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Evening journal., 1915-12-20
METHODISTS AGAIN CUT
OFF ELECTION DEBATE

At the meeting Of the Methodist
Episcopal Preachers Association this
the Rev George A. Cooke at
tempted TO again bring up the legality
of the recent election Of officers for the
association for the ensuing six months
At the last meeting of the association
DIR. Cooke brought up the question when
the minutes of the previous meeting
wSre about to be adopted. claiming that
the adoption OF the minutes would le-
galize the election, which point he op-
posed. The matter Of the adoption OF
tho minutes was then deferred until to-
days meeting, and il was decided 10 give
DR.. Cooke the privilege of the floor to-
day.
At todays meeting the minutes Of
the election meeting were adopted.
with Dr. Cooke voting no" Dr..
Cooke then attempted to get the floor
on a question OF privilege to discuss
the alleged illegality of the election
but the new president. the Rev. =. w.
Easley. ruled him out Of order. be-
cause of the fact that the order OF tho
day had been set.
DR. Cooke gave notice that he would
bring up the question at some future
time on a motion to reconsider the
question OF the legality of the election.
His contention is that the constitution
of the society provides that the cleo
ton OF officers shall be by ballot The
ballot at the recent election was casl
by the secretary.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
Immediate TRIAL FOR
ELKTON GIRLS ASSAILANT

ELKTON. Nd, Dec. 20.-Elmer Bid
die. the negro who attacked Bertha
Martin. a 14-year-old white girl on
the Dunbar farm two miles north OF
Elkton. Wednesday morning, was cap
tured Friday night near Chester, Pa,
Inv Deputy Sheriff McAllister and
States Attorney Constable.
After the crime was committed the
negro escaped into Pennsylvania. He
applied yesterday morning to the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad for employ
ment. and while working at the scene
OF the wreck at FELTON, was recognized
by a former Elkton man, who tele-
phoned to the deputy sheriff.
While on the way to Elkton the
negro confessed his crime. AS he
was indicted by the grand jury several
hours after the crime was committed
he will be arraigned in Cecil County
Court this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
JOHN GUTHRIE. FORMER
OFFICIAL. DIES SUDDENLY

Some time last night John Guthrie,
who served for eleven years as super
intendent Of the old New Castle county
almhouse, died at the home OF his
son. Thomas. atlNo 1905 West Eighth
street. at the age of 76 years of gem
eral debility.
For some time Mr. Guthrie had been
in feeble health and almost constantly
under the doctors care. When he
failed TO appear for his breakfast this
morning his son, Thomas investigated
and found him dead in his bed.
Mr.. Guthrie was ell-lnown in this
city and vicinity lie is survived by four
children, James, Thomas, Mary and
Theresa His wife died here in 1901.
The funeral will be conducted at the
residence of his son, on Wednesday al
ternoon. with interment IN Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
PLUMBERS MUST PAY
fines OR lose Licenses

Edgar NJ. Hopes. Jr.. city engineer,
at the meeting of the Water Commits
sion today, reported that hereafter
all plumbers who are fined by the
department for violation OF the rules
must pay the fine or the Street and
Sewer Department will refuse TO re-
issue the license. When a plumber
files his application for a license with
the Street and Sewer Department
he deposits S25 Unless the fines are
paid hereafter the amount will be de-
Quoted from this amount and the
plumber also refused his license.
Three or four plumbers who owe
the city fines at present, must pay
the same at once.
Application for 90 new meters were
received.
o. n. Jester. Of No. $50 Townsend
street. made application for the posi-
tion of fireman in the department The
application was filed.
Assistant Engineer Van Trump re-
ported water pumpage for the week
OF 76.02T.4OO gallons, being a decrease
/ of 3.172 500 gallons under the figures
of the corresponding week of last
year.
City Treasurer Highheld reported
] the department bank balance to b'
| S34 .541.40.
The weekly pay roll Of Sl,1S3.9
was ordered paid.
During the week Sl6.93 was col
leoted by the department In watC
rents.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
CARL BECKER,

