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Evening journal., 1914-08-10
SIMPLE FUNERAL
FOR MRS. Wilson
Only Presbyterian Church
Ritual is Read at Funeral
of Presidents Wife
MOURNERS TO MEET
THE FUNERAL TRAIN
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 10-The
heavy hand OF death today hushed All
Official activity for the funeral OF
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. All Washing.
ton Joined in the national requiem
Congress was adjourned, all govern
ment departments closed and civil
ians suspended activity during the
services IN the East Room OF the
white House at 2 o'clock.
No funeral music and no eulory
marked the ceremony, consisting only
OF the Presbyterian ritual-prayers
and scripture reading. The Rev. syl-
vester w Beach, Princeton pastor of
the President and his family, and the
Rev J. II. Taylor, OF the Presidents
church here, were the officiating
clergy. Simplicity--iust as Mrs. VIII
son desired--was the keynote
The body was taken today from
the West Bedchamber, where abe
died. In a state-orient casket OF all
YER gray, It lay In the mammoth East
Room, which was filled TO overflow
ing with flowers.
Arrival today OF Professor Stock
ton Arson, brother Of Mrs. Wilson,
completed the family party for the
services, which were strictly private,
confined to congressional committees,
the cabinet and wives, and a small
group Of friends. There were no hon
orary pallbearers, six gray-haired
veteran police officers acting az ac-
tive pallbearers.
Senators of the Senate committee
OF honor met at the Senate chamber
at l.30 o'clock and proceeded 10 the
White House. The House members
met at the east gate OF the White
House.
The White House grounds were closed
to all visitors today, but the great.
nigh iron fences were lined with crowds
Of mnurners
Ritual passages Of the services today
were drawn mostly from John Ia, and
LIST Corinthians, Chapter 10. So TO So.
the trip to Rome, Ga. for interment
Of the body beside the parents Of Mrs.
Wilson in Myrtle HIN, Cemetery, was
scheduled at 4.35 o'clock, with a she.
cial train bearing only members of the
presidential family, DR.. Grayson and
Secretary IumuIty. AT Rome, the body
will be taken from the train direct 70
tile cemetery at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow
and placed in the family vault with
services conducted by the Presbyterian
pastor at Rome.
Most Of the floral pieces win be taken
to Rome.
All along the route 10 Georgia, silent
tributes by officials and citizens meeting
the funeral train at the station, with
bells tolling, are planned.
The President and party win return
to Washington at $50 o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon.
Plans as completed today were that
after the funeral services, the Presi,
dent and his immediate family, In Z
closed auto, should follow the hearse
TO the station After putting the cas-
ket aboard the special train, they re-
turn to the White House to wait until
the special train departs.
Governor and Mrs. Fielder, OF New
Jersey, and Prof Stockton Arson,
brother of Mrs. Wilson. arrived early
today TO attend the funeral.
Truckload after truckload OF flow
ers and floral pieces filed up 10 the
White House today. So numerous
we're the flowers that the air around
the White House was redolent block
away.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
REHOBOTH HEARS
ROAR OF WAR GUNS
Some Residents Awakened
by Sounds Like Battle at
Sea Early Today
ENGLISH AND GERMAN
CRUISERS OFF COAST

Booming Of heavy guns awakened
residents Of Rehoboth at an early
hour this morning and speculation
was rife as to whether or not naval
battle was in progress between Brit
ish and German cruisers off the coast.
Six or seven reports which sounded
like the discharge Of artillery Of the
heaviest calibre were distinctly
heard
Whether a naval engagement really
took place can not be positivel-
stated. Two Of the English cruiser
the Berwick and Essex, and the &c.
man warship Dresden are known to
be somewhere off the Atlantic coast
The Karlsruhe, another OF the
kaiser's cruisers. is at San Juan.
Porto Rico, where she is receiving
coal and provisions
Wilmingtonians who we're at Reho-
both over the weekend brought to
this city the story of something like
heavy guns being heard early this
morning.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
SHIPPERS MUST renew
Licenses IN Three DAYS

