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Evening journal., 1915-08-16
THEY DIDN'T KNOW THE BOSS.

Failure to recognize George c.
Hutton, a member of the Board of
Health as a city official today, re-
suited in the arrest OF Howard Foun-
tain and William Wheeler. colored
drivers Of garbage carts. The men
were accosted by Mr. Hutton at
Front and Shipley streets and told
to lower the lids Of their carts. They
refused to do so whereupon MIR. Hut
ton called on Police Sergeant Kelle-
her 10 arrest the men.
They we're released on bail fur
niEhed by their employer Charles II.
Colburn. The case will be aired in
City Court tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
SPECIALISTS FOR MEN
Drs. LAGRANGE & JORDAN

The Best Known--Known as the Best
In Philadelnhia since 1885
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
Thieves LEAVE ONLY
shirt ON Sleeping MAN

While asleep along the railroad
tracks near the foot Of Orange street
late Saturday night ULYSSES Grant
Pyle and Patrick White we're robbed
OF most Of their clothing. The men
we're found by a railroad employe
who notified Of1cer T. c. Riley. The
men we're taken to the police sta
tion and we're marched before the
desk sergeant in the condition which
they we're left by the thief
Pyle was attired only in shirt
He carried his hat in his hand White
was more fortunate. being attired in
complete suit OF underclothes. but
his trousers and shoes we're MISS
ing.
Both men we're before City Court
today charged with drunkenness.
Pyle was fined so and costs as he is
an old offender. White was fined 81
and costs.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
Girl and MEN FRIENDS
INNOCENT OF breaking

Louisa Lynch. aged II years, a SER
want in the employ Of Frederick A.
Homan, at No. 2501 Jefferson street,
was asked by two young men il they
could accompany her home on Satur-
day night She took them into tho
house and neighbors thought, As the
Homan family was away from the
city, that the trio were breaking into
the house and notified the police.
The police arrested the girl, I'd
ward Welsh. aged Is years. and Will
liam Schultz, aged II years. on a
charge Of breaking and entering. In
City Court today Assistant City So
licitor Lynn explained the case to the
judge and had the cases mol pressed.
The girl cried bitterly when ar
raigned.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
WELCOME HOME FOR

George Z. Mahoney, son OF Mr. and
Mrs John A. Mahoney. Of No. As Ivy
road. who is studying for the priest
hood az Childs. Md. is spending a six
weeks vacation az his home. Friends
of Mr. Mahoney gave him a reception
on Friday night Those present
were Misses Louise Glaiser. Mar
garet h. Furgeson.' Frances Cole.
Helen Haley Frances Dougherty,
Mary Dougherty. Ella Hemphill.
Anna McQuade. Hannah Quill kRnes
Mahoney Jennie Hemphill Alfred p
Dougherty. John NJ. Haley. Thomas
Mulroney, Joseph Blggins. Paul
Dugan, Bernard Kelly. Hugh Cmrar
and Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
AGED MAN sTRIcKFN.

Physicians at the Delaware Hospital
reported, at l o'clock this afternoon.
that they had a 65-year-old man. who
had fallen at Tenth and Walnut
streets this morning. when stricken
with paralysis. The Phoenix ambu-
lance removed him 10 the hospital
but he was speechless. A search or
his clothing failed TO reveal any marks
that might furnish a clue 20 his
identity. The mans condition was
said TO be critical.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
CONNECTING TROLLEY LINES.

Workmen in the employ Of the Will
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company yesterday started work on
the proposed switch on the down
town track at Seventh and Market
streets. The storm of the afternoon
put a step 10 the work but opera
tions were resumed today The men
complete the job and a switch and
siding similar to the Eighth street
switch will be installed After the
completion the track will be ready TO
run the cars in Seventh street to Mar
ket and down Market.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
believe DEAD WOMAN
Was HIS MISSING Wife

Although no one has yet been able
10 furnish a clue that might lead TO
the identity Of the woman who either
fell or Jumped from one OF the Wilson
Line steamboats, in the Christiana
river last Friday. Deputy Coroner
Nichols today was informed by a man
who refused to give his name. that
he thought the woman was his miss
ing wife. Just who the man was
that called by phone could not be
learned but the man said that he
wo I'D call at the morgue this after
noon or evening and look at the
articles found on the body.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
TO TILE sCHOOL PLANs.

