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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18
HURD FAILS TO APPEAR.
Former Postmaster of Haworth Is Now
Fugitive.

Hackensack, n. J., Aug 1S.-When
for the sixth time since he was con-
victed of improper relations with sew
enteen-yearold Martha L. Conrad,
George A. Hurd, former postmaster of
Haworth, n. j., failed to appear for
sentence In the Hackensack court,
Judge Seufert ordered his $4,000 bail
forfeited.
Edwin C. Irion, who with Wendell j.
Wright had conducted the defense,
told the court that Hurd's son Ath-
valid had said to him over the tele-
phone on Monday;
+ Il never expect to see father again. y
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18
COUNTY CLERK CANNON HOME

County Clerk Bernard NJ. Cannon
and his children arrived last night,
ending a long trip across the cont
nent and back They visited many
places of interest and remained for
a time at the Panama-Pacific exposi-
tion in California.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18

with apologies to the author OF WA
verfey."1
Breathes there the girl with soul SO dark
Whoever let's herself remark
This Is my own; my native landi
Who, when tho day arrives to choose
Its rulers, reads election news
And feels she'd Ike to take hand?
II such there be, go have her told
A girl so criminally bold.
Though fair she be and good and kind.
Pure though of heart and clear her mind,
Must die, condemned by every tongue,
Unwept, unhonored and unsung.
&C. s. D., Jr.
Greatest Coral Reef.
On the north OF Australia is the great
est coral reef tn the world. 1t is over
1000 miles wide,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18
CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned wishes to thank
Raritan Camp No. so, W. o. W, for
the beautiful bouquet of flowers re-
ceived by him yesterday afternoon.
AUGUST J. KREUDL,
P. A. City Hospital.
2o524-8-18-1t-so.p.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18
Miss Amelia ROssi to Wed
Marine PaIisi, I., Soon.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rossi, of 500 Am-
hey avenue, announce the engage
ment of their daughter. Amelia, to
Marino Palisi, Jr., of 1872 Smith
street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18
Another Of LIES. Mysteries.

Life has many mysteries, one of
them being why motorists keep right
on taking chances at railroad cross.
tngs.-Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18
ASK BIDS FOR AIR MOTORS.

Sept. IA to Make Proposals.
Washington, Aug. 1S.-Bids will be
opened at the navy department on Sept.
ii for awards of contracts to build mo-
tors for naval aeroplanes. The work
to be let out will involve an expendi-
ture of $100,000. Secretary Daniels
said that the departments policy is 10
encourage American builders to develop
a type of motor suited to the require
ments of the naval service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18
License 10 Wed.

Among the marriage licenses is
sued this week is one for GIchael ].
Duffy and Sadie Flannigs - this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18

Thought i1e Was Smart.
Wife, wonder why there are no
marriages in heaven. Husband-Be-
cause it is heaven, of course.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18
A DEFINITION.

Equal suffrage: IAN improve
ment based upon justice, coun-
seled by wisdom and justified by
experience.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-18

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Evening journal., 1915-11-20
Wilmington Gas compann.

Wilmington enjoys a gas system or
ganized upon a broad and efficient plan
and administered under a liberal and en-
lightened administration. There is
long and interesting story connected
with Wilmington's gas plant, but there
is no room to tell IL here
The present company, OF which Clar-
ence II. Geist, Of Philadelphia, IS presi-
dent and principal owner, took over the
Wilmington Coal Gas Company in 1901.
and Immediately set about improving
the service and lberalizing the admins
tration. The plant has been practically
rebuilt. and greatly extended. while the
price for gas to ordinary consumers has
twice been cut and is now at ninety
fve cents per thousand feet.
Since its establishment in 1851, the gas
company has enjoyed the confidence OF
the citizens Of Wilmington. and the
business has always been a profitable
one. Since the property was taken over
by the new interests gas mains have
been laid in advance OF the growing
population. and especial effort has been
made to supply gas for manufacturing
purposes, the price TO such concerns
and other large consumers being made
on a reduced scale.
The quality OF Wilmington gas Is su-
perior 10 the average. for while the law
requires sixteen candle power. the VIII
mington Gas Company furnished gas OF
twenty candle power. The mileage OF
gas mains is considered very large In
Evening journal., 1915-11-20