from war headquarters in London to
release them at once. Several Eng
lish papers got wind OF it and treated
the matter $ a great joke, but they
were quickly told not to mention it
again, and the story didn't travel far.
Because some of the Midgets we're
from Austria and Hungary they say
they were unwelcome in England, and
they came TO this country under a
contract with the Shuberts, to play
the New York Hippodrome.
Call On Mayor Price.
Fourteen of Singers Midgets we're
received by Mayor Price at noon to-
day in his office. He extended a
hearty welcome-to-city to them and
was pleased to greet the little men
and women.
The midgets were under the care
Of n. T. Garnlud. their manager. Hs
introduced all the midgets, telling
their prowesses and other interesting
facts about them or their parents
They are OF foreign birth, a number
of them being from Bohemia. Ht
explained that they handled their owl
affairs. having their own bank ac
counts, and-so-fOrth. There are
/ twenty-five of the midgets altogether
and these have their own midge
Wallets and maids.
The midgcts were first received m IN
Office of the mayor, where he was intro
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
METZLER Tells OF
WELbAND CANAL PLOT.
Boy-Ed and Won Papen
Again Named in Pro-
German Conspiracy
INDICTMENT MAY
BE RETURNED SOON
Bv The United Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec 2O.--A complete
statement regarding the pro-German
Mot to dynamite the Welland Canal
was made today by Fred Metzler, ac-
cording to the Federal authorities IN
charge of the investigation. In the
confession covering Teutonic conspir-
acies. Metzler involved Captains Won
Papen and Boy-Ed, recalled attaches
of the German embassy, the govern
ment's agents said.
Metzler was secretary to Paul koe-
mig. head OF the Hamburg-American
Lines secret police. who is charged
with being the brains" of the alleged
conspiracy.
Indictments based on Metzler's story
are expected by Wednesday, it was re-
ported this afternoon. Metzler's col
lapse under a constant fire OF ques-
tions since his arrest last week was
regarded by the government as clinch-
ing the case they are to put before
the grand jury.
Unfolding the arrangements to dy-
Mantle the canal Metzler is said to
have described the movements of Geo
Fuchs, an employe of Koenig's when
Fuchs made a trip 10 Niagara talls
last September This trip was for
the purpose of finding the canals
weak spots, Metzler is said to have
declared but resulted in a report tC
Koenig that though the canal haC
vulnerable points. IT was too vel
guarded for a successful dynamite
plant"
The governments information als'
dealt with activities Of Koenig II
Portland, Maine, and Quebec.
Four witnesses from Niagara FAIL
we're in the corridors of the Fedora
building today waiting TO go before
the grand jury.
The arrest Of Frederick Schleindl
clerk in the National City Bank
charged with selling information t
Koenig today resulted in an investiga
ton Of all its employees by the bank
Similar inquiries were made by near
" all big financial institutions her
having trade with the Allied govern
ments. Schleindl is said TO have beel
on Koenigs payroll as a clerk a
S25 a week. His name also was mer
toned today in Metzler's confession
the government said.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

To be arrested as prisoners OF war,
and kept for three days in a British
detention camp, with hundreds Of
other Austrians and Germans, was the
unique experience Of Singers Midgets,
the wonderful little people who are
expected to prove a sensation at the
Garrick this week. In spite of the
fact that this seems ridiculous when
the size and the absolute unftness for
war of the Midgets is concerned, the
British authorities at Blackpool, Eng
land. followed the letter, and not the
spirit Of the law in arresting the lit
tie chaps, and it was three days
before someone higher up" who ap-
preciated the situation. came TO their
rescue and released them.
British military law provides that
upon the outbreak of war "all enemy
aliens Of military age shall be ar
rested and detained as prisoners OF
war" AS soon as war was declared
on Germany and Austria. English au-
thorities started on hunt for enemy
aliens" and came upon the Midgets
playing at Blackpooi- Surely they
were of military age, for the youngesi
is Is and the oldest 3S. They we're al
seized, and while the six little wo
men in the troupe cried and wrunl
their hands the 10 warriors wer'
marched off with their stalwart cap
| tors. Three days later orders CAM
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
Christmas GREENS
NOW IN EVIDENCE
Forests of Pines Go Up;
Turkey and Other
Fowls Appear
HOLIDAY MARKET TO
CONTINUE THREE DAYS

