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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
announcement

John T. Knots, who for the past
thirty years has been a familiar person
to Wihningtonians at the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad station, Front and
French streets, has joined the large
forces Of the Haddock Nixon Taxi Com
pany Mr.. Knots will be in charge OF
the branch office Of this company,
which has recently been established at
this point.
Mr.. Knots. in making this announce
ment for the Haddock Nixon Taxi COM
pany, solieits the patronage of his
Friends OF many years standing. and
wishes TO assure. them that they viii re-
ceive better service in the future under
the present arrangements than he has
heretofore been able to give them.
The branch office Of Haddock Nixon,
Of which Mr. KNOTS is given charge, IS
located on the inside of the depot, whore
il can be sedn by all travellers, and cars
will always be in waiting, assuring
prompt service
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
CALL BOATNEN TO
PART IN CARNIVAL
President Kirk Issues State
ment to Members of the
United Club
PROMINENT MEN TO
ACT AS THE JUDGES

The committee having charge of the
river carnival scheduled for Satur-
day night has announced that the
Judges who will review the parade on
che Christiana river and award the
prizes are Commodore T. Coleman du-
Pont, of the Wilmington Yacht and
Automobile Club; Hon. Harrison w.
Howell, Mayor Of Wilmington Hon.
Thomas w Miller, Secretary of State;
Major p. N. Johnston, United States
Engineer for this district, and General
l. Pussy Wickersham. of the organ
lied Militia of Delaware.
The yacht Tech will be the commit
tee boat for the evening and will con-
tain the above mentioned judges who
will award the prizes. The following
was issued today:
ITO the active or boat-owning
members of United Boat Club:
Commodore Church Of our club re-
ports the receipt of many entries
for the river carnival on Saturday
evening next, but not so many United
Boat Club entries as we should have.
"This notice is to every individual
boat owner in our club an urgent re-
quest that we show our club spirit
and the wonderful club activity that
has been a feature of the few months
Of our club existence, by sending in
our entries at once.
Let us make it a club duty to make
a grand success of this river carni-
val as the first of many big things for
boating which we will do in the fu-
ture.
do 1t for, Wilmington-our city
first! and for our club as we'll.
WILLIAM KIRK,
president"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
MISSION women HEAR
OF war RAVACES

Owing to the Old Home Week Cele-
bration the monthly meeting of the
Wilmington McAll Mission held yes
terday afternoon in West Presbyterian
Church. was not as largely attended
as usual. An interesting letter from
Miss Harvey. the national secretary,
in which she sent forth a special APP
peal for the mission work In France,
was read. IL was pointed out how
the European war has caused distress
and want among the various countries
that all missions have been severely
taxed In that they have so many more
women and children to feed and care
for.
Mrs. Noonan sang a song and Mrs,
Pettingill was in charge Of the devo-
tional exercises.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
WORKING OUT GRANGE PROGRAM,

General Secretary Sinclair of the
Chamber of Commerce held another con-
ference today with the executive com
mittee Of the Delaware state Grange in
reference TO the plans for entertaining
the National Grange, which meets mere
November 10 TO 2l.
Prof. Wesley Webb is now in COM
munication with the National Grange
officers regarding the program for the
session. a. soon as he receives a reply
another meeting viii be held and then
the program will be announced
The committee is highly pleased over
the fact that so many people in Viii
mington are willing TO open their homes
TO the visitors. AZ least 5000 visitors
will attend the meeting.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
MANY PRAISE marching
OF STALWART policemen

While all the parades held 80 far
this week have been a success and
much credit has been given those in
charge, the platoons Of stalwart po-
licemen who have headed the demon
STATIONS have also come in for
share Of the applause. The marching
and drilling Of the men has elected
much admiration as they go along
with military precision. This is at
tributed 10 the great interest taken
by the policemen, and also TO the
instruction of Sergeant Joseph A.
Davis, OF the regular army. who is
on duty with the Delaware Militia as
an instructor. He is drill-master for
the police department. and has given
the work Of training and instructing
the officers much time and study.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
ATHLETICS Home. SIX
LOYALS Greet Them
Bv The United Press.

