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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
SUPPER. \ CIGAR. AND THEN THE ROW
BOAT N SEQUENCE.

A. o'clock in tho evening, with the soft lights
Of the evening on atcr and sky the motor boat cut
across tho bow Of the down-cOming Washington
Irving, of Croton Point. and after casting an
Choir Mr.. Henderson left the wheel long enough
to attend to this necessary detail supper was
prepared and the guests ate more than they had
remembered doing for many years at one sitting
A cigar was smoked board and then prepare
tions begun 20 get the visitors ashore. The
Hcndcrsons were fitted out for spending the night
for'ard.
The frst danger encountered the cruise
made its appearance now. Our friends wife be
came afraid to trust herself to the small
boat which Mr. Henderson had brought to the
side Of the motor boat and in which he stood.
with mis- right hand extended. explaining that if
she would but follow his instructions and step
IN the exact middle Of the rowboat ne would
guarantee her against loss Of any sort
Gu friends wife is large. and the rowboat wa
small even for rowboat Mr.. Henderson built
il last winter ir the paror al his home in Yon-
kcrs Mrs Henderson had taken up the rugs and
things and humcred him in this within. II was
splendid indication Of Mr. Hcnderson's ability
ss constructing engineer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
THROUGH THE THIGH JUNGLE or THE
RAILROAD TRACKS.

they odd not relax in their rigid and anxious
"a ;itlrnity. bu;. turning abruptly into = dense
and matted jungle Of railroad tracks, decided to
halt for time they were i'm the immediate
vicinity Of a half milo Of third rails. The same
woman who had refused step into the
boat earlier in the evening must now. by some
means. be induced 70 jump over these third rails
without ondangering the lives Of her travelling
companions. or. for that matter her own.
4 trapper in the wilderness. it is asserted, like
sailor on the ocean. snatches morses Of
ioyment in the midst Of trouble and sleeps sound
y When surrounded by danger. The little party
did not. our friend reports to us. make any ar
engagements for sleep. The men did not
fort themselves by smoking a tranquil pipe For
to the members Of the little band it seemed that.
no matter in which direction they looked, Night
Wall bearing down upon them To stand still
meant instant death And yet the woman refused
10 jump any third rails. because she said
IT couldn't be done in Il tight skirt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
THE EMPIRE STATE EMPRESS inspire
ANOTHER IT MP.

He heard a shout. Two men we're respor sbi
for it. They belonged TO the crew Of 'he En-
pirc state Express. The earth began 20 ttomb'
again All knew in a flash that another momen
mad come A bright yellow glare M up 'te cen
cry for twenty miles or more and a train wen, b.
on the next track
Again the wife jumped over third ra..
The men do not know nov she manage "a, Ss'
commanded them to 90 on ahead aba tn'f
business, and not TO turn round on per- ~ their
lives. She did not have to be instru,,.l AFR
that. She just jumped. She jumped yentec
third rails in less than thirty-four secout. rec
ord that the train crew said would probaag starr
for five years. or until women removed ssir
entirely
The 9:33 train had gone completely 80, tn
ll:Io vas on time and when our friend. reacha
home after midnight they had spent ~ ccrts on9
and by following the suggestion which - IS ta
purpose Of this article TO emphasize. had enjoy"
week end with friends. and could rov DO ;hr
thing which is 50 impossible when ono goes "l
the mountains or >eashore namely. sleep M ''aI
own beds that night
And all IT cost them was 20 cent. or a, n
rate OF ten week ends for s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19

ing about all those things that were Of most strk
ing aspect. or course. Mr. Henderson, who was a.
the wheel. did no miss seeing everything worth
while. as il was his duty to sweep the horizon
frequently looking for squalls whatever might
ieopardize the safety Of the party.
Mrs Henderson and the boy could have seen a
great deal more than hey did, except that tho
boat mad been covered. top and sides. with some
tan colorcd canvas protection against rain and
sun. As already explained. the visitors did the
best they could TO inform the others from their
advantageous position IN the rear of the boat
as to all that passing AT the estimated rate
Of eight knots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
OFFERING EXTINCTION N MANY NLURING
FORMS.

