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Evening journal., 1915-06-02
MISS HOWE BECOMES
BRIDE OF Mr.. RUSSELL

A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Howie, No. sos Springer street, when
their daughter Martha. became the
bride OF William Russell. Of Toronto,
Canada. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. J. o. McCown, pastor
OF First United Presbyterian Church.
The bride, who was attended by
Miss Grace Anderson, Of MALAGA.
~ Y, as maid OF honor. and by her
sister, little Miss Esther Howe. as
flower girl wore a gown of embroid-
cred net over white satin and carried
a shower bouquet OF bride roses and
lilies of the valley. AS maid OF
honor Miss Anderson wore a gown of
white embroidered crepe de chine and
carried bouquet OF sweet peas.
James Howie. brother Of the
bride. was the groom's best man A
solo, "Oh, Promise Me- was sung by
Miss Mary Neeson. Orange blossoms,
daisies and a floral arch formed the
decorations. The Lohengrin wedding
march was played by Miss Edyth Nc
Henry. Those present we're: The
Rev. j o. McCown, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Howie, James Howie. David
HOWE, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Neeson,
the Misses Anna, Mary, Elizabeth L.
and Edna A. Neeson. Mrs. Catherine
Black. Mrs. Bert Peterson, the Misses
Bertha, Sarah Bessie and Agnes
Peterson, William. Robert and Joseph
Black, Miss Edith Black, Miss Edith
Mae McHenry Ernest MAIDEN. Of
Pennsgrovc, n. j.. Mr. and Mrs John
Chesney. the Misses Annie and Mar
garet Chesnoy, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Woodhead, and Miss Alice Woodhead.
of Paulsboro, n. j.; Mrs. George
Munyan. the Misses Madge and Geor-
gianna Gebison. of Gibbstown. N. j.;
Miss Jennie Clark, Of Philadelphia: (:
Miss Grace Anderson, OF MALAGA. N.
Y: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Dorman and the
Misses Margaret and Mary Dorman.
of Marcus Hook, Pa.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
CLAIM BUILDINGS Are
EXEMPT FROM TAXATION

An interesting argument was heard
in Superior Court today, in a case Of
the Electric Hose and Rubber Com
pany vs. the Mayor and Council Of
Wilmington. The question raised in
the case is that of the assessment Of its
property at about S2S.9O0. and on
which taxes were paid last year. under
protest Under an act of the Legis-
lature the land is exempt from taxa
tion and the claim OF Robert H. Rich
ards. representing the plaintiff, is that
the buildings are also exempt. City
Solicitor Daniel o. Hastings repre-
sented the city. The real question 10
be decided is whether the land being
exempt from taxation. under clause
in the act. the buildings are exempt.
The court reserved its decision.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
WILMINGTON COLORED
odd Fellows HONORS

Charles Colburn. of Wilmington
Lodge. No. 90 Colored G. U. o. of o.
f.. was elected lieutenant colonel OF
the order at the annual convention in
Wilkesbarre. Pa. on Memorial Day.
Grand Master OF Delaware. Edgar
Startling was named as delegate
from this city to the convention Of
the grand staff of the orders council
at Washington. in September. 1916.
Lewis A. Taylor. of this city, was
elected chief bugler of the national
order.
The delegates. about ffty-hve in
number. returned from Wilkesbarre,
last night in a special car on the
Pennsylvania railroad. The flag,
which was won last year by the VIII
mingtOn team, was won this year by
Philadelphia. No. l. The next
Pennsylvania railroad The next
meeting of the order will he held on
Memorial Day next year, at Harris
burg Pa.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
Accuse MERCHANT OF
OBSTRUCTINC Street

Following out orders isued by Chief
of Police Black several weeks ago,
prohibiting fruit dealers and others
from placing stands along the curb
stones on the west side Of King street,
Sergeant Kelleher today arrested Will
liam b. Wharton, a fruit dealer, at the
corner Fourth and King streets. The
charge against the merchant is that of
ohstructing the sidewalk.
The case will be heard in City Court
tomorrow morning. II is thought that
King street merchants will endeavor
to have an appeal taken in case of
conviction. The merchants who had
been accustomed to display their
wares along tthe curbstones before
their stores are complaining of the
recent orders which they declare a
hardship.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
BISHOP KINSMAN TO
Be BUSY DURING june

