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Evening journal., 1915-04-14
HEAR OF PROGRESS
OF Home Missions
Thirty-Six Societies in New
Castle PreSbytery Report
Membership of 1867
CONTRIBUTIONS OF
5000 DURING YEAR
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
CHESAPEAKE CITY. Nd. April IA.
With about seventy-five officers and
delegates in attendance, members OF
the Home and Foreign Missionary
societies of the New Castle Presby-
terry met in annual session in the
Presbyterian church here today and
will remain in session through to-
morrow. Today's sessions are being
conducted by the Home Missionary
bodies, while tOmorrow's sessions
will be given over TO the Foreign
Missionary societies. Principal fea-
lures of business transacted at this
mornings session included the read
ing of reports of various officers and
secretaries.
Officers elected for the Home Mis-
sion Board were: President, Mrs.
James 5. Hopper of Chesapeake City;
first vice-president, Mrs. J. b. Turner
Of Port Deposit; second vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. w. K. Crosby of Whining
ton; third vice president. Miss Bertha
Harlan:~ recording secretary, Miss
Elizabeth Black of New Castle: cor
responding secretary. Miss Clara
Whaler of Wilmington; treasurer,
Miss Louise b. Johnson of Whining
ton; secretary of Freedman. Mrs. Wal
ter D. Bush. Sr.: secretary of litera-
ture. Miss Elizabeth Rowland OF Port
Deposit; secretary mission study,
Miss Anne b. Ellison. Summit Bridge.
secretary of boxes, Mrs. David Stew
art of New Castle
Following a brief devotional service
conducted by Mrs. A. Van Oeveren. Of
Newark, few words of greeting were
spoken by Mrs. ]. NJ. Ogden, of
Chesapeake City.
The report of the corresponding
secretary, Miss Clara Whaler, was
then read. II stated that there we're
now thirty-siX auxiliaries, two less
than last year, Georgetown and Port
Penn having disbanded.
Membership of 1907.
! These 80 societies show total mem
bership OF 267 as against .3S6 OF last
years report of iS societies. This de-
crease is accounted for by the falling on
Of -four of the largest societies, Central,
Hanover, West and West Nottingham
churches. Central reports 30 less than
last years Hanover. 2l West, 25, and
West Nottingham. 55. Many of the
smaller societies show an increase, how
ever
seven young woman's societies aud
three Westminster guilds report mem
bership Of 2l3, being 2S more than last
year, Ninety Light Bearers report an
enrolment of 476. which is am Increase
of nearly 100 Two hundred and eighty.
five copies of the Home Mission monthly
/ lO4 OF Over Land and Sea. aud liz
prayer calendars have been taken. Tn,
new societies. one a Westminster guild
at Westminster Church. with n member
/ ship OF 30. and second auNilary of n
imenbcrs at First Church are reported.
During the year number Of
] interesting letters have been received
from Harlan School for Mountain
7 Girls from Old Dwight Mission school
in Oklahoma, from Tucson ind
School in Arizona and from the laura
Sunderland Memorial School in Con-
continued on Page TWO
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
PLYSTAK Sane, court
refers HIS Case

Judge Churchman stated in City Com,
today that the physicians who had cN-
amined Jacenty Plystak yesterday had
reported that he was sane. Plystak was
arraigned yesterday on the charge OF
breach OF the peace, as preferred by MS
wife. James Salisbury, counsel for
Plystsk. said he thought the matter
should be referred TO Agent Frank Stout
TO see if the differences between plystaK
and his wife could not be adjusted. In
order that this may be done. Judge
Churchman continued the case to May
Is.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
TO RECEIYE PAsTOR OuTrEN.