By The United Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. lived be
here if you came home in collins, boys,
we sure would"
This was the greeting to the Ath-
letics. deposed worlds champions, by
the loyal rooters-siX loyal rooters TO
be precise-as the erstwhle heavy
maulers of the horsehide stepped from
their train from Boston today. To add
to the woes of the former champions,
the train was four hours late.
II is alleged that two Of the loyal,to-
the-last-ditch fans were relatives of one
of the ball players.
Cheers that sounded rather hollow at
tracted porters and passengers. who
Joined in the cheering as the team
quickly made its exit.
Connie Mack had nothing to say.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
MORE ENTRIES FOR MARDr GRAs

Chlef Marshal oliver Of the Mum
mers' parade this morning announc-
ed that two additional entries for the
mummers' parade had been received.
tney being the German Band of the
Acme A. c. and the Edge Moor soccer
team The soccer players will have
their own fife and drum corps. Chief
Marshal Oliver also called the atten-
ton OF the public 10 the fact that no
red fire or fireworks will be allowed
ON the night Of the mummers' parade
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
INQUEST IN MR.. TOMAN's DEATH.

Coroner Spring this morning an
nounced that he would hold an in
quest on Friday night in the case OF
James B. Toman. Of New Castle. who
died in the Delaware Hospital sew
eral days after being run down by
Delaware road train at New Castle
several weeks ago An inquest in
the case of Francis S. Gray. who was
killed at Liberty street on Monday
will also be held at the same time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
WORKHOUSE MAY renew
The OPPENHEIM Contract

Announcement was made today by
]. Frank Ball, of the trustees of the
New Castle County Workhouse that
the contract with the Oppenheim
Company of New York. under terms
of which workhouse prisoners manu-
facture trousers for the company,
probably will be renewed at an early
date. The matter was considered by
the trustees at their meeting yester-
day Details as to the figures and
time set forth in the new agreement
now pending could not be learned to-
day as T. Allen Hilles. chairman of
the board is out Of the city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
w. n. YREELANp DAD.

William T. Vreeland died at his
late home. No. 20 West Twenty-frst
street today The funeral will be
held on Saturday with requiem mass
in st. Patrick's Church and inter
ment in Cathedral cemetery, Mr..
Vreeland was an employe of the p.
b. and W railroad shops. and a
member Of Wilmington Lodge. A. o,
U. NJ. and Loyal Order Of Moose.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
DIXON cAsE GOES ovER.

In General Sessions Court today, the
case of Norris Dixon was continued UNI
til the first day Of the November term
of court. Dixon has pleaded guilty to
charge of embezzlement Of about $500
from the Painters Union and has agreed
TO repay the money before the next term
OF court. In the court the other day
application was made for Dixon's release
on parole.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Anderson this
morning issued a permit 10 Edward
Johnson and son to erect a garage sor
w. c. Spruance, Jr., at Seventeenth
street and Brnckle avenue. The
garage will cost $1,000. A permit was
granted to the A. S. Reed and Brother
Company to change the front Of the
building, No. 500 Shipley street. owned
by Charles l.. Story. This will cost
$780, B. Frank Pierson was granted
permission to crest concrete steps
on the property No. 424 East Seventh
street, at cost of 500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
FUNERAL OF NEVILLE STANLEY


The funeral Of Neville Stanley. who
died at the Delaware Hospital last
week following an operation was
held yesterday from his late home,
No. l4l5 West Seventh street. Mon
day afternoon, the Rev. Urban E.
Sargent, pastor OF Calvary Episcopal
Church. officiating lnterment was In
Snverbrook cemetery.
Pall-Bearers were. Thomas Dor
sey, George H. Byrd r. r. Betty. w.
II. McGinness. II. l.. Whitford Frank
Grihith. The honorary pail bearers
were John A. Cannon, Thomas Dean
T.. II. fBuckalew, Robert S. Woods
representing the Knights of Pythias
W. j. Beatty, representing the l. o
10. f.. and James Gihney.
Mr.. Stanley was born In sheffield
Eng. as was his wife. During IN
past twenty-six years Mr. Stanle
was connected with the Pullman
Company He was prominent il
fraternal circles. He leaves a widow
/ but no children.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
TIME LOCK FAILS.

