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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
AUGMENTATION
DAY IS ASSURED
Mayor Appoints Committee
to Arrange New" Fourth
OF July Program
PLAN TO UNITE
ALL AMERICANS

Mayor Harrison W. Howell, who
was asked by the National American
zation Day Committee to arrange for
a special celebration here on July
4, announced today the committee
which will have charge of the pro
gram. This committee consists of
twenty OF the most representative
citizens of Wilmington, representing
all branches of its political and relig-
ious life. Two of the members are
women, Miss Sarah e. Pyle, head
worker of the Peoples Settlement, and
Miss Helen S. Garrett. a well-known
social worker. The committee is as
follows: Mayor-elect James f. Price,
chairman; General Charles Bird,
Samuel II. Baynard, Henry c. Down
ward, president-elect of City Coun-
Gil; Charles Warner, Thomas r.
Bayard, John +. ROssell, William II.
Kurtz, Jacob Rosenblatt, Maurice
Braunstein, Magistrate Lawrence
Broman. the Rev. j. Lilgegren, Car
mine DiMare, Or. p A. NJ Rovitti, *.
Rozycki. the Rev. Sigmund G. Won
Bosse. Miss Sarah r. Pyle and Miss
Helen S. Garrett.
Members of the committee have
been notified of their appointment
and a meeting will We called by
Mayor-elect Price within a few days
to map out the celebration program
In selecting the committee Mayor
Howell picked representatives from
the leading citizens of all nationals
ties here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
DEACONESS Home CLASSES
PRESENT HAPPY EXERCISES

The closing exercises OF the Riddle
Memorial Deconess Home we're held
today at the home, No 3O7 West
street This morning was given over
to the kindergarten classes and exer-
cises by the little people were thor
oughly enjoyed. Various kindergarten
games were played which. with mo-
ton songs, solos and Rotations. COM
rrised the morning program. Miss
Mary Duchon was In charge Of this
part of the program
This evenings program will be de-
voted TO the industrial classes and will
be marked by the presentation OF
certificates to those graduating from
the various classes. Mrs. Margaret
Sweet, superintendent OF the Home,
will make the presentation and VIII
make a brief informal address to the
graduates. Those who will receive
certificates will be: Junior League
Eleanor Donofrio. Margaret Meyer,
Rose Miller Julia Moran and Martha
Cohen. asketry-Joseph DonofriO,
Leland Dickinson. Alvin Mcdowell
and Francis Walls. Educational
Sewing Sisofa, Mary di Rosi
and Sophie Pinaro. Kitchen Garden
Classes--N Nellie Clifton, Rose Miller,
Julia Moran. Carrie Caruso, Rose
Hindin, Alice Hawk, Florence Thomp-
son and Gertrude Mousloy.
In addition 60 the presentation Of th'
certificates. there will be a social will
music. a doll drill by members Of thu
Junior kitchen garden class and dem
onstration of kitchen garden work b,
the senior kitchen garden class, and ais
a demonstration OF memory work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
FRIENDS GRADUATES
Receive DIPLOMAS
DR.. Mitchell COngratulateS
Class on Membership in
Honorable Institution
COLLEGE WORK
NOW FOR STUDENTS

Or. Samuel Chiles Mitchell. presi-
dent Of Delaware College, was the
principal speaker at the ~~~duation
exercises of the Friends School, held
in the Friends Meeting House. Fourth
and West streets this morning There
were eight graduates this year as
follows:
}. Waller Hopes. Albert Kruse,
Florence v. Miller, Joseph G. Ramsay.
Helene y. Scott, ElennOr G. Spear,
George stone and Hannah ID. Twad-
dell.
The diplomas we're presented by
Professor II. A. Norris. principal of
the school, who introduced Dr.
Mitchell
Speaking of the Friends School as
an important factor in the growth Of
Wilmington, Or. Mitchell declared
the institution is the only thing that
remained of the date OF its founda-
ton in 174S. The school, he said.
has played an important part in the
making of the city It's influences.
he said, still will be felt for many
more years.
In presenting the diplomas. Mr..
Norris made short address in which
he told the graduates that they
should carry with them the respect
and standing of the school and uphold
it I'm all they do.
The commencement orations we're:
THE Jew in Fiction" by Miss Miller
THE Trouhagour." by Mr. Scott
"Radium," by Mr. Stone, and Shakes
peare's London" by Miss Spear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
MISSION MEETING IN PARK.

