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Evening journal., 1915-02-27
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
POSTPONES CHARTER WORK

Irving Warner. president Of the
Wilmington Civic Association. which
has been working on proposed city
charter. has issued the following
statement relative TO the work
"The charter committee of the Will
mington Civic Association has de-
cided not to push its charter bill for
passage at this session of Legislature.
We have arrived at this decision ow-
ing TO the difficulty of getting the full
cooperation of those interested with
in the short remaining time.
1--WE believe that we have laid an
excellent foundation for the passage.
two years hence, of a bill which will
have ample precedent In other cities
to demonstrate its efficacy. We are
further of the opinion that the mosi
painstaking investigation of munici.
pal government by future charter
bodies will prove that the present
charter draft is correct in principle
and not materially wrong in detail
The charter committee of the vii
mington Civic Association has beei
dissolved. but the executive commit
tee Of the association will be contin
ued as heretofore. In accordance wit
our understanding with the Chambe
of Commerce. we will very sbortl
agree with them on a working ar
rangement for the continuation OF tn
charter work.
I'VE desire TO thank the press 70
the publicity it has given to our worl
and to thank the members OF the VII
mington Civic Association and othel
bodies who have given US their finan
cial and moral support"
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
EMPLOYMENT FOR
SOME CITY WORKERS
Bureau Fills Seventeen
Places and Has Work
For Others
500 NAMES ON
WAITING LIST

Nine men and one woman were sup
piled with work through the efforts
OF the Employment Bureau of the
Chamber OF Commerce. the Minister
ial Union. Central Labor Union and
the Socialists. at No. Sl1 Shipley
street this morning. In addition, the
records OF the bureau show that since
Tuesday whcn.the bureau was open
ed. seven other men and women have
been supplied with work making a
total OF seventeen assisted so far.
The committee having charge of the
Office this morning announced that so
far more than 500 men and women
have registered and at the present
time positions for the following work
ors arc open: White woman for gem
oral housework in a family of two;
woman for general housework; a
good plain cook; one insurance so
licitor and several machinists, as
well as farmer with family who
will live in a tenant house.
/ The positions filed today included:
One washorwoman, ono first class
machinist. two farm hands. one so
( licilor. one driver and six young men
to attend bowling alleys and one
electrician
While The Office was open this
morning 40 men made application for
work
/ Those in charge of the Office today
said they felt assured that their Of
/ forts at the office had not been in vain
as not only had employers applied to
them for help since Tuesday, but men
and women had been placed In posi-
tions who had been out of work for
months.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
.cHARGEp wIrH BREAKING IAIL.

Albert Spry, aged - years, wanted 10y
the Kent county. Maryland, authorities
on charge of breaking Jail, was arrest
cd at noon today by Detective Benson.
Word of Spry's presence here was re-
cciyed yesterday morning by Chief OF
Police Black, who was informed that
Spry had boarded the Delaware road
train at Alasscys for this city after
shipping a crate of chickens here. When
this information was received here Spry
had arrived ON the tram and ne could
not be located.
This morning the sheriff of Kent
county arrived here aud search was
made for the man. who WAS found some
time later Spry Wa serving time at
Chestertown. Md, two years ago ON a
charge of violating the liquors laws
when he escaped The prisoner will bc
taken back to Chestertown this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
MRS. WEBER in LECTURE COURSE

The Women's Presbyterian Missionars
Societies Of Wilmington are extending
an invitation to women of all denomina
tions to attend the series of lectures by
Mrs. d. f. Weber. TO be given in First
Presbyterian Church every Monday al
ternoon in March from to . o'clock.
Mrs. Weber is field secretary for the
Mission Study Glasses for the Board OF
Home Missions. Mrs. Weber will also
speak in New Castle, Newark, Elkton
and a number OF other towns.
A lecture will be given from 7.3O
until $50 o'clock tonight by Mrs.
Weber at the Young Womens Chris
tian Association. This lecture will
be the first Of a series of four that
will be given on Saturday nights at
the Y. W. c. A. building by Mrs.
Weber who will talk on the Ameri-
can indian and the relation Of the
church TO social problems.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
ENGLAND TO FORCE
HER HUNGER WAR
Will Continue to Make Re-
priSalS Despite Ameri-
can Protest
MAKE OFFICIAL
STATEMENT SOON
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-Adminis-
tration officials said today they saw
little hope that England would yield
to desires for relief of the hunger war
situation.
London dispatches indicated Eng
lands intention TO make reprisals
against Germany. regardless of Amer
lean wishes. They were deemed sig
niticant and probably true.
England, il was admitted, has little
If anything TO gain by granting con-
cessions. Prospective forcing OF the
Dardanelles and release of vast food
stores, il was believed. would leave
the British in a position to press it's
hunger war still more vigorously by
declaring food oontraband.
Ambassadors Page and Gerard were
said TO have reported informally upon
Americas inquiries. as TO preliminary
negotiations in Berlin and London but
there was nothing upon which Of
hcials would base a statement as "a
whether the situation is encouraging
or depressing. The State Department
expected, however that definite an.
swers Will come from England anC
Germany next week.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
WILLIAM l.. UNCLE BILLY HEAL

