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Evening journal., 1914-06-30
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Panama hats can be cleaned from
dust and CRIME by means of a soft
clcth wet in kerosene.
A cloth dipped in / part turpentine
to of olive oil can be used with
great success to rub the piano which
needs Frightening.
Soak mildew stains few hours in
a weak solution of chloride Of lime,
then rinse in cold water.
A rag soaked in paraffin makes an
excellent stove polisher.
The woman who does her own
washing will find it good idea to
wear a pair Of rubbers while she
stands at the tub.
Turpentine has the same whitening,
cleansing effect that kerosene has on
a boilerful of clothes.
Try the plan of allowing q day to
intervene between the washing and
ironing, and see If it does not prove
o strength-saver.
An electric candle in an old-fas-
hioned candlestick is very convenient
and pretty 1t is especially handy
when exploring the recesses Of a
dark closet.
If you find any moth holes in your
good blankets, darn them with white
wool.
A good soup for invalids is made
by adding half pint Of beef tea to a
half ounce of tapioca; stir over the
fire until it comes to a boil. then sim
mer until tapioca is thoroughly
cooked. Flavor with salt and pepper.
When cool, stir in the yolk of an egg
well beaten; simmer slowly until the
egg is cooked.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
MR.. BURRIS AGAIN
School BOARD President

Middletown School Board organized
last night with nine members present.
The five new members were qualified
and Martin ., Buris was reelected
president and S. Edward Lewis secre.
tary and treasurer.
Two Of the new members, Joseph G.
Jolly and D. W. Stevens, were elected
by the people of Aliddletown on Satur
day, and the other three new members,
j. j. Sheppard y. J. Jones and A. S.
Eliason were appointed by the academy
trustees.
The other four hold-over members OF
the board are NJ B. Burris, S. i. Lewis,
7. Z. McWhorter and 4. S. Fouracre.
The board reelected Miss Ida n. How
ell as principal Of the school al salary
q $3.50, and Misses May Mctanll, Elsie
4. Jones, Mary Carpenter. Ada Scott
and Prudence H. Lewis were elected
grade teacers
Miss Anna Lawson, who has been as
sistant principal for a number of years,
declined Z re.elcction and her place viii
be filled by the boRrd at their meeting
next Monday night
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
OBJECTS TO suPPORT ORDER.

Howard Gaines, colored, in City
Court today, was charged with non
support Of a child Some time ago
Gaines was held under bond to
support the child but upon motion
Of James Salisbury, his counsel, the
case was reopened today.
Herbert Johnson testified that ne
met the mother Of the child on the
street and asked If he could have
her company. Discussing the child,
witness said the girl at the time de-
MED that Gaines was the father OF
the child. Johnson said he met
Gaines a week later and told him
what the girl had told him. Joseph
Martin and William Norris gave tes-
timony as to the conversation. The
case was held over for consideration.
Charles August and Frank Parker
were called on a charge of the lar
eeny of 252 pounds Of lead from the
American Car and Foundry Company.
August was held in bail for court and
Parker dismissed, August having been
The man who sold the lead to a Sec
ond hand dealer at Fourth and
Spruce
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
BACK TO STATE
after IS YEARS TO
serve OUT Sentence

Arthur G. Webster, who with En-
erson Palm. escaped from the old
New Castle Jail, in 1896. is held by
st. Louis, Mo-. authorities awaiting
requisltion to Delaware, to serve out
a sentence of five years for burglary
Webster. Palm and Joseph Eldridge
were arrested in Baltimore on Sep
tember IS, 1896. by former Detectives
Witsil and McVey, on charge of bur-
glary and at the September term of
Court OF General Sessions that same
year, the men were convicted If rob
bing the residence of the late John
Banning, on proome street. They
were sentenced to pay fine of $500,
be whipped with 40 lashes, stand an
hour in the pillory and be imprisoned
for five years.
In December. 1896. Webster and
Palm escaped from the New Castle
Jail. Eldridge served his term.
Webster was rearrested three years
later on a charge of robbing a car
barn at Portsmouth, r. l.. and on No
vember A, 1899, he was sentenced to
serve 25 years in the Newport Peni-
tentiary. After serving fifteen years
he was pardoned last March, and un-
der a detainer was taken to st. Louis,
where he vas wanted on a burglary
charge as well as for the murder of
a policeman in 1897 Chief Of Police
Young, of st. Louis, today. notified
Chief of Police Black 10 send an Off
Ger and requisition papers for Web
ster.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
Court CLOSES SUIT
FOLLOWING COLLISION

