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Evening journal., 1915-05-20
HOUSEBOAT ADR|FT.
Owner ASKS DAMAGE
Charles Murden Sues LeweS
Officials in Sum of
$4,000
PAID TAX ON
THE PROPERTY

Nineteen witnesses from Lewes. in
the damage cases of Charles Murdon
vs.. Ernest Lynch and William A. Rus
sell. filed in the county courtroom at
1125 o'clock today. AS the group Of
witnesses walked along the streets
considerable attention was attracted
by them Some of the men from Sus
sex county carried grips and valises.
Robert II. Richards and Aaron Finger
represent the plaintiff. while Marvel,
Marvel and Wolcott appear for the
defendants
The jurors not empaneled in the
case were discharged until Monday
morning.
The two cases were being tried at
the same time and the pleadings are
the same. The actions arc brought
in each case for recovery OF DAM
ages alleged TO have been received
by assault and trespass. Tho al
legation OF Murden is that he was
assaulted and injured, and nc claims
damages in each case amounting TO
S1O,000,l with $1,000 for damages to
personal property. II Is alleged that
house boat was removed from the
beach at Lowes and that $4,000 worth
OF property was washed out of the
boat and carried to sea.
Pleas were filed by Lynch and Rus
sell that they on behalf OF the COM
missioners OF Lewes removed the
/ hcuseboat because Il was on a street.
The plea of the defendants was that
/ the plaintiff had no authority 10 oh
struct the street of lcwcs. and 10y doin.
50 nuisance was created When iii
rectcd 90 ahate the nuisance by remov
ing the boat the plaintiff refused To d'
so and the supervisor of the streets wa
! instructed by the commissioners q
Lewes to abate the nuisance. 1t hcin,
claimed under the ordinance that IL wa
an cncroachment.
Mr. Finger, in opening for the plain
til, said the cases arise oui of th
throwing overheard of househOat a.
he, es ne1ilv four wears ago. He salt
the plaintiff obtained permission TO 10
cate the houseboat, and that the boa
was assessed and the taxes thereon paid
Three months later the boat was throw
overheard Mr. Finger said that owmi
10 the statute of limitations the plain
tifr cannot recover for personal injuries
Mr.. Murdcu. the plaintiff. and Mrs
Murdcn told of having obtained pcrmis
sion from the mayor of Icwcs 90 plac
the boat ON the beach, where IL RENAME
for one year. Taxes were paid on I
Murdcn said that few days beior
Christmas. 1910. he received verbal ne
tice from Mayor Thompson 10 move IN
houseboat The househoat was pu
overheard ON August n that year. II
was in the houscboat at the time, hei
sick He estimated that his loss on q
, goods amounted TO S3l09.1l.
At this point court took recess unit
2.30 O'Clock this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
D. Y. THOMAS. BANK
BOOKKEEPER. dead

David Vance Thomas. 46 year. old, Of
No. GOA North Broome street for twenty
years bookkcepor in the employ OF the
Farmers Bank. died last night from Il
complication of diseases. Mr. Thomas,
who was one Of the banks most trusted
aud oldest employees. retired from active
service last July in ill-health.
Mr.. Thomas was member of Eden
Lodge. No. "a. I. o. O. r.. and Eureka
Council, No. ], Jr O. L. a. N. sIhc
funeral will be held Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
"NIr. Thomas was one of our most
capable and efficient employees" said
Ezekiel Cooper cashier of the bank, this
morning. lie entered the employ oi
thc bank in lsa3 and remained with MS
until his health gave way in the sum-
mer of 1917
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
CEIDEL Chorus TO
SING IN Grace Church

Music-loving people of Wilmington
will have another opportunity of hear
ing the Geibel Junior Chorus In their
wonderful singing Arrangements
have been completed TO give another
concert by this popular childron's or
ganizatiOn in Grace NJ. E. Church on
Friday evening. May 2S. The entert
tainment will be given under the aus
pices of the City Missionary Society
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church. of
which the Rev. r. F. Beauchamp is
secretary.
Practically the same program as
given recently in Epworth Church win
be presented. with the addition of
numbers by Arace quartet and roles
by Miss Marshall These numbers will
add TO the attractiveness of the en-
tertainment as the quartet Of Grace
Church is considered among the best
that ever sang in Wilmington
church.
Two concerts were originally plan
ned for the Geibel Chorus in Epworth
Church. but so large were the crowds
that attended, and so great was the
enthusiasm manifested that third
concert was given in the same church.
and the large auditorium of Epworth
was again filled. Hundreds who at
tended the entertainments say they
never before heard such splendid
singing by a children's choir. and
could scarcely understand how they
could be brought to such a degree of
proficiency. The effect of the grand
finale. when the chorus of 1856 chill
dren sings Sousas STARS and Stripes
Forever" cannot be adequately de-
scribed. Such an exhibition of cleo
trical and patriotic effects has hereto
fore not been seen in local enter
tainmont.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
ORDER MERCHANT Stands
FROM KING ST.CURBS

