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Evening journal., 1914-04-23
ICE Case Holds
attention OF court

Trial Of the suit Of Charles NJ. Muir
den VS.. the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad Company, which was start
ed in the United States District Court
several days ago, was resumed this
morning. Murden asks for $4,000
damages, alleging that his ice busi-
ness was ruined by the railroad COM
pany breaking their contract to ship
ice from Reading, Pa, to certain sid
ings in this city.
f. ]. Veasey, local freight agent Of
the company, was called this morn
ingfi by Andrew +. Sanborn, counsel
for the railroad company. Mr.. Veasey
produced blue print maps OF the
companies sidings in the Eleventh
ward. It was claimed by the defense
that at the time alleged the track
facilities we're limited.
In the course Of cross examination
by ]. Frank Ball, who, with l.. Irving
Handy, represents Murden, Mr..
Veasey said a car Of ice, owned by
Murden, had been moved on June 2
TO make room for another car. The
witness denied the statement Of Mr.
McGrory, an employe Of the railroad
company, who testified from a rec
sord book that no car was placed on
the Crane Siding from June 2 to 8
1909. Mr.. Veasey was on the witness
stand when court took a recess until
this afternoon. =.
The greater portion Of yesterday
session Of the court was devoted TO cross
examination of Murden. During the lat
ter part Of the afternoon the defens'
opened with S. G. Frederick of tn
Reading Cold Storage and Ice Company
the first witness called. He testified thai
| in 1909 his company had submitted
prices Of ice to be shipped from Readinl
TO wilmington, to the plaintiff. but de
MED that any contract for delivery o
ice had ever existed between his com
pany and the plaintiff. He produce
she alleged duplicate copies Of the bill
of lading. When the attorney for tn
defendant asked the plaintiff TO produc
the originals, il was stated that tn
plaintiff had never received any bill
lof lading covering the shipments OF &c,
| Court adjourned to meet again thi
morning at half past ten o'clock.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
SQUIRE MONAGHAN
recalls STIRRING
DAYS OF 1S46

While recolleetions of the Spanish
American war are still fresh in the
minds Of many, few can boast of recall
ing the days Of ls46-4s when the
United States wrested Texas from Mex
leo. OF the few who can recall those
days, former Magistrate James Mona
CHEN, of No. 700 Adams street, is one.
Squire" Monaghan is much interested
in the war news, and visited several
friends yesterday in town and discussed
the war situation. Magistrate Mona
CHAN, of No. 700 Adams street, is one.
spoken to about the Mexican war Of
the 4o's, said today that little war ex-
citement prevailed here in those days,
as news Travelled slowly. Delaware play
ed an important part in the conflict,
however, as a regiment organized here
and which included Company b, Della
ware Artillery. was mustered in at the
Arsenal, which stood on Washington
street between Eighth and Ninth
streets.
Squire" Monaghan was an officer
of Company B and had been promised
a commission in the regiment Of
volunteers that had organized. When
this was not forthcoming he refused
to enlist.
The regiment that left here landed
at Vera Cruz and saw service. George
w. Chaytor. who had been captain OF
Company B, Delaware Artillery, was
an officer of the regiment.
In recalling the days Of Company
B, Squire" Monaghan said that the
/ two cannons In the rear of the City
Hall we're used by the artillerymen
on Fourth of July 70 fire the salute.
This celebration was always marked
with special exercises Of a patriotic
nature.
Squire" Monaghan is the possessor
Of a silver medal awarded him for
proficiency in craftsmanship in thg
company. The medal was won in
competition and was donated to Com
pany B by Lieutenant T. c. Plumly
The medal is inscribed as follows
Presented by Lieutenant 4. c
Plumly TO Company B Delaware Ar
tillery, october 16, 1S4S." The media
has a cannon engraved on one side
Squire Monaghan said yesterday h
intended to present the medal to th'
Historical Society of Delaware.
The medal, which is larger than
silver dollar, was made by a Mr.. Rob
inson, a silversmith whose place o
business was in Market street, nea
Fifth street.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

