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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
WETOLU CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

The Wctolu Club. Of this city, held
rs annual meeting last night at the
home Of Charles A. Eckman. No. 1903
Gilpin avenue and the following ofi-
GERS were elected for the ensuing
YEAR President, George A. Soudcr;
vice-president Charles A. Eckman;
secretary. Aubrey L. Brown; trods-
urer. James r. Wharton and board Of
directors. j. p. Clark. c. A. Goi1man
and A. L. Brown.
All the members were present end
after the meeting Mr. l,ckman pro-
vided a tempting feast The retiring
president expressed his appreciation
to the members for their KIND sup
port. and stated that when he moved
down from the head of the organiza-
ton II was with a feeling that he
had endeavored to do his best The
newly elected president said he would
try to pilot the club along as Well
as his predecessors had done
The club was organized ir July
1909, and has an up-to-date home
along the upper beach at Pennsgrove.
y. j.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
PUBLIC MEETING
TO DISCUSS THE
BUILDING PLAN

John J. Raskob in a letter TO Benja-
min A. Groves, president OF the Levy
Court, has asked for a public meet
ing by the court TO consider the pro-
posed county and city building pro-
iect. While there is no objection to
the meeting, Mr.. Burrls seemed TO
thing building large enough to ac-
commodate the crowd could not be
obtained. After a discussion the let
ter was referred to the Committee on
Public Buildings.
Mr. Burris favored either the Coun-
ty Courtroom or the auditorium OF
the DUPONT Building for the meeting
The members Of the Levy Court said
that as the County Court viii be in
session. the public meeting could not
be held until Saturday afternoon The
meeting is expected to be a monster
one. and the Levy Court will decide
this afternoon where the meeting will
be held.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
HOTEL DUPONT
CLERK LEAVES

Frank c. Moran. desk clerk at the
Hotel DUPONT since that hostelry
opened. left this city today for Hot
Springs Ark, where he will accept
position as night auditor at the
Eastman Hotel Mr. Moran came to
Wilmington from Chicago and is re-
puted to be one Of the best hotel
clerks in the country. Although in
Wilmington but a short time he made
number of friends who wish him
success in his new position
There is probably a no more exper-
fenced hotel clerk IN the country nor
none better acquainted with the
most prominent men in the United
States than Mr.. Moran He has trav-
eled from coast to coast having been
front clerk at the st. Francis Hotel
in San Francisco in the extreme
West and at the Bellevue-Stratford
Hotel in Philadelphia In the East For
several years he has made 1t a point
to spend the summer months in the
Arkansas health resort and this year
will be no exception to his rule.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
COMPANIES BID FOR
LIGHTING CONTRACTS

The Levy Court today opened bids
for lighting the court house and the
three bridges In the city. and furnish
ing power for operating the Third
street bridge The bid OF the Will
mington Gas Company was S55 a
lamp for the twelve lamps for Wash
ington street bridge For gas light
ing the court house the bid was 80
cents per thousand feet. The COM
pany suggested that new arc lamps
be installed.
The Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company presented a bid
which would be ten per cent. lower
than the contract price of former
years The bid called for S6492 per
arc light; SIS for incandescent lights,
SIS for 40 candle Tungsten lights
$500 for power for operating Third
street bridge and gates at the same
bridge 500
The bids were referred to the court
as a committee Of the whole.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
SEVEN REASONS FOR
AIDING GOOD CAUSE

