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Evening journal., 1914-06-19
Trolley
FROM KENNETT
Seems ASSURED
Peoples Company Agrees,
Provided Connecting Line
Officials Enter Agreement
DISCUSS The subject
AGAIN NEXT week

II was learned this morning that Cen
eraI Manager Richard ". Crook Of the
Peoples Railway has consented to al
low the cars Of the Wilmington and
kennett square Company, operating be-
tween kennett Square and Brandywine
Springs Park, to run into, this city
over the tracks Of the Peoples Compay.
provided an agreement between the two
traction companies can be reached. If this
can be done il will result in an i'm.
menae territory being opened TO the mer-
chants Of the city as II will then be
possible for people living ail along the
route of the Wilmington and Kennett
Square Company 10 come TO Wilmington
IN much shorter time than under the
present arrangement.
At a conference last,'night'in 'the Of
fees Of the Chamber of Commerce be-
tween David Snellenburg Charles Top
kis, Harry S. Rodearmel and George
II. Spackman, the subject was discussed
and this morning il was announced by
MIR. Snellenhurg that Mr.. Crook had CON
sented TO the arrangement provided his
company could make reasonable ar
rnngemcnt with the Wilmington and
kennett Square Traction Company. Be
sides throwing open TO Wilmington the
benefit of all the trade that would come
from kennett Square and the vicinity
il i also expected that many persons
would come from above Kcmett Square
and even as far as West Chester 10 buy
their goods IN This city.
Il was decided at the conference to
invite Mr. Jester. who IS the manager
of the Wilmington and kennett Square
Company, 90 a conference To be held in
this city between the officials Of the
Peoples Railway and the advertising
committee Of the mercantile section ol
the Chamber Of Commerce. Mr.. Smell.
louhura said that the committee had de-
cided 70 allow Mt. Jester to nx the
date Of the conference. but he thought
Il would be % next Monday OF Tuesday
and that such All agreement between the
two traction companies would be reach
ed
rlana ion monthly automobile trip
through an thc surrounding country
were also discussed last night and Il
was decided to hold the first trip about
the middle OF July. In all probability
the members OF the organization will
invade Maryland The route has not
been decided Other trips win be taken
to Kennel Square, other parts Of Penn
sylyania and New Jersey. Citizens Of
The city win be asked to donate their
for the members Of the or
ganization.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
Children BETTER
AFTER Smash ON
SCENIC RAILWAY
Five Of Joy Seekers at the
Springs Badly Cut, But
Will Recover
CAR Brakes FAIL AND
BAD ACCIDENT FOLLOWS