the rabbit, gave a dainty and realistic
Interpretation of that timid, hunted
creature. She wore a short frock Of
soft white crepe meteor with a white
fur back and a white fur close fitting
turban on which were two white pink
lined bunny ears. Her rabbit dance was
given with the graceful abandon and
poetry OF motion that always marks
her dancing AS the water sprite,
Miss Janet Jackson gave a splendid
demonstration Of true classic dancing.
She wore a short forest green silk
frock with sapphire blue draperies
fastened from her head and arms. She
danced in bare feet Mrs. Lindsay and
Miss Jackson both won much ap-
plause
The wood nymphs were the Misses
Grace Weldin, Madeline Owens, SUI
zanne Speakman. Bessie Dunham,
Eleanor Rupert and Dorothy Taylor.
They wore bbeautiful classic robes Of
mauve. green and cream tinted crepe
de chine, and their dancing was full
of the forest spirit and poetic charm
As the huntsman, Albert Armstrong,
proved himself to be an artistic
dancer. / lie ugupuc iiAltSu dNA'oH liz
stage and did a charming silhouette
dance at the close.
Between the first and second acts
Miss Bessie c. DUPONT and Ralph
Assheton gave a beautiful exhibition
of fancy ballroom dancing. Miss du-
Pont, who wore a gown of white silk
combined with white gauze and satin
looked particularly lovely. and the
dancing of both she and Mr.. Assheton
was particularly pleasing.
The scenery for "The Spring Maid
has been brought from New York anc
is very pretty. A great deal of il
was used by the Christie Macdonald
Company, when it played this same
Cperetta.
At the conclusion OF each act flow
ers were handed over the footlights tc
those taking part. All the singers
were we'll remembered by their many
friends.
Edward S. Grant. Of Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1915-11-20
PARKER.R0RNKESSEL.

Miss Mabel Adele Parker, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Parker OF NO.
125 North Edgwood street, Philadel-
phia, and granddaughter of the late
Mrs NJ. A. Taggert, a former we'll
known resident Of Wilmington, and
George Bornkessel Of New York City
were married at the brides home on
Wednesday evening by the Rev. DR..
Mcdowell. The brides gown was OF
pearl satin trimmed with chiffon and
lace from her mothers wedding gown.
She carried a shower bouquet OF bride
roses; The attendants were Miss
Mary Bornkessel of New York City,
sister Of the bridegroom. and Fred
Bornkessel, brother of the bridegroom.
The maid Of honor wore white crepe
de chine and carried pink roses. Mr..
Bornkessel is connected with the
printing house Of Bonne and Company
of New York City. Mr.. and Mrs. Born
kessel left at 10 o'clock on their we'd
ding tour and will be at home after
January 1. at No. sos West 142nd
street, New York City
Evening journal., 1915-11-20
TO SHOW JAPANESE
ART At HOTEL DUPONT

The exhibition of japanese color prints
and stencil patterns to be shown at
the Hotel DUPONT on next Monday, in
cludes many fine examples taken from
the best period of Japanese art.
A part of this collection was made In
Japan, some forty years ago, by Charles
ID. Weldon. who was associated with
Lafcadio Hean at the time Later, ex-
tensive additions were made by Bolton
Brown. Through many years large
number of rare prints were bought oy
him from the Bing collection in Paris.
Included in Mr.. Weldon's original collec-
ton was a remarkable group of Hokusai
Kakemono, many of which were pur-
chased by the late John La Fargo.
In the present exhibition Will De
shown fine examples of Utamaro Joyo-
kuni. Hiroshige, Hokusai and many
others, including the older gronp-hy-
onaga, Shunsho. etc. There will also be
a collection of old stencil-patterns.
which promises to be of unusual inter-
est. Many of these patterns were made
for special orders, court and ceremonial
robes, and used for that occasion only.
They are marvellous examples Of Japan
ese technical skill and patience, ana are
in themselves exquisite works OF art.
The exhibition will be open for the
three days preceding thanksgiving
Day.
Evening journal., 1915-11-20

