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Evening star., 1913-06-22
To Reduce Alley Death Rate.

Mrs. j. =. Abrahams of 141o Hopkins
itreet northwest has been placed in
.harge of collecting furniture or other
materials for the place. To help the
Sunday school work. an upright piano is
,lsO desired. and Mrs. Josephine kelton
,f ISL r. street northwest is chairman
IF the piano committee.
After the center is running smoothly,
Is PLAN. to inaugurate series of
.aIks to mothers on the care of babies
and children. with the object of teaching
hem how To keep the young healthy in
simple ways.
In this manner IT X proposed to try to
ut down TIE death rate in the alleys of
he city
II the center in Clicks alley proves
:icctSsful. il is proba hlc that centers will
De ESTABLISHED later in other alleys of the
Ity by Satt'rlec House.
Evening star., 1913-06-22

Frank Deering and Miss Anna Beall
Beasley were married Wednesday night
at Bowling Green, the home of the bride,
four miles from Cumberland. Nd
Evening star., 1913-06-22

j. Crawford Thompson. seventy -one
wears old OF Wesleyan Chapel Nd died
Thursday. He was Il civil war veteran.
in Company II, 9Th Maryland Regiment.
Evening star., 1913-06-22

Stanley Maphis of Strasburg. Va. cut
his throat with a razor Friday in the
kitchen while several members of the
family We're in an adjoining room.
Evening star., 1913-06-22
House for Headquarters.

\ small house in the alley has been
zngaged for the work and will be oc-
upied as soon as the present tenant
moves out The house will be furnished
simply, but great care is to he taken to
ieep it scrupuIously clean. \ colored wom-
an has been engaged to live at the CEN
er continuously. and number OF col
red people are assisting in the work
A clinic will he conducted by a physi-
ian who. has volunteered to give his
services, and there Will be sewing ana
,ther classes for women. For the girls
here will be classes in sewing, cooking
and housekeeping. Efforts are to be
made to train the girls TO be good house
maids and cooks. with particular en-
lhasis on neatness.
For the boys OF the neighborhood,
.Iasses in carpentry. cobbling and other
hings will he conducted. These indus
rial arts Will be taught in a practical
way. 50 that the boys will be able TO
tx their own shoes. make repairs about
heir homes and be useful in other ways.
The classes Will be made as interesting
tS DoSsble.
Evening star., 1913-06-22
SOCIAL CENTER
IN NGL|CK'S ALLEY
Protestant Episcopal Work
erS Plan Clubs and Classes
There for Men.
UPLIFT OF FAMILIES
THE PRINCIPAL AIM
Industrial Training Is to Be a Fea-
ture of the Novel Experiment
and a Clinic Conducted.

Plans ha,r Just been completed by
the social service conference OF the
Protestant Episcopal diocese of Wash
lugton for the establishment OF "a social
center in Clicks alley between Rhode
Island avenue and : street and 9Th
and 9Th streets northwest. where clubs
and classes viii be conducted for men
women ana children. The center is to
be- opened within the next two weeks.
The center Is aimed to really help
the forty-seven families of cOlored people
who inhabit the alley to live better and
he happier Particular attention is to be
paid to the work of teaching the boys and
girls useful occupations. and 10 teach
!nS the mothers various things that they
ought to know. Practical iS 10 be the
watchword Of the center.
The social center is To be under Sat
Terlee House diocesan social center. of
" hich Canon De Nries of the Cathedral
ct SIS. Peter and Paul is the chairman.
COL. J. V. L Hof is chairman of the
alley committee and Mrs. Ida Myrth
is chairman Of the executive committee
in charge of establishing this center. The
other members are Col HOH, Dr.
Ralph Jenkins Rev. Herbert Jones and
Mrs. Is. Wright.
Evening star., 1913-06-22

Made of Solid Oak, Golden Oak fin
ish: With nickeled zinc table top that
slides back and forth as required.
The -four bin has removable sitter:
bread and cake boxes are of sani-
tary metal construction. Beneath
are bins and compartments in
the top a White Enamel Cupboar rd-
conveniently arranged
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
EAGLES ENTERTAIN FRIENDS.

