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Evening journal., 1913-02-27
FIGHTING FOR
BENNETT SEAT
Democrats Vote to Open Bal
lot Box Despite Protest
by Republicans

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
STATE HOUSE. DOVER. Del, Feb
27.-At the opening OF the afternoon
session OF the House to hear the con-
test of the seat of Representative
Elias r. BENNETT. Jr, Republican by
John Dickerson, Democrat, Represen-
tative Cooper moved that the ballot
box be opened and two tally clerks
be sworn in
Representative Crantland, on be-
half OF the Republicans, read pro-
test against the procedure.
"By this procedure" he said 1--WE
are about to set a precedent that will
lead to who knows whore. The claim
can be made by any person In the
] future that he was not elected and
! for that reason had failed to make a
contest and would then be permitted
TO bring contest before any elective
body General Assembly, Levy Court
or what not who we're the Judges Of
| the election of the member. BY this
procedure you are ignoring the cleo
tion boards OF the second election dis
trlct Of this Republican district, you
are ignoring the decision OF the judges
sitting as a canvass board. YOU are
substituting a partisan tribunal for
deciding such question for the de-
cision of a judicial tribunal, non par
tisan or bipartisan n YOU please
The motion to open the ballot
hoxes prevailed. the Democrats vot-
ing for the motion and the Republi-
cans against A.
Speaker Holcomb ruled that under
the law Mir. Bennett could not vote.
Charles l.. Moore, Republican and
Charles r. Jones. Democrat wore
sworn In as talley clerks.
Representative Grantland asked
whether Sheriff Dukes could be sworn
and examined as TO the custody ana
keeping Of the ballot boxes since
election day. The sheriff was put
under oath.
Thomas r. Wilson, Democratic
committeeman from Mr. Bennett =
district I'm a statement charged that
many ballots were rejected thar
should have been counted and that
Dickerson did not know he was not
elected until after the court had FIN
ished its canvass OF the vote
Ruby r. Vale. counsel for Mr.. Ben
nett. made a long speech against the
procedure, claiming II would set a
dangerous precedent which human
nature would resent in the future, for
nobody could toll whore IL would end
He said the Republicans would rest
their case on the election certificates
but would protest against opening
the ballot boxes
Sheriff Dukos. In reply 10 Mr.. Vale
said that nobody but he had access
I 10 the ballot boxes Rince election
they being locked IN his bedroom.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
PARCELS POST MAIL
MAY GO SPECIAL NOW

Hereafter It will he possible to send
parcel post mail by special delivery.
Word to this effect was received from
Washington by Postmaster M. How
ard Jester today This will be a great
convenience for those using this SER
vice. Either the regular special de-
livery stamp or ten cents in the reg
ular stamps in addition TO the postage
required 20 carry the parcel cen be
used. In case where the ordinary
stamps are used the words special
delivery must be written on the ad-
dress side
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
OPTOMETRIsTs, ANNUAL MEETING

Tho annual meeting Of the Delaware
Optometrical Society viii convene in
the Hotel DUPONT this evening, when
officers will be elected and other busi-
ness Of importance transacted. Prior
10 the meeting a banquet viii be serv-
ed in one OF the private dining rooms
OF the hotel.
At the business session this evening
addresses will he made by W. g..
Walton, and Walter Lindsay, Of Phila-
delphia. as we'll as by Il. p. Collins. Of
Smyrna and S. c. Evans. Of Milford.
Del.
The retiring officers are. A. p. Col
Inns, president: s. c. Evans, secre-
tary, and Elwood A. Davis. treasurer
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
COMPLIMENTS TO
LOCAL COMPOSER

Will NJ. s. Brown received a letter
from Edgar A. Frey, choirmaster OF
ST. Mathews Church, York, Pa, stat
ing that 1850 people we're present to
hear. a song recital given IN the
church last Sunday night. in which
all hte numbers rendered we're COM
posed by VIII NJ s. Brown. Mr.
Frey says at least 500 people were
turned away az the church was taxed
to It's capacity Clippings from the
leading daily papers Of York have
been sent to Mr.. Brown, In which they
pay great compliments TO him for
writing such inspiring music. The
choir. which numbers sixty voices, is
considered one OF the best choir or
ganizations I'm Pennsylvania. The
pastor. the Rev J. Edward Harms
prefaced each anthem written by VIII
NJ S. Brown with comments appropri'
ate 20 the respective themes.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
THIS SON-IN-LAW
A" CRANKY MAN

