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Evening journal., 1917-02-03
PHILADELPHIA ORCHE[ IRA
IN CONCERT ON MONDAY

Mr.. Stokowskl's remarkable genius
in making a program OF compelling
interest and striking contrast is ex-
emplihed in the group OF numbers
which he has selected for the concert
of the Philadelphia Orchestra in VIII
mington on next Monday evening. In
addition, the soloist Is John Powell,
the celebrated American pianist, who
made such a profound impression on
the occasion of a previous appear
ance In Wilmington. and whose per-
Torrance with the Philadelphia Or
chestra Is being anticipated with
keen interest by all those who ap-
preciate what s great IN pianistic art
The program in its entirety Is as fol-
lows;
schuman. Overture. Manfred"
Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 in A
major Italian)
Mcdowell, Concerto No. 2, In ID mi-
nor. Opus %. for plano
and orchestra.
Strauss, Tone Poem, Tod und Verk-
larung'
It is very fitting that the last number
on the program. the magnificent tone
poem of Richard Strauss, death anc
TRANSPORTATION" should be played II
memory OF Mrs Joseph Swift. who dice
recently. Mrs Swift was one of The
group Of women who were instrumental
in bringing tho Philadelphia Orchestr'
to Wilmington, and after tho death o.
Mrs. Nandegrift she became president
Of the committee under whose auspices
the concerts are given She retired from
active work In this connection severn
years ago. but she still retained her in
terest in the orchestra and held a plac
/ on the board Of directors. A talente'
amateur musician herself, Mrs. Swift
/ was Instrumental In arousing a vide
spread interest in music among the PEG
/ pie Of Wilmington, and her death viii b
keenly felt by all those who are vital.
concerned in the cause Of music in thi
city.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03

piled, 81 was IN the very best OF stand
ing on Sunday morning.
Mr.. Cooke denied that he had re-
fused to recogn re Merrill as an au-
thority on church laws at the trial of
Mr.. Crew, conducted by himself
some time ago. but said that he was
one OF the greatest authorities on
church law The defendant stated
that Mr Thorpe. after being deposed
by him as a trustee OF the church,
had taken an appeal. when was
heard in Scott NJ r. Church, but
that he (Cooke) had not been Off
cially notified OF IT'S findings and
that he was not at the trial at the
time of the announcement Of the
courts findings.
IN regard to the calling OF meet
ing OF the trustees of the church on
last Friday by the president OF the
board, which Mr. Cooke contends was
not regularly called. all members not
having been notified the defendant
said! There are a great many illegal
customs going on In the church and
that matter win always be question
ed by me-"
Il had no reason to believe they
we're preiudiced against me- DR..
Cooke answered TO a question OF
whether or not he did not approve
the fury at his hearing in Asbury
Church land raised no objection"
In telling OF his taking an appeal
from the findings Of the investi-
eating committees findings. which
would be heard az the next session
OF the NJ. p. Conference. DR.. Cooke
said: "And the pastor has to suffer
in the meantime until the appeal IS
heard"
According to the laws OF the
church, DR. Cooke stated, the meeting
of the trustees was illegal not having
been regularly called. and that MT
Thorpe had no authority to order
him to desist from conducting the
services in the church on Sunday.
IF there was any disorder. it was
I Thorpe who created IT," the defendant
said. ''Dr. stengle having been ap
I pointed TO succeed me he was the
| only one who had authority 10 OBJ
/ ject." argued Mr.. Cooke "and he
made no visible objection"
"I did not lose my rights and priv.
| leges as a member Of the church II
had been suspended" he asserted. u
had the same right as any other mem
Der OF the church to enter the church
and walk down the aisle TO the pulpit
and then in no sense OF the word
could I be considered trespassing.
Mr.. Lynn objected to detailed and
wordy explanation of the preliminary
hearing given him by Mr.. Cooke, hui
stated that he was allowing the de-
PENDANT wide ground. recognizing his
handicap OF being without counsel
1--WE cannot retry that case here
Tudge Councilman ruled when DR.
Cooke wanted to explain the hearing
referring to other testimony OF tbs
hearing introduced in the City Couri
proceedings by the prosecution. eve
can 20 into that hearing only as fai
as Il concerns this case" Judg'
Churchman said.
DR.. Cooke stated that he considerel
Il TO be his solemn duty 20 preach a
the church services on Sunday afte
reading Of the threat to have him ar
rested II he did preach.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
General Staff of Army Has
Worked Out It's War Plans

