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Evening journal., 1914-04-14
Asks TO Be LOCKED UP,
He keeps COPS UNEASY

George Hall of Clifton, n. J., caused
the police considerable uneasiness to-
day. He approached officer Edward
Dutton on Front street and asked %
be sent to the police station as he
felt he was not able to take care of
himself. While being taken to the
station in the patrol wagon, Sergeant
Rice took from him am open penknife.
After being placed in a cell he at
tempted to tear the lining out of his
Overcoat. The overcoat was taken
from him and then he took OF his coat
and vest He tested the strength of
the cell door and a minute later fast
ened one end of his long necktie to
the top of the gate.
officer Mearns was taking no
chances and he took the tie away from
Hall.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
USE POSLAM
FOR RAW and
itching SKIN

Poslam will show You quickly. even
overnight, how greatly it will benefit
your skin trouble. Itching stops as soon
as il is spread on the skin. The burn
ing surface is comforted and pacihed.
Healing is rapid. improvement being
noted day by day.
Eczema is controlled by poslam and
all lis ugly manifestations driven-<way.
Pimples, Acne. BARRIERS Itch. Scalp
Scale, Rashes and all surface disorders
Weld to Poslsm as 10 nothing else.
Its work OF healing j. successful in
stubborn and difficult cases.
AL druggists sell Poslam. For free
sample. write 20 Emergency Laborator-
les. b West 2Jth Street, New York.
poslam soap keol'~ the skin in healthy
condition lmpioN,- Beauties. Nc,,
toilet size. Is cents
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
TRAPS THIEF An cAsu TuI.

ELKToN, Nd. April l4-As a re.
suit of his confectionery store on
Main street being broken into and
robbed several times within the past
week, Charles Fl. Jeffers engaged
Sheriff Morgan 10 remain in the
building Sunday night. Early yes
terday morning the officer caught
Joseph Lambson, a negro. aged II,
raiding the cash till, after entering
the building through a rear window.
Lambson had been working at inter.
walls for Jeffers.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Register of Wills Walker this morn
ing issued letters OF administration on
the estate OF Edward A. Parrish to
Henry c. Parrish; on the estate OF
Clara Rice Magill to Philip l.. Gar
rett in three instances; on the estate
of James Rice, d. b. n. to Charles +.
Hyatt Letters testamentary were
granted on the estate of Kate Collins
to John T.. Malloy and on the estate
of Michael Joyce TO Martin Joyce.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
sUPPER-DANcE PLANS.

Keen interest is being manifested IN
the supper dance which viii be held at
the Hotel DUPONT following the De
Wolf Hopper Performance of "Alikadon
at the Playhouse on next Monday
evening. Tables will be- reserved by re-
quest and special place can now be
obtained for the supper dance. A re-
quest at the hotel desk where tickets
can be bought will secure a table for as
many as desired. A brilliant assem-
blage is assured for Wilmington So
eiety has signiiied its approval and will
be well represented
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
YnuNK1NS-InSLYN

Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan II. Joslyn. of
No 1904 West Fourteenth street this
city, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Miss e. Elsye Joslvn. to
Harry L. Younkins, of Scranton, Pa.
The ceremony took place in Philadel-
phia on Saturday evening last at the
Susquehanna Presbyterian Church. by
the pastor, the Rev. Richard Jones' Mr..
and Mrs. Younkins viii be at home
after May I at Scranton, Pa.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
STATuE AS cLASs GIrr

the gift of the 1913 class Of the Will
mington High lchool to that institu-
tion, was shown for the first time at
the school yesterday. The statue was
received here last week from New
York. lt was sent here by Leon Massey
Wiekersham, president Of the February
class of 'l3. The bronze has been ap-
proved by Professor Berlin and it will
be placed in a permanent position later.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
DANCED THE OLD DANCES.

In lrish-American Hall last night
the first annual ball of the Philo-Cel-
tic Society was held The society
was formed to perpetuate the old folk
songs, customs and dances. Many
visitors from New York and Philadel-
phia were present. While many of
those present enjoyed the Irish
dances, others waltzed on the main
floor.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
CHOIR CONCERT TONIGHT.

the third concert to be given by the
choir of Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church this evening in the church audi
torium, Delaware Avenue and West
street at SIS o'clock. More than forty
voices will constitute the chorus. Three
different quartets viii sing including
female, male and mixed quartets. Vocal
solos and the highest grade organ Sc
lections will be. rendered.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
WIS, s0Ns rn PARAnE.

