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Evening journal., 1915-04-15
Threaten TO stop
RAILWAY BOOK SALE

Owing to many patrons of he Bran
dyWnc Springs lme OF the Peoples Rail
way Company not using communications
ticket books according to conditions
under which they are issued. by distrib
uting tickets from the books to mcm'
bcrs of their families. instead of pur
chasing book for each member, notices
have been posted in the Offices Of the
Peoples Line Company threatening to
withdraw such books after May ID
When the posting OF the notice became
known. there wa. bri-k demand for
the hooks by many commuters II was
learned today, however. that sale OF the
books of tickets was not to be discon-
tinued at this time at least.
Richard W. Crook. general man
ager OF the Peoples Railway. said
that the riders as well as the con-
ductors were responsible for the
situation now objected 10. Under the
terms Of Issuance. the book can be
used only by the person to whom
sold. but many instances have been
discovered by the railway officials
where persons who did not buy books
were travelling on tickets torn from
some other persons book, which is
prohibited Unless such practice is
stopped, the books will be withdrawn
| from sale.
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
NO SPECIAL OBSERVANCE
OF DAY OF LINCOLN'S death

Although the anniversary Of Lin
coins death was not especially OBJ
served today many flags were az
half mast. including those on the
Federal building. Eden Hall, Odd Eel
lows Hall and others. only one gov
ernmcnt Office was closed today IN
memory OF the death of the martyr.
Il was the collector of ports Office.
In some of the public schools exercises
appropriate 20 the day were held and
patriotic songs were sung. Postmaster
English, when spoken TO ubout obscrt.
ing the day, said he had received no
instructions FROM Washington. Many
private dwellings about the city dis
played American lags draped in black
All unnecessary work at Fort Dupont
and Fort Mott was suspended for the
DAY, and the flags on al of the govern
ment boats around Delaware City were
at halfmasi
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
20 YEAR EMPLOYEE
accused OF Theft

Isaac Davis. employed at the local
plant of the American Car and Foun-
dry Company for the past twenty
years, was arrested last evening by
Detectives King and Benson on charge
Of larceny. II is alleged that Davis
had been stealing expensive brass
couplings or parts of machines at the
local plant for some time He was
arraigned in City Court today but at
his request the case was continued un-
iii Saturday. bail being fixed at $780,
Following the session of City
Court. Detective King arrested Will
liam Adleman, a junk dealer. on a
charge of receiving stolen goods. II
is said Adleman purchased the brass
from Davis. Adlcman will be given
hearing in City Court tomorrow
morning
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
OLIyET CHURCH NOTES

Services in Olvet Church for the
six weeks beginning April 25 will be
ovangolistic and viii be observed as
every member present day on the
evening of that day the Sunday
hymns will be used With the use OF
tho victrola some Of the most popular
of the tabernacle songs will be re-
produced as sung by Mr.. Rodeheaver:
also several recitations used e.
fectively by Mr.. Rodeheaver in Chris
iian work
Services in the church on next sun
day viii be OF The usual nature.
Prayer meeting viii be held in the
church on Wednesday evening and
will lie followed by a conference on
Christian work.
The women OF the church are pre-
pairing 10 hold rummage sale on
June II. IS and lG TO which they so
: licii contributions. Call ID. & A
/ Phone No. 1859
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
SAYS COUNTY MUST WAIT
Until The Taxes POUR IN

"Therc is nothing left for us TO do
but to wait until the taxes come in
and the county gets some money
This comment was made by Ben
iamin A. Groves. chairman of the
finance committee of the Levy Court
today. when asked about the countys
failure to pay the workhouse trus-
tees money for tho board Of prison
ers. Mr. Groves said the Levy Court
sought relief from the last Lcgisla-
turc, which failed to act fayorably ON
the bill.
Members Of the Levy Court this
morning inspected the roads in Bran
DIVINE hundred and on their return
carly this afternoon reported that the
roads were found 10 be in good condl-
ton. despite the heavy automobile
travel.
The road and other conditions ct
Concord Crossing will soon be finish
CO. the Levy Courtmon said. the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company
are putting men 10 work.
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
VOICE Tributes TO
iron CHANCELLOR
German-AmericanS Hear
Music, Speeches and Song
on Bismarck'S Birthday
SAENGERBUND SANG
AND TURNER'S TURNED