Miss Margaret Sherman. IN her ad-
dress at the Consumers League meet
ing held yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. A. ID, Warner at Grant
avenue and Parkway. told Of seven
ways in which the women of VIII
mington may aid the Consumers Lea
que
These ways are;
/. Write your Senator and Repre-
sentatiyes at Dover.
2. BY signing and securing sigma
lures to the petition.
3. BY coming 10 Miss kelley's
meeting at the New Century Club on
Saturday evening at o'clock and
bringing one person.
4. BY selling two tickets for Miss
Dora Keen's lecture at the New Cen
fury Club on Monday evening Feb
ruary 3. at SIS o'clock.
5. BY securing speaking appoint
ments before church and club meet
ings.
&. BY securing five new members
for the Consumers League
7. BY writing to Senator dupont,
and Congressman Head. urging their
support for the Eight Hour Bill.
which is to be effective in the District
Of Columbia where the citizens of the
L. 5. are striving to have conditions
as nearly perfect as possible.
Miss Mary Wiggan, who was the
principal speaker of the afternoon. in
presenting her subject, '"The Bene-
fits Of the Ten Hour Law TO Factory
Girls sent forth a Clarion Call" to
the women of Wilmington to demand
BETTER grade OF goods. and refuse
to accept those from the sweat
shops She said that the women Of
Wilmington and Philadelphia we're
not alive TO the consequences OF not
demanding a high class OF goods. and
she urged them to get a Consumers
League Conscience" and special
appeal was made by her. to the class
Of women who are not forced. by cir
cumstances to earn their own living
Miss Sherman alluded 10 the hell
given the Consumers League by the
newspapers. and told of having inter
viewed a number Of merchants. anc
calling their attention TO a bill to be
presented in the Legislature which
provides for not more than ten hours
day work for women.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
AMENDMENTS TO
MARRIAGE BILL

Secretary J. Austin Ellison, of the
Board Of Health who'has framed a
new marriage bill, TO be presented to
the Legislature governing the issu-
ance of marriage licenses and the per-
forming Of marriage ceremonies. is
preparing some amendments to the
original bill.
Principal among these is a clause
requiring anyone issuing a marriage
license, to post it in a public place in
his office within twelve hours after
issuing the same, and keep it posted
for twelve Office hours; that Minis
ters who perform marriage ceremonies
shall forward to the registrar OF vital
statistics, which in Wilmington will be
the Board OF Health, his return Of
such marriage within twenty-four
hours of its occurrence.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
LOCAL BOYS
CLEAN UP In
CHESTER FIGHTS

Joung Johnny Coulon and Jimmy
Murphy. Wilmington ring artists
under the management OF Furman @.
Cole who has brought out so many
successful young boxers Of late met
Tommy Kelly. OF Philadelphia. and
Eddie King of New York at the Fam
lily Theatre, Chester. last night Cou-
Ion hattened Kelly for the count in
the second round, while Murphy best
cd King
In last nights engagements. both
local boys we're seconded by Furman
G. Cole, chief adviser. Pat Mcconnell,
an old-time pugilist, Jack MCGOWAN,
tri-state umpire, and Billie Early. a
brother OF CoulOn.
Both Coulon and Murphy show the
effects Of the sagacious handling given
them by Cole. Their gameness is be-
yond reDroach and their generalship
good
Mr. Cole has received a number OF
letters from fight promotes in the
east. asking for Murphy's services
When Coulon has had more expert
ences, he no doubt, will be in as great
demand as the other Wilmington boy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
OUT OF LAWS CLUTCH
TWICE IN SAME DAY

Norris Tannire. cigar dealer. of
No. S01 Poplar street. had a charge of
violating the cigarette law against
him continued until tomorrow morn
ing by Judge Churchman. in City
Court last night When the case was
called last evening, Tannire failed to
respond to his name
Howard Richardson, who was ar
rested twice yesterday on as many
charges Of larceny. was dismissed last
evening. At the morning session of
court, Howard was dismissed on a
charge of stealing his sister-in-law s
watch and glasses. and last night he
was released from the charge OF
larceny Of an oyercoat It was testi-
fed last evening. that an overcoat was
taken from the stable Of Samuel A.
Mcdaniel. No. 4l9 West Front street.
but no one saw Howard take il nor
did he have IT,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
FAILURE TO TAG
DOG COSTS SlO.35

John Leonard colorod. was fined
50 and costs M City Court today on
the charge of harboring an unregis-
tered dog. the total cost of the yio-
lation OF the law being Sl0.35. James
Kirk said he had loaned Leonard a
small ,bull terrier pup. After Leo
nard had asked for the return of the
dog Kirk said that when he called
for the dog. the defendant said the
pup had died. Kirk said he was not
satisfied with this statement aud went
to Leonardo house and saw the dog.
George kopp, city dog catcher, said
the dog had not been registered at
/ o'clock yesterday afternoon when
the warrant was issued. Leonard
claimed n had been regissered last
evening and he contended that Kirk
was 20 pay him for keeping the dog.
He said Kirk had failed to do so
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
LEcrrRE on GOOD HEALTH.