With Christmas but five days off, the
Christmas tree and evergreen markets
opened today IN this city with rush.
All morning the dealers were busy
erecting their stands in West Fourth
street and elsewhere, and by noon
many OF the streets of the city we're
converted into forests of the pine and
spruce Few cedars we're noticeable.
Dealers today. on opening the bun
dies of trees, all agreed that the quail
fly was of the highest. But few small
trees were in evidence. Holy wreaths
were selling at Is cents EACH or two
for 25 cents. and mistletoe was about
as high in price as Il will be when
suspended over the heads OF the
blushing maids during the holidays.
Trees sold from 81 TO 50.
With the arrival of the trees, the
real harbinger of the holidays. poultry
also arrived and despite the fact that
barrel after barrel of Maryland rais-
ed turkeys reached here. the price was
high. Wholesalers were asking thirty
cents for the best grade while some
few were offered at twenty-eight
cents a pound. Chickens sold for
eighteen cents a pound live. IL was
the opinion among the commission
house merchants that poultry would
be even higher than it was on Thanks
giving Day. The only thing that will
serve to lower the price OF the fowl
will be a decided warm SPELL
Many housewives who have been ac
customed to visiting the poultry mar
kets heretofore in Fifth street between
King and Market streets, will find th'
market this year on the east side o.
King street between Fourth and Sixtl
street. lis change is due to Fiftl
street being blocked by building mater
ial while the Clayton House is beinl
transformed into a theatre. Clerk o
the Market Vaughn this morning SAT-
the poultry and other markets woul'
continue three days this year, begin
ming on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

duced 70 them. From there they went
TO the Council chamber, where Mr.. earn
lud introduced each one, giving some
characteristics concerning them. They
were introduced to other city officials
before leaving.
Much attention was attracted by
them when they drove mp before the
CITY Hall in large automobile and
when they left.
Following their performance at the
Garrick Theatre tomorrow night, the
twenty-five midgets will be entertained
bv the management of the Hotel du-
Pont. Arrangements for the entertain
ment have been completed II VIII be
held in the grill room Of the hotel.
Manager Ernest 5. Taite and the hotel
force will provide a Christmas tree for
their diminutive guests, who are stop
ping at the hotel this week. and are at
tracing much attention there
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
swARTHMORE CLUB WOULD VISIT

The manager OF the Swarthmore
College Musical Club stopped here to-
day to visit Herbert Smith and Roy
Delaplaine in reference TO giving con-
certs here on February and 3. Tho
club wishes 10 make Wilmington an
intermediate stop between here and
Baltimore. where they will entertain.
The Swarthmore College Club is we'll
known in this city. having given con-
certs IN the New Century Club two or
three years ago.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
'MADAME BUTTERFLY
AMI PAVLOWA BOOKED

Musical history will be made IN
Wilmington on Thursday night De-
cember 80, when the Boston Grand
Opera Company in conjunction with
the Pavlowa Imperial Ballet, will play
an engagement at The Playhouse.
double bill, consisting OF Puccini's
Madame Butterfly" and Snowhakes,"
a ballet arranged to the music of
Tchaikovsky's "Nut Cracker suite.
will be presented with cast of world
famous vocal stars and dancers.
One Of the many features OF the
event will be the appearance OF Nine.
Tamaki Miura. the famous Japanese
prima donna, in the title role. John
Luther Long. the author Of Madame
Butterfly" declared when he heard
her in Philadelphia. that she fulfilled
his ideal conception Of the part.
Riccardo Martin, the celebrated
American tenor, who alternates in the
principal roles at the Metropolitan
Opera House, New York. with Caruso,
will be the Pinkerton. part which he
has sung many times at that noted
institution with Geraldine Farrar and
Emmy Destinn Thomas Chalmers.
another American artist, will be heard
in the baritone role of Sharpless while
the other parts will be assumed by
such well-known operate stars as FL
vira Leveroni, Maria Lara, Paolo An
lanian, Romeo Boscacoi and GiorgiC
Puliti. Agide Jacchia, the famous di
! rector, will have command Of the or
chestraI forces. The production vii
be magnificent in every detail
Subsequent to the opera "Snow
flakes" will be presented with Paw
Iowa and her entire ballet organiza
ton. Volinine and the numerou
terpsichorean stars that have delight
ed Wilmington in past seasons will
/, participate.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