The ladies OF Goodman Methodist
Episcopal Church will give a recep-
tin tomorrow night in the church to
their pastor, the Rev. j. p. Outten
and family in honor of Mr. Outten's
return to the pastorate for another
year.
An Interesting musical program will
be presented and pleasant social
time Is anticipated. Interest is added
TO the occasion by the day also being
the twenty-fourth wedding anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. Outten.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
funston GOES TO
Brownsville TO
CHECK MEX|CANS
Rifle Bullets Fall on Ameri-
can Side During
MatamoraS Fight
united States May
Resort TO FORCE
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Mexican
fighting threatened Brownsville. Tex.
so seriously today that General Funs-
ton was on his way there from Fort
Sam Houston, he notified the War De-
partment.
A battle ragged all OF Tuesday about
Matamoras and along the river bank
to a point a mile west of Brownsville.
Funston reported. General villa, he
said, had two field guns on the
ground and had dropped 20 shells
into MatamOras.
What was more serious, rifle bull
lets had fallen on the United States
side of the border. near the Browns
Vile pumping station.
Funston intended to demand that
this cease. but the struggle was
thought 10 be so desperate that doubt
was expressed whether he would be
needed unless he resorted TO forcible
measures.
A series Of distinct enga agements.
some of which assume the proportions
of real pitched battles. are in progress
in Mexico. Representatives here OF
both factions admit the fighting viii
decide whether Carranza can break
the villa control of the north and re-
gain Mexico City.
The biggest fight IS at Celaya where
Villa. with more than 10000 men, and
| General Felipe Angeles. with most OF
the villa artillery, are attacking Obre-
gon.
At Matamoras. the attacking Willis
tas have brought up heavy reinforce
ments and are attacking the Carran-
zistas from the west and south. Amer
/ lean cavsiymen are on guard about
| Brownsville
South OF Nuevo Laredo, at Huisa-
chita. the Carranzistas are pursuing
the Villistas defeated in Fridays and
Saturdays fighting. Reports indicate
that this is a war OF determination
! General Herrera's troops having sum
marily shot 200 Villista prisoners anS
killed all the wounded.
The Villistas are again trying e
retake Tuxpam, south of TampicO
in the centre OF the oil territory.
While the official figures placed the
Carranzista execution OF Villista pris.
oners at Huisachita at $50. there was
! growing evidence today that the vic.
tors slaughtered fully $50, including
women camp followers and wounded
men.
New details today said scores were
! moved down before a Carranzista ma.
chine gun squad. In justification tn,
Carranzistas said they we're retaliat
ing for similar treatment by Villistas
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
PREPARE AUTO LAW BLANKS.

Clerk of the Municipal Court c..
Sherburne Rice has had printed the
forms which will be used in reporting
to the Secretary OF State convictions
under the new automobile laws. The
forms will show the name, address
and automobile number OF those own
ers who may be convicted, as we'll as
the violations alleged.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
COLLEGE GLEE CLUE ON "TRIP

The Delaware College Glee Club
started on a tour Of the principal
towns of the State today. The first
performance will be given at Milford
tonight Georgetown and SMYRNA
viii be visited later. and il is planned
TO have the club give recital here
within a short time.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
no BAx on BnIrIsn DnNKs

BY The United PfssA
LONDON. Aprn 1.-THE British cabinet viii take
prohibit the sale Intoxicating liquors. AFTER
conferences me ministry has decided leave the liquor
question people through iher Representatives IN tie
House Premier Asquith made this annoaHee
mont today.
In rosponse to another query Secretary o. state for tAs
Colonies namated aat he government would con
suit Canada and sesorernns colonies most iay wAea
he time to peace arrives Hs bad no ohssa
lions to make regarding ihe probability Of an ssFiy peaos
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
APPLEGATE FAILS no APPEAR.

Hastings Applegate failed to appear
in City Court today to answer a charge
of larceny of brass fittings from an
auxiliary sail and power boat belong
ing to Noah S. Eckman. Appleeate is
out on bail, his bondsman being
Harry d. Applegate. Applegate's
bond was declared forfeited and an
attachment was issued for him.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
rlssrNeFns slrE AFTEn sar sIgEs

By The United Press
SAN FRANcIsco. April q. Sinking rapidis while men.
women and children passengers fought ior ne rTesess tho
zeasoa steamer Monarch toaas raced toward saors %
San rs6o Ray through he nty night The sistaFs pa'-
.soear and crew bad nearly 6son landed saiey mrro
.-,s eanrusys aier the ship went ashore se Lard
us hen she snppsd bach into deep ~s'sr aae Nn o''
eight All Fortunately the di''anee to shore vas
not great The passsnsers from Sacramento bound oF
san Frsncisco
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
FLOWER vENDERs ACCUSED.

Nichola Di Brasso and Peter Con-
dak were arraigned in City Court to-
day on the charge of violating a city
ordinance. At the request of Assis-
tant City Solicitor Lynn the cases
were continued until tomorrow Di
Brasso. is charged with selling flowers
in front of the Clayton House and
Condak in front Of the Union Bank.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
ST. MARY's CHURCH SUPPER.