An open air missionary meeting
was heM yesterday afternoon IN
Brandywine Park on the north side
Of Van Buren, street bridge by mem
bers of the Women's Missionary So
ciety OF West Presbyterian Church.
Papers on missions we're read by Mrs.
John Peach and Mrs Chester Jones.
Following the meeting refreshments
we're served and a social time enjoyed.
Mrs. U. Franklin Smiley presided and
Mrs. A. A. Williams was in charge Of
The program.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
DIAMOND PIN FOR
RETIRING MANAGER
Peoples Co. Workers Show
Their Respect For
Richard w. Crook
GIFT COMES AS
SURPRISE TO RECIPIENT

Richard w. Crook. former general
manager Of the Peoples Railway
Company. which was merged recently
with the Wilmington and Philadel-
phia Traction Company, was present.
ed last night with a diamond pin by
his former employees as a token Of
their friendship. The presentation,
which was made by John S. Rossell,
vice-president of the Security Trust
and Safe Deposit Company, took place
in the restaurant at Brandywine
Springs Park. where Mr.. Crook was
taken unawares.
The gift was bought by the en-
ployes from track hands to Office
workers. Everybody knew about it
except Mr.. Crook, who was deeply
affected by the gift He declared he
did not deserve the gift because he
had done only what an employer
should do by his men. II was their
friendship for him. he said, that made
him accept the gift
you are in the employ of good
men now" declared the former gen
ersl manager. land you will find that
they appreciate good work, and that
they will stand by you"
William A. Heindle, manager OF
railways for the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company, told
the men that he could understand
how they felt over parting with such
a good friend as Mr. Crook, and de-
clared that in his opinion no other
man in the United States could have
run the Peoples Railway as did the
former general manager. He felt
confident tina; while Mr. Crook haC
retired from the railway business
he would be active in some other line
and that all the men would have hin
as their friend.
James e. Henry, who is to lool
after the park interests for the rail
way company at both Shellpot and
Brandywine Springs Park. also paiC
a high compliment to Mr.. Crook.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
ENTERTAIN AFTER EXHIBIT.

A special program was presented
In the Assembly Room of No 9 school
last night in connection with the
school exhibit The program in
cluded selections by the Wilmington
High School Mandolin Club, and
brief addresses by Miss Devine, as
sistant superintendent of schools, DR..
Carl Isenberg. superintendent of the
Chester public schools; the Rev. J..
r. Parks. of Newport; w. J. Willis,
2. Ross Farra and David l.. OFT.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
WORKMEN TALK OF
RECEPTION TO VETERANS

Wilmington Lodge, No. I, A. o. u.
W. held another interesting meeting
in A. o. u. w. Hall last evening Mas
ter Workman Isaac r. Brown pre-
sided. Addresses on the rates and
standing of the order in this jurisdic-
ton were made by Edward +. Kane
and William Davidson.
The members evinced much inter-
est in the attendance campaign that
was inaugurated week ago.
A suggestion that, some time soon,
a special reception be held in honor
of the oldest members of the lodge
was received favorably and probably
will be adopted at the next meeting
The committee appointed to form an
orchestra reported progress.
In anticipation of many social even
ings to be held in the near future,
the trustees were authorized to pur-
chase, as soon as it could he done to
advantage, cups, saucers, plates,
spoons and knives.
Following the business meeting
there was a smoker, James II. BOwe
contributing the cigars. In appreci-
alton. the lodge members\ gave him a
rising vote of thanks.
An invitation was received to par
ticipate in an official visit by Grand
Master Workman Ball and his staff
10 America Lodge this evening. II
is likely that many Wilmington lodge
members will accept It and that 1t
will be an enjoyable event
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
MAY APPEAL CASE.

