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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
Vote Today ON The
SUFFRAGE RESOLUTION
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. l2.-Denied the
right to vote by the trainers of the Con-
stitution, women who believe they should
vote, today succeeded in having tho
House of Representatives decide what
il thinks of a Constitutional amendment
granting them suffrage
Shortly after II o'clock. when the
House met, with every seat and aisle
OF the galleries filed with women and
men suRragists and antis and with
more than hundred Congressman sched-
uled to debate the question. Chairman
Henry of the House Rules Committee,
announced that a final vote on the Mon
dell resolution amending the Constitu
tion will he taken by s o'clock tonight
! After the six-hour debate rule wa'
adopted there was no roll call.
Although the opinion on both sides
was that the amendment would fail &c
/ be adopted on the final roll call, tho
suffragists insisted II was a victory
to have even one house of Congress
devote a whole day debating the ques-
ton. Such a step they say. is unique
in the history OF the country and tho
elimination Of forty years Of agita.
/ ton.
The spectators were orderly ant
| listened patiently
Chairman Henry led the attack OF
the suffragists aided by Representa-
| tive Webb. Of North Carolina, Will,
Representative Campbell, of Kansas
Mondell OF Wyoming; Taylor. o.
Colorado. and Volstead, of Minnesota
championed the suffragists.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
EIGHT and One half
Years FOR P. 0. BREAKER

Pleading guilty to two charges, one
OF breaking and entering the post
Office at Aiken. Nd, and the other Of
carrying away property Of the Fed
eral government, William Woods
alias "Reddy" alias Dude" was yes
terday sentenced to eight years and
six months in the penitentiary at A.
lsnta, Georgia, following arraignment
in the United States District Court az
Baltimore, Md Woods now is. on
his way to prison. Good conduct
will shorten the sentence two months
or each year.
Sentence of Woods in the United
States Court prevents, for the present
at least, his prosecution in Delaware on
the charge of attempting to rob a street
car at Richardson Park.
Woods was arrested after two years
investigation by Postofice Inspector
NJ. S. Plummer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
COURT WILL PROBE
ALLEGED DRINKING

Francis NJ. Barney appeared before the
Levy Court today in reply TO the charge
that he had been drinking while ON duty
as an automobile watcher.
Mir. Smith asked. "Who are your
81 am Francis NJ. Barney" he replied.
81 read in the papers that such a charge
was made against me-"
Upon motion OF Mr. Fouracre and Mr..
Burris. +. L. Gambrill and William CLAN
den, alleged witnesses TO the drinking
were notified to be present ut the meet
ing of the court ON next Tuesday.
Nh. Fouracre said the Levy Court
should sift this matter thoroughly be-
cause the men are employed by the
county.
Mr. Smith said he had made no
charges in the matter but had brought
up the matter because it concerned the
taxpayers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
Smith Objects TO
EXTRA COUNTY clerks

President f. b. Hollingsworth, OF
the Levy Court anQounced today
that hereafter the sessions Of the
court will begin promptly at IL
o'clock.
William p. Bancroft drew the at
tention of the court to the agreement
between the Levy Court and the Mayor
and City Council regarding the ground
at Fourth and Bridge streets, and sug-
gested that the court join the city in
getting the proper legislation on the
subject.
Mr.. Smith introduced a resolution
regarding the employment of clerks
in the county offices. The resolution
opposed employment of extra clerks
and increases Of salaries. Resolution
was referred to the Legislative
Committee. and Frank l.. Speakman
attorney for the court.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
SOLDIER Gives CUTICLE
TO help HIS FRIEND

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CITY, Del, Jan. 12-
Charles Starr. of the 18th Company,
Coast Artillery. stationed here, today
sacrificed two square inches of his
cuticle TO relieve a suffering friend,
Philip Carmody, Of the 18th Com
pany. The grating operation was
performed by DR.. John S. c. Fielden
attached TO the post. Carmody was
operated onn for appendicitis seve-
eral weeks ago, but the wound did
not heal to the satisfaction Of thu
surgeon. hence the skin grating oper-
alton today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
LADY GREGORY TO
BE VONEN'S Guest
New Century Club Has Cor
dial Welcome for DiStin-
guiShed Visitor
ANNIVERSARY TO
BE HAPPY EVENT

