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Evening journal., 1913-12-10
FINE DRUGGIST
FOR COCAINE SALE

J Ferris Belt druggist entered plea
Of nolle contpndre in City Court today
10 tho chofge Of selling cocaine in VIC.
lation OF the city ordnance and was dne,
fln0 and rosfs II- attorney, Phnip ].
Cnfrctt. asked fhnt the court show
merv because Of tho plca Mr.. Gafrel
notnitted that Mr. Belt had sold cocaine
twice in violation Of tho ordinance. Int
said that both eases were isolated and
there had been no real practice Of sell
ing the drug he violation of the law Mr.
Garrett said he had several witnesses
TO prove that Mr. Belt had always con
Quoted his business according TO law.
IN passing sentence on the defendant
Judge Churchman said tho offence was
one too'serious 10 be overlooked and that
many persons thought a jail sentence
should 20 with fine for the offence.
The Judge however, said this was not
for him TO say aud that according TO
his policy when cocaine offenders are
frs. brought before him, he would i'm
pose the maximum fine of Sl00
Ralph Solomine alias Roy Costello,
who was fined 800 on a charge of sell I
ing cocaine several days ago and won I
for himself the name OF the worst actor
that had ever appeared in court, and was
fined $40 and costs for contempt OF court,
was arraigned this morning on another
charge of selling cocaine. Assistant City
solicitor Lynn. asked that the ase be
nolle pressed The prosecutor said that
ID was the custom in liquor cases whore
tho defendant is convicted on one charge
OF selling liquor to dismiss any other
like charge that may be pending.
In dsmissing the case Judge Church
man told Solomine that he was very
lucky to get off, after his conduct in
court few mornings ago. The court
,said that his only excuse was that he
was under the Influence OF a drug and
for this reaso he had been dealt with
lightly The court then dismissed Solo
mine The defendant expressed his
thanks
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
WINDS MAKE Low
TIDES in RIVER

Northwest winds which blew steadily
from saturday night until yesterday at
tcrnoon from Is to so miles an hour were
the cause of an unusual drop in the tides
OF the Delaware and Christiana Rivers
yesterday which seriously nterfered with
shipping.
Under ordinary conditions the drop OF
the tide is about seven feet IL fell II
feet yesterday. Not in the last quarter
OF century hss the tide fallen so low,
according TO vetcra shipping men.
Captains of is made fast 70
docks had to pay Dt. hawsers to pre-
vent their being snapped as the yes
sells dropped with the tide. The wind
held back the incoming tide until high
water, about II o'clock, was as low
as the usual low water.
The Wilson Line steamers and the
ferryboat Long Beach were able TO
make their regular trips during yes
terday despite the low water The
fchsnnel Of tho Ghristiana was very
narrow al low water.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
JUNGLE BILLY"
FORCETS SLEEP
PENDING CASE

Uncle Billy" Heal, aged SO years,
the 80 year veteran of the Wilmington
police force, won more than local
fame yesterday when he invaded the
house No. 217 Poplar street where
half a dozen men were fighting over a
revolver with an alleged highwayman
and took the crowd to The City Hall
in the police patrol It is rather an
unusual thing for police force to
number among its best men one who
is 50 years old. and can beat the whole
city at iigging but when he goes 10
pulling house full OF men and one
of them an alleged robber. its too good
70 keep at home Residents Of New
York and other cities Of the East read
the story today.
Enrico Bruno. the man Uncle Billy
arrested yesterday on charge Of
highway robbery preferred by Emilis
Gleihni. was arraigDed in City Couri
this morning and Uncle Billy was q
little more interested in court pro
ceedings toda ythan usual Under or
dinary circumstances. "Uncle Billy
cries. Hear ye, hear ye--.' and
then settles back in his chair with the
sanction OF the Judge and goes to
sleep. Sometimes a fly disturbs
"Jncle Billy" but generally he sleeps
very well, until someone nudges him
that it is time TO adjourn court.
But this morning sleep was the
furtherest. thing from "Uncle Billy's'
mind. When the Bruno case was call
ed, Uncle Billy" Strengthened up IN
his chair. It was his case; his cap
ture The glory was all his. Every
member of the force who had seer
him had offered congratulations and
had added a hearty slap on the back
i"Uncle Billy" can stand some slaI
| and give one too if you happen TO gel
in the way. He was ready to take the
stand when Judge Ball asked tha
Bruno's case be continued because
other witnesses had been found VIII,
were not in court. The court con
tinued the case and "Uncle Billy
with a smothered sigh slipped dowI
in his chair again and closed his
eyes for little more peace A smile
passed over the faces OF those in thu
court room but Uncle Billy surpris
ed them all. for he did not need am
nudging when time came to adjourn
court
II developed that the watch allege'
to have been stolen was valued a
about $40
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
BURY VICTIM OF
CROSSING ACCIDENT

