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Evening journal., 1913-01-13
HUSBAND OF WEEK
AT FATHERS FUNERAL

Accompanied by his bride OF but a
few days, George f. Huber, son Of
George II. Huber, the well known
baker who died last Wednesday. have
returned home. arriving in this city
last night, at z o'clock, their honey
moon having been interrupted by a
telegram informing them of Mr. HUI
ber's death
The news came as a great shock TO
the couple, more so because Mr.. Huber
could have been home thirty-six hours
sooner had one of a number Of tele-
grams senf from this city on the night
of January s reached him when Il
should have. One of the kilograms was
addressed TO him aboard the train on
which he was travelling from Havana
to Mama. Fla The conductor re
turned the message. stating that the
couple we're not aboard the train
when. as a matter Of fact. they were
They missed another telegram at
Mama upon their arrival in that city
by reason that despite the fact that Il
was there when they arrived at the
hotel early in the morning il was not
delivered to them until the afternoon
Of that day They had been out sigh
seeing in the interim.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
WO0DMEN MAKE
MERRY AT DINNER

The attending members Of VIII
mington Camp Modern Woodmen Of
America. have recently been enjoy
ing series OF social functions which
is proving a very pleasing feature Of
this organization
AT their last meeting il was de-
cided to hold another banquet at the
expense Of the Foresters association,
an auxiliary to the woodmen. and to
the banquet all present we're invited.
The affair was held on Saturday
evening at Hanna's Cafe and the fol-
lowing tempting menu was well
served Raw oysters. consomme, rolls.
butter. celery. roast turkey, cranberry
sauce. mashed potatoes. sweet pota-
toes. creamed onions. orange sherbet
lettuce salad. ice cream. fancy cakes
coffee and cigars,
Tammany ate his bouquet Ferrier
after eating everything in sight start
ed on the potted plants Donohue
thought the Sherbet too intoxicating
but used plenty OF salt. by advice, "a
overcome the effect Bowers said the
coffee was a fne sample Cathcari
told how to shoe horse subject &c
muscular cramps. Butts choked ant
nearly downed himself with coffee
all thought he had swallowed thu
cup Green said tn "onions are fine.
Sehl and Bailey said little but ate
plenty. Solos and Duets we're suns
which we're loudly encored
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
WOE IN WAKE
OF THIS THIS DIVORCE

In Juvenile Court on Saturday after
noon case of unusual sadness came
before Judge Lattomus Two girls,
aged IA and ~ years. and their broth
ers. aged Is and years. we're charged
with being incorrigible. Their mother
testified that a year ago she obtained
divorce from her husband, and soon
sfterward the father moved away
from the city with the children, She
was unable to nnd traces OF the family
until Thursday last The father OF
the children Ia very M Of Brights
disease, His oldest son, youth OF
19 years, testified that the girls and
the little boy are dlsobedlent and run
the streets at all hours, The bigger
boy goes away for week at a time
and sleeps in stables, sheds or any
place he can get,
Judge Lattomus committed the girls
to the Delaware Industrial School for
Girls, the larger boy to the Ferris
Industrial School and the little lad
to the Society for Homeless and Desti.
tute children. His oldest brother will
pay $3.50 a week for his little
brothers board.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
TRIES ALIBI
As DEFENSE IN
LARCENY CHARGE

Grover Carrow. a young white man.
was placed on trial in the New Castle
County Court today on the charge Of
having on the night Of August 9 last
broke into the railroad station az
Delaware City. He was represented
by T. Bayard Heisel. Deputy Attor-
ney General Chaytor IN outlining the
case to the jury said Carrow had been
employed as a watchman at the sta
ton and also was In charge of the
boiler Of the engine. He had Henry
Boyer colored, as his helper On
that night Carrow, according 70 the
State, broke into the office, got an
iron box and he and Boyer carried it
to a field where Il was broken open
by Carrow with an axe. The articles
that we're In the box were taken and
a revolver was thrown away,
John r. Biddle, station agent al
Delaware City, Boyer testified for the
State, the latter telling how the ac-
cused had entered the station, carried
of the iron box and robbed Il OF its
contents. Joseph Shorter. Walter II
Warrington, also testified for the
state.
In opening for the defence Mr.
Heisel said he would show that on
the night Of the robbery Carrow had
to keep one Of the engines from leak
ing He went back to his house and
played cards with his wife and sister
in-law until midnight He went u
bed and slept until morning and
learned the next day that the robbery
had been committed. Mr.. Heisel alsC
attacked the reputation OF Boyer. anc
then began the calling the witnesses
Harry G, Clark, testified that he
had known Boyer for years and would
not believe him on his oath.
Thomas Barbeaugh and William e
Cole, j. Amos Collins also gave Boyer
bad reputation for truth and verac
ity, Several of the witnesses saiC
they did not believe Boyer was men
tally responsible
Carrow then made a general de
niai OF the charge saying he was a
home on the night of the robbery
The wife corroborated his statements
Richard j. Larney testified that OF
the night OF the robbery he saw
Boyer and another colored man a
the end OF the station
Thomas E. Saddler, William p
Cole, J. Amos Collins and Harry Rosi
gave Carrow an exceptionally goo'
reputation. AT I o'clock court tool
a recess until 2.30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
WATER BOARD
OUT OF FUNDS

