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Evening journal., 1915-04-14
KEYSER, DEVEN|SH
ARE MADE SERCEANTS
Former, in Station House
and Latter With Traffic
Squad
MEN AT THEIR
NEW WORK TODAY

As a fitting recognition of their
services and efficiency Thomas J.
Kcyser, patrolman and John L. Dew
onish, traffic officer, were appointed
sergeants by the Police Commission
ers yesterday afternoon. Shortly af-
ter the meeting of the commission
crs, Chief OF Police Black designated
Sergeant Keyser as house sergeant
and Sergeant Deyenish to have
charge Of the traffic men. The ser
geants assumed charge of their new
offices today. The appointments We're
made after competitive examination.
They stood the highest.
Sergeant Keyser Is 46 years old and
was appointed to the force as a pa
trolman on June 3, 1907. Sergeant
Devenish is 80 years old and was ap-
pointed to the force as patrolman
on June n. 1910. Both of them are
among the most popular members Of
the Police Department. and both are
regarded as capable and very efficient
officers
The Office of traffic sergeant was
created by tho Police Commissioners
some time ago. II was deemed adyis-
able 10 have this office SO there could
be man in charge of the traffic men
who do duty along Market street aud
East Fourth street and in the street
market on market days. Sergeant
/ Devenish has been a member of the
traffic squad ever since it was created.
/ He has been stationed at Tenth and
Market streets where he has done
very efficient service in enforcing the
traffic rules and regulations. and his
work there has earned for him the
unstinted praise of all those who are
familiar with 1t and who can appro-
ciato efficiency in line Of duty.
The Office of house sergeant has
been vacant sinct Sergeant Samuel
! Durney was retired and placed on
the pension list several weeks ago.
For about eighteen months before he
was retired. Sergeant Durney was un-
able TO do active duty because of the
failure of his cyesight, and all the
time he was off duty Sergeant koyser
performed the work of house ser
4 geant and he has been films the
4 place since Sergeant Durney was re-
i tired Sergeant Keyser is we'll fitted
for the place TO which he has been
appointed. He has performed the
work at the house sergeant's desk in
a very creditable manner. and he is
always polite and courteous to the
many people who have business deal
ings with the police department, as
!, most of them come in contact with
the house sergeant. Sergeant Keysei
:, is always accommodating anC
diplomatic in his dealings with tn,
public and tits claimed the police
commissioners could hardly have
made a better selection either for this
Office or for that of traffic sergeant
Both the officers were congratu.
lated yesterday when it became
known that they had been promoted
for their promotion was taken as an
indication of the fact that the police
commissioners recognized and re-
warded their worth. The position oil
sergeant pays $1,000 a year.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
OBITUARY

Jonathan W. Aydon, formerly a
publicity agent of the Pennsylvania
railroad here who died at his boarding
house. No. sos West Fourth street,
from stroke of paralysis last Mon
day, will be buried tomorrow after
noon from the residence of his SON
in-law. Or. J. Harvey Spruance, No
ia Adams street The honorary pail
bearers will he officials of the Mary
land Division OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad. as follows: Frank Carlisle,
former train dispatcher; j. W. Rcy-
"olds, assistant trainmaster; John w
7wson. cashier; George b. Minnick
-ision operator. and former Post
master Col. Robert IT. Taylor. Inter
ment will be made in the Whining
ton and Brandywine cemetery. James
T Chandler will conduct the funeral
Marie II. Schubert, daughter Of the
late Macmillan and Mary Schubert
died yesterday. The funeral will be
held on Saturday morning from the
home of her grandmother. Mrs. Mary
Reese. No. 233 Broome street, with
Fequiem mass in Sacred Heart r. G
Church.
Henry E. Davis. Jr.. son of MIR. anC
Mrs. Henry f. Davis. of No. lll'
Pennsylvania avenue, who was rur
over and killed by an automobile dc
livery truck Of Edward r. Pusey Fri
day afternoon. was buried yesterday
The funeral service, which was large
ly attended. was conducted by thu
Revs. II. II. Schuman and A. Dol
bow. Six playmates of the 9-year
old victim acted as psllbearers. Th'
floral offerings were numerous.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
SEND AID TO France
AND SWITZERLAND
War Relief Committee Ships
Garments TO Refugees
in Two Countries
MRS. w. c. SPEAKMAN
COLLECTED ARTICLES