A S. Reed. Of the A. S. Reed and
Brother Company, builders who are
10 erect the addition 10 the Whining
ton High School. confererred with
Building Inspector Anderson this
morning relative 10 the films Of the
plans OF the addition as required by
law. NIr Reed said the plans would
be fled tomorrow.
In the meantime all work on the
structure is at a standstill, Inspector
Anderson having stopped the work
several days ago as the plans had
not been filed at his Office.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
HIT and STABBED
IN SATURDAY near riot

Benjamin Fisher, colored. was ar
rested Saturday night on a charge Of
assault and battery and a warrant is
out for Samuel Parker, colored. on a
charge of murderous assault as a
result Of a fight between colored men
on Second street between French and
Walnut streets.
Charles Jackson. colored. who
claims to have been a spectator, was
hit on the head by a brick and stab
bed in the left arm. He was taken to
the Delaware HospitaI and after hav-
ing his wounds dressed returned to
the police station and had the war
rants issued for the participants in
the riot In City Court today Fishers
case was continued until Thursday.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
Youth shot THROUGH
both lees: Will Recover

Earl Walker colored, aged Is years.
of No Decatur street. was shor
through the calves Of both legs by
Harry Brown. colored, while seated on
door step near Eighth and Locust
streets. Brown was arrested yester-
day afternoon and arraigned in City
Court this morning on a charge Of as
sault with intent to commit murder It
was stated that Walker would not be
able TO ar. ear in court for a week
and the case was continued until Au-
gust 25. ? o reason was given for the
shooting.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
NAM AcCmRNT cAsFs.

Physicians at the Delaware Hos
pital today we're kept busy with
many accident cases. Those who
were treated were Louis Gificom, aged
four years, No. 119 West Fourth
street, cut head Charles Jackson, No.
213 East Second street, cut arm !;
Samuel Pegan. No. AZ Ivy Road,
foreign substance in right eye; Philip
Wigle, cut hand Matthew Cooper, No.
329 West Third street. sprained arm;
Mary Messick, No. I'LL Walnut street,
left hand bruised, and William H.
Green, No 603 Lombard street,
thumb on left hand cut
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
MANY Get OUT OF house
BEFORE Cops RAID

Police Sergeant MoDermott and a
squad of officers raided the house No.
sos West Fourth street early Sunday
morning and arrested Anna Wal
raven, aged 80 years. A number Of
persons who we're in the house made
their escape through doors and win
dows When the officers arrived a
crowd Of several hundred persons col
lected. In City Court today II was
alleged there we're loud noises in
the house after 10 o'clock at night.
The woman was fined $50 and costs
on a charge Of disorderly conduct
She pleaded guilty.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
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last 10 years 10 graduates and 25 spe.
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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
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Fall terms ouens September l3. 1918.
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Evening journal., 1915-08-16

the biggest in the history Of the Park.
AT THE VICTORIA,
Today, Tuesday and Wednesday, the
greatest of photoplay sensations The
Blindness OF Virtue featuring Miss
Edna Mayo and Bryant Washburn and
an all-star cast, will be at the Vic
toria II is a play for mothers, faith
ers, brothers and girls.
II is a rlay that should be seen by
everyone, with celebrated stars in the
leading roles, and the supporting cast
with Thomas McLarnie, George lie
Guere. Betty Brown Renee Noel, John
Caesar and Harry nunkinson, a mag
nificent portrayal is assured. The
added attractions on Monday and
Tuesday are scenic and comedy sub
jects Wednesday, Pathes latest news
OF the world Delightful musical pro-
grams are given with all pictures by
Fritz Ullrich and his orchestra, after
noon and evening performances.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
Wife Turns ON Her
ACCUSING HUSBAND

In City Court today. Josephine
Wass was arraigned on a charge of
assault and battery on her husband,
John Wass. who said she attacked
him with a knife. The woman de-
MED the charge and said her husband
neglected to support her and their
two small children. Sentence was
suspended
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
srARRrn IN srNnAY ROW.

AS the result Of an argument last
night in front OF the Italian Club IN
Seventh street, near Lincoln, ottavia
Sansone received two abdominal knife
wounds Luca Montonaro was arrest
ed later al Montchanin on a charge
Of assault with intent 20 commit mur-
der Sansone was taken 20 his home.
II was said today that his condition
was not serious.
In City Court today the case was
continued until Friday and Montonaro
held on $500 bail Salvatore Mungul-
10 was held as an eye witness.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
Nn CRTME IN mis- AcTInN.

Stephen Krakus and Anthony
were dismissed in City
Court today on charges OF disorderly
conduct. preferred by Gregory
Pietras. of No 12O Oak street He
alleged that they watched outside his
store while a brother Of Zuckowski
tried to enter the store. They were
dismissed. The boy has been turned
over TO the Juvenile Court.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
GAINEs Mill RE GnOn NnM.