When the bank balance Of S1220.55
and the weekly payroll of S1OO1 20
we're compared at the meeting OF the
Board Of Water Commissioners this
morning il was found that the de-
partment had only S21935 cash on
hand to carry il until the next quar-
terly appropriation is received from
City Council in February. on mo-
tion Of Mr.. Poole It was decided to
ask the Council to advasce SIS 600
on its quarterly appropriation at
once
Application was made by Charles
A. Bennett for a position as telephone
operator. AS there is no vacancy the
board ordered the application fled
Chief Engineer Kienle reported two
new services installed; FIVE services
we're renewed and one service re-
placed and forty-one new meters we're
installed during the week
Underground leakage test was con-
Quoted on the following streets:
Harrison street. from Thirteenth to
Delaware avenue. Thirteenth street
from Harrison 10 BrOome streets
Franklin street. from Eleventh to Del
aware avenue, and Pennsylvania ave-
nue., from Franklin TO Broome streets
This test was made TO determine. II
possible, the location Of a leak, il any
existed, that was forcing water to the
surface of the street at intersection
of Pennsylvania avenue and Delaware
avenue No leakage was discovered
and water was found to be coming
from six-inch terra Gotta drain pipe
that was clogged with grass and sand
this water In this pipe probably
coming from some spring in the
neighborhood
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
KEEPING UP
FIGHT FOR THE
TEN HOUR LAW

The splendid meeting, which.
through the kind courtesy OF Mrs
Job H. Jackson. was held in her draw
ing room on Saturday afternoon in
behalf of the Consumers League, was
attended by large number OF the
men and women who have manifested
great interest In the ten-hour law
movement
Miss Mary f. Mcdowell, who had
so ably presented a stirring appeal
for a shorter work day for women"
in her address at the New-Century
Club. on Friday evening. was the
speaker OF the afternoon and handled
her subject Of Women In Industry"
with a zeal and eHnestness that de-
noted the sincerity OF her allegiance
60 the cause OF the women wage earn
ers.
Personally" said Miss Mcdowell
II think every boy and girl between
l6 and Is should be turned out of in
dustry, and put In industrial schools
where they may become competent
and so be enabled to take their prop
er places IN the work a day world
when they are older" In closing. Miss
Mcdowell, said that the people Of
America have gotten rich on cheap
labor, but the crisis has come. and
that she was glad that Il has come TO
Wilmington
T Allen Hilles, who presided at the
meeting, strongly emphasized the
need Of n ten-hour-law In Delaware
In a brief address which be made to
the audience preceding Miss Nc
Dowell's address
A large audience composed chiefly
OF wage carriers greeted Miss Nc
Dowell az the Peoples Settlement.
yesterday afternoon where she spoke
In behalf OF the Ten Hour Law. May
or Harrison Howell presided, and in a
brief address expressed his sympathy
with the movement and a hope that
the bill might be passed splendid
musical program was given by
Second Baptist Church choir.
In presenting her address Miss Nc
! Dowell covered about the same
ground as in her address OF Saturday
afternoon and made a special and
stirring plea that the girls themselves
stand together, in the effort to get the
bill passed as did the young womee
IN Chicago, when a number Of them
went to Springfield and so impressed
the Legislators with their statements
that they succeeded In getting the bill
passed
Miss Margaret II. Shearman also
addressed the meeting at the Settle
ment yesterday and spoke. as she has
done several times before OF condi.
tions which exist In Wilmington She
said In part. OF Thirteen factories in
( Wilmington, only four work less thar
10 hours. In some other business
places girls work on Wednesday
Thursday and Friday nights until {
o'clock making a II hour day
OF II stores Miss Shearman said
only two do not work over 10 hours
at least once a week. and in o
these stores. the girls work more
than 10 hours. two days a week
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
ar BEAN BANQUET.

