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Evening journal., 1916-03-31

cate and the Rev. f. II. Butler, Of
Philadelphia.
A delegation of IA ministers from
the Washington. d. c., Conference
was welcomed at the morning session.
The Rev. w. A. c. Hughes delivered
the fraternal address to the Confer
ence and the Rev. X. G. Waters re-
piled. The entire conference then
stood and sang BLESSED Be the Tie
That Binds"
The Rev. j. W. Jewett has been
elected secre'.ry of the Conference. .
the Rev. ID. II. Hargis. treasurer. and
the Rev. y. A. Parker. statistician,
with the following assistants; The Rev.
r. II. Wallace, NJ. p. Sterling. J. II.
Stephenson. O. p. Dickerson, M. W.
Clark and J. w. Parker and the Rev
j. r. Waters. secretary of the Confer.
ence Claimants. The following ap.
pointments we're also made; the Rev
Joseph c. Cooke. conference choris
ter; the Rev. J. II. Blake. press; the
Rev. J. r. Brown, leader OF the evan
gelistic services, and the Rev. j
l.. Davis, Conference postmaster
Sketches OF the lives of six ministers
who 'died during the last year were
read
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
ALFRED D. VANDEVER
BURIEDUNDERB BLOOMS
Funeral of Well Known
Official Today is Largely
Attended
COMRADES FIRE
VOLLEY OVER GRAVE

The funeral OF Alfred DUPONT Van
dever, one of wilmington's Oldest
and most respected citizens. who died
on Tuesday from heart trouble, took
place this afternoon from Old Swedes
p. r. Church. the Rev. Robert Bell
vicar Of the church, officiating. Pre-
vious 10 the services in the church,
the Rev. Oluf Okerlund, pastor Of the
Swedish Baptist Church. who was a
personal friend Of the deceased, con-
Quoted a short service at the late
home of Mr.. Vandever, No. 1l3S Wal
nut street.
Many of Mr.. Wanderers war COM
rades viewed his remains. The coffin
was draped with an American flag
and the flowers were numerous and
beautiful.
The nall bearers we're members of
Washington Lodge. Knights OF
Pythias, the Volunteer Firemen's Re
lief Association. the Fame Hose Fire
Company and the G. A. r.. Inter-
ment was made in the Old Swedes
Cemetery. A salute was fred over
his grave.
Mr.. Vandever was the oldes. active
fireman IN the city, being a member
of the Fame Hose Fire Company. He
was SO years old For number of
years he was sexton OF Old Swedes'
Church, and was former coroner.
He served in the Civil War with
honor.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
NEGRO METHODISTS
REPORT MANY ACCESSIONS

Reports made by the district super
intendents to the Conference Of the
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.
now in convention IN the East Cal
vary Church. Philadelphia. yesterday,
Indicate that the membership has in
the last year made the biggest net
gain in its history. The largest in
crease was reported by the Rov. ].
w. Henderson, of the Centreville, Md,
district. who made his first report. lie
showed that in his district there was
a 9S per cent. net gain for the last
year Following close behind, the
Rev. ]. II. Scott, OF the Philadelphia
district. reported a gain Of 80 per
cent. and the Rev. c. w Pullett, from
the Cambridge. Md district. also told
of a substantial increase.
Bishop Richard Cooke. who Is pre-
Sizing, aroused the conference in the
morning session by a special sermon
in which he pictured Christianity as
the great co-ordinating philosophy
strong enough TO raise the lowest ia
the highest, regardless of race OF
color.
The Rev. Clarence T. Wilson. OF
/ Topeka, general secretary of the
Church Temperance Society. deliver
ed an address at the morning session
outlining the work OF the organization
and reporting on its progress. A rcs
OlutiOn indorsing the work of the so
ciety was introduced by the Rev
Charles A. Tindley and adopted by
the conference. Other addresses were
made bv the Rev II e JOnes editor
Of The Southwestern Christian Advo'
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
Mrs. MFm MAN Ar aa-

