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Evening journal., 1915-02-08
state Loses ONE
LIQUOR PROSECUTION
Judge Churchman Says TeS-
timony in Kelly Case Is
Not Convincing
DEFENDANT
DENIED SALE

In an opinion in which he analyses
the evidence of both sides, Judge
Churchman in City Court today dis
missed the case against Fergus Kelly,
grocer and holder Of a wholesale
liquor license. who was tried last
week on the charge of selling liquor
in quantities less than his license
permits. Charles f. Curloy represent
ed the defendant
The witnesses against Mr. Kelly
were Carmen Paolino and John d.
Pierro, who testified they purchased
two half pints of whiskey from the
defendant at his place Of business No.
937 Chestnut street. Paolino declared
he was employed by Frank E. Haley
of the Law and order Society, but
diPierrO denied this.
The men are said to have met Mr.
Haley after visiting the store, and
to have gone to the residence of the
Rev. George A. Cooke with the liquor.
Mr.. Kelly denied selling the men
saying he was not at the store, hav-
ing gone TO the home of the late Fran
els Brogan, who was buried on Jan
uary 16.
In dismissing the defendant thc
court said:
"The States witnesses do not agree
in their testimony in three particu-
lars. viz:
"(a) The time of the alleged sale.
"(b) The place of the meeting af-
ter the alleged sale.
"(c) The place where the bottles
were transferred
Under the rules OF law, / must
first Cndeavor TO reconcile the evil
dence and if this is impossible 10
determine the issue upon the weight
of the testimony
"ln all criminal cases the evidence
TO convict must be clear, positive
, convincing and beyond reasonable
/ doubt: the witnesses for the State
must support one another and agree
as TO the facts about which they are
/ testifying. In this case the State.
! witnesses do not agree and therefore
the evidence cannot be said TO b'
clear. or convincing.
1T is impossible to reconcile th'
evidence in this case. am yer,
clear the evidence taken as Il whole
creates reasonable doubt of the de
PENDANTS guilt. for in addition to th'
discrepancies in the testimony Of thl
States witnesses. the weight or pre-
pondcrance of tho testimony is in
favor of the defendant"
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
first CITY AUTO
SHOW UNDER WAY
IN HOTEL LOBBY
Creditable Exhibition Is Wis
tied By Crowds on the
Opening Day
"SOCIETY NIGHT" TO
Be NOTABLE event

Wilmington's first automobile show
was thrown open to the public this af-
ternoon at the Hotel DUPONT. and will
continue until Thursday inclusive.
The exhibition occupies the spacious
lobby of the hotel, and should more
space be needed to relieve a possi-
BILE crowded condition. the rose room
Of the hotel will be placed at the dis
posal of the show committee by Mar,
ager Ernest S. Taite, after tonight,
this room having been engaged for
this evening by the Knights OF Colum-
bus for their annual dinner.
The task of placing all the cars and
the displays of the accessory dealers
in position was problem. The work
was started at 4 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon and it was exactly o'clock
when it was finished. Chairman J. II.
Nixon. OF the show committee had
previously notified all exhibitors by
mail ar what hour to bring their eX-
/ hibits TO the hotel to be placed. His
plans. which were carefully laid. were
carried out without hitch. The re-
/ suit Is that the exhibit is complete
from the largest TO the smallest car
| and the displays of the motorcycle
and accessory dealers. Three motor
cycle agents have machines in the cX-
+ hibit in the lobby along with the au-
tomobies. while the accessory deal.
ers hold forth on the mezzanino floor
To the zeal of Mr. Nixon was du
much of the success in getting th
care and other exhibits in position with
out delay OF mishap. Shortly after
Continued on Page 8.
Evening journal., 1915-02-08