Helen Tucker, Of No. $40 South
Harrison street: Elizabeth Manion, Of
Maryland Avenue and Broome streets:
Helen Blickle, Of Ninth and Clayton
streets, Margaret Mulvena, No. lO4
Jackson street, and Regina Sheridan,
No. ll5 Jackson street who were in
lured IN an accident on the scenic
railway at Brandywine Springs Park,
yesterday, We're reported to be improv-
ed today. OF those injured the Man
Ion child appears to be the most SER
ious. it being feared that she is hurt
internally. One side of the child's
face is badly torn. and she is con
fined to her bed. The Tucker girl,
who had her forehead split open, is
also confined to her bed.
The girls injuries were received
shortly before noon yesterday, when
they. with Elizabeth Hetrick, Of Fifth
and Broome streets; Mary Dougherty,
OF No. $50 West Fifth street, and Helen
Quinn. of No. 907 West Fourth street
boarded ear on the scenic railwoy.
The car was being operated by Waiter
Podfosky, manager .of the railway the
vehicle had made one round Of the
railway when the car failed to respond
to the brakes and started down an a.
cline, crashing INTO pole at the bot
tom
Tile children We're IN party of sew
eral hundred that had gone to the park
on the annual outing Of St. Pauls pa
roehlal school The children. many Of
whom had graduate at the school com
meneement on Wednesday, were accom-
panied by the Rev Thomas II. Waldron
and the Rev. Patrick brennan. AS soon
as the party arrived at the park the
older girls made a rush for the railway
and those injured took seats in tine an
Manager Podrosky took charge IF the
car, and after il had started down the
incline he found that the brakes would
not work. Holding lis scat, Podrosky
hoped that some chance would stop the
car.
Loaded with the passengers. how
ever, the car gained speed as il
crashed down the railway and went
over q small Hill at the curve az
the entrance, crashed into a post and
turned over The screams Of those
ninned under the car or tossed out
could be heard all over the park, and
in a few minutes Fathers Waldron
and Brennan We're on the scene with
Sisters who accompanied the party
to the park DR. L. II. Bali Of
was called at once. while
of the park assisted those
who had been injured.
Miss Tucker struck the post, head I
first, and the wood was marked hy
the impact. 1t required nine stitches
to close the wound in her head.
Miss Blickle's head struck the post
and she, too, was badly injured The
other children were cut and bleeding.
All We're taken to the platform at the
and Or. Ball attended them.
Later private automobiles removed I
the children home
When the car turned over. the
Quinn girl jumped over those in the
car and escaped without scratch.
The Dougherty child was also unin-
iured, although she suffered greatly
from shock. The Hetrick girl also
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
COUNTY TAXRATE
NEXT YEAR WILL
Be At LEAST 80
Levy Court Receipts MOI
Sufficient Under Present
55 Cent Rate
OFFICIALS DISCUSS
Raise At CONFERENCE

The county tax rate for the next
fseal year may be raised, according
% some members OF the Levy Court.
ihe present tax rate is So cents on
the 500. This sum. however. has
been found to be insufficient. On
member Of the Levy Court this NOR
Ing said that the Court tax rat
should be raised to SIS cents on Il
Sl0O, and that It would be egraised /
at least go cents on the S100.
When the. present Levy Court vent
into. ottice the county tax rate was
30 cents on the S100, this member ex-
planned and, lacking experience. the
court not knowing what the conse-
quences would be- reduced the rate to
55 cents, Since then, however. the
Levy Court has found that this sum
was inFuhlcient. 70 meet the financial
needs Of the county
City Council recently fixed the city
tax rate at Sl.35 on the s100, Under
the new city assessment.
The members OF the Levy Coure
met this morning for the purpose or
going over the error lists or the
twenty-five county tax collectors for
the past four years, preparatory to
ending up the affairs Of the court for
the present fiscal year.
The county assessment in the last ds-
cal year was s749l007s giving the COM
missioners the sum of st70360.s7 TO ex-
pend in the budget for the past fiscal
year under the 55 per cent tax rate Of
which amount under the appropriations
made the sum Of $2lG0.37 was left in
the fund Of unexpended appropriations.
So many things have arisen during The
year however that this inappropriate
cd fund has been exhausted and It has
been found necessary 10 borrow $4,000.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
soon TO reopen REBUILT
chester Bethel Church

Chester-Bethel M r. Church. in
Brandywine hundred, which was bad
~ damaged BY severe storm on
March L, has practically been rebuilt
and will be reopened at an early date
The roof Of the church was carried
away and the rear wall was blown
down by the cyclone The wall has
been rebuilt, new roof has been put
on, new metal ceiling has been in
stalled, and the decorators are about
finishing. The pastor, the Rev. j. w.
Gray is very popular with his con-
gregation and is having much sue
cess. At the children's day service
last Sunday, the collection was S116,
the largest. collection at a similar SER
vice in the history of the church.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
GEORGE ID. MEnuL IL

George d. Medill. Of Newark one
Of the best known residents Of New
Castle county, is seriously i'll with
heart disease. AS Mr.. Medil is "a
years of age, little hope of his recov-
cry is entertained.
Mr.. Medill is former member of
Levy Court, serving as a representa-
tive from White Clay Creek
hundred under the old svs-
TEN. He also served in the
House of Representatives Of Della
ware at the session Of 1887 Mr.
Medill is well known throughout the
State and county and his MANY
friends are hoping for the best.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
PHYSICIANS on OUTING.