Officials of the United States Gus
toms Office here have been advised by
the Commissioner Of Navigation to dis
continue the practice Of allowing yes
sells to take oath that their ships have
not been in use where the craft are
tied up at ports along the Delaware or
in any part Of this division. Washing
ton authorities have instructed the To-
cal office to notify all shippers that
they must present their licenses for re-
newal within three days after the ex-
piration thereof, under penalty of a fine
of $40 which must not be mitigated.
Notice Of this has been sent TO deputy
collectors in all parts of the state and
IN other territory attached to this d.
vision.
The departments course is taken to
conform to Section 1925 of the u. S. Re
vised. Statutes which reads as follows:
Sec. 1925. The license granted
to any vessel shall be presented for
renewal by endorsement to the col
lector of customs OF the district In
which the vessel then may be within
three days after the expiration of the
time for which 1t was granted, or, If
she be absent at that time, within
three days from her first arrival
within a district. In case of change
of build. ownership. district, trade.
or arrival under temporary papers
in the district where she belongs the
license shall be surrendered. If the
master shall fail to deliver the IL
cense he shall be liable to a penalty
of ten dollars, which shall not be
mitigated.'
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
take OUT PERMIT
TO erect HOSPITAL

Building Inspector Charles p. Ander-
son has granted a permit to the A. s.
Reed and Brother Company to erect an
addition to the Delaware Hospital. The
building will be so by 10 rect, three
stories high, brick and stone with terra
Gotta trimmings. The building will
have one bay window Is by Z feet in the
operating room and will be Of steel and
glass. The cost of the building will be
$4,000
J. Frank Owens and Son will put in
three windows at No 800 Maryland ave-
nue. at a cost of $3.50.
J. B. Thompson has been granted a
permit to erect three dwellings on
Shallcross avenue to cost $5,400
Mr.. Anderson has had under advise
ment certain improvements 70 the build
ing at the southeast corner Of Eighth and
King streets, owned by Jacob Faber
In making alterations to the building
the old tireplaces were torn out and the
walls weakened to such an extent that
operations have stopped until the pres.
ent walls are either strengthened or
new ones built.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
Y. w. c. A. Girls IN cAMp.

Several members Of the Y. w. G. A.
left on Saturday for Fort ElfsburR,
N. j., a summer resort in Salem Cove.
to camp for two weeks, at the bungalow
"Idlewild." The party is chaperoned by
Mrs. Richard Skinner. Those In the
party include; the Misses Ethel Bon
ham, Pearle Wilson, Grace Lloyd, Mary
Dorsey, Grace Rono, Gertrude Casper
son, Ona Glenn. Gertrude Smith, who
went from Pennsgrove by auto. and
Miss Marion MacfarIane, Miss Helen
Macfarlane and Miss Florence LLOYD.
who were taken to the camp on the
motor boat "Ethmil." BY Edwin H.
Kaiser and Edward Mclean.
The week end visitors at The camp
were Mr.. and Mrs. John A. TAFT. Rich
ard skinner, Miss Helen Macfarlane
Edwin T. Kaiser and Edward Mclean,
of Wilmington, and Miss Martha Ma
son and Harry Lponcott, Of Salem,
N. J.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
NAME FARM AGENTS
FOR Three Counties
Trustees OfDelaware College
Appoint Levi A. Cooch, M.
0. Pence and w. C. PeIton
TO TAKE EDUCATIONAL
WORK TO THE FARMER

Trustees OF Delaware College met
in the Hotel DUPONT this morning
when the provisions OF the Smith
Lever bin passed by the last session
Of Congress for the extension OF ag-
ricultural work in the various State
colleges OF the country was consider
ed The agricultural committee Of
the college submitted its report on
the proposed extension work and it
was approved. The Smth-Leyer bill
provides an appropriation OF $4,000
annually TO the several states for the
extension OF agricultural and home
economies
The trustees appointed the county
agents to see that the agricultural
extension work is carried on: Levi
A. Cooch, for New Castle county; M.
o. Pence, Kent county, and w. G. Pei
ton. for Sussex county. All the agents
are experienced agriculturalists, il
was said The trustees are consid-
ering the appointment Of an instruc-
tor in home economics, but this posi-
ton was left open. AS it will most
likely be a woman, the trustees left
the matter in the hands OF DR..
Mitchell. president Of the college, and
Miss Robinson. dean Of the Women's
College
Today's meeting was attended by
Chancellor Charles M. Curtis, DR.. George
w. Marshall, DR.. II. G. M. Kolloclx, John
10. Higgins, Colonel L. w. Mustard,
Frank Bancroft, S. Ii. Derby, Thomas
Davis, William I. Lyman, Edward 4,
Hearn, DIR. Samuel c. Mitchell, PROBES.
sor Of the college,; Professor Harry j.
Hayward and S. II. MessielS.
The trustees decided that the money
appropriated for this work by the gov
eminent should be used in educating
the colored residents Of the State as
well as the white citizens in carrying
educational work to the farm, and the
idea Of allowing the State College for
Colored Students to have charge Of the
work among those Of their race was
considered. 1t was claimed, however,
that as Governor Miller had named Dell
aware College to administer the funds
appropriated, it would be better to have
the funds distributed by one head, Del
aware College.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
AT HOPKINS THEATRE.
Save Girl FROM DEATH
IN RIVER AT AUGUSTINE