The annual supper given by the
women of the st. Mary's parish will
take place tomorrow evening in the
church basement beginning at s
O'Clock. Every arrangement has been
made to provide for all who will at
tend. All the delicacies Of the season
are TO be served. Vocal and instru-
mental music will be rendered dur
ing the progress of the supper. Dane
ing Will be held in Lyceum Hall.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
LAY MRs. MONEY TO RESI-.

special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
TOWNSEND, Del. April 1.-THE
funeral of Mrs Mary Money. aged n
years. who died at her home here
several days ago took place from the
home of w. c. Money, her son. yes
terday. lnterment was made here.
The funeral was largely attended.
more than sixteen automobiles occu-
pied by friends of the deceased at
tending
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
HANOVER CHURCH TRUSTEES.

The following trustees OF Hanover
Presbyterian Church we're elected for
a term of four years, at a meeting Of
the congregation last evening: Leon
Walker, William NJ. Pyle, John w.
Lawson and Charles Forwood. Mr.
Walker was elected to succeed wal
ter Brinton. The other trustees were
rn-nlocfed.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
CONTINUE ASSAULT CHARGE.

Joseph Wright. colored. was ar
raigned in City Court TODAY ON the
charge OF assault and battery on
Edith Sipple. colored. In order that
Wright may have some witnesses sum
moned the case was continued until
Saturday
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
POLICE CAPTAIN kANF Ill

Police Captain Thomas A. Kane. is
iii at his home and Sergeant Thomas
Bayley is acting captain. Captain
Kane had been feeling unwell for sew
eral days and was compelled TO take
to his bed yesterday.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
RussIANs LOSE HEAYmY.

BY The United Prcss.
BERLIN, Via Wireless to Sayvilie.
April 14.-Russian losses in the fight
ing for the Carpathian passes since
the beginning of the war total at least
100000, according to a semi-ofiicial
statement given out here today. The
official Russian figures, the statement
said. show that since the beginning
OF the war the Russians have lost
II SOS officers
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
PRESDYTERIANS IN Spring
Meeting AT MIDDLETOWN

Presbytery OF New Castle will hold
its spring meeting in Middletown on
Monday and Tuesday next. The Rev.
c. L. Candee. the moderator. will call
the Presbytery TO order, and new
moderator will be elected. One OF
the important items of business is the
election of two ministerial and two
lay commissioners to the General AS
sembly of the church, which will meet
in Rochester this year.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
BITTEN Bv HOG.

Arthur s. Nhitcman. of Ehcnezcr
while feeding hogs ON his farm -eycra
one OF the animals Mr.. Nhitcman 5
now confined 60 his homo. but bis
wounds are expected 10 heal within !
shor, time.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
SUPPLY PASTOR At CLAYMONT.

The Rev. George w. Townsend oi
Ridley Park. viii supply Claymont NJ.
L. Church. preaching Sunday morn
ing and night until the pastor the
Rev. c. c. Harris. completes his course
of studies and graduates in June. Mr.
Harris is attendinging Asbury Col
lege, near Wilmore, Ky.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
NATHANIEL sLAUGHTER DEAD.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del. April 14-Nathaniel
Slaughter. for many years a promi-
ment farmer of st. Jones Neck and the
defeated candidate for sheriff on the
Democratic ticket eight years ago,
died at his home. near Dover yester-
day. aged 6S years. Mr.. Slaughter
suffered stroke of paralysis few
years ago. and has been in i'll health
since that time.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
MRS. BALAGEUR IMPROVES.

Mrs. John A. Balageur OF No. sos
Grant avenue, who has been critically
i'll of pneumonia in the Physicians and
Surgeons Hospital for ten DAYS. is
now recovering. Dr. Alfred L. Kelley
is the attending physician.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
JUVENILE COURT AGAIN MEETS

Judge william S. Prickett will hold
his first session of the Juvenile Court
this afternoon. Il has been arranged
to have fifteen cases before the court
at it's first session. Since last De-
cember. when James w. Lattomus
resigned the iudgeship, Chief Proba-
tion officer Il. Ross Farra has been
taking care of all the cases reported
TO him. In many instances the chill
dren were reprimanded and they have
reported steadily since that time.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
FINE RAILROAD TREsPAssrRs,

George Hale James Fitzgerald. and
Aloysias McGann were arrested last
night by Spccial officer Pierce on a
H. d O. freight train. In City Court
today tho mon wcrc fined s. aud costs
for trespass.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
STORM COMING THIs VAN.

by the united PRESS.
NEW YORK, April 14.-The wealth
or bureau issued a storm warning
today, stating the disturbance was
brewing of the Eastern Bahamas,
probably moving north. with strong
northerly winds, headed for the South
Atlantic coast.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
rRorRLE WITH RAIL Spread.

