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Evening journal., 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
FELT At newark

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Dec. 24.-The annual
Christmas entertainment of the M. +.
Sunday School attracted a large con-
gregation last night. The room was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
and the many children who attended
were all given a treat.
The fourth grade Ct the Newark
Public Schools, Miss Emily Penning
ton, teacher, gave a delightful Christ
mas entertainment this week, which
was enjoyed by large number of visi-
tors. The second grade gave an en-
tertainment this afternoon.
The children of the Presbyterian
Church will give their Christmas en-
tertainment tomorrow evening
Nearly four hundred children at
tended the Christmas entertainment
given in the Opera House yesterday
afternoon under the auspices Of the
New Century Club. The treat was
greatly enjoyed by the young people
Mr.. and Mrs. Ponrose Wilson enter
tanned a number Of friends at their
home at dinner on Monday night.
MIR. and Mrs. James Pennington
have issued invitations for the cele-
bration of their fiftieth wedding ami
verysary next Tuesday night
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
ST. NICK IN BOX
FOR AGENT STOUT
Friend of Children, Poor
and Animals Gets Odd
Greeting
DONOR FAILS TO
SEND HIS NAME

Frank Stout agent of the S. p. c. c..
and Of the ). p. c. A., was today the
recipient of a Christmas gift from an
unsigned donor. 1t was delivered by a
Postal messenger boy. it was in the
shape of brightly colored Christmas
box. Upon opening the package MI.
Stout came across the following piece
.Of poetry;
"On the corner of Seventh and Market,
at the Delaware $. p c. C.,
Agent Frank Stout presides there, he IS
the society from A to Il.
A delightful man with merry eyes, and
heart so kind and true,
Whose only motto is, try the right TO
do.
Thousands of rich and poor, flock to
him every year,
To all he lends an attentive and sympa-
thetic ear.
lie helps them all, no one he turns away,
MANY are the hearts he wins there every
day.
For thirty years his life he has devoted
their suffering to relieve;
That he has succeeded isn't hard to be-
licvc
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. we wish this faithful friend,
And Joys and blessing come to him with
out an end"
After reading the verses, Mr.. Stout
again turned his attention to the box
and withdrew a miniature ST. Nicho-
las with the following piece of poetry
attached:
Mr.. Stout. good gentleman kind,
In your box, St Nick you will find,
Bringing you memories instead of toys
OF the good you have done our girls
and boys.
Wishing you a merry Christmas
cheer,
Gods blessing for the coming year.
Then was disclosed doll with bat
tered face and dirty dress with an in-
scription: 81 was like this before Mr..
stout rescued me-" The remainder Of
the box was filed with clear, candy
TOYS chocolates. pop corn and peanuts.
Imbedded in the candy was toy
horse, with the accompanying poetry;
had cruel master,
He did not love me,
lie exposed me by night
And beat me by day.
Until someone notified
The s. p. G. A.,
Then Agent Stout came
With commands,
My master was frightened
And listened to demands.
A warm stable I have
And plenty of food,
And treatment that is
Humane and good.
like to show my appreciation
couldn't in any other way,
So Just made up my mind
Pd come right here and stay.
There was also a ginger cake horse
with the inscription; 'For the ginger
cake man.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
MIDDLETOWN's DONATION.

MIDDLETOWN. Del, Dec. 24.-The
members Of the New Century Club
have about completed their dona-
tions to the Belgian Fund. Besides
the provisions. groceries. etc. MANY
articles Of clothing and knitted arti-
clcs have been sent among them be-
ing seven scarfs, five helmets. three
bands, four pairs mems handknif
stockings. one pair child's reins. five
handkerchiefs' six pairs women's
stockings. six hoods. two petticoats.
two night dresses. and one pair
rompers. Several barrels and boxes
have already been sent. many of the
articles therein being new, others as
good as new.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24