Croton. n should he stated, is the point at
which the north and south bound trains on the
New York Central Railroad a busy line at thi,
.casor Of the year there being many persons who
still prefer the old-fashioned kind Of vacation
change from electricity to steam. and vice versa
Either style Of engine is fatal as rule. when
codng with human being who refuses to move
of the track
norhbound mail. apparently overdue in Chi
cago. rushed by the white faces Of the little party
few tracks to the eastward The incident was
AZ once sociated ~ the minds Of all present
with a trembling Of :he ground rush and
sweep of something through the air. like Death
upon the WING
our friend the husbrd. offered to 20 away
ana rad assistance. bat neither Of the others
would agree. SO he raised Lls face so full of
trouble. TO the night SKY. where the stars SO full
Of peace. we're shining on him they had been
dong when he smoked his aftcr-suppcr cigar ON
the poop deck, so many. many years ago lie tried
10 thinn what he should do. The dread Of being
ttrIct down and then tossed and scattered in
thousand pieces over strangc. remote rlac,
made hum excessively lonely
lie muttcrcd his wife, name and clenched her
hand. \ he crcpt along, in the shadow OF a loco
motive headlight he looked from side to side in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
Who We're Perfect Strangers
Although Not Hostile HShoug How the Impossible May Be
in Discriminating n Third Rails
Weaker Sex Properly nhigahd

thc tracks OF the New York Central Railroad Com
pany. on which were numerous engines seam
pcrinc in apparent alarm. The party waited
q While to catch their breath and watched the
,arou- groups of the locomotives each caught
the panic and started of.
The three members vino were to continue the
journey toward town here said goodby TO Mr.
Henderson, who had been pilot. philosopher and
friend throughout the entire trip. and again ser
forward keeping the most active lookout in e'ory
direct tou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
ASCENT or THE MOI NTAIN AUDITING on
THE HUDSON.

Mr. Henderson rowcd friend and his wife
% the beach. a matter Of about ten minutes, left
a lantern with them to he a guide to him on his
next trip and returned 10 the motor boat for the
mutual friend When he had arrived the four
stared for the train which. 1t appeared, was due
arrive over on the other side Of a mountain.
The mountain was rather steep in places that IS.
1t was steep the side going up. and equally,
If not more so. the opposite side. which was a
declivity. as the travellers discovered thicky coat
cd with sand loose sand
Tho lantern threw a Pickering ray along the
path and the party gave up conversation for the
more pressing business Of catching the train. l.
was not difficult to imagine things. The four were
practically alone in the world The breath of our
friends wife was still coming fast between her
parted lips. There we're tiny drops along the
roots Of nor shining hair. for the climb was steep.
Other. lesser. mountains seemed to be running IN
dark blue waves round about
Soor there was no sound in the air except the
footballs Of the travellers. Now and then
would seem TO footprint Of member Of the
party. but in that shifting sand nothing remained
stationary long enough to be sure about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
SOME OF THE FINE POINTS or THE WEEK
END TRIPS.

The beauty OF such arrangement, from the
point Of view Of the married couple, who thus
save the expense and annoyance Of making a
more extended trip. is that as rule, they
totally unfamiliar with the workings Of the con-
trivance which they are setting out. They 10
not own a motor boat an automobile or any
thing except cat the present Of butcher and
very fine cat in many respects so when any
thing breaks down on The way the owner Of the
vehicle, whatever it may be- is not hindered in
his work Of repairing j. by any Of his guests
attempts 20 assist. The sole duty of guests on
such occasions is 20 inquire at frequent inter
walls whether there is any danger Of not being
able 10 get back 20 town before night and TO muir
mur nov and then In worried tone that it looks
Ike storm.
You should not permit the superstition that
-omething is always going bad a motor boat
% defect YOU from accepting an invitation from
friend Of the owner 20 take trip on one at
me owners expense Gasocne is only Is cents
gallon this year, instead Of II cents. as last
.cssor. 30 that part Of the transaction is salts
factory 20 ne man who buys The fuel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
THE Pill RAJ VOTE.