DELAWARE CITY, Dec. 1O-The
funeral of William A. Jester. who was
killed in an automobile accident on
Monday at Reybold's Crossing, took
place this morning. the remains being
shipped on an early train to Dover
for interment Mr. Jester was a
member of the Delaware City Lodges
Of 7. o. o. f.. Jr o. T. A. NJ. and the
|. o. o. II. He was not a member of
the Masonic fraternity. as reported
inc conuiuOns OF captain Wllnam
A Menges. and Sylvester Downs, who
We're injured in the accident. is re-
petted to be much improved today
and both men will recover. Captain
Menges is so improved that he will
probably be taken from the fort hos
pital to his residence some time to-
day
Mr.. Downs spent a restless night
but was much improved this morning.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
DECISION OF
COURT GUSTS
DIR. KUHNS
Veterinarian Of Live Stock
Board Appointed BefOreLaw
Went Into Effect
MAY TAKE APPEAL
TO SUPREME COURT

Judges in Superior Court today
haHdod down a decision in favor OF
the State In the case OF the state upon
the relation Of Josiah o. Wolcott VS..
Justus r. Kuhns. state veterinarian
and members Of the State Live stock
Sanitary Board. This practically
Gusts Dr. Kuhns from being the vcieri-
marian OF the Board. unless The SUI
.prcme Court should set the finding
aside The other members OF the
Live Stock BOARD are the members OF
the State Board OF Agriculture.
The case was brought before the
Superior Cour. on quo warranto pro-
ceediugs in which the legality OF the
appointment as well as tae qualhca-
ton of DR. Krhns 10 hold the Office
OF veterinarian on the Live Stock
Board We're attacked. The act Great
ing the State Live stock Sanitary
Board was passed at Dover. April g.
1911 and the law was TO 90 into effect
on April 10 or ten days after the pas
sage of the ac.
The person to be appointed as Ncter
marian to the board. as provided IN tn,
act must be a graduate OF veterinary
college and that college must be in goo,
standing. the law provides
The opinion handed down by the couri
today sats forth that Dr kuhns wa'
appointed by former Governor Pennewil
on April no. thereby being siN days be-
fore the act went into elect
The replication lied By the defendant
was found to be bad. nasmueh as th'
qualification OF the veterinarian had moi
been shown as complying with the act
Admitting that Dr kuhns was d aradu
ate of a veterinary college. 1t must b
shown that his college was one Of goo
standing, the court held.
| The appointment without the auth
lority OF the act. which was not 4
lenect until six days later. and IA
failure to prove the qualification ths
lfhe college from which he graduate
was college in good standing, wei
the grounds upon which the Court
its opinion gave judgment for Z
State against the defendant.
The State npon the relation
Josiah O Wolc0tf. atf6rnoy foner
was represented by Hugh d. Morr
and the defendant by Daniel O. Hal
Ines and Richard s. Rodney
Rodney took judgment responde
custer. and IN ali probability the ca
Twill go to the Supreme Court
Following the decision OF the Coui
Mr.. Morris said that the judgment
the Court meant that DR. Kuhns ~
been ousted from his position as
member OF the state Live Stock San
ltary Board.
This ease was originally brought /
the name of the State By the STATE Vet
lcrnarv Association. some Of the mcm
bcrs Of which questioned DR. kuhni
fright to hold the Office.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
WORKING OUT
COMMUNITY
TREE PLANS