Wilmington Aerie, Fraternal Order
OF Eagles, gave theatre party at The
Playhouse and banquet at the Hotel
Wilmington last night to the women
who assisted the lodge in sending a
big delegation to Baltimore last sum-
mer. when the delegation carried off
honors in the parade and won cash
prizes to the value of S2,5OO. Before
the convention in Baltimore the wives
and friends of the Eagles gave festi-
walls and other entertainments that
the men of the lodge might go to Bal
timore, and last nights affair was in
honor Of their efforts.
Martin Keough was toastmaster at
the banquet and the speakers we're
John NJ. Newell, past worthy presi-
dent; William II. Hayes, financial sec
retary Arthur Sullivan, past worthy
president, and Thomas McMann. Mrs
John Hemphill recited "A Pleasant
Story" James Kane. proprietor Of
the hotel gave some of his expert
ences as new man. in the hotel busi-
ness.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs
Martin Keough, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Cook,
Mr.. aud Mrs. William Rossiter, Mr. and
Mrs Thomas McMann, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Bierman, John Newell, William
Hayes, James Toner, Janes Kane and
guest, Alr and Mrs. John Hempill. Mr..
and Mrs, William Hempill and Miss Nc
Ninley.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
UNCLE BILLY'S
MAN HELD AS
HIGHWAY THIEF

"Uncle Billy Heals case was called
in City Court this morning. when En-
rico Bruno, charged with highway
robbery, was given a trial. BrlfnO
was arrested on Tuesday by Uncle
Billy" single-handed.
j. Frank Ball represented the de-
fendant In the case After hearing
all the testimony, Judge Churchman
held the defendant under 81 900 bail
for the Grand Jury.
Emilio Glichni, of No. 217 Poplar
street, testified that on last Monday
Bruno and another man called at his
home and wanted him to go out and
paint a house at Front and Union
streets. They went to the house, and
after Bruno saw the boss" he stated
he had changed his mind, and was GO
ing to Philadelphia.
The other man then took the wit
ness to Woods near a cemetery on
the b. and o. railroad. beyond Front
and Union streets. When they en-
tered the woods they met Bruno. Wit
ness said 10 Bruno: Il thought you
were going to Philadelphia? Bruno
had then pulled out a revolver and
said. I'm show you Philadelphia" /"
Bruno then pointed the revolver at
him and made him take on his shoes
In a hunt for money. They made him
take of the shoes twice in the search
for money.
The other man with Bruno had
knife. and he cut the witness shoe
strings with IT, They robbed him
of S1.75 in money and watch and
chain. When they returned to the
road together the two men gave him
TO cents and told him to get $40 and
bring il to them and they would re-
urn his watch to him. Instead OF
getting the $40 he reported the rob-
berry to a friend, Vito Trotta.
The next day. Tuesday, the wit
ness said he saw Bruno at Third
and Poplar streets. He Immediately
called the nearest policeman. who
happened to be Uncle Billy" Heal,
who made his sensational arrest, al
though 80 years OF age. Uncle Billy
told of the arrest. and after wit
nesses were heard, the defendant was
held.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
MOTHER CARRIES
HER BABY FROM
BURNING HOME

Fire OF unknown origin occurred in
the third floor Of the three-story
building. No. POI East Fifth street,
owned and occupied by Patrick Me-
gary and his family, shortly before
o'clock this afternoon. Mrs. Me-
gary, with her small infant in her
arms, were in the house when the fire
was discovered and they ran into the
adjoining building. But slight dam
age was caused by the fire.
The Megarys keep rooming house
and six families occupy the building.
There was no one on the third floor.
however, at the time the fire started.
Two brothers have room in that floor
but they were both out at the time.
The fire was discovered BY Della Lo-
per, who has d room on the second floor.
Smoke coming out of the third story
window attracted her attention, and at
the same instant the smoke was noticed
by Police Sergeant Massey
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
FRIDAY. DEC. p. 1913.
RAILROAD ExPENsEs AND RATES.