Senator La Toilette. apropos Of certain 'ra''
confessions Of high finance, said TO % reporter;
Candid, at any rate. isn't te m fac,. rs .
so very candid that il reminds me of rce Was
White
Uncle Wash had been a servant IN ire CarT'
family for many years. and 50 when yoa''
Charlie Carroll ran FOR Congress he naturally I"
pected the old man TO support him. Charlie az
good deal disappointed therefore. Vhen "
day after his defeat he heard that Wash a'
voted against him.
He sent for the old man
"'Unclc Wash he said. rs ~ true ,aai ~
voted against me yesterday
"'Yas Mars Charles | done voted ne Rep''
lcan ticket Uncle Wash admitted
"'Wcu.' said the defeated candidate. i I"
frankneSs, anyhow; here's dollar for ye'
candor"
"Unclc Wash pouchcd the dollar Then y
scratched his head. chucklcd and said;
Mars Charles il you's buyin' caudcr w
owes me TO- dolahs mo. Na>e voted ae'n We ,"
times"
It, mighty hard to admire the man who ma''
a success ont Of What Won gave IN As "A failure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19
THEY ARE FRIENDS OF \ FRIEND or THf
HENDERSONS.

our friends. Who invited through the
kind Offices of friend OF the Hendersons to take
a trip up the Hudson as far Croton Point
some thirty miles from New York Saturday
afternoon week ago. had never been motor
boat before.
The day warm. and not too sunny. The
subway to z07th street was crowded Of course.
which is a good deal like saying that the Hudson
River was wet The visitors walked 207th
street trying picture beforehand the experience
Of travelling until nightfa in a boat of the sort
they had always heard a lot about and had always
envicd other people for riding in.
There was no delay in starting. Mr. Hender
did forget at first to give the engine any gas,
but he soon recti6cd this error and the cruise
begun All on board seemed TO realize that
II ANYTHING happened 10 the motor boat they
should not oven have the help Of horse to carry
them their way.
However. nothing went wrong with the motor
boat II chugecd along up the historic Tud-
son With all the trustworthiness of Day Line
steamer
The visitors occupied the hest seats. Mr.. Hen
dersor stcercd the boat and now and then opened
up % Dos IN which the engine was protected from
The spray and any dust that might be floating in
The air. and which he would fondlc awhile, speak
ing 10 !, IN low tones words that could not be
distinguished by the guests, but always proved
"a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19

rhe fact that Mr. Henderson owns the motor
boat is not. perhaps, sufficient in itself TO cause
surprise at his pleasing simplicity of manner.
Put Mr.. Henderson understands his motor boat.
And yet he retains that air of modesty that
quiet. unassuming demeanor, that is so attractive
in Oryille Wright.
He deprecates any undue emphasis being placed
upon the fact by acquaintance. The lines about
The corners Of his mouth deepen somewhat he
refers to ten years in voice that IS not the
least ooastfu You understand that he has served
that term Of apprenticeship. There is something
IN bis general pose that makes it plain to you
that Mr. Henderson, while the motor boat,
would rather the conversation did not concentrate
upon his ability to tame the engine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19

"HERE IS no use in ones going away from
town on vacation # one mas friends
with weekend facilities When people
start of on the regulation vacation
thing they run the chance Of meeting with many
d'sappointments. In the mountains there Is
usually lack of food This, combined with the
appetite enCendered by the mountain air-which
runs true 20 the advertisements is very trying
A. the seashore the cost of purchasing ones
meals and spring water at high-priced cafes, i'm
addition 10 paying for the untouched canned
goods served at ones boarding house. makes the
total almost prohibitory to the average man and
mis- family The best way is to have friends
who can introduce you 70 people who say
motor boat and in the habit Of taking
weekend trips in it, and not opposed to shsr-
ing it with those who properly introduced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-19