Good Health-A Personal Re
sponsibiity," was the subject OF a
most practical and interesting adj
dress given by Dr. j. r. Raycroft, of
Princeton University. TO a well at
tended meeting Of men in the Y. M.
c. A. lecture room last night DR..
Raycroft. is professor and director
of the Department of Hygiene and
physical education al Princeton. He
spoke of the progress made in deal
ing with plaques and other diseases.
Important essentials cited by Or.
Raycroft for good health were those
of proper ventilated ia sleeping
rooms. and of bathing, which latter
essential. he said, should be espe-
cially considered relative to the or
gans which regulate the temperature
OF the body.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
ALLIANCE FRANcAIsE MEETING.

or particular interest was the lee
lure on the French kindergarten, ana
songs Of French children. given yes
terday afternoon at the fourth meet
ing of the Alliance Franchise. which
was held at the Misses Hebbs school.
Mrs. William 5. Speakman, president
of the Wilmington branch, was the
lecturer. and was assisted by Mile.
Marthe Mulcey The origin and
characteristics Of the childrens songs
we're given by Mrs. Speakman. who
also read the words Of a number Of
songs from a book used In the public
schools of France. As only the air
was given i'm the book, Mrs c. W
Robinson. of Claymont very cleyerly
improvised a musical accompaniment.
The members Of the Alliance Fran
caise will meet next on Monday, Feb
ruary 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
MUST WADE
THROUGH MUD
Street and Sewer Department
Can Offer No Relief While
Weather is UnbearabIe

Isaac NJ. Lendermann at the meet
ing of the Directors of the Street and
Sewer Department today requested
repairs in Laurel street which he
said is supporting a blanket of mud
six inches deep. The directors told
Mr. Lenderman that nothing in the
way of relief could be offered at
present as the weather being unre-
liable would interfere with the work
OF making repairs. Satisfaction will
be given the Laurel street residents
later
Rising Sun Hill was reported to be
in terrible shape by a represen-
tative of the experimental station OF
the DUPONT Powder Co. 400 men who
work at the station have to mount
and descend the hill four times a day
the man said, and they are averse to
encountering the mud and water
there
The directors said that Rising Sun
hill was in the countys jurisdiction,
not theirs; and they couldn't lay a
sewer on county ground. The repre-
sentative will therefore wait upon
James Wilson, county engineer
Walter c. Cheavens sent letter
asking. for a light in the middle Of
Fulton street between Lancaster ave-
nue. and Second street. He also
stamped himself with individuality
by thanking the directors for INSTALL
ing lights at both ends of the street
sometime ago
Dehaven Morris requested that the
terraces between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth streets on Tatnall street
which jutted out Z 1-2 feet farther
than the law permitted be moved back
so he viii not be fenced in when he
builds there. The directors said they
would make immediate inspection.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
FUNERAL OF THOMAS 5. ROBINSON

Funeral services over the body of
Thomas S. Robinson, aged G6 years
took place from his late home, at
Thirty-ninth and Market streets yes
terday lnterment was made In the
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery.
Mr.. Robinson was the son of VIII
liam and Mary Robinson. and with his
death passed the last of their four
children The old Robinson farm is
now the property of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, and is occupied by
big water basin, railroad shops and
portion OF the Edgemoor freight
yards.
Thomas S Robinson and his brother,
John, Inherited this farm al their
fathers death
John sold his half to Thomas. who
converted the entire property into a
dairy farm, which hourishcd. Later
Thomas built his present home on the
Philadelphia turnpike.
Mr.. Robinson was a Republican and
although enfeebled by illness. voted at
the last election. He was assessor for
a number OF terms and also assistant
to the assessor. Until his last illness
he was road agent under a special law,
having supervision Of the Edgemoor
road.
He married Phoebe j. Talley, daugh-
ter of George W. and Lavinia Talley.
I'm 1871. She and three children, Mrs.
McVaugh OF Hockessin; Mary NJ. and
William ]. Robinson. Of this city, sur
vive him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
RAILROADS
EXPECT STRIKE
Managers Say Firemen May
Tie Up all Lines in
Inc East
PENNSY HOLDS
BACK CONFERENCE