Arthur Gaines, colored. was fined
$40 ana costs in City Court today on a
charge Of disorderly conduct as pre-
ferred by former State Detective
James p. Ratledge. Mr. Ratledge
said Gaines had been employed by him
as driver and was discharged for
abusing a horse. Gaines then threat
ened him and finally hit him with
brick on the arm.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
SUSPECT BOYS OF R0BBERIEs.

-Four While boys, whose ages ranged
from II to IA years. were arrested on
Saturday on charges Of larceny. II Is
alleged that they know something Of
the recent robberiel al the Greenhaum
clothing store. No. 509 King street
Robinson's delicatessen store. MOI
500 l-2 King street; Nelson Shoe
Store. No 422 Market street and the
Boston Cloak store, No. 424 Market
street The boys we're taken to the
Juvenile Court ONCE and they will be
given a hearing in that court this
week.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
MORE kITTENs AT POsTOFFICE.

Minnie HaHa, the postoftice onicial
rat catcher. was the pet Of every fed
eral omploye in Wilmington today.
Minnie was petted. feasted and even
shown TO visitors and while the en-
ployes we're delighted with their pet,
the cat was equally proud. as two
kittens we're born 20 her this morn
ing. In honor of the event each and
every employe presented sweetmeats
to Minnie and at noon the indications
were that she would be suffering from
indigestion before night
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
NEW BABIES ON FRIDAY, 18TH.

Friday. the 15th, which was looked
on with suspicion by many persons
last week, was no hoodoo for at least
three employees of the local posroihce,
whose wives presented them with
babies on that date. William G.
Downs, one II the clerks, who has
thirteen letters in his name, is the
proud father OF a baDy boy. Joseph
Moore, another clek. is the father Of
a boy, while Joseph A. Glynn hod a
pretty daughter to greet him on Fri
day.
The mothers and babies are doing
we'll
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
ARREST THREE
AFTER CHRISTENING.

A general mix-up occurred in the
heart of Browntown last night follow
ing a christening in one of the prom
inent families there. AS a result Of
the trouble John Puliska was arrested
on a charge of keeping a disorderly
house at No. il3 Logan street and
Stanley Dyshak and Andrew Kachof-
ski were arrested on charges Of
breach of the peace In City Court
today Puliska was fined $50 and costs.
The others were let 60.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
FIFE,s ROnY CLAIMED.

Samuel Fife. Of Philadelphia, a
brother of Harry Fife, Jr.. who was
drowned near Port Penn yesterday.
came here today and claimed the body.
Deputy Coroner Nichols shipped the
remains to the home Of the vonng
mans father, Harry Fife, No. l19 ORR
ann street, Philadelphia. this after
noon
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
IORS FOR SOME ROYs.

Charles H. Grantland, child lanur
inspector. was at his Office this morn
ing conferring with boys who are out
Of employment Upon investigation
Mr.. Grantland found there are large
numbers of children under the school
age limit. holding employment GER
tihcates, who are not working In
order to find out the reason, Mr.
Grantland will be at his Office, No.
491 DUPONT Building. tomorrow and
on Wednesday from 3 to II and 2 TO
3 o'clock. He says he can obtain
positions for a number Of boys If they
desire employment.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
SANS HE WAS FIREp ON.

In City Court today Orlando On
delli Joseph Deascanni and Alpnone
Batiste were arraigned on charges of
assault on Dominic Fontano WITH in
tent to commit murder II was al
legged that they fired SHOTS at Dominic
at Sixth and Scott streets on Sstur-
day night The cases were continued
until Friday.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
FARMERS FIGHT
OYER MARKET SPACE

John Boys, aged sc years, farm
er Of near Porter Station. and Edwin
r. Hawke. a farmer of near Hockes-
sin. both wanted to occupy the same
space in the market on King street,
near Sixth, on Saturday, and a fght
resulted. Hawke alleged that Boys
struck him and had a warrant is
sued for him Boys said he had been
occupying the space and objected to
Hawke taking it. Boys was fined
SO and costs in City Court today on
a charge of assault and battery.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
NEW B. & 0. SUPERINTENDENT.