The Rt Rev. Frederick J. Kinsman,
Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Del
aware. announces his appointments
for June Bishop Kinsman who has
spent April and May in New Castle
and Kent counties. is for the next
four weeks to be chiefly in Sussex
county During the absence of the
Rev. H. c. Parkman. of Lewes, he
will be in charge Of ST. Peters
Church, Lewes. His engagements
are:
June 5-All Saints, Delmar Laying
of cornerstone of parish house.
June 6-First Sunday after Trinity.
All Saints, Delmar: ST. Andrews,
Ellis Grove: Old Christ Church, Broad
Creek; 81. Luke's, Seaford
June 11-Good Shepherd. Bishop
stead
June 13-second Sunday after
Trinity. St. Peters, Lewes; ST. John
Baptist. Milton; st. Georges, Indian
River; St Peters. Lewes.
June 2O-Third Sunday after
Trinity ST. Peters. Lewes; Trinity,
Long Neck; Prince Georges, Days
boro: St Peters. Lewes.
June 24-St Peters, Lewes; Beth
any Beach
June 27-Fourth Sunday after
Trinity. St Peters, Lewes; All
Saints, Rehoboih Reach; Mariners
Service. Cape Henlopen.
June 29-St. Peters, Lewes.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
COMMENCEMENT week
AT FRIENDS School

Arrangements have been completed
for the commencement exercises at
Friends School which will be held
next week, commencing on Tuesday.
June 8. The First and Second Pri-
mary Schools will hold their exercises
on Tuesday morning June at 10
o'clock. The Third and Fourth Pri-
mary will have their exercises We'd
nesday morning June at 10 o'clock.
The Grammar and High School re-
cital will be held on Thursday morn
ing, June 10, at 10 o'clock.
The graduation exercises of the sem
ior class will be held on Friday morn
ing. June II at 1890 o'clock. Or.
Samuel Chiles Mitchell, president OF
Delaware College will deliver the ad-
dress.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02

testimonial. " - Mrs. LAWRENCE MAR
TIN, 10 King St., Westbrook, Maine.
Mansion, Wis. "At the Change Of
Life suffered with pains in my back
and loins until / could not stand. also
had night-sweats so that the sheets
would be wet. tried other medicine
but got no relief. After taking one bot
tie Of Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound / began 10 improve and l
continued its use for six months. The
pains left me, the night-sweats and hot
flashes grew less, and in one year was
a different woman. ! know / have to
thank you for my continued good health
ever since. - Mrs. M. ]. BRowNELL,
Mansion, Wis.
The success of Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
s-E herbs, is unparalleled in such cases.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia f. Pinkham Medicine Co. (coni-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman, and held in strict confidence.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
Third Ward REPUBLICANS
IN ENTHUSIASTIC RALLY

In Duny's Hall. Front and Madi-
son streets, last night, rousing Re-
publican meeting was held. The hail
was crowded and much enthusiasm
shown by those present.
James Brown was chairman Of the
meeting and those who addressed the
meeting were James +. Price, candi-
date for Mayor; Henry C. Downward,
candidate for President of Council;
William j. Highheld. candidate for
City Treasurer; c. S. Rice, Robert
G. Conner and Shermer Stradley,
also candidates on the ticket
The Third ward this time expects
to make a splendid showing for the
Republican ticket and much enthusi-
asm prevails among the workers.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
ARRESTED on
CONTEMPT CHARGE.

Thomas j. Cornwell, who was
charged with improper action, and
who was to have been given Z hear
ing yesterday morning but who failed
to appear, was arrested On charge
of contempt today. Patrclman
Abrahams located Cornwell walking
up the street. as unconccrned as If
the police had never heard of him.
Cornwell asked that the bondsman
who had secured his release several
DAYS ago be sent for. As Judge
Churchman ordered his arrest on the
charge. he will have to remain in the
police station until tomorrow morn
ing
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
ODD FELLOWS TRIBUTE
TO Deceased members

Final arrangements for the observ-
ance of the annual memorial service
of the combined lodges of Odd Fell
lows Of this city we're made at meet
ing of the general committee last
evening. The services are TO be held
in Union NJ r.. Church next Sunday
evening at 745 o'clock. The sermon
will be delivered by the Rev. DR.. Will
bur r. Corkran. pastor of the church.
The memorial services this year
will be in memory of fifty-fiye Odd Eel
lows, who had died during the past
year As a tribute to these it is eX-
pected that 900 members of the order
here will proceed to the church in a
body to attend the services.
Arthur p. Hudson will be grand
marshal of the lodgemen. who will
leave Odd Fellows Han. Tenth and
King streets. at Z o'clock sharp. The
lodgemen will be accompanied by the
Odd Fellows Band. and the Uniformed
Allitants will head the procession.
The officers and committees for the
memorial service are. Chairman,
George w Pyle; secretary, W. w.
Douty; treasurer, Herbert e. Down
ing
Church Committee-John T. Magoe.
George Il. Bailey, Granville =. Alex
ander.
Music Committee Herbert r. Down
ing. George Billingsley. William Sny-
der
Program Committee-Howard NJ.
Ward. William Pennington. Oscar
Sundberg.
ers, William Householder and Isaac
r. McClane.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
Bavarian Troops Capture
Outer FORTS al PrZemysI