IT, mighty hard to admire the man who mas
a success out of What you gave up As failure
Evening journal., 1914-02-24
C0NGREGATION VITA
PASTOR ON VACATION

One Of the most unique excursion
parties that has been handled by the
Pennsylvania Railroad lor sone time.
passed through Wilmington on Sat
urday snroute to Washington.
The guest Of honor Of the party
was the Rev A. Edwin KeigVin. pas
tor OF the West End Presbyterian
Church. at Amsterdam avenue and
One Hundred and Fifth street. New
York City. and with Mr.. Keigwin
was the entire congregation OF his
church, numbering several hundred.
About two weeks ago. MIR. Keigwin
feeling the need of a short vacation,
mentioned the matter to some mcm-
bers Of his congregation, and at the
same time stated that he expected to
60 to Washington. About 300 mem-
bers Of Mr.. Keigwin's congregation
decided that they would like to take
a vacation trip also.
A secret meeting was held, With
the result when Mr.. Ke.gwin started
on his trip he was more than sur
prised when he was informed by a
committee that the entire congrega-
tlon had decided 30 accompany him.
Hence the excursion party Saturday.
sir Keigwin. a former Wilmington
ian. is a son OF the Rev. A. \. Keig-
win, pastor emeritus Of West Presby-
terrain Church. lie is one of New
York city's most distinguished
clergylren
Evening journal., 1914-02-24
HOME OWNERS
MUST CLEAN THE
CUTTERS, TCO

Property owners and tenants of
property throughout the city must
clean the cutters as well as tho side
walks in front or their properties
when Che SNOW falls Tho street and
Sewer Department today discussed
the question OF cleaning the side
walks and The work of the Police De-
partment in enforcing the ordinance
was commended.
The representatives OF the press
were requested to call attention 20
the ordinance. which provides that
cutters must be cleaned out. Had
this been done following the recent
fall OF snow. there would have been
no complaints about the flooding Of
the streets.
The directors today directed the
secretary 10 inform the Police De-
partment that the officers Of the de-
partment are not authorized 20 make
arrests for violation Of the traffic
regulations City Solicitor Hastings
has decided that tho officers have no
authority 10 make such arrests.
A letter was received from the Levy
Court regarding a conference over
the Concord crossing question.
An application was made by Nor
ris Binder for permission 20 put Ia
one sewer connection for two small
houses at Fourth and Walnut stree g.
He expects TO tear down the old
frame dwellings, and build an APP
partment house on the site. No action
was taken on the application.
Plumbing Inspector Mckay report
ed that W. B. Sweeney. who applied
for a master plumbers association
license. had passed an examination
with a 30 per cent. mark. The license
was granted.
A communication was received
from the Wilmington Gas Company
relative TO the time for putting out
gas lights on Delaware Avenue and
Tenth street President Sparks and
Mr. Murphy had noticed that the
lights were put out ahead Of time
The matter viii be corrected.
Evening journal., 1914-02-24
PRISONERS TAKE
SENTENCE EARLY

Seven men appeared before the
special session OF General Sessions
Court this morning TO enter pleas 20
the charges preferred against them.
Judge Victor b. Wooiley was the only
judge on the bench
Howard Evans pleaded guilty to
the charge OF larceny and the court
imposed n sentence OF six months.
William Marvel John Fisher and
John Baukuish each charged with
larceny pleaded guilty and we're
given four months. On second
charge the men were given three
months.
The court sentenced Joshua
Whaley. who pleaded guilty to a
charge Of misdemeanor. to serve six
months imprisonment.
Charles Ewing. colored. entered q
plea OF guilty to the charge Of lar
ceny and was sentenced to four
munths in The worlkhouse.
The court deferred action In IN,
case of John NJ Foraker until IN,
March term OF court which begini
next week. 70 permit him 20 brinl
witnesses 10 testify as to his prevlou.
good reputation.
Evening journal., 1914-02-24

