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Evening journal., 1916-04-14
DEATHS CALL COMES
TO GEORGE c. kerr
Was Formerly President OF
the New Castle County
WorkhouSe Trustees
ALSO INTERESTED IN
DELAWARE COLLEGE

Special To THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. April 14.-Goorge G.
Kerr aged 81 years. a retired farmer
formerly president OF the Board OF
Trustees Of the New Castle County
Workhouse. and for years a trustee
OF Delaware College. died at his
home here this morning. He had
been i'm poor health for a long time
and three weeks ago suffered a
slight stroke Of paralysis Since that
time he had been confined to his
bed He is survived by his wife
one son who is in business In Pitts
burgh and three daughters. Mrs.
Wood. wife Of a professor at Penn
sylvania State College; Miss May
Kerr librarian at Delaware College,
and Miss Alice Kerr. The funeral
will be held at o'clock Monday at-
tcrnOon and intermcnt made In Head
OF Christiana Cemetery.
George G.. Kerr was a son OF An
drew Kerr 2nd and Hannah Gillespie
Kerr. and was born on the old Kerr
]
from Newark to Elkton. The Kerr
family is Of Scotch descent and has
lived in Delaware since the time o
the earliest settlements. George G
Kerr attended the public schools o.
White Clay Greek hundred Newarl
Academy under Professor Meggs an'
was student at Delaware College foi
two terms. He assisted his father OF
the farm until the latter retired II
1861 and for the next forty-hve year
lhe operated and managed the farm
himself with a great deal OF success
He gave much attention to the raising
of live stock In 1863 Mr.. Kerr mar
ried Miss Clara Chamberlain. daugh
ter OF Dr. Palmer Chamberlain O
Newark. who survives hmm.
Mr.. Kerr for forty-hve years wa
trustee Of the Newark Academy, an
I for much Of that time was presiden
OF the board. He was appointed
trustee Of Delaware College in 100.
and for some years served on th
- agriculture committee.
I The work for which Mr.. Kerr wa
, the most widely known was in cor
nection with the management Of th
New Castle county workhouse. II
{ was one OF the original trustees
n the institution. and assisted in plaI
Il ming the erection Of the present buil'
ings at Greenbank. At the retiremel
. of J. Newlin Gawthrop. who also die
\ early this week. as president of Il
board some years ago Mr.. Kerr su
y, ceeded him as president. He retir
~ from the board only three or 70
- years ago.
n He was also a member and trust
for years OF the Newark Presbyterl
Church.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
BACK FROM Germany.
WON'T DISCUSS WAR

Eugene L. Fraim. who has been in
Frankfort Germany. for two years.
attached to a branch OF F. Blumen-
thai Company. glazed kid manuiac-
turers. arrived at his home in this
city yesterday. He is a son Of Eu-
gene +. Fraim, Of No. S25 Van Buren,
street When seen by a reporter to-
day he declined to discuss conditions
in Germany or the effect Of the war
I'm that country.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
TO SING THE
BEAUTIFUL QUEEN

The Wilmington Musical Associa-
tion. a colored organization under
the direction of Professor NJ. T. Sterl-
ing with a chorus of sixty voices, viii
nresent the cantata. "The Beautiful
Queen in Turn Hall tonight. Among
some of the principals in the cast
will he. Mrs. Carrie NJ. $. Ripes,
"Oueen;" Charles Hollis. king; %
George ~ Wright "Haman' '' John
Jones. "Morecai." and Dawson Ches'
ter Scribe"
II is worth of mention that ,his or
ganization was the 1rst Of It's race IN
this city to give a charitable benent
for the Delaware and Homeopathic
Hospitals, at which time more than
S1SO was donated to these instltu-
tiOns
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
PRACTICE GAME FoR FREMONT.

The fremont baseball team Will
practice on the Elsmere grounds to-
morrow afternoon. The following
players are asked 10 be out: Tins
man. Smith. Fishback, Pennock, John
son. Ruth, Reasin, Herrick, Briscoe'
Dougherty. Gray. Cantwell, Colmery
Mccullough. Regan, Weller, Davis, A.
Stab and any one else who desires
TO try for the team.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
No TAX on MARRIAGE LICENSES

According TO a decision OF the In
ternal Revenue Department at Wash
ington. ID. c.. marriage certificates is
sued by clergymen are not required
to carry the ten-cent stamp OF the
emergency revenue tax. The gov
ernment sometime ago issued notice
to the effect that marriage licenses
did not have 10 bear such stamps as
placed on documents under the
emergency act.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
ETHCAL CULTURE LECTURES.

