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Evening journal., 1915-03-03
Endorse MRS. MOODY FOR
VICE E-PRESIDENT General

Mrs. Edmund p. Moody. regent Of
the Caesar Rodney Chapter. Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution, was
unanimously endorsed at the regular
meeting held yesterday afternoon in
tho New Century Club as candidate
for vice-prosident general of the Ma
tional ID. A. r. Mrs. Moody was
nominated by Mrs. S. S. Deemer, of
New Castle, and Immediately tho
nomination was endorsed by the
chapter. Mrs. Moody Is very popular
not only with the Caesar Rodney
Chapter but with the other chapters
/ in tho State as WELL each of which,
il Is understood will endorse her
nomination.
During the course Of tho meeting
an interesting paper on Europe OF
/ Today" was read by l.. Irving Handy
who gave some impressions of tho
European war. Several delightful
solos we're sung by Miss Marion
Frederick, accompanied by Miss Sex
| ton.
At the conclusion of the meeting a
social hour was enjoyed during which
refreshments we're served. The hos-
/ tesses for the afternoon included
Mrs. f. A. Wardenbere Miss Sophie
/ NAPLES. Mrs. William Wortonbaker
and Mrs. John NJ. Wilson.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
AMOTHERr sCoREs RIG SUCCESS

NV MIN NNUhLN biN NittENSs
Mother at The Playhouse con-
tinues to delight large audiences aud
it is generally accepted that It is the
best work of the stock company so
far. There is not weak part In the
entire play and the members Of the
company make the most of their op-
portunity. Taken altogether il is a
splendid attraction and one which
everyone should see. There will be
the usual matinees today and Satur-
day Miss Adair's work in the title
part is splendid.
The next attraction after this week
by the stock company. Will be Bought
and Paid For On account of Miss
Angln being at the Playhouse on
Tuesday night, the stock company will
not open in Bought and Paid For
until Wednesday night of next week
II will then continue until Tuesday OF
the following week
Numerous inquiries concerning
seats are being made i'm connection
with the appearance Of the san Carlo
Grand Opera Company. The company
is now appearing in Philadelphia
where il has received praise from
critics and is doing a splendid bust
ness.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
BROOKLYN YOUTHS
ANNOY OFFICER

Robert Allison. John Wren, George
Moa sSinski and Ollie Hoague, youthful
residents of Brooklyn. y. ". who had
tired of travelling. were arrested early
this morning at Edge Moor ON charge
of trcspassing ON the r., b. q w. Com
pany tracks. The youths were taken 60
the Juvenile Court detention room tn
await word from their parents, but they
proceeded 10 make life mbcarable for
Probation officer farra by attempting
TO climb ont OF the windows of the de
tcntion room They also broke furni
tme in the room and at last it was nee
essarv 10 request the railroad authoritic
To take the boys away.
They were arraigned before Magis.
trate Lewis on charge of trospass
and when IL was learned that they
had some money. they were dismissed
on payment Of costs. Hoague. who
claimed TO be a Cuban, had a five-dol-
lar gold piece and with this he paid
the costs.
The four youths. who carried suit
cases. decided 10 go to Chicago some
time ago and ran away from home, but
becoming homosick, they decided to
return and while riding p freight
train through the Edge Moor yards,
they were arrested by Railroad De-
tcctive Thomas.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
.LUTHERANS DEBATE
court House REMOVAL

Last evening the Mems Lutheran
Society held its monthly meeting
Jacob Snyder presiding After the
business had been transacted,
friendly debate was engaged in con-
corning tho question, "Shall the
County Court House be Romovcd?"
Two sides were chosen, William
Snyder being captain of the negative
and Frank Gradwahl captain of the
affirmative champions. Those on the
affirmative side we're Bernard r.
Kleitz. Mrs. George Snyder Carl
Seidle. n. Wiedemann. F. Friederich.
Those on the negative side were
Theodore Bacher, Goetlob Horning.
Harry Schneider and Rev. 5. Won
Bosse.
The judges were Frank Frick,
Goltlob Seidle and Albert Drew. The
debate was spirited and developed
many amusing and also instructive
incidents. The judges returned a YER
dict in favor of the negative side. II
has been proposed TO repeat these de-
bates. to which everyone is welcome.
The society also planned for a sup
per and an organ recital some time
after Easter.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
MISSION WORKERS ARE
MRS. BRILELY'S GUESTS