More than one thousand men, women
and children who are members OF Ger
man American families in this city,
gathered at Turn Hall last night and
participated in the one hundredth ami.
,crsary of the birth OF Otto Edward
Leopold Won Bismarck, the distinguish
ed German statesman and chancellor,
who died in 1890 The celebration was
under the auspices of the German.
American Alliance, but members of all
German organizations took part in IT,
Music was furnished by \ band from
the steamship prinz Oskar. which is tied
mp at Philadelphia. and there were vocal
selections, speeches and an exhibition by
membcrs Of the Wilmington Turnge
meindc.
The opening selection was played
by the Prinz Oskar Band, and all
sank Die Wacht am Rhein." The
opening address was made by Gus
tav Ripka, president Of the German
American Alliance of Delaware, and
the Delaware Saengerbund sang Sc
lection. The senior members of the
Turngemeindc gave a gymnastic ex-
hibition. and a delightful duet was
sung by Madame Gummert and Her
man Gossen. both singers of recog-
nized high ability.
The Rev. George Won Bosse. Of
Philadelphia. made an address in
German oulogistic of the life and
deeds of Bismarck, and the Rev. S. G
von Bosse. Of Zion German Lutheran
Church, made an address in Eng
lish.
The children of Zion Church sang a
selection and the young men and
young women Of the Turngemeinde
gave gymnastic exhibition and drill
Madame Gummert sang a pleasing
sclo, and the Delaware Saengcrbund
sang another selection. The formal
program was followed by a dance
In the course Of his address. the
Rev. Mr. Won Bossc. Of Philadelphia
said that Germany's strength is such
tliat she can hold out indefinitely. HC
urged strict neutrality. Mr. vOr
Bosse, of this city. in his address
spoke of Bismarcks straightforward
ness. and honesty. declaring thcj
would make hypocritical prohibition
laws impossible.
He said we might well have such {
man as Bismarck with these qualt
Ties as our Secretary Of State. Man,
people have been asked. would there
have been war had Bismarck been a
the helm in Germany? He said there
would. as Bismarck would be the las
man in the world TO stand for oppres
sion.
The frontispiece of the program
contained portrait of Chancello
Bismarck, and there was also an in
teresting history Of Germanys "lrol
Man. written by william Schnettei
editor of the Lokal Anzeiger. VIII
was personal friend of and ha
dined with Bismarck. This mornin
the Prinz 'Oskar Band serenaded IN
L.okal Anzeiger Office. The commit
tee that arranged the celebration
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
WANT Skating RINK
IN CITY PLAYGROUND.