Captain Richard i. Cross, who has
been appointed chief warden OF the
New Castle County Workhouse. to
succeed Leonard Crawford. resigned
because OF IN health, arrived here this
morning. Captain Cross at once con-
ferred with the trustees and later
went TO the workhouse, where he had
dinner with Mr.. Crawford
Just when Mr.. Cross will assume his
duties was not announced.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
Mps n a MILIIsoN DEAD.

Mrs. Esther Ann Millison, aged 81
years. widow of Oliver T.. Millison, died
at the home of her son, Wilmer W.
Millison, No. on Lombard street, yes
terday The funeral viii be held at her
sons home tomorrow evening. Inter-
ment ia Fcnwood cemetery, Philadel-
phia. on Wednesday morning.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
sTRICKEN ON STREET.

Taken IN while unloading a car as
Delaware avenue and DUPONT street.
shortly before O'Clock this morning
Richard Stout. aged So years, OF No.
1909 West Sixteenth street, was re-
moved 10 the Delaware Hospital In the
police patrol. He recovered later and
was able to 20 to his home
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
MRS. vlNrUE DEAD.

Mrs. Mary L. Virtue. who conducted
a notion store at No. 702 East Seventh
street. for number of years, died yes
terdav az the home of her niece, Mrs.
Margaret Wilson, No. 1919 Gmodo
street. Philadelphia. The funeral ser
vices will be held in Old Swedes Church
ON Wednesday morning at 1890 O'Clock
with interment in Old Swedes cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
BRITISH CRUISER IS
SIGHTED OFF new YORK

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK Dec. 2O.-An unidenti-
fled British cruiser with four tunnels
appeared off the outer bay today. She
refused to respond to wireless calls
from land stations. Harbor officials
believe she is the same war craft
which patrolled off this city a few
days before the American steamer Au
Sable, claimed by the British to be
German-owned sailed for Denmark.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
The Christmas Store
Everything For Men
SC to G100
Sc to 500

A Collar Button to a Fur Lined
Overcoat; Clothing, Hats, Shoes
and Furnishings.
BIG STOCKS,
LATEST STYLES.
EXTRA statesmen.
p Come early. avoid the rush
and get the best as good styles
and qualities will be scarce.
Suits. So to $50.
Overcoats. S5 TO $50.
Mackinaws, S4 to $40.
Raincoats, So TO $50.
Sweaters, 81 TO IS.
Bath Robes. $3.50 to SIS.
House Coats. $3.50 TO Sis.
Hand Bags, So 70 $40.
Suit Cases, $3.50 to SIS.
Slippers. $3.50 to $3.50.
Everything else in Canes,
Umbrellas. Handkerchiefs. Plain
and Initial, Gloves, wool, kid and
fur.
Paiamas, Underwear, Dress
shirts. Mudiers, Ties, Silk Ties,
and silk Sox. SILK Hats and Fur
Caps. Rubber Boots and Arc
tics.
MULLINS HOME STORE,
9th and Market
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
rn- RIRY WREcK VICTIM.