The committee appointed by the
Chamber Of Commerce TO arrange for
the community Christmas tree met
yesterday afternoon. It was an
uoupced that George W. Dunlap.
local tree dealer. had offered twen-
ty-two foot tree to the committee.
But il is the idea OF the committee
to erect a 30 or 35-foot tree in the
court house square. moreover,
rumors OF monster cedar in the
wilds OF Chester cou-... Pa, have
permoated the city Tomorrow II. Al
len Hillcs and other members Of the
Chamber Of Commerce committee will
make a trip in automobiles to ches-
ter county to secure the Christmas
tree.
John S. Hamilton. publicity agent
OF the Chamber OF Commerce received
a letter this morning protesting
against the cutting OF any of the large
ninc or cedar trees In Chester coun-
ty. The writer whose name Is not
divulgcd states that il there are any
large trees ia Chester county. which
he doubts very much. they should be
saved as landmarks OF the past and
not sacrificed merely to add a bit
OF eclat. TO the children's holiday. The
writer things that the suggestion OF
a community tree for Christmas is
a good one but that old landmarks
should not be destroyed.
Although the Chamber Of Com
merce has a committee wo. king on
the holiday program citizo:, today
came forward with his idea on the
subject. IL is his plan to lave tho
tree decorated by ten police officers
dressed as Santa Claus on the day
before Christmas and to present a
'ableau depicting Bethlehem under
the auspices of city organizations on
the same day between 10 and 1876
o'clock. On Christm-s eve Il Is sug.
eested that the court house grounds
and DUPONT building be illuminated
and that a search light be played on
the tree TO be accompanied BY sing.
ing Of Christmas carol by the cit
church choirs and Delaware saenger
bund under the direction OF Jacob T
Clymer The same citizen suggest
that the gift distribution be made be
tween the hours of 10 and ~ a. m
on Christmas Day.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
MISS BESSELL
WINS PRAISE FOR
CHRISTMAS STAMP

The Philadelphia North American
said yesterday
Six years ago today. Miss KIM
lily p. Bissell. secretary OF the
Delaware branch of the national
Red Cross Society. came up TO the
sixteenth floor OF the North
American Building. and asked TO
see some one who might be inter-
ested in new way to fight tuber-
culosis.
Since we had been vitality inter
ested In every method OF attack
on the White Plague. Miss Bissell
did not have long to wait Nor
did she waste time or words, for
she Is a conservationist Taking
out Of her handbag little red
stamp. and handing It to the man
al the desk. she saidc
"That Is a Red Cross Christ
mas stamp. You may have read
Jacob Riis' article In the last
monthly, Outlook about the Christ
mas stamp. with which people of
Denmark are raising funds to
fight tuberculosis. IN struck me
Americans could and should adopt
the plan. 7 tried 70 interest the
national Red Cross in this. but 70
no avail So | have got out these
myself. with the aid OF a generous
printer. and I am going TO see n
VIC cant raise at least $3.50 to
build a fe~ 0ren-air shaclls for
our poor consumptives in Della
ware
~ mont TN, Nro,tt, h,.,o,.i,.o,,,s.
help. Every one knows where
you stand in regard 10 the White
Plague. So I've come to see If
you won't aid in popularizing this
stamp. 7 believe it can be made a
great factor in the fight. II given
the right sort Of publicity"
We agreed with Miss Bissell
that here was the possibility of
powerful weapon. We we're so
sure she was right that We made
her cause our own Literally
we surrendered the paper to this
little sticker. whose high purpose
was to stamp out tuberculosis"
At once the city, then the whole
country, responded to the call.
BY telegraph, messenger and spe-
cial delivery, orders poured in
from scores OF cities in as many
states without time in which to
plan or arrange a campaign, more
than 100000 Of the stamps were
sold in the ten days preceding
Christmas.
Instead of the hoped-for $3.50.
the Delaware Red Cross got 3d.
Tnrs - ~ fr-r.o
But that was the least OF the re-
suits.
The Red Cross Christmas stamp
now known as the Christmas
seal. 70 avoid confusion I'm con-
nection with postage been
nationalized
The parent Red Cross Society
which had hesitated to cooper
ate with little Delaware, was only
too glad TO adopt officially the
stamp as a nationwide move
ment. and as such IL was launch
ed at the opening of the holiday
season in 1903.
The total sales that season
amounted to $125.000 of which
more than one-tenth was realized
through The North American.
which ordered an initial lot OF
100000 stamps for disposal, and
was forced to recorder several
times. In 1909 the sales increased
to $23O.00O. and the year follow
ing to $4,000. Last season more
than 35.000,000 seals were sold:
and with a perfected organization
this year the national Red Cross
expects greatly to exceed any
previous sale. tt@
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
COUNTY MAY
RENT OUT THE
BRIDGE HOUSE