the first ten months OF the war. they
said-more than the total strength OF
the United States Army.
General staff plans call for 100
army divisions of 10000 each. Fifty
thousand officers would be needed.
At present there are 5000 officers
available.
Youths reaching the years Of IS, ls
and 20 the first year would be called.
Each year 1000 900 boys reach each
OF these ages. One-third Of them, 10
Is estimated, are unfit physically for
military service-leaving about 500
600 in each class. These would %
available at once, and stan experts
believe they would insure an ar oao T., ~
1000 900 in a year and 4'oo0'O0O -
two years. 4 .n.f Of ia
nan which has sent no troops ~ own
p pcrn bnt has defended d,s FOR FOR
rope, and has prepared steaoiis A. A.
We. ,,osefble trouble. Ihis. y -.
a aisrs g0'i is the logical plan io1 vs.
United States
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
DIN MAIDS CONVENTION.

At Brandywine NJ. E. Church an
"old Maids Convention" closed last
night. About a score Of young wo-
men of the church, members OF
George S. Bilderbacks Sunday school
class. took part. They were under the
charge OF Mrs. Margaret Plummer
and assisted by Miss Davis, soprano (;
Miss LOOMS, pianiste, and others
from Trinity Episcopal Church choir.
One Of the features was the presenta-
ton Of "The Gipsy's Warning" IN
aanterntme.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
Gifts FOR TOM wilson
ON BIRTHDAY anniversary

Thomas r. Wilson. Jr, the young
Delaware College athlete. who is con-
fined 20 the Delaware Hospital with
a fractured spine, received hundreds
Of postal cards. flowers and other
articles from HIS admiring friends yes
terday the twenty-first anniversary OF
his birthday Among his visitors
were his father. Insurance Commits.
sioner Wilson and Miss Harriet VIII
son. a twin sister of the young man.
Mr. Wilson was injured several
months ago in a wrestling bout at
Delaware College.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03

.aThe German Government, guided
bv this idea, notifies the government
Of the United States that the German
aaval forces have received the fol-
lowing orders: In accordance with
he general principles OF visit and
search and destruction Of merchant
vessels recognized by international
law. such vessels, both within and
without the area declared as naval
var zone, shall not be sunk without
warning and without saving human
lives, unless these ships attempt 10
Escape or offer resistance.
But" it added, "neutrals cannot
expect that Germany. forced to fight
cor her existence. shall, for the sake
Of neutral interest, restrict the use
Of an effectiye weapon If her enemy
is permitted to continue to apply at
will methods OF warfare violating the
rules Of international law. Such de-
hand would be incompatible with the
character Of neutrality, and the Ger
man Government is convinced that
the government of the United States
noes not think Of making such a de-
mand. knowing that the government
M the United States has repeatedly
declared that it is deterzasaed to re-
store to the people the freedom OF
me sea, from whatever quarter it
4 as been violated"
ITO this the government OF the
United States replied on the eighth OF
May. accepting, Of course, the assur-
snces given, but adding.
"The government of the United
States feels it necessary to state that
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
Nv The United Press.

WASHINGTON. Feb. S-Four plans
NJ immediate action in case Of war
with Germany have been worked out
bv the General Stan of the Army, 1t
was learned today. They involve;
Using the regular army and ma
tional guard as a nucleus TO train
an army Of 2.00O.000sa year, sending
no troops to Europe during that per-
Tod
2-Obtaining immediate passage OF
a universal military service law and
calling out the first three classes hun
der Il.
3-Extensive establishment Of
training camps in every State.
A. Putting American munitlor
plants and other factories TO worl
furnishing supplies and munitions fol
an army OF 100000 men and con
verting other factories for this work
It would be futile. army men say
TO send any OF the present army e
Europe. Russia lost 10000 officers IL
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
PERSONAL.

City Solicitor ana Mrs. Daniel o.
Hastings are spending the weekend
at Atlantic City.
Miss Sadie Jacoby entertained about
Is members of the FIRST year class Of
the Wilmington High School last
evening at her home. No 2lO5 Boule-
ward. The evening was pleasantly
spent in music and dancing. Miss
Lillian Harmstead played the piano
while Miss Sadie Jacoby danced.
Charles Topkis and nephew, Emil
Topkis, left this morning on a six
weeks southern trip. They will visit
New Orleans, Tampa, Fla; Cuba and
Palm Beach.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
Christian Science
Church REFURNISHED

The past week has been a busy on,
at First Church OF Christ. Scientist
Park Place and Van Buren, street
where the furnishing OF the main au
ditorium has just been completed A
most harmonious effect has been 80
cured by the use Of neutral tones foi
the woodwork, carpet and decora
lions and the elimination Of thi
stage OF their work is naturally {
source OF satisfaction TO the Christian
Scientists Of this city. Services will
be held In the main auditorium fol
the first time on Sunday. The lectur
to be delivered on next Tuesday even
ing will also be held in this newl,
completed portion OF the church edi
fee.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
pE sHIELDs nIsnssEp.

