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Evening journal., 1914-01-31
AGAIN
HARD HIT BY
WILD STORM
Binding Sheets Of Snow De-
mOralize Railroads Out
Of Chicago
LAKE TRAFFIC IN
DANGER FROM BLOW
BY The United Pre.s.

BY The United Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. Binding sheets
of SNOW. driven before stiff gale from
the lake, today demoraLzed schedules Of
railroads entering Chicago, partially
tied up suburban lines, and threatened
lake traffic. Early reports today indi-
cate that the snowfall is general over
the Middle West.
Tugs and life-sayers are searching the
lake of Lawrence avenue for vessel
believed to be in distress. Tho boats
distress siren blew for half an hour, but
at daybreak the vessel could not be
sighted through the falling snow, and
small tugs that first put out were driven
back by huge waves.
Suburban train service was abandoned
early in the forenoon after several
trains, filled with commuters. stalled in
snowdrifts. Surface and elevated lines
reported trouble.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
CREDITORS OF
STEEL co. GET
$4,000 MORE
H. I. Wallace Finds Error In
Distribution Plan of Dia-
mOnd State Co.
EXPECTCOURT TO
ENTER NEW IECREE

Because of the discovery Of a mis-
take made in computing what the
creditors Of the Diamond State Steel
Company should receive at the wind
ing up Of that company's affairs. the
bondholders will receive $4,000
more than they first thought. 1t is
expected that Judge Bradford will
soon issue new decree correcting
the ratio of distribution.
In the decree entered on January
2i in the United States Court concern
ing the distribution of assets of the
estate Of the Diamond State Steel
Company which were placed in the
registry of the court at the close OF
the receivership last month. it vas di-
rected that a dividend of 7.24 per cent
be paid to the bondholders and a
further dividend Of 21.7O per cent. be
paid to the general creditors. outside
of bondhOlders.
After the decree had been entered
the newspapers printed a report of it.,
which came 20 the attention of H. T..
Wallace, formerly one Of the receiv-
ers of the estate, and who is a gem
eral creditor as well as having an in
terest in the bonds. He saw at a
glance that a serious error had oc-
CURED. and placed before the attor-
neys in the case data to show the
error together with a statement show
ing what should be distributed TO the
bondhOlders as preferred creditors,
and the balance that should be pro-
rated TO all general creditors.
Although Clerk Of the Court VIII
liam G. Mahaffy had the checks for
creditors made out ready for distri-
button upon the basis of the decree
fortunately they could be held up
awaiting a correction of the decree
Al once a petition to amend the de-
cree was prepared by counsel call
ing attention to certain errors of the
clerk who had acted master in the
case and asking for an amendment
of the decree to conform correctly tC
a proper distribution of the fund. Il
was found unnecessary TO formal,
file this, as It Is understood the cour
vacated the former decree. The mat
ter viii now dopbtless be aatisfac
torily adjusted through a new decree
presented by the attorneys and ap
proved by The court
Under the decree entered an,
which has since been vacated tn,
bondholders were awarded 7.24 PEI
cent, whereas the correct amount du'
them is about 9.9S per cent. or abou
2.S-4 per cent. more. and in cash the,
VIII receive something over s27.00l
more than the 7.24 per cent. gave
, them.
As the checks prepared would have
gone to something like two hundred
creditors, it can be seen what a com
plicatiOn this error would have caus
ed. and how fortunate it was that 4
was detected just in time to avoi,
IL.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
WOULD START
BIG AUTO REPAIR
PLANT in CITY