In celebration Of the twenty-sixth
anniversary of the New Century Club.
members of that organization will
give a luncheon tomorrow in the
drawing room of the club at which
all the presidents of the State clubs
and presidents or representatives Of
81 the outside clubs with which the
Dew Century Club is affiliated. will
he guests of honor in addition to
lumber of other prominent guests.
Following the luncheon, which Will
be served at 1890 o'clock, there VIII
be an afternoons entertainment, at
which Lady Augusta Gregory. one Of
the most prominent writer's of Irish
life of the present day, will be pres
ent and make an address on ireland
and Worlds Unseen" An attractive
mus al program has also been ar
ranged by Miss Emma Lore, chair
man of the music committee, to be
presented during the afternoon.
The drawing room will be ready fol
the entertainment at 2.4j o'clock.
A pretty feature OF the luncheon will
be the singing of the grace by group
of members composed of Mrs. +. 7. Ne
gendank, chairman; Miss Madeline Reed
Miss Marian Frederick. Miss Emmg
Lore, Mrs. J. NJ Horn and Mrs. Howard
T. Wallace. The music for this grace
was composed by DR.. Clark OF Philadel
phia.
The anniversary committee which Il
composed of Mrs Charles f. Wollaston
chairman; Mrs j. j. Satterthwait, Mrs
Henry b. Bradford, Mrs. William b. Me
gear. Mrs. s. ~ Trump. Mrs O. Curtii
Purdy and Mrs Z. +. Negendank, vii
be augmented by the following: Mrs
William G. Mahafy. Mrs Harrison w
Howell. Mrs L. c. Kent, Mrs. Frank II
Thomas. Mrs William c. Matthews
Mrs. s. B. Cooling, Mrs William A. Barr
Mrs. Martin Lane, Mrs John Robinson
Mrs. II. II. Ward, Mrs Robert Smitl
and Miss Aledora Mcleod
Those who will assist in serving tn
luncheon will be: Mrs. Charles R
Miller, Mrs. Preston Lea, Mrs. Harol
Smith and Mrs. Charles Rumford
who will preside at the salad table
Mrs. George S. Capelle. Jr, and Mrs
Peter T Wright will preside at III
coffee table The junior members o
the club will assist in serving.
While the luncheon will be a buffo
luncheon, there will be a guest tabl
at which the speakers will be seated
Those who will speak will include
Mrs S. J. Reynolds. president of tn
state Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs. James L. Wolcott, president c
the Century Club of Dover: Mrs. 4
Donnell Marshall, president New Cen
tury Club. of Milford: DR.. Winifred ,
Robinson. dean of the Womens Co
lege. at Newark; Mrs. Samuel Bar
croft. Jr.. vice-president of the boar
Of directors of the New Century Clut
Mrs. I. H. OHara, vice-presideI
eastern district of the Pennsylyani
Federation Of Women's clubs; Mr.
H. S. Prentiss Nichols. president
the New Century Club, of Philade
phia: Mrs. H. Knowles Evans. pres
dent of the New Century Club.
Chester: Mrs Martin B. Youn
president of the Women's Club.
Swarthmore. and Mrs. ]. Allen Cobb
president of the New Century Gu
of Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
DANIELS NAME pIRECTORs.

This is National Bank day in Will
mington, directors having been elect
ed by three of the institutions.
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of Union National Bank the
following directors were elected
William H. Swift. Preston Lea. Will
lard Salisbury, John II. Dandy. T.
Coleman DUPONT. Wilmer Palmer.
Henry Whitley. George G. Lobdell,
Jr.. ]. Harvey Whiteman.
Stockholders of the Central Nation
al Bank elected these directors: Ben
iamin Nields. willard A. Speakman.
George w. Chambers. Henry p. Rum
ford, John +. Healy. Adam ]. Lang,
Edward II. Brennan. Jr, Alfred d.
Peoples. Martin E. Walker. William
Beadenkopf
At the annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the National Bank of Della
ware the following directors were
elected: Frederic Pyle. Alexis I. du-
/ Pont. Harry j. Stoeckle. John Rich
ardson. Jr.. George A. Elliott. Mark
NJ. Cleaver. Lewis w. Finn. William
c. Murgatroyd. Alfred d. Warner
Jr., George A. Rhoads
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
TO CHANGE PICTURE THEATRES.