Heroic efforts on the part OF two
well-known Chester men saved the
life Of Miss Mary Prendergast, OF No.
252O Parish street, Philadelphia, yes
terday afternoon while she was bath
ing at Augustine Beach. The res
cuers we're John Bouchelle and
Charles f. Morton. both members OF
the Franklin Fire Company.
With party Of young people from
Philadelphia, Miss Prendergast Joined
them for bath in the cooling waves.
She walked out in deep water and
owing to the swift undercurrent she
was dragged beneath the surface.
AT the time Bouchelle and Morton
were swimming toward her and when
she became exhausted they went "a
her assistance and after considerable
difficulty succeeded in getting her to
shore. The fremen were congratulated
for their timely action by the throng
Of hathers on the beach and also by
the young lady's parents.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
SYMPATHY OF CITY
Goes TO president
Mayor Howell Sends Mes
sage of Coincidence Over
Mrs. Wilson's Death
CITY OFFICES CLOSED
AS MARK OF RESPECT

Mayor Harrison w Howell on Sat.
urday sent the following message OF
sympathy to President Wilson be-
cause Of the death of his wife.
August 8, 1914.
Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President
Of the United States.
/ desire to express to you, in
behalf OF the people OF Whining
ton, their deepest sympathy. II
is our prayer that God may give
you strength to bear so great
sorrow.
Harrison w. Howell,
Mayor.
Wilmington city offices and New
Castle county offices were closed be-
tween 2 and o'clock this afternoon.
as a mark Of respect while the funeral
services over Mrs. Wilson were being
held The flags from the city hall win
dows are displayed at half staff. but
no flag is displayed from the roof
because the staff was blown down
about year ago. and has not been
replaced. The flag on the county
courthouse also was placed at half
mast.
State Councillor George F. Lang. OF
the Jr. 0. U. A. NJ, has had the flag
placed at half mast on Jr. o. u. A. nj.
hall, out of respect to the memory of
the wife of President Wilson.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
Chicks LET OUT
PITCHERS and CATCHER

Previous TO going on the road trip,
today, Manager Jimmy jackson, Of the
Wilmington Trl-State Club, announc-
ed the release Of HarkIns and Malloy,
pitchers, and Cotter, catcher.
Foye will now doing the catching
for the club. Brown, Tobin, Swal-
low and Robinson VIII be the pitching
staff. The explanation OF the release
Of the men, IL was said, that the club
was carrying too many men.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
LETTERS ON FsTATFs

Letters of administration have been
granted by Register Walker to John j.
Mckinley on the estate of Samuel p.
Green. James c. Smith also obtained
letters of administration on the estate
OF Maggie c. Smith.
Letters documentary were granted
to Anthony and Charles II. Holmead on
the estate Of Charles II. Holmead.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
CAR AND AUTO HIT.

An automobile owned by John E. Carr
and driven by I. M. Brown of Elsmere,
was struck by car No. 81 of the Peo-
pies Railway Company, at Ninth and
Orange streets. early this morning. The
car was occupied by party Of young
men.
The trolley forced the automobile on
the sidewalk, but luckily no one was
injured
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
TO name MOST POPULAR
WOMAN AT ST. MARY'S FETE

The women of st. Mary's Church
held a largely attended meeting yes
terday and decided to hold lawn
fete at the church on the evenings OF
September 10, IL, ~. Among the at
fractions will be a voting contest for
the most popular woman at the fete,
between the ages OF Is and so. Al
ready the southside residents feel they
have the girl and will have the votes.
General rivalry is sure to wax
warm in this contest. There will be
music each evening and the affair
promises TO be a delightful one, and
will be held on the new lawn adjoin-
ing 81. Marys Church.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
SUCCESS. TO REMAIN in
WILMINGTON THIS WEEK