Z, AsTERN railroads making a spirited and TO
l. many persons convincing fight bef the In
terstate Commerce Commission the right to make
an average Increase OF fve per cent in freight rates
1t is being contended their behalf that while the
average receipts of the railroads per mile have de-
clined 55 per cent during the last ten years the cost
OF commodities used by the railroad has increased
56 per cent and the purchasing power Of each dollar
freight received by the railroads is only
s0S per cent. Of what it was years ago. Another
important fact that enters the argument in behalf
OF the freieht-rate Increase that for 29 of the SS
railroad systems affected by the proceedings
the wage Increase alone for 1913 aggregates
more than s4S.O00Oo0 due changes in rates OF pay
and working conditions. The increase IN wages re-
Gently granted the dremen. conductors trainmen
win enlarge that wage expense at least ss559OOO
year.
It be clear the public that with such cond-
tons existing something must be done for the relief
OF the railroads if they to continue 70 give
to the people the present efficient service. No one
wishes have increased freight rates. but the ex-
penses OF the railroads have and their earn
ing p,wer has decreased. then. certainly the public
interest demands that there shall be readiustment
that will place them upon safe and fair financial
footing Our country would suffer untold injury were
Il compelled 70 rely upon bankrupt or near-bankrupt
railroad companies freight passenger trans
portatlon facilities.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
An ENTERPRIsING RECTOR.

q HRIsT EPISCOPAL CHURCH, in Milford has
an enterprising rector He is the Rev. f. H.
}. Andrsws One Of his practices Is to consult the
hotel register on Saturday night and Sunday morn
ing, taking of the names Of the out-of-town guests
and leave for each OF them, in suitably addressed
envelope, nicelyprinted invitation to attend SER
vices. There is added information relative to the
hours. and the assurance you are always vel
come. On the side the card is the follow
ing
The church; its services; the privileges of its
snip; the minstrations Of its rector free all
It's doors stand open throughout the dayweeks-days
as we'll as Sundays You welcome to the services.
you are free at time to the church for pur-
poses of prayer and meditation. God Is always in His
holy Temple and You need God in your daily life. You
need 10 be more constantly in touch with spiritual
things and few moments spent in the quiet
Of the House of Prayer, each day If you spare
them viii be OF ncalculabe benefit to you. The
tor, the Rev E. H. j. Andrews. is at your service in
spiritual things. Phone 4S Residence 20 n Front St
In short, there is something it all warns
the cookies of the heart of the stranger within Mil
fords gates. though il be not always convenient
for him to accept the invitation.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

membership in the Boys Department. Of the Young
Mems Christian Association OF Wilmington Delaware
i've dollars year to Grammar School and work
ing boys. and six dollars to High School boys This
includes expert gymnasium instruction, swimming pool
locker member ship IN clubs, and other things too
numerous 10 mention. dollar le the cost of social
membership which includes all privileges EXCEPT those
Of the Physical Department. Membership IN the Boys
Department alec entities q boy admission to the
Evening school Glasses the payment of the class
VIII gladly assist you in placing membership ticket
IN his stocking.
We take pleasure In secondng the suggestion con-
tanned in the above appeal and hope that as result
OF the present membership campaign hundreds Of boys
will Join the association. Surely no farther possible
could give to his boy better Christmas present than
the good morals, good mind and good muscles that arc
Accomplishments OF membership in the Y. NJ G. A.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
PLEASED WITH CONVENTION.

State Highway Commissioner James
Wilson and members OF the Levy
Court who attended the Good Roads
Congress in Philadelphia, say that
the gathering was very successful
and instructive one. Mr.. Smith and
MIR. Hollingsworth attended the con-
yention on Wednesday and the other
members of the court were present
yesterday. State Highway Commits
sioner James Wilson said today that
the speakers at the convention were
deeply interesting.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
OUCH! LAME BACK!
RUB LUMBACO OR
BACKACHEA WAY.

When your back is sore and lame,
or lumbago, sciatica or rheumatism
has you stiffened up, don't sufferi Get
a small trial bottle Of old. honest "St.
Jacobs Oil" at any drugstore, pour
little in your hand and rub it right
into your back and by the time you
count fifty, the soreness and lame
ness is gone.
Don't stay crippled This soothing.
penetrating oil needs to be used only
once. n takes the ache and pain right
out and ends the misery. IT is magi-
cal, yet absolutely harmless and
doesn't burn or discolor the skin.
Nothing else stops lumbago, sciatica,
and lame back misery so promptly
and surely. IL never disappoints,
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

Commemorate activity ID heing manifested by the
Republican, City Council in the matter Of improving
tne gar0rse collection service in this city There
Questionably has been good ground for many OF the
complaints made Now that the Councilmen have gone
after tho garbage contractors the
agreed to after the delinquent collectors better
conditions should prevail. The Counclmen are eager
that househoders shall cooperate far as they may
be aoe. TO make the collections what they ought to
be- by placing the garbage where il may be obtained
easily and handled expeditously
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