That the Delaware Child Labor
Commission did right when il re-
moved State Inspector William J.
Gibbons from Office and that Miss
Emily p. Bissell has suffered much
undeserved criticism and abuse as 4
result of that custer. is the opinion
expressed today by Caleb +. Bur-
chenal. a member of the New Castle
county bar and also prominent in
civic. and social welfare work in this
city and State. He said.
"A very grave injustice has been
done one of the most useful and pub
lic-spirited women of our community.
ramely. Miss Emily p. B'ssell. My
sense of justice forces upon me the
duty to speak in her behalf. Miss
Bissell has been put on trial before
this community on charge of being
dcmineering. inconsiderate and un-
fair and of having. without cause,
dismissed the Child Labor Inspector.
"As a matter OF fact, the dismissal
of the Child Labor Inspector was not
the act of Miss Bissoll alone, hut tho
deliberate act of six Of the eight
members of the Child Labor Commits
sion. three of whom were men and
three women. All of the six are per-
sons of the highest integrity, five OF
whom voted for his appointment as
inspector i'm January, 1914, and were
therefore. without any prejudice
against tho said inspector.
"In passing judgment upon the act
Of The Child Labor Commission in
Gismissing tho inspector. we must
necessarily look TO the character Ol
the persons composing said commits.
sion The three men OF the COM
mission who voted for the dismissa
of the inspector. namely, John NJ
Mendmall. Irenee DUPONT and Andrew
Marvel, arc men of great busines.
ability and noted for calm. deliberate
aud intelligent action. Their judgmen
can certainly be relied upon. Th'
two women. beside Miss Bissell, whit
voted for the dismissal Of the inspCc
Tor. namely Mrs. Beniah Watson ant
Mrs +. c. Emery, arc women Of ex
ccptional ability. They arc widow
who have managed their own bust
ness and financial affairs success
( fully for many years. They have
splendid reputation for being intelli
gent and deliberate in forming thei
I opinions; so that their judgment. like
wise. may be relied upon.
Gas these hvc were without an
( prejudice against the inspector &
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
"SANTA IN JAPAN

The cantata. Santa in Japan" ="
given so successfully by the Happy
Workers Missionary Band. Of West
Presbyterian Church. ON last Friday
evening at Odd Fellows Hall. is to
be repeated tonight. a. 7.45 o'clock.
ia its entirety. at the same time and
place. Tho only seats in the great
hall to be reserved will be the first
row downstairs and the first row
in the gallery. These may be Sc
cured by the payment of % cents m
addition to the admission price, which
is 25 cents. All other seats. some I 100
are open TO those holding the 25 cent
admission tickets.
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
French artillery FIRE
SILENCES GERMAN Guns
by HENRY WOOD.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
PARIS Feb S.--Trench artillery
successes from the Aisne to the Cham
pagne district and the successful
dynamiting of "a German trench in the
region of Cuinchy, southeast OF
Craency were announced here today
The French artillery is being utilized
at every pont-to prevent the Germans
massing their forces for an offensive
movement and at a number of points
German guns have been dismounted
and put out of commission.
Very little infantry fighting is now
going on. In the north the low
lands are again inundated and troop
movements are almost impossible.
But from the sea to the Disc. the
artillery duel is of the most violent
charater
A German assault along the Baga-
telle-Fountaine Madame line was re-
pulsed by the French who inflicted
severe damage on the. enemy.
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
'S1S3.774.S6 IN
Water COLLECTIONS
1915 Receipts Are Slightly
Ahead OF Those OF
Previous Year
$22,6OO IN
UNPAID ACCOUNTS

Mahlon Belts, register Of the Board of
Water Commissioners, at the meeting of
the board today, submitted a report
showing sls3.77l.s6 collected during the
year; Sl3,4ls20 allowed in discounts;
sll5.sl abatcments; Si2073 gross re-
funds. and SO 2,GOOG0 unpaid ON January
81. The report also showed net receipts
TOR l0l4 of SlS3.6n.F.
Amounts set up for collection are;
Schedule ....... S05.693.5O S7S,707.OO
Continued on Page G.
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
cHIzIxs srEwLzr DsAD.

BY The United rrsgs.
LONDON. FEB s-oAarlss stswsrt. Srsufu q rsneau-
derry and Lord Lieutenant Of ireland lssss aa early today
Of pneumonia 81 Ass re-iesnes socNa-os-rsss
sxty-two years o. tga
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
BRITISH DESTROYERS SHELL
TURKS DARDANELLES fort
BY The United Press

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Feb. S.-British destroy
crs hurled shells into the Turkish
land deiencos near the Dardanelles
with telling effect, according TO dis
/ patches from Athens today. A Turk
ish fort opened upon the destroyers.
They promptly replied, firing nearly
200 shells Hearty explosives were
heard from the direction Of the fort
suggesting that the shells had OK
ploded the magazines
Evening journal., 1915-02-08

E3EMclys sEcrrD SAN on yEuzalr sHnss
BY rhe uaibsa rrssa ,..~ ~,
wAsaINcroS. rob srrssissat v'rses sac castast
considering pfah today advise an Aeszs oelal spst-
urope hsscesosways Assicas O.
other neutral shiDs II tnst sa=sr sussesoa
might be made unossl ssvsiss 70 sabsrrssras
tbs eovsrnusst
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
SIM DISABLED Ar SEA

By The United rresa
HALIFAX, n. 8. FEB. s--rhs AIau rrser M'nsoEsn' en-
route nom rhrasspn'a to ports p iso tho harsos To-
day with forward compartment hsd Esr bow was
crushed hrousA stynDg an ySes suAfss a sAs
barS mouth re7ssrs WIN irsdisssSy sss SD ss v1n
continue sss veySss.
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
MARINE DRAFTSMEN MEET.