Alfred w. Martin, associated leader
with DR. Felix Adler OF the New York
Ethical Culture Society. will deliver
the two concluding lectures OF the
Wilmington Ethical Culture Associa-
tion course as follows: on Sunday
afternoon April 16. at o'clock. Mae
terlinck. Mystic and Moralist:" Sun
day. April %. Easter Legends and
Easter Truths" Mr. Martin gave the
five initial lectures at the time the
Wilmington Ethical Culture Associa-
tion was organized and made for it
many friends. The Hotel DUPONT or
chestra will furnish music.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
JOHN BAKER DEAD.

John Baker. employed at Carney
Point. n. j., died at the Delaware
Hospital today of pneumonia Mr..
Baker boarded in East Fourth street
and was removed to the hospital on
Wednesday. Deputy Coroner Nichols
took charge Of the body and is en-
deavoring to communicate with
sister of Mr.. Baker. Mrs. Mary Layton.
OF Bridgeton. n. j.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
URGE STOCKHOLDERS no BOOST.

Along with thcir dividend CHECKS,
stockholders of the Reading Company
received yesterday "a unique request for
their patronage Of the highly developed
transportation system of which each is
n part owner They are urged TO travel
by the Reading and 10 ship and get their
freight via its lines II D. a boost the
Reading PROPOSE .on. a branch of the
company runs into Wilmington. IL being
the Wilmington and Northern division.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14

need Of watching the movements OF
Carranza troops mar the border.
The only news OF the trouble at
Parral coming 10 Columbus was on a
brief exchange OF shots between the
Carranza garrison and the United
States troops. An apology by the
Mexican commander is reported 10
have followed. No casualties were
mentioned
A significant order was given 20 the
troops on guard here last night to
sleep in their clothes beside their
rifles.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
SPARKS FROM HIS PIPE
PROVE FATAL TO man

George Richardson. colored, aged
20 years. of Marshallton, died at the
Delaware Hospital this morning as
the result OF burns. lie was alone
i'm his home on Monday when his
clothing caught fire from sparks
dropped from his pipe. He was hor-
ribly burned. Deputy Coroner Nichols
took charge Of the body.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
sALooNKFEPFR HELD

Aaron Keil, a saloonkeeper of Front
and King streets, who was arrested ON
complaint of Frank f. Haley. Of the
law and order Society, on the charge OF
selling liquors in larger quantities than
allowed by his license, was held in 500
bail for court by Magistrate Lewis last
evening. Mr.. Haley, who has been I'LL
assisted in the prosecution.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WORK.

One new member was admitted by the
meeting of the Chamber Of Commerce
Yesterday. Three referendums were re-
ceived from the National Chamber of
Commerce "a will be acted upon at
future meetings. These questions refer
TO national defence an dother federal
questions.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Register OF Wills Isaac r. Brown
granted letters OF administration to-
day on the estates Of DR.. NJ. +. Cork
ran to Emma r. NJ. Corkran. and I'd
mund Cutting TO Robert T. Jones. Let
ters testamentary we're granted on the
estate of DR.. Smith Cooper to Laura
B. Cooper and the Security Trust anc
Safe Deposit Company.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
ARRESTED I'm BALTIMORE.

CITY Detective Riley went to Balti'
faore at noon today after Matthew Fin'
nv. who has been arrested there on
complaint Of the local police. Finley is
charged with the larceny OF $40 and
some clothes from man living on Lam
caster avenue. He viii return without
reauisition papers.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
TO ACT ON SCHOOL
IMPROVEMENT

There will be a meeting OF the
taxpayers Of the DUPONT school dis
trict tomorrow afternoon TO accept
the plans for the $4,000 addition to
the school In this addition provi-
sion will be made for a domestic
science department, Kindergarten
manual training. and chemistry lab
oratories as we'll as an auditorium.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
HELp ON BIGAMY CHARGE.

Before Magistrate Francis today,
William r. Gathers was held in $500
bail for court. to answer the charge Of
bigamy. Gathers was arrested in Cam
den. n. J.. where Il is alleged that he
has a wife as we'll as a wife in this
city.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
1nHN CASE CONTINUED.