Amos F. Dill. charged with assault
and battery on his mother-in-law Mrs.
Margaret McGregor Of No. 3S2 East
Seventh street was fined So and costs
by Judge Churchman in City Court
this morning According 20 Mrs Nc
Gregor, Dill was naturally a cranky
man, and disagreeable around the
house" Mrs. Dill, husband Of the
defendant, said her mother and hus-
band both had bad tempers and the
trouble started over his whipping the
children. Dill offered no defense
pleading guilty to the charge
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
DR.. SHORTLIDCE
LAID TO REST
Distinguished Men Are Bearers
at Funeral Of Well
Known Man
FLORAL TRIBUTES
COVER THE CASKET

The funeral Of the late DR.. Evan G.
Shortlldge who died Monday morning
took place from his late residence, No.
1918 Broome street this afternoon.
The officiating clergyman was the Rev.
Hubert Wells, rector Of St. Andrews
Episcopal church. assisted by the Rev.
George c. Hall.
The honorary pallhearers were Gov
ernor Charles r. Miller, Former Gov
ernor Preston Lea, Mayor Harrison
w. Howell, Col George W. Sparks, DR..
John Palmer, Dir. Joseph p. Wales,
William =. Bancroft and Hndley G.
Kent Interment was made in Will
mington and Brandywine Cemetery.
Probably no death has ever occurred
in Wilmington that has caused any
more sorrow and regret in all parts
OF the city and the state than that OF
Dr. Shortlidge He was well known
throughout the state. Always taking
a great interest in the city he gave
up great part of his time during the
forty-three years that he lived here "a
civic Improvement He was known by
rich and poor and had the respect OF
all who came i'm contact with him.
III nNNlAluEt WIS n W'AA hhNNh ~
Mason and was also a member OF
Grant Post Of the G. A. r.
The flowers sent by the friends OF
Dr. Shortlidge were beautiful and one
room of the residence has been filled
Among the many pieces was large
wreath of lilies, pink roses and white
carnations sent by the members OF the
Board OF Public Education. Another
wreath of roses and white carnations
came from the Daughters of Veterans
The Wilmington High School facult,
sent a wreath of roses and lilies ant
the Brandywine Fire Company alsC
sent a most magnificent wreath o.
white carnations and roses. Othei
pieces we're, narcissus, white and pinl
roses, white and pink carnations
lilies The Phoenix Fire COMPANY
sent a mounted wreath of lilies, roses
narcissus and violets.
Or Shortlidge is survived by hi
widow and three children Miss Audre'
G. Shortlidge and Miss Martha II
Shortlidge. Of Wilmington. and DR.
Edmund d. Shortlidge, of San Fran
cisco, Cal.
Among the out Of town people pres
ent at the funeral we're tho Misse
Helen and Mary Littell, Of Yonkers
n. Y.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
GOYERNOR MILFR A GrEST.

Governor Charles r. Miller will at
tend the annual dinner OF the Della
ware Society Of New York city In the
Hotel Astor. New York. tomoEEow
night Many distinguished guests
will be present and the dinner will
be a most brilliant affair. Among
the novelties will be a vaudeville en-
tertainment Many of the most prom
inent Delawareans in New York city
are members Of the society
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
BURNS END
ADAMS LIFE

Edward Adams, colorod, aged a
years. who was burned last Sunday by
lamp exploding at his home, No. Si2
Union street died today at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital
Adams was hnrrying up the stairs
10 the second story and had the lamp
in his hand. In some manner Il ex-
ploded. aud tho flaming oil was spread
over his clothing, The next instant
he was envelonod IN flames. Adams
went 10 his bedroom and snatched up
a quilt, which he wrapped about him
self and smothored the FIRE.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
CHILD FATALLY HURT
WHILE AFTER CANDY
BY Tho United Press.

BY Tho United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 27-Five-year-
old Joe Longless. begged his mother
today at their home nc 19l Elizabeth
street, on the top floor OF an old tene-
meut for just one cent for candy. The
mother at first refused. But Joey had
been very sick and his pleading at
last won the coveted coin. As he
darted down the stairs. the mother
went to the window TO watch him.
He tried TO pass horse at Spring and
Elizabeth streets and the horse kick
ed him. The baby was thrown
directly under the wheels Of car
and both his legs were mashed to
pulp The mother tainted as the
child was carried into a drug store.
He will die.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
CLERGY TO ATTEND
CHURCH DEDICATION