Hundreds of postal cards descended
upon the Police Station today when
the many friends of William l.. Heal.
known as Uncle BLY, the veteran
court crier. observed his eighty-third
birthday anniversary. Uncle Billy
celebrated the day by opening aud ad-
iourning City Court and taking tho
prisoners TO the county workhouse as
he has done for years. Tho occasion
will be formally celebrated tonight
however, when "Uncle Billy will be
the guest of honor at The Playhouse.
"Uncle Billy" is the oldest member Of
the city police force. Despite his age he
dances jig or reel every day which
cannot be equallcd by the other officers
many years his junior.
Mr.. Heal, who was member of thl
old volunteer fire department. Of Phila
delphia. was appointed a member of tn
local police force in 1860, but at the out
break of the Civil War he enlisted, being
the only policeman in the city at that
time to enter the military service.
Although he did not take part in any
engagements, "Uncle Billy" remained il
the army several months. and on Jul,
l.; 1883, he was again appointed a mem
ber of the local force which position h
/ has held ever since.
Mr. Heal has one brother living, Jane
Heal, Of Holly Oak. They are the las
of their family.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
CONGRESS TO force
SHIPPING BILL AGAIN

BY Tho United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-The con-
ference committee reported the Ship
Purchase bill to both House and SEN
ate today.
Administration leaders decided TO
delay final action on it until next
week Monday it will come up in
the House. which probably will adopt
the conference report under spe-
cial order Initiating debate to one
hour. Then It's supporters will make
last desperate attempt to get il
through the Senate before March T..
AS the bill stand. il provides for
permanent government ship owner
ship. through corporation in which
the government owns at least 81 per
cent of stock. Ship purchases in
violation of neutrality arc forbidden.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
CITY COURT CASES.

In City Court today Edward Miller
was sentenced to 10 days at Green
bank on the charge of vagrancy.
Elizabeth Thorp. charged with lar
ceny. waived a hearing and was held
i'm $500 bail for the upper court. Il
was explained that the girl was not
mentally responsible.
The charge of breach of peace
against Sianislaw Wasik was discOn-
tinued upon tho recommendation of
Agent Frank Stout.
The charge of wife beating against
David Brennan was dismissed.
Frank Tilden. charged with larceny
OF 81. was held for a further hearing
on Monday because Of the absence OF
witness.
The case OF Alexander Zaponchow-
ski, charged with wife beating. was
continued
Fred Tiliwisk, failed 10 appear on
a non-support charge and an attach
ment was issued for him.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
CHURCH SOCIAL.

Under the auspices Of the Ladies'
Aid Society of Hanover Presbyterian
Church q birthday social was given
i'm the church last night. An inter-
esting program. including readings
and a number of musical selections,
was presented Those who contrib
uted 10 the entertainment were: Miss
Margaret Wilson and Mrs. Forsyth.
who gave vocal selections: Miss
Young and Mr.. Winthrop. who gave
instrumental selections, and Mrs. Fink
and Miss Lucy Lothrop. who gave
readings A quartet of Hanover boys
also sang. A social hour followed.
Those in charge of the social were:
Mrs. Hunt Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Ed
ward r. Perkins, Mrs. Forward and
Mrs. Clayward.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
MODERN WOODMEN Greet
SUPREME ORGANIZER

Members Of the Modern Woodmen OF
America entertained the Hon. Ralph Il
johnson, Of Lincoln, Ncb. supreme or
ganizcr of the order, at their rooms n
the Law Building here last night.
Mr. johnson made am address whicl
was thoroughly enjoyed. lie spoke OF
the order, its accomplishments and il
future. Garrett :. Smith. one of thu
committee of arrangements of the even
ing. was toastmastcr and introduced TN
various speakers and other entertainers
Following the entertainment refresh
ment, were served by +. II. Steinle. Ih'
committee of arrangements of the even
ing follow; Horace NJ. Butt, chairman
Daniel II. Hawkins, John Donohue. Car
rett ). Smith, George Mcknight and w
G.. johnson.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
PHILADELPHIA MAY Get
Great ARMOR PLANT