Produce dealers. whose stores are
on the west side of King street, have
been compelled to remove all stands
from the curb before their stores, and
as a result, it is likely that City Coun-
ell will be reuested to provide some
measure whereby they will be allowed
TO use the curbs Notice to vacate the
stands was served on the merchants
last Monday by the patrolmen, the or
ders having been issued by Chief OF
Police Black.
When Captain Kane, who was in
charge Of the police station. was
asked about the orders. he said that
some dealers had failed to remove
their stands from the curb on May 1,
when the street markets we're re-
moved to the east side Of the street.
Captain Kane said that similar orders
we're issued last year.
When several of the largest fruit
dealers were spoken to today, they
said the order was a new one.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
IF YOU Want JOB
HUNT UP UNCLE SAM

John Rein Jr.. secretary Of
the Central Labor Union. has receiv-
ed the following letter from the Com
missioner of immigration, Port of
Philadelphia:
May II. 1915
Mr.. John Rein. Jr., Secretary
Central Labor Union ZOO Market
street, Wilmington, Del.
Sir: The United States Depart
mont Of Labor has inaugurated
system OF employment and labor dis
tribution for the express purpose Of
assisting the iobless man to get in
touch with the manless job. II is a
big undertaking, but Uncle Sam is
accustomed to doing things on
large scale and proposes now to be-
come the clearing house for uncm-
ployed labor. In doing so. however,
IL is with the thorough understanding
that workmon will not be directed
TO any locality where labor troubles
exist, or are about TO occur. and we
shall therefore appreciate If you will
always keep us fully informed con-
cerning matters of such character.
In directing persons to employment
We require that they shall receive
the rate of wages prevailing for that
particular kind of work in the COM
munity to which they are sent. In
view Of these facts you will readily
appreciate how important it is that
those who know conditions keep In
touch with us. and TO that end we
invite your cooperation
For our immediate information.
what Is the prevailing rate of wages
in your jurisdiction for common la
: horors. farm hands, etc., Building
tradosmen? Miscellaneous trades?
Has the number Of unemployed
been greater In your jurisdiction last
winter than is usual in the winter
months?
Would also ask that you give us
he names and addresses OF the local
unions affiliated with your Central
/ Labor Union.
I Enclosed envelope, which requires
no postage, may be used for reply.
Respectfully.
Il. r. Greenawalt,
Commissioner of immigration. Port
of Philadelphia. Pa
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
PORcH Use APPEALEp.

In City Court today continuance
was allowed in three cases in which
Peter j. Ford is charged with viola-
tion of the building ordinance in erecting
porches beyond the building line. This
action was taken at the request OF
Baldwin Springer, counsel for Mr.. Ford
Mr. Springer stated that there were fom
cases against Mr.. Ford involving the
erection OF porchcs and that in the first
he had been fined S and costs and an
appeal had hecn taken and bond filed.
Mr.. Springer said that Mr. Ford wish
ed these other cases continued until the
appeal in the lirst ease had been dis
posed of-that the first case would like
" decide the others; that it was mat
ter OF law. and if he was guilty in ono
case he was guilty in the other three
also.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
Attractions at The Theatres
AT THE VICTORIA.

First extensive showing in VIII
mington today of Clyde Ftch's faci-
mating romance, featuring S. Miller
Kent in THE Cowboy and the Lady" ."
wonderful photo-play Of the West
and with the sterling actor. Mr.. Kent
in the title role is at the Victoria
Theatre. The story centres around
Ted North, a young Fastener. who
falls in love with Margaret Primrose.
daughter of the man his father had
ruined. Primrose refuses his daughter
to see North. and to spite him forces
her to marry a young millionaire by
the name of Weston. The supporting
cast through the whole play is a
strong and capable one. The usual
comedy and novelty subjects will also
be shown.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
AUTO SPEEDS AWAY after
Smashing MILK WAGON

G. r. Sandorson, a milk dealer, at
No. 527 South Van Buren, street re-
ported to the police today that a large
touring car ran into the back OF his
milk wagon on South BroOme street
at $50 o'clock this morning. The
wagon was partially wrecked.
Sanderson says that after striking
his wagon the chauffeur of the auto
speeded up. SandersOn followed a
short distance but had to give up the
chase. He was not able to set the
number of the car and could no: give
much of a description Of it. He said
the automobile had no lights on it.
He did not learn the number of the
o~r
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
RED RIPE STRA- W. BERRIES
FROM sussex FIELDS