Mrs Ernestine We'll died at the
Home for Aged Women this morning
in her ninety-third year. She had been
in good health until four weeks ago.
Mrs. Well was born in Germany and
came TO this country many years ago.
She was married three times and had
but one child. Her nearest relatives
are three grandchildren: Edward j..
Fred NJ. and Miss Jennie NJ. Hagmayer
OF No az West Eighth street. and w
J. Hagmayer. who is in the United
States navy.
Mrs. We'll was a member OF Zior
Lutheran Church. The funeral ser.
vice will be held from the Home for
Aged Women on Monday morning. b,
the Revs. S. G.. Won Bosse and Pau
lsenschmid Interment will be II
Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
MT. PLEASANT PUPILS
have SPELLING Bee

In Mt. Pleasant public school last
evening a musical program was pre-
sented by the pupils and teachers OF
the school. The school was crowded
with pupils and their parents, spell
ing contest following the musicale.
DIR. L. L. Cross. county superintend-
ent OF free schools, had charge OF the
snelling contest Thirty-siX pupils
took part. and il required a consider
ablo time before the contestants were
reduced to ten. Then the ten we're
given twenty words to write The ten
contestants in this case were Leon
ard NJ. Ocheltree, Samuel McSorley,
Edith Whartenby, Hope 5. Richard
son. Grace Merian Handy, Caroline
richardson. Elizabeth Bowman, DOUG
las W. Ball, Dorothy o. Repp and
Garrett Handy.
Samuel McSorley and Edith Whar-
tenby tied for first place; Elizabeth
Bowman won second prize, and Car
rett Handy and Dorothy o. Repp tied
Tor the other two prizes.
The prizes were donated by y. l.
Mullin & Son, Mrs. }. l.. Bright, smell
lenburg & Co., and Baynard, Banks u
Bryan.
DIR. Cross congratulated the chiuIeh
upon having such a splendid school COM
mission. Its members visit the school
weekly and at all times are jealous for
the furtherance of education. He also
complimented the commissioners on
having such a splendid board of teach
ers. and said the spelling contest was
the best he has attended in years. He
reminded the pupils that the spelling
contest at teachers institute will be for
the William Winder Laird and EVEN
ING JOURNAL silver cups. In addi-
tion TO this contest there will be State
contest for gold prizes offered by a
friend of education.
The attention of the school was called
10 the prize offered by Miss Mather for
the best display Of wild flowers.
Prof. Robinson's school has the pecu'
liar distinction of having 100 per cent
in the contest for subscribers for The
Delaware School Journal, as every pupil
has subscribed for the publication, OF
which Dr. Cross is editor.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
Three INJURED when
CAR TURNS TURTLE
Roy Bacon, Automobile
Driver Again Patient at
Delaware Hospital
MACHINE UPSET AT
10TH AND MARKET SITS.

Roy Bacon, the well-known auto
mobile driver. who was injured in the
auto races at the State Fair grounds
last September. is a patient at the
Delaware Hospital. suffering from Sc
we're bruises about the body and
shock, as the result OF an automobile
accident at Tenth and Market streets,
about one o'clock this morning.
Michael Randolph. OF No. 707 Monroe
street, and Robert Fisher. Of Newark,
who were with Bacon at the time,
were also slightly injured. Ran
dolph and Fisher after being treated
for cuts about the face and body
were able TO go to their homes. Ac-
cording TO the police the men were
injured. when a large automobile in
which they we're riding turned tur-
tie az Tenth and Market streets, as
Bacon who was driving il, attempted
to turn the corner at a high rate OF
speed.
The accident was witnessed by
Frank L. Gates. the well known in
surance man. who arrived on the
scene In time to pull Bacon from
beneath the wrecked car
From what the police learned OF
the case, Bacon and the other two
men secured the car from Charles W.
Strahorn. Of Newark, about midnight,
and started for this city. It was re-
ported that five men were in the
wrecked car. but the police claim
only three were in il at the time OF
the accident.
When the car turned over. it was
practically wrecked. The Phoenix
ambulance was summoned and the
injured men taken TO the Delaware
Hospital for treatment.
Bacon. who formerly lived here. was
injured in a Vanderbilt cup race in
Long Island severai years ago while
driving a car. AT that time his skull
was fractured. Last night when he
was injured. he struck on his head
but according TO the physicians at the
Delaware Hospital today. no bones
we're broken and his condition W
not serious.
In the State fair races here last tall
Bacon while driving a Renault car IN
a three-nile free for all, was tossed
from the track when the car turned
turtle. At that time he had three
ribs broken and he was injured IN
ternally. He has been working at the
garage of Charles w. Strahorn, III
Newark for several months.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
GRANGE no HOLD BAZAAR.