Judge Bradford. in the United
States District Court this morning,
heard argument in the case of Wal
ter e. Erwin, master Of the schooner
Dorothy Barrett VS.. the steamship
Texas and the tug James McCaulley
The suit was brought by Erwin, who
objected to the clerk Of the court
charging for the costs of a premium
paid surety companies for the re-
lease Of the two vessels. The clerk S
rule was upheld today, Judge Brad
ford overruling the exception The
sum Of s11,536 was ordered paid at q
former sitting OF the Court against
the Texas and the James MeCaulley.
the same to be divided between the
two vessels.
The Dorothy B. Barrett was being
towed down the Delaware river by the
tug McCaulley when the Texas ram
med the schooner Suit was brought
in February, 1907, when the case was
first heard.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
suspect WOMAN IN
dead BABY Case

Although the police authorities OF
Middletown are investigating the find
ing Of the body OF small child in a
paper box on the farm of Minos Ban
ming. no arrests are liable to be made.
The case. which was reported to Cor
oner Spring, assumed mysterious as
poets yesterday when Banning re
ceived an unsigned letter which
stated that a colored woman had MUIR
dered the child and buried the body.
The authorities have under suspicion
q eolored woman.
Deputy Coroner Nichols this morn
ing expressed the thought that the
child was buried after death. No time
has been set for the inquest.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
need S1OO.OOO TO
improve Streets
But AS Money Is Not In
Sight Requests Must
Be Denied
PROPERTY OWNERS
WILL NOT Do WORK

Colonel George w. Sparks. presi-
dent Of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment, today declared that demand for
improved streets is coming from ev-
cry section Of the city.
Colonel Sparks said the depart
ment should have an appropriation of
100000 for uninproved streets, but
as the board cannot get the money,
many of the requests will have to De
ignored.
President OF Council, William P.
White brought this information from
Colonel Sparks when he asked the
department this morning to have
Jefferson street, from Twenty-ninth
to Concord Avenue, improved.
Colonel Weller Il. Slower, chairman OF
the finance committee Of Council, who
attended the meeting, suggested that
abntting property owners ought to have
the paving done. President White re-
pliSi that "there is nothing doing at
this time
City Council made out the list oi
streets to be improved and this squire
was not included in the list. For want
OF an appropriation no action was taken
on the request by the directors today
The directors granted st. Peters r.
G. Church permission to hold a carnival
on West street between Fifth and Sixth
streets on july 2S and 20. Mayor
Howell returned to the directors the
signed contract between the city and
the Wilmington Gas Company Tor light
ing the city Secretary Ellison, Of the
Board of Health. asked that more
sewers be laid He said one is needed
on Monroe street between Third and
Fourth streets. City Engineer Taylor
will take up the matter. A sewer was
ordered laid in Irwin's court and a re-
quest that one be laid in Lord street
between Walnut and Poplar streets was
held under adyisoment,
Pierson was ordered to proceed nt
once against property owners who
have failed to repair the pavements
in front OF their properties.
Warrants will be sworn out during
tho next few days against eighty
property owners who have failed to
repair sidewalks.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
GEOLOGISTS nN man

No word was received this morning
from members of the geological party
sent out by Cornell University. which
was expected to reach Wilmington
this morning.
The party, which includes Profess
sor Gilbert d. Harris and six stu
dents, Lloyd Grinnell, Carl schmid.
Ernest Smith, Henry Funball, Elvert
Monnett, Mr. Olson and r. Wong, q
Chinaman, is headed for the Caro-
linas, by inland waterways.
During the trip, Professor Harris
and his companions will come down
The Hudson and through the Della
ware and Raritan canal TO the Dell
aware river. The trip is being made
in a launch.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
COLONEL GOEs TO PITTsRrRGH,
By Tie United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, June 80 Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt abandoned his
rest cure today and motoring in 10
New York from Oyster Bay, took d
train over the Pennsylvania for Pitts
burgh to open the Progressive ma
tional campaign there with speech
tonight. The Colonel looked well
when he arrived here from Sagamore
Hill and as his train pulled out at s
o'clock he admitted beamingly that he
felt, fine. fine"
Roosevelt will reach Pittsburgh al
6.55 p. m, will attend a dollar din
ner given by Progressives and will
then deliver a keynote address in
Exposition Hail. He will leave at
midnight for New York, reaching
here tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
LEVY COURT Will
BEGIN new YEAR
With meeting