Mayor Harrison w. Howell today
received a report of the investigation
of the various motion picture theatres
here, made by Building Inspector An
derson Following the receipt of the
report, Mayor Howell submitted the
matter to City Solicitor Hastings. 1t
is understood that the inspector in
his report suggested that certain
changes be made in the theatres to
conform to the building laws. The
inspection made by Inspector Ander-
son was made at the request of Mayor
Howell
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
MERCY Recommended
FOR JOHN LIE FEVRE
He Is Convicted of Stealing
Money and Clothing From
Harry Crosse, a Farmer
QUARANTINE CASES
GO OVER FOR A TIME

John LeFevre. in the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions today, was placed
on trial under an indictment charging
him with having on October 20 last,
stolen money and clothing belonging
to Harry Grose.
Charles Crosse testified that he lives
with mis- father on farm in Mill
Creek hundred. LeFevre had been
working on the farm few weeks. A
sweater. cap. pair of scissors and
S4.75 were taken from the house dur
ing the absence Of his father and HIM
self
Harry W. Crosse detailed the robber,
and that later he found LcFevr'
in Newark, wearing the sweater
which was stolen from the house. lie
! Fevre. was arrested three or four days
later. other articles which wer'
stolen were found in the mans grip
when he was arrested.
The State rested and LeFeVre salt
he was assaulted in the back kitchen
and the blow on the head renderel
MIN uutbuoClOuos ne dllllllt0 IL
took the sweater because he had bu
little clothing. He said he was borl
in Holland and is 26 years old. H
has been in a hospital for fever an
has a brother in Paterson, ~ J. Jur
returned a verdict of guilty with
recommendation to mercy.
The court did not pass sentence q
lie Fcvre at this time.
Deputy Attorney General Chavt'
asked that the cases Of Warren C. Lew
and Roland c. Lewis be continued mt
the March term. II. r. lsaacs Oppose
the continuance. but the court grant,
the motion. These men were indict'
for alleged violations of the law durii
the outbreak of the foot and mouth di
ease by refusing to permit the sta
Sanitary Board to inspect their far
and stock, near Union. The family W
shortly remove from that farm to OF
in Sussex county.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
Attractions at the Theatres

as the night clerk, both new members
OF the company, were all that could
be asked. Joseph Willis made a most
acceptable colored porter.
AT THE GARRICK.
For a considerable period of time
last highland Il will be repeated
each afternoon and evening this week
the stage at the Garrick Theatre
was converted into a veritahle Orien-
tai palace with all that the term im-
plies. for the production of Hoyts
"A Dream of the Orient" a most elab-
crate extravaganza. A very clever
troupe of Oriental girls, directed by
Madame Makarenko. sang and danced
according to the customs of the ORR
enc. Conspicuous parts were also
| taken by Charles J. Adler and ID
/ Makarenko. musical director. IL is q
very clever offering and one that
/ greatly interested the Garrick pa
irons. The costumes worn by the
girls were magnificent
; Another unusual feature of the bill
was the act given by Yuma, known
as the human enigma. for the reason
that he does many things for which
there appears to be no explanation
Although over seven feet tall, he Il
capable of doing things nudge
could hardly do, and the manner il
which he can conhne himself in
small space is marvellous.
In the line of music the Venice
Troubadours, a quintet Of saXophon'
artists. proved an innovation, in view
OF the fact that their work appears
to be about perfect. They are high
~ skilled Thurber and Thurber
freak dancers. were quite amusing
There are two men and each CARRIE
three heads. all of which look alike
Keef. Langton and Wheeler. a team
OF comedians, sang and told funn
stories in most interesting fashion
Irene and Constance Farber prove
dainty entertainers. with their song
and stories. They arc pretty girl
anc their work is excellent. Lawrenc
and Edwards. in the comedy. 9TH
i Pension ONCE" made a great hi
} They are funny and appear to have
% most appropriate vehicle in which
{ exploit their fun "Eloping,' a Jes
Lasky offering. was one of the coined
e features of the bill II was give
), ia a very clever manner by Berricl
|, Mart and their company
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
REPORT CITY Y. N. c. A.
IN HEALTHY CONDITION

Vice-President General Charles
Bird presided at the monthly meeting
Of the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton last night The present men,
bership Of the association is 1.10S
with a corresponding healthy condi-
ton in the various activities of the
association as indicated in the de-
partment reports. There was a to-
tai attendance of SIS at all religious
department activities during the
month of December. a total of 10
shop meetings, prayer meetings and
Bible classes.
Two hundred and forty men and
boys we're enrolled in 30 educational
classes under Is instructors. The edu-
cational department is planning to
conduct a series of university extern
sion lectures with the cooperation
of members of the faculty of Della
ware College, as follows: February 5.
'Kipling as a Short Story Writer, "
by Professor Sypherd; February 70,
Great German Cities" by Professor
Smith February 10, Paris" illus
trated). by Professor Smith: Febru-
airy 90, Life and Literature" by Pro-
lessor Vaughn: March 8, Our Bird
Neighbors." dllustratedl. by Profess
sor Rowen.
A total attendance Of ! ,523 was re
ported at 20 gymnasium class sessions
during the month Of December. and So;
using other forms of physical depart
ment privileges, such as bowling. etc
SiXty-one men and boys are organize,
on 20 basketball teams playing exclus
lively in the y. VI. c. A. gymnasium.
A total attendance Of $3.50 at tn
boys club rooms was reported for tn
month Eightv-one boys enrolled in Il
Bible classes with a monthly attendance
of lis. Four meetings of the y. NJ. c
a. Boy Scouts were held with attendants
of l75
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
The Treatment of
Influenza or La Grippe