An order was entered in the United
States District Court yesterday af-
ternoon by the Il. G.. Slocomb and
Company for an appeal TO the Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Third dis
trict, in the case Of Slocomb and Com
pany VS.. the A. c. Iayman Machine
Company, being an action for alleged
infringement OF patents. The bill was
dismissed several months ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
.HOLCOMD Tells Chinese
ABOUT Wilson POPULARITY

Friends of Major Chamcey p. Hol-
comb. United States district attorney of
Shanghai. China, have received letters
from him stating that he arrived there
on May 10. The China Press OF May "a,
with Paul McRae, OF Virginia, the United
States marshal at the court at Shanghai
says "Maior Holcomb reported that
President Wilson could receive the nomi
nation for the Presidency in 1916 if h
so desired"
The account of the arrival of Major
Holcomb also sets forth that all the five
officers Of the court, including the mar
shall, stenographer and clerk are law
yers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
Chancellor PRAISES
School Latin EXHIBIT

Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis IN
note to the press today says
I-desire through you to call atten-
ton to the valuable and interesting
exhibition of the advantages of the
study of Latin. In the corridors of
the High School are charts and ex-
planatory diagrams illustrating
usually by text and picture the value
of the study Of the classics. It will
be on exhibition for few days long
er and is so creditable 10 the teachers
and students who conceived and exc
cuted the plan that il is worth seeing
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
Children IN WAGON
UPSET IN RUNAWAY

A horse belonging to James Logue,
ran away last evening from Twelfth
and Washington streets, after the ami
mails bride broke.
Robert Jones, the driver was un-
able to check the animals fight or 10
control it as il dashed down Wash
ington street. AT Fourteenth street
the animal crashed into a carriage in
which Mrs John Stutz and her two
small children we're seated. The car
riage was thrown up on the sidewalk
and overturned, and the occupants
were tossed into the street, but all of
them escaped serious injury, although
they we're frightened
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11

Before a large audience. Founders
Day celebration at the Home Of Desti-
tute and Friendless Children took
place yesterday afternoon. An inter-
esting program was presented An
address was made by Mrs. Benjamin
Nields. while music was contributed
by the Misses Emma Adams, Mar
garet Bever. Francis Green and
Hilda Ostretron. The kindergarten
classes presented some attractive
features and a dance and pantomime
entitled June Garden" which was
done by number of children dressed
as flowers, proven an especially at
tractive feature.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
SHERIFF. FINDS SUIT CASE.

Sheriff Harry }. Stidham has dress
suit case for which he would like to find
the owner. While coming into Whining
ton yesterday he found the case on the
road near the Minquadale Home. II
contains considerable amount of cloth
ing and on the end are the initials ID
b. r. The owner may have the case by
calling at the Court House and identity
ing the property.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
ss FINE FnR ASSAnLT.

Leonard Mccormick was fined So
and costs in City Court today on
charge OF assault and battery on
Joseph Robinson. The latter did not
wish TO press the charge. but Il was
stated that Robinson was found az
the foot of Market street last night
with his face bleeding. He said then
Mccormick struck him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
MAN SOUGHT BY POLICE
found IN COURTROOM

Acting Turnkey Willard S. Sharp
less today noticed Willard Wilson.
colored in City Court as a spectator
Wilson was wanted for playing craps
at Front and Shipley streets last
Monday. Wilson started for the door
OF the court room when officer
Sharpless shouted to Officer Veasey,
stationed at the door. to arrest him.
Wilson was taken into custody.
When Sharpless arrested Wilson'S
partner on Monday, it is claimed Will
son ran away with the dice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
AT MONUMENT UNWILLING

With the exception of Commissioners
Scott and Fouracrc, the members Of the
Levy Court. County Engineer Wilson
Clerk Of the Peace Harry A. Brown and
c. Candy Hopkins went to West Chester
this morning to be the guests of the
county commissioners of Chester county
at The unwilling Of the monument TO the
memory Of Chester county soldiers and
sailors who died in their country's cause
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
WILMINCTONIANS TO
AID IN MOSTVID TRIAL

Sergeant Samuel Bamforth Of New
Britain, Conn, arrived here yester-
day afternoon to arrange for the trans
portation of WilmingtOnians who are
needed as witnesses in the case of
Charles B. Montvid alleged accomp-
lice of Peter Krakus, who is charged
with numbering the Rev. Joseph Ze-
brows. and his servant, Miss Eva Gill
man in New Britain Krakus killed
Patrolman Tierney here on March 6
and was hanged on Friday. May IA
for this crime. Krakus and Montvid
were together here on the day of the
murder of officer Tierney.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
philadelphia PRESBYTERY
TO MEET IN WILMINGTON

Philadelphia Presbytery will meet
at First United Presbyterian Church
Monday evening and Tuesday of next
week. A conference will be held on
Monday evening at Soclock, of which
the general subject will be Soul
Winning" The opening address will
be given by Rev. S. c. Gamble, First
L. p. Church, Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11

According to the records OF the Dell
aware Hospital dspensary for May.
75S treatments we're given. OF this
number 2SS were new and 40 old
cases. There we're 1875 patients admit-
ted TO the hospital during the month
and 1877 discharged The total nuns
her of days service was 2,133 The
police patrol and the Phoenix ambu-
lance service brought seventy ght
casoe
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
GIRL is RETrRNEn HOME.