The War Roliefs Committee has
been called upon TO act as recipient
for large number Of garments
bought by special contribution from
the Home Relief Society- These gar
ments have been packed and forward
cd by an authorized agent to
refugees in France and Switzerland.
Two packing cases were sent yestcr-
iday TO Lausanne. Switzerland. In re-
sponse 10 direct appeals from friends
who are doyoting their time to relief
work there among those in distress.
[ Another large packing case was sent
4 TO Mile d Esirumobiolo through the
generosity of her friends for French
and Belgian refugees in Switzerland.
Mrs. William G. Speakman had
charge OF tho collecting of the
articles,for this box. She reports the
following gifts
Miss Mathor Two soarfs, material.
I bandages. child's cap. two bags sup
piled with wool and needles. extra
wool. two handkerchiofs. live wash
cloths. nine pairs wristlois. two util-
ity bags.
Miss Smyth-Onc scarf. three
waists. old linen. ladies' coat dress
ing sacque. two infants sacques.
Mrs. Emile Weller Three shawls,
two pair wristlots. two baby sacQuos,
two pair socks iiyo boys caps, four
boys scaris, two pairs socks, one
\ scarf.
Mrs. Weller knitted all these beau
tiful articles for this special box, in
addition TO a great number for tho
Red Cross Hospitals She has con-
trihuted over ll5 articles. She has
knitted since the war began, includ-
ing several large shawls.
Other friends s-llrec pounds wool, ON
woman's suit, four pairs Trousers on
womsn's cape. two coats and vests, un
Woman's coat tour -caris. two chill
drcn's capcs, two baby sacqucs, hab.
clothes, two women, waists. tNclv
cakes toilet soap, seven pairs socks. fou
pairs stockings, shoesiriugs.
In addition, Mrs. William G.. Speak
man has furnished Sl70 in cash cunir
buttons from friend of Nile. dE-tru
mobiclc TO aid in the relief work IN lau
Same, Switzerland.
The war relief committee purchase
eight dozen shirts from the Home Relic
The following contributions havl
been received Mrs. j. II. Hossinger
Newark. 81: Lorraine Group. l3l gauz
pads: Mrs. W. II. Porter. II - dozcl
underdrawers and shirts. 25 pair
. stockings, Is dozen handkcrchiois
New Century Club. Middletown, knit
ting committee. one abdominal band
Miss Rose Dougherty, one scarf. on
= pair mittens; Miss NJ. s. Jones. on
pair socks; A Friend, one combinatio
scarf and wristlets, one pair bed sock
Mrs. Elisha Lee. Jr, one scarf: Mr.
. Elisha Lee, one pair socks. six iianni
abdominal belts; Mrs Jenckes on
scarf: DUPONT Welfare Circle Mar
V. Lannan, one band: Mrs. James. on
pair stockings; Edna S. Smith, on
scarf; Viola c. Casey one pair wrist
let's Edna Blackston, one band
Sarah NJ. Bonham. one pair wrietlot'
one band. one pair stockings.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
FLOWERS Greet The
new KIDDIES' JUDGE

When Judge William S. prickett
opened his first session Of Juvenile
Court this afternoon, his desk displayed
a beautiful bunch of sweet peas, the
gift OF the officers of the court, who are;
Harry A. Brown, clerk; T. Ross Farra
chief probation officer; Mrs +. Ross
Faira, matron; Miss Marian Mote
stenographer and Miss Laota Powell, as
sistant TO the probation officer Among
the welfare workers present were: Mrs
w B. Butler. president OF the Juvenil'
Court Associations Mrs. w. 5. Ailles
Miss Mabel Vernon, Miss Sybil Gordor
and Miss Caroline Cooper.
There were twenty cases on today
docket The court will sit again to
morrow.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
HUMANE AGENT Stout
LOOKS into MANY CASES