Wilmington's "newsboy tenor"
George w. Stoddard, who has appear
ed in the Victoria. Avenue, Lyric and
other local theatres. has been engag-
ed to sing the latest song hits. rag
time selections and other productions
at the music department of Kresge's
fve and ten cent store. He will take
up his duties as demonstrating singer
next Saturday.
Stoddard, who is sixteen years old.
is well known to many Of the city's
business and professional men, he
having been engaged in selling news
papers at Eighth and Market streets
for the past seven years. He will
continue selling regular and extra
editions there as usual. as II will not
conflict with him warbling the new
est songs That Stoddard has much
musical ability is evidenced by his
work at various theatres in which he
has appeared on amateur nights.
The young tenor takes an active in
terest In athletic events. He won
THE EVENING JOURNALS push
mobile race with his speedy "Lozier"
two years ago.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
STANTON WOMAN BREAKS
ARM IN fall DOWN Stairs
specIal 10 THE EVENING IouRNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
STANTON, Del, Dec. 24.-Stanton
NJ. e. Sunday school will hold their
annual Christmas entertainment on
Wednesday evening, December 80.
Mrs Edward Brown was the recent
guest Of her mother, Mrs. Annie
Wright-Mr and Mrs. George V.
Banks. Mrs. Elmer Cornog and Drexal
Donaldson were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. O. Currinder on Sunday
William Michael was the recent guest
of his mother, Mrs. Bertha Michael
Miss Eta Peaters of Christiana was
Wilmington visitor on Sunday-Miss
Elverta Dickey was a recent Whining
ton visitor-Mrs. Helga Coster. while
coming down stairs at her home here
fell and broke her arm.-Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Sylvester of Chester are
spending some time with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hamilton-Mrs. Samuel
Taylor, who has been III at her hon..
here, is convalescing-Pearl Smith
was the weekend guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Powell-Mrs. Mary
Jones and daughter. Dorothy, we're
Stanton visitors on Friday-Mrs.
Charles Webb was a recent Whining
ton visitor-Mr. and Mrs. +. ]. Allison
and daughter Grace and Miss Laura
j. Calhoun we're the recent guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin f. Shaw
Laurence Jones Is I'M at his home
here with typhoid fever-Mrs. Mil
ton Robinson was the recent guest OF
Mrs. Harry Grose-Mrs. Lottie Nc
Callister was a recent Wilmington
vlsitor-Misses Edna and Florence
Klair were recent guests Of their
aunt Mrs Harry Thomas-Mrs. Rob
ort Taylor has returned home from
New York city after spending some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tay-
lor Jr.-Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cant
Ter and son of Wilmington we're
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. s. II. Taylor
on Sunday Mrs. John Marvel. Jr.,
was Wilmington visitor on Satur-
day.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS BRIDES
DOWN IN SUSSEX
Special TO TUE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del, Dec 24.-NIiss
Pearl Davis. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William S. Davis, and George NJ. Thor
oughgood, son OF Mr. and Mrs. William
!. Thoroughbred went TO Elkton on
Monday and were married by the Rev.
Howard r. Quigg.
Miss Ida L. Palmer, daughter of
George W. Palmer and Byron Rogers,
son of Albert Rogers of near George
town, were married Tuesday night at
the Georgetown First NJ. p. parsonage
by the Rev u. l.. Schlinckc.
Walter II. Lauk, son of Albert II.
Lank, of Milton, and Miss Bertha Mac
Walls. daughter of b. Frank Walls, of
near Milton. were married at o'clock
Wednesday night, at the home of the
brides parents,
John II. Steele of near Fairmount
and Miss Margaret Messick, daughter OF
Mr.. aud Mrs John =. Messick of near
Georgetown. we're married Thursday
night at the home Of the brides par
ents.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
Dennis buckley, AGED
Citizen. Laid TO REST

Funeral services for Dennis Buck
ley. well known resident of Henry
Clay, who died as the result of fall
ON an ice-covered street, were held in
st. James Catholic Church this morn
ing. the Rev. William ]. Scott cele-
brating requiem mass for the deceas-
ed The funeral was attended by more
than two hundred friends of Mr..
Buckley who walked in the snow be-
hind the hearse. Interment was in
St. Joseph's cemetery.
The following priests were present:
The Revs. william J. Scott, James
McKenna. Michael Mealey. James M.
Grant. Thomas j. Lawless, John
Lynch. John j. Connolly. +. J. Con-
molly. Leonard Waters. James l.. Nc
Sweeney. NJ. NJ. Ryan and Jcbn J..
Doughorty.
The pallbearers we're; Oswald
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
"THE MASTER KEY

A dramatic production is success
full at the start or not at all. The
photoplay. THE Master Key" at the
Majestic today. was successful from
the start. Il is not an ordinary serial.
for the writer has planned each epi-
sode, so that ii seems a completed
story. There is no MISUNDERSTANDING
of what has gone before. Each epi-
sode bears in what is past, but the
treatment of the material is so clev-
erly done that it seems one can read
lily pick up the thread or plot of the
story and become interested at once.
As a special holiday feature. the
management have secured the great
photoplay feature for December %
AS Ne Sow II will interest the
Majestic Theatre patrons 10 know
that the leading role in this interest
ing drama is TO be assumed by Miss
Alec Brady. daughter of William A.
Brady. who viii "star" I'm the stock
company at Tive Playhouse next week.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
S3O0,OOO.OOO IN
ORDERS FOR THE us.
This Is Schwab'S EStimaN
of European War
Contracts
PROSPEROUS ERA
IS PREDICTED