namlrl and both vocally and his
ironically took the part Of soubrette
in a most pleasing manner Miss
Wales is well known in amateur thea
trical circles and her work last even
ing was well received.
J. Wales Davis, tenor. who sang
the part OF the Baron Rudi," was in
exceptionally good voice. He gave
an artistic reading of that part. This
marked his debut before a Whining
ton audience as an actor. and was
most acceptable.
AS the tragedian Roland" Leonard
e. Wales did some remarkably clever
and intelligent work. He proved him
self to be a comedian of no small
ability. and throughout the entire
performance his work was note
worthy and kept the audience in
laughter by his droll actions ard say
ings.
The part OF "Ursala," one OF Ro-
lands admiring matinee patrons, was
cleverly taken by Mrs. Robert Pen
ington, whose work throughout was
admirable.
Mrs. Frank Reynolds, who took the
part of "Evakatl," the innkeeper, did
some splendid work that places her
among the leaders in amateur thea
trical circles The comedy parts OF
MIR. Lomax." who is trying to get
thin; "Mr. Skinner" who is trying tc
get fat; Colonel Boone" guest
who objects to the water cure, ant
"Spaetling." the town sleuth. wer,
admirably taken by George s. Capelle
Jr.. Charles l.. Ried. Robert Pening
ton and Harry Blocher. respectively
Each OF these characters was clever
ly interpreted and those taking thes
parts did work that places them alonl
! the front ranks of comedians. Mr.
! Blocher has taken prominent plac,
| in amateur theatricals.
An enjoyable feature OF the operetts
was the dancing advertisement which
depicted legend of Carlsbad Springs
where all the scenes Of the operetts
are laid. II occurred in the second
act. between the first and second
scenes. Mrs. ]. Horace Lindsay as
Evening journal., 1915-11-20

was stage manager for the produc-
tion and also successfully coached
it. Mrs. Howard L. Pyle acted as
prompter, while Herbert Moore was
in charge of the costumes and seen
cry The incidental dancing steps
were taught by Miss Bessie c. DUPONT.
Those who took parts OF the spring
maids, lieutenants, and peasants
we're:
Eight Spring Girls-Miss Ruth Err
icksOn, Miss Marguerite Fulton, Miss
Marie Mulvena, Miss Lydia Saville,
Miss Mildred Mason, Miss Edith
Lackey, Miss Nellie Allen, Miss Eliza
beth Peach.
Eight Officers. Friends of Baron
Rudi - Ross Lenderman, Beverly
Cause, Clarence Charsha, Philip d.
Laird, Joseph Mason, Garrett Hume,
Charles Redmile, Ray Lenderman.
Visitors at Carlsbad. Peasant Girls
and Flower Girls-Miss Eleanor Pyle,
Miss Lille SOuder, Miss Gladys Fooks,
Miss Margaret Cox, Miss Anna Young,
Miss Emily Good, Miss Dorothy Car
penter. Miss Maud Alexander, Miss
INiiid Dliulohf MISS MARY ~ OOlts MISS
Stacia Mulvena, Miss Mildred Fincher
Miss Edna Strong, Miss Ethel Wilson
Miss Carrie Angerstein, Miss Pauline
Jones, Miss Jean Fulton, Miss Rose
D'Amico. Miss Marie Lannan, Miss
Marguerite Guyer, Mrs. Feliz A. du-
Pont, Mrs. Edward Brennan
Creditors, Attendants, Peasant Men
Willard Murphey. Elwood Bartram
/ George Bauman, Ashley Hackett
George L. Schaefer. Donald Lane
Fred Stierle. Alonzo Newlin, Charlie:
Lawrence. Thomas Lee. Lynn Nc
Cracken. Joseph Rowe. Albert Silver
/ Harry Hackett.
To insure prompt beginning to this
evenings performance, which will
start at o'clock. the management
Of the Spring Maid" will entertain
all the members of the cast and
chorus at supper this evening in the
grill room of the Hotel DUPONT be-
tween the afternoon and evening per
formances.
Evening journal., 1915-11-20
WILMINGTON IS THE RICHEST CITY ~>AN
PER CAPITA IN THE UNITED STATES