The monthly meeting. of the Societies
for Prevention of Cruelty to Children
and Animals were held yesterday after
noon Those present were; Herbert Is
Watson, David j. Renhardt, Harlow II
Curtis. Frank Stout, Mrs Benjamin
Nields. Mrs John s. Scott, Miss Esther
f. stout, Miss Pauline H. Rogers, Miss
Elizabeth B. Wales.
Frank stout, special agent Of the two
societies, reported that a. complaints in
which % children were involved had
been investigated in March and during
the same month there were - iuvesti-
CATIONS and two arrests for cruelty ia
animals.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
LITTLE MARY MACK.

An American musical comedy
American plot. American setting,
American players and American mu-
sic. written by an American-will
make its premier bow in this city
al the Playhouse on April 18th for
two nights Little Mary Mack" Is the
name Of the new production and the
producers have ignored the tradition
that in the past has demanded a for
oign flavor in musical comedy.
Little Mary Mack" Is a bowitching
story OF little American girl whose
chief trait is curiosity. Mary Mack is
inQuisitive, so much so that she near
ly drives TO distraction a millionaire
banker whose ambition is TO marry
his daughter of TO some nobleman.
Mary Mack's efforts TO foil the foul
plot provide a vehicle that offers an
opportunity for fun-makng that the
authors are quick TO grasp.
After its engagement here, Little
Mary Mack" will go TO Philadelphia
and. after a stay OF several weeks
in that city will go to New York.
The cast personnel has been re
/ cruitcd from the seasons biggest sue
/ cesses and includes many players o
exceptional merit. They are Sylvii
! Jason. Georgia Harvey. Grace Kenni
! colt. Maude Ferniss. Eva Oliyotti
Richard Temple. Harrison Garrett. Ei'
nest Wood. Fred Graham, Ben Grin
nell, John Wheeler. Thomas r. Man
ming. Lambert and Mason and Th'
Unique Quartet
An important feature of this pro
duction will be the appearance of Mrs
Keith Donaldson. the Million Dollar
Bride. who in Little Mary Mack makes
her bow TO the professional stage
She will be assisted by John Jarvis
her partner.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
MERRILL SENTENCE
POSTPONED BY COURT
Letters Offered as Evidence
of Lumberman's Innocence
Cause Delay
SAYS POVERTY
CAUSED PLEA

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April IA
After. counsel for Henry A. Merrill,
one OF the directors in the S6,00,000
international Lumber and Develop
ment Company swindle, had consum-
cd one hour and a half in trying TO
convince Judge Dickinson yesterday
in the. United States Court why their
client should not he sent to Jail. the
case was postponed until o'clock
today to allow the Court 10 read a
mass of letters written by persons in
behalf of the defendant.
Merrill pleaded guilty to charge
of conspiracy to use the mails 10
defraud last February He was in
dicted with John r. Markley. Isaiah
u. Miller, Charles NJ. Mahon and Col
onel A. G.. Stewart, who are now serv-
ing iail sentences for their partici
patton in tho fraud. When Merrill S
case was called yesterday for the I'M
position Of sentence former Judge
Beitler and Otto Wolff, counsel for
Merrill, in asking for leniency for
their client outlined the defendant s
connection with the company. While
admitting that Merrill was a director,
Mr. Reitler declared that he was only
q figurehead, his real position being
the manager of the plantation at Carr
pechc Mexico. The lawyer said that
Merrill had nothing to Jdo with the
arrangements of The scheme and that
he did not share in any of the money
that was made A number of letters
Written by Merrill TO the officers of
the company in this city we're sub
nitted 10 Judge Dickinson TO prove
tlat Merrill was sincere in his work
as marager of the Mexican land.
At The conclusion of the argument
judge Dickinson express his opinion
that q public fraud Of such a large
nature was serious matter. and i'll
timated that tho Court could not lose
sight of that fact in imposing sentence
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
AT THE VICTORIA.

