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Evening journal., 1914-07-31
Blue Law Decided
WELDIN WILL Case
Old Act, Drawn by Early
Settlers, Causes Church
$4,000 Loss
BEOUESTS LAWFUL
TO PERSONS ONLY

In compliance with the order recent
~ issued by Chancellor Charles Nj. Cur
tbs, i'm the case OF the bequest of $4,000
lett by Hannah Weldin to the Mt.
Pleasant, NJ. Y. Church, decree will be
entered in a few days declaring the will
to be invalid insofar as this bequest
is concerned. In his decision Chancellor
Curtis declared the item of the will
containing the bequest of $4,000 to the
church to be null and void, as it does
not comply with the statutes regulating
religious corporations, and as result
of the decision the $4,000 will be divided
among the heirs of the deceased, whose
names have already been published
This decision of the chancellor is OF
great Importance and should be borne
in mind by all persons who hereafter
desire to make requests to churches.
They should, in their will, leave such
bequests to the trustees Of the church
and not TO the church itself.
In finding this decision the Chan
cellor referred back to the ancient
blue laws" of Delaware. which have
never been repealed. and refers par
ticularly to an old enactment OF 1851
which has a direct bearing on the sub
iect of handling of money by religious
corporations He also refers TO the
statutes published in the earliest COM
pilation of the laws of Delaware. when
the State was a part Of Great Britain,
known as the old King George II Blue
Laws, which are still In force. The
Seventeenth Act of these laws bears
upon the matter of religious corpora
tions.
This act authorizes religious socie-
ties of Protestants to purchase or take
by gift land for burying grounds and
/ erecting churches. houses of religious
worship schools and almshouses. but
| prohibits them from purchasing or
/ taking by gift land for the mainten-
ance or support of the churches,
| houses of worship. schools or aim
houses or any other purposes. In
short. such a religious corporation
can acquire land by purchase or gift
for the erection of churches. schools
and almshouses but for no other pur-
pose.
As IT was specified in the will of
Hannah Weldin that the $4,000 was
to be expended in real estate as an
investment for the maintenance OF
the church. this old law effectually
prohibits the church from receiving
the gift.
I Had Mrs. Weldin left the money
to the trustees of the church per-
sonally, however, they could have
accepted it and used the money in
any manner she directed.
Under the terms of the will Mrs
Weldin left the $4,000 to the church
to be paid to the trustees to be in.
vested, and the interest was to b,
used toward paying the ministers
salary, with the exception of S5 o.
the interest which was TO be useC
to NOW the grass in the cemetery
and keep it in good condition.
The money will now be distributed
as though she had died intestate.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
TANGO MURDERER
DIES ON GALLOWS
Henry Spencer Who Killed
Scores of Women, Pays
the Death Penalty
MURDERED THEM
LIKE FLIES HIS STORY
BY The United Press.

bN Inc 0ulNeu llesS.
WHEATON, ILL.,. July s1.-Henry
Spencer, tango murderer" and dubbed
by criminologists "the man without
a SOUL" went to death on the gall
lows here today FOR the murder OF
Mrs. Mildred Allison -Rexroat, Chi
cago dancing teacher, near Wayne,
ILL.,, on the night of September 2S,
1913. Only a small knot Of specta-
tors saw the death trap sprung.
These included score of newspaper
reporters and photographers from
Chicago papers and a few intimate
friends Of Sheriff Kuhns Of Dupage
county, who had charge Of the execu-
tion.
The crime for which Spencer paid
with his life. his subsequent startling
confession that he had killed nearly
a score Of women IN all parts Of the
country and the apparent cheerful
ness with which he received the ver-
dict of death, attracted national in
terest in his case. Alienists and
criminologists, even admitting the
strange influence exerted by opium
upon Spencers brain. pronounced
him one of the most remarkable Grim
inals of recent years. Mrs. Allison
ReXroat, who shortly after her di-
vorce from her first husband, Allison,
had married RexrOat, young far
mer living near Macomb. ILL.,. was en-
gagged as a tango teacher at Chicago
dancing school. She boarded an in
terurban car on the night of Septem-
/ ber 2S for Wayne. ILL.,, a short distance
| from Chicago, where she had been
asked over the telephone to start a
new class In the tango Early the
/ following morning her body. horribly
mangled. was found on the railroad
/ tracks near Wayne, in a lonely ravine.
! Close examination showed that the
tango teacher had been slain before
her body was struck by the train.
Under skilful guidance from the
/ police, Spencer. a weak-faced little
man with rat eyes, recited a re-
markable crime record. He swore
that he had killed more than twenty
persons. mostly women. had robbed
and assaulted many others. and had
set fire to a big apartment, causing
the loss of another life.
women, Damn 'emi hate 'eml
They always played me for a sucker
and I killed them just like flies" he
screamed in one of his outbursts Of
passion.
BY communicating with authorities
all over the country. the larger par
of Spencers amazing tale was dis
credited In a few instances facts ap
parently supported his claims that HI
had other murder victims on his fam
GUS death list While he was recit
j ing his story, the Rev. Johnston
Meyers. of Emmanuel Baptist Church
came forward to tell that SPENCE
had been a regular attendant at hi
church, and had professed to be deep
ly interested In church work. Spen
GERS trial In the little brick court
house here was full Of thrills. HI
frequently rose in his seat to de-
nounce the Judge the jury and his
own attorney in outbursts of profan
ity. Once he knocked his own attor'
ney down in open court and his In
cessant cry during the trial was
Lets cut this damned foolishnes'
and put on the necktie party In
not nutty and I'm willing to b'
|, Hanged
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
TOMORROW Second
DAY FOR VOTERS TO
Get ON THE BOOKS