James De Shields. colored. was ar
raigned In City Court today on the
charge OF breaking and entering the
homo OF Alfred Smith. No. sol East
Eighth street. hht a nolle proseQul
was entered by the state. It was stated
that there "was more or less Of a fight
there and no conviction could be Sc
cured on the charge"
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
MAIL WAGON DRIVER
and BOOTBLACE CLASH

william Edward Brown, colored.
driver OF one OF the United States
mail wagons, was attacked at the b..
& o. Railroad station this morning
while transferring mail matter, b.
Emilio Glielmi, a bootblack. The
Italian used a broom handle and as a
result Brown was compelled TO 60 10
the Homeopathic Hospital for treat
ment, his arm being confused. Glielml
was arrested on a charge of assault
and battery.
Just what caused the trouble be-
tween the men is not known TO the
police.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
eAIE nE FARMS.

Edward V. Atwell. of this city. has
purchased the farm of Day Davis
near Bear station. Other changes
among the farmers Of that section are
as follows: James Supple has disposed
of his farm OF SO acres to owen Mo
Curdy for $4,000. Mr.. Sipple has pur
chased the farm tenanted by his father
for several years located about foui
miles from Dover.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
CHARGE ONLY FOR Old
AND INACTIVE ACCOUNTS

Omclals OF the Delaware Trust Com
pany today said the charge of 81 a
month to be made for carrying check
ing accounts showing a daily balance
OF less than $50 rs to apply only to
such accounts that have had no
transactions on for two years
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
PENNA. DID NOT PRESS CHARGE

AS prOceednB8 nave nten WIN
drawn by the Pennsylvania authori
ties. for whom he was being held on
a charge OF non-support. Joseph Car
ednti was dismissed in City Court thin
morning.
Grayson Wilson. who was wanted
by the Maryland authorities, has been
taken to that state, it was stated.
when his case was called in court to-
day.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
sALyATION ARMY MEETING.

The special revival services being
held at Salvation Army Hall, Fourth
and King streets, viii be continued
over the week. Mrs. Major Crawford,
Mrs. Adiutant Croft and Mrs. Bridgen.
OF Philadelphia. being IN charge of the
meetings. These leaders will be as
sisted by the local officers, Ensign
Marion Tweedie and Captain Harriet
Hatch. and by the soldiers" OF the
army"
Evening journal., 1917-02-03

SALISBURY, Md, February S.--sal-
isbury was visited by another IRE
shortly after - o'clock Thursday
night, when the large dairy barn OF
C. A. POllitt was destroyed, with its
contents OF hay. feed and dairy
equipment. Twelve dairy COWS and
one registered bull were burned to
/ death
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
Planned TO Kill Lloyd George a
by Driving Poison Nails in Boots

To catch McKenna unawares and drive
,oisored needle into his skull.
sncb testimony was offered at the
t,isi If The quartet. Mrs. Alice Wheel
Ion Miss Hettv Wheeldon, Mrs. Alfred
Mason and Alfred Mason today by
Crown witnesses.
The attorney general declared that
in the plot had told
Crown agents they also proposed TO
shoot poisoned arrows at hoyd-George.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03

Sparks from a locomotive are
thought to have caused a fire in the
Lattomus field along the Newport
Pike early this afternoon, which for
awhile threatened to destroy several
frame houses on the property. The
Weccacoe Fire Company extinguished
the blaze
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
HURT IN RUNAWAY.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAl.
DOVER, Del, Feb. BY the slip
ping out Of a bolt from the bread
wagon Of Michael Butt. yesterday,
while delivering bread, the shafts OF
the wagon fell on the hind legs of the
horse causing Il 10 run away The
horse started for It's home on Loock-
erman street. Mr.. Butt was slightly
injured
Evening journal., 1917-02-03

DERBY, England. Feb. 8-The
the three women and the expert man
chemist the government charges ploi,
ted to kill Premier Lloyd-6eorse anu
Minister Arthur Henderson as Wen
as Chancellor Of the EXchequel w
Kenna, told a Scotland iaru "seN'
their scheme was: ho,ol
To catch Lloyd-George at a hoiei
ana l,iiI him by driving poisoned nails
In his boots.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
WILMINGTON AILWAY and
ELECTRIC co. IN MERCER