A total Of 1864 quarts of straw
berries were shipped through VIII
mington from Sussex yesterday. ac-
cording to an announcement made
this morning by William T. Carter, Jr.,
supervisor of the Delaware Division
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Although II was announced last
week that shipments of strawberries
would begin next Monday. Mr. Carter
reported today that already 250,44O
quarts of berries were shipped prior
to yesterday The total number Of
quarts shipped TO date is 372104.
The division also reported the ship
ment yesterday of 30 barrels OF white
potatoes To date sos barrels have
been shipped and also 40 barrels Of
sweet potatoes.
Seven refrigerator cars we're out
yesterday, making total of IL cars
TO date.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
MISSION THANK OFFERING.

Beginning at 4 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, a thank offering meeting
vii be held in st. Paul's NJ. e. Church
by the Standard Bearers and Young
Peoples Societies of the ". f. NJ. 5. Of
the Wilmington District. Thank Of
fering reports will be given and 4
dialogue entitled Tired of Missions"
will be presented There will also
be talk on Missions in China" by
Miss Laura White. and a message
from Korea will be read.
At $50 o'clock a box supper will be
be served, during which various
toasts will be given Mrs. II. Fl.
Campbell will preside over this func-
tion. Following supper an evening
service. for which special musical
program has been arranged, will be
held
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
CITIZENS MAY HAVE TICKET.

AZ meeting OF the Citizens League,
to be held tonight. 10 is expected a ticket
will be named for the coming city clcc.
tion. Admiitance TO the meeting will
he bv card only. The members of the or
ganHation committee yesterday after
noon visited CITY Solicitor Hastings and
discussed with him in an unofficial ca.
pacitv the subject of filing a ticket at
thi. time.
According 10 tho law at hand. II is
stated that ticket must bc filed with
the Department; of Elections within 20
days of the election. The members of
the Citizens League contend that their
definition is that they may Gle their
ticket within such time of the election.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
No sUCCEss0R NAMrn.

No one has been selected as sue
ccssor to Major William c. Ramsay.
who recently asked TO be relieved as
chief Of ordinance and instructor of
rifle practice Of the Organized Militia
of Delaware. The retirement OF
Major Ramsay is koenly felt by the
men OF the state militia. Major Ram
say. who has had regular army OK
pericnce, has been valued instruc-
tor TO the States citizen soldiery.
Major Ramsay, finding that his time
was demanded by his other interests
( requested that he be discharged
which was done, as stated in these
columns recently.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
commission TO REPLY
ABOUT Gas LIGHTING

City Council at its meeting tonight
will receive the reply from the Joint
Building Commission in answer to
Councils letter requesting that ar
rangements for gas lighting be made
in the new city buildina The con-
tents OF the reply will not be made
public until it is read at the meeting
of the City Council, the Building Com
missioners today stated. The COM
mission arranged only for electric
lighting throughout the building. and
the Councilmon expressed the Opin-
ion that gas also should be provided
for in order to assure low lighting
rates because of the possibility Of
connection.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
EAGLEs no HOLD FESTIVAL.

Blue Rock Castle. No 25. knights
Of the Golden Eagle. held its regular
session last evening. The annual
strawberry festival will be held on
Wednesday evening. June 2. The fol-
lowing grand officers will be present
on next Wednesday evening; p. G.
c., n. b. Warrington. ID. ID. G. c..
tor Harry W. Roberts and G.. 5. H..
Cecil p Ewing. After adjournment
last night the members spent a couple
of hours quot pitching. Chester w
Rineer and II. Paul Simon being
champion pitchers for the evening
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
At HE LYRIC.

The Lyric Stock Company contin-
uos to attract capacity audiences at
the Lyric and last night was the
closing performance of the bill
squire Squash. of Squashvillo." An
amusing feature was the Flour Con-
test in which seevral young people
competed for the cash prize hidden
beneath a pile of -four.
Today the bill is changed to Casey.
The Piper" and if previous bills are
any criterion. the show will be good
il not better than any previous ones.
Johnny Force. the Irish comedian. IS
featured, supported by Jack Fay. and
a chorus Of pretty girls. On Friday
night, there will be an amateur con-
test.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
MISSION SOCIETY MISSION.