NEW YORK, Dec. 24,-The nations
of Europe have placed contracts in
the United States for more than $780,
100000 worth of supplies since the
beginning Of the war, according to
Charles NJ. Schwab, president Of the
Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who re-
turned yesterday from England
aboard the steamship Lusitania Mr.
Schwab predicted that for this reason
the United States was now at the
threshold of the greatest period Of
prosperity it has seen in many years."
Mr.. Schwab, who sailed for Eng
land less than month ago, admitted
that the object Of his trip was 10 can
eel provisional contracts he has made
with the British government for the
building of submarines. This he has
done, he said. after having been ad-
vised by Secretary of State Bryan
that for an American concern to sup
ply submarines to any of the belliger-
ent nations would be violation both
in letter and spirit of the neutrality
of the United States.
The contracts which he mad given
up, he said. we're worth more than
S15.OOO,OOO, but he had been able 10
secure while abroad contracts for the
supply of various munitions of war,
although he declined to say with what
nation they had been negotiated.
"The next big problem that the
United States will have 10 face" said
Mr. Schwab, will be the DEVELOPMENT
Of transportation facilities in order 10
handle tremendous increase in manu-
featuring and commercial enterprises.
The period of prosperity that
predicted on my last return from
Europe is about on us. The contracts
placed with American manufacturing
concerns by Europe call for delivery
within the year, and / look to see a
big revival of business in every line"
Mr.. Schwab, on his previous trip,
was passenger on the steamship
Olympic when that ship went to the
rescue of the dreadnought Audacious.
On his return he declined to confirm
or deny the incident, pleading that he
was bound as a matter of honor not
to speak of it in view Of the treatment
accorded him at that time by the Eng
lish government.
Asked today if the Audacious did 20
down, his reply was:
1T certainly did"
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
POSTOFFICE SENDS
MAIL MOUND ON WAY.
Postmaster English and
Force Clear Outgoing
and Incoming Rush
HOPE ALL WILL BE
DELIVERED IN TINE

Postmaster James ]. English, at
noon. announced that the volume of
outgoing mail while much larger
than of previous years, had all been
sent mostly several days prior TO
this morning, and as a result the
men connected with the postofice
were enabled to devote their time
to delivering incoming mail.
me amount OF business done in
the parcel post department has been
large, and today twenty wagons were
used in delivering packages. About
ten O'Clock this morning, Postmaster
English, who was directing IS wagons
AT that time. went outside and pressed
into service two additional vehicles.
one a large farm wagon.
Postmaster English today said that
the rapidity with which the thousands
Of pieces of mail matter had been
received here and delivered showd
that the local force was co-operat-
ing. Mr.. English laid special stress
on the part the employees played in
making the hearts of all happv at
this time Of the year.
Each piece of mail received up to 8
O'Clock was on the streets being de-
livered at 10 o'clock this morning and
as the carriers will make delivery and
collection tomorrow morning, they will
be able to deliver all parcel post and
hrst-class matter that arrives here be-
fore o'clock tomorrow morning.
The stamp windows at the postofice
were kept open last night until 1890
o'clock and throughout the evening
there was a steady stream of men and
women purchasing stamps. Between
1890 o'clock and midnight the local
clerical force was busy working on the
mail deposited during the night. BY
! o'clock every piece of mail matter
left at the local Office had been sent ON
its destination to cheer some one today
or tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
GIBBONS Will TELL
Governor OF OUSTiNC

Tho Child Labor Commission is
preparing its annual report to be pre-
sented to Governor Charles r. Miller
the first week OF January so that the
Governor can embody the report in
his message to the Legislature. It is
expected that the report will refer TO
the action taken last Saturday by the
Commission regarding Child Labor In
spector Gibbons.
Mr. Gibbons continues 70 discharge
the duties Of the office, despite the
fact that his resignation has been ask
ed for. He declined today to say
whether he would make a statement
before he sends his report to Govern
or Miller.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
TRY TO BURN School At
BRANDYWINE SPRINGS

An attempt was made during Tues-
day night to burn down Brandywine
Springs public school When Miss
Mary Stelle, the teacher. closed the
school Tuesday everything was all
right. The room was bright with
Christmas decorations, and door and
windows we're locked.
On Wednesday morning the door
was found open and a window had
been pried. A pile of rubbish had
been placed beneath the teachers
desk and set on fire. Fortunately the
flames did not spread TO the wood
work. The school commissioners
think they know who started the fire.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
]. B. HARTMAN LEFT
ONLY $4,000 estate
By The United Press.

