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Evening journal., 1913-06-14
SPEAKMAN
EMPLOYEES ON
OUTING TODAY

Employees Of the Speakman Supply
and Pipe Company are enjoying their
fifth annual picnic al Vernon's Grove
today. The Master Plumbers Associ-
alton OF this city Is also enjoying the
picnic as the guests OF the Speakman
employees Others who are sharing in
the pleasure are the wives and chill
dren of the employees. Six nurss we're
taken along 10 care for the children.
The picnickers left Thirtieth and
Market streets early this morning on a
special car. which will bring them
home tonight
The program for the day includes
numerous field events and a dance.
The judges for the field events are:
Il. Croney, J. Fraser. j. McGarvey, n.
Mcdaniel and ]. ballet, clerk Of the
course. The judges OF dancing are
Neal Drury, II. Cathcart. S. Lumbeck.
w. Wentzel floor manager and G..
Shultz, assistant floor manager.
Jacobs orchestra will furnish
music
William Montgomery Is chairman of
the executive committee; A. V. Gem
mill. j. Ward and Samuel Lumbeck
the music committee, Robert Taylor
Carl Wiberg, Daniel Smith, Dutton
Peters, Jr., Joseph Mccarthy, Owen
E. Alberts are the sports committee
Thomas Horty. William Holzapfel, II
Y Speakman Harry Croney. Henry
Kratz are the transportation commit.
tee; j. BALLET, Fred Warrington and
MISS Neylan are the prize committee
Robert Kidwell Dutton Peters, Sr.
Thomas McGlone Hugh Tracey anC
| fl4.n nfssna h
mittee; W. r. Mock and Nelson Nc
Clees are the photographing and print
ing committee; W. Vented, janet
Gillen and George Shultz are the
dancing committee.
The program opens with a baseball
game between the married and thl
single men. The married men are II
lCroney, p; r. Grieneisen, G; ID. Peters
Jr.. 1b; T. Loughridge, 2b; G. Wiberg
Sb; w Montgomery. ss; A. v Grim
mill. II; 7. Horty, RI; T. Sutton, Ct
The single men are p. Mclean, p; J
| ONiell. c II. Williams, 1b; Ladlan,2b
s. spicer, Sh; Mackey, ss; c. Clothier
II: F. Lord. RI r. V. Criswell CT. I'm
pires. j. Ward and j. Fraser
The following events will be con
tested: running high jump, 50-yar'
dash for any boys under IA years. eel
and spoon race, sack race, 50-yarl
dash for men over 40 years, potat
race, i00-yaFd dash, necktie and cigar
ette race. shot put, peanut race. fro
race, 25-yard dash for ladies, runnin
broad jump, one-mile relay race, thre
legged race, tup-of-war between de
partments. shooting contest, thrown
baseball. quoit contest, baseball gam
between master plumbers and Speak
mn A. A.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
nrPnNT MEN ON nrTING.

Employees OF the +. l. DUPONT Com
psny. numbering about so. we're taken
oil stag party down the river today
on General duPont's yacht Tech. The
party left Wilmington shortly after
noon and will return late this evening.
Those on board the yacht included T.
L. Fem, J. F. Foster. G. W. Till, Fred
Holdman. c. s Crawford. A. p. Hud-
son. Waller Dougherty, George Talley,
A Albright. I. A. Gray. H. L. Morgan.
George Frank Lord ". c. Wilson e.
Proctor 3. Eliason J B. Broad S. ].
THOMSON, ]. F. Wishart, George H.
Kerr, I. E. Wicks. j. S. Grant. c. F.
Bankhardt, Louis c. Lyon, William
Raskob. Charles Mills J. W Kellum. j.
E. Miller, e. b. Nelson, e. B. Jones, E.
D Smith. Aubrey Thatcher. H. J.
Nickel. W. S Simpson, L. r. Calvin. J.
L. Lloyd. c. J. Gallagher. Leyland
~ on Homer Jester. Chandler Knox
W S. Lynch Martin j. Thornton
Charles Hopes. W r. Nickle, F. n
Weed. II. F. Baker, Arthur Curley
Thomas W Hammond and E. w
Green
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
SHRINERS ON
AUTO JAUNT

