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Evening journal., 1913-04-11
City MefFodisfs Welcome
Their Returning Pastors

A responsive address was made by
Mr.. Dawson. who expressed his pleas
ure at and appreciation of the recep-
ton rendered him. DR. Hoffecker
also made a brief address. Mrs. c.
r. Mitchell was chairman of the re-
freshment committee.
Welcome Mr.. Greenfield.
The Monday night class OF the Sill
verbrook NJ r. church gave a recep-
tion to the Rev W. r. Greenfield pas
tor of the church on last Monday
evening About 90 members Of the
class were present TO celebrate the
return OF the pastor for another year.
Mathew Caldwell presided and Joseph
W. Coley delivered the chief address.
Delightful refreshments were served.
Tn congregation of Brandywine NJ.
r. Church on Tuesday evening next
will give a reception to the Rev. r.
+. Carpenter, who was returned as
pastor for another year.
A reception will be given tonight
in honor of the Rev. G. +. Anderson,
puastor of the Harrison Street NJ +.
Church, Mrs. Anderson and Or and
( Mrs. +. l.. Hoifecksr in Harrison
Street NJ r. Church. The members
of the congregation and their friends
are invited TO attend.
The members of the Richardson
Park NJ. +. Church gave n reception in
honor Of the Rev Blair S. Latshaw
pastor of the church, last night. Ad-
dresses were made by II. c. TERRELL
representing the Official board Mrs
Clara Davis. OF the Ladies' Aid So.
ciety; William Parradee, and William
Carmine, OF the Sunday school The
reception was largely attended Fol
! lowing 1t the members of the church
went to the Sunday school where re-
I freshments we're served.
/ The Rev. W. A. Wise was the guest
of honor at a joint reception and the
thirteenth semi-annual banquet OF the
| Scott M E Church Brotherhood IN
The Scott NJ n. Church on Tuesday
evening The affair was attended b,
about 100 members Of the brotherhood
and their friends The recently elected
officers OF the organization were In
stalled. They are Harris w Stewart
president; Oscar Lark. secretary. ant
| G.. T.. Harvey, treasurer Addresses
were made 10y Dr r. c. MacSorlcy
the Rev. W. A. Wise. Retiring presi
dent p n Overdeer and the new
president. Harris w Stewart
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
MISSION SOCIETY OFFICERs.

At the annual meeting OF the
Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Of the Presbytery Of New Castle at
Lewes the following officers were
elected: President Miss Eva b. Tay-
Tor, Wilmington; First vice-president,
Mrs j. p. Turner. Philadelphia, Pa. ;
Second vice-president, Mrs. ] wilkins
Cooch. Newark; Third vice-president,
Mrs. John II Dandy Wilmington;
Recording secretary. Miss NJ. A. Barr
Wilmington; Corresponding secretary
Mrs. John McElmoyle. Elkton, Md. ;
Treasurer. Mrs. Martha A. Martin,
Wilmington; Secretary OF literature
Miss A. y. Ellison. Summit Bridge
Secretary of boxes, Mrs. Charles b.
Evans. Newark. Secretary or litera'
ture. Miss Miriam Dickinson, POGO
moke City Md
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
FIREMEN HAND GIFTS.

The Wilmington Volunteer Fire
mems Relief Association held an en-
ioyablc smoker in its rooms at
Fourth and King streets last night.
II was delightful affair and will be
followed by other such evenings
Awards, the result Of a contest, vert
made TO the following, the drawine
being done by J. w. Porter, former
assistant engineer of the Fire Depart
ment:
First. Frank Richard; second, Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Corporation
third. Delaware Hardware Co.
fourth. J. y. Strand; fifth, J. 5. Dem
aree; sixth, Clarence Holt; seventh
Peter Dale and eighth, James Jester
Evening journal., 1913-04-11