When making mullins or cakes IN
muffin rings, II there is not enough to
fill all the pans you may prevent the
empty ones from burning by filling
them with water.
Goldfish may be kept healthy by
giving them a salt bath every two
week. Put a teaspoonful Of salt in
a uuart OF clear water and place FISH
In Il for fifteen minutes.
II the candle Is too large for the
candlestick. hold II IN hot water un-
I'll the wax softens, then press the
candle In the candlestlck and hold Il
firmly a few minutes until II hardens.
When cleaning up broken glass.
time will be saved II a damp cloth
Is laid on the floor where the glass
Is. The tiny particles will adhere TO
the cloth, which may be burned
Baked bean sandwiches are good
In the school lunch basket. Mash the
beans a little and mix with a French
dressing. Spread slices OF bread
with butter and spread the beans over
IT,
The apples In your apple pie will
bake more quickly II cut in irregular
pieces. They will not pack so closely
and will give the hot afr a chance to
come In contact with all parts more
easily.
When the tabIecloth wears out on
the edges, cut out the center In a
square, hem II. and you have a lunch
cloth The remainder OF the good
portion cut into squares and you have
everyday napkins
II Is economy TO save all the trim
mings from old gowns, II Il Is good,
even n you do not see any immediate
use for A. A smart touch can of
ten be given a simple gown by a bit
of lace or embroidery.
The mother OF a large family Of
little folks adopted the following plan
20 prevent the possibility Of their
taking a poisonous medicine by mis-
take She purchased a number Of the
tiny bells sold In toy shops, and when
a bottle containing poisonous mixture
was added to the medicine closet, Q
bell was threaded to a narrow ribbor
and tied 20 the neck OF the bottle.
II your house plants are droop,
and refuse to grow, try the follow
ing method. First, they should be IN !
window which has the morning sun
They should be thoroughly sprayed
or sponged on at least twice a week
Keep them away from cold draughti
as much as possible. Every Other
week water them with suds from th'
laundry tubs after the clothes have
been washed, and keep a sharp ey'
for insects.
J There Is whole-wheat raisir
I bread that tastes as good as cake ans
is much better for the children. I
is made In the following way: Us
three cupfuls OF milk, one cupful o
water, one-half teaspoonful OF salt
one and one-half cupfuls Of raisins
one yeast cake and whole-wheat flour
, Scald the milk, add the salt and wheI
, lukewarm the dissolved yeast cake
stir in flour enough 10 make a sof
/ dough; beat we'll and stand In warn
, place until very light and spongy
Then add the raisins, Toured AM
seeded, and enough more -four Z
make a rather stifi dough. Knead ant
| mould into loaves, put into grease'
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
RECEPTION no MR.. BROADWAY.

The officials, members and friends
OF Kingswood NJ f. Church last even-
ing gave a reception TO their pastor,
Rev. l.. NJ. Broadway. and his family.
S. L. Bowers presided. After an nNh-
teresting program Of recitations and
vocal and instrumental music the
pastor was welcomed on behalf Of the
Board OF Stewards by S. L. Powers;
Board OF Trustees by George A.
White; Epworth League by Norman
T. Coffin; Ladies' Mite Society by
Mrs. A. V. Guthrie, and the Sunday
School by S. II. Pippin. These ad-
dresses we're responded to by the
pastor and by the District Superin-
tendent Rev. Z. L. Hoffecker. After
the reception refreshments were
served.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
Y. w. Q. 4. NOTEs.

Two teams Of High School GIRLS
umpired by Miss selpp. played base
ball Wednesday afternoon. In spite
Of the heat the games we're snappy-
The Junior gymnasium class had
the fun Of taking all their exercises
on the play ground back Of the gym
nasium. .4 ..
Miss Mathilde seipp and Miss Mabel
Fowler are the proud owners OF q
canoe named "Oline sorge."
Miss jennie Farley has returned
from visit with relatives in New
York City.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
TOday'S Developments Ia the Mexican
Situation.

President Wilson issues statement dipOmacaliy warning
Carranza others that they will join Huera in opposing
American demands at their peril. a- ~ -~
Diplomatic relations with Mexico severed.
Charge OShaughnessy in Mexico City given passports by
Huerta- e'tf.f Vi sflueft.t j
Charge Agara in Washington, called to State Department
and handed passports by Secretary of State Bryan
United States refuses to evacuae Vera Cruz asked by
Carranza.
Unofficial embargo placed on the shipment of into
Northern Mexico. ..... ISL. .....-
Total of eight Americans killed in the capture of Vera
Cruz reported in dispatches from Admiral Fletcher.
Consular agents ordered to spare expense in getting
Americans out of Mexico ssef
Rear Admiral Mayo at TampicO reports all quiet in that
city. .tf s.tss..f .s "a. a.fs
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
Mother NOW Wants
Child Returned

