plunkitt Justified that Hobbs
had approa chcd her while he was APP
parcntly lsborlng under much excite
nent that no partly exhibited ro-
volver while telling her that his pro-
dicRment was life and death matter
with him" She testified Hobbs told
her they had got him." but sho did
not recall that he had connected Lieu
tonant Governor Bilbo with tho case
Bilbo was indicted Jointly with Hobbs
Bilbo was ono OF the important wit
Eesscs for tho defense to-day. testify
ing thnt he knew Hobbs WA trying to
catch stephen Castleman In a bribery
plot What tho prosecution maintains
were negotiations that resulted In
Hobbs Illegally taking money from
Castlemnn was IN furthcring that plan,
Bilbo said.
Bilbo testified after the cross exumi-
nation OF the defendant had been com
plcted, and a number OF character Wit
nesses introduced by the defense Hobbs
was asked only few unmportant
questions Tho character witnesses
were introduced IN the dcfcnse's effort
to show that Stephen Castleman, who
II is charged gave Hobbs a brlbc, had
d bad reputation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-28
WOULD NOT ACCEPT
ESTATE OF COUCH
Self-Imprisoned Woman Says
Dead Mans Duty Was to
His Family.

tspecial 10 The Times Dlspatchl
Monticello, y. Y, December 27.--AIiss
Adelaide France, love slave" OF Mel
vim Couch. to-day declared that the
dead man left no will, and although
Couch had frequently suggested leaving
his entire estate TO her, Miss France
said she had refused to permit him to
do this.
81 dd not want his money" said
Miss Brancc: his duty was to his fam
lily in this respect. but wanted his
love and protection while he was alive
Il shall leave the hospital ward Of
the Jail on Monday. for by that time
VIII have sufficient courage to face
the world, which have not known
In many years. shall go TO some
quiet spot for = short time, and viii
then take up some business"
II was learned tonight that Miss
Brancc viii go TO the home OF her
brother. William France. at Palmer.
Iowa. whore he is the principal Of the
high school.
Among the 500 letters received by
Miss. Brance on Christmas was n pro-
posal OF marriage from John Dudley,
sixty five years old. who said ne was
q prosperous restaurant man OF Gin
cinnatl Another letter. from n Ch!ca-
go woman, contained n $50 bill and 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-28
FORCED FOR YEARS
TO PAY FOR Jobs
State Canal Employees Compelled
to Give Part of Wages as
Political Assessment.

eighteen years All state canal en-
ployes have been compelled 10 pay a
percentage of their wages is political
assessments. This admission was made
to- day by three State canal officials.
testifying In the State graft inquiry
before Special Commissioners James w
Osborne.
As a result OF this testimony 1t Is
stated that Governor Glynn Will de-
mand the resignation of Duncan w.
Peck. Superintendent OF Public Works.
who has charge of all canal work in
the State. Further startling testimony
In connection with canal repair work
is promised for next week.
The witnesses to-day were Walter
Robinson superintendent OF the East
crn division of the canals; Harry Hols-
apple. special agent of the Department
OF Public Works. and Harry :. Bougc,
section clerk. Their testimony was
partly corroboratcd by owen Kcarney,
section superintendent during part Of
the Sulzer administration Robinson
told or turning over to the Democratic
ana $3.50 In 1872. During the past
year collections had been turned over
TO the county chairman, lie could not
remember the amount collected.
lanes ~. Mcclure declared under
cath to-day that his Indictment In New
York County WAS the result of IA con
spiracy headed by the Warner Quinla n
Asphalt Company, and that Quinla
mad offered to stop the Indictment II
Mcclure would call Oft the asphalt war
ana let the Quinlan concern get a
share OF the State highway business.
=, Thc hearing was adjourned until