In City Court today the case of
Michael John, char, d with violating a
CITY ordinance, was continued for a
week. John is alleged 10 have had a
stand at Fifth and King streets which
extended hevond the building line
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
HEATING AND ROOFING.

w +. VILLAINS co.
w. No. s2i Orange st. Roofing. Spout
ing and Heating. Metal and composition
roofing Hot Air Heating and VentilatinG.
Repairing promptly done. Phone iant6-N.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
TRANSPORTATION
Pennsgrove Ferry

Winter schedule: Leave Wilmington $50
TOO. 500. 900. 1000. 100 A. NJ. n
o clock noon. 100. 200, 800, 400. 500,
600. 500. 1000 and 1900 p. NJ
Leave Pennsgrovo us, 500, 900, 1000
100 A. ~, 1900 noon. 100. els, 800
12.45 A. NJ.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
HERE'S ANOTHER
SPRINGER HEIR"

Mayor James f. Price today re-
ceived a letter from George Wilson
Jr.. OF Portsmouth, n. H., asking for
information about the Springer es-
tate" Mayor Price made the usual
reply.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
MRS. WALTER A. RARcock DEAD.

MRS. WAL EH =. bNbOVON DENU'
Mrs. Katharine Rodgers Babcock.
wife Of Walter A. Babcock. OF No.
1913 West Fourth street died yester-
day morning. She was a daughter OF
the late Bernard and Mary Rodgers.
Her funeral will be held next Tues
day morning
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
SANITARY wORKERs


NJ X. KELTER--SANITAhY ODOR.
vi. LESS EXCAvATING.
once s. W. Cor Fourth and West SITS.
d. & A. Phone. 51is. oetai-u.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14

Mountains of the West should be
monuments to the Indians. the Black
feet Indians claim. and Three Bears,
brayest warrior OF the Blackfeot, has
sent a petition to Secretary OF the In
terror Lane asking that Trick Falls"
and similar names, be changed to
names of Indian leaders
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
HEAYY FINR IMPOSED.

Cora Cain. .colored. was fined $50
and costs in City Court today on a
charge of soliciting. She pleaded
guilty
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
O,BRITN FINED FOR BEGGING.

Frank O'Brien. OF Baltimore. was
fined SO and costs today on a charge
OF begging.
Evening journal., 1916-04-14
ELI only highest quality m erchandlsc.

Telephones: D. & A. 81.
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Killed by q Shout.

joyful shout, thoughtlessly given
by an Italian smuggler on having
eluded the customs guards on the
Swiss frontier was the cause Of his
six companions being killed by All ava
lanche. The party, coming from the
Grisons, had, with thousand precau-
tons, successfully negotiated the For.
cola pass, on the Swiss-Italian border.
Five Of the men were loaded with val
liable contraband goods, and two acted
as guides and scouts. When they were
all safely on Italian soil one Of the
guides named Maretoli gave vent to a
joyful yodel. In the still air the least
sound causes vibration (which may
set enormous masses of snow moving.
This is what occurred here. A quarter
Of a million tons Of snow detached
itself from the mountain side and came
laundering down upon the party, who
were swept in an instant into an
abyss. Maretoli alone was able to ex-
tricate himself.
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A pefanss of 1--WE AL"

noticed some time ago u letter in
your paper criticising the use Of the
expressions you ALL and I'VE ALL"
used so constantly in the south. The
best type of middle English prose IL
full of the expressions I'VE allie" we
allie" they ale" Shakespeare uses
the three forms. his preference being
for the post position Of all"
I'VE all were sea swallowed" Tenn
pest, II, l, 251.
you all do know this mantle" Ju-
Illus Caesar. Ill, 2, ia.
II tell We all l am your better"
Henry vi, V, 5, 35.
"They all have met again." Tempest,
I, 2, 233.
Better it were they all came by the
father" Richard III, 2, 3, "a.
Bible translations have used it:
For one plague was on you ALL
Sam. vi, 4.
eve give thanks to God always for
you ALL" Thess. /, 2.
II speak not Of you all" John,
xiii, 1S.-J. G. Payne in New York
Times. ...
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-30
Malay Pearl Divers.

The Malay pearl divers are perhaps
the finest in the world. When he is
going to dive the Malay slowly lowers
himself down from the side Of the
boat to the water and takes several
breaths, each breath getting deeper
and deeper. Finally he takes tre-
mendously long breath, turns head
downward and plunges into the ocean
depths. In two, three. or perhaps, If
he is a very expert diver, in four min
utes. his form is seen in the water COM
ing up. His face is turned upward.
His strong hands beat the water away
from under him in vigorous downward
sweeps. His face looks terribly
strained. At last. breathless. exhaust
ed, he reaches the surface and is hauled
into the boat. where he lies quite still
for few moments. apparently ex-
hausted. But in comparatively a few
minutes he is ready to plunge again.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-30
Balloons and EAGLES.