Rumors that the Old Convict Ship,
now on exhibition at Warmers wharf.
would leave on Tuesday, were denied
today by the ship owners. The ship
will remain here all week.
Several thousands Of Wilmington
ians have already seen the ship. and
large numbers of people from outly-
ing districts have also come to the
city to see the ship The old ship
is to be a feature at the San Fran
cisco Exposition in 1915, and there is
10 likelihood Of it ever heing seen at
Wilmington again.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
RED CROSS APPEALS FOR
funds FOR Relief WORK

Governor Charles r. Miller has re-
ceived an appeal from the National
Red Cross Society for funds to carry
out the Red Cross relief work In con
nection with the European war. The
appeal is similar to that received by
Mayor Howell and Miss Emily p. Bis
sell, which was printed in these col
umns last week
Governor Miller has designated L.
Scott Townsend, who is treasurer of
the Delaware Red Cross Society, to
receive contributors.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
ALL SAFE AFTER AUTO BUMP.

While crossing Sixth street at Ship.
ley, early last evening. an auto owned
by John Truitt Of New Castle, was
struck by Peoples Line car The troll
lev was operated by Motorman Mullin,
who applied the brakes when he discov-
cred the automobile bearing Mr.. Truths
family. The trolley struck the automo-
bile from the rear, however, and tossed
il onto the sidewalk. No one was iniur-
ed but the automobile was slightly dam
aged.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
WANT WITNESSES IN THIS CASE.

william Brown, colored, pleaded
not guilty in City Court today to a
charge of disorderly conduct. As the
witnesses were not in court. the case
vent over until tomorrow morning.
The alleged disorder took place in
q market street auction house on SAT-
urday night
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
WOODS MEETING CONTINUES

The Holmes Gospel Camp Meeting in
Forman's Woods was attended by 5000
visitors yesterday. The services opened
with a testimony meeting The Rev.
G. A. Cooke was the afternoon preacher.
The Rev. Henry Gray was the evening
preacher. Miss Sarah kinsler and Miss
Ellen Seigman sang. The services will
continue until September /.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
HIS FINGER MANGrFn.

Suffering fran cut on the second
finger OF his left hand John Eastiand
q waiter employed at the Dupont Hotel
who lives at No, lll9 Market street
called at the Delaware Hospital fol
treatment today. His wound was quick
" dressed.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
RAILROAD CARNIVAL

AT SHELLPoT.
At Shellpot Park the big feature this
week will be the annual celebration of
the railroad men, and the railroad men
Of the entire eastern division of rail
roads will take part in the exercises
during the week. The usual program
will be followed in addition TO the spe-
cial events. One Of the best vaudeville
bills ever seen in Wilmington has been
secured for the Family Theatre and
there will be the usual free concerts By
the Henry and Young Military Band.
Tomorrow will be an unusually big
day as the occasion will be Children's
as well as Babies Day, and despite the
special attractions which have been pro.
vided by the railroad men, children who
arrive at the park on the trolley cars
between noon and p. m. will be given
tickets admitting them free to all the
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
LOSES DIAMONDS IN STATION

Special % The EVENING JOURNAI.
DOVER, Del, August l0.-A young
woman from Baltimore arrived here o1
the noon train on Saturday and left two
diamond rings in the toilet room at the
station after washing her hands. Dis.
covering her loss few minutes later.
she FASTENED to the station, but her
jewels had disappeared.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
Cd to 60 to his home in Ellendale upon

ION ana Philadelphia Traction Com
pany at Holly Oak is being repaired,
cd to go to his home in Glendale upon
the request Of the prosecuting witness.
Sophie Opolack was charged with as
sault and battery on Edna Purdue. The
trouble arose over a child going TO a
store for candy The case went over I'M
til tomorrow morning.
haughley Valentine was charged with
assault and the prosecuting witness
asked that the case be dismissed.
Charles H. CORY was charged with
non-support of his wife and children. He
served three months in the workhouse
on former occasion. He is now a
month behind in his payments. He has
been out Of work for a month and has
been drinking, it was charged. Jewelry
has been carried away BY him ana
pawned. He formerly worked for the
railroad company. The court held him
in $500 bond to pay IS a week. Unless
he gets the bond he will 90 to the
workhouse.
Lewis +. Welsh colored, was held in
$500 bail for hearing on Wednesday
to answer the charge Of larceny of 4
suit of clothes valued at Sc, the prop
erty of Alonzo Moore.
Lucy Terrasina charged Augustine
Julian with assault and battery. Her
testimony was that he had boarded at
her house and she put him out. He
came back on Saturday and tried to
force his way into her room. lie kicked
her on the leg. The fine was S. and
costs.
Harry Hall, colored, was fined 81 and
costs for using profane language on the
street.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
MOUNT CUBA MAN HnPr

Dennis Hickey Of Mount Cuba, was
at the Delaware Hospital this morning
with bis right thumb hors de combat.
Attending physicians told Dennis his
injury was not serious. After the
wound had been dressed he left the hos
pital.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
DOG RITES MANS ANKLE

G. Whitman, a driver, employed by
the Wilson Line, who makes his home at
No. 504 King street, has sore ankle
today.
Whitman was bitten on the ankle
by dog. His injury was dressed at the
Delaware Hospital
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
TWo HAVE INJURED HANDS.