from SlS,450 10 $4,000; Standard Arms
Co. from 10000 90 $4,000. The plant
OF the Diamond State Steel Co.. was in
creased from Sl67 500 20 Sl05l75 AID
Wilmington Iron Co.. was increased
from $3.50 to $4,000.
The plant Of the Wilmington Leather
Co., IN Silverbrook, is increased from
a6O,OOU TO s.l0O. The assessmept ON
The ear barn and power plant OF the
Peoples Railway Co. Sixth aud Hawley
streets, was reduced So000. The land
on Lancaster avenue adjoining the Ca.
thedral Cemetery and running back ia
Union street woods was increased from
$4,000 10 SlS,05O
Tie residence at southwest corner
Fifth and GRAY avenue was increased
itom So GOo 10 S3.675; q square of land
irom Fourth 20 Fifth. Ford TO GRAY ave.
nues. was increased from $3.50 TO
SJ,9i5. The store and dwelling at the
southwest corner Of Third and Searles
streets was increased from 81 500 20
$3.50.
Eleventh Ward Charges
h'nsas wade IN The Eleventh ward
whose residents are to protest. include
t..c ,ull9Nng increases:
lhe bayard property. at Maple and
Nlal ton strcet-. was increased from
$500 TO $4,000 One property on
eaar stieet vas raised trom $500 10
S3225. and one at Cedar street and
Maryland avenue from 5000 to Sl2.l55:
southwest corner Oak and Broomc.
$4,000 to $1,000; two lots between Maple
scott. Lincoln and Union streets, in
creased from $500 60 $500 aud Sd325:
northwest corner Sycamore ~and scott
STREETS. dwelling, increased rom 5000 to
S2IOo; northwest corner Sycamore ana
Clayton. increased from 5000 To $780,
next dwelling adjoining was assessed at
$3.50. increased 10 S5iC0; northeast cor
uer Oak and Connc'i, increased from
Sleo9 81 ss.2j; iil7 Lars y 0ak strert.
foimcrl! assessed az ~ s00. increased ~
c-i1O ard fz775; northwest colaar DAD,
and Fraukln, S2OU0 10 S3l25: 1908 Oak
SlSo0 - $500; 623 South Connell street
was assessed 5000. RAISED ta $500; 1924
Tanning street was assessed at s21rH
$ 1900 pgid icr IT, ilcrfa.cl 20 5000.
t4o properties lo0S-a. ifau.fin sitce.
bought fcr $1,000. assessed a. 5000 and
raised io 1925; al figures being for both
properties: l2l0t2-l& Das street. Ntit
assessed at $1,000 each sold for sl4O0
raised 20 $500 for oit" ni sis59 for
tat ,shor two; l2lf Ol. street. sold ini
Sl2-o. assessed 1T sla11 raised g., SsNo;
scu' neast corht3 OAK oni fianklin
streets. was ass 7sed 5000. sold $500
rais 9. 10 s2l00 i'ie nsrlon iaetmy
at the syatHtast cnina ~AcIm5rc iid
Harrison streets. was nena.ri frnnl
S55u0 TO sls,N
On the James T. llullin 6 Son.
store. at Sixth and Market streets
the old assessment w9a s6S,000 anS
the new is S67.S75. Tho assessmen
on No. 226 Orange street. was drop
ped from $4,000 20 g. D50; on No. so.
7 Orange raised from $1,000 TO $3.50
paid for the properly. $4,000; south
east corner Third aud Ta.nall streets
$4,000 TO $500: Nos 300. 302 Tatnal
street, $4,000 to So 500; No. 414 Tat
nall. $4,000 20 $7.150
Evening journal., 1914-02-24
The MIND EXPANDS
AS HEALTH RETURNS
Quick Improvement is Noticeable When
Proper Aid to Nutrition
is Given