Escorted by Governor Charles r.
Miller. Mayor Harrison W. Howell
and many local shriners, from the
state line to Wilmington four hun
dred Shriners of the Lu Lu Temple
Automobile Club, of Philadelphia in
gaily decorated automobiles flying
green and yellow pennants of Lu Lu
Temple, arrived here az $50 o'clock
on an automobile run from Pnlladel-
phia to Wilmington and return. The
visiting Shriners were the guests of
local Shriners, all Of whom are mem
bers of Lu Lu Temple, at a delightful
luncheon i'm the ball room Of the
Hotel DUPONT. The speakers at the
luncheon we're Governor Miller, May
or Howell, Potentate W. Freeland
Kendrick Of Lu Lu Temple the Rev.
j. c. Peckham, OF Philadelphia,
James Way, A. B. Hazard, Charles
II. Blaine, c. A. Rudolph, A. B..
Moore, former Mayor Horace Wilson
and several others.
At the luncheon. which was private,
there we're several unique forms Of
entertainment presented as only the
Shriners can manage novel affairs.
Following the luncheon the visi-
tors we're taken to the city's places
Of interest and then to the WHINING g
ton Yacht and Automobile Club at
Gordon Heights where a reception
was held in their honor and they
reviewed the yacht races.
The trip from Philadelphia was
pronounced by some of the party as
one Of the best the automobile club
OF the temple has ever taken and
although when the seventy-five ma
chimes arrived in Wilmington the
members Of the party could hardly
recognize each other because of the
dust which had settled on their faces
they were highly elated over the sue
cess OF the run and the reception
given to them by the local Shriners
To be met by the Governor Of the
State and the Mayor Of the city was
little more than they expected.
TIE committee IN charge OF the az
fair was composed Of A. B. Hazard
chairman: T. c. Carpenter, Harry
McCiane, W. L. StTahorn. c. B. Har
ris. Thomau W. Miller, Charles L
Story. W. l.. Hammond. T. T. Weldln
Craig Adair. A. 3. Moore, Waiter
Jones. Charles A. Rudolph. J. T
Cough. William z. Linton, Frank "
Dierson, 2. B. Mode, and Frank NJ
Dole.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
MANCLED
BY EXPLOSION
OF DYNAMITE

Searching in the cellar of his home
with a match for shoe leather early
last evening resulted in Frank
Paozarawski, aged about 40 years,
of No. 1119 Beech street being seri-
ously If not fatally injured. The man
allowed the lighted match to come
in contact with several dynamite
fuses In a box and as these exploded,
the force was spent in the mans
face.
Members of the mans family found
him bleeding from many wounds and
Or. Elwood I. Rogers was sent tOi.
On the arrival of the physician it was
seen that the injured man was sari-
ously injured. both eyes being blown
out, one hand torn off and his face
devoid of flesh. He was removed to
the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
In the automobile OF DR.. Rogers ana
at noon today, it was said that Paoza-
rawski, while alive, had small
chances for recovery.
The man was mendine a pair OF
shoes at his home and desiring more
leather he went to the cellar for the
material. While searching for this
with a match. he came in contact with
one Of several fuses. These ignited
and exploded but only Poazarawski
was injured Following the accident
several other fuses and caps were
found in the cellar It was said that
the caps had been found by a son OF
the injured man in a quarry at Beech
and Harrison streets aud taken home
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
OFFICIALS TO ATTEND
WATER CONVENTION