Miss Minnie Blumenthal of No. 61f
South Twelfth street, Philadelphia
who was found here yesterday by
Detective King in a West Seventh
street house, was returned TO her
home. The young woman had been
reported missing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
OFFICTALs Enjoy FEAST.

Members of the Levy Court, County
Comptroller Clark. Clerk of the Peace
Harry A. Brown and c. Candy Hop
kins yesterday afternoon were guests
on Spencer II. Founke at his Hillside
Farm. A number of Mr.. Foulke's neigh
bors we're also present. and following
q social hour the visitors were treated
o ice cream and strawberries.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
WOMAN knocked DOWN
BY Gas EXPLOSION

Attempting 10 locate leaking gas
burner on stove with a lighted
match caused Mrs. Paul Jones. OF No.
600 East Eighth street, to be knocked
down when the gas exploded in the
stove oven. The force of the explo-
sion knocked the window sash out
and the kitchen was damaged. Mrs
Jones was attended by a physician.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
REoUIsITIoN FOR ZONES.

Constable Harmonson, of Pennsgroye,
n. j., arrived today with requisition
papers for Benjamin Jones, who is want
ed in New Jersey for larceny Of a hand
bag. Jones was arrested in Wilmington
several days ago on the charge and held
for the New Jersey authorities.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11

Ii you have lost or found, anything.
don't let a minute 60 by until you have
set the searching eyes of the Lost and
Found Column Want Ads at work get
ting your property, or the owner of that
which you have found for you.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
aJrST sHOVFD.v DISMISSED.

Alfred Smith, colored, arraigned in
City Court today on a charge of as
sault and battery on Clara Bennett.
was dismissed, as Clara said he had
just Showed" and she did not wish
TO see him punished.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
BARY sWALLOWs slFFTy PIN

While holding a safety pin in her
mouth yesterday afternoon at her
parents home, Nineteenth and Jeffer-
son streets, Nancy Handy, aged IA
months swallowed the pin. Physicians
at the Homeopathic Hospital remov-
ed the pin. Today the child was i'm
proving.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
ELECTION GASES pEFERREn.

Deputy Attorney General Armon
ID. Chaytor, Jr, announced today
that because of the illness Of Magi-
strate Buckley. no specific time has
been set for the hearing OF the South
Wilmington election cases.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
PUPILS IN RECITAL.

Pupils Of Miss Irene Fulton pre-
scented a delightful entertainment in
Olfvet Presbyterian Church last
night Those who took part in the
entertainment were Misses Katherine
Andrews. Edith Carmichael, Deona
rammany. Lola Anderson. Katherine
3osley, Marion Thorp and Martha
Wilson
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
MAJOR MITCHELL IMPROVES.

The condition of Major Edmund
Mitchell. Jr.. vice-president of the
Wilmington Gas Company, who un-
derwent an operation on Tuesday for
gall stones, is reported to be improv-
ing. The operation was performed
at st. Luke's Hospital, Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
KANE PREFERS THE WORkHOUSE

Harry Kane was arraigned in City
Court today on a charge of drunken
ness and fined $40 and costs. II was
his tenth appearance on such a
charge in two years and during the
past year he has been in the work.
house practically all the time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
GERMANY RECEIVES NOTE.

DN TTT ITTTTW TTT"0a
BERLIN, (Via Wireless to Sayville,)
June 11.-Ambassado Gerard deliver
ed the second American note in the
Lusitania matter to Foreign Secretary
Won Jagow, at LOS o'clock today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
MARSEY.RrSSELL.