At the close of the business ses-
sion of Appomattox Camp No. ., Sons
OF Veterans last night, the military
company of the camp drilled in pre-
paratian for the Memorial Day exer-
cises. Appomattox Camp is now in
a membership campaign. The COM
mander is ]. II. Sherwood Runner, 500
North DUPONT street.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
DELIGHTFUL JAPANESE DANCE.

Mrs. Fred Snyder entertained her
Tuesday and Friday night dancing
classes last night with japanese
dance at Odd Fellows Hall. at Third
and King streets. The hall was ar
ustically decorated with Japanese Ian
terms and parasOls. During the grand
march the favors-Japanese hats for
the men and fans for the women
were distributed. About forty couples
We're present This summer Mrs.
Snyder will have charge of the dane
ing at Shellpot Park.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
DINNER FOR MISS -GoEssLINc

Mr. and Mrs. Albert b. Marks. of No.
s35 jefferson street, entertained at an
Easter dinner ON Saturday night i'm
honor OF Miss Jane Y. Goessling. whose
marriage will take place in the near
future to Cawson $. Hammitt q promi.
nent artist. Spring flowers were used
in the table decorations. The follow
+ng guests We're present Miss Jane Y.
Goesshng, Clawson :. Hammitt. Miss
Hammitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kemp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrihew. Mrs. Wier. Mrs.
Eiien Pierce and Miss Irma Miller
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
BRIDGE MATERIAL READY
BEFORE CONTRACTORS ARE

At the meeting of Levy Court this
morning the following letter was re-
ceived from Consulting Engineer J. 4.
Griener:
Baltimore, Md, April z. 1914
"Levy Court Commissioners.
Court House Building
Wilmington, Del.
Gentlemen; 1 beg 20 report that the
condition Of the work of the construc-
tion of the Third street bridge at the
present time is a. follows:
"Substructure Contractors, Atlas
Bridge Company inc east abutment
with it, retaining walls. is completed
About half of the cotferdam of the east
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
DINNER FOR HOME.

The first table will be at $50 o'clock
at the chicken dinner to be given for the
benefit of the Riddle Memorial Deacon
ess Home, on Thursday evening at 50.
Paul's NJ. +. Church. The dinner menu
will be roast chicken. mashed potatoes,
peas, cold slaw, cranberry. sauce, ice
cream and cakes.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
FIREMAN LOSES RING.

John j. Harkins, q member of the
Washington Fire Company. lost a
signet ring while fighting fire at a
Lafayette street house. The ring
contains the initials u. J. H." and
the owner will appreciate its return
to the engine house.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
PIONEERS, FASTFP DANCE

The annual reception of the Pioneer
Literary Association was given in
Pythian Castle last night, and the at
tendance was large. knox's orchestra
furnished music, and while the edict
was enforced that only straight dances
would be allowed, those present enjoyed
the evening
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
INSTALL ODD FELLOWS.

Delaware Lodge, l. O. o. f., at
meeting last evening, installed the
following officers Noble grand, j. q
Kitchens vice grand, Joseph Dunn;
and business secretary, Fred w.
Lewis.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
HAGLEY HousF DANCE.

While all the new-fangled dances have
been barred the committee arranging
for the dance and festival for the benefit
of the Mothers Society at the Hagley
Community House tomorrow evening
has arranged fifteen dances.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14

and fastened them pieces
thought
told nm he had guessed right as a
He pasted 10 a
bright { a
wonderful looking kite a Ions
Walter could hardly
tiat night and he would the help
walked "A
ana let the kite
and Walter having hard o
Just then pun wind getting
hold
Walter off his
HIS father told him
father knew then he had made too big kite little
That night be made smaller to fly
his manhte
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
PERMIT FOR PORCHES.

Building Inspector Johnson issued
a permit today to James h. McElvain
TO erect two porches i'm front of the
houses Nos. 171S-2O Gilpin avenue
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
GIFTS FnR CHnnREN

Teachers of the Salvation Army dis
tributed Easter eggs and cards to the
Sunday school pupils at the barracks
on Easter Sunday. This is an annual
treat for the children.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
RECEPTION To MINISTER.

\ reception will De rendered The Rev
and Mrs Ransom =. Nichols bv the
congregation and friends of the New
port NJ. +. Church Wednesday evening
next.
Evening journal., 1914-04-14
SLEEPTTr1
The New. Kite
BY YIRGlNIA VIE.

Once upon time Walters
father promised to make him a
kite just like one his father had
made for him when he was a lit
tie boy. Walter could hardly wait
for his father to begin. and when
he saw him come home one night
with a big roll under his arm. he
felt sure he was going to start to
make one.
He was right for his father
started that very night.
He took two pieces of wood
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HOW GIRLS LIVE.
When They Arc Compelled to Work
for Sc a Week.