A cordial and enjoyable reception
was given last evening the Rev. w.
+. Corkran, pastor Of Union NJ. f..
Church. by members of the Epworth
League, i'm honor OF his return as
pastor for the fourth conference
year
The attractive decorative scheme
was red and white. the Epworth
League colors. and red and white
carnations were also used eifec-
lively
DR. and Mrs. Corkran were, Of
course. the guests OF honor Rudolph
Stroud. president OF the Epworth
League. was chairman. II. II. Nc
Dannel. president of the Official
board, was the first speaker. and
made brief address, welcoming DR..
Corkran back to the church and
pledging him the loyal support Of
members
Brief addresses also we're made by
Clarence Thompson, representing the
Ushers' Union. and Rudolph Stroud,
representing the Epworth League.
DR.. Corkran was presented with a
handsome Turkish rocker and Mrs.
Corkran received a gold clock
W. bAAAAf Aht otNANAf MHn
presented with a purse by Walter
Jefferies. representing the Ushers'
Union" as an acknowledgment of his
services.
A delightful musical program was
given, after which the remainder of
the evening was spent in social en-
joyment.
Asbury Reception.
A rousing reception was given by
the members OF Ashury Church. last
evening, to their new pastor. George
White Dawson. DR.. and Mrs. Daw-
son we're escorted to the reception
room by the Misses Mary and Bea-
trice Wheatley, Mary Speakman and
IIilda Shaw, members of the Epworth
League, under the direction Of which
the reception was given.
AS the party entered the room, the
verses OF the hymn. "Blest BE the
Tie That Binds" District Suporin-
tendent r. l.. Honeckcr and Mrs. Hof-
fecker were honored guests. William
A. Calvin, president OF Ashury
League. was chairman OF The enter
tanment committee.
The address of welcome was made
/ by William Fem. one Of the Oldest
members Of Asbury Church.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
POLITICAL
BEES BUSY
Ninth Ward Republicans Fail
to Endorse COunCiImaniC
Candidate---TO Oppose
Mr.. SayerS

There was an enthusiastic meeting
Of the Ninth Ward Republicans in the
rooms of the East Side Republican
Club last. night Arrangements we're
made for blocking the ward and ar
ranging in general for the coming
campaign. No action was taken as TO
the endorsement Of a candidate for
City Council in the ward The can
didates are George L. Grantland and
John Anderson
Thomas Schwamb who was endors-
ed for Council by voters OF the Sixth
ward last evening appears to be
popular with all classes.
John J. Cassidy is mentioned as the
Democratic candidate for city trea-
surer.
John r. Dolan will be a candidate
for assessor and collector Of the
Southern district in opposition to
Eugene NJ. Savers
Charles H. Blaine. James Logue
and James IT, Morris are the Repub-
Lean candidates for assessor and col
lcctor Of the Northern district.
Few voters called at the Office OF
the Department Of Elections yester-
day 20 have their names transferred
Tho commissioner to succeed George
Mccall as a member of the Depart
ment is expected to be appointed by
the Governor within the next two
days. Arrangements are being made
10 find tho registration omcers and
places so that everything viii be in
readiness for the registration on May
TO-
There will he a meeting of the Re
fercndum League ON Tuesday evening
next i'm pythian Castle
The plans for the campaign will be
discussed. While the league may moi
have candidates for Mayor and City
Council 10 will not support any bui
progressive men.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11

Mrs. c. S. Middleton will leave for
Washington this afternoon to attend
the Continental Congress of the d. A.
r.. which convenes there on Monday.
Mrs G. c. Hall Mrs. c. S. Middleton
and Mrs John NJ. Hawey will leave
on Monday morning in time for the
opening session of the congress. Miss
Anne Cunningham. state regent, will
leave Smyrna today for Washington,
where she will attend the reception
given by Mrs. Storey tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
Delaware Trust Company

Open Tuesday and Saturday Eyening2
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IL locket with initials j.. y II. on one
side and w. n. G.. on other side. Finder viii
kindly return 90 no East Fourth street
april H.
ID ARCEL POST MEANS EARLY Ar.
pointmcnt Of hundreds Of Railway Mail
Clerks, Carriers. Post once clerks Write
for free copyrighted book. Government
Positions aud How TO Get rhcm Frank
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II OR SAiE-8 HORSE POWER eco.
Il VOLT Western Electric Motor. Good as
new NNffN o. hNI ff" HN' f'''.. t'"N
street ppri ~.
n, RUSTEE's SAtE or REAL ESTATE
| and personal property NJ tho late Mari
rtta Fell deceased. viii he sold az 80. fuh
Washington street. Thursday April ~, at
I clock, y. m
Feather Reds Pillows. chairs Rockers. 2
bureaus two bookcases 90 yards oi hrus
sells Carpet Stair and Room Carpets. Gas
Range. Coal Range. choice collection 20
minerals aud shells Siverwarc and China,
one large collection Of valuable Books. An.
iiouc shovel and TonEs, Pictures, Clocks.
Tables Etc.
RIAL ESTATE AT SAME TIME.
no. 7n5 Washington street rooms, bath.
porch and heater In first class condition
also lots ~ Elsmcre uel. Nos i2i. ii7.
las 2ot zoe. 20i and 2ut All 90 foot
front aud depth from $50 go $50 feet
Terms ai sale.
D. CHESTER FELL.
AUGUSTUS NARNALla
Trustees
| sndham A Son. AuciH aprl i,tA.1d.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
YOUNGSTER SOLD
OTHER BOYS WAGON