YONKERS. N. Y, Dec. 24-J. Bor-
den Hartman. who died December 1,
in Washington. left an estate valued
at little more than $4,000. according
TO his will, filed for probate here to-
day. Hartman was left s625.000 at
the death of his father, Oliver. The
estate is left to the widow.
Afidavits with the will show that
the estate is valued at $1,000 in real
estate and not over $4,000 i'm per-
sonal property. Frank l.. Folk, cor
poration counsel of New York. with
the widow. is named as eXecutriN.
A year ago the Hartman country
home at Mount Kisco was turned into
a sanitarium. with Mrs. Hartman as
manager, owing to business reverses.
Mrs. Hartman is a member of the
National Commission on Industrial
Relations.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS AT SETTLEMENT.

With something booked for every
day from now on until the first of
the year. times at the Peoples Set
tlement House are busy and inter
esting indeed. Yesterday morning
Santa Claus paid his annual visit 10
tho kindergarten and from huge
pack on his back he presented each
little girl with doll and each little
boy with a sailboat. Last night the
Christmas play entitled "a Christmas
Reunion" was given in the gymna-
stun Of the house and at its conclu-
sion the children were treated to
moving picture show, during which
familiar fairy stories were given
along with other appropriate Christ
mas pictures
About 200 children IN all we're pres
ent and apparently much enjoyed the
entertainment Open horse will be
kept at the Settlement OH Christmas
Day and on Saturday afternoon there
will be a doll party for the little girls
in the neighborhood.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
killed
WORKING IN field

KENNETH SQUARE. Pa, Dec. "a
While grinding feed at his mill, north OF
Avondale, today, George Webster. aged
55 years, was caught by the shafting
and wound around it until he died. Ills
dead body was discovered by farmer
who went TO the mill to have grinding
done.
The mill was known as the Isaac
Pusey property, and rather recently. il
had been taken by Mr.. Jacobs. and the
adjoining farm was in charge of his
father m-law. EGwin Chambers. who
formerly lived on South Walnut street
West Chester.
Mr.. Webster is survived by widow
Mary. daughter of Mr.. Chambers. and a
daughter. Lillian, Who attends the
frieuds Central School. Philadclphia
His mother, Margaret. widow of Chalk.
ley Webster, is also living.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Al COuRT HOUSE.

Christmas Day is always a happy
occasion at the county court house.
In preparation for the event court
house employees today joined the re-
corder Of deeds Office force and sent
postal cards 10 Deputy Recorder John
NJ. Wilson. who is sick The record
er's Office force filled bushel bas-
ket with oranges, grapes. apples and
nuts as reminder that Mr.. Wilson Is
ever in their minds
During the day in all the offices
gifts we're exchanged.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
Three Cents Off
LATE TURKEY PRICES

With the arrival of large number
of turkeys here this morning prices fell
three cents a pound, the prices ranging
from p to 30 cents pound. Dealers
in poultry at noon today announced that
the supply was not too large, and the
indications were that few turkeys would
be left over. The chicken supply, how
ever, was large.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
MAYOR AND MRS.
HOWELL TO ENTERTAIN.

DR.. and Mrs. Harrison w. Howell
will give a dance for Mrs. Howell's
brother, Osborne Biddle. on the even
ing of January 2. at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel @. Biddle. DR..
Howells nieces. Miss Louise Howell
and Miss Frances Howell. of Trenton.
\. j., come on Saturday TO be holi-
day guests OF Mayor and Mrs. Howell.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
BREAKS ARM BY FALL.

As the result Of fall on the ice in
front of No. 203 East Fifteenth street.
Mary Sullivan, an aged colored
woman, Of No. 111S Tatnall street.
was sent to the Delaware Hospital
this morning with a fracture of the
right arm. After the break had been
SCI the woman left the institution. She
was taken to the hospital in the
Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
GOVERNOR NAMES DELEGATES.

Governor Miller today appointed J..
Winfield Scott President of the Cen
tral Labor Union. and Charles War
ner. of the Charles Warner Company.
as delegates to the eighth annual meet
ing of the American Association for
Labor Legislation, to be held in
Philadelphia December 2S and %
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
MIR. KANE STRICKEN.

While at the Reliance Fire Com
pany's house shortly after IL o'clock
this morning, James f. Kane. Sr..
was stricken with an attack of YER
tigo. He was given first aid attention
by DR.. II. G. Buckmaster and then re-
moved to his home No. 1902 Spruce
street, in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYs.