WASHINGTON. Feb. PA joint
committee representing Congress and
the Navy Department. reported TO the
House today that the cost OF erecting a
government armor manufacturing plant
Of 10000 tons capacity, would be SO,
G35,0O0, and one double that size. $40.
33l .90G. The cost of a ton OF armor
from the smaller plant was estimated at
S2G3; from the larger at $3.50.
The report. submitted after long in
quiry. suggested Philadelphia as an
ideal place for such plant, navy yard
property to be used as a site.
Congressman Franklin BroGksOn Of
Delaware urged a similar plant for
Delaware.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
This PAIR SLASHED
BY RAZOR While PLAYING

Herman Laws and Henry Williams.
both colored, OF No 1910 Wilson
street. were admitted TO the Delaware
Hospital today suffering from cuts
from a razor or sharp knife. Both
men said they we're injured while
playing. After receiving treatment,
they we're able to go to their homes.
Laws was cut across the abdomen
and Williams had slash on the wrist
w. II. Sherer. of No. 10 West
Twenty-seventh street, was treated
for a lacerated head at the Delaware
Hospital today. Other patients at
the hospital today we're: J. Erickson.
OF No. 1913 West Second street. injury
TO his right foot, and John Walsh, no
hcme, laccrated leg
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
Ar THE GARRICK.

Comedy is tho keynote of a very
clever bin booked for the Garrick
Theatre next week, and several of the
acts carry complete scenic equip
ment. Joseph Hart's The Tolo-
phone Tangle' is sure to prove one
OF the interesting features. II deals
OF situations that develop when the
telephone operator happens to give
the wrong wire connection. and II is
very funny the people az the instru-
mCnts. as wcll as the operator, being
seen in the act The stage resembles
a telephone exchange A clever sing
ing and dancing act will be given by
the Grace twins, two dainty and high
ly gifted girls Cooper and Ricardo,
comedians, will produce Just From
Brazil comedy sketch. Nine.
Doree's "Boaux and Bellies" is sure
10 be one of the hits of the bill. 1t
rs French offering, with French
artists In the cast. II is a very
clever musical act The Mysterious
Brandimour Is good for lot Of sur
prises az each performance. lie is
man of mystery and does a lot OF
things that few other persons can do.
The Chesters Canine De Luxe" is a
most interesting posing act, in which
| highly trained dogs play conspicu-
Gus part Various tableauX and pic
lures are showing, the posing being
magnificent, while the dogs are high
ly trained. Claude Ranf has a wire
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
duPONT SCHOOL DEcLAMATIoNs.

Pupils of the Alexis I. DUPONT School
held a defamation contest yesterday
afternoon, at which the following were
announced as the prize winners: Le-
Roy Elder. Montchanin, nrst prize;
Ralph Chalfant, Montrose, second
prize; Elva Frederick, Centreville.
third prize; Eugene Martin, Henry
Clay, fourth prize. A pleasing musical
program was furnished by the pupils.
and the entertainment was greatly en-
joyed'
DR.. r. r. Rowan, Mrs. W. Z. Doug
lass and DR.. Van Dyke were judges OF
the contest.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
Pays $40 fine
FOR KICKING A BOY

Harlan Pickering was before City
Court this morning on the charge of
assault and battery upon Perkins
Wright. 10 years old, of No. 2O2 East
Third street. The boy testified that
he was swinging on a porch post
when the man told him to stop. The
ing said to him and the man kicked
him in the side
Allen Schwab. another boy who was
with Perkins. told the court that the
defendant kicked Perkins while on
the witness doorstep.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
20 LASHES each TODAY:
THEY'LL Get MORE Later

Theodore Dukcs. colorcd OF this
county, convicted Of highway robbery
and sentenced to serve prison sentence
aud be whipped with forty ashcs. took
twenty of the lashcs at the Whipping
post at the workhousc to-day without 4
whimpcr. lie will take the remaining
twenty lashes ON next Saturday
Henry Wharton, colorcd. who ASSAULT
ed and robbed Postmaster Hnslcy. Of
Camden, tlso took twenty of his forty
lashcs today Tie win take the other
twenty hshes ON next Saturday. Other
culprits whipped today were; John
Manlo,e, ten hshcs. larceny; and DanieR
Stout, ten lashcs stealing chickens.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
MARY PIckF0Rn AT MAJESTIC

