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Evening journal., 1915-10-04
CONSUMERS LEAGUE READY
FOR Membership DRIVE

Under the auspices of the Consum-
ers' League of Delaware a mem
bership campaign will be waged here,
The aim and object of which will be
o add 1000 new members to its roll.
The campaign will be formally launch
ed on next Monday when a luncheon
will be given to the members of the
league in the grill room of the Hotel
DUPONT which will be reserved for this
affair
Ten team captains have been
chosen to conduct the campaign. They
are:
Mrs. Julian Adair. Miss Winifred
Bach, Miss Elizabeth Draref. Miss
Dorothy Hawkins. Miss Elizabeth r.
Rhoads, Miss Edith Spruance. Miss
Blanche Swayne. Mrs. William Stan
lar, Mrs Frank G.. Tallman and Rich
ard Cadbury.
There will be q preliminary meet
ing of the league on Wednesday after
noon in the New Century Club A
number of speakers will put the pur-
pose of the campaign before the MEM
bers and the plans for conducting IL
will be carefully explained, following
which tea will be served with the
members Of the executive committee
Getting as hostesses.
The following committee chairmen
have been appointed.
Chairman Of the campaign-Miss
Anna Woods Bird.
Chairman of teams--Miss Margaret
II. Shearman.
Chairman Of membership cards
Miss Carolyn E. Golding.
nf hafs
Helen A. CranstOn.
Chairmen Of teas and meetings
Mrs Frank G. Tallman and Miss
Elizabeth Draper.
Chairman of luncheOn-Mrs. Will
liam Staniar.
Chairman Of play-Mrs. Julian
Adair.
Miss Florence Kelley. general sec.
retary of the National Consumers
League will be the guest of honor at
the luncheon to be held in the grill
room Of the Hotel DUPONT next Mon
day. She will speak on the work OF
the Consumers League and what an
enlarged membership can accomplish
other speakers that have been Sc
cured to come to this city during the
campaign and address the numerous
Miss Lucy Garner. assistant executive
secretary of the Young Women's
Christian Association for Pennsyl
yania. Delaware and Maryland district;
Miss l.. n Platt, vice-president of the
Consumers League of Eastern Penn
sylvania; Miss Mildred Lane. a for
mer secretary Of the league in Penn
sylyania and Miss Mary Mcconnell
who has spent a great deal IF time
Investigating conditions and wages il
department. stores in Philadelphia.
II is planned to hold meetings in
the evenings at the Y. w. c. A.. at the
Peoples Settlement and at the new
Friends Meeting House, Tenth anC
Harrison streets. This last meeting
will be I'm charge of the mems team
of which Richard Cadbury is captain
The whirlwind campaign will come
TO a close with an evening meetinl
10 be held in the New Century Club
The Arden players will present a pla,
at this meeting At which time the fina
results of the campaign will be an
nOunced. No tickets will be sold fO
this meeting but tickets will be sen
to the members Of the league, whit
will be permitted to bring guests.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
AUDITOR Holds UP
School BOARD bills
Mr.. White Considers Plan
to Pay Old Debts Out Of
New Budget Illegal
REFERS QUESTION
TO CITY SOLICITOR

