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Evening journal., 1913-12-03
RUN DOWN AT
CROSSING; WANTS
$4,000 DAMAGES

In Superior Court today, the dam
age suit OF Philip T. Trimble vs.. the
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington Railroad Company, was called
for trial. l.. Irwin Handy and w. l.,
Adams represented the plaintiff
Andrew c. Gray, OF Ward, Gray and
Neary, appears for the defendant
company. The action is for the re-
covery OF $4,000 damages, Trimble al
leging that because Of a high fence
along the railroad. he was unable to
see an approaching train, and was
run down while driving across the
company's tracks at Harmony cross
ing. in his automobile. on July Is,
1912. Trimble further alleges that
no bell was run, no whistle blown
and no watchman at the crossing to
warn him of possible danger. The
automobile was demolished and Trim
bic severely injured. The automobile
was valued at $1.250.
Or. John Montague. OF this city,
testified he was a passenger on the
train, on the day OF the accident, and
heard neither bell or whistle sound
ed as the train approached Harmony
Crossing. The doctor said he felt the
sudden jar as If the train had side
swiped something and when the
train stopped. II backed to the cross
ing. and he saw the upturned auto
mobile and Trimble on the ground.
DR.. Harold L. Springer, a j. y. &
W. Railroad Company surgeon, said
he was in the Delaware Hospital dur
ing the twenty-four days Trimble
was there. He made several investi-
cations and found that Trimble had
received numerous bruises and con-
tusions. Trimble was also injured in
ternally.
Robert l.. Armstrong said he was
well acquainted with the Harmony
Crossing As II was in July, 1912. II
was difficult to see a southbound
train approaching. There is a curve
at the place. The embankment of 15O
feet prevents the approaching train
being seen, witness said. The trial
viii be resumed this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
BID
FOR The PLANT
IS REJECTED
Diamond State Steel Co. Prop
erty VIII Now Be Offered
at Private Sale
CHANCELLOR ISSUES
NEW ORDER IN CASE

This was the day set for the hear
ing in the case OF the Diamond State
Steel Company before Chancellor
Curtis. The object of the hearing
was to hear objections to the sale Of
the plant by the trustees, George S.
Capelle and John Richardson, Jr..
on an offer of $4,000 by Bernard
Blumberg. of Philadelphia. Robert
H. Richards, representing the trus-
tees, said they had carried on negoti-
alton for the sale of the property with
five other persons, and the Blum
berg offer was the best received. They
asked that the sale be confirmed.
Robert G. Harman. representing
John B. and Robert Newkirk. asked
leave to file a brief. setting forth the
reasons why the sale should not be
confirmed. The reasons we're gross
Iinadequacy of the return, a conflict
with the trust agreement authorizing
the private sale and that the trus-
tees had no authority to sell now, as
the time mentioned for the sale in
the trust agreemnt is past: and the
lack of Jurisdiction of the chancellor
Mr. Harman dwelt on the inadeguacy
of the price offered. His argument
was that ths propery had been bought
by the Newkirks for s525.0OO and
had subsequently been appraised as
junk at 100000. This, he said
showed how inadequate $175,000
would be- He further said that the
low price would wipe out the stock
holders completely.
Mr.. Harman said that the principal
drawback to the sale of the property
was clause 4 in the trust agreement
He further said that he knew an in
terested party who would probably be
willing to buy the property at good
price If clause 4 were removed.
Mr.. Harman dwelt on the point that
the Chancellor did not have the juris-
diction TO approve the proposed sale
under the language of the agreement
Robert II. Richards, in reply to Mr.
Harman said even private parties have a
right to come into court for instructions
I If the chancellor does not confirm the
present offer Mr.. Richards said the
/ trustees would ask for an order to sell
the plant at public sale as soon as pos
sible.
! Chancellor Curtis said that in view OF
the objections raised by two of the in
terested parties he had come TO the con-
clusion that the sale ought to be set
aside He said the interested parties
had right to stand ON their legal
grounds Mr. Richards then presented a
motion for an order for the trustees to
sell the real and personal property at
public sale. Chancellor Curtis fixed
Tuesday. December l6. as the time fol
larguing on the latest motion.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
STOP CATARRH!
Unless Properly Treated With Hyomei
This Disease May Become Serious.