At the uemi-annual audit Of VIII
FHiiist0n jarnp. NO 1900, Npnerp
Woodmen Of America. one night last
week, the special auditor announced
that for honors received he had de-
cided TO banquet the officers and cont
mittee and that arrangements had
been made for the supper. which
would be ready to serve promptly az
$3.50 o'clock At the hour appointed
adjournment was made and the entire
party followed the host 20 Bacon'a
Cafe, where each divested himself OF
hat and overcoat and became seated
for a sumptous supper. The Mattresses
promptly served each with plate OF
beans to which the facial expressions
plainly showed disappointment. but
one OF the party ventured 10 inquire
what will be the next course" to
which the head waitress replied.
More Beans" The joke was we'll
presented and we'll received The
menu was much enjoyed.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
WARNER COMPANY
MET AT BANQUET

The office forces. statesmen and
foremen of the Charles Warner Com
pany we're guests Of the company in
the DUPONT Building Auditorium Sat
urday evening at the ninth annual
banquet. Alfred ID. Warner. Jr.,
treasurer OF the company. was toast
master and his address of welcome
was applauded by the 1l5 guests
The banquet which began at 730
o'clock was served by Hanna. During
its course the diners sang a number
of songs. the words OF which we're
printed on cards distributed at each
place at the tables
Responses to the toasts followed
the dinner Charles Warner. vice
president OF the company spoke on
Welcome and Welfare:" Professor
Francis H. Green. OF West Chester
Normal School. on "Life's A. p. c.
Gardner Hendrie on "The Good Old
Times Before ! was Sheldonized " and
Josiah Marvel on "A Busy Year"
Those present were; Alfred ID
Warner, Jr Irving Warner, Charles
G. Bye William y White. Fred A
Daboll. James II. Baxter. n. c. Collins
L. w. Edwards. Avery Gray. John J
Hayes. W. r. Hazard. NJ w. Hurley
Albert Jacquot Jr.. p ID. Laird. r
f. Lippold. J. p McGowan. W. l.. Sim
mons. W. c. Smith. X. j. Stewart
f John stroud f. NJ Traynor j. W
/ Watkins. John White, Jr.. Ralpl
/ Dinsmore. W. A. Jordan. George
7 Pierce. Carl Geisler, G. e. Hubsch, J
S Durnell r. NJ Crozier. n W. Fra
zier, Harry r. Link ]. K Phillips
John Rash. Charles c Riley p. J Ru
tan. Charles II. TenWeeges. George r
Cornell. John w. Betelle. James
Davis, J w Hopkins, e. r Wilkins
d. r. Baker, william Ainsworth, job
s. Boldly James Bowers. Chaunce
Handy. w. c. Manchester, J X. Powell
william Weldin. Clement Workman
william A. Hyde. Fred c. Mccall, S.
McNee. Harvey Thomas and the Re'
William Laurance OF this city, j.
Durnell. Gardner Hendrie, c. A. Leecl
George NJ. Richards. r. N. Schillini
n. "A. Sweeney, II. n Sangree. n.
spackman. r.. L. Conwell. u. NJ. wit
mer Thomas w. Wright, William DC
Frain. Joseph J. Summerill and r
Whitaker Of Philadelphia; ID. w. Coz
Hugh Mcdonald aud o. r. Mckenzl
of New York. John W Ramsay
Boston. Mass: w Il. Bush, Jr.; r.
Cooper. John r. Davis :. 70. Forg.
Eber Kirkner. Campo Matens, J.
Reayes, n. M. Rhoades, Harvey y
Smith, Harry Swearer, Chris Va
Belle. Fred Wilmer, r. l.. Taylor an
S F. Butler OF Cedar Hollow, Pa
James Lawless. Patrick Nailen, G. v
Wilson and George c. Bingaman
Mccoy, Pa; II. b. Warner, A. 4
Tyree, p. G. Somervel and J. b Smac
OF Magerstown. Md.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13

CATION in his court. that a promissory
note for $500 payable to himself and
signed by John Henry Jones. should
be presented to the Bolands for dis
count
Article 2. alleged that Archibald al
lowed this some note to be then pre-
sented for discount to G. II. Won
Storch, an attorney practicing In his
court, though "well knowing that his
endorsement would not secure money
in the usual channels"
Article 10 sets forth that Archibald
wrongfully accepted a trip abroad in
1910 as q gift from Henry w. Cannon.
cousin OF his wife, Cannon being an
officer and director In numerous cor
porations which might become at any
time litigants in Archbald's court.
Article IL charged that Archibald
received $500 as gift from attorneys
practicing in his court, at the time
he made this trip.
Article IL charged that Archibald
appointed j. B. Woodward as jury
commissioner Of his court, and con-
tinued him In Office when he knew
Woodward to be an attorney for the
Lehigh railroad.
Article 1S summed up the charges
against the judge, holding many of
his actions as federal district judge
and as judge of the commerce court
high crimes and misdemeanors"
and charging that in the transactions,
Archibald did not invest any money,
:. but sought to use his
influence as a judge, and
received an interest in contracts,
agreements and properties in con-
sideration of such influences"
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
SOCIETIES WORSHIP TOGETHER.

