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Evening journal., 1914-12-26
BADLY INJURED
UNDER AUTO wheels
Man Who Gives Two
Names Run Down in
City Street
BOY SLEDDER
HAS CLOSE CALL

Suffering with injuries about the
head which may prove serious, man
who gives the names of John Haw-
kins and William Mushler and who
declares he lives at No. n East Front
street. is in Delaware Hospital. Ply
sicians have not yet been able to tell
the extent of his Injuries.
Hawkins or Mushlcr. who is an um-
brolla ropairer. Is said to have been
struck by an automobile near Ninth
and Market streets this morning lie
was hurried to the hospital in the
Phoenix ambulance. The police assert
they have not been advised Of such
an accident
According to a report received at the
Phoenix Fire house this morning a
small boy whose name was not learn
ed narrowly escaped death beneath
the wheels of an automobile at Twelfth
and French streets. The boy is said
TO have been playing in the street Will
a small sled when the machine bore
down upon him. The sled was demol
ishcd.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
AROUND The WORLD"
HIKER VISITS WILMINGTON

"Pattsie' Ryan, the only remaining
member of party of eight young men
who started from Edmonton. Alberta.
Canada on April 8, 1911 on a foot
tour of the world for a wager OF $50
600 offered by tho Chamber Of Com
merce of that place. arrived in Will
mington this morning on his journey.
He is known as the 'Newsboy
Hiker" and 20 date has travelled a.
$50 miles. Ryan has three large
books containing the signatures Of
officials in all parts of the world. He
was in Germany at the outbreak Of
the war and was arrested three times
as a spy He left Wilmington at
$50 and arrived in Wilmington at
Ills o'clock He walked all the way
he said. He obtained the signature
of Mayor II. w. Howell. ProthOnotary
Joseph Wigglesworth and other Of
ficers, as we'll as newspaper editors
and managers Of this city. He will
remain in Wilmington over night and
start for Baltimore tomorrow morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
MORE HUNGRY MEN
ARE FED BY Church
St. Andrews VeStry TO Dis
cuSS Continuation OF
the Charity
1876 BREAKFASTS
AS HOLIDAY GIFTS

A breakfast that put new life into
every diner was the Christmas gift OF
st. Andrews Protestant Episcopal
Church to 1876 joblcss, homeless and
penniless men yesterday. In addition
to the regular menu of hot coffee, rolls
butter and scrapple, each man was
aiven an orange. Every one of the men
enjoyed the meal The church fed ll'
men this morning.
Declaring himself well pleased Will
the experiment of feeding the iohlcs'
ones, the Rev r. W. 1rapncll, rector
said today the church would continue
serving breakfasts until after New
Years Day and might continue the prac
tice for still longer period.
The question OF serving breakfasts
during the present business and indus
triul depression will be considered al
the next meeting Of the vestry, DIR
Irapncll announces.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
MANY MEETINGS FOR
DISCUSSION OF CHARTER

The charter committee Of the VIII
mington Civic Association has arranged
for number of meetings for the discus
sion of the drafted charter which they
have presented. The present schedule is
as follows:
Monday, December 2S-Public meet
ing at City Hall.
Monday, january Public meeting at
City Hall.
Tuesday, January >, at 1890 O'clock
Membership council OF Chamber of Com
merce. Regular MONDAY luncheon.
Tuesday, January > at g o'clock
Regular monthly meeting Of the Social
Service Club.
Tuesday. January 8, at s o'clock
Central Labor Union.
The committee expects 10 he able to
complete the public consideration OF the
charter at Monday night meetings at
City Hall in ihe next two meetings OF
December % and January 4. Should
this public discussion not be completed
in these meetings further meetings will
he arranged for
ANY organization dcsirous OF having
the charter discussed for the benefit Of
their members can arrange for speaker.
by addressing Irving Warner. DUPONT
Building.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
points BLAME FOR
DOUBLE Drowning
Court Says Additional Suits
May be Brought for Dam
ages by Dead Mems
Estates
LOST LIVES WHEN
STEAMER HIT LINE