New York, Dec. 2.-How girls live
ON Sc week-under this caption
there was read today into the record
of the factory investigating commit
tee first hand details garnered from
stores, factories and shops through
out the state. of the fight for exist
ence which the commission investiga-
tors say is being waged daily by tens
Of thousands of underpaid women and
girls in New York state.
Miss Esther Packard. assistant Sec
rotary of the Consumers league, as
the result of her personal investiga-
ton cited many instances, among
them the following:
Miss c. W.-When l have to pay
for shoes or anything lie that / don't
buy meat for weeks at a time.
IF. M never eat breakfast at all.
j found that was the easiest meal to
do without.
Miss TT generally buy beans for
three cents and bread for two cents
for lunch; / seldom pay more than
seven cents
One girl. Miss Packard said. lives
on one meal a day when she has to
pay for shoes or a hat. Many girls
frankly admitted that they counted on
their male friends to buy their SUM-
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IN A THICK FOG.
Fifteen Ocean Liners Rock At Anchor
in New York HarbOr.

New York. Dec. "A fleet of If
teen ocean liners rocked at anchor in
a heavy sea today, at the entrance to
New York harbor. fogbound in the
thickest mist that has mantled this
section Of the seacoast for fifteen
years. The half million commuters
that come daily from New Jersey,
Long Island and nearby New York
state points were delayed from half an
hour to an hour and a half. Trains
crawled slowly past almost hidden
semaphores.
Ferryboats plying to New Jersey
and Brooklyn crept through cloak
of mist so dense that one could not
see boats length ahead. Hardly
half the ferryboats were operated.
The local weather bureau said the fog
extended over a wider area of coun-
try than was ever covered by a single
fog before and placed its western
boundary at the Mississippi river.
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after 4 MONTHS.
CONTINUED from Page one.1


sumo the offensive but with the vast
Russian forces in the field the Ger
mans may be held in check indefinite
ly. it is believed here. This is the
12Oth day of the war and the 47th
day of the battle for the French coast.
In Galicia the Russians and Aus
TRANS are engaged in the longest sin
gle struggle of the war at Przemysl.
The fortress has been besieged for
three months. practically without a
break. The Russians were forced to
fall back at one time for a short Pc
Rod but soon returned and the invest
ment is now complete. All reports in
dictate the Russians are rapidly en-
velOping CracOW and another siege is
virtually in progress there. A verita-
BILE state Of siege also exists on the
sea. The British fleet can only keep
up it's patrol duty. The Germans re-
main in their ports.
Along the entire line from the coast
to Switzerland the German and all
allied lines are dug deep in the ground
and q 300-mile long siege line is estab-
lished. The troops are unable to keep
hands and feet is intense. Sickness is
declared to be thinning the German
ranks but neither side has struck a
blow which would bring a decision and
switch the scene of operations.
King George is expected to meet
President POincaire in France while al
the front. The French president has
j also started on his visit to hts troops.
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SIX INCH RAIN.
One Killed and Several Injured by
Storm ut Houston.

Houston. Dec. Zone person was
killed, several injured and dozens
driven from their homes by a terrific
wind and rain storm here last night
and early today. Six inches Of rain
fell. Street car service in Houston
and train service on the railroads
running into the city was demoralized.
A number of bridges were washed
away and houses In low-lying sections
were flooded.
E. E. Dasbit. an employee Of a gas
company, was killed by lightning.
Several other persons were injured
and a number of buildings damaged
by bolts. Streets in low parts Of the
city became racing. torrents and
householders were driven out into the
rain.
Information reaching here today is
that the downpour was general over
the coast section Of Texas Railway
tracks are under water at many
points and all south Texas streams
are brimfu1. In many rural regions
the lowlands are inundated. Twelve
inches of rain have fallen since No
yember
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FRUIT Men here.