Application for position Of rodman
was made by John l. Malone. Of No.
240 North Harrison street at the
meeting OF the Board of Water Com
miesioners this morning. The appli-
cation was ordered filed
Application was made by Charles
W. Gooding for a water main on
West street between Twenty-fifth and
TWenfy-aixth streets. II was referred
TO Chief Engineer Hopes.
The city treasurer reported bank
balance OF S11.0S4.01 and the weekly
pay roll Of s1.1151S was ordered paid.
The board decided to hold it's next
meeting at 4 o'clock on next Friday
afternoon. 1t is probable that Mr.
Hllles, Mr.. Poole and Mr.. Hopes will
attend the convention Of the Amer
lean Water Works Association in
Minneapolis, Mimi. on June % to 27.
To arrive IN time for the opening of
the convention it will be necessary
for them to leave this city on Satur-
day.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
THE KISSES CHANDLER
BRIDES IN ONE WEEK

II is seldom that two weddings
take place in a family within a week.
but such has been the case in the
family OF Mr.. and Mrs Harry c.
Chandler. OF No 1904 Harrison
street.
Al the home OF her parents, ac-
oording TO the ceremony OF the So
ciety OF Friends, Miss Jane L. Chand-
Ter became the bride OF Andrew @.
Spiegelhalter al 1.30 o'clock today
with only members OF the immediate
families present. The bride was at
tended by Miss Ruth Megilhgan, OF
Kennett Square as maid of honor,
and wore a travelling suit OF navy
blue serge with hat to match.
Miss Megilligan wore an attractive
coat suit of dark blue charmeuse.
The best man was Matthew Spiegel-
halter. brother OF the bridegroom
who is a superintendent at the plant
Of the Pusey and Jones Company.
Following informal greetings at the
close OF the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Spiegelhalter left for New York and
will go from there to Boston Upon
their return they will reside for the
present at 1904 Harrison street.
The second wedding in the Chand-
Ter family will take place on Tues
day at 1870 o'clock in Grace NJ. E.
Church when Miss Emily R. Chand-
Ter and A. Stuart McKaig, who is a
salesman with the Delaware Electric
and Supply Company. will be mar
ried by the Rev. George Edward
Reed. The bride 10 be will be at
tended by Miss Mayme d. Sasse, and
the best man will be Edward R
Berry. On their return from a north
ern trip. the new residence will be
No. 2442 West Eighteenth street.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
BAYNARD EXPLAINS
DELAY In GRADING

In reply to the letter read at the
Board OF Park Commissioners on We'd
nesday from John Sayers, In which
he spoke OF men and boys beirs de-
pTiTed Of the use OF the baseball dia-
mond along Eighteenth street. near
franklin. owing to that section of the
park being graded Samu,l H. Bay
nard, a member Of the board, who is
doing the grading at his own expense
says:
1T was very large proposition to
remove $4,000 cubic wards OF dirt.
and was not supposed to be COM
pleted IN a very short time. The work.
however. was not commenced until
December 4. after all tho season for
football and baseball was over and
II was hoped that with fair winter
weather conditions that the contrac-
tor. James Logns. would hayc been
able to have finished II in IN early
spring. A great delay, however. was
made IN the assembling OF the steam
shovel. which came here in a knock
down condition. and the best part OF
the good weather was lost before
operations fairly got under way
The work continued during the
winter with a fair degree OF success
until the rainy season. which con-
tinuSd about month or six weeks.
interfered with the teamsters hauling
the dirt.
The work is now about two-third'
completed and progressing satisfac-
torily. The only baseball diamond
used by the men was destroyed. The
smaller diamonds used by the lads
are still being used.
When completed am thoroughly
convinced that the increased oppor.
trnities will amply repay the tempo.
rary sacTidces Of the players. be.
lieve that this is ali that is neces.
sary to say now with the exception
that this is simply a case OF lying ir
bed when your only shirt is at the
laundry"
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
Another Case.