At the close Of the habeas corpus
proceedings before Resident Judge
Rice this afternoon, in the case Of
Mrs. Edith M. Chase VS.. Mrs. Anna
r. Briefly, brought by Mrs. Chase to
recover possession Of her daughter,
new being cared for by Mrs. Brierly's
relatives. Judge Rice directed Mrs.
Briefly to produce the child in Court
next Tuesday morning. AT the same
time additional evidence win be sub
mitted by the attorneys at the re-
quest OF the Court
Mrs Chase is represented by Ayers
Stockley. Henry r. Isaacs repre-
sents the defendant Mrs. Chase Is
seeking to recover her daughter who
she placed in Mrs. Brierly's care sew
eral years ago, she being unable al
that time TO care for her.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
SAY WILMINGTONIANS
were HURT IN Battle

In the list of men of the marine corps
and of the navy wounded in Vera Cruz
yesterday appear the names of Sergeant
NJ. Fitzgerald and NJ PonkowslSi.
The addresses Of the wounded men are
not given in the Washington dispatches,
but several persons today said there Is
a Michael Fitzgerald Of Wilmington in
the marine corps, and that boy named
PonkowsSi, whose relatives live in Bird
street, is in the navy. Relatives of the
latter said they had received no official
word of Ponkowski being wounded. Eff
forts to locate relatives of Sergeant
Fitzgerald failed.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
ALUMN MEETING.

The Goldey Alumni Association
meeting for April, postponed from
last Friday evening, will be held in
the College Hall on Friday evening.
The committee in charge Of the social
portion OF the evening promise pro-
gram of exceptional interest. A num-
ber OF enjoyable features are being
arranged TO follow the business meet
ing. Nock's orchestra will furnish
music for the dancing, which will
conclude the evenings entertainment
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
sHIPMENT is PROHIBIrEp.
Nv The United Press

~ AA' 'hf-Ne ANeot
WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Acting
on instructions from Washington,
Colonel G. A. p. Hatfield, commanding
the Second Cavalry Brigade at Fort
Bliss, at IL o'clock today notified
Collector OF Customs Zach L. Cobb to
prohibit the expectation Of arms and
ammunition to Constitutionalists or
other persons through the FL Paso
port to Juarez OF through the FL
Paso customs district at any point.
The Constltutiopalists have a ship
ment OF 10000 rounds Of ammuni-
ton due TO arrive today and also have
orders for 100000 cartridges en-
route to FL Paso from a factory.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
TROLLEY MEN AS MINsTRELs.

Nearly 5000 tickets have been sold
for the matinee and evening perfor-
mances OF the minstrel show TO be
given in The Playhouse today by
the employees OF the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company. The
proceeds will be devoted TO the Re-
lief Association Of the employees. The
minstrel show was given in Chester
last night TO a crowded house.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
HIS FOOT MASHED.

Edward Miller, colored, aged Is years
Of No. 6 Lord street, had his right fool
mashed this afternoon when the delivl
cry truck of j. @. Wilson ran over 81
The accident occurred at Fourth and
Church streets. Miller was taken :,
the Delaware Hospital
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
CLUE MEMBERS SEE aRoMANcERs |,

Under the auspices OF the dramatic
committee Of the New Century CLUB,
Edmund Rostand's "Romancersp was
presented 70 an enthusiastic audience Of
club members yesterday afternoon. The
stage settings were attractive and each
member Of the cast did creditable work.
Miss Grace Baird was especially good a.
'Pasqunot,p as were Miss Dorothy Have
kins and Miss Grace Weldin az "6yl-
vette" and "Tercinet"
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued BY Magistrate Buckley;
Prank p. Walker. aged 32 years, Of No.
2l35 Market street, and Catherine L..
Beckley, aged "a years. Of No. COS King
street.
William A. Gallagher, aged 81 years,
and Mary L. Dunlap, aged 80 years,
both Of No. 1000 Shalleross avenue.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
cIre rnmlnrl 10 Stand Parlonal

A good wholesome catharthic that
has a stimulating effect on the stom1
ach, liver and bowels is Foley 0athl
artic Tablets Thoroughly cleansing
in action. they keep you regular With
no gripping and no unpleasant after
effects. They remove that gassy dis
tended feeling so uncomfortaple 70
stout persons. .......
For sale by n b. Danforth, Market
and Second sts.-Adv. xxx
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
MERCHANTS AFTER MEMBERS.