The time lock on a safe in the oiIice
of the Chicago Electric Hose Company
in the Ninth ward, failing TO work
spend three hours on the steel door
with gas JET. In this manner the pom
derous doors were finally opened.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
sUFFRAGIsTs QUIZ CANDIDATES.

Local candidates for variOus Offices
on the numerous political party
tickets are receiving communications
from the Delaware Equal Suffrage
Club asking them how they stand on
the Equal Suffrage question. The
answers received will De filed by the
Suhragists.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
NO STAMPS ON SAYINGS MAIL.

Postmaster English this morning
received word from the Postofice De-
partment that hereafter all COM
munications dealing with Postal
Savings Department, between this
city and Washington, would not he
required to carry stamps. Such
Government mail will bear only the
official seal of the departments.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
WILL NOT PUT TROOPS
ON Mexican BORDER
BY The United Press.

by Ant 1hAANh Atoas
WASHINGTON, Oct 14-FollOwlng
a conference with President WILSON,
Secretary of War Garrison announced
today that he was sending TO Gov
ernor Hunt, of Arizona, a vigorous
request not to send militia to the
Mexican border. He pointed out to
the governor that such move might
precipitate war with Mexico.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
ACCUSE WOMEN OF THEFT.

Patrolman Dutton this morning ar
rested Carrie Hicks and Angelina
Dredden. colored on a charge of high
way robbery. Both women are ac-
cused by Dominick Nish.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
coLoRED BAND COMMENDED

Much favorable comment was heard
today of the Colored Odd Fellows Bapd
which beaded the Howard Scholars IN
the parade yesterday afternoon. Tho
band. which Numbered 20 pieces. is the
same organization that won first prize
at the convention of Colorcd Odd Eel
lows in Boston last month
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
IAm FOR TREsPAssERs.

Magistrate Lewis this morning
sentenced Joseph Kovalik and John
Vete to ten days at the workhouse on
charge OF trespassing on the Penn
sylvania railroad.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

| oST-GOLD WATCH, GOING FROM
l. Shellpot Park to Spealman Sup
ply and Pipe Company. Reward if re-
turned to office of Speakman Company,
30th and Spruce. ol4-3t
IT WO LADIES TO DISTRIBUTE
and collect in Brandywine (eom-
missicu). Call after p. m. 1927
Maryland avenue. ol4-lt
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1914-10-14
CHARITY BALL TO AID
The RED CROSS CAUSE

What will undoubtedly be one Of
the largest social affairs of the fall
will be the Charity Ball to be given
on the evening Of November in the
Armory for the benefit Of the Red
Cross Society. Il will be a subscrip-
ton affair 10 which the tickets will
be $3.50 and will mark the second
event that has been given this win
ter for the same benefit, the other
being very successful card party
that was held in the Hotel DUPONT a
few weeks ago.
While a great many Of the details
Of the affairs have not as yet been
completed. it is thought thar the
decorations in the Armory will be
military and will further carry out
the idea Of the Red Cross work. A
number Of prominent women OF this
city will be asked TO serve as pa
tronesses. and former Judge David T..
Marvel has been appointed chairman
Of the music committee of the ball.
Todays contributions are herewith
given:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
DISTRICT MEETING
HELD HERE
j. B. Kershaw Chapter, Y. d. G., En-
tertaincd Piedmont Convention Here
Last Wednesday,.

