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Evening journal., 1915-07-06
Skull fractured
BY FALL IN Street
Two Youths Held Without
Bail After Quarrel Over
TorpedoeS
CARLIN, VICTIM,
IN DEATH SHADOW

Harry Dych and Louis Rosenfeld.
young men. we're each held without
bail by Judge Churchman in City Court
to await the result of injuries alleged
to have been received by Frederick
Carlin at an early hour yesterday
morning az their hands.
Carlin is' at the Homeopathic Hos
pital DR. Ashton e. Neeley a member
Of the medical staff Of that institution,
stated In court today that Cdrlin was
suffering from a fractured skull and
that his condition was serious. After
hearing the doctors testimony Judge
Churchman stated that as the mans
injuries might result fatally he would
hold the two accused without bail.
This was not objected TO by their at
torney J. Frank Ball.
The men we're arrested by officer
~. c. Riley and Detective King. II Is
said that the trouble started over the
exploding of torpedoes. Carlin, as
we'll as the two accused. had rooms
at CPS West Third street and took
their meals at 622 West Third street.
Both houses are conducted by Mrs.
Viola Lee II Is said that while Car
lin was exploding torpedoes by
throwing them against the side of the
house No. 62S West Third street, the
two accused made some remarks
about him which caused an argument
II is said that about l.30 o'clock that
morning Carlin went TO the house No
622 West Third street 10 get drink
OF water and that Dych pushed him
into the yard and then ran from the
yard into Parrish street and thai
| Rosenfeld followed him about twenty
feet after he got into the street and
then knocked him down. Carin In.
iured his head in falling.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
WILMINGTON SHRINERS
OFF TO The CONVENTION

Many Wilmington members of the
Mystic Shrine and their wives left
yesterday for Seattle to attend the
Shriners' convention.
Among those in the party we're
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman B. Harris, Mr.
aud Mrs. William L. Hammond. Mr.
and Mrs. BENJAMIN F. Shaw, Mr.. and
Mrs. George c. Hutton. Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Neutz Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c
Kurtz and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Z
Hayman, John c. Saunders, Miss
Saunders. Mr. and Mrs. Max AIatthes
DR.. F. r. Moore and DR.. 1. Lewis
Chipman.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
THEY CELEBRATED 4THE FIFTH.

There we're forty-two cases in the
City Court docket today. Twenty
cases we're the outcome of "the
Fifth" Most of the defendants we're
fined 81 and costs.
Edward Miller was fined $40 and
costs. Charles Dougherty. Frank
Davis and Samuel Brown we're each
given ten days in the workhouse on
charges of vagrancy. The case of
Michael Gardner, charged with resist
ing an officer and with drunkenness
was continued until Thursday.
Edward Gallagher was fined 81 and
costs for corner lounging at Fourth
and Pine streets.
Edward Duffy was fined 81 and
costs for acting disorderly at the
Fourth street wharf
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
Three REMINDED
Of GLORIOUS FIFTH"
Two Wounded by Pistols;
One is Burned by a
Sparkler
MANY OTHER MEN
SUFFER ACCIDENTS

Many accident victims we're treated
at the Delaware Hospital over the hol-
iday. here were but two cases which
were due to fireworks. James Payne,
aged IA years of lis Monroe street shot
himself in a finger with blank cart
ridge. while Wilbur Browsort aged 8
years. had the back of his right hand
burned by a sparkler.
The cases treated on Saturday night
were: John S. Schneider, aged 30, of
No. SOC Maryland avenue. right foot
fractured. L was reported that A
number Of persons had attacked him
and jumped on him.
John T. Fulmer, of Dover. Del,
laceration of scalp.
Donald Cameron, small cut on right
eye.
James Waters. aged 20 years. Of
No. 225 West Third street, cut on left
hip. -.
A. McNiff. aged II years, of No. 1891
Apple street, mashed toe.
Aaron Hughes. aged 26 years, lip
and cheek lacerated
Patrick Cunningham, who is
charged with shooting officer David
son. was treated yesterday for in
iuries to his face. and after getting
treatment, was taken TO the work
house.
A Young white man suffering with
ugly cuts about the face and head, was
brought to the hospital yesterday
afternoon in an automobile bearing
a PENNSYLVANIA license. Those who
accompanied him said he had fallen
from the machine while 1t was in
motion. The victims injuries we're
dressed and his friends took him
away without giving his name.
John McGarvey. aged 81 years, OF
No. 303 French street, was treated
for injuries.
Charles Lee. aged SO years. Of No.
500 Poplar street freight conductor
on the Delaware road. lacerated
wound above and below the right
elbow. Charles Wright, aged SO
years. cut lip.
John Mckinley was employed at
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Cor
poration. received an injury to the
palm of his right hand today.
During June 755 cases were treat
ed in the free dispensary at the Della
ware Hospital.
While Alfred Johnson, aged is
years. OF No. 4 Borden street. was
examining a revolver yesterday after
noon the weapon exploded. The bull
let struck him on the hand and pass
ed through the fieshy portion OF the
member. He was admitted to the
Homeopathic Hospital, where II was
thought the injury was not serious.
He did not know the revolver was
loaded
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
WASHINGTON Street
IN HOSPITAL ZONE
City Will Amend TrafEc
Ordinance to Accommo-
date Sick and Injured
SIGN BOARDS TO
CARRY WARNING