In tho Chamber Of Commerce rooms
tonight the mercantile section Of tho
trade body win meet when further steps
win be taken TO advance the membership
now being conducted.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
cHARGEn- AS KIFE nEATER

Peter Hecker, OF No 624 East Third
street was arrested this afternoon on
a charge OF wife beating. Hecker VIII
be given a. hearing In City Court
tomorrow morning. ~.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23

You can gain vast amount OF m
formation about available farms Of
all sizes IN various locations by read
ing the Want Columns daily. and n
you don't find Just what you want TO-
day, you mey tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
NEBRASKA SAILS.
" The United Press

BY The United Press.
BOSTON, April 23.-The battleship
Nebraska sailed for Mexico from the
navy yard here shortly before l o'clock
today. The Georgia and Virginia, the
two other vessels of the Third Division,
will 60 out at 4 o'clock. Nearly 800
extra marines are divided between the
three vessels. Orders came from Wash
ington today TO grant no leave in excess
Of twelve hours, except in cases of emer-
gency and TO have all on leave ready for
recall. The cruiser North Carolina, on
the reserve list for over year, was
placed in full commission at noon, the
place as a receiving ship. The gunboat
Castine, put in commission yesterday
will sail within a week.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
cHmD LIFR MEETING.

The Wilmington Chapter of the
American Institute Of Child Life will
meet at o'clock in Friends School.
The Montessori Method will be the
subject for discussion.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
DROVE AUTO WITHOUT LICENSE

In City Court today James Fisher
pleaded guilty to the charge Of driv-
ing an automobile without a license
and was fined S. and costs.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
American IN Launch
takes Mexican CUNDOAT
By The United Press.

by The Unlteu Tre88.
NEW YORK, April 23.-Flag Lieuten-
ant McCandless Of Admiral Badgers
fleet, captured Mexican gunboat with
nothing more than a launch from the
warship Arkansas, armed with a one
FOUNDER gun, as told in a special des-
patch TO the New York Evening Sun
today.
The SUMS despatch says the gunboat
was attempting to take 250 soldiers oil
a transport which had just arrived out
side the harbor when McCandless ap-
preached in the launch. The soldiers
drew up along the rail and covered the
flag lieutenant with their rifles, but he
ignored their commands to halt, boarded
the vessel and took charge Of it in the
name Of the United States.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
BRITISH OFFICER INJURED.

BY The United Press.
VERA CRUZ, April 24.-Paymaster
Kimber, of the warship Essex, of the
British fleet, was slightly wounded TO-
day by a Mexican sharpshooter. He
was on Admiral Craddock's flagship
when shot.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
INspEcrINc OUTSIDE RnAps.

Several members Of the New Castle
County Levy Court went to Philadel.
phia this morning to be the guests Of
the Barrett Manufacturing Company on
a road inspection trip. ifara p 1it
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
WANT THE DRAFT
Horses TO SHOW
At State FAIR

Letters to the business men Of VIII
mington will be sent out next Mon
day by the Secretary Of the Delaware
State Fair Association, asking them
to send their delivery teams TO the
Fair on Labor Day Some brief men
ton Of the plan has been made before
but the details had not be completed,
and are now ready. The special an
nouncement as contained in the 1914
fair premium list is as follows, and
covers the plan in a nutshell.
1st End
For best heavy delivery team $40 IS
For best light delivery team. $40 So
For best coach team.... ....SlO IS
Joshua Conner offers a blanket for
the best coach team. Horse to count
80 per cent. vehicle, 25 per cent;
harness, 10 per cent; appointments,
10 per cent. Prospective exhibitors
must make entries on or before Au-
gust 22d No entry fee will charged
in this class and only one ticket Is
sued.
Owners Of horses will not be re-
quired to have them on the grounds
before 1 o'clock in the afternoon on
Monday and may take them away
any time after four o'clock. The driv-
er of the team will be provided with
a ticket of admission for that day
and no entry fee will be charged
Several Of the more prominent Local
business horses have an animal In
spection and offer prizes to the driv.
ers whose teams show the best care
for a year This is another oppor'
tunity to encourage the drivers In
their good work DIT. Carl W. Gay
Of the University of Pennsylvania
has consented 10 act as judge Of the
draft breeds as well as of this spe
cial class. AS Dr. Gay judged thu
same class of horses at the Interna
tional Live Stock Exposition IN Chi
cago last December II seems hardl,
necessary to do more than maxi
mention Of his work.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23

pans and let stand again until light
Brush the tops OF the ioaves With
mix; bake in moderate oven forty
minutes.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
MEXICANs ORDER SOME OUT.