At the meeting Of the West Brandy
wine Grange. at Talleyville. last night,
five applications for membership were
received. Il was decided to have an
initiation the latter part of April.
The grange will hold a bazaar and
festival in its hall on April q. The
literary program for the evening con-
sisted Of singing by the grange, a hu-
morous reading by Curtis Talley, q
cornet solo by Jerome Price. and q
recitation on Caesar Rodney's famous
ride by Miss Margarite Ryan.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
MAYOR APPROVES RESOLUTIONS.

Mayor James +. Price this morning
signed four resolutions which have
been passed by the Street and Sewer
Department Two OF the resolutions
give the Wilmington City Railway
permission to continue its tracks on
East Fourth street to the new Third
street bridge. and the Wilmington,
New Castle and Delaware City Rail
way permission to connect with the
tracks Of the traction company at
Front and Market streets. One reso-
luton grants to the Reading Railway
Company permission to place addi-
tional tracks across Beech street. The
other resolution is an amendment to
the traffic laws concerning driving
south on King street on market days.
II provides that the traffic officer give
warning before arresting a man for
violating the law.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31

Magistrate John D. Carter OF Town.
send Is visiting his daughter, Mrs. l.
r. Dooley. at No. sac West Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Md.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
Mr.. ROBERTS PROMINENT
IN FELLOWSHIP WORK

Richard Roberts. who is to speak
in Wilmington. on Monday evening.
April ,. at st. Andrews Church. on
the Moral Issues Involved in the
War" Is secretary of the Fellowship
OF Reconciliation q movement which
has a large membership in England.
and which has lately been inaugur-
ated In America.
Mr. Roberts was introduced 10
American audiences by no less a per-
son than the noted Englishman. DR..
G. A. Johnston Ross. now Of New
York.
DR. Ross himself one Of the great
est preachers of modern times. to
audiences Of university men and wo-
men at Cambridge. England. and in
America, says of Mr.. Roberts:
"He comes to us from the Presby-
terian Church Of England. Of which
he has been for fourteen years an
able and brilliant leader He Is a
Welchman, and his preaching Is char
acterized by courage and mcldity OF
thought and by unusual felicity and
fervor OF diction He has kept him.
self in the full air OF the world
Mr.. Roberts will speak in Whining
ton on "The Moral Issues Involved
IN the War"
The public is invited 20 the meet
ing by those who have been instru-
mental in bringing him here.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
CHORUS At SOCIAL.

The Pullman Male Chorus met at the
home of Mr.. q. +. Flory. No. 2307 West
street. last night. Twenty members
were present After singing a number
of selections from the Lyon hymn
books. a short business meeting was
held. after which refreshments were
served by the host A delightful even
ing WAS snnnI
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
A new Spring Corset

A new Spring Corset
is really necessity if you would get the
best results from your new Suit or
Dress. The fit Of your outer garments
is sure to be more satisfactory if you
make them over a new spring Corset.
Front lace corsets are popular. Good
ones here from SIPS up. Thomson's. r.
& G., Warmers, Ferris, American Lady,
Memo, all of these most fashionable
models are here.
Our expert corsetiere will advise you
as to the model best adapted 10 your
figure and should alterations be required
we make them here exactly as Is doiie ii
the factory, without the expense OF ex-
pressaee and without the delay of send
ing them away.
Corset Department, End floor.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
FIGHTs HOTEL ASSESSMENT.