Frank Alderman, manager Of the
Foss-Hughes Company's branch in
Wilmington, handling the Pierce
Arrow automobile. is trying to get
The company tc establish iu this city
service plant for the rebuilding
and renovation Of automobiles for all
the branches of the company in sew
eral cities.
Mr.. Alderman in a few days will
have some of the officials of the Foss-
Hughes Company. whose principal
Office is in Philadelphia, 10 visit VIII
mington and go over with him the
project he has in mind. Should Mr.
Alderman be successful, it might
mean an entering wedge for Whining
ton to become a big automobile re-
building and assembling center, the
city having as many shipping as we'll
as other advantages for the auto
mobile industry as other cities now
prominent as motor car building
centers.
Mr.. Alderman has under consider
alton a plan for the Foss-Hughes
Company TO lease the buildings on
Vandever avenue, east of Market
street. formerly occupied by the Lig-
gett and Myers Tobacco Campany.
The plant was abandoned by the to-
bacco company some time ago, fol-
lowing the putting into effect OF the
decree of dissolution of the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company. Mr.. Alder
mans idea is to establish a garage
and service station there Should
it be converted into a garage ii would
be one of the largest in the United
States.
The Foss-Hughes Company has
branches in Philadelphia. Providence,
Baltimore and Washington, in addi-
tion to the one in Wilmington. and
If a service station should be estab-
lished at the old tobacco plant it
would mean that cars received by
the company in those cities for gen.
eral overhauling or rebuilding would
be sent to Wilmington to be done
over.
The Liggett and Myers plant com
prises several buildings, one OF which
is about 90 by 100 feet one-story
high, and another of the same di-
mensions two stories high. In ad-
dition there are two smaller buildings
that could be utilized. Mr. Alderman
Will confer with some members OF
the Chamber OF Commerce about his
plan. and viii try to get some Of
/ the officials to come to Wilmington
Z soon 10 20 over the details with hin
ings for a garage and service sta.
ton.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
Circulation and Business
Figures For Advertisers

1t is easy to see which is Wilmnlons most popular
afternoon newspaper Yesterday the circulation Of The Evening
Journal was l5495 more than 1000 ahead Of this
papers afternoon competitor according to that newspapers
own figures The circulation Of The Evening Journal is
guaranteed by the Association Of American Advertisers
Whitehall Building New York CITY, an organization com
posed Of the largest advertisers in the world No other
newspaper in Wilmington carries this guarantee at the head
Of its editorial columns
The Evening journal yesterday printed 1899 inches
Of advertising matter as against 1862 inches printed by its
afternoon competitor difference Of 537 inches or more
than three ana one-ha pages Only the regular routine
business was contained in this ISSUE attempt having
been made to make special advertising edition
The vast difference in both circulation and advertising
in favor Of the Evening Journal should give food Tor thought
to every advertiser in Wilmington The circulation Of The
Evening Journal is larger than any newspaper in the city
no matter what or where the district located The circua
hon books Of The Evening Journal containing facts and
figures that cannot be disputed open Tor the inspection
every advertiser in the city
The Evening Journal is read by everybody. the we'll
lo-do as well as the working classes
Evening journal., 1914-01-31

there has been nothing developed TO
prove this fact Officials of the Ola
Dominion Line are keen TO blame the
master of the Nantucket Tor the smash
but he insists that the complete investi-
Cation viii show that he did all that
was possible 60 avoid the accident
Wrecking tugs are searching the sea
in the vicinity of the wreck for the
bodies OF the lost. All recovered viii be
broughe here. The forward mast of the
Monroe is sticking out of the water a
mute evidence OF the wreck. The reve-
nuo cutter officials have marked the
spot with a light and buoy and win
probably blow up the wreck next week
as mariners generally agree that there
Is no hfte OF raising the smashed craft.
First. however. am attempt will be
made TO send divers down TO sec
whether there are any bodies there that
can be recovered.
The wrecking tug I. n. Merritt,
wirelcssed from where the Monroe
sank today that she would continue
a search for bodies, but that the task
was difficult.
E. E. Taylor. assistant general man.
uNtI VI Nit OAN INhlinANn iAh'f NAA
phatically denied to a United Press
correspondent that the Monroe was In
the least degree unseaworthy.
"The vessel was one of the most
capable on the Atlantic coast" he
said. "She was altered six months
after building to correct small de-
tails of construction. mostly about
her superstructure There was a lit
tie too much pilot-house. She did
not to have to carry pig iron to
ballast her She did have cement in
her hold. just as every other vessel
has, but It was not put there TO con.
ceal defects.
I'VE are making every effort to re-
cover bodies of those who went dowr
on the ship. The revenue-cutter ser
vice wants the hulk blown up at once
but we will first make an extraordi
nary endeayor TO bring bodies to th'
! surface"
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
By The United Press.


NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 3l-Whether
the loss OF life in yesterdays sea trag
edy off the Virginia peninsula when the
steamer Monroe was sent to the bottom
in collision with the Nantucket might
have been prevented was troubling sea-
men today While the general investi-
cation to place responsibility for the
work has not been started, officials OF
the Old Dominion Line are bla ing Cap.
tain Berry OF the Nantucket for at least
an error of judgment His action in sig
mailing full speed astern immediately
following the smash pulled the Nam
mcket's bow ont OF the rent side OF the
Monroe and let the water in. Had he
simply reduced speed and kept the two
vessels locked everyone on the Monroe
could have clambered onto the Nan
tuc' before the Old Dominion liner
finally went to the bottom.
Oficials of the Merchant. and Miners
Line say Captain Berry acted with a
complete regard for the rules Of the
sea. They say that when the entire
truth becomes known at the Federal in
vestigation. their commander viii be
cleared OF all bame.
The revised toll OF the missing today
showed that the grim total OF the toll
claimed by the Atlantic was iorty-one
OF these nineteen were passengers and
twenty-five members of the crew.
Two More May Die.
Most of the survivors We're 30 far re-
covered from their terrible experiences
today that they were planning to start
for hcme. A few are still in the hos
pital. Two are in very sehious con.
dition They are Mrs. T. j. Woods OF
Norfolk. who was en- route to New York
to care for her husbands body. he hav'
ing died the night before and Miss Hilda
Thacker. an actress. They are under
the care of physicians in the Genera
Hospital and fears are entertained that
they will not recover.
The government investigation OF
the wreck will start on Monday. De-
spite the most positive denials by the
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
INTEREST IN OUTCOME
OF SEAFORD CHECK CASE
Special to THE EVENING JoUaNAE

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
SEAFORD. Del. Jan. 3l.--Wingate e.
Burris, engaged in the meat business
here. was arrested by Constable Short
OF Georgetown and placed under $500
bail for his appearance at the Febn-
ary term OF court to answer a charge Of
issuing checks with the intent To de-
fraud his creditors. The outcome of
the case will be watched with much in
terest, owing TO its being tried under
new act passed by the last LegisIa-
ture. Mr.. Burris contends that when the
checks We're issued he expected to be
able to pay them when they returned
TO the bank here. The outcome Of this
case will have an important bearing
on the manner Of doing business here
after ON the peninsula. The charge
against Mr.. Burris was brought BY
johnson Brothers, Wholesale meat dealS.
ers Of Wilmington. .
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
COLDER WEATHER
In WITH RAIN


Another record was added to the
Weather Bureaus history OF the last
40 years yesterday The highest
temperature registered for corre-
spending date in January within the
history of the Bureau was recorded at
1890 p. m. when the mercury reached
67 degrees. Thursdays high mnrk
OF 64 degrees was considered remark
able.
To the hopeful who we're tempted
to discard their winter garb by the
two days OF spring-like weather, the
weather forecaster sends a warning.
Freezing weather will be with us be-
fore tomorrow. he predicts. A cold
wave with rain. which centered over
Ohio yesterday, reached the city this
morning and drove away all thoughts
of spring and summer.
The United States Weather Bureau
map Of the general conditions for 8
a. m, January 30, as is shown by a
section Of il, giving the eastern part
of the United States, was almost
wholly dominated by areas Of high
pressure in all the central. southern
and coastal regions. the low pressure
of 294 inches being confined to the
extreme northwesterly region, at the
mouth of the st. Lawrence.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
HOLD BOSTIC
FOR ATTEMPTED
TROUSER THEFT

Jay Bostic. colored, who was ar
rested yesterday on complaint OF
William sisofo. who claims Bostic is
the man be chased for distance
of several blocks after be had at
temp-od to steal several pairs OF
trousers from his fathers tailor shop
at No. 613 1-2 Shipley street about
two weeks before Christmas.
The boy was standing at Sixth and
Market streets yesterday when he
saw Bostic and after looking him
over to make sure he was the man,
who had attempted to steal the
trousers, summond a policeman and
had him taken into custody.
IN City Court this morning Sisofo
positively Identified Bostic as the
man who had entered the shop and
attempted to steal the clothing. He
chased Bostic several squares at the
time but the man finally got away.
Patrolman Crozier who joined IN the
chase. also identified Bostic as the
man who was running from the lad.
Morris sisofo, proprietor OF the
shop said that at least two dozen
pairs Of trousers have been taken
from his shop. On the day that the
state alleges Bostic was chased,
Sisofo place a trap by taking a pair
of trousers and tying them so that II
anyone attempted 10 take them he
could run only to the length of the
string and would make a noise. He
claims Bostic entered the store, grab
bed the trousers and attempted to
make off with them when his son dis
covered him and the chased followed.
Judge Churchman held Bostic un-
der $500 bail for trial.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
CONCRESSMAN'S
BROTHER OUT OF
FIGHT FOR P. 0.