Judge Edward G. Bradford in United
States District Court on Wednesday
handed down an opinion in the ad-
miralty case of Giovanni Contino, ad-
ministrator of Andrea Contino VS.. the
Wilmington Steamboat Company. The
case was brought some time ago to
recover $4,000 damages for the death
of Andrea, alleged to have been
caused through the negligence on the
part of the navigators of the steam
boat City Of Philadelphia. in the
Christiana river, on the afternoon Of
July 21, 1912. In his opinion Judge
Bradford stated that after a great
length he had found that the City Of
Philadelphia and the launch Mary T.
in charge Of Henry A. Blackwell and
son. which figured in the case, were
both at fault. the Philadelphia in not
slackening its speed and the Mary r.
through the careless and reckless
manner in which the Blackwells
handled the boat. The Court found
no fault on the part of Continio,
Frank Vclinio or. Joseph Cavallo, who
we're in row boat being towed by
the launch Mary r., when the City OF
Philadelphia struck their tow line.
Contino and Frank Nclinio lost their
lives in the collision.
The court then issued a decree stating
that as both the steamboat and the
launch owners appeared at fault, joint
as we'll as individual liability suits
could be brought The court directed
that a decree be prepared and the case
referred to a commission TO assess and
report what damages they thought ne
ccssary.
Leonard y. Wales represented th'
Contno administrators and Lewis, Adler
and Laws OF Philadelphia represented
the steamboat company.
II was contondcd by Mr.. Wales that
the launch Mary r. i'm charge of 'h'
Blackwells. with party ot pleasure
seekers aboard. started TO tow the row
boat with Contino Nclinio and CavellC
a. Edgemoor on the afternoon in qucs
tion As the small boats entered Tho
creek. thc City of Philadelphia ran ovei
the small boats tow line, throwing oi
iostliug the two men ont Of the boat
hoth OF whom were drowned CaNell'
wns fotud in the small boat later.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26

There must be an element Of sur
prise present to make the suspense
effective. In AS We Sow power
ful drama of human interest at the
Majestic Theatre today there are sus-
pense and surprises aplcniy Woven
through the story Is a delightful plot
that enchants the spectator from the
start It's drama that enters your
soul unerringly There is grippy
climax with a powerful lesson at the
end.
Miss Alice Brady who Is TO head
the new stock company at The Play
house, assumes the leading role In
this production and her work is cf-
fectivc and convincing Miss Brady Is
powerful dramatic actress. with "a
magnetic personality that catches and
holds the audience "As We Sow Is
one of those plays one remembers and
[ II is one that will please the Majestic
patrons and their Christmas week
visitors.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
merchants SAY
BUSINESS Good
Holiday Buying in Whining
ton Stores Beyond Expect
atiOnS OF Many Dealers
SOME EXCEEDED THE
YEAR AGO SHOWING

Now that the Christmas rush Is over
Wilmington merchants are checking
up on their holiday business. which
generally is reported as much better
than had been looked for. Several
stores report Christmas business
ahead of year ago. despite the in
dustrial depression. and most others
report business fully as good as a year
ago. Practically all the merchants
join In the statement that Business
was better than we had expected
Merchants report, too. great
growth in the buying Of useful and
substantial gifts. although the demand
for toys for children was fully as great
as ever.
There was a surprising demand for
musical instruments, player pianos
and Photographic machines, and some
dealers were unable to get enough OF
certain styles of monographs to meet
the demand.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
WILLIAMS SEEMS receptive
TO SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT

At a conference held at the home Of
Mrs. Martha A. Cranston, Newport,
on Thursday evening, Harvey VIII
Inns, represontativc-elect from
Christiana hundred, was quizzed by a
number of suffragists relative to his
attitude on proposed woman suffrage
legislation. Mr.. Williams said he
realized that woman suffrage was
coming rapidly. in fact. being close
at hand. Personally Mr.. Williams
said he did not have pronounced views
against the movement
The suffragists present showed Mr..
Williams a long list of names OF
citizens from his district who favored
the suffrage amendment and he was
asked to represent them at Dover. Mr.
Williams promised TO take the matter
under advisement
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
EXPLODING WATER
BACK INJURIES WOMAN

Mrs. Mary Kolwalska of No. GOO South
Harrison street. had narrow escape
from serious injuries at her homo this
morning when a water bag in her
kitchen stove exploded. Mrs. Nolwalska
was burned about the hands and lace.
At tine time OF the accident DIR. ). W.
Bastian was passing the house and was
called in to attend the injured woman.
The exploding stove scattered nor
Goals in all directions and they soon
ianited the woodwork in the room. An
alarm was sounded from Box No. 242
and the district lirc companies respond
ed. The fire loss is estimated at $50.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
WORKERS SHOWER
FRIEND With Gifts

In the Pullman Car Shops on Thurs
day afternoon 200 painters gave a sur
nriae 10 Frank Tatman their foreman.
William Dunn was spokesman for the
painters and IN presenting Mr.. Tat
man with brown silk necktie, brown
sleeve holders and a gold stick pin.
said in part. "This joyous season re-
minds us of the many persons TO whom
you brought Joy during the year. by
helping them with their work. | feel
honored at being designated On be-
half of the stripors to present you
with these gifts as an appreciation Of
our esteem We all recognize your
lofty character. that you are always
the first to show up and assist in the
work of helping out those who were
sick. We select brown lasting color
TO last with the gold pin and may they
stick to you as our best wishes
Mr. Tatman could not find words 10
express his feelings Of appreciation.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
c. INCERSOLL Cause
SELLS MANY FARMS

During the eight months from last
April properties with sale values ag-
ercrating pver S15O.0O0 have been
sold. or are in process of settlement.
hy c. lngereoll Cause. real estate
operator. Of No S45 Market street.
This time of the year takes In the
best season for selling country prop
orty and the major portion of husi-
ness has been along this line.
Among the sales are the following,
The Thomas Webb farm Of SO acres
i'm Christiana hundred TO G. b. Hol-
laday, of Wilmington; the klair and
Gray farms. totaling l23 acres near
Centreville. TO Eugene DUPONT; the
Thomas Dilworth farm. of l20 acres
on the Brandywinc, to r. S. Whittoh
OF Laird & Company bankers; The
/ planknton property, Of 2S acres
near Ashland station. TO L. g. Wal
/ ker, Of ST. Georges. Del; the Thomas
/ Chandler farm near Contrcvillo
comprising 26 acres TO C. w. Nc
1 Caulley. of Wilmington; the Regis
/ ter farm on the Kcnnet trolley line
! having Ga acres, TO ID. S. klair; tn
Aquilla ID. Jackson farm, near Cen
treWllc, having 102 acres, 10 Mis-
Amy e. DUPONT: the Whiteman prop
crty, at Wooddalc station, compris
ing 40 acres, TO Henry j. Krcbs, an
the Morrison farm of SO acres on tn
telegraph road near Newark. to Joh
Schutterloo of Staunton. Va Thi
last sale was made In conjunction
with the office of Isaac Dillon.
Mr.. Cause also sold for his fathe
the Belgrade group of farms lying Ol
and near the Konnett Pike, at Cen
treyille. and comprising $50 acres
City real estate is showing more &C
tivity at present. and the Office hope
TO close several negotiations now il
hand.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
FAMILY REIrNInN.