Because they could not induce A
small boy one OF their number. who
frequent the Peoples Settlement TO
lend them his Irish Mail" wagon.
three youngsters succeeded in obtain
ing possession Of the vehicle this
morning and had a glorious time with
It, Soon firing Of the plaything the
youngsters disposed OF Il for ten
cents An officer OF the Settlement
recovered the wagon and also caught
the youngsters whom he. took TO the
police station for lecturing on
their promise to be good IN the future
they were allowed TO depart.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
CROSS ON ST. PAUL'S
CHURCH COMES DOWN

Hundreds Of people today watched
the work of removing the big cross
of the tower of st. Pau's Catholic
Church at Fourth and Jackson streets.
John f. Healy & Son, contractors for
the remodelling of the church. com
menced the work yesterday morning
Of taking down the tower Emil Pet
erson assisted the rigging for remov-
ing the cross. AS the tower parts
were removed the rigger sent up the
poles and thirty feet Of the cross was
taken down. The cross stood 200 feet
above the ground.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
PIONEERS VISIT FRIENDS.

About ninety members of the
Benevolent Pioneer Literary Associa-
ton visited the Victrix Club, Phila-
delphia, last night and spent de
lightful time. Jokes and stories were
told while refreshments were served.
The Rev. r. f. O'Neil, spiritual ad-
visor of the Victrix Club. made an ad-
dress and was followed by Patrick t.
King. vice-president of the Diocesan
Union. The Rev John J. Connolly
chaplain of the Pioneers, and l.. V.
McGarvey, president.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
MENTION KENWORTHEY
FOR THE MAYORALT ~

Democrats are mentioning Charles
r. Kenworthey as probable candi-
date for the city mayoralty.
The party leaders, II is thought, will
center on Dr. j. Harvey spruance, a
former mayor and while others are
being mentioned the candidacy Of
DR. Spruance is looming ahead.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
RHEUMATIC
PAINS GO
SWOLLEN JOINTS
VANISH

Ill VI \ -- NfedtfSt hemeOY l0r
Rheumatism. GOut and Sciatica
Only 80 Cents and Money Back
from \. Il. DanfOrth II II
Doesn't Satisfy.
Thousands of persons during the
last year freed themselves from the
bondage of Rheumatism: rid them
selves Of the torturing pain; reduced
the swollen joints; threw away canes
and crutches, and from helpless be-
ings became able 10 work and be Of
use to themselves and their families.
They took RHEUMA: the modern
enemy Of Rheumatism, which is also
sure to cure Lumbago, Sciatica. Arth-
ritis, Govt, Chronic Neuralgia or Kid
ney disease.
Don't be skeptical about RHEUMA.
You viii know In a few hours after
beginning the treatment that the
poisonous Uric Acid is leaving your
system through the natural channels.
You will feel better in day you will
know you are going 10 be cured in
less than a week.
Don't think because RHEUMA Is
sold for only so cents a bottle hat "
won't bring you hack 10 hcauh = h.' (.
is no guesss work about ~ h"'' u
/ is better than any trw,", vi,
times the price Ash >. " 'H'''' ~
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
LOCATION OF OYSTER BEDS

Members Of the Board of Oyster
Commissioners of New Jersey called
on United States Engineer r. r. Ray
mond here today to point out to him
just where the oyster beds are To-
Gated in the Delaware river The
government proposes to do some
dredging in the Maurice river and
oyster commissioners we're asked to
locate the oyster beds so that the ma
terial dredged from that stream
would not be deposited on them.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
AUTO IS RELEASED.