City Auditor William p White this
morning returned two vouchers to the
Board of Education with his disap-
proval, pending an opinion from City
Solicitor Daniel o. Hastings. They
are vouchers for work contracted for
and done during last year prior TO the
present budget appropriation. One
voucher is from John M. Stannard and
the amount is S750.90. The other
is from Patrick Golden for $50 g..
making a total of $79705. Mr.. White
questions the right OF the Board of
Education to pay bills OF last year
out Of the current appropriation un-
less the budget of present year con.
tains an item against which such ex-
penditure can be charged. His letter
to the Board of Education follows:
Gentlemen: l acknowledge receipt
this A. NJ. of sundry vouchers and
checks for approval as follows: Wal.
ter Sherwood, S3S.40; Charles w. Rob.
inson. S3S.4O; Fred Van Gelder. 1920:
Union National Bank, $3.50: John NJ.
Stannard S75090; Patrick ]. Golden,
S4615; total. s1327.05.
81 herewith return your voucher
list from which you will note that
have approved the first four items ap,
pearing thereon, and disapproved the
latter two items. viz. Patrick j.
Golden and John NJ. Stannard, pending
an opinion from the legal department
Of the city. as to your right to pay
bills contracted prior to July / last
from the current appropriation, un
less the budget you are required 10
work under. as set forth in the char
ter, laws and ordinances Of the city
OF Wilmington, page 1872, section o
contains an item against which this
expenditure can be charged.
Il would also appreciate a copy OF
the budget for the fiscal year for my
files, Very truly,
WILLIAM p. WHITE,
City Auditor
Mr. Whites letter to City Solicitor
Hastings is as follows:
Dear sir: / have had this day pre-
sented to me for approval, sundry
vouchers which include two vouchers
as follows:
Patrick J. Golden. amount s 1915
John NJ. Stannard, amount S75090
The former is for work performed
January 2. 1914. The latter for worl
done May and June of 1915.
Il would thank>,you to advise M
at your earliest convenience respect
ing the approval of these two item
in view Of the fact that the expendi
ture is taken from current receipts
which, according TO my reading OF sec
tion 9. page 432. charter. laws and orc
inances of the city of Wilmington,
not permissible.
The latter part Of this section 0
y page 433 specifically states that sal
i board shall have no power of autho
& ity, except when specially authorize
5. by act OF the general assembly to bo
e row money or contract or create an
debt or liability except ordinary deb
s and liabilities. incurred in executin
r the duties imposed on them by Law
s to be paid out of the said approprii
g. tion made by council and the receipt
10 of the year for the time when current
q respectfully urge an early opinion.
. Very truly.
WILLIAM p. WHITE,
"City Auditor"
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
half billion LOAN
IS NOW Guaranteed
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, oct. 4.-rhe s5OO,0OO,.
600 loan to England and France is now
guaranteed and the books Of the syndi
cate handling the huge financial proiecf
will be closed tomorrow at 10 o'clock
This announcement was made from tn,
offices of !. p. Morgan Co., today.
Closing of the syndicate books doe,
not mean that loan bonds can no Longer
be obtained The sale 10 the public is
only about to offer. But after tomor.
row applications from banks and inves.
tors for loan subscriptions at 90 the
syndicate price-will not be received
Enough hanks and big investors have
applied for blocks of the loan to as
sure that it will be entirely taken up,
Evening journal., 1915-10-04

ham Vegetable Compound. After tax
ing the third bottle Of the Compound l
was able to do my housework and today
l am strong and healthy again. l VIII
answer letters if anyone wishes 20 know
about nv case. Mrs. JOSEPH ASELIN,
606 Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, MINI.
lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Com
mound. made from native roots and
herbs. contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs, and today holds the record OF
being the most successful remedy we
know for woman's ills. If you need such
q medicine why don't you try it?
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you,write
to Lydia E.Pinkham MedicineCo.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman.
and held in strict confidence.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
PRESDYTERY Session
IN GREENHILL CHURCH

Presbytery of New Castle met ID
fall session this afternoon IN Green
hill Presbyterian Church The Rev
y. Franklin Smiley is moderator and
will preside. This afternoon will be
devoted 10 general business and tho
reading OF reports. and popular meet
ings will be held tonight and tomor-
row night. Luncheon will be served
IN the church at noon tomorrow.
The sermon tonight will be preach.
ed by Elder /. w. Gunby, the vice
moderator. A popular meeting will
be held on Tuesday night when ar
address will be delivered by Elder
Richard H. Wallace. vice-moderatol
OF the Presbytery OF Philadelphia. or
the subject. "The Elder in Evangel.
isiic Work."
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
u. S. GUNDOAT SAILS TO
NIP GUATEMALAN revolt
By The United Press.

By The United Press
WASHINGTON, Oct $50 serious
are rumors OF a new revolution in
Guatemala that the gunboat Machias
has been sent there at the State Do
partmonts request. TO make inyestiga-
ton. The Machias was sent from
Tampico to Porto Barrios.
President Cabrera. of Guatemala.
has increased the displeasure of a
large Guatemalan faction. Il was
learned today. because OF participa-
tion In the Pan-American peace
movement IN Mexico. Reports which
have reached the State Department
recently say the revolutionists who
have always threatened Cahrora's ule,
have recently grown more active.
The Machias will be IN p position
TO protect American lives and prop
erty.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
Accuse DOARDERS OF
ROBBING BOARDING HOUSE

Joseph Runges and Michael Wal
lace were arraigned in City Court to-
day on a charge OF the larceny OF SO
and iewelry from the house. No. 1921
Chestnut street, on Friday night The
articles stolen included two wedding
rings. worth sl4; gold ring. 81.
watch, Si4. and chain, "a. and were
the property Of Stanley Kozlowski.
The two accused boarded at the
house. They we're each held In $500
bail for the Court Of General Ses.
/ sions.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
INVESTIGATE HOSpITAL cAsr.