Tho annual banquet of Delaware
River Branch No. 1. American So
cictv of Marine Craftsmen. was held
in tho Hotel Adelphia on Friday
night A number of Wilmington
members were present.
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
Won ZEPPELIN DEFENDS AERIAL
WARFARE, BUT REGRETS THAT
WOMEN AND CHILDREN SUFFER

Inventor of Sky Cruiser Says Cities That Defend
Themselves Against Such Attacks Certainly Expect
Bombardmenf-- Declares That in Only Sky Battle
of the War AeropIanes We're Driven Off
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Tuesdays
not much change in temper
ature; moderate west winds.
Evening journal., 1915-02-08
SUN AND TIDES.
Mouth of Christian

llieh water .... Gas A. NJ. 100 =. VI.
Low water ... 0.20 y. NJ. lO.lOP. NJ.
Recdy Island, high and low water one
hour earlier.
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
DEBTS DUE NOT DEDUCTIBLE.
FROM U. S. income TAX

WASHINGTON, July 15.-The
Treasury Department has announced
another ruling on the income tax to
clear up certain points in doubt, such
as deductions Of bad debts from in
comes before assessments we're made.
he ruling follows:
Debts arising from unpaid wages.
salaries, rents and items Of similar
taxable income due and payable on
or after March /. 1913. will not he
allowed as general deductions under
paragraph B of the income tax law
unless the income which they repre-
sent has been included in a return Of
gross income for the year in which
the deduction as a bad debt Is sought
to be made, or in a previous year,
and the debts themselves have been
actually ascertained to be worthless
and charged off.
"All debts representing amounts
that became due end payable prior to
March /. 1918, and not ascertained to
be worthless prior to that date
whether representing income or a re-
turn Of capital, are held to be allow
able deductions under paragraph B
of the law in a return of income for
the year in which they are actually
ascertained to be worthless and are
charged of"
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
separate MOTOR
STARTER welcomed
Better Mechanical COnStruc-
tion Is One Feature OF
New Invention

There is as much improvement in
the separate motor starter over the
motor generator set as there is in
the motor generator set over the old
method Of hand cranking," states
Peter Hanson, distributor for the
Haynes light six.
The electrical system which has
given such splendid satisfaction on
many of the highest priced cars dur
ing the past three seasons, is a sep
arate unit system embracing a gener-
ator for charging the battery and
motor for cranking the engine. Higher
electrical efficiency is obtained from
each of the units by building them
separately and a higher cranking
speed of the engine is developed.
Better mechanical construction is
also possible b. using the separate
motor than can be embodied in the
combined type.
"The power is transmitted from the
starter to the engine by means of
silent roller chain running in an oil
bath. and driving an over-runing
clutch mounted on the crank shaft.
This clutch is very similar to the
coaster brake on an ordinary bicycle" Z"
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
MISSOURI WORKS
CONVICTS ON ROADS
State Gains Better High
ways; Men Enjoy the
Outdoor Exercise

1--WE are operating our hrst convict
road camp, stated Col. Frank Buftum,
highway commissioner Of Missouri,
in a letter 70 the National Committee
on Prison and Prison Labor. at has
been running about three weeks. th4
men are vol pleased and the work
satisfactory despite Il has been rain
ing nearly every other day for over
a month"
"The work Is being done IN Usage
county. about Is miles east Of Jeifer-
son City. widening a road on the
edge OF a rock bluf Usage county
has very up to date court which
ioined with cur department | took
out of the road fund sufficient money
Ia purchase a set Of tents and one Of
the county judges, who is a large
government contractor on river inn
provement, loaned us his quarry tools.
THE camp is on the Maries river
where there is fine fishing. so we
bought a complete fishing outilt for
each man, also the latest magazines
and local city papers are sent TO the
camp. The men are furnished with
pencil, writing paper and envelopes
and we have a victrOla. a mandolin,
indoor games and baseball outfit.
Guards are employed at this camp.
not because we anticipated any trou-
Bile, but a few years ago they had
trouble I'm establishing a convict camp
In Galloway county, Just north OF JET
ferson City. and the farmers simply
would not let them come into the
county. Therefore. az this first camp
10 show we are looking after The in
terest OF the local people, we felt Il
advisable TO guard the men until we
have shown our camp Is practical.
Governor Major gives three days
off the sentence each month, for good
conduct. while after their eight hours
work for the county. the county pays
them for two hours work at the stand,
ard wages for which they could hire
other people"
Colonel Buffum has given personal
attention 70 the diet and has hearty
co-operation Of the county court In
his effort TO build up the men through
wholesome, nourishing food The bill
OF fare includes vegetables, cereals
eggs. fresh NEST. milk. butter and
sugar-all Of good quality and we'll
cooked, an unusual lhlhH IN prison
The success Of the road camp II
most important TO Missouri II hal
over 260O male convicts In the peni
tentiary with coll room for 1000, of
ten making II necessary for Eve AM
six men 10 be huddied together n
one cell The prisoners have beer
worked under the contract system
hut owing 10 cooperation between
the National Committee on Prisons
and Prison Labor and the Pnniten.
tiary Investigation Committee OF the
Missouri Senate this worn-out system
cannot continue much longer. and as
Col. Bufum points out. road work
can hold a leading place in the new
system Of prison industries which
must be worked out for the state OF
Missouri
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
MANY ACCIDENTS
ARE Due TO SKIDDING
Autoists Should Know What
To Do When Cars
Slide