o. A. Taylor, who was killed in the
B. g. o. Railroad wreck at FELTON,, Pa,
on last Friday night. was resident OF
this city, living at No. 1912 Gilpm ave
nue.. The funeral services viii be held
at his late residence this evening at 7.30
o'clock. lnterment viii be made from
the home Of his brother, George z. Iay-
lor, Aiken, Md, tomorrow afternoon at
J o'clock. Interment viii be made in As
bury cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
WOULD Debate THE The
LIQUOR QUESTION
DR.. Cooke Invites Mr.. Won
Bosse TO Public Discussion
of Subject
METHODIST WOULD
DEFEND THE ALLIES

The Rev. DIR. George A. Cooke, pas
tor Of Wesley NJ. E. Church, has chal-
lenged the Rev. S. c. Won Bosse. pas
tor OF Zion Evangelical Lutheran
Church TO debate the question OF pro-
hibition OF the liquor traiic- A lettel
containing the challenge was mailed
by Or. Cooke to MIR. Won Bosse ON
Saturday and DR.. Cooke is now await
ing a reply.
Would you be willing to have a
debate with the Rev. Mr.. Won Bosse on
the issues Of the great war, in which
he is defending the German side2'
was asked DR.. Cooke.
Il certainly would" said Dr. Cooke
The doctor was born in ireland and
is a strong supporter Of the Allies.
The letter sent TO Mr.. Won Bosst
follows:
Wilmington. Del, Dec. is, 1915.
Rev. S. G. Won Bosse.
Pastor Zion Evangelical Luth-
eran Church, Wilmington, Della
ware.
Rev. and Dear Sir: Having no
ticed that you openly defended the
liquor interests at Harrisburg,
Pa. last winter. and assuming
that you are honest and sincere in
> your opinions. hereby present to
you a proposition to debate the
issues involved.
This will doubtless be a live
issue to the people of Wilmington
and Delaware in the near future.
A debate will educate the public
mind to the real merits of the
issue. II the prohibition cause
cannot stand the light of open
discussion. il ought to fail II
8 the license system cannot be
( openly defended. Il should go
down before public opinion.
In the debate I shall defend the
following proposition and chal-
, lenee you to deny their truthful
I. ness:
q First-The liQuor traffic is d.
/ rectlv responsible for much OF
e the crime and disorder in the
1 community. therefore, the state
1 has no moral right to tolerate H.
Second-Hquor drinking is the
j direct cause Of many diseases ana
e physical ailments that aftiict the
n human race, and the State has no
}, moral right to barter away the
health of its people.
d Third-The traffic is the direct
d cause Of much unnecessary pow
;. ertv and suffering among the peo-
q nle and for this reason is con-
e demned by Christian sentiment
y and BY sound political economy
i Fourth-The drinking OF intoxi-
l. eating beverages is a prolihc
10 cause OF industrial ineflciency,
T. and therefore every employer oi
r labor and every laboring man
Ill should favor the prohibition OF tn9
liquor traffic.
" n vou are willing TO take The
v negative side of these propositions
a. we may be able 70 secure the Lyon
rs tabernacle. after the close of the
T. revival meetings. for the discus
III sion.
sneaker be allowed an hour and q
half. A chairman for the meeting
could be arranged by mutual
agreement.
If you are sincere in your de-
fense OF the traffic. you will not
= hesitate to accept this opportunity
The traffic is in need OF defender
and II YOU can put up a reasonable
defense il will be of great service
to the cause you have championed
GEORGE A. COOKE,
Pastor Wesley Nj. T. Church
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
MRS. GERBER DEAD.

Mrs. Tillie T. Gerber, wife of Louis
II. Gerbe-. of No. S34 Vandever ave
nue.. died at her home yesterday The
funeral will be held from her late res
idence on Thursday afternoon at ?
O'Clock with interment in Riverview
Cemetery
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
MISS LYMAN DEAD.