S. T. Cantwell, the new superin-
tendent OF the Philadelphia division
of the b. & o. Railroad Company, as
sumed his duties on August l. He
succeeded T. c. Allen, transferred.
Prior TO his present appointment. Mr.
Cantwell was connected with the
Cumberland division. His offices are
now in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
JAIL SENTENCE FOR LIQUOR SALE

John Adams and George White. both
colored, we're each fined Sl00 and
costs and three months in the Work
house In City Court today, on charges
OF selling liquor without a license
yesterday al Fourth and Spruce
streets. Harry G. Blizzard said he
purchased a half pint OF whiskey at
the place yesterday for twenty-five
cents. The police found a lot Of bot
tied beer in the Adams home.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
ROBBED OF Clothing
while He SLEPT IN Street

owen Fatzpatrick was found asleep
at Front and Madison streets on
Saturday night by Ofhcer Sworter
He had been robbed of a coat and
vest but the thieves had overlooked
gold watch owen was under the
influence Of liquor and was locked up
for safe keeping He was discharged
in City Court today. He is a florist
at Farnhurst.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
rrNERAL oF sAMuEL HAWORTH.

Samuel Haworth. printer. who died
Of a nervous breakdown on Thursday
was buried today in Laurel Hill Gem
etery, Philadelphia. Services were
held over the body in Che undertake
ing parlors Of James T. Chandler last
evening. at which many OF his rela-
tives from Philadelphia and a large
number OF local friends and acquaint-
ances we're present The deceased
was 45 years of age and was well
known here.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
GRAY DID THE WRONG THING.

Calvin Gray. colored, was nned S25
and costs in City Court today on a
charge OF assault on Clarence A. Lay
ton. Layton said Gray stopped him
at Fourth and Spruce streets on Sat
urday night and went through his
pockets after asking him If he had
any tobacco or whiskey.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
MAYORS NIECE A BRIDE.

Miss Rachel NJ. D. mes, Of No 1921
West Thompson street, Philadelphia. a
niece of Mayor James +. Price, and Ed
ward c. Avery, Of Maine, a soldier Of the
Coast Artillery Corps, stationed az Fort
DUPONT, we're married at the Office of
Mayor Price on Saturday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
UNDER BOND FOR RAZOR THREAT

James r. Webb, colored, was ar
raigned in City Court today on a
charge Of threatening bodily harm TO
Walter Cuff, colored. The latter said
Webb drew a razor and threatened to
cut him. He was put under a $500
peaCe bond
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
MIR. HESTER IN OFFICE.

NJ Howard Jester. who was appoint
cd assistant city auditor by City Au
ditor William p White last week, as
sumed his oew duties this morning
succeeding Henry c. Taylor, who as
sumed his duties as secretary Of the
Street and Sewer Department today
Mr.. White administered the oath TO
Mr. Jester.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
FIVE killed IN AETNA
EXPLOSIVES CO. BLOW UP

BY the United Press.
sINNEMAHON1NG. Pa, Aug. 10
Tive men we're killed and one in
iured today in an unexplained ex-
plosion which wrecked the gelatin
department of. the Atena Explosives
Company here. The FIVE bodies we're
blown TO pieces.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
rAKE RuILpINe PEPMTr.

Building Inspector Anderson has is
sued a permit to Charles }. Dougherty
TO construct the new building for the
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association.
al the northwest corner Of Ninth and
Tatnall streets. The structure, which
will be constructed Of stone and brick
will cost Sl0.l0
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
PUT VAULT IN PLACE TOMORROW

Workmen are today putting in
place the steel framework in the
basement OF the Second street Office
OF the Wilmington Trust Company
upon which will rest the 6s-ton steel
vault. II is expected that the work
Of putting the vault itself in place
will start tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
S3.75 and $3.50

We're So and s6. Plain
Whites. Serge and Flannel, and
White with Black Stripes.
9s TO - WAISTS
Every Size and all Styles In
Summer Specialties.
White Duck Trousers, s1oo
and $3.50
White Duck Coats. S10o and
$3.50.
Khaki Trousers, 81 and S150.
Khaki Coats. 50 to $3.50
Auto busters. $1O0 TO S.
'Ofilce Coats. SOC 10 S1.00
Mohair Coats. $3.50 TO $500.
Serge Coats. SO 70 So.
Serge Trousers. 50 to s5
Palm Beach Trousers, 50
and SO.
Palm Beach Suits. Sc and So.
Duck Hats. soc and 75c.
White Shoes. $3.50 10 S5.
New Styles and all Sizes in
again.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9th and Market.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
MoToPcYcLIsT INTuPFD.

Alonzo Baylis, Of No. y East Thirty
seventh street, was run down by a troll.
ley car in Collingswood. y. j., on Satur.
day afternoon as he vas crossing the
tracks on a motorcycle. The motor
cyclist was slightly injured, receiving
treatment at the Cooper Hospital, Cam
den. The machine was wrecked.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
CHILD HURT UNDER WAGON.