Bernard f. Carr, formerly OF No.
1l9 Market street. will spend Christ
mas with his people here. Mr.. Carr
has been in the employ of the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Company at Cleveland. o.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
GASOLINE BURNS Two Rovs

MILFORD. Del. Dee. 2i-Covered
with burning gasoline from AN explod.
ing peanut rossier. Harry Sstterfeld and
Oscar loand. thc latter colored. we're
badly burned when removing a cylinder
Of roasted peanuts. Both boys will re-
rofer.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
AT THE GARRICK.
aSINNERS.-

Wilmington, beginning on Decem-
ber 2S. will have the opportunity Of
seeing Sinners" new play by owen
Davis, now considered leading Amer
ican playwright, and of seeing il i'm the
hands OF one of the strongest compau-
ics ever selected in Wilmington. The
Brady Players will present tho new
show. with Alice Brady as the star. It
is the strongest and most expensive
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
French destroyer
fires ON TURK TROOPS
By the United Press.

ATHENS, Dec. PA French de-
stroyer today bombarded the Turkish
troops concentrating at Guekii. near
the Dardanelles. The Turks returned
the fire from the destroyer without
effect, and the troops were dispersed.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24

Murphy. William Buckley. Robert
and William Hanley and Eugene and
Joseph McDermOtt.
Mr. Buckley is survived by his
wife, eight daughters and two sons.
Daniel p. Buckley, proprietor of the
cafe at Nos. and Z East Eighth street
and Dennis Buckley, treasurer of the
Democratic City Committee who is
in the service of the Board Of Water
Commissioners Mr.. and Mrs. Buck
ley were married SO years.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
No EVENING JOURNAL TOMORROW

Tomorrow heing Christmas. there
will he no issue OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL. II Is customary with nj.
ternocn papers not TO issue editions
on Christmas day.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
Pulaski HALL DANCE.

AT the dance held at Pulaski Hall
Wednesday evening a large turkey was
presented to Joseph McElrone. There
was a large attendance and the hall was
prcttily decorated.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24
VIII FOUND THIS CHECK!

John T. Spring. Jr.. son of Coroner
Spring, reports the loss of county
check drawn on the Farmers Bank
for SS in favor of Henry w. Cushing.
The check is signed by c. H. Lippin-
cott county treasurer, and L. H. Hol-
lingsworth, president of the Levy
Court. Mr.. Spring cashed the check
for Mr.. Cushing last night and later
lost it.
Evening journal., 1914-12-24

In Potash and Perlmutter," which
will be the attraction at The Play
house on Christmas and Saturday
afternoons and nights, the manage
ment of that theatre will offer an at
traction which is far out OF the ordin-
airy. This is admitted to have been
the worst season in years for the
average travelling attraction, and the
show which could make a success
this year had to be somthing entirely
out of the ordinary. This play was
successful II won enthusiasm
wherever it was presented and New
York simply went wild over IT, Will
liam A. Brady secured IL for The
Playhouse on Christmas and the day
following and there is little doubt
about it being a choice that VIII
please many patrons.
At THE GARRICK.
The team of English comedians,
Gibson and Dyso, who are appearing
at the Garrick Theatre this week. arc
getting a lot OF applause. Both are
experienced in this line OF work. and
both arc unusually good. Their
dialogue is very funny, while they go
through a number of stunts which
add to the interest. For instance one
comes out on the stage as a double
headed policeman. and as the other
is supposed to have been imbibing
freely he gets the impression that he
is seeing things" There are other
features of the act that are very
comical. and as a result there is a
laugh coming all the time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-27
BRITISH VESSELS SOUGHT
FOR AMERICAN REGISTRY
Big Development in Z. S. Merchant
Fleets at End of War Predicted
By Englishman.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
A. B. Lake, editor of the Liverpool
Journal of Commerce, who sailed on
the Cunader Mauretina for home, said
there would be big development in
American shipping at the close of the
present war.
For some time past" said Mr..
Lake, negotiations have been carried
on between Washington and certain
private British shipping firms with re-
gard to establishing community Of
interest in connection with the scheme
of the United States government to OPP
crate its own ships. Certain firms in
LIVERPOOL and London have been asked
TO quote prices for steamships from A.
900 to 10000 tons, suitable for trade
between New York and South Ameri-
can ports. Also plans have been dis
cussed for working arrangements for
American and British freights through
the Panama Canal.
at was to discuss this development
in the American merchantile marine
that l came to New York on the Maui
retania last Friday, but l cannot give
any of the particulars because my in
terviews were confidential"