A book in Vienna bears on it's title
page this legend: about the inven
ton Of air navigation by means Of bal
looms and eagles, by Jakob Kieserer;
published at the expense Of the author
by Herr Loeschenkohl, Kohlmarkt.
Vienna. 1901" 1t is an elaborate trea-
tise on aviation in which a balloon is
steered through the air by eagles
which have been trained and deprived
of their talons." Minute instructions
are given as to how the birds should
be harnessed, and suggestions are
made as to the employment of double
teams and relays The author-inventor
expresses the hope that his idea may
be employed first to expedite the deliv
cry Of letters and dispatches and that
persons competent as trainers Of giant
birds will carry his wonderful idea"
into execution.
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Prop oeino WIN : splash.

One of the strangest courtship Gus
toms In the world Is related Of the
Tarascan Indians Of Mexico in the Ma
tional Geographic Magazine.
The land of the Tarascuns lies due
west of the City Of Mexico, and here
the natives retain many Of their prac-
tees which were well esta blished
when the Spuniards first landed at
Vera Cruz. Here is the accepted
method Of cOurtship. for example:
The lover goes to the spring where
the object Of his affections is accus-
toned to fill her water jar. He holds
her shawl until she accepts him. and
then with stick he breaks the jar
which she holds on her head and
gives her betrothal baptism Of water.
According to Prescott, the Tarascans
had a Noah, called Trezpi, who es-
capped from great food in boat
laden with animals. Instead Of a dove
Trezpi sent out vulture first and
then humming bird. according to the
legend.
The Tarascans once possessed the Sc
cret Of tempering copper. an art now
lost to the world.
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Practical Test.

A teacher in endeavoring to explain
to his class what compressed air was
brought his bicycle into the room and
leaned it up against the. wall.
"Now," he remarked, under the
outer covering Of that back wheel
there is hidden force. What is it,"
''Injy rubber" said one smart youth.
mo. Try again.
The boy tried again, as did nearly
every member Of the class. but without
success. .. -. t..
At length one of the youngsters, who
had been making close inspection Of
the machine. turned on the teacher
with beaming face.
II have it, he exclaimed. Its wind
Jest wind!' @..... ...
After commencing the youngster. the
teacher asked how he discovered the
hidden force"
why" was the astounding reply.
1--WE just stuck my knife in it to Sect
London Globe.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-30
A Sensitivo Aorsa.

Harsh treatment. though it stop
short Of inflicting physical pain. keeps
aEnervous horse in state Of misery.
A single blow may be enough to spoil
a racer. Daniel Lambert. founder Of
the Lambert branch Of the Morgan
family. was thought as three-year-
old to be the fastest trotting stallion
Of his day. He was very handsome.
stylish. intelligent horse and also ex-
tremely sensitive. His driver. Dan
Mace, though one Of the best reins-
men in America. once made the mis-
take. through Ill temper or bad judy
ment. Of giving Daniel Lambert Sc
we're cut with the whip. and that SIN
gle blow put an end to his usefulness
as trotter. He became wild and un-
governable in harness and remained SO
for the rest Of his life.
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Eelicitous Coincidence.

Years ago at banquet given in cele-
bration of the completion Of the Chi
cago board Of trade building Mayor
Harrison. the elder, made fowery
speech, in the course Of which he said,
Il am proud Of the fact that l was
born in the year that the locomotive
wds Invented" ''' .''.' !
The next address was made by EN-
cry Storrs. nationally celebrated for his
wit, MI. Storrs said, II agree with
Mayor Harrison in declaring it fe-
licitous coincidence that he and the
locomotive We're born the same year.
for both have been blowing off steam
ever since."-Pittsburgh CEronicle-Tel-
egraph.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-30
No Time to Smile.