In this celebrated drama OF the
days of the gay King Charles H..
Little Mary" Pickiord plays the title
role Of pretty Nell Gwyn. the whim-
sical. daring and piquant little favor
ite of the public and the monarch Of
England. whose bravery and wit save
her royal lover from trcachery at
home and abroad. and free him al the
same time from the tolls of design
ing woman. who tries to steal his
heart from Nell, as well as to wrcst
his kingdom from him TO give to
France.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
non LAYFIELD DELIRIOrS,

Robert Layield. son of Mr. and
Mrs. w. A. Layield. whose back was
injured in a football game, while play
ing quarterback on the Johns Hopkins
University football team last October.
remains in a critical condition al his
home. No. 1907 Park Place He is
gradually growing weaker and is de-
liriOus.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
MERCHANTMAN IN nISTREss.

By The United Press.
LONDON. Feb. PA message from
Dieppo today reported that the crew
OF an inbound channel steamer sight
ed a British merchantman in distress.
apparently the victim of a mine or
torpedo, twenty miles of Dieppe. A
French destroyer put out in search
of the vessel.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
CHILn NAY REcnvEn

The condition of Margaret Cusack.
the school girl who was run down
several days ago by tho automobile
of DR.. Willard E. Smith Is improve
ing at the Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital Tho child was able to take
some nourishment this morning. The
physicians at the hospital say the
child has some hope for recovery.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
SAN cARLo opERA cOMpANY.

With a notable assemblage OF twcn-
ty of the most distinguished opera
stars now appearing in this country.
and company of 100 people. the San
Carlo Grand Opera organization will
visit this city Tor two-day engage.
ment on Friday and Saturday. March
10 and 20.
The repertoire for this city Is as
follows Friday. March 49, Lucia AZ
Lammermoor: Saturday. matinee
Tales of Holman; evening. Aida.
The oDcras will be staged at The
Playhouse
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
asMEET LAYENpER.-

This afternoon and tonight will be
the last opportunity which the people
of this city will have to see Sweet
Lavender" the play in which the
stock company at The Playhouse has
made such a decided hit this week.
This evening there will be the usual
Country Store in connection with the
performance
Mother" will be the attraction
next week. Monday night will be
Ladies' night. as usual. and Ladies'
Tickets may be bought at the theatre
any time until p. M on Monday
evening. After that time the regular
rate OF admission will be charged.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
AT THE VICTORIA.

Today's feature at the Victoria The
atrc is Upton Sinclair's "rhc Jungle. -
with George Nash. Gail Kane and Upton
Sinclair. II Is a photoplay of deep
human interest, of heart sorrow trials
aud tuhulations, of daily toll so viyidly
portrayed by Upton Sinclair shown IN
five big acts aud two hundred and thirty
powerful scenes.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
Attractions at The Theatres

act that is novelty. appearing 70
be able to accomplish many things
that seem TO be impossible Miss
Cecil Cunningham, one of the stars
OF the legitimate stage. will make
her entry into vaudeville at the Gar
rick next week She is great fav-
orite at the New York Winter Gar
den and Is said to be one OF tho
prettiest women on the stage.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
BANK CASHIER RECOYERs.

Henry Cleaver. cashier of the Della
ware City National Bank. who was re-
Gently operated on at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital for a growth in his
ear, is recovering and expects TO be
able TO return TO his home In few
days. Mr.. Cleaver is now able TO
leave his bed. e.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
DR. TRAYNORIMpROYES.

DR.. Philip A. Traynor OF No S07
Washington street. who is suffering
with typhoid fever. and Mrs Traynor.
who also has the fever continue to
improve. The doctor has been. in a
critical condition for several days.
but his recovery is now expected.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
Ran TAkES TrNRLE.

While driving a horse and wagon
owned by Samuel Mccall. at Fourth
and Market streets this morning Mer-
vim Hall. youth, was thrown into the
street when a nut on the wagon broke.
dropping the wagon body into the
street. The youth was uninjuIed.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
RLAST lars City.

Blasting on the sewer project in the
Ninth ward caused many people here
this afternoon to believe there had
been an explosion of powder in the
DUPONT Company's mills on the
Brandywine.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
VITAL STATISTICS.