Tomorrow is the second day for the
registration of voters, the first regis
tration having been two weeks ago,
when 1929 men were qualified.
To vote at the party primaries it is
necessary for men to register on or be-
fore August s. Thus tomorrow or the
following Saturday are the only days
left for voters to get on the list and
have the privilege of taking part in
nominating the ticket of their party.
There will be a registration day in Sep
tember and one in October.
The registration places will be the
same as those two weeks ago. Each
registration place is designated by
flag displayed in front of it.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
BANKERS DISCUSS
local SITUATION
Continued from Pace One,


tion in banks, in Offices of stock
brokers. about the DUPONT building
corridors, in the Hotel DUPONT and
mostly wherever groups of business
men gathered. All seemed to be
of the opinion that Wilmington is
strong financilly and that there is
no cause for alarm in this city.
This is a time when every person
should keep his head said one
banker. who approved of the advisory
announcement issued by the great
banking house of J. P. Morgan and
Company today that American securi-
ties owners should remain calm and
tear in mind that the actual prop
critics represented by American Sc
curities will not suffer greatly by
a European war.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
]. F. MOCK AGAIN
named Commissioner

Mayor Harrison w. Howell today
reappointed J. Franklin Mock a
member of the Board Of Public Utili-
ties Commission for a term Of FIVE
years. Mr.. Mock succeeds himself
having been appointed to the board
about two months ago to fill out the
unexpired term of the late ]. Jack
son Peirce.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
KAIsER MOVES FoR PEAcF.

by lhe United Press.
LONDON, July 31.-A dispatch
from Berlin published shortly before
noon says that the Kaiser has sent
his brother Prince Henry, to st.
Petersburg on secret peace mission
III final effort TO prevent a general
war.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
No REASON ZOE RrsINEss ALARM
By The United Press.

be lut united freSS.
NEW YORK, July 31.-Directors Of
the New York Clearing House, in
meeting today, decided that prospects
of a general European war need not
make any serious interruption TO
business in the United States.
The business and financial eondi-
tion of New York and the entire
country is sound, but the situation in
Europe justifes extreme prudence
Gnd self-control on the part of the
United States" read a statement is
sued by the committee.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31

nish several hundred thousand pairs
shoes for the French army, and If 20 to
quote prices.
Significant OF the gravity OF the war
crisis in Europe. It is added that
these shoes are wanted within twenty
days, according to present plans OF
the French war office.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
ArTFR MONEI TO BUY STOCKS.