violent fighting by throwing their
troops against tho German positions
with reckless disregard for lives.
A few hours later the sugar factory
was swept by German artillery fire
and recapturod by German troops.
The war Office admitted that the
French have occupied a German
trench near Neuville.
In the eastern theater." the Of
fetal statement added. eve have sue
cossfully engaged the Russians north
east of Libamu and also in the Szawlc
district In the southeast. Austro-
German troops have followed up their
victory at Stryj and are advancing in
the direction of Modenice.'
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
wife Deserted, wins
DIVORCE DECREE IN court

In Superior Court today Lola M.
Walther asked that the bonds of mar
riage between her and Albert T.. Wal
ther be severed. They were married
in Kent county on February 5, 1910,
and in December, 1912, he left her and
since that time he has not cominuni-
Gated with her or contributed to her
support, she testified.
Leland Pleasanton, brother of the
plaintiff. testified that his brother-in-
law had been accused of paying at
tention to other women and after ad-
hitting the charge there was a row
and Walther left home. The court
granted decree nisi on the ground
OF assertion.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
INTEREST IN MEETING
OF MERCANTILE SECTION

Much interest is being taken in the
meeting Of the business section of the
Chamber Of Commerce, 20 be held in
Eden Hall tomorrow evening. There
is considerable important business
to be transacted, including reports from
committees on moving ordinance. trad,
extension survey. credit rating bureau
early closing and automobile trade ex
tension excursion.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. June 2.-Roumania is
making active preparations to enter
the war on the side of the allies If
Austria rejects her territorial de-
mands. Dispatches received here to-
day said the success Of the Italian
armies has aroused wild enthusiasm
in Bucharest A "war" party is
bringing pressure to bear on the gov
ernment and the situation is growing
more critical.
Berlin dispatches today corrobor-
ated the report that Roumania has
made formal demand upon Austria
for the cession of territory as the
price of continued neutrality. AS in
the Italian negotiations, Germany
will play the role of mediator The
Frankfort Gazette suggests that Aus
tria make terms with Roumania on
IAN equitable basis"
Negotiations between Greece and
the allies are continuing, il was
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
CHOpPED HIS FINGER.

Lewis Blatman, aged 10 years, oy No.
227 Shipley street, while chopping
wood al his home this morning, struck
his thumb with the hatchet The in
Jury was treated at the Delaware
Hospital. Other cases treated at the
institution were. Joseph Puschai' NO.
,S06 Chestnut street, lacerated finger;
Elisha Wainwright, No lOll East
Eleventh street, steel removed from
right hand. and Matte Lynn, No. ZIG
East Sixteenth street, confused left
arm and cut right arm.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
HEAR NON.sUPPORT APPEAL.

In the Court Of General Sessions to-
day argument was heard in the ap-
peal taken by Thomas H. Donaghy,
who is accused of non-support of his
child. James l. Bryce represents
Donaghy and Deputy Attorney Cen
eral Chaytor appeared for the
State. Donaghy was arrested in New
Orleans and Judge Churchman Or
dered him to pay money to support
the child.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
BY The nited Press.

By The United Press
BERLIN. Via Wireless to London,
June German troops have recap
tured the sugar mill at Souchez, north
of Arras. the scene of desperate fight
ing for several days.
In the engagement at Przemysl,
Bavarian troops who captured three
of the outer forts. moved closer to
The city by occupying the village
Of Dunkowiczh, directly east of the
captured works. The Russian garri-
son fell back in the direction OF
Pr2emysl.
The official statement said that the
French captured the Souchez sugar
mill yesterday after several days Of
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
BEAVER VS.. LINCOLN TOMORROW.

On Monday afternoon the Beaver Clce
Club, OF this city. defeated the Linwood
Field Club at Linwood, Pa. by the score
of o TO $. The Beaver Glce Club will
play the Lincoln University, Of Lincoln.
Pa, tomorrow. at Front and Union
streets grounds The Beaver Glee Club
is open to receive games from any club
in or out of town giving reasonable
guarantee Address John Loper, No.
1909 Poplar street. or Edward Wilson,
No. ITO Lombard street
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
cnrRT NEARs ITS END.