This was a busy day with the mem
bers of the Levy Court, as il was the
last day on which assessment appeals
could be made.
James A. McKelvey, proprietor OF
the Deer Park Hotel. Newark. ap-
pealed against the assessment on his
hotel from S2O,SOO to $4,000. Consid-
Grafton of the appeal was postponed
until the Winchester appeal is taken
up later this afternoon. IL came out
that the property was valued at
100000
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
CHILD HIT BY AUTO.

Miss Virginia Cooper. aged Z years.
of No. Si7 West Ninth street. was
injured about the back this afternoon
when she was knocked down and
dragged by an automobile owned by
Potter, the florist The accident oc-
CURED at Delaware avenue and West
street. Miss Cooper was taken to the
police station by Sergeant Devenish.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
Dutch Liner NOT
sunk BY BRITISH
UNDERSEA BOAT
By The United pres..

LONDON, March s1.-The BRITISH
Admiralty issued an official denial Of
the semi-ofncial German accusation
that the British navy uses bronze
torpedoes.
Follow'nf the sinking OF the Dutch
liner Tubaniia and the damaging OF
the Sussex, It was asserted in Lons
don dispatches that fragments OF
bronze. found aboard both vessels.
virtually proved they we're attacked
by German U-boats since only Ger.
many used the Schwarzlcopf bronze
torpedoes.
The semi-oficial German news
agency yesterday quoted an Amster'
dam newspaper as authority for the
statement that both the English and
Dutch use bronze torpedoeE.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
MARRIED SO YEARS.

Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Patton. No
l1C3 West Eighth street, celebrated
on Wednesday evening the iftieth an
niversary Of their wedding Mr.. and
Mrs. Patton have two children, Les
lie, a railroad conductor and Misl
Elizabeth Patton. Wilmington school
teacher. A number OF friends called
during the evening and offered con
gratnlations.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
ACCUSE BOYs As aPTRATEs.-

Two small boys were taken into
custody yesterday afternoon by Chief
Probation officer r. Ross Farra, on
the charge Of larceny OF various ar
ticles from motor boats in the Chris
tiana river. For some time motor
boat owners have been missing arti-
cles, and yesterday Captain Kirby of
the Dime Line Steamboat Company,
caught the boys while making a get
away with some articles from his
boat, Alert.
Evening journal., 1916-03-31
AsNAPPERSs IN THE CREEK.

"Snappers" are commencing to
make their appearance. This morning
Captain John Wright and Pencil Stet-
ser. bridgetender at Market street
bridge. caught a twelve-pound SNAP
per- near the bridge.
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
Mary Pckford Matinee

What could be more promising for
the Library Board to present to its
patrons than a Mary Pickford produc-
ton? Quite gratified is the new board
to uphold the standard set by the re-
firing board in presenting something
good. A matinee is scheduled for
this afternoon at 4:10 and the evening
performance is at the usual hour,
Mary Picford in "The Founding" is
sure to be an attractive feature. The
two performances are given that all
may avail themselves of this privilege
of supporting the Library at the very
least effort and expense. Your TWEEN
ty-five cents helps the Board to pay
expenses and surely you do not miss
that amount. Get your friends to-
gether for a theatre party in the
afternoon if you can't come tonight
and tell those nearest you to go and
do likewise.
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
FLAGSTAFF-CALIF
CLUB ENTERTAINERS