The first annual united service Of all
the clubs and societies connected with
Old Swedes church, which was held at
the church last evening, was COM
plete success. the various societies
having a representation Of about 300
which included also, members Of the
congregation.
A splendid sermon was given by
the Rev. r. l. Wolven. who preached
from the text. Whereas, we have
many members IN one body and all
members have not the same office. so
we being many. are one body I'm
Christ. and everyone members one OF
another"
The musical program was an excel
lent one. the choir being most ably as
sisted by the orchestra Of Old Swedef
church.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
MANY AT FUNERAL
TODAY OF Mr.. HUBER

The funeral of George II. Huber.
who died at his home No. 500 Wash
ington street last Wednesday after
being III but four days. took place
from his late residence at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. The services we're in
charge of the Rev. Frederick >Doerr,
pastor of ST. Stephens Lutheran
church of which Mr. Huber was a
member
Long before the hour of services
the house was filled with friends and
members of the various organizations
to which the deceased belonged and
the floral tributes were handsome and
numerous. Employees Of the bakery
conducted for years by Mr. Huber
were pail bearers and interment was
made in the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
DR.. TRAYNER WILL
ERECT APARTMENT

John E. Healy and Son. contractors,
we're today awarded the contract TO
erect a four-story apartment house
AT Tenth and Madison streets for DR..
Philip A. Traynor. the dimensions TO
be 3S by SO feet. the materials OF con-
struction brick with stone front and
the cost $4,000. Clarence r. Hope,
a dupont Company architect, design
ed the building. There will be eight
apartments, each consisting OF five
rooms. pantry and bath.
The Messrs. Healy will begin the
work of construction Immediately
unless the weather calls a halt The
building should be completed IN six
or seven months
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
LEVY COURT COMMITTEES.

Benjamin A. Groves. president OF
the Levy Court, Is expected to name
the committees Of the Court tomor-
row, It Is expected that Mr Hol-
lngsworth will be chairman OF the
finance committee; Mr. Burris. chair
man Of the public buildings commit
tee. and Mr. Fouracre chairman OF
the printing committee
The new Court meets at IL o'clock
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
MoonMEN INsTALL OFFICERs.

Deputy Head Consul. John M. Fer
rier assisted by Deputy Escort John
Tammany, installed the officers elect
OF Wilmington Camp, Modern Wood
men Of America Friday night
The officers are; Past Consul, Geo
N. Bailey; Ven. Consul, Joseph X
Cathoart, Worthy Advisor, Josiah
Green; Banker. John J, Bowers
Clerk. G. s. SMITH Escort, II. NJ
Butts, Watchman, william p Cath
cart; Sentry. James p. Donohuel
Trustee, Horace M. Butts Physicians
Or. John Palmer, Or. Joseph r
Wales. DR.. James l. France, DR.. AL
bert Robin and Dr. Alfred L. Kelley.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
PROM HOSPITAL TO CELL.

George Novice. about 40 years
while intoxicated. today fell al Fifth
and Madison streets and sustained a
severe cut on his head. He was
loaded IN the police patrol and taken
to the Delaware Hospital where FIVE
stitches we're required to close the
cut. and then he was removed 10 the
police station and locked up on a
charge OF drunkenness and disorder
" cOnduct
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
DIRECTORS ARE RE.ELECTED.

Members OF the Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Company held their
annual meeting today at the offices
Of the company. No. $50 Market street
and elected Ave managers to serve
for three years all OF whom had been
serving in this capacity. They are
Samuel Bancroft Jr.. Francis r..
Kelly. Frederick Brady. Albert A.
Curtis and j. Scott Townsend
The managers will meet tomorrow
week for organization The annual
report shows the company TO be In a
lourishing condition.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
FIRE DESTROYS ArT0.

A automobile driven by Paul Goslin
was destroyed by fire yesterday at the
intersection Of the Wilmington and
the Hares' Corner roads. The FIRE
was seen by a number of passengers
on the cars OF the Wilmington and
Southern Traction Company line Mr.
Goslin escaped
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
DEATH OF ]. T. FLANIGAN.