At the request Of the board of man.
ayers and board of trustees OF the
Delaware Hospital the directors OF the
Street and Sewer Department VIII
amend the city traffic laws so that
there will be a hospital zone one
square each way from the institution
in which traffic noises must be elimi-
mated. Automobilists passing the hos
pital make so much noise in using
their "cut outs" especially at night,
that the patients are greatly annoyed.
The matter was brought to the at
tention Of the department at IFS meet
ing today in a communication from
Thomas f. Bayard president Of the
hospital trustees The letter sent to
Mr.. Bayard by the board of managers
follows:
Dear Sir: At a joint meeting of the
staff and executive committee. held
last Friday. It was the sense of the
meeting that we ask you as president
of the board Of trustees, TO ask City
Council to declare a hospital zone"
within a block each way Of the hos
pital property.
This is done in all large cities and
will appeal TO you, | am sure, as a
measure to protect our patients from
the exasperating noise of automobiles,
. especially at night, when fast driv-
| ing is so universal along Washing
ton street, when nearly every auto
uses its cut. out
Trusting you will see fit to attend
to this matter at a very early date.
am, Yours sincerely,
Abby w. Miller,
President of the Board of Managers
At present signs at Fourteenth and
Fifteenth and Van Buren streets, in
which square the Homeopathic Hos
pital is located, contain request to
chauffeurs and other vehicle drivers
to drive slowly, while passing the hos
ifal
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
Mr.. HILLES. WATER
BOARD President
William G. Coke Takes Seat
and City Department is
Re-organized
WANT TABERNACLE
IN RESERVOIR PARK

William c. Coke, the newly .appointed
member of the Board of Water Commits
sioners. attended the meeting Of that de-
psrtment this morning. His credentials
were approved and he took his seat The
board organized by electing T. Allen
Hilles president, to succeed Alfred d.
Poole. whose term had expired.
The Revs Thomas T. Holloway and
J. r. Stonesifer requested permission 10
build tabernacle on Rodney street
reservoir site, to be used dmdng Jsnu-
airy and February of next year. The
tabernacle will be used for the DR.. Lyon
evangelstic services The request was
held under advisement The building
will cover three-quarters of an acre.
The bank balance of the department
was reported to be S20O5i SO. The
weekly payroll OF 81 ,63l.s6 was ordered
paid.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
KINCl llTREET TROLLEY
TO take new ROUTES

In order to facilitate tee work Of
grading King street in front of the
new city and county building. the
Peoples Railway tracks will be tenn
porarily removed from that square.
and the cars routed in a different
manner For the information OF the
public the Traction Comany an
nounces the details of changes in
routes, in the advertising columns on
Page 6 today. Those who use these
lines may find il convenient to clip
the announced new routing so as to
avoid confusion and loss of time. Az
ter the grading is completed the
tracks will again be put in place.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
SUMNER SCHOOL

Summer school classes we're organ
lied at the Wilmington High school
this morning. The classes will start
TO work tomorrow morning. the hours
being from $50 TO 1890 o'clock.
There are twenty-five in the Latin
class which will be taught by Miss
Minnie Edgar and ten in the algebra
class which will be instructed by DR.
W. J. II. Cotton. The classes are for
conditional students who together
will pay the expenses attached to
conducting them.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
mis- YouTH IRRESPONSIBLE.