The annual outing Of the New Gas
tie County Medical Society was held
this afternoon at the Wilmington
Yacht and Automobile. Club. Several
physicians from Kent and SUSSEX
counties were present The mem
bers Of the society went to the club
in automobiles A program OF ath-
letic sports was carried out. There
was a ball game between the married
and the unmarried DOCTORS Or. WI
lard Springer was captain Of the mar
ried mems team and Dr. t. Harvey
Lenderman commanded the single
men. In the evening the business
meeting viii be held and a BANQUET
will be served There is no set
program for the banquet
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
Holiday ON JULY 1,
HALF HOLIDAY every
SATURDAY THE HOPE

Everything seems to come on Sat
urday this year.
The Barnum and Bailey circus, for
the first time of its many visils
to this city, came on Saturday, fol-
lowed shortly afterwards by Memo
rial Day, which also came on Satur-
day. and now comes Fourth Of July
on the same day
On Memorial Day, as the result Of
a campaign conducted by the Cham
Der of Commerce. an the business
houses of the city closed their doors.
making it d holiday in reality as wei
as in name, the stores remaining open
on the preceding Friday night. Mar
ket day was held on Friday, instead
Of Saturday
The Retail Advertisers Committee of
the Chamber Of Commerce has now fot
mally launched . campaign TO have the
stores of the city close an day Saturday
the Fourth Of July as was done Nc
mortal Day. and to have market day on
July 3. The committee is also consid-
cring n movement to have the stores OF
the city close at O'Clock every day OF
the summer months, and to close ut
noon on Saturday during July and Aug
ust, instead of making that their long
est day.
With this purpose in view the Retail
Advertisers Committee has sent out
letter to all the retail merchants OF
the city who are members OF the met.
camille section Of the Chamber of Com
merce asking that they close all day
on July ! and that the half Saturday
holiday be observed during July and
AUGUST
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
LAWN FETE 4 SrCrEsS.

The lawn fete held last evening by
the women Of Elsmere Presbyterian
Church was a success. a feature of
the fete was a peach tree loaded with
oranges. There were several booths
and farmers drove in to get boxes of
ice cream. Among those who assist
ed in making the fete a success were:
Mrs John Roberts, Mrs. Robert r.
Robinson. Mrs Smith, Miss Charlotte
Hearn, Miss Sarah Snodgrass, Miss
Annie Robinson, Miss Martha Alex
ander. Mrs Brown. Miss Laura Snod-
grass, Miss Miriam Derickson, Miss
Ethel Hearn.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
MANY JOYS FOR
STATE BANKERS
At THE SEASHORE
Banquet on Delaware Good
Things at Rehoboth After
Business Session
TAKEN ON AUTO RIDES
and OUT ON Pilot BOAT
sDecial to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
LEWES, Del, June 19.-With their
business session in Lewes and their
banquet held in Rehoboth. the sec
Ond annual meeting Of the Della
ware state Bankers Association yes
terday and last evening proved
delightful affair Not only did the
bankers from all parts Of the State
have an opportunity to greet each
other, in some instant for the first
time since the last meeting was held.
but the visitors and delegates includ-
ing many Philadelphians, were given
an opportunity TO enjoy genuine Sus-
sex county hospitality. Judging from
the unanimous opinion voiced by all
the visiting delegates their hosts
were not lacking in hospitality. When
the visitors arrived at Lewes yester-
day they were met by citizens liter
ally overlooking with welcome. and
large number OF automobiles. They
were taken in the autos to the Pres
byterian Church where an excellent
luncheon was served in the basement
by the women of the congregation.
The luncheon upheld the fame of
Sussex county for excellence. Gov
ernor Miller. at the conclusion Of the
luncheon which lasted nearly an
hour, extended the thanks of the Wis
itors for the delightful reception. DR..
Hiram r. Burton then announced the
program for the day.
AZ O'Clock in the afternoon nearly
az the guests met on the steam
pilot boat Philadelphia, and were
taken for voyage in the harbor. re-
turning to Lewes at 4 o'clock.
Ihe business meeting Of the assocf-
alton was held IN the Auditorium at
, o'clock, and the guests, shortly at
Ter Z o'clock left by train and auto
mobile fol Rehoboth, where an excel
lent banquet was served in the Hotel
HenloD7n. The visitors remained
az Rehoboth over night. and many
Of them returned to their homes early
this morning. while others remaineA
until afternoon Everyone was de.
lighted Win the convention and the
cordial welcome accorded them on all
sides. At the business meeting John
II. Dandy, president OF the associ-
anon, naue brief address prior TO
the regular order of business.
Last autumn, at the meeting Of
the Association held in Wilmington.n
said Mr.. Dandy, "the bankers OF
Lewes extended an invitation to the
Association to hold its meeting ID
Lewes. We accepted and are very
glad to see that so many have re-
sponded to the invitation.
This meeting is called for the par
pose Of selecting a vice-president for
Delaware to the American Bankers
Association and also to select a vice.
president of the trust company sec
tion. The American Bankers Asso.
citation viii meet in Richmond.
I'VE want to discuss the selection |
OF director from Delaware for the |
regional bank. The membership of |
this Association shows a gain Of five" |
Reports We're submitted by Caleb |
N. Steward, secretary and treasurer.
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
failure Of THE
MEDIATION PLAN
Seems CERTAIN
Attitude of Huerta May Yet
Force United States to
Show Force
THOUGH wilson FAVORS
MEXICAN CIVIL FIGHT
BY JOHN EDWIN NEYIN.
United Press STAFF Corresnondent