oTherc is a probability that the Levy
Court will sell the bridge houses at the
Market and Third street bridges Levy
Court Commissioners Samuel J.. Bur
ris and Charles w. tooding have given
much attention TO these bridge houses.
They find that the night bridge tender
get the bridge house free OF rent. The day
man gets 800 more year than the
night man bu; the latter has free
house and tree coal II costs the county
several hundred dollars year TO keep
the houses in repair. Zach house would
rent for $40 or Sl2 a month. At least
$50 IS spent yearly for coal; gas costs
$50 a year and the repairing including
papering aud painting amounts to consid
cradle. and finally the total expense for
the bridge house Is fully 500 year. The
idea now advanced by the committee
on Wilmington bridges is to rent the
houses and pay the night bridge tender
the same wages as the day bridgetender
II the night bridge tender SO desires
he can rent the bridge house. The Levy
Court viii take up the question at it,
meeting on tuesday next
Julian G. Walker. attorney OF th'
court will inspect the agreements be.
tween the Levy Court and the Philadei-
phia Turnpike Company regarding Tho
purchase OF the turnpike II no men
tion is made Of the reservation OF tn,
toll house the Levy Court win not pay
the demand Of the Turnpike Company
for 800 for the toll house ut the Practi-
cal Farmer. AS She Levy Court intend.
having a patrol system for the goot
roads in Brandywine hundred it h
agreed that the toll house could be usec
for this purpose II is expected that
Brandywine hundred viii buy the tol
house which is bungalow containing
three rooms. Mr. Hollingsworth is in fa
vor OF getting control OF the house.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
in
MEXICO WILL
Be PROTECTED
Marines Of Four Nations to
Land If Situation Becomes
Dangerous
WILL FOLLOW THE
BOXER UPRISING PLAN