Two charges OF disorderly conduct
against young man by two different
parties before Magistrates Lewis and
Broman. were both dismissed by the
magistrates TODAY. The alleged disorder
occurred at Shellpot Park last evening
The youth was arrested liy special OIL.
GERS st the park last night after a crowd
of men and boys had chased him for in
sultinn two women. II WAS learned to-
dav that the youth WAS mentally unbal-
snced and had escaped from the care OF
his guardians.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
AUTO PARTY Wrecked.
DRIVER Hides IDENTITY

The remnants of what was once a
Metz automobile lie along the county
road at Folly Woods. About 4.30
o'clock yesterday afternoon passeng-
ers on a Stanton car found the car
turned turtle. The passengers got
off tic car and assisted William Tins
mau to turn over the car and they
found a man and woman injured Sc
Verely.
Tinsman took the injured couple to
the office of DR.. Springer of Newport.
There several stitches were placed in
he mans legs and number of other
bruises were dressed. The woman
was suffering considerably from
shock. They refused to tell their
names. The man took the tags off the
wrecked car as he did not desire his
name known.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
LEVY Court SAYS QUIZ.
IS aimed TO HARASS.
IntimateS in Reply That
Chamber of Commerce
Attitude is Inspired
WOULD NOT HINDER
CITIZENS INQUIRY

Members of the Levy Court this
morning adopted a reply to the letter
recently received from the Chamber OF
Commerce regarding the latter's desire
TO have made an investigation Of county
affairs The reply. adopted by the Levy
Court as a committee of the whole, sets
forth that the proposed investigation as
originally outlined by the Chamber of
Commerce, was inspired to harrass the
conduct of the county's business. The
Levy Court says il would not hinder an
investigation by a committee of five
citizens, two 10 be appointed by the
mayor. two by the attorney general and
the fifth. 70 be chairman, TO be named
by the other four.
Following the reading of the report
from the committee of the whole, Mr.
Burris moved that the report be re.
ceived and a copy sent to the Chamber
Of Commerce.
Mr.. Smith objected TO the adoption OF
the report until this afternoon, but tho
motion TO adopt vas passed without q
dissenting vote.
The reply of the Levy Court is as fol
lows
Wilmington, Del, July 6. 1915.
Chamber of Commerce, Whining
ton, Del.
Gentlemen: The Levy Court Of
New Castle county is in receipt Of
your letter OF May "a (your File
SIS 305 Gl and has given the same
due consideration.
The arguments urged by you
in answering the reasons ad-
vanced by the Levy Court for It's
refusal to cooperate with your
body in relation to the matters
contained in your communication
of May "a. are not convincing to
the Levy Court. The Levy Court
sees no reason for making any
change in its position in respect
to the matters in question and
still believes, Notwithstanding
your arguments. that the reasons
advanced by it are sound.
The Levy Court, comedies that
suggestions which are helpful
and beneficial can be made to IL
and would welcome any sugges-
tions made honestly and In good
faith. While the Levy Court does
] ASA AAHeAAAI Tue n0nNeNf anu ENOuf
faith of a considerable portion Of
the officers and members of your
body, yet il is clearly under the
impression that the present atti-
tude OF your body was inspired.
not to aid the Levy Court. as you
suggest. but to harass it in the
conduct of the county's business.
This would be apparent to your
body il you would investigate the
history of the original resolution
! which was referred to you board
of directors sometime last March.
4 II you should decide to revert
to a plan of selecting a committee
T. of hve citizens to be chosen in
s the manner which is outlined in
e your letter OF June "a. you may
n rest assured that the Levy Court
will in no way hinder the said
committee or its agents in re-
4 spect to their legal rights to in
ol spect the books, papers and rec
? ords of the Levy Court If il
should appear desirable to said
81 committee to make any examina-
, ton. other than an examination
specifically. authorized by law,
3 any application by said commit
tee, regularly and properly made
I to the Levy Court, will be con-
), sidered
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
442 AUTOS Use CITY
FERRY IN Three DAYS

That the route to Atlantic City by
way of the Pennsgrove ferry ia popu-
lar was demonstrated by automobil-
lists during the holidays. The Long
Beach and Arctic, Of the Wilmington
New Jersey Ferry Company. carried
422 automobiles Saturday, Sunday
and Monday. on Saturday 1s1 auto
parties crossed the river on the boats
and on Sunday 161 and on Monday
100 The figures establish new auto
carrying records for the line.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
PICKET IN TROUBLE AGAIN.