Records Of the health department
show SO deaths. 3S births and mar
riages during the week. as compared
with 3S deaths, "a births and 30 mar
riages for the corresponding period
OF last year. During the week there
was one death from grip.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
O'NEAL DECISION GOES OVER.

In City Court today decision in the
cases of James c. O'Neal, charged with
keeping houses of assignation, was
again deferred for two weeks.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
SAILS For EUROPE.

Louis Halle, of the sales department
OF tile r. Bnmenthal Company, sailed
from New York ON White Star liner
today for Germany by way of Italy.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
NEW RAILIFF RusY

William Nirden, who was recently ap.
pointed a bailiT at the county Court
House, was at the county building today
making an Office TO office inspection.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
CHAMBER COMMERCE LUNcHEON

The Chamber of Commerce will
hold its next MONDAY luncheon in
the Hotel DUPONT on Tuesday. Sew
eral important subjects will be dis
cussed.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
OBITUARY.

Dorothy Maud Hutchinson, infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. M. b. Hutch
inson, OF No 923 Spruce street. died
this morning. The funeral will take
place from the parents home on Tues
day afternoon, March 2. 1nterment
will be in Silverbrook cemetery
The funeral of George Hardcastle
took place from his late home at Hill
crest this afternoon. with intermeni
at Riverview. The Rev. J. II. Craw-
ford ofiiciated.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
cnMpANY 4 nANCr-

Company A. o. NJ. d.. will give a
dance in the State armory on Monday
for its members and friends.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
Between Seasons


TODAY.
Winter Ovcrcoats that will he
higher next season and you can
buy now at
5000, ytI.2S and SIS.
Smooth kerseys and Chnchillas in
Blues. Creys and Blacks all sizes.
NEW SPRING BALMAcAANS,
SIo, Sra and SIS.
Unusual values in new Coats in
Grcys. Browns and Tans; silk
lined Black and Oxford Top Coats
at SIS and $40.
BARGAIN SUITS.
Take n little time and look thru
our Special Sale; lot of new
ones today and your size. and
style may be there.
Open tonight till 10.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9th and Market.
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GOT RESULTS

A tradesman in certain town put
a box outside his shop one day, label
ed For the Blind" Most of his Gus
toners dropped in pennies, and COM
plimented him on his charity. A few
weeks afterward the box disappeared.
Hello! What's happened to your
box for the blind?" he was asked.
ooh, 1 got enough money" he re-
piled. and" pointing upward to the
new canvas blind that sheltered his
shop window, there's the blind. Not
bad, is it?"
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ToDAY's BELLRINcER

IODHI = DEELhINAER
Dennis enlisted in the British army
and went to France. He came back
wounded to London. He was full Of
marvellous tales of the trenches.
Finally" said Dennis, Gin relating
a yarn, ivan O. thin Jack Johnsons
tore off the arm of Jimmy Flynn! Did
this brighten Jimmy? Divil bit. He
Immediately dashed forward an
caught foive O. thin Jarmins by the
neck and crashed their heads togeth-
erT
"How could he do that?" was ask
ed, having only one arm?"
TRUE enough" said Dennis, but
Flynn forgot all about that whin his
fightin' blood was up!''
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WELL!

He is a passenger conductor on the
C. H. & D. railroad and has to keep
a neat appearance. In order to keep
his shoes clean he bought a pair of
rubbers.
One night he attempted to leap
across a gutter. He landed in some
muck and felt one of his rubbers
slip off. 1t made him mad and when
he reached the other side of the
street he reached down, jerked off
the other rubber and threw it about
a mile"
But-when he sat down to take off
his shoes at home the rubber he
thought he had lost hadn't been lost
at all and - well, what would you
have said?
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NO DISTRACTIONS

W. DtSt INV ttSiNS
A Broad street business man was
joking a friend about his residence in
a certain dreary district of Jersey.
why do you live there, anyhow"
he asked.
$50 as to save money"
as food any cheaper?"
"On the contrary, it is slightly
more expensive"
How do you save, them"
mo opera, 5000 a year; no cafe
meals, $500 year; no theaters, $500
a year; no taxicab fares, $50 year;
no distractions of any kind, SIS
year."
See here, old top" expostulated
the Broad street man, couldn't you
save money if you died?'
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"How did your ticket make out in
the primaries?"
Crooked methods beat us. We
provided to pay 81 for votes and the
opposition came along and offered
$780,"