While playing in street yesterday
Dugninsy Brozozowski. aged 2 years.
of No 5l2 Church street. was knocked
down by a delivery wagon Of the Dia-
mond Ice Company, driven by Charles
Brown. The accident occurred at
Sixth and Walnut streets. The child
was not badly injured.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
ACCUSED OF
ASsAULTING CRIPPLE

Charles Lane was arraigned in
City Court today on a charge of as
sault and battery on William Ensle-
hardt, a cripple The case was con-
tinued until Wednesday. After Lane
had been arrested Saturday night a
witness appeared at the police sta
ton and said the wrong man had
been arrested
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
Will THOMAS. PLEASE
NOT SING AGAIN

Thomas Rowan was charged IN City
Court today with breach Of peace by
his father, Martin Rowan. who said
he gave the family no peace. Thomas
said all he did was 10 sing He was
put under a $500 peace bond.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
Flag FOR ENGINE HOUSE.

Members of the Friendship Fire
Company on Saturday raised a thirty
foot flag pole on the top Of the frs
house, in Tatnall street. near Tenth
street. The firemen later flung Old
Glory to the breeze without any
ceremonies
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
sPREDERs Up AGAINST LAW.

Kenneth L. Emmons and Pasquale
A. Marshall we're each fined $40 and
costs in City Court today on charges
of exceeding the automobile speed
limit.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16

month and was very
weak. / was also
bothered q lot with
female weakness /
read your little book
Wisdom for Wo-
men, and l saw how
others ad been
helped by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound, and
decided TO try it, and
IL has made me feel
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
ROBs RATHER OF HIS SHIRTS,

In City Court today, John Revens
was held in $500 bail for the Court
of General Sessions, on a charge of
larceny Of Ss, two shirts and his socks
John Taffe said that Revens took the
articles while he was in bathing at
Seventh street bridge.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
no OPEN DREDGING BIDs.

Bids will be asked for by the
United States Engineers Corps of
this city tomorrow for dredging Muir
derkill and Misspillion rivers The
bids will be opened on September z.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
HE DROVE ON WRONG snE.

Isaac Webb was fined S5 and costs
in City Court today on a charge Of
violating the traffic rules in driving
south on King street on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
aSAUcYp ALICE pRAWs FIyr.

Alice Grinnage. colored. was fined
SO and costs in City Court today on
a charge of using improper language
and being saucy toward Onicer
Burchenal when he demonstrated
with her.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
PAY FOR THElR rREIGHT RTDE.

Frank Lavandowsh and Fred Smith
we're fined $5 and costs each in City
Court today on a charge of trespass
on the 3 and o. Railroad They were
found riding on a freight train near
Elsmere.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
KILL MAD DOG.

William Walls, assistant dog catcher.
several nights ago shot a mad dog at
the home Of John Peters, No. 1919
Chestnut street.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
CONCERTS At TIE SPRINGS.

Despite the decidedly bad weather
which prevailed al noon there was a
big attendance at Brandywine
Springs Park yesterday and the free
band concerts we're greatly enjoyed
There were also a large number Of
pleasure riders over the trolley line
to the park who were attracted not
only by the large number of amuse-
ments offered but also by the long
and pleasant rolley ride.
Today is Children's day al the park
and during the day a large number
Of children will be entertained The
Henry & Young Musical Comedy
Company will today offer another ex-
cellent bill Of musical comedy and
vaudeville to which moving pictures
Will be added in the evening. Friday
night will be amateur night as usual
in the theatre and amateurs who de-
sire to contest for the cash prizes
which are offered can do so by enter
ing their names at any time.
Special preparations are being
made for the Field Day of the Good
Templars which will be held on Au-
gust p and Babies Day and Doll
Babies Day will be held on August
"a. These events are expected 10 be
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

IhT ANTED-SALESNIAN FOR VII
w mington and surrounding coun-
try. Good paying proposition. Apply f..
D. Croker, Tuesday morning, $50 Hotel
dupont. augl6-lt
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
Personal.

Abraham Shapiro has returned
home from a visit in New York and
Coney Island.
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
IN STERLING
LIVES A GIRL
Who Suffered As Many Girls
Do-Tells How She
Found Relief.

Sterling, Conn" am a girl Of y
years and / used TO faint away every
Evening journal., 1915-08-16
HorsE sTRUcK BY LIGHTNING.

During the electrical storm yester-
day afternoon the residence of Olin
Marshall, at The Cedars was struck
by lightning. The damage was
slight.