A family reunion was held ycster-
day at the home of DR.. and Mrs. S.
H. Johns, OF No. S3S Van Buren,
street, the couple having as their
guests Mr.. and Mrs A. l.. Eager and
son. OF Columbia. Pa. and Mr. and
Mrs. II. p. Griffith. of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Grlhth and Mrs Eager ara
daughters Of Dr. and Mrs. Johns
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
WATCHMAN IN Time TO
PREVENT JEWELRY HAUL

James Mcdaniel night. watchman
at Union National Bank. at 4 o'clock
this morning prevented two men
securing quite haul Of watches and
jewelry The men had smashed the
front glass of the show case on the
sidewalk in front of the jewelry store
OF Joseph Kern, No. 719 Market
street. and were about to remove the
contents consisting of gold watches
and other iewelry when Mcdaniel,
who heard the noise of breaking glass
had come to the front door of the
bank to investigate. When the men
saw Mcdaniel they took to their heels.
Mcdaniel notified the police and
the watches and jewelry we're removed
TO the police station.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
GIFTs no TROLLEY MEN.

Employees of the railway companies
in this city were well looked after
yesterday by patrons and the COM
pany officials The men ON the
Peoples line received gold pieces from
General Manager r. w. Crook. who
is one of tho owners Of the line. II
was his personal gift TO them. Em-
ployes of the Wilmington and Phila-
delphia Traction Company each re-
ceived a gift of a dollar from the
cOmpany.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
PERSONAL.

Former Postmaster Howard Il.
Jester, who has been away for some
time. spent Christmas with his family
here. Mr.. Jester is now a travelling
salesman.
Joseph Middleton. who is connected
with the DUPONT Powder Company at
their Haskill. n. ]. plant is spending
the holidays with his family here.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
Mr.. BELL AT Sd. ANDREWS.

The Rev. William Cfosby Bell, pro-
fessor of theology at the Virginia Prot
estsnt Episcopal Seminary, will occupy
the pulpit of St. Andrews Protestant
Episcopal Church at the morning service
tomorrow.
The regular Christmas celebration SER
vices for children of the parish will be
held at { o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
There will be no scrvilcs i'm the evening.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
BASKETBALL EXPERT HERE.

George T. Hepborn, editor of the
Spalding's Official Basketball Guide,
was in this city this morning and
spoke TO the members OF the High
School basketball league al the " NJ.
A. gymnasium. He explained TO them
the changes made this season in the
basketball rules He also told of the
basketball games which would be
played at the Panama Exposition at
San Francisco for the worlds cham
pionship The games are to start Feb
ruary % and all nations are TO be
represented.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
HOTEL DUPONT FESTIVITIES.

There will be number Of social
events at the Hotel DUPONT this even
ing. Mrs. Reuben Satterthwaite, Jr.,
will give a dance in the hotel lobby from
to 6 o'clock. The furniture in the
lobby will be cleared out for the af-
fair and ample room provided for the
dancers. The Christmas decorations will
help to make the lobby a very attrac-
tive place for the dance
Miss Madeline Reed will give a pri-
vatc dance in Parlors A and b beginning
at $50 o'clock.
The 1909 class Of the Wilmington
High School will give dinner in the
rose room beginning at 7 o'clock
There will be twenty in the party.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
SHEDDING IN ROCKFORD PARK.

The snow Of Christmas eve glad
dened the hearts of many youngsters
in the western part of the city. The
shedding course made i'm Rockford
Park by the Board of Park Commits
sioners. made coasting a delight
Signs forbidding the use of deckers
were posted yesterday
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
CLOSE UPTOWN CANDY STORE.

The Reynolds Candy Company to-
day announced the closing of their
Tenth and Market streets store. The
stores at Nos. AIS and 81 Market
streets will be continued the company
feeling that the demands Of its Gus
toners can be supplied at these two
stores
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
OVERHEATED HEATER
DAMAGES Polish Church

An ovcrhcated heater in the basement
of st. Stanislaw's Polish Church. sew
enth and Buttmwood streets, shortly
after q o'clock this morning caused dam
age amounting TO $500. An alarm was
sent in from Box 2l at Seventh and
Railroad. The district fire companies
extinguished the flames.
The loss Is covered by insurance.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
SPRINcFR.PRICE.