Mrs. Ashurst and her daughter Mrs.
West, assisted by Mr.. Mary Treat en-
tertained the Flagtaff California club
at the hotel Larchmont June 8, 1916.
An elaborate luncheon was served
in the social hall. The tables were
beautifully decorated with pink and
white carnations.
After the repast, the afternoon was
spent in singing old songs and read
ings. Mrs. Cressey read an account
of Senator Ahurst, written by his
boyhood friend, C. Mick Stark, the
article was published in New York
paper
Those present were: Mrs. Ashurst,
Mrs. West, Mrs. Treat, Mr.. Beal,
Mr.. Gillette, Mrs. Hoxworth, Mrs.
Daggs, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Cressey, Mrs.
Thomas and her daughters Irene and
HELEN, Mr.. Gancy and three daugh-
ters, Stella, Effie and Winnie, Mrs. G.
B. Elmore, Mrs. Haywood, Mrs. Will
lie Campbell and two daughters, Mrs.
jeff Meyer and daughter Marion,
Mrs. ]. Salzman, Mrs. E. X. Woods,
Mrs. L. r. Milligan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan, Miss M. Augusta Howard,
Mrs. B. L. Belt, Mrs. 2. w. Pickrell
and little daughter.
The next reunion Of the club will be
at the residence Of Mrs. E. X. Woods,
TAI Whittier street, Los Angeles.
Mrs. Woods will be assisted by
Mrs. Cressey and Mrs. Pickrell. All
Flagstaff ladies visiting in California
are cordially invited to attend.
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
wOMAN'S CLUB ENJOY
DELIGHTFUL PICNIC

The Woman's Club picnic is now a
delightful memory. Some Of The club
members and families must have for
gotten the date for we did not see
them there, but "those present" adj
NIT royal good time. Last Friday
was an ideal day for such an event
and at three o'clock a number Of cars
We're already climbing Observatory
Hill and at the Slipher home Mrs.
Slipher stood waiting to give well
come to each and every one who
came.
Seats had been provided on the
wide veranda and those who wished
simply to rest and enjoy the beautiful
view afforded from the porch, could
do so, while others entered heartily
into the strenuous games which the en-
tertainment committee had in charge.
Between five and six a bounteous
picnic supper was served and every
one in speaking Of it were loud in
their praise. To serve over a hun
dred people with such a variety
speaks we'll Of the committee in
charge Of provisions. The children
all had good time as well as the
grown up and should vote be taken,
it would be a unanimous one in favor
Of repetition Of the outing next
year.
The club extend vote of thanks to
Mr.. and Mrs. Slipher for making such
an outing possible for their genuine
hospitality added to the enjoyment of
the occasion.
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE
ARE HAPPILY MARRIED

Fred w. Croxen and Edith Lam
port were united in the holy bonds Of
matrimony Wednesday morning at
the hour of 9 o'clock at the home Of
the bride on Milton Road. The Rev.
Thomas Hambly, d. D., pastor of the
Federated church performed the cere-
mony. Mr.. Jimmie Lamport acted as
best man, Miss CHAIRMAN Robertson
brides maid, while little Mary Lam
port acted as flower girl and ring
bearer. Mrs. Hambly played the
Lohengrin wedding march during the
service.
The following is the list Of the in
vited guests: Mrs. P. T. Robertson,
CHAIRMAN Robertson, Iris Robertson,
Dolph Treat, Lena Doyle, Ray Eddy,
John Sheehan, Marvine Garrett, Mr..
and Mrs. C. A. Greenlay, Mary Green
law, Louise Greenlaw, Eleanor Green
law. Rev. Thomas Hambly, Mrs. Ella
Alberta Hambly. Many presents were
received by the bride, principal among
them was a handsome automobile, the
gift Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Lamport,
the parents Of the bride.
All the guest enjoyed four course
wedding feast at the close Of the cere-
mony.
The groom is well and favorably
known in this city,. having been con-
nected for some time with the forest
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
A Day at Sunset Mountain

A jolly crowd of fifty Normal stud
ents, chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Lathrop, enjoyed an all day
outing last Saturday. Two wagons
conveyed the party to Sunset Noun
tain, that spot so replete with scenic
wonders that to those making the first
trip it is of unusual interest. The ice
caves were explored and the ascent
made to the top of the mountain. A
delightful picnic lunch afforded no
mean part Of the program and the
ride home proved happy ending to
the enjoyable day.
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
Fourth of July Features