Showing for the last time today at
the Victoria is the funniest comedy
play, "Tillie's Punctured Romance. "
with Marie Dressler assisted by
Charles Chaplin and Mabel Norman.
Swift action such as is seldom seen
on the screen of a moving picture
theatre characterizes this extra
ordinary comedy subject II is re-
celved with riots of laughter at every
performance. and il you want TO
laugh from beginning 10 the end OF
a show then don't miss il today. To-
morrow will be seen an exceptionally
good play from the novel by John
Hymor featuring Gordon DeMaine,
entitled In the Shadow"
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
HOPE TO BRING 1916
Gas CONVENTION here

Nell B. Sinclair, managing secre-
tary of the Chamber of Commerce.;
William J. McCorkindale and William
A. Morris. of the Wilmington Gas
Company are in Philadelphia today at
tending the sessions of the annual
convention of the Pennsylvania Gas
Association. for the purpose of invit-
ing the association to hold its 1916
convention in Wilmington. The con-
vention opened this morning in the
Hotel Adelphia, and one of the first
committees appointed was that To
recommend a meeting place for mex.
year. The Wilmington representatives
appeared before this committee and
urged the claims of Wilmington
strongly. They received such a cour-
teous hearing that they reported that
they feel the chances excellent of this
city landing the convention. Reading
proved to be the strongest competitor,
the representatives from that city
urging the 1916 gathering TO meet in
the now Berkshire Hotel there. With
the Hotel DUPONT to offer as conven-
ton headquarters. the Wilmingtonians
felt all the more hopeful
The present convention of the Penn
sylvania Gas Association is the sew
enth annual gathering, and is a joint
meeting with the New Jersey State
] Gas Association. The former associa-
/ tion has more than $50 members while
the New Jersey body numbers about
100. Last years convention was.held
/ in Allentown. Director of Public SAT.
ETY. Porter addressed the opening ses-
sion this morning.
The special committee TO select .
] convention meeting place for 1916 will
report tomorrow night Mr. Sinclair
with Mr.. McCorkindale and Mr.. Nor
ris are working earnestly to win The
| convention.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
DISCUSS CHARITIES
At CITY conference

With Miss Sybil Gordon. of the
city, Miss Hopkins, of the Associated
Charities of Baltimore and Mr.. Little
of Philadelphia, secretary of the or
ganized charities of that city as the
speakers, conference of charities
will be held at the New Century Club
on Thursday afternoon, April %. Miss
Gordon and Miss Hopkins will speak
principally concerning the home re-
lief work which was conducted in
this city last winter and Mr.. Little
will speak on Our Future Service and
Constructive Work for .ihe Commun-
ity." The meeting will be open to the
public.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
LOST TOOTH DIsABLEs EWING.

Register in Chancery Frank ?. tW-
ing is confined TO mis- home. Several
days ago he had trouble with an ach-
ing tooth and had It extracted. The
roots of the tooth had grown together
and the extraction was a difficult one,
and since Saturday Mr.. Ewing has suf-
fered great pain in his jaw.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
BARBER WILL TAKE LICENSE.

William Gardner. a barber of No.
302 East Sixth street, was given a
hearing before Magistrate Lewis last
night on a charge Of operating a
barber shop without a license as re-
quired by law. The case was dis
missed on payment Of cost. the de-
fendant promising to take out a Ii
cense.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14

hot as he could stand for about fifteen
minutes with a soft sponge and Cuticura
Soap. then he put the Ointment on his face
and left e on al night In the morning he
would wash Il OF with the Soap and then
put the Ointment on again He would do
that four or fve times day. In one month
his skin was clear and now Il is smooth like
velvet and his eyebrows have come In
nicely" ,slgnedl Mrs. Robert Pablo.
June -. 1914.
Sample Each Free by Mail
with 32-p. skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept. I. Bos-
ton" Sold throughout the world
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
WANT STREETS OPENED.