Unless Properly Treated With Hyomei
This Disease May Become Serious.
If YOU have catarrh, usually indicated
by shifting, stopped up head, droppings
in throat. watery eyes and morning
choking, there is an irritated state of
the mucous membrane. which affords an
ideal condition for the growth of disease
germs.
Do not allow the dangerous germs
which may be breathed into the nose,
throat and lungs to begin the destruc-
tion of your health.
The easiest. simplest. quickest. surest
and cheapest way to check catarrh is by
BREATHING Hyomei-all druggists sell it,.
This Wonderful medicated air treatment
does not upset the stomach, but is
breathed in through the Hyomei in
haler, directly following and surely de-
stroying all disease germs that may
have been inhaled-the tissues of the
throat. nose and lungs are quickly healed
and sItalized.
The unusual way in which Hyomei as
sold dispels all doubts as to its curative
properties. Money refunded to anyone
whom Hyomei fails to benefit. com
plete outfit. including inhaler and bottle
of liquid. costs but 81 90.
Recommended and sold by n. b. Dan
forth Market and 2nd SITS
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
MISSION STUDY GLASS ENDs.

An unusually successful normal
mission study class which has been
conducted in Trinity parish house for
the past two days with morning and
afternoon sessions, concluded today
at noon with box luncheon.
The instructor. responsible for the
success of the class, is Miss Lydia
West, of Norristown. Pa. who during
her stay in the city has been the
guest of Mrs. Frederick ,Bringhurst.
No. 1904 Market street Those who
have been in attendance at the class
include Miss Cora Tschudy, of Mid
iletown, Delaware, who has also been
Mrs. Bringhurst's guest
Both Miss West and Miss Tschudy
will leave for their homes today.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
HILLES W. G. r. u. MEETING.

Members Of the Hines W. c. n. T..
held their December meeting yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Samuel Benson, No. 1907 willard
street Announcement was made that
the date OF January 10 has been set
apart as a day Of prayer commemorat-
ing the proposed constitutional
amendment 70 the United States con-
stituuon prohibiting the sale and
manufacture OF liquors in this coun-
try.
Mrs. Carrie E. Rankin and Mrs.
Anna Brown were appointed a COM
mittee on arrangements for a union
meeting with the other w. G. r.
Unions Of the city.
A letter Of appreciation from the
matron OF Hope Farm sanitarium was
read, IL expressing appreciation OF the
palm sent to Hope Farm recently.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
METHODISTS
HEAR TALK ON
EFFICIENCY

The Rev. Dr. George p. Eckman. OF
New York editor of the Christian Ad-
vocate. denounced tendency in the
modern church TO show an indui-
gence towards sin" at a mass meeting
of Methodists representing six cons
ferences held last night IN the Arch
Street Methodist Episcopal Church,
Philadelphia. The speaker said I'VE
are in an age of complacent sinners. ="
in which many persons "have come
to believe that the doctrine of sin has
been invented by theologians."
God is pleasant-faced. white
haired. old philanthropist: inane. un-
sophisticated and incapable of hold
ing men to account for sins which
spring in large measure from heredi-
tary influence. That is the popular
conception OF God todayl" exclaimed
DR.. Eckman in the midst OF a speech
which was frequently interrupted by
applause.
Alexander Simpson, Jr.. presided at
this first popular meeting Of an eff
cheney conference for Methodist min
listers, planned by Bishop Joseph f..
Berry. The large church was crowd
ed by ministers and laymen repre-
senting the Philadelphia, Wilmington,
New Jersey, Delaware. Wyoming and
Porto Rico conferences.
AS a result of vague ideas concern
ing God and personal responsibility
for sin, Doctor Eckman said thou
sands Of persons have been led into
foolish and yapid substitutes for
Christianity" under which definition
he classed Christian Science and the
New Thought.
The Efficiency Conference was con-
tinued today with sessions this morn
ing and afternoon i'm Arch Street
Church. Superintendents and pastors
only will be admitted Many minis
ters from Wilmington Conference are
in attendance.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
GIFr SHOP SALE OPEN.