others on that portion of the system
having Chester as a center. the new
cars being demanded by the increased
travel
This system and its associated com
pany, the Southern Pennsylvania Trac-
tion Company. which also controls troll
ley lines In Delaware County, Pennsyl-
vania, is operating through the section
which is destined soon to be the greatest
industrial community near the eastern
seaboard. beginning at Darby, the
southerly limits OF Philadelphia. and fol-
lowing the course of the Delaware River
IN southerly direction for nearly fifty
miles passing through the industrial
centers Of Eddystone. Chester. Marcus
Hook, Wilmington and New Castle.
IL is noteworthy that the present uni
fed system, with free transfers all over
the city. is one OF the substantial ad-
vantages gained by the public since the
first Of last June, when a former extern
sive competing system was acquired,
The lines south OF Wilmington came un-
der control Of the present owners in
October. and material improvements are
being planned which will greatly aid the
service.
Electric Light and Power.
As Wilmington is the center Of much
industrial activity. it is natural that
the electric light and power supply
should be on an extensive basis and OF
a high order. The extent TO which in
dustries are served by a central cleo
trio power station in any city is dis
closed generally by the amount Of
smoke emitted by innumerable small
stacks; and in this respect, Whining
ton Is in the front rank. as, by the
development Of the central station pow
er. this smoke nuisance has been large
~ eliminated The service charges and
business relations are such that an un-
usually large proportion OF the indus
tries purchase part. or all, OF the power
used. securing at the same time great
opportunities for further growth as the
business advances
Electric power for distribution by
local companies is carried from the
plants In Wilmington 20 Kennett
Square West Grove, Avondale and low
er Chester County. Pa. as well as to
Newark. New Castle and Delaware City,
Delaware. and TO Elkton and Chesa-
peake City, Nd
The main generating plants which
supply most Of the power for both the
railway and electric lighting and power
are located along the Brandywine River,
in Wilmington. where water for con-
densing purposes coal sidings and stor-
age. coal conveyers. automatic stokers
and large steam driven alternating cur
rent turbines combine 10 produce power
economically The more important por-
tions OF this plant are practically new.
The generating capacity Of these plants
is approximately twenty thousand horse
power. in addition TO which. steam and
water plants. which formerly served
the separately operated companies. are
used as occasion requires.
Adequate Telephone Service.
The wilmington Automatic Telephone
Company. which is also operated by
the traction company. has a complete
automatic telephone plant with facili-
Evening journal., 1915-11-20
Local talent wins
IN THE SPRING MAID
Principals and Choruses Tri-
umph in Splendid Produc-
tion for Hope Farm
MRS. LEONARDO. WALES
SINGS LEADING ROLE