Resident Judge RICE has been re-
quested by Mayor Howell TO appoint
a commission TO assess damages in
connection with the openiQg of the
following streets in tho Ninth ward
Lsmmott and Carter. between Twenty
ffth and Twcnty-seyenth streets.
TN enty-siXth and TWcniy-se, enth
streets, between Market and Jsssup
streets.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
DISCUSS ,PHONE CHANGEs.

The public building committee of
the Levy Court today held confor-
ence with representatives OF the Dia-
mond state Telegraph and Telephone
Company in reference 10 the tolc-
phones now in use in The Court
House The court will have an in.
accommodating phone system in.
stalled in thocCourt House.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
AT THE MAJESTIC.

II Hall Gaines masterpiece OF nc
ton was received with such a vel
come by the public. the photoplay has
added new laurels TO the popularity OF
this wonderful story. Hundreds
came. saw and approved this won
derful photoplay at the Majestic Thea
tro yesterday. II will be repeated TO-
day.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14

burn awfully The pimples
were red and they itched.
His skin began TO peel of
his face. II made all his
eyebrows fan out.
"He got some soap and
ointment but they did not
help him. / got the Cuii-
cura soap aud Ointment for
him and he nut them on.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
SpENDS BIRTHDAY AT WORN.

n. G. Little. bookkeeper at the Of
fees of the Wilmington Gas Company
was receiving the congratulations oi
his friends today in honor Of his birth.
DAY anniversary. Dir. Little cclcbrat
ed the occasion by working.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14

and Tuesday and they we're cop-
graduated by all because Of the mag
nificent building erected IN the heart
of the down town shopping district
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
PLAY BALL

Nothing like the great American
game; nothing like the great
American Bcady-to-vcaf Clothes;
best ia the world and some OF the
best il hero.
SIS, Sac, S7s and $50.
New Spring Suits for Mon; come
ia and look them over. try ON the
different models, select the style
you like best and learn of the
most moderate prices.
SPECIAL MODELS
and Patterns not duplicated hero
and nowhere any better for quail
ity or price.
New Top Coats. $40 TO s2j.
Spring Ovcrcoats, $40 TO $50.
silk lined. Sl5 to $50.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9th and Market.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
SKIN GOT DRY
PINPLES BROKE OUT
Could Not Sleep, Red and Itched,
EyebrowsFeIl Out, Used Cutlcura,
In One Month Skin Clear, Smooth
Like Velvet, Eyebrows Grow,

333 Poplar ST.. Philadelphia Pa" Ny
husbands skin got dry and plmples broke
out. AZ night he could not sleep. IL would
Evening journal., 1915-04-14
AT THE GARRIcK

Sutton. Mcintyre and sutton com
prise very clever team who are pro
ducing "The Pumpkin Girl" at the Gar
rick Theatre this week. The members ol
the company not only bubble over Will
comedy, which is brought into play at
every turn, but they are also skilled
acrohats. contortionists and tumblers
Their act is in reality a comedy circui
performance. aud il is staged in accord
ancc with the spirit OF tho occasion, Civ
ing il a perfect natural atmosphere. II
is staged with rural effect, aud one o
the features is the entrance on the stage
of charming young woman wh'
cmcrgcs from 4 pumpkin after II haN
been rolled in on the stage. This youns
woman has remarkable ability as a con
toriionist. while all of the members o
the trio arc very clever dancers.
Evening journal., 1915-04-14