IraTIc on the WIrllngiOn and
Philadclphia Traction C0mpanys
lirc az Front ard Msrxei streets was
hiudcrcd on Norda- night hv spread
ing rails Tcmpo~arr repairs were
made b. usir@ f0~l wcdg-s and later
Tho detective rails were removed.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Thurs
day; not much change in
temperature; light frost in
exposed places tonight
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-29

munition, with raw material stored
ready for use. The shops should mean
time be occupied in the works of peace.
We should have stored in dry dock
uperdreadnaughts. submarines. etc.
ready for use. but not in commission
The same care should be taken as to
transportation. and the government.
should have the right to commander
all the private automobiles in the
country. for these he thinks more eff
ficient for transporting men than any
other means, He says 200. 900 automo-
miles and 10000 men could be moy-
ed on parallel roads i00 miles day.
He would thus store war material
and have small West Points to educate
Officers and drill sergeants, and so
with the navy. where men should be
trained and sent to sea and then re-
tired, but under obligation to keep up
TO date in studies.
After that the time needed 10
transform our citizenry into soldiers
would be short The modern condi-
tions of warfare as shown by the pres
ent war prove the needlessf& IS OF
standing armies withdrawn from
peaceful industries. The drill ser
geants and the naval officers trained
to the work would, after training. re
turn to private life. but be in touch
and under command ~ the goyelR-
ment. Thus we should have all OF the
material ready for war, and at the
same time avoid the taxation which
standing armies and navies now ex.
act"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-29
CELEBRATE IN cHIckAsHA.

Chickasha is going to have down
right glorious celebration OF the "Glor-
ious. Just mark that down ON your
day-book in big red letters.
Friday and Saturday preceding tn
Fourth have been chosen as the days
for the big doin's and there will be
fun and entertainment a-plenty on tho
program
The Merchants association nave
practically completed all preparations
for two gala days and they invite The
whole county to join with Chickasha
in the festivities of the occasion.
The biggest item ON the bill of fare
viii be the sensational performance OF
the birdman who will lombard and dc,
stroy city as the airmen do in the
European war. This spectacular show
alone will be worth coming miles TO
see and there viii be an abundance
of other features to fill the TWO days
so full that there will not be dun
moment.
All these good things are in the oven
and they will be done and ready to
serve up to all comers when the open
ing day arrives. On the whole the
celebration gives promise OF being the
most successful affair Of the kind ever
staged in Chickasha.
The gates of the city-if there are
any--will be torn down to give a royal
welcome TO all visitors, with the assur
anee of a grand. good time for the
whole crowd. Come to Chickasha to
celebrate.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-29
fishes WhIeh carry LIahts.

Certainly among the most remark
able of fishes are those which are pro
vided with lanterns Of their own and
which swim around the dark recesses
OF the bottom Of the deep ocean where
no ray of natural light from above can
penetrate model OF one Of these
fish. notable for their phosphorescent
organs. is on exhibition in the United
States National museum. The sides
OF the fish are regularly dotted with
luminous spots. while. in addition.
there Is large luminous area. Ike a
lantern. on the top of the head. This
extraordinary creature must present
a singular appearance when swimming
in the dark abysses Of the ocean In
the model the luminous spots on the
sides are represented By buttons of
glass. connected with the interior By
tubes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-29
WHAT RUSSIANS WOULD LIKE
Feature Of Control Of Dsrda-
nelIes Doesn't Completely Cover
Her Dreams by Good Deal.

Under the caption, ~Russia's
Dreams Harper's Weekly says: ITO
the Slavic mind the fall of constan-
tinople will be the greatest military
event in centuriea.aln na
Certainly. but the military feature
Of control of the Dardanelles doesn't
completely cover Russia's dream by
! good deal.
Dream of country whose popula-
ton has increased 30 per cent in 40
sears, whose resources in human ne
cessities, such as fuel. food and build
Ing material. are hardly approached by
any other country on earth-dream OF
such country getting fair chance
10 compete for the worlds trade, and
you are getting somewhere near the
size of the Russian dream. Hundreds
Of thousands of acres of finest timber
in one forest alone; unlimited oil
spouting from mere pricking of the
earth's crust: vast deposits Of all sorts
of minerals that have hardly been
scratched; already leading the world
In production Of cereals. labor at orr
entail prices; an army Of 100000
fighters who fight merely because or
dered to do so.
Do you dream Of great Russian com
nercial fleets sailing the Mediterran-
can in continuous procession? May
be the English, so-called ''the nation OF
traders" are dreaming such things.
Maybe the next mighty struggle will
be between the two great allies whose
gunboats now have designs on the op-
posite ends of the Dardanelles pass
age. Stranger things have happened,
and, after all. trade largely makes UP
the soul and conscience OF nations
Louisville Herald
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-29