BY The United Press.
SYRACUSE ". Y, July 31.-Ex-
cited crowds fiocked to stock brok-
ers offices here today. People are
still drawing money from banks with
which to buy stock bargains. Tick
ers are silent for the first time since
1873.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
PEACE CONGRESS IN SEPTEMBER.
By The United Press.

by Inc United Press.
WASHINGTON, July 3l.-Staging of
q peace congress within six weeks, at
Vienna, the Austrian war capital, was
the unique problem of the European
conflict today troubling officers of the
American Peace Society. Postponement
of the intentional Peace Congress,
scheduled at Vienna from September
IS, to 10, or its transfer out of the
war zone is thought probable, officials OF
the American Branch believed today
Representative Bartholdt, of Missouri,
admitted today at least one delegate
might be missing from the Vienna con-
ference-Mme. Slavko Grouitch of Bel
grade, Servia.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
$4,000 ADDITION TO
The H. & h. PLANT

Building Inspector Anderson today
issued a permit to the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Corporation to build
plate and stove templet shop at a
cost of $4,000 The foundation will
be built on pilings and the building
will be erected of brick. concrete and
steel.
J. B. Holland will make repairs to
the property at Seventh and Doug
lass streets for the Wet Wash Laun-
dry.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
TO EXTRApTTE TTALIANs.

Chief Of Police Black received a
telegram today from E. J. Mccarthy,
of Worcester. Mass, stating he would
be here on Monday for the three Ital-
ians wanted in that city on a charge
of murder
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
August I May Be Written in
Blood on The Calendar of
fhe Continent, Europe Fears
BY ED. L. KEEN,
United Press Staff Correspondent.

LONDON, July 3The veil of continental censorship
tonight curtains the and the actors in EuOpes drama
London the only European capital where the free to pub
without the facts publish Rumors and unauhen
cated reports abound Known facts regarding by the
indeed The Balkans completely isolated Not
fmed dispatch relative activities south of the Danube has
through
Vienna is almost unrepOrted.
Germany formally of other words
martial law, but through semOcia dispatches in which
dependency placed has denied the mobilization of her armies
mobilization of both army
and navy is being rushed at ton speed
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
MRS. WAKEFIELD
GETS LIFE SENTENCE
By The United Press

BY The United Press.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. July 3l.-Mrs.
Bessie Wakefield was today sentenced
to Imprisonment for life in the Weth-
ersfield Penitentiary, following the
conviction for murder in the second
degree. No appeal will be taken. Mrs.
Wakefield's attorney announced, and
she will be taken to the prison within
ten days.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
= LONDON, July 3I.-Admission was
made al the Foreign Ofioe this evening
that the Car Of Russia has ordered a
general mobilization of all the armies Of
European Russia. Commanders Of all
Russian ports on the Black Sea and the
Baltic have been ordered to seize all
coal and fuel oil supplies, and to furnish
no foreign merchantmen with more than
enough fuel to reach the nearest foreign
port.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
RUN ON BRrssELs BANK
By mo United press.

By Inc United Press.
BRUSSELS. July 31.-Ten thou
sand persons demanded their de-
posits from the national bank here
today, creating a big run on the in
siitution. After several hours. dur
ing which the bank steadily met all
demands made upon it, confidence
was restored among the depositors
waiting in line.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
Nv The United Press

BY The United Press.
ROME, July GA Salonica dispatch
this evening reports that flying squad
ron, consisting of three Russian cruisers
and two destrOyers is speeding toward
the Bosphorus, with the objective of
seizing any vessels flying the flag of
either Germany or Austria Immediately
war is declared.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON, July ga Berlin dispatch
TO the Exchange Telegraph, passed by
the German censor without delay, states
that the Foreign Office denies emphati-
cally that there has been OF will be any
mobilization of the German army today.
No particular Importance is attached to
the dispatch, which was obviously in
tended for a blind.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
HANOVER TO erect
new $4,000 Church

Hanover Presbyterian Church has
decided to erect a new church, of
stone, to cost about $4,000, from
plans prepared by Leon Wilde Craw-
ford. Bids will be asked for next
week. 1t will go on the present site.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31

to stock commissaries and clear camp
sites in anticipation of a general mob
ilization order within twenty-four
hours. All aviation corps command
ers have been instructed to put ev-
cry available aeroplane in commits
sion. including several score of obso-
lete machines from which engines
have been removed.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
Friends School
Fourth and West Streets
Wilmington, Delaware.