Henry Newhaus, picket for the
striking brewery workers was arrest
ed this morning on a charge of assault
and battery on John G. Snyder,
baker, who sustained a broken leg in
a scuffie with the picket The case
will be called in City Court tomorrow
From what could be learned today.
II appears that Snyder grabbed New
haus and in pushing him away, New
haus fell on Snyder who fell first
Snyder was removed to his home.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
MAY Be This FELLOW
Will behave next Time

Residents in Maryland avenue near
Chestnut street yesterday afternoon
we're treated TO the rare sight of
woman getting the best of man.
whom she claimed had insulted her.
After chasing the man. the woman COM
PEELED him to kneel and while he was
on the pavement before her she struck
him several times. The two walked
away before the police arrived.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
CALLED GERMAN SPY"
They FIGHT near Cell

There were numerous fights yester-
doy. but the climax was reached last
night when two men were found fight
ing in the yard in the rear of the po.
lice station. They we're arrested by
Officer Wilmer Hahn. Both we're in
toxicated. They we're Ernest 'Wuesten-
hagen and August Bloom. Wuesten-
hagen said the trouble was caused by
Bloom calling him a German spy"
Bloom said Wuestenhagen kept fol-
lowing him around and he could not
get rid of him. Each we're fined 81
and costs in City Court today.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
STORM ROUTs WORsHIPPERs.

Owing 10 the fact that Sunday
evening was stormy, the open air SER
vice that was TO have been held on
the Court House lawn was held in
First Presbyterian Church instead.
A chorus of 100 voices under the di-
rection Of Jacob T. Clymer sang and
an orchestra under the direction OF
Victor Pyle accompanied the singing.
The speaker for the evening was
Or. Herbert r. Randolph.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
THEIR BOAT Smashed:
OCCUPANRS ARE RESCUED

The storm. which passed over This
section yesterday morning caused
considerable trouble to rivermen and
owners OF pleasure craft who we're
OF the Delaware river at the time
Frank Waller, of Philadelphia. who
with his wife and son were in their
pleasure launch, we're tossed against
the stone pier in front of French's
Hotel at Pennsgrove. The impact of
the vessel tore a gaping hole in the
hull OF the vessel The boat went
down, and Mr.. and Mrs. Waller we're
rescued by other rivermen. They were
uninjured.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
LASHEs FOR HORSE THIEF.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. July 6.-In General
Sessions Court today Howard Waters,
colored. indicted on a charge OF the
larceny OF a horse and blankets from
John 4. Kemp, a Dover farmer. plead
ed guilty and was sentenced to be
whipped with ten lashes.
James II. Hughes. Jr. nephew OF
former Secretary Of State James II.
Hughes, was admitted TO practice law
in this State.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
HURLED FROM Carriage
when AUTO STRIKES II

While Royden Cork and Arthur
Mackey of near Townsend were re-
turning from Smyrna last night, an
automobile owned and driven by a
man from Dover, collided with their
carriage near Blackbird. The occu-
pants of the carriage we're thrown
out and the carriage was demolished.
Mackey was taken to the Delaware
Hospital this morning. He rs well
known as a school teacher. Ccrk is a
storekeeper at Blackbird.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
DEATH DELAYsTAx sFfTLEMENr

Owing to the death Of Magistrate
Thos. II. Buckley, Robert NJ. Burns.
tax collector, informed the Levy Court
today that he is unable to settle In
full with the county for taxes Of 1912
Many Of the collections were being
made through Magistrate Buckley's
ONCE at the time he was taken in.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
cHAPcED WITH ASSAULT.

Edgar Lopere and John W. simmons.
both colored, were arrested by Con-
stables Null and knight today on a
charge of assault with intent TO commit
murder upon a man named Rig-, at
Thompsons Bridge The defendants will
be given hearings before Magistrate
Lewis tonight.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
WANT STREET PAVED.

Representing the residents Of
Twentieth and Van Buren and Harri-
son streets, Aaron Finger. attorney,
sent communication to the Street
and Sewer Department today asking
that an additional square between
Van Buren and Harrison, on Twen-
teth. be paved. The matter was re-
ferred TO Street Commissioner Pier
son.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
DUTTON GOES TO JAIL.

In City Court today John Dutton
was given six months in the work
house for falling 10 obey non-sup-
port order. While in the woTkhouse
fifty cents a day will he deducted from
his earnings Tor the support Of his
family.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
PRISONERS TO WORK ON ROADS.

Some time ago the Trustees Of the
New Castle County Workhouse wrote TO
the Levy Court regarding work by pris-
oners on the stone roads of the county
At the meeting Of the Levy Court today
Mr. Groves presented a resolution re-
questinc the trustees of the workhouse
to confer with the Levy Court on next
Tuesday regarding contract for county
road repairs by prisoners.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
OPERATED FOR AprENDIcITIs.

Mrs. Helen Coale Ellicott. who was
married recently, was operated on for
appendicitis at the Homeopathic Hos
pital on Sunday. Mrs. Ellicott Is a
daughter of w. r Coale. barber. and
has a host of friends She is reported
20 be improving todaY.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
THEY APPROACHED WRONG MAN.