AT meeting Of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society Of St Pauls
NJ. E. Church, held at the home OF Mrs.
Arthur w. Brilely, No 9O4 Van Buren
street. a committee comprising Miss
Fanny Colt, chairman; Mrs. A. W.
Brilely and Mrs William b. Smith was
appointed TO arrange for an entertain
ment that will be given in ST. Paul &
NJ. z. Church on April %. The princl-
pal feature discussed was the jubilee
work. It being the object of each inis-
sionary society to secure five new
members each year One new member
was reported at yesterdays meeting.
The treasurer reported a balance Of
$3.50 in the treasury.
The topic for the afternoon was
"The Child in the Midst" and was
conducted by Mrs. NJ. r. Lincoln. II
was announced that the society has
its Easter calendars ready. These
calendars were done by Miss Fanny
Colt. Miss Bertha Kelly pianist, ac-
companied the singing.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
CONSUMERS LEAGUE
COUNCIL MEETS.

The monthly meeting of the execu-
tive council OF the Consumers League
was held on Monday at the Office 3O6
Fcrd Building. In the absence OF
the president, Mrs. Charles Warner,
Miss Eugcnia Jackson presided. Re-
ports were made by the various chair
men of the standing committees. The
chairman of the scholarship commit
tee reported the need of money, as
there had been several applicants and
one needy case had been taken on
for a month and had TO be given up
then although their need Of the money
was even greater. She reported two
families as still receiving the scholar
ship allowance of three dollars a
week.
The general Secretary. Miss Bird
reported that she had been cooper
ating with the labor legislative com
mittee i'm their work for tho Child
Labor and Ten Hour Laws. She
also said that the services of Miss
Wiggin. of the Massachusetts Con
sUmers' League had been secured Is
a lecturer for the 9th OF April. wher
she will speak before the Delaware
League and their friends.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
SOUTHERN TOMATOES
NOW IN The MARKET

The curbstone market, on King street
today offers very little out of the ordi-
nary TO the housewife. Eggs, which
last Saturday sold from some of the
farmers stalls at "a cents were selling
today for % cents dozen and the mar.
ket was we'll stocked with them.
Dressed chickens sold for 60, -, 81
and 80 cents each. A few glineas and
ducks were also in evidence at about IN,
regular price. Farm dressed pork was
selling from Is to 20 cents a pound, ac
cording TO the cut.
Country butter sold from 35 TO As
cents a pound and was eagerly bought.
The newest fish in the market stalls
was the herring. They sold in lunches
OF three for fifteen cents or fifty
cents a dozen. They we're from
southern waters.
Southern tomatoes we're selling for
fifteen cents a pint box and found
ready buyers.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
Use LOCAL men
ON Federal WORK

Neptune b. Smith of New York who
was awarded the contract several
weeks ago to repair and repaint the
interior of the Federal Building here.
started work on the building today.
The contractor has employed loca!
painters to do the work. as we'll as a
number of carpenters from this city.
Postmaster English was abused sew
eral days ago by woman. whose
name was not learned. because the
contract had been awarded to an out
side firm. The woman called Mr..
English on the telephone and eX-
pressed her views. In explaining his
position, Postmaster English stated
that only one local bid was received
and it was more than $1,000 higher
than the lowest bid received.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
OLD OFFENDERS
DAY IN court
John Smith Makes Eleventh
and Joseph Cox Fourth
Appearance
FRANK HARRIS BACK
WITHIN TWO DAYS