A low state Of the general health is
now the accepted cause OF backward
ness in children SO in the caea OF a
backward child ii is best TO iool towards
building up its heaith. II viii usually
be found hat the main trouble l. in tic
fcol. in lacs Of assimilation aud diees-
uon. hence care shoull hc tskou in
tie Kind oi food given to the child
Fnis. with plenty Of air end exercise
should bring about q chance for the
better
Watch tna condition OF the bowels. TO
note whether the waste is bcinc passed.
OF M MT. ar whether II IS being passed
too f'ae $. " etnrr condition fprevails
give small dose of that gentiest OF all
iaSative.tonics. Dr. Caldwell syrup
PcTsjn. lhousanas o. mothers will tes.
iiiy TO the wcnaers il has wrought IN
the lives Of their own children. and for
thar reason lealurS oi famiiie, IKE those
oi Mrs. DAISY aIcHroom hilishoio. Ind,
are never Without it in the house. She
is the mother of Lucille and hos been
using ID. CaliWclis Syrup pepsln for
Lucille since she was two Mrs. Me-
BROOM s2ys 4 saved Luciies hic. It il
the standard family medicine ~ the Nc
Broom homc.
Ii is pleasant TO thc taste and so
perfectly safe chat 10 j.. given 90 infants.
and yet is equally effective for grown
people. All druggists sell IL and the
Evening journal., 1914-02-24

ness meeting OF the association was
held and the following officers cleo
ted: ]. b. Morrow. PRESIDENT; John
L. Ward, vice-president: Edgar S.
Moore, treasurer and Harry Mock,
secretary.
The dinner menu follows: Oyster
Cocktail, PURGE Of Mongole, Celery,
Olives. Smelt saute Meuniere. Lard
ed Sirioin OF Pecf, Mushroom sauce,
French Peas au Beurre, Potatoes
Dauphine. Roast Turkey. Cranberry
Sauce. Mixed Salad. Fancy Ice Cream,
Assorted Caks, Demi Tasse.
Members Of the association are:
A. J. Feeney. +. L. Johnson, William
Brashesr, G. L. Simmons. W. L. Bull
ger, W. S. Desbrow. r. J. Dougherty.
c. l.. Dougherty. W. II. Ewing, S. W.
Green. s. T.. Grier. c. r. Hall, J. ].
Hanley. ". NJ. Hanley. ]. F. Hart, J.
H. Holt. c. c. Howell. F. L. John
son, j. A. Kienle. c. B. Lynch, A.
j.. McCauley, r. L. McYey. p. s,
Moore, J. B. Morrow. Harry Mock
John Reese, Charles saville, Andrew
6path. Eugene Stesrritt, John L
Ward, and Herbert Whitford-
Evening journal., 1914-02-24
OLIYET OHIRcH sERYICEs-

The third OF a series OF eyangel-
istic services will be held In Olivet
Presbyterian Church. Fourth and
Broome streets this evening The
Rev. Charles l.. Candee will preach.
The snow storm prevented many from
attending the services Of last evening
but the meeting was successful
one and the sermon by the Rev. Will
liam Crawford was greatly enjoyed
by all who heard it
Evening journal., 1914-02-24
IN "AIRSnIPS" FOR
Y.W.C.A. MEMBERS

Miss Elsie Robelen and Miss Mary
Hates are TO be the commodores IN
charge OF the Young Women's Chris
tian Association "sirships" which are
soon to be launched in the interests
OF the proposed membership cam
paign for the association.
Miss Robeien will be IN charge of
the Excelsior" and Miss Kates VIII
have the Eureka and both YOUNG
women are determined 10 live up to
the names Of their respective ships. 3"
Each commodore is working hard.
also. to secure the fourteen captains
who will be needed. Each captain
will have in turn. fve ensigns. so
that the airships will be well man
ned and the campaign promises 70
be most exciting one.
Evening journal., 1914-02-24
Cheswoid Family Near
Death as House Burns

speciai 20 1-nF EVENING IOTWNA.
CuESWOLn Del. Feb. "a During
the blinding snow storm and high wind
last night, hre destroyed the home on
the farm OF William +. Collins, near
town. The FIRE e supposed TO have
originated from rn overheated stove.
The tenant. Harry kennard, with his
family. barely escaped with their lives,
such Roadway had the fire gained before
Il was discovered.