J. B. Kershaw Chapter, y. d. G., En-
tertaincd Piedmont Convention Here
Last Wednesday.
The ladies of the local chaptc rof
the United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, the John b. Kershaw Chapter,
were the hostesses of the Piedmont
District conference in their annual
meeting last Wednesday. About thir-
ty-flwe delegates from the various
chapters in the Piedmont were present
and during the meeting each Of these
read report from their chapter. The
reports were all very encouraging and
showed conclusively that the excellent
work that has been done by the
Daughters will be continued. Before
adjournment the delegates selected
Easley as their next place Of meeting.
The meeting last Wednesday was
held In the Court House and was op-
ened with Mrs. John F.. Bolt. president
OF the local chapter, as presiding Off
Ger. After few words of welcome,
Mrs Bolt introduced the officers and
visitors. Mrs. J. l.. McWhirtor, first
vice president Of the state convention,
then took charge of the meeting and
the various reports were read.
Immediately after completion Of the
business Of tho conference the ladies
Of Laurens served a delightful lun-
chcon to the visitors. The meeting
only lasted during the morning, most
Of the delegates leaving on the early
afternoon train for their homes.
Among the prominent visitors at the
meeting was Miss Alice Earle, of Co
lumbia, president OF the state convcn-
ton. Miss Earle read most enter
tanning paper to the conference.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
ATHLETIC CONTEST
WILL BE GREAT
VIII Begin Promptly at
10 A. M.
EVENTS DIVIDED
IN THREE CLASSES
Each Class WNl BE In Operation Mt
Same Time. All OF the Athletic
stunts will he Pulled OF on the
Graded School Campus. Events
Classified for Convenience and Speed

inc elementary athletic contest will
be held on the grounds of the Graded
school, beginning promptly at 10
O'Clock. This part or the county fair
Will he as usual a very PROMINENT fea-
ture and will no doubt attract the
largest crowd OF all. The events will
be divided into three classes, Class
One, Class Two and Glass Three. The
events III each OF these classes will be
pulled off at the same time. 1t was
necessary to double up in this manner
in order to complete the athletic events
III the snort time allowed for this fea-
turc. The rules and regulations re-
garding this department were publish
ed in full in The Advertiser of last
week. Those who have teams Of the
fer to these rules
il1verything has been arranged to
make the athletic events as attractive
as possible Below Is givon a list of
the various events according to the
class in which they belong Two
corners Of the school ground will be
used for Glass Two and Class Three
and the road in front will be ropcd off
and used for Glass one events.
CLASS ONE: 50-yard dash, lOO-yard
dash, 22o-yard run, mile relay race,
24-inch hurdle race, for the boys and
50yard dash, 100-yard dash, 24-inch
hurdle for the girls.
CLASS TWO: potato race, shoe race,
thrce-legged race, for both boys and
girls.
CLASS TEIRI1E: running high jump.
standing high jump, for both boys and
girls; and pole vanlting.
Each school is requested to select
one teacher or one pupil who will be
the captain of the whole team repre-
senting that school Tho captain
should have complete list Of every
pupil taking part in the events and in
which event or events each will enter.
His name should be sent in along with
the names Of the contestants.
The captains Of the teams are re-
quested to assemble near the entrance
of the school building at 9:30 prompt
ly on the morning Of the fair. This
conference is to put the final touches
on tho meet and is most important
one. 1t is essential that each captain
be present.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
MEETINGS CLOSED
SUNDAY NIGHT
The Missionary Conference, Led by
Distinguished Speakers, Closed Az
ter Successful Meeting.