The Levy Court this morning
wound up the affairs Of the fiscal
year by leaving large number Of
bills to go over until tomorrow which
viii begin the new fiscal year. The
Levy Court will meet at $50 o'clock
tomorrow morning. when tho bills
win be passed
Following a general discussion
upon the suggestion to allow al un-
paid bills go over until tomorrow or
next Tuesday Commissioner Groves
stated that he believed everyone in
his district would be entirely salts
fed as he had explained to them
that no bills would be passed today
as all financial affairs had been trans
acted last Friday to allow the comp
troller to balance his books by to-
morrow morning. Mr. Groves sug-
gested that all bills be laid over un-
til next Tuesday.
Commissioner Scott said It was
unfair to hold up the bills for the
payment OF laborers, which bills he
believed should be paid today. Com
missioner Fouraere explained that the
financial business had been wound up
last Friday at the request Of Comp
troller Clark. who wished to gee In
all cancelled checks before July | 80
he could balance his books.
Mr.. Scott replied that he had the
stuhb OF the check book to refer to to
do this Wen have to pay our June
bills III July, out OF next years money
he said. Mr. Burris reminded Mr.. Scott
that this would be nothing new, as the
court last July paid not only bills for
June but bills for six months prior TO
that I'VE kept paying them clear up
into winter" he said.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
SUFFRAGIsTs IN AsQUITH HOME.
By the United Press.

LONDON, June 30.-Two suffra-
gettes achieved a long desired ambi-
ton among the militants today when
they cleyerly fooled servants at the
home of Premier Asquith and were
unwittingly admitted. The women
made known their sympathies rs soon
as they were in the hall and the po-
lice were summoned. Both refused
to leave. One, who had come pre-
pared with a chain and lock, was in
the act of locking herself to the door
when police arrived Both were ar
rested. Later, each was fined $40 in
Bow street court.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
FISHER STARTED FIGHT
so BELL is DISMISSED.

David b. Bell. who went into Joseph
Fishers shoe shop Mt No PIG West
Fourth street on Saturday night and
got into q fight after Fisher had charged
him 80 cents for rubber heels that were
put on his woman friends shoes was dis
missed by Judge Churchman this morn
ing after it was shown that Fisher
struck the first blow. Bell retaliated BY
knocking out Fishers teeth.
Amelio L. Lewis, charged with con
tempt Of court in failing to appear u
testify in tho case yesterday, was fined
$40 aud costs.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
TWO near death
OFF AUGUSTINE beach

Boleslaw Wisrchowski and Victoria
Zuchowska, who accompanied members
of the General Pulaski Club on their an
nual excursion to Augustine Beach yes
terday had narrow escape from
drowning, when Boleslaw was seized
with cramps after taking Miss Zuehow-
ska beyond her depth III the Delaware
Bay. Boleslaw. who is an expert swim
mer, managed to keep aloat until two
men from this city whose names were
not learned went to their assistance The
bathers were carried ashore and after
first aid treatment were revived.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
BUSH & SONS COMPANY
AWARD PRIZES TO DRIVERS

The semi-annual inspection Of @. w.
Bush & Sons Company's horses took
place in front of their stables at Z
o'clock this morning, when the judges,
Messrs. Herbert White and H. w.
Lowe awarded to Henry Robinson, T.
G. Washington, William Page, Henry
eager, James Chamber and Robert
Smith the prizes for the best kept
teams.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
Gives UP S6OO.OOO
TO MARRY AGAIN
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BOSTON, June 90.-After having
given up 100000 left him by his
wife on condition that he would not
re-marry, Frank Palmer Speare, edu-
cational director of the Boston Y.
NJ. G. A., received widespread con-
gratulations today on his engage
ment to Miss Katherine A. Yinton, Of
Stoneham.
Il only did what any clean, square
jawed man would do" he said. Il
nave no regrets for the fortune l
have passed by"
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
MR. sANDORN CABLEs asAFE.r

John w. Huxley, lawyer, received
a cablegram yesterday afternoon
from Andrew r. Sanborn. sent from
Londonderry, stating that he and Mrs
Sanborn, who had been passengers
on the steamship California, which
hit a rock off the worth Of Ireland,
had been taken safely from the dam
aged shin.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
FINANCIAL AND COinIERcTAL.

~ IU INIFNU ITHaHl
NEW YORK, June 30 Prices show
ed Irregular charges on the opening
today. As a general thing, they were
slightly lower than yesterday
G. l. Hudson and Company say;
Sell on strong spots; buy back on
sharp drives"
"The market IS very narrow ana
'aKes but li1t'e ceiling Or buying to
change it materially"
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
TROLLEYMEN ON VISIT.

I. ". Wilson, general manager and
vice president Of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company, ac-
companied by W. A. Heindle and
William Ryan, employees of the com
pany, left today for New York. The
party will return the latter part Of
the week
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
Predicts Fresh
OUTBREAK IN EAST
An The united Press.