Many a motorist has had his car
brought to a halt against telephone
role or skidded into a ditch because
he has not taken the necessary pre-
caution before he ventured out on
the road. In other words, not learn
ing lust what to do in case his wheels
started to skid.
Speeding is dangerous. carelessness
causes many accidents. but there Is
no question hut that more serious ac-
cidents occur because of skids on
muddy roads OF Shiny pavements than
for any other reason.
The fundamental principle which
should be remembered. is that the
wheels should be kept straight. When
the rear end of the car begins to
slide the front and rear wheels no
longer track, and il is impossible Tor
the tires to grip. The moment the
driver feels the sickening slide begin
be should twist his steering wheel
quickly and bring the front and back
wheels in alignment. The tires will
get a grip on the road and in most
cases. skidding can be prevented.
Once a skid is started it is impos-
sible for the best and most expert
enced driver to stop It. on roads
which are muddy or on pavements
which are slippery, the motorist
should either have chains on or a
very good anti-skid tire. In cities
where the streets are continually
sprinkled, the motorist should always
have his rear wheels at least equip
ped with anti-skids.
The Squeegee Bars on Diamond
Tires are especially effeetive-the
outside bar wipes away the mud as
the side movement begins, and per-
mits the other bars to grip hard,
smooth surface and hold.
There are times when chains should
be used but under ordinary circum-
stances anti-skid tires are a sufficient
protection.
In no case. however, should a mot
crist drive with others in his car
unless he is prepared for every emer-
gency.
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
CUT 500 OFF
Price OF PAIGE
Car Retains All Vital Feat
ures of Old Car as Well
as New Ones

The Paige Detroit Motor Car Com
pany has announced its new big six
for t916-an improved edition OF the
Fairfield "Six-4G' first shown 10 the
public last January Like its prede-
cessor, the new Fairfax six is a sew
en- passenger six-cylinder car and IL
retains all the vital features ana all
the characteristics Of design that hrst
won success and distinction for the
Paige Company in the field Of SKIES.
In addition TO these characteristics
certain refnements and Improvements
are noted
The price Of the new model. how
ever, the Paige Company has been en-
abled to cut 500. due to the great
demand created by the first Fairfield
and consequent increase in factory ca
pacity and factory production.
The Paige Fairfield "Six-46" first
won attention through its distinctive
design and the capacity and fexibility
of its engine. The new model retains
these features Among the improve
ments noted is a genuine pantasote
top in place Of mohair-a top that
cannot leak: genuine French glaze
hand buffed leather upholstery; and
the finest body finish that money could
buy. 4 Richelieu Blue. with red run.
ming gear. This finish Is secured by
the air drying process and it requires
"a days to complete IT,
With all the older features and sew
eral new ones, with a better. more
luxurious car and vet a smaller price,
the Paige officials are looking into
the future with considerable conf
dence.
This model may now be seen at the
.salesroom Of the Diamond State Au-
tomobile Company. Delaware avenue
and Tatnall streets.
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
BAvARIAN GLASSES IN DEMAND