By United Press staff Correspondent.
MEXICO CITY. Dec, lO.--In the event
Of any trouble in Mexico City threaten.
ing the safety OF foreigners, marines
from the international fleet now of
Vera Cruz would be rushed immediately
to the capital TO protect al foreigners,
according to confidential information oh.
tanned today from the embassies and
consulates.
IL was said that the United States,
England Germany and France. all Of
whom have warships in Mexican waters,
have agreed jointly to undertake tho
protection of all foreienes in the capital,
should either Carranzaistas or zapa-
tiatas attack Mexico City or should dis
orders break out within the city.
Rear Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock,
commander Of the British hotille, is
said to have given such assurance to
British subjects when he visited the
capital last week.
This is said to be the real object Of
the international fleet at Vera Cruz. The
fighting ships Of the United States,
England, France and Germany there are
loaded with marines. They are within
halt mile Of the railroad yards, IN
which there are hundreds OF empty chFs.
Within a very few hours after the sound
ing Of an alarm by the diplomats IN the
capital, thousands OF marines could be
rushed into Mexico City. An allied force
similar to that organized in the Pekin
Boxer troubles, has been agreed upon, 1t
is said.
II was learned here today that at the
time OF Nadcro's overthrow, Cuba was
the only government 70 lnnd marines.
ia Cuban gunboat at Vera Cruz landed a
email BODY OF marines. who rushed to
Mexico to aid Cuban subjects. None OF
Che ether natiors We're in a position al
that time 10 take such steps
Now. four leading government
have one or more warships at Yer
], Cruz.
According TO foreign ofncial, Mr
Nelson O'Shaughne6sy, wife Of z
"a American charge d'ana;res, has
Y, ,4fused to leave the capital
o. "AIrs. O'Shaughnessy was ureoo
ed leave tho official said. and she
]. lpHot that chs Nould not 80 uptll
w husband goes With her.
et Six or seven months more =,
ne Huerfa. unless the revolution is su
It cessfil. was considered n possibilii
a today following the action Of Congrel
4 lin declaring the October election vol
:. The deputies. under compuleion som
$ say. voted the election illegal be
+ cause constitutional majority vot
was not cast and called another presi
{ Dental election for July "A. 1914. Thel
: followed this with resolution de-
lelarine Huerta the provisional presi-
dent until the election. The Catholic
deputies we're absent 10 q body. No
dissenting vote was cast.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
NOBEL PRIZE
TO ROOT FOR
CUBAN WORK

BY Tie United Press
CHRISTlANA, Norway, Dee. TO- Sem
ator Elihu Root, OF New York. today
was designated for the Nobel peace
prize for 1912 The prize Tor 1913 was
awarded to Senate Henri iafontaine, Of
Brussels, former president Of the perma
nent Peace Bureau At Benc, swit1er-
land.
The award to Senator Root wac made
because of his work in the pacihcation
of Cuba and the Philippines and for his
connection with the settlement OF the
dispute between the United States and
japan.
The Nobel peace prize Is worth about
$4,000 None was given last year
which accounts for this years dual
award.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10

men TAKE UP
CHARTER TALK
Deny People Are Ignorant and
Say Test on Direct Govern
ment Would Prove II
RESENT CRITICISMS OF
STATE SENATOR REINHARDT

The attack made by State Senator
David J. Reinhardt, at the Chamber
of Commerce smoker. on Monday
levening. on the members OF the
Referendum League and others who
opposed the recently defeated pro-
posed new city charter, was freely
discussed by members OF the Referen-
dun League at meeting last even
ing Frederick C. Bacher. former
member of the Public Utilities Com
mission, suggested that the league
answer Senator Reinhardt, because It
was felt that the league was meant
when Senator Reinhardt referred TO
"the Dole crowd Several others
lspoke on the attack OF Mr.. Reinhardt.
The Rev. George Henry Dole, who
was referred to at the smoker on
Monday, made a reply to Senator
Reinhardt. saying he thought Mr..
Reinhardt was mistaken in referring
to the people OF this State being
ignorant as well as 10 the possibili-
ties of our State. The only man
ner in which to prove the ignorance
OF the people was to give them a
chance 70 vote on a public question
such as the Referendum Leagues pro-
posed charter. Mr.. Dole said.
'"Our little State might become so
eadily organized as to give US an eff
ficient, economical and business-like
administration and the opportunity is
now before us said Mr. Dole. The
one thing necessary for this is the
overcoming Of the selash interests.
Then the State would become model
81 government and would lift up the
standard for other States in the
Union TO follow"
The meeting last evening IN Pythian
Castle. was one OF the largest ever
held by the league, more than one
hundred persons being present
Twenty new members We're received
Francis I. DUPONT. who recently re-
turned from trip to Kent county
where a Referendum League was or
.ganized at Harrington, told OF hi'
trip. The meeting Vas well received
and much enthusiasm was manifest
ed az Harrington, he said
w. w. Knowles. who represenfe
this city at tue convention of th
Popular Convention League. at Wash
ington, iast week made a report 0
that big convenfton
Others who spoke. were Richard
Monck. George W. Litz and j. w Lat
tomus. Judge of the Juvenile Court
, All referred to the discussion oven
new city charter. and it was pointed
out that the one thing necessary tC
obtain such charter was to formulate
a charter that gave the voters
chance TO express directly their views
on public questions.
W. W. Knowles. during the course O
the meeting, suggested that ward com
.. lmittecs be appointed 10 represent the IN
itiativc and referendum in each ward. HI
urged the starting Of an carly and aetiv
campaign for the initiative and referen
dunn, and the holding of monthly meet
ings, TO be addressed by some Jnitel
States senator OF representative
There was a lengthy discussion abou
> 1.-THE possibility of securing men to rep
resent the initiative and referendum il
either of the two majority parties. or il
the failure>to secure this support to ru
{ third candidate on citizens ticket.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
SAVE CHICKENS
FROM BARN FIRE