BY Inc IUlLGu FTess.
BUFFALO, N. Y, June 3O.-"The sit
uation in the Near East is extremely
tense. ANY day may see Greece and
Turkey at each others throats again"
declared DR.. Horace Haskell OF Jerusa-
lem, who is attending the Epworth
League convention here today
'The Balkan was settled nothing and,
in ending thus, it ended just the way
the concert OF the Powers wanted it to
end. The Powers are not interested in
the welfare Of the people Of these coun-
tries and are willing TO stand back
and watch them eat each other up, 80
long as they do not become involved in
struggle among themselves for the
territory
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
TAKE MURDER SUSPECTS

George johnson and Alexander
Moore, the two colored men arrested
at Edge Moor, several weeks ago.
charged with the murder of Edward
Robinson, OF Chester. were taken to
Chester, Pa, yesterday, from the
Workhouse. Requisition papers for
the men were signed by Governor
Miller yesterday
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
OFfENSE, TOO. FOR
COPS TO BE SPEEDY

Two police officers will be given
hearings before the Board of Police
Commissioners this afternoon for
making reports ahead of time. The
cases are out Of the ordinary, in most
cases the officers being charged with
being behind time in reporting. The
officers in this case were from 10 to
20 minutes too early in sending in
their reports.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
LUMBER CAR JUMPS TRACK.

While a carload Of lumber was be-
ing shunted into the yards Of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpora
tion by crew of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company this morning the
car was derailed The wrecking
crew worked several hours in right
ing the car.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
ACCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

John Crossan, Of No 726 East Tenth
street, employed at the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Corporation, had the left side
OF his face cut this morning. Crossan
was treated at the Delaware Hospital
Charles Shocklcy OF No. Sal Church
street, employed at the same plant had
his right foot injured. He was treated
at the same hospital
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
MAYOR ACCEprS.

Mayor Harrison ". Howell tAis
morning acknowledged the letter re-
ceived from Mayor Rudolph Blanken-
burg Of Philadelphia, inviting him to
attend meeting Of mayors and gov
ernors TO be held in Philadelphia this
autumn. The mayor accepted. The
purpose of the session is to organize
g society which will allow more
complete hearing of cases agains.
public utilities
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
TREsPAssERS G0 To pRIs0N.

Magistrate Lewis, this morning,
sentenced Thomas Leahy and Fred
Whimpley to ten days in the work.
house for trespass. The men were
found on property Of the p, B. and
VI Railroad Company.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
FISHING STEAMER no CLEAR.

The new fishing steamer David W.
Burbage, owned by the Coast Fish
Oil and Fertilizer Company. of Lewes,
and constructed by the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Corporation, will leave
here on Thursday morning for Lewes.
The vessel will be in command or
Captain Burbage.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
MR.. Johnson CRITICALLY III.

Building Inspector William E. john
son, who is a patient at the Homeo.
rathic Hospital, suffering with typhoid
fever, is in a critical condition today
Relatives Of the stricken man were sent
for this morning by the hospital author
ities.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
NEW BOILERS FOR TUG.

The tug Virginia, Of the Southern
Transportation Company, which has
had new boilers installed at tine
Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpor-
alton, will leave Friday. The boil
crs will be tested tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
MISSION SOCIETY MEETING-

The semi-monthly meeting of the
Missionary Society of st. Stephens
Church will be held this evening in
stead Of Thursday at the home Of
Mrs. Howard Oberly, No. 400 North
Broome street.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
TO SHOW MEXICAN VIEWS.

Permission was granted this MORN
ing by Mayor Harrison w. Howell
to officials Of an exhibition concern
showing Mexico scenes to show here
tomorrow and Thursday The exhibit
is travelling in a Pullman car.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
OBITUARY

Mrs. Edna NJ. Harkins, wife Of Ben
iamin X. Brown. died at her hus-
bands home. No Saa DUPONT street.
today, aged 80 years. The funeral
will take place on Thursday after
noon With interment in Grace p, T.,
Church Cemetery, Brandywine Hum
dred
Mrs. Frances r. NolIer. aged SO
years, died at her home. No. 42l East
Seventh street yesterday The fu-
neral will take place tomorrow after
noon, with interment in Silverbrooli
Cemetery
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
MR.. PRICE BETTER TODAY.

City Treasurer James r. Price, who
has been seriously ill., is improved to-
day. Mr.. Price suffered two attacks on
Sunday and one yesterday. These
weakened him considerably. but he was
improved this morning.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
AT THr HnpKINs TnEArRE.