Inc monthly meeting ul the Board 0i
Park Commissioners was held yesterday
afternoon in Mayor Iowclps Office The
board considered various matters, thcl
most important being request for al
skating rink at the Fairgrounds at Sec
ond aud DUPONT streets. The request
for the rink was made in letter byl
City Councilman Williams, of the
Twelfth ward. Mr. Williams said that
children OF that section were forbidden
To use roller skates ON the street owing
10 the regulations OF the police depart.
ment. and he favored the construction
of rink in the Fairgrounds. Council
man Williams sent plans for such a rink
show ing it To be- circular and 80 feet IN
diameter. II was also pointed out that
Ia winter mouths the rink could be
Hooded and used for skating. The con-
missioncrs referred the matter 90 Park
Engineer Mack
Mr.. Williams also asked that drink
ing water and a comfort house be
placed at the above Fairgrounds and
this request was referred TO The cx-
Vcutiye committee
irence DUPONT. a member of the
commission. in letter. set forth that
d
meetings of the board for some time
The action Of city Council and the
executive committee OF the commits
sion relative to leasing portion Of
/ the l6nd along the Chrisiiana River
/ TO the Wilmington and New Jersey
! Ferry Company was approved Pres
idcnt William r. Bancroft of the Park
Commission, stated that Alfred J. du-
Pont had requested permission TO use
The new city wharf south OF Third
street bridge. but that when informed
the depth Of tho Chrisiiana River
would not permit vessels of the size
Of his yacht Alicia to land there. Mr..
/ DUPONT suggested a floating pier. lie
/ said this might be public pier The
matter was referred To City Council
and the port wardons.
The park extension committee re-
ported that Il had boon deemed in
advisable TO create a Fairgrounds AT
Nandovor avenue and Thatcher
street as the plot was too close ia
other grounds The expense also
would be too great. II was likewise
reported that the quarry property
bounded by Beech, Connoll and
Franklin streets WAS of no use Ia
tho city. This report was ordered
filed.
An estimate for funds which viii
be needed by the board during IN,
coming fiscal year which will bceir
July ! was read and referred 10 th,
executive committee. When com
pleicd, the estimate viii be submit
ted 10 city Council.
A complaint was made TO the boarl
by Colonel George A. Elliot. through
President Bancroft. asking that th,
old houses along the b. and o. rail
road near Eighteenth street. be re
moved according 10 tho contract un
der which they we're sold II wa
. explained by Samuel II. Baynard. win
Is lovelllng of tho ground In IA
vicinity preparatory to building an
other athletic field which he vii
turn over 10 tho city that one OF IN
! buildings referred to is being used {
l store tools and will be torn dow
later.
Treasurer William Bush submilte
. report showing balance of Sl3
- $3.50.
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
VETERANS MAKE LAWYER
HONORARY LEGION MEMBER

Francis v. iloneckci, attorney. who
wa. the crater az the open campfire held
hy the liniop Veteran Legion In Irish
american Hall ON AppomattoN Day has
been made an honorary member of the
legion. Mr.. lioiIeckcr proudly wears Tho
badge presented TO him ia recognition
Of his kind words about the veterans Of
the Civil Wan.
Horace G. Eastburn WAS on the pro-
gram for the speech but was unable
TO respond. Mr. Honecker performed
the service for him and in his address
he made the eagle squawk and shook
the wrinkles out OF the Star-Spanglod
Banner" according TO one OF the old
soldiers who heard IL.
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
]. ". AYDON IS
Laid TO REST TODAY

Jonathan W. Aydon. "a years old
former publicity agent for the Penn
sylvanis railroad. was buried today
from The residence of Dr. J. Harvey
Spruancc. his son-in-law. Eighth and
Adams streets. Dr. W. r. Corkran
conducted the services. Many floral
tributes were sent by the friends OF
Mr.. Aydon. his fellow employees OF
the railroad sending a bunch Of 64
pink roses.
The honorary pahbesrers we're his
former associates Of the railroad. as
follows: Frank Carlisle. John W
Lawson. John w. Reynolds. George
B. Minnick. Col Robert H. Taylor
lnterment was in Wilmington ant
Brandywino cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
NOTHING IN SAFE iron
BOX, BROKEN BY SLEDCE

Safe crackers who broke open the
strong box in the Office of the r..
Blumenthal & Co. warehouse at the
foot of Orange street. night before
last, did not get anything for their
trouble.
The safe is a small one and is used
principally to keep account books and
papers in and Is left unlocked at ali
times.
There is a small. strong box inside
the safe. which is kept locked This
was broken open. probably by the
blow Of sledge hammer but there
was nothing in it at the time.
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
Calls PUBLIC TO HALT
GROWING PUBLIC DEBT