City Councilmon Oscar c. Draper
and c. NJ. Smith. members of tho
finance committee of Council, have
investigated the complaint OF Coun-
Gilman Williams that patient had
been refused admittance to the Della
ware Hospital The councilmen
visited the Delaware and Homeopathic
Hospitals and they will submit writ
ten report Of their findings 70 czSs--
Gil next Thursday night
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
GOING AFTER REWARn.

Sergeant Of detectives Francis r.
Green was instructed this morning by
City Solicitor Daniel o. Hastings 10
proceed TO Hartford. Conn, at once,
whore others from this city will figure
in the disposition of the reward offer
cd for the arrest of Peter Krakus and
Charles B. Montyid. II Is thought
that Sergeant Green viii represent the
police pension fund. which may re-
ceive a portion of the reward money.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
PIrCnFORK THR0ren HIs HkNn.

John Allen, Of No. los East Four
toenth street. was treated at the
Homeopathic Hospital this morning
for a mashed toe The injury was
sustained at the Hilles and Jones
Companys plant
Joshua Underwood. OF Newark. was
also treated az the same hospital for
a punctured hand. A pitchfork peno-
trated his hand
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
20 MILES OF ALASKAN
RAILROD FINISHED.
Bv Thc Tnitod proas

WASHINGTON. oct. 4.-Twentv
miles Of the governments Alaskan
railroad has been completed and
through telephone connection ia
being established from Seward to An
chorage, Secretary OF the Interior
Lane reported to the President today.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
TO ANSWER MURDER CHARGE.

Court Of Oyer and Terminer will
meet tomorrow morning for the trial
of Joseph Del Nero. charged With the
murder of Raphael hi Iorio The mur-
der was the outcome OF trouble be-
tween the men in Marsh road house
on July 5. when it is alleged that Del
Nero shot several times at Di Iorio.
The bullets pierced the mans heart
and lungs and he died instantly.
Leonard e. Wales represents The
prisoner.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
NIRE SERYICE TO NAN ORLEANs.

10 " V7TTTW Union ToI0ETaO1
Company announces that notwith-
standing the work Of restoring its
lines to New Orleans has been imped.
ed by heavy rains in that section. sub.
stantial progress has been made and
al the opening of business this morn
ing number Of wires were available
for service, although their efficiency
was below normal because OF swings
caused by the prevailing high winds
and continued rains.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
FRACTuREs skuLL IY FALL.

John Paasse. aged 80 years. OF No
230 French street. fell from a scaf-
folding al the shipyards OF the Harlan
and H0llingsworth Corporation this
afternoon and fractured his skull. He
was hurriedly sent TO the Delaware
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
.SUFFUACISTS AWAIT
PRESIDENTS INTENTION
BY The United Press.

DF IHt IHIIFU III'7,
WASHINGTON. Oct 4-President
Wilson will make known probably
next Monday or Tuesday how he is
going to vote on the suffrage ques-
tion in New Jersey. October 49, il was
learned today In the meantime suf-
fragists in New Jersey are sending
kilograms OF appreciation today TO
Secretary Tumulty and Secretary of
War Garrison for their announced in
tcntion Of voting YES"
A number OF prominent suffragists
called on the President today. among
them Mrs Martha Nelson Mccain. OF
Los Angeles.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
ARTIST FALLS FIVE
STORIES TO DEATH

CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-Stewart W. Ca
rothcrs, cartoonist for the Chicago
Herald. fell to his death from TIE fifth
story of a downtown hotel early to.
day. Two companions said he was sit
ting in the window seeking relief from
a headache when they retired. His
mother, Mrs Neil Carothers. lives in
Fayetteville, Ark lie was unmarried.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
SHEET METAL STRIKE STILL ON,

AT 1.30 o'clock this afternoon the
strike situation of the city sheet metal
workers was unchanged. No meet
ing was held this morning because the
committee was waiting 10 hear from
Major Ramsay Of the DUPONT Com
pany. There may not be any meet
ing today unless the expected word
from Major Ramsay arrives.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
sTRIKE on Bun PLANT OpERATEs

The strike of thirty-five yard la
borers at the Delaware Pulp Works
continues, although the places of the
men have been filled. The men went
on strike for an increase OF ten cents
per hour last Friday. Owing to dis
order between the strikers and men
who were employed to take their
places on Saturday. it was necessary
to have police stationed at the plant
on Saturday. The officers were not
needed today.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
SHAPIRO is LOOKED UP.

Aaron Shapiro, who had caused The
arrest OF Ida Jones. colored. on a
charge Of the larceny OF S25 and was
not in City Court today when the case
was called. appeared in court before
adjournment, and stated that he had
been in the court room earlier in the
day. He was ordered locked up, as
the court had ordered him taken on
contempt charge.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
rHEIR MEnpING pAY NEAR.