Delaware's leading preparatory
school, fitting for either college or
business. A corps Of twenty-five
instructors. Excellent equipment.
Thorough instruction. Co.education-
al Scientific, Latin-Scientific, Lit
erary and Classical courses of study
Graduates fitted for any college
Well equipped Gymnasium. New and
well equipped primary building.
Terms moderate by reason OF
endowment. Fall term begins Ninth
Month (Sept.l IA, 1914. For Illus
strated catalog, address
HERSCHEL A. NORRIS, A. a.,
Principal
D. & A. Phone 2l5oA.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31


1T. Petersburg's eyer-eilectiye press
censorship has proved equal TO the Oc-
oasiOn, and despite uncOnfirmed re-
ports, which are generally credited
that the entire European military
force of the Car is being modified,
there is little new information from
the SIay capital.
All peace proposals and Overtures
have been dropped. Hope Of a To-
calizatiOR of the war has vanished.
Zach nation is dispOsing of its fac
iOnGl troubles and clearing its pOliti-
.al decks for action. Even British
statesmen, the last to admit the fulfil.
ty Of peace plans, have dropped their
negotiations with diplomats OF other
aatiOns and are devoting themselves
% the problems of Offense and de-
lense.
British officials, speaking frankly
but not officially, believe the die has
been cast. They are ready and watt
Ing. The tension is rapidly becoming
mbearable, London and Paris, the
least active, feeling it worst.
Tonight Europe confidently expects
that August 1, 1914, will be written in
blood on the calendars of the cOnti-
Rent.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
By The United Press

BY The United Press
LONDON, July 3l.-Russia has pro-
claimed a general mobilization of her
entire army and navy. Announcement
Of this fact was received at the for
eign Office this evening, presumably
through the British ambassador at St.
Petersburg It is believed that similar
notification has been given the other
powers. The announcement puts the
next move directly up to the Kaiser.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
LAG CONCELs ENGAGEMrNrs


LONDON. July 31.-King George
today cancelled all engagements
and will remain in Buckingham Pal
ace waiting the outcome of the war
crisis
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
NO PEACE ERRAND TO CzAR.
Ry The united Press,

Ey Tie JnlLed Frtss,
BERLIN. July 81 PASSED by Cen
sor) The Grand Duke Of Hesse has
not gone to ST. Petersburg on peace
errand. The Kaiser has made no de-
mand upon the Car for an explana-
ton within twenty-four hours of the
Russian mobilization. News of these
two reports given wire circulation
yesterday through a British news
agency, reached Berlin in a dispatch
from Paris and were promptly
denied at the foreign office.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
OLIVER TWIST

Wash Suits for Little Boys;
sizes 3 to z years. s1.00 to 81,
Latest styles and best cons
binations.
WASH SUITS, SOC 10 $500.
Sizes to 10 years, Russian
and Sailor Blouses, Galateas,
Linens and Regulations.
Wash Trousers. 25c to S1.50.
Sizes 4 10 II Years.
Norfolk Wash Suits,
$3.50 to s..
Sizes s 10 II Years.
Blue Serge Norfolk Suits. "a
to SO. Cassimeres, S2.25 to
$3.50. All plain. double
breasted Suits at one-half
price. Now Si.50 TO S5. Were
50 to $40.
MEMS SUITS.
HALF PRICE.
New styles, new sizes and
new suits in stock today, So
to $3.50. Stop in. look over
them today. Shepherd Plaid,
patch pocket Suits among them
az $3.50 and $40.
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE,
9Th & Market.
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
AFTER SHOES FOR FRENCH ARMY.

~ III NIIITNW T IN0|d
BROCKTON, Mass, July 3l.-From
its Paris representative by cable the
George e. Keith Shoe Company of this
city, has received a communication ask
ing if the company is in position to fur
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
CITY LEAGUE SCHEDULE
Corrected
SATURDAY, AUGUST /

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1.
woodlawn VS.. Pioneers, at Eden Park.
christiana VS.. Peerless, at Concord
Chesrook VS.. Delaware Hard Fibre, at
Marshallton.
Eden VS.. Browntown, at Browntown.
Umpire Assignments.
Woodiawp VS.. Decentralization.
Chrfstiana vs.. Peerless-Rigney.
Chesrook VS.. Delaware H. Cough
lin.
Eden VS.. Browntown-Knopf
Social League Schedule.
Rockford at Pastime.
Maple Leaf at Blue Bell.
Wildel at Waverly.
Umpire Assignments.
Rockford at Pastime-McGowan.
Maple Leaf at Blue Bell-Babby.
wildel at Waverly-McDonough
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
FRENCH ARMY PRE-
PARES FOR WAR.