John j. Flanagan, aged 81 years,
died at his home on the Concord
Pike near Blue Ball on Saturday.
Funeral services will take place from
his late home on Wednesday morning
at O'Clock followed by solemn re-
QUEEN mass In St. Patricks r. G,
Church Delegations from Council
No l6i. c. B. L.. and from Lodge No.
1. A. O. a. W.. will attend the funeral.
lnterment will be made in St. Jo-
senh's Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
CHFsTER ROY MISSING.

The local police have been asked
by the Chester authorities to be on
the watch for Jacob Lax. aged IA
years, a son Of Samuel Lax, builder
Of Chester, who disappeared on last
Thursday The boy was on his way
to bank for his father when he dis
appeared No trace Of him has been
found here.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
MILITARY APpOINTMFNTs

Adjutant-General l. Pusey Wicker
sham has announced the appoint
ments of It. Robert Carswell as cap
tain of Co. r: 1t Harry B Smith. as
FIRST lieutenant of Co II It. S M.
ID. Marshall TO be first lieutenant
of Co. B. Milford, and Battalion Ser
geant Major A. S. Hirzel. second lieu
tenant of Co. ID.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
socIALs FOR MILk DEALERS.

It was decided at the meeting Of
the Retail Milk Dealers Association
held last Saturday evening to set
aside the last meeting night In each
month for social festivities. The as
sociation meets on the second and
last Saturdays of every month.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
OFFICERS IN CHAIRS.

officers of Maimonedas Lodge, Bnai
Birth. we're installed last evening by
II. Platofsky Of Philadelphia. The
officers are: Charles Schagrin, presi-
dent: Max Keil vice-president: j.
Harry Gordon, secretary; Aaron Keil,
treasurer: Jacob Kinklestein, inside
guard and ID. l.. Topkis. warden.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
ExAMINE HIM As no SANITY.

Herbert Trueman. young whlte
man. who is under indictment for al
legged burglary. has been examined by
Or. Peter w Tomlinson and a West
Chester doctor as to his sanity True
man has been acting strangely since
being in the workhouse. The doctors
will report on the condition Of True
man when his case Is called later.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
ACCUSED OF LARCENY.

Thomas Watson, aged 2S years. was
arrested this afternoon on the charge
Of larceny. - He is supposed TO have
stolen the watch OF G. W Sheridan,
aged "A years. Of Mauch Chunk. Both
men were found intoxicated by the
police ar Front and West streets.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
ro RrILp cONCRETE srARLE.

Bids to erect a brick and concrete
stable for the Atlantic Refining Com
pany beyond Third street bridge will
go to the contractors tomorrow. The
designs were made by employees of
the company. and the building will
occupy a space of 32 by SO feet
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
RUNAwAYs GO HOME.

Benjamin Malamud and Samuel
Homer, runaway boys from Philadel-
phia. who were picked up at the West
Yard on Saturday morning, were
taken home on Saturday evening. The
father of one and the brother Of the
other came after them
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
cIIRRRNr EYENTs pROGRAM

At the Current Events Class, which
meets in the New-Century Club to-
morrow morning, Mrs. A. H. Berlin.
who is the class leader for January,
will preside. and those taking active
mart in the program will be Mrs. Ben
iamin Nields, Mrs. o. c. Purdy. Mrs.
Elizabeth G. Robinson, and Miss Jane
Y. Goessling. of the Domestic Science
Department of the Wilmington High
School
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
ARDEN LEAVES OUT.

The January number OF Arden
Leaves has been issued Among the
many interesting items II contains is
one on the 1918 assessments at the
colony.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
CASE is CONTINUED.

In Superior Court today, upon appli-
cation of Reuben Satterthwaite, the
case of Virginia Kid Company, Inc.
VS.. the New Castle Leather Company
was continued until the next term OF
court
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
.EIsHINe cLrR Ar srPPER.

IN the home of Mr.. and Mrs Will
liam A. Matthews, No. 40 West Thir-
teenth street last Thursday evening
the West End Fishing Club held its
annual supper Twenty-four mem
bers attended.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13

Reported Daily by f. ID. Lacksy q
Co. brokers and bankers. members
Philadelphia stock Exchange, Sl7
Market Street.
Evening journal., 1913-01-13
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

c. l. Hudson & Co., say.
Buy nothing except on drives for
turns"
r. d. I.ackey & Co., say
"We think that the market has had
sufficient decline considering the UNI
certainties at their worst. and good
stocks should be purchased on these
easy places"