The regular business and social
meeting of the Woman's Home Mis-
sionary Society of Grace NJ. r..
Church will be held tomorrow after
noon in Social Hall The topic for
tho afternoon. which will be in charge
of Mrs. w. r. O'Keefe and Miss Ella
Riley. will be "Aboriginos who are
not Red Men" Miss Sarah Weldin
viii be in charge Of devotions while
Mrs. A. J. Taylor and Mrs. NJ. NJ
Clcaver viii assist.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
ROTARIANS HEAR OF SINGLE TAX.

An interesting talk on "The Single
Tax" was given by Francis /. DUPONT
at the luncheon of the Rotary Club in
the Rose Room of the Hotel DUPONT
today. II was announced a charter
had been received from the lnterna-
tional Association of Rotary Clubs.
The club accepted an invitation TO
visit the lime plant of the Charles
Warner Company at Cedar Hollow, Pa.
on the afternoon of June 3. The trip
will be made in automobiles.
The first evening meeting of the
club will be held at the Hotel DUPONT
on June 3.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
Germany Denies Americas Right
To Halt Submarine Warfare

Of American register, and to the safety
of Americans on board belligerent mer-
chantmen.
This was understood this afternoon
to be the German position. as out
lined to Ambassador Gerard in the
series of unofficial conferences which
have followed presentation of the VIII
son note TO the Berlin foreign office.
II is further understood that in his
reports to the state department, which
were under consideration today by
President Wilson. Gerard said, in sub
stance such will be the general tone
OF the official German reply.
Germany. il was stated. will make
her answer very specific.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
RrmonOTn To OrrER RONDs.

Sealed bids will be opened Satur-
day afternoon at . o'clock for the
purchase Of all or any part of the
issue OF $4,000 town Of Rehoboth int
provement 6 per cent bonds by the
Sussex Trust Company. of Lewes.
Del. Bids accompanied by checks
made payable to the Sussex Trust
Company for 10 per cent Of the
amount bid. will be received up 10
that time.
The interest is payable in June
and December. The bonds cannot be
called. The denominations are $500
each
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
PHLADELPHIA WANTS HIM.

Patrolmen Fox and Mammolo today
arrested Frank Cannon aged 20 years,
on a charge Of non-support The ar
rest was made at the request OF the
Attorney-Generals Office OF Philadol-
phia. Cannon was arrested in the
rear Of No. 500 Market street. Can
non will be held until the Philadelphia
authorities send an officer here.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Clerk OF the Peace Harry A. Brown
issued a marriage license to Mrs
Catharinc N. Lut1. No. l1i2 Brandy
wine street and William r, Bowers,
No 720 East Seventh street
A license was also issued to An
Meta Philips. No. 212O Washington
street and W. L. Hughes, No. sos
West Sixth street.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
STNSHINE MEETING.

Cynthia Helpers Sunshine Society
will meet on Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. Curtis Clark. No. 141g
Clayton street. instead of al the home
of Mrs. Clough, No. 524 East Eighth
street. as previously announced.
Members of this society will hold a
strawberry festival in Washington
Heights Park and pavilion on Thurs
day evening. June 3.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
NOT GUmTY. BUT HIT FIRST.

When Cammill Scatasti was ar
raigned in CITY Court today on a
charge Of assault and battery on Rosa
Wa'atesta, he pleaded mot guilty, "
and added "she hit me first"
Scatasti said he wished the case
continued Sd that he coUii summon
Witnesses. l'o declared tic witness
woIlo not come into court unless
summoned by the police. he case
was continued until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
NEEp CoMMENCEMENT FUNDs.

To help defray the expenses Of the
various graduation functions that will
be held, members of the 1915 class Of
the Wilmington High School, will hold
a strawberry and ice cream festival on
the High School campus, on Friday
evening. May 2S
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
CITY Club TO Gather
PHOTOS OF members

The City Club has just made ar
rangements for the largest photo
graph gallery of pictures which has
ever been gotten together in VIII
mingtOn. One room in the quarters
Of the club in the DUPONT Hotel Build
ing will be devoted TO the pictures.
There are 400 resident and 1S6 non
resident members Of the club. and it
is proposed to have a photograph Of
each
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
BY JOHN EDWIN NEvIN.
Jnited press SAD cOrrespondent

United Press staff Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, May ao.-Germany
has unoficially accepted the general prin-
ciple that American citizens shall be
protected and safeguarded by the United
States under all conditions.
On the ground, however. that it is
contrary to all rulings of international
law she will reject the suggestion that
the United States can demand complete
abandonment of her submarine warfare.
She holds that Americas legal rights
extend only to the protection of vessels
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
TEMPLE CLUB MINSTRELS.