Cocaine peddling in the city Of Wilmington must
The crime is one .ass cannot be condoned by
police the courts or the public 1t strkes at the
individual, the home and society The severest nos
sble punishment should be inflicted upon anyone
caught engaging in the trafHc. His personality and
standing in the community should carry with It no
weight unless it be that the peddler of high
standing should receive seyerer penalty than that
inflicted upon the Of low standing.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
VERMONT BREAKS
SHAFT BUT IS
SAFE AT SCI

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-The Nav
Department has heard by wireIes
that the battleship Vermount, en- roui
with other shops of the Atlantic fe.
from the Mediterranean to Hanpto
Roads. had broken her main stai
board shaft. Some of her compar
ments were flooded, but the vessel
now proceeding on her way. She
due at Hampton Roads about Deceu
ber 1S.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
MIR, BURNs IN NEW BTsTNESs.

George 0. Bailey, William Alsentzer
and Robert NJ. Burns have formed the
Bailey Heating and Plumbing Com
pany, with shop and offices at No. 21S
East Sixth street. Mr.. Burns was the
former receiver OF taxes and county
treasurer.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

The Mexican Congress. dominated wholly by Presi-
dent Huerta has nulhed the presidential cleo
tious in Mexico elections have been called for
next July. War from the north Of the republic
would 10 indicate that long before that time
President Huerta viii have ceased to figure in Mexi-
affairs unless It as fugitive from the fury Of
the Consuutionalists. who are lighting their way
toward the City of Mexico.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

Mrs. Mary E. White. for twenty-five consecutive
years matron for the Police Department was clearly
deserving Of retirement upon pension. Her position
In the public service humble and often un-
pleasant one, but, such as 1t was. = occupied
worthily and we'll and no person who possesses even
spark of appreciation viii fail to commend the Police
Commissioners for having placed her name upon the
pension st
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
AccInFNr cAers

The following minor accident cases
were treated at the Delaware Hospital
yesterday afternoon; Joseph Deemer,
left knee cap injured; William Webster
head cut; Deano Dieango, wrist sprain-
ed; j. W. Cortelyou and Alva Spar,
foreign substances in their ewes.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

Lieutenant Colonel David duBose Gaillard, United
States engineer met death of stormirg the
rampars Of and disease in the great work of
building the Panama canal knowing the dan.
ger he kepr his face turned resoutey toward it, fight
ing relessy and ntelgenty until stricken down. The
canal has developed many heroes and the name OF Col
one Gaillard win be placed well up toward the top
Of the list.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
OFFICE STILL YACANT.

Special 20 TIE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Dec. 12.-Governor
Miller as yet has made no selection
Of Levy Courtman, for The Tenth
Representative District of Kent coun-
ty, to succeed John p. Carmean. de-
ceased. Several applications have
been made for the office.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

"if The Constitution stands in way. let's tear it
up and make one said Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait, leading American suffragst to Dr. Anna How
ard shaw, head OF the American suffrage movement.
Does Mrs. Gait think the Constitution is made of ve-
lour de aine, boucle, zibeline messane nansook or
crepe dc chine?
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

Bayarisns are srowi-g v.sarv of paying a promi
nent part in financially supporting the military poll
ces OF Emperor William OF German In fact the
Prime Minister OF Bavaria has declared that the i'm
position o. sch burdens must cease If he be not
careful he will make himself unpopular in Berlin
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

Further distinction has to United States sena-
tor EIihu Root, of New York. He has won the Nobel
prize OF substantially $4,000 for 1912 The COW
eted honor came to him result of his work in
paofyins Cuba and the Philippines and the settlement
OF the dispute with japan. Those were three magnh-
cent diplomatic achievements which we're we'll worthy
of recognition by those interested the peace Of the
world.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

Every day adds TO the seriousness OF the plight OF
the thirsty man In Dover The Town Cou ell Of that
place just has passed an ordinance prohibiting the
sale OF cider. even Of the sweet sort within tho limits
Of the town That is carrying matters to an extreme
which ultin tel, may be extended to soda water and
grape juice.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

Rapid work is being done the Lewes canal. that
win supply inland waterway between Delaware and
Rehoboth bays. The people in lower Sussex county
are that the canal shall be completed and opened
as quickly possible they may enjoy the many
benefits that will through the opening up of
large section of productive country.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
INSPECT MILITIA TONIGHT.