Miss Elizabeth s. Lyman, daughter oI
Mr.. and Mrs. penrose S. Lyman, died at
her parcnts' home, at Newport, yester-
dav. The funeral viii be held on We'd
nesdav afternoon from her late home
at . o'clock lnterment viii be made
in St. James cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

Virtue highly fascinating drama
of real life. opened fve-day engage
ment at The Playhouse with a matinee
this afternoon.
The picture is said to be remarkable
for It's closely knit story, its beautiful
background and the splendid acting OF
Miss May Ward, Philadelphia siri'
who has the leading feminine role.
Frankly conceived, "Virtue," with all
the characters drawn from real lie, re-
suits in series OF plain facts that IS
said TO be striking and forcetul to an
unusual degree.
Tonight Miss Ward herself will per-
sonally address the audience from the
stage. During the engagement here the
performances will run continuously from
l p. m. to II p. m.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
nAYIs spRAINS ANKLE.

Cornelius Davis, No Mechanic
street was treated at the Delaware
Hospital this morning for a sprained
ankle. Davis was able to leave the
hospital after being treated.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
MRs. IENNIE GRANr DEAD.

Mrs. Jennie Grant, aged IS years, who
died on saturday, will be buried from
the home of her brother, Joseph flanni-
gan. No. l2OS b street, tomorrow after
noon Inteunent will be mad. in Sill
verbrook cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
aTHE cINpRRELLA MAN.r

Oliver Morosco, the producer OF
"The Cinderella Man" which appears
at The Playhouse December 27 and
2S. has two successes now playing in
New York City, "The Unchastened
Woman" at the seth Street Theatre.
and Sadie Love" at the Gaiety. "The
Cinderella Man" is due to open at the
Evening journal., 1915-12-20

Astor Theatre following its engage
ment mere. Frank Bacon, who will be
remembered for his delightful per
formances in "The Fortune Hunter"
and stop Thief" will have an i'm
portant role in "The Cinderella Man."
Evening journal., 1915-12-20
aSARI.-

Emmerich Kalman. the Hungarian
composer, who wrote the music OF
Henry W. Savage's production Of the
operetta triumph. "Sari, which comes
to The Playhouse on Christmas. was
until just recently. in active journal
istic work in Budapest. Hungary. He
was musical critic on Pesti Hirlap, the
leading paper of Budapest, Of which
Ferenc Molnar, author Of "The Devil,
produced by Mr.. Savage. is editor-in-
chief. After the New York perform
ance of "Sari," Charles Henry Melt
zer, the dean of New York music
critics. had this to say OF Kalman's
music. "The music Of Kalman's 'Sari
will assure its triumph here as it DID
elsewhere. It has grace and feeling
style and charm The composer has
the genuine rhythmic sense. Hs
writes songs that can be sung anS
played and whistled."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-21
AUTOS WANTED
FOR TEACHERS
NEXT TUESDAY

one Of the most important of the
social features of the teachers con
ventiou now In progress Will he the
automobile ride 10 be given the WIS.,
uors by Albuquerque citizens Tues
day afternoon. The ride has been
IS planned that il viii not interfere
with the sessions of the convention,
as il viii begin at ! o'clock In the
afternoon and be over by 2.30.
The committee in charge of inc
auto ride is composed of j. H. Goodell
as chairman e. l.. Crosse. =. j.
strong. q. B. Jones and Rabbi Noise
Bergman. An appeal has been made
20 the owners of automobiles To lend
their cars for this occasion, and 1t
Is expected that every car owner IN
Albuquerque who is not absolutely
Obliged TO have his car at that time
will offer it to the committee for the
use of the teachers. Cars should pe
at The Commercial club by ! o'eolck
Tuesday afternoon.
ball Committee to Meet
Another big social event of the
week will be the dance la honor Of
the visiting teachers 10 be given at
the armory Tuesday night Prepara-
lions are going forward actively Ia
make this affair success, aud there
IS NO doubt that ID SIN bee one OF the
most enjoyable events of the entire
week
The committee having the arrange
ments for the ban in charge consist
ing of %. A. Matson l.. j Miller, A..
b. Bct2 and Bert skinner, viii meet
In the tllls club this morning at
1880 o'clock 10 perfect the arrange
mcnts for the affair