The much heralded exhibition and
sale of the Gift Shop. No. 3O7 Della
ware avenue. for the benefit OF the
Home Of Merciful Rest for lncurables.
is the event Of interest at the New
Century Club today Around one
side of the room is the Gift Shop ex-
hibit, which includes baskets. brass.
pottery. old prints, toys and games.
Then there is the apron table with
the Gift Shop Special and other dainty
aproRs-and tables with plenty OF
cake. candy. preserves, and other good
things to eat.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
INSANE MEN
TRIM SANE In
A CRAP GAME

CHESTER, Pa, Dec. 3.-The story
of crap game" in which two es-
capped lunatics from the Federal Hos
pital for the Criminal Insane, at
Washington, won a hoard OF counter
felt money and other articles from a
band of sane crooks. was revealed
yesterday following the escape Of one
OF the men from the Chester jail. he
had been arrested for attempting to
pass a counterfeit dollar.
The insane criminals are John M.
Leonard. alias Jack Rose, who
served time In the Federal prison, at
Leavenworth, Kansas, and John How
ard, a former inmate of the Federal
prison, at Atlanta. Ga. They we're
arrested by the Chester police after
Leonard had tried TO buy some to-
baccO from a storekeeper with
'phony" dollar.
Leonard was put in a cell in Ches-
ter with a man arrested for a petty
offense Yesterday morning the turn
key removed Leonard's cellmate and
left the door unlocked. Leonard
promptly donned the overcOat and
slouch hat OF the man and walked
from the city hall.
lie is now at large, with dozen or
more secret service men and detectives
on his trail Though both Leonard and
Howard had counterfeit money, the
Chester police neglected to notify the
Federal authorities of the capture until
Leonard made his getaway In the
meantime Howard refused to give the
Chester police any information concern
ing either himself or Leonard.
Secret Service Agent Griffin, however
had the whole story after he had been
coseted in the cell with him for a half
hour. According to Howard's story, he
and Leonard escaped two weeks ago
from st. Elizabeth's Hospital at Wash
ington.
They walked from Washington TO
Baltimore, getting enough TO eat by
panhandling. Between Baltimore and
Chester they fell in with band of five
crooks. who were plentifuIly supplied
with counterfeit money, gold handed
pocket knives and jewelry they got by
robbing houses and stores.
One of the crooks proposed
"crap" game with the escaped luna
tics, and the latter agreed. Accord
ing to Howard he and Leonard were
winners from the start.
lucy WOn Nut hAcHN@
and articles, and luck stuck by them
so Loyalty that they were soon In pos
session Of the coat and vest OF one
Of the crooks.
Agent Griffin obtained the records
of both Howard and Leonard by get
ting in communication with the super
intendent of the Federal Hospital for
Insane at Washington.
Leonard has spent the greater part
of his life in prison. In 1912, shortly
after finishing a twelve years sent
ence for burglary, he married.
His bride was wealthy young wo-
man, of Windsor, Mich. A few months
later she discovered he was crook
and began divorce proceedings.
While the trial was on he robbed
the Windsor postoffice. was caught,
and sent to Leavenworth prison for
ive years. eHe was declared insane
a year ago.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
DON'T Be MISLED
Wilmington Citizens Shouid Read and
Heed This Advice.

Kidney trouble is dangerous and
often fatal.
Don't experiment with something
new and untried.
Use a tested kidney remedy
Begin with Doan's Kidney Pills.
Used in kidney troubles. so years
Recommended here and every
where.
A Wilmington citizens statement
forms convincing proof
It's local testimony-it can be in
vestigated
Mrs. Lima Twigg. 317 ". Sixth St.,
Wilmington, Del. says: Il have rec
ommended Doan's Kidney Pills a
great many times during the past
fifteen years. They have never fail
ed to give relief when ] have used
them. They are good for backache
have procured Doan's Kidney Pills
at Danforth's Pharmacy. and have
publicly recommended them before. /
am glad to confirm my former en-
dorsement."
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask fer kidney remedy--get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Twigg had. Foster-Milburn Co,
Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
WILMINGTONIANS
SEE GAS EXHIBIT

Many ,Wilmingtonians have visited
the convention of the National Com
mercial Gas Association which is be-
ing held IN Philadelphia this week.
and all have been OF the opinion that
the convention is one of the finest OF
its kind ever held IN this country.
Free tickets TO the convention are be-
Ing distributed by the Wilmington
Gas Company and may be obtained at
the Office OF the company.
W. J. McCorkindale. general man
ager OF the company aud W. A. Nor
ris, superintendent. are attending the
convention daily and tomorrow a
large number Of the employees Of the
company will be taken TO the con
vention.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
MAY DISCUSS SALARY
RAISE FOR JUDGE

When City Council meets as a COM
nittee of the whole this evening, the
body Will probably discuss the re-
quest made by Judge Churchman to
nave the salary of that office increas-
I'd. In his request the judge gave sew
sral reasons for the increase, and af-
ter considering the request the Coun-
siimen will probably decide upon
What action they will take. No other
matters Of any Importance are sched-
iled to be discussed this evening.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
HIPERNIAN oFFIcERs

Division No. z, Ancient Order OF Iii.
bernians, AZ its annual meeting last
evening elected the Following officers;
President, George McGonigle; vice
president Frank Quigley; recording Sec
retary, George Bakey; financial secrc-
tary. Edward J. McElweei treasurer
Thomas Horty; sergeant.at-arms. John
Welsh.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
ASSESSMENT WORK.