Major Clarence A. Short tonight Of
ficialy will inspect c. nanies C and
Of the Organized Militia at the Ar
mory, Twelfth and Orange streets. II
will wind up the annual inspection
OF the Organized Militia.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

We would remind DR.. Coo that a congress COM
posed OF the people of the Civilized world has passed
judgment unon his claims the d.-cc 'erer Of the
North Pole and that there hope Of rev rsal Of
judgment matter what t. Congress Of the United
States ma or nay not do.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

When the Fe'eral Government gets after fake land
promotion companies st field that is simply
running over with opportunities for successful prose
cutions
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
litor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL:
Walter $. Watson,
Bows Work Secretary

Boys Work Secretary.
Accompanying that letter is a. handsomely printed
circular in the Christmas colors green and red. in
which editorial starting Boys Right" is repro
duced. For the benefit Of the v NJ c. A. and in tho
hope It viii assist it in its campaign for new members
We take pleasure in reprinting IL:
There hundreds Of young men and boys in vii
mngton VINO should be Identified closely and actively
with the work OF the Young Mems Christian Assoca-
ton. II has here splendid plant for the making Of
Christians. intelleciuas and athletes That plant is
capable Of doing much more work than IL is called
Upon IL do, admitting that IL already performing
admirable function for the wel-being of individuals
and society az large. The chief the plant is
not being worked night and day to its fullest capacity
n that thousands Of Wilmington parents fail TO appre-
ciate what benehcent and lasting influence the as
sociauon would exercise on the lives OF their boys
we're ley 70 become members and be imbued with
the wholesome spirit that underies the work that is
being done.
There parents who do not wish that the,r
boys shall be good. Intelligent and healthy II is 10
produce those things that the NJ. c. A. exists That
thousands Of Wilmington parents who If thev do NOT
ignore the fact see Mt TO disregard IT, They deprive
lneir boys OF the wholesome influence OF the assoca-
uon even while they admit its existence.
a good, intelligent and healthy boy IS something OF
xwnlen any parent may be proud. We do not mean
boy whose goodness amounts to sissness whose in
teigence Is abnormal and whose healthness and mus
cuiar development tend TO make him man before his
time, What mean Is an honest truthful bright and
Wholesomely healthy be ng who is boy among bows
ana essentially normal. The Y. NJ c. A plant here
through its religious. educational physical depart
boys II Is doing II all the time and sending them out
INTO the markets Of the world where there is never
ceasnB demand for young who possess goodness
intelligence and health We hold no brief for thc v
81. q A. but we do ask Wilmington parents to con-
siaer what we have said above and decide in their
minds and in their own way whether II would not
be we'll now to start their boys right and 10 avail
themselves Of the admirable agencies of the Y NJ q
A. TO keep them right
At he end of the circular is the following appeaI
70 Wilmington parents to boys for Christ
mas presents memberships in the association:
Why not give TO your boy Christmas present which
will last hirn three hundred and siAty-fve daysg A
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
GYMS OF TH0uGHT

Don't worry about your work. Do your best Let
the rest go and smile all the time.--Max.
.-.-.-.
He who has conferred a Kindness s.onld be SILENT
he who has received one should speak of it-Seneca
Evening journal., 1913-12-12

II man does not make new acqusintances as he
advances through life ne will soon find himself left
alone man, sir, should keep his friendship in
constant repslr.--Dr. johnson.
Evening journal., 1913-12-12
eOOD MORALS, coon mIND, coon MUSCLES.

r 0M Walter S. Watson Boys Work Secretary OF
the Wilmington Young Mems Christian Associa-
we have received the following letter OF appreca-
on. which take pleasure IN thus publicly
acknowledging:
TO the Editor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL:
Dear Sir-rhe editorial which appeared in your
paper on Saturday. November %, so good and to
the point thai had to make OF it, Enclosed you
VII find copy OF the printed matter in which the ar
ucle Is used. II has impressed so much that we
are sending copies of the paper other associations
In the country May take this opportunity TO thank
you for the dne cooperation you are giving us?
Very truly YOURS
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