The business OF the Court OF Cen
eral Sessions and Snnerior Court is
abuur completed. Two or three
cases, which remain to be argued.
may be called tomorrow and FRIDAY.
and one argument will he heard on
Monday. June IA. That is the dar
before the meeting of the Supreme
Court at Dover.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
CONTINrE ELECTION CASES.

Because of the illness of Magistrate
Buckley, the cases of Samuel L. Bur-
ris. John Hoodock. Edward Sadler
and Charles Virden, who are charged
with violating the primary election
law at the city primary election in
the Second ward, were continued this
afternoon until Friday evening.
Deputy Attorney General Chaytor was
present, but Mr.. Buckley is i'll at his
home
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
MR.. ToPKIs GOES WEST.

William Topkis. OF r. Topkis Sons.
and Mrs. Topkis, left this afternoon for
Redondo Beach, California, where they
expect to remain year.
En- route they will stop for few
days in Chicago and Denver. Mr.. and
Mrs. Topkis spent about seven months
last year at Rcdondo Beach and other
Pacific coast points
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
ro cLnsE SERVICE roNIGHT.

The Rev. B. Frank White. of Jersey
City. who has been conducting an evan
gelistic campaign in Harrison Street NJ.
f.. Church for over two weeks, will close
the campaign tonight with a special SER
vice. Members OF the First United
Presbyterian Church, where the Rev. Mr..
White conducted campaign earlier in
the season, will attend.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
GENERAL VON PRITTWITZ
TAKEN BY RUSSIANS
By The limited press


PETROGRAD, June General Won
Prittwitz, commander OF the German
army that occupied Libau. has been
captured by a Russian patrol. ac-
cording to Baltic newspapers receiv-
ed here today. The war Office has ne
confirmation.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
LociTInN DAY an CAMP.

Location Day" viii be observed al
Brandywine Summit Camp tomorrow.
when a number Of persons viii visit
the grounds TO relect cottages Tor the
season. The trustees viii receive bids
for such privileges as are sold and
will plan for putting the grounds in
shape for occupancy.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
MANY SEE TOwNsEND PLAY.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
TOWNSEND Del. June 2.-Several
hundred people enjoyed the presenta-
tiOn of the playlet "The Flowing
Bowl" presented by the young people
of the NJ. Z. Church here last night.
The proceeds will be devoted to the
new carpet fund of the church.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
GIIn MEETING Ar ARnEN.

The monthly meeting of the Garden
ers' Gid of Arden will be held at
Gid Hall, Arden this evening. The
program includes addresses by Ralph
CrOwell. on Canning; Edward Potter.
on Highbrowsing in Literary Pas
lures. and w. c. Ferris, who will talk
on Timely Topics.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
POLICE ARREsT EIGHTEEN.

The police are putting in a very
busy time today. Up to o'clock
this afternoon there were eighteen ar
rests. Then Of these were for viola
ing traffic regulations and the re-
mainder we're for drunkenness and
other minor charges.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
Y. NJ. G. 4. swnnfINe oLAssEs.

Special swimming classes have
been organized by f. w. Helm, Jr..
assistant physical director of the
Y. NJ. c. A.. for boys who find It dif-
ficult to learn to swim. The classes
meet at different times than the
regular classes.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
TENNIS COuRT I'M rsE.

The new tennis court on the plot
Of ground adjoining the N N8fs. C. A.
Building was put into use yesterday I
for the first time The court was
In constant use until It became too
dark for the players to see the ball.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
POMONA GRANGE
AT TALLEYYILLE.

A meeting of Pomona Grange of
New Castle County will be held in
Talleyville tomorrow, where the
members will be the guests of West
Brandywine Grange.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
no RTILD TWO PORCHHs.

Building Inspector Anderson today
issued a permit to James McElwain
10 erect two front porohes at No 1131-
1888 Reed street at a cost of S25.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02

pains IN my back
and side and was so
weak / could hardly
do my housework.
j have taken Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
it has done me a lot
of good. 1 win re-
commend your med
icine 10 my friends
and give you permis-
sion TO publish my
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
Tn ENTERTAIN ID. A. r.,

Members of the Caesar Rodney
Chapter. Daughters Of the American
Revolution. VIII be entertained at
the home of Mrs. Selden 5. Dcemer
at New Castle on Flag Day. June IA.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
FIRST AID CERTIFICATEs.