Since the announcement made by
The Bavarian Brewing Company Of
the free distribution of crystal shell
glasses. the demand for the coupons
emitting the holder TO this present
has been such that it will be neces-
sary to place an additional order for
glasses Coupons are given purohas-
ers of Luxburger Beer. a bottled
product that is finding much favor
both in Wilmington and in many
points throughout the State and in
distant cities.
The demand for Luxburger Beer is
steadily growing. Shipments to dis
tant points are made every day, car
load lots leaving the city on several
days in each week The demand for
Luxburger in such nearby places as
Chester, West Chester, Philadelphia
and at Havre de Grace and other
places in Maryland is evidence Of the
growing popularity of this product
II is the intention OF the local COM
pany to make Luxburger Beer a bot
tied beverage as popular as any Of
the well-known bottled beers sold
throughout the country It was this
in mind that months we're consumed
in making it a product that would
stand the test and equal. II not sur
pass any similar product on the mar
ket.
Nothing but the best hops and malt
grown are used in its manufacture
II is properly aged and bottled in an
establishment that was built at an i'm
mense cost to meet the necessary fu-
ture requirements. From the cellars
Of the brewery the product is con-
veyed to a government cellar where
it is stored in glass-lined, white
enameled tanks. and from there pass
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
PLANNING FOR The
FAIR Bench SHOW.

George F. Foley. of Lansdowne, spent
the day in Wilmington yesterday in con-
ference with Samuel H. Wilson. Jr.. Sec
retary of the Delaware State Fair. plan
ming for the bench show to be held in
connection with the State Fair next
September. While here Mr.. Foley ar
ranged to have the show on Thursday
and Friday of fair week instead Of We'd
nesday and Thursday, as heretofore.
This change was made because of a very
large speciality show in New York which
would seriously interrupt the entries IN
this city. Mr.. Foley will shortly make
some interesting announcements for the
event.
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
SUSSEX COW takes
LITTLE PIC TO RAISE

MILLSBoRo, Del, July 15.-The
strange affection of a COW for a little
pig is exciting the wonderment of the
neighborhood around Trinity. The
pig is being reared on the farm of
Albert Burton. Its mother died a
short time ago, and 1t was squealing
around the pasture when the COW
took notice of II. The COW lays down
in the grass while the small porker
gets a meal of warm milk
Burton claims it is a paying propo-
sition as the little pig is growing
faster than any he has ever raised be-
fore. and he expects it to grow into a
prize porker In the meadow, the
little fellow follows the old COW all
day.
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
HARRY r. LOOSE, JR., IN
BUSINESS WITH FATHER.

The announcement that Harry r.
Loose. Jr., has associated himself
with his father in the automobile
business, as salesman for the Olds-
mobile, was pleasing news to the
many friends of the young man. He
is no stranger to the young people
OF Wilmington and Is known to a
great smany older ones, and as he
represents one Of the best-known
makes of cars, hopes TO make himself
popular with the automobile public
Harry r, Loose, of No. 115 Concord
avenue, who handles the Oldsmobila,
has been in the automobile business
in Wilmington for the past six years.
The concern should be strengthened
by the addition Of an energetic young
man like the son.
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
GOOD WAY 10 DO BusINEss.

Dr.. Howard Co. Sell Reliable Remedy at
Half-Price and Guarantees a Cure
When one can buy gold dollars for
afty cents. it is a good time to purchase
In ordering a Soc bottle of DR.. How
ards celebrated specific for the cure Of
constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents,
DR.. Howard Co. Is giving one of the
greatest trade chances ever offered to
the people of Wilmington
Even though offered at half price for
Introductory purposes the specific is solo
under a guarantee to cure or the money
will be refunded.
If food does not digest well. if there
is ras OF pain in the stomach, if the
tongue is coated and the breath bad;
If there is constipation and straininp. Dr.
Howard's specific viii cure you II e
does not. you have DIR. Howard's per
sonal guarantee TO return your money.
DR.. Howard's specific gives quick re-
lief and makes permanent cures of con
stipation, dyspepsia and all liver trou-
bles
These are strong statements, but Dr.
Howard Co. is giving TO each customer
p chance 20 prove their truth at Just
half the regular price-sixtv doses To-
25 cents. II they are not found true. all
you have to do is TO ask for your inones.
For sale BY n B. Danforth. Market
and Second streets.
Evening journal., 1915-07-15

and strength 10 drive a post twenty
four inches into the ground. The post
will then stand seven feet high and
viii bear the sparton Safety First"
sign, also the Lincoln Highway mar
ker.
The sparton signs are of porcelain.
They are twenty inches in diameter.
and have a red background which
throws into bold relief the white
lettered words, Safety First, Sound
Sparton'
Evening journal., 1915-07-15
MR.. JACKSON TO
DISCUSS WAR Cause

The people of Hanover Presbyterian
Church are planning a service of unusual
interest at the Washington Heights
pavilion on Sunday evening at $50
o'clock The pastor will conduct a brief
service for children at the beginning Of
the meeting, speaking upon "Some Wild
Animals in Your Zoo l Have Seem
His address to adults will follow and
will be a discussion of the causes Of the
present war and consideration of the
attitude of the united States.