BY The United Press.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, April 23.-The
Mexican Federal commander at Tia
Juana, Mex, Is miles south Of here,
today ordered all non-combatants to
leave there, evidently anticipating a
fight with the United States troops
sent TO the border from Fort Rose
Grams. The women and children are
being taken TO Esenada and all Of the
men are being forced into the serv-
ice of the Federal army.
United States troops, just across
the border, are throwing up en-
trenchments at San Ysidro. Cap
tain Condor commanding the United
States soldiers. announced that all
women and children will be ordered
out of San Ysirdo today.
Evening journal., 1914-04-23
No VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-No vol
unteer organizations not connected
with the regular militia will be con-
sidered by the War Department for
Mexican service. This was made
clear today to several Massachusetts,
militia officers, who accompanied by
Senator Weeks, called upon Chief OF
Staff General Wotherspoon today. II
is the desire of the War Department
that the militia regiments at once be
recruited to their full war strength
in case they should be needed later
on. The War Department hopes, in
cidentally, to attract men who are de-
sirous of enlisting, to the regula mill.
tia, and not to volunteer regiments
which would not be organized and
disciplined sufficiently to make then
thoroughly available for use In con
junction with the regular army.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09
A Perfect Cathartic.

There is sure and wholesome action
in every dose of Foley Cathartic Tab.
let's. They cleanse with never grippe
or pain. Chronic cases of constipation
find them invaluable. Stout people are
relieved of that bloated, congested
feeling, so uncomfortable especially i'm
hot weather. They keep your liver
busy. III. L. Hennessy.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09
Causes Of Stomach Trouble.

Sedentary habits, lack of out door
exercise, insufficient mastication of
food, constipation, a torpid liver, worry
and anxiety, overeating, partaking of
food and drink not suited to your age
and occupation. Correct your habits
and take Chamberlain's Tablets and
you will soon be well again. For sale
by Grant Holden.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-07-09

LOST, STRAYED or stolen from a
Paige automobile on Saturday, June
l3 set of tools. Finder will be re-
warded by leaving at Exposition of.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
FACTS ABOUT THE NORMAL.

A statement of facts, prepared by
President Joe Cook, relative to the
Normal College, expressed in brief but
effective terms, was printed on neat
cards and distributed among the mem
bers of the legislative party as it
came down from Jackson this morn
ing.
The following FACTS were stated:
Mississippi appropriates for her
common schools, $1,500,00O per year!
Much of this is wasted because of
unframed teachers.
Normal College established to train
rural teachers and doing it.
Lacks room to accommodate its
students.
Hundreds must seek training else
where or do without.
The Normal College a long felt
want.
1t has been established.
1t is doing the work for which es-
tablished.
1T HAS MADE GOOD.
1t must be enlarged or disappoint
people of State.
Hattiesburg's and Forrest County's
donation over 100000!
Over $4,000 interest on bonds
raised yearly by taxation.
Hattiesburg and Forrest County
gave the plant to the State.
They have wrought we'll.
Mote room for students needed.
Mississippi has erected no building
yet.
Mississippi will provide room.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-01-24
The Biggest and Best Show You Ever
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GREATER GEM THEATRE
MONDAY-Specal double feature six reel 2 hour show
Adults 1Oc Children &c.
GEN'L WRoTEN's APPOINTMENTS

Brigadier General Wroten, of the End
Brigade Mississippi Division United
Confederate Veterans, has issued the
following:
Headquarters, Second Brigade, Mis-
sissippi Division, United Confederate
Veterans. Magnolia, Miss, Jan Is,
1914, Comrades of the Second Brigade:
Having the distinguished honor OF
being your commander for the ensuing
year, l hereby appoint the following
named veterans as my official staff
and bespeak for them tie courtesy and
respect of their respective offices.
w. M. Can't, Adjutant General and
Chief of Staff, Hazlehurst, Miss; T. L.
, Cotton, Assistant Adjutant General,
Summit F. Marion Baxter, Inspector,
HattiesbLrg; T. l.. McGehee, Assistant
Inspector, Summit; H. E. Anderson,
Quartermaster, Gulfport; ]. X. Brum-
{ field, Assistant Quartermaster Tyler
/ town; John H. Jones, Commssary,
Summit; s. R. Quin, Assistant Com:
missary, McComb; George A. McGehee
Abide Camp, Liberty; w. L. Varnado
Aid-de-Camp, Osyka; N. H. Higdon
Judge Advocate, Hazlehurst; Cade
Gibson, Assistant Judge Advocate
Crystal Springs; DR.. r. e. Jones, Sur
geon, Crystal Springs; DR.. Sam Webb
Assistant Surgeon. McComb; Rev. w
e. Fail. Chaplain, Hattisburg; Rev.
M. Hutson, Barto. Assistant Chaplain
A. B. Carter, Ensign, Utica; 1. R