1AAANNA AN5o DldA correspondent.
WASHINGTON, June 19-Unless
the Huertista commissioners at MI
agara Falls recede mediation Is at
an end 1t is frankly stated here
without qualification that the United
States has given its last word.
Either Huerta retires voluntarily
in favor Of provisional government
dominated by the Constitutionalists
or the United States will openly aid
the rebels. There will be no in.
Yasion by United States troops. but
so soon as mediation publicly col
lapses. the embargo on arms from
the north will be again lifted in
favor of the Constitutionalists There
viii be no discrimination against
Huerta other than that Vera Cruz
viii continue to be held against him
and he will have to purchase anv
munitions he needs abroad and get
them in through some other port.
Secretary Bryan was still a be-
lieyer that, at the last moment, the
Huertista ENJOYS will recede from
their position and accept a provisional
president with strong Constitutialist
leanings. He bases this belief in
the knowledge that the A. B. G. medi-
ators have men of their own choos-
ing TO suggest and among them some
that would be acceptable to Carranza.
villa and the other Constitutionalist
leaders. He thinks that in the final
analysis, the Huertia representatives
will be willing to accept pressure
from the mediators ard accept men
of their choice rather than to per
init the mediation plan to be aband
oned and then have Huerta driven
from power by Constitutionalist
guns
Other members Of the cabinet were
not SO sanguine. They expect HUI
erta to stay in Mexico City and fight
70 the last against his foes, and fear
Continued on Page TWO.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
George S. MESSERSMITH
IS APPOINTED A Consul

Announcement was made today of the
appoutment 81 Professor George S, Mess.
sersmith who has iust resigned a.
principal of Che Dover High school to
De consul at Fort Erie. Ontario. Can.
ndn Tie was appointed by President
Wilson
Mr.. Alessersmith earlier This week
was elected supervisor Of Washington
county (Md.l SCHOOLS, with headquar-
ters at Hagefstown at S25O0 year.
Whether Mr. Messersmith win 20 into
the consular service in preference to
going to Hagcrstown is not known.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
MASON AN ESCAPED LUNATIC.

Detective Frank Mccoy received a
letter yesterday afternoon from the
Chief of Police of Lynn, Mass, stating
that John Mason, who was taken
off the dredge at Claymont on We'd
nesday and afterward released when
he was declared sane, escaped from the
insane asylum at Danyers, Mass, on
June Z. The police chief added the
information that Mason was danger
Gus at times Detective Mccoy did
not get the letter until after Mason
had been discharged from the police
station
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
NEW WORKER FOR SUFFRAGE.

Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles. chair
man Of the Delaware Congressional
Union, this morning received word
from Miss Alice Paul. Of Washington,
that Miss Elsie Hill, of Washington.
would be sent here to take charge Of
the local campaign. Miss Hill will as
sumo her duties on Monday,
The local suffragists today had
their Office equipment removed from
the Office Seventh and Shipley
streets to No 305 Delaware avenue.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
CONCFRT ron HOPE FARM.

A concert and entertainment for
the benefit Of Hope Farm will be
held on Wednesday evening in Smell
lenburgs Piano Auditorium, Seventh
and Market streets. The soloists will
be Miss Vera Gilbride. soprano:
Miss Irene Fulton, reader; Miss
Marguerite Healey, violinist; Herman
Gossen, baritone; George H. McHugh,
tenor and VIM. A. Lawton, at the Dell
marvia Player Piano. Victor selec-
tons also viii be played
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
CARNIVAL AT ST.
THOMAS, CHTRCH.

The carnival held last night on the
lawn of st. Thomas Church was
largely attended. The patronage Civ
EN- the various booths was ali that
could be desired.
During the evening in st Thomas
hall the Pioneer minstrels presented
the play produced recently in the
Garrick Theatre. The carnival will
be continued this evening.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
SHOWER OF Pies
when WAGONS HIT

Pies and cakes were scattered al
Vandever avenue and Heald' street
this morning when two wagons col
lided One was the bakery wagon
of William d. Venn. OF No 800 Van
deyer avenue and the other was that
of Scoonson a. Son The bakery
wagon was badly broken and pies and
cakes were scattered in all direc-
tons
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
MEAsrRE NEM srEAMER.

Officials OF the local customs office
have measured the steel yacht Gala
tea. now nearing completion at the
plant Of the Pusey aud Jones Com
pany. The vessel is 159 feet over all
with a breadth of "a feet and a depth
OF "a feet The gross tonnage of the
new craft is 367 tons and the net
tonnage j 195 tons
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
no LEssEN eR0WpING
IN R.R. CARS.

IN order to avoid needless crowding
in passenger cars. the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has issued an or
der requiring that wherever passen-
gers are standing in one part of the
train, while seats are available in an
other part. a member Of the train
crew shall announce in the crowded
coaches the number and location of
vacant seats In other cars
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
HIS LEG BPOKEN BY FALL.

While workng al Cossart YESTERDAY
Albert NemiSki. ot 40 g0a Marshall
stree, fey when scaIloh broke. kemp
sly camc here on the evening train ana
Writ tn nis mothers home. No. "a
Naf1 iHni aN@mc- Tins morning it was
laafn@l ilat hlS rieH leg 7sus broken.
= he lnafnN amiulance removed the m.
lnrpl ntH &" h- own h0ne
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
INSTRUCTOR AT DEAF INSTITUTE

Miss Edith w. Ball, daughter OF James
Ball. passenger conductor OF the Mary
land division, Pennsylvania railroad.
has Just close successful year as in
,tuctor Of the Pennsylvania Institute
for the Deaf. She has been retained
another year at an increased salary. Miss
Ball has gone to Harrisburg Pa. for a
brief visit with school friends and on
her return viii 90 TO Rehoboth Beach.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
WOMAN HuRr BY EA1I

Mrs. X. Zimmerman. OF Brandvwine
hundred. suffered decorations 81 the
head m stepping from her wagon at
Seventh and Van Buren streets Mrs.
zimmerman had her injuries dressed at
The Homeopathic Hospital Her coudi
tion is not serious.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
Has OLD NEMSPAprn

Harry N. Gillespie, OF No. eos North
Connell street. has in his possession
a copy of the New Castle Star. OF the
issue of February 6. 1855, which is in
good condition. The paper was own
ed by Joseph c. White. who was
the editor The paper contains an ac-
count Of the death of Mrs. Thomas r..
Bavard.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
"SOUIREv WE'LL ~ YEARS 0LD.