"Old Offenders Day" might have
City Court on account of the number
of men who had appeared before.
John Smith made his eleventh ap-
pearance on charge of drunkenness
within a few years and was fined $40
and costs. The same sentence was
given John c. Day, who also made his
eleventh appearance.
Frank Harris. who was in City
Court on Monday on a charge Of
drunkenness and was given another
chance by Judge Churchman, again
faced the judge today on similar
charge Today he was given So and
costs.
Ten dollars and costs was the
sentence imposed on Joseph Cox for
begging on the street II was his
fourth appearance on such a charge.
Alice Thomas. colored, was dis
missed on a charge of contempt OF
court in failing to appear in court
on Saturday. She said she had been
III. Judge Churchman said he did
not believe the woman had been ill.,
but would give her the benefit Of the
doubt
Harry Lynch and Harry Wiggin
were charged in City Court today with
trespassing on the property of James
Williams, Front and Jefferson streets
/ Judge Churchman dismissed them
when he learned that Williams had
given then permission to sleep in the
/ place.
Marion Simlick was fined s. anC
costs. Special officer Weldin SAID
! Simlick was arrested while throwing
coal from p. & r. coal car.
James f. Smith was fined SO an6
costs. He had been before judge
Churchman on several other occa-
sions.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
AT THE cARRICK.

"Thc Telephone Tangle' is a scream
and IL is aTfording lots of amusement
for the patrons of tho Garrick Theatre
this week. where It is one of the cm-
phatic features OF a very clever bill.
IL Is all comedy and most unique In
character. With the telephone oper-
ator. charming girl. who knows how
TO take care OF sassy" patrons. oc-
cupying a seat at her switchboard, at
one end of the stage. the remainder
OF the stage is dark. and from the
darkness appear. at different times.
various persons using telephone in
strumcnts. There is such a rapid fire
of calls. however, that the operator
sometimes allows the calls to become
crossed. with the result that a charm-
ing maiden finds herself talking TO
an angry negro, who Is endoavoring TO
locate lost razor, and soubrottc
with a young swain who has Just ar
ranged a meeting with another girl.
and still again demurc matron finds
herself in conversation with a young
fellow who is trying TO carry ON a
Irritation with young girl. And so
the miN-up goes on, getting worse all
the time. II is very funny.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
Travel TO FRISCO TO PUT
Staten island ON MAP

William stephens and John Drebin-
ger. of Staten Island, arrived i'm
Wilmington last evening in a prairie
schooner en- route to San Francisco.
They slept i'm the wagon i'm tho stable
yard of the Bellevue Hotel. at Twen-
ty-second and Market streets. last
night. and today fed their horses at
Martins stables. at Third and Orange
streets. before leaving for Baltimore.
They have 26 weeks In which 10 make
the trip.
The business men Of Staten Island
are back Of Stephens on the trip and
syndicate OF newspapers is behind
Drebingor Their idea is to put Staten
Island on the map They left Staten
Island last Thursday and are doing
their own cooking and are sleeping in
the wagon. They have tent for the
two horses when it is not possible 10
get a stable for them.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
HEAVY PENALTY
FOR NON-SUPPORT
Judge Churchman Orders
Thomas II. Donaghy
to Give TO Wife
MUST ALSO DEFRAY
EXTRADITION EXPENSE