The Lloyd experts, who are complet-
ing the appraisement work upon all the
property in the city for the Board of
Assessment, Revision and Appeals in
their new assessment system, are max
ing rapid progress in the work. Mr.
LLOYD said this morning that the work
would be finished about the middle OF
February. and the complete figures OF
every building in the city, as wei as for
the land upon which it is erected, will
be submitted to the board in book form.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
LEAGUE MEETING.

The Tax Payers League win meet
this evening at No. Goa Market street.
The league has been Incorporated un-
der Delaware law and the charter n
expected today. Should Il arrive. IL
viii be discussed tonight
IL Is expected that number OF
new members will be taken into the
organization tonight Anyone is ELI
gible who holds no public Office. Tho
plan OF the association rs to "check
np' on municlpal DEPARTMENTS.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
START TO RAE OLD
BAPTIST CHURCH

George S. Charles. contractor. who
is demolishing the buildings along
King street north of Tenth street to
make room for the proposed new city
and county building, had workmen to-
day start to tear down the old Bap-
tist Church. This edifice was erected
In 17S5 and is one of the few land
marks remaining Of those days.
The worlmen today found the roof
joists fastened together with wooden
pins. other evidence of workmanship
seldom observed now was seen and
the lumber used is still we'll pre-
served
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
DRINK HABIT

Can be overcome by Browns Drink
Treatment. When this treatment is
properly used. the patient loses all de-
sire for stimulant liquors. The treat.
ment does not interfere with his work,
nor does 4 affect his health in any way;
but it does destroy the appetite for
liquor. This remedy can be given with
or without the knowledge Of the patient.
sl.0O box or six boxes for $500 Book
Set free.
The Dr. Brown Co., 955 Arch street,
Philadelphia. Pa, or for sale in Whining
ton by Scarborough Drug Co., 4th 4
Market Sts., and by \. b. Danforth, End
{ Market SITS
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
DEATH OF MRS.
MARGARET CURTIN.

The death Of Mrs. Margaret Curtin,
wife of Dennis j. Curtain. occurred
yesterday. Relatives and friends are
asked TO attend the funeral from the
residence Of her daughter Mrs.
Charles ID. Short, No. 3i2 n. Lincoln
street on Saturday morning at .
O'Clock. Requiem mass viii be held
al st. Elizabeth's church and inter-
ment will be made at Cathedral
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
KEPT WALKING
ALL THE TIME"

w. J. Taylor. a 81 year old man.
called at the Delaware Hospital this
morning and complained that his feet
hurt him. He said he had no home
and was not stopping anywhere but
"just kept walking all the time.r His
feet we're treated at the dispensary.
Norman Payne, colored. aged %
years, Of No. 207 West Eleventh
street. was treated at the Delaware
Hospital dispensary this morning for
an injured right wrist.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
AT RIvER AND HARRoR CONGRESS.

Among the Delaware delegates IN at
tendance at The Rivers and Harbors con.
vntion in Washington d. G.. are United
States senator Willard salisbury. Con.
gressman franklin Brockson, former
Congressman William w. Heald. Captain
Horace Wilson and Captain Philip Rey.
bold The convention will be la ses'
sion until Saturday.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
SICK ARE ENTERTAINED.

Patients at the Delaware State
HOSPITAL were given a treat last night
when they were entertained for sew
eral hours by Miss lea ]. Moulton OF
Beverly, Mass. a well known elo-
|cutionist, impersonator and musician.
Miss Moulton travels about the coun.
try giving entertainments In hospitals
insane asylums and other institution.
and she never fails to please.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
FINE III MFoR mIscosDUCT.

Thomas Caratasiio. charged With
improper conduct on Market street
recently pleaded guilty to the charge
In City Court today and was fined
SO and costs. The men and Ho-
men who saw the man we're very IN
dignant over his actions.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
Owe FINEDi orHER DISMISSED.

Wasko sienna and Peter Chelinski
charged with assaulting Jivoan Warnz'
were arraigned in City Court this morn
ING. Chelinski pleaded guilty TO the as
sault and was fined $40 and costs. Sic
zna pleader not guilty and as there was
no evidence to connect him with the as
sault he was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
NEw cHURcH AL SUMMIT BRIpeE.