I'm st. Elizabeth X. c. Church, on
Wednesday afternoon Miss Rose A.
McKenny and James Farrell will be
married by the Rev. William Temple.
The bride will be attended by her sis
ter, Miss Reba McKenny. Martin
Farrell will he best man. A recep-
tion will follow at the home Of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
McKenny, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Farrell will leave for a ten days
trim to Niagara Falls.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
ACCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

I. W. Scott was treated al the
Delaware Hospital today for a mashed
foot an John Rodrick. of No. 202
Poplar street, was treated for a
burned arm. Both men are en-
ployed by the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Corporation.
Edward Smith was also treated for
a cut finger
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
MILITIA OUT TO QUELL
ARIZONA STRIKE

PHOENIX. Ariz., Oct, 4.-The
Arizona militia was ordered today 10
go to Clifton. Ariz.. where the mine
strike has resulted in disorder. Sheriff
y. j. McCash reported the situation
beyond his control.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
JOHNSON PORTRAIT FOR WILSON.
By The United Pres.

WASHINGTON. Oct. Mrs.
John Maxwell OF Nashville Tenn.
grand-niece for former President
johnson. called on President Wilson
today and presented him with a pic
ture OF her grand-uncle.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
WEEGHmAN CHALLENGES o. B.
BY The United Press

IN IIIF NIIIIVW IIVH.l
CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-Charles Weegh-
man, president and owner of the Chi
cago Whales, champions Of the Fed
eral Baseball League. today formally
challenged the winner of the coming
Boston Rex SUx-Philadelphia Ma
tionals SERIES If the challenge is not
accepted Weeghman will claim the
worlds championship for his club.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
PRoTHONOrARY WANTS A CLERK

Prothonotary Joseph Wigglesworth
has been unable so far 10 get a substi-
tute clerk for his office. The clerk
required is expected TO operate a
typewriter but the whole trouble is
due 10 the fact that the job is good
for only two months.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
IMPRONING SHIPLEY STREET.

The Street and Sewer Department
today began improving Shipley street
from Delaware avenue down. A lay
or Of asphalt is 10 be put on the pres
ont cobblestone bottom. This plan has
been tried in other cities and has
proved satisfactory.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Jackson.
Of No. 722 Pine street. announce the
engagement OF their daughter. Flor
ence Beatrice Jackson and William
IA Squire. The wedding will take
place on October o.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
AFTER SUFFERING
TWO LONG YEARS
Mrs. AseIin Was Restored to
Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Minneapolis, MINI. AFTER my little
one was born was sick with pains in

my sides which the
doctors said W ere
caused by inhsmms-
ton. l suffered a
great deal every
month and grew very
thin. l was under the
care for two
long years without
any benefit. Finally
after repeated sug-
gestions TO try it We
got Lydia Z. Pink
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
Americans Stranded
IN FAR OFF AUSTRALIA
By The United Press.


WASHINGTON. oct. a. Many
Americans are stranded and desfi-
tute in Australia. according TO State
Department dispatches from the
American consul, at sydney Trans
portaton is being provided for
many. but some are not able to prove
their American citizenship Business
depression is said to be responsible
for the plight Of the Americans.
Evening journal., 1915-10-04
MUST SUPPORT CHILD.

In city Court today Harry A.
Blickle was charged with non-sup-
port Of his minor child and ordered
to pay "a a week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-07
DYNAMO FALLS
INTO SUBWAY HOLE
Fireman Who Drove Ruined
Truck Blames Bad Streets
for Auto Wrecks.