Thomas H. Douaghy, who was brought
from New Orleans, La, to answer a
charge of the non-support of minor
child, was today directed by Judge
Churchman to pay SO a week to Agent
Stout for the support of the child, pay
the costs and the expense OF extradition
from Louisiana, give $500 bond to COM
ply with the court order, and in addi.
tion he was fined 5000
James i. Boyce, counsel for Donaghy,
gave notice Of an appeal, the fine being
levied to pave way for an appeal
Mrs. Marguerite r. Donaghy said that
She was married TO Donaghy in the Lit
tie Church Around the Corner. in New
York, November J., 1910 and that they
/ have a boy who will be 4 years old ON
September Il, 1918. She stated that her
husband had struck her in the presence
of three witnesses and Knocked her
down. She stated that he then went
away, leaving $40 which he said would
be sufficient for two weeks, but did not
return for four weeks, prior to which
time she was compelled TO give up her
apartments because Of not having money
to pay the rent and 90 to her parents.
Mrs. Donaghy declared her hus-
band left her when the boy was two
weeks old and pawnod a diamond
ring belonging to her. She said her
husband had not been living with her
since July. 1912. and since then had
not contributed to the boys support.
but had sent him Chrhistmas pres
ent. Donaghy, according to the wife's
testimony. has an income of S75 per
month from his fathers estate and
has not worked for some time, but
last summer earned 500 a month as
a life-guGrd at Atlantic City II was
necessary to have an operation per-
formed on the eyes OF the child. which
cost 800 to 5000 and was paid by her
father.
Donaghy claimed his wife's mother
had made the trouble between them
and that he had offered his wife a
home in Atlantic City but she refused
10 go there He claimed he had not
refused to support the child.
Nj. Boyce claimed the information
did not fully comply with the statute
and wanted the indictment sQuashod
but was overruled by Judge Church
man. Judge Churchman said in max
ing the order that Donaghy could. in
another court. endeavor to secure
custody of the child. Donaghy admit.
ted not having given anything to-
> wards tho support of the child sine,
the couple separated. r. H. Richards
acted as counsel for Mrs. Donaghy.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
COUPLE IN court AND
Will BEGIN over AGAIN

When John c. Hartman was tried
in City Court today on the charge Of
non-support Of his wife. he said he
was willing to live with her and as
she expressed a similar desire the
court continued the case until the last
Saturday in March TO give them an op-
portunity to 80 TO housekeeping. They
have a boy FIVE years old.
Mrs. Hartman said she attempted
suicide on January because she was
not allowed TO sec the boy She lives
at No. 436 Queen street. She said her
husband had become angry at her be-
cause she reported a place whore he
mad lost money playing cards. Hart
man said his wife said nothing when
he won SO or 81 at one time but COM
planned when he lost money at an
other time.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
GRADED UNION MEMBERS
HEAR GOOD ADDRESS,

The meeting of the New Castle
County Graded Union held last night
in Central Presbyterian Church, was
well attended. Miss Beaman, a normal
school teacher in kindergarten work.
was in charge Of the STORY Hour.
Miss Davis also spoke concerning the
importance and general interest that
surrounds story telling to children.
Devotional exercises we're In charge
OF William S. Prickett. az the coa-
clusion of which four conferences, in
cluding little beginners, primary.
junior and intermediate department
were conducted.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
"DU BARRY AT THE MAJESTIC.

Campbell Gollan, who plays that de-
lightfully wicked Comte Jean Du
Barry in George Keine's six-part film
version of the famous play OF that
name. to be shown at the Majestic
Theatre today. is a man particularly
blessed by nature TO be most cordi-
ally and heartily dcsplsed by that part
of the feminine audience to whom
tears come easily. As the blasc roue
of the court of Louis XIV, he is seen in
his most charmingly despicahle char
acter. we'll calculated to merit the
righteous indignation OF the more sus-
ceptible. AT a recent performance Of
Kleino's "Du Barry at the Chandler
Theatre. New York Mrs. Gollan sat
next TO party of fearful young
women whose audible opinions OF the
people on the stage greatly amused
her They said all maner Of delight
full things about the handsome De
Cossc' Brissac. their ideal of profess
sional perfection. but mathematical
Gollan, the villain, in no uncertain
terms.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
ABANDON idea OF AN
EXTRA CONGRESS SESSION
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March 3-Con-
gress' clutch was thrown into high
speed today toward final adjourn
ment at noon Thursday. All thought
of an extra session was abandoned
Fate OF three big appropriation bills
rural credits and the ship purchase
measure hung in the balance.
The ship purchase bill was strand
cd in the Senate with failure almost
certain. Doadlocks on the agricul-
tural and postoflice appropriation
measures threatened their failure
too. with necessity for emergency
resolutions 10 provide funds.
Senate confirmation carly this
morning Of four Federal Trade Com
missiOners-all except George II
Rublee-removod serious stun
bling block. Rublee will get re-
cess appointment
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
WASHINGTON Gets
No JOY FROM reply
Germany'S Answer Far
From Clears the War
Zone Situation
THINK 1T KILLS THE
UNITED STATES PLAN
by The United Press.