Irene Thomas. colored. and Flor
ence Johnson, colored we're each
fined $25 and costs in City Court today
on a charge Of soliciting They ap-
preached Court Oficer Francis Green
on Saturday night
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
WILMINGTONIANS HURT
IN AUTOMOBILE CRASH.

Three young women who gave thsir
addresses as Wilmington we're mem
bers of an automobile party injured
at Darby on Sunday night. when
trolley guide wire ripped off the body
of an auto truck loaded with merry
makers. The injured included
Nellie Dugan, Of Wilmington, frac-
tured right kneecap
Katie Devon. of Wilmington, frac-
tured ribs.
Florence Long. Of Wilmington.
decorations of the scalp. bruises and
cuts of the arms and back.
None of the names appear in the
Wilmington directory, however.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
PONDER WORkFR BURNEn.

David Chaplin. a worker at the
Carney's Point powder plant. was
burned about the legs while at work
yesterday. He was removed to the
Homeopathic Hospital for treatment.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
MACHINIsTs FINGERS MASHED.

Homer B. Perkins OF No 200 West
Eighteenth street. machinist. was
treated at the Homeopathic Hospital
today for mashed fingers. The injury
was sustained while Perkins was at
work
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
SHOT IN THE HAM.

Alfred Johnson, of No. Gordon
street shot himself in the hand with
a blank cartridge while celebrating
the Fourth. He was treated at the
Homepathic Hospital.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
Friends School

4th and West SITS, Wilmington, Del
Delaware's Leading Preparatory School
Thorough training in English, French.
German. Spanish, Latin, Greek, Mathe-
matics. Courses of study fitting for
leading colleges and universities. in
last Is years ll0 graduates and 25 spe-
cial students of Friends School, offering
approximately 1000 entrance subjects.
have entered various leading colleges
without a single rejection and with less
than per cent. Of conditions in subjects
offered for entrance.
Primary. Grammar School and High
School Departments.
New illustrated catalog on request.
Fall terms onens September Is. 1915.
HerScheI A. Norris. A. H..
Principal.
d. { A Phone 2l50-W.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
WHOSE BIcYCLE rs THIsl

Patrolman Donlon today received a
boys bicycle which a small boy had
found in Garasches Lane. The
wheel is being held at the police sta
tion until the owner claims IL.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
CELEBRATION At FARyHURsT.

Inmates OF the state Hospital for
the Insane at Farnharst and inmates
of the County Hospital we're entertain
ed last night with a display of fire
works. Cake and ice cream were
Evening journal., 1915-07-06

Many peoples lives have been en-
tlrely altered COR the better through
the use OF the Wants. for they have
helped them in a hundred ways TO
euccnza Adv
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
MINoUAnALE MANAGERS MEETINC

Tho monthly meeting Of the managors
Of ;ae Miuquadale Home will be held at
the residence Of Ma. Lewis B. Morrow,
- go E~a"klin street, as evening.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06
100 LAVE TO CLASsIFY.

Il OR RENT-ROOMs BEAUTIFUL
IT airy location, on car line Phone 3221.W
iy6-3t
Evening journal., 1915-07-06

ID ELIABLE. MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN
IL for housekeeper in small family Refer.
Evening journal., 1915-07-06

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HEAVY SUES FOR $1,Os4,s $50.
Inventor Alleges Associates Kept
Profits In stock Sale.

A suit for S1.094.SS0 damages based
on "A stock transaction was filed in the
United States District Court yesterday
by John A. Heany. inventor of the
Heany lamp and other electrical devices.
against William c.. Durant, a director
and former vice-president OF the Gem
eral Motors Company Nathan Hofhei-
mel and Curtis b.. Hathaway. whom
Heany accuses of having deceived him
in connection with the transfer OF the
stock of the Heany Lamp Company 10
the General Motors Company.
The defendants, according to Heany,
induced him to Join them In forming the
Heany Lamp Company. with a capital
OF $4,000, 600. Heany says that he got
$50 shares Of preferred and 3,708 Of
common stock. but that when the Heany
enterprise was acquired by the General
Motors Company he did not get his fun
share of the proceeds of the transaction.
Heany lives in York, Pa. He was in
dicted several years ago in a patent
office scandal when he attempted to prove
that he had invented the filament used
In the tungsten lamp, which was put on
the market by the General Electric Com
pany. His lawyer. Henry Il. Everding
OF Philadelphia, who was also indicted,
was convicted. but Heany vas acquitted.
Fred w. Barton. the examiner in
the Patent Office who had charge of
the Heany application. confessed his
part in the fraud and was sent to jail
for three years.