far ahead Of the Wyoming and Arkan-
sas as these ships are head Of minor
dreadnoughts which we're considered
so formidable few short years ago,
such as the Michigan or Connecticut.
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men and how they agreed to return t.
work
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bAPTISTS Begin
10th SESSION
Old School Worships Accord
ing to, Customs Of
Christ's Day.
NO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Several Hundred Delegates Attend
Convention of Ketockton Associa-
ton at Pythian Temple.
NO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Several hundred delegates are in WASH
ington to attend the 10th annual conven-
ton OF the Ketockton Association Of the
Old School Primitive Baptists, which was
opened yesterday at Pythian Temple. Ses-
sions will be continued today and tomor-
row. Special services tomorrow are ex-
pected to attract the largest crowds.
The Primitive Baptists constitute a re-
ligious denomination adhering strictly to
customs supposed to have been followed
in the days of the Saviour. They prohib-
1t instrumental music in the churches and
many Of the rural churches baptize per-
sons outdoors in running water. Many
customs in vogue In colonial days still
are preserved.
Bryan's Grandfather . Member.
The grandfather Of former Secretary
OF State Bryan was one ofthe prominent
members Of the faith In ante-bellum days
The church Is one Of the oldest in the
country. The association now in session.
which comprises members Of the faith in
the District of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia, is said to be the second Oldest
Baptist organization in the world.
The only local church Of the faith is
the Washington Primitive Baptist Church
at Georgia avenue and Shepherd street,
Of which Rev. DR.. Charles H. Waters is
pastor.
Elder T. s. Dalton, of Baltimore, is
moderator of the convention. He was re-
elected moderator for another year at the
session yesterday afternoon. j. c. Wilt
shire was elected clerk. The opening SER
mon was delivered by Elder A L. Harri-
son, of Front Royal, Va.
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BIG STRIKE AVERTED.
William BIackman Tells How He
Prevented Railroad Tie-up.

How he prevented what might have
been the largest railroad strike in the
country since 1894. was told yesterday
by William Blackman. Federal concilia-
tor. in his report to the Department of
Labor. He has just returned from Kan
sas City, where he settled a strike OF the
shop employees of the Kansas City Ter
minal Company.
This company does the switching for
every road entering Kansas City. Every
one of them would have been tied up if
the strike has been allowed to continue,
Blackman reported. All affiliated train
men would have been called out and not
a train would have moved through Kan
sas City, tying up the moving of crops
Blaekman detailed how he obtained
concessions from the company for the
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CHARLES H. PARKER
DIES IN MARYLAND
Pioneer Real Estate Broker of Wash
ington Succumbs to Paraly-
TIC Stroke,

NC StlOke.
Silver Spring. Nd, Aug. l3.-Charles H
Parker. former real estate broker in the
southwest section of Washington, died
at his home in Lay Hill. Nd. on Thurs
day. August II. after a third stroke of
paralysis.
He was born in-East Bradford Town
ship. Chester County. Pa, January Is,
1874. After spending a few years in tho
country schools Of Pennsylvania he came
to Washington at the age of 16 For
several years he was employed in Wash
ington. and In 1865 received an appoint
ment as Janitor of the Jefferson School.
At this time he began specializing in real
estate to small extent, and in 1874 be-
gan business in the southwest section OF
Washington. He was known as the pio-
neer real estate broker Of that section
He retired in 1907 after thirty-three years
of faithful service to the property own
ers of southwest. At the time Of his re-
tirement the business was incorporated.
He was q member Of Osiris Lodge, No.
q F. A. A. n, and the Washington
Board Of Trade. He was well known by
all the business men Of Washington He
Ii survived By nine children-Mrs. Mareo
McKimmie. Of Lay Hill; Thomas Parker.
Of Washington; Mrs. Eva ]. Dolan, Of
Washington: Nra Walter Heiston. of
Chicago; BENJAMIN Parker. Of Washing.
ton: Mrs.. Thomas O'Donneit Of Wash
intton; c. Alberts Parker. Of Lay Hin,
and Esther and Nargaret Parker. both Of
Lay Hill
Arrangemsnts have been made for m
torment In the cemetery at his home st
Lay HIN. ia.