Joseph Bancroft presided over the
regular meeting Of the Rotary Cluh
IL, the Hotel DUPONT today.
John 5. Rossell read a paper in
which he discussed national. state
county and municipal Indebtedness.
Speaking of Wilmington and of New
Castle county he said that u was time
Tor the Rotary Club and similar or
gsnizations to call halt upon the
enlargement Of the public debt.
Mr. Rosscll was applauded and given
a rising vote of thanks.
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
DIpUTUTRIl IN LAIRTL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
LAUREL Del. April IS Dipnthoria
again has broken out here. A young
son OF David Thomas Is the victim.
Superintendent OF Schools Henry
Swayne closed the fourth grade to-
day and strict quarantine has been
ordered
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
SCHOOL in OLD HOME AWHILE.

Owing TO the fact that work on the
new buildings at Claymont is not az yet
finished. the Delaware Industrial School
for Girls will not be- able TO take pos.
session of the new cottages until somc-
time later IN the month. VI was at first
hoped that the move could be made
about this time, but this has been found
rmpracticnblc.
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
RECEPTION TO PASTOR McDOUGLE

The cOngregaliOn Of RICHARDSON
Park NJ e. Church will give a recep-
tion TO the Rev. and Mrs. L. l. Nc
Dougle, their new pastor. at the
church this evening. He was assigned
to the church al the recent NJ. L. Con-
ference at Laurel
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
PHONE COMPANYFEARS FOR
Wires IF HOUSE IS MOVED

Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis last
evening issued rule returnable tomor.
row morning IN the case of the Diamond
state Telephone Company rs. George II.
Virgins. Tho bill prays for an order
restraining Mr. Virgins from removing
house at Armstrong; or Buchanan'-
Corner. two miles north of Smyrna. be-
cause of threatened damage TO the com-
pany's wires
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
0TTRrY DrMrsON LOSES JOE.

Ottrey Dumpson, colored, who has
been oaretakor al tho Federal Build
ing for many years. was removed from
that position today. Il was said he
rendered his resignation in response to
Postmaster English's request
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
HOTEL cHAPPLE OPENS.

The Chapple Hotel, at No. los West
Seventh street, Of which John W Chap
pie is proprietor was opened this morn
ing u Is of beautiful design outside,
with glazed terracotta trimmings. and Is
beautifully finished inside.
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
MRS. ROOsEVELT OPERATED on.

NEW YORK. April H. Mrs Thoo-
dore Roosevelt was successfully oper-
ated on TODAY al the Roosevelt Hos
pital. DR.. Howard C. Taylor. who
was in charge stated that the
patient rallied nicely ani steadily is
improving
Colonel Roosevelt and Theodore
Roosevelt. Jr. we're ai the hospital.
Surgeons refused 10 disclose The ma
lure OF Mrs. Rooseyclt'S malady
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
rOLIrrMAN M'DANNELL our.

Policeman Horace Mcdaniel. who
was shol by Peter Krskus. convicted
murderer was on the street iofav
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
CAPTURES SEYERAL @CATTIgS.- .

Robert S. Taylor executive officer
Of the Board of Health, reports hay
ing captured six large catfish in tho
Brandywine last Saturday. Officer
Taylor was seeking suckers at the
time he landed the "catties," one OF
which was very large.
comprised the Rev. S. G. Won Bosse,
Carl Geisler, George Finck. Theodore
Evening journal., 1915-04-15
IsSUES MANY MARKET PERMITS.