Esmond. r. I.-"I write TO tell you
how much good your medicine has done
me and 10 let other women know that
there is help for them. l suffered with
bearing down pains, headache, was ir-
regular and felt blue and depressed all
the time. I took Lydia z. Pinkham s
Vegetable Compound and commenced to
gain in short time and l am well wo-
man today ] am on my feet from early
morning until late at night running a
boarding house and do all my own work.
] hope that many suffering women will
try your medicine. 1t makes happier
wives and mothers. Mrs. ANNA HAM
SEN. Esmond, Rhode Island.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
GRADE CHANGES
LEAD TO DAMAGES

Property owners along the Concord
pike who will be affected by the
necessary charge OF grade after the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany build an elevated bridge at Con-
cord station, have been notified TO
appear before the Levy Court at its
meeting on Tuesday.
To elevate the bridge will neces-
state a change OF grade OF the road
and some OF the property owners
have been holding out for consider
able damage. Others are willing to
encourage the improvements especial
ly as trolley line 70 West Chester
will be built eventually on the road
Considerable work is being done to
Eleventh street bridge.
The Washington street bridge Is
considered TO be in a very bad condi-
tion. The rust has played havoc with
much OF the iron and deep scales can
be readily Clipped off.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
Y. W. c. a. GETs NANY LINES.

Friends of the Young Woman's
Christian Association responded liber-
ally to the annual linen shower held
yesterday at the association building,
and the array Of useful articles do
mated icluding bed linen. towels. nap
kins. bureau scarfs and other necessi-
ties. was on exhibition all afternoon
and evening, and viewed by the many
visitors who were present
There was also a fine exhibit OF the
embroidery class. the beauty Of which
showed the benefit of the instruction
received from the class teacher, Mrs.
Lillian Pearson Tea was served to
visitors during the afternoon.
In the evening there was an inter-
esting exhibit Of gymnastic work in
the gymnasium Of the physical direc-
tor, Miss Matilda Seipp, and many dif-
ficult stunts performed by members
Of the class attested TO the proficiency
gained in that department.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
URsULINEs AT LAWN FETE.

Successful in entirety was the lawn
fete held at Ursuline Academy yester-
day afternoon and evening a large
sum having been realized from the
sale of ice cream, cake and other
dainties which we're served from the
artistically decorated booths. Light
ed Japanese lanterns and sparkling
electric lights added to the festive
scene which was presented to the
passers by many OF whom passed in
TO admire and purchase.
The drills we're especially lovely,
particularly the MIX Maid" drill
participated in by small costumed
girls. Special orchestral music was
another attraction, which added 10
the enjoyment The pleasures Of the
fete will be numbered among the
many happy memories of the grad
uating class of the Academy. which
we're held on Tuesday at the New
Century Club.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
CHIEF BLACK FOR
VICE REGULATION

Chief Of Police George Black re-
turned from Washington, d. c., last
evening where he represented this
city at the International Association
of Police Chiefs. The opening ses-
sion was held on Monday when the
delegates we're greeted b. President
Wilson.
During the sessions. the delegates
discussed THE Social Evil" Chief
Black, in speaking before the conven-
tion on the subject, said he favored
regulation Of houses of ill-repute and
explained conditions here. Chief
Black laid such houses in this city
were the best regulated in the coun-
try.
Chief Black was appointed on the
committee on resolutions.
The next meeting Of th body will
be held in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
PICKING THE
CITY SCHOOL
BOARD TODAY

The biennial school election is be-
ing held this afternoon. The polls
opened between 70 and / o'clock and
will close at o'clock. A light vote
is expected because Of the absence Of
contests. there being but one in the
Twelfth ward
In that ward the opposing candi-
dates are Edward f. Conner and
George Rommell. Due to the with
drawal Of Colonel Lewis B. Morrow.
Samuel H Baynard is unopposed for
the four-year term for president Of
the Board of Education.
Although there is a vacancy in the
Eighth ward, there will be no candi-
date to-day for this Office. Luther
NJ Broadway was a candidate, but
owing to the fact that he was not a
property owner 30 days before the
election he cannot be elected.
Women property owners have a
right to vote at to-day's election.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
NORTH END W. G. 4. U. SOCIAL