by The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March Ger
many's reply to 'Washington's sug-
gostions for solution of the interna-
tional problems arising from the hum
ger war and death zone gave officials
today no great JOY They held its
terms depended too much ON the Brit
ish attitude and the British attitude.
they have found from the Anglo
French note, is uncompromising and
unrelcnting
In fact, authorities still maintained.
as outlined previously by the United
Press, that the German answer comes
far from solving the serious problems
involved. and further that its counter
proposals virtually kill the American
suggestions.
In brief. the German answer is
Germany is willing 10 relax its un-
dersca war. except on ships carrying
oontraband or owned in enemy coun-
tries but England must stop using the
American flag as q shield for her
commerce. CEngland has shown no
disposition to grant this proviso).
Germany desires American supervision
of food distribution TO the German civi
population, but England has not in
clincd thus far 70 grant such a conces
sion
Germany does not agree 20 the Ameri
suggestion for abandoning all anchorc'
mines except for strictly defensive pur
poses, and thus leaves the mine situa
tion in the death zone' much as /
now Is.
Germany contends that interference
with articles on the declaration Of Lon
don free list should he stopped. bu
! England and France have proclaime'
their intent virtually to blockade Ger
many and to halt all ships inbound o
outbound.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
SIMON d. sCHOPFER DEAD.

Simon b. Schopfer. husband of Mrs.
Katie Keehan Schopfer, died this
morning az his home No. 204 West
Twenty street. lie was a mem
Der of Columbia Lodge, !. o. o. f..
Order of Owls. Nest 1895, and an em-
ploye Of the car shops of the Jackson
and Sharp plant Of the American Car
and Foundry Company, and the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth car shops. The
funeral will be Sunday afternoon al
o'clock. lnterment will be in River
view Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
TO LECALIZE clerks IN
The RECORDERS OFFICE

The following letter was read at
the meeting Of the Levy Court yes
tcrday.
Gentlemen Pursuant by 1889. Sec
tion z. Chapter SO of the revised code
of the State of Delaware. as amended
March i, a. ID. 1915. / hereby make
the recorders Office to properly per-
form the public work required in
said Office. Said additional number
of clerks to properly perform the
work at this time is seven, as at
present Yours very truly.
A. V. l.. George.
This letter explains itself and If
the application is granted. which is
expected. II would legalizo the ap-
polntment Of the present clerks
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
Send Garments TO
French HOSPITAL
War Relief Committee For
wards Box Of Baby Sup
plies to ChalonS
CHURCHES HELP IN
AIDING THE STRICKEN