All preparations have been made
for a big masquerade ball Tuesday
evening on the street. There will be
good music and all hands are welcome
to join in the grand frolic of the
evening.
Entries for the twenty-five mile
automobile race are full and this
feature Of the celebration will be one
of the most exciting the two big days.
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
Mr.. John Barry and wife, of King
man, motored to Flagstaff Thursday.


man, motored to Flagstaff Thursday.
D. A. Gilchrist, the government
prairie dog exterminator, who has
been doing valiant service in this Sec
ton of the country, left yesterday for
Prescott to look over conditions there.
A. A. Wynne, expert lumberman of
the Forest Service, came in from the
Saginaw Logging camps north Of Belle
mont Tuesday. He has been over in
specting cuttings on government
lands for several days and came into
Flagstaff to remain couple weeks
inspecting cuttings in this vicinity.
Captain Charles Price and Lieut..
Roy White of the Arizona National
Guard, were in Flagstaff this week
looking up more recruits for the Ari-
IONA regiment. Lieut.. White had
been here few days before and had
visited Williams, Winslow and other
points along the line stirring up the
patriotism of the young men.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Harris arrived
in Flagstaff Monday from Los An
geles and are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. O'Connor. Mrs. Harris is
a sister of Mrs. O'Connor and expects
to remain couple months before re-
turning to her home in Kansas City,
Kansas. Mr.. Harris will visit here
for week or two before going east.
DR.. G. C. Nichols arrived in Flag
staff Sunday from Los Angeles in his
auto. The doctor says the road be-
tween Dagget and COTS, a distance of
about 100 miles is full of chuck holes
and in bad condition, but the Arizona
road is in good shape. DR.. Nichols
will spend the summer here as he has
done for several years, with the ex-
ception of last year.
James Bailey and wife and !. H.
Walker came in from Beaver Head
Monday. Jim is one of the old ex-
forest rangers who now has ranch
Of his own. He says the grasshop-
pers have not hoped onto their Sec
ton of the country to any extent and
that there is splendid prospect for
good crop on the ranches rown there
as well as good calf crop this year.
Forest Supervisor Chad Hinderer,
of the Prescott National Forest came
in Sunday evening from Prescott to
meet with the advisory board of the
Arizona Wool Growers Association.
He reports that the biggest forest fire
of many years occurred in the Horse
Thief Canyon on his forest few days
ago. The fire burned over 10000 acres
of ground and over 100 men were en-
ployed to get the fire under control
Mr.. D. D. Rust, of Kanab, Utah, ar
rived in Flagstaff from over the river
Tuesday with his outfit, to meet Mr..
George Fraser and son, who will make
an extended trip through the Indian
country including the famous Rain
bow Arch and other places, for the
next month or more. Mr.. Fraser is
one Of New York's most prominent
lawyers. He heard of the wonders of
Arizona and arranged his vacation for
trip through this way.
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS FEW
ON ACCOUNT OF FOURTH

Social functions have been on the
wane this week. Resting up for the
glorious 9TH? Hardly, the number Of
times the ladies have gathered to-
gether have not been wanting but
their interests have been directed
along the sole lines of getting ready
for the carnival. Just wait and see
what strenuous hours they have put
in for the glory of it all.
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
INTERESTING EVENTS in
THE LOCAL SOCIAL WORLD
By MRS. FRANK N. NOBLE

service. The bride is one Of Flag
staff's beautiful and accomplished
young ladies, born and raised in this
city.
After an extensive and romantic
tour among the mountains and can
yons Of Coconino county the young
couple will make their home in Selig-
man.
The Coconino sun., 1916-06-30
Water to Be Shut OF Sunday

Notice to Water Uers--City water
will be shut off next Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock p. M, for one hour
for the purpose Of repairing a valve.
JOHN MARSHALL,
Water Superintendent.