Some surprise was occasioned in
political circles today when it was
asserted by some Democrats that
George Brockson has withdrawn
from the race for the post
mastership at Clayton. Mr.. Brock
son is brother of Congress-
man Franklin Brockson, and because
of that relationship greater interest
attached to the prospective appoint
ment Of a postmaster for Clayton. II
is recalled that William Brockson, a
brother of the Congressman, some
time again was appointed posmas-
ter of Middleuown, and in political
circles it was generally understood
that the appointment was made out
Of courtesy for Congressman Brock
son.
The fight for the Clayton post
office has been principally between
Mr. BrocksOn and James ID. Wright
and the retirement of Mr.. BrOckson
as a candidate leaves the field for
the present open to Mr.. Wright, al
though il is said that other candi-
dates will figure in It. Clayton is
the home town of Congressman
Brockson, and his recommendation
for postmaster there will be fol-
lowed.
A. H. Skinner. Republican, is the
present postmaster at Clayton, and
his term will expire the latter part
of March. The Office pays Sl400 q
year.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
STATE GIVES
CHURCH TITLE;
WILL NOW SELL

To clear the title to the property at
the northeast corner Ninth and Tat
nall streets owned by the Whining
ton Monthly Meeting OF Orthodox
Friends that society was chartered
as a religious body several days ago
and the property which had escheated
to the Sttte through the lapsing Of
the church charter had been re-trans-
ferred 10 them This transfer was
recorded at the City Registry bureau
tlis week The records shOw that
Thomas W. Miller. secretary Of State
transferred the property To the
Friends Society No money consid-
Grafton was made.
Now that the title to the property
is clear. it is understood that the
Friends will dispose Of the property
to the local real estate dealers who
desire to erect a number of stores on
the land. These prospective owners
are represented by Christopher l..
Ward.
Under Chapter 275, Vol. IL. Laws
of Delaware, if any religious body
fails to renew its charter, all prop
critics held by it escheat TO the State.
This was the course the local church
property took some time ago when the
charter lapsed. The new charter was
issued under Chapter SO, Vol. 26. re-
Gently enacted.
When spoken to about the sale Of
the property this morning, AIR. Ward.
attorney for the new owners. said the
option placed By his clients last year
has been held in abeyance until the
title was clear Now that this has
been done, Mr.. Ward said. the sale
would be consummated and work on
building store properties on the. site
would start soon. Mr. Ward declined
to state the purchase price for the
nrOperty.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
sENATE JOURNAL Issued.

The journal of the last State Sen
ate has been issued from the Della
ware Republican press, at Dover. and
the paper-bound copies are now
ready for distribution. The copies
being bound in sheep will be ready
for distribution next week. William
ID. Stoops. secretary of the State SEN
ate, had his copy OF the journal ready
shortly after the Legislature ad-
journed. but there were some delays
in publishing it.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
no REVIEW MISSION WORK.

In Hanover Presbyterian Church on
Wednesday night. instead Of the usual
prayer meeting. Miss Mary c. Peacock,
of Philadelphia. will give an account Of
the Student Volunteer Convention, in
Kansas City, which was held the latter
part of December and early in January.
There were 5000 student delegates
from the different colleges who attended
the convention in the interest of home
and foreign missions.
Since there We're no delegates from
this city. it was thought that the mis-
sionary societies and others interested
might be glad OF an opportunity TO hear
Miss Peacock on Wednesday evening.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
scmEmr rRILI EElns 80.

Fy The United Press.
NEW YORK Jan. STA 25eoo word hyrohsticai Questi'n
which 1t viii take halliday to read VIII figure the trial
Of Hans schmidt confessed murderer Aumussr
Monday It VIII cover the snre history Of seldss life ana
na with the question Of whether knew he nature OF rs
act when he killed Anna Aumues dismsmbered her bos
md cast it into the river The case expected 60
The jury before Tuesday or Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
IL HURT WHEN
TRAIN JUMPS
In SNOW STORM
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LOCKPORT, H., Jan. 3l.-Twelvc
persons were injured, two probably ia
tally by the derailment OF the midnight
flyer OF the Chicago and Alton, from
Chicago to st. Louis in a binding snow
storm near here early today.
Lewis Barr, Malta Mona, and Miss
Pearl Holmes, Chicago, suffered frac'
tnred ribs and internal injuries and may
die. w. b. Smith. New York City. and
W. b. Stooks, 7l3 West l77th street
New York. were among the injured
Seven couches were derailed, two turn
ing over.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
TO 0PEN COAL BIDS.