ter Successful Meeting.
The missionary conference held here
last week proved a source of much in
spiration to those Of this community
interested in this great cause The
meeting held in LaurcnS was a part of
a united missionary conference that is
being held in over 700 churches in this
country and in Canada. They are be-
ing held under the auspices Of the
Laymcns Missionary Movement Of the
United States and Canada The con
ference here was held in the Metho-
dist church and all Of the meetings
were well attended.
Addresses were made by some Of the
leading church men Of the South, Dr..
II. f.. Gaines Of Richmond College,
President Martin Of Davidson College.
Rev. W. g. wilkins, state secretary Of
the Baptist Laynens Movement, and
Mr.. G. c. Hodges, state leader Of the
Methodist Laymcns Movement. DR..
Gaines and Mr.. Wilkins were the
speakers in the first service Friday ev-
cnimg; DIR. Gaines made an address
Saturday morning and on Sunday he
addressed the congregation Of the Bap-
tist church. Special services were
held in three Of the churches Sunday
morning. In the Methodist church
Mr. Hodges made talk; and DR.. Mar
tin spoke in the Presbyterian church
All Of these talks were highly inter-
esting and Illuminating discussions Of
the importance and value Of both for
elgn and home missions.
Sunday afternoon at special meet
ing, both Dr. Gaines and DR.. Martin
addressed a very large crowd at the
Methodist church. Sunday evening un-
ion services were held in the Metho-
dist church. At this meeting DR.. Mar
tin made most stirring appeal for
the cause. He selected for his subject
the keynote Of the national movement
Our Main business in a business
manner. He stressed the Importance
of giving and the equally important
feature of giving Systematically
The meeting losed with the Sun
day night services. The leaders of
church work here pronounce the meet
ing as one Of great success and believe
that the city has been greatly benefit
ted.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
CAUGHT TWO IN ATLANTA.
Deputy Sheriff Returns After Success
full Man Hunt in Georgia.

Deputy Sheriff Reid returned Thurs
day night from Atlanta where he spent
couple Of days last week in search
Of two Laurens county law-breakers.
He succeeded In catching both of the
men that he was chasing. One Of the
men-Davc Jones-hc brought back
with him Thursday and the other, Col
licr Ray, he left under arrest in Allan
ia to await rcquisition proceedings.
Dave Jones Is charged with cutting
betting and doing other damage to a
cotton ginnery at Goldville. Collier
Ray is charged with disposing Of prop
erty under lien.
The new rural policemen have been
pretty active since going into Office
and as a consequence several new
boardcrs have been registered at the
Sheriff's hotel. Ohicer B. A. White sent
in about three gallons Of joyjuicc last
Saturday that he had captured Officers
Boyd and Kellet lassoed some seven
colored boys who were enjoying the
national game OF craps. These were
all brought in and later turned loose
on bond.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
A NEW CAFE. !.
be present

An Up-TO-Date Restaurant VIII Be
Opened in the Old Palmetto Store
Room.
Laurens is soon to have it's third
modern cafe. The s.ore-rOom former
ly occupied by the Palmetto Drug Co.
has been completely remodeicd
throughout it's interior and is being
fitted especially for occupation by
new and most up-to-date cafe. New
fixtures have been installed, the walls
and ceilings re-papercd and every
thing put in shape for the very nifti-
est restaurant. An especially attrac-
tive feature Of the new cafe will be
the private dining room that has been
fitted up in one section Of the room.
The new place will open for business
this week. They were to open last
Friday but some delay in the work
prevented the opening
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
GREENWOOD BOOSTERS
COMING THURSDAY
About 40 Cars Touring This County.
Party of About $50 Will Take Din

About 40 Cars Touring This County.
Party of About $50 Will Take Din.
ner Here.
A party OF Greenwood Boosters.
travelling in about 40 autos will tour
the county tomorrow, Thursday, and
will take dinner in Laurens.
Mcs"rs. \. A. Craig, w. S. Thorne.
G. G. bowling and S. Brooks Marshall
of Greenwood arrived in town Mon
day at 1920 p. NJ. and spent several
hours here mapping out the route for
the Boosters trip which will be made
from Greenwood on Thursday of this
week. While here these gentlemen
conferred with several citizens rcla.
tive to the condition of roads, etc,
and finally decided upon the following
schedule.
The party will leave Greenwood
Thursday morning at 1880 A. NJ. They
viii visit the following points and
leave as scheduled
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-15
Missionary Day at Friendship.

The Friendship Baptist church will
observe missionary day on Sunday,
April 18th, the program beginning at
1O:30. Bro. II. o. Lawton, Of Green
VINO ard NJ. O. B. Bobo of Laurens,
WI sncak IN the afternoon.