The Big Mine Disaster In three
reels and the Explosion OF Shaft 10
are to be seen today al the Hopkins
Theatre. The Blank Sisters, the
girls With the baritone voice. IN
vaudeville, viii be shown at the house
or Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
pOLTCEMAN on DUTY AGAIN.

Patrolman Carmine DiMare, who
has been i'll since May 2 resumed his
duties this morning. Mr.. DiMare was
suffering from kidney trouble as well
as gastritis and rheumatism.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
WAR NOW ON noes.

Mayor Howell this morning signed
the agreement entered into annually
with the city and the S. p. C. A. The
agreement relates to the society work
in gathering unregistered dogs.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
MANY TAKE LICENSPs

Clerk of the Peace Harry A. Brown
and his assistants were busy all
morning issuing mercantile licenses.
The number issued to date is larger
than that Of year ago.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30

Duck Trousers, 81. S1.50. $2
Khaki Trousers, 81 to $3.50.
Flannel Trousers, S4 to So.
Greys. $3 to $8.
Soft shirts, soc to $3.50.
silk Shirts. S2.75 to SIS.
Belts, 25c to 81.
Tennis Shoes, S1.10 to $2.0a.
silk Sox. SOC to $3.50.
Duck Hats. SOC to $1.00.
White Hats. S1.00 to $3.50.
Come in early and get fitted
for your over the 4th trip.
Everything here for Men and
Boys to wear New Serge Suits.
Palm Beach and Mohair Coats
and Trousers, Auto Coats and
Busters. Auto and Travelling
Caps. Grips, Bags and Suit
Cases.
Open tonight till 9.
MULLINS BIG HOME STORE,
9th a. Market.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
Friends School
Fourth and West Streets,
Wilmington. Delaware.

Delaware's Leading preparatory
school, lifting for either college or
business. A corps Of twenty-five
instructors. Excellent equipment.
Thorough instruction. Co-edncatiop-
Al. Scientific. Latin-Scientiic, Lit
erary and Classical courses Of study.
Graduates fitted for any college.
Well equipped Gymnasium New and
we'll equipped primary building
Terms moderate by reason Of
endowment. Fail term begins Ninth
Month lSept-l a. 1914. For Illus
strated catalog, address
HERsCHEL a. NORRIS, a. AL.
Principal
d. s. A. Phone el5OA.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Talley and
Miss Lizzie Smith, of Holly Oak, have
been spending week with Mr. and
Mrs. William B. Stuart. at Edgewood.
Md.
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
G. \. MOONLIGHT TONIGHT.

The Christian Endeavor Unions Of
this city and vicinity will give
moonlight excursion on the Wilson
line z O'Clock boat this evening
Evening journal., 1914-06-30
'Uk6czd4.e eSf1sSaakScud'' =
The Food-nrlnk for all Ages

The FoOd-pTlns Cor all Ages
Rich milk, matted grain, in powder form.
For iniants,in ,invalids and growing children.
Purenutrition, upbuilding tie wholebody.
invigorntes nursing mothers and the aged.
More healthful than tea or coffee.
fake no aubutHtuss. Ash for HORLucWs
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-12-18
Underwood Memorial Baptist
Church Notes

Next Sunday will be "A Christmas
Sunday" with rs and the entire day
given over to the o5servauee Of the
Christmas spirit. In the morning at
9.45 the Sunday School will have spe-
eiaI Christmas hymns and in other
ways observe the day At II a m. the
pastor witl preach on "The Essence
of Christmas The large chorus
choir viii render a series Of Christmas
Carols 6y Whelpley, Burlington aud
Shepard. At 3 p IN a Younger Young
Peoples service The stereoptieon
will be used aud Christmas candy dis
tributed. At 7:45 The Star Divine. ="
Christmas Cantata, text by Hubbard
and music by Lansing will be rendered
IN the followiDg order:
A. Introduction and Hymn Of the
Prophets.
b. The Watching Of tie Magi for
the Star.
C. Chorus Of the Prophets.
d. The Journey Of the Magi.
E. In the Old World Splendor.
f. Ger the Place where Sleeping.
c. The Alteration Of the Magi.
Fl. Star of the East (Fiuale).
The Church School will hold their
annual Christmas Tree and exercises
on Wednesday evening at p. m. Dee.
33. The theue Of the evening viii be
christmas with our Forefathers
The annual business meeting Of the
church will be held on Monday even
ing. Dee. 2s. at p. N Election of
officers. reports o; committees, adop-
tion Of the church budget will be the
business Of the evening. Every mem
Der urged to be present.