10 is quite refreshing these days to read OF
clearly defined treatment for Influenza OF
la Grippe. In an article in the Lancet
Clinic" DR.. James Bell, OF New York City
says he Is convinced that too much medica-
ton rs both unnecessary and Injurious
When called TO a case OF Ia grippe, the
patient Is usually seen when the fever is
present, as the chill which occasionally
ushers In the disease, has generally passed
away. Dr. Bell then orders that the bowels
be opened freely with salts, "ActOids" OF
citrate OF maCncsia. For the high fever
severe headache, pain and general soreness
one Anti-kamnia Tablet every three hours
Is quickly followed By complete relief
Ask for AK Tablets. They are also unex-
celled for headache, neuralgia and all pains
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
SUPERIOR court TO BEGIN
TRIAL OF CIVIL Gases

The trial Of civil cases in the Super
ior Court will begin tomorrow. The
cases calendared are as follows:
Thomas Claringbold VS.. Newark Gar
age and Electric Company; Solomon
NJ Rosenberg, who was sued as Sam
uel NJ Rosenberg VS.. Max Padolsky.
This is an appeal case.
The cases for Thursday follow: Will
liam H. Holt VS.. Joseph w. Kitchen,
Paul c. lyle VS.. Peoples Railway Com
pany and Joseph NJ. du Ross VS.. Phil
adelphia, Baltimore and Washington
Railroad Company.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
LITTLE MISS BROWN"

Little Miss Brown" opened at The
Playhouse last night to house which
was measured only by the capacity OF
the theatre and the play The Playhouse
Players achieved the success of the
present season. Many Wilmingtonians
are familiar with the play and those
who are not ought to become familiar
with il for it is delightfully."- funny and
is in the hands of decidedly capable
company.
In this play Miss Edna Hibbard, in
the part of Little Miss Brown" is de-
lightful. She has a better chance TO
display her ability as an actor than she
did in Baby Nine" and she took adj
vantage OF every opportunity. Miss
Hubbard is a decidedly clever little ac-
tress and that she has become a great
I favorite with the people in this city
was shown by the applause with which
/ she was greeted when she came on the
stage last night. In her new part she
not only acts it but looks il.
Albert Brown as Mr. Dennison, the
part which he created I'm the original
company. and which was really writ.
/ ten with him in mind by the author
Of the play. was excellent Mr.Brown is
one of the best actors, who has beer
seen in Wilmington. and in this par
he is at his best There are a number
of decidedly interesting situations
and Mr.. Brown makes the most o
everyone of them. He is at all time
natural The character could not b.
in better hands. Miss Vira Rial. a
the wife OF Mr. Dennison. did not havl
a great opportunity for the season
that she is on the stage but a part o
the time. but she made the most o
every opportunity offered Miss Ria
is strong in the part and she deserve
the praise which she received.
Thomas Emory in the part of Phil
Dennison. did well but he has com
paratively little opportunity for tn
reason that he is on the stage but
short time in each act. Jean Adai
as the maid. did an excellent piec
of work as Miss Adair always doe
Marie Clifford was strong as Eulali
, Burke and Jean Newton. Miss WeT
del was also delightful in the pan
r which she had
S Warren Munsell was clever as III
nj day hotel clerk and house detectiv
q It was one OF the best things whio
d he has done here. Sydney Macy. q
d Mr.. Burke. made his first appearance
g in a considerable part in this sho
i- and Mr.. Macy displayed the ability
q act which. as stage director. he is S
n able to impart to others. RichaI
l Scott did excellent work as Robe
e Mason. Mr.. Scott is a new membl
of the company. Miss Marion Lingel
felter. who is also a new member
the company made her first appea
ance and played the hotel telephoI
girl in excellent style. Frank Jone
as the bell boy. and Charles Lee. j
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
PRESIDENT MUM ON
Second Term RUN