Mrs. Elizabeth Newton Springer. of
this city. and Bayard p. Price, Of
Coatesville. Pa. were married on
Thursday at the home Of the Rev. J..
Y. Irwin. pastor Of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
ALLIES LEAVE 5000 dead
ON FESTHUDERT field
By The United Press.

BERLIN, Via Wireless to London.
Dec 76.-The claim that the allies left
5000 dead on the field about Festhubert
made today in an official statement
issued here. The Germans, it is de-
clared. took as prisoners sro men and
70 officers and captured "A machiue
guns and u mine throwers.
The repulse Of the French and Eng
lish assaults on the western front ia
reported, while the situation in the east
is declared to be unchanged.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
HURT BY FALL on ICE.

AS a result Of a fall on the ice
covered pavement, at Lowering avenue
and Hancock street, yesterday MORN
ing. John Steward. OF No. 1909 Shall
cross road. was patient at the
Homeopathic Hospital yesterday. He
was suffering with a laceratod scalp.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
BIANCH WALSH AT GARRICK.

Blanche Walsh. who is known the
world over as one of the most famous
stars of the legitimate stage, has de-
cided to take a flier in the varieties.
and she will make her entry at the
Garrick Theatre, here, next week.
when. with clever company of
seven, she will produce a most in
teresting one-act drama entitled "The
Woman in the Case" The play IS
a condensation of the play by the
same name. from the pen Of Clyde
Fitch, which has been condensed into
one act. It Is one of the most ex-
pensive offerings Of the season. At
ter leaving Wilmington IL will begin
a tour Of the country The act car
ries its own scenery. Charles Nc
Naughten. noted comedian, will pro-
duce "The Spring Maid Stars. with
the assistance of a capable company
of i've. all of whom have starred in
the Werba and Luescher plays.
The act comprises songs dances and
comedy. and is said 10 be very funny
and tuneful. "Making the Movies" Is
/ the title of a farce comedy, which vii
he given by the Van and Avery Players
a very clever comedy company. II vii
! NrHI WIN lilf iAhNhAh'Ahif ~ NV w.
pictures. featuring the funny side Of the
business. II is said TO he genuine
scream. Irene and Bobby" Smith
dainty misses and clever singers, vii
be heard in series of "songs woril
while" These girls have splcndi'
voices. Bigclow, Campbell and Rcydon
the cabaret boys. have cabaret ac
that is different from most of the other
in that class. Il is featured by plenty
of good music and lots Of fun. Mard'
and Hunter. in "rhe Crazy Recruit
have very funny comedy offering
which is in excellent hands. Latoska
the talkative iugglcr, is skilled in hi
art and also very runny comedian
This is undoubtedly one of the bcgges
and most expensive bills Of the season
and it is likely TO be the talk Of th
town all the week
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
MARRIAGE LICENsE IsSrEn.

Magistrate Thomas II. Buckley is
sued a marriage license today to John
Roman. 80. and Mary Freeman, 22, of
No. III East Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
BAR Association MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the Bar As
sociation of New Castle County and
the Law Library Association. will be
held on next Tuesday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26

Many peoples lives have been en-
tirely altered for the better through
the use Of the Wants. for they have
helped them in hundred ways to
success ADV.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
aAS YE sOW-

A drama to be interesting must
have suspense" to make the audience
"sit up and take notice"
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
HOTEL DUPONT SUNDAY CONCERI

The program for the sacred concert at
the Hotel DUPONT tomorrow afternoon
with r. }. Dummig as director, viii be
as follows:
Overture. "Orpheus' .....-... Olenbacl
Soprano solo, "1hc pcnitent',
Nande Water
Miss Ethel Hepburn
Opera selection "Aianor Lcscant,"
puccin
Tenor solo, 90 Holy Night" Adams
J.. 0. Thompson.
Prize Song, from "Mcistersinger"
Wagner
Soprano solo, 81 Hear You Calling"
Marshall
Miss Ethel Hepburn.
Scarf Dance ................ .ChaminadC
Tenor solo, "Ring Gut, Wild Bells"
GounOd
l. o. Thompson.
Finale, "Star Spangled Banner"
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
CHILD'S match fires
this CHRISTMAS TREE