At the Y. M. c. A. at 7.30 Satur-
day night certificates will be award
ed thirty boys who passed the April
examinations in First Aid.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
WHY WATT

until the hot days come7 Why
not come in and select your Sum
mer outfit and have it all ready.
The Styles are here.
The Makes are right.
The Prices are moderate.
Suits. Coats and Trousers. Spring
Overcoats, Top Coats, Odd Trous-
ers, Summer Shirts, Underwear,
Fancy Hose, Straw Hats and Low
Shoes.
NEW SIS AND Sac
Suits that you should see before
you buy. Mems Plain Models and
Special Models for Young Men in
Cut, Cloth and Size.
Come in and look them over.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9th and Market.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
BOY IN STRICKLAND HOME.

Stewart G.. Strickland, advertising
manager Of Miller Brothers, is receiving
congratulations on the arrival of a baby
boy in his household.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
AN0THE rnWARp MEENAN.

Edward Meenan. OF No. as East
Ninth street. SAYS he was not the
Edward Meenan arrested for begging
a drink.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
twelve Americans
slain BY MEXICANS
BY The United Press.

GALVESTON. Tex, June Fully
a dozen American citizens have been
killed near Tainpico, Mexico. in the
past few days, according to Captain
Oscar Lane Of the steamship Winni-
fred, arriving here today from Tam
pico. He said the entire country
thereabouts is terrorized by bandits,
who pay no attention to American
lives or property.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
SCHOOL COMMISSION MEETS.

The NeN Castle County School Com
missicncrs held a meeting this afternoon
and paid a few outstanding bills.
Evening journal., 1915-06-02
WOMEN FROM
IS to S. TESTIFY
To theMerit of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Com
pound during Change
of Life.

Westbrook, Me. --"I was passing
through the Change of Life and had
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has been In his cell FOR many months.
one OF his books, The River of Doubt"
he gave to Father Cashn. lie has also
given away a de luxe edition OF a de-
scription Of the building and operation
Of the Panama Canal.
While definite word was being awaited
here to-day as To whether Becker would
be granted a new trial Assistant Warden
Johnson told in reply to questions some
details OF the last preparations for the
death of Becker Friday morning.
Becker VIII receive his final bath to-
morrow morning. MIR. Johnson sald
While he Is taking his bath keepers will
enter his cell and remove therefrom the
picture of Mrs. Becker. the pad calendar
irom which each day he has been tear
ing sheet his fountain pen, papers,
ms SHOES and everything else except the
bed clothes.
According to the plans at the prison,
Becker Will return from his bath to-mor-
row forenoon 10 find laid out on his cot a
PRISON suit OF black, a white shirt and
hiack lie. new suit OF underclothing
and black felt slippers
The time set to-day FOR the farewell
visit OF Mrs Becker and Beckrr's
brothers and sisters was tomorrow af-
trfnoon between ana o'clock The
sing sing officials believe In getting the
relatives of condemned man away
from the prison as early as possible the
day before. They believe he should have
as much of the last afternoon and eye
hliG as possible TO himself In order that
he may do his best 10 pull himself to-
Eether free from the emotional strain Of
family COud-hyS
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Father Curry and Father Cashin Will
walk on either SIDE OF Becker as he
enters the death chamber. Two keepers
VIII walk at the head Of the little pro-
cession, followed by Becker and the two
priests. TWO more keepers will follow
after the condemned man with Priu-
opal Keeper Fred porner walking be-
h'nd than Besides the newspaper men
and other Witnesses, Assistant Warden
Johnson, in the absence of Warden Os-
borne, Will he In the room with Dr.
Charles w. Farr, the PRISON physician,
and his assistant. Dr. Henry MerenesS.
sam liaincs. the mulatto who regard
less of the Becker decision will go to the
chair Friday morning, seemed to hc
worrying chiefly to-day over n bad cold
he had contracted. His fear is that the
cold Will hc a handicap against his re-
solve 10 go into the death chamber with
At least an outward display of physical
and mental strength
liaines, who IS Protestant has
decorated his cell with religious pictures
and picture postcards sent to him from
time 20 time These Will he removed
from the walls tomorrow forenoon
while he is taking his last bath John
Lowry, New York man interested in
religious work. Will walk with Halnes
TO the death chair
The State electrician Will arrive a,
Sing Sing some lime tomorrow He
Will make the official test OF the cleo
trIc chair soon after he reaches here.