CLERK of the Market William Paris re-
ported today that he had issued 422
permits for spaces in the streetmar-
kets. The present permits expire on
May L. AS there are but $50 permits
issued in an. il Is expected that the
remaining stands will be leased by
truckers and larmeis within tine COM
ing week
The Irish standard., 1915-09-01

Jereissati Bros. In style, mode, cut
and draping each and every one of
the garments either handled or manu-
factured by this concern complies with
all that the most critical could ask.
Not only does the line include ready
to-wear and tailor-made garments, but
the entire gamut of what a woman
needs to dress with the best possible
taste and gentility. Gloves, lingerie,
winter underwear, silks, laces, dress
goods, corsets, prints, toilet articles,
and the equipment of the woman of
today in her entirety. No matter
what the place in life occupied, the
appropriate clothes may be found
herein to adequately comply with any
and all requirements. The Quality
Shop has achieved a tremendous
vogue with the Virginia public and
reaches out into the adjoining towns
in trade ramifcations with consider
able success.
The Irish standard., 1915-09-01

At 2O4 Chestnut stands "The Quail
ity Shop" for high-class garments for
ladies, misses and children. And it
has stood here since the year of 1901,
when it was first opened to an ap-
preciative public. Some misguided
people might be led to believe that
because one was living on the iron
range, their clothes would not have
quite that touch of style and quality
that could be found in Twin City
headquarters. This is a delusion, as
is proven by the work turned out by
The Irish standard., 1915-09-01
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

The First National Bank of Vir-
ginia, with deposits we'll over one mil
lion dollars and loan discounts of
two-thirds of million, all on capi-
tai of $4,000, comes pretty close to
being the most solid and substantial
institution in or around Virginia. The
The Irish standard., 1915-09-01

directors of this bank are men of great
prominence and occupy positions of
magnitude in other connections. They
are as follows: Pentecost Mitchell,
vice president of the Oliver Iron Min
ing Co.; A. D. Davidson, a director
in the Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific
Railway Co. and also the Virginia &
clan and surgeon; R. R. Bailey, secre-
tary and treasurer, Bailey Lumber
The Irish standard., 1915-09-01

Co.; J. A. Redfern, mining interests;
S. R. Kirby, president First National
Of Hibbing; B. F: Britts, cashier of
First National of Virginia. The pow
erful interests above represented tell
quite bit of the prestige that this
bank naturally enjoys.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-22
NO DOUBT THAT
RESINOL DOES
HEAL SICK SKIN

When you know physicians have
prescribed Resinol for 20 years In the
treatment of eczema and other itch
ing. burning. unsightly skin erup-
tons, and have written thousands OF
reports saying: at is my regular
prescription for itching" "Resinol
has produced brilliant results" THE
result IL gave was marvellous In one
Of the worst cases of eczema" ETC.,
etc. doesn't II make you feel that
this 10 the treatment l can rely on
for MY skin-trouble?"
The moment Resinol Ointment
touches itching skins, the itching
stops and healing begins. With tho
aid Of Resfnol Soap, II almost always
clears away every trace OF eczema,
ringworm. pimples. or other torment
Ing eruption quickly. leaving the skin
clear and healthy. Sold by all drug
gtsts. For trial free. write TO Dept.
i7.R, Restnol. Baltimore. Md.--Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-22
CAPT. PALMER
DOESN'T FORGET
POLICE TRAINING

Former Chief OF Detectives Rob-
ert s. Palmer is back from a vaca-
ton In Florida. and his former asso-
ciates heard of his arrival in Detroit
when a fine brown leather handbag.
containing 1856 was turned in at
the detective bureau. the man who
handed 1t in declaring that It had
been found by Capt Palmer In front
OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
The handbag contained receipts
made out to Mrs. c. Drouillard. OF
No. 1913 Brandon-ave., and she will
be notified to call for her property.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-22
LAST THREE =
LIQUOR BILLS
REPORTED OUT
From a SIAN Correspondent.

LANSING. Mich. April 2l.-The
house liquor committee today re-
ported out three bills and adjourned
sine die, thus putting an end to
liquor legislation for the present
session.
The three bills reported out en-
power township boards TO bar sa.
looms, by refusing 10 accept all
bonds: make results OF local option
elections stand for four years in.
stead OF two and compel drug stores
In wet" counties to, come under the
same restrictions as In other sec.
tons.
Chief among the bills still slum-
bering in committee are the Jerome
measure. providing for an absolute
Limitation OF one saloon to every 500
people. and the Tufts bill. provid.
ing for submission OF statewide pro-
hibition to the people in 1916.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-22

larry interested at present IN nooI
to IL that the canine populaSico q
Detroit Is equipped with hsarts1c
ed brass license tags Of 1915 dak4
before May I. ~
In the old days" said Ro(hs(e1n>
"Wednesday morning. I'VE used ~
make out licenses for ny Cobb. Dc11
Crawford, Vaughan CHASER. HIy'
Langtry and such celebrities. be-
this year the fashion runs all ~
war, In the names OF dogs. Tho
aeroplane men. the stan generate
and other heroes OF the Europoon
war are being honored BY having =
lot Of Detroit dogs named afSeo
them. 1t viii be too bad to buns
King Albert on with gas In the Dr.
pound just because somebody failed
to get brass tag for him before
May I. but the officers are going %
allow no extension OF time. thie
year, and the rule is TO be. Lacenso
May 1, or dead dog The licenses
can be obtained at any precinct -
ton, or at police heacquartersr
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-22
Atty.-Gen. Rules Out
Unsealed Ballot
Boxes
ACT REVERSES
WET MAJORITY
Prosecutor May Con-
tinue Fraud Charge
Investigation

PONTIAC. Mich. April 2l.--(spe-
ciai)-oakiand county Is again dry.
When the board OF supervisors con.
vened today for the continuation Of
the. hearing begun yesterday to de-
termine whether there had been
fraudulent votes placed In the ballot
boxes OF Ave precincts after the or
isinal count, letter was read from
the encouragement. ruling that no
unsealed boxes could be counted In
the recount. All such held, must be
thrown out and the original canvass
taken as the vote In determining the
legal majority.
This action was taken. II pre-
cincts recounted were thrown out
and the original canvass substituted.
the result showing q majority OF z6
for the drys.
The precincts thrown out includ-
ed all Of the eight In Pontiac. none
OF the boxes from which were sealed
according TO law. The action left
Just is precincts to stand on the
recount. out OF the entire county.
The result Of this action Is to end
the investigation into fraud charges
by the board OF supervisors. The
matter II now left In the hands OF
Prosecutor Frank Doty and II IL ex-
pected he will continue the investi.
CATION.
II Ii not expected that any further
effort TO change the result will be
made by the wet forces. The for.
NAL resolution announcing the re-
suit Is expected to be made this
afternoon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-22
MEMPHIS CIVIC
HEADS ARRESTED

MEMPHIS. Tenn. April 2t.--
Mayor e. II. Crump. OF Memphis,
Chief OF Police w. J. Hayes. Police
Commissioner r. A. Uuey. Police
Inspector o. II. Perry. Police Sergt.
NJ. Keboe and Sheriff J. A. Reich
man were arrested here today by
deputy United States marshals.
charged with contempt OF court In
having violated an Injunction re-
straining them from molesting the
excursion steamer. J. II. Menge.
Tho oficials asserted they were en-.
forcing the prohibition laws. p. II.
Morrissey. owner OF the ship de-
MED their claim. asserting he was
the victim OF political persecution.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-22
Serbs informed
ShrinerS are
NOtPrO-TurkS

GARY. Ind. April 21.-Interpret-
ers walked through the Balkan
quarter here today. giving warning
that the parade OF 800 Shriners
to be held tomorrow will not be a
pro-Turkish demonstration. 1t was
feared that the big Serbian popula-
ton might spring to arms when the
fez-topped marchers appeared, un.
less notified in advance OF the ma
ture OF the parade. Frederick Smith.
OF Rochester, n. Y, imperial poten-
tate, will head the parade. and the
Masons did not care to have him
mistaken for the sultan.