The War Relief Committee sent a
box yesterday to the Maternity Hos
pital at Chalons. France. and mem
bers of that committee are grateful
for the many articles donated and for
the taking home the cut-out infant
garments TO finish and take this op-
portunity to acknowledge all gifts and
to thank all who helped in any way TO
make up this splendid box.
The Greenhill Presbyterian Begin
ners' Department, children ,etween 3
and years Of age, collected So, which
was used TO buy two dozen pairs
socks, one dozen baby's mitts, one
dozen baby's socks, one dozen lawn
caps and one dozen vests Two friends
gave 81 each. which was used to buy
clothing from the home relief and ma
terials for layettes.
The women of Westminster Church
have contributed material and donated
a large number of complete sets of
baby clothes. Each set includes two
dresses, two binders. six diaper, two
woolen diaper, two flannel shirts, six
cotton shirts and two caps. Fifty
eight little bags we're filled with the
following articles:
Cake Of CASTLE soap. wash CLOTH
bundle of sterilized linen, box of boric
acid and a starch bag. The linen was
made up into packages and sterilized
by the nurses at the Homeopathic
Hospital. Ten pounds of wool was do
lated to fill 40 knitting bags.
Contributions to the Red Cross War
Relief Committee through the knit
ting committee follow:
Mrs. II. A. Miller one scarf
DUPONT Welfare Circle. the follow
ing; Nancy c. Aherns, two abdominal
bands: Viola c. Casey. one abdominal
band, SO rolled bandages; Mrs. James
one scarf, two pair wristlets and one
handkerchief: Miss Woodman. one
scarf; Sarah NJ. Bowham, two scarfs
Anne w. Trott. two scarfs. two paiI
stockings.
Mrs. Tyson, two pair stockings.
Mrs. T. c. DUPONT, one pair wrist.
lets.
Mrs Colby. two pairs socks.
A friend, two scarfs and three alb
dominal bands.
Mrs. Nowland. one scarf.
Mrs Rumford, one pair socks
Emmanuel Branch of the Girls
Friendly Society. seven scarfs.
A friend. one scarf, two combined
scarfs and wristlets.
Mrs. James f. Nields one scarf.
friend. one abdominal belt.
Miss Elsie Patterson, two infants
knitted sacqucs.
Mrs. Harold Schutt. one scarf.
Mrs. c. McIlvaine. one scarf.
Miss ID. Hawkins. one pair socks.
Miss Jessie Seaman. two pair socks
Mrs. Speakman, one band, ono pal
wristlcts and two caps.
Mrs. r. r. Elliott one pair hospita
stockings.
A friend. ono scarf and wristTets.
friend. three pair sleeping sock
md two scarfs.
Miss Jarvis. one pair mittens.
Seaford Branch War Relief Com
nittee. Mrs. S. 4. Williams. Mrs. j
Il. Kinder. Miss Clara Prottyman. Mrs
&. Morgan and others, II pair stock
ngs and seven scarfs.
Eleanor Rhoads, two scarfs.
Westminster Church League, on
nany-tailed and two "'r" bandages.
Lorraine Circle, 16 bandages an
folded 1S9 gauzo pads.
Joseph Bancroft and Sons Compan'
two packing cases and waterproof
paper.
T. c. Cappeau and Company, 4
tourists packages.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
SAYS ASSAULT OCCURRED
after DRINKING Lemonade

Oscar Granson was fined SO and
costs in City Court today on a charge
OF assault and battery on Sheridan
Alcorn. No. SOC East Sixth street.
It was stated that the assault fol-
lowed the drinking of lemonade and
eating cake at the East Sixth street
address. Il was charged the assault
was the outcome of misunderstand-
ing over a remark. resulting in Al
corn being Knocked down.
Evening journal., 1915-03-03
@LADY wINDERMERE's FAN"

Enthusiastic" does not begin to
qualify the reception accorded Mar
garet Anglin and her excellent COM
pany on the premier of her revival
of Lady Windermore's Fan" in New
York last season, which is the at
traction announced for Tuesday at
The Playhouse. II is a small Won
der that Oscar Wilde's brilliant
comedy of London social life has
scored tho sensational hit and sue
cess. Even with its age-it is twenty
years since IL was originally produced
lit is vastly superior TO contem-
pOrary dramas of society. which to-
gether with its literary qualities and
brilliant flashes of opigram and para
doX. renders il one of the most in
toresting offerings In many seasons.
In the role of the worldly and fasci-
mating Mrs. Erlynno. Miss Anglin
gives a distinguished and convincing
performance. which puts the domi-
nant artistic touch 10 the perform
ancc. The play is staged and cast
in most careful and praiseworth man
ncr.