At one of the "tryout' vaudeville
houses a young lady had just made
her appearance as SINGLE dancing
act. There was a good deal OF genuine
applause for her efforts. She made
her exit and stood in the wings recov-
ering her breath. The manager Of the
theater approached her. Very good"
said he, .asssYou went very well. indeed.
But WlENon't you smile? Yon never
smiled once. ''sS5E ,.,z I'm, s5s,9
IF smiled" she answered gasping-
", Ia forget my routine I'll smile
tomorrow night."---Cincinnati Times
STAR.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-30
INVISIBLE WRITING.
THE Msthod 10 Simple For Both ths
Sander and Receiver,

OVVOOV OUO tVOOOJVVVs
Invisible writing smacks of hidden
treasure and exciting adventures; It
has 4 fascination that appeals to al
most every one. Even II you see no
way In which to make use Of It you
enjoy experimenting with 1t.
Here Is way that Is not commonly
known: Soak sheet Of ordinary writ
ing paper In basin Of clean water
until 1t is thoroughly wet. Then get a
piece Of glass and. after washing It
clean, place the wet sheet Of writing
paper on it. smoothing out all wrinkles
and being careful to see that the paper
firmly adheres to the glass. Now get
a sheet Of dry writing paper and place
It on the wet sheet. II you have fol.
lowed directions carefully you have a
piece of clean glass with a sheet Of
wet writing paper firmly adhering to
it, over which you have spread dry
sheet Of writing paper.
Write on the dry paper with a well
sharpened lead pencil, using consider
able pressure. After you have finish.
ed remove the top sheet Of paper and
you will find an exact copy OF your
writing on the wet paper Place this
wet sheet in cool place to dry. You
will be surprised to find that the writ
ing has entirely disappeared after the
sheet has been exposed to the air u
few minutes. You can be sure that
no one, unless he knows the secret,
can read what you have written. TO
make the writing visible soak the pa.
per for few moments In basin OF
clean water.-YOuth's Companion.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-30
Making Ready,

- A Yorkshire collier repeatedly urged
his delicate wife to engage some one
to: do the rough homework for her and
at last wrung from her q promise to do
so. On returning from the pit one aft
ernoon he found her scrubbing and
polishing the kitchen floor with all the
energy she could command.
Hello, ovid wwoman. what's this
mean?" he questioned her. "Ah thowt
tina said tia would call in somebody to
do t. hard work for thee?"
"Ah, lad. an so All mean to-" an
swered his conscientious wife. but All
thowt Aid make everything spick and
span before t. woman came. SOS she
couldn't be goin' away an tellin t
neighbors that she found t house lost
i dirtr'-London Telegraph.
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Complete Recovery.

Cantield's restaurant, adjoining the
famous gambling house in Saratoga
had in it's prime the reputation of be-
ing the highest priced restaurant III
the world. Its patrons included sport
ing men and gamblers. II they won
they could afford to pay the prices; II
they lost there were other eating
houses.
Garfield was parading the veranda
one Sunday morning after his gambling
house had suffered one Of the biggest
losses Of its history.
While he was parading Tex Grenet
San Antonio sporting man, came up
the walk
well. boss" he said with mock so
licitude. they tell me the boys trim
med the faro bank last night
"They did" answered Garfield. '"The
house closed $4,000 loser"
"Oh, that'll be all right" Grenet
flashed, I'm going in now to buy halt
a eanteloupe"-New York World.
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Did He Get off,?

The famous Liddell, who, with Scott.
compiled Liddell and SCOTS lexicon,
was dean of Christchurch college, OK
ford. 1t was whispered in regard to
the lexicon that Liddell provided the
money and Scott the brains. a young
undergraduate was hailed before the
dean for some misdemeanor. Il hear,
Mr.. -, that you have pretty wit
for impromptu verse; said the dean.
"lf you will write one on the lexicon
| will let you Off" The young man
thought Il moment and then said:
There's lexicon written by Liddell and
Scott.
Some Of it's good, and some of it's not.
The part that is good was written by
Scott.
The part that was written by Liddell Is
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-11-30
Shattered Fathers Excuse.

Little Marie. aged four, had beer
very much impressed by her mothers
discussion of Il charge account at one
of the local department stores. At
breakfast one morning she said to her
father Papa, ! want you to get me
little brother" '.Why, dear" her
rather answered, "a little brother is
very expensive, and papa can't afford
to get you one" But, papa she an
swered, you can get it charged"
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A Diplomatic Satire.

The king of Madagao, Icing engaged
in dispute with the king Of Borne
gascar, wrote him as follows:
Before proceeding further in this
ma tier l demand the recall Of your
minister from my capital.
Greatly enraged by this impossible
demand. the king Of Bornegascar re-
Piled:
81 shall not recall my minister.
Moreover, If you do not Immediately
retract your demand I shall withdraw
him.
This threat so terrified the king of
Madagao that in fastening to comply
he fell over his own feet, breaking the
Third Commandment 1.-THE Col
lcrtr1 Works Of Ambrose Bierce."