Before a large audience, the pre-
miere performance of the two-act
operetta, "The Spring Maid" for the
benefit Of Hope Farm. was given last
evening in The Playhouse. Full Of
tuneful, spritely music and acted and
sung in a manner that would have
done credit to professionals, the pre-
sentation of the operetta was one of
the most delightful that has been
given for some time.
From beginning to end the operetta
moved with a spontaneity that made
the charm OF il keenly felt. Those
taking part were local singers and
their work last evening was featured
by much artistry and grace. Both
musically and histrionically, the oper-
eta was all that could be desired and
Wilmlnetonians who had the pleasure
OF hearing Il felt that in no other en-
tertainment have the voices or acting
ability OF those taking part hoo
shown TO better advantage.
The music, which was conducted
under the capable direction of r. Les
lie Carpenter. moved along without a
hitch All the choruses were sung
with much enthusiasm and spirit. A
noticeable feature concerning the
choral work was the smoothness and
quality and fine blending OF voices.
All the costumes were beautiful and
colorful and principals and choruses
alike excelled in their parts
( Mrs. Leonard e. Wales. we'll known
soprano. sang the leading role. that
Of the Princess Bozena." Possess
ing a soprano voice OF rare quality
in addition to which she also pos
sesses much dramatic ability. Mrs
Wales proved herself to be an artis
Of the highest order AS an actress
as well as a singer she covered her
self with glory and acted and sans
her part with much charm and east
OF manner.
As prince Aladar.' Horace Du
mont. a baritone of Philadelphia, ant
who was the only outside singer. sans
and acted that part with much spiri
and intelligence. His voice is big ant
well rounded and in both solo an(
duet work he proved himself an
artist OF no small ability. Frederick
w. Wyatt. who sang the other bari
tone role. that of prince Nepomuk,
Immediately caught the heart of hi:
audience through his splendid inter
probation. All his solos last evenins
he sang beautifully AS an actor he
proved himself an artist, his work in
the second act when he comes in dis
guised as Princess Bozenas aunt be
ing especially noteworthy.
The part Of "Annamirl" was well
taken by Miss Isabelle Wales She
made sprightly and spontaneous An
Evening journal., 1915-11-20

ties extended to all parts of the city,
as well as to various suburbs, in addi-
tion to long distance service, connect
ing with the Keystone and other in
dependent telephone companies.
Harlan & Hollingsworth Corp.
The great ship and carbuilding plant
Of the Harlan & Hollingsworth Corpora
ton. founded by Belts & Pusey in 1890,
has a tremendous plant on the Chris
tiana River, a few miles from it's con-
huence with the Delaware. where it
builds ships and cars. 1t was the
pioneer builder OF iron vessels, ia 1888.
and to date has constructed $40 iron
and steel hulls aggregating S95,737 gross
tons, and embracing every style OF vos-
sci from pleasure launches to the largest
and swiftest steam yachts, large coast
wise passenger and freight ships, and
has now under construction four large
oil-tank steamers. three Of which are
Sso0 tons. The Bangor. the first iron
seagoing propeller steamer. was con
structed in these yards in 1913.
The Wilmington Hotel.
Next in importance to the Hotel du
Pont is the Hotel Wilmington, OF which
James II. Kane is proprietor and mana
ger. The hotel at 1927 Market Street.
was established thirty-ive years ago, by
John A. Beers, whose heirs still own
the property. The hotel has fifty rooms.
and is in the center Of Wilmington, op-
posite the Garrick Theater and Grand
Opera House. II is now enjoying the
greatest success OF its history, under the
present manager. This is a popular rate
house
Evening journal., 1915-11-20
Continued from Preceding Page.