NEW YORK, Jan 2S.-rhe Eastern
railroad managers last night said
they had received no intlmation that
their conciliatory statement issued on
Sunday had stopped the strike vote
being taken by their fremcn. Last
nights statement signed by elisha
Lee. chairman Of the conference. COM
mittee. said
THE men are continuing their vote
to determine whether or not to strike.
The railroads concedc that the vote
viii be favorable 10 striking. A strike
means that practically every railroad
east Of the Mississippi and north OF
Virginia will be tied up
The statement said that instruc-
tons TO The various lodges sent out
by the fremen's committee contained
this paragraph
Under no circumstances should
any person voting be told that there
is no danger Of a strike for IL is cN-
pected that every man will vote just
as he intends to act If he does not
expect 20 leave the service of the
company, if necessary, he should not
deceive the officers Of the brotherhood
by voting Ws
THE railroads stand prepared TO
grant certain increases. they agree
that the hremen deserve adjustments
IN their wages. Their duties are diff
cult and their claims merit attention.
But the men are taking a strike ball
lot upon a proposition to demand in
croaepd nav Amounting TO S9,tOu. 900
annually. or 80 per cent of the total
amount now paid to iiremen In this
territory"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
REcITAL AT TRINITY TONIGHr.

Keen interest is being manifested
in the violin and song recital TO be
given in Trinity parish house this
evening by Mrs. Leonard E. Wales
and Mrs. William Arthur Fullyner,
capacity.
The fact that Les Regrets" the
beautiful aria from Godard's opera,
lie Tasse," and the Saint Saens con-
certo. which will be played by Mrs
Faulkner. are to be special features
OF an already most attractive pro-
gram. gives il an added interest.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
MEN WHO WORE
THE BLUE HONOR
WEARERS OF GRAY

Members of General Thomas A..
Smith Post No /, G. A. r.. went on
record last night as not nnnoscd TO
confederate veterans Wearing their
gray uniforms at the fftieth annver-
sary of the Battle of Gettysburg. TO be
held at Gettysburg, July IA inclusive.
The action of the veterans showed
that the last tinge Of the bitterness
of the war has passed and the men
who wore the blue honor and respect
the men who wore the gray for their
bravery and devotion to their cause.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28


On STAMPS WITH ONE POUND
~ Breakfast Delight Cbnce SOC Ola
MOND TEA co. zoo King street. Ninth
and Spruce streets, Second aud ADAMS
strccis janis I'm.
Ok STAMPS WITH uNEQUARItR
~ pound Black Pepper Toe DIAMOND
TEA CO.. 7oi King street. ninth aud Spruce
streets. second and Adams streets. JAMS I'm
~ STAMPS WITH ONF.QrARrER
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Ninth and Spruce streets. Second and
adams streets. JAMS I'M
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co. 705 King street. Ninth and Spruce
streets Second and Adams streets. ian2s-im
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ON mond Blend Coffee. 3sc DIAMOND
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streets Second and Adams streets ian2s-im.
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streets second and Adams sis ian2slm.
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ninth aud sprure streets, Second and
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- 7O5 King street. Nmih and Spruce
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sheet metal work. George y. Stewart. No.
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lan-c'-t
II sTATE or ANNA j. HAMMER DE-.
II CEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters resta
meniary unon the estate Of Anna j Hammer.
late Of Wilmington hundred deceased. were
duly granted unto Edward h Hammer and
Emily A. Hammer. on inc 27th day Of Ianu-
airy. a. ID. 1913 ana All persons indebted TO
the said deceased are requested 20 make pay
ment 70 the executors without delay and an
persons having demands against the deceased
are required 20 exhibit and present the same.
duly probaicd 10 the said executors. on or
before the 27ih day Of January, A. D. 1914
or abide by tho law IN this behalf
EDWARD X. HAMMER.
EMILY A. HAMMER.
Executors
Address Howell s. England. Attorney A.
law. Wilmington, Delaware. ian2s.eodo o.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
NAN cIGAR srORE REAnY.