Bids for the furnishing of coal to
the Water Department for the year
beginning April, 1914, will be opened
at the meeting Of the Board of Water
Commissioners on Monday morning
The coal is 10 be delivered in tons
OF 2000 pounds at the departments
plant.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
SAFE ROBBERY PREvTSrED.

BY The United Press.
KEW YORK jan si.--A telephone call from an unidsna
ned woman early today soned $1,000 saserohbsry at
cohens paperboS factory but the got away rh
police though iound kit Of burglars tools on Tie
soor tesore the Cohen safe
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
J. PRANK WHITE RECOYERS.

Former City Councilman J. Frank
White has about recovered from an
attack OF the grip. and is again de-
voting his attention to business.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
nrArn or cARpNN erNNARL

Ry The United Press.
ROME Jan. si.-cardnai Gennari sged q. died here
this esernoon. He crested oarhai 1901 and Vas
sr,gs,t Of ,rs cousreaszope asi conoiiio.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31

HARDWARE FOR IARDWEAR.
Duncan Hardware Company, PA Mar
ket street.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
1000 VILLA
FIGHTERS ARE
MENACE AGAIN
Rebel Leader Prepares fol
Renewed Campaign With
TOrreOn As Object
FIFTY FIELD GUNS
WITH THE ARMY
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
CHIHUAHUA, Jan. 31.-Orderl
were received today from General
Francisco villa at Juarez for tho
transportation of 1000 Constitution.
alists cavalry from chihuahua, Santa
Rosalia, Parral and Jiminez to Esca.
Ion, the temporary Mexican rebel
base in the campaign against Tor.
reon. villa also ordered that 5000
troops left here as a garrison be
prepared for field service early next
week.
The first division Of the reorganiz.
ed rebel army will be made up OF the
commands Of Generals Maclovioa
Herrera, Tomas Urbina and Luia
Herrera. It is expected General Tor
ribio Orega will command them. villa
himself will command division
composed OF the forces OF Ortega aud
General Manuel Chao, together witH
the artillery division Of nearly fifty
field pieces commanded by Colonel
Martiniano Servin. Practically ali
these guns we're captured from thd
Federals at Ojinaga.
General Urbina left Juarez early
today for Chihuhua to take charge Of
the movement Of troops from here.
SMALLPOX MENACES TAMPICO.
By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Siuty
cases Of smallpox were reported
from Tamplco. today by Admiral
Fletcher. Railroad and telegraph
communication with the city is cut
and fear of an attack is increasing
among residents.
The hospital ship Solace Is taking
care Of as many sufferers as 1t can
accommodate. Strict orders that no
one may land from the American
ships are in effect One American
has died from smallpox. the report
stated. and two are seriously IN. No
names were given.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31
SUN AND TIDEs.

SUN AND TIDES.
Sun rose .............. I'll A. Nj.
sun sets .................5 5l7 p. NJ.
Mouth of Christiana.
High water $500. PAS A. NJ. 3.03 p. M.
Low water ..... 93S A. NJ. 9.5S p. NJ.
Rcedy Island, high and low water one
hour earlier.
Evening journal., 1914-01-31

For Delaware: Rain or
snow and colder tonight;
SUNDAY, far. Colder.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-10
Make This Store Your Store

In selecting stocks your pleasure and satisfaction have been
Every item merchandise offered here trustworthy.
The makers stand behind goods and do The variety
sufficient afford ample choice Our prices attractive You
make your Christmas dollars farther here and at the
time enjoy the certainty remembering friends and relatives
with appropriate gifts We you feel that this your
because the realization of efortswith
merca secondary customers is the first
sderaton You'll find the spirit Of Christmas adiated herhe
hearty friendly good wreected in thoughtfuness
Of little things Make this your store not only at Christmas
but throughout the year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-10
Bath Robes
Hats and Caps

The Hats Of ours will say nice things
about you to everyone you meet. We tit
them to your personality as well as to your
head. Soft or stiff hats for men or young
men, 100 to 10
Caps in many styles Of oxfords, serges,
worsted, kerseys, corduroy, leather, plush
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