Tcontinued from Paes ons.l
versity. will be the principal speaker.
Professor McKeever's subject 81 ssThe.
cSmmnnity and the Interests Of the
The convention win adjourn Friday
afternoon following the election Of Of
lcers.
Nearly 100 Here.
About as fruit raisers are attending
tOday'ss sessions and the number will
probably be increased to more than
loo Tor tomorrow's sessions. Reports
from the l-rger fruit producing dis
tricts of the state indicated unusually
good conditions for this season of the
year and prospects for q big fruit har-
vest In 1916. Each of the eight con-
gressional districts filed reports at to-
days session. In the main these re-
ports showed favorable conditions. J.
T. Treadway. president OF the society,
this afternoon read his annual report
which was filled with encouragement
for the horticulturists.
Doniphan county sent one of the
most optimistic reports read at to-
days session. Not only did the coun-
ty continue to hold her place near the
top of the fruit growing counties of
Kansas. but returns gathered from
that the 1914 fruit crop in Doniphan
county alone represented a market
value of nearly $75O.00O.
Topeka and Hutchinson Again.
But one contest for offices has SO
far appeared. That is the fight for
secretaryship-anoth fight between
Topeka and Hutchinson. o. r. Whit
ney of North Topeka was today
groomed for the secretaryship OF the
society, while fruit growers from the
southern and western sections Of the
state are behind the candidacy Of J.
L. Pelham. OF Hutchinson. Pelham
was appointed to the secretaryship of
the society last summer. following
the resignation Of the late Walter
Wellhouse.
Following is the program of the So
ciety for Thursday:
Morning-Tomatoe as a CONNER
cial Crop" F. p. Rude. Topeka; "Wa-
termelons as q Commercial Crop" for
open discussion; horticultural Posi-
bilities About Arkansas City, Albert
Faulconer. Arkansas City: my Old
Orchard Before and After Treat
ment,'' George T. Groh, Wathena;
Horticultural Conditions in the
Northeast Part Of the State" DR.. J.
H. Merrill. Manhattan. Afternoon
Improvement OF Fruits Through Bud
Selection L. B. Scott, bureau of
plant industry, Washington, d. c.:
''Sweet Potatoes as a Market Crop IS
for open discussion. Evening session
Illinois Canker," Prof. d. e. Lewis,
Manhattan; "Our Back Door Neigh
bors," Frank C. Pellet. state inspec-
tor of apiaries, Atlantic, Iowa.
A special musical program will be
given Thursday evening by the State
Industrial School Glee club.
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IoDaY'S MARKET REPORT

Chicago. Dec. 2-WHEAT-Advancin
cables together with reports Of a strong
foreign demand put the wheat market to-
day on the upgrade Considerable atten-
ton was given to an official announce
ment the Australian yield was 30 small
that imports could not be avoided The
bulls were also encouraged by European
admissions that offerings from Argentina
were scarce. After opening unchanged to
hc up prices reacted a trifle. but soon
rose higher than before.
Afterward reaction took place. chiefly
in the December option and influenced
by predictions Of continued liberal receipts
northwest The close was the same AZ
last night to &c higher.
CORN-Less favorable weather made
the corn market firm There was con-
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Gray ON stand.
BLIZZARD IN ALASKA.
Boring Sea Is Backed up Against
Houses in Nome.

Nome, Alaska, Dec. "a furious bliz-
zard. which has been raging the last
three days. has forced the Bering sea
ice pack up against the backs Of the
buildings where much property Was de-
stroyed by storm in October, 1913: and
has driven the water farther inland
than it has been in several years All
trails are impossible and several min
ing camps along the shore are entirely
surrounded by water.
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day dinners. A girl of % had taken
no vacation for six years because she
could not afford to lose her salary Tor
a week. A woman of forty, without
a vacation for rs years, cannot think
Of stopping for month to take
rest which she needs,
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Grain Gossip.