A child playing with matches set
fire to a Christmas tree at the home
of Charles Drown. colored. No. 7l9
East Fifth street this afternoon. caus-
ing about S45 damages to one of the
rooms of the house. An alarm was
turned in and the fremen speedily
reached the house and smothcred the
flames.
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
MISS BRADY AT PLAYHOUSF

Alice Brady who will be the feature
of the cast which will present
sinners" at The Playhouse next
week is already we'll and favorably
known in Wilmington on account Of
her appearance here with various
companies and as star i'm "What Is
Love" Miss Brady. as most know. is
the talented daughter of William A.
Brady the lessee of The Playhouse.
who is one of the biggest theatrical
producers in the country and she is
probably the ablest Of all the younger
stars.
In Sinners" a four act American
play by owen Davis, which will be
given at The Playhouse all of next
week Miss Brady has part which
exactly suits her The company is
composed of people who arc well
known to theatre goers and It is ono
of the strongest companies which has
appeared here In a long time.
The play will go from Wilmington
/ direct to New York for a Broadwa,
run and the scenery and accessories
used in this city will be the SAM
which will be given each evonini
next week with matinees on Wednes
day. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Popular prices will prevail durinl
the week and Wilmington ,theatr'
goers will have the opportunity o
seeing this excellent production a
one-half the regular prices,
Evening journal., 1914-12-26
Attractions at The Theatres
POTASH AND PERLMUTTER.

Potash and Porlmutter." the show
of which so much has been written and
which has made such an impression
in other places was the attraction at
The Playhouse yesterday afternoon
ami evening and II vindicated every
thing which has been said OF II. lt
is the funniest production which has
been seen in years and yet with
touches of pathos which bring the
tears from the eyes of the listener
II is pretty story well told aud tile
delightful humor which pcrmeates the
piece is perfectly natural. There is
also a pretty sample of the kind Of
friendship which ought to exist be-
tween men in business the kind which
holds them together in adversely. They
quarrel at times but when the test ar
rives they are man to man in every
fight against adversely.
Lew Welch. well known to many in
this city and one of the best delinea
tors Of Jewish character on the stage
is Mawruss Pcrlmutter Of the piece
and he is excellent at an times. jules
Jordan is the Abe Potash and depicts
an entirely different kind Of Jewish
character i'm the same splendid way as
Mr.. Welch. II would be hard 10 find
more capable pair. Miss Jane
/ Fearnley is Ruth Goldman. the de.
signer who marries Perlmutter anf
( Miss Fearnley does an excellent piec,
of acting. In some Of her scenes Will
Mr.. Welch she is especially strong
Miss Katherine DeBariy is clever a.
Mrs. Potash and Mildrod Barker Is
so acceptable as lrma Potash th'
daughter Edward J Shobn is clevoi
as Marks pasinsky aiso does oxcellon
acting and Thomas j. Tempest Il
strong as Henry ID. FoldmMi a law
yer with none too much honesty Thl
remainder of the company is xccollen
and leaves nothing TO be desired.
Potash and perlmutter" Is by lonl
odds tho best Of its line which ha'
ever been offered at The Playhouse
The comedy is clever and there Il
wit and humor galore without any
thing TO offend. II interests, IL amusc
and IL is true to the kind of life whicl
10 depicts. IL ought to have crowded
houses at every performance and /
Wilmington really wants a good shov
this one will be well patronized 7
Will appear again this afternoon an,
this evening Theatregocrs viii max
no mistake in seeing this attraction
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-11-27
AS Poor Richard Saws.

As Poor Richard Says.
A penny saved is two pence clear, q
pin day is groat year. Save and
have