demand for office space and recreat ton
is that Of the Wilmington Amusement
Company, now In course Of erection at
Fifth and Market Streets. The build
ing when completed will contain
theater and two stores on Market
Street. and stores on King Street. The
theaters viii be large and commodious
and will seat comfortably COCO persons.
With a frontage OF sixty feet and a
depth OF forty feet. the stage will be
enc Of the largest In this section.
on the second floor Of the building II
is planned to construct one OF the finest
dance floors IN the country. The third
and fourth floors will be devoted TO
offices and it is also possible that an
open roof garden Will complete this en-
ierprise.
"Ths project will. without doubt. IN
rrease largely the value Of all property
IN the immediate vicinity" said Charles
ropkis, president OF the corporation.
The building itself will be so attractive
that 1t will be but a short time until
hose surrounding IL will be made. I am
sure, to conform"
Wilmington's trolley Service.
The city 1f Wilmington, as we'll as
the territory surrounding. is threaded
1y an extensive comprehensive, COM
bined trolley system. The Wilmington
4 Philadelphia Traction Company lines
connect at the Pennsylvania-D Delaware
state line above Claymont, with the
lines OF its associated company, known
sg the Southern Pennsylvania Traction
Company. From the State line the troll
ley lines run southerly about eight
miles through the beautiful towns OF
Claymont. Holly Oak. Beliefonte. Cor
don Heights and Hillcrest and along
tho main business streets of Whining
ten, 70 the T. b. & w. depot Another
seven-mile line following n southwest
crly course, serves the growing suburbs
OF Eismere, Oak Grove. Brack-Ex,
Cedars, Marihallton and Brandywine
Springs, which is also the terminus Of a
trolley line from Kennett Square and
lover Chester County.
Another limo following the old Mary
land road passing through Ashley Rich
ardson Park. Bellemore and Newport,
terminates at Stanton. about FIVE miles
distant from Wilmington. fourth
line follows the Delaware River In a
southerly direction from Wilmington.
serving the city Of New Castle. iive
miles below Wilmington, and continues
about nine miles further to Delaware
City, the northern terminus Of the Dell
aware & Chesapeake Canal, where q
line OF steamers connects for Balti-
more and points on the Chesapeake
Bay
In Wilmington proper the trolley sys-
TEN Is more literally extended than In
the great majority OF similar cities, and,
with a straight five-ccnt fare emitting
patrons 10 free transfers. the service Is
literally patronized.
An order has just been placed with
the ]. c. Brill Company for thirty-one
new semi-convertible cars. part Of which
viii be placed in service on the lines
having Wilmington as their center and
Evening journal., 1915-11-20
EvENING COMPANY.

An enjoyable evening was spent at
the home of Mrs. Sullivan, No 23l4
Washington street ON Tuesday even
ing in honor of her son Walters thir-
teenth birthday. Among those pres
ent were: Misses Hazel Clark. Alice
Smith, Lillian Rodman. Elizabeth
Stracker. Emily Whitaker, Walter
Sullivan Robert Alexander. De Witt
Lewis. Elmer Smith. James Whitta-
ker. M~s. Donaghy. Miss Lydia Eeddis,
Miss Elizabeth Sullivan, Mrs. Sullivan
and Mrs. Beddis.
Evening journal., 1915-11-20
BIRTHDAY SOCIAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Logue enter
tanned on Thursday evening in honor
of the sixteenth birthday anniversary
of their daughter, Florence E. Logue.
Music and games were enjoyed.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
James Logue. Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. James
Logue, Jr., Mrs. Howard Webb, Mrs.
G. II. Foster, Mrs. John Logue. Mrs.
Howard Logue, Mrs. w. p. Gillespie,
the Misses Anna Hopewell, Ella
Logue, Mary Robinson, Florence +.
Logue. Helen Hurd, Gertrude Solo
man, Elizabeth Montgomery, Madeline
Rothrock, Myrtle f. Logue, Myrtle
Gillespie, Eva Delaney, Helen Logue,
Frances Dougherty, Clara Haverbach,
Emily Hauser. Eileen Zippororah
Haverbach. Millard Logue, Pennell
Stetser. Harry Soloman, Charles
Haverbach, Thomas Mulrooney, Geo.
e. Bolton, c. Williams, Harold Nor
ris, Willard Foster, Walter Ebersole,
Frank Shields, Albert Haefner, Joseph
Haverbach, Edward Sutton, Leighton
Brown, Ernest Papperman. Harry r.
Major Samuel Williams, Merritt Fos-
ter and Leonard Foster.
Evening journal., 1915-11-20
MilIer Brothers. Furniture.

One OF the most representative bust
ness houses in the city Of Wilmington
is that OF the Miller Brothers Company.
A cut Of their large building at Ninth
and King Streets appears in this sec-
ton. II typifes the big commercial
business that is done in the metropolis
OF the Delaware Peninsula. just as
Nathan Miller, the active head OF the
house. typifes the enterprise OF VIII
mington's leading merchants. The Mil
lers have been pecemakers in the COM
mercial field in the city. BY industry
and intelligence they have extended tha
zone Of the trade influence OF the house
OF Miller until to-day il covers a iar9e,
expanse of territory.-Adv.