The Revs. James p Quigley and
Thomas r. Waldron win attend the
dedication services of the new ST.
Patrick's r. c. Church. Twentieth and
Locust streets. Philadelphia, on next
Sunday morning. The exercises will
be presided over by tho RI. Rev. ed
mon r. Prendergast. Archbishop OF
Philadelphia, while solemn pontlhcal
mass viii be said by the Rt Rov. John
j. McCort. ID. u. Auxiliary Bishop OF
the Diocese OF Philadelphia. Tho Rt
Rev Monsignor James l.. Traynor B.
G. viii preach tho sermon. In the
evening Pontihoal vesper will be said
in charge Of the Rt Rev John @. =.
Turner will preach the sermon.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
NEW YORK COUPLE
COMES TO WE'D

Julian S. Dillon. aged % years. son
Of John Dillon. Wall street broker.
New York. and Miss Ruth NJ Powers.
aged is years, OF No. S41 Bellview
avenue, Trenton, ~ J.. were married
here late yesterday afternoon by the
Rev George l.. Wolfe. Miss Gladys
p. cohan, Of ll2 Fisher avenue. White
Plains. n. Y. accompanied the couple
She was the only witness. The young
women were dressed IN the helghth Of
fashion
The bride Is a daughter Of Joseph
and Meta Scott Powers.
After the ceremony the bride ex-
claimed. "We certainly viii create
surprise when We get ready to give
this out"
The bridegroom gave his occupa-
tlon as clerk in his fathers Office in
Wall street
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
FARMERS INSTITUTE TONIGHT.

Miss Nellie +. Snyder Of Newport
win address the Farmers Institute, TO
be held by West Brandywine grange
at Talleyville this evening DR.. ]. r.
Mahaffy, Professor H. Hayward OF
Delaware College, and J. Harry VOL
sieffer also will be speakers.
Owing 20 the fact that there will bs
only one session Of the institute. the
meeting will begin at p. m.
These Institutes are open TO the
public and everybody IS cordially in
vited TO attend
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
DAY OF PRAYER.

Special addresses will be made in
Union NJ. Z. Church this afternoon
at the day Of prayer which will be
conducted by the Women's Home Mis-
sionary Society Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. Mrs. Emily B. Huffing-
ton will speak on the Indifference To
National Problems" "The Problem OF
Ignorance" will be discussed by Mrs
p. L. Tompkinson; and there will also
be a discussion of the Race" and
Mormon" problems.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27

ROUGH WEATHER.
There viii be plenty Of days
when YOU can wear a Rain
coat.
COMFORT,
STYLE.
CONVENIENCE
are combined when YOU get me
right kind, and we have them
here.
$40 to s25.
Military, convertible and reg
ular collars IN the bost shades
OF tans. drabs. grays and black
and white neat mixtures.
BARGAINS IN 0NERC0ATS.
Big bargains in a lot Of sin
gle coats. Young mems sizes
az S11.25. Chinchillas and
fancy grays. shawl aud reg=-
lar collars.
SPRING OVERCOATS.
See our $i5 all-wool black
and dark oxford silk-ilned
Overcoats In regular and stout
sizes. "a 10 AZ chcst--new coats
just from the tailora.
JAS. 7. MULLlN & SONS
9Th and Market
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
ANNIHILATE
FEDERALS AT CONCHA
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
EL PASO, Texas, Feb 27.-Mader-
lists have attacked an annihilated a
small Federal garrison at Coucha,
chihuahua, near Santa Rosalia, ac-
cording to advices received today.
Twenty Federals are said to have been
slain.
Othe radvices indicate that the Ma
derists now control practically all the
country along the Mexican Central
Railroad from Chihuahua City to
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
OPPOSE LATE CLOSING LAW.

Copies Of the resolutions passed by
the Ministerial Union on Monday last
opposing the proposed law to allow
hotels and saloons 10 keep bars open
after II p. m. we're sent to Gov
ernor Miller and 10 the Speaker OF
the House and President pro tenn
tempore Of the Senate. at Dover to-
day. The proposed law grants the
hotel proprietors an hour more In
which to do business, allowing them
to remain open until midnight.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
AcCUsED OF SHOE THEFT.

William Clark, colored, who was
dismissed in City Court last week on
a charge OF larceny as bailee, was
held under $500 bail this morning on
the charge Of larceny Of a pair Of
shoes. The police charge Clark with
stealing a pair Of shoes from Charles
\. McKaig, OF No. 40S KiEg street.
As the defendant was not ready for
trial today the case was continued.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
MTSIClIE AT ASBTRY,

In Asbury Church on Tuesday even
ing a pleasing musical entertainment
was given. Among those who con-
trbuted to the success were Mrs,
Litchfield and tenor soloist Chestnut
OF Philadelphia. Mrs. John !. John
ston of New Castle gave some pleas
ing recitations.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
ACCUSED OF SHOE THEFT.