BY The United Press.
PARIS, July 1.-Commanders Of
all rendezvous stations for French
naval reservists, have received orders
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
METAL EXCHANGE CLOSED.

MI AI LANHANVH NHVoLUs
BY The United States.
NEW YORK, July S1.-The New
York Metal Exchange closed today.
The board OF managers decided the
exchange should remain closed until
Tuesday,
Evening journal., 1914-07-31
MILLIONS IN GOLD FOR EUROPl

WIIIIUNo IN VULU fVh LNItVI u
BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. July S1.-Sailing for
Europe today, the liner St. Louis, Of
the American line carried S11,O25,OO0
in gold bullion. more gold than was
ever before shipped from this country
on a single vessel.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-06

Of unusual interest is the announce
ment of the st. Louis Globe-Democrat
to be found elsewhere in this issue.
The 'Twice-a- Week" edition of that
sterling publication, a great Semi
Weekly newspaper with Weekly
Farm and Home Magazine Section in
colors, is offered at the special rate
of two years or two yearly subscrip-
tions for one dollar. The Daily Globe
Democrat, six issues per week. is Of
fered to Rural Free Delivery or Star
Route patrons, yearly subscriptions
only, for $3.50 per year, or if the
Sunday paper is desired, seven issues
per week, for $3.50 per year. The
regular price of the Daily Globe
Democrat, including Sunday, is $500
per year. Daily without Sunday $4,00
per year. Sunday only $500 per
year, Read the announcement and
order the Globe-Democrat, either
daily or 'Twice-a-W Week, to-day.
Address Globe Printing Company,Pub-
fishers, st. Louis, Mo.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-06

We seriously doubt whether
the Republican committee did the
wise thing Monday in making
nominations, even where there
was but one announced candi-
date. Particularly was this true
as to county superintendent of
schools. But few people knew
that this county by a recent act
of the legislature changed the
law. No one had announced for
the Office, and when the commit
tee adopted the motion to select
where there was not but one
candidate it was an easy road
for any one who was present to
so announce, which was done,
and the nomination made. We
understand others expected to be
candidates. They are now shut
out and Terry Alternately is the
nominee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-06
Surprises Many in Selmer

The Quick action of simple buck
thorn, glycerine, etc., as mixed in
Adler--ka, the remedy which became
famous by curing appendicitis, is sur
prising Selmer people. Many have
found that this simple remedy drains
so much foul matter from the system
that A Single Dose relieves constipa-
tion, sour stomach and gas on the
stomach almost Immediately. Adler-i-
ka is the most thorough bowel cleans
er ever sold. B. L. Browder, drug
gist. adv
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-06
Meeting Of Republican County
Executive Committee

Pursuant to the call published by
Chairman J. w. Gray. the Republican
Executive Committee met Monday to
determine on the selection Of county
candidates. Chairman Gray called the
committee to order. Secretary Chas.
Dunaway read the call and roll call
showed a majority of the committee
present. Sheriff Gray. being can
didate, called DR.. j. L. Smith who
presided during the meeting. A mo-
tion was made and carried that the
committee nominate as the party can
didates in cases where there was but
one candidate.
Under this rule j. w. Gray was
nominated for sheriff, ]. B. Graham
for circuit court clerk, and Terry
Alternately for county superintendent.
No one announced TOR county court
clerk or county trustee.
Carl Ferguson, G. A. Scott and
Lum Alexander announced for regis
ter. In neat speeches R. A. Ca.oth-
ers and Sam Sanders withdrew from
the race. At the request of candi-
dates the committee was instructed
to ascertain the sentiment of their
districts and report same on first
Monday in March. when the commit
tee will make selection. Others are
not barred from the choice of the
committee.
The committee, after filling a few
vacancies, adjourned to meet first
Monday in MarchsA.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-06

The school muddle here has
been settled by the city council
establishing city school, taking
the control out of the county
board. We understand the state
superintendent reco m m e n d e d
this course as the proper thing
to do. All towns the size of Sell
mer have their own schools.
The Trustee will pay to the City
Treasurer the county funds be-
longing to the corporation. There
will probably be an additional as
sessment by the city.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1914-02-06
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