The new cigar store of the Bee
Hive Company in the Hotel DUPONT
is almost completed and will be oc-
cupied tomorrow. The store is stu
ated off the lobby next to the writing
room and is directly behind the pres
ent cigar case which was placed in
the hotel lobby temporarily The
store is finished in mahogany and has
beautiful solid mahogany cases which
will accommodate about $4,000 cigars.
The present retail glass humidoi
which is in the lobby will be placed
in the store All the fixtures were
made by the Reinle-Solomon Com
pany Of Baltimore.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
THREE WANT MAIL
CARRYING CONTRACT

Only three bids were received az the
local post Office several days ago for
carrying the mails from the postof-
fee to the railroad stations. which
are now under consideration by the
Postofiice Department at Washington.
The proposals called for screeped
wagons and the bidders were: John
Knots. who holds the present con-
tract; A. G. b. Anderson. a colored
contractor, and former Sheriff. Henry
Stafford. Tho contract is for four
years beginning July J. II will prob
ably be several weeks before the sue
cessful bidder will he made known.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
SENATORS COME
TO URGE The
REFERENDUM

United States Senators Moses f.
Clapp. Of Minnesota. and George f..
Chamberlain, OF Oregon, will arrive
here this afternoon and be joined by a
large delegation OF the Referendum
League. The party will then proceed
to Dover on the 3.f4 o'clock train.
whore the senators will address a
meeting in the Opera House there on
the Initiative and Referendum bill.
The meeting will be presided over
by Governor Charles II. Miller To-
morrow Senators Clapp and Chamber
lain will be introduced to the General
Assembly by Speaker Holcomb and
viii make an address on the bill in
troduced to the Legislature
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
FOR BETTER
ASSESSMENT

In the Levy Court this morning, Mr..
Surris and Mr.. Gooding moved the
adoption Of resolution for the ap-
pointment of two judges of real estate
to assist in making the county as
sessment Of property in Wilmington.
Mr.. Burris said he had been assured
by Julian c. Walker, attorney, that he
would approve the action of the court
in the matter. The motion was car
ried
The Levy Court will pay each man
500 a month salary
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28

John s Rossell OF the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company. this
morning received notice from Harry
A. Wheeler president Of the National
Chamber Of Commerce that he had
been appointed member Of the COM
mittee on Consular service Of the Ma
tional Chamber This is an import
ant committee, and among those on Il
are such men as John Barratt. direc-
tor-general Of the Pan American
Union. and Dr. William P Wilson oi
the Philadelphia Museum
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
LOU KEE FINED
$500 AND COSTS

In General Sessions Court today
Lou Kee. Chinese. who was con-
victed at the present term Of court
on the charge of acting improperly
toward a girl was sentenced to pay
ine of $500 i'm default of which to
be imprisoned for six months.
L. Irving Handy and Wilbur f.
Adams. who represented kee at the
trial reviewed the testimony dwelling
on the fact that the young girl an the
case went to KEGS laundry from
time 10 time.
The character of the girl in the
case was attacked and a plea for
leniency was made. il being request
ed that a substantial fine be imposed
but no Imprisonment. be included The
court took cognizance Of this APP
peal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
WOMEN FIGHT IN
PICTURE HOUSE

Spectators in the Lyric Theatre. No.
220 Market street last evening. were
treated to a small sized fight between
two young women in the audience.
While this was on the crowd was
amused. but the curtain fell shortly.
the combatants being elected by the
owner and manager, William Benner.
One of the women became in shortly
afterwards and she was attended TO
by Mrs. Benner.
In speaking Of the affair today Mr..
Benner said he requested the women
to leave after they started TO fight.
and when they refused he elected them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
DEATH OLE MIR. FIELD.

Funeral services over the body OF
William c. Field aged SO years will
take place from his late homo. No 903
Gilpin avenue. on Friday morning. at
. o'clock Mt Field died today A
delegation from Wilmington Lodge,
NO. ! A. o, T.. W, viii attend the
services Interment viii be made at
Longwood, Pa.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-01-28
PROSECUTORS
NOW DEFENDANTS

The charge Of ASSAULT and battery
against Jacob Michaels Sr, and his
four sons Jacob Jr, Harry, William
and Joseph was dismissed in City
Court this morning after considerable
testimony had been heard. The charge
was preferred by Elwood Jones, aged
IA years After hearing the case Pro
baton Officer Farra took the Jones
boy, and John Barnes and William
Griffith into cutsody and they will be
given hearing In the Juvenile Court
on a like charge Il was shown that
the boys had thrown bricks at
Michaels house last SUNDAY night