by special wire to T.. J. Myers.l
Minneapolis wheat stocks have increased
Elevator stocks Of wheat in Kansas City
increased 64S5S bushels Monday and corn
stocks increased $3.50 bushels.
Exports from the United States and
Canada yesterday were 223 600 bushels of
wheat, 24.00O barrels of flour. 5000 bushels
of corn and 5000 bushels of oats.
The Canad 5as noo visible supply OF wheat 1
now amounts to IA, 694, 600 bushels, COM
pared with Is. A, 900 bushels year ago.
Liverpool stocks of wheat increased 32S.-
600 bushels last week and corn decreased
23S 600 bushels. Total wheat stocks are
4.776 900 bushels: a year ago. 2,928. 900 BUSH
els; corn .122, 900 bushels; year ago 1884,
COO bushels.
The Oklahomam state report for Decem-
Der shows an increase OF q per cent in
winter wheat acreage Condition Is - per
year Hessian fly is reported in twenty
seven counties. but damage has been
slight.
Stocks of wheat in Chicago elevators de-
creased 305 900 bushels last week and now
amount to 7,12S0O0 bushels: corn. 1.0sS. 000
vushels, increase $4,000 bushels: oats. r.
$500 bushels decrease 1902 bus 81 Is
bushels; corn. $4,000 bushels: oats, 5.729, 900
bushels. A year ago total stocks We're
1851 900 bushels Of wheat. $4,000 bushels OF
corn and Is, ESQ, 900 bushels Of oats.
kansas City Produce Market.
Kansas City, Dec. 2--WHEAT.Cas
Market Nc higher No: hard. NCsosg g
LOS: No. 3, $l.071z@1. Oslh
CORN-Market 1zc higher. No. mixed,
s2@62hc; No. 3. 1hc; No. white, &c; No.
8, 61G6hc.
OATsEMarket unchanged to Nc higher.
No. white, Eaxc; No. mixed. 43Q45c.
RYE-$1O2.
HAY-Market unchanged.
WHEAT-Receipts 14S cars.
BUTTER-Creamery,: sic: firsts, DC:
seconds, 26c; packing, 2011c.
EGGStF1rsts SIC: seconds, 24c.
POULTRY-Hens. 10c; ROSTERS. 10c; tur-
keys. 1311c.
CLOSE: WHEAT-December. $1-06A;
May, Q.14h.
CORN-December. 619s@61Ac; May. $3.50
674c.
OATS-December, 451kc.
Chicago Produce Market.
Chicago, Dec. 2.-BUTTER-Marketu n-
changed.
EGGS-Receipts 4,S28 cases. Market un-
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DIVIDE KANSAS.
CONTINUED from Page one.l
KOOntz VS.. Casio.

]. r. Koontz, general freight agent
for the Santa Fee cross-examined Cas-
to. The questioning was fast and fu-
rious.
Don't you know that such prop
osition would be defeated by compe-
tition," asked Koontz.
NO" answered Casio.
1t was pointed out by the railroad
man that such proposition would
drive the smaller railroads out Of
business should they be forced to COM
pete with stronger roads.
Divide the State-KoOntz.
Don't you think the commission
could divide the state into two Sec
factory rates for both sections?' asked
Mr.. Koontz.
kansas has no common dividing
point" answered Mr.. Caste.
The Sixth principal meridian was sug-
gested by Mr.. Koontz as a dividing point
with rates to be higher in the west than
in the east owing to the fact that the
volume of the business done by the roads
than in the east. Slightly lower rates in
| the east than in the west was the idea.
| railroads and adjust rates as suggested
will drive the small railroad out Of bust
ness.
| KOontz Scores q Point.
! During the hearing testimony by J. E.
Moore Of the Symns Wholesale grocery at
tAtchison, was given to the effect of
rates on goods shipped by his firm. Mr..
Moore testified that several years ago the
firm with which he is connected did a
! large business in southwestern Kansas
| territory.
AT the present time we have only three
men west OF Emporia," said Mr.. Moore.
''At the present time we do not travel as
many men as formerly on account OF COM
petition.
| Koontz: IF the present freight rates
were reduced could you afford to do more
business in this territory"
| Moore: mo SIR
Gray ON Stand.
NJ A. Gray. representing the H. D. Lee
Mercantile company and the Lee Hard
| ware company, was summoned before the
commission and gave testimony today. Mr.
Gray testified that rates certain ar
ticles in Kansas were higher than In
other states
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Blanch Messenger, the two year old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Mes
senger, died Tuesday afternoon. The
funeral was held this afternoon at 2
O'Clock and was private. Interment
in Rochester cemetery
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only One .Isroyuo Ouinine,,

To get the genuine, call for full name.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE- Look
for signature Of E. w. GROVE. Cures a
Cold In Oae Day zc--Adv.
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Liverpool Dec. 2-WHEAT@Spopt, firm
No Manitoba, SIS 11hd: No. 2, 9s 91zd:
No. 8. IS Cd; No. hard winter, 80 41ed:
futures firm; December. So Sd.
r CORN-Spot, quiet: American mixed.
new, 6s I'D: futures. strong; December.
5s 71kd; January, IS I'D.
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Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO Grain Market
Chicago. Dec. a. HEAT-Close: De-
cember. $1.144; May, 31.211s.
3 .CORN-December, 635sc; May. 69A @6o96c.
OATsCDecember, 47sac; May. 52M@6211c.
PORK-January. $500; May. $1S.3S.
LARD-January, $3.50; May, $751;
SHORT RIBS+January. 500; May, s.. IS.
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Following are observations Of the
United States weather bureau for the
twenty-four hours ending at Z O'Clock
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j. Kansas City Grain Market
1.-THE range Of prices for grain futures On
the Kansas City Board Of Trade ~ r.
ported by Thos. J. Myers. Broker. Co
lumbar B1dg.1
Kansas City, Dec. 2.