William Clark. colored. who was
dismissed in City Court last week on
charge Of larceny as bailee. was
held under $500 bail this morning on
the charge Of. larceny Of a pair OF
shoes The police charge Clark with
stealing a pair OF shoes from Charles
" McKaig. OF no. 40S King street
AS the defendant was not ready for
trial today the case was continued.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
sALYATI0N ARMY LEcTrRE.

In the interests OF the Salvation
Army work, a free lecture. with about
100 dissolving views depicting scenes
incidental to the subject Heroes, "
will be given by Col. J. e. Margetts,
Salvation Army officer Of interna-
tional repute, this evening at the army
hall No. 1O2 f. Fourth street at
o'clock
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
HIKFRS ARE hmm.

Charles r. A. Baird, William Foulk
and Adrian Donovan, members OF the
"Who Are We Walking Club have
returned home from Elkton. The
club goes on a hike each Saturday
and has walked sixty-three miles this
month.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
CROWDS sEE ~THF CORNERSTONE

A large audience that both enjoyed
and appreciated THE Confession" at
tended the Avenue Theatre last night.
The drama has the distinction of be-
ing interesting and serious; com
bination that has aided in making II
so generally successful. II teaches a
lesson that is highly beneficial and
which, moreover, is acceptable at this
season.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
FPWORTH LEAGUE RALLY.

District superintendent Hoffecker
will meet I'm Brandywine church,
Twepty-second and Market street. ON
Saturday evening, the city union. cab
met and all the presidents Of the Ep-
worth Leagues in Wilmington and vi
cinity to arrange for a rally, 10 be
held I'm March.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
DINNER AFTFR INITIATION.

n number of candidates this evening
the third degree on a large number
Of members To celebrate tho affair
a dinner will he served at Hanna's
following the lodge meeting.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
MIR. AYERS ENTERTAINED.

A surprise party was given Preston
Ayers. at his home. No 1914 West
Eighth street. last evening, by the
stein Club Among those present
were: Misses Frances Clark. Dorothy
Grammar. Helen Stuart. Charles
HAYWARD. Asa Adair. William p.
Rhevty and Z. G. Truax.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27

TOrreon
The advices say that ranchcrs and
merchants are flocking TO the stand
ard of Maderos friends.
panCho villa. former bandit and
commander of the rurales in Chihua-
hua State under Madero. who Joined
Orozco's revolution and then return
ed to Madero's cause, has crossed into
Mexico and is az the head OF a Ma.
derist force moving to'the south. For
several weeks villa has been refu-
gee in El Paso
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
sHERIFF sELLs PROPERTY.

sherin Burris at Newark today sold
frame house and.lot owned by John
W. and Blanche L. Callive TO Charles
b. Evans, for 1926.
Evening journal., 1913-02-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

XIT ANTED-IIvELY MAN TO coll
w lect debit Apply NJ r. Dyson,
No. sos Equitable Bldg. feb27-St
The daily sentinel., 1913-01-17
Delaware. Okla. Jan. %. 1910.

Delaware, Okla, Jan. %, 1910.
William p. Murley, silver medal
and 81 900 disablement benefits, and
81 900 toward liquidating his in
debtedness. Murley. farmer, at
tempted to rescue. J,s Austin Lott
from a runaway Gaftoh, Okla, Feb.
s, l011.
Doris e. Lewis. silver medal and
$4,000, as needed, for educational
purposes. Miss Lewis. aged IA,
schoolgirl. saved Benjamin w. Dra-
per. aged z, from drowning, Cowans-
Vile. Que. Nov. 25, 1911.
Albert C. Zeiner, deceased. silver
medal to widow and $500 to liqui-
date mortgage, and pension of S45 Il
month, with So month additional
for her son, until he reaches age of
16. Zeiner. roofer and slater, died
attempting to save Charles p. Sulli-
van, aged I. from live electric
wire, Burlington. VT, Sept. Z, 1912.
Edwin S. Newlin. deceased, silver
medal to son, and pension of $50 a
month to each of three children.
Newlin, farmer. died attempting to
save Alta w. Waite, aged 22, and
Nellie f. Anderson, aged 81, from
drowning, Emporia, Kas., July II,
1912.
Carl b. Warren, deceased, bronze
medal to father and pension of 1925
a month 10 father or TO mother, dur
ing the life of either, and $7OO to
liquidate their Indebtedness. War
rem. farmer and blacksmith, died at
tempting to save Robert Il. Tobey
aged ), from drowning, Vassalboro,
Me-. May 10. 1912.
C. Henry Starr. deceased, bronze
medal to mother and $1,000, as
needed. Carr. aged Is. schoolboy
died attempting to save George H.
Cronin, aged H. from drowning,
Lynn, Mass, July 2, 1912.
w. Roy Stokes. deceased, silver
medal to father and 81, 900 as need
ed. Stokes, aged 12, schoolboy, di-
ed attempting to save Lorena j.,
Sarah G. and Charlotte Kenly, chill
dren. from drowning, Coral, Pa.
Jan. IS, 1908.
The daily sentinel., 1913-01-17
OLD PRESIDENT OF
BODY REVIEWS WORK
Continued from Page L,