The bad condition Of New York
streets blamed for an Increasing
number of automobile accidents which
have recently been erGangcring pedes-
TRANS all over the city. 4 $500 fire
truck was wrecked on April 81 a fifty
ton dynamo whlCg was being drawn by
three motor trucks crashed into the
subway excavation a. Eorty-Second
Street and Seventh Avenue yesterday,
and other automGo..a accidents were
reported TO the poiicC curing the day.
New York City's streets are in
more desperate condition than those
OF any other city i'm the world said
John Kelly, Lieutenant OF Hook and
Ladder Company Z, when up on charges
before Commissioner AdamSon. Also"
he added, 1T has the most stupid
motormen and conductors lie blamed
the poor condition OF the streets and
incompetency of strcetcar men for the
loss of the fire truck, which was ruined
when on the way 10 a fire in Eighteenth
Street.
The chauffeur Of the truck had been
warned 20 drive slowly because of the
wet streets, but the wheels skidded
into an excavation beside the tracks,
and after humping into a mannOle nit
against an elevated pillac and was de-
stroyed.
At Seventh Avenue and Forty
Street the ifty-ton dynamo which was
being taken to the Edison Company fell
through the wooden superstructure Of
the new subway, endangering the lives
of fifty workmen and blocking traffic
for some time.
Henry Gaus, q retired builder, and
his wife, Of 50 Horton Street, City
Island, were injured in the afternoon,
when their machine collided with that
Of Leo Wolfe. of New Rochelle, at
Eastern Avenue and Pelham Parkway.
They were taken to Fordham Hospital,
where their hurts were dressed. Mr..
Gaus remained at the institution to be
examined for fractured skull, but his
wife, who was cut about the face. vas
discharged.
The driver of a United States mail
motor was sentenced TO five days in
iaii for speeding yesterday. He is lie
Row c. Syker. Of III East l22d Street.
and was arrested by motorcycle Po-
liccman Gerdeman after he dashed his
car through crowd at Forty-second
street and Madison Avenue. lie was
arraigned before Magistrate Murphy. in
Yorkville court, who fined HIM $50.
SyFor had no money and was sent to
prison. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-07


WI, SUNDAY GIoes not wish to talk
'H ,,HpC'onoe Alone.
me ohurches o. treat Britain are
Nv. pa.".,Ihuhs IN ms movement to
80 nm .",i'' ana me cell ooes not
,NJv ~ 'ir 'neH;
We oe'lo'' NAV zoo mas laid gu:
cur N"-" 'ol MS mere IN me United
states ana not M England.
NhC Sddcd, though, that II was i'm
possible 20 say now Just what answer
WToG'a DC gwen 20 Nh Randall. as they
nay W.. NV Hearu ms proposition.
Wou'" engagements when YOU al
'ea'E nave mere prevent your gong
aoioaG within the next year or Sc Ma
SUNDAY was asked.
No, she replied; we sign no con-
tracts binding US to dates SO far IN ad
vance. Nr Sunday could go nest fall
If he chose
~ was suggested that Billy devote
HIS su"mcr vacation period to wiring
ing England dry
'fosluvC.y no. exclaimed Ma. "Hc
needs ,hc rest BADLY, and TO attemr, 90
50 'Hcn would he thc same as suicide.
u would moan @ nervous breakdown.
sra " tina. occurred the enforced idle.
rCss would cause him TO pine SloWlr
away. We sinai, certainly be glad to
see Mr.. Randall. and he can stay and
witness our closing services here, but
! DO not know If IT would he the Lerd's
work Tor Belly 90 go over there"
Sunday spoke TO one OF his largest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-07
Jews IN PALESTINE
NEED NO U. S. AID
Food Now Plentiful and Turkish
Government Friendly, Says
Gable Message.

The first authentic information OF
the situation of the Jews ii Palestine
came to the American Federation OF
Zionists yesterday in cable message
from Louis H. Levin, special repre1ent-
alive of the Jews of the United States
who sailed March 10 on the govern
ment collier Vulcan. lir. Levin's mes,
says says no more food need be shipped
from the United States to Palestine
until further notice.
II was said at the federation Office
A East Twenty-third Street, that the
report indicates an improvement IN po-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-07
8lAMES DEATH TO FAITH
Says Christian Science Girl
Caused Fever in School.

Orange. y. j.. May 6.-The cause Of
the fatal outbreak Of scarlet fever IN
the fremont School last year IS eX-
planned in the annual report OF Health
officer Frank J. Osborne, published to-
day. The spread of the disease at the
time caused the death of DR.. Eugene
G.. West and four-year- child
a child whose parents were CHRISTIAN
Scientists was brought to Orange and
rlaced IN n classroom with scores OF
children before IL had completely re-
covered from the fever. When the
child was found TO be in the desquams-
ton PERIOD the most contagious time,
when the scales are dropping off, it was
Immediately quarantined, but the pre-
caution was taken too late,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-07
baggage.

somewhere between four and eight
years old.
The songs over, they romped away
for their coats and hats. which are all
alike, and were hurried off TO luncheon
by one Of Miss Duncan's assistants.
Their healthy, happy faces and their
shrill goodbys, as they left The studio
indicated they were less troubled than
Miss Duncan.
She stoad by the door as they flied
past, occasionally patting curly head
or adjusting a hat set askew, But she
did not smile. She was wondering what
would become Of her tots if her cred
tors to the extent of some $4,000 re-
fuse to permit her to sail for Italy on
her way TO Athens tomorrow, as she
had planned