The National Utilities Company
to he incorporated at Dover 10 taxi
over the National Properties Com
pany, the National Gas, Electric
Light and Power Company and the
Jersey Central Traction Company
The Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company and the Whining
ton City Electric Company are sub
salaries of the National Properties
Company and are involved In the mer-
ger
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
OSBORNE COODING
Held ON Theft CHARGE

Charged with the larceny Of two pairs
of mems gloves valued at $3.50 from
Walter II. NAPLES, Osborne Gooding was
arraigned in City Court today and held
under $500 bail for court.
NAPLES testified that his gloves were
stolen from his overcoat in the New
Merritt Hotel Detective Benson testi'
fled TO arresting Gooding when he was
trying to dispose of the gloves. Good.
ing was drunk at the time, IL was
stated.
In his own behalf Osborne said thar
he came here from lcedale and met a
man on the street who asked him 70 try
TO sell the gloves for him.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
roecFRY cHAReE pRoppep.

Sam Rosenberg was dismissed in
City Court today when arraigued on
"A charge Of forging a check for $50
on a local bank over the name of Jo-
seph Jones. upon payment OF costs.
This was requested by the attorney
generals office.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
INvIrF M. M,FAuL BAcK.

At the fourth quarterly conference Of
the Hocxessin NJ r. Church, a cordial in
vitation was given the pastor the Rev
ID. T. McFaul. TO return next year.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
cIrIcs cLAss I'M cOuRr.

At the session OF City Court today.
fourteen members OF the senior civics
class of the Wilmington High school
I'm charge OF Miss Elisabeth Carlisle.
were among the spectators.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
WORKWAN TNJURFD.

Charles Humphrey, employed al the
Pusey and Jones Company. was
treated at the Homeopathic Hospital
today for a confused hand.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03
IRISH RELIEF MEETING.

The Irish Relief Committee will
meet in lrish-American Hall at 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon A wo-
man speaker will describe conditions
in Ireland.
Evening journal., 1917-02-03

At a meeting last night the Hibern'
ian Knights appointed a committee 20
take part in the Kirmess at the Pay
house and ten members will partici-
nate in uniform.
The Denver star., 1917-07-07
PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN.
e. 23rd Ave. and Washington st.
Pastor, J. A. Thos-Hazeii, 8. T. q.

Sermon Topics, Sunday, july 8th.
II a. m.-"The Cessation of Special
Dispensations."
$3.50 p. ma Soldiers Behavior
Before His Captain"
The communion of the Lords Sup
per was observed last Sabbath by a
respectable number of communicates.
The musical selections rendered by
Mrs. Tumlin and Miss Galena Andrews
were very appropriate.
Rev. Thos.-Hazell performed the
marriage ceremony in the vestry of
the church last Wednesday and We'd
nesday week, respectively, in the pres
ence of close friends. Contracting
parties being Mrs. Susie Rose and Mr..
James Estelle, Mrs. Goldie West and
Mr.. Americus Hughes. Mr.. Hughes is
chairman of the Trustees and Dea.
cons Board. His wife, as a member
of the Guild and President of the dec
Grating committee of the Church, has
repeatedly demonstrated her taste in
the church decoration, especially at
Easter and Xmas. Mr.. Estelle is al
so a member of the deaconate Board,
whilst Mrs. Rose is chairman of the
Deaconness' Board and most ardent
worker of the Woman's Missionary So
ciety. The Pastor, congregation and
friends wish these contracting parties
every blessing of life in their marital
The Helping Hand Club" announces
their Handkerchief Bazaar, from Tues
day Night, Gath, to Thursday Night,
26th inst, at the Peoples Church.
Proceeds to be applied to the pur-
chase of a new furnace and fuel for
next winter.
Committee: Mesdames Laura Hill,
Chairman; Matte Wilson, Sec;
Lula ]. Brown, Evelyn Cowan,
Mamie Hobson, Mary Tumlin,
Jeanette Thomas, Goldie Hughes.
Bessie Hughes.
The Denver star., 1917-07-07
HELP MERcYs RED CROSS. YOUR
DOLLAR MAY SAVE A SOL
DlER'S LIFE.