call this an appropriation for the
bills due and owing from this organ
iZation, bills that have been audited
and found just, practically all of
which were due at the time of our
annual report a year ago amount TO
$S15. OF the $99S dues that were
owing at the time of our annual re-
port. year ago, but a small portion
could be collected. This fact is due
to the extremely voluntary ties that
bind our organization together. This
is condition which confronted us
last May when we were looking about
for a secretary. The present incum
bent of that office upon discussing
the proposition at that time, said he
felt that our organization needed
Hamiltonizeing. And when / asked
him whether he meant our Jim or
the historical Alexander, he said
he meant both. That we should have
the optimistic enthusiasm of the for
mer and that we needed the ability
of the latter in securing finances.
credit and confidence | believe he
has worked along that line In view
of the present financial depression
it seems quite wonderful the amount
of work that has been accomplished,
the volume of debts that has been
paid, and the credit that has been es-
tablished No one has any hesitancy
in accepting a warrant from the
The daily sentinel., 1913-01-17

rectorate to be builders and not in
flaters. II has been charged in the
past that in some seasons our ranch
men raised nothing but the price of
land and that this organization has
been largely responsible for that rise.
| do not believe this criticism to be
wholly merited, but do think that
our efforts should be devoted more
to securing settlers for our raw
lands, factories suitable for this dis
trict more wholesale houses, and to
generally develop our trade territory
for both our retail and our whole
sale establishments. | feel that with
the consolidation with the chamber
of. commerce and the 10000 club,
and better understanding with the
city commissioners on the publicity
fund that our next year should bring
us better results than the past has
done.
Past Favors.
To the newspapers who have so
kindly supported this directorate and
our secretary in their efforts to ac-
complish things for the public good.
| am deeply grateful. ! know from
past experience this organization can
depend upon their support for the
future. Their public spirit is one
of the greatest assets Grand Junction
has. Long may they live and well
may they prosper.
To my colleagues who have
worked with me on the directorate
and to the committee who have at
tended well to your duties-to you,
| say gentlemen. who have neglected
your personal interests to serve the
public in this capacity. | wish to
thank you for your efforts and con-
gratulate you upon the measure of
success you have attained. If your
successors will as ably support the
good roads movement as you have
done, ! believe they will be able 20
bring the Midland trail through
Grand Junction.
To the secretary whom | believe
has really succeeded in creating
much optimistic enthusiasm in this
organization ard has secured finan-
ces and credit, and confidence and
can now see his way clear to an un-
encountered income, ! say you are
to be congratulated upon the mea-
sure of success you have attained.
The difficulties you have overcome.
the encumbrances you have paid, the
publicity you have given Grand
Junction have justified our conf
dence IN your ability and we have
to our profit the establishment of
the Wholesale grocery and the Mid
l&nG rail with its past, present and
accruing benefits. heartily rec
ommend you to the new directorate,
and am sure they will always find
you willing to carry out their places
for bettering the conditions in
Grand Junction.
! believe the city has many rea-
sons for congratulations. We have
had great financial depression. our
crops in the past have not always
been full, and our prices not always
satisfactory, but from adversely,
more than prosperity, do we gain
wisdom to meet and conquer in our
efforts to build an empire. / believe
the opportunity for Advancement was
never so clearly in our grasp. I. for
one. and | hope ! voice the senti-
ment of every member of this or
sanization, when | pledge the new
directorate my hearty cooperation
for the year 1913.