NORTH END W. &. r. U SOCIAL.
An unusually successful year for the
members OF North End W. c. T. u,
both financially and in membership.
was brought 70 a close last evening
with an enjoyable parlor meeting az
the home OF Mrs S. L. Foster, No.
1904 Jefferson street. II being a So
cial evening. special invitations had
been extended to the husbands Of the
members also, and quite a number
were present to enjoy the recitations
and musical selections which made a
pleasing program Of entertainment
/ No business was transacted, but
plans we're discussed relative to the
state convention Of the W. G. T. T..
in September, and the Good Templars'
Convention in July.
$500 has been donated by North
End Union, 10 the suffrage department
in charge OF Mrs. Martha S. Cranston.
Under the auspices Of North End
Union. j G Daley, the song writer,
will be present al Grace NJ. z Sunday
School. Sunday, June %, Temperance
Day.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
BELIEVE She
SAW DUTTON

David H. Faulkner, night tender at
Third street bridge across Christi
ana river, reported this morning that
a colored man answering the descrip-
ton of George Dutton wanted for
murder in the lower part Of this stale
had passed the watch box on the
bridge. about 2.30 o'clock this morn
ing The colored man came from the
direction OF Church street, peering
cautiously in the watch box and also
at the wharf Of the Wilson line.
AS the man was a stronger. Mr..
Faulkner thought he might answer
the description OF Dutton and he COM
pared It with that published today,
after which he said the stranger re-
sembled Dutton.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14

The Union nag was adopted
by Congress.
Every boy, young OF Old
should have a new suit
BOYs' NEW SERGEs.
Norfolks and double breasted
coat suits sizes s TO Is years
with knicker trousers.
81 to $40.
Every suit all worsted and
fast color coats lined and IL
lined.
MEMS BLUE sERGEs.
All sizes In again for today.
$3.50 10 SIS. s15 to S25 In the
special cuts.
Best shades and fast blues
and q big stock for selection
PLAIN GREYs
New plain grey homespuns,
in the special young mems cuts,
$40 and s25. Very stylish and
dressy for the young fe-loWA
FLANNEL TROUSERS
white and striped flannel ana
serge al 81 and IS. Mems and
young mems sizes.
New Straw Hats.
New Serge Coats.
New Silk skirts.
New Madras Shirts.
New Fancy Sox.
Everything here Tor EummeR
wear.
Open tonight till 10.
JAS T. MULLIN & SeNS
9Th aHd Markel
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
No RRTrRN ON RIFLE.

No return was made today to the
rule issued by Chancellor Charles NJ.
Curtis, some time ago upon applica-
ton of Attorney-General Josiah o.
Wolcott praying for the appointment
OF a receiver for the Equitable Fire
Insurance Company. The State In
surance Commissioner some time ago
informed the Acknowledgement that
the certificate of incorporation Of the
company had been revoked because
he found the company did not have
sufficient funds to continue busi-
ness.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
scHnLARs an nrTING-

Miss Emma Beck teacher Of the in
termediato department of West Pres
hyterian Sunday School, took pupils
on an automobile trip to Newark and
return last evening Refreshments
we're served at the church at the con
clusion of the trip.
The automobiles we're furnished by
Dr. c. j. Kinkead, Dr. A. Robin, Harry
White, Henry White, James T. Chand-
lor and Mossrs. Henderer. Barker and
Nav
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
GANNET is nIARLEn.

In docking at French street wharf
yesterday, the United States inspec-
ton boat Gannet suffered a disable
ment to a portion of her machinery.
Major r. r. Raymond, u. S. Engineer
OF this district. is at present unable
to say what caused the accident,
which occurred after the Gannet I'm
ished a fast run from Fort Delaware
to the mouth Of the Christana
creek
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
l.. r. r.. 4 ANNIvFRSlRy.

At the meeting of the Ladies Catho-
lie Benevolent Association last even
ing. about five hundred invitations
were sent out for the anniversary cele-
bration at the New Century Club
building on June 1S Tne interesting
program, which is being prepared for
that occasion. included special music
and an address by the Rev. Thomas
+ Waldron. pastor OF st. Psuls r. c.
Church
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
AcCInENrs nF A nay

Earl Barker, aged II years, of No.
SEQ East Seventh street. had the mid
ole finger OF his left hand mashed this
He received treatment at
the Delaware Hospital. Another case
reported AZ the hospital was that of
Thomas J. Fitzsimmons, aged 27 years
Of No. Az Pine street, employed at the
Todds Cut shops as a carpenter, who
pad little finger on his hand mashed
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
10 ENLARGE SCHOOL.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued a
permit today to Charles J. Dougherty
to build an addition and make altera-
tions to St. Patrick's Parochial School
TO cost IS SIG. Another story will be
put on the building and needed i'm
provements made to accommodate the
growing number of children attending
that school,
permit also was issued TO L.
Warren Ellis TO make alterations al
No. 724 Madison street, S125.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
POWDER TRAIN AT
SHIPPENsBURG.