Judge Herbert l.. Rice today APP
proved the bond for the release Of
the automobile of the Oakland Motor
Company Of New Jersey and IL WAS
released. The car was seized one
day this week upon a claim of Will
liam b. Austin who alleges he had
sold a car for the company but had
not received his commission. His
claim is $500. The car could not be
released earlier as there was no Judge
here until yesterday to approve the
bond.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
COUPLE AGREE
TO POSTPONE WEDDING

During the past week there has
been an increase in the number of
out-of-town couples applying here for
marriage licenses. The other day
one OF the magistrates received by
mail a license with the names and
date erased. A note. accompanying IL
read
1--WE have changed our minds and
will wait a little longer"
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
TO CONFER. ABOUT LAW
EXAMINING BOARDS

Thomas f. Bayard, president Of
the New Castle County Bar Associa-
ton, has appointed Benjamin Nields,
Herbert H. Ward and Within S. Hil-
les a comittee TO confer with commit
tees of the Kent and Sussex County
Bar regarding changes in the Law
Examining Boards.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
SIS FINE ON
EWING AGAIN

When arraigned in City Court to-
day on the charge Of drunkenness,
Calvin Ewing, who was arrested last
year on an average Of once a month.
for like onense, and who has
started into make similar record
this year, saluted Judge Churchman
by standing at attention
Calvin pleaded guilty and as he
was fined on March G for a like Of
tense. a IS ane was imposed ON him
this morning.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
RECEWERSHIP ABANDONED.

An amicable agreement was reach
ed today in the case Of William Win
der Laird VS. The International
Radiator Company and the bill Of
Chancery for the appointment of a
receiver has been withdrawn. Mr..
Laird Is heavy stock holder in the
company and alleged in his bill that
the company was insolyent
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
FRECKLE-FACE
sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots,
How 10 Remove Easily.

Here's a chance, Miss Freckle-face.
to try a new remedy for freckles with
the guarantee of a reliable dealer that
il will not. cost you penny unless
it removes the freckles while if it
does give you a clear complexion the
expense is trifing
Simply get an ounce Of othine-
double strength from ~ B. Danforth
and a few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself of
the homely freckles and get beauti-
full complexion. Rarely is more than
one ounce needed for the worst case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine as this is the
prescription sold under guarantee of
money back if it fails to remove
freckles.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
THE "SPRUCING-UP'
SEASON.

You sir cannot away from the "sprucingup' sus
rostons spring matter how Indifferent you may be to
the question o dress other seasons OF the year
good visit tho stores that cater TO mon
Look the things in scarfs, shirts, wastcoais
What umbrellas? And there is al
ways the question Of suit or a light oyorcoat
Read the Advertisements in THE EVENING JOURNAL
They will you right shops for tho things You
want
you don't know what you want it's tho business
Of advertising offer good suggestions
Read the advertisements NOW.
Copyright 1919 by j. P. Falon)
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
BOND BID WAS
BEST POSSIBLE

President James p Winchester, Of
the Wilmington Trust Company to-
day in speaking of the low bids re-
ceiyed for the $4,000 bond issue for
refunding water bonds, opened yes
terday said that the bids we're about
the same as are being received in
other cities. He attributed the condi-
ton of the bond market to the de-
mand for money which can be loaned
to better advantage just at this time.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
MIR. TOWNSHIPS
NAME FORWARDED

Clerk OF the Peace Harry A.
Brown sent to the judges today the
name of J.. Scott Townsend as the
choice of the Levy Court as a member
of the Joint Building Commission.
The Judges will now take action re-
sarding the appointment Of the other
three members of the commission and
It is expected they will be named in
the near future.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
TO IMPROVE THE SUSSEX
COURTHOUSE, GEORGETOWN

GEORGETOWN, Del. April lin
accordance with the law passed by the
Legislature the State Judges have
appointed a commission consisting of
Colonel L. w. Mustard, of Lewes
Harry X. Fooks. of Laurel. and John
II. Truitt, Of this town, TO remodel and
enlarge the Court House mere.
The Legislature has authorized the
Levy Court to float bonds to the
amount of 100000 to carry on the
work
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
GIFTS FOR GOyERNOR AND son

Special to TIE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, April 11.-Silver ice
pitchers, with the coat-of-arms Of
Delaware engraved thereon, also
trays and glasses with the coat-of-
arms of the State. are gifts to Gov
ernor Miller and Secretary of State
Miller, by the Legislative furnishing
committee just prior to the adjourn
ment of the recent session.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
EASTLAkE TO PLAY NEWARk.