With their right and left hands re-
spectively injured, Martin Rider and Jo-
seph Bantum, both colored, and of New
port. received medical attention at the
Delaware Hospital today. They did not
say how they received their injuries.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
FOR THE IRE

Every need for your vaca-
ton trip, and Just now you fget
the cleanup sale prices. Here
are some OF them.
Blue Serge Suits, Sc to<si5.
Grey Serges, $3.50 to SIS.
Homespuns. $3.50 to SIS.
Duck Trousers. $1.00 to 81. g.,
Khaki Trousers, S1.O0 to S3.0csg
Flannel Trousers, SO to $3.50.
Odd Trousers, So to $3.50.
Straw Hats. soc to $3.50.
Panamas, $3.50 to $500.
Travelling Caps, CSC to $3.50.
Tennis Shoes. $1.15 to $3.50.
Low shoes, s225 TO $3.50.
Soft Shirts, SOC to $3.50.
Silk shirts, $2.75 to $500.
Fancy Sox. 13c to $3.50.
Hand Bags, $500 TO SIS.
Suit Cases, $3.50 to SIS.
We have the goods; we ars
selling them because they are
right.
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE.
9Th & Market.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10

His left side injured, Clarence Bar.
rett, colored, Of South Wilmington, re.
ceiYed medical attention at the Della.
ware Hospital this morning. His con.
dition is not serious.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
RECOVERING FROM ACCIDENT

George l. Hill, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Hill, Of No. 1920 Pine street.
who was injured by being run over
by an automobile, is now able to sit
up and his recovery soon is ex-
pected
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
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-educatior-
al. Scientific, Misunderstanding, 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 lSept.l IA, 1914 For illus.
strated catalog, address
HERsCHEL A. NORRIS, A. al,
Principal
Principals Office open September /.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
THATCHER w. c. T. d. MEFTrNC

The Ella Thatcher W. c. T. L. will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Charles
Bentley, No 504 Washington street, on
Wednesday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
Attractions in Theafresand
Parks in City and Nearby

amusements There win be special ex-
ercises incident to Babies Day and
babies from all over the surrounding
section are expected. For the remain
der Of the week there will be sports by
the railroad men, balloon ascensions, an
OK roast, excursions from various
points and a general big time lasting
the entire week There will be prize
dancing in the pavilion on Tuesday
evening and amateur night will be OBJ
served as usual on Thursday night.
AT HOPKINS THEATRE.
Big shows will appear at the Hop
kins Theatre on Wednesday, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday Richard
Mann, in Georgia, with twelve people
IN three big acts, will be one OF the
attractions. The show is similar 10 the
smart set
Evening journal., 1914-08-10
IMPROVING WAITING ROOM.

The waiting room OF the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany at Holly Oak is being repaired
The Ordway new era., 1914-10-23
Record Is Made
BY Olney Boys
Especial Correspondence J
OLNEY SPRINGS

There are few things that come
from this region that are in the A
class.
When 1t comes to shooting you can
bank on the Olney men being there,
and above board, as is shown by the
following scores from the State Mill
tia meet held at Golden last week:
First Match-Enlisted mems team
match. Team made up Fowler, Ord
way and Steamboat Springs. won sec
Ond place In this match against six
teams. Millhouse OF Olney and Combs
OF Fowler were 10 this; Summerhalter
OF Olney barred.
Sec0nd-6OO yards match: Combs
End; Summerhalter Sd.
Third-Adjutant Generals match:
Millhouse OF Olney, End; Summer
halter Sd.
Fourth-Teams trophy match: Med.
al to each member of team.
Fifth-Governor' match: Won by
Joe Summerhaler OF Oiney Springs.
Prize. q gold medal. He also won a
silver cup for rapid 1re 10 tbis match,
hitting 9S out OF . possible 100 bulls
eyes.
Maybe you think the Denver bunch
weren't 'peeved."