The DUPONT Company has received
a letter from Chief Burgess w. Boyd
Morrow, of Shoppensburg, Pa, an
uouncing the arrival of the wagon
train there on Wednesday morning.
The burgess complimented the pow
der company on the method Of as
sisting IN celebrating the Perry CEN
Eenary.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Clerk of the Peace Harry A. Brown
has issued the following marriage IL
censes
Clarence Megaw. 21, No. 1l9 Full
ton street, and Lillian A. Cornell. l9.
No. 210o West Seventh -treet.
John Desmond. 81 No. 1885 Van
Buren street, and Mary Toomey, 2S,
No. zoos Woodlawn avenue.
Edward Oliver, Pa. No 2512 West
Fourth street ant Clara Mccaulley
Pnilden 81
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
EyGLIsHMEy ARE SAFE.

BY The United Press.
LIMA Peru, June 1.-THE three
British army officers composing the
Peruvian Bolivia boundary commits
sion, who we're threatened by savages.
today we're said to be saIe. A relief
expedition which set out to rescue the
trio. after their predicament became
known, got to them after six hours OF
desperate fighting and routed the ma
tives.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
M PRICE AFFLICTED.

Suffering from acute indigestion,
Rev. Albert Price has been confined
to the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H..
Sammons OF Smyrna, for several days,
Dr. Price is much better.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
MR- sNITCHER INJrRFn.

Samuel r. Snitcher Jr., of No. 2o03
West Fifth street. a machinis,, had
his right foot crushed under a cast
ing wheel at work in the shop of the
Belts Machine Company yesterday.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
After DFIWAR OFFICE.

Harlan F. Philips Of Delmar was
visitor at the Office Of United states
Senator Willard Salisbury today in
behalf of the candidacy Of R. r. Ger
man for the Delmar postmsstership.
There was hearing on this oflce last
Saturday, but Mr.. Philips did not get
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
CrRAN IS STABRFD.

Alonzo Costello. Of NO. a19 Tatnall
street. who said he was a Cuban was
treated at the Delaware Hospital last
evening for stab wounds IN the back
md legs. Eow he sustained the inju-
ries was not states.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14

and was not regular,
my head ached all
the time,I had bear
ing down pains and
my back hurt me the
biggest part Of the
time, 1 was dizzy
and had weak feel
ings when L would
stoop over, it hurt
me to walk any dis
tance and / felt blue
and discouraged.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14

"I began taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and am now in
good health. If it had not been for
that medicine / would have been in my
grave a long time ago. Mrs. ARTIE E.
HAMILTON, r. F.D. No. 6. Warren, Ind.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
MnRTrARY srATISTICs.

Secretary Ellison, of the Board Of
Health. reported 25 deaths, SO births
and 38 marriages for the week just
ended as compared with 10 deaths.
10 births and 100 marriages. recorded
in the corresponding period OF last
wear
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
FESTIVAL AT STANTON.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF Stanton
NJ. f. Church will give a festival In
Stanton Hall on next Thursday night
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
ToO LAVE TO CLASSIFY.

vLI ANTED - COLLECTOR WITH
w experience and good reference.
Apply Peoples Credit Clothing Co..
No. e1i Market Sc iunetA2t.
Evening journal., 1913-06-14
BLUE and
DISCOURAGED
Mrs. Hamilton Tells How She
Finally Found Health in
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Warren. Ind. 81 was bothered ter
rihly with female weakness. ] had pains