Inasmuch as our thoughts as q ma
ton are now turned in united pur-
pose towards the performance to the
utmost Of the services and duties
which have assumed In the cause OF
justice and liberty and inasmuch as
but small proportion Of our people
can have the opportunity to serve up
on the actual battlefield, but all men,
women ani children may serve effec-
lively by making 1t possible for those
who serve under arms at home and
abroad, therefore, let every Negro
give one dollar toward saving and
keep saved some poor mothers son
or some sisters brother, or some
girls father. This is as vitally neces-
sary to the army as is food to the
soldiers. Let every Negro boy, girl,
man and woman give something. II
only the widows mite. Don't you
know you are helping the black sol
der now fighting at the fronts In
France, Belgium, Serbia, Italy and ip
Egypt? What Negro would dare rob
his own or any human being from the
necessities of treating wounded sol
der? This war is full of testing, moi
only of the white men but men of al
colors and races. Negro, inasmuch u
God has made you stewards over .
certain amount, divide 1t now and 1o,
God pay you the dividend. Who would
rob a wounded soldier of medicine
when on the battlefield? Let everJ
Negro in Colorado give something.
The Denver star., 1917-07-07
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

The Choral Society, now rehearsing
"The Messiah" under the direction of
Mrs. De Frantz, is making splendid
progress. Rehearsals are held twice
each week-Tuesday evenings at the
Y. w. C. A. rooms on Washington
street, and Thursday evenings at the
Y. M. c. A.
Miss Nelsine Howard spoke inter
estingly at the meeting last Sunday
afternoon at 4 o'clock on the work of
the colored women of the state. Mrs.
Lulu Madison. with Miss Vera Ward
as accompanist, rendered two vocal
selections with great feeling and
power.
Next Sunday afternoon Mr.. c. M.
White of the American Woodmen, will
speak at the o'clock meeting on OBJ
servations he has made Of the move
ments and progress of our people dur
ing his extensive travels in the south
and in other sections of the country.
Piano selections by Mrs. Minnie FL
lott All will be welcome.
The Denver star., 1917-07-07
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Phone champa 1859
Rev. p. ]. Price, pastor.

Sunday School Lesson: "Ahaz, the
Fatherless King" 2 Chron. 2S:1-5
20-27. M. Peoples, Supt.; Rev. l. N
Whitten, Asst. Supt
B. Y. P. u, $50 p. m.
Excellent services last Sabbath
Rev. Kelly of Waco, Texas, Field Sec.
retary of the National Baptist Con.
vention, preached an able sermon at
Central Sunday evening. The evening
services were well attended. The or.
dination service was well attended,
and in fact, services were good thru.
out the entire day.
We are looking forward to Sept. 16,
1917, which will be financial offering
for Central Church.
The sick Of our church are improv-
ing.
Outing for Central Sunday School,
July 18th, 1917. Place, Rocky Noun
tain Lake.
The Choral Club sang well Sunday.
Attend the Women's Home Mission
Society, 1st Sunday in August, 3 p. m.
The Denver star., 1917-07-07
CRIPPLE CREEK, COLO.

We would like very much to see
more OF our members attend church
and especially Sunday mornings, now
the weather is fine
Mrs. D. 2. Hill has for her house
guest Mrs. VIM. Jones of Denver, for
merly of Cripple Creek.
Father Scott is still without a house
keeper, so sisters don't forget the old
man.
Mrs. Choteau is now employed at
Vindicator mine where Mr.. Mcdonald
was for last IL months.
Mrs. E. Lane and son, Burney, came
up Sunday to visit with her sister.
Mrs J. c. Cantey, of 120 West War
rem St.
Mrs. ]. C. Cantey had Dinner party
Sunday for her guest from Denver,
Mrs. VIM. Jones and Mrs. Lane and
Master Burney Lane. Those invited
from Victor were Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Cotwell and son, Lawrence, and Mrs.
Stewart of Pueblo.
Mrs. D. q. Hill is having dinner
party Wednesday eve, for her house
guests, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Lane Of
Denver.
Mrs. G. w. Cotwell of Victor has
invited quite a few friends In for
Thursday afternoon luncheon to meet
her guests, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Lane
of Denver. Party at Z, after which
will be music and cards.
A party of ladies, taking Mrs. Jones
and Mrs. Lane, made the early-morn-
ing trip over the High Line, having
breakfast in Victor at Mrs. Cotwells.
Mrs. Cantey has been under the
weather, but Is some better at this
writing.
The Denver star., 1917-07-07
WORMS MAKE CHILDREN FRET
Full.

Chil1ren suffering from worms are
dull and irritable. puny and weak.
often grind their teeth and cry out
in sleep, being a constant source Of
worry to their parents. Kickapoo
Worm Killer is a mild laxative RENE
dy in candy tablet form that children
like to take Promptly effective, 1t
kills and removes the worm from the
system. Irregular appetite and bow
81 movement, lack of interest in play
are sure signs of worms. Relieve your
child Of this burden. At all druggists.
25c.