The Rev. Asbury Burke. pastor of the
Summit Bridge NJ +. Church, was a
Wilmington visitor today. lie said
work is progressing on the new church
being built TO take the place of the
ediiice burned several months ago. It
is planned TO dedicate the new church on
January IS.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
SISTERS OF BETHANY.

The meeting of The Sisters of Beth
any, which is to be held in ST Johns
Parish House. this evening, will be
addressed by the Rev. John w. Are
son, of Claymont.
The Rev. Llewellyn n. Galley, Of
Philadelphia, who was to have been
the speaker, will be unable to keep
his engagement because OF Illness.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
coNTINuE LARCENY CHAReE.

John Warren and Sarah Stats, col
ored. arrested on charge of larceny
of 81 and a watch from John White
house, were arraigned in City Court
this morning. and their cases con.
tinued until Friday, because White
house was not in Court. An attach
ment was issued for Whitehouse
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
MR.. MULRooNEY REcovERs

Dennis Anlrooney, who was sent 10
the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
several days ago in serious condition
as the result Of losing much blood after
having tooth extracted. has recovered
and win leave the institution in day
or two.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
COSTS si5 10 aCUsS corr

Rosie Marshs. colored, was before
City Court this morning on a charge
of dlsorderly conduct and was fined
Sl5 and costs. Yesterday afternoon
Rosie passed officer Fox at Second
and Market street and cursed him.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
BREAKS ANKLE BY FALL.

While descending a ladder this morn
inc at the Bond Bottle Sealing Com
many plant George Randolph, colored,
by George W. Raudman, a con
tractor fell nine feet, breaking his right
ankle. He was taken TO the Delaware
Hospital
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Wagner and
daughter. Dorothy, have returned
home from a visit TO The Rocks, Har-
ford county. Maryland.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
cIvcs CLASS GOES TOMORROW.

The High School civics class. in charge
OF Miss Elizabeth Carlisle. their in.
structor, will leave for Washington over
the s.25 o'clock train OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad They will be at the
capital three days as guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred I. dupont.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
ELEVEN LETTERs FoR sANrA

A lively stream of Santa Claus let
ters IS pouring into the postoiiiee, SIX
new ones having been gathered by the
carriers on their routes this morning.
This makes eleven such letters now be-
ing held waiting for some one TO claim
them.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
HUTcHISON-POoL.

Miss Dollie Hutchison, a trained
nurse at the Springfield Hospital and
Jesse $. Pool of Sykesville, Md, were
married at Fairfax, Va, on October Is.
Mrs. Pool is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Hutchison OF Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
srunY GLUE DEFERs MEETINe.

On account of the convention of the
National Commercial Gas Association
in Philadelphia, last night, the month
lv meeting Of the Wilmington Gas
study Club was postponed until next
Tuesday evening.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
no HAVE kOFFEE KLATsCH.

A Koffee Klatch and Bazaar viii be
held at the Riddle Memorial Dea-
ooness Home. No. 307 West street, on
Tuesday, December 9, from o'clock
until 10 o'clock Fancy articles aud
candies viii be on sale.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
no PROBE TROLLEY FATALITY.

Coroner John r. Spring viii hold an
inquest tomorrow night in the case Of
Francis Desmond Lannan, II years old,
who was killed by car No. G2. Of the
Peoples Railway Company yesterday.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
TAKE MARRIAGE LICENSE

Clerk Of the Peace Brown has issued
a marriage license TO Virginia b. Pyott,
No. los East Eighth street. Chester. and
Edward Noplin, No. SOP West Eighth
street. Chester.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
FATHER PAFF,s CONDITION.

The condition of the Rev. Hugo
Paff, pastor of Sacred Heart r. C..
Church remains unchanged today. He
spent a restless night but this morn
ing was more quiet
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
MR. BRADY HURT BY FALL.

Frederick Brady. of Middletown.
who fell in the bathroom of his home
on Sunday. and cut his chin, is re-
covering. DR.. Lewis, who attended
Mr.. Brady, was compelled to take
three stitches in Mr.. Brady's chin.
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
MERCANTILE ASSOCIATION.

The Mercantile Association will
meet tomorrow evening, when plans
Of the membership contest will be
'con eidered
Evening journal., 1913-12-03
ENTERTAINMENT FOR VETERANS

The Union Veteran Legion gave an
entertainment followed by a dance IN
Irish-American Hall last night.