Fire of unknown origin destroyed
the barn In the rear of the home Of
Mary Berneau, No. 1913 Gilpin ave-
nue. shortly after midnight The
Water Witch FiN Company by prompt
action succeeded in saving abo1t 50
chickens which were in the barn The
FIRE was put out by members Of the
company. but il had gained 30 much
headway before they arrived that the
barn is q total loss. The will
reach $500
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
NEW CASTLE REPUBs ELECT.

The New Castle Republican Club
held a rousing meeting last night in
its club room. The attendance was
large and enthusiastic and the follow
ing officers were nominated: Presi-
dent. Charles ". NickersOn; vice.
president. Edward T. Weer; treasurer.
Wallace L. Cannon; secretary. Leslie
Cramer The club rooms will be open
continuously in charge of janitor
and a new pool table will be installed.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
2 IN ! BIRTHpAY PARTY.

4 most enjoyable evening was spent
at the residence. OF Miss Hester Evans.
who. With Miss Mary Wmdal. We're hon
orcd la d double birthday last evening.
Refreshments were served. Among those
present we're; N'.- Hester kyur. Miss
Maty Windal Miss Anna Lawrence. Miss
Clara Lawrence Miss Llcy DiyertS, Mrs
Alley Davis and Hiiam Aerger
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
PRESENTING FmBUsTER PLANS.
BY The United Press.

BY The Unlted FTtSH,
MOBILE, Ala, Dec. l0-Mexican
secret service men are
here in force today investigating
number OF reputed fiilibustering plots.
It was reported that Mexican vessel
was stopping fishing boats of Mobile
bar seeking information Of an armed
vessel supposed to be carrying arms
y revolutionists
The o. s. revenue cutter Winona
left here today under orders. II was
believed, to watch for suspicious ves-
I ola
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
REPuRLICANS EAT PIG.

Members Of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club enjoyed a roast pig
luncheon last evening. They had a
delightful time.
In the Garrick Theatre on Monday
and Tuesday next benefit for the
Young Mems Republican Club will be
given and the members are now sell
ing tickets in great numbers.
Evening journal., 1913-12-10
srprrrps wAvr BleRrs paorFCrEn.

By The Uniisa p-..-
wAsHneIov. pee Ao-Appsa vAs pAas> teaAg 2 re
Arsresu Fsdsrstoa lahoe. BY Prssidsnt iei tie T-
ern Federation Of Hsnsrs nrotsct the eeasuatona s
Of tho copper uins etriksrs tbs calumet sicA &t
.tay Morrison received Telegram tciaras has shs e
rens Ariaaee had given zn union labor reg-es'r res
ty-four hcure iease tha state uater pair t7i7s
tho r,snnsr vaeh sussssts ITSELF convenient
ing N7es s.c--.saa sssa Ae iei1 'As 'ae's s'.''
wilson.