BY The United Iress.
Z WASHINGTON. Jan. l2-That sons
misapprehension had arisen over his
remarks at indianapolis, interpreted as
announcement Of his candidacy for re-
nomination in 1916, was called to Presi-
dent Wilson's attention today.
In reply, the President said that at
that time he had remarked that he did
not intend to "star. anything"
At the same time he was told that
the impression that he was a candidate
had gone forth, To this he merely re-
piled that he knew it. Il was regarded
as significant that he did not issue
denial.
When questioned as to his position
upon repeal of the onc-term plank in
the Baltimore platform, the President
merely asked to be excused from ex-
pressing his views.
The President was not asked whether
ne would be candidate and he ven
tured no suggestion further than those
given above.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
MORkMAN NIrREn.

Suffering with wounds about the
head Adam Guski. a laborer. employ
ed by the Eastern Malleable Iron
Company. was removed to his home,
No. 4O3 1-2 East Second street. from
the plant today. He was slightly in
jured when struck on the head by a
piece of iron.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
GET GLIMPSE OF LIBERIAN LIFE

At meeting of the Phyllis Wheat
ley Current Events Glass held last night
lat the Thomas Garrett Settlement
House. Mrs. Elizabeth Mort, a mission
AIRY OF Liberia. made an address on the
work in that country and told just what
the girls and women there are doing, de-
scrihing their various schools and other
interests iu an interesting manner
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
AT TIE MAJESTIC.

"The Girl of the Golden West" which
in its picturized form, as presented by
Jesse L. Iasky in association with
David Beasco. is to be the attraction
at the Majestic Theatre today; it Is
one of the most tenselv exciting films
ever staged Produced in the country
where the incidents are supposed 10 take
place this drama Of a California mining
camp of the days of 40 is realistic IN
the ultimate degree and the eNtraordi
nary love story of the road agent" ano
the honest girl of Cloudy Mountain.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
MANY DOGS REGISTEREn.

Four hundred and twenty-five dog
licenses had been issued by the police
department up to noon today. Patrol
man Mearns. who has been detailed
for special duty in issuing the Ii
censes. has taken a desk in the City
Court room. The tags can be obtain
ed there from a. m. to p. m. each
day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
TRApEIE ARTIsr INInnEn.

Suffering with "A dislocated knee.
said to have been sustained when he
fell on the stage of the Garrick The
atre. this morning. Yuma. a trapeze
artist. was given surgical attention at
Delaware Hospital this morning
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
NON SUPPORT CASE POSTPONED.

j. Frank Ball, counsel for Edward T..
Edge, defendant in a non-support case,
appeared in City Court today and OBJ
tanned a continuance until Saturday. He
explained he desires to examine impor-
tant witnesses for his client. There was
no objection to the postponement on the
part of the State.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
1--WE DOLLAR FINE 1MPosEp.

On his plea of guilty Frank Nc
Clenaghan of Chester, Pa, was fined s.
and costs in City Court on the charge of
trespass McClenaghan is said to have
beat his way into Wilmington on the
"blind baggage of a Pennsylvania Rail
road train. He was arrested at the
French street station.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
DEATHS.
Catherine Miller.

Catherine Miller.
MILLER In this city. ON January III
1918. Catherine Miller, widow of the
late Samuel II. Miller
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend Che funeral services. from thd
resident of her son-in-law. Thomas w,
Shalicross. No 1907 Washington street.
ON Thursday morning at 1890 o'clock.
lntermcnt at ElKton, Md, on arrival of
1916 train.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
MHIPpEn AM nm rnsr-

Under sentence of is months for
highway robbery Frank Frame went
TO the whipping post at the New Cas-
tie County Workhouse today receiv-
ing 20 lashes Guard O'Rourke ap-
piled the lash.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
nm nAYs FoR VAGPANcY.

Charged with yagrancy George Gabay
was sentenced 10 ten days. in City Cour5
today. According TO Police Captain
Kanc's statement, Gabay is said to be
taking" illness.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
HOLCOMB on INSPECTION TRIP.

Chauncey p. Holcomb. deputy col
lector of Internal Revenue. has gone
to Georgetown on his monthly trip
of inspection Major Holcomb expects
to return some time tomorrow
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-12
DIR. IA MOTTE no LECTURE.

DR.. w. La Motto. on January 90.
will open the series Of Wednesday
night talks in the lobby of The Y.
NJ. c. A. His subject will be The
Nations Health"