The Temple Club will give min
strel show for the benefit Of 81.
Elizabeth's parish on the church
grounds, South Broome street, on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings
of next week. A program of sketches
and songs has been prepared which
will please more than ever their
many friends and patrons.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
MAY WORN AFTER FINE is PAID.

Patrick Murphy, who only recently
got out of the workhouse. was before
City Court today charged with drunk
enness. He pleaded with Judge
Churchman to be dismissed, saying
he had been promised jobs at white
washing. Judge Churchman said
whitowashing would not keep him
busy long and fined him $40 and costs
or sixty days in the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
NO. a SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

Owing to the fact that many persons
were unable to attend the entertainment
at school No. p at Eleventh and Wash
ington streets last Friday night, it will
be repeated tomorrow night. \ silver Of
fering will be taken for the piano fund.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
WOMAN STRICKEN on STREET.

DIR. Joseph p. Pyle was called to
attend a Miss Moore living at Taylor
and Lombard streets. who had been
taken in at Tenth and King streets
Yesterday morning. The young wo-
man was removed 10 her home after
receiving treatment
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE DRINKS

r. NJ. Sanders, druggist at Della
ware avenue and Adams street is now
giving particular attention to the dis
pensing OF unique drinks al the soda
fountain and ice cream. Four differ
eni kinds Of ice cream will be served
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
WORKMEN OFFICERS TO VISIT.

Or. l.. Heisler Ball. grand master
of the A. o. L. W.. and staff will visit
Wilmington Lodge, No. 1, tonight.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
Personal.

Mrs. Martha Hynson. OF No. 21S
West Sixteenth street. is spending
several weeks at ChestertoWn. Nd
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
pR. HOFFLCkER AT WOCKEsSlN.

The Rev. Il. L. Hoffecker district
superintendent will preach on next
Sunday morning in the Hockessin NJ
K. Church.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20
HEADACHES

Thousands of men and women suffer from
headaches every day, other thousands have
headaches every week or every month and still
Others have headaches occasionally, but not at
regular intervals. The best Doctor is often unable
70 ind the cause OF many of these headaches,
and In most other cases, knowing the cause he
does not know what will remove H. so as to give
a permanent cure. All he can do Is TO prescribe
the usuai pain relievers, which give temporary
relief, but the headache returns as usual. and
treatment Is again necessary. II yousufer from
headaches, no matter what their nature. take
Anti-kamnia Tablets. and the results will be salts
factory In the highest degree. You can obtain
them at all druggists IN any quantity. 10c worth
2oc worth or more. Ask for AK Tablets
SICK-HEADACHES
Sick-headache, the most miserable of al sick
nesses, loses its terrOrs when AK Tablets are
taken. When you feel an attack coming on,
take two tablets. and in many cases. the attack
will be warded of. During an attack take one
AK Tablet every two hours. The rest and com
fort which follow. can be obtained in no other
way
Csnuins AK Tablets bear the n mono
gram. At all drusRists.
Evening journal., 1915-05-20

She went home. the police say, and
got the revolver that belonged to her
husband. She loaded il with six cart
ridges, and was leaving the house
when she saw Bowen enter Mrs Ros-
trans home. She hid i'm a dark spot
Of the yard and waited until few
minutes before IL o'clock when Bowen
came out and was shot after a strug-
gle
Evening star., 1915-05-19
GIVE TO c. A. R. FUND

Additional subscriptions to the fund
TO entertain members of the Crane;
Army of the Republic when it meets
here in September We're announced to-
day by Robert y. Harper. treasurer of
the committee. as follows: American
National Bank. $40: bancroft Hotel.
50: Continental Hotel. $50: Cochran Ho-
tel Sl09. Congress Hall Hotel $50: CONT
mental Trust, $16o; Dawson Lodge. F. A
A. NJ, $40: Driscoil Hotel, SlJ0: District
National Bank $l45: EDbitt House. 500:
Federal National Bank $6o: Franklin Ma
tional Bank. s25: Fidelity Savings
Bank, SIS: Gordon Hotel. 500; Hudson
Hotel. S25: Hamilton Hotel. $50:
George 4. Keen & Co., SO:
Metropolitan Hotel. 5000: National
Hotel. 5000; National Capital Bank.
$40; North Capitol Savings Bank,
s25; Powhatan Hotel. $50: Potomac
Savings Bank. S5: Richmond Hotel, $50;
Raleigh Hotel. $500: St James Hotel.
500: Shorcham Hotel. $3.50: Union Saw
ings Bank, $45; United States Saw
ings Bank, SIS; Vendome Hotel. $40:
Varnum Hotel, $50; Willard Hotel. $500:
Washington Loan and Trust Company,
1925; Washington Southern Bank, $25.