Former Magistrate Moses Well, one
Of The best known German residents
&C this city, will celebrate his seventy
seventh birthday anniversary on next
Tuesday IN honor of the event re-
ceptiOn and luncheon viii DE had at
the summer home Of the Delaware
Saengerbund during the afternoon
anG evening
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
on HIS WAY m ,FRTSCO

Ellie Koodinopkl. Of New York,
STONED at the police station today
enroute to San Francisco. Ellie wore
2 band on his hat telling of the trip,
and a valise he carried was covered
With information regarding ia
Weston"
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
CHILD UNDER WAGON WHEELS.

While playing in front OF his home
this morning, Alexander Sabbato. aged
is months. Of No. 1917 West Sixth street
was run over by wagon. The child
was removed to the Delaware hospital
where it was found that no bones had
been broken.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
GET ETCHING OF MR.. MONAGHAN.

The Democratic League last night
received a steel etching of Former
State Senator Thomas NJ. Monaghan.
The picture was presented by Edward
Stewart on behalf of James Thomp-
son.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
WILSON AND sHYAE HopE 70
AyEET COLLAPSE 0E MEDlAII0E

WILSON AND sRTAE HOPE 70
AyEET COLLAPSE or MEDIArI0E
BY Tho uni,ed rresta
WASHINGTON, Jano fs--A ayopsszso sEort was bsias
today beeeas ooapae Il noaiauon prsrissrt
Wilson Secretary gysa peras haga aTira pres-
e bear hc fuer4 y eat them to-eecept
povisioaal eoveraea sor Mszeo Aas would cemzand the
= s cpastatonass AZ raa easinst meeting It
admitted TO. sa cetoos TO bright aisoaeA
sim fsr from aoasia Annasuaaor Naoa q Argentine cas
e tha neaatcFs reported hsre sdas. Hgyaa aariesa
b had asd taat Nson wasanesor ass yesser
day But autcfiy vouls se adras u dsny that
he bad privately eenrsea via the pressavnt " nay 70
has they did nes essr n person sasg ve-s IN confer
by tolepAone aed Il raSe that tAe Aops .ea4 te
reak win ne avoiSe has Sen easeaesd by this ecgssucs
not known WREN Nsoa len here es ~ vzs s N ts
city arthcrgn eSeyes 20 sesse etn wsys rrsrcesssscY
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
NEWPORT SUNDAY SCHOOL
TO 60 TO AUGUSTINE.

Newport NJ e. Sunday school will
give an excursion to Augustine Park
on June 22 Trolley cars will leave
Duf's corner at o'clock in the morn
ing. Scholars will be taken on the
excursion free.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
TRACTION CHIEF 4 vIsTTOR

T. VanHorn Ely, president OF the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
ton Company. was a visitor here to-
day Mr.. Ely will remain here for
several days
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
GERMAN.AMFRICAN SOCIETY.

M IIOtel StOeckle on next Tuesday
evening the German-Amcrican So
ciety Of Delaware viii meet Presi-
dent II r Schneider lr has been
working hard outlining q plan 20
increase the membership of ihe So
clety
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
MR. nEYLIN FOR AsSEsson.

James j. Devlin has announced Ills
candidacy for county assessor in tho
Fifth Representative district, subject
to the decision of the Democratic
uarty. Mr.. Devlin lives nj No. 1I03
Linden street
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
NILS SUFFERING DOG.

Officer Palmer early this morning
shot a dog ne found impaled on
fence of the yard No. 5O7 East Ninth
street The dog had attempted to
jump the fence. The animal remained
there for an hour until killed.
Evening journal., 1914-06-19
10 MUM EICHT DWrIIINCS.

Charles n Tindall & Son have been
awarded The contract to erect eight
dwellings, on Shallcross Avenue, be-
tween Lincoln and Union streets