The Eastlake baseball team, cham
pions of the Church League, viii go
to Newark tomorrow to play the
Newark team OF the Tri-County
League. Manager Pipino will use the
following men: Kelley. Logue. Bier
man. Gawinski, Sommers. Pipno,
Weldin. Bird. Lucas, Patterson and
Stewart The team win leave on the
1909 train from the B. q o. station
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
Mr.. srROrn HONGRED.

James d. Stroud. optometrist at
Willard f. Davis East Second street
store was nominated as a director Of
the Ponnsylyanoa Optometrical So
ciety at the annual meeting held in
the Continental Hotel, Philadelphia.
last evening. Mr.. Stroud was the
only member present from this state.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11
KNIcKERBoCKERs At DINNER.

Many members Of the Knicker-
booker Club with their wives and
other guests had a dinner party at
the Hotel DUPONT last evening, fol-
lowed ny a theatre party at the Car
rick
Evening journal., 1913-04-11

MIR. WATKINS LECTURES HERE.
Fools and Failures, was the siib-
iect OF lecture by Aaron s. Wat
kins, in Mt Salem NJ E. Church. last
night Mr. Watkins was the candi.
date for the Vice Presidency On the
Prohibition ticket last year. The
church was filled to its capacity.
Evening journal., 1913-04-11

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you here.
The WALK-0VER line represents the highest
standard Of values; correct styles; shapes that insure
comfort as well as good appearance.
And in fitting you, we'll render service out Of
the ordinary making sure that the style you choose is
perfectly adapted 10 the peculiar outlines Of your feet;
doing everything possible 10 give you just the comfort
and satisfaction 10 which every customer is entitled
You'll like the way we treat you.
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Other grades $3.50 and up TO $500.
Real moneys worth in every grade.
BENDHEIM BROS.
Market aRo Seventh SITS.
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The Washington times., 1913-10-14
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The Washington times., 1913-10-14

everything-sometim one whom the
country could not do without though
the country never tried. Vide ut supra
and State and Congressional Records.
E. 8. NJ.
POLITICIAN-The product of an in
herent desire to control. The primi-
tive and grosser type used only force
In his evolution he combines more or
less OF the persuasive method with
force until he has attained success to
the degree that he becomes a boss. A
politician Is of as various gradual tions as
the conditions with which he has to
deal. Whatever his graduation, the mo-
tive that prompts bis acts is the
same, which Is to control a few or
many individuals. a municipality, a
State, or a nation
The difference between a politician
and a statesmen is that the for
mer subordinates all other inter-
ests to attain his individual success
The statesman considers the real
needs of what he is attempting to
guide or govern. He Is endeavoring
to do constructive work The states
man out of necessity has convictions
as to right or wrong methods, correct
or incorrect procedure. politician
is ready to support anv method right
good politics necessitate it. be for or
against any method. right or wrong,
II 1t be polite to do so.
r. A. COE.
POLITTCIAN-A person who makes
and maintains a position for himself
in public life by. persuading and i'm
pressing all the necessary parties that
he has a proper scheme of treatment
Of the matters Of importance which he
may be called on to handle.
c. d. SNOW.
POLITICIAN-One actively engaged
In governmental affairs, especially cleo
tons and appointments of officers:
primarily. for the benefit of himself,
financially or otherwise. and secon-
darby for the benefit of his employers
or followers Usually a self-seeker
posing as statesman.
ALEXANDER
POLITICIAN-Any man Of good mind
and oratorieal ability NAV become
politician. The Unborn character of
the man determines whether be be-
come a statesman or a schemer. II
he has a character made strong with
The Washington times., 1913-10-14
What Is a Politician? $25 for An Answer

Editor The Washington Times:
In casually the Standard Dictionary
the writer's CHANGED fall the word POLITICIAN
defined follows politics. seeks to
interests political party merely especially who
politics private advantage spokesman schemer states
Now, reforming everything these
money mediocrity-shou discipline e1iog
presuming STATESMAN
The question idle asked
to be informed the politician has in the
rejuvenaton the matter is necessarily queered
The ubsces all shades
political opinion the scarcely
ception they politician very moral
arbiter No will deny this touch with the public
pulse the present Congress very sancity OF
the dollar instant politician end
himself The writer there
FORE stimulate this vital problem, offers a Of
twenty-five dollars gold for the definition of POLITICIAN This
currency quarters
judiee have developed purchasing equva
open
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