a calm mind and pleasant Anticipation You
use il with your own hand. apply 4 as need
cd. and at once feel q sense q relief
Mothers who have learned al tsfs from
experience tel cf thc hicssed relief IRON
morning sickness TIE absrrioe II gtrzin and
the undouttci besltAfui izhnence impaired -
the coming babT. tfs Trrg
One very important thing TO re1fzber
about "sfosher's Fricnd.- i car rot exercise
any other inHrence than 10 simply luAxicste
The parts make them more frr1 - naturally
withstand the constantly incsCasing pressure
And as The muscles confinne to exp4rd. the
nerves become encustoEed 10 this neT con-
dilion and adjust themselves without u-due
pain. Mothers FrieDj- ) entirely free o.
any drue influence whatsoever ard nay be
used freely at al times.
Gel q bottle of this splendid ht,p today
Phone yuur nearest druggist OF send for j.
Then write Bradfsid Rcrulatpf Co. "a La
nar Bldg Atlanta. Ca. for valuable book
OF instruction for expectant mothers
Mothers Friend = recommended ever
where by wczka wtIo have used IL And y0n
can rezd some veFy interestang lrtteFs Z E0u
write FOR us book,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-29
cLoeeED UP BY SEDIMENT
Flow Of Water in City Mains Restrict
ed by sedirentation and Incrusta-
tion Taking Place Within.

II has only recently been observed
that the efficiency OF the flow OF water
In city's main is very much restrict
ed by the sossmsniation which takes
place In them. Because Of the slow
ness with which these deposits occur,
It is not readily noticeable. but the dif-
fesence is quickly disceruible BY max.
ing note Of the character OF the stream
Issuing therefro1n before and after
cleaning. In the case OF an eight-inch
main in Camden. y. J., the capacity was
found 70 have been cut down 70 less
than onequarter. smother illustration
may be derived fr3m the experience
OF Belle Plaine. Ia Here a cast iron
water pipe nearly a mile long and six
inches in diameter had a capacity
when clean of s3s gallons . minute.
with pressure OF 50 pounds. This
pipe became so clogged that a press
ure Of rs pounds was Necessary in or
der to deliver 24s gallons minute.
There are several mechanical means
Of accomplishing thss task. One con
sists OF nine-foct Device which is
placed in the pipe and sent along by
pressure behind Il. and as Il moves the
deposit Is cut By the many revolving
knives OF which Il Is made A flow Of
water Is HAaintsined and the released
material Is washed away az It Is de-
tached
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-29
When English First Used snuff

The battle OF Vigo bay. foughs in
1902 led to the adoption Of the snuff
taking habit in England After defeat
Ing the combined French and Spanish
fleets. Sir George Rookie. the English
commander, sacked the town Of Vigo.
the booty including several thousand
barrels OF the finest anuff. Although
smoking was then firmly established
IN England snuff was almost unknown
out when this enormous quantity was
thrown on the market at low price
II was bought, out Of curiosity by all
sorts and conditions OF men The nov
slty caught on SO we'll that for the
next 100 years the English snuffed far
more tobacco than they smoked
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-29
Bic Boiled Dinner.

The chefs In our big hotels may
think they prepare meals on q big
scale. but 1t is doubtful whether any
of them have ever equaled the feat
OF Wholesale cookery achieved at the
little town OF Liss. in England. At
barbecue held there not long ago an
OK was boiled-not roasted-whole
This is how the thing was done; A
large hole was dug in the ground and
lined with brick. inside Of which was
built a tank large enough to hold the
OK The carcass was then lowered
into the tank. having first been placed
in a case formed by heavy crossbars
to which chains were attached. Pul
leys from a scaffolding above were
used TO raise and lower the OK Many
vegetables. such as carrots. onions.
cabbages and potatoes. we're boiieo
with the meat. The boiling required
several hours.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-06-29
JUST A THOUGHT
ERE THE DAY IS GONE.


No man can promise himself even
fifty years Il life but any man may.
if he please. live in the proportion of
fifty years in forty, Let him rise early
that he may have the day before him,
and let him make the most of the day
by determining to spend on two sorts
OF acquaintances only. Those by whom
something may be got and those from
whom something may be learnt Col
ton. ia