On Wednesday evening at the home
of the brides parents. Mr., and Mrs.
Thomas Marsey. near Kemblosville,
Pa. Miss A. Edna Marsey and Frank
A. NJ. Russell, both of Kemblesville,
were married.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
PREPARATORY SERVICE
AT 0LIYET CHTRCH.

Service preparatory to communion
which will be observed at Olivet
Church. next Sunday, will be held in
the lecture rooms of the church this
evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
FIRE DAMAGES BED.

The district fire companies respond
ed to an alarm about s o'clock last
evening when a bed at the home Of
Humbert EatinO, at No. 2103 West
Seventh street caught fire. The dam
age amounted to about $50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
HAGGERTY,s LUCK GOES.

Frank Haggerty was arraigned in City
Court Yesterday on charge of drunken
ness and let go. He was in court again
today on the same charge and this time
got s. and costs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11

II you are skilled machinist, why
then are YOU idle at this or any time ui
the year, Run a Want Ad now, telling
the employers that you are in the field
for job and get into the factory fling
cabinet and YOU will soon have the work
YOU want.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-06-11
GLASS EXERCIsEs NEXT FRIDAY.

Class night exercises of the How
ard High School graduates will he
held on next Friday evening. II had
been announced that the exercises
were to be held this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-03
PEST HOUSE NOW
/. PRACTICALLY new
City Commission inspecis Building
Which Has Been Remodeled Dur
Ing Past Summer.
COST OF WORK NEARLY $3.50
Six Rooms Added, Plumbing and Heat
ing Installed and Place Is Made
Modern In Every Respect

No longer can critics take q ISLAM"
at Rock Islands pest house, located
in the west end OF the city. This is
based on the findings Of the Rock is
land municipal commission which to-
day inspected the detention hospital.
About s2500 has been spent on the
building to make it modern. conven-
lent and suitable 10 the needs Of
pest house
In the past the building has been
the object of much criticism and even
ridicule because of the lack of facilities
with which TO properly conduct the
hospital. Men and women in many
cases were not segregated and patients
suffering various stages of smallpox
mingled together
The detention hospital has been re-
modelled the past summer. however, so
that all the inconvenience have been
eliminated.
No Longer Inadequate.
In the past the building also has
been found inadequate in size and the
work OF remodeling included the addi-
ton of six rooms for patients Plumb
ing and heating of modern type have
been installed.
Commissioner Liedtke directed the
changes in the detention hospital and
at his invitation the commission in
spected it today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-03
ODD FELLOWS 60
TO SPRINGFIELD
Members Of |. o. o. +. Lodges of No
line Preparing to Attend State
Meeting OF Order.

With The state convention Of odd
Fellows at Springfield only fortnight
ahead. members Of the Moline l. 0. O.
F. lodges are beginning to seriously
consider attending the big meet in the
capital city, Besides the regular num-
Der Of representatives and delegates
who are booked TO attend the three
day session, Nov, Is, IT and Is, it is
expected that large number of mem
hers OF the different Odd Fellow lodges
of Moline will make the trip.
Rebekahs Of the state will also be
present at their grand lodge meeting
and both the Myrtle and Swedish Olive
lodges Of Moline will send official rep
tresentatives.
Besides the usual interesting and
novel programs of these conventions
there promises TO be something else
billed for the session that is bound to
require a goodly portion Of the third
day II will be the election Of officers.
A lively campaign is already being
waged by the various contenders for
state officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-03

Washington, Nov. 1.-The state de-
partment has Just been informally no.
tilted that Or. vi Kyuin Wellington
hoo has been appointed Chinese min
lister TO the United States, succeeding
the present minister, Kat Flu Shah.
DR.. koo was graduated with high
honors from Columbia university in
1908. a year ahead of his class. He
was one of the first students sent to
America by the Chinese government
through the Boxer rebellion indemnity,
RENTED by the United States, aud &C
quilted himself with great credit.
He is we'll known here and includes
among his friends many leaders in
educational. professional and financial
circles. While a student at Columbia
he was the editor-in- chief Of the Co
lumbia Spectator, the university daily
paper In 1909 he was made master Of
arts and for three years thereafter
studied under John Bassett Moore.
Only recently he was appointed en-
yoy to Mexico, Peru and Cuba and
passed through Washington on his
way to London. prior 10. taking up his